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Friday, July 12 DAY-LONG MIXER: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce invites you to the brand-new 1863 Club at Saratoga Race Course on Friday, July 12th. Attendees will have all-day access to the food buffet, water, soda, and coffee. There will be cash bars and betting machines easily accessible as well. Track admission is also included. New NYRA CEO, David O’Rourke, will also come by to say hello to the group.id O’Rourke will come by to say hi to everyone. This facility will be air conditione­d too! Space is very limited. Tickets are $155 each and $1,240 for a table of 8. Reservatio­ns must be paid in advance. Saturday, July 13 CAR WASH & BAKE SALE: Adirondack Center Stage (ACS) will be having a car wash and bake sale on Saturday, July 13 from 8 - 11am at the Saratoga National Bank parking lot at the corner of Main and Maple Streets in Corinth. All proceeds will benefit their 2019 Summer Theatre Workshop. The Summer Theatre Workshop is an intensive five-week theater program for youth ages 8-18, bringing a high-quality production to Northern Saratoga County on the last weekend in July for the past 10 years. The program is open to children of all abilities, background, and experience levels. More informatio­n can be found at www.adkcenters­tage.org or by calling 518744-7396.

FLOWER SHOW: The Schuylervi­lle Garden Club will present its annual National Garden Club Standard Flower Show titled ““Games People Play” on Saturday, July 13 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm and Sunday, July 14 from Noon- 4 pm in the Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring Street (corner of Spring & Broad) in Schuylervi­lle. There will be Floral Design and Horticultu­re competitio­ns which will be judged by trained judges. A Photograph­y division will be judged by the people attending the show. All divisions reflect the “Games” theme. The show will also include plant, glove and bake sales, prizes from a benefit table and youth and special exhibits. Admission and refreshmen­ts are free! The public is invited to attend and participat­e in the show. For more informatio­n, visit www.schuylervi­llegardenc­lub.org. SUPER BINGO: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting Super Bingo on Saturday July 13th at 1pm. The payout prize will be $2500 along with a $1000 coverage all. The larger the crowd the larger the prize. Doors open at 11am and tickets start selling at 12pm with games beginning at 1pm. We will have a concession stand available before and during intermissi­on. This event is open to the public and you must be 18 years or older. All proceeds go to Elks Charities. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours only include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. The aura, spirituali­ty and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led Tours begin at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 15 through Sept. 1., 2019 and on Tuesdays during the racing season. (No Tours on Travers Day). Meet at the main fountain near the entrance to the garden. Tours last about one hour/cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more informatio­n, contact Yaddo at (518) 5840746 or at www.yaddo.org.

OPEN HOUSE: Celebrate the first Saturday of the Saratoga racing season at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s Open House. The event will feature numerous vendors and food options, as well as the first of our weekly “Saratoga Saturdays” handicappi­ng sessions with Tom Amello and Trackfacts (10:40 a.m. in the Hall of Fame). Vendors include Greg Montgomery who will be signing copies of his 2019 Travers Stakes poster, and authors Brien Bouyea and Michael Veitch, who will be signing copies of their new book “The Travers: 150 Years of Saratoga’s Greatest Race.” Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: Free admission. For more informatio­n, please call (518)-584-0400 or visit www.racingmuse­um.org.

PARKFEST: All-day activities, live music, fireworks. Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Dr., Wilton. Free admission. FRIENDS OF WILTON RECREATION 5K/1K RUN/ WALK: The 5K begins at 8 a.m. and the kids 1K begins at 8:45 a.m. Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Dr., Wilton. Runners can register at www.friendsofw­ilton.com or at www. finishrigh­t.com. Sunday, July 14 MILK BOTTLE COLLECTORS SHOW & PICNIC: The 16th Annual New York-New England Milk Bottle Collectors Show & Picnic will be held Sunday, July 14, 2019 from 8 a.m-2 p.m. at Burton Hall in North Easton. The public is welcome to bring bottles to buy, sell, swap or just enjoy browsing. Tables will be provided as will food and drinks. For more informatio­n call Joe Archambeau­lt 518-692-7803, Jim Wilcox 518-692-9854, or Burton Hall (Show Day Only) 518692-2678. GERMAN FESTIVAL: Enjoy German food, drink, & music on Sunday, 14 July 2019, at the German-American Club of Albany, 32 Cherry Street, Albany when we host our Old-Time Picnic. Park open at 12 noon. Tasty German and domestic food and drink are available for purchase. Live music provided by Greg’s Brauhaus Band. $3/person. All of our events are open to the public. MONTHLY BREAKFAST: Come join The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club for our monthly breakfast starting at 8:00AM through 11:00AM. Menu: Eggs cooked to order, Bacon, Sausage, Toast ( White or Wheat ), Pancakes ( Regular, Blueberry, Buckwheat, Apple Cinnamon ), French Toast, Home Fries, Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate. Cost: $8.00 Adult, $4.00 Child. Everyone will be welcome to join us. 695-3917.

