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Bulletin Board Noah’s Attic Yard Sale BALLSTON SPA - Time to clean out your attic, basement, garage or entire home ... We need your donations! Thursday and Friday, June 6 & 7. Saturday, June 8. 9:30am-3pm. 15 West High St., Ballston Spa.
Farm Day in the City at Schuyler Mansion SCHUYLERVILLE - On Saturday, June 1, 2013, from noon to 4:00 p.m, experience a farm market atmosphere in the city of Albany! This Path Through History Weekend meet the animals that Philip Schuyler would have had on his farm and learn about agricultural practices of the 18th century. Oxen, sheep and goats will be among the livestock on display and there will be ponies to ride, while demonstrations, farm products, and gardening techniques will be shared with visitors throughout the afternoon. Free to the public. The mansion will be available for Open House (self-guided) tours at a $3.00 per person admission rate.
2013 Relay For Life of Saratoga “Relay Reunion” SARATOGA CO. - This year our theme is “Relay Reunion” in honor of this being our 10th year Anniversary in Southern Saratoga and American Cancer Society 100th year. We have two great events leading up to our Main Event Friday and Saturday, June 7th - 8th. Please come and join us for fun and exciting time at the Carnival starting May 21st through May 27th hours Tues-Fri 6-10, Sat and Sun, 1-10 and Mon 1-5 at the Halfmoon Town Hall. They will be donating 20% of ride tickets to this year Relay. Also come dine with us on June 2nd at Pasta Pane at 18 Park Ave. Again for the third year Pasta Pane will be donating 30% of your bill to us too. Relay For Life events are more than just fundraisers. They’re life-changing experiences. You are supporting the American Cancer Society’s mission to help people stay well through education and prevention, get well with support services, find cures through research, and fight back by mobilizing local communities. At Relay events, every person in the community has a chance to celebrate survivorship and the victories we’ve achieved over cancer. We honor those who have been touched by cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease. We make a commitment to take up the fight against cancer and take action to help put an end to this disease. For more information about Relay For Life events, teams, meetings, support and how to get involved please visit the Relay For Life website www.RelayForLife.org/southernsaratogany or contact Andria Scarchilli at 518-220-6935 or andria.scarchilli@cancer.org
Bridge League SARATOGA SPRINGS - Have fun, make new friends, and
hone your skills playing the world’s greatest card game. District 3 of the American Contract Bridge League, which encompasses Upstate New York through Central New Jersey, announces its Annual Spring Regional Tournament at the Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, June 10-16, 2013. Pair and team games are available at all levels of play, including Golden Opportunity Pairs on Thursday, June 13 (new!), Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15 – a chance for beginning-intermediate players to earn gold points playing against people at their own level. For more information, contact Deborah Wasik at (973) 6995902 or dwasik@metrographusa.com. Visit www.bridgedistrict3.org for a full schedule of events, hotel info, and driving directions.
30th Anniversary Gala CAPITAL REGION - The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) — Albany is hosting a 30th Anniversary Gala to celebrate its work in providing services and support to persons with hearing loss. The Gala will be held at Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany on May 22, 2013, from 6 to 9 P.M. This catered event will feature Musicians of Ma’alwyck performing works by Grammy Award Winning Composer Richard Einhorn and a scene from upcoming Capital Repertory Theater’s The God Game by Suzanne Bradbeer performed by actors Yvonne Perry and Kent Burnham. Donation $20 dollars per person. Please e-mail P. Mirza at pattyjean118@ yahoo.com for information.
NY Arms Fair and Sportsman’s Expo at the Forum LAKE GEORGE - The New Eastcoast Arms Collectors Associates, NEACA, Inc. have been organizing and promoting Gun and Militaria Shows since 1982, their longest running event being the Saratoga Springs, NY Arms Fair at the Saratoga Springs City Center. This latest NEACA endeavor is producing an Arms Fair & Sportsman’s Expo at The Forum in Lake George, NY. This is a replacement of an NEACA Arms Fair which was to take place at the SportsPlex of Halfmoon, the same weekend of May 18 & 19, but the SportsPlex owners decided they don’t want a gun show there anymore. We are very happy to be producing a show in the Adirondacks where people appreciate guns, where most people support the Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms and where most people actually know what firearms mean to keeping our freedom and safety, not just for hunting. Public hours for the show are Saturday May 18, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday May 19, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Regular admission is $8.00 daily and $7.00 for Seniors over 60; under 14 free with an adult, parking is free. NEACA members may preview the show from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday the 17th and can also enter the show a half hour early on Saturday and Sunday, no waiting in line. NEACA
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Bulletin Board membership is $50.00 with renewal at $45 per year. The Forum is easy to get to at 2200 Route 9; use Exit 21 off the Adirondack Northway. The Forum has a great snack bar and also has a restaurant and cocktail lounge on the premises. This is our first show of what we hope to run as an annual event.
