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Saturday, Aug. 12 CAMP SARATOGA FIRE TOWER:

Climb an authentic fire tower without having to climb a mountain! Get a treetop view of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park and visit the re-created Fire Ranger’s Cabin and learn about the life of a fire tower monitor. Access is from Parking Lot #3 on Scout Road. Open the second weekend of every month April-October from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

CARDBOARD BOAT RACE:

Hudson Crossing Park presents its 13th Annual Cardboard Boat Race on Saturday, August 12, (rain date is Sunday, August 13) at Fort Hardy Park beach on Route 29 in Schuylerville from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s theme is “The Erie Canal, We Dig It!” celebrating the bicentennial of the Erie Canal. Race participants will construct a “human-powered” boat made of corrugated cardboard or 100 percent recycled materials, holding at least one crew member and “seaworthy” enough to race a short distance on the Hudson River. Racers may construct boats ahead of time or on the morning of the event (materials will be available at the event site for a nominal fee). During race preparations, there will be food, live music and lots of creativity. The first cardboard boat race launches at 1 p.m. Admission is free for spectators. On-site registration and cardboard boat construction is open from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Rules, registration forms and hints on boat building are available at http://www. hudsoncrossingpark.org.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA:

S.T.E.A.M. Saturday, “Silly Science,” 10 a.m., for families with children age 3 and up. A fun and exciting morning filled with programs designed around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Pre-registration required; free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Phone 5845540 for more information.

CLAM STEAM:

Come and enjoy an afternoon at the Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Annual Clam Steam on Saturday, August 12, from noon to 9 p.m. The event will take place regardless of weather at a large covered pavilion with picnic tables, wih live music by The Open Bar Band. Full Steam ticket $40; Chicken ticket including steamed clams $25; Chicken Only ticket $30. For tickets or more information contact Bill at 378-2208 or the club house at 695-3917.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS:

On Saturday August 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. The class will be held at First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. Fee $35. Bring a friend $30 each. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church. Class size is limited. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 286-3788.

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 awardwinning 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.

EQUINE THERAPY BENEFIT:

Knipper Knolls Equine Center in Gansevoort, a 501C3 not-for-profit, focuses on providing opportunities for experiencing the joy of horsemanship through therapeutic (adaptive) riding and physical therapy using the horse’s motion (hippotherapy) to children with special needs. Seattle Slew’s grandson, Worldly Slew (104 starts), was rescued and now, at 25 years old and is a therapy horse at the center. True Elegance Boutique will donate 30% of days’ proceeds to help support the center. True Elegance Boutique will donate 30% of days’ proceeds to help support the center. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 124 Milton Avenue, (Rt 50) Ballston Spa.

FREE PUPPET SHOW:

On Saturday, August 12, the Moreau and South Glens Falls Historical Society will hold a free puppet show for families at 10:30 am at Parks-Bentley Place on Ferry Boulevard in South Glens Falls. Titled “Puppet Potpourri XP,” the show performed by the Puppet People includes not only the funny antics of hand puppets, mouth puppets, rod puppets, and trick marionettes, but great musical favorites such as “The Entertainer”, “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice “, and “The Charleston”. Funded by a Stewart’ Shops Holiday Sharing Grant the event is free, although donations are appreciated. For more information about Parks-Bentley Place, visit www.parksbentleyplace.wix.com/parks-bentley-place.

GRANT COTTAGE:

Presented by the 77th New York Regimental Balladeers, “Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier 17761976” is a music and film tribute honoring all who served. Experience America’s wartime story through song, still images, film, verse and several sing-a-long segments. This special concert in honor of the “Citizen Soldier” is a music timeline that harkens back to the era of the fiddle and banjo, concert hall productions, and radio broadcasts. The historic Grant Cottage porch is the perfect location to honor all who have served. 4 p.m., 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. Tickets $10 per person, available at the Grant Cottage Visitor Center or at www. grantcottage.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 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:

Shiri and George, jazz duo , 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS:

The Galway Public Library, 5264 Sacandaga Road, will hold an Introductions to Windows 10 class on August 12 at 11 a.m.

