Calendar Friday, Aug. 14 Saturday, Aug. 15

2020-08-11 -

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, Aug. 11

MEETING: The Troy Public Library’s Finance Committee will meet on August 11th at 5:00p.m. virtually via Zoom. A link to the zoom meeting will be posted on the library’s website thetroylibrary.org shortly before the meeting.

MEETING: The Troy Public Library’s Board of Trustees will meet on August 11th at 5:30p.m. virtually via Zoom. A link to the zoom meeting will be posted on the library’s website thetroylibrary.org shortly before the meeting.

LUNCHTIME CONCERTS:

Gballoi (Ghanaian drum and dance ensemble). 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.

Wednesday, Aug. 12

BLOOD DRIVE:

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12at the Burnt Hills Fire Department, located at 811Route 50in Burnt Hills. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Thursday, Aug. 13

SHORTS OUT LOUD:

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.

HISTORICAL PROGRAM:

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will continue to offer online programs throughout the summer even as the Visitor Center is now open by appointment. The Erie Canal historic site will provide programs through Webex as well as other online platforms and social media. On Thursday, August 13th at 6:30pm, join us via Webex as Schoharie Crossing hosts Schenectady City Historian Chris Leonard as he delivers a rollicking ride on the Erie Canal through Schenectady, from the Rexford Aqueduct to old Lock 23, the busiest transit point on the entire canal. Spend time with GE executives on boisterous pleasure cruises and hustle through backstreets with greenhorns desperately seeking whiskey. Travel with Leonard as he spins yarns of Schenectady’s unique characters, ne’er-dowell wharf rats, and foulmouthed parrots, who made their livings on the canal. Additional programs are being planned. The site grounds are open for appropriate socially distant recreational use from sunrise to sunset daily. Please observe NYS Guidelines while visiting Schoharie Crossing. For information about these programs, please find us on Facebook or you can call or email the Visitor Center at (518) 829-7516, SchoharieCrossing@parks. ny.gov. You can make a reservation to explore the Pathway to Empire exhibit by contacting the site.

SINGLES OUTREACH ENTERTAINMENT EVENT:

In addition to our regularly scheduled activities, we are excited to announce exceptional entertainment events each Friday in August. Friday, August 14th—Entertainer Extraordinaire Miss Carla Page will perform music from the 50s, 760s & 70s. Show starts at 7pm. Note that she will also be performing on September 4th again. Call for reservations 518-4526883due to limited seating. $12. Location: Hanover Square at 435New Karner Road in Colonie (Hill Door Entrance). Social distancing and masks required. Singles Outreach is a NYS nonprofit organization, open to those who are never married, single, divorced, widowed or legally separated. It was incorporated as an activities organization that provides all types of activities for singles, including dances, discussion groups, live entertainment, picnics, , etc. to mention only a few of the more than 30 activities that we plan each month. This is not a dating organization. Our activities and programming leaders have worked hard to provide a safe, healthy environment, which will meet all CDC guidelines in order to keep our members safe and still enjoy the weekly and daily activities. If you are interested in learning more about this organization you can go to our website at www.singlesoutreach.org or by calling 518-452-6883.

SARATOGA BALLOON & BBQ FESTIVAL:

CANCELED - We are sad to announce that we officially have to cancel the Saratoga Balloon & BBQ Festival on August 14– 16, 2020at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, due to coronavirus. This was a difficult decision to make but the safety of our customers, vendors, and staff is of the utmost importance. If you purchased any event tickets or Hot Air Balloon Ride tickets, you will have the option of a refund or a credit for the 2021event. Any questions please email info@balloonandbbq.com.

MUSEUM BALL:

CANCELED - The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame announced it will cancel the 2020Hall of Fame induction ceremony, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7, and the Museum Ball, scheduled for Aug. 14, as a result of the ongoing health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19pandemic. The 2020inductees will be honored together with the class of 2021next summer. The Museum Ball will also return to the calendar in 2021. For more information about the Museum, including special events and program offerings, please call (518) 584-0400or visit our website at www.racingmuseum. org.

