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Friday, June 23

BIG BUBBLE PARTY: Mini City, a local, woman-owned business, will kick off the first ever Big Bubble Party to celebrate the last day of school for many schools in the area. Complete with free carousel rides to the first 200 attendees, balloon animals, a free bike raffle, dancing, crafts, a bubble flash mob and more. Join Mini City in Congress Park on Friday, June 23, from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. for the Big Bubble Party. Bubble Flash Mob celebration will commence at 4 p.m.. Bring your bubbles and your cameras because you will not want to miss this. Stay up to date with the free Mini City app for the full schedule and updates. GALLERY RECEPTION: The Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) invites the public to a Gallery Reception on Friday, June 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to celebrate the opening of “Breathing the Forest.” This new exhibit, featuring new paintings of Canadian landscape artist, Holly Friesen, will be on display in the Gallery at LPCA through July 30. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. HUMANIZE NOT MILITARIZE POSTER EXHIBIT: This traveling exhibit from the American Friends Service Committee, which is sponsored locally by Women Against War, will be on display June 18—30 at the C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios, 480-B Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The posters show how militarism directly impacts our lives, from Ferguson to Gaza. The free exhibit is open Tuesday through Thursday from noon — 4 p.m. A special workshop, “Activism & Art: Protest Sign Making Workshop,” will be held on June 23, from 6 p.m. — 8 p.m. For more information about the workshop and to register ($5 fee), see http://www. createcommunitystudios.org/ register/activism-art-protestsign-making-workshop. INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Join author James Howard Kunstler for a reading, discussion and signing of his new novel, “A Safe and Happy Place.” 7 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 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. Come see a live reenactment at 2 p.m. of American abolitionist, Solomon Northup, portrayed by performance artist and historian Clifford Oliver. Open discussion to follow. $2 for members/ $5 non members., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Theater residency: SITI Company reading of a work in progress. 7:30 p.m., Bernhard Theater. For more information call 580-5596. SKIDMORE DANCE THEATER: Summer Student Showing, 2:30 p.m. For more information call 580-5596.

Saturday, June 24

BALLSTON SPA CEMETERY CLEANUP: 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. Saturday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to noon has been scheduled for volunteers to gather at the cemetery to continue this needed work. If you can help out, please attend. Wear work clothes and bring rakes and clippers if you are interested in yard work. We will have supplies for painting and gravestone cleaning. You can express your interest at ballstonspacemetery.org, or simply stop by. 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. CAPITAL DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Loyalists in the Mohawk Valley, 1 p.m. If your ancestors lived in the Mohawk Valley then they might have been or were perceived to be Loyalists. The first “North American Civil War” was a very disruptive time - splitting up families, many changing the spelling of their names to denote which side they were on. Most of the British sympathizers fled to Canada. Learn how to trace these settlers through research, both in New York and Canada. A computer resources group follows the meeting. The meetings are free and open to the public. Colonie Town Library, 629 Albany-Shaker Road, Loudonville. Visit www.capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety.org for more information. CINEMA SATURDAY: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will be screening the 1956 film “Mohawk” on June 24 starting at 7:30 p.m., outside the Visitor Center on Schoharie Street in Fort Hunter. Watch this classic film set on the frontier of New York during the colonial era and discuss some of the liberties Hollywood took with history to tell this legend. The viewing moves inside the Enders House if raining. This is a free event open to the public. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating and bug spray is highly recommended. Popcorn and other refreshments will be available. CON BRIO CONCERT: Con Brio Performing Arts presents the Sariah Ashton Trio on Saturday, June 24, at 7:30 p.m. Sariah will be accompanied by cellist Kathleen Bowman and pianist Douglas Bischoff. The trio will perform art songs and arias by composers Giacomo Puccini, Franz Lehar, Richard Hundley and Edward Elgar, and songs from Broadway musicals by Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, George Gershwin, Meredith Wilson and Bock and Harnick. The concert will be held at the Bischoff House, 573 Dunbar Road, Cambridge. An Aprés Concert reception will be hosted by Linda Bischoff. Admission is free. Donations to Con Brio are gratefully accepted, so we can continue to bring concerts and theatre pieces to the greater Washington County Area. Reservations are necessary. Please make reservations by calling 796-8184 or by emailing Dbchorale@aol.com. CORINTH SUMMER READING PROGRAM: The 2017 Summer Reading Program is coming! This year the focus is on The Seven Lively Arts. The program starts on Saturday, June 24, with a doublewhammy kick-off; first, “Stained Glass” Painting (very