Abraham Lincoln leading Whipple City Parade GREENWICH – President Abraham Lincoln will be leading the Whipple City Parade to honor this year’s theme of Friday Night at the Movies, as the film “Lincoln” was nominated for 12 Academy Awards and won 2 Oscars this year. As Grand Marshal, Mr. Lincoln comes in the form of Phil Jessen, who portrays the Civil War president professionally. Mr. Jessen lives in Hartford, works his day job as the CEO of the Association for the Blind in Glens Falls, and spends his free time entertaining and educating audiences with his look-alike impersonation and deep knowledge of the 16th president’s personality and accomplishments. Families, youth groups, musical groups, individuals and anyone wanting to celebrate films of today and yesterday are invited to join the parade, which kicks off the Whipple City Festival on Friday, June 14, at 6 pm. Line up for the parade begins at 5:30 pm in the Kmart parking lot. Visit the Greater Greenwich Chamber of Commerce at www.greenwichchamber.org or email info@greenwichchamber.org for a registration form, or call the Chamber office at 692-7979 for more information. All are welcome to participate in the parade, even if the contingent does not represent this year’s theme. After the parade at the Gazebo, an Oscar will be awarded to the top contingent in each of the following three categories: Best overall float, best classic film theme, best contemporary film theme.
Boy Scout Troop 24 Bottle Drive WILTON - Boy Scout Troop 24 will conduct a bottle drive on Saturday June 8th, to raise funds to help send Scouts on monthly camping trips, extended summer events, and purchase troop supplies. You can offer support by dropping off your deposit bottles, cans and water bottles at Gavin Park off Jones Road in Wilton between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you received a notice of the drive in your neighborhood please put your bottles and cans out at curbside on the indicated date and time. All your support is greatly appreciated.
Annual Bowl for Epilepsy CAPITAL REGION - The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York’s 22nd Annual Bowl for Epilepsy will be held on Monday, June 3rd at Sunset Recreation, 1160 Central Avenue, Albany. Pre-registration is required. This is a great way to have fun and raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York! There is no fee to regis-
ter; however, bowlers are asked to collect pledges prior to the event. Participants will enjoy pizza and refreshments at 5:00 p.m., and the bowling fun will begin at 6:00 p.m. A Bowl for Epilepsy t-shirt will be given to each bowler who raises $50.00 or more; raise $100 and receive a Bowl for Epilepsy t-shirt and water bottle. Trophies will be awarded to the top fundraisers in the following categories: Individual, Friends & Family Team, and Company Team. Register by May 24th to reserve your lane. Visit our website www. epilepsyfoundation.org/efneny to register and fundraise online or to receive more information.
Annual Cerebral Palsy Fundraiser With Donnie “Elvis” Romines SARATOGA - The Saratoga/Wilton Elk’s Lodge #161 Ladies Auxiliary proudly presents this year’s Cerebral Palsy fundraiser, “Garden Party/BBQ.’’ Donny “Elvis” Romines is the star entertainer! It will take place on Friday, May 31, from 5:30-9 PM at the Lodge Rt.9, Maple Ave. Tickets are $15 per person at the door. Want to purchase a meal? Our Elk chefs will grill sausages, hot dogs, and hamburgers while the ladies will provide the salads to delight your taste buds. Weather permitting, you may dine on our outdoor patio. Theme baskets, hanging plants, business coupons/items and even a Gas Grill will be awarded to the lucky raffle winners that night. Free carnations to the first 100 attendees. All proceeds benefit our C.P. State Project. Don’t miss the fun. Call Judy at 587-5568 for more information.
Yard and Plant Sale QUAKER SPRINGS - Quaker Springs United Methodist Church Yard And Plant Sale; Boy Scout Bottle Drive. Saturday, May 25, 9am-5pm. 466 Rt. 32 South (Approx. 6 miles south of Schuylerville on Rt.32)
Whipple City Festival GREENWICH - Every spring for the past 21 years Greenwich residents and many visitors come together to celebrate the community’s heritage at the Whipple City Festival. The free two day celebration is named after a prominent early resident, Job Whipple, who in 1791 built a dam, grist mill, and cotton weaving factory on the banks of the Batten Kill. The Village was called Whipple City until 1809. This year’s annual celebration will be held Friday June 14 and Saturday June 15 and will feature a number of exciting changes and many favorites from the past. For more information contact the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce at 518 692-79779 or info@greenwichchamber.org
Fundraiser To Benefit After The Fire BALLSTON SPA - For the past 15+ years, Pizza Hut has sponsored non-profit organizations, allowing them to receive 20% of an evening’s sales. This year, After The Fire
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Bulletin Board will be the beneficiary of this program. Pizza Hut will donate 20% of all meals, dine in or carry out, at their restaurants in Ballston Spa, 2103 Doubleday Ave. (885-7433), or Saratoga Springs, 8 Ballston Ave. (584-9000) on Tues., June 18 from 4-8 PM, to After The Fire. After The Fire assists families in Saratoga County who have suffered a loss due to fire. They are comprised entirely of volunteers & exist totally on donation. Families receive gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, personal care items, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support, etc. Anyone interested in becoming a badly-needed vollunteer may leave a message on voicemail at 435-4571, or visit www.afterthefire.org.
