Calendar

EDITOR’S NOTE: This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellations and postponements. However, it is recommended that readers contact event organizers before they attend. For the most updated version of the calendar, please visit saratogian.com.

Saturday, June 6 VIRTUAL WILDLIFE FESTIVAL:

Due to social distancing requirements, instead of a one-day Wildlife Festival on Sunday, May, 31st, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be hosting a Wildlife Week. Each day through June 6th, the Wilton Preserve will premiere a short video or host a live event that is based on the in-person events that would have taken place at the annual festival at Camp Saratoga. These will premiere daily at 10 a.m. on the Wilton Preserve’s Facebook page and the videos will be posted to its YouTube channel The Festival Week will conclude with a National Trails Day Trail Highlight Video on Saturday, June 6. For more information please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org.

VIRTUAL STEAM POWERED SATURDAY: Every first Saturday of the month children ages 4-12 and their families are invited to visit the Tech Valley Center of Gravity at 30 3rd St. in Troy for a free fun, creative hands-on project. Brought to you through the generous support of the Albany Society of Engineers Foundations, these mind-expanding projects help children discover creative play through science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics. This month’s virtual tutorial is “Secret Spy Messages!” Learn how to send messages like a spy with invisible ink and encoded messages. This project is free, but donations are welcome. https:// www.facebook.com/TechValleyCenterOfGravity/.

AUTHOR EVENT: Thursday, June 6 - 5pm - Amy Meyerson, author of The Imperfects, and Alli Frank and Asha Youmans, coauthors of Tiny Imperfections. https://www. northshire.com/event/northshirelive-guest-authors-amy-meyerson-alli-frank-and-asha-youmans

On Thursday, June 4th at 5pm Northshire Live’s guest authors will be Amy Meyerson, Alli Frank, & Asha Youmans. Meyerson is the author of the Northshire staff favorites The Bookshop of Yesterdays and The Imperfects, and Alli Frank & Asha Youmans are co-authors of the delightful debut comedy Tiny Imperfections. This event is ticketed on a pay-what-youcan basis. Northshire Bookstore continues to host a series of virtual community gatherings for book lovers anchored around a standing Thursday 5 p.m. Northshire Live virtual event with weekly authors and guests via Zoom. Full event information is available at northshire. com/upcoming-events. All events are password protected. Information on how to access each event is available at northshire.com. BLACKSMITH CONFERENCE:

CANCELED - The Artists Blacksmiths of North America (ABANA) announces ABANA 2020, an international blacksmith conference, to be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds June 3 through 6. The conference will showcase more than 40 renowned blacksmiths demonstrating in 11 areas

including art, power, perios, tools, knives, a 21 forge teaching area, a youth teaching area, farriers, The Patient Order of Meticulous Metalsmiths, a demonstration area with smiths from the Czech Republic. A farm blacksmithing demonstration area will be open to the public and free of charge. There will be blacksmithing competitions, lectures, a gallery of fine ironwork, an auction, family craft programs, tours, vendors tailgating and tool raffles. For more information and registration visit ABANA2020.com.

BALLOON FESTIVAL: CANCELED - The Cambridge Valley balloon festival committee has canceled this year’s festival. After much discussion and with very heavy hearts, we have made the very difficult decision to cancel the Cambridge Valley balloon festival this year. We will celebrate our 20th anniversary with the June 4-6, 2021 festival. We fully understand the impact this will have on our community as we are aware the balloon festival serves as most of the communities largest fundraiser of the year. Not that we are not hopeful the state of New York and our country will be back up and running by June, our very generous sponsors will not be in a position to support us this year as their businesses have suffered. We have said many times in the past, sponsors are what makes this happen and we cannot do it without them! Please stay tuned throughout the year for updates on our Facebook page, our website and in press releases for dates on our artists/poster unveiling and pre-sales of our 20th anniversary official merchandise. Please stay healthy and safe as we get through these trying times together!

Sunday, June 7 TAKEOUT SPAGHETTI DINNER: Sunday, June 7 from 4-6pm, Take-Out Spaghetti Dinner AT St. Luke’s on the Hill. Drive-thru service. Dinners $10. / Buy 3 – Get 1 free. Meal includes spaghetti, two meatballs, salad, bread and dessert. Drive-thru: order, pay & pick up. Pre-orders taken beginning at Noon. Call Pat at 518-4105656. Take a break, let us do the cooking! Drive-up for our delicious take-out dinner. All proceeds go toward our Sleep in Heavenly Peace Build on August 8. Proceeds will buy materials to build bunk beds for children in need. St. Luke’s on the Hill, 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville. Located off Pruyn Hill Rd, Town of Halfmoon. Stlukesonthehill.org.

