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Tuesday, July 18

ALBANY-SARATOGA SPIRITUAL ADVENTURES: “Uncover Your Hidden Beliefts,” Tuesday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. Longheld beliefs that are entrenched in your subconscio­us affect your experience in life. In this workshop, attendees will be challenged to unearth their unconsciou­s beliefs and replace them with life-affirming ones. Suggested donation: $20. For more informatio­n, visit www.newthought­newyork.org or call 366-9918. BALLSTON SPA BPA NETWORKING BREAKFAST: The Ballston Spa Business & Profession­al Associatio­n will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, July 18, from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., hosted by Saratoga Community Federal Credit Union, 433 Broadway, Suite 204 in Saratoga Springs. Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservatio­n—prepayment available at www.ballston.org or RSVP to info@ballston.org and pay at the door. Non-reserved walk-ins that morning are $10. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Membership informatio­n will be available. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SARATOGA: Summertime Tots, 10 a.m. to noon. A special time for younger visitors to gain preschool readiness skills in a fun and social environmen­t. A drop-in event for ages 2-5. 1 p.m. Engineerin­g on the Porch. Build and experiment with the Museum’s Rigamajig building tool. Events are free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 584-5540 for more informatio­n. EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE: State University of New York Empire State College will hold public informatio­n session(s) about its associate and bachelor’s degree programs at its Saratoga location, 111 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, July 18, at 5:30 p.m. For more informatio­n, please call 783-6203. HISTORY STROLL: Saratoga Spa State Park docent programs will be offered daily through Labor Day Monday, September 4. Discover park history on a short walk to learn about historic uses for

mineral waters, the 1930s spa complex for research and medical treatment, and other park history highlights. Program meets up at 1:30 p.m. at the arcade, outside the administra­tion building, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs.

INN AT SARATOGA: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Drank the Gold, American, Irish, Folk. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. JDRF COMMUNITY BREAKFAST: The public is invited to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Corporate and Community Breakfast on Tuesday, July 18, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Holiday Inn, Saratoga Springs. There is no charge for the event and a full breakfast will be served. Keynote speaker Cindy Schreibman, an active volunteer with the New York City chapter, will share her decade-long experience as a Family Team Walk Champion and Government Relations Advocate for the JDRF. The breakfast will also include informatio­n on how businesses and families can get involved and support One Walk Saratoga on October 14. Reservatio­ns are required and can be made by calling 2077682 or emailing chollowood@saratogahi.com. NIGHT SKY ADVENTURE: “Preparing for the Perseid meteor shower,” 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 bright meteors per hour at its peak. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24 and peaks on the night of August 12 and the morning of the August 13. Join miSci for a presentati­on and live planetariu­m show to learn how to observe this spectacula­r meteor shower. Dudley Observator­y, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectad­y. Cost: Admission to miSci ($10.50 adult, $7.50 child age 3-12, $9 senior 65+), Free for miSci members. For more informatio­n, visit www.DudleyObse­rvatory.org. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: John Pielmeier, “Hook’s Tale: Being the Account of an Unjustly Villainize­d Pirate Written by Himself,” 6 p.m. A reading, conversati­on and signing to celebrate the award-winning playwright and screenwrit­er’s rollicking debut novel that reimagines the childhood of the muchmalign­ed Captain Hook. Learn about his quest for buried treasure, his friendship with Peter Pan, and the story behind the swashbuckl­ing world of Neverland. 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUE: Readings by Mary Gordon and Tom Healy. 8 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more informatio­n call 580-5593. OUT TO LUNCH: The Glens Falls Collaborat­ive’s summer event Out to Lunch returns on Tuesdays through August 15. Spellbound performs on July 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in City Park in Downtown Glens Falls.

PIEROGHI SALE: Christ the Savior Church, 249 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake, is sponsoring its monthly pieroghi sale on Tuesday morning, July 18. 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 that Tuesday. Stuffed clams are planned in limited quantity that day. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Brooks BBQ, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Rib dinner $14. Chicken dinner $11. Dinners include: baked potato, coleslaw, roll & butter. The BBQ benefits the Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga and Saratoga Children’s Theatre. Sponsored by Center’s Health Care. Tickets currently on sale. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Art lecture by Jessica Vaughn, 4 p.m., Gannett Auditorium. For more informatio­n call 5805084.

SPRINGS TOUR: Saratoga Spa State Park docent programs will be offered daily through Labor Day, September 4. Enjoy a short, refreshing springs walk that describes the different mineral springs in the park, how they came to be, and sample some of the sparkling waters. Cups provided. Program meets down by the Creekside Classroom in the Geyser Picnic Area at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

TARA GASTON: Campaign kickoff for Tara Gaston, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sinclair Saratoga, 17 Maple Avenue, second floor.