Welcome Summer With The Gottagetgon Folk Festival BALLSTON SPA – The 44th annual GottaGetGon Folk Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26 2013, at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa, N.Y. Sponsored by the Pickin’ and Singin’ Gatherin’, the Albany area’s participatory folk music organization, the GottaGetGon is a small, family-friendly festival. There are concerts and workshops for those who like to listen and lots of campground jamming for those who enjoy making their own music. All concerts and workshops are in covered buildings; weather is never an issue. Weekend admission is $50 for adults (age 23 and up) and $25/day for students (ages 19-22). Admission for one day is $27 for adults. Young folks under 19 are free with a paying adult. On-site camping is included at no extra fee. To keep the festival small, friendly and inexpensive to attend, there are no food concessions, except for Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. Attendees may prepare food at their campsites (no bonfires, please) or patronize Ballston Spa’s many excellent shops and restaurants.More information on the festival, including a detailed schedule of events, is available on the web at http://www.pickingandsinging. org/web2011/GGG.html - For more information by phone, please call Howie Eskin at 518/882-6809 or Bev Seinberg: 518/429-7461.
Cambridge Balloon Festival - Open House at New Skete Monastic Communities CAMBRIDGE - June 08, 2013, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Church tours at 11:00am & 1:00pm, New Skete cheesecake bakery tour at 12:30pm, puppy socialization demo at 1:30pm, dog training demo at 2:30pm, , chapel community’s bake and plant sale, un-guided hiking and gift shops. Taste of Cambridge at 5:00pm, behind the IGA in town; buy desserts and the nuns’ cheesecakes. Monks of New Skete, 250 New Skete Lane, Cambridge, NY. Nuns of New Skete 435 Ashgrove Road, Cambridge, NY. Information: (518) 677-3928
ext. 214 or www.newskete.org.
Greenwich Garage Sale Weekend GREENWICH - The Town & Village of Greenwich traditionally holds its Town Wide Garage Sale Weekend the week before Memorial Day. This year it is May 18th & 19th as the designated weekend to bring out your treasures and your trash to vend to the public on your lawns, garages and porches. This event is not a structured sale in any way. It is self-guided and self-advertised. There are no maps and no ads, except for those placed by the individuals selling items. Once dates are designated it takes on a “life of its own and runs itself”. So get out there and buy or sell and enjoy the weekend.
Home Made Theater’s Youth Conservatory Program Presents The Little Mermaid, Jr. SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Youth Conservatory Program at Home Made Theater will present THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR, with lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, music by Alan Menken and book by Doug Wright at the Spa Little Theater on Friday, May 17th at 7:30 pm, and Saturday, May 18th at 1:00 and 4:30pm. This production is presented by a cast of children and teens between the ages of 8 and 18. Tickets for THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR. are $10 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and under. Seating is general admission. Tickets may be purchased online at www. homemadetheater.org or by calling 518-587-4427.
Saratoga County to hold monthly Deceased Veterans Ceremony BALLSTON SPA – The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors and the Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency will be holding their monthly deceased Veterans ceremony on May 21st at 2:30pm at the County Building, 40 McMaster St in Ballston Spa. This month’s honoree is Harold I. Smith, a U.S. Army Veteran from the Town of Corinth.
St. Ambrose School & Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Golf Outing CAPITAL REGION: Date: Monday, June 3, 2013; Time: 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start; Location: Town of Colonie Golf Course, 418 Consaul Road, Schenectady; Sponsor: St. Ambrose School & Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish; Website: www.stambroselatham.org
Jonathan Foster Memorial Performing Art Incentive Award Given by Home Made Theater SARATOGA SPRINGS - Home Made Theater will offer a scholarship of $500 to a graduating senior who will pursue courses in the performing arts either as a performer or on
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Bulletin Board the technical level. The student needs to have demonstrated an active interest in his/her area and should submit: a list of activities in this area, including clubs, classes and performances which he/she has been involved in for the past three years; two letters of support, preferably from people within the discipline in which the student is applying; a high school transcript; a letter written by the student that includes pertinent information on his/her goals, the schools to which he/she is applying, the course of study he/she intends to pursue and other information which may offer important criteria in the selection process. The required items should be mailed to Home Made Theater, Jonathan Foster Memorial Award, P.O. Box 1182, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 by May 20, 2013. Please include your home address, email address and telephone number.
