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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. MINERAL SPRINGS TALK: For more than 140 years, visitors have flocked to Saratoga Springs to sample the restorative qualities of its waters. On Thursday, June 29 at 1 p.m. at The Summit at Saratoga (1 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs), Charlie Kuenzel, co-owner of Saratoga Tours LLC (saratogatours.net), will discuss the geology, chemistry and history of the world famous mineral springs. The presentation is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Reserve your place by calling 4302136, or emailing rebeccad@ summitsaratoga.com. Light

refreshments will be served. For directions to the community, visit summitsaratoga. com/contact-us.html. 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 5805596.

Friday, June 30

FREE JAZZ CONCERT: Jazz institute: Student Concert. 1 p.m., Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College. For more information call 5805321. GREENFIELD FARMERS

MARKET: The Town of Greenfield Historical Society and the Town of Greenfield present the 11th anniversary season of the Greenfield Farmers Market, running every Friday from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. in Middle Grove Park on Middle Grove Road through the second week in September. The market will feature fresh vegetables and produce, honey, maple syrup, fresh eggs, specialty olive oils and spices, fresh fruits, baked goods, home-made pickles, local crafts and much more. The Historical Society will also be offering tours of Historic

OddFellows Hall – located just next to Middle Grove Park. For more information and weekly updates please send a request to Ron Deutsch at mkd67@ aol.com or go to: http://www. green field historical society. com/ farmers-market. ht ml, or Like Greenfield Farmers Market on Facebook. INN AT SARATOGA: Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF

DANCE: The National Museum of Dance is pleased to announce the opening of its newest exhibition. A centerpiece of the 30th anniversary season, National Museum of Dance: Celebrating 30 Years examines the rich history of the Museum from its founding and 1987 grand opening season up to the present day. A reception will be held after the official opening of this exhibition on Friday, June 30, at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. The National Museum of Dance is located at 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will be offering free admission each Friday from 2 p.m. to close through the end of the year compliments of EMBRACE THE RACE®. “Free Fridays” begin June 30 and continue throughout the year, including the Saratoga Race Course meeting. Visitors are invited to take advantage of the opportunity to explore all of the Museum’s offerings, including its newest exhibit, “Man o’ War at 100.” For more information about the Museum, including hours, special events and program offerings, please call 584-0400 or visit www.racingmuseum.org. 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. WIDLUND GALLERY: Opening reception for the new exhibit, “Jane Voorhees: Pastels, Frames, and Jewelry.” 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., The Widlund Gallery at Tannery Pond Community Center, 228 Main St North Creek. The exhibit runs July 1 - 30. For more information on the artist visit www.janevoorhees.com. For gallery information call 251-2505 or visit www.tannerypondcenter.org.

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. GRANT COTTAGE: Remarkable Flowers of Mt. McGregor, 1 p.m. The woods and waters surrounding Mt. McGregor have long attracted attention from both professional botanists and amateur wildflower lovers alike. Presenter Jackie Donnelly, nature writer and photographer, has been exploring the area for over twenty-five years. Her illustrated talk will explore several distinct habitats of the mountain. Weather permitting, a guided wildflower walk on the grounds surrounding Grant’s Cottage will follow the presentation. 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. INN AT SARATOGA: Becky Walton & Mike Steiner, Acoustic Duo, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 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., with music by Running the River. 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 580-2450 or online at saratogahospital.org/classes. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Book signing: John Ostwald, “War Sacrifice and Coming Home.” For years, the author has worked with Soldier’s Heart, a national non-profit organization whose mission is to transform the emotional, moral, and spiritual wounds that often result from war and military service. A percent of the proceeds from the sale of this work benefit Soldier’s Heart. Please note that this is a signing only. There will be no formal author presentation. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered Saturday, July 1, 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.com. A portion from the cost is donated to the First Baptist Church. 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. 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 5840746 or www.Yaddo. org for more information.

Sunday, July 2

CONGRESS PARK CONCERT SERIES: Betsy & the ByeGons, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy music in Historic Congress Park at the War Memorial, directly across from the Canfield Casino. GRANT COTTAGE: Grant and the Press, 1 p.m. Find out how the press of the 19th century treated Ulysses S. Grant as he rose to fame and how he responded to it as Grant Cottage staff member Ben Kemp explores the press of Grant’s time. The presentation also highlights the emergence of the political cartoon, led by Thomas Nast, and its effect on Grant’s political career. The program will feature displays of original Thomas Nast prints; copies of “The General and The Journalists” will also be available for purchase. 100 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. 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 5875030, 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. 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 5840746 or www.Yaddo. org for more information.

Monday, July 3

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SARATOGA: All-American 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 AllAmerican Celebration. 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. 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.

