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Sunday, July 22

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 effect-laced 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 518-587-3241 or visit www.saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.

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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 518-5815774 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 518-581-1278. 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 518584-2000 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 518-6644646 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 518-584-0400 or visit www.Racingmuseum. org. NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUTE: Reading by William Kennedy and Jim Miller. 8p.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. The Hadley-Lake Luzerne Historical Society will host a benefit Eat-in or Take-out Chicken BBQ before the movie, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., for a $15 donation. Call 518-696-4947 to make a reservation. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Music and Movement for ages 2-6, 2 p.m. Anime Club for ages 12-18 with Asian snacks and entertainment, 6p.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 152West 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 323Charlton 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 60and 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: 9a.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, 310Northline 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, 8p.m. Learn about the nocturnal animals that live in the park. Call 518-584-2000Ext. 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., AlbanySaratoga 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/ palamountainbenefit. 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. SARATOGA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: “As You Like It,” 6 p.m., Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. For more information, call 518-580-5590. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: STEM Build It for ages 5-12, 2p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. 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 6:30p.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. 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 $1,860a 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 152West High Street in Ballston Spa from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday – Friday (call 518-884-4100), or on July 24 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Waterford Senior Center, 125 Second Street, Waterford. 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 10to August 28. July 24: Curator’s tour of “Give a damn.” with Mellon Collections Curator Rebecca McNamara. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 518-5808080or visit http://tang. skdimore.edu. YADDO GHOST TOUR: Yaddo Ghost Tours are held every Tuesday during the Saratoga racing season. Meet in the parking lot at 5 p.m. $10 per person. For more information contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746 or www.yaddo.org.

Wednesday, July 25

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month in Saratoga Hospital’s C-1 Conference Room. Free. Pre-registration required. Call Pierre Zimmerman M.S.

at 413-992-7012 for more information. Sponsored by One Roof Holistic Health Center. CREEKSIDE CLASSROOM: Fun With Frogs, 11 a.m. Learn about different frog species that live in the park and the noises they make, and take a nature walk to search for frogs. All ages welcome. Call 518-5842000Ext. 116to register. Creekside Classroom, 50 Geyser Road, Saratoga Springs. EAST GALWAY CEMETERY ASSOCIATION: The annual meeting of the East Galway Cemetery Association will be held on Wednesday, July 25, at 7 p.m. at the home of Roger and Mary Ann Denison, 1859Rte. 29, Galway. Please call 518882-6100 for directions. 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 3p.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: The Friends of MDPL meet the last Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Adult Craft Night: personalized canvas bags with Cricut, 6 p.m. $5 fee. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville.For more information, call 518-6644646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville. sals.edu. NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUTE: Reading by Joyce Carol Oates. 8 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more information call 518-580-5593. SARATOGA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: “As You Like It,” 6 p.m., Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. For more information, call 518-580-5590. SARATOGA ACOUSTIC BLUES: 2014 NYS Blues Hall of Fame inductee Elly Winger is the featured artist

at this month’s Open Mic and Jam hosted by Hall of Famer Sonny Speed. Signup 7 p.m. opening set 7:30 p.m. at Café Lena, 33 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Admission $5. 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/wednesday-market-vendors-highrock-park-2018/. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC

LIBRARY: Desert Story Time, 10 a.m. Kids’ Book Club discusses “Fortunately, the Milk,” 2p.m. Tween Book Club discusses “Aru-Shah and the End of Time,” 3 p.m. Rural Soul Ukelele Workshop, 6p.m. 52Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 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 152West High Street in Ballston Spa from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday – Friday (call 518-884-4100), or on July 25 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Senior Center, 5Williams Street, or from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Art lecture by Courtney Mattison, ‘08. 12:30p.m., Filene Recital Hall. For more information call 518-5805590. 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 25 is “Watercolor Wall Hangings.” 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 518-4500321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org. TOWN OF MALTA: The Town of Malta Town Highway Safety Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 25, at 5 p.m. at the Malta Community Center, 1Bayberry Drive, Room 102. TURKEY DINNER: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 serves at Turkey Dinner 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. VOLKSWALK AMSTERDAM: 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 25, a guided walk through Amsterdam starts at 9a.m. from The Tavern, 1Port Jackson Square. 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. The Catskills Puppet Theater performs “Sister Rain and Brother Sun” on July 25, while parents and their children can participate in sing-a-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 26

BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: Thursday activities: 9:30a.m. to 11:45 a.m.,Craft, Cards, Billiards; 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,Lunch/bring a dish to share, meeting; 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.., Bingo. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518-885-6740 or visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. BALLSTON SPA FARMERS’ MARKET: The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA), resumes Saturday, June 16 and and runs Thursdays from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through September 29 in Wiswall Park, at the corner of Front Street and Low Street. The market features 100% locally grown produce, farm fresh agricultural products, flowers, herbs, baked goods, custom blended spices, dressings, marinades, handcrafted jewelry, and more. Updates on what is new at the market throughout the season and details about vendors, musicians and activities can be found on the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market Facebook page. 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 26The Dylan Perrillo Orchestra performs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Learn more at www.ballston.org. CREEKSIDE CLASSROOM: Nature Hike for ages 5and up, 10 a.m. Call 518-5842000Ext. 111to register. Creekside Classroom, 50 Geyser Road, Saratoga Springs. DELGAN POND: Drop in anytime between 10a.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. FOSTER PARENT INFORMATION MEETING: A Foster Parent Information Meeting will be held on July 26 at 4 p.m. at the Services Building, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa. Saratoga County is in need of foster homes for schoolaged children and teenagers. The next certification class will begin in fall 2018. Please contact Jared LeGrand or Stacey McVaigh at 518-884-4157 for more information. JAZZ AT THE SPRING: Capital District Jazz presents renowned flutist Sarpay Özçağatay, guitarist Mark Kleinhaut and bassist John Menegon at 7:30 p.m. at the Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. Tickets $15. CDJ is offering a number of free tickets for youth age 17 and under. If you are interested in obtaining a free ticket please inquire via email info@cdjazz. org. Tickets are available in advance at http://www. brownpapertickets.com/ event/3353829. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Chair Yoga, 9 a.m. $5 fee. Harry Potter Wizard School, 1:30 p.m. Costumes optional; registration required. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518664-8641or visit http:// mechanicville.sals.edu. NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUTE: Reading by Jamaica Kincaid and Henri Cole. 8p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more information call 518580-5593. REDISCOVERING AMERICAN WOMEN ARTISTS: Author Donna Seaman will visit Saratoga Springs Public Library from noon – 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 26 to discuss her recent book “Identity Unknown: Rediscovering Seven American Women Artists.” This free program is one of the first in a round of library initiatives supported by the Eric D. Halberg Trust, donated by the long-time patron upon his passing for the purchase of books and other library materials, programs, and experiences related to his love of modern art, movies, and music. SARATOGA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: “As You Like It,” 6 p.m., Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. For more information, call 518-580-5590. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Rocks Rock Geology Club, 2p.m. for ages 5-12. Table Top Gaming, 4 p.m. Book Club discusses “Good Omens” at 7 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information.

Friday, July 27

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 statethreatened 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 518-584-2000ext. 111to register. CREEKSIDE CLASSROOM: Paper Wings, 1 p.m. Learn

