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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 518-695-6641 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 518580-8080.

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 518250-4525.

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

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.