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Friday, June 9

CONSULTING ALLIANCE: Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., President & CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. joins the Consulting Alliance to Discuss the Business Climate in New York State. What’s working and what needs to be improved? How are policy changes in Albany and Washington impacting your bottom line? And what can we do to promote changes that will encourage growth and expand economic freedom? 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wolferts Roost Country Club, 120 Van Rensselaer Blvd., Albany. Members pay $20; Late Member Registrants pay $25. Late NonMember Registrants pay $35. Register online at https://www.consultingalliance.org/event-2504257/Registration.

INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

MUSICIANS OF MA’ALWYCK: Schumann’s piano quintet is paired with the pensive Epilogue of Rebecca Clarke for cello and piano and the dancy Thracian Suite for two violins and piano of Vasily Stoyanov in the next Musicians of Ma’alwyck program, “A New Lease on Life.” Also on the program will be the local premier of Suite Hebraique of Samuel Gardner (winner of the 1918 Pulitzer Prize for music) and having ties to the Capital Region through his grandson Eric Wiener. 7 p.m., First Reformed Church, 8 North Church Street, Schenectady. Price: $25 adults, $10 students. To purchase tickets go to http://musiciansofmaalwyck.org or call (814) 441-0852.

ORCHARD PROJECT CABARET: On Friday, June 9, at 8 p.m., the Orchard Project be taking over Putnam Den for the second year in a row to present their annual Cabaret Series. This week’s cabaret will feature a quadruple threat of talented young New York City musicians and composers: Jack Bartholet, Rebekah Allen, Ryan Haddad, and Ryan Scott Oliver. Come experience an evening filled with song and story, hosted by the Orchard Project’s Director of Musical Theatre and Cabaret, Julian Fleisher. 8 p.m., 63 Putnam St. A, Saratoga Springs.

Q.U.I.L.T. INC: Q.U.I.L.T. Inc. will meet on Friday, June 9, at the Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave, Delmar. The general meeting starts at 9:45 a.m.; doors open at 9:15 a.m. General Meeting, Show and Share and Potluck Luncheon celebrating 40 years of Quilts. Fund Raising will be holding their annual Lucky Raffle; you choose the item you want to win. The Potluck luncheon follows the meeting. Please bring item based on your last name (A-F) main dish, G-N salad, O-Z dessert). For information, call 393-2284 or check out www. quiltinc.org.

SARATOGA RELAY FOR LIFE: On Friday, June 9, at the Saratoga Springs High School this local fundraiser and survivor’s walk takes place from 6 p.m. to midnight. The program begins at 7 p.m. as Survivors and Caregiverss receive medals and walk around the track. Individuals will join in walking the track to raise money to donate to the American Cancer Society. There will be food trucks for dinner or snacks, games and activities for the family, luminary bags to decorate in memory or honoring someone who had cancer. At 9:30p.m. luminary bags surrounding the track will be lit with battery candles to honor or remember friends and family who have fought cancer. More information is available at www.relayforlife.org/saratogaspringsny.

SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: 10 a.m. to noon, Farmers’ Market Friday. 12:30 p.m., Physical thearpy class by Centers Health Care. This class will go through a work out that will help you strengthen arms, legs and your core at home! Centers Health Care will provide a work out sheet and Theraband so you can continue doing it at home. 1:30 p.m., FInancial Expo. Presentations by Janney Montgomery Scott - “Thoughts on the Markets,” Herzog Law Firm - “Estate Planning for the Modern Family” and Long Term Care Brokers - “Supplement Your Govt. Death Benefit with a Final Expense Benefit.” Both events are free and open to the public. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.

TWIN BRIDGES WALK: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will host their 3rd Annual #healthysaratoga Twin Bridges Walk on Friday, June 9, at the Clifton Park Halfmoon EMS. Lunch, networking, and registration will take place at 11:30 a.m. and the one-mile walk will kickoff at noon. The Clifton Park Halfmoon Emergency Corps is offering a free American Heart Association CPR certification for the first 20 people to sign up for the Wellness Walk. Registration $5. Register at http://chamber.saratoga.org/events/details/healthysaratoga-twin-bridges-walk-23720.