about pollinators and practice origami. Call 518-5842000Ext. 111to register. Creekside Classroom, 50 Geyser Road, Saratoga Springs. DUDLEY OBSERVATORY: The new observatory located on the grounds of miSci holds a modern 14 inch telescope that lets us observe the stars, planets and even galaxies beyond the Milky Way. During the grand opening celebration from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., enjoy sky observation using a state-of-the-art telescope in the new observatory building, participate in hands-on astronomy activities throughout the miSci galleries, and see a show in the planetarium. Free with miSci admission: $10.50 adult, $7.50 child, $9 senior. Dudley Observatory at miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, 15Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The July Ceremony/ luncheon for Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans’ Association will be held on Friday, July 27. The celebration of the armistice will be held at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Crandall Park (Glens Falls) at 11 a.m., with lunch following at 11:30 a.m. at Ambrosia Diner, located on Aviation Road., just off Exit 19of the Northway. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. To make a reservation, or for further information, please contact the host, Louise Finan at 518-584-3151 by July 25. For an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037. NYS SUMMER WRITERS INSTITUTE: Reading by Howard Norman and Victoria Redel. 8p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more information call 518580-5593. PAPER WINGS: People of all ages and experience levels are invited to Saratoga Spa State Park’s Creekside Classroom at 1p.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 518-584-2000ext. 111to register. RACING TRIVIA NIGHT: Bring your team for a truly unique racing-themed trivia contest. There will be prizes for the top teams, as well as food and drink options, sponsored by Saratoga Eagle. Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame, 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Cost: free for Museum members, $10 non-members. Please RSVP to nmrmembers@racingmuseum.net or call 518-5840400ext. 109. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Movie, “Molly’s Game,” 1p.m. $3/Members, $5/Non-Members, Popcorn included. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: “As You Like It,” 6 p.m., Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. For more information, call 518-5805590. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Lego Club, 2 p.m. Family Movie Night, 6 p.m. Watch a recent film about a mischievous cottontail bunny in a blue coat on the library’s big screen. 52Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. TGIF BAR-B-Q: The Queensbury Senior Center (QSC) hosts a special ‘TGIF – Bar-B-Q’ at the Queensbury Center in the Picnic Grove at 742 Bay Road on Friday, July 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., sponsored by CDPHP, MVP Health Care and Fidelis Care. Special live entertainment and dancing will be provided by Jukebox Jim in addition to various games such as bocce ball, corn-hole and horseshoes. This family-friendly event in open to the public free of charge, however food purchases are priced ala carte. Pre-registration helps in planning for food and beverage requirements and can be done by emailing sharon@seniorsonthego.org or calling the Center at 518761-8224.

Saturday, July 28

BALLSTON SPA FARMERS’ MARKET: The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA), resumes Saturday, June 16 and and runs Thursdays from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through September 29 in Wiswall Park, at the corner of Front Street and Low Street. The market features 100% locally grown produce, farm fresh agricultural products, flowers, herbs, baked goods, custom blended spices, dressings, marinades, handcrafted jewelry, and more. Updates on what is new at the market throughout the season and details about vendors, musicians and activities can be found on the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market Facebook page. BRITISH MOTOFEST: The 28th annual British Motorfest marks the 40th anniversary of the Adirondack Triumph Association. All British cars and motorcycles welcome. The event features awards, door prizes, 50⁄50 drawing, food and DJ. Car registration $15on the day of the show from 9 a.m. - 11a.m. Free admission for spectators. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the lawn of the Saratoga Auto Museum on the Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga State Park. 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 223West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. For more information, please contact Natalie. Walsh@pitneymeadows.org. JANE AUSTEN TOUR PREVIEW: Dr. David Shapard, author of “The Annotated Pride and Prejudice,” will describe a tour he will lead entitled “English Heritage Tour with Jane Austen” at 11:30 am on Saturday, July 28at Saratoga Arts, 320Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The tour (September 3- 12, 2019) uses the lens of one of England’s greatest writers to explore some of the finest examples of English heritage. For more information, email goedventures@gmail.com, visit goedventures.com, or call Mary at 607-387-3322. PETER RABBIT & FRIENDS: A Family Fun Day based on the stories by Beatrix Potter. Children can participate in activities and enjoy foods based on the Tales of Peter Rabbit. Play in Mr. McGregor’s garden, meet the rabbits, squeeze through a fence, learn about garden soils, vegetables and composting, and more. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Washington County Fair Farm Museum. Route 29, Greenwich, Call 518692-2464 or visit www. washingtoncountyfair.com for more information. 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. This Saturday’s Blueberry Festival features blueberry products, recipes, tastings and blueberrythemed activities for children. 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.