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Saturday, June 3

BLUEGRASS ROUNDUP: Adirondack Bluegrasss Leauge presents its annual Bluegrass Roundup with music donated by 27 bands from June 2-4 at McConchie’s Heritage Acres, Exit 12 off I-87, 13 miles west on NY 67. Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Raffles, Bake Sale, Chinese Auction, 50-50, Guitar Raffle and Food from Meme’s Snack Shack. For more information call 2216231 or visit www.adirondackbluegrassleague.com.

CHICKEN BBQ: Bacon Hill Reformed Church will have a Chicken BBQ on Saturday, June 3. Servings are 4:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Take outs available from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Menu: ½ chicken, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw, rolls, homemade pie and beverage. Adults $12 children $6. Reservations required; call Jenifer Thomas at 695-6116. The church is handicapped- accessible. FEEDER CANAL ALLIANCE: Get ready to paddle the Feeder Canal on Saturday, June 3, in your kayak or canoe and choose to either race or to enjoy this five mile long recreational waterway with a leisurely paddle with your family. This event to support the Feeder Canal Alliance will begin at 10 a.m. at the Feeder Dam, located at the end of Richardson Street in Queensbury, and finish at the Martindale Boat Basin, located on Martindale Avenue in the village of Hudson Falls. A picnic and awards ceremony will follow at Martindale Boat Basin Park. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m. The race goes offf promptly at 10a.m. Free T-Shirts for the first 50 to register. Call 792-5363 or email info@feedercanal.org for a registration form. Register on line at www.feedercanal.org .

INDIE LENS POP-UP: Old Chatham, Indie Lens Pop-Up, presented by ITVS, Independent Lens and Old Chatham Quaker Meeting www.oldchathmquakers.org is excited to present “Real Boy,” a film by Shaleece Haas, followed by a Q&A. Filmed over the course of four years, “Real Boy” follows the journey of trans teen Bennett as he navigates adolescence, sobriety, and the physical and emotional ramifications of his changing gender identity. 6 p.m. potluck, 7 p.m. screening, Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse, 539 County Route 13, Old Chatham.

LEARN TO SWIM: Saratoga Spa State Park will hold its free annual Learn-to-Swim program from July 10-21 at the Peerless Pool. The program will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday to Friday and is for children ages of 3 to 12 Registration is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 3 at the park Administration Building. Applicants must provide the child’s name, address and phone number; medical information including doctor’s name, address and phone number; child’s insurance information (name of company and ID number); list of any allergies or special conditions; date of last tetanus shot and list of medications being taken. For more information call 584-2000, extension 116. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: 11:30 a.m., Lego Club. Come hang out and build some masterpieces with us at Lego Club! No registration required. 1 p.m., Kids’ Paint-A-Pic for ages 5 and up. Please stop by the Library or call 664-4646 to register.2 p.m., Sidewalk Chalk Art. 90 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 664-4646 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu for more information. MOTHERS OF TWINS GARAGE SALE: Angela will again host a garage sale on June 3 at her house at 8 Homestead Road, Saratoga, to raise funds for the Tri-County Mothers of Twins Club. The sale will start at 9 a.m. Angela needs folks to help set up as the boys have an early morning event. All members and non-members can have stuff in the sale, and it doesn’t have to be kid items either. Price items with the price and the last 4 numbers of your phone number. MOTORCYCLE RUN: On June 3 Gateway House of Peace presents the 3rd Annual “Sharing the Journey” Motorcycle Run. The run begins at The Factory Eatery and Spirits, 20 Prospect St., Ballston Spa. The 100± mile round trip run will take you by the scenic Saratoga Lake, through the rolling hills of Stillwater and Saratoga National Historic Battlefield, over the Hudson River, to the American Legion Post #515, 19 Abeel Ave., Greenwich, and back to The Factory. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with Kick Stands Up