Registration is encouraged by calling 882-6385 or emailing gal-director@sals. edu. MARKETS AT ROUND LAKE: For one weekend in August, the Markets at Round Lake will be showcasing over 80 of the best and brightest Artisans in the local and regional Maker, Crafter and Artisanal Edibles community. These Makers, who have been selectively juried, will converge within an eclectic village bringing forth the latest talent and hottest trends. Also featuring Food Trucks, Live Music, Book Sale, Creativity Caravan & BarStream Events. This free event is a fundraiser sponsored by The Woman’s Round Lake Improvement Society (WRLIS) for the Round Lake Libraries and the historic Village of Round Lake. Saturday, August 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Village Green, 49 Burlington Ave, Round Lake. For more information visit www. MarketsAtRoundLake.com. MILTON 225TH BIRTHDAY: This year marks the Town of Milton’s 225th anniversary, having been set off from the Town of Ballston on March 7th, 1792. To commemorate this milestone, Milton is Hosting a free celebration on August 12 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Burgess-Kimball Memorial Park on Rowland Street. Free parking is available at the town hall. Every attendee will receive a free raffle ticket for gifts from area businesses and other items. Free commemorative magazines, children’s activity books and balloons will be handed out. NEW SKETE PILGRIMAGE: You’re invited to be a part of the celebration at the Annual New Skete Pilgrimage at 273 New Skete Lane in Cambridge on Saturday, August 12. This year’s guest speaker is Dr. Roberta Ervine, Professor of Armenian Studies at St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, where she lectures on topics related to the history of Armenian Christianity and Armenian Christian thoughts. The event is free and open to those of all faiths. For more information call Karen Gladstone at 677-3928 ext 214, email karengladstone@newskete.org, or visit www.newskete. org. NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered Saturday, August 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class in $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. OUR LADY OF MARTYRS SHRINE: We know of the capture, suffering and martyrdom of St Isaac Jogues. But what of the consolations he received from people he encountered? Meet the Mohawks, Huron, and Dutch who rendered aid and comfort to this remarkable priest at the mini-retreat, “The Friends of Isaac Jogues,” with Saints of Auriesville Museum manager Beth Lynch. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, 136 Shrine Road, Fultonville. $12 donation includes lunch. Pre-Register by August 9 for lunch count. For more infromation contact Beth Lynch, at beth.shrine@gmail.com or 366-5694. RACING CITY CHORUS: The Racing City Chorus, an affiliate of the Barbershop Harmony Society, will perform a selection of popular music, show tunes, and patriotic songs Saturday, August 12 at 11 a.m. at The Summit at Saratoga, 1 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs. The presentation is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Reserve your place by calling 430-2136, or emailing rebeccad@ summitsaratoga.com. For directions to the community, visit summitsaratoga.com/ contact-us.html. SAILOR CAR WASH: Each August, the Navy announces results for Chief Petty Officer selection boards. A written exam and evaluation panel determine the candidacy of each sailor before they are chosen. On August 3, over twenty sailors stationed at Naval Prototype Unit Ballston Spa were selected for this honor. The NPTU Ballston Spa Chief Selectees invite the community of Saratoga Springs to join them for a fun and family friendly car wash on Saturday, August 12, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the American Legion at 34 West Avenue. Swing by and have your car shined up while supporting local service members. The car wash is free, but donations towards the fundraising goal are gratefully accepted. SARATOGA FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., High Rock Park Pavilions, Saratoga Springs. Featuring live music by Ruticator and Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners at the Community Table. Approximately 65 vendors will be attending the Saturday market from May to October. See http://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/saratogafarmers-market-vendors/ for a complete list of vendors. SARATOGA PINBALL SHOW: Do you enjoy pinball or have fond memories of playing them in arcades? Are you looking for a little relief from the hot summer sun? Are you looking for some family-friendly entertainment? Visit the Saratoga Pinball Show at the Saratoga Regional YMCA at 290 West Avenue in Saratoga Springs, on Saturday, August 12, from 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. The show will feature approximately 50 pinball machines from the past and present, all set on free play. For one admission price of $10, you are welcome to stay all day and play as much as you like for no additional cost. The show will also feature an indoor flea market with various pinball & arcade games and parts for sale. Proceeds from the show be donated to charity. For more information visit http://pinballsaratoga.com. 