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Tuesday, July 25

ALBANY-SARATOGA SPIRITUAL ADVENTURES: In this episode of his series, Gregg Braden explores the six perennial questions pertaining to human origins and zeros in on the discoveries which are beginning to overturn what was once held true. Followed by discussion. Donations welcome. Hosted by AlbanySaratoga Spiritual Adventures. 6:30 p.m., Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call 366-9918.

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.

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. Once Upon A Porch. A drop-in event for ages 2-5 with storytelling on the Museum’s beautiful front porch. Events are free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 584-5540 for more information.

EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION: The Adirondack Chapter 602 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will hold its monthly general membership meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, at the Fulton County Airport off Route 67 east of Johnstown. The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in aviation. For more information, visit www.eaa602.org.

GRANT COTTAGE: Like the Fabled Centaur, 1 p.m. Ulysses S. Grant told a friend, “I have two weaknesses, my family and my horses.” U.S. Grant was acclaimed as the best horseman of his generation. Join the General, portrayed by Grant Cottage tour guide Steve Trimm, as he reminisces about his life in the saddle, the war horses that helped him win the Civil War, and his retirement dream of “settling down on my own farm and raising horses.” Tuesdays are Bonus Admission Days during the Saratoga track season.

Tour the cottage at 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

HANDICAPPING 101: Racing analyst Tom Amello will present the first of two educational seminars dedicated to thoroughbred handicapping at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Tuesday, July 25 at 11 a.m. Amello’s “Handicapping 101” is aimed at introductory racegoers who are beginning to learn the sport and seek to understand its basic elements. The program is included with a paid Museum admission. A second seminar, “Advanced Handicapping Analytics,” will be hosted by Amello on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at the Museum. For more information about the Museum, including special events and program offerings, please call 584-0400 or visit www. racingmuseum.org.

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.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Beaver Adventure, 10 a.m. This short walk is

family friendly and will bring participants close to a beaver lodge and on the edge of some great beaver habitat. A Park Educator will teach you all the things you never knew you wanted to know about these awesome creatures. Reservations are required with 24 hours advance notice; please call 793-0511.

NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Spend an afternoon with award-winning bestselling children’s graphic novelist Arthur Yorinks, as he talks about and signs his new book, “Making Scents.” Mickey isn’t quite like his brothers and sisters. They’re all stronger, faster, and have a much better sense of smell. That’s because his “brothers and sisters” are dogs: bloodhounds, to be exact. 3 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUE: Readings by William Kennedy and Francine Prose. 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. Luke Garrett and John Miller perform from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in City Park in Downtown Glens Falls.

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.

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. ZIPPY

CHIPPY DAY: Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming and “The Loveable Loser” Zippy Chippy will be among the Thoroughbreds feted on Tuesdays this summer at Old Friends at Cabin Creek, Bobby Frankel Division, at 483 Sandhill Road, Greenfield Center. Every Tuesday through August, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., the non-profit Thoroughbred retirement farm will pay tribute to some of racing’s stars. Zippy Chippy Day will start things off on Tuesday, July 25. Despite losing 100 races in his career, Zippy Chippy has found celebrity outside of the racetrack. William Thomas, author of “The Legend of Zippy Chippy: Life Lessons from Horse Racing’s Most Loveable Loser,” will be at Old Friends for the occasion. Fans will be able to visit and enjoy a picnic near the paddocks with Zippy Chippy and the 14 other residents of Cabin Creek every Tuesday this summer. For more information please call 698-2377. visit http://oldfriendsatcabincreek.com or like Old Friends on Facebook.

Wednesday, July 26

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. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SARATOGA: 10:30 a.m., Fairy Gardens. 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.

EAST GALWAY CEMETERY ASSOCIATION: The annual meeting of the East Galway Cemetery Association will be held on Wednesday, July 26, at 7 p.m. at the home of Roger and Mary Ann Denison, 1859 Rte. 29, Galway. Please call 8826100 for directions.

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 26 at 10:30 a.m., The Okee Dokee Brothers. The local favorite returns to the LPCA with Grammy award-winning folk and roots music for families. 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.

HUBBARD HALL: Do you like to draw? Do you want to create your own cartoon characters? Cartoonist Paul Merklein will show you how. Merklein draws famous cartoon characters and shows you how drawing cartoons is a fun, fast, and easy way to express and share your ideas. Merklein entertains and inspires audiences at Libraries, Schools and Comic Cons around the country. See Paul’s cartoons at DabneyandDad.com. 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 “The Stars Shine Bright,” a free Park Series concert 7 p.m. in the Paul White Memorial Shell, Mid’s Park, downtown Lake Placid. Rain site St. Agnes Church on Saranac Ave. Celebrate the evening under the stars with songs such as “Claire de Lune,” “Stardust,” and “Moonlight Serenade.” 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 26., with the Zucchini Brothers performing from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Shenantaha Creek Park. 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: Wetland Hike, 10 a.m. to noon. While enjoying an easy hike you will have the opportunity to listen and look for wild animals. A Park Naturalist will be leading the hike and will be sure to slip in some educational facts. Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice; please call 793-0511.

NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUE: Reading by Joyce Carol Oates. 8 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more information call 580-5593.

ROAST BEEF DINNER: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Roast Beef 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.

VETERANS’ BENEFITS: Wartime veterans or surviving spouses of veterans in need of aid and attendance are invited to learn more about the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Aid & Attendance (A&A) benefit on Wednesday, July 26 at 1 p.m. at The Summit at Saratoga, 1 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs. Mark Sollohub, veterans benefits advisor, New York State Division of Veterans Affairs, will discuss the income-based program that extends to veterans, spouses or widows who are unable to care for themselves and are in need of assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, showing, toileting, dressing, medication management, food preparation, feeding and mobility. The presentation is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Reserve your place by calling 430-2136, or emailing rebeccad@summitsaratoga.com. Light refreshments will be served. For directions to the community, visit summitsaratoga.com/ contact-us.html.

VOLKSWALK: Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for fun fitness and fellowship in Ballston Lake, starting at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace RC Church, 73 Midline Road. 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 26: Spray Bottle Nature Art. 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.

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, July 27

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 27 The Bluebillies 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.

FOSTER PARENT MEETING: A Foster Parent Information Meeting will be held on July 27 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 at8844157 for more information.

HADLEY LUZERNE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Celebrated wildlife photographer Dr. Gordon Ellmers will be the guest speaker at the Hadley-Luzerne Public Library on July 27. Dr. Ellmers owns and operates the Ft. Edward Veterinary Hospital but is also a world renowned bird and wildlife photographer. The Conservationist magazine has published several of his images, and he freely donates prints to the local chapter of the Audubon Society and other charities like Friends of the IBA(Important Bird Area in Washington County). He will speak on “Wild Birds Through the Seasons” at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Hadley-Luzerne Public Library, 19 Main Street. Lake Luzerne. The program is free. For further information please call 696-3423.

INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton, Acoustic Folk Rock. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

KOREAN WAR COMMEMORATION & LUNCHEON: The annual celebration to commenerate the end of the Korean War will be held at the Korean War Memorial in Crandall Park, on upper Glen St., in Glens Falls, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 27. A luncheon hosted by Gene and Patti Slavin will immediately follow at The Ambrosia Diner, on the right, just off Exit 19 in Glens Falls. Please call in your reservations to the Slavins at 793-2358, by July 25. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, relatives and friends are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome. For further information or an application to join, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 584-3937.

LAKE PLACID SINFONIETTA: The Lake Placid Sinfonietta will hold its Centennial Gala Fundraiser at the Lake Placid Club Golfhouse at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 27. Advance Reservations are required for this evening of celebration, dinner, and music with live and silent auction. Please call 523-2051 for more information, or a mailed invitation or visit the website at www.LakePlacidSinfonietta.org for a printable version.

MABEE FARM SUMMER PROGRAMS: An American Girl Tea with Caroline Abboot, 2 p.m. Learn about growing up on Lake Ontario during the War of 1812, farm life, traveling by water, and then see our own boats in the Mohawk River behind the farm. Make a craft in the outdoor pavillion and enjoy some iced tea and goodies. $8 adults and children. 1100 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction. Register at http:// schenectadyhistorical.org/ families/.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Moreau Kayak Trip, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 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.

NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Sharon Wilsie, author, professional animal trainer and rehabilitation expert will share information from her new book, “Horse Speak: An Equine-Human Translation Guide.” She regularly works with horses for private clients and at equine rescues Horse Speak is not a training method or technique--it is a practical system for “listening” and “talking” to horses in their language, instead of expecting them to comprehend ours. 6 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUE: Readings by Jamaica Kincaid and Henri Cole. 8 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more information call 580-5593.

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 27: Curator’s tour with Dayton Director Ian Berry 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 Heard on Thursday, July 27, 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. 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 28

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.

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.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Fishing Trip, 9:30 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.

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: Saratoga Springs chief of police Greg Veitch shares stories from his new book, “All the Law in the World Won’t Stop Them.” This book is the story of the darker side of Saratoga Springs. For over one hundred years Saratoga Springs experienced a battle between the forces of law and order and the forces of vice, crime and corruption. 6 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUE: Readings by Rick Moody and Jim Miller. 8 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more information call 580-5593.

