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Monday, Aug. 20 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.

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.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA:

Movers, Shakers and History Makers!, 10:30 a.m. for ages 3 and up. Take a trip back in time to learn how ordinary people became extraordinary with this playful hands-on look at some of history’s most remarkable inventors, activists and leaders. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org for more information.

CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER:

Basic Computer Skills with Bob Stromberg: working with iPads, 12:30 p.m. Free, reservations required. Please call 518-383-1343 to register. You’re invited to an open house on Monday, August 20, from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. to learn about the many programs and classes the Clifton Park Senior Community Center has to offer. There will be class demonstrations and light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park. Advance registration is requested. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. 6 Clifton Commons Boulevard, Clifton Park.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY:

Crocheting and Knitting, 6 p.m. 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville. For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu.

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.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION:

The Church of the Immaculate Conception, located at 400 Saratoga Road in Glenville, holds a “Meet and Greet” evening on Monday, August 20, for anyone interested in learning more about The Catholic Faith through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). If you have been searching for a faith community, and are considering the Catholic Faith or would like to learn about receiving Sacraments in the Catholic Faith, come to this event starting at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center Flicker Room. If you are interested in attending, either walk in or feel free to call the rectory at 518-399-9168. If this date is not convenient for you, call 518-399-9168 for a more convenient time.

SCHUYLERVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT:

Board meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the High School library.

SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY:

Music and Movement, 2 p.m. for ages 2-6. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information.

Tuesday, Aug. 21 AFFIRMATIVE PRAYER WORKSHOP:

Learn the powerful method of prayer developed by New Thought teacher Ernest Holmes to help you manifest more good into your life. 6:30 p.m. hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs. Suggested donation $20. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call 518-366-9918. 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. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Tuesday for Tots, “Music to My Ears,” 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-5. A special time for younger visitors to gain preschool readiness skils in a fun and social environment including sensory play, crafts and activities with friends. Free with museum admission. Join the museum at 2:30 p.m. for a special interactive experience that transforms the museum into a Toy Tinkerer Workshop and makes kids official Melissa & Doug Toy Tinkerers for a day. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 or visit www. cmssny.org 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. Feel free to come solo or in a group. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., 6 Clifton Common Court. Reservations are required; call 518-383-1343 to registser. The center will provide dessert. EDINBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Edinburg Historical Society will meet on Tuesday, August 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Edinburg Cemetery on the Northville Edinburg Road for a tour led by Priscilla Edwards, Edinburg Historian. There will be a brief meeting at the Edinburg Cemetery where the Nominating Committee will present their recommendations for 2018-2019 Board positions to be voted on at the September meeting. Bring a chair if you like. All meetings and programs are free and open to the public. Visit www.EdinburgHistoricalSociety.com for more information. GRANT COTTAGE: In “The Best Hated Man in America,” Grant Cottage Site Manager Dave Hubbard will examine Ferdinand Ward’s life, from his beginnings in western New York State, to his financial career, criminal activities, his connections to the Grants and their financial ruin, and his time in prison. 1 p.m., U.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site, 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. GREENTREE STABLE TOUR: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will

present special a behindthe-scenes tour of Godolphin’s famous Greentree Stable on Tuesday, August 21 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The magnificent 106-acre property at 36 Nelson Avenue is the private training facility owned by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai and Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. The tour will be given by Godolphin’s Emma Browne and the Museum’s Cate Johnson. Tours are limited to 75 people and water will be provided. Tours cost $15 for Museum members and $20 for non-members. Each attendee will also receive a complimentary admission pass to the Museum. Reservations are required and must be made in advance. Please call 518-584-0400 ext. 120 to secure your spot. LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES: Featuring members of the internationally-noted but locally-based Wild Adriatic, Tame Pacific is a rock band from Albany known for their classic covers and original live improvisation. 12:30 p.m., Ben & Jerry’s, 34 Phila Street. Free and open to the public; Food from Esperanto’s will be for sale at venue. Rain location: Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Meet Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, who will be leading Story Time at 11:30 a.m. Join the library on the Tallmage Park Lawn at 6 p.m as the Large Farva Band gives the final concert of the 2018 season. 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville. For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518664-8641 or visit http:// mechanicville.sals.edu. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: The Secret Life of Snakes, 11 a.m. Come and learn about the various kinds of friendly snakes at the nature center that are also found in the park. Learn about habitat, predators, prey and the habits of these misunderstood creatures. Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 518-7930511. 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. NIGHT SKY ADVENTURE: The Parker Solar Probe is a brave new mission to our closest star, the Sun. Swooping in at only 4 million miles from the surface, this robotic spacecraft will help astronomers understand how heat, energy and plasma radiates away from the sun. Join the Dudley Observatory at miSci to explore the sun and go closer than any spacecraft has gone before. 8 p.m. 9:30 p.m., miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Cost: Admission to miSci ($10.50 adult, $7.50 child age 3-12, $9 senior 65+). Free for miSci members. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Bird Bingo, 9 a.m. Learn to spot as many local birds as you can while playing bird bingo. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from the classroom. Welcome to people of all ages and all experience levels. This event meets at the Creekside Classroom. Come down to the Creekside Classroom at 10 a.m. to learn about the different pollinators in the park and why they are important. This is a free event; registration is required. Please call 518-584-2000 Ext. 111 to register for either event. The Friends of the Park hold their monthly meeting at 3:30 p.m. Call 518-584-2000 Ext. 116 for more information. SARATOGA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: The Saratoga Summer Concert Series continues on August 21 with Garland Nelson, a highenergy spirited ensemble performing multi-genre soul music with entertaining command & spontaneous originality. 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.com. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: STEM Build-It, 2 p.m. Experiment with building techniques and challenges. For ages 5-12. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. 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 10 to August 28. August 21: Behind the Scenes Tour with Assistant Director for Curatorial Affairs and Malloy Curator Rachel Seligman. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 518-580-8080 or visit http://tang.skdimore.edu. UPPER ROOM THRIFT SHOP: The Ballston Spa United Methodist Church Upper Room Thrift Shop is having a summer sale the entire month of August. Every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon, clothing will be $1a bag. The thirft shop is located at 101 Milton Avenue (Route 50), Ballston Spa. 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, Aug. 22

