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Wednesday, June 20 HALFMOON FARMERS

MARKET: The Halfmoon Farmers Market is set to open on Wednesday, June 20 at 3 p.m. To celebrate Opening Day a ribbon cutting will be held at 3 p.m.; refreshments will be served. The Farmers Market is located on Harris Road in the Abele Park at the Town of Halfmoon Municipal Center. The market will be open 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. every Wednesday rain or shine through September 19.

KARNER BLUE BUTTERFLY WALK: The endangered Karner blue butterfly has two broods every summer. The first brood should emerge late in May and the second in early July. Take a look on the Old Gick Farm Trail for adults that are searching for nectar and mates in the open meadows. The 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. walks will be cancelled if it is raining. Each walk lasts for about an hour. Please park in the lot by the Saratoga Sandplains Sign on Route 50 half a mile north of King Road. Registration is strongly encouraged. Karner Blue Butterfly Walks will be held Wednesdays through June 27.

LWV MEET-UP: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will hold a Meet-Up on June 20 at 7 p.m. at the Adirondack Trust Bank Community Room, Saratoga Springs. The topic will be Foreign Trade Agreements & Tariffs. LWV Saratoga member Mary Estelle Ryckman, a former U.S. trade negotiator,will offer background on how US trade policy is made and lead a lively discussion on the recent trade actions taken by the new Administration and reactions from our trading partners. Meet-Ups are open to all; no membership required to attend. Please enter from the top floor of the garage on Woodlawn and Church Street, Saratoga Springs.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT

PUBLIC LIBRARY: Paint & Tea with Jane,6 p.m. Artist-led canvas class. All materials included. $25. Garrett Jackson presents “Transforming Toxic Thoughts and Feelings,” with a meditation to clear heavy states of consciousness, 6:30 p.m. $5 fee due at time of event. 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville. Call 518-6644646 for more information. MOREAU AFTER DARK: Explore Moreau Lake State Park after the sun sets from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. On a short hike around Moreau, look and listen for nocturnal animals. Flashlights and/or headlamps are recommended. Be sure to bring bug spray. Registration is necessary with 24-hour advance notice; call 518-7930511. Adults $2, children and seniors $1. Please stop at the office first to pay for the event.

NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered on Wednesday, June 20, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, June 23, 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 518-584 2221 or E-Mail: RinkoDrivingSchool.com. A portion from the class cost is donated to the First Baptist Church.

SARATOGA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET: From 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at High Rock Park, shop with approximately 35 vendors, and enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, live music and more. For more information visit https:// www.facebook.com/events/ 1221085768026381/. For a complete vendor list, visit http://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/wednesdaymarket-vendors-high-rockpark-2018/. SCHENECTADY ELFUNS: The Schenectady Elfuns will hold their luncheon meeting starting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, at The Edison Club. Dr. Valerie Rapson, the Outreach Astronomer at the Dudley Observatory at miSci, will present “We still love Pluto - discoveries from the New Horizons Mission.” The Schenectady Elfun luncheons are open to all Elfuns and their spouses or guests and to all former or retired GE employees. Spouses of deceased Elfuns are also welcome. Those interested should call Bob Clements at 518-243-6380 to make a reservation. The deadline is Friday, June 15.

SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC

LIBRARY: Aquatic Story Time, 10 a.m. Fiber Arts Club: Straw Weaving with Miss Holly, 3:30 p.m. Join the editor and several contributors to the poetry collection, “Before they were our mothers” for a reading at 6 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information.

SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK

AUDABON SOCIETY: Tom Lake, estuary naturalist and educator for the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and editor of the NYSDEC Hudson River Almanac, will present “Changing Ecology of the Hudson River Flyway” on Wednesday, June 20, at 7 p.m. in the Hadley-Luzerne Public Library, 19 Main Street, Lake Luzerne. Mr. Lake will outline and explain some the changes already affecting the quality of the flyway as well as those that are looming ahead. This program is sponsored by the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society.

VOLKSWALK NISKAYUNA: A vol ks walk is a recreationally paced, pr e-mapped walk in a culturally or historically interesting area. They are planned with safety in mind, and are great opportunities for exercise and sociability. On June 20, a guided walk through Niskayuna starts at 9 a.m. at from Blatnick Park, 2545 River Road. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk and the cost is $2. Further information is available at www.walkescv. org.

Thursday, June 21 BALLSTON AREA SENIOR

CITIZENS: Thursday activities: 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.,Craft, Cards, Billiards; 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,Lunch/ bring a dish to share, meeting; 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.., Bingo. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518-885-6740 or visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com for more information.

BALLSTON SPA FARMERS’

MARKET: The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA), resumes Saturday, June 16 and and runs Thursdays from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through September 29 in Wiswall Park, at the corner of Front Street and Low Street. The market features 100% locally grown produce, farm fresh agricultural products, flowers, herbs, baked goods, custom blended spices, dressings, marinades, handcrafted jewelry, and more. Updates on what is new at the market throughout the season and details about vendors, musicians and activities can be found on the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market Facebook page.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT

SARATOGA: Science Explorers, 10:30 a.m. for all ages. Discover the different ways science is all around us. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org. CREEKSIDE CLASSROOM: Preschool Naturalists (11 a.m.) is an hour-long nature class designed for children ages 3-5 that focuses on using all five senses to explore aspects of

the outdoor world. The program also includes a nature-related story and craft. $3 per person or $5 per family . Registration is required; please call 518-584-2000 ext. 116. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans Assoc., will hold their June luncheon at The Peppermill Restaurant in South Glens Falls, at noon on Thursday, June 21. Diners will order off the menu. The hosts are Patti and Gene Slavin. Please phone your reservation in to the Slavins at 518-793-2358 by June 19. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome. For more information or an application to join the organization, please call Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-2037. LUNCH & LEARN: Dr. Kristen Driscoll, PharmD, Walgreen’s Pharmacy, will discuss adult immunization and the new shingles vaccine. June 21, 12:15 p.m., Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court. Dessert provided. Reservations required. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Lake Bonita Hike, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This fairly flat hike, rated Beginner to Moderate, travels around the new property at Lake Bonita and has some beautiful views. Registration is required with 24 hours advance notice; please call 518-793-0511. Knee High Naturalist for ages 1-6 with parents/guardians and siblings, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Each child $1. Registration is required with 24 hours advance notice; please call 518-793-0511. RECOVERY ADVOCACY: Recovery Advocacy in Saratoga (RAIS) will be meeting on Thursday, June 21, at 7 p.m. at the Healing Springs Recovery Community and Outreach Center, 125 High Rock Avenue Saratoga Springs. Captain Daniel Morley of the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department will be speaking about the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Dept. practice of following up with individuals who have been seen at local emergency rooms or been treated by first responders, for drug overdoses, to offer assistance in obtaining help with their addictions. Refreshments will be provided. SARATOGA LAKE PID: The Saratoga Lake Protection & Improvement District meets on the third Thursday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Malta Town Community Center, Route 9 in Malta. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Aquatic Story Time, 10 a.m. Table Top Gaming, 3 p.m. Book Club discusses “Three Junes” at 7 p.m. Stop in prior to get your copy. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Visiting lecture by ceramic artist and social justice advocate Sana Musasama. 4:30 p.m., Somers Room, Tang Museum. For more information call 518-5808080. THURSDAY NIGHT PATIO SESSION: From 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, the harmonicist, guitarist and vocalist Peggy Pearl will perform live music on the patio at The Restaurant at the Pointe, 3 Carondelet Drive, Watervliet. Guests can enjoy the full drink and dinner menu during the performance. To learn more or to make a reservation, please call The Restaurant at 518-250-4525. VERY GRAVE INDEED: Join the Saratoga Springs History Museum on Thursday, June 21, at 7 p.m. in the Canfield Casino in Congress Park for “Very Grave Indeed.” The lecture by Brookside Museum Director of Education Anne Clothier is the first program of the 2018 Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust Program Series. This program will cover some fascinating topics that aren’t found in most history books: causes of death; funeral, mourning and burial practices, and information about how to safely and respectfully explore cemeteries. This event is free and open to the public. For more information on the History Museum visit www.saratogahistory.org.

Friday, June 22

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Growing Up Green Garden Club, 11 a.m. for ages 2 and up. As the museum prepares its community garden for the season, this program introduces the art and science of gardening to your child and increases awareness of botany, outdoor recreation and nutrition. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org. JAZZ FLOW: As part of Freihofer’s Jazz Fest Friday, in partnership with Saratoga Performing Arts Center and the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, the National Museum of Dance presents Jazz Flow, an open house featuring a yoga flow class, aerial yoga demonstrations, and live jazz music from the awardwinning trio Out of the Box. Local food and drinks will be available. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The Museum galleries will also be open for exhibition viewing. The cost is $10 per person, tickets can be purchased online at eventbrite and at the door. SARATOGA WALKING TOURS: The Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center’s popular 90-minute “History, Legends, Lore and More” walking tour celebrates Saratoga’s Victorian era and the classic Victorian stroll. Stroll through Congress Park, take the waters and hear the stories of our most colorful characters, beloved monuments and treasured artwork. All tours begin at 10:30 a.m., rain or shine, and meet at the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The cost is $8 per person; children under 12 are free. For more information, contact the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 518)-587-3241, or visit www.saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Lego Club, 3:30 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information.

Saturday, June 23

AMERICAN LEGION: The American Legion, Adirondack Post 70, will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, June 23, at 10 a.m. at 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. BALLSTON SPA FARMERS’ MARKET: The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA), resumes Saturday, June 16 and and runs Thursdays from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through September 29 in Wiswall Park, at the corner of Front Street and Low Street. The market features 100% locally grown produce, farm fresh agricultural products, flowers, herbs, baked goods, custom

blended spices, dressings, marinades, handcrafted jewelry, and more. Updates on what is new at the market throughout the season and details about vendors, musicians and activities can be found on the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market Facebook page. DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING: “North Pole NY,” a documentary film directed by Ali Cotterill chronicles the story of a historic Christmas theme park and the dreamers who fight to keep it open against all odds. The film has its Adirondack Premiere at Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) on Saturday, June 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door and can be purchased atlakeplacidarts.org or by calling the Box Office at 518-523-2512. GARDEN CONSERVANCY OPEN DAY: The Garden Conservancy sponsors its first Open Days event in the Saratoga area on Saturday, June 23. Five Saratoga area gardens will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Ted and Susan Collins’ garden at 339 Clinton Street and Sarah Patterson’s garden at 65 Central Avenue in Saratoga Springs; Jim and Meg Dalton’s garden, 284 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove; Fiddle-i-fee-Farm, 167 West River Road, Schuylerville; and Shades of Green, 2036 Cook Road, Charlton. Join passionate shade garden expert Wynne Trowbridge at Shades of Green at 2:30 p.m. for a “Digging Deeper” program. Admission to each garden is $7. More information can be found at https://www.gardenconservancy.org/opendays/open-days-schedule/ saratoga-springs-area-nyopen-day GRANT COTTAGE: A Visit with General and Mrs. Grant, 1 p.m. Reenactors Steve Trimm and Melissa Trombley-Prosch will interpret the life of this special couple through anecdotes and stories in the setting of one of their last visits to Saratoga Springs in 1882. Grant Cottage Historic Site, 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. The suggested donation for programs is $5 per person.