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Wednesday, July 11

BBQ PICNIC DINNER: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge presents a BBQ Picnic Dinner with BBQ chicken, pulled pork and more from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $12, Seniors/Military $11, Children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. All takeouts $12. Cash bar available.

CREEKSIDE CLASSROOM: Woodpecker Walk, 10 a.m. Call 518-584-2000 Ext. 111 to register. Creekside Classroom, 50 Geyser Road, Saratoga Springs.

HALFMOON FARMERS MARKET: 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.

HEALTH CARE DECISION MAKING: Are you or a loved one facing a serious illness? Are you caring for someone who needs to make decisions about their future health? All are invited to attend a free presentation on Palliative Care and Health Care Decision-Making, Wednesday, July 11, at 7 p.m. at the Burnt Hills Baptist Church, 193 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills. Dr. William Vacca, Board Certified physician in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases, will be the guest speaker. Refreshments and a question and answer period will follow. Reservations are recommended. Please call the church at 518-399-5740 or Sue Donahue at 518-399-3560 for more information, or visit www.burnthillsbaptistchurch.org.

KARNER BLUE BUTTERFLY WALK: Karner blue butterflies of the second brood have been observed at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. The most accessible trails for observing the endangered butterflies are at Camp Saratoga where the trail leaves from parking lot #1 on Scout Road. The other trails are Old Gick Farm and Fox which are accessed from parking areas off of Route 50, just north of King Road. Guided nature walks to look for butterflies will take place on Wednesdays from July 11 - August 1, at 11 a.m. and again at 4 p.m. The walks leave from the parking area for the Saratoga Sandplains Wildlife Management Area Old Gick Farm on Route 50, just under four miles past Wilton Mall. For more information about the walk and to register, please contact the Park Office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.

LUNCH & LEARN: Judy Dahoda-Taylor, deputy director, Saratoga County Office for the Aging, and Denise Yannaci, NY Connects coordinator, present “Services Provided by Office for Aging” and “What Is NY Connects?” 12:30 p.m., Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court. Dessert provided. Reservations required; call 518-383-1343.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Hudson River Photography Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. for teens or adults interested in digital photography. 6:30 p.m., Private detective and Squatch Hunter Steve Kulls Lecture & Book Signing, 6 p.m. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville.For more information, call 518664-4646; fax 518-6648641 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu.

NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUTE: Reading by Claire Messud and Rosanna Warren. 8 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more information call 518-5805593.

PICKINS’ SESSION: Amateur and professional musicians are invited to play solo, background or join up with a group for a fun session with extemporaneous off-the-cuff music. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Free to the public with ample parking; please bring a snack to share. Check out www. ballstonareaseniors.com for more information.

PULMONARY FIBROSIS SUPPORT GROUP: The July meeting of the Caiptal District/Saratoga Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Support Group will be held on Wednesday, July 11, at 6 p.m at Clifton Park Public Library, 475 Moe Road. Dr Scott Beegle, a board-certified pulmonologist at Albany Medical Center’s Pulmonary and Critical Care Center, will discuss Pulmonary Fibrosis its diagnosis and treatment. The support group is free and open to IPF patients, their family members, friends and caregivers. For more information contact Marie or Susan at 518-886-5676.

SARATOGA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL: Founded by parents in 1991, Saratoga Independent School is a New York State chartered private elementary school for children in pre-K through grade five. A new Middle School opens with sixth grade in fall of 2018, seventh grade in 2019 and eighth grade in 2020. SIS is currently accepting applications for all grades, PreK through Middle School. A tour for prospective students and parents will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11. To learn more about Saratoga Independent School, please visit www.siskids.org.

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 SENIOR CENTER: Start planning your 2019 travel by coming to an information presentation on the Senior Center’s Collette Trip, “Iceland’s Magical Northern lights.” Find out details about the trip and what you’ll see on this once in a lifetime excursion. 1 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.

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/.

SCHOHARIE CROSSING: Join an environmental educator on Wednesday, July 11. at 5:30 p.m. at Schoharie Crossing State Park for a conservation-themed walk to learn about Leave No Trace and how it relates to protecting wildlife and the historic site. This program will meet at the Visitor Center for an hour-long walk around the site. This program is open to all ages, but has been designed for families with children ages 5 and up. The hike is a less than two mile round-trip and will be weather dependent (cancelled in the event of heavy rain or thunderstorms). Registration is required for this program; please call Kim Hill at 518584-2000, ext. 111, or email Kim.Hill@parks.ny.gov. For other questions regarding Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, please call 518-829-7516. Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is located at 129 Schoharie St, Fort Hunter.

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 11 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Hadley Senior Community Center, 23 Maple Street, Hadley.

SUMMER NATURE ARTS HOUR: Get ready to stretch your creative boundaries and see the intersection between nature and the arts. Drop-in anytime between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the pavilion located next to Delegan Pond at Camp Saratoga to create a fun and unique art project. The theme for July 11 is “Decorating a Plant Pot.” Please use Parking Lot #1 located on Scout Road directly across from Delegan Pond. Registrations are suggested. For more information, please call the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.

VOLKSWALK WATERFORD: A volkswalk is a recreationally-paced, premapped walk in a culturally or historically interesting area. They are planned with safety in mind, and are great opportunities for exercise and sociability. On July 11, a guided walk through Waterford starts at 9 a.m. from Hannaford Supermarket, 9 126th Street, Troy. 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, July 12

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), 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.