ANTIQUE BOTTLE SHOW & SALE: CANCELED - The National Bottle Museum’s 2020 Saratoga Bottle Show is canceled. These are difficult times but the main priority is the safety of the public. We will not reschedule but we look forward to a bigger, better Saratoga Bottle Show in June 2021.

YOUNG PERFORMERS SHOWCASE: CANCELED - Sunday, June 7 3:00 pm. This event is part of The Sembrich 2020 Summer Festival and will take place at The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Dr. in Bolton Landing. Discover the rich talents of the region’s most promising high school and college music students. Now in its 16th season, the showcase features performances in classical and musical theater styles. Tickets: $10 at TheSembrich.org/tickets.

BALLOON FESTIVAL: CANCELED - The Cambridge Valley balloon festival committee has canceled this year’s festival. After much

discussion and with very heavy hearts, we have made the very difficult decision to cancel the Cambridge Valley balloon festival this year. We will celebrate our 20th anniversary with the June 4-6, 2021 festival. We fully understand the impact this will have on our community as we are aware the balloon festival serves as most of the communities largest fundraiser of the year. Not that we are not hopeful the state of New York and our country will be back up and running by June, our very generous sponsors will not be in a position to support us this year as their businesses have suffered. We have said many times in the past, sponsors are what makes this happen and we cannot do it without them! Please stay tuned throughout the year for updates on our Facebook page, our website and in press releases for dates on our artists/poster unveiling and pre-sales of our 20th anniversary official merchandise. Please stay healthy and safe as we get through these trying times together!

VFW MONTHLY BREAKFAST:

CANCELED - VFW Post 1938, Poplar Avenue, Valley Falls, NY will now hold its monthly breakfast from 8 - 11 a.m. on the first Sunday of each month (instead of the second Sunday), starting March 1. Menu includes eggs cooked to order, French toast, pancakes, sausage, bacon, toast, potatoes, biscuits with sausage gravy, fruit, juice and coffee. Cost is $8 (age 13. And over), $4 (age 5-12), free (under 5).

Monday, June 8 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, June 8 at the Ballston Spa Elks, located at 10 Hamilton Place, Ballston Spa. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, June 9

AUTHOR EVENT: Tuesday, June 9 - 5pm - Wendy Williams, author of The Language of Butterflies, in conversation with Ted Williams, author of Earth Almanac. www.northshire.com/event/ northshire-live-guest-authorwendy-williams. Acclaimed science journalist and New York Times bestselling author Wendy Williams will present her new book The Language of Butterflies: How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists, and Other Obsessives Unlocked the Secrets of the World’s Favorite Insect. She will appear in conversation with noted nature writer and longtime Audubon contributor Ted Williams, author of the forthcoming Earth Almanac: A Year of Witnessing the Wild, from the Call of the Loon to the Journey of the Gray Whale. Touching, eye-opening, and incredibly profound, The Language of Butterflies reveals the critical role butterflies play in our world and illuminates the rich history and connection we have to them. Northshire Bookstore continues to host a series of virtual community gatherings for book lovers anchored around a standing Thursday 5 p.m. Northshire Live virtual event with weekly authors and guests via Zoom. Full event information is available at northshire.com/upcomingevents. All events are password protected. Information on how to access each event is available at northshire.com. Beginning in June, all Northshire Live events will be ticketed - most on a “pay-whatyou-can” basis.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from

noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9 at Vischer Ferry Fire District at 360 Riverview Rd. in Rexford. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9 at the Empire State Plaza Attorney General Office in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Wednesday, June 10 BBQ CHICKEN DINNER: Saratoga – wilton elks lodge #161 presents a barbeque chicken dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, June 10 from 4:30-6:30 pm. Call 518-584-2585 Monday or Tuesday between 10am-noon to place an order. Menu: 1⁄2 barbeque chicken, Macaroni salad, Cole slaw, Corn bread. Dinner for 2 /$25. Cash only.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10 at the Burnt Hills Fire Department, located at 811 Route 50 in Burnt Hills. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10 at the Empire State Plaza Concourse in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

INVASIVE SPECIES WALK & TALK: Get Off My Lawn: Invasive Species (And What To Do About Them) Hudson Crossing Park’s free informational presentation on invasive species has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 5pm due to current COVID-19 concerns. The event will now be a “walk and talk” format held at Hudson Crossing Park. Please visit Hudson Crossing Park’s website at www. HudsonCrossingPark.org for up to date event and program listings. Hudson Crossing Park is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, bi-county park centered on Champlain Canal Lock 5 Island just outside of the village of Schuylerville on Historic Route 4. For more information visit www.HudsonCrossingPark.org or www.facebook.com/HudsonCrossingPark/.