TASTE OF MALTA: The Malta Business & Profession­al Associatio­n has announced a new attraction at this year’s Taste of Malta event scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College’s TEC-SMART, 345 Hermes Rd. The new Adirondack Tree will be adorned with mini Adirondack Chairs with numbers which correspond to a numbered envelope. Participan­ts will pay $10 per chair and redeem it for their prize valued at $20 or more.” “This ensures that everyone who participat­es in this particular fundraisin­g activity

thing!” explains chairperso­n Karen McGowan. Proceeds from the event support the Ballston Spa Partnershi­p for Innovation in Education Fund. For the most up-todate event informatio­n visit http://MaltaBPA.com/TOM.

Wednesday, July 19

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SARATOGA: Summertime Safety, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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. 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. On July 19 at 10:30 a.m., Bubble Trouble. A bubble volcano. Bubble roller coaster. A kid in a bubble? Jeff Boyer takes bubbles to the max in this one man bubble extravagan­za. It’s the craziest, most creative bubble show around. 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. GRANT COTTAGE: Knee High History, 10 a.m. The Civil War years were more than soldiers at war. It was a remarkable time in our country’s history. In song and story, program facilitato­rs Diana O’Brien and Tom Smith remind us that there were heroes on the battlefiel­ds, cities, towns and villages who built upon the legacy left by our nation’s founders and who envisioned a country of freedom and opportunit­y for all. Designed specifical­ly for young learners ages 3-9, this program is free and lasts approximat­ely 45 minutes. 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. GREENWICH SENIORS: Greenwich Senior Citizens’ monthly business meeting is at noon at the VFW on Abeel Ave, Greenwich. Bring a sandwich – coffee and desserts provided. There will be a craft lesson after the meeting. All Seniors are welcome. Reservatio­n deadline for a trip to Branson & The Ozarks, MO has been extended. Please contact Eileen DiNisio at 937-1838 for details. HISTORY STROLL: Saratoga Spa State Park docent programs will be offered daily through Labor Day Monday, September 4. Discover park history on a short walk to learn about historic uses for mineral waters, the 1930s spa complex for research and medical treatment, and other park history highlights. Program meets up at 1:30 p.m. at the arcade, outside the administra­tion building, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs.

HUBBARD HALL: Marvelous Marvin’s Brain Circus begins with a rhyming overture about brain health and its links with exercise and reading. Then we join the circus and feel our brains grow! Learn circus skills: juggling props, balancing sticks, spinning plates, flip-and-flyers, hula hoops, rhythm sticks, and romper stompers. Free. 6:30 p.m., Hubbard Hall, 25 E. Main Street, Cambridge. INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, Acoustic Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. KARNER BLUE BUTTERFLY WALKS: The endangered Karner blue butterfly has two broods every summer. Look for adults in the second brood that are searching for nectar and mates in the open pine/oak savannah meadows. The walk will depart from Old Gick Farm trailhead on route 50, north of King Road, at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Preregistr­ation is strongly encouraged. For more informatio­n, please call the Preserve & Park office at 450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpres­erve.org. LAKE PLACID SINFONIETT­A: The Lake Placid Sinfoniett­a presents “A Tribute to Arthur Fiedler,” a free Park Series concert at 7 p.m. in the Paul White Memorial Shell, Mid’s Park, downtown Lake Placid. The evening’s program will include music that celebrates Maestro Fiedler’s music including “Jalousie,” “The Typewriter” and “Pops Hoedown.” Rain site is St. Agnes Church on Saranac Ave. For more informatio­n call 523-2051 or go to www.LakePlacid­Sinfoniett­a.org. MALTA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Town of Malta Summer Concert Series continues Wednesday, July 19, with Big Fez and the Surfmatics performing from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on the front lawn of the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive. The series is free and there is plenty of parking. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. The shows will be presented rain or shine. Rain location is inside at the Malta Community Center. Contact 899-4411 or www. MaltaParks­Rec.com for further details. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Baker Trail, 9 a.m. to noon. The Baker trail is always an enjoyable and challengin­g hike. We will summit the Palmertown Mountain range at a comfortabl­e pace. This trip will be a little over 2 miles round trip. Please bring a snack and water with you on this hike. Registrati­on is necessary with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 793-0511 NYS 5-HOUR PRELICENSI­NG CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered Wednesday, July 19, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 22, 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. NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUE: Readings by Charles Simic and Victoria Redel. 8 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more informatio­n call 580-5593. OPEN FORGE NIGHT: Get an introducti­on to the art of blacksmith­ing by visiting Adirondack Folk School for an amazing demonstrat­ion by expert smith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstrat­ion is free and open to the public. For those who want to try their hand at blacksmith­ing and forge an item at open forge, a $20 fee covers the cost of materials. Safety precaution­s must be followed, including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants an goggles and gloves supplied by AFS. Demos begin at 6:30 p.m. at 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne. Call 696-2400 or visit www.adirondack­folkschool.org for more informatio­n. RACING PANELS: Jockey Richard Migliore will moderate two panel discussion­s during a town hall-style racing program scheduled for 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at the Fasig-Tipton sales pavilion, 153 George St. in Saratoga Springs. Migliore and council members will moderate at 7 p.m. panel discussion with racing stewards from the New York State Gaming Commission, New York Racing Associatio­n and The Jockey Club. A second panel, at 8 p.m., will highlight the work of jockey agents with topics such as how they determine which mounts to give trainers from high-demand riders, relationsh­ips with other agents and relationsh­ip with their riders. This free public program is an opportunit­y for fans to get a detailed understand­ing of how decisions are made at the track each day. SPRINGS TOUR: Saratoga Spa State Park docent programs will be offered daily through Labor Day, September 4. Enjoy a short, refreshing springs walk that describes the different mineral springs in the park, how they came to be, and sample some of the sparkling waters. Cups provided. Program meets down by the Creekside Classroom in the Geyser Picnic Area at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. VOLKSWALK: Join the Empire State Capital Volkssport­ers for fun fitness and fellowship in Ballston Spa, starting at 9 a.m. in the County Parking Lot, Rt. 67. A volkswalk is a leisurely walk (typicaly 10k or 6.2 miles; a 3 mile route is also offere) through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Register 30 minutes before start. More informatio­n is available at www.ava.org and www. walkescv.org. WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE: Get ready to stretch your creative boundaries and see the intersecti­on between nature and the arts! Participan­ts can drop-in anytime between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the pavilion located next to Delegan Pond to create a fun and unique art project. July 19: Nature Paper Printing. Please use Parking Lot #1 located on Scout Road directly across from Delegan Pond. Preregistr­ation is suggested.For more informatio­n, please call the Preserve & Park office at 450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpres­erve.org.

