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Saturday, July 7

BALLSTON SPA FARMERS’ MARKET: The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA), 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.

BOOK LAUNCH & SIGNING: Upset the mini Dark Horse mascot will be joined by author Maddy Zanetti and illustrator Gretchen Tisch with their new book “Upset, The Original Dark Horse,” about the thoroughbred who defeated the legendary Man o’War at Saratoga in 1919. On Saturday, July 7 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the new The Dark Horse Mercantile store, located at 445 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The Dark Horse will host a book signing with a chance to meet Upset and enter a drawing to win a “Dark Horse Junior Jockey Goodie Bag.”

FRIENDS OF WILTON 5K: The Friends of Wilton Recreation 5K/1K Run/Walk is scheduled for July 7. The 5K begins at 8 a.m. and the 1K begins at 8:45 a.m. Runners can register at www.friendsofwilton.com or at www. finishright.com.

GARDENING 101: Every Saturday morning, beginning on June 30 and running through the end of July, Garden Director Natalie Walsh will lead participants through the Pitney Meadows Community Gardens to discuss plants, pests, or problems. These informal workshops will begin at 9:30 a.m. each Saturday at 223 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. For more information, please contact Natalie. Walsh@pitneymeadows.org.

GRANT COTTAGE: Civil War veteran Oscar Kemp (portrayed by descendant Ben Kemp) will recount his war experiences with the 115th NY and discusses the experience of veterans after the war. The suggested donation for this program is $5 per person. 1 p.m., 1000 Mount McGregor Road, Wilton.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present a special program geared toward families and children called “Get Ready for the Track!” on Saturday, July 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. “Get Ready for the Track!” will celebrate the upcoming Saratoga Race Course meeting and Foal Patrol, the Museum’s interactive website that provides fans unprecedented access to the daily lives of several thoroughbred mares and their foals via web cameras. The event is free to attend. For more information, please call 518-584-0400 or visit www. racingmuseum.org.

NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered Saturday, July 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 195 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40. To register, call John Rinko at 518-584-2221 or email RinkoDrivingSchool.com. A portion from the class cost is donated to the United Methodist Church. NYS SUMMER

WRITERS INSTITUE: Panel discussion, “Can Art or Literature Be Offensive” with April Bernard, Tom Healy and Elizabeth Benedict. 7 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more information call 518580-5593.

SARATOGA ARTS: The annual 10x10 show (June 30 September 8) exhibits the artwork of new artists, veteran artists, young and old artists, artists who are showing their work for the first time and artists who have been exhibiting their work for years. This exhibition also features the 10x10 artworks created by hundreds of young artists participating in Saratoga Arts’ Visual Arts Summer Camp program. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, July 7 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

SARATOGA CLAY ARTS: Please join Saratoga Clay Arts for the opening reception of their 8th Artist in Residence Solo Exhibition, “Welcome Home,” featuring the work of Taylor Whyte. This special event will be the culmination of Taylor’s year-long residency at Saratoga Clay Arts Center. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. Admission to this event is free and refreshments will be served. A large turn-out is anticipated for this opening; please R.S.V.P. at https://fs20.formsite.com/Jillsaratogaclayartsorg/form5/index.html.

SARATOGA SPRINGS FARMERS’ MARKET: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., High Rock Park Pavilions, Saratoga Springs. Featuring live music by Running the River, a free facepainting activity for children presented by the Developing Minds Center, and the League of Women Voters and Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners at the Community Table. Approximately 70 vendors will be attending the Saturday market from May through October.See http:// www.saratogafarmersmarket. org/saratoga-farmers-marketvendors/ for a complete list.

SATURDAY MORNING STORY TIME: On Saturday mornings through August 4, Pitney Meadows Community Gardens,223 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, will host an old-fashioned story time for children, followed by a hands-on, garden-related activity. Children of all ages are welcome, but the stories will be geared for kids 10 and under. These events are free and open to the public. Anyone interested is welcome and encouraged to attend.

TANG FAMILY SATURDAYS: The Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College’s Family Saturday programs that include a brief tour of one of the exhibitions followed by a hands-on art-making activity, with all materials provided. The theme for July 7 is “Magical Maps.” Look at the exhibition “Dona Nelson: Stand Alone Paintings” and how the abstract work can look like a map, with straight and curling lines suggesting roads and built up areas of paint and cheesecloth looking like topographical features. Then create your own magical maps with stencils, yarn, plastic paper, and a variety of pencils and watercolors. The 2 p.m. program is suitable for ages 5 and older and is free and open to the public. Reservations are required and may be made one week in advance of the program. For more information and reservations, please call the Tang’s Visitor Service Desk at 518-580-8080.

YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours share the history of the Trask family, the mansion and history of the Yaddo gardens in Saratoga Springs. Docent-led tours begin at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from June 23 through September 2.. Meet at the entrance to the gardens. Admission $10 per person. For more information contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746 or www.yaddo.org.

Sunday, July 8

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: Ballston Spa Elks’ Lodge’s All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet will be served on July 8 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa. Adults $7, Seniors $6 and children 10 $5. This is open to the public, with profits going to Elks charities. For more information please contact the Ballston Spa Elks Lodge at 518-885-1149.

CAPITAL DISTRICT HUMANIST SOCIETY: Michelle Kelley has over 30 years’ experience preparing tax returns and providing tax planning advice. Kelley will give an overview of what can be expected from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed in December of 2017. Topics will include changes in tax brackets, itemized deductions vs. the new standard deduction, and loss of miscellaneous itemized deductions and unreimbursed business expenses. Refreshments at 12:30 p.m.; program at 1:15 p.m. at Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road, Albany. Free admission. For more information call 518533-2666 or visit www. humanistsociety.org.

GRANT COTTAGE: During the Civil War, Corinth sent two out of every seven men of its population to fight for the Union. Many did not return, and those who did came back with stories of tragedy, heroism and tales that stir the imagination. Join Corinth Historian Rachel Clothier at the Cottage as she shares some of their stories and photos, collected by the Corinth Museum. The suggested donation for this program is $5 per person. 1 p.m., 1000 Mount McGregor Road, Wilton.

MILK BOTTLE PICNIC: The 15th Annual New York – New England Milk Bottle Collectors Show & Picnic will be held Sunday, July 8, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Burton Hall in North Easton. The public is welcome to bring bottles to buy, sell, swap or just enjoy browsing. Tables will be provided as will food and drinks. For more information call Joe Archambeault at 518-6927803, Jim Wilcox at 518692-9854, or Burton Hall (Show Day Only) at 518692-2678.

MONTHLY BREAKFAST: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club located on route 32 south of the village of Victory ( look for the sign ) will serve breakfast on Sunday, July 8, from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Adults $8, Child $4. Everyone is welcome.

POTTERS GROVE TABERNACLE: Sherry Anne is a gifted musician born with a bi-lateral hearing impairment who has performed with the Gaithers and the Booth Brothers. 6 p.m., 143 Bluebird Road, South Glens Falls. All events are by a Love Offering Gift.

SARATOGA JEWISH CULTURAL FESTIVAL: “Golda’s Balcony” spotlights the tumultuous life of Golda Meir, Ukrainian born, Wisconsin raised, and fourth prime minister of Israel. 7 p.m., Temple Sinai. Panel discussion and dessert reception. $5 donation requested.

SARATOGA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: The Saratoga Summer Concert Series returns to Congress Park for the 2018 season, kicking off on July 8 with the Hot Club of Saratoga. Saratoga/Capital Region’s premier gypsy swing ensemble plays a repertoire that reflects the spirit and style originated by Django Reinhardt and Stephanie Grappelli. The show begins at 7 p.m. at the War Memorial in Congress Park. The Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 297 Broadway is the concert rain location. For more information, contact the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 518-587-3241 or visit www.saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com.

SECRET GARDENS TOUR: An amazing mix of 10 private city and country gardens in Saratoga Springs, Ballston Spa and the Charlton area are yours to enjoy at the 24th annual Secret Gardens Tour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 8. Advance tickets at $20 may be purchased through Saturday afternoon, if still available (call ahead), at all Cudney’s retail locations and in Saratoga Springs at Northshire Bookstore at 242 Broadway, Green Conscience at 33 Church St., and the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway. If still available, tickets will be sold on the day of the tour for $25 at the Visitor Center beginning at 10:30 a.m. All proceeds from the self-guided tour, presented by the nonprofit Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, support local and global initiatives to benefit women, girls and the community. Learn more at www.soroptimistsaratoga.org, or call 518-581-1201 ext. 4184.

SUMMER STROLL: Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Executive Director Samantha Bosshart will lead a tour of the grand Queen Annes along the famed corridor of North Broadway. Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the NW Corner of North Broadway & Van Dam Street (Witt Construction). $5 for SSPF members, $8 for non-members. Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary. For more information, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation at 518-587-5030, visit www. saratogapreservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Coordinator, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.