Thursday, June 11

AUTHOR EVENT: Thursday, June 11th - 5pm - Rebecca Dinerstein Knight (Hex) in conversation with Marie-Helene Bertino (Parakeet). https://www.northshire.com/ event/northshire-live-guestauthor-rebecca-dinerstein-knight. On Thursday, June 11th at 5pm Northshire Live’s guest authors will be acclaimed authors Rebecca Dinerstein Knight and MarieHelene Bertino. A breathtaking and hypnotic novel about poison, antidotes, and obsessive love, Knight’s Hex follows an expelled Ph.D. candidate who studies poisonous plants and finds herself obsessed with her elegant, successful mentor. Bertino’s Parakeet is a darkly funny and warm-hearted novel about a young woman whose dead grandmother (in the form of a parakeet) warns her not to marry and sends her out to find an estranged loved one. Northshire Bookstore continues to host a series of virtual community gatherings for book lovers anchored around a standing Thursday 5 p.m. Northshire Live virtual event with weekly authors and guests via Zoom. Full event information is available at northshire.com/ upcoming-events. All events are password protected. Information on how to access each event is available at northshire.com. Beginning in June, all Northshire Live events will be ticketed - most on a “pay-what-you-can” basis.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 at the West Crescent Fire Department, located at 1440 Crescent Rd. in Clifton Park. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 at the Hoosic Valley Community Church, located at 2024 Route 40 in Schaghticoke. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

BROOKS BBQ: The Newtonville United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Maxwell Rd & Rt. 9 near Siena College plans to sponsor Brooks BBQs on the following dates: Thursday, June 11; Wednesday, July 29; Thursday, September 17; and Thursday, October 8. Before attending, please check the church website (www. numc.net) to monitor changes due to coronavirus concerns. We most likely will be adjusting our menu and procedures.

Friday, June 12 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 12 at the Marriott Courtyard, located at 11 Excelsior Ave. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Saturday, June 13 BALLSTON SPA FARMERS MARKET: The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market will open in June for its 18th season. The market runs from June 13 through Sept. 26, 2020, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, at Wiswall Park, located at the corner of Front Street and Low Street in the Village of Ballston Spa. Admission to the market is offered to the community at no cost. Updates on what is new at the market throughout the season can be found on the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market Facebook page and at ballston. org.

SYMPHONY AUDITIONS:

Auditions for the Saratoga Youth Symphony and Saratoga Preparatory Symphony - Saturdays, June 13 and June 20. All auditions will be held online. To sign up for an audition time, please contact us at 583-1128 or email us at saratogayouthsymphony@yahoo.com. For more information visit https:// www.saratogayouthsymphony. org/auditions.

CRAFT & ANTIQUE FAIR: CANCELED - Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, The Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa has made the decision to cancel the Craft and Antique Fair scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2020. The health and safety of our visitors, vendors and staff is our highest priority and this decision has been made with the best interest of all people involved. We are looking forward to having our Craft and Antique Fair in 2021. In the mean-time, please remember to help one-another and support local businesses; we are all in this together.

COMPOSER EVENT: CANCELED - Percy Grainger, An Australian Visionary, Saturday, June 13 1:30 pm. This event is part of The Sembrich 2020 Summer Festival and will take place at The Sembrich, 4800

