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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 MALTA: Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting, 6:30 p.m., Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive.

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.

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 4697420 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 584-3779 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 5842585 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. SCHUYLERVILLE GARDEN CLUB: The Schuylerville Garden Club will be welcoming well-known regional gardener Peter Bowdin at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 14, at 1 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 51 Church Street, Schuylerville. He will be presenting a program “Using digital photography in our flower gardens.” The Schuylerville Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of every month. Visitors are welcome. Call Karen at 494-7861 for more information. 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. TOWN OF MALTA: Malta Sewer & Water Committee meeting, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall, 2540 Route 9. 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 523-2512 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. FRIENDS OF MUSIC: Friends of Music Saratoga Springs invite you to join them on Saturday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Loewenberg Auditorium at Saratoga Springs High School for this alumni concert. It will be a fantastic event. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and $25 for a family. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Online purchasing is available at http://fomtoga. brownpapertickets.com/. Friends of Music will be accepting any band or orchestra instruments that are no longer being used. We’ll work with the music department to find a deserving student for your donation. Email info@fomtoga.org for more information. GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY: Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, June 17, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Saratoga National Historical Park Superintendent Amy Bracewell will highlight several of the projects and discoveries going on at the park and will share some insights into future plans. Amy is working to increase awareness, visitation, and partnership with a variety of community groups. The public is welcome. For more information call 587-2978. GRANT COTTAGE: “The Saratoga, Mount McGregor and Lake George Railroad: A Brief History,” 1 p.m. What did Mark Twain, Benjamin Harrison and Oscar Wilde have in common? They all rode the Saratoga, Mount McGregor and Lake George Railroad. Schenectady native Gino DiCarlo has been a fan of railroads since he was born. He is the creator of Gino’s Rail-Museum and Rail-Blog websites and the author of Trolleys of the Capital District and the soon-to- be-released, The Brief History of the Saratoga, Mount McGregor and Lake George Railroad. Gino will share photos and stories of the narrow-gauge railroad that brought the rich and famous, including General Grant, to the mountain-top above Saratoga Springs. A NYS Path Through History Weekend Event. The suggested donation for programs is $5 per person. 100 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. HIGH & MIGHTY VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Become part of the extraordinary group of volunteers who work with our special community. Learn to assist people with special needs through equine assisted activities. Horse experience is great but not a requirement. Only one training is needed. Please wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to be outdoors. For ages 14+. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., 71 CR 21C Ghent. For more information call Laura Corsun at 672 4202 or email info@high-nmighty.org. HUBBARD HALL: An Unforgettable Crooner Concert, 7 p.m. on the Mainstage. A night of crooner classics made popular by Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and more, all performed by local talent. Tickets: $10 General Admission/$5 Student. Hubbard Hall, 25 E. Main Street, Cambridge. SARATOGA FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., High Rock Park Pavillions, Saratoga Springs. STOCKADE SCAVENGER HUNT: This scavenger hunt is the perfect opportunity to find out more about the 300+ years of history in Schenectady’s Stockade Historic District. The Stockade neighborhood is jam packed with history and participants will follow clues to learn more about the founding of Schenectady, and other topics. Participants will meet up at 10 a.m. at the Schenectady County Historical Society at 32 Washington Ave. to receive their clues and report back for a prize when they are finished. All you will need to bring is a camera to document your journey. Registration for this free event is encouraged. To register, contact Mike Maloney at 374-0263 or librarian@ schenectadyhistorical.org. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: Strawberry Festival at Round Lake United Methodist Church,34 George Street, Round Lake. Saturday, June 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Adults and children over 9 years $5. Children 6 to 9 $3. Children 5 and under free. All profits support the United Methodist Women’s mission work. 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. Showtimes 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. USS SLATER: The third Saturday in June is recognized and celebrated nationwide as Destroyer Escort Day in honor of the Destroyer Escort sailors killed in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Cold War years and the ten Destroyer Escort ships lost in action. There will be a ceremony to honor and remember Destroyer Escorts and their Sailors on Saturday, June 17, beginning at 9 a.m. at USS SLATER, a National Historic Landmark and the last DE afloat in America. USS SLATER is located on the Hudson River in Downtown Albany just south of the Dunn Memorial Bridge. The Albany ceremony is sponsored by USS SLATER Volunteers.

Sunday, June 18

BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Breakfast Buffet, now featuring eggs to order, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: adults $10, seniors/military $9, children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. Takeouts $10. Call 584-2585 for more information.