2013 TRASK: Preserving Saratoga Springs Through Art Announces Honorary Co-Chairs SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is pleased to announce Mayor Scott Johnson and Julie Johnson as the honorary co-chairs of 2013’s TRASK event. Mayor Johnson’s support of TRASK proved instrumental in garnering the city’s support for the initial Spirit of Life Restoration Campaign and the Foundation is honored to have him and his wife, Julie, co-chair this years’ event. The event will include an open bar, catered hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and a unique opportunity to mix and mingle with artists and community members alike. Proceeds from TRASK, including ticket and art sales, benefit the Spirit of Life & Spencer Trask Memorial Restoration Campaign, a four year effort to restore the Spirit of Life Memorial and surrounding grounds in Congress Park. The 2013 TRASK Art Show & Sale, will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 6:30PM at the Canfield Casino and feature a silent auction of art work by local artists in all mediums. Prior to the auction, one submitted work will be awarded the $500 Best in Show prize by judges Anne Diggory and Erik Laffer, in addition to several honorable mentions and prizes. Organizers of TRASK are currently seeking submissions from artists for this juried art show. TRASK will showcase artists who, in some way, honor ideas or images of preservation, local history, architecture, landscapes, and culture as well as concepts of philanthropy and generally the “Spirit of Saratoga Springs.” In addition, to celebrate and honor the 150 year anniversary of the Saratoga Race Track, works that highlight and commemorate the importance and influence of horse racing will be included. For complete guidelines and exhibit information, please visit the TRASK event website at www.spiritofliferestoration.org.
Annual Senior Luncheon SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga County Office for
the Aging is pleased to host the Annual Senior Luncheon on Friday, May 31st at the Saratoga City Center on North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Doors open at 11am and lunch is served at 12 noon. The theme is “Wild West” with live music and door prizes. Menu: Pulled BBQ Chicken on a bun, Au Gratin Potatoes, Cowboy Beans, Cole Slaw, Apple Pie ala mode. Tickets are $4.00 each and are available at the Office fo the Aging. Call 884-4100 for details. Tickets are Required to attend. NO food to go.
Skeet Shooting Competition VICTORY - The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club located on route 32 south of the village of Victory (look for our sign). Will continue skeet shooting competition on Sunday 19 May 2013 at 10AM. Everyone Will Be Welcome. Including Non Members Bring your own shotgun (out of field shotguns only) and ammunition. For additional information contact: Chris at 695-3917.
“Good Afternoon, Vietnam” - USO Show SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saturday, June 8, 2 - 5 PM. Our Second Annual USO Show is almost here, and this year we are celebrating with a theme of the Vietnam Era. Step back in time as we transform the New York State Military Museum into a live USO Armed Forces Radio Network broadcast, stationed in Vietnam. Local reenactor and historian Gary Ferris will be our radio host for the evening, entertaining the crowd with monologues and routines that are reminiscent of Bob Hope’s USO Shows. The Manhattan Dolls will return this year to entertain the crowd with your favorite songs of the Vietnam Era. They will have you singing, dancing, and having lots of fun. And there will be delicious refreshments similar to those found in USO cantinas. Tickets for the USO Show are on sale now and can be purchased on our website, at the museum gift shop, and at the door. NYS Military Museum, 61 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Tickets $30 advance, $35 at door, $25 for active military. www.friendsofthenysmilitarymuseum.com
Spirit Of Preservation Celebration Honors Marks Straus & George S. Bolster Collection SARATOGA SPRINGS - On Friday, May 17, 2013 will see honors bestowed on Mark Straus and the George S. Bolster Collection at the Saratoga Springs History Museum for their unique contributions to the preservation and rehabilitation of Saratoga Springs. The Saratoga Springs City Center will set the stage for the 2013 Spirit of Preservation Celebration on Friday, May 17th at 6pm. The Spirit of Preservation Celebration honors organizations or individuals, who through their vision and dedication, fostered historic preservation in Saratoga Springs and contributed to the overall quality
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Bulletin Board of life in our City. Tickets to the 2013 Spirit of Preservation Celebration at the Saratoga Springs City Center, are now available. Tickets are $55 for SSPF members/$65 nonmembers or $40 for those 40 years or under. Call 518-5875030 to reserve your ticket today or purchase your ticket at the Foundation’s online store: www.saratogapreservation. org. The evening will feature a cocktail reception against the backdrop of historic buildings on Broadway, as well as catering provided by Kim Kloptock’s The Lily & The Rose.
Genealogy and Local History SARATOGA SPRINGS - Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, May 18, at 1pm at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. “Genealogy and DNA” will be the topic. Heritage Hunters member, Kim McCartney, a researcher for Brookside Museum and a volunteer for the town of Milton Historian’s Office, will discuss her decision to use DNA to investigate her heritage. Attendees are encouraged to bring their experience with DNA tests for the discussion period. Public is welcome. For information call 587-2978
The History and Beauty of Yaddo Gardens of Saratoga Springs CLIFTON PARK - Learn about the local treasure, Yaddo Gardens. Tuesday, May 21st - 10am-2pm, 2 hrs., single session. At Beacon Point Memory Care Community, 1 Emma Drive, Clifton Park. Contact: Lauren Jacobi, ljacobi@peregrine-companies.com, 371-2200/542-5442.
Foster Parent Meeting SARATOGA COUNTY - A Foster Parent Information Meeting will be held on May 29, 2013 at 4:00 PM at the Services Building, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, New York. Saratoga County is in need of foster homes for school-aged children and teenagers. The next certification class will begin in Fall, 2013. Please contact Jennifer Otten or Stacey McVaigh at (518)884-4157 for more information.