WIDLUND GALLERY: The new exhibit at the Widlund Gallery, Paintings by Jean Darmer of Mount Anthony Studio, runs from June 1 - 28. An opening reception will be held Friday, June 9, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Widlund Gallery at Tannery Pond Community Center, 228 Main St. North Creek. For more information call 251-2505 or visit www. tannerypondcenter.org.

Saturday, June 10

AUTO MUSEUM GALA: Saratoga Automobile Museum’s 15th Anniversary Gala takes place June 10 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. Music of Jill Hughes and the High Rollers. Complimentary wine and beer. Butlered hors d’oeuvres followed by a strolling dinner. Silent Auction. Photo Booth. Proceeds raised will go directly toward The Saratoga Auto Museum’s educational initiative to improve the public’s awareness of the life-threatening dangers of distracted driving. Please RSVP no later than June 5. Get tickets at http://www. saratogaautomuseum.org/ new-events/2017/6/10/samsannual-fundraising-gala.

BELMONT STAKES: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, located at 191 Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs, will host a viewing party for the Belmont Stakes on June 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. For the 149th Belmont, 9 Miles East Farm and Saratoga Eagle Distributors will once again be on site with food and beverages for sale and the

Museum will present a raffle and raceday-inspired 50⁄50. BIRD WALK & TOUR: Join Friends of the IBA (FIBA) Director Laurie LaFond & avid birder Rich Speidel on Saturday, June 10, starting at 7:30 a.m. for live encounters with native grassland birds. Visit FIBA’s Alfred Z. Solomon Grassland Bird Viewing Area, NYSDEC’s Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and other sites including a visit to private property the land trust plans to purchase. Likely sightings include Northern harriers, American kestrels, E. meadowlarks, Bobolinks, E. bluebirds, Savannah sparrows, Red-tailed hawks and dozens more. Field Trip fee is $10 for nonmembers, Free to Members. Call Rich at 623-2587 to register. Visit www.ibafriends.org for more details.

FLAG DAY PARADE: The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 is putting the final touches on what promises to be one of the largest in the history of Flag Day parades. This year’s parade honors the 100th Anniversary of the New York State Police. The Grand Marshal is Major General (retired) Michael R. Van Patten, New York Army National Guard, a Saratoga resident. Also leading the parade will be Honorary Grand Marshals consisting of Elk members from 50 years ago, who helped to start this tradition. The parade on Saturday, June 10, begins at noon on North Broadway in Saratoga Springs and ends at Congress Park. For further information please contact the Saratoga-Wilton Elks at 584-2585. GIFFY’S BBQ: Notre Dame Visitation Church is once again having a Giffy’s BBQ Chicken on June 10 from 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Take out orders only; must have a ticket before. Cost $13 per dinner. Pick up will be at the church parking lot at 18 Pearl Street, Schuylerville. For more information contact Bonnie at 695-3972 or Pat at 338-2329.

INN AT SARATOGA: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Redneck Soul, country, soul, rock and roll Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

MEDITATION WORKSHOP: At this half-day workshop, learn how to skillfully let go of ways of thinking that lead to suffering and instead apply wisdom in both meditation and daily life. The workshop includes guided meditations, practical advice, and time for discussion. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Spa State Park, Victoria Pool Building (by Catherine’s in the Park), 58 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs. Course fee $20. For more information and to register visit KadampaNewYork.org/ Saratoga or call (845) 8569000.

NYS 5-HOUR PRELICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered Wednesday, June 7, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40. To Register: call John Rinko at 584-2221 or E-mail Rinko Driving School.com. A portion from the cost is donated to the First Baptist Church.

HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR: Sponsored by the Hadley-Luzerne Public Library. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hadley Town Hall: 4 Stony Creek Road, Hadley. Prizes Given Away Every Hour. Everything is Free. For Information Call 696-3423.