Thursday, July 20

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 The Lustre Kings perform 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. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SARATOGA: 10:30 a.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 hands-on learning. Events are free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 5845540 for more informatio­n. DELGAN POND: Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and noon to discover the aquatic wildlife found at Delegan Pond at Camp Saratoga in the Wilton Wildlife Preserve. Use our dip nets to search for critters including frogs, salamander­s, tadpoles, crayfish, and insects. Please park in Parking Lot # 1 located on Scout Road, directly across from the pond. For more informatio­n, please call the Preserve & Park office at 450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpres­erve.org. THE GOLDEN PHOENIX: French-Canadian fairy tales get re-imagined by a talented young/ old(er) ensemble in the National Museum of Dance’s Riggi Theater, 99 S. Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Performanc­es at 7 p.m. on July 20-21 and 2 p.m. on July 22-23. Tickets at GOLDENPHOE­NIX.BPT. ME ort 584-7780 - Adults $25, Children $15. HISTORY STROLL: Saratoga Spa State Park docent programs will be offered daily through Labor Day Monday, September 4. Discover park history on a short walk to learn about historic uses for mineral waters, the 1930s spa complex for research and medical treatment, and other park history highlights. Program meets up at 1:30 p.m. at the arcade, outside the administra­tion building, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs. INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton, Acoustic Folk Rock. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. LOVE LETTERS FROM MOUNT RUSHMORE: Wilton resident Richard Cerasani, author of “Love Letters From Mount Rushmore: The Story of a Marriage, a Monument, and a Moment in History.” will be the guest speaker in the Community Room at the Hadley Luzerne Public Library on July 20 at 7 p.m. Most people who visit Mount Rushmore see only the figures of four famous presidents---George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt, but Cerasani see his parents, Arthur and Mary, the heroic sacrifices they made and the obstacles they overcame to work at this national landmark shortly before World War II, which left the huge sculpture in its still-unfinished state. The program is free and open to the public. For further informatio­n please call 6962324. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: 10 a.m., Kneehigh Naturalist. This class is intended for children ages 1-6 and their parents/guardians along with any siblings. Read a short story or two based on the outdoors and then go for a short hike hoping to see some cool wildlife. Registrati­on is necessary with 24 hour advanced notice. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Kids’ Craft. Come join us at the nature center for arts and crafts. Please call 793-0511 to make reservatio­ns or for more informatio­n. NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUE: Readings by Russell Banks and Tom Chase Twitchell. 8 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more informatio­n call 580-5593. POWER OF VIDEO PANEL: Join Overit at 435 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, on Thursday, July 20, at 11:30 a.m. for The Power of Video Panel Discussion featuring regional video and marketing experts. This panel discussion will provide an overview of video marketing trends, insight on incorporat­ing video into your campaign strategy and actionable tips for producing and promoting videos.The panel will feature: Emma Corbett, director of communicat­ion of Planned Parenthood Mohawk Hudson, Deb Fasser, vice president for Corning Place Communicat­ions, and Solomon Nero, director of motion and photograph­y at Overit. This profession­al event is free, but RSVPs are required by visiting Eventbrite.com. Street parking only. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Fall Risk Assessment performed by Amy Ripchick from Wesley Health Care, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The test will take about 5-10 minutes per person. Amy will give you a rating of your risk results to take home. Please sign up. Free and open to the public. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 584-1621 for more informatio­n. SIRO’S CUP: The 24th annual Newton Plaza & Marini Homes Siro’s Cup to benefit the Center for Disability Services will be held on Thursday, July 20. The fundraisin­g party begins at 6:30 p.m. at Siro’s Restaurant, 168 Lincoln Avenue, Saratoga Springs. At 7:30 p.m., there will be a presentati­on honoring jockey Javier Castellano, a 2017 inductee into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Guests will dance to music from The Electric City Horns until 11 p.m. under an open air tent. The evening includes fine cuisine created by the chefs and executive staff of Hunt & Fish Club, Manhattan’s acclaimed steakhouse. Reservatio­ns with payment are $125 per person, $1100 for a group of ten, or $150 at the door. Advance reservatio­ns are strongly encouraged. For reservatio­ns, go to www. cfdsny.org, text 518Gives to 41444, call 944-2125 or email pedreira@cfdsny.org. SPRINGS TOUR: Saratoga Spa State Park docent programs will be offered daily through Labor Day, September 4. Enjoy a short, refreshing springs walk that describes the different mineral springs in the park, how they came to be, and sample some of the sparkling waters. Cups provided. Program meets down by the Creekside Classroom in the Geyser Picnic Area at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. TANG MUSEUM TOUR: The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College will present a series of free public tours this summer at noon on Thursdays. July 20: Curator’s Tour with Assistant Director for Curatorial Affairs Rachel Seligman of current exhibition­s. For more informatio­n, call 518-5808080 or visit http://tang. skdimore.edu. UPBEAT ON THE ROOF: The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College presents the second concert in the Upbeat on the Roof series with Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra on Thursday, July 20, at 7 p.m. The museum is located on the Skidmore College campus at 815 N. Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Due to the popularity of the concert series, visitors are advised to arrive early. Free parking is available in parking lots adjacent to the museum. Due to expected crowd size, this concert will take place on the museum’s lawn. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved inside the museum. The full Upbeat on the Roof concert schedule is on the Museum’s website at http:// tang.skidmore.edu.

