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Thursday, Aug. 2 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.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA:
The Children’s Museum is teaming up with Skidmore College at 10:30 a.m. Your child will have fun participating in games and hands-on activities while learning about symbols with friends from the Developing Minds Center’s Language and Social Development Lab. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org for more information.
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. Ice Cream Social with the Union Fire Company Band, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Learn more at www.ballston.org.
DELEGAN 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.
GREENWICH LIBRARY WALKING FIELD TRIP:
Under the national “Libraries Rock” initiative, the Greenwich Free Library has designed various entertaining programs for families and readers of all ages during the summer months. Thursday Walking Field Trips begin at 10 a.m. in front of the Library on 148 Main Street. The August 2 destination is the Greenwich Fire House. Contact www. greenwichfreelibrary.org for more information.
KNEE HIGH NATURALISTS:
Held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Moreau Lake State Park, this class is intended for children ages 1-6 and their parents/ guardians along with any siblings. Read a short story or two based on the outdoors and then go for a short hike hoping to see some cool wildlife. Registration is necessary with 24-hour advanced notice, please call 518-7930511. Please stop at the office first to pay for the event. Each child costs $1.
KOREAN WAR VETERANS:
The August meeting for Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans’ Assoc., will be held on Thursday, August 2, at 1 p.m. at the VFW home, located at the end of Veteran’s Way, off the arterial, just North of Saratoga Springs. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, family and friends are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome. Dues for veterans’ is $10 annually and $5for 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. in the Eastern wing reading room. $5 fee. DIY Instruments with Tang Museum, 1:30 p.m. for ages 5+. Registration required. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. For more information, call 518664-4646; fax 518-6648641 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu.
MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK:
Moreau Kayak Trip, 10 a.m. - noon. This wonderful summer time paddle is a fantastic way to learn a new fun way to spend time outside. The Park Naturalist will lead this beginner’s paddle around the lake pointing out signs of summer and other wonderful sights that are more enjoyable from an up-close perspective given by a kayak. Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511.
NATIONAL COLORING BOOK DAY:
National Coloring Book Day was created by Dover Publications as a way to recognize the joy coloring books bring to children and adults alike. To Celebrate National Coloring Book Day, Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site has partnered with area libraries to offer free Erie Canal Coloring Books. The free coloring books will be available while supplies last at the following libraries: The Fort Hunter Free Library on Ft. Hunter Road, Amsterdam; The Gloversville Public Library at 34 W. Fulton St., Gloversville; The Johnstown Public Library located at 38 S Market St., Johnstown; The Amsterdam Free Library at 28 Church St., Amsterdam; The Canajoharie Library on Erie Blvd., Canajoharie; and the Saratoga Springs Public Library on Henry St., Saratoga. Please check individual library hours.
SARATOGA FILM FORUM:
“Best Shorts from the Sundance Festival” presents 7 films in 91 minutes from Korea, Sweden, Quebec, Spain, Beverly Hills. Doors open 7 p.m., show starts 7:30 p.m. at Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. $8 Members and Students w/I.D. $10 General Public. Visit www.SaratogaFilmForum.org for more information.
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, August 2. To learn more about Saratoga Independent School, please visit www.siskids.org.
SARATOGA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY:
“Henry IV,” directed by David Girard. 6 p.m., Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-580-5590.
SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY:
Paws4Reading with Buck, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Hampstead Stage Company Presents “Treasure Island,” 11 a.m. - noon. Preschool Story/Art, 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Karaoke Performance, 2
p.m. - 3 p.m. Teen Trivia, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information visit www.sspl. org. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Rocks Rock! Geology Club for ages 5-12, 2 p.m. Table Top Gaming, 4 p.m. Come in and meet up with other players of popular games such as Pokemon, and Munchkin, and many other games available. Escape the Library, 6 p.m. Can you solve the riddles to open the prize box? Register on the calendar at schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu for this fun “break out room” experience. 52 Ferry 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 152 West High Street in Ballston Spa from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday – Friday (call 518-884-4100), or on August 2 at the Bishop Hubbard Apartments in Clifton Park. UPBEAT ON THE ROOF: Taina Asili and Her Band perform at 7 p.m. on the rooftop patio of the Tang Museum, Skidmore College. Rain location will be inside the museum. For more information call 518-580-8080.
Friday, Aug. 3
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Growing Up Green Garden Club, 11 a.m. for ages 2 and up. Join the museum in preparing a community garden for the season. This program introduces the art and science of gardening to children and increases their awareness of botany, outdoor recreation and nutrition. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org for more information. FREE MOVIES IN THE PARK: Free movies in Wiswall Park are back for the eleventh summer in a row, presented by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, as part of its monthly First Friday activities. The series concludes on Friday, August 3, with “Coco.” The movie is projected onto the wall of the adjacent Front Street Deli building on Front Street in the village and begins at approximately dusk. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Movie snacks will be available, courtesy of North Star Church. For more information, visit www. ballston.org. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: Kenny Rice, an Eclipse Award-winning broadcaster who has worked for NBC Sports covering thoroughbred racing since 1999, will serve as the master of ceremonies for the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, August 3. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. at the FasigTipton sales pavilion and is open to the public and free to attend. The ceremony will also be streamed live on the Museum’s website www. racingmuseum.org. POTTERS GROVE TABERNACLE: Julian and Bonnie George perform as part of the Summer Blessing series at 6 p.m., 143 Bluebird Road, South Glens Falls. All events are by a Love Offering Gift. SARATOGA FILM FORUM: “Best Shorts from the Sundance Festival” presents 7 films in 91 minutes from Korea, Sweden, Quebec, Spain, Beverly Hills. Doors open 7 p.m., show starts 7:30 p.m. at Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. $8 Members and Students w/I.D. $10 General Public. Visit www.SaratogaFilmForum.org for more information. SARATOGA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: “Henry IV,” directed by David Girard. 6 p.m., Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518580-5590. SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY: Life is Short: Short Story Reading Group 10:30 a.m. - noon. Teen Paint and Sip Studio, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. For more information visit www. sspl.org. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Lego Club for ages 5-12, 2 p.m. Four challenges with limited Legos and time, and four chances to win. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information. YARD SALE: Gateway House of Peace furniture yard sale fundraiser, August 3-4, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 479 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa. 100% of proceeds will benefit Gateway House of Peace.