PLANT/GARAGE SALE: On Saturday, June 10, the Moreau and South Glens Falls Historical Society will hold its yearly Plant Sale and Mini Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ParksBentley Place, 53 Ferry Blvd. in South Glens Falls. All proceeds from the sale go toward programs and building renovations at the historic house that serves as the Society’s headquarters. For more information call 636- 3856 or email: purinton73@gmail.com. SARATOGA FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with live music by Dave Moore. High Rock Park Pavillions, Saratoga Springs. WALK FOR HOSPICE: The Community Hospice will hold its 16th Annual Walk for Hospice to benefit patients with serious illness and their families, Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. – noon. (check-in begins at 9 a.m.; walk kicks off at 10:30 a.m.; lunch at 11:30 a.m.), Siena College, Albany. The event will feature a one-mile walk around the Siena campus, with face-painting and massages. Lunch will be provided by Wagon Train BBQ. For more information, or to register to walk, please visit www.walk4hospice.org.

Sunday, June 11

FLAG DAY EVENT: Moreau and South Glens Falls Historical Society will hold its annual Flag Day celebration at 1 p.m. Sunday at Parks-Bentley Place, 53 Ferry Blvd. in South Glens Falls. Members of the South Glens Falls American Legion will present the flag and the Phoenix Rising band from South Glens Falls Methodist Church will perform patriotic music. In addition, the Jane McCrea Chapter of the D.A.R. will serve strawberry sundaes. Visitors are asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets to the event. Admission is free, although donations are accepted.For more information go to: www. parksbentleyplace.wix.com/ parks-bentley-place.

GRANT COTTAGE: ”She Called Him Raymond, A True Story of Love, Loss, Faith and Healing,” 1 p.m. A letter penned in 1944 uncovers the powerful and heartfelt story of Helen Gregg, one of eight children of Irish immigrant parents, raised in the miseries of Hell’s Kitchen during the Great Depression, and Clarence Raymond Stephenson, a young aspiring B-17 pilot from the small, struggling city of Ironton, Ohio. Their captivating and poignant story will be explored by author Ray O’Conor in a program in the Grant Cottage Visitor Center, 100 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. The suggested donation for programs is $5 per person.

HUDSON CROSSING TRIATHLON: The eighth Hudson Crossing Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, June 11, at Hudson Crossing Park in Saratoga County. Sanctioned by USA Triathlon, the race includes a 500-yard swim, 12-mile bike ride and 5K run, starting at 8 a.m. The event is free for spectators; cost for racers varies depending on date registered. Racers register at http://www.hudsoncrossingtri.com/. Volunteers are also needed for this event and can register at the same website. For more information, contact Chris Bowcutt at 290-0457 or via email at chris@greenleafracing.com.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING DISCUSSION: Human trafficking involves a variety of forms, including forced labor and commercial sexual exploitation. The discussion will provide an overview of the potential immigration issues relating to immigrant victims of human trafficking and the statewide efforts underway to identify and respond to the needs of immigrant victims of human trafficking while protecting and preserving their basic human rights. Guest speaker Joanne Macri is an adjunct professor at Sage College and currently serves as the Director of Regional Initiatives for the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services. Refreshments at 12:30 p.m.; program at 1:15 p.m. Room 224,Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road, Albany. Free admission. Presented by the Capital District Humanist Society.

MONTHLY BREAKFAST: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club located on Route 32 south of the village of Victory ( look for the sign ) will be cooking breakfast on Sunday, June 11, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eggs cooked to order, Bacon, Sausage, Toast ( white or wheat), Pancakes ( regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon ), French Toast, Home Fries, Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate. Cost: Adult $8, Child $4. Everyone will be welcome. MUSIC FROM SALEM: The Cello Seminar is an intensive weeklong seminar for young professionally bound cellists, led by Music from Salem Cello Seminar interim director Scott Kluksdahl as well as cellists David Russell and Helga Winold. $15 Suggested Donation/Pay What You Can. 4 p.m., Hubbard Hall, 25 E. Main Street, Cambridge. SAAS PICNIC: The Southern Adirondack Audubon Society (SAAS) offers a free picnic to chapter members at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve, off Scout Road, Gansevoort. The picnic will take place on Sunday June 11, from noon to 3 p.m. in place of the monthly June program. The Saratoga Springs Lions Club will be the chefs, offering hamburgers, hot dogs and more. The picnic will feature a birdhouse building workshop, a live bird of prey program, as well as time for members to socialize and enjoy the preserve and its wildlife. Non-members may become local chapter members at the picnic by paying dues of $10, good for the rest of 2017. Please RSVP by Thursday, June 1, by emailing Rob Snell at birdbrane1@gmail.com.

