SARATOGA
TODAY
Friday, May 6, 2011
Historic Camp Saratoga as it makes its permanent home at WWPP. The ceremony begins at 10 am and activities and events will take place at the conclusion of the ceremony. For more information, visit wiltonpreserve.org.
Kick for the Cure Tenkara Karate, 27 Jumel Place Join the fun on Saturday, May 14 from noon to 2 pm to support Matthew Rosato, who has Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rare genetic terminal disorder.
Bird Walk with Rich Speidel This will be a leisurely morning walk on Sunday, May 15, along the trails and varied habitats of Camp Saratoga. Please bring binoculars. This program is offered through the Adirondack Mountain Club. Group size is limited to 15. Pre-registration is required. Call Rich Speidel at (518) 623-2587 to register. Meet at the Camp Saratoga parking lot #1 off Scout Road.
Saratoga Bridges and Scallions Restaurant Scallions Restaurant, 44 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs On Wednesday, May 18 from 5 to 9 pm, Scallions Restaurant will donate a portion of the revenue generated from the diners to Saratoga Bridges.
Bowling for Scholars Saratoga Strike Zone, 32 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs This event on Saturday, May 21, begins at 11 am with half-price bowling all day and The Gutterball Bash cocktail party beginning at 7 pm. The cocktail party admission is $75 and includes food from Hattie’s, a cash bar and silent auction. All proceeds benefit Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar. For more information, visit saratogasponsorascholar.org or call Jim LaVigne at (518) 587-2472.
Once on This Island, A Musical St. Peter’s Annex (behind St. Peter’s Church), Saratoga Springs May 20 and 21 at 7 pm. Adults $7, students and seniors $5. For more information, call (518) 573-4346 or
douglass@saratogacatholic.org.
Be an Angel for Abbey Maple Ave. Firehouse, Saratoga Springs On Sunday, May 22 from 2 to 7 pm, this fun day benefits two year old Abbey Monroe, who is living with severe cerebral palsy which causes her to need a feeding tube, among other issues. The day includes a pasta dinner, bounce house, Matthew Boyce, (an Elvis Tribute artist) and more. Costs are $8 for adults; $5 for children.
Dragon’s Pride Run
CALENDAR
The Dragon’s Pride Run 5K on Sunday, May 15 at Saratoga State Park Warming Hut will kick off at 9 am. This event benefits the Division Street School PTA, to help us enhance our children's physical fitness through extra programs and equipment. Thanks to our many sponsors and participants, last year we were able to raise enough money to purchase and install a
rock climbing wall in the gymnasium. For more information, visit www.dragonspriderun.com.
SPAC Rock & Run The SPAC Action Council will host this event on Sunday, May 22, in the Saratoga Spa State Park. The 5K race is open to walkers/runners of all ages and abilities, and will feature live music along the course. A kids fun run is also
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scheduled. Pre-registration by May 14 is encouraged. Race application and on-line registration available at www.areep.com. For more information, please call Evie Chabot at (518) 584-9330, ext. 122 or visit www.spac.org.
Firecracker 4 This annual race takes place on July 4. To register visit Firecracker4.com.
Charity Runs 4th Annual kLaVoy 5k Held on Saturday, May 7 at Saratoga Springs State Park, to benefit the Center for Donation and Transplant, this 5K begins at 8 am. To register go to www. active.com, keyword kLaVoy5k, or email kLaVoy5k@hotmail.com.
Busy Bones 500 Walk Join us on Saturday, May 7 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa, for the 5th Annual Busy Bone 500. The festivities are from 11 am to 2 pm, rain or shine. For everyone's safety, please be sure that your dog is friendly with other dogs and people, on a leash and healthy. You will need to bring proof of current rabies vaccinations. For more information, visit /www.saratogacountyny.gov/uplo ad/2011041213.pdf
Team Billy Ride and Walk for Research This event honors the memory of Billy Grey, who lost his battle with a brain tumor just two weeks shy of his 13th birthday. It will take place on Sunday, May 15 at the Farmers’ Market at High Rock Park in Saratoga Springs. Three rides of 50, 25 and 10 miles will begin at 8:30 am, with a three-mile walk through the historic district starting at 9 am. This local event and ongoing donations, have made possible over $1 million in research grants for brain tumor research. All donations are tax deductible and benefit the National Brain Tumor Society. Visit www.teambilly.org, for more information.
Send your calendar items to Kim Beatty at kbeatty@saratogapublishing.com before 5 pm on Monday for Friday publication.