UPCOMING CALENDAR

ARCHEOLOGY DAYS: The Knickerbocker Historical Society invites you to join us at the Knickerbocker Mansion, 132 Knickerbocker Road, Schaghticoke, New York for a public archeology event on June 18-19 and June 25- 26 from 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. Adults and children at least 10 years of age with a supervising adult are welcome to join a team of experienced archaeologists in looking for the circa 1707 house built by Johannes Knickerbocker I. Participants must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes or boots. It is highly recommended that participants bring leather or leather-palmed gloves, a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent. There will be tours of the Knickerbocker Mansion every other hour and food will be available onsite with all proceeds benefiting the Knickerbocker Society. For more information contact Vivian James at vsjames17@gmail.com.

SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR: The 2022 Schaghticoke Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 31 through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5. More information is available online at www.schaghticokefair.com.

YOUTH DRAMATIC ARTS PROGRAM: A unique summer Dramatic Arts Program for young people ages 7 — 12 is scheduled for July 6 — July 28 at The Paine Castle, located at 49 Second St. in Troy. The program will take place Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This class allows the dramatic exploration that can provide learners with an outlet for emotions, thoughts, and dreams that they might not otherwise have means to express. One can become another person, explore a new role, try out and experiment with various personal choices and solutions to problems from their own life, or challenges faced by characters in literature or historical figures. This will happen in a safe atmosphere, where actions and consequences can be examined, discussed, and in a very real sense experienced without the dangers and pitfalls that such experimentation would obviously lead to in the “real” world. Students will perform an original play for their parents on a historic Troy subject on the last day. Instructor Justyna Kostek, direct from New York City, will lead the program. Kostek was born and raised in Poland and began her work in experimental theater from a very young age. She went on to establish a successful award-winning theater company in Denmark. As the company’s artistic director, she has starred in and directed many of its highly acclaimed productions throughout Europe. She delivered many successful theater workshops to children 5 to 10 years old in Copenhagen. Soon after arriving in America, she co-directed sold out performances of George Kaufman’s Helen of Troy, NY in Troy, New York! In New York City she began performing in schools with the Polish Theater Institute, starring in the children’s show The Cheating Flea, and participated in numerous other New York City musicals, shows and events, including Bound to Rise and Mr. Chekhov & Mr. Porter both at Medicine Show Theatre, the oldest experimental theatre in New York City. During the last year she has taught theatre and public speaking to hundreds of students age 4 to 10 in a private school setting in Jersey City, New Jersey. Kostek is a producer, director, actor and writer of the highly acclaimed off-Broadway one woman show Dietrich Rides Again. Cost: $250 per week for four weeks ($100 discount for early registration by June 30). Contact 518378-9256 or justyna@justmoretheatre.com for more information.

FLAG DROP OFF: The Waterford Harbor Farmers Market will once again accept torn or worn American Flags for transport to the Saratoga County Veterans Agency for proper disposal. The market is open every Sunday (now until mid-October) from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and is located at the Hurst Harbor Visitor Center, One Tugboat Alley in Waterford. According to the U.S. Flag Code, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way….” and the Veterans Agency regularly arranges a flag disposition ceremony. Flags can be dropped off at the Farmer’s Market information table.

GRETA THE READING DOG: Practice your reading skills on Greta, our special story-loving dog! Every Saturday at 11:00 am at Troy Public Library’s main branch, located at 100 Second St. in Troy. Free and all ages. More information is available online at www. thetroylibrary.org or by calling 518-274-7071.

STUDENT DISCOUNT PROGRAM: The Downtown Troy Business Improvement District and members of our business community have joined together to offer discounts to students when they visit Downtown Troy! Simply show your valid college / school ID anywhere you see the Student Incentive Program decal and receive a discount on your purchases. It’s as easy as that. More information is available online at www.downtowntroy.org/for-students.