SARATOGA CHAMBER PLAYERS: The Saratoga Chamber Players return to The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls on June 11 at 3 p.m. for the final program of the 30th season. They will present a concert of two Beethoven string quartets, Op. 18, no.4 and Op. 74, (“Harp”), and Joaquin Turina’s La Oración del Torero. The performers will greet attendees at a Meet-the-Musician reception following the concert. Adults: $20; Seniors: $18; Students: $15; Children are admitted free of charge. Tickets may be purchased on-line at http:// www.saratogachamberplayers.org/event/30th-seasonfinale/, or at the door.

SINGLES OUTREACH: Sip a glass of wine, sample a variety of cheeses, and meet some newly-elected Board members and officers. Learn more about what Singles has to offer. Enhance your life with new, single friends, social outings and many functions at Singles Outreach. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., 435 New Karner Road. Reservations are required and must be made by calling 452-6883 before June 9. Find out how you can become a part of a unique and caring organization.

SPIRITUAL CINEMA POTLUCK: Bring a dish to share and enjoy a few Spiritual Cinema Circle short films starting at 6:30 p.m.. Donations welcome. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call 366-9918. STEAK ROAST: The Saratoga Masoic Lodge at 687 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, will host their annual Steak Roast on June 11 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Steak cooked to order, salad, vegetable, dessert and beverage. Adult Ticket Donations $ 20 - Child under 12- $ 8.

Monday, June 12

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Farmers’ Market, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday from June 12 - October 2, in front of the Library, rain or shine. 90 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 664-4646 or visit http://mechanicville. sals.edu for more information. 6 p.m., Essential Oils DIY class. Make your own essential oils project, presented by Maryann Baker of Young Living Essential Oils. Class size is limited to 10, so please stop by or call the Library at 664-4646 to register.

SINGLE PAYER HEALTHCARE: The Bethlehem Morning Voice huddle is sponsoring a talk by Dr. Andrew Coates, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at Albany Medical College, on Single Payer health insurance. As evidenced by the current state of Trumpcare, the time has come to have a serious discussion on an alternative plan. The public is invited to an informational meeting at the Bethlehem Town Hall at 445 Delaware Avenue in Delmar on Tuesday evening, June 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. TOWN OF SARATOGA BOARD MEETING: An agenda meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga will be held on Monday, June 12, at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville.

Tuesday, June 13

HALF MOON BUTTON CLUB: The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday June 13, at 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. The social time starts at 11 a.m. and the business meeting starts at noon followed by the program. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 469-7420 or Kirsti at 869-8125. Everyone is welcome. INN AT SARATOGA: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Drank the Gold, American, Irish, Folk. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Storytime every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.. Storytimes includes stories, rhymes and crafts. All ages are welcome. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. For more information call 664-4646 or visit http://mechanicville. sals.edu. PIEROGHI SALE: Christ the Savior Church, 249 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is sponsoring its monthly pieroghi sale on Tuesday, June 13. Potato, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghi will be available. For orders, please call 363-0001 soon. Pick up as usual from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: MVP Presents: Preventing and Managing Diabetes, 1 p.m. Gain a better understanding of the difference between pre-diabetes and diabetes, prevention, diagnosis and more. Free and open to the public. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham on Old Loudon Road in Latham. All adults over the age of 18 with any interest in the art of magic are welcome, whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment to join us for a fun evening. For more information, visit WWW.SAM24.org.

SPRING INTO SUMMER LUNCHEON: All women are invited to attend a luncheon Tuesday June 13, from noon - 2 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P Saratoga. Cost is $15 inclusive. This month’s Special Feature is Leisha Amelia, a health advocate will discuss current health issues. This month’s Speaker, Carol Martin, a single mom who raised four children, will speak on “Lost and Found.” Reservations are required by June 8. Please call Ellie at 5843779 or Anita at 583-4043.