Tuesday, July 4

INN AT SARATOGA: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Traditional Open Irish Session w/ Drank The Gold, Bring your instrument and join in. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. KIDS FUN RUN: Children ages 12 and younger and those of all abilities regardless of age are invited to the ½ mile Fun Run of the Official Firecracker 4 Race, starting at the City Center in Saratoga Springs and ending at Congress Park Saratoga. It is a run, not a race. Children of all abilities are encouraged to participate and parents are encouraged to run with their child. Strollers are welcome. Please no dogs! This run precedes the All American Celebration’s 11 a.m. July 4th parade. Start time is at 10:40 a.m. The run finishes at the entrance to Congress Park with each child receiving a medal and refreshments. All participating kids will be provided with a race bib, which has a matching numbered stub for parents. Emergency contact information must be completed on the back of the bib for the runner to participate. $5 registration on-line at https://firecracker4.com/registration/ until July 3 or in person before 9:30 a.m. on July 4. USS SLATER: USS Slater will be open to the public for guided tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Independence Day, July 4. Typically, the ship is closed on Tuesday for continuing restoration, but exceptions are made for significant holidays. Admission is charged. Albany’s World War II destroyer escort is the only DE afloat in America. USS Slater is located on the Hudson River in Downtown Albany just south of the Dunn Memorial Bridge. Admission is $9 for adults and $7 for children. Call 4311943 for more information or visit the website at www. ussslater.org.

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 schoolage 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. Preregistration required. Events are free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs.Call 5845540 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. FREE YOUNG & FUN: The Lake Placid Center for the Arts’ (LPCA) Free Young & Fun Performance Series is dedicated to bringing the best entertainment for all ages to Lake Placid. July 5 at 10:30 a.m., Tim Dumas Comedy & Magic. For over 20 years, Tim Dumas has been making children and adults laugh throughout the United States and Canada. All of Tim’s performances are fun filled, high energy magic and comedy. There is no charge for the performance. The Young & Fun performance series is generously sponsored in part by Dr. David J. Balestrini at Lake Placid Family Dental. INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, Acoustic Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. LAKE PLACID SINFONIETTA: The Lake Placid Sinfonietta presents “Champlain National Bank’s Red, White and YOU!”, a free Park Series concert at 7 p.m. in the Paul White Memorial Shell, Mid’s Park, downtown Lake Placid. Kick off the summer with a musical celebration of the spirit of American independence. Rain site is St. Agnes Church on Saranac Ave. For more information call 523-2051 or go to www.LakePlacidSinfonietta.org. SARATOGA HOSPTIAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., Expectant Parent Night, Free. To register call 580-2450 or online at saratogahospital.org/classes.

Thursday, July 6

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 July 6 North and South Dakotas 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. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SARATOGA: 10:30a.m., Science Explorers, a drop-in for ages 3-up. Discover the different ways in which science is all around us. 1 p.m., Discovery, a drop-in for ages 6-up. This popular summer program explores science through discovery and handson learning. Events are free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 584-5540 for more information. GREEN DRINKS: A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Harvey’s Restaurant and Bar (the “Library Room”), 14 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Cash bar. Happy Hour runs until 6:30 p.m. with 1⁄2 priced drafts, wines, and cocktails. Non-alcoholic drinks and food may also be ordered. For more information visit http://www. greendrinks.org/NY/Saratoga%20Springs. INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton, Acoustic Folk Rock. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The July meeting for Chapter 60 of the Korean War Veterans Assoc., will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, at the VFW home on Veterans’ Way, just off the Arterial North of Saratoga. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, family and friends are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 584-3037. SCHOLASTIC SUMMER READING ROAD TRIP: A “pop-up” reading festival co-presented by Northshire Bookstore, the Saratoga Springs Public Library and Scholastic Books. At this reading road trip stop, kids and families will enjoy a fun afternoon of reading activities including an author visit and book signing with Adele Griffin, Sandra Magsamen, and Tod Olson; an activity station filled with reading activities; giveaway tables and a prize wheel; Costume characters including: Clifford the Big Red Dog® and Geronimo Stilton. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street. SCHOONER LEGACY TOUR: The Lois McClure, a full-scale replica of an 1862-class sailing canal boat, will stop at Hudson Crossing Park in Schuylerville on Thursday, July 6, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Families are invited to tour the schooner at no cost. The Legacy Tour of the canal schooner Lois McClure this summer marks the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal with a celebration of waterways and trees. Visitors will be welcomed aboard to discover how “boatwood” trees (white oak and white pine) have been essential for centuries in boat building and in the forest ecosystem. More information at: www.hudsoncrossingpark.org.