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Tuesday, July 26 BALLSTON SPA CEMETERY ASSOCIATION:

The Ballston Spa Cemetery Association is looking for volunteers to help with several projects in the village cemetery. People are needed for gravestone cleaning, fence painting, brush trimming, raking and records and map updating on Tuesday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to noon. Wear work clothes and bring rakes and clippers if you are interested in yard work. Supplies for painting and gravestone cleaning will be provided. Help is especially needed to document the ‘Old Catholic Cemetery’ section. Most of these gravestone are extremely old, soiled and nearly impossible to read. The Association hopes to include these records of village ancestors as part of the entire cemetery. You can express your interest on the cemetery website, ballstonspacemetery.org or simply stop by.

EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION:

The Adirondack Chapter 602 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will hold its monthly general membership meeting at 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at the Fulton County Airport off Route 67 east of Johnstown. The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in aviation. For more information, visit www.eaa602.org.

HISTORY, HORSES & HANDICAPPING:

The Academy for Lifelong Learning launches the History, Horses and Handicapping series with Jockey Agent Matt Muzikar on Tuesday, July 26, at Longfellows Conference Center, 500 Union Avenue, Hiawatha Room, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The series continues on August 2, 9 and 16. Sponsored by ThoroFan. $55 for all four sessions in advance or $15 at the door. Admission includes snacks and beverage. To have the 4-session registration form sent, and for more information, please call the Academy at 587-2100 ext. 2415, www.esc. edu/all.

NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUTE:

Reading by Joseph O’Neill and Rivka Calchen, 8 p.m. Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. Fore more information call 580-5593.

POLO BY TWILIGHT: “Polo by Twilight,” the annual Palamountain Scholarship benefit, a highly anticipated Saratoga Springs summer tradition and one of Skidmore College’s biggest events to raise money for scholarships – will be held Tuesday, July 26, at the Saratoga Polo Field, at 5:30 p.m. The evening will feature a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, and a polo match, with two teams competing for the Palamountain Cup. The general ticket price is $150, with special “junior level” prices available—$75 for ages 30 and under and $100 for ages 31-40. All proceeds from the scholarship benefit go to the Joseph C. and Anne T. Palamountain Scholarship Fund. For more information on the benefit, go to www.skidmore.edu/palamountainbenefit.

SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER BOOK CLUB:

Tuesday, July 26 at 3 p.m. - Discussing “Marriage of Opposites” by Alice Hoffman. New members welcome. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.

SARATOGA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY:

“Cyrano,” by Edmund Rostand, translated by Michael Hoffman, adapted by Michael Hoffman and Aaron Posner. Directed by William A. Finlay on the Alfred Z. Solomon Stage, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. Free admission.

YADDO GARDEN TOURS:

Tours of the Garden only include sharing the history of the Trask Family, the Mansion and history of the Yaddo gardens. The aura, spirituality and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docentled tours begin at 11 a.m. at the main fountain near the entrance gate to the garden, and last about one hour. The cost is $10 per person. Special guided docent-led tours of the Yaddo gardens can be arranged at a date and time convenient for the group. Contact Yaddo at 584-0746 or www.Yaddo.org for more information.

Wednesday, July 27

BLUES OPEN MIC: Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. Signup 7 p.m., Opening Set 7:30 p.m. Featuring Juan Becerra, who has progressed to master a blend of fingerstyle blues seasoned with jazz chords and a warm, smoky vocal tone. Sonny Speed, NYS Blues Hall of Fame inductee, will be hosting the evening for SABS. Admission is only $5.

FREE YOUNG AND FUN: The Free Young & Fun Performance Series is dedicated to bringing the best entertainment for all ages to the Lake Placid Center for the Arts. July 27 at 10:30 a.m. – The Ugly Duckling. Enjoy the Hans Christian Andersen classic with an operatic twist. Adapted from the Hans Christian Anderson fairy-tale, this newly composed children’s opera by Andrew Duncan contains an important message for young viewers – acceptance. Sung in English by the Seagle Music Colony’s touring troupe, and featuring relatable characters, this is a performance that is certain to please audiences young and old.

GRANT COTTAGE: “Voice From the Civil War,” 1 p.m. Because a grieving mother saved her son’s letters, the service of a soldier in the 89th NY Regiment can be shared with Grant Cottage visitors. Historically dressed as her great grandmother Sarah Englis, author Eileen Patch, looks back 20 years and reads excerpts from a son’s letter to his mother. 1000 Mt McGregor Rd, Gansevoort.

KARNER BLUE BUTTERFLY WALKS:

11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Old Gick Farm. Participants will be looking for adults that are searching for nectar and mates in the open pine/oak savannah meadows. Participants will also learn about the habitat management at the Preserve & Park and the other plants and animals that live in the Saratoga Sandplains. The walk will be cancelled if it is raining. The walk lasts for about an hour. Please park in the lot by the Saratoga Sandplains Sign on Route 50 half a mile north of King Road. For more information or to register, please call the Preserve & Park office at 450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.