COMMUNITY MEAL:

Bethel Baptist Church will host a community meal from 1to 3 p.m. on Sat. August 15and Sat. August 29in its parking lot at 21655th Ave. in Troy, unless there is rain.

BARN SQUARE DISPLAY:

SARATOGA BALLOON & BBQ FESTIVAL:

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 10 entries per hour). Socially-distanced guided tours ($10, free for members, maximum of 6 per 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, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Tel: (518) 822-1438.

ABENAKI WORKSHOP: On August 15, 1- 4:30PM Jesse Bruchac of Ndakinna (Greenfield, NY) will bring his Introduction to Abenaki language workshop across the Hudson River, to Dionondehowa Wildlife Sanctuary & School, in Shushan - returning the ancient language to lands where it once was heard along the Battenkill and among the then-thickly hemlocked hills. Dionondehowa is a 217-acres forever-wild non-profit land trust bordering the Battenkill near Shushan, NY. A donation is requested for this program. For purposes of planning for social-distancing, space is limited and reservations must be confirmed at dionondehowa@yahoo.com or by phone at 518-854-7764. www.dionondehowa.org.

Sunday, Aug. 16

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.

BARN SQUARE DISPLAY:

SARATOGA BALLOON & BBQ FESTIVAL:

SUNDAY STROLL: Sunday, August 16- The Spa Complex. 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 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.

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 23 in 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 10 entries 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, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Tel: (518) 822-1438.

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.

Monday, Aug. 17

GRAB N GO MEALS: The Capital District YMCA – Troy Branch, located at 250021st St. in Troy, is partnering with Rensselaer County Department for Youth to offer a Grab N’ Go Summer Food Program! Beginning Monday, July 6th through Monday, August 31st, children ages 18and younger who are in need of meals can visit the Troy Branch parking lot to pick up Grab N’ Go meals on Mondays 4pm to 6pm and Wednesdays 8am to 10am. Monday pick-ups include meals for Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday pick-ups include meals for Wednesday - Friday. More information is available online at www.facebook.com/cdymcatroy.

FREE BBQ CHICKEN DINNER: 4to 7p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17at the Waterford Knights of Columbus, 76 Grace St., Waterford. Barbecue Chicken, corn on the cob and baked potato. Curbside only. Take and go. Social distancing and masks will be used. 518-8012506.

Tuesday, Aug. 18

LUNCHTIME CONCERTS:

Dylan Perrillo Orchestra (11-piece early jazz big band) - 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.

ALTAMONT FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020Altamont Fair is scheduled for Aug. 18- 23at the Altamont Fairgrounds. More information is available online at www. altamontfair.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 19

ALTAMONT FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020Altamont Fair is scheduled for Aug. 18- 23at the Altamont Fairgrounds. More information is available online at www. altamontfair.com.

Thursday, Aug. 20

CHIP-IN FORE YOUTH GOLF TOURNAMENT: 10 a.m. on August 20, Normanside Country Club, 150 Salisbury Road, Delmar. Help us celebrate 128years of dedication to Capital Area youth and look forward to our bright future. All proceeds support the programs and services of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area. More information is available online at www. bgccapitalarea.org/golf.

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 6:30PM 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 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

ALTAMONT FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020Altamont Fair is scheduled for Aug. 18- 23at the Altamont Fairgrounds. More information is available online at www. altamontfair.com.

