Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By richards on July 31, 2013

Yaddo Garden tours: 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, Yaddo Rose Gardens, 312 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. Docent led tours Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays throughout the racing season. Meet at the main pond at the entrance to the gardens. Tours last approximately one hour; $5 person. 587-8205.

Breast Cancer Awareness day: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, South Queensbury Fire Dept., 409 Dix Ave., Queensbury. Family fun day; crafts and vendors, food and sweets. Support local artisans. All proceeds to benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. 925-3891.

Annual Blessings of Animals service: 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Dr. Dallas, a holistic veterinarian will speak about the options available to pets. There will be an opportunity to remember past pets. Offering will be given to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter and donations (towels, blankets, paper towels, detergent, treats, bowls) will also be accepted; pets and children welcome. http://www.uusaratoga.org.

Vacation Bible school: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4 through Thursday, Aug. 8, First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa, 202 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa. 885-8361. Register online: http://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ex/Bspa.

Saratoga Preservation Sunday Stroll: Post Time! 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, meets at southeast corner of Nelson and Union Avenues, Saratoga Springs. Tour, led by Georgia Horner will explore the Saratoga Race Course area along Union Avenue featuring the Reading Rooms, National Museum of Racing, Oklahoma Track, and the Fasig-Tipton. $5 members/$8 non. 587-5030.

Historical program: A Historic Trunk Show with Sue McLane, 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa. Sue McLane, the Victorian Lady to present program about the fashion of the Victorian era, including what items were necessary for visiting the track. $8; pre-registration recommended but not required. 885-4000. http://www.brooksidemuseum.org.

Monday, Aug. 5

Bethesda Episcopal Church Building Fund cocktail party: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, Saratoga Golf and Polo Club, Saratoga Springs. For an invitation and more information, contact the church office at 584-5980.

Tuesday, Aug. 6

Annual Vision: Estamos Aqui/We Are Here event: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. Multicultural event to feature drinks, hors doeuvres, music by the Garland Nelson Ensemble and the final selection of photographs from this years Vision participants. A Look Behind the Scenes is an ongoing black and white photography project initiated by EOC, in which participants from the Latino community are invited to participate in a photography workshop series. All proceeds collected at the reception will go toward the Latino Community Advocacy Program. Julie, 288-3206.

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