KOREAN WAR VETERANS:

The Korean War Veterans Assoc., Ch. 60, will be holding a ceremony on Wed., July 27, at 11 a.m. at the Korean War Memorial in Crandall Park, Glens Falls, to commemorate the ending of the Korean War. A picnic for members, will be held at the home of Patti and Gene Slavin following the ceremony. For further information, please contact Gene Slavin at 793-2638.

MEATLOAF/LIVER & ONIONS:

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Meatloaf and Liver/Onions dinner

with soup du jour, mashed potatoes, bread stuffing, vegetables, dessert, rolls & butter, and coffee & tea. July 27, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $12, seniors/military $11, children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. Takeouts $12. Cash bar available. NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUTE: Presidential panel with Katha Pollitt, Tom Healy and James Miller, 8 p.m. Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. Fore more information call 580-5593. SARATOGA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: “Cyrano,” by Edmund Rostand, translated by Michael Hoffman, adapted by Michael Hoffman and Aaron Posner. Directed by William A. Finlay on the Alfred Z. Solomon Stage, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. Free admission. SARATOGA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK: “Let’s Dress Up!” Dress like girls and boys did during America’s Revolution. Try on a ball gown, long coat, a soldier’s regimental uniform, or a camp follower’s clothes, and see how you look. You can also try laundry without a washing machine. A program for children aged 5-12. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saratoga National Historical Park’s visitor center (the Battlefield), between Rt. 4 and Rt. 32, Stillwater. VOLKSWALK: Join the Empire State Volkssporters for Fun, Fitness and Friendship at the Malta Tech Park, starting at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at Saratoga tec-Smart Walk, HVCC Tec-smart parking lot, 345 Hermes Road. A volkswalk is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Register 30 minutes before start. More information is available at www.ava.org and www.walkescv.org.

Thursday, July 28

NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUTE: Reading by Jamaica Kincaid and Henri Cole, 8 p.m. Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. Fore more information call 580-5593. SARATOGA ARTS CENTER: New York City Ballet Musicians & Friends’ 19th Season of World Class Musicians, Up Close & Personal. Program II: Thursday, July 28, noon. Rossini String Sonata #3, Duo for Viola & Bassoon; Shostakovich Duets – With Piano Accompaniment; Ron Wasserman’s Trilaterus; Shostakovich Waltz #2/Jazz Suite. Elaine Cheltron, piano; Ron Wasserman, Bass; Derek Ratzen-boeck, violin; Luellen Abdoo, violin; Eugene Moye, cello; Harrison Hollingsworth, bassoon; Leah Hollingsworth, viola; Robert Harvey, saxophone At Saratoga Arts Center, Dee Sarno Theater 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Suggested Donation $7. SARATOGA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: “Cyrano,” by Edmund Rostand, translated by Michael Hoffman, adapted by Michael Hoffman and Aaron Posner. Directed by William A. Finlay on the Alfred Z. Solomon Stage, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. Free admission. SUMMER READING CHALLENGE: Building on the success of last year’s New York State Assembly Summer Reading Challenge, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) will be once again host a series of reading events around the 113th Assembly District to promote her Second Annual Summer Reading Challenge. The New York State Assembly’s Summer Reading Challenge is hosted in conjunction with the Summer Reading at New York Libraries program. To complete the challenge, students must read at least 15 minutes each day on at least 40 days during the months of July and August. Participants who complete the challenge earn an Excellence in Reading certificate from Assemblywoman Woerner. Thursday, July 28, 3:30 p.m.: Story Time, Hudson Falls Free Library, 220 Main St. TEA & BINGO: On July 28, Shenendehowa High School students will host a special Tea & Bingo game from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Shenendehowa Adult Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Refreshments will be served and prizes will be awarded. Come for a delicious cup of tea or coffee, some tasty goodies and a fun game of Bingo. Bring your friends and enjoy this special time. Contact the Center at 3831343 for more information. The deadline to register for this event is July 25. This event is free and open to the public.

Friday, July 29

NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUTE: Reading by Pulitzer Prize winners Paul Harding and Carl Dennis, 8 p.m. Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. Fore more information call 580-5593. PUTNAM’S: Putnam’s restaurant and bar is proud to present Ryan Clark on Friday, July 29, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.. Come grab a bite to eat and enjoy some great music. For more information call (518) 226-4719. SARATOGA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: “Cyrano,” by Edmund Rostand, translated by Michael Hoffman, adapted by Michael Hoffman and Aaron Posner. Directed by William A. Finlay on the Alfred Z. Solomon Stage, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. Free admission. UPBEAT ON THE ROOF: Over the past ten years, Albany-based psych-folk band Swamp Baby has gained notice both near and far for their particular form of ethereal chamber pop. The four-piece group creates lush, layered sounds and delicately intimate songs. 7 p.m., the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery. The museum is located on the Skidmore College campus at 815 N. Broadway in Saratoga Springs and the roof can be accessed via the museum elevator or outdoor staircases. Due to the popularity of the concert series, visitors are advised to arrive early. Free parking is available in parking lots adjacent to the museum. For more information on UpBeat on the Roof, call 580-8080 or visit http:// tang.skidmore.edu.