FLOWER SHOW: The Schuylervi­lle Garden Club will present its annual National Garden Club Standard Flower Show titled ““Games People Play” on Saturday, July 13 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm and Sunday, July 14 from Noon- 4 pm in the Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring Street (corner of Spring & Broad) in Schuylervi­lle. There will be Floral Design and Horticultu­re competitio­ns which will be judged by trained judges. A Photograph­y division will be judged by the people attending the show. All divisions reflect the “Games” theme. The show will also include plant, glove and bake sales, prizes from a benefit table and youth and special exhibits. A presentati­on of “The Care and Propagatio­n of African Violets” will be given on Sunday at 2:30 by Steve Sarano of Sarano’s Greenhouse. He will show the audience how to start and care for these beautiful house plants. Admission and refreshmen­ts are free! The public is invited to attend and participat­e in the show. For more informatio­n, visit www. schuylervi­llegardenc­lub.org.

BREAKFAST: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge All You Can Eat Breakfast will return on July 14, 2019 8am to 11am. The buffet includes scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausage, home fries along with eggs and omelets to order. Adults $7, Seniors $6 and kids 10 & under $5. This is open to the public with profits going to Elks charities For more informatio­n please contact Ballston Spa Elks Lodge 518-885-1149.

WALKING TOUR: “Historic Fifth & Madison Avenues” Learn about these grand residentia­l streets lined with elegant Victorian and Craftsman houses with Debbie Studwell. Meet at: NE Corner of Fifth & Nelson Avenues. All Sunday morning tours start at 10:30 a.m. and last approximat­ely 90 minutes. The cost per tour is $7 for SSPF members and $10 for nonmembers. Requires walking & standing and covers varied terrain. Buy a ticket for four tours and receive the fifth tour free. Reservatio­ns are encouraged, but not necessary. For more informatio­n or to make a reservatio­n, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservati­on Foundation at (518) 587-5030, visit www. saratogapr­eservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapr­eservation.org. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours only include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. The aura, spirituali­ty and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led Tours begin at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 15 through Sept. 1., 2019 and on Tuesdays during the racing season. (No Tours on Travers Day). Meet at the main fountain near the entrance to the garden. Tours last about one hour/cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more informatio­n, contact Yaddo at (518) 5840746 or at www.yaddo.org. Monday, July 15 CHARITY BENEFIT: Mama Mia’s and SERV present the 7th Annual Hay, Oats and Spaghetti Equine Charity Benefit. Join us for an exciting evening reconnecti­ng with friends and dancing the night away with the NY Players, benefiting the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Equine

Advocates, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, Old Friends New York Division, ReRun, Inc., and the Thoroughbr­ed Retirement Foundation. Tickets available on www.eventbrite.com. Call 518-603-0346 or email events@mamamiassa­ratoga. com for more informatio­n. When: Monday, July 15, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Cost: $125 per person or $150 per person includes a one year membership to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Tuesday, July 16 YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours only include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. The aura, spirituali­ty and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led Tours begin at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 15 through Sept. 1., 2019 and on Tuesdays during the racing season. (No Tours on Travers Day). Meet at the main fountain near the entrance to the garden. Tours last about one hour/cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more informatio­n, contact Yaddo at (518) 5840746 or at www.yaddo.org Wednesday, July 17

WHIZ, BANG, POP: Adventures in Science Fair on July 17. The Saratoga Springs Public Library, Sustainabl­e Saratoga, and The Children’s Museum at Saratoga are excited to invite you to participat­e in the WHIZ, BANG, POP: Adventures in Science Fair on July 17, 2019! The fair will take place from 10 am until 1 pm at both the Children’s Museum at Saratoga and in the Community Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. This is an interactiv­e fair for children and their families, with a focus on science, nature and the senses. Children will actively engage in activities designed to expose them to basic science concepts; to motivate them to explore the natural world; and to enliven their senses. For more informatio­n, go to www.sustainabl­esaratoga. org/childrensf­air2019/.

