Sunday, Aug. 6

BLESSING OF ANIMALS: The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs welcomes all pets and their families to its annual “Blessing of Animals” service being held on Sunday, August 6, at 10 a.m. at 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Jill Perkins, Board Member of H.O.P.E. (Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist) will be the guest speaker. Offerings from this service will be donated to H.O.P.E. and donations of pet food are welcome. This service will include a ritual to remember beloved pets and attendees are encouraged to bring a memento of a pet they have loved and lost. For further information please contact Laurie Singer at LSinger001@nycap.rr.com. BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Breakfast Buffet, now featuring eggs made to order, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $10, Seniors/Military $9, Children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. Takeouts $10. Call 5842585 for more information. GIBSON BROTHERS: The Long Lake Public Library’s Cafe Livre hosts The Gibson Brothers on Sunday, August 6, at 7 p.m. at the Long Lake Central School. The twotime International Bluegrass Music Association Entertainers of the Year have followed up their stellar, 5-times nominated tribute to brother harmonies, Brotherhood, with their first-ever album of entirely original songs, “In the Ground.” Presale Tickets are available for $20, with tickets at the door for $25. Call the library for more information at 624-3825.