messy, wear old clothes!) and then the start of a summer-long building project – constructing a castle. Registration is open now at http://corinth.sals.edu. HUMANIZE NOT MILITARIZE POSTER EXHIBIT: This traveling exhibit from the American Friends Service Committee, which is sponsored locally by Women Against War, will be on display June 18—30 at the C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios, 480-B Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The posters show how militarism directly impacts our lives, from Ferguson to Gaza. The free exhibit is open Tuesday through Thursday from noon — 4 p.m. There will be a reception on June 24 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., where the posters will also be on display. INN AT SARATOGA: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Redneck Soul, country, soul, rock and roll Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Yaddo Presents Lynn Freed, “The Last Laugh,” 7:30 p.m. The author - a Yaddo alum - shares her witty new novel about three self-proclaimed old bags who run off to a Greek island. A beautifully written and funny novel about money, sex, friendship, and the pleasures and perils of children. 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered Saturday, June 24. 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. SARATOGA FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with live music by Rick Russo and free face painting from the Developing Minds Center. High Rock Park Pavillions, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: On June 24, join Saratoga Spa State Park to celebrate the centennial of Women’s Suffrage in New York State with “Woman on a Wheel,” a history ride program. Guest historian Kjirsten Gustavson will visit the site from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in her reproduction 1890s bicycle costume to talk about the impact of the bike on women’s social status in the years before the vote. After a short discussion, visitors will be invited to jump on their own bikes to join Ms. Gustavson on a 30 minute trip. Lemonade and treats will be served at the ride’s end. Call 5842000 to reserve your spot. Meet at under the arcade archways outside the park office, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs. Price is $5 per adult and $1 per child. Children fourteen years and younger are required to wear a helmet. TALK SARATOGA: Matt Veitch, Supervisor of Saratoga Springs seeking reelection, is the guest for the June 24 broadcast of Talk Saratoga. The show is broadcast every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. on 91.1FM -WSPN Radio. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Yaddo Garden Tours will be held Saturday and Sunday from June 24-5 through September 2-3, as well as Tuesdays during racing season. Tours of 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 11 a.m. at the main fountain near the entrance gate to the garden. Tours last about one hour, for $10/person. Special guided docent-led tours of the Yaddo gardens can be arranged at a date and time convenient for your group. Contact Yaddo at 584-0746 or www.Yaddo.org for more information.