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. STAND UP WITH SHAWN: After months of doctor visits, Shawn was diagnosed with Stage 4 Squamous Cell Cancer that required extensive throat surgery. He is currently undergoing chemo and radiation. The purpose of Stand Up With Shawn is to raise funds to help Shawn with medical and living expenses during his fight. Come play nine holes of best ball. Don’t golf? That’s okay. If you eat, you can participate in a BBQ meal at the clubhouse, or you can arrange for take-out. There will also be a raffle with great items to bid on and music to round-out the evening festivities. Registration 2 p.m., tee off at 2:30 p.m., BBQ dinner served at 5 p.m. Brookhaven Golf Club, 333 Alpine Meadows Road, Porters Corners. Please find “Stand up with Shawn! Event” on Facebook or call 885-0079 for information. Payment can be made through PayPal by sending payment to standupwithshawn@gmail.com or through Eventbrite.com Stand Up With Shawn Event click for details To pay at the door, please reserve your place by emailing standupwithshawn@gmail.com. SUMMER FLING: The All-Day Summer Fling at Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Avenue, starts with an afternoon BBQ at noon. Dinner begins at 5 p.m., with your choice of $20 Clam Steam or $15 Campfire Chicken dinner. There will be lawn games, kids’ activities, lots of food and lots of fun. In the event of rain, food will be served indoors in air-conditioned Fellowship Hall. Advanced tickets are required for dinners: call 664-7984 for more information. 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. Sunday, Aug. 13 18TH CENTURY DAY: Over 25 colonial artisans will ply their crafts on the spacious grounds of the Philip Schuyler House on Sunday, August 13, from noon to 5 p.m. at the 39th annual 18th Century Day celebration. The Schuyler House, on Route 4 in Schuylerville, was built quickly in November 1777 by Philip Schuyler to replace the lavish home burned by General John Burgoyne following his defeat at the Battles of Saratoga. Sharon Peck and Joe Craig, retired National Park Service ranger will stage a Punch and Judy show and Ridley and Anne Enslow will play period music on the violin and hammered dulcimer. Members of the Quaker Springs Country Kids and Sharp & Spicy 4-H club will serve punch and cookies. The Old Saratoga Historical Association and the National Park Service sponsor this annual event. For more information call 670-2985. ALL YOU CAN EAST BREAKFAST: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge All You Can Eat Breakfast, Sunday August 13, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The buffet includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, home fries, sausage, toast, fresh fruit, coffee and juice. Adults $7, Seniors $6, Children 10 and under $5. For more information please contact Ballston Spa Elks Lodge at 885-1149. CAMP SARATOGA FIRE TOWER: Climb an authentic fire tower without having to climb a mountain! Get a treetop view of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park and visit the re-created Fire Ranger’s Cabin and learn about the life of a fire tower monitor. Access is from Parking Lot #3 on Scout Road. Open the second weekend of every month April-October from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. CAPITAL DISTRICT HUMANIST SOCIETY: Guenther Langner earned a PhD in theoretical physics from the RWHS (Technical University) Aachen. Before retiring in 1991, he worked at non-profit research and corporate R&D labs in the fields of electron-microscopy and photographic science. Langer will discuss fundamental experiments, using video-clips to take away some of the strangeness of physics, and show that it is not mysterious. Refreshments at 12:30 p.m.; program at 1:15 p.m. Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus. New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road, Albany. This free event is presented by the Capital District Humanist Society. For details and directions call 533-2666, or visit www.humanistsociety.org, https:// www.facebook.com/CapitalDistrictHumanistSociety or www.meetup.com/CapitalDistrict-Humanist-Society. CHILDREN’S FISHING TOURNAMENT: The Lake Lauderdale Improvement Association’s 21st annual children’s fishing tournament takes place on Sunday, August 13, at the Washington County Park Pavilion on beautiful Lake Lauderdale. The tournament is free and open to all young anglers age 15 and under and is strictly catch and release only. The tournament runs from 8 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. and concludes with a free hot dog lunch for all participants. As always, there will be no fee charged to children entering the contest. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and all young anglers are required to stop at the pavilion prior to getting their fishing lines wet. All young anglers are required to have a parent or legal guardian on hand with them at all times. Visit http://lakelauderdale.org/ fishing-tournament/ for more information. EQUINE THERAPY BENEFIT: Knipper Knolls Equine Center in Gansevoort, a 501C3 not-for-profit, focuses on providing opportunities for experiencing the joy of horsemanship through therapeutic (adaptive) riding and physical therapy using the horse’s motion (hippotherapy) to children with special needs. Seattle Slew’s grandson, Worldly Slew (104 starts), was rescued and now, at 25 years old and is a therapy horse at the center. True Elegance Boutique will donate 30% of days’ proceeds to help support the center. True Elegance Boutique will donate 30% of days’ proceeds to help support the center. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 124 Milton Avenue, (Rt 50) Ballston Spa. FREE SUMMER CONCERT: Windsong Chamber Players of Lake Luzerne is hosting a free summer concert series with artists from the Philadelphia Orchestra and Detroit Symphony. A chamber music concert is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 13, at St. Mary’s Church. Windsong Chamber Players founder-director Lila Pollack will perform with her cousin, Jeremy Arnold (tap dancer with Tapestry Dance Company) and her uncle, Paul Arnold (Philadelphia Orchestra). Musicians are donating their skills and time to the concert series. 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, with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and sponsorships by Trustco Bank and Whiteman Osterman and Hanna, presents the documentary “On the Map,” Sunday, August 13, at 7 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Still demoralized after the 1973 Yom Kippur War, Israel was hungry for a collective uplifting event. “On the Map” tells the against–allodds story of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 1977 European basketball championship. The 7 p.m. screening will include a panel discussion and dessert reception. A $10 donation is requested. For information and reservations, please call 584-8730 x 2, or visit www. saratogajewishculturalfestival.org and Facebook. MARKETS AT ROUND LAKE: For one weekend in August, the Markets at Round Lake will be showcasing over 80 of the best and brightest Artisans in the local and regional Maker, Crafter and Artisanal Edibles community. These Makers, who have been selectively juried, will converge within an eclectic village bringing forth the latest talent and hottest trends. Also featuring Food Trucks, Live Music, Book Sale, Creativity Caravan & BarStream Events. This free event is a fundraiser sponsored by The Woman’s Round Lake Improvement Society (WRLIS) for the Round Lake Libraries and the historic Village of Round Lake. Saturday, August 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Village Green, 49 Burlington Ave, Round Lake. For more information visit www. MarketsAtRoundLake.com. NOT JUST FOR KIDS STORYTELLING: Storyteller Peter Cook will be performing at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site on Sunday, August 13 at 6 p.m. as part of the annual Not Just for Kids Storytelling series. His 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 “The Good Life: North Broadway,” led by the Foundation’s Executive Director, Samantha Bosshart. Tour this famed corridor lined with grand Queen Annes built by Saratoga’s most prominent figures such as Fred Cluett, William B. Gage, and Senator Brackett. This tour sponsored by the Olde Bryan Inn starts at 10:30 a.m. in fromt of Witt Construction at the NW Corner of North Broadway & Van Dam Street. $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: Internationally known deaf performance artist Peter Cook will perform at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site on Sunday, August 13, starting at 6p.m. His performance entitled, “A Feast for Your Eyes: ASL Storytelling” will take place outdoors in front of the Schoharie Crossing Visitor Center. 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, please call the Visitor Center at 829-7516, email: SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov, or visit the Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site Facebook page. 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. 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.