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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 20 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 2021 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 696-2324.

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 518-580-8080 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 Sara-

toga 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.

NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUE: Readings by Amy Hempel and Garth Greenwell. 8 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more information call 580-5593. ROUND LAKE AUDITORIUM: Experience Buster Keaton’s historical parody “The General,” set during the Civil War, with the monumental sounds of the Round Lake Auditorium’s Ferris Tracker organ, played by Bill Hubert. $10 suggested donation. 8 p.m., 2 Wesley Avenue, Round Lake.

SARATOGA CHILDREN’S THEATRE: The Saratoga Children’s Theatre performs “Oklahoma!” at the JKB (Janet Kinghorn Bernhard) Theater, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, on Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22 at 1p.m. and 7 p.m. Local teens, ranging in age from 13-18 star in the musical directed by Bob Berenis. The music director is Casey Gray, Choreography by Edmund Metzold and Leigh Berenis. Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and Music by Richard Rodgers. All tickets are sold at the door. General admission, $10. Kids 10 and under are free. Refreshments will be available.

SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: 11 a.m. to noon, Saratoga’s Swinging Singing Seniors, a no experience necessary singing group. For questions call Dottie at 583-6639. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ballston Spa farmer Cliff Samson brings you fresh quality vegetables for sale. Selection grows as the season progresses. Food Stamps accepted. Sponsored by Centers Health Care. 1:30 p.m., Cultural Arts Series. Join author Richard Cerasani as he presents on his book, “Love Letters from Mount Rushmore.” Sponsored by CDPHP. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 584-1621 for more information.

SKIDMORE CHAMBER MUSIC INSTITUTE: 9 a.m., Student Interactive Performance. 5 p.m., Final student performance with Decoda. Both performances at Arthur Zankel Music Center are free and open to the public. For more information call 580-5546.

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 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Saturday, July 22

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.

BALLSTON SPA VILLAGE CEMETERY: 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, July 22, and Tuesday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to noon have 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. Supplies will be available for painting and gravestone cleaning. You can express your interest at ballstonspacemetery.org or simply stop by.

THE BIG RACE: Calling children every where… it’s almost opening weekend at the Saratoga Race Course and that means The Big Race is on! On Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., Impressions of Saratoga with host a book signing for “A Moose in My Starting Gate.” You’ll have a chance to meet the author, Vicki Addesso Dodd, illustrator, Patrick Jankowski and special guest of honor Longhot the Moose. Bring your book and join in The Big Race fun through Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Each book will have a racing form with the 4 designated “stables” or stores- G Willikers, Northshire Books, Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream and Impressions of Saratoga. Visit each Stable and get their horse stamped in the starting gate. After you’ve collected all four horses go to G Willikers or Impressions of Saratoga and collect your 1st place ribbon. “A Moose in My Starting Gate” books will be available at each stable for the event. A portion of book sales will be donated to The Children’s Museum of Saratoga. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/ SaratogaSpringsPublishingLLC or www.SaratogaSpringsPublishing.com.

CAR, TRUCK & BIKE SHOW: The Saratoga Center’s Residents & Community annual Car, Truck & Bike Show takes place on July 22, starting at 10 a.m. at 149 Ballston Avenue, Ballston Spa. All makes and models, foreign and domestic. $10 registration fee. Trophies awarded at 2 p.m.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SARATOGA: S.T.E.A.M. Saturday, “Build It Up!,” 10 a.m. Learn about the engineering process and build with the museum’s Rigamajig. For families with children ages 3 and up. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs.

CLASSIC FILM SCREENING: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site screens the 1935 classic film, “The Farmer Takes A Wife,” starring Henry Fonda (in his movie debut) and Janet Gaynor on July 22 starting at 7:30 p.m., outside the Visitor Center on Schoharie Street in Fort Hunter. This wonderful and charming love story set on the Erie Canal in the mid-19th Century is adapted from a play based on the book “Rome Haul” by Walter D. Edmonds. 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. Popcorn and other refreshments will be available. For more information find us on Facebook, contact SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov, or call 829-7516.

DISCOVER HISTORIC BROADWAY: Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center’s new, 90-minute guided walking tour of downtown Saratoga is “Discover Historic Broadway,” hosted by two native Saratogians, and provide an immersive glimpse into the history of our award-winning main street. Guests will stroll through modern day shops, boutiques and galleries, and will wrap-up with a mineral water toast in Congress Park. The Discover Historic Broadway tours takes place at 1 p.m. sharp from the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 297 Broadway, rain or shine. $10 per person. Children under 12 can attend for free. For more information visit, www.DiscoverSaratoga.org or www.SaratogaSpringsVisitorCenter.com.

