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Tuesday, July 17

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. Osteo Busters. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518-885-6740 or visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com for more information.

BROOKS BBQ: Brooks BBQ delicious staples will be on sale to support the Saratoga Senior Center and the Saratoga Children’s Theatre. The menu consists of Chicken Dinner for $12 and Rib Dinner for $14. 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Bulk orders are available for orders of 20or more. Valet service will also be available. Call the Center to buy your tickets now at 518-584-1621.

CONSCIOUSNESS-RAISING BOOK DISCUSSION: This month’s book is “Two Experts on Death & Dying Teach Us About the Mysteries of Life & Living” by Elisabeth KüblerRoss and David Kessler. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. 6:30 p.m., Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call 518-366-9918.

HONORING DECEASED VETERANS: The late Thomas J. Farnan of Stillwater will be recognized during the Honoring Our Deceased Veterans program ceremonies at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, at the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors chambers in Ballston Spa.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story Time and craft, 11:30 a.m. 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville. Call 518-664-4646 for more information.

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.

NIGHT SKY ADVENTURE: The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 bright meteors per hour at its peak. The shower peaks around August 12th annually, with best viewing during the early morning hours of August 13 this year. Join miSci at the Dudley Observatory for a presentation and live planetarium show to learn how to observe this spectacular meteor shower. 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Cost: Admission to miSci ($10.50 adult, $7.50 child age 3-12, $9 senior 65+), Free for miSci members. For more information visit www.dudleyobservatory.org.

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

SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: STEM Build It for ages 5-12, 2 p.m. Legion Country Dance, 7 p.m. for all ages. 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 one-person household or $2,504 a month in a twoperson 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 17 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Moreau Community Center, 144 Main Street, South Glens Falls.

TANG TUESDAY TOURS: The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College will present a series of free public tours this summer at noon on Tuesdays from July 10 to August 28. July 17: Curator’s tour of They’re, Their, There with the 2017-18 Eleanor Linder Winter ’43 Intern Rachel Rosenfeld ’18. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 518-580-8080 or visit http:// tang.skdimore.edu. TASTE OF MALTA: The Malta Business & Professional Association’s 10th Annual Taste of Malta event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 17, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College’s TEC-SMART, 345 Hermes Road. Proceeds from this years’ event will go to support local businesses as well as our future workforce through the Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education. For the most up-to-date event information visit http://MaltaBPA.com/TOM.

Wednesday, July 18

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. – 6p.m. every Wednesday rain or shine through September 19.

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.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Extreme Paranormal lecture and footage, 6:30 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 Rick Moody and Carl Dennis. 8 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more information call 518-580-5593.

OPEN FORGE NIGHT: Get an introduction to the art of blacksmithing by visiting Adirondack Folk School on Open Forge Night for an amazing demonstration by expert

smith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. For those who want to try their hand at blacksmithing and forge an item at open forge, there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials, and safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied). 6:30 p.m.,51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne. For more information call 518696-2400 or visit www. adirondackfolkschool.org. 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/. 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 18 is “Fish Printing.” 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 BALLSTON SPA: 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 Ballston Spa starts at 9 a.m. from 40 McMaster Street. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk and the cost is $2. Further information is available at www.walkescv.org. WEDNESDAY EVENING CHILDREN’S SERIES: The Town of Clifton Park’s Wednesday Evening Children’s Series offers hours of entertainment and fun for young children and their families. Andy the Music Man performs on July 18, while parents and their children can participate in singa-longs, puppet theater, storytelling and comedy. 7 p.m., Clifton Commons Stage. For more information see http://cliftonpark. org/document-center/ parks-recreation/2164performing-arts-flyer-2018/ file.html.