ACOUSTIC BLUES OPEN MIC: Elly Winiger is a 2014 inductee into the New York Blues Hall of Fame. Cathy Timian and the Blues Crew are performers from Central New York specializing in old school Blues in America. They’re the featured performers at this month’s Saratoga Acoustic Blues Open Mic & Jam, hosted by NYS Blues Hall of Fame inductee Sonny Speed at Café Lena, 33 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Sign-up 7 p.m., opening set 7:30 p.m. Admission $5. Call 518-587-6433 for more information. BOCES JOB FAIR: The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES is holding a School Job Fair on Wednesday, August 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at its Gick Road Conference Center, 27 Gick Road, Saratoga Springs. Openings are available for Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Teacher Aides. Applicants can see job vacancies and apply in advance at https://www. wswheboces.org/Job Onsite interviews. Please bring two letters of reference and your resume. 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. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Lunch & Learn, 12:30 p.m. Learn about the four parts of Medicare with Michael O’Brien, President of H&L Insurance. Free. Reservations are required; call 518-383-1343 to register. Dessert will be provided. 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. 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 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22 at Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, 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. 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. A free fish fileting demo takes place at 2 p.m. No reservations are necessary for this free event. SARATOGA JEWISH CULTURAL FESTIVAL: Congregation Shaara Tfille/ The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs presents the documentary “Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me” on Wednesday, August 22 at 7 p.m. in their synagogue, located at 84 Weibel Avenue. The event is part of the 2018 Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival and is sponsored and supported for marketing and promotion by a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeast NY. The cost is $5 per person and includes a dessert reception following the performance. Reservations can be made to 518584-2370. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Wildflower Walk for ages 5 and up, 10 a.m. Wonders of Water, 11 a.m. Come to the Creekside Classroom to learn more about Geyser Creek, the park’s wetlands, and the different projects put in place to benefit the quality of our water and to help keep our environment balanced. This is a free event; registration is required. Please call 518-584-2000 Ext. 111 to register for either event. 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/wednesdaymarket-vendors-high-rockpark-2018/. SCHENECTADY JCC JOB FAIR: The Schenectady Jewish Community Center is holding a job fair and is offering teacher assistants and substitute teachers who work for the Niskayuna School District a special time slot for one-on-one interviews from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. The interviews are for these part-time positions: early childhood substitute teacher and after-school activity leader. The Job fair will be open to the public from 3 p.m.- 5 p.m. at the Schenectady JCC, 2565 Balltown Road. For more information, contact Charlena Ward, Human Resources Associate, at 518-377-8803 ext. 237, or email Charlenaw@ schenectadyjcc.org. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: River Story Time, 10 a.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information. TAKE YOUR CAT TO THE VET: In celebration of Take Your Cat to the Vet Day, the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s Saratoga clinic, located at 4255 Rt. 50, will offer reduced fees on wellness services for cats on Wednesday, August 22, from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Qualified cat owners will receive $20 off a visit for three or more services, which may include vaccinations, feline leukemia (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) testing, deworming, flea treatment and ear cleaning. For details on qualification, fees and services, including spay and neuter, visit mohawkhumane.org. Appointments are required and may be made by calling 518-886-9645. TRAVERS PREVIEW: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present a Travers Stakes preview on Wednesday, August 22 at 11 a.m. The event is open to the public and included with a paid Museum admission. Brien Bouyea, the Museum’s Hall of Fame and Communications Director, and award-winning journalist and author Michael Veitch will analyze this year’s Travers field and take questions from the audience. Visit www.racingmuseum.org for more information. VOLKSWALK SCHENECTADY: 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 August 22, a guided walk through Schenectady starts at 9 a.m. from Schenectady County Community College parking lot, behind SCCC at the bike path. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk and the cost is $2. Further information is available at www. walkescv.org. SOUTHERN DINNER: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Southern Dinner with Southern Fried Chicken, Country Fried Steak with Sausage Gravy and more 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. For more information call 518-584-2585. WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY: Woodpecker Walk with an SCA environmentalist. 6:30 p.m., Schoharie Crossing Historic Site, Fort Hunter. This Wildlife Wednesday event is free and open to the public. Donations to the Friends of Schoharie Crossing are always appreciated.