OCTAGON BARN STAR PARTY: “Viewing the Solar Eclipse from the Capital Region,” with Dr. Harry Ringermacher, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Join the Dudley Observatory for an astronomy lesson and dark sky observing at the Knox Octagon Barn, 588 Middle Rd, Delanson. Amateur astronomers and families are invited to bring binoculars or telescopes. Telescopes will also be set up for public use. Cost: Free! (donations graciously accepted).

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., Networking Series: Speed Friending. Like speed dating, but for friends. This is the perfect opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and meet someone new in a non-intimidating environment. Free and open to the public. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 584-1621 for more information.

Saturday, July 29

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.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SARATOGA: S.T.E.A.M. Saturday, “Stuffee,” 10 a.m. Learn about the human body, nutrition and proper eating with 7 foot stuffed doll Stuffee. For families with children ages 3 and up. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs.

GRANT COTTAGE: The Wheatfield, Gettysburg, 1 p.m. Historian Marilyn Jess first visited the Gettysburg battlefield over 15 years ago. She has expanded her knowledge of Civil War battlefields through reading, joining preservation efforts, and visiting other Civil War and Revolutionary

War battlefields. In 2010, she attended the multiday Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, and continues to do so annually. Join Grant Cottage for her reflections of the place and the soldiers who fought at the Wheatfield, where over 20,000 of them fought. 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton.

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: Redneck Soul, country, soul and rock and roll duo , 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Fish Filetting, 11 a.m. Have you ever wondered how to perfectly filet a freshly caught fish? Come and have a lesson from the Park Naturalist, who has mastered the skill. No reservation necessary. This event is free.

MUSIC FROM SALEM: The Music From Salem Listening Club is joined by artists from the Hubbard Hall Opera who will lead us in exploring Donizetti’s glorious “L’elisir d’amore.” As a special treat, guest artists from Hubbard Hall Opera will delight us with their fabulous singing, in anticipation of their production of the opera at Hubbard Hall in August. $15 Suggested Donation/Pay What You Can. 2 p.m., Hubbard Hall, 25 E. Main Street, Cambridge.

TANG FAMILY SATURDAYS: “Cabinets of Curiousity” looks at David Ireland’s playful cabinet of curiosity, “Spanish Corner Cabinet,” in the exhibition: “If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day: Collections of Claude Simard.” Ireland includes ice cream dishes, colored rectangles, a spool of wire and other unusual objects inside his wooden cabinet. Build a cabinet from cardboard boxes, then add little trinkets made out of various materials to put on the shelves. 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.

THANK YOU PARTY: The Galway Lions Club is hosting a Thank You Party in celebration of the community’s 35 years of support on Saturday, July 29, from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Galway Lions Building, 2167 County Route 45 in Galway. The event is free and open to the entire community, both children and adults. There will be soccer, volleyball, Frisbee toss, softball, face painting, a demonstration by the Galway Karate Club, a visit from a friendly therapy dog, live music and food. The Galway Lions are a not-for-profit volunteer organization supporting, through service and fundraising, projects that strengthen the Galway community.

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 5840746 or www.Yaddo.org for more information.

Sunday, July 30

CONSCIOUSNESS-RAISING BOOK DISCUSSION: Sunday, July 30, at 6 p.m. hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is “Your Aladdin’s Lamp” by William H. Hornaday. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call 366-9918. GRANT COTTAGE: Awardwinning local author Glenn L. Pearsall’s most recent work is a historical novel set in the Adirondacks during the American Civil War. Deeply researched, “Leaves

Torn Asunder” weaves a story that portrays what it was like for local farm boys as they went off to war with the 22nd and 93rd New York Volunteer Infantry, units principally recruited in the Southern Adirondacks. Join Pearsall and Grant Cottage for their stories and the equally compelling ones of the folks left at home; the parents, siblings, wives and children, and how they struggled on those hardscrabble farms during the war. 1 p.m., 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton.

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.

MABEE FARM SUMMER PROGRAMS: Rowing the River, 10 a.m. Spend the day on the Mohawk River and retrace the path of America’s first settlers. Led by veteran crewmen, row the reproduction bateaux on a 2 hour tour of the Mohawk. Great for families. This activity is weather dependent and involves physical activity- please be prepared for both. Children $15, Adults $25. 1100 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction. Register at http:// schenectadyhistorical.org/ families/.

MUSIC FROM SALEM: Pieces include: Zoltán Kodály Serenade, Opus 12, for two violins and viola; Johannes Brahms Clarinet Trio for viola, cello and piano in A Minor, Opus 114; John Adams Road Movies for violin and piano; Enrique Granados Piano Quintet in G Minor. Performed by: Saul Bitran and Calvin Wiersma, violins; Lila Brown, viola; Jonathan Miller, cello; Judith Gordon, piano. $25 Suggested Donation/Pay What You Can. 4 p.m., Hubbard Hall, 25 E. Main Street, Cambridge.

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