Universal Preservation Hall’s Celebrity Bartender Party SARATOGA SPRINGS - Join us for a fun evening! No cover charge, yummy apps, great music. Wednesday, May 22, 5:30-8:30pm at Saratoga National Golf Course - Veranda & Patio. Order a round from the shining stars pouring it on in support of Universal Preservation Hall. Cash Bar, Food & Music. $10 Door Charge. All proceeds from the event go to support the development of Universal Preservation Hall as a venue for the performing arts and community events.
Home Made Theater Holds Open Auditions for The Drowsy Chaperone SARATOGA SPRINGS - Home Made Theater announces open auditions for their October production of The Drowsy
Chaperone, music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, directed by Dawn Oesch, musical direction by Carol Hawks, and choreographed by Melissa Lacijan. Auditions will be held on Sunday, May 19th from 6:30-8:30pm and Tuesday, May 21st from 6-7:30pm followed by call backs Tuesday evening at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park. The cast consists of men and women ranging in age from 20s-60s. This non-stop comedy will involve singers, dancers and those with good comedic timing. Those auditioning should prepare a 16-bar excerpt from a song of their choice and bring their own sheet music, as a pianist will be provided. Upbeat songs only, no ballads. Selections from the show are allowed. No a capella singing. Actors should bring comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes along with a current photo & resume. Photos cannot be returned. Dance auditions will be at callbacks for all roles except Man in Chair. Production dates are weekends, October 11-27, 2013. Rehearsals begin in late August with a full schedule beginning September 3rd. Some July/August dates may be scheduled according to availability. No appointments are necessary for the audition. For a detailed flyer with character descriptions or questions about the audition, contact HMT at 518-587-4427, or visit their web site at homemadetheater.org.
Annual Senior Luncheon SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is pleased to host the Annual Senior Luncheon, which will be held on Friday May 31,2013, at the Saratoga City Center on North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Doors open at 11:00 and lunch is served at 12 noon. The theme is “Wild West” whit live music and door prizes. Menu- Pulled BBQ Chicken on a bun, Au Gratin Potatoes, Cowboy Beans, Cole Slaw, Apple Pie Ala Mode for dessert. Tickets are $4.00 each and are available at The Office for the Aging, Call for more information. Tickets are Required to attend. NO take-outs.
Clearwater Chapter of Trout Unlimited CAPITAL REGION - Clearwater Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold its May meeting on the 20th at 7:30 PM at the Albany Ramada Plaza Hotel, 3 Watervliet Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12206. Guest speaker will be Tyler Atkins from Orvis with a presentation of ‘Carp on the Fly’. A guest fly tier will also start at 6:30 PM. For more details, directions, and info on upcoming events please visit www.clearwatertu. org. Admission to our meetings is free and public is always invited.
The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Annual Clam Steam VICTORY - Will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013, 12
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Bulletin Board Noon-9pm at the Club House on Route 32 south of Victory. Tickets $40.00 Full steam ticket or $30.00 Chicken ticket. For tickets or information.Contact Tom: 491-8194 or 5076308 or club house 695-3917. Tickets must be purchased by August 4, 2013
Emily Rosoff Wins MVC Scholarship AMSTERDAM – Emily Rosoff, a senior at Saratoga Springs High School , has been named winner of Mohawk Valley Chorus’ $500 scholarship. The 2013 winner, daughter of Amy Rosoff of Saratoga , plans to attend Westminster Choir College , part of Rider University , in the fall to pursue a degree in vocal music and a singing career. She has long been involved in musical activities and last year attained a near-perfect score of 99 at New York State School Music Association competition. She is president of the Saratoga Choraliers and has participated in the Suburban Council, Area All- State and All-County choral programs as well as the Saratoga Springs Children’s Choir and the Skidmore Choir. Rosoff will open MVC’s classics concert, featuring “Carmina Burana,” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, with two solo selections. The program will be at Amsterdam High School . Tickets -- $12 for adults; $9 for senior citizens and students; free to youngsters 12 and under when accompanied by an adult – will be available at the door.
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Breakfast SARATOGA SPRINGS - Sunday, May 19, 2013 8:3011:00 am Donation Requested: Adults $8.00 Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $7.00 Children 5—12 $6.00, Under 5 Free Takeouts $8.00 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga (P)
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SARATOGA SPRINGS - Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:307:00 pm Donation Requested $10.00 Adults $9.00 Seniors (62 years); $9.00 Military (Active or Retired) with ID Card; $6.00 Children 5-12 Children Under 5 Free; $10.00 All Takeouts Cash Bar Available1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. (P)
Luminaries For Relay For Life SARATOGA SPRINGS - At the Relay for Life in Saratoga this June 7-8th, decorated luminary bags bought in memory of a loved one or in honor of a loved one who has survived cancer will line the track through the night for the walkers. These special bags are available for only a $5 donation to the American Cancer Society and can be bought at the Elks Monthly Flea Market/Garage Sale this Sunday, April 28, 2013, from 11 to 3:30 pm at the Relay for Life table. Admission is free and every dollar raised helps find a cure. Information call Debbie @885-6506.
