Calendar

EDITOR’S NOTE: This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellations and postponements. However, it is recommended that readers contact event organizers before they attend. For the most updated version of the calendar, please visit or troyrecord. com.

Tuesday, July 14 BOOK DISCUSSION:

Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion – Tuesday, July 14Part I, July 21Part 2, and July 28Part 3, 6:30p.m. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is The Art of Meditation by Joel Goldsmith. Hosted on Zoom by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. Call or use the Contact us form at www. newthoughtnewyork.org for Meeting ID and discussion questions. For more information, visit our meetup. com group, Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures or call (518) 366-9918.

LIBRARY MEETING: The Troy Public Library’s Finance Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 5p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. It will be held via Zoom and a link will be posted on the library’s website, www.thetroylibrary.org, prior to the event.

LIBRARY MEETING: The Troy Public Library’s Board of Trustees will hold a virtual meeting at 5:30p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. It will be held via Zoom and a link will be posted on the library’s website, www.thetroylibrary. org, prior to the event.

VIRTUAL WWII TALK: Tuesday, July 14, 7pm, Chapman Museum Virtual Program

- Dr. Daniel Way: “How the B-29Ended World War II and Saved a Million Lives” - On Tuesday, July 14th, at 7pm Dr. Daniel Way will present a virtual program about his father’s experience in the South Pacific during WWII. Donald Way was a T2technical Sergeant in the 949th Aviation Engineers Company of the 20th Air Force under general Curtis LeMay, serving from July 1942to November 1945. He was on Guam for approximately one year making bombing maps for the navigators and bombardiers of the B-29s. Dr. Way’s talk will feature pictures his father took of the bombers, the aerial photos of bombing targets, actual bombings in progress, Hiroshima before and after the A-bomb and the elaborate maps his unit made for the bombardiers and navigators. The program is planned in conjunction with the Chapman Museum exhibit, Let’s All Fight: WWII Home Front Posters, and is funded in part by a grant from Humanities New York, with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. For details on how to join the Zoom meeting, go to chapmanmuseum. org/events or the Chapman Museum Facebook page. VIRTUAL JOB FAIR: The Wesley Community will host a Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, July 14from 9to 11a.m. for those interested in the CNA training program and other skilled nursing positions including: Graduate Practical Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; Registered Nurses; Registered Nurses Supervisor; and Registered Nurses Unit Coordinator. The Wesley Health Care Center provides quality nursing care for aging adults and seniors through a variety of different services including: long-term care; light care geriatrics; Alzheimer’s and memory support; and a short-term rehabilitation program. Employment at The Wesley Community gives individuals the opportunity to make a difference in the daily lives of seniors who need medical or personal care services and daily assistance to maintain their quality of life. In addition to an excellent work culture, Wesley also offers numerous benefits to all full-time employees, including: health insurance, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and 401K retirement savings. Part-time employees are also eligible for some aspects of the benefits package. For more information about employment opportunities, contact The Wesley Community at 518-252-0414or visit www. thewesleycommunity.org/ careers.

TAI CHI: Tai Chi Classes at SPAC Instructed by Mark Tolstrup of the Tai Chi Center - Beginner Introduction To Tai Chi Class. Tuesdays July 728, 10am or 5:30pm on the SPAC grounds in the Saratoga Spa State Park. In this course participants will learn the basic postures, movements and breath work in addition to the first movements of the Yang style Tai Chi form. These techniques have many benefits for health and wellbeing including flexibility, stress reduction and balance. Preregistration is required 24hours in advance of class. Cost for the series is $80. Register online at: http:// www.the-taichi-center.com/ home.html or email: mark@ the-taichi-center.com.

Wednesday, July 15 HISTORICAL PRESENTATION: The Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter and the Fulton County Historical Society are teaming up to present a virtual two program series. On July 15th at 6:30pm, Fulton County Historical Society Executive Director Samantha Hall-Saladino will present “Sacandaga Soiree: Tides and Tourism,” exploring the tourism boom on the Great Sacandaga Lake from the 1940s to the present. These programs will be presented virtually via Webex. The links to join the presentations can be found online at fultoncountyhistoricalsociety. org and on the Schoharie Crossing and FCHS Facebook pages.

VIRTUAL WINE TASTING

FUNDRAISER: Like so many non-profits, Sustainable Saratoga has cancelled traditional in-person fundraising activities due to Covid-19. To help during these unusual times, Sustainable Saratoga invites you to a Virtual Wine Tasting. The event will be informative, fun and raise much-needed funds to continue the programs you support. This event will feature the award-winning wines of the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, located in New York’s Finger Lakes wine region. The winery has generously donated a portion of the wines for this event, and all proceeds from the event go directly to helping fund the sustainability efforts of Sustainable Saratoga. The Virtual Wine Tasting is Wednesday, July 15@ 6:00pm. Barbara Frank, Consulting Winemaker and Regional Sales Manager of the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, will take us on a virtual tasting experience of some of the Dr. Konstantin Frank wines and talk about the winery, including some of their sustainability efforts. Choose between 2wine packages: For a $75donation, you will receive two bottles of wine (Dry Riesling and Cabernet Franc) and some goodies, OR For a $125donation, you will receive four bottles of wine (Gruner Veltliner, Dry Riesling, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc) and some goodies. All wine packages come in a reusable canvas bag and will be accompanied by a delicious dark chocolate bar from Barkeater Chocolates in North Creek, NY, and a Sustainable Saratoga window cling. Quantities are limited, so reserve your wine package today at https://sustainablesaratoga-virtual-wine-tasting.eventbrite.com.