GALLERY GRAND OPENING: – Durga Tree International is excited to announce the grand opening weekend of The Angels at Lakeshore Gallery, located at 4985 Lakeshore Drive at Sagamore Road in Bolton Landing, on July 22 - 23. This gallery space, owned by local Bolton Landing residents Tim and Beth Tiger, houses a collection of angelic art byinternationally-renowned Irish artist Lorraine Coffey, who wants the angelic artwork to help support Durga Tree’s BloomTM, a collaborative, educational and economic empowerment program for human trafficking survivors. The gallery’s grand opening celebration begins on Saturday, July 22, with activities throughout the day, light refreshments, a special gift with purchase, and live music, along with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. For more information on the gallery as well as a schedule of events for the grand opening, visit www.AngelsAtLakeshore.com or call (973) 461-6622.

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 7p.m. on July 20-21and 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 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: Mark Kleinhaut & Guest, Jazz Duo, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

MABEE FARM SUMMER PROGRAMS: “A Day in the Life,” 10 a.m. In a true living history experience, you’ll spend the day living as a Mabee kid would have, 200 years ago. Spoiler- it’s a lot of work! Farm house chores include fetching water and washing clothes, making candles, and making butter. $7 per child. 1100 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction. Register at http://schenectadyhistorical.org/families/. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Fishing Trip, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn from the best… and sign up to fish with Gary. Gary has been fishing his whole life and wants to pass on some special knowledge. He knows every inch of Moreau Lake and if you are lucky he’ll share some fishing hot spots. Only 2 seats are available in his boat for these special adventures. Please call 793-0511 to reserve one.

NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered 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.

SARATOGA CHILDREN’S THEATRE: The Saratoga Children’s Theatre performs “Oklahoma!” at the JKB (Janet Kinghorn Bernhard) Theater, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, on Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22 at 1p.m. and 7 p.m. Local teens, ranging in age from 13-18 star in the musical directed by Bob Berenis. The music director is Casey Gray, Choreography by Edmund Metzold and Leigh Berenis. Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and Music by Richard Rodgers. All tickets are sold at the door. General admission, $10. Kids 10 and under are free. Refreshments will be available.

SCHUYLERVILLE FLOWER SHOW: The Schuylerville Garden Club will present its annual National Garden Club Standard Flower Show entitled “Out of This World” on Saturday, July 22, from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 23, from noon - 4 p.m. in the Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St, corner of Spring and Broad St in Schuylerville. There will be Floral Design, Horticulture and Photography divisions. The floral and horticulture divisions will be judged by trained judges. The photos will be judged by the people attending the show. Admission and refreshments are free. For more information, go to www.schuylervillegardenclub.org.

SCHUYLERVILLE LIONS FUNDRAISER: The Schuylerville Lions Club will be holding its 11th Annual Wine, Beer, Hard Cider and Food Tasting on Saturday, July 22, from 4 p.m - 7 p.m. at the Schuyler Yacht Basin. This popular event showcases a variety of local wines, beers and hard ciders, as well the wares of more than 20 local eateries. This is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Schuylerville Lions Club. All of the proceeds go directly back into the community, supporting local schools, camp scholarships, fire and rescue squads, the local food pantry (SAFER), and families in need of eyeglasses, hearing aids and other support - in addition to helping local organizations such as Camp Abilities of Saratoga and Hudson Crossing Park. The cost for this event is $25 per person and are available at the gate/door. For more information, call Tara LaFave at 695-3040.

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 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.

TANG FAMILY SATURDAYS: “Wacky Wagons” looks at Phil Frost’s sculpture of a wagon in the exhibition: “If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day: Collections of Claude Simard.” Make wagons out of cardboard, markers, spools, and even use wite-out as paint, just as Phil Frost did on his. The program runs from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Tang Museum, Skidmore Collge, and is free and open to the public. Suitable for children ages 5 and up along with their adult companions. Reservations are highly encouraged as space is limited. For additional information and reservations, or to be added to the Family Saturday e-mail list, please call the Tang’s Visitor Service Desk at 580-8080.

THE WHITE PARTY: “The White Party”, Saratoga Bridges’ Annual Gala presented by Ketel One Vodka, will be held on Saturday, July 22, from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Saratoga National Golf Club located at 458 Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs. To make reservations, call 587-0723 ext. 1266 or online - www. saratogabridges.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.

