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Friday, Aug. 10 ANYTHING GOES:

Saratoga Children’s Theatre Teens presents Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes.” 7 p.m., Maple Avenue Middle School 515 Maple Avenue Saratoga Springs.General admission $15; seniors/ students $12; 10 and under free. Visit saratogachildrenstheatre.org.

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.

PINBALL & ARCADE SHOW:

Do you enjoy pinball or have fond memories of playing them in arcades? Are you looking for some familyfriendly entertainment? Visit the Saratoga Pinball & Arcade Show at the Saratoga Regional YMCA at 290 West Avenue in Saratoga Springs on Friday August 10, from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Saturday, August 11, from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. The show will feature approximately 50 pinball machines & arcade games from the past and present, all set on free play for one admission price. The show will also feature an indoor flea market with various pinball & arcade games and parts for sale. Admission $10. Proceeds from the show will be donated to charity. For more information visit http:// pinballsaratoga.com.

SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK:

Pollinator Party, 11 a.m. Take a stroll through the pollinator garden to learn about the many insect species and plants that live there. Participants will also make a native plant seed ball to take home. This program is free with vehicle entry fee. No registration required. Please call 518584-2000 Ext. 116 for more information.

SARATOGA SPRINGS ARTS DISTRICT:

An evening of art, music and great food in Saratoga Springs’ three-block Arts District includes at least nine pop-up art openings hosted by galleries and local businesses. This family-friendly streetwide event takes place from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on the second Friday of the month through October. For more information contact Amejo Amyot at aamejo@gmail.com.

SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY:

Lego Club for ages 5-12, 2 p.m. Open Crochet, 6 p.m. All levels welcome. Bring an existing project or begin something new. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information.

SKIDMORE DANCE THEATER:

NYS Summer School of the Arts dance students’ final performance. 7 p.m., Skidmore Dance Theater. For more information call 518-580-5596.

Saturday, Aug. 11 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. BOOK SIGNING: Sasscer Hill, author of last year’s awardwinning “Flamingo Road,” will sign copies of her new novel, “The Dark Side of Town,” from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the National Museum of Racing, 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-584-0400 for more information. BUTTERFLY WALK: Summer is a time of fun in the sun, but it’s also a prime time to spot beautiful butterflies in flight. Take an educational walk through the Karner management area to learn more about the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly and state-threatened frosted elfin, their ecology and relationship to wild lupine, as well as how the butterflies and their habitat are monitored and managed. Meet at 11 a.m. at the entrance of the Saratoga Spa Dog Park, located at the corner of S Broadway and Crescent Street in Saratoga Springs. Registration is preferred but not required for this free event. Please contact Katie at 518-584-2000 ext. 111 to register. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Amateur Artists, 11 a.m. for ages 2 and up. This month kids will discover artist Frida Kahlo, and budding artists will discover new art processes and techniques. August 11, “Frida Kahlo: Flower Crowns.” Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org for more information. CIVIL WAR WEEKEND: Infantry drill, 9:30 a.m. Welcoming ceremony featuring a musical fanfare by the Iron Jacks, 10:30 a.m. Artillery demonstration, 11 a.m. Meet the Generals and their Ladies, 12:30 p.m. Battle, 2 p.m. “Rally ‘Round the Flag” performance by the 77th NY Regimental Balladeers, 2:30 p.m. 269 Ballard Road, Wilton. Admission $10 for ages 13 and up, free for children 12 and under. CLAM STEAM: Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club annual clam steam, noon - 9 p.m. Music by DJ Andy Jennings. Full steam ticket $40; chicken ticket $35; chicken only ticket $30. For tickets or more information contact bill at 518-3782208 or the club house at 518-695-3917. DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS: On Saturday, August 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. The class will be held at First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. Fee $35; bring a friend for $30 each. A portion of the fee goest to First Baptist Church. Class size is limited. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: The Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine Council 16861, present a free screening of “The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” at 8 p.m. at the Auriesville Shrine Picnic Pavilion. In case of inclement weather the movie will be shown in the Visitors Center. HORSE FARM TOUR: The Saratoga County Horse Farm Tour is a free self-driven tour that is open to the public. The