Friday, Aug. 21

SINGLES OUTREACH ENTERTAINMENT EVENT: In addition to our regularly scheduled activities, we are excited to announce exceptional entertainment events each Friday in August. Friday, August 21st – Elvis Night – Paul Hunt a/k/a Little Elvis will be in the building and performing at 7pm singing hits from the 50s and 60s. $12. Location: Hanover Square at 435New Karner Road in Colonie (Hill Door Entrance). Social distancing and masks required. Singles Outreach is a NYS non-profit organization, open to those who are never married, single, divorced, widowed or legally separated. It was incorporated as an activities organization that provides all types of activities for singles, including dances, discussion groups, live entertainment, picnics, , etc. to mention only a few of the more than 30activities that we plan each month. This is not a dating organization. Our activities and programming leaders have worked hard to provide a safe, healthy environment, which will meet all CDC guidelines in order to keep our members safe and still enjoy the weekly and daily activities. If you are interested in learning more about this organization you can go to our website at www.singlesoutreach.org or by calling 518-452-6883. ALTAMONT FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020Altamont

Fair is scheduled for Aug. 18- 23at the Altamont Fairgrounds. More information is available online at www. altamontfair.com.

Saturday, Aug. 22

CHICKEN BBQ: Zion’s United Church of Christ in Taborton will be having a drive thru Chicken BBQ on Saturday August 22nd from 4:30to 6:30. On the menu is a 1⁄2 Chicken, baked potato, macaroni salad, roll, and a slice of apple pie for dessert. To order a dinner call Diane Hoffman at 518 674-2746or text at 518 649-5141or Jane Weber at 518258-4307, you will be called and confirmed. All dinners are take out for $15. pick up from 4:30to 6:30 at 744Taborton Rd, Sand Lake.

BARN SQUARE DISPLAY:

BIKE TOUR: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is pleased to offer its popular bike tour of the historic Saratoga Spa State Park on three occasions this summer. Join Linda HarveyOpiteck on Saturday, July 11th, Saturday, August 22nd, or Sunday, September 27th for a tour of the park to explore its historic development from 1910to the present, highlighting its significant architecture and landscape while remaining socially distant. Bike through the beautiful outdoors along the old roads, carriage paths, and trolley lines to explore the progressive story of Saratoga Spa State Park. This includes the protection of the springs, the creation of the reservation, and its development as a world-class spa, which today is a major cultural and recreational destination. The tour starts at the early bathhouses on South Broadway, known as Lincoln Park, then travels over to the little known springs on Route 50, and down to the scenic Geyser Park area. Along the way some of the changes made in the 1960s will be discussed. The tour concludes at the complex of Beaux Arts buildings in the heart of the park. Tickets are $20for SSPF Members and $25for non-members. Tour will last approximately three hours and people must bring their own bike. For those who do not have a bike, you can rent a bike through CDPHP Cycle! which has multiple locations throughout Saratoga Springs. Space is limited to 20and tickets must be purchased in advance. The tour meets outside of the National Museum of Dance, 99South Broadway. For more information or to make a reservation, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (518) 587-5030, visit www. saratogapreservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.

CHICKEN BBQ: The Emma Foundation will be doing another Chicken BBQ on Saturday August 22at the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs at 122Regent Street, Saratoga. Pick up from 4:30PM-6:00PM. Covid 19policies will be in effect! All meals will be take out, social distancing will be in effect. The BBQ will consist of ½ bbq chicken, pasta salad, corn on the cob, zucchini bread and dessert. The cost is $15. Reservations are necessary. To order: email theemmafoundation@earthlink.net or phone 518248-6676. In June our goal was 120meals. We sold out at 300and had to turn away some orders- so get your reservations in early . This event is open to the public: so share with your neighbors and friends. Payment is cash or check, unfortunately we don’t accept credit cards yet.

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 23 in 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 10 entries 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, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Tel: (518) 822-1438.

ALTAMONT FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020Altamont Fair is scheduled for Aug. 18- 23at the Altamont Fairgrounds. More information is available online at www. altamontfair.com.

Sunday, Aug. 23

FITNESS IN THE PARK: 9 to 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.