Thursday, July 19

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. BOND RACING STABLES BARN TOUR: Owned and operated by by Jim and Tina Bond, Bond Racing Stables owns and operates a private, state-of-the-art 40-stall barn, located right next to the Saratoga Race Course. Tour these private barns while learning about their operations and the process of training horses to compete on the highest level. Each tour of the barn at 44 Gridley Avenue, Saratoga Springs can accommodate up to 40 people. There is no charge to attend, but preregistration is required. For the 10:30 a.m. tour, go to https://chamber.saratoga. org/events/details/callto-post-tour-1-of-2-bondracing-stables-barntour-36077. For the 11:30 a.m. tour, go to https:// chamber.saratoga.org/ events/details/call-to-posttour-2-of-2-bond-racingstables-barn-tour-36078. CALL TO POST KICKOFF BREAKFAST: One day before the start of 40 days of the best Thoroughbred horse racing in the world the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and West Point Thoroughbreds of Saratoga Springs host a special preview of this Summer at Saratoga. Chamber members and the general public are invited to attend this breakfast presentation from 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. at the National Museum of Racing to hear from a panel of experts including a horse owner, trainer and jockey who will talk about the current state of horse racing and what to expect this summer. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Register at https://chamber. saratoga.org/events/details/ call-to-post-kickoff-thirdthursday-horse-racingbreakfast-36070. 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 19 Girl Blue performs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Learn more at www.ballston.org. CREEKSIDE CLASSROOM: Preschool Naturalists is a monthly nature class for ages 3-5 where children read stories, go for a walk and make a nature-related craft. $3 per child or $5 per family. 11 a.m., Creekside Classroom, 50 Geyser Road, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-584-2000 Ext 116 to register. 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. HISTORIC HOMEOWNER TAX CREDIT SEMINAR: Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation for a workshop about the NYS Historic Homeownership Tax Credit Program with Daniel McEneny, Public Outreach Coordinator for the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Daniel will share the areas of the city that are newly eligible for the credits and the areas that are set to expire as well as give a detailed overview of how to apply for the Historic Homeowner Tax Credits, which provides a 20% credit on qualifying rehabilitation expenditures up to $50,000 in credits. The workshop takes place at 7 p.m. at the H. Dutcher Community Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. It is free and open to the public. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Chair Yoga, 9 a.m. $5 fee. Kids’ songwriting workshop for ages 5 and up, 1:30 p.m. Registration required. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518664-8641 or visit http:// mechanicville.sals.edu. NYC BALLET MUSICIANS & FRIENDS: NYC Ballet Orchestra Concertmaster, Kurt Nikkanen; pianist Elaine Chelton; Luellen ABdoo, violin; Katerzyna Bryla-Weiss, viola and Peter Sanders, cello are featured in a program including the Stravinsky Duo for Violin & Piano; Mozart String Trio in E Flat; Percy Grainger’s Molly on the Shore for String Quartet and Brahms G Minor Piano Quartet. Noon - 1p.m., Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Suggested donation $7. NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUTE: Reading by Paul Auster and Siri Hustvedt. 8 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more information call 518-580-5593. RECOVERY ADVOCACY: Theresa M. Knorr, CADAC and Director of Recovery Education at Friends of Recovery-NY will speak on the Science of Addiction and Recovery at the Thursday, July 19 meeting of Recovery Advocacy In Saratoga. There will be time for Q&A at the end of the presentation. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Healing Springs Recovery Community and Outreach Center, 125 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Refreshments will be provided. 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 Thursday, July 19. To learn more about Saratoga Independent School, please visit www. siskids.org. 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: Rocks Rock Geology Club, 2 p.m. for ages 5-12. Table Top Gaming, 4 p.m. 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 Hadley Senior Community Center, 23 Maple Street, on July 19. Reservations are required by noon on July 18. 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 518-6964886for more information on the July 19 dinner. THOROFAN AWARD: The Embasy Suites in Saratoga Springs will host a celebration honoring Richard Migliore, a retired jockey and popular racing analyst, as the ThoroFan Thoroughbred 2018 Horse Racing Fan of the year in the Diamond Club Grill, at 5:30 p.m. This celebration will include: drink specials; live music from Saratoga’s own, Garland Nelson; handicapping tips and insights from Bruno De Julio; and special giveaways. There is no charge to attend this event, nor is registration required. THOROUGHBRED RETIREMENT FARM: Spend some time on the Thoroughbred Retirement Farm at 683 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, between 5 p.m and 8 p.m. and meet the five equine ambassadors of the TRF herd: Bold Mon, Dusk to Dawn, Blown Save, Son of a Gun and Cogs my Man. Visitors can meet the retired racehorses, pet them and give them treats. Experience a behind the scenes look at a farm, see racing tack and memorabilia and watch a live demonstration of retired racehorse retraining while enjoying light refreshments and a complimentary Local Beer and Wine Tasting, thanks Old Tavern Farm Winery and Racing City Brewing Co. To register, visit https://www.trfinc. org/event/call-post-openhouse/.