Lake Shore Dr. in Bolton Landing. The eccentric world of Australian composer Percy Grainger comes alive in this multi-media presentation featuring piano performances of his popular salon works and peculiar innovations; includes rare BBC footage. Tickets: $25 at TheSembrich. org/tickets. Members Free. SARATOGA CHAMBER PLAYERS CONCERT: CANCELED - Keeping in mind the safety and health of our audiences, and following advisories related to Covid-19, we are regretfully cancelling the June 13 and June 14 concerts. We will reschedule this concert at the Church of St. Peter in Saratoga for performance next season. If you purchased a season subscription and wish to exchange your June 14 ticket for a concert next season, just bring the June ticket to the desired concert and present it at the door. If you wish a refund, or to donate the cost of your pre-paid ticket(s), please contact us at info.saratogachamberplayers. org. SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER: Take Out Only! Saturday June 13. Serving from 4 PM to 6:30 PM. Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus, 328 TroySchenectady Road, Latham. The menu includes; Tossed Salad, Italian Bread, Spaghetti and Meatballs and Dessert $12. Call or Text 518-892 3750 to place your order, please include pick up time! Sunday, June 14 BEEKMAN STREET ART FAIR: CANCELED - The 8th annual Beekman Street Art Fair scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2020 has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Thanks to the flexibility of funding agencies, generosity of supporters and creativity of the event planners, fair goers will still get to browse and purchase an amazing variety of fine art and craft. Project managers are working with grantor Saratoga Arts to use the funds awarded for the fair on some alternate events later in the summer that will follow City and State guidelines for public safety. The first event being planned is an online auction accessed through the Beekman Street Arts District website at SaratogaArtDistrict. com. The auction will go live on June 7, 2020 and run for 2 weeks straddling what would have been the actual fair date of June 14, 2020. The online auction put together by Arts Spark will feature the work of artists who would have participated in this year’s fair. After the auction the e-commerce site will remain, allowing BSAF artists and Saratoga Springs Arts District, Inc. members the opportunity to sell online all year through the website. If it is deemed safe to do so, the project team is also planning to host three late summer Second Sunday Pop-Up Art events on the lawns, porches, and interiors of the Arts District shops. These would be held on the second Sundays of each month - July 12, August 9, and Sept 13, 2020. The idea is to have a different set of 2020 BSAF artists each week along with strolling musicians and street performers for small scale festive, family friendly events. For more information please visit www.saratogaartdistrict.com. SARATOGA CHAMBER PLAYERS CONCERT: CANCELED - Keeping in mind the safety and health of our audiences, and following advisories related to Covid-19, we are regretfully cancelling the June 13 and June 14 concerts. We will reschedule this concert at the Church of St. Peter in Saratoga for performance next season. If you purchased a season subscription and wish to exchange your June 14 ticket for a concert next season, just bring the June ticket to the desired concert and present it at the door. If you wish a refund, or to donate the cost of your pre-paid ticket(s), please contact us at info.saratogachamberplayers. org. Tuesday, June 16 BLOOMSDAY EVENT: Tuesday, June 16th - 5pm - Northshire Live: Bloomsday. https:// www.northshire.com/event/ northshire-live-bloomsday. Join us for a very special Bloomsday celebration with our booksellers. “Bloomsday” marks the day that the events of James Joyce’s landmark novel Ulysses take place. We’ll be celebrating with a virtual community read-aloud and discussion. Unite with other Joyce fans as we come together to appreciate this remarkable work of literature. For more information on these or other events, e-mail events@northshire.com, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www. northshire.com. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 at the Waterford Emergency Team, located at 122 First Ave. in Waterford. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 at theShenendehowa United Methodist Church, located at 971 Rt. 146 in Clifton Park. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. Wednesday, June 17 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on

Wednesday, June 17 at the Empire State Concourse in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. MEETING & LUNCHEON: POSTPONED - The Early Care and Learning Council’s 2020 Annual Meeting & Luncheon has been postponed. After much review from ECLC’s board members and staff, the 2020 Annual Meeting and Luncheon will be postponed due to the uncertainty of the coronavirus. We anticipate having the event with our 2020 Leadership Summit on Tuesday, September 29th (Time TBD) at The Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs. Further details on the event will be given at a later date. Thursday, June 18 AUTHOR EVENT: Thursday, June 18th - 5pm - Rosalie Knecht (Vera Kelly Is Not a Mystery) in Conversation with Tracy O’Neill (Quotients). https:// www.northshire.com/event/ northshire-live-rosalie-knechtconversation-tracy-oneill. We are delighted to be joined by Rosalie Knecht, the “splendid genre-pushing” (People) author of the Vera Kelly series and Tracy O’Neill author of Quotients presenting two of the most highly anticipated novels of the year. Northshire Bookstore continues to host a series of virtual community gatherings for book lovers anchored around a standing Thursday 5 p.m. Northshire Live virtual event with weekly authors and guests via Zoom. Full event information is available at northshire.com/upcoming-events. All events are password protected. Information on how to access each event is available at northshire.com. Beginning in June, all Northshire Live events will be ticketed - most on a “pay-whatyou-can” basis. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 18 at the Saratoga Knights of Columbus, located at 50 Pine Rd. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, June 18 at NYS Homes & Community Renewal, located at 38-40 State St., Hampton Plaza, Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 18 at the Averill Park Church of the Covenant, located at 3055 Rt. 43 in Averill Park. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. Friday, June 19 VIRTUAL DANCE PERFORMANCE: Meeting the challenge of performing while social distancing, The Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company announces its first online virtual performance, As Close As We Can. Taking place on Friday, June 19, 2020 from 7pm to 8:30pm via Zoom Streaming, the program will feature the performance of five unique solos, an ensemble improvisational sequence and a sampling of videos specifically created for the company’s education residences. In addition, the audience will hear in real time from Artistic Director Ellen Sinopoli about how the company is surviving and adapting. The company members will talk about how they prepared for this virtual performance. There will also be the opportunity for a Q & A Chat Session. Registration is required by June 15 at http:// sinopolidances.org/VirtualPerformance.html. A suggested donation is $25. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the company at info@sinopolidances.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 19 at the Saratoga County Cooperative Extension, located at 50 W. High St. in Ballston Spa. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. SARATOGA BALLOON & BBQ FESTIVAL: POSTPONED - The 2020 Saratoga Balloon & BBQ Festival has been postponed to August 14 – 16 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds. Any tickets purchased for the original dates will be accepted in August! Don’t miss the Annual Saratoga Balloon and BBQ Festival at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa, NY. This familyfriendly event celebrates the best of the capital region with food, live entertainment, shopping, kids activities, and balloons! More information is available online at balloonandbbq.com. LAKE GEORGE MUSIC FESTIVAL PREVIEW: CANCELED - Friday, June 19 7:30 pm. This event is part of The Sembrich 2020 Summer Festival and will take place at The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Dr. in Bolton Landing. An exclusive first look at LGMF’s 10th Anniversary Season with highlights by violinist Barbora Kolářová and pianist/ composer Pascal Le Boeuf. Tickets: $30 at TheSembrich. org/tickets. Saturday, June 20 SYMPHONY AUDITIONS: Auditions for the Saratoga Youth Symphony and Saratoga Preparatory Symphony - Saturdays, June 13 and June 20. All auditions will be held online. To sign up for an audition time, please contact us at 583-1128 or email us at saratogayouthsymphony@ yahoo.com. For more information visit https://www.saratogayouthsymphony.org/auditions. BLOOD DRIVE: An American

Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m on Saturday, June 20 at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, located at 2776 Rt. 9 in Malta. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. SARATOGA BALLOON & BBQ FESTIVAL: POSTPONED - The 2020 Saratoga Balloon & BBQ Festival has been postponed to August 14 – 16 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds. Any tickets purchased for the original dates will be accepted in August! Don’t miss the Annual Saratoga Balloon and BBQ Festival at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa, NY. This familyfriendly event celebrates the best of the capital region with food, live entertainment, shopping, kids activities, and balloons! More information is available online at balloonandbbq.com. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 20 at St. Jude the Apostle School, located at 42 Dana Ave. in Wynantskill. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. Sunday, June 21 FESTIVAL OF YOUNG ARTISTS: CANCELED - The Adirondack Trust Company Festival of Young Artists, which was scheduled to be held on Sunday, June 21 at Saratoag Sperforming Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, will instead be held virtually in July 2020. SARATOGA BALLOON & BBQ FESTIVAL: POSTPONED - The 2020 Saratoga Balloon & BBQ Festival has been postponed to August 14 – 16 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds. Any tickets purchased for the original dates will be accepted in August! Don’t miss the Annual Saratoga Balloon and BBQ Festival at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa, NY. This familyfriendly event celebrates the best of the capital region with food, live entertainment, shopping, kids activities, and balloons! More information is available online at balloonandbbq.com. Monday, June 22 FREE FILM FESTIVAL: CANCELED - Monday, June 22 7:30 pm - Fitzcarraldo (1982). Werner Herzog’s epic adventure portrays an opera-loving madman on his mission in life: to become rich, build an opera house in the jungle, and hire Enrico Caruso to sing in it. Free Admission. This event is part of The Sembrich 2020 Summer Festival and will take place at The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Dr. in Bolton Landing. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, June 22 at Franklin Plaza, located at Fourth and Grand streets in downtown Troy. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. Tuesday, June 23 AUTHOR EVENT: Tuesday, June 23rd 5pm - Kristin Kimball Good Husbandry. https://www. northshire.com/event/northshire-live-kristin-kimball-conversation. Beloved author Kristin Kimball joins us from Essex Farm for an in conversation event about her recent memoir and our staff favorite Good Husbandry. For more information on these or other events, e-mail events@ northshire.com, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, located at 400 Loudon Rd. in Latham. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, at the American Legion Melvin Roads Post, located at 200 Columbia Turnpike in Rensselaer. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. Wednesday, June 24 JOB FAIR: POSTPONED - This event is now happening on Wednesday, July 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 400 Old Loudon Road (Rt 9 & Rt 9R), Latham. Register online at www.AlbanyJobFair.com. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24 at Albany Polish Community Center, located at 225 Washington Avenue Ext. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. KATRINA TRASK PRESENTATION: CANCELED - Wednesday, June 24 1:30 pm, The Fascinating Life of Katrina Trask. Best known as the founder of Yaddo, Katrina Trask led an accomplished and intriguing life with many Lake George connections. This spirited presentation by literary dramatist Betty Spinelli conveys the “true essence” of a woman whose life was filled with tragedy, romance, and creativity. Join us for this special event followed by a fabulous lakeside reception as we kick off our Studio Preservation campaign! Tickets: $40 at TheSembrich. org/tickets. This event is part of The Sembrich 2020 Summer Festival and will take place at The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Dr. in Bolton Landing. Thursday, June 25 AUTHOR EVENT: Thursday, June 25th - 5pm - Stephanie Storey - Rafael: Painter in Rome. https://www.northshire.com/ event/northshire-live-stephaniestorey-conversation. Stephanie Storey, the author of riveting art history thrillers, will discuss her latest book with fellow author Crystal King. Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling is one of the most iconic masterpieces of the Renaissance. In her new book, Storey tells of its creation as never before: through the eyes of Michelangelo’s fiercest rival— the young, beautiful, brilliant painter of perfection, Raphael. Northshire Bookstore continues to host a series of virtual community gatherings for book lovers anchored around a standing Thursday 5 p.m. Northshire Live virtual event with weekly authors and guests via Zoom. Full event information is available at northshire.com/upcoming-events. All events are password protected. Information on how to access each event is available at northshire.com. Beginning in June, all Northshire Live events will be ticketed - most on a “pay-whatyou-can” basis. CONCERT IN THE PARK: CANCELED - The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association has presented free summer events for the community for many years. This year the COVID-19 pandemic has curtailed some of the public activities that residents and visitors to the village of Ballston Spa have come to enjoy. The Concerts in the Park Series, which normally takes place Thursday evenings from 6-8 pm and originally planned to start June 25, has been cancelled for June and July dates. The BSBPA is currently planning to present concerts on August 6, 13, 20 and 27. Concerts will be held outside in Lions Music Park at the historic Iron Spring Park on Front Street. The park’s natural amphitheater setting, larger stage and more available parking makes it the ideal place for music performance and enjoyment. To learn more, visit at www.ballston.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 at the Stewarts Ice Cream Building 2, located at 461 Church St. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 at the Latham Fire Department, located at 226 Old Loudon Rd.in Latham. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, June 25 at the Empire State Plaza Department of Healthat the concourse in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. Friday, June 26 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 26 at Malta Ambulance, located at 2249 Rt. 9 in Malta. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 26 at Cancer Research Center, located at 1 Discovery Dr. in Rensselaer. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. Saturday, June 27 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 at Hope Lutheran Church, located at 470 Winter St. Ext. in Troy. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. ADIRONDACK WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL: POSTPONED - In light of current CDC social distancing guidelines, Adirondack Festivals LLC announced it has rescheduled the 6th Annual Adirondack Wine & Food Festival to Sept. 26 & 27, 2020. Sunday, June 28 ADIRONDACK WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL: POSTPONED - In light of current CDC social distancing guidelines, Adirondack Festivals LLC announced it has rescheduled the 6th Annual Adirondack Wine & Food Festival to Sept. 26 & 27, 2020. SAINT JEAN BAPTISTE DAY: CANCELED - La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY is canceling their annual festivities for Saint Jean Baptiste Day due to Covid-19. There will be no mass or reception on June 28, 2020, at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church in Waterford. Tuesday, June 30 GMALL EVENT: Julia Alvarez in conversation with Barbara Morrow - Tuesday, June 30th - 5:30-7:00. The internationallyacclaimed Dominican American writer joins Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) for a conversation with co-founder of Northshire Bookstore Barbara Morrow in a conversation about Afterlife one of the most universally anticipated novels of the year. “The queen is back with the exact novel we need in this fraught era.” ~ Luis Alberto Urrea. For more information on these or other events, e-mail events@northshire.com, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red

Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30 at the Saratoga Senior Center, located at 5 Williams St. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30 at the Greenfield Community Center, located at 25 Wilton Rd. in Greenfield Center. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. Wednesday, July 1 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1 at the Gideon Putnam Hotel, located in Saratoga Spa State Park. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. SEAGLE MUSIC COLONY PREVIEW: CANCELED - Wednesday, July 1 1:30 pm. Enjoy selections from J. Strauss’ Die Fledermaus, Massenet’s Cendrillon, Herman’s Hello Dolly!, and the world-premiere of Banks & Carl’s Harmony. Tickets: $35 at TheSembrich. org/tickets. This event is part of The Sembrich 2020 Summer Festival and will take place at The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Dr. in Bolton Landing. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1 at Troy Hilton Garden Inn, located at 235 Hoosick St. in Troy. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1 at the Empire State Concourse in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. Friday, July 3 VIRTUAL FIRST FRIDAY: The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association has presented free summer events for the community for many years. This year the COVID-19 pandemic has curtailed some of the public activities that residents and visitors to the village of Ballston Spa have come to enjoy. Our monthly First Friday celebrations will be held “virtually” on June 5 and July 3 with our local businesses on Facebook all day highlighting their unique products, special promotions, events and thanking their loyal customers. Plans are to resume public First Friday celebrations in August. To learn more, visit at www.ballston.org. Monday, July 6 FREE FILM FESTIVAL: CANCELED - Monday, July 6 7:30 pm - The Opera House (2017) Brilliant documentary chronicling the creation of the “new” Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, with artists, architects, and politicians who shaped the cultural life of New York City in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Free Admission. This event is part of The Sembrich 2020 Summer Festival and will take place at The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Dr. in Bolton Landing. Wednesday, July 8 WORLD MUSIC WEDNESDAY: CANCELED - Wednesday, July 8 1:30 pm, Newpoli – A Mediterranean Journey. Explore the rich and lively sounds of the Mediterranean coast with a modern flare. An acoustic performance with authentic folk instruments sure to transport you to the Italian coastline. Tickets: $25 at TheSembrich.org/tickets. This event is part of The Sembrich 2020 Summer Festival and will take place at The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Dr. in Bolton Landing. Thursday, July 9 GREEK FESTIVAL: CANCELED - The 11th Adirondack Greek Festival will be hosted by St. George Church, 55 Main St., South Glens Falls. Thursday, July 9 from 4 to 8 pm will be Under-the-Tent Night with souvlaki & gyro sandwiches and pastries. Friday &