at 11 a.m. $20 per rider and $10 per passenger; continental breakfast with lunch is included. $10per person to attend the After Party Only starting around 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact Deacon Bill Pearson at 727-3178, info@ gatewayhouseofpeace.org, or www.gatewayhouseofpeace.org. MUSIC COMPANY ORCHESTRA: The Music Company Orchestra, a 70-piece all volunteer community orchestra, conducted by Dr. Gerald Lanoue, presents a series of free concerts featuring popular patriotic and pops music to celebrate the season. The next free concert takes place at 2 p.m. at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. Visit www.mcomusic.org for more information and “like” us on Facebook. NEW SKETE MONASTERY: Open House at New Skete Monastery, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chapel Community bake sale 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Church Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., cheesecake bakery tour at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Nuns of New Skete, 343 Ashgrove Road,) 2 p.m. dog training demonstration, 2:30 p.m. dog training center tour. All are welcome. For more information visit www.newskete.org or call 6773928 ext. 214. 273 New Skete Lane, Cambridge NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Author Ellen Herrick presents her lush imaginative novel “The Forbidden Garden,” which takes readers into the heart of a mysterious English country garden, waiting to spring to life. Every garden is a story, waiting to be told. 6 p.m., 424 Broadway Saratoga Springs. OBSTACLE COURSE CHAL

LENGE: TUFF e NUFF is a mud filled course with obstacles for participants to crawl under, hurdle over, wade through, and work together toward success. With a race for kids as well as teens/adults, this challenge is a fun way to show what you’re made of all while showing your support of a great organization. $15 1 mile Kids Fun Run will begin at 8:30 a.m. $25 Teen/adult 5k waves start at 9:15, 9:20: and 9:25 a.m. Saturday June 3, BOCES Campus, Henning Road, Saratoga Springs. More information and Registration at http://preventioncouncil.org.

PIANO RECITAL: By Dr. Gena Bedrosian. Program includes works of the great masters including Brahms, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Grieg, Mozart, McDowell, CPE Bach and more. Suitable for all ages. 3 p.m.,

The Beverwyck, 40 Autumn Dr., Slingerlands. Free. SARATOGA CLAY ARTS CENTER: The Journey Workshop Exhibition is the culmination of Steven Hill’s 2016-17 Journey Workshop, sponsored by the Saratoga Clay Arts Center. The work represents a year-long journey of experimentation, self-evaluation and creative discovery by ten participants. Opening reception 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Saratoga Clay Arts Center, 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. RSVP at https://fs20.formsite. com/Jillsaratogaclayartsorg/form5/index.html. SARATOGA HOSPITAL COMMUNITY EVENT: 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards- $80, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saratoga Hospital Board Room. To register call 580-2450 or register online at saratogahospital.org/classes. SECRET GARDENS BOOK

FAIR: The Secret Gardens tour is intended to showcase Saratoga’s finest gardens while raising money to support women and girls. Buy your tour tickets during this two-day event, and enjoy yourself in Saratoga’s exceptional bookstore. Tell the Northshire Bookstore bookseller during the Book Fair that you are “Shopping for Soroptimists” and 20% of your purchases will be devoted to supporting programs for women and girls. At 6 p.m. Saturday, enjoy Ellen Herrick’s presentation of her new novel, “The Forbidden Garden.” This June 3 and 4 event at Northshire Bookstore supports Saratoga Soroptimists’ Secret Gardens Tour, scheduled for July 9. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Tadashi Suzuki, founder of Japan’s first international theater festival, will discuss his seminal method of training. “Transformation through Training,” 11 a.m., Bernhard Theater. For more information call 580-5596.

SPRING FAIR: Various Craft Vendors; Collectibles & Antiques; Handmade Crafts; Soup ~ Sandwiches; Beverages. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 172 Ottawa Street, Lake George. YARD SALE/BAKE SALE: The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church will hold an indoor yard and bake sale on Friday and Saturday, June 2 & 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Church located at 729 Malta Avenue Extension, in Malta Ridge. An ala carte lunch, featuring hot dogs, Nellie’s beans, chips and a beveage will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday only. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 581-0210.

Sunday, June 4

ANTIQUE BOTTLE SHOW: The National Bottle Museum, 76 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, holds its annual Antique Bottle Show & Sale at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. Parking is free. The bottle show is the Museum’s chief fundraiser and is attended by dealers and collectors from across the Unioted States. All types of antique bottles, related glassware, stoneware and ephemera will be available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring their empty old bottles for identification; bottles with contents should be photographed with a general description. There will also be a lampworking demonstration by Glassworks Studio personnel, with some art glass for sale. After the show, attendees will be encouraged to stop by the Museum, open until 4 p.m., and learn more about the history of bottle manufacturing.