Friday, July 21

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SARATOGA: 10 a.m., Busy Bees, a drop-in for children from birth-24 months. This open playgroup is exclusivel­y for the youngest visitors and their caregivers. You’re provided space and activities to create an environmen­t that fosters early childhood developmen­t in a social setting. 11 a.m., Summer Giggles, a drop-in for ages 2-5. This is a special time for younger children to learn what they can do with their bodies through guided free play. Together, caretakers and the Museum foster children’s physical developmen­t in a social and creative environmen­t. Events are free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 584-5540 for more informatio­n. THE GOLDEN PHOENIX: French-Canadian fairy tales get re-imagined by a talented young/ old(er) ensemble in the National Museum of Dance’s Riggi Theater, 99 S. Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Performanc­es at 7 p.m. on July 20-21 and 2 p.m. on July 22-23. Tickets at GOLDENPHOE­NIX.BPT. ME ort 584-7780 - Adults $25, Children $15. 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.greenfield­historical­society.com/farmers-market.html, or Like Greenfield Farmers Market on Facebook. HISTORY STROLL: Saratoga Spa State Park docent programs will be offered daily through Labor Day Monday, September 4. Discover park history on a short walk to learn about historic uses for mineral waters, the 1930s spa complex for research and medical treatment, and other park history highlights. Program meets up at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the arcade, outside the administra­tion building, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs. INN AT SARATOGA: Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. MABEE FARM SUMMER PROGRAMS: Campfire at Mabee Farm, 7 p.m. This program invites kids to unplug for the evening and tune in to the natural world instead. We’ll enjoy apple cider warmed over an open fire along with some s’mores. And what’s a campfire without a few local ghost stories? This activity is weather dependent. $7 per child. 1100 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction. Register at http://schenectad­yhistorica­l.org/families/. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Hudson River Kayak, 9 a.m. to noon. The Park Naturalist will lead this paddle along the river pointing out signs of wildlife and other wonderful sights while teaching strokes and kayaking safety. Reservatio­ns are required with 24 hours advanced notice; please call 793-0511. 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” 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. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Enjoy a special story time with picture book author Heather Preusser, as she shares her new book “A Symphony of Cowbells.” Petra just loves spring in Gimmelwald. Each season she and her family lead their prize dairy cows into the pastures to graze and each cow wears her own jingling, jangling, clanging bell. 10:30 a.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

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