Sunday, June 25

BIG HOWL: On Sunday, June 25, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. regional favorites Everest Rising, The Nellies, and Rusticator will take the stage at The Mabee Farm in Rotterdam Junction for the Big Howl, an afternoon of bluegrass, indie folk, and more. The Big Howl is this summer’s destination for lively Americana tunes, BBQ from The 99 Restaurant, and plenty of beer, plus blacksmithing demos and more. June’s sun is high, the day is long, and the banks of the Mohawk River are the best place to soak it up. Admission to the Big Howl is $8, with BBQ dinners and drinks available at an extra cost. For more information on the Big Howl, please visit schenectadyhistorical.org/howlin or contact Mary Zawacki at director@schenectadyhistorical.org or 374-0263 x4. GRANT COTTAGE: “And They Fought Too: Women Soldiers of the Civil War,” 1 p.m. Many women decided being a nurse, cook, or laundress was not what they wanted to do during the Civil War--they wanted more! Several disguised themselves as men and joined in the battles of the war. Four female soldiers will be detailed by Grant Cottage Site Manager Dave Hubbard, thanks to their memoirs, letters and military records. The suggested donation for programs is $5 per person. 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. MOVE & GROOVE 5K: The National Museum of Dance holds its fourth annual Move & Groove 5k on June 25 at 9 a.m. Beginning and ending at the National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs, the beautiful 3.1 mile course runs through the scenic Spa State Park. There will be cash awards for the top 3 male and top 3 female runners ($200, $150 and $100 respectively), as well as a $50 prize for best male and female dance costumes. A Kid’s Fun Run, for younger athletes, will take place before the start of the 5k run on the lawn of the National Museum of Dance, offering awards to all participants. Register for the Move and Groove 5k today by visiting the National Museum of Dance website. Use the code MOVEGROOVE for a $5 discount off the registration price, for a limited time. Proceeds from the race will benefit the National Museum of Dance children’s programming. SARATOGA SPRINGS WALKING TOUR: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is delighted to present their summer of historic walking tours, which will be offered each Sunday through September 3rd. The June 25 tour is “Historic Congress Park.” Join Charlie Kuenzel & Dave Patterson, owners of Saratoga Tours LLC, for an entertaining and educational stroll through historic Congress Park. Meet at Front Steps of Canfield Casino at 10:30 a.m. The cost per tour is $5 for SSPF members and $8 for non-members. Tours require walking & standing and cover varied terrain. For more information or to make a reservation, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation at 5875030, visit www.saratogapreservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Coordinator, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org. ST. JEAN-BAPTISTE: On Sunday, June 25, at 3 p.m., La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY will honor the Québec holiday Saint-Jean-Baptiste at the annual Mass in French, led by Fr. Jeffrey L’Arche, at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 119 Broad Street, Waterford. The liturgy and hymns will be in French; the homily, in French and English. The tradition of honoring St. Jean in late June came to North America with the French colonists, who first celebrated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River on June 23, 1636, with a bonfire and cannon shots. This free event is open to all; those attending Mass are invited to a reception immediately afterwards in the parish hall. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Yaddo Garden Tours will be held Saturday and Sunday from June 24-5 through September 2-3, as well as Tuesdays during racing season. Tours of 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 11 a.m. at the main fountain near the entrance gate to the garden. Tours last about one hour, for $10/person. Special guided docent-led tours of the Yaddo gardens can be arranged at a date and time convenient for your group. Contact Yaddo at 584-0746 or www.Yaddo.org for more information.

Monday, June 26

BALLSTON SPA TRUSTEES: Ballston Spa Village Board of Trustees meeting, 7:30 p.m., 199 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa. CLIMATE CHANGE DISCUSSION: “The Elephant in the Room: Climate Change as a Top National Security Threat,” with former UN ambassador Lance Clark and Climate Smart Task Force of Saratoga Springs chair Rayna Caldwell. 6 p.m., Saratoga United Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave, Saratoga Springs. Sponsored by Patricia Friesen/Saratoga Huddle, Saratoga Unites Environmental Action Committee & Saratoga Progressive Action. 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. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Readings from “The Apple Tree” featuring poets and writers from The Academy of Lifelong Learning, sponsored by Empire State College in Saratoga Springs. “The Apple Tree” is a journal of selected prose, poetry, art and photography submitted by members of The Academy. 4 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Tuesday, June 27

E SQUARED/E CUBED: Energy Experiments that Prove Your Thoughts Create Your Reality Workshop– Tuesday, June 27, 6:30 p.m. Watch the Spiritual Cinema interview with #1 New York Times Bestselling author, Pam Grout, and do and prepare to do some of the experiments from her books “E2” and “E3.” Part I of two session; the second session takes place on July 11. RSVP please. Suggested donation: $20. 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. INN AT SARATOGA: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Drank the Gold, American, Irish, Folk. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. ORCHARD PROJECT FUNDRAISER: The Orchard Project iannounces a celebrity fundraiser event, “Julian Fleisher & Friends,” happening at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, at Putnam Den in downtown Saratoga Springs. Internationally renowned singer, songwriter, producer, and WNYC Radio personality Julian Fleisher – currently serving as Director of Cabaret and Musical Theatre at the Orchard Project – has invited some of his closest friends to Saratoga Springs for one night only. Featuring TV’s Mo Rocca, native son pianist Tedd Firth and a bevy of surprise celebrity guests, Fleisher will bring his signature style to the second “golden age” of American popular song: 1975. Tickets are $75 (includes reserved table seating and wine service) or $50 (general admission) and can be purchased at www.orchardproject.com or by calling (646) 7606767. WEST SIDE PLAYGROUND PUBLIC MEETING: The City of Saratoga Springs is seeking public input on ideas for new playground equipment at the West Side Rec. A meeting will be held for the general public at 6:30 p.m. on Tueday, June 27 at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center. The West Side playground is the next phase of the Playground Initiative, which was launched in 2015 by the Saratoga Springs Recreation Commission. Questions can be directed to the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department at 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org.