Saturday, July 30

CORINTH LIBRARY BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Corinth Free Library announce that they will hold their annual book and bake sale on Saturday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the lawn of the library. A variety of hardcover and paperback books, audio books, puzzles, and DVDs will be available for purchase. Also available will be a variety of baked goods. In the event of rain, the sale will be held on Saturday, August 6. All proceeds from the sale help to support the library. For more information, please call the library at 654-6913. GALWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Galway Public Library, 5264 Sacandaga Road, continues its monthly Tech Series with Intro to HTML on July 30 at noon. For more information or to register, call 882-6385 or visit galwaypubliclibrary.org. HARRY POTTER: At 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, July 31, Harry Potter fans will be able to purchase the script book based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I & II.” To celebrate, Northshire Bookstore is throwing a party. The fun will start at 9 p.m., with books available starting at 12:01 a.m. 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. HORSE FARM TOUR: The community is invited for a drive-it-yourself tour of select horse farms around Saratoga county. Several local farms have graciously agreed to open their doors to the public from noon to 4 p.m. This tour is a wonderful opportunity to personally meet some of the farm owners and horses that make the Saratoga area so unique. The horse farms featured this year are: Heading for Home Racehorse Retraining and Adoption Center in the Town of Saratoga, Nipper Knolls Equine Center in the Town of Gansevoort, Saratoga Glen Farm in the Town of Schuylerville, McMahon Thoroughbreds in the town of Saratoga, and Rood and Riddle Equine Veterinary Hospital in the Town of Saratoga. For more information or a tour map contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County at 885-8995. Tour information can also be found at www. ccesaratoga.org. MUSIC FROM SALEM: Music from Salem and Hubbard Hall Opera Theater present a Listening Club for Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” on Saturday, July 30, at 2 p.m. For this Listening Club Music From Salem is again joined by guest artists from Hubbard Hall Opera Theater, in anticipation of their production of the opera at Hubbard Hall in August. Open to all, no musical background necessary, just come and enjoy. A suggested ticket price for this event is $15; Pay what you can, all are welcome. Hubbard Hall is located at 25 East Main Street in Cambridge. PLEIN AIR DAY: The public is invited to the second annual Stony Creek Plein Air Day (artists creating art in the open air) at the Dean Farm Heritage Trail located at 4 Murray Rd, Stony Creek on Saturday, July 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (rain date July 31). Sponsored by the Stony Creek Library, this free event will feature artists doing art on site in this tranquil nature area. At 11 a.m. join in on a Nature Walk to learn about plants on the trail. From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. there will be a children’s art activity. Call the Stony Creek Library to sign-up for either or both of these activities at 696-5911. PUTNAM’S: Putnam’s restaurant and bar is proud to present Rick Bolton Saturday July 30, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.. Come grab a bite to eat and enjoy some great music. For more information call 226-4719. SARATOGA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: “Cyrano,” by Edmund Rostand, translated by Michael Hoffman, adapted by Michael Hoffman and Aaron Posner. Directed by William A. Finlay on the Alfred Z. Solomon Stage, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. Free admission. TANG FAMILY SATURDAYS: Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions. Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations are strongly suggested. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tang Museum, Skidmore College. For reservations and information call 580-8080. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Tours of the Garden only include sharing the history of the Trask Family, the Mansion and history of the Yaddo gardens. The aura, spirituality and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led tours begin at 11 a.m. at the main fountain near the entrance gate to the garden, and last about one hour. The cost is $10 per person. Special guided docent-led tours of the Yaddo gardens can be arranged at a date and time convenient for the group. Contact Yaddo at 584-0746 or www.Yaddo.org for more information.

Sunday, July 31

BEACH PARTY BINGO: Mechanicville Stillwater Elks Lodge will host a special Beach Party Bingo on Sunday, July 31, at the Park Avenue Lodge in Mechanicville. Doors/Snack Bar open at 1 p.m. Cards for sale at 2 p.m., and games at 3 p.m. Call 664-3345 for more info. BRIAN ZAPEL DANCE: On the last Sunday of every month Brian Zapel holds a dance at the Shenendehowa Adult Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. The next dance will be Sunday, July 31, at 7 p.m. The cost is $5 per person at the door. Come and enjoy this wonderful evening of dancing and entertainment. This event is open to the public. CONCERT FOR CHILDREN: The Saratoga Choral Festival will perform in a concert at the Spa Little Theater on Sunday, July 31, at 3 p.m. This summer’s performance celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Performing Arts Center in a concert of music written for an audience of children featuring a semi-staged production of music from the extremely popular “Magic Tree House-The Musical.” Tickets at $25 ($5 for children, no limit, when accompanied by an adult) are available online at www.saratogachoralfest.org, email satbchoir@yaghoo.com or by phone at 852-4851.