VOLKSWALK: Empire State Capital Volkssport­ers has scheduled many group walks in the Capital District and beyond this June and July. A volkswalk is a leisurely-paced walk of 5k, 3.1 miles or 10k, 6.2 miles through a scenic and/or historical­ly significan­t area. Everyone is welcome to share fun, fitness and friendship. Registrati­on for each

event starts ½ hour prior to the walk, and the cost is $2.00 for non-members. Sticky address return labels will speed up the sign-in. Ballston Spa. Wednesday, July 17, 2019, starting from 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY. Registrati­on between 8:30 and 8:55, guided walk starts at 9. Thursday, July 18 CHAPMAN MUSEUM: Thursday, July 18 at 6:00 pm Walking Tour of Warren Street Guided by museum staff. Fee: $15/person. Space is limited; reservatio­ns are recommende­d. Call 518-793-2826 for details. The Chapman Museum is located at 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls. For more informatio­n call (518) 793-2826. CHILDREN’S PROGRAM: “If You Could Create Your Own Horse:” Explore the different colors and markings of horses as well as what goes into choosing a name then, create your own. Recommende­d for children ages 3 through 8. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: Free with paid adult admission. For more informatio­n, please call (518)-584-0400 ext. 103 or visit www.racingmuse­um.org. Saturday, July 20 YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours only include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. The aura, spirituali­ty and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led Tours begin at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 15 through Sept. 1., 2019 and on Tuesdays during the racing season. (No Tours on Travers Day). Meet at the main fountain near the entrance to the garden. Tours last about one hour/ cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more informatio­n, contact Yaddo at (518) 584-0746 or at www.yaddo.org. REPAIR CAFE: At Schuylervi­lle Public Library (52 Ferry Street) on Saturday July 20 everything centers on making repairs. Starting from 11am and ending at 2pm, various volunteer repair experts will be available to help make all possible repairs free of charge. Most tools and materials will also be on hand. People visiting the Repair Café will bring along their broken items from home. Toasters, lamps, hair dryers, computers, radios, clothes, bikes, toys... anything that is broken and small enough to carry is welcome (please do not bring anything leaking oil or creating a mess or odor) and can more than likely be repaired. The Repair Café specialist­s almost always have the know-how. Schuylervi­llelibrary.sals.edu. CONCERT & BBQ POTLUCK: St. Luke’s Presents The Capital Area Flute Club & St. Luke’s Choir for a Miniconcer­t with BBQ Potluck. Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 5pm. All are welcome for this free event. There will be a 4pm Eucharist Service prior to this event. Speakers will help us learn about the flute,the flute family and more. St. Luke’s on the Hill, 40 McBride Rd, Mechanicvi­lle. Just off Pruyn Hill Road, Town of Halfmoon. SATURDAY MORNING SOCIAL: Join Museum staff and special guests for a casual discussion of the day’s racing action at Saratoga and other tracks throughout the country. Featuring “Saratoga Saturdays” handicappi­ng with Tom Amello and Trackfacts at 10:40 a.m., as well as compliment­ary light refreshmen­ts and Saratoga past performanc­es for the day’s racing card. Cost: Free admission. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more informatio­n, please call (518)-584-0400 or visit www.racingmuse­um.org. WOMEN IN RACING EXHIBIT OPENING: The Museum’s comprehens­ive exhibit chroniclin­g the role of women in thoroughbr­ed racing opens to the public in the McBean Gallery. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more informatio­n, please call (518)-584-0400 or visit www.racingmuse­um.org. Sunday, July 21 BREAST CANCER, SEX & INTIMACY: The journey to sexual fulfillmen­t and satisfacti­on during and after breast cancer treatment. Join Dr. Bridget M. Finn at the Capital Region Center for Sexual Health in downtown Troy, on Sunday, July 21 from 10am-12pm. Strengthen and rebuild your sexual self-esteem and sexual and intimate relationsh­ips during and after breast cancer treatment. This workshop is for female breast cancer survivors, single and partnered. Cost $65. To register, visit CRCSHNY.com or mail check payable to Dr Bridget M. Finn to Capital Region Center for Sexual Health | ATTN: Dr. Bridget M. Finn, 270 River Street | Suite 201⁄202A | Troy, NY 12180. BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161 Breakfast Buffet. Eggs to order, Fruit Cocktail, French Toast / Pancakes, Potatoes, Breakfast Sausage and Ham, Corned Beef Hash, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Juice, Coffee and Tea. 8:30-11 am at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation Requested: Adults $9.00, Seniors(62 Years) and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $8.00, Children 5—12 $7.00, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $9. Call (518) 584-2585 for more informatio­n. WALKING TOUR: “Here Lies Saratoga’s Past: Greenride Cemetery” Join leader Jan Klassovity at Greenridge Cemetery to learn about the unusual crypts and history of some of Saratoga’s prominent citizens. Meet at: Sackett Gates entrance on Lincoln Avenue. All Sunday morning tours start at 10:30 a.m. and last approximat­ely 90 minutes. The cost per tour is $7 for SSPF members and $10 for non-members. Requires walking & standing and covers varied terrain. Buy a ticket for four tours and receive the fifth tour free. Reservatio­ns are encouraged, but not necessary. For more informatio­n or to make a reservatio­n, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservati­on Foundation at (518) 587-5030, visit www. saratogapr­eservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapr­eservation.org. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours only include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. The aura, spirituali­ty and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led Tours begin at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 15 through Sept. 1., 2019 and on Tuesdays during the racing season. (No Tours on Travers Day). Meet at the main fountain near the entrance to the garden. Tours last about one hour/ cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more informatio­n, contact Yaddo at (518) 584-0746 or at www.yaddo.org. Tuesday, July 23 BOOK DISCUSSION: Consciousn­ess-Raising Book Discussion – Tuesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is The Moses Code by James F. Twyman. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. For more informatio­n, visit www.newthought­newyork.org or call (518) 366-9918. SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: July 23-28, 9 a.m. midnight, Saratoga County Fairground­s, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. www. saratogaco­untyfair.org. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours only include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. The aura, spirituali­ty and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led Tours begin at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 15 through Sept. 1., 2019 and on Tuesdays during the racing season. (No Tours on Travers Day). Meet at the main fountain near the entrance to the garden. Tours last about one hour/ cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more informatio­n, contact Yaddo at (518) 584-0746 or at www.yaddo.org Wednesday, July 24 SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: July 23-28, 9 a.m. midnight, Saratoga County Fairground­s, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. www. saratogaco­untyfair.org. TURKEY DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161. Soup, Roast Turkey, Bread Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Tossed Salad, Bread & Butter, Dessert, Coffee, Tea. 4:30—6:30 pm Wednesday July 24, 2019. Donation Requested: Adults $12.00, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID card) $11.00, Children 5—12 $8.00, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $12.00. Cash Bar Available. Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. CHAPMAN MUSEUM: Wed., July 24 at 7 pm Performanc­e Series: Voices from the Past #4 — Inventors and Creators At the Chapman. Free. Part four of this series will feature local actors presenting interpreti­ve monologues of Louis Juvet, James White, and Clarence Wilmarth. The Chapman Museum is located at 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls. For more informatio­n call (518) 793-2826. VOLKSWALK: Empire State Capital Volkssport­ers has scheduled many group walks in the Capital District and beyond this June and July. A volkswalk is a leisurely-paced walk of 5k, 3.1 miles or 10k, 6.2 miles through a scenic and/or historical­ly significan­t area. Everyone is welcome to share fun, fitness and friendship. Registrati­on for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk, and the cost is $2.00 for non-members. Sticky address return labels will speed up the sign-in. Watervliet. Wednesday, July 24, 2019, starting from the Rereation Center, 2nd Avenue between 13 and 14, Watervliet, NY. Registrati­on between 8:30 and 8:55, guided walk starts at 9. Thursday, July 25 BARBERSHOP ON BROADWAY: The Racing City Chorus returns to Broadway, Saratoga Springs for six consecutiv­e Thursday evenings from July 25-August 29 during Racing Season to entertain summer crowds with their A Cappella “Barbershop-style” singing. Performanc­es will begin at 7pm and continue at a variety of downtown venues until 9pm. After their weekly line-up of Broadway appearance­s, the group will visit the Olde Bryan Inn for an “After-Glow Party” that will include food and drink specials and an informal continuati­on of their A Cappella entertainm­ent. For informatio­n on the Racing City Chorus or the upcoming Barbershop on Broadway schedule, call 518-5047464 or visit www.racingcity­chorus.org. SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: July 23-28, 9 a.m. midnight, Saratoga County Fairground­s, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. www. saratogaco­untyfair.org. BOOK SIGNING: Join author Patrick Smithwick and artist Sam Robinson for the book launch and reception for Smithwick’s new book “Racing Time: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Liberation.” Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free to attend, books available to purchase. For more informatio­n, please call (518)-584-0400 or visit www.racingmuse­um.org. CHILDREN’S PROGRAM: “Anatomy, Them Bones:” Join us to learn about the anatomy of horses then, build a horse skeleton with some creative supplies. Recommende­d for children ages 3 through 8. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: Free with paid adult admission. For more informatio­n, please call (518)-584-0400 ext. 103 or visit www.racingmuse­um.org. Friday, July 26 SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: July 23-28, 9 a.m. midnight, Saratoga County Fairground­s, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. www. saratogaco­untyfair.org. RACING TRIVIA: Bring your team for a truly unique racing-themed trivia contest. There will be prizes and special presentati­ons, as well as food donated by Peabody’s and beverages donated by Saratoga Eagle. Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free for Museum members and NYRA badge holders, $10 non-members. To R.S.V.P. call 518-5840400 ext. 109 or email nmrmembers@racingmuse­um.net. THEATRE WORKSHOP PERFORMANC­E: The Summer Theatre Workshop is an intensive five-week theater program for youth ages 8-18, bringing a high-quality production to Northern Saratoga County on the last weekend in July for the past 10 years. The program is open to children of all abilities, background, and experience levels. Performanc­es of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka” will be held on Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27 at 7pm and on Sunday, July 28 at 2pm at the Corinth Central School auditorium, 105 Oak Street. more informatio­n can be found at www.adkcenters­tage.org or by calling 518744-7396. Saturday, July 27 THEATRE WORKSHOP PERFORMANC­E: The Summer Theatre Workshop is an intensive five-week theater program for youth ages 8-18, bringing a high-quality production to Northern Saratoga County on the last weekend in July for the past 10 years. The program is open to children of all abilities, background, and experience levels. Performanc­es of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka” will be held on Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27 at 7pm and on Sunday, July 28 at 2pm at the Corinth Central School auditorium, 105 Oak Street. more informatio­n can be found at www.adkcenters­tage.org or by calling 518744-7396. SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: July 23-28, 9 a.m. midnight, Saratoga County Fairground­s, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. www. saratogaco­untyfair.org. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours only include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. The aura, spirituali­ty and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led Tours begin at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 15 through Sept. 1., 2019 and on Tuesdays during the racing season. (No Tours on Travers Day). Meet at the main fountain near the entrance to the garden. Tours last about one hour/ cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more informatio­n, contact Yaddo at (518) 584-0746 or at www.yaddo.org. SUGAR PLUM FARM TOUR: Join the Museum for a tour of Sugar Plum Farm, a boutique thoroughbr­ed breeding facility located less than one mile from Saratoga Race Course, as part of our ongoing farm tour series. Along with the tour of the grounds and facilities and meeting the resident thoroughbr­eds, there will be a catered lunch at the farm. Time: 10:30 a.m. at Sugar Plum Farm, 96 Gilbert Rd, Saratoga Springs. Cost: $25 for Museum members and $30 for non-members. Participan­ts will receive a free pass to visit the Museum at their convenienc­e. Note: Transporta­tion is not provided. Reservatio­ns are required for this event and space is limited. Please call the Museum’s tour line at (518) 584-0400 ext. 120 to reserve your spot or email nmrtours@racingmuse­um.net. SATURDAY MORNING SOCIAL: Join Museum staff and special guests for a casual discussion of the day’s racing action at Saratoga and other tracks throughout the country. Featuring “Racing Time” book signing with author Patrick Smithwick and “Race Point” book signing with author Dennis Snyder. Also featuring “Saratoga Saturdays” handicappi­ng with Tom Amello and Trackfacts (10:40 a.m.), as well as compliment­ary light refreshmen­ts and Saratoga past performanc­es for the day’s racing card. Cost: Free admission, books available for purchase. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more informatio­n, please call (518)-584-0400 or visit www.racingmuse­um.org. Sunday, July 28 THEATRE WORKSHOP PERFORMANC­E: The Summer Theatre Workshop is an intensive five-week theater program for youth ages 8-18, bringing a high-quality production to Northern Saratoga County on the last weekend in July for the past 10 years. The program is open to children of all abilities, background, and experience levels. Performanc­es of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka” will be held on Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27 at 7pm and on Sunday, July 28 at 2pm at the Corinth Central School auditorium, 105 Oak Street. more informatio­n can be found at www.adkcenters­tage.org or by calling 518744-7396. SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: July 23-28, 9 a.m. midnight, Saratoga County Fairground­s, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. www. saratogaco­untyfair.org. WALKING TOUR: “Post Time!” Georgia Horner explores the Saratoga Race Course area along Union Avenue featuring the Reading Rooms, National Museum of Racing, Oklahoma Track, and Fasig-Tipton Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion. Meet at: SE Corner of Nelson & Union Avenues. All Sunday morning tours start at 10:30 a.m. and last approximat­ely 90 minutes. The cost per tour is $7 for SSPF members and $10 for non-members. Requires walking & standing and covers varied terrain. Buy a ticket for four tours and receive the fifth tour free. Reservatio­ns are encouraged, but not necessary. For more informatio­n or to make a reservatio­n, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservati­on Foundation at (518) 587-5030, visit www. saratogapr­eservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapr­eservation.org. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours only include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. The aura, spirituali­ty and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led Tours begin at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 15 through Sept. 1., 2019 and on Tuesdays during the racing season. (No Tours on Travers Day). Meet at the main fountain near the entrance to the garden. Tours last about one hour/ cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more informatio­n, contact Yaddo at (518) 584-0746 or at www.yaddo.org. Monday, July 29 NURSERY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Open Houses at Clifton Park Nursery School, Monday July 29th 5-7PM and Saturday August 17th 10AM-12PM, Bring the kids and come play. Tour our amazing cooperativ­e nursery school and find out how you can instill a love of learning in your child that will last a lifetime! Visit www. cliftonpar­knurserysc­hool.org. Tours by appointmen­t. Contact cliftonpar­knurserysc­hool@gmail.com. Tuesday, July 30 YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours only include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. The aura, spirituali­ty and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led Tours begin at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 15 through Sept. 1., 2019 and on Tuesdays during the racing season. (No Tours on Travers Day). Meet at the main fountain near the entrance to the garden. Tours last about one hour/ cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more informatio­n, contact Yaddo at (518) 584-0746 or at www.yaddo.org FIRE FEAST: 6-10 p.m., Pitney Meadows Community Farm 3rd Annual Fire Feast on the Farm. Like everything we do at the Farm, Fire Feast is grounded in collaborat­ion and community. Our Farm’s signature event is known for our unique open-fire cooking and renown chef-curated menus. This year, a team of regional Farm-to-Table Chefs will prepare a collaborat­ive menu for the evening. Tickets go on sale May 30th. Purchase between May 30 and June 30 to receive the discounted single adult price of $150. After June 30, tickets will be $175. Special young profession­al (21-25) ticket price this year of $125. For more informa--

The movies are free to the public.To learn more, visit at www.ballston.org. Saturday, Aug. 3 YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours only include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. The aura, spirituali­ty and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led Tours begin at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 15 through Sept. 1., 2019 and on Tuesdays during the racing season. (No Tours on Travers Day). Meet at the main fountain near the entrance to the garden. Tours last about one hour/ cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more informatio­n, contact Yaddo at (518) 584-0746 or at www.yaddo.org SUMMER BOOK SALE: Saturday, August 3 rd from 9am - 4pm and Sunday, August 4 th from 11am 3pm, Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Ct., Clifton Park. For informatio­n and reservatio­ns, please contact the Clifton Park Senior Community Center at (518) 3831343. Sunday, Aug. 4 ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: Waterford Knights of Columbus - Our buffet featuring our famous Omelet Station, Eggs cooked to order, Pancakes, (plain and blueberry) French toast, sausage, bacon, home fries, toast, bagels, pastries, coffee, tea, orange and apple juices, hot chocolate. Take a chance to win the 50⁄50 drawing. Each paid breakfast ticket also enters you in a chance to win a free breakfast at a later date. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sunday August 4th, 2019 and every 1st Sunday of the month at the K of C Hall, 76 Grace Street, Waterford - 518-237-9330. $8.00 adult - $4.00 children – (Children under 4 free). WALKING TOUR: “Broadway in 1874” Gloria May will lead a tour of Broadway that focuses on the sights and sounds of Broadway in 1874. A year of sophistica­tion and excitement, 1874 Saratoga Springs was home to four grand hotels and a bustling lifestyle. Walk back in time to discover what has changed and what has remained the same in the historic downtown. Meet at: NW Corner of Congress Street & Broadway (Vent Fitness). All Sunday morning tours start at 10:30 a.m. and last approximat­ely 90 minutes. The cost per tour is $7 for SSPF members and $10 for non-members. Requires walking & standing and covers varied terrain. Buy a ticket for four tours and receive the fifth tour free. Reservatio­ns are encouraged, but not necessary. For more informatio­n or to make a reservatio­n, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservati­on Foundation at (518) 587-5030, visit www. saratogapr­eservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapr­eservation.org. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours only include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. The aura, spirituali­ty and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led Tours begin at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 15 through Sept. 1., 2019 and on Tuesdays during the racing season. (No Tours on Travers Day). Meet at the main fountain near the entrance to the garden. Tours last about one hour/ cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more informatio­n, contact Yaddo at (518) 584-0746 or at www.yaddo.org SUMMER BOOK SALE: Saturday, August 3 rd from 9am - 4pm and Sunday, August 4 th from 11am 3pm, Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Ct., Clifton Park. For informatio­n and reservatio­ns, please contact the Clifton Park Senior Community Center at (518) 3831343. Thursday, Aug. 8 BARBERSHOP ON BROADWAY: The Racing City Chorus returns to Broadway, Saratoga Springs for six consecutiv­e Thursday evenings from July 25-August 29 during Racing Season to entertain summer crowds with their A Cappella “Barbershop-style” singing. Performanc­es will begin at 7pm and continue at a variety of downtown venues until 9pm. After their weekly line-up of Broadway appearance­s, the group will visit the Olde Bryan Inn for an “After-Glow Party” that will include food and drink specials and an informal continuati­on of their A Cappella entertainm­ent. For informatio­n on the Racing City Chorus or the upcoming Barbershop on Broadway schedule, call 518-5047464 or visit www.racingcity­chorus.org. Saturday, Aug. 10 YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours only include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. The aura, spirituali­ty and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led Tours begin at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 15 through Sept. 1., 2019 and on Tuesdays during the racing season. (No Tours on Travers Day). Meet at the main fountain near the entrance to the garden. Tours last about one hour/ cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more informatio­n, contact Yaddo at (518) 584-0746 or at www.yaddo.org CLAM STEAM: Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32, south of Victory. Annual Clam steam will be on Saturday 10 August 2019 starting at 12 noon – 9pm. Tickets are on sale now, ask a club member or call 518695-3917. Sunday, Aug. 11 YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours only include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. The aura, spirituali­ty and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led Tours begin at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 15 through Sept. 1., 2019 and on Tuesdays during the racing season. (No Tours on Travers Day). Meet at the main fountain near the entrance to the garden. Tours last about one hour/ cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more informatio­n, contact Yaddo at (518) 584-0746 or at www.yaddo.org WALKING TOUR: Saratoga & The Civil War - Join Gloria May for a tour of Greenridge Cemetery. Come hear the “yarns and tales” that are the stores of those who fought in the Civil War. Meet at: Civil War Monument, Sackett Gates entrance of Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Avenue. All Sunday morning tours start at 10:30 a.m. and last approximat­ely 90 minutes. The cost per tour is $7 for SSPF members and $10 for non-members. Requires walking & standing and covers varied terrain. Buy a ticket for four tours and receive the fifth tour free. Reservatio­ns are encouraged, but not necessary. For more informatio­n or to make a reservatio­n, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservati­on Foundation at (518) 587-5030, visit www. saratogapr­eservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapr­eservation.org. Tuesday, Aug. 13 YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours only include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. The aura, spirituali­ty and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led Tours begin at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 15 through Sept. 1., 2019 and on Tuesdays during the racing season. (No Tours on Travers Day). Meet at the main fountain near the entrance to the garden. Tours last about one hour/ cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more informatio­n, contact Yaddo at (518) 584-0746 or at www.yaddo.org Thursday, Aug.15 BARBERSHOP ON BROADWAY: The Racing City Chorus returns to Broadway, Saratoga Springs for six consecutiv­e Thursday evenings from July 25-August 29 during Racing Season to entertain summer crowds with their A Cappella “Barbershop-style” singing. Performanc­es will begin at 7pm and continue at a variety of downtown venues until 9pm. After their weekly line-up of Broadway appearance­s, the group will visit the Olde Bryan Inn for an “After-Glow Party” that will include food and drink specials and an informal continuati­on of their A Cappella entertainm­ent. For informatio­n on the Racing City Chorus or the upcoming Barbershop on Broadway schedule, call 518-5047464 or visit www.racingcity­chorus.org. CHAPMAN MUSEUM: Thursday, August 15 at 6:00 pm Walking Tour of Downtown Glens Falls Guided by Architect Bob Joy Fee: $15/ person. Space is limited; reservatio­ns are recommende­d. Call 518-7932826 for details. The Chapman Museum is located at 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls. For more informatio­n call (518) 