Friday, July 20

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: SouthPaw, Mascot of the Tri-City Valley Cats, will be at the Mechanicville Library for a special Story Time for all ages. Photo opportunities will be available and each attendee will be eligible for a free ticket to a Valley Cats’ Home Game on August 20. Themed buttons will be given to each child as well. Call 518-664-4646 if you wish to register. 2 p.m., Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUTE: Reading by Robert Pinsky and Adam Vraver. 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. SALEM COURTHOUSE ART EXHIBIT: Hannie Varosy and Mitchell Liner have been chosen to exhibit their work in a show entitled “The Color and the Line” at the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center at 58 E.Broadway, Salem. The exhibit will be on display in the center’s Great Hall from July 13- August 22. The public is invited to a free opening reception with the artist on Friday, July 20, from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. SARATOGA CHILDREN’S THEATRE: SCT Teens present “The Little Mermaid” at 7 p.m. at Maple Avenue Middle School, 515 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs. General admission $15; Seniors/Students $12; children under 10 free. For more information visit saratogachildrenstheatre.org. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Lego Club, 2 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 518-8844100), or on July 20 from 11 a.m. - noon at Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville. TWO ONE-ACT PLAYS: “Harriet Tubman Visits a Therapist” and “Medal of Honor Rag,” two one-act plays presented by Black Theater Troupe of Upstate NY. 8 p.m., Schenectady Civic Players, 12 S. Church Street, Schenectady. Open Seating. Pay what you will.

Saturday, July 21

BALLSTON SPA CEMETERY TOUR: David Fiske will lead a walking tour at the Ballston Spa Village Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 21. During the one-hour tour, participants will view the grave sites of important Ballston Spa industrialists while Fiske tells their stories. The event is sponsored by the Ballston Area History Roundtable, a new organization whose mission is to deepen the understanding of local history through research and sharing information among people of all ages. Because parking at the cemetery is extremely limited, people should park in the lot for the county complex on West High Street in Ballston Spa. For more information on the History Roundtable, email Jim Richmond, at jrichmo1@ nycap.rr.com to be added to the mailing list. 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. 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. GENEALOTY & LOCAL HISTORY: Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, July 21, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Michael Diana will present the Schenectady County Historical Society outreach program, “Hauling the World.” Michael will explore rowdy railroad boomtowns, like Rotterdam Junction, as well as factories that led to the motto “Schenectady Lights and Hauls the World.” The public is welcome. For more information call 518-587-2978. KICK UP YOUR HEELS: Enjoy a silent auction, live auction, dinner, dancing, games,