Wednesday, June 28

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Fourth Wednesday of each month at Saratoga Hospital w/ Pierre Zimmerman, M.S. Free & Open to All – pre-registration required. Call Pierre for more information at (413) 992-7012. FOSTER PARENT MEETING: A Foster Parent Information Meeting will be held on June 28 at 4 p.m. at the Services Building, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa. Saratoga County is in need of foster homes for schoolaged children and teenagers. The next certification class will begin in fall 2017. Please contact Kari Carroll or Stacey McVaigh at 884-4157 for more information. INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, Acoustic Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. ITALIAN DINNER: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents an Italian 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. Takeouts $12. Cash bar available. SARATOGA FARMERS MARKET: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., High Rock Park Pavillions, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Stream Safari, 6 p.m. Spend an early evening in Geyser Creek getting to know the aquatic creatures that call it home. Please wear water shoes and clothes that can get wet. Fee is $3 per person or $5 per family. Registration is required. Please call 5842000 Ext. 116 to register. YAPPY HOUR: Join Sloppy Kisses for a fun night out with your dog enjoying great food & drinks and great company at The Parting Glass Pub, 40-42 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. Yappy Hour starts at 6 p.m. and runs through 8 p.m., weather permitting. 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.

Thursday, June 29

BALLSTON SPA CONCERT SERIES: The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association is proud to once again present its free Concerts in the Park series at Wiswall Park, Front Street in the village of Ballston Spa. On June 29, the Ballston Spa Community Band performs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 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.The Thursday markets are followed by the free Concerts in the Park from June 29 - August 31. HADLEY-LAKE LUZERNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Noted Adirondack authority and “Adirondack Explorer” editor Phil Brown, this month’s guest speaker, will discuss the creation of what we know as the “Adirondack Park” in 1892. 7 p.m., Community Room, Hadley-Luzerne Public Library, 19 Main Street, Lake Luzerne. The program is free and open to the public. For further information please call 696-4520. INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton, Acoustic Folk Rock. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: A conversation with author & artist Aileen Leijten as she shares her new graphic novel “Lint Boy,” a great afternoon for grades 2 & up. Lint Boy and Lint Bear live in their cozy dryer home, carefree and happy-until the day Lint Bear is snatched away by a cruel woman with a vendetta against dolls. Can Lint Boy unite a group of lost dolls to vanquish the villain and save his brother? 3 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Preschool Naturalists, 11 a.m. Preschool Naturalists is a nature class designed for children ages 3 to 5. This hour long program will focus on using all five senses to explore a certain aspect of the outdoor world. Children will also enjoy a nature related story and craft. Fee is $3 per person or $5 per family. Registration is required. Please call 5842000 Ext. 116 to register. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Theater Residency: SITI Company student showing. 7 p.m., Black Box, Bernhard Theater. For more information call 580-5596.

Friday, June 30

FREE JAZZ CONCERT: Jazz institute: Student Concert. 1 p.m., Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College. For more information call 580-5321. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Monthly hot breakfast, 8:30 a.m. Meet and greet with a local first responder and let staff cook for you. $5 per person. Open to the public; RSVP required. Farmers’ Market Friday, 10 a.m. to noon. Cliff Samson brings fresh quality vegetables grown right in Ballston Spa. Food Stamps accepted. Join Dave Hubbard at 2 p.m. for a presentation on the Arkell Family. W.J. Arkell played an important role in the building and operation of Saratoga, Mt. McGregor and Lake George Railroad, bringing visitors from Saratoga to the top of Mt. McGregor (including former President Ulysses S. Grant). $2 for members/ $5 nonmembers. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SKIDMORE THEATER RESIDENCY: The Viewpoints method of actor training is presented by SITI Company members and workshop participants at 10 a.m. The Suzuki method of actor training is presented at 2 p.m. SITI Company student showing at 7 p.m. All events at the Bernhard Theater; 7 p.m. showing at the Black Box. For more information call 580-5596.

Saturday, July 1

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.