Saturday, July 10 & 11 from 12 – 8 pm, come enjoy our Full Festival days with more authentic Greek food, pastries, gift shop, music, folk dancers, Bounce House for kids, and church tours. Free admission and parking. OPA! Directions: From North or South, take I 87 to Exit 17N to US-9N for 5.5 miles. For more information, call (518) 792-2359 (parish hall). www.sgforthodox.org. Friday, July 10 GREEK FESTIVAL: CANCELED - The 11th Adirondack Greek Festival will be hosted by St. George Church, 55 Main St., South Glens Falls. Thursday, July 9 from 4 to 8 pm will be Under-the-Tent Night with souvlaki & gyro sandwiches and pastries. Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11 from 12 – 8 pm, come enjoy our Full Festival days with more authentic Greek food, pastries, gift shop, music, folk dancers, Bounce House for kids, and church tours. Free admission and parking. OPA! Directions: From North or South, take I 87 to Exit 17N to US-9N for 5.5 miles. For more information, call (518) 792-2359 (parish hall). www.sgforthodox.org. Saturday, July 11 TRIBUTE TO MARCELLA SEMBRICH: CANCELED Saturday, July 11 7:30 pm, Enter the dazzling world of coloratura virtuosity in this stunning tribute to the world-renowned soprano, pianist, and teacher! Featuring selections from Sembrich’s favorite roles, including the sensational Queen of the Night aria from Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Tickets: $45 at TheSembrich. org/tickets. This event is part of The Sembrich 2020 Summer Festival and will take place at The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Dr. in Bolton Landing. GREEK FESTIVAL: CANCELED - The 11th Adirondack Greek Festival will be hosted by St. George Church, 55 Main St., South Glens Falls. Thursday, July 9 from 4 to 8 pm will be Under-the-Tent Night with souvlaki & gyro sandwiches and pastries. Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11 from 12 – 8 pm, come enjoy our Full Festival days with more authentic Greek food, pastries, gift shop, music, folk dancers, Bounce House for kids, and church tours. Free admission and parking. OPA! Directions: From North or South, take I 87 to Exit 17N to US-9N for 5.5 miles. For more information, call (518) 792-2359 (parish hall). www.sgforthodox.org. Monday, July 13 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, July 13 at the Ballston Spa Elks, located at 10 Hamilton Place, Ballston Spa. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. Wednesday, July 15 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15 at the Wilton Fire Department, located at 270 Ballard Rd. in Gansevoort. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. ALMA MAHLER & HER CHARMED CIRCLE: CANCELED - Wednesday, July 15 1:30 pm. Discover the life and inspirations of turn-of-the-century muse and femme fatale, Alma Mahler, through this unique combination of music and words, including her own letters. Tickets: $30 at TheSembrich.org/tickets. This event is part of The Sembrich 2020 Summer Festival and will take place at The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Dr. in Bolton Landing. Friday, July 17 SARATOGA TATTOO EXPO: This event will be held July 17, 18 and 19 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Hours: Friday, 3 pm - 11 pm; Saturday, 11 am - 11 pm; Sunday, 11 am - 7 pm. Admission: $10 Day Pass, $25 Weekend Pass.