VOTING RIGHTS DAY OF ACTION: New York’s election laws are failing us. Join the Voting Rights Day of Action in Albany on June 13 to demand that our state be a leader in the fight to protect and expand the most important right of all – the right to vote. 11:30 a.m. - Obstacle “To Voting” Course. Noon - Rally at West Capitol Park. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Lobby Visits and Actions. For more information contact Jamaica Miles at 465-4600 ext. 115 or jmiles@citizenactionny.org.

Wednesday, June 14

BAKED HAM/CHICKEN & BISCUITS: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge 3161 presents a Baked Ham, Chicken & Biscuits dinner from 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. All takeouts $12. Cash bar available. Call 584-2585 for more information.

BALLSTON SPA BPA MIXER: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association is hosting an evening networking mixer on Wednesday, June 14, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m, at High Rock Distillery, 1321 Saratoga Road (Route 50 just south of the village). Cost is $10 per person. Pre-registration/pre-pay (suggested) online at www. ballston.org. If choosing to pay at the door, we appreciate an RSVP to info@ ballston.org. This event is open to the public. Information on BSBPA membership will be available.

BUTTERFLY WALK: There are many opportunities for guided nature walks at Wilton Wildlife Preserve to look for Karner blue butterflies. These walks will take place on Wednesdays through June 22. The walks will be offered twice a day, at 11 a.m. and again at 4 p.m. The walks leave from the parking area for the Old Gick Farm on Route 50 which is just under 4 miles past Wilton Mall. The walks should last about an hour and cover a mile of gently rolling terrain. The walks will not take place if there is rain. Please dress appropriately for weather and insects. For more information about the walk and to pre-register, please contact the Park Office at 450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS: On Wednesday, June 14, the Saratoga Springs City School District and Mediation Matters will jointly sponsor “Community Conversations.” The purpose of the event is to promote dialogue that helps to create a more peaceful community. The event will be held from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Saratoga City Music Center at 474 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Adults, students, parents and staff from the school district and community organizations are invited to participate in a dialogue surrounding how we can work together to create a more peaceful community and supportive environment for all.

FLAG DISPOSAL CEREMONY: The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association will conduct a flag disposal ceremony at the Saratoga National Cemetery on Wednesday, June 14, starting at 9 a.m.. The U.S. Flag Code suggests that when a flag has served its useful purpose, “it should be destroyed, preferably by burning.” For individual citizens, this should be done discreetly so the act of destruction is not perceived as a protest or desecration. Individuals, businesses, government offices and organizations seeking proper disposal of their worn flags are invited to drop them off in the administration office at the cemetery. All are invited to attend this ceremony.

HUDSON RIVER PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: The Hudson River Photography Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. This photography club is always looking for new people to join. The group invites adults who are interested in digital photography. For more information, please contact Mary Beth D’Aloia at painter@nycap.rr.com.

INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, Acoustic Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

PICKINS’ SESSION: Welcome to a new year of Pickins’ Sessions. Get Ready for a Great Evening of Music. On Wednesday, June 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the popular Ballston Area Seniors Pickins’ Session will be held at the Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Admission is free, open to the public, and there is ample free parking. The Sessions could use fiddlers, bass players… even a harmonica, to make the evening more diversified and entertaining. Please check ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. SARATOGA FARMERS MARKET: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., High Rock Park Pavillions, Saratoga Springs.

SCHENECTADY ELFUNS: The Schenectady Elfuns will hold their luncheon meeting starting at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at The Edison Club in Rexford. Dr. Steady H. Moono, President of Schenectady County Community College will present the College’s 2017 - 2020 Strategic Plan. The Schenectady Elfun luncheons are open to all Elfuns and their spouses or guests and all former or retired GE employees. Spouses of deceased Elfuns are also welcome. Those interested should call Glenn Gerber at 289-5665 to make a reservation. The deadline is Friday, June 9.

STORYTELLING OPEN MIC: Come listen to a fine evening of stories performed by local tellers. Or sign-up to tell a story of your own: new storytellers are always welcome. Sign-ups for storytellers at 6:45 pm. Open mic begins at 7 p.m. Harkness Building, Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Spring. Free admission. Call 879-6451 for more information.

