NYRA to host premium giveaway sale at Saratoga Race Course

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. >> The New York Racing Association, Inc. will offer fans an opportunity to secure a favorite track giveaway from yesteryear during a premium giveaway sale at Saratoga Race Course on Sept. 1.

A selection of Saratoga giveaways from previous years as well as from earlier this summer will be available for purchase. The premium giveaway sale will get underway at 11 a.m. near the Clubhouse exchange across from the News 10 Pavilion. Giveaways available will include such memorable items as the Angel Cordero, Jr. bobblehead; 2015 Saratoga cooler bag and long-sleeve tee; 2016 Saratoga zip-up pullover;

2017 Saratoga wall clock; as well as a selection of Saratoga umbrellas, t-shirts, beach towels, hats and many more collectibles from the past decade.

Vintage and current items will be available for $10 and less, while supplies last. Cash only will be accepted. All sales are final.

Fans can secure a free Grandstand admission ticket for next Wednesday’s giveaway sale by donating to a food drive during New York Showcase Day. Fans who donate at least three non-perishable items to LifeWorks Community Action during their visit to Saratoga on

Aug. 27 will receive a free Grandstand admission ticket for either Sept. 1 or 2. The food drive collection on New York Showcase Day will take place at the Community Outreach Booth near the Jockey Silks Room Porch from 11 am to 5 pm. Suggested donation items include pasta, peanut butter, cereal, rice, soup and canned vegetables.

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Saturday, Sept. 18

FEAST OF THE FIELDS: Saratoga PLAN’s 15th annual Feast of the Fields is taking place on September 18th at the picturesque

Old Tavern Farm in Stillwater. The Tuscan-themed picnic event will celebrate the region’s agricultural bounty while raising funds to support PLAN’s ongoing efforts to conserve farmland and open space in Saratoga County. Feast of the Fields is a community celebration of farmland and the rural character of Saratoga County, which remains strong partly due to Saratoga PLAN’s conservation efforts. This year, a select number of chefs will craft complementing dishes to create a picnic experience like no other. Tuscan inspired appetizers, meat and vegetarian entrées, mouth-watering side dishes and desserts will transport your taste buds from the stunning grounds of Old Tavern Farm to the bucolic countryside and rolling hills of Tuscany. In keeping the health and safety of guests and community members in mind, a to-go option is available for individuals and families wishing to enjoy their picnic meal from the comfort of their home or at another favorite picnic spot. There is plenty more to do at Feast than eat, too. Six conservation Heroes will be honored this year. Reggie’s Red Hot

Feetwarmers, the house band at Saratoga Race Course, will be playing throughout the Feast. A digital silent auction, featuring exciting experiences and eye-catching items will be running from Sept. 11 through the evening of Sept.18, with certain items onsite for in-person viewing. Limited tickets are on sale now. Deadline to reserve picnics is Sept. 5. Purchase tickets online at https://saratogaplan.org/feast-of-the-fields/. A portion of the ticket price qualifies as a tax-deductible charitable contribution. All proceeds from the Feast of the Fields will be utilized by Saratoga PLAN to preserve the rural character, natural habitats and scenic beauty of Saratoga County so that these irreplaceable assets are accessible to all and survive for future generations. For more information, call 518587-5554, or visit www. saratogaplan.org.

GIANT GARAGE SALE:

St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Waterford will again have their Giant Garage Sale on Saturday, September 18th both indoors and outdoors in the Parish Hall located on the corner of Sixth and Division Streets. The sale will run from 9:00 to 5:00 with early birds welcome from 8-9am at a cost of $5 per person. Donations will gratefully be accepted on the following dates only: Tuesday, Sept. 14th, Wednesday, Sept. 15th and Thursday, Sept. 16th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm each day. No electronics or clothing, please. Books are appreciated, but no encyclopedias or magazines. Jewelry, home furnishings, linens and bedspreads, furniture and holiday decorations are particularly appreciated.

Sunday, Sept. 19 DHARMA MEDITATION:

Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman has returned to an in person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings are held Sundays from 9 — 10:15am. Please RSVP to Pierre by calling RSVP or emailing Pierre at pzimmie2@icloud.com 24 hours in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. Donations are appreciated! Dharma Meditation includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. This is a sitting meditation for 25 minutes with a silent break allowing people to stretch, followed by a second sitting, introduced by a brief talk. A discussion on the topic and some insights and reflections about the nature and commonality of our basic humanity is shared by attendees.

This meditation is open to beginners and/or those who have been meditating for a while. This group has been ongoing for more than a decade. Pre-registration is required. For more information visit https://www.oneroofsaratoga.com/one-big-roof/more-aboutmeditation/.