RAISE PLANT GROW: Each year the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District plant approximately 10 trees in downtown Troy. With the assistance of Constable Tree Service, the organization removes old tree stumps, prep the ground for planting, plant, water and maintain these trees. Did you know that each new tree costs about $500? That’s where you come in! As we grow our urban tree canopy, you can help us plant even more! For more information, or to make a donation to the Raise Plant Grow initiative, visit www.downtowntroy.org/trees.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, is open from 9 a.m. to noon every Thursday and Saturday. Our sale through July 2 is buy one article of clothing and get one free! This includes clothing for the entire family. We sell books, jewelry, housewares, home decor, shoes and more! Donations to our shoppe by appointment. Please call 518-235-3851.

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE EVENTS: Troy Public Library is hosting a wide variety of free Summer Reading Challenge events this June, July and August. More information about this program, themed “Oceans of Possibilities” for 2022, is available online at www.thetroylibrary.org or by calling 518-274-7071.

ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Join Troy Public Library’s adult summer reading program this year, running June 21 — August 19! Register online by visiting: http://troypubliclibraryny12.readsquared.com/. Log your time spent reading to enter our online raffle. Win great prizes and gift cards from local Troy Businesses, including Sawtooth Jewelry Studio, the River Street Beat Shop, Market Block Books, River Rocks Jewelry & Bead Shop, and more! This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register call the library at 518274-7071 or online at www. thetroylibrary.org Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy.

KIDS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is thrilled to announce the return of free outdoor concert series; Barker Park Kid’s series! Barker Park shows are at 11am on Thursdays during July and August. Barker Park is located at the corner of 3rd and State Streets in Troy. More information is available online at www. troymusichall.org or by calling 518-273-0038.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM: The tide of Summer Reading is coming in with Oceans of Possibilities! Check out THE Waterford Public Library calendar for weeks of programing. There will be crafts, science experiments, building with Legos, and even live animals! Signups begin June 13. For complete information please visit our website at waterfordlibrary.net or contact Liz Albanetti at 518-237-0891.

LIVING WITH ABUNDANCE CLASS: 10 Tuesdays, beginning June 7, 6:30-8 p.m. In this class in practical spirituality through reading, discussion, and experiential exercises, students will explore how spiritual laws create abundance and uncover what blocks they have to experience an abundant and prosperous life. This class is based on the book The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovell Shinn. Additional required text: The Game of Life and How to Play It Workbook by Kate Large. For more information, visit our meetup. com group Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures, call (518) 366-9918, or visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org.

SARATOGA SECRET GARDENS TOUR TICKETS ON SALE: Tickets are on sale now for the 27th annual Saratoga Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour set for Sunday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s gardens include sprawling suburban oases with terraced perennials and pathways, jam-packed havens for backyard pollinators, and tiny hillside hideaways tucked behind a stretch of in-city townhomes. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the tour. Garden descriptions, a map and suggested driving directions are provided with the ticket. Visit www.soroptimistsaratoga.org to purchase tickets online, find locations for retail ticket sales and learn more about Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, a professional women’s service organization whose mission is to improve the lives of women, girls and their communities.

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY: The North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund (formerly known as New England Carpenters Apprenticeship Fund and Northeast Carpenters Apprenticeship Fund) will conduct a recruitment from June 7, 2022 through June 6, 2023 for two Carpenter (Pile Driver/Dockbuilder) apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today. Applications are available online at https://www.nectf.org/ during the recruitment period. Applicants who do not have internet access may visit their local library or nearest New York State Department of Labor Career Center (dol.ny.gov/career-centers) when open. Interested candidates must attend an in-person information session prior to submitting an electronic application. Inperson information sessions are given the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m., excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period at NASCTF, 16 Corporate Circle, Albany NY 12203. If the first Monday falls on a holiday, the information session will occur at the second Monday of that month at 6:00 p.m. Please note, spaces are limited, and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. At the conclusion of the information session, a passcode will be given which is required to complete an online application. If any assistance is needed for completing the online application, please contact the NASCTF at (518) 438-0901 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 during the application process, each applicant must wear an appropriate face covering, and respect and maintain a proper social distance while standing in line, both inside and outside the building, as well as while completing the actual application for apprenticeship. For further information, applicants should contact North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund at (518) 4380901. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center.