Capital Region’s Largest PolishFest
Returns CAPITAL REGION - The Blessed Virgin Mary of Czestochowa Parish is holding its annual PolishFest from May 31 through June 2. PolishFest will be held at 250 Old Maxwell Road in Latham, NY. PolishFest is the Capital Region’s largest Polish cultural festival. There will be traditional Polish festival foods in addition to a gourmet Polish dinner with table service (please reserve on line, space is limited). There will be hard to find imported Polish beer. There will be constant music, including the Five +1 Band, The Rymonowski Brothers, and Donny P & the Celebration, as well as a Chopin Piano Concert. St Adalbert’s Dancers and the BVMC Little Polish Folk Dancers will be giving folk dance demonstrations. There will be craft vendors, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, an art exhibit and so much more. For a complete schedule and festival hours, please consult the web site at www.polishfest-ny.org or call 518.453.2258. Admission is $3 a day. Go on line to purchase a three day pass and save $3.
Party to Benefit Gateway House SARATOGA SPRINGS - Party at the Saratoga Winery, 462 Rt. 29, Saratoga. Saturday, May 18, 2013. 7pm-10pm. $25 donation includes one free wine tasting, food and music. To benefit Gateway House, A Charitable Hospice. Come join us. Food, friends, fun. Original, contemporary & jazz stylings by Tom Choiniere.
2013 Whipple City Festival Artisan Market -Call for Artisans! GREENWICH - The Whipple City Festival committee invites local artisans – potters, jewelers, quilters, leather workers, paper makers, cheese makers, stone carvers, basket makers, silversmiths, painters, photographers, and more - to join Greenwich’s vibrant summer street festival in selling their handmade art and wares in a brand new, traditional style Artisans Market! The 2013 Whipple City Festival Artisans Market strives to feature handmade items created by real artists and fine craftspeople from our region. The well attended, family-friendly Whipple City Festival will take place June 14 and June 15, 2013. The Artisans Market will be held on Saturday, June 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in Mowry Park, Greenwich. Artisan set-up begins at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. Artisans are welcome to stay past 6:00 p.m. if they wish. There will also be a demonstration tent for artists to showcase their skills! If you would like to join the fun please contact the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce at (518) 692-7979 or info@greenwichchamber. org for more details and application materials. Registration closes June 1st; there is a discount for artisans who register by May 24, 2013.
Saratoga Arts is Now Accepting
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Bulletin Board Registrations for our 2013 Summer Camp Programs SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga Arts offers 4, unique art and theater camps for children ages 5-15, between July 8 - August 20. Taught by faculty with over three decades of teaching experience, our programs provide a safe, comfortable arts-learning environment where our campers can truly enjoy art and the art-making process. All of our camps are different, but campers will always explore a variety of fine-art mediums including painting with acrylic and watercolors, drawing with pencil, charcoal, pastel and oil pastel, sculpting with clay, paper mache and wire, photography and lots more! Our theater campers learn the basics of theater like character development and set design and will conclude their program with a performance in our Dee Sarno Theater. Parents can learn more about Saratoga Arts Summer Camp Programs by calling 518-584-4132 or by visiting www.saratoga-arts.org/education/artcamps. Online, parents can find our complete 2013 Summer Camp Parent Pack.
Free Boater Instruction CAPITAL REGION – US Power/Sail Squadron (Sacandaga & Mid-Hudson) offers Free Boater Instruction on the use of emergency Flares and Fire Extinguishers on May 19 from 2-6pm at Dutchman’s Landing in Catskill. The public is invited. Contact LT/C Philip Roeber 518-378-5437 or at proeber47@hotmail.com (A)
Call for Artisans GREENWICH – The Whipple City Festival committee invites local artisans – potters, jewelers, quilters, leather workers, paper makers, cheese makers, stone carvers, basket makers, silversmiths, painters, photographers, and more - to join Greenwich’s vibrant summer street festival in selling their handmade art and wares in a brand new, traditional style Artisans Market! The 2013 Whipple City Festival Artisans Market strives to feature handmade items created by real artists and fine craftspeople from our region. The well attended, family-friendly Whipple City Festival will take place June 14 and June 15. The Artisans Market will be held on Saturday, June 15 from 9am-6pm in Mowry Park, Greenwich. Artisan set-up begins at 7am on Saturday morning. Artisans are welcome to stay past 6:00 p.m. if they wish. There will also be a demonstration tent for artists to showcase their skills! If you would like to join the fun please contact the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce at (518) 692-7979 or info@greenwichchamber.org for more details and application materials. Registration closes June 1; there is a discount for artisans who register by May 24. (A)
Countryfest is Coming to the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds
SCHAGHTICOKE – The Schaghticoke Fairgrounds is excited to announce that WGNA will be celebrating 20 Years of Countryfest at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 13. The star-studded line up includes Darius Rucker, Sheryl Crow, Easton Corbin, Mark Wills, Greg Bates and Joel Crouse. More artists are expected to be added. The Schaghticoke Fairgrounds is located in Schaghticoke, NY and is home to the Great Schaghticoke Fair which will be celebrating its 194th year this Labor Day. For all the details and ticket information on Countryfest 2013, go to www. wgna.com. For more information on the Schaghticoke Fair, please visit www.schaghticokefair.org. (A)
A Chance To Give Back SARATOGA COUNTY - Care Links of Southern Saratoga County now offers free non medical services to 60+ in Charlton, Ballston and Ballston Spa. Seniors in these towns can ask for visiting, transportation, respite, “handy helping”, and shopping. The program needs volunteers who would like to take advantage of this opportunity to make someone’s life better by giving a few hours a week. You pick the days and times you can donate. Please call the Care Links office, 399-3262, at Community Human Services for more information about making a difference in someone’s life.