a bonfire and lots more to benefit the programs at High&Mighty Therapeutic Riding&Driving Center 501 (C)(3), which provides equine-assisted activities to people with special needs with the goal of enhancing their physical, emotional and spiritual well being. Advance purchase $60, At the door $75, suggested donation for children $20. 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., 71 County Road 21C Ghent. For more information call 518-672-4202 or visit www.high-n-mighty.org. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: The library board of trustees meets on the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. The public is always welcome. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville.For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville.sals. edu. NEW YORK CITY BALLET GALA: SPAC’s New York City Ballet Gala will honor the centennial celebration of the birth of both Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein. From 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., the evening will feature two of Robbins’ own celebrated works, as well as Justin Peck’s Spring 2018 ballet, inspired by Robbins and set to a Bernstein score. The centerpiece of the summer soirée will be the finale performance and SPAC Premiere of a new piece directed by Tony Awardwinning choreographer and director Warren Carlyle. Tickets $55-125. For more information visit spac.org. PRIORY CONCERT: The Priory Annual ConcertBluegrass and Barbecue is an evening with Adirondack Bluegrass musicians. Music, food and fellowship 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., 135 Priory Drive, Chestertown. By donation. Please RSVP &/or give a tax exempt donation at prioryretreathouse.org. SARATOGA CHILDREN’S THEATRE: SCT Teens present “The Little Mermaid” at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Maple Avenue Middle School, 515 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs. General admission $15; Seniors/Students $12; children under 10 free. For more information visit saratogachildrenstheatre.org. SARATOGA SPRINGS FARMERS’ MARKET: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., High Rock Park Pavilions, Saratoga Springs. Approximately 70 vendors will be attending the Saturday market from May through October.See http://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/saratogafarmers-market-vendors/ for a complete list. SATURDAY COUNTRY NIGHT: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge, 10 Hamilton Street, hosts Saturday Country Night with Kevin Richards on July 21 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The night will include line dancing and open dancing with Kevin Richards playing country hits. $10 at the door; a portion of the proceeds go to Elks Charities. This event is open to the community. For more information, please contact Shelly Bessey at 518-7918013. 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 include a brief tour of one of the exhibitions followed by a handson art-making activity, with all materials provided. The theme for July 21 is “Suncatcher Mobiles.” After a brief tour and discussion of “Dona Nelson: Stand Alone Paintings,” create beautiful suncatcher mobiles with wax paper, crayons, strings, hole punchers, and a special finishing touch to hold them together. 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. TWO ONE-ACT PLAYS: “Harriet Tubman Visits a Therapist” and “Medal of Honor Rag,” two one-act plays presented by Black Theater Troupe of Upstate NY. 8 p.m., Schenectady Civic Players, 12 S. Church Street, Schenectady. Open Seating. Pay what you will. 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 22

CREEKSIDE CLASSROOM: Stream Safari, 11 a.m. Spend a morning in Geyser Creek getting to know the aquatic creatures that call it home. All ages welcome. Call 518584-2000 Ext. 111 to register. Creekside Classroom, 50 Geyser Road, Saratoga Springs. DANCING: A Bolero dance lesson with H. Allen at 6:30 p.m. is followed by open dancing to music from DJ JC Kelleher starting at 7:15 p.m. with a featured Soul Dance showcase with the Colbys at 8:30 p.m. $12 per person, Polish Community Center, Albany. Sponsored by Singles Outreach. GRANT COTTAGE: It has become a tradition at Grant Cottage to mark the somber occasion of the anniversary of Ulysses S. Grant’s death on July 22 by recreating the Grant family circle and allowing those who loved him most to speak about Grant the husband, father and grandfather. The suggested donation for this program is $5 per person. 1 p.m., 1000 Mount McGregor Road, Wilton. POTTERS GROVE TABERNACLE: Music and Song by PGT singers and an inspirational message from Pastor Darren Barkman of Bay Road Presbyterian Church. 6 p.m., 143 Bluebird Road, South Glens Falls. All events are by a Love Offering Gift. SARATOGA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: The Saratoga Summer Concert Series continues on July 22 with Marc Berger and RIDE: A mix of deep country folk songs with touches of bluegrass, roots, Americana, a little spicy Cajun, and even a little indie with an effectlaced lead acoustic guitar. 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 518-5873241 or visit www.saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com. SUMMER STROLL: Join Gloria May for a tour of Greenridge Cemetery. Come hear the “yarns and tales” that are the stores of those who fought in the Civil War. Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Civil War Monument, Sackett Gates entrance of Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Avenue. $5 for Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation members, $8 for non-members. Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary. For more information, please call SSPF at 518-587-5030, visit www. saratogapreservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Coordinator, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org. 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. 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 23

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 518-885-6740 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 23, at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 66 Front Street, Ballston Spa. BLOOD DRIVE: The Red Cross raised the need for blood from a critical level to an emergency need on Monday, July 9. Saratoga Casino Hotel teams up with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive on Monday, July 23. Members of the local community are urged to join dozens of Saratoga Casino Hotel team members to give blood from noon to 6 p.m. inside the hotel ballroom. All presenting donors at this year’s Blood Drive will receive a $10 voucher to Perks Café, located in the hotel lobby. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment prior to the July 23 Blood Drive. To schedule a time, call 518-581-5774 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.