SUNDAY EVENING CONCERT SERIES: The Town of Clifton Park’s Sunday Evening Concert Series continues on July 8 with Hellcat Maggie on the Clifton Common Stage adjacent to the basketball courts. The performance begins at 7 p.m., rain or shine, unless otherwise noted. Lawn chairs are welcome, however alcoholic beverages are not permitted on Town property. For more information on the Summer 2018 Performing Arts on the Common series, see http://cliftonpark.org/ document-center/parksrecreation/2164-performing-arts-flyer-2018/file. html.

SUNDAY MEDITATION: Cultivating compassion & wisdom. Sunday morning meditation 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at One Big Roof, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health & Wellness Building (across from the Maple Avenue Middle School, just off Route 50). By donation. No experience necessary. All are welcome.

TACONIC MUSIC: On Sunday July 8 at 3 p.m. Taconic Music’s NextGen musicians will perform at Dionondehowa Wildlife Sanctuary & School near Shushan. Everyone is invited to The Muse Room performance space of the renovated barn at 148 Stanton Road to enjoy the program of Claude Debussy Piano Trio in G major and Pyotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky String Quartet no.1 in D major, op. 11. A reception following the one-hour concert offers the chance for audience and musicians to meet. As a benefit concert for Taconic Music and Dionondehowa there is a $15 donation at the door. Reservations are suggested; please call 518-854-7764. To learn more about these nonprofit organizations visit TaconicMusic.org and dionondehowa.org.

YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours share the history of the Trask family, the mansion and history of the Yaddo gardens in Saratoga Springs. Docent-led tours begin at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from June 23 through September 2.. Meet at the entrance to the gardens. Admission $10 per person. For more information contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746 or www. yaddo.org.

Monday, July 9

BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: Monday

activities: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Chorus; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Stretch & fit, exercise; 1 p.m., Movie Matinee. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518885-6740 or visit www. ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. BALLSTON SPA TRUSTEES: The Board of Trustees of the Village of Ballston Spa will hold a regular meeting on Monday, July 9, at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 66 Front Street, Ballston Spa.

CAMP SARATOGA 5K FUN RUN: The Saratoga Stryders host a series of five fun runs on wooded trails at the beautiful 310 acre parcel. The race series is open to all ages and abilities, run one race or all five. A raffle is held at the end of each race with many prizes awarded. Registration is $5 per race at the door starting at 5:30 p.m. Races begin at 6:15 p.m. sharp - rain or shine. There are no water stops on the course, but water is available at the finish. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park other local non-profits. For more information contact Laura Clark at races@saratogastryders.org or 518581-1278.

CIRCUS SMIRKUS: Circus Smirkus will perform “Vaudeville!”, a celebration of the grand American tradition of variety entertainment, on July 9 and 10 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Saratoga Casino Hotel. Tickets are $25 for adults and $19 for children ages 2-12. Children younger than two are free on an adult’s lap. All proceeds raised will go directly to the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs. Tickets are available locally at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga and G. Willikers, or by calling 1-877-SMIRKUS toll-free or visiting http:// smirkus.org/ If not sold out, tickets will be available at the door starting one hour before showtime.

CORINTH FREE LIBRARY: There will be a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Corinth Free Library on Monday July 9 at 7 p.m. The library is located at 89 Main Street, Corinth. CREEKSIDE CLASSROOM: Busy Beavers for ages 6-8, 11 a.m. Learn more about beavers and the role they play in our environment. Call 518-584-2000 Ext. 111 to register. Creekside Classroom, 50 Geyser Road, Saratoga Springs.

MALTA COMMUNITY CENTER PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Preschool Excitement Series starts July 9 with Imagination in Motion Join Artistic Director, Elyse Young, while your child (aged 2 ½ to 5 years old) gets a change to run, jump, roll, dance and move in the gym, while using their imagination and becoming various animals and magical characters. Develop large motor skills, social interaction, rhythm and creativity in this high energy class. A parent or caregiver must accompany each child. A craft is also included. Call Malta Parks & Recreation at 518-899-4411 for additional information or www.maltaparksrec.com to register.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Crafts Rock!, 6:30 p.m. Build your own zen garden. All supplies prvided. The Gong Brothers of Saratoga Springs will be here to introduce you to Sound Healing at 6:30 p.m. Lecture and 45 minute meditation. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-664-4646 for more information.

