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Thursday, Aug. 16 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:

Science Explorers, 10:30 a.m. for all ages. A popular weekly program where kids discover the different ways in which science is all around us. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org for more information.

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 16 destination is a “drive-in movie” in the library’s Community Room. Visit www. greenwichfreelibrary.org for more information.

HADLEY-LAKE LUZERNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY:

Join presenter Ben Kemp, site coordinator with the Friends of Grant Cottage, as he shares his research on whether President Ulysses S. Grant really visited Lake Luzerne in the 1870s. Kemp will also explore what brought Grant to this area in his final days in 1885 and the cottage he lived in that is now a local historic site. 7 p.m., Hadley Senior Center, 23 Maple Avenue, Hadley. The program is free, open to the public, and handicapped accessible. For further information visit www. kinnearmuseum@gmail.com.

HEALTH, HISTORY & HORSES:

The Ladies of Charity’s Healt, History and Horses Gala on Thursday, August 16, supports community charities. Live music, hot and cold food stations, cold bar, silent auction, 4-season basket raffle. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Reservations $75. Mail checks to Ladies of Charity, 8 Claire Pass, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. For more information visit www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com.

HEALTH SCREENINGS CLINIC:

Nurses from Saratoga County Public Health will offer complimentary blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings from 1:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m. at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Commons Boulevard, Clifton Park. No appointmment is necessary, but advance sign-up is required. Call 518-383-1343 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.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY:

Chair Yoga, 9 a.m. in the Eastern wing reading room. $5 fee. Wildlife Rocks! Live Animal Program, 1:30 p.m. Please register if you can. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. For more information, call 518-6644646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville.sals. edu.

SARATOGA LAKE P.I.D.:

The Saratoga Lake Protection and Improvement District Monthly Annual Meeting with Presentation of the Annual Budget and nominations for Commissioner will take place on Thursday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m., at Malta Town Community Center, Route 9, Malta.

SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK:

Preschool Naturalists is a nature class designed for children ages 3 to 5. This hour-long program starting at 11 a.m. will focus on using the senses to explore a certain aspect of the outdoor world. Children will also enjoy a nature related story and craft. Fee is $3 per person or $5 per family. Registration is required. Please call 518-5842000 Ext. 116 to register.

SARATOGA SPRINGS HISTORY MUSEUM:

The Delaware and Hudson Railroad was one of the main lines servicing Saratoga Springs. The D&H however, had a connection to other parts of the north east, connecting Saratoga to the coal yards of Pennsylvania. Dr. S. Robert Powell will discuss those lines and the history behind the D&H’s Gravity Railroad in “The D&H Gravity Railroad: Five Configurations,” presented as part of the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust Program Series. 7 p.m., Saratoga Springs History Museum, Canfield Casino, Congress Park. This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.saratogahistory.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. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information.

UPBEAT ON THE ROOF:

Fenimore Blues in concert, 7 p.m., Tang Museum rooftop patio, Skidmore College. Rain location inside museum. For more information call 518580-8080.

Friday, Aug. 17 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