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Monday, Aug. 27

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 Trustess fo the Village of Ballston Spa will hold a regular meeting on Monday, August 27, at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 66 Front Street, Ballston Spa.

CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Basic Computer Skills with Bob Stromberg: what to do if you lose your phone or device. Free, reservations required. Please call 518-383-1343 to register. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park.

GALWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Mahjong, 10 a.m. The “When Readers Meet” book discussion group is held on the fourth Monday of each month (except December). The group discusses “In the Midst of Winter” by Isabel Allende at 7 p.m. Next month’s book is “Summer Hours at the Robbers Library” by Sue Halpern. Copies of each month’s book will be available at the library several weeks before the group meets, for readers to check out. Galway Public Library, 5264 Sacandaga Road, Galway. Visit http://www. galwaypubliclibrary.org/ for more information.

MALTA TOWN BOARD: Malta Town Board meeting, 6 p.m., Malta Town Hall, 2540 U.S. 9. Meetings are open to the public. Time is set aside for residents to voice their concerns about the town,

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: VolunTEEN Appreciation Party, 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP. 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville.For more information, call 518-6644646; fax 518-664-8641 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.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Full Moon Hike, 8 p.m 9:30 p.m. A Park Educator will lead this month’s Full Moon Hike. While walking around the lake, you’ll see flora and fauna as the sun is setting and the moon is rising. Call for reservations with 24-hour advanced notice, 518-793-0511. Program fees apply.

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. 28

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. Osteo-Busters. 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, “Home Sweet Home,” 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. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org for more information.

FOSTER PARENT MEETING: A Foster Parent Information Meeting will be held on August 28 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 Jard LeGrand or Stacy McVaigh at 518-884-4157 for more information.

GRANT COTTAGE: In “June 12, 1863: The Day the War Stopped,” Oliver Batcheller of Saratoga, portrayed by Steve Trimm, will tell the story of John Hart of Schenectady, who commanded a Union gunboat on the Mississippi River, and the Southern town that honored him in 1863. 1 p.m., U.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site, 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton.

IMMIGRATION VIGIL: The All Are Welcome Here Walk and Vigil on August 28 is being held to recognize and show support, gratitude, and acceptance of the immigrant community. The walk will start from three locations at 6 p.m. and end with a vigil at the Spirit of Life Monument in Congress Park at 6:40 p.m. For more information, visit http://uusaratoga.org/wpcontent/uploads/2018/08/ walk-vigil-1-pg-flyer-2018. pdf.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story Time & Craft, 11:30 a.m. Singing, stories, and art. Siblings welcome. 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville.For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Critter Crawl, 10 a.m. Join a park educator and go into our woods to explore a close by creek. Look under logs and rocks searching for cool critters. But make sure you always put everything back where you found it! Please call to reserve a spot at 518-7930511 with 24-hour advanced notice .Meet and pay for the event at the park office.

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.

SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: The August 28 session of the “Learn to Identify” series, starting at 10 a.m., will focus on the water cycle. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

SARATOGA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: The Saratoga Summer Concert Series concludes on August 28 with Cryin’ Out Loud taking listeners on musical journey that encompasses the greatest hits of Pop, R & B, Country, Disco, Motown and Classic Rock. 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

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. SOUTHERN SARATOGA ART SOCIETY: The August meeting of SSAS will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 27, at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court and feature a demonstration of alcohol ink by artist Rita Helie. For more information about SSAS visit: southernsaratogaartist.com. 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 28: Curator’s tour of “Give a damn.” with Mellon Collections Curator Rebecca McNamara. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 518-580-8080 or visit http://tang.skdimore. edu. TEETH OF THE LION: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site welcomes environmental educator and author Anita Sanchez on Tuesday, August 28, at 6:30 p.m. inside the Enders House to present “The Teeth of the Lion,” based on her 2006 book “The Teeth of the Lion: The Story of the Beloved and Despised Dandelion.” Sanchez will share stories, lore, and recipes involving dandelions. There will be a brief Friends Group meeting prior to the presentation. This free event is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For information, please call the Visitor Center at 518-829-7516, email SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov, or visit the Schoharie Crossing Facebook page. 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. 29

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: The Story Corner, 11 a.m. for ages 3 and up. Explore new stories on the front patio and develop early-literacy skills through multi-sensory activities, projects and crafts. Indoors during inclement weather. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Phone 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org for more information. EATING FOR A HEALTHY BRAIN: Research shows that what you eat impacts the health of your brain. Diane Whitten, Nutrition Educator from the Cornell Cooperative Extension, presents “Eating For a Healthy Brain” on Wednesday, August 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Burnt Hills Baptist Church, 193 Kingsley Road. Learn about diet and other health suggestions that can help keep your brain healthy and decrease your risk for dementia. Reservations are suggested by calling the church at 518-399-5740, or Susan Stec at 518-3999649. Refreshments will follow. 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: The Friends of MDPL meet on the last Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. All are welcome to join. 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: Spring Overlook Hike, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. A park educator will lead this hike along this steep but short path up to the Spring Overlook. This almost mile long trek one way is one of the favorites at the park. Once at the top you will see a beautiful view of the Hudson River. Reservations are required with 24-hour advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. Rated Advanced, this hike is about 2 miles round trip, so not very long, but a little on the steeper side. A Park Naturalist hosts a fun scavenger hunt at 3 p.m. Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. 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/. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: River Story Time, 10 a.m. Kids’ Book Club, 2 p.m. “The Story of Diva and Flea” for ages 5-8. Tweens’ Book Club, 3 p.m. “The Girl Who Drank the Moon.” 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. VOLKSWALK THACHER PARK: A volkswalk is a recreationally-paced, pre-mapped 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 29, a guided walk through Thacher Park/Voorheesville starts at 9 a.m. from the Pear Orchard Pavilion, John Boyd Thacher Park, 830 Thacher Park Road, Voorheesille. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk and the cost is $2. Further information is available at www. walkescv.org.

Thursday, Aug. 30

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. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. For more information, call 518-6644646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville. sals.edu. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Learn from the best… and sign up to fish with Gary from 9 a.m. noon. Gary has been fishing his whole life and wants to pass on some special knowledge. He knows every inch of Moreau Lake and if you are lucky he’ll share some fishing hot spots. Only two seats are available in his boat for these special adventures. Please call 518793-0511 to reserve one. OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT: Featuring the new DVD “Harnessing Nature, Building the GreatSacandaga” produced by Jason Kemper, Lauren Roberts & Peter Pepe in association with the Great Sacandaga Lake Advisory Council. “Harnessing Nature” 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. Bring your own chair or blanket. Concessions will beavailable, and copies of the “Harnessing Nature” DVD and books by local authors will be on sale. The film starts at dusk at Hadley-Smead Memorial Park, Corner of Stony Creek Road and Maple Street in Hadley. It will be preceded by a chicken BBQ from 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., prepared by Dizzy Dave’s Backyard Barbecue. $15 donation. Reservations suggested; call 518-696-4947. The event benefits the Hadley-Lake Luzerne Historical Society. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Nature Hike, 10 a.m. Join a naturalist for a hike on the Park’s trails. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Ages 5 and up. This event meets at the Creekside Classroom. Please call 518-584-2000 Ext. 111 to register. 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. Crafting with the Library, 6 p.m. Explore two easy wire projects in one night: create memory wire beaded bracelets and several painted rock wire photo holders. For ages 12 and up. Register online at schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu for this free workshop. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SWYER SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: The Lewis A. Swyer School of the Arts at the National Museum of Dance hosts an Open House and Registration on Thursday, August 30, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Lewis A. Swyer Studios, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. School of the Arts faculty will be on hand to answer questions and class demonstrations will be available. Yoga demonstrations will take place in the Museum. Light refreshments will be served. For more information about the National Museum of Dance and School of the Arts and the Open House and Registration please visit our website at www.dancemuseum. org or call 518-584-2225, x 3008. UPBEAT ON THE ROOF: Arthur Brooks Ensemble V in concert, 7 p.m., Tang Museum rooftop patio, Skidmore College. Rain location inside museum. For more information call 518-580-8080.

Friday, Aug. 31

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Hudson River Kayak, 10 a.m. - 1:30 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. OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY: Recovery Advocacy In Saratoga will host an Overdose Awareness Day Candlelight Vigil in Congress Park on Friday, August 31, beginning at 7:30 p.m. It is an evening to acknowledge loved ones lost to addiction, to support the families and friends of those lost, to support those in recovery, to raise awareness of overdoses and reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths. Candles and awareness ribbons will be provided to attendees, and refreshments will be available. The Vigil will be preceded by a Narcan training at the Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, at 6:30 p.m. Registration for the training is required; call the Healing Springs Recovery Community and Outreach Center at 1-518-306-3048. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Nature Scavenger Hunt, 10 a.m. - noon. Visit the Creekside Classroom to pick up a nature scavenger hunt list. Those that return with their list will earn a prize. No registration necessary. This class is free with vehicle entry fee. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Lego Club for ages 5-12, 2 p.m. Friday Movie Night, 6 p.m. This month’s movie features a late popstar alongside a cast of amazing puppets as a young girl struggles through a labyrinth. 52Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information.

Saturday, September 1

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.