Sunday, July 23

CONGRESS PARK CONCERT SERIES: Hot Club of Saratoga, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy free music in Historic Congress Park at the War Memorial, directly across from the Canfield Casino.

FEAST OF ST. ANNE: La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY will celebrate the feast of St. Anne on Sunday, July 23, at 3 p.m. The French mass will be celebrated at the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs, Auriesville. Father Jeffery L’Arche will be the celebrant. Members and non-members are invited to attend. Follow La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY at www.albanyfrenchclub.com and Facebook. 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.

GRANT REMEMBRANCE DAY: One hundred and thirty-two years ago, at age 63, U.S. Grant finally bowed to the only enemy who could defeat him – cancer. It’s a Grant Cottage tradition to mark this somber occasion by recreating the Grant family circle to speak about Grant the husband, father and grandfather. Reenactors portraying Grant’s family and closest friends will gather on the Cottage porch and bid the man they loved

and respected a final, very personal farewell. Speakers will be Ben Kemp (in the character of U.S.G.’s youngest son, Jesse Grant) and Steve Trimm (in the character of Grant physician Dr. John Hancock Douglas). The program will include music and, while acknowledging grief, will be a true celebration of Grant’s truly extraordinary life. 1 p.m., 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. Fine art photographer Craig Murphy will return to Grant Cottage from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to create tintypes for purchase using the same equipment and wet plate process used in the 1860’s. Volunteer subjects may request a picture with a reenactor Grant family member.

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.

JEWISH CULTURAL FESTIVAL: The Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival continues its summer program with a July 23 screening of “Waltz with Bashir,” a devastating animated film that tries to reconstruct how and why thousands of innocent civilians were massacred during the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon when those with the power to stop them took no action. The film’s end gives way to newsreel footage of the dead, whose death is inescapable. “Waltz with Bashir” will be shown at Temple Sinai, Saratoga Springs, at 7 p.m. Panel discussion and dessert to follow. $5 donation requested. For information or reservations please contact 584-8730 option 2; www. saratogajewishculturalfestival.org.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Turtle Talk, 10 a.m. Harrelson and Daryl are two resident terrestrial turtles that are cared for at the park. Come and spend some time learning about their habits, habitat, diet and what life would look like in the wild. Afterwards, take a little walk with them on the beach. Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice; please call 793-0511.

MUSIC FROM SALEM: Pieces include: Antonin Dvorak String Quartet #11 in C Major, Opus 61; Dimitri Shostakovich Piano Quintet. Performed by: Markus Placci & Cornelia Schwartz, violins; Lila Brown, viola; Matthias Naegele, cello; Diane Walsh, piano. $25 Suggested Donation/Pay What You Can. 4 p.m., Hubbard Hall, 25 E. Main Street, Cambridge.

RACING PARTNERSHIP OPEN HOUSE: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame presents a unique opportunity for racing fans and people interested in thoroughbred ownership to meet representatives of several prominent racing partnerships on Sunday, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Museum’s Hall of Fame Gallery. Admission is complimentary and visitors are also invited to tour the Museum. There will be a casual reception with members of the partnerships from noon to 1:30 p.m. with food provided by 9 Miles East Farm and beverages from Artisanal Brew Works. Representatives of the partnerships will take turns making presentations throughout the program and answer questions covering cost, racehorse care, training and how partnerships for individual horses are developed. For more information about the Museum, including special events and program offerings, please call 584-0400 or visit www.racingmuseum.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS WALKING TOUR: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation presents “Post Time!” with Georgia Horner. Explore the Saratoga Race Course area along Union Avenue. Tour features the Reading Rooms, National Museum of Racing, Oklahoma Track, and the FasigTipton Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion. Tour is sponsored by The Springwater Bed & Breakfast. The cost is $5 for SSPF members and $8 for non-members. Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary. 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.

SCHUYLERVILLE FLOWER SHOW: The Schuylerville Garden Club will present its annual National Garden Club Standard Flower Show entitled “Out of This World” on Saturday, July 22, from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 23, from noon - 4 p.m. in the Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St, corner of Spring and Broad St in Schuylerville. There will be Floral Design, Horticulture and Photography divisions. The floral and horticulture

divisions will be judged by trained judges. The photos will be judged by the people attending the show. There will be a “Moss Art” Demonstration on Sunday at 2:30 pm by floral-moss designer Demecia Lloyd. Admission and refreshments are free. For more information, go to www.schuylervillegardenclub.org.