STUFFED SHELLS DINNER:

Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161presents a Stuffed Shells Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, July 15, 4:30-6:30pm. Call 518-5842585Monday or Tuesday between 10am-noon to place an order. Menu includes Stuffed Shells, Meatballs, Sweet Sausage, Tossed Salad, Garlic Toast. Dinner for 2is $25. Cash only.

CONGRESS PARK FAMILY

TOUR: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, in partnership with the Children’s Museum at Saratoga, offers a family friendly tour of Congress Park on Wednesday, July 15th at 10AM. The museum’s motto of “fun is not cancelled” is embodied in this 45-minute walking tour that highlights the history and architecture of Congress Park while providing families with a unique, socially distanced outdoor activity. Learn about the history of the springs, Canfield Casino, Spirit of Life & Spencer Trask Memorial, and the carousel. Tour meets at the Congress Spring under the pavilion. Due to current restrictions in New York State, this tour will be limited to approximately 20attendees, which is less than the maximum of 50 that is currently allowed, and tickets must be purchased in advance. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and social distancing will be encouraged when possible. The cost per tour is $10for adults and $5for children. For additional information and to purchase tickets please visit www.saratogapreservation. org, call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation at (518) 587-5030, or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.

Thursday, July 16 SHORTS OUT LOUD: The Troy Public Library is pleased to present “Shorts Out Loud!” consisting of fifteen minutes of LIVE acoustic music followed by a contemporary short story read out loud, on Thursdays from July 9th through August 20th at 6:30 PM via Zoom. This program is free and open to the public. It has been funded through the support of The Friends of the Troy Public Library. Registration is required. To register call the library at 518-2747071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

Friday, July 17 FOOD TRUCK CORRAL: The Washington County Fair is continuing its new Fantastic Food Truck Corral event series on Fridays and Saturdays through July 25. Events will be held from 4to 8p.m. on Fridays and 11a.m. to 8p.m. on Saturdays at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Each week the fairgrounds will welcome food vendors from around the area for an evening of fair food that attendees can enjoy in the comfort of their own home. Food truck patrons will have the option to pre-order from the vendors for contactless curbside pick-up or take-out on the day of the event. To ensure everyone’s safety, masks are required to visit the food truck event as well as maintaining six feet of social distance from fellow food patrons and vendors. Handwashing stations with water and soap and hand sanitizer dispensers will be available throughout the corral for all to use throughout the event. The fair will release a list of vendors on its website every Monday, before the Friday event. More information about the Fantastic Food Truck Corral is available online at www.washingtoncountyfairgrounds.com/ fantastic-food-truck-corral.

SARATOGA TATTOO EXPO:

POSTPONED - The 2020 Saratoga Tattoo Expo has been officially rescheduled to April 9- 11, 2021at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

Saturday, July 18 FOOD TRUCK CORRAL: The Washington County Fair is continuing its new Fantastic Food Truck Corral event series on Fridays and Saturdays through July 25. Events will be held from 4to 8p.m. on Fridays and 11a.m. to 8p.m. on Saturdays at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Each week the fairgrounds will welcome food vendors from around the area for an evening of fair food that attendees can enjoy in the comfort of their own home. Food truck patrons will have the option to pre-order from the vendors for contactless curbside pick-up or take-out on the day of the event. To ensure everyone’s safety, masks are required to visit the food truck event as well as maintaining six feet of social distance from fellow food patrons and vendors. Handwashing stations with water and soap and hand sanitizer dispensers will be available throughout the corral for all

tions and tour tickets are now on sale to Hudson Hall members and open to the public on June 18. Tickets can be purchased and time entry reservations can be made at hudsonhall.org. Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Tel: (518) 822-1438.

SLOW ROLL BIKE RIDE: Pump up your tires and celebrate summer biking with an all ages socially distanced slow roll on the streets of Saratoga Springs. Helmets encouraged, masks are a must. Hosted by Bicycle Benefits, Palette Cafe, Bikeatoga and Impressions of Saratoga on the last Sunday of every month. Ride rolls out from Palette Cafe at 10:15a.m. sharp so roll over early to grab a bite to eat or drink. Cruisers, road bikes, tandems welcome. We will ride at ~10mph for 6-8miles and finish at Humpty Dumpty’s Ice Cream at about noon. For more information contact info@ bicyclebenefits.org.