Caregivers - Your Help is Needed! SARATOGA SPRINGS - We want to be on your Schedule!!! Summer will soon be here and so will summer vacations… Just 4 hours a week of your time and talents will assist us in providing care and comfort to the terminally ill at Mary’s Haven, a program of Catholic Charities, located in Saratoga Springs.Initial and ongoing training will be provided. Volunteers are the heart of this program, providing 24 hour a day care under the direction of the Program Director. Please add Mary’s haven to your Volunteer Schedule! For more information please contact: Anne or Robin at Mary’s Haven (518) 584-9397.
Female Veterans Need Your Votes To Win $250,000! SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga RPC - VETHELP hopes to finish a wellness area in their transitional home for female veterans, who are nearly four times more likely to be homeless than non-veteran women. In addition to finishing their original project, they would use the funds from this contest to open a thrift store and training facility adjacent to their female home. This would be used to orient their female veterans to the workforce and allow them to earn wages to help further their independence. It would also assist them in developing the skills needed to re-enter the workforce once they “graduate” from their program. Additionally, the Thrift Store would provide their organization
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Recycling Fundraiser to Benefit New Playground SARATOGA SPRINGS – Recycling fundraiser helps raise money towards a much-needed new playground at Geyser Road Elementary in Saratoga Springs. Students/members of Daisy troop #3134 have been earning free cash by participating in the FundingFactory Recycling Program. They collect empty cartridges, cell phones, small electronics, and laptops from the community and send the waste products to FundingFactory in exchange for their choice of technology and recreation products, or even cash. Companies interested in demonstrating a commitment to education and the environment can participate free of charge in the FundingFactory Business Support Program. FundingFactory will send each supporting business FREE prepaid shipping labels for the return of collected cartridges, cell phones, small electronics, and laptops. By donating to the Daisy’s, businesses help them earn the money they need. Community and business supporters can also drop off cartridges, cell phones, small electronics, MP3 players and laptops at the following locations: Geyser Elementary Lobby or call us and we will pick them up. There is no end date on this fundraiser, so keep us in mind throughout the year. To learn more about supporting Daisy Troop #3134, please call Celena Yourdon at 518-587-4511 or email: celenayourdon@gmail.com. For more information, visit www. FundingFactory.com, or call, toll-free: 1.888.883.8237. (A)
H.O.P.E. Animal Rescue Spay/Neuter Clinic WILTON/SARATOGA SPRINGS – Julie Whipple, DVM, has joined H.O.P.E. as Veterinarian at the Spay/Neuter Clinic. The clinic is open the following days: Cat appointments – Mon. & Wed.; Dog appointments – Thurs. Occasional Sunday appointments. H.O.P.E’s program is available to lower income individuals and families who qualify based on participation in public assistance programs or meet income limits. We offer our program for bully breed dogs, stray and feral cats, and rescue/shelter organizations. Location: 4255 Route 50, Wilton, NY (Saratoga Springs, NY). Contact: 518.248.0355. Vaccinations are provided as a part of our spay-neuter program only. http://www.hopeanimalrescue.org/ (A)
Having Trouble Controlling the Way You Eat? SARATOGA SPRINGS – Are you having trouble control-
ling the way you eat? Are you underweight? Overweight? Obsessed with food, weight, dieting? You are not alone. Today, there is a solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA). No Dues, No Fees, No Weigh-ins! Weekly meeting at Saratoga Springs, Monday, 7pm, at United Methodist Church-Adkins Room, 175 Fifth Avenue (Exit 14 Northway), corner Henning Road. Local contacts: John 605-3090 and Helena 584-8190. www.foodaddicts.org (A)
Adult Female Mentors Needed SARATOGA REGION – Recently Retired And Looking for Meaningful Volunteer Work? I Am I Can, a mentoring program for girls in grades 9-12, is seeking adult female mentors to work with new students to the program. As a mentor you would spend time with and get to know your student on a one-to-one basis, while developing a relationship that provides support and guidance. If you are recently retired woman looking for some meaningful volunteer work, this may be for you. The organization is currently looking for mentors in the Clifton Park to Glens Falls areas. Immediate needs are to support girls in Hudson Falls, South Glens Fall, Glens Falls and Ballston Spa school districts. If you have time on a weekly or bi-weekly basis and would like to have a positive impact on a girl in your community, please contact Board Member and Founder, Avon Scherff at 688-3010 x102, or email to Avon@scherffinsurance.com. (A)
NYS Free & Low-Cost Health Insurance SARATOGA REGION – New York State offers free and low-cost health insurance for children, teens and adults through: Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus and Medicaid. Free screening and enrollment services are available by calling toll free 1-888-242-1418. Please call our caring, professional staff for more information! We have 27 enrollment sites throughout the following counties: Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga and Washington Counties. (P)
After The Fire Welcomes New Members SARATOGA COUNTY - Applications for membership into After The Fire were received from Dave Aloisi of Stillwater, Maureen Smith of Saratoga and Beth Robtoy of Clifton Park. At the February meeting, current members in attendance voted unanimously to welcome Dave, Maureen and Beth into After The Fire. After The Fire is a non-profit volunteer organization that helps Saratoga County residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, personal care items, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support, etc. New members are always needed,
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Bulletin Board and anyone interested in attending a meeting to learn how you can help your neighbors in need may leave a message on voice mail at 435-4571, or visit www.afterthefire.org to learn more about the organization.