SUBMARINE VETERANS: The June meeting for the Albany-Saratoga Base, United States Submarine Veterans Inc. will be held on Wednesday, June 14, at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 234, 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa All submarine veterans who served at any time are eligible to join. For further information or for an application to join the organization, please contact Jim Irwin (Base Commander) at 383-2481 or email: subvetjim@gmail.com. YAPPY HOUR: Join Sloppy Kisses for a fun night out with your dog enjoying great food & drinks and great company at Peabody’s Sports Bar and Grill, 39 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. Yappy Hour starts at 6 p.m. and runs through 8 p.m. and will be held weatherpermitting. Check the Sloppy Kisses website as well as their Facebook Page the morning of the scheduled Yappy Hour. There is no cover charge. Dogs must remain leashed in the specified Yappy Hour area and be under the control of their owner at all times. No aggressive dogs, please. YOUNG DEMS SPEAKER SERIES: Guests: Todd Kerner and Peter Martin. 7 p.m. in the dart room at The Parting Glass, 40 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs.

Thursday, June 15

BALLSTON SPA FARMERS’ MARKET: The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, runs on Thursdays and Saturdays from June 15 through September 30. Thursdays hours are 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. in Wiswall Park, at the corner of Front Street and Low Street in the Village of Ballston Spa.

BOOKSTORE HAPPY HOUR: Join Northshire Bookstore and High Rock Distillery in presenting a bookstore happy hour with guest author Jonathan Goldsmith - the most interesting man in the world. Beginning at 6 p.m., sample craft cocktails courtesy of High Rock Distillery, and complete our bookstore trivia challenge to be entered into a prize drawing. At 7 p.m. Jonathan Goldsmith tells stories from - and signs - his new book, “Stay Interesting.” 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

HEALTHIEST COUNTY IN NY: Join the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, at the National Museum of Dance in the Saratoga Spa State Park on South Broadway, to celebrate Saratoga County being named the #1 healthiest county in New York State by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute. Kitty Jerome and Jerry Spegman from the Foundation and Institute will be on hand to make a special presentation and to discuss how Saratoga County can retain this #1 ranking. Registration $20.

Register at https://saratogacounty.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/23899.

INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton, Acoustic Folk Rock. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The June luncheon for Ch. 60 Korean War Veterans Assoc., will be held at noon on Thursday, June 15, at The Ripe Tomato, on Rt. 9, South of Saratoga Springs. We will be ordering off the menu. Hosts are Marian Crandall, Joan Hughes and Lois Miner. Please phone your reservations in to Lois at 695-3905, or Marian at 899-2506 by June 13. Veterans who served in Korea during the Korean Conflict or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows and friends and relatives are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome. For further information or an application to join the association, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 584-3037.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: Renowned equine artist Greg Montgomery, who has been producing artwork associated with Saratoga Race Course’s famed Travers Stakes since 1986, will unveil the 32nd edition of his annual Travers poster series at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Posters will be available for purchase and will be signed by Montgomery. For more information about the Museum, including special events and program offerings, please call 584-0400 or visit www.racingmuseum.org.

SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Short-Term Care Insurance presentation, 1 p.m. Presented by Daniel J. Gallagher from BankersLife. Discover alternatives for short-term care insurance when cost, age or health is an issue. Free and open to the public. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.

STEPHEN PETRONIO COMPANY: Performance with discussion to follow. 7:30 p.m., Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College. Co-sponsored by

Stewart’s Signature Series. For tickets go to www.skidmore.edu/zankel. For more information call 580-5321.

TAFFETA MEMORIES: Take a spin back to America of Happier Days and celebrate the reunion of the sister singing group, the Taffetas at the Village of Colonie Theater in the Park. These four sassy broads will be performing “Taffeta Memories,” produced by the Farmer’s Market of the Village of Colonie. This production will be performed outdoors at the beautiful Frank A. Leak Amphitheater for the Arts, in Cook Park, June 15-18. Free admission. Showtime 7:30 p.m. TANG MUSEUM: Art lecture by Syd Carpenter. 4 p.m., Somers Room. For more information call 5805084.

