SARATOGA SPRINGS – The spring planting season in Saratoga Springs won’t begin until April or May, but volunteers already are preparing for the second year at Pitney Meadows Community Farm. Set for Saturday, February 10 from noon to 8 p.m. at Artisanal Brew Works, 41 Geyser Road, the Pitney Meadows Winter Social is an...
Purp-u-lism
The People Have Spoken: Life is Kinder (and Better Looking) at the Purple End of the Spectrum SARATOGA SPRINGS – So, our elected officials decided to abandon their posts and shut the Federal Government down last week. I was ready, made my move and appointed myself Emperor, in order to make some long-overdue changes…...
Have a Heart? Then GLOW RED FOR WOMEN !
Saratoga Businesses Invited to Glow (and Go) Red Beginning February 1 SARATOGA SPRINGS – Dr. Joy Lucas, an aortic aneurysm survivor who is the Owner/Veterinarian at Upstate Animal Medical Center in Saratoga Springs, has enlisted her fellow Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association member businesses to “GLOW RED FOR...
A Purple Passion: Saratoga Gymnasts Raise Money for Domestic Violence Prevention
SARATOGA SPRINGS – On Friday evening, January 26, the Saratoga Springs High School Gymnastics Team hosted their 6th annual Purple Passion fundraising meet at the Wilton YMCA. Thanks to their event sponsors and gift basket raffles, $500 was raised for Wellspring of Saratoga, an organization dedicated to ending relationship and sexual abuse in the...
WhoDunIt?
Racing Museum Hosts Roaring 20’s Murder Mystery SARATOGA SPRINGS – The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame hosted a 1920s thoroughbred racing-themed murder mystery event on Saturday, January 20. About 75 guests were immersed in the glamour of Saratoga Springs during the “Roaring Twenties” with the proceedings MC’d by the Newport Murder...
As Far As I Can “Sea”… There’s No Reason To Wait!
Reserve Your Place at SPAC’s Winter Ball: “Journey Under The Sea” With Discounted Admission Through Feb. 1 – and Don’t Forget Your Grand Raffle Ticket SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Theme. During the summer months, while you enjoy a performance by the Philadelphia Orchestra or Cyndi Lauper, the SPAC Junior Committee starts thinking about the...
The Chickens Come Home To… Party!
Hattie’s Annual Mardi Gras Raises $94,878.86 for AIM Services, Inc.! Colorful Flamboyance Vanquishes a Dreary Winter Carrie Rowlands Johnson SARATOGA SPRINGS – Purples, yellows, greens… masks gently yet deliberately hiding features; feathers standing elegantly and proudly, staring down at shades of blonde, brown, black; delicate wings clinging to elastic bands, where in a world...
Scholar of the Month: Cami Denning
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Here’s five fast facts you need to about Cami, then we’ll go deep: 1 – She’s a future nursing student, 2 – Has a long and strong passion for volunteering, as evidenced by… 3 – Her membership and family involvement in the Salvation Army, 4 – Also, she’s the Vice President...
5th Annual “A Purple Tie Affair” Preview
Benefit for the Leukemia + Lymphoma Society and Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation SARATOGA SPRINGS – A Purple Tie Affair is a mid-winter “Celebration of Life” dance party – complete with great food in a perfect venue; all to benefit the fight against cancer. Under one roof you can dance to the music...
Today’s Reason…
…Summit Clothing Donates Warmth To Code Blue SARATOGA SPRINGS – Today’s reason to be grateful you live here comes in the form of spotting a need and filling it – courtesy of Liam Rice, and his company Summit Clothing. Liam noticed that our Code Blue Shelter facility was short on warm tops and hoodies,...