I Am I Can Accepting New Students SARATOGA REGION – I Am I Can, a local non-profit mentoring organization, is accepting applications from girls in High School who feel they would benefit from a relationship with a female professional on a weekly basis. Mentors provide support and guidance in a variety of areas depending on the needs of the student. This program is designed to help girls achieve their personal and educational goals. I Am I Can focuses not as much on job skill mentoring, but more on providing a positive role model in the student’s life. The program is designed to “encourage young women to discover their dreams, to believe in endless possibilities while empowering them to make it happen”. The organization is currently open to girls in grades 9-12 the Clifton Park to Glens Falls areas. To learn more about this exciting program, please contact Board Member and Founder, Avon Scherff at 688-3010 x102, or email to Avon@scherffinsurance.com. Visit the website at www. iamicanachieve.com (A)
Board Members Needed For Local Non-Profit CAPITAL REGION - I am I can is a 501(c)3 organization that was created to mentor girls in grades 9 - 12. Programs provide needed encouragement, guidance and advocacy to students as they navigate their high school years and move toward post-graduation goals. The organization currently supports teenage girls in area high schools by providing mentoring partnerships. I am I can is currently seeking additional board members who can provide access to community resources, fundraising opportunities, outreach, and program development. If you would like to be a part of this grass-roots, growing organization, while having a positive impact on girls in our local communities, then this is the place for YOU! If you would like to learn more about this amazing organization and board opportunities, please contact Founder, Avon Scherff at 688-3010 ext 102, or email Avon@scherffinsurance.com.
Travel 2U Fitness Supports I Am I Can CAPITAL REGION – Do you want to get in shape and support a great cause at the same time? Travel 2U Fitness (www.travel2ufitness.com) creates fitness programs for individuals, groups, and companies. Jenn Benson, owner of Travel 2U Fitness, is generously donating 10% of all earnings from April 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013 to I Am I Can, a non-profit organization which provides mentoring
to young women in local high schools, giving them the guidance and assistance they need to develop and achieve high school and post-graduate success. Grab your spouse, co-workers, or friends and start your customized fitness program today! Contact Jenn at 518-588-0167 or at Jenn@travel2ufitness.com. Learn more about I Am I Can at www.iamicanachieve.org or call Avon at 518-688-3010 ext. 102. (A)
Red Cross Needs Volunteers CAPITAL REGION – Volunteers are needed in all areas of service from helping in local disasters to answering phones in the office. The Red cross meet many needs in the area, families that have been displaced by a fire, flood or other disaster; collecting blood to save lives of people in need to sustaining a quality filled life; and teaching CPR and First Aid Classes. For more information about Red Cross volunteer opportunities, contact Laura at 792-6545. (A)
After School Program Seeks Volunteers SARATOGA SPRINGS – Salvation Army’s “The Center” After School Program is helping community youth and looking for volunteers to provide homework help and help with various character education activities. There are hours available from 4pm-6pm, from Monday-Wednesday. Please contact Captain Boone at 518.584.1640 or email Captain Boone at salarmygrace@aol.com. (A)
Local Non-Profit Seeks Volunteer Grant Writer CAPITAL REGION – If you have grant writing experience and would like to use that to help a local non-profit organization to grow, please consider volunteering your time and skills to I AM I CAN. I AM I CAN fosters mentorships between high school girls and local, caring, successful women in an effort to ensure graduation success and to inspire these young women to dream about and plan for a fulfilling life after high school. The group is looking for someone with research ability and word-smithing skills to locate grant possibilities. This position would be ideal experience for a student that is pursuing work in the world of non-profits, or for a retired grant writing professional that is looking to give back to the community. You can learn more about the organization at www.iamicanachieve.org. If you feel you can help, please call Avon Scherff at 518688-3010 or email to Avon@scherffinsurance.com (A)