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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 AT 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. Hall of Fame jockey Victor Espinoza is scheduled to sign at the Museum from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. following the Hall of Fame inductions. Espinoza will be signing limited-edition commemorative posters commissioned by the Museum from renowned artist Greg

Montgomery. Each autograph will cost $15 and includes the poster. 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. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano is scheduled to sign at the Museum from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., following his August 4 induction ceremony. Castellano will be signing limitededition commemorative posters commissioned by the Museum from renowned artist Greg Montgomery. Each autograph will cost $15 and includes the poster. For more information about the Museum, including hours, special events and program offerings, please call 5840400 or visit www.racingmuseum.org. 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 5p.m. - 7p.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. SARATOGA FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., High Rock Park Pavilions, Saratoga Springs. Featuring live music by River Jack Z and community tables with the League of Women Voters and Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners. Approximately 65 vendors will be attending the Saturday market from May to October. See http://www. saratogafarmersmarket.org/ saratoga-farmers-marketvendors/ for a complete vendor list. 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 docentled 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.

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. 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. NOT JUST FOR KIDS STORYTELLING: Storyteller Elizabeth Ellis will be performing at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site on Sunday, August 6 at 6 p.m. as part of the annual Not Just for Kids Storytelling series. Her performance will take place outdoors in front of the Schoharie Crossing Visitor Center on Schoharie Street in Fort Hunter. The show will move indoors in case of rain. Guests are invited to linger, chat, and enjoy refreshments after the show. The event is free. The Not Just for Kids Storytelling series continues throughout August and into September. For more information about this series and more, please call the Visitor Center at 829-7516, email: SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov, or visit our Facebook page Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site. SARATOGA SPRINGS SUMMER STROLL: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation presents “Here Lies Saratoga’s Past: Greenridge Cemetery,” at 10:30 a.m. Learn about the beautiful and unusual crypts and mausoleums of Greenridge Cemetery, while exploring the history of some of Saratoga’s most prominent citizens with tour leader Jan Klassovity. The tour meets at the Sackett Gates entrance of Greenridge Cemetery on Lincoln Avenue. Longfellows Hotel & Restaurant is the sponsor for this Greenridge Cemetery tour. $5 for SSPF members and $8 for non-members. Guests may buy a ticket for four tours and receive the fifth free. Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary. For more information or to make a reservation, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation at 587-5030, visit www.saratogapreservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Coordinator, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org. SCOHARIE CROSSING: Nationally known storyteller Elizabeth Ellis will be performing at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site on Sunday, August 6, at 6 p.m. Her performance entitled “Deniable Plausibility/ Plausible Deniability: Tales True and Not So True” will take place outdoors in front of the Schoharie Crossing Visitor Center on Schoharie Street. The show will move indoors in case of rain. Guests are invited to linger, chat, and enjoy refreshments after the show. The event is free. For more information about these events and more, please call the Visitor Center at 829-7516, email SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov, or the Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site Facebook page. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: NYS Summer School of the Arts orchestral studies concert, 2 p.m., Arthur Zankel Music Center. Free and open to the public. For more information call 580-5590 or 474-8773. 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. VALE CEMETERY TOUR: Paul Tracy, Amateur Historian/Raconteur leads a public bus tour of Vale Cemetery/ Park entitled “Hidden Treasures of the Vale”. You have heard about the notables, but here is a chance to learn about the more obscure and intriguing tales of this truly historical mosaic of 33,000 Schenectadians. The tour leaves Caretaker’s House, 907 State Street, Schenectady, at 2 p.m. Donation $7; children free. For more information call 346-0423.

Monday, Aug. 7

CAMP SARATOGA 5K: The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series continues Monday, August 7, at 6:15 p.m. at Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park. The races are open to all. Registration is $5 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Saratoga Spa State Park. Refreshments and raffle prizes will be given out after the race. For more information visit www. saratogastryders.org or email laura@saratogastryders.org. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: S.T.E.A.M. Lab, 10 a.m., for families with children ages 5 and up. An exploration of all things Schience, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Free with museum admission; pre-registration required. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 584-5540 for more information. 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. LAKE PLACID SINFONIETTA: The Lake Placid Sinfonietta presents a LPS Pro-Musica chamber music performance at 8 p.m. at the Keene Valley Congregational Church, featuring pianist Navah Perlman, cellist Christine Lamprea and violinist Luosha Fang, along with Sinfonietta musicians Daniel Szasz, violin and Amitai Vardi, clarinet. The concert, sponsored by the East Branch Friends of the Arts, will feature a pre-concert discussion of the music at the Keene Valley Library at 7 p.m. A suggested donation at the door will be accepted. For information please call the East Branch Friends of the Arts at 576-4233 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: Children’s Program: “Celebrate the Hall of Fame Inductions by Designing Your Own Silks:” Learn about the 2017 Hall of Fame inductees, try on jockey silks then design and take home your own. Recommended for children ages 3 through 8. Time: 10 a.m. to noon. Cost: Free with paid admission. For additional information about summer drop-in programs, please contact Karen Wheaton at 584-0400 ext. 118 or Sheileen Landrey at 584-0400 ext. 120. SENIOR SCIENCE DAY: The Dudley Observatory at miSci is committed to lifelong learning and has created programming specifically designed for adults. Come explore the museum on a quiet afternoon, then join the Dudley Observatory for “Our Solar System: Exploring the Sun,” presented by Outreach Astronomer Dr. Valerie Rapson. 3 p.m., miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Senior Admission to miSci ($10.50 adult, $7.50 child age 3-12, $9 senior 65+), Free for miSci members. 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. WILTON DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE: Committee meeting, 6:45 p.m., Ace Hardware Conference Room, 55 Northern Pines Road, Gansevoort. For more information, call Pat at (917) 282-5297.