CONCERT IN THE PARK: The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA) once again presents its free Concerts in the Park series at Wiswall Park, Front Street in the village of Ballston Spa. On July 12 the Protones perform from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Learn more at www.ballston.org.

CREEKSIDE CLASSROOM: Nature Hike for ages 5 and up, 10 a.m. Call 518-5842000 Ext. 111 to register. Creekside Classroom, 50 Geyser Road, Saratoga Springs.

GAFFNEY’S NETWORKING MIXER: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce gathers every July for an evening of networking, drinks, and food on the back patio at Gaffney’s, 16 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Immediately before the mixer, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., there will be an Orientation for all new and existing Chamber members looking to maximize their membership investment. Thank you to Carter Conboy for sponsoring this event. No charge. Register at https://chamber.saratoga.org/events/details/annualjuly-orientation-mixer-atgaffney-s-36006.

DELGAN POND: Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and noon to discover the aquatic wildlife found at Delegan Pond at Camp Saratoga. Use dip nets to search for critters including frogs, salamanders, tadpoles, crayfish, and insects. Please park in Parking Lot # 1 located on Scout Road, directly across from the pond. For more information, please call the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

HADLEY-LAKE LUZERNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Murray Jaros, former chief legal counsel to the N.Y.S. Association of Towns, shares “My Story From Nazi Germany to the Solace of Lake Luzerne” on Thursday, July 12, at 7 p.m. at the Hadley-Luzerne Public Library, 19 Main Street, Lake Luzerne. The program is free and open to the public and handicapped accessible. For more information visit kinnearmuseum@gmail.com.

KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The July meeting for Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans’ Association, will be held at 1:30 p.m.on Thursday, July 12, at the VFW building on Veterans’ Way, off the arterial, just North of Saratoga Springs. All veterans who served in Korea during the Korean War, or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome. Annual dues for Veterans’ are $10 and $5 for all others. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Chair Yoga, 9 a.m. $5 fee. Puppet People present “Goldie Rocks!” 1:30 p.m. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville.For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu.

NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUTE: Reading by Mary Gaitskill and Vijay Sehsadri. 8 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more information call 518-580-5593.

PENNY CANDY IN PAPER SACKS: Join Carol Godette as she discusses some of the over 50 neighborhood stores that once graced Saratoga Springs. Come ready to share your “mom and pop” stories and learn some fascinating facts about this microcosm of the city. 7 p.m., Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street. Tickets are $7 for Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Members and $10 for non-members. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.saratogapreservation.org/events-andprograms.

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.

SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Rocks Rock Geology Club, 2 p.m. for ages 5-12. Table Top Gaming, 4 p.m. Video Game Night: Just Dance and Dance Dance Revolution, 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 12 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Halfmoon Senior Center,285 Lower Newtown Road, Halfmoon.

TANG MUSEUM: Art lecture by Deobrah Zlotsky, 4 p.m., Somers Room. Upbeat on the Roof: Decoda in concert, rooftop patio. For more information, call 518-5808080.

Friday, July 13

BUTTERFLY WALK: Summer is a time of fun in the sun, but it’s also a prime time to spot beautiful butterflies in flight. Take an educational walk through the Karner management area to learn more about the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly and state threatened frosted elfin,

their ecology and relationship to wild lupine, as well as how the butterflies and their habitat are monitored and managed. Meet at 11 a.m. at the entrance of the Saratoga Spa Dog Park, located at the corner of S Broadway and Crescent Street in Saratoga Springs. Registration is preferred but not required for this free event. Please contact Katie at 518-584-2000 ext. 111 to register. CREEKSIDE CLASSROOM: Nature Scavenger Hunt, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. No registration necessary. Paper Wings, 1 p.m. Learn about pollinators and practice origami. Call 518-5842000 Ext. 111 to register for either event. Creekside Classroom, 50 Geyser Road, Saratoga Springs. NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUTE: Reading by Adam Haslett and Amy Wallen. 8 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more information call 518-580-5593. PAPER WINGS: People of all ages and experience levels are invited to Saratoga Spa State Park’s Creekside Classroom at 1 p.m. each Friday in July to learn about pollinators and to try their hands at origami, the Japanese art of paper-folding. Each Friday will feature a lesson and two-part, step-by-step origami craft focused on a different type of pollinator. Origami paper will be provided and coloring pages will be available for younger children. Registration is preferred but not required for this free event. Please contact Katie at 518-584-2000 ext. 111 to register. 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 SENIOR CENTER: Movie, “Wonder Woman,” 1 p.m. $3/Members, $5/Non-Members, Popcorn included. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Lego Club, 2 p.m. Open Crochet Club, 6 p.m. All levels welcome. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SENIOR TRAVELING BBQ: Saratoga County Office for the Aging sponsors the Senior Nutrition Program in Saratoga County. Part of the program is Congregate Dining, where people age 60 and older can participate in a meal served at noon at different sites in Saratoga County. A Traveling BBQ hosted by Saratoga County Office for the Aging and Northeast Dining & Lodging will be served at the Edinburg Community Center, 47 Military Road, on July 13. Reservations are required by noon on July 12. A registration form must be completed by each participant annually. Participants will receive a monthly contribution letter; the suggested donation is $2 per meal. No food or drink items can be taken to go. Call 518-863-2793 for more information on the July 13 dinner.