Friday, June 16

END OF TV: Taking the performance world by storm, Manual Cinema is one of the hottest tickets in cities around the world. The company transforms the experience of attending the cinema, combining shadow puppetry, theatricality, cinematic techniques, and innovative sounds and live music to create immersive stories. The Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) is proud to present a preview of Manual Cinema’s newest work “The End of TV” on Friday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. “The End of TV” peers through the neon reflections of late 20th century advertising and television culture and into the American imagination as it existed at the onset of the internet age. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets are available by calling the LPCA Box Office at 5232512 or online at www. lakeplacidarts.org.

INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: In “The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife,” naturalist, journalist & gardner Nancy Lawson shares an eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, and describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. 7 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

OCTAGON BARN STAR PARTY: Join miSci for an astronomy lesson and dark sky observing at the Octagon Barn in Delanson. This month’s program includes a 1 hour talk by Josh Hauck and Valerie Rapson on “Dudley Observatory: Then and Now,” followed by night sky observing if the weather is clear. Amateur astronomers and families are invited to bring binoculars or telescopes. Telescopes will also be set up for public use. Great for older children and adults. 8 p.m., Knox Octagon Barn, 588 Middle Rd, Delanson. Free admission; donations gratefully accepted.

SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Farmers’ Market Friday, 10 a.m. to noon. Cliff Samson brings fresh quality vegetables grown right in Ballston Spa. Food Stamps accepted. Sponsored by Centers Health Care. Senior Summer Sizzle health screenings, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come get all of you screenings done under one roof! Healthcare professionals include: vision, diabetes, hearing, balance, cancer screening kits and more. Sponsored by United Healthcare. Mammograms at 8 a.m. by appointment. Must have insurance. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.

TAFFETA MEMORIES: Take a spin back to America of Happier Days and celebrate the reunion of the sister singing group, the Taffetas at the Village of Colonie Theater in the Park. These four sassy broads will be performing “Taffeta Memories,” produced by the Farmer’s Market of the Village of Colonie. This production will be performed outdoors at the beautiful Frank A. Leak Amphitheater for the Arts, in Cook Park, June 15-18. Free admission. Showtime 7:30 p.m.

TANG MUSEUM: The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery presents a live performance of “Trevor” in the exhibition “Janine Antoni & Stephen Petronio: Entangle,” at 4:30 p.m. This solo, performed by Stephen Petronio Company member Nicholas Sciscione, became the starting point for Antoni and Petronio’s “Honey Baby,” an immersive experience featuring a fourteen-minute video of Sciscione folding and tumbling while suspended in a honey-filled environment. “Honey Baby” is on view as part of the Entangle exhibition through July 16.

Saturday, June 17

BALLSTON SPA FARMERS MARKET: The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, runs from June 15 through September 30. Saturdays hours are 9 a.m. to noon in Wiswall Park, at the corner of Front Street and Low Street in the Village of Ballston Spa. Live music is featured at Saturday markets as well as children’s activities at selected markets. For more information, please contact the market sponsor, The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, at 885-2772 or visit their website www. ballston.org.

BENNINGTON BATTLEFIELD: Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site, located in the Town of Hoosick, on RT-67, will host an event as part of a statewide Path Through History weekend on Saturday, June 17, at 11 a.m. Michael Gabriel, author of “The Battle of Bennington: Soldiers & Civilians,” will speak. Matthew Shelley will perform ballads and songs that were enjoyed throughout the Revolutionary era. Living history presenters will also be on hand. The event is free and open to the public. Contact site assistant David Pitlyk at david.pitlyk@parks.ny.gov or 860-9094 for more information.

FREE COMMUNITY PICNIC: On Saturday, June 17, Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon will host a free community picnic at the historic site beginning at 6 p.m. in the North Pasture, near the Great Stone Barn. Jonathan Dixon, Hudson Valley chef and author of “Beaten, Seared and Sauced: On Becoming a Chef at the Culinary Institute of America,” will provide pulled pork sandwiches. Soft drinks and various sides will also be available. Guests are welcome to bring additional beverages. The food is free and available until it runs out. Guests can preview the summer exhibition “Break Every Yoke: Shakers, gender equality, and women’s suffrage” and the installations “Shaker Woodworkers” and “Shaker Blacksmiths,” all in the 1829 Brethren’s Workshop. Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon opens for the 2017 season on Friday, June 16.