Tuesday, Aug. 8

BREAST CANCER FORUM: To Life! will present an educational forum on Breast Cancer at Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga Springs. Presenters include Dr. Elizabeth Boham, Physician, Nutritionist and Breast Cancer Survivor; Martin Tenniswood, PhD, Director, Cancer Research Center at University at Albany; and Keri Lyn Walsh, Teacher, Mom and Breast Cancer Survivor. The program runs from 9 a.m. – noon with light breakfast and refreshments provided. Check-in and breakfast will be available starting at 8 a.m. Breast cancer patients and survivors, family members, friends, caregivers, and healthcare professionals are most welcome to attend. This program is offered free of charge, however registration is required. Register online at www. tolife.org, call the office at 439-5975 or email at info@ tolife.org. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Summertime Tots, 10 a.m., for ages 2-5. This is a special time for younger visitors to gain preschool readiness skills in a fun and social environment. Drop in anytime between 10:30 a.m. and noon for Play-Dough, crafts, activities and friends. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 584-5540 for more information. GRANT COTTAGE: “The Man Who Ruined U.S. Grant,” 1 p.m. In May 1884, Ferdinand Ward robbed Ulysses S. Grant and his family of every dime they had. For his crimes, Mr. Ward (one of the boldest embezzlers of the Gilded Age) was sentenced to 10 years in prison. None of the money he stole was ever recovered. As Mr. Ward (played by Grant Cottage tour guide Steve Trimm) is about to be released from Sing Sing, he will be questioned about his role in General Grant’s tragic downfall. 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. Cottage tours are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $5 for students ages 6-18. The suggested donation for programs is $5 per person.For more information visit www.grantcottage.org. HALF MOON BUTTON CLUB: The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday August 8, at 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. The social time starts at 11 a.m. and the business meeting starts at noon, followed by Sharon Rowe’s presentation on “Beyond Buttons—Creative Uses and Displays.” Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 469-7420 or Kirsti at 869-8125. 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 Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. LATINO COMMUNITY ADVOCACY FUNDRAISER: A fundraiser for the Latino Community Advocacy Program, a nonprofit project of the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 8 at the Saratoga Race Course clubhouse porch. The “Vision” event, now in its 10th year, is highlighted by a photography exhibit called “Estamo Aqui” (We Are Here) showcasing immigrant experiences in Saratoga Springs.Tickets are $60 and are available at the door, but reservations are preferred. Go to: http:// vision-behindthescenes. bpt.me/. NETWORKING MIXER: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and the Twin Bridges Council invites members to join them at Pasta Pane, 18 Park Avenue in Clifton Park, for a networking mixer from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Join fellow members for an evening of networking, drinks, and food in Southern Saratoga County. Price is $5 before the registration deadline and $10 after. Deadline is Friday, August 4 by 5 p.m. Register at http://chamber.saratoga.org/events/details/ member-networking-mixerpresented-by-the-twinbridges-council-25482. NOONTIME MUSIC SERIES: Join Saratoga National Historical Park for free music in August. The track is closed on Tuesdays, but music echoes through the Hudson River Valley. August 8: Triskele, The Capital Regions Premiere All Female Irish Band.These concerts are free and open to the public. For more information, please call the Visitor Center at 670-2985, visit www.nps.gov/sara or check out Facebook and Twitter: @SaratogaNHP. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Mari Shaw, a devoted art collector, celebrates the release of her book, “The Noble Art of Collecting: The Word, the Book, and the Spaces They Inhabit,” in conversation with Anthony Allen, Director of the Paula Cooper Gallery. With examples of unexpected collectors and serendipitous consequences, Shaw investigates the obscure desires that shape art collecting, and the public goodwill that results from it. 5 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. OLD FRIENDS AT CABIN CREEK: Tuesday, August 8, will be Whitney Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Old Friends at Cabin Creek , featuring 2005 and 2008 Whitney winner Commentator and 1997 winner Will’s Way. Old Friends at Cabin Creek is located at 483 Sandhill Road, Greenfield Center. For more information call 698-2377, visit http://oldfriendsatcabincreek.com or like Old Friends on Facebook. OUT TO LUNCH: The Glens Falls Collaborative’s summer event Out to Lunch returns on Tuesdays through August 15. August 8 featurs Mark Rabin and the Lovely Missus and an activity presented by the World Awareness Children’s Museum from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in City Park in Downtown Glens Falls.