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY: The North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund (formerly known as New England Carpenters Apprenticeship Fund and Northeast Carpenters Apprenticeship Fund) will conduct a recruitment from June 6, 2022 through June 5, 2023 for five Linoleum, Resilient Tile and Carpet Layer apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today. Applications are available online at the North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund (NASCTF) website (https://www.nasctf.org/) during the recruitment period. Applicants who do not have internet access may visit their local library or nearest New York State Department of Labor Career Center (dol.ny.gov/ career-centers) when open. Interested candidates must attend an in-person information session prior to submitting an electronic application. Applications are also available at the information sessions. In-person information sessions are given the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m., excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period at Albany — 16 Corporate Cir, Albany, NY 12203. If the first Monday falls on a holiday, the information session will occur at the second Monday of that month at 6:00 p.m. (4:00 p.m. in Jamestown). Please note, spaces are limited, and filled on a first-come, firstserved basis. At the conclusion of the information session, a passcode will be given which is required to complete an online application. If any assistance is needed for completing the online application, please visit the NASCTF listed above between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Please contact the NASCTF at (585) 436-1110 for information session in additional locations and obtaining applications in-person if needed. In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 during the application process each applicant must wear an appropriate face covering, and respect and maintain a proper social distance while standing in line, both inside and outside the building, as well as while completing the actual application for apprenticeship. All applications must be received by no later than 12 a.m. (Midnight) on June 5, 2023. For further information, applicants should contact North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund at (585) 437-1110.

SUMMER STROLLS: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is thrilled to present a series of tours that highlight the architecture and history of Saratoga Springs. Tours are $15 for SSPF members or $20 for non-members. Tours are rain or shine. Allow 90 minutes. Requires walking and standing and covers varied terrain. Space is limited to 30 attendees and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tours include “Wealth & Wellness: Franklin Square” on June 26, “Historic West Side” on July 3, “Greenridge Cemetery History: Part I” on July 10 and Greenridge Cemetery History: Part II” on July 17, “Taking The Waters: on July 24, “Summer Cottages of North Broadway on July 31, “The Spa Complex” on Aug. 7, “Mail Order Houses of Saratoga” on Aug. 14, “Post Time” on Aug. 21, “Down in the Valley: Exploring The Gut” on Aug. 28 and “Skidmore’s First Home” on Sept. 4. More information is available online at www.saratogapreservation.org.

THERAPY DOGS READY FOR DUTY: Alliance of Therapy Dogs teams are ready for duty in the Capital Region. The certified therapy dogs are available to serve at schools, colleges, libraries, nursing homes, hospitals, airports and special events. The ATD teams can also help first responders, police officers, military personnel and veterans deal with trauma. All ATD canines meet health and vaccination standards. For information on making arrangements for visit, contact Chris Bourgeois of Ballston Lake, at (518) 331-5781 or chrisbee4154@gmail.com. Bourgeois also is a coordinator for the Red Cross’ Paws for a Cause, which specializes in providing therapy dogs for military deployments and redeployments, therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder combat veterans, military family support groups, military events and disasters.

SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: The 2022 Saratoga County Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, July 19 through Sunday, July 24 at the fairgrounds in Ballston Spa. More information is available online at saratogacountyfair.org.

HAIKU HIGHWAY: Join us for this series, Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm (May 3, 17, & 31, June 14, July 12, & August 9), and learn the art of Haiku! This is a workshop in the practice and history of Haiku poetry. Local Haiku poet, John Stevenson will mentor participants in their journey into learning this unique art form. Please bring a notepad and pencil to the first session. John Stevenson is a former president of the Haiku Society of America and former editor of their literary journal, Frogpond. Since 2008, he has been managing editor of The Heron’s Nest, a leading journal of Englishlanguage Haiku. Since 2007, he has judged the English sections of a student haiku contest sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations.