Calendar Wednesday, Aug. 2

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BOOKS AND BOOTLEGGERS:

Join Maureen Werther for an evening of lively conversation about her new book, “Them That Has,“along with wine, hors d’oeuvres, and a special sampling of small batch spirits, courtesy of Lake Placid Distillery. What better way to help celebrate a book about Prohibition in the Adirondacks than with spirits produced right in Lake Placid. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saratoga CoWorks, 153 Regent Street, Saratoga Springs.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SARATOGA:

10 a.m., Block Lab for ages 3 and up. Block play supports critical social and cognitive skills in early chilhood. Different scales of blocks enable hands of all sizes to build and be challenged. This exciting new program explores and engineers with different bocks. 1 p.m., Creativity Lab for families with children 3 and up. Explore your creative side, learn new artistic techniques, use your imagination to build or create your own experience based on museum exhibits. Pre-registration required, free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 584-5540 for more information.

COLLEGE PLANNING SEMINAR:

College costs are rising at unprecedented rates. Are you properly prepared to handle the expense of higher education? Come to the Saratoga Springs Public Library’s Glasby Room for an informal meeting on the first Wednesday of each month from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. to discuss different options to pay for college education. Receive $1000 credit towards your personal Scholars Tuition Rewards program for attending. Sponsored by the Vermont Foundation.

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 August 2 at 10:30 a.m., the “Nearly World-Famous” Dufflebag Theatre brings the classic fairy-tale of Beauty and the Beast to life in their signature fun-filled and humorous fashion: using audience members as the stars. 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.

GALWAY LIONESS CLUB:

The Galway Lioness Club Of Lions District 20-Y2 will hold their August Board Meeting on Wednesday, August 2, at the Galway Lions Club Building located on East Street in Galway. The meeting will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Committee reports will be presented and upcoming events will be discussed. There will be a collection basket available for donations of non-perishable food items to benefit the Food Pantry of the Greater Galway Community Services Association. Anyone interested in learning more about the Galway Lioness Club may contact Lioness Donna Sowle at 882-1347.

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:

7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, Acoustic Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

LAKE PLACID SINFONIETTA:

The Lake Placid Sinfonietta presents “Classics at the Movies,” a free Park Series concert at 7 p.m. in the Paul White Memorial Shell, Mid’s Park, downtown Lake Placid. Rain site St. Agnes Church on Saranac Ave. The evening will feature classical works that were used in film including “The Godfather,” “2001 A Space Odyssey,” “Black Swan” and “Bridge over the River Kwai.” For complete information call 523-2051 or go to www.LakePlacidSinfonietta.org.

MALTA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES:

Town of Malta Summer Concert Series continues Wednesday, August 2, with The Lustre Kings 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.

NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS:

The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered Wednesday, August 3, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, August 5, 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.

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 Albany, starting at 9 a.m. at the Diocese of Albany parking lot, 40 N. Main Avenue. 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 HERITAGE SOCIETY: The Wilton Heritage Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The monthly meeting of the Wilton Heritage Society will be held at the Meeting House, 5 Parkhurst Road, Wilton, on Wednesday, August 2. There will be a presentation by Kay Olan on Iroquois Story Telling. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with a pot luck supper followed by the business meeting. 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. August 2: Natural Musical Instruments. 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, Aug. 3

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. August 3 features Ice Cream Social with the Union Fire Company Band from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SARATOGA: 10:30 a.m., Science Explorers for ages 3-up. Discover the different ways in which science is all around us. 1 p.m., Discovery for ages 6-up. This popular summer program explores science through discovery and hands-on learning. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 584-5540 for more information. COMMUNITY ON TAP: R.S. Taylor & Sons Tap Room is helping former racehorses this August by partnering with the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation to launch a new “Community Tap” program. The taproom

will donate $1 for every pint of its Belchertown Ale sold at its Saratoga Tap Room at 26 Congress Street through the end of August to the TRF horses. A casual launch party to raise a glass for Thoroughbreds on will be held on Thursday, August 3. The festivities start at 7 p.m. with live music; the event is free and open to the public. For more information on the taproom, please visit http:// www.rstaylorbrewing.com/ our-story. 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. 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. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The August meeting of Chapter 60, Korean War Veterans Assoc., will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, August 3, at the VFW home in Saratoga Springs. The VFW is located on Veteran’s Way, just off the Arterial, just north of Saratoga. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives 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. ROUND LAKE AUDITORIUM: Join The Puppet People in their masterful Marionette production of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Focusing on themes of bullies, jealousy and superstition this free show is a thrilling comic rendition of Washington Irving’s haunting tale. 10 a.m., Round Lake Auditorium, 2 Wesley Ave, Round Lake. 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. August 3: A Behind the Scenes tour with Tang Guide Nell Mittel-stead ‘18. For more information, call 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 Great Mutations 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, Aug. 4

BALLSTON SPA FILM FESTIVAL: The 10th Annual Ballston Spa International Short Film Festival will be

held Friday and Saturday evenings, August 4 - 5. This free, family friendly event presents short films up to 15 minutes in length from local, national and international filmmakers. This year’s Festival will present 43 short films in four slates, each running approximately one hour. The full list of film selections is available on www.BSpaFilm.org. Screenings will be held in the Ballston Spa High School auditorium at 7 p.m., and outdoors in the Old Iron Spring Park, Front Street at 9 p.m. Refreshments and pre-screening trivia will be held in Old Iron Spring Park 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. both evenings. After-parties follow the evening screenings at Brookside Museum, located across from the park. The Ballston Spa Film Festival is free and open to the public. BENEFIT YARD SALE: The Trinity United Methodist Church in Wilton, is holding a yard sale to Benefit the Ark. The sale will be held Friday, August 4 and Saturday, August 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 33 Leonard Street, Gansevoort. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SARATOGA: 10 a.m., Busy Bees, for birth-24 months. This open playgroup exclusively for the youngest visitors and their caregivers provides the space and activities for you to foster early childhood development in a social setting. 11 a.m., Summer Giggles for ages 2-5. This special time lets younger children learn what they can do with their bodies through guided free play in a great opportunity to meet new friends and get some exercise. 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. LAKE PLACID CENTER FOR THE ARTS: The Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) invites the public to a Gallery Reception on Friday, August 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to celebrate the opening of “Form and Energy. “This new exhibit, featuring works of art from Betsy Stewart and Richard Dana, will be on display in the Gallery at LPCA through September 16. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information visit www. lakeplacidarts.org. 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: A morning of story time fun with special guest star, author & illustrator Gaia Cornwall, as she shares her critically acclaimed new picture book, “Jabari Jumps.” Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash. 10:30 a.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Art Student exhibition, Schick Art Gallery, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art Student open house, Saisselin Art Gallery, 6 p.m. For more information call 580-5084. 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, Aug. 5

BALLSTON SPA FILM FESTIVAL: The 10th Annual Ballston Spa International Short Film Festival will be held Friday and Saturday evenings, August 4 - 5. This free, family friendly event presents short films up to 15 minutes in length from local, national and international filmmakers. This year’s Festival will present 43 short films in four slates, each running approximately one hour. The full list of film selections is available on www.BSpaFilm.org. Screenings will be held in the Ballston Spa High School auditorium at 7 p.m., and outdoors in the Old Iron Spring Park, Front Street at 9 p.m. Refreshments and pre-screening trivia will be held in Old Iron Spring Park 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. both evenings. After-parties follow the evening screenings at Brookside Museum, located across from the park. The Ballston Spa Film Festival is free and open to the public. BENNINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS: On Saturday, August 5, in honor of Bennington Arts Weekend, The Bennington Center for the Arts will host an Open House. In addition to the Covered Bridge Museum and the Native American collection, the galleries will feature several current exhibitions. The Small Works Show highlights over thirty framed pieces under 14” in size and of various subject matter that may be taken home at time of purchase. “American Artists Abroad” features artists who have been inspired by locations all over the world. The Laumeister Fine Art Competition is a sizable collection of fine, representational work by contemporary artists. Spirits of Old Bennington will be offering tastings and specialty cocktails for sale from noon until 4 p.m. The Bennington Center for the Arts is located at 44 Gypsy Lane and will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. BIG TRUCK DAY: On Saturday, August 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Big Truck Day will be held at The Maple Avenue Middle School parking lot, located in Saratoga Springs. Big Truck Day is one of The Children’s Museum of Saratoga’s primary fundraisers, which allows the museum to offer quality programs and learning opportunities for children and families throughout our community all year long. The event will feature trucks of all shapes and sizes for children to tour. There will also be a number of other fun and exciting activities for the entire family. 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: Becky Walton and Mike Steiner, acoustic duo , 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. LEMONADE STAND/GARAGE SALE: The Clifton Park Nursery School holds its annual Lemonade Stand and Community Garage Sale to benefit Hannah’s Hope Fund and the Clifton Park Nursery School at the Clifton Park Nursery School on Saturday, August 5 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Proceeds from the sale of baked goods, lemonade and garage sale items will benefit Hannah’s Hope and Clifton Park Nursery School. Vendors or families can rent space to sell products or personal garage sale items for $15. If you are interested in renting a table, please contact Diana Glaser at diana.glaser@gmail.com or 369-7057. Donated items to be sold on behalf of Hannah’s Hope Fund and Clifton Park Nursery School are welcome. Please contact Diana Glaser to drop off any donated items, or drop them off any Tuesday morning at the school between 10 a.m. - noon. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: A book signing with Karen Rogers, a professional leading jockey at the New York tracks and one of the first successful female jockeys. Her memoir “Racing With My Shadow” shares her personal journey to overcome the negative results of childhood sexual and emotional abuse through her work in the sport. Please note that this is a signing only - there will be no author presentation. 7 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered Saturday, August 5, 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 CLAY ARTS CENTER: Please join Saratoga Clay Arts Center at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville, on August 5 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. to celebrate the opening of “melding our learned experiences” featuring the new work of Jill Fishon-Kovachick and Leslie Strong. As always, admission is free but please R.S.V.P. at https://fs20.formsite.com/Jillsaratogaclayartsorg/ form5/index.html to reserve your space today. SCHUYLERVILLE ALUMNI: Schuylerville Central School Alumni Banquet, Saturday, August 5, at American Legion in Schuylerville. Cost $30 per person. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. DJ’s Andy Jennings and TJ Baldwin. Tickets can by purchased thru SCS Alumni, PO Box 50, Schuylerville, NY 12871, or contact Pat Temple, 338-2329 for more information. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: NYS Summer School of the Arts dance faculty performance, 7:30 p.m., Skidmore Dance Theater. For more information call 580-5596. 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. Docent-led tours begin 11 a.m. at the main fountain near the entrance gate to the garden. Tours last about one hour, for $10/person. Special guided docent-led tours of the Yaddo gardens can be arranged at a date and time convenient for your group. Contact Yaddo at 584-0746 or www.Yaddo.org for more information.