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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. CAMBRIDGE VALLEY FINE ART TOUR: Take time the weekend of July 21 and 22 to visit seven artists in six locations during the sixth Cambridge Valley Fine Art Tour. All of the participants live in the village of Cambridge and have been producing art for many years. On Saturday, July 21, there will be music in various locations, a concert by Ana Egge in Argyle Brewing at the Depot, and fireworks at dark. Visit www.cambridgevalleyart.org for more information about the artists and a map to their locations. CAR, TRUCK & BIKE SHOW: You’re invited to participate in Saratoga Center’s residents and community annual Car, Truck & Bike Show on Saturday, July 21, starting at 10 a.m. at 149 Ballston Avenue,

Ballston Spa. Trophies will be awarded at 2 p.m. Come see animals from around the world, presented by The Eudora Farm, along with music, food and great stories to cherish. Rain date July 22.

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. GENEALOGY & 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 518587-2978. HADLELY LUZERNE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Meet and greet Sue Clark and see her photography exhibit, “Back at the Ranch” featuring all things western Americana. Larry Bennett of historic Bennett’s Riding Stables will display historic photos and Lake Luzerne Historian Pam Morin will speak about historic Adirondack dude ranches. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Hadley Luzerne Public Library,19 Main Street, Lake Luzerne.

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 518-6644646; 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 Award-winning choreographer and director Warren Carlyle. Tickets $55-125. For more information visit spac.org. NYS WRITERS’ INSTITUTE: Panel discussion, “Fears and Night Thoughts” with Nick Flynn, Binnie Kirshebaum and Madeline Miller. 7 p.m., Davis Auditorium PRIORY CONCERT: The Priory Annual Concert-Bluegrass 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 SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: “As You Like It,” 6 p.m., Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. For more information, call 518-580-5590. SARATOGA SPRINGS FARMERS’ MARKET: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., High Rock Park Pavilions, Saratoga Springs. Live music by Brendan Dailey and Dave Moore, a free children’s activity presented by the Children’s Museum of Saratoga, 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 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. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Peaceful Warrior fencing class for ages 8-18, 2 p.m. Please bring gloves that allow a good grip. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. 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

Sunday, July 22

$10 per person. For more information contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746 or www. yaddo.org. CAMBRIDGE VALLEY FINE ART TOUR: Take time the weekend of July 21 and 22 to visit seven artists in six locations during the sixth Cambridge Valley Fine Art Tour. All of the participants live in the village of Cambridge and have been producing art for many years. Visit www.cambridgevalleyart.org for more information about the artists and a map to their locations. 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 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 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. 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. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Basic Computer Skills: “Improving security on your device” with Bob Stromberg. 10 a.m. - noon, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton park. Free; reservation required. Call 518-383-1343. 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. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Game Night Unplugged, 6:30 p.m. 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. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: Learn all about how to get involved in thoroughbred ownership from some of the top racing partnerships in the game. Participating partnerships, including West Point Thoroughbreds, Centennial Farms, Kenwood Racing and Dream Maker Racing, LLC, will be available from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. to answer questions on all aspects of their business, including cost, racehorse care, training and how partnerships for individual horses are developed. The event will feature a cocktail reception and light food. Admission is complimentary and visitors are also invited to tour the Museum at 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518584-0400 or visit www. Racingmuseum.org. NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUTE: Reading by William Kennedy and Jim Miller. 8 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more information call 518580-5593. OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT: “Harnessing Nature, Building the Great Sacandaga” produced by Jason Kemper, Lauren Roberts & Peter Pepe in association with the Great Sacandaga Lake Advisory Council,is the story of how the people of the Sacandaga Valley had to sacrifice their homes, their farms and their livelihoods for the greater good. The free film will be shown at dusk on July 23 at HadleySmead Memorial Park, Corner of Stony Creek Road and Maple Street in Hadley. Bring your own chair or blanket. Concessions will be available. DVDs of “Harnessing Nature” will be on sale along with books by local authors. 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 23 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Town of Ballston at 323 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa. 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 Corinth Senior Center, 22 Hamilton Avenue, on July 27. Reservations are required by noon on July 26. 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 518-654-2040 for more information on the July 27 dinner.

Tuesday, July 24

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. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Speed Friending helps seniors make new friends in minutes. This low-key gathering will be a fun way to form new friendships. Icebreaker questions will be included. Come solo or in a group. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton park. Free; reservation required. Call 518-3831343. 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. EVENING OF SACRED SERVICE: Bring a dish to share for a potluck supper and discover the joy of being in spiritual community and engaging in sacred service. Join in an evening of fun, gratitude, creativity and givingness. Bring a rock to paint. 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. GRANT COTTAGE: U.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site is open on Tuesdays during the Sartoga racing seasion. On July 24, Steve Trimm will discuss Noble Dawson, the stenographer who became Grant’s indispensable aide and friend, and Camp Ford, Texas, the prison camp where he was imprisoned. The suggested donation for this program is $5 per person. 1 p.m., 1000 Mount McGregor Road, Wilton. 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. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story Time and craft, 11:30 a.m. 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville. Donnie P and Celebration in concert at Tallmadge Park, 6 p.m. Free for all ages. Call 518-6644646 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. NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUTE: Reading by Ann Beattie and Jonathan Dee. 8 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more information call 518-5805593. POLO BY TWILIGHT: Skidmore College will host the 39th annual Polo by Twilight event to benefit the Palamountain Scholarship Fund from 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24, at the Saratoga Polo Fields on Bloomfield Road in Greenfield Center. The event will begin with a reception and The Palamountain Cup Polo Match, followed by a silent auction and a gourmet dinner prepared by Skidmore College’s award-winning chefs. All proceeds benefit the Joseph C. and Anne T. Palamountain Scholarship Fund, honoring Skidmore’s late president and his wife for their 23 years of dedicated service and leadership. For more information, visit: www.skidmore.edu/ pal a mountain benefit. 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 Tuesday, July 24. To learn more about Saratoga Independent School, please visit www.siskids.org. SCIENCE ON TAP: Curious about how the Grand Canyon formed? Sustainable Saratoga, The Environmental Studies and Sciences Program at Skidmore College, and Artisanal Brew Works invite you to join us for the next Science on Tap in Saratoga Springs to find out with Skidmore’s Kyle Nichols on July 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Artisanal Brew Works, 41 Geyser Road, Saratoga Springs. Admission is free but tickets are required due to space limitations. For tickets, go to https:// tinyurl.com/y7c6hsxt or search “science on tap saratoga” at Eventbrite. com. Please arrive early to get your drink so the event can start on time.