MECHANICVILLE LIBRARY FARMERS’ MARKET: The Mechanicville District Public Library partners with local farmers, makers and organizations to provide an alternative place for neighboring residents to shop for healthy foods and handmade goods and support the local economy. Shoppers can look forward to familiar faces from 2017 as well as new participants such as the Boneyard Barkery, Willow Run Suds & Scents, Earthen Gold Farms, Onda Farm and more. The Market will be open Mondays through September 24 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., rain or shine.

NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUTE: Reading by Louise Gluck and Danzy Senny. 8 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more information call 518-580-5593. SARATOGA NATIONAL BANK: In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company is inviting members of the community to stop by its main office, located at 171 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs, July 9 through July 13 for free refreshments. The celebration, which is open to the public, will take place during regular business hours, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The bank is hosting the event as a way to thank residents and businesses for embracing it as part of the community. More information is available online at saratoganational.com.

SARATOGA STRYDERS: The Saratoga Stryders Camp Saratoga 5k Trail Series is a low-key fun event topped off by unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Registration is $5 day-of only. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park and Saratoga Spa State Park. The Trail Series will be held on every other Monday starting June 25 at 6:15 p.m. For more information call Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org, or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Music and Movement for ages 2-6, 2 p.m. Anime Club for ages 12-18 with Asian snacks and entertainment, 6 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information.

SENIOR FARMERS MKT. COUPONS: The Saratoga County Office for the Aging Elderly Nutrition Program is currently distributing Farmers’ Market coupons to qualifying seniors: those 60 and over making up to $1,860 a month in a oneperson household or $2,504 a month in a two-person household. Coupons can be picked up at the Office for the Aging at 152 West High Street in Ballston Spa from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday – Friday (call 518-884-4100), or on July 9 from 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. at Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta.

TOWN OF SARATOGA: The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga will be held on Monday, July 9, at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville.

Tuesday, July 10

BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: Tuesday activities: 9 a.m. to noon, Billiards, Crafts & Woodcarving; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Quilting; 12:30 p.m., Wifi Bowling; 1 p.m., Mahjong, Board Games & Cards; 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. OsteoBusters. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518-885-6740 or visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com for more information.

BALLSTON SPA BPA NETWORKING BREAKFAST: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, July 10 from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., hosted by Arnoff Pack & Ship, 10 Stonebreak Road in Malta. Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation— prepayment available at www.ballston.org or RSVP to info@ballston.org and pay at the door. Non-reserved walk-ins that morning are $10. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Membership information will be available. To learn more, visit at www. ballston.org.

CIRCUS SMIRKUS: Circus Smirkus will perform “Vaudeville!”, a celebration of the grand American tradition of variety entertainment, on July 9 and 10 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Saratoga Casino Hotel. Tickets are $25 for adults and $19 for children ages 2-12. Children younger than two are free on an adult’s lap. All proceeds raised will go directly to the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs. Tickets are available locally at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga and G. Willikers, or by calling 1-877-SMIRKUS toll-free or visiting http:// smirkus.org/ If not sold out, tickets will be available at the door starting one hour before showtime.

CREEKSIDE CLASSROOM: Learn to Identify, for all ages, 10 a.m. Creatures of the Night for all ages, 8 p.m. Learn about the nocturnal animals that live in the park. Call 518-584-2000 Ext. 111 to register for either event. Creekside Classroom, 50 Geyser Road, Saratoga Springs.

MILTON FIRE DISTRICT: The monthly meeting of the Milton Fire District No. 1 scheduled on July 3 has been changed due to the holiday. The new date is Tuesday, July 17, at 7 p.m. at 1119 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, to conduct the regular monthly meeting.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE TOURS: Docent-led tours of the National Museum of Dance’s temporary and permanent exhibitions will be held each Tuesday from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The tours are free of charge, no advance registration is necessary. Tours meet at 11:15 a.m. in the Museum foyer. The Museum is located at 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUTE: Reading by Russell Banks and Chase Twichell. 8 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more information call 518-580-5593.

SARATOGA NATIONAL BANK: In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company is inviting members of the community to stop by its main office, located at 171 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs, July 9 through July 13 for free refreshments. The celebration, which is open to the public, will take place during regular business hours, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The bank is hosting the event as a way to thank residents and businesses for embracing it as part of the community. More information is available online at saratoganational.com.