SUNDAY STROLL: Sunday, July 26- The Good Life: North Broadway. The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is thrilled to present their summer series of historic walking tours while remaining safe and socially distanced. Summer Sunday Strolls will be offered every Sunday through Sept. 6at 10:30a.m. in various neighborhoods throughout the city. Tour topics this season highlight prominent women of Greenridge Cemetery, the celebrated area surrounding the Saratoga Race Course, and the historic Spa State Park, among many others. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Due to current restrictions in New York State, Summer Strolls will be limited to 20guests, which currently is less than the maximum of 25that is currently allowed, and tickets must be purchased in advance until otherwise noted. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and social distancing will be encouraged when possible. The cost per tour is $15for SSPF members and $20for non-members. For additional information, to purchase tickets to any educational programs, and to review the Summer Sunday Stroll Safety Plan please visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call the foundation at (518) 587-5030, or email nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.

DHARMA MEDITATION: Meditation Classes Led by Pierre Zimmerman of One Roof Saratoga. July 12-August 30, Sundays at 9am on the SPAC grounds in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Dharma Meditation includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. This is a sitting meditation for 25minutes 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 awhile. There is no cost to attend, but a $10donation per class is suggested. Pre-registration is required by Saturday at midnight in advance of the class. Register via email to pzimmie2@cloud.com.

FISH FRY: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club in Victory Mills will have another Fish Fry on Sunday, July 26, 3 to 6p.m. Menu will be: Fish or Chicken Nuggets, Fries, Tartar Sauce, and Roll. Cost will be $8per meal. This will be a take out only event, we will take your order at the gate and collect the money, your meal will be delivered to you in your car. You must stay in your vehicle. You may call ahead with your order at 518695-3917.

Tuesday, July 28

TAI CHI: Tai Chi Classes at SPAC Instructed by Mark Tolstrup of the Tai Chi Center - Beginner Introduction To Tai Chi Class. Tuesdays July 728, 10am or 5:30pm on the SPAC grounds in the Saratoga Spa State Park. In this course participants will learn the basic postures, movements and breath work in addition to the first movements of the Yang style Tai Chi form. These techniques have many benefits for health and wellbeing including flexibility, stress reduction and balance. Preregistration is required 24hours in advance of class. Cost for the series is $80. Register online at: http:// www.the-taichi-center.com/ home.html or email: mark@the-taichi-center.com.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion – Tuesday, July 14 Part I, July 21Part 2, and July 28Part 3, 6:30p.m. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is The Art of Meditation by Joel Goldsmith. Hosted on Zoom by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. Call or use the Contact us form at www.newthoughtnewyork.org for Meeting ID and discussion questions. For more information, visit our meetup.com group, Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures or call (518) 366-9918.

Wednesday, July 29

BROOKS BBQ: The Newtonville United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Maxwell Rd & Rt. 9near Siena College plans to sponsor Brooks BBQs on the following dates: Wednesday, July 29; Thursday, September 17; and Thursday, October 8. Before attending, please check the church website (www.numc.net) to monitor changes due to coronavirus concerns. We most likely will be adjusting our menu and procedures.

SHORTS OUT LOUD: The Troy Public Library is pleased to present “Shorts Out Loud!” consisting of fifteen minutes of LIVE acoustic music followed by a contemporary short story read out loud, on Thursdays from July 9th through August 20th at 6:30 PM via Zoom. This program is free and open to the public. It has been funded through the support of The Friends of the Troy Public Library. Registration is required. To register call the library at 518-2747071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

Friday, July 31

TROY NIGHT OUT: Last Friday of every month from 5 to 9p.m. in downtown Troy. Troy Night Out is a monthly late evening that regularly draws thousands of people onto the streets of downtown Troy to shop, dine and explore. Attendees are able to enjoy countless art openings, music performances, fine restaurants as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. For more information visit www. downtowntroy.org.

Saturday, Aug. 1

MUSEUM GALA: On August 1, 2020, Shaker Museum will hold its first ever virtual Annual Benefit Gala. The theme of this year’s Gala is inclusion and the Museum’s honorees, Lacey Schwartz Delgado and Alan Cumming, are individuals whose work embodies and promotes inclusion. The event will unite numerous supporters of the Shaker Museum in a shared online experience that will include entertainment, remarks from the honorees, and a dance party hosted by Alan Cumming’s Club Cumming in New York City via Instagram Live. The gala is the Museum’s largest annual fundraising event and is critical to the Shaker Museum’s ability to continue to fulfill its mission to tell the story of the Shakers, including their furniture and architecture as well as their values of inclusion, innovation, integrity, and conviction. The Shaker Museum stewards the historic site in New Lebanon, New York and has a campus in Old Chatham,

New York, which is open year-round by appointment, where the administrative offices, collections, library, and archives are housed. The museum’s collection of over 16,000Shaker items is the most comprehensive collection of its kind in the world and may be viewed online at www.shakerml.org.