Saturday, Aug. 4
ALUMNI BANQUET: Schuylerville Central School’s Alumni Banquet will be held on Saturday, August 4, at the American Legion on Clancy Street in Schuylerville from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Music by DJ Andy Jennings. $30 per person. Contact Pat Temple at 518-338-2329 or e-mail patty61349@yahoo.com for tickets. ARMCHAIR WALKING TOUR: Noted author Tom Marshall presents a PowerPoint discussion of his new book, “Our Summer in Saratoga: Yesterday and Today.” An armchair walking tour covers a wider geographical range in comfort, focusing on Health, History and Horses; the Battle of Saratoga; and the gay Nineties. Rain or shine at 10 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. $20 per person, couples $30, children under 13 free. The cost includes a signed copy of Tom’s new book. Contact www.mylovenest.com. for more information. AURIESVILLE PILGRIMAGE: The pilgrimage to Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine on Saturday, August 4, is in memory of the first pilgrimage to the shrine, which came from St. Joseph’s Church in Troy. Meet at the shrine at 9:30 a.m. for a Traditional Latin Mass in the original chapel from 1885. The day includes the Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, Daniel Clough’s talk on “Mary’s Assumption and the Hope of Eternal Life,” a noon lunch and free time and a tour of the shrine at 1 p.m. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket since the chapel is too small to hold the faithful, and bring your own lunch. The shrine is located at 136 Shrine Rd #2, Fultonville. 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. BIG TRUCK DAY: Join the Children’s Museum at Saratoga for their annual FUNdraiser event at Maple Avenue Middle School from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. This hands-on event provides the opportunity for kids to see, touch and explore their favorite trucks. Big Truck Day is one of the Museum’s primary fundraisers, which allows the Museum to provide quality programs and learning opportunities to families throughout the capital region and beyond. Admission $5 per child, $2 adults. The Museum at 69 Caroline Street will be closed today. Call 518-584-5540 or visit cmssny.org for more information. GRANT COTTAGE: Grant Cottage Site Manager Dave Hubbard will outline the life of the Reverend Dr. John Philip Newman, clergyman, popular orator, author and world traveler, through his life’s religious and political activities. 1 p.m., U.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site,1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. JANE AUSTEN AT HYDE HALL: Jane Austen admirers are invited to visit Hyde Hall near Cooperstown for a fun summer event that raises funds for this wonderful museum. Visit on August 4 for dinner, drinks, music, and dancing high on the bluff overlooking Otsego Lake. Especially welcome are Regency-era ladies and gentlemen in period attire and all those who wish to admire them. Start your evening with a mansion tour, dine with friends with glorious lake views all around, and bid at silent and live auctions for real treasure. For further information visit https:// hydehall.org/event/hyde-hallsummer-gala-jane-austenpays-a-call-to-hyde-hall/ or call 607-547-5098 Ext 8. SARATOGA FILM FORUM: “Best Shorts from the Sundance Festival” presents 7 films in 91 minutes from Korea, Sweden, Quebec, Spain, Beverly Hills. Doors open 7 p.m., show starts 7:30 p.m. at Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. $8 Members and Students w/I.D. $10 General Public. Visit www.SaratogaFilmForum.org for more information. SARATOGA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: “Henry IV,” directed by David Girard. 6 p.m., Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518580-5590. SARATOGA SPRINGS FARMERS’ MARKET: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., High Rock Park Pavilions, Saratoga Springs. Live music by Running the River and Maltacoustic, plus the League of Women Voters at the Community Table, Skidmore’s Upstate Youth Radio Broadcast tent and Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners testing soil samples ($1 charge). 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 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: Joy of Movement: Pre-Ballet for ages 4 - 7, 2 p.m. Register on the calendar at schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu for this free class. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Art Student Open House, 6 p.m., Saisselin Art Center. Call 518-580-5084 for more information. NYS Summer School fo the Arts 30th Reunion School of Dance with faculty, guest artists and alumni, 7 p.m., Skidmore Dance Theater. Call 518-580-5596 for more information. SUMMER BOOK SALE: The Clifton Park Senior Community Center’s annual summer book sale runs for two days: Saturday, August 4, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, August 5, from 11 a.m. 3p.m. at 6 Clifton Commons Boulevard, Clifton Park. SUMMER MALL EXPO: Artists, crafters, vendors and local businesses of all varieties gather at Wilton Mall from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. to present a great selection of pottery, ceramics, jewelry, stained glass, home decor items, seasonal decorations, herbal products and much more. Prizes and raffles offered throughout Saturday and Sunday, August 4-5. Admission is free. TANG FAMILY SATURDAYS: Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang Museum exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity suitable for children ages 5 and up with adult companion. Free and open to the public, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. For reservations and information please call 518-580-8080.