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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. Saturday, July 25 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. ART EXHIBIT: Hudson Hall is proud to reopen its doors on June 27, 2020with Rodney Alan Greenblat’s aptly-titled, Something to Look Forward to, an enjoyable, whimsical and engaging collection of new and archival works bursting with color and underpinned with wit and charm. The exhibition, which runs until August 23in Hudson Hall’s Center Hall Gallery and Common Council Room, is free and open to the public on a limited, timed entry, reservation-only basis (maximum 10entries per hour). Socially-distanced guided tours ($10, free for members, maximum of 6per tour) take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm. Exhibition reservations 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, 327Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Tel: (518) 822-1438. Sunday, July 26

TAKE OUT CHICKEN BBQ:

Brunswick Elks Lodge #2556, located at 665 Brunswick Rd., Troy, will hold a take out-only Chicken BBQ from 2to 4p.m. on Sunday, July 26. We can not resist John’s famous Chicken and apparently you all feel the same! We have sold out at our recent Chicken BBQs which should have been no surprise with how delicious this chicken is! We will be bringing this event back and based on the past you will want to make your reservations ASAP. Sunday 7⁄26 from 2-4pm. A half a chicken with sides and dessert for $12cash or check. This will be pick up only. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Reservations are required. You can send an email to elksbooking@gmail. com, call Mike at 518-2861645or we are also accepting reservations through our Facebook Page.

FITNESS IN THE PARK: 9to 10a.m. Sundays in Riverfront Park, July 19through Sept. 6- The perfect way to start your Sundays in Troy. Weekend workout, brunch with friends, browse the shops, enjoy Troy! Exercise among the downtown Troy community at Free Fitness in The Park. Class will be held at Riverfront Park with Circles for Easy Distancing. Check in when you arrive with Troy BID Staff. Attendees must wear a mask until you are seated in your circle. Bring your own mat and water. Do not attend if you have any of the symptoms of COVID-19. Space is limited, please register only if you know you can attend. More information and registration is available online at www.downtowntroy.org/ fitness-in-the-park. ART EXHIBIT: Hudson Hall is proud to reopen its doors on June 27, 2020with Rodney Alan Greenblat’s aptly-titled, Something to Look Forward

to, an enjoyable, whimsical and engaging collection of new and archival works bursting with color and underpinned with wit and charm. The exhibition, which runs until August 23in Hudson Hall’s Center Hall Gallery and Common Council Room, is free and open to the public on a limited, timed entry, reservation-only basis (maximum 10entries per hour). Socially-distanced guided tours ($10, free for members, maximum of 6per tour) take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm. Exhibition reservations 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, 327Warren 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 10:15 a.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: SOLD OUT - Sunday, July 26Those Who Left Their Mark On Saratoga. 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 20 guests, which currently is less than the maximum of 25 that 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@icloud.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. Monday, July 27

MOVIE NIGHT AT THE FARM: Let’s all go to the movies! We’re bringing the silver screen to Pitney Meadows Community Farm at 223 West Ave, Saratoga Springs, with two fun- and food-filled Drive-In Movie Nights. Along with the movies ($10 per car), we’ve got local chefs cooking up amazing food, from small charcuterie boxes to vegetarian picnic boxes for four, and pulled-pork sandwiches, veggie skewers, ice cream sandwiches, and much more, plus cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages to keep you cool. And popcorn, of course! Monday, July 27: “Biggest Little Farm” (Rated

PG): Festival-contending documentary about the misadventures and triumphs of two newbie farmers learning to work with nature and the land. Monday, August 3: “Rocky” (Rated PG): The classic movie about the Philly underdog fighter played by Sly Stallone, taking on the world of boxing and finding love (and the best coach ever, played by Burgess Meredith). Gates open at 7 p.m., movie begins at 8:45 p.m. Food & Beverage served: 7:30 -10 p.m. Price: $10 per car. Food and beverages extra. We have space for only 150 cars, distanced for safety, so book now; tickets will go fast! Rain Dates: Tuesday 7/28 and Wednesday 8/5. Tuesday, July 28

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.

LUNCHTIME CONCERTS:

Golfstrom - “vintage folk and pop” from Europe and beyond. Nominated for a 2020Eddie Award. All events are free, open to all, and start at noon in a new location at The Downtowner parking lot, 413Broadway in Saratoga Springs. We will take plenty of precautions to keep people safe: it will be outside, we will ensure social distance and will limit show capacity to 50. No mask, no entry (once you sit down, you can take your mask off). We cannot guarantee protection from the sun so please come prepared. Seating is offered. Bring a lunch if you wish! If there is a chance of rain, the show will be canceled and rescheduled.

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