FIDDLE WORKSHOP: Fiddling Across Traditions workshop at Glen Conservancy, 1538 State Highway 161, Hamlet of Glen NY 12072. Featuring Grammy Nominee Andrea Hoag. The Glen Conservancy will host a fiddle workshop starting the evening of July 17 and culminating the afternoon of July 19. Grammy nominee Andrea Hoag is the instructor. Students will compare and contrast the fiddle styles of the Northern US, Southern US, Ireland and Sweden. The workshop will be taught by ear with sheet music distributed at the conclusion. It is appropriate for all skill levels; however must be able to play tunes by ear. It will end with a concert on 7⁄19 at 2 PM. Glen resident Susan Casler has obtained grant support for this project, cost is $20. Enrollment will be limited so please register early. In the event coronavirus causes cancellation we will postpone to the summer of 2021. For registration materials contact Susan at 518-705-1209 or email adkfiddle@gmail.com. Saturday, July 18 BLOOD DRIVE: An American

Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 18 at the Charlton Volunteer Fire Department, located at 677 Charlton Rd. in Ballston Lake. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. SARATOGA TATTOO EXPO: This event will be held July 17, 18 and 19 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Hours: Friday, 3 pm - 11 pm; Saturday, 11 am - 11 pm; Sunday, 11 am - 7 pm. Admission: $10 Day Pass, $25 Weekend Pass. PHILIP GLASS EVENT: CANCELED - Saturday, July 18 7:30 pm, Philip Glass: Words with Music. Alfred Z. Solomon Innovator Series. A compelling compilation of narrative and music by this cultural icon whose distinctive music has crossed genres and generations. With tenor/narrator John Duykers, pianist Alan Johnson, and the Silver Bay Quartet. Tickets: $40 at TheSembrich. org/tickets. This event is part of The Sembrich 2020 Summer Festival and will take place at The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Dr. in Bolton Landing. ALBANY RECORD RIOT: Don’t miss the crazy vinyl action at the Capital Region’s premiere music collectors event! Show hours: 10 AM-5 PM. $3.00 admission. Early admission at 8 AM, $10.00 (early birds!). Over 60 tables of LPs, CDs, DVDs, 45s, much more. Live DJs curated by the Selector Ed. Dealers from all over the Northeast, including Jim Furlong from Last Vestige Records, Mike Overn (Vinyl Rescue), Julie (Patchouli Julie’s Eclectic Antiques & Collectibles), Iris Records (Jersey City) and Felix Ivarone (Music Lust) too. Always a large, fun, musically-intelligent crowd. Hope to see you at the show! Maybe digging in the crates? (Limited dealer space available. Please inquire.) All 2020 shows to be held at the Albany Red Lion Hotel, 205 Wolf Road, Albany. Fall edition is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24. FIDDLE WORKSHOP: Fiddling Across Traditions workshop at Glen Conservancy, 1538 State Highway 161, Hamlet of Glen NY 12072. Featuring Grammy Nominee Andrea Hoag. The Glen Conservancy will host a fiddle workshop starting the evening of July 17 and culminating the afternoon of July 19. Grammy nominee Andrea Hoag is the instructor. Students will compare and contrast the fiddle styles of the Northern US, Southern US, Ireland and Sweden. The workshop will be taught by ear with sheet music distributed at the conclusion. It is appropriate for all skill levels; however must be able to play tunes by ear. It will end with a concert on 7⁄19 at 2 PM. Glen resident Susan Casler has obtained grant support for this project, cost is $20. Enrollment will be limited so please register early. In the event coronavirus causes cancellation we will postpone to the summer of 2021. For registration materials contact Susan at 518-705-1209 or email adkfiddle@gmail.com. Sunday, July 19 SARATOGA TATTOO EXPO: This event will be held July 17, 18 and 19 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Hours: Friday, 3 pm - 11 pm; Saturday, 11 am - 11 pm; Sunday, 11 am - 7 pm. Admission: $10 Day Pass, $25 Weekend Pass. FIDDLE WORKSHOP: Fiddling Across Traditions workshop at Glen Conservancy, 1538 State Highway 161, Hamlet of Glen NY 12072. Featuring Grammy Nominee Andrea Hoag. The Glen Conservancy will host a fiddle workshop starting the evening of July 17 and culminating the afternoon of July 19. Grammy nominee Andrea Hoag is the instructor. Students will compare and contrast the fiddle styles of the Northern US, Southern US, Ireland and Sweden. The workshop will be taught by ear with sheet music distributed at the conclusion. It is appropriate for all skill levels; however must be able to play tunes by ear. It will end with a concert on 7⁄19 at 2 PM. Glen resident Susan Casler has obtained grant support for this project, cost is $20. Enrollment will be limited so please register early. In the event coronavirus causes cancellation we will postpone to the summer of 2021. For registration materials contact Susan at 518-705-1209 or email adkfiddle@gmail.com.