793-2826. EMERGING CHOREOGRAP­HERS PROJECT: Anna Pillot presents the third annual Emerging Choreograp­hers Project at the Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen Street Cohoes, NY, on Thursday and Friday August 15th and 16th at 7:30pm. This year’s performanc­es feature work of 8 area choreograp­hers including Alaina McCreary, Dorothy Boice, Caitlin Abram, Laura Teeter, Louisa Barta, Sara Senecal, Shannon McConnell, and Whitney Wilson. Emerging Choreograp­hers Project provides funding and performanc­e opportunit­ies for up and coming regional choreograp­hers to showcase new work and receive feedback in an intimate setting, and creates both access to and conversati­on about dance within the Capital Region community. This event is free, family friendly, and The Cohoes Music Hall is accessible for persons with disabiliti­es. Friday, Aug. 16 EMERGING CHOREOGRAP­HERS PROJECT: Anna Pillot presents the third annual Emerging Choreograp­hers Project at the Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen Street Cohoes, NY, on Thursday and Friday August 15th and 16th at 7:30pm. This year’s performanc­es feature work of 8 area choreograp­hers including Alaina McCreary, Dorothy Boice, Caitlin Abram, Laura Teeter, Louisa Barta, Sara Senecal, Shannon McConnell, and Whitney Wilson. Emerging Choreograp­hers Project provides funding and performanc­e opportunit­ies for up and coming regional choreograp­hers to showcase new work and receive feedback in an intimate setting, and creates both access to and conversati­on about dance within the Capital Region community. This event is free, family friendly, and The Cohoes Music Hall is accessible for persons with disabiliti­es. Saturday, Aug. 17 NURSERY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Open House at Clifton Park Nursery School, Saturday August 17th 10AM-12PM, Bring the kids and come play. Tour our amazing cooperativ­e nursery school and find out how you can instill a love of learning in your child that will last a lifetime! Visit www. cliftonpar­knurserysc­hool.org. Tours by appointmen­t. Contact cliftonpar­knurserysc­hool@gmail.com. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours only include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. The aura, spirituali­ty and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led Tours begin at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 15 through Sept. 1., 2019 and on Tuesdays during the racing season. (No Tours on Travers Day). Meet at the main fountain near the entrance to the garden. Tours last about one hour/ cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more informatio­n, contact Yaddo at (518) 584-0746 or at www.yaddo.org Sunday, Aug. 18 WALKING TOUR: “The Good Life: North Broadway” Executive Director of SSPF, Samantha Bosshart, will lead a tour of the grand Queen Annes along this famed corridor. Meet at: NW Corner of North Broadway & Van Dam Street (Witt Constructi­on). All Sunday morning tours start at 10:30 a.m. and last approximat­ely 90 minutes. The cost per tour is $7 for SSPF members and $10 for non-members. Requires walking & standing and covers varied terrain. Buy a ticket for four tours and receive the fifth tour free. Reservatio­ns are encouraged, but not necessary. For more informatio­n or to make a reservatio­n, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservati­on Foundation at (518) 587-5030, visit www. saratogapr­eservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapr­eservation.org. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours only include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. The aura, spirituali­ty and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led Tours begin at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 15 through Sept. 1., 2019 and on Tuesdays during the racing season. (No Tours on Travers Day). Meet at the main fountain near the entrance to the garden. Tours last about one hour/ cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more informatio­n, contact Yaddo at (518) 584-0746 or at www.yaddo.org Tuesday, Aug. 20 YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours only include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. The aura, spirituali­ty and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led Tours begin at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 15 through Sept. 1., 2019 and on Tuesdays during the racing season. (No Tours on Travers Day). Meet at the main fountain near the entrance to the garden. Tours last about one hour/ cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more informatio­n, contact Yaddo at (518) 584-0746 or at www.yaddo.org. Thursday, Aug. 22 BARBERSHOP ON BROADWAY: The Racing City Chorus returns to Broadway, Saratoga Springs for six consecutiv­e Thursday evenings from July 25-August 29 during Racing Season to entertain summer crowds with their A Cappella “Barbershop-style” singing. Performanc­es will begin at 7pm and continue at a variety of downtown venues until 9pm. After their weekly line-up of Broadway appearance­s, the group will visit the Olde Bryan Inn for an “After-Glow Party” that will include food and drink specials and an informal continuati­on of their A Cappella entertainm­ent. For informatio­n on the Racing City Chorus or the upcoming Barbershop on Broadway schedule, call 518-5047464 or visit www.racingcity­chorus.org.

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