Thursday, Aug. 23

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 518-5845540 or visit www.cmssny. org for more information. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Chair Yoga, 9 a.m. in the Eastern wing reading room. $5 fee. Kids Summer Reading Program finale celebration with cake, dancing and more 1:30 p.m. Registration required. Teen Lock-In Party with movie, pizza and more, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Stop in for a permission slip. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518664-8641 or visit http:// mechanicville.sals.edu. MOREAU AFTER DARK: Come explore Moreau Lake State Park after the sun sets from 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. This program is intended for families of all ages. Join in a short hike around Moreau in the dark, looking and listening for nocturnal animals. Flashlights and/or headlamps are recommended and be sure to bring bug spray. Registration is necessary with 24-hour advanced notice, please call 518-7930511. Please stop at the office first to pay for the event, children and seniors are $1 and adults are $2. 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 23. To learn more about Saratoga Independent School, please visit www. siskids.org. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Leave No Trace hike for ages 5 and up, 10 a.m. Join a naturalist to learn the seven different Leave No Trace principles during the hike. Wonders of Water, 11 a.m. Come to the Creekside Classroom to learn more about Geyser Creek, the park’s wetlands, and the different projects put in place to benefit the quality of our water and to help keep our environment balanced. This is a free event; registration is required. Please call 518-584-2000 Ext. 111 to register for either event. 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. Book Club, “The Museum of Extraordinary Things,” 7 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. UPBEAT ON THE ROOF: Beargrass in concert, 7 p.m., Tang Museum rooftop patio, Skidmore College. Rain location inside museum. For more information call 518580-8080.

Friday, Aug. 24

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 2 p.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: 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. LOCAL LOGGING LIVE: Tannery Pond Center (TPC) in North Creek presents “Local Logging Live! Along the Hudson” on August 24-25, celebrating the local logging industry past and present. The two-day event will kick off with history, storytelling and a reception in the Widlund Gallery on Friday, August 24, starting at 4 p.m., followed by the Dave Ruch and Canal Street String Band performing in the auditorium. Daytime events are free; tickets for

the 7 p.m. concert are $15. Loggers and other groups interested in joining the celebration are encouraged to call Daphne Taylor, Tannery Pond Center Managing Director at 518-251-2505 ext. 128. Find more information and purchase tickets for evening performances at www.tannerypondcenter. org/logging. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Hudson River Kayak, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. This wonderful paddle is a fantastic way to learn to kayak. The Park Naturalist leads the paddle along the river, pointing out signs of wildlife and other wonderful sights while teaching strokes and kayaking safety. Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice; call 518-793-0511. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Marvelous Monarchs, 2 p.m. Take a short stroll through the pollinator garden to learn more about the marvelous monarch butterfly. Participants will also be able to experience a Monarch caterpillar and chrysalis. All ages welcome. This program is free with vehicle entry fee. Please call 518-584-2000 Ext. 116 to register. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Lego Club for ages 5-12, 2 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. WINE & CHEESE SOCIAL: Celebrate the racing season at the National Museum of Racing on Travers Stakes eve. Enjoy refreshments in the Museum’s C. V. Whitney Courtyard with fellow Museum members and racing enthusiasts. Renowned artist Greg Montgomery will be on hand to sign copies of his 2018 Travers Stakes poster. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Free for members, $10 for non-members. Posters available for purchase. Please RSVP to nmrmembers@racingmuseum.net or call 518-584-0400 ext. 109.

Saturday, Aug. 25

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: 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 25, “Frida Kahlo: Self-Portraits.” Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-5845540 or visit www.cmssny. org for more information. COACHING COURSE: “Theories and Techniques of Coaching,” one of the courses required to coach in New York State high schools Theories and Techniques of coaching will be taught at Vent Fitness Center 2080 Western Avenue, Hamilton Square Mall, Guilderland, from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26. Participants must attend both sessions to complete the course. $175 if registered by August 17;$225 thereafter. For more information or to receive a registration form, email Dr. John Metallo at johngmetallo@live.com, or call 518-577-7530. ELKS CAR SHOW: Enjoy the display and judging of vintage cars during Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161’s second annual car show on Saturday, August 25. Breakfast, lunch, and great music will be available for your enjoyment. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. $10 Admission. Proceeds benefit Veteran, Youth, and Drug Awareness Programs. Please bring an item for the Food Drive to benefit the Wilton Food Bank. Canned and packaged food accepted. To enter your car, call Al Sommer at 518-8859846. For more information, call 518-584-2585. FREE CONCERT: Middle Grove United Methodist Church will host a concert by Mark 209 at the Middle Grove Town Park (located at 430 Middle Grove Rd ~ across the street from church) on Saturday, August 25 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. The free concert starts at 6 p.m.; a love offering will be taken. Refreshments will be sold: hot dogs, soda, water, seltzer, chips and homemade cookies. A basket fundraiser with prizes from local businesses will be set up as well.