PRO WRESTLING: The Dynasty’s family-friendly pro-wrestling returns to the Bethlehem YMCA on Saturday July 1, with “No Escape” featuring a special appearance by WWE Legend Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, as well as “The Re-inforcer” Andrew Anderson from the movie ‘The Wrestler.’ Dynasty General Manager Mike King will host the Meet and Greet with Andrew Anderson and Greg “The Hammer” Valentine before the event from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. The meet & greet is free to attend with paid admission; pictures and autographs will be available for an additional charge. Pre-sale front row, second row and general admission tickets are available at discounted prices until midnight on Friday, June 30, at www. Dynastyprowrestling.com. General Admission tickets are available at the door the day of the event for $15. SARATOGA FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., High Rock Park Pavillions, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA HOSPITAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Public Safety Pre Assignment Training Course, $80. To register call 5802450 or online at saratogahospital.org/classes. TALK SARATOGA: Joe Battaglia, President of Heading for Home Racehorse Retraining and Adoption Center, is the guest for the July 1 broadcast of Talk Saratoga. The show is broadcast every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. on 91.1FM -WSPN Radio. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Yaddo Garden Tours will be held Saturday and Sunday from June 24-5 through September 2-3, as well as Tuesdays during racing season. Tours of 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 11 a.m. at the main fountain near the entrance gate to the garden. Tours last about one hour, for $10/person. Special guided docent-led tours of the Yaddo gardens can be arranged at a date and time convenient for your group. Contact Yaddo at 584-0746 or www.Yaddo.org for more information.

Sunday, July 2

SARATOGA SPRINGS WALKING TOUR: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is delighted to present their summer of historic walking tours, which will be offered each Sunday through September 3rd. The July 2 tour is “Health & Wellness: Franklin Square.” Carrie Woerner, NYS Assemblywoman and former SSPF Executive Director, lead the tour through the architecturally rich historic Franklin Square area. Meet at NW Corner of Division Street & Broadway at 10:30 a.m. The cost per tour is $5 for SSPF members and $8 for non-members. Tours require walking & standing and cover varied terrain. For more information or to make a reservation, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation at 587-5030, visit www.saratogapreservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Coordinator, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Yaddo Garden Tours will be held Saturday and Sunday from June 24-5 through September 2-3, as well as Tuesdays during racing season. Tours of 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 11 a.m. at the main fountain near the entrance gate to the garden. Tours last about one hour, for $10/person. Special guided docent-led tours of the Yaddo gardens can be arranged at a date and time convenient for your group. Contact Yaddo at 584-0746 or www.Yaddo.org for more information.

Monday, July 3

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SARATOGA: AllAmerican Afternoon with Ben Franklin, noon - 2 p.m. Parade from the museum to Congress Park. Bring your own picnic lunch or snack while listening to Ben read his favorite children’s stories. Part of the Saratoga Springs All-American Celebration. SENIOR SCIENCE DAY: The Dudley Observatory at miSci is committed to lifelong learning and has created programming specifically designed for adults! Come explore the museum on a quiet afternoon, then join the Dudley Observatory for an exciting astronomy lesson,” How to View the Great American Eclipse,” presented by Outreach Astronomer Dr. Valerie Rapson. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Cost: Senior Admission to miSci ($10.50 adult, $7.50 child age 3-12, $9 senior 65+), Free for miSci members. Come early or stay after the lesson to enjoy the many exhibits miSci has to offer. The museum is open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. You need not be a senior citizen to attend.

Wednesday, July 5

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SARATOGA: 10:30 a.m., Tall Tales and Legends, for ages 3-7. Learn about Johnny Appleseed in a mixture of reading, art and science. 1 p.m., A Summer Artist for ages 6-up. Is your school-age artist looking for ways to explore art this summer? Have them come every Wednesday for an hour of creative art expression with paint and drawing. Pre-registration required. Events are free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 584-5540 for more information. COLLEGE PLANNING SEMINAR: College costs are rising at unprecedented rates. Are you properly prepared to handle the expense of higher education? Come to the Saratoga Springs Public Library’s Glasby Room for an informal meeting on the first Wednesday of each month from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. to discuss different options to pay for college education. Receive $1000 credit towards your personal Scholars Tuition Rewards program for attending. Sponsored by the Vermont Foundation.