BARN SQUARE DISPLAY:

Sand Lake Historical Society Barn Square Display and Silent Auction Fundraiser at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts in Sand Lake, NY to be held August 8and 9, 15 and 16, 22and 23, and 29 and 30from 12:00-3:00PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Masks are required. These unique barn squares were created and donated by 19 local artists. Barn Squares were chosen as the featured artwork project as it relates to the most recent SLHS fundraiser “Down on the Farm” at June Farms, Parker Rd., West Sand Lake which has now been rescheduled to May 21, 2021. 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.

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. SUNDAY STROLL: Sunday, August 23- Post Time! 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 10:30 a.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 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.

FISH FRY: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club will have another Fish Fry on Sunday 23August 2020. Starting at 3pm thru 6pm. Menu will be: Fish or Chicken Tenders, Fries, Tartar Sauce, and Roll. Cost will be $8.00per 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 518-6953917.

ALTAMONT FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020Altamont Fair is scheduled for Aug. 18- 23at the Altamont Fairgrounds. More information is available online at www. altamontfair.com.

Monday, Aug. 24

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020Washington County Fair, New York’s #1Agricultural County Fair, is scheduled for Aug. 24- 30 at the fairgrounds, located at 392Old Schuylerville Rd. in Greenwich. More information is available online at www.washingtoncountyfair.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 25

LUNCHTIME CONCERTS:

Olivia Quillio trio (Folk-Acoustic Singer-Songwriter) - 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.

Wednesday, Aug. 26

WASHINGTON COUNTY

FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020Washington County Fair, New York’s #1Agricultural County Fair, is scheduled for Aug. 24- 30 at the fairgrounds, located at 392Old Schuylerville Rd. in Greenwich. More information is available online at www.washingtoncountyfair.com.

Thursday, Aug. 27

EXPERTS NEXT DOOR SERIES: A new “Experts Next Door” series of workshops and discussions is being offered by the Saratoga County History Center, located at Brookside in Ballston Spa. New York’s role in early 19th century religious revivals will be explored by Dr. Jennifer Dorsey of Siena College on August 27, also at 7pm. This event will be offered to the public over Zoom, to raise funds for the Saratoga County History Center. Tickets for the event are at the Brookside Museum website or Saratoga County Historical Society’s Facebook page. Donations with a minimum $5fee are requested to support the activities of the history center. A link to the Zoom event will be emailed out to those who have purchased tickets. For more information visit www.brooksidemuseum.org.

Friday, Aug. 28

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.

SINGLES OUTREACH ENTERTAINMENT EVENT:

In addition to our regularly scheduled activities, we are excited to announce exceptional entertainment events each Friday in August. Friday, August 28th - Norm Salisbury returns to our stage with a “friend” to entertain us for the evening starting at 7pm. $12. Location: Hanover Square at 435 New Karner Road in Colonie (Hill Door Entrance). Social distancing and masks required. Singles Outreach is a NYS non-profit organization, open to those who are never married, single, divorced, widowed or legally separated. It was incorporated as an activities organization that provides all types of activities for singles, including dances, discussion groups, live entertainment, picnics, , etc. to mention only a few of the more than 30activities that we plan each month. This is not a dating organization. Our activities and programming leaders have worked hard to provide a safe, healthy environment, which will meet all CDC guidelines in order to keep our members safe

Saturday, Aug. 29

and still enjoy the weekly and daily activities. If you are interested in learning more about this organization you can go to our website at www.singlesoutreach.org or by calling 518-452-6883.

WASHINGTON COUNTY

COMMUNITY MEAL: Bethel Baptist Church will host a community meal from 1to 3 p.m. on Sat. August 29in its parking lot at 21655th Ave. in Troy, unless there is rain.

BARN SQUARE DISPLAY:

Sunday, Aug. 30

FITNESS IN THE PARK: 9 to 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.

BARN SQUARE DISPLAY:

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, August 30- Saratoga’s Historic West Side. 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 90 minutes 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.

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