Upcoming 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.

SARATOGA SHOWCASE OF HOMES UPDATE:

We are sad to announce that due to public health and safety concerns from the COVID pandemic, this year’s Showcase of Homes “live” tour event has unfortunately been canceled. We will however be bringing you special alternative programming this fall in several forms (online, virtual, TV) to celebrate our builder’s homes and developments plus provide a way for you to contribute to our two important local charities which normally benefit from ticket sales. The Showcase Committee is working on the details, so please stay tuned for more information coming this August. We are thankful for all the generous support of this annual event over the years and look forward to presenting the 2021 Saratoga Showcase of Homes next year as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary. The Saratoga Showcase of Homes is the area’s premiere new home tour. This annual community tradition has contributed over $1.3 million dollars to our local charities. A total of $51,000 was donated last year to Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Southern Saratoga, Warren & Washington Counties. For more information, please visit www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com.

SUMMER REC CAMPS RESUME:

The City of Saratoga Springs is pleased to announce the City’s Recreation Department will be offering a modified Summer Camp. Go to www.SaratogaRec.com to learn more and to register.

DRAMA CAMPS:

Town of Malta Parks and Recreation will be holding limited in-person Drama Camps this summer at the Malta Community Center! Each camp will be limited to 10 students and will follow New York State’s Department of Health Covid-19 guidelines. The first camp Fairytales and Fantasies Drama Camp is for ages 6-9 and will run from 1:30-pm-3:00pm, Monday July 20 through Friday July 24. Students will play theater games, learn acting skills, rehearse and perform on the last day! Additional camps include Acting & Performance Drama Camp (2 weeks) for ages 10-15 from 1:30pm4:30pm, August 3-14 and Broadway Stars Drama Camp for ages 6-10 from 1:00pm -3:00pm, Aug 24-28. For guidelines and registration information www.maltparksrec.com or contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org or (518) 899-4411 x305.

The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is conducting a five month campaign “Remote The Vote” using a social media campaign to increase voter registration iu the County. Each week one city or town in Saratoga will be featured, including an estimate of the number of potential voters in their municipality and a link to connect with an online voter registration source, Vote411. This week we are featuring the City of Saratoga Springs where there are an estimated 5000 potential voters in the town and the LWV urges them to “Register online, not in a line” from their home. Remember, in NY State you must be registered before October 8th if you want to vote in November. Don’t procrastinate and lose your vote. Additional Information may be found on the LWV website, www.lwvsaratoga. org. or the Saratoga County Board of Elections website.

REMOTE THE VOTE:

CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEETING:

CANCELED - The annual meeting of the East Galway Cemetery Association has been canceled due to the current pandemic and social distancing. If you have any questions please contact President Mary Ann Denison at 518-882-6100.

GAVIN PARK UPDATE:

By Order of the Supervisor and the Town Board, Gavin Park in Wilton is open for limited activity as of June 1. The walking path and tennis courts will be accessible. Please see signage for the parking area that is open. All other areas of the park remain closed until further notice. Summer Camp and ParkFest have been canceled.Please follow all CDC social distancing guidelines. We hope that providing these few activities, while maintaining social distancing, will help our residents.

DINNERS TO GO:

Saratoga Council Knights of Columbus, located at 50 Pine Rd. in Saratoga Springs, will be offering half-pan dinners-to-go starting Friday, April 17 and continuing each Friday thereafter. This is a fundraiser that will help the Knights continue with the generosity within our community during these hard times we are all experiencing. To place your order or if you have questions, calls may be placed to 518-5848547 on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 1:00 and 3:00 or on Fridays at 4:00. Pick-ups can be made from 4:30 to 8:00. If you’d like your dinner brought out to your car, you can let us know at the time of your order and call from the parking lot when you arrive. We’ll update new entree selections each week, as well as will post them on the sign in the front of the building. Thank you to everyone for your support, and please be safe as we weather this storm together.

GALWAY LIBRARY UPDATE:

Curbside pickup for Galway library books began on June 1. Pickup hours are Mondays & Tuesdays from 11-3; Wednesdays & Thursdays from 3-7; Fridays from 3-5; and Saturdays from 11-1. More information is available online at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

SCHUYLERVILLE LIBRARY UPDATE:

Schuylerville Public Library will be reopening in phases, keeping the safety of the public and staff a top priority. The Curbside Service Phase began on June 22 and during this time no members of the public will be allowed in the building. Library card holders may place requests for books, movies, and any other materials online at https://pac.sals.edu or by calling the Library at 518695-6641. Operating hours and curbside pickup windows will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am until 3pm and Tues and Thursday from 2-7pm. Library staff will arrange curbside pickup appointments with patrons once their items are ready and make contactless deliveries to vehicles. Summer events including the Puppet People’s Three Little Pigs, Uncharted Animal Show, Imagine the Magic, and more will be held virtually and can be found on the online event calendar https://schuylervillelibrary.evanced.info/signup. This year’s summer reading challenges will also be virtual. Kids, teens and adults may take part in Library challenges and keep track of their number of minutes read all summer long to be entered in the Library’s End of Summer Prizes here http:// splny05.readsquared.com/. Once again, the Schuylerville Public Library is partnering with Captain Youth Services to offer the Free Summer Meal program for kids 0-18 years old. Any child or parent may stop by for a free bagged lunch from 12-1pm every weekday from June 29 through August 28 (except July 3). During the Library’s Curbside phase, people may call to request curbside meal delivery or knock on the front door. Schuylerville Public Library is committed to offering unique and educational programs for the community. In addition to a variety of books, the library offers popular DVDs, free Wi-Fi, e-books, music, magazines, Kanopy movie streaming, ancestry.com access, kids discovery kits, and more. Visit ww.schuylervillelibrary. sals.edu for even more digital content and services.

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY:

The Finishing Trades Institute of New York at Albany, District Council #9, Local Union #201, will conduct a recruitment from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 for five glazier apprentices. The five openings listed for apprentices represent the total number for three recruitment regions: Capital District, Mohawk Valley, and North Country regions. Applications can be obtained at The Finishing Trades Institute of New York at Albany Training Center, 191 Broadway, Menands, NY, every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period. Applications are not available on national holidays. All applications must be filled out on the premises. The Committee requires that applicants must be at least 18 years old, Must have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (such as a TASC or GED), must have reliable transportation to and from job sites and required classes at the approved school and must have a valid Driver’s License to operate company vehicles. For further information, applicants should contact The Finishing Trades Institute of New York at Albany, District Council #9, Local Union #201, at (518) 355-4840. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center (see: https://www.labor. ny.gov/career-center-locator/ location-list-all.php).

LVORC ACCEPTING NEW TUTORS AND STUDENTS:Since

1968, Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County has helped adults to improve their ability to read, write, speak and understand English. We train volunteers to provide two hours per week of free, confidential tutoring in a public setting. New tutors and learners can join Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County by calling (518) 244-4650 or sending an email to LitVolDirector@ aol.com. A one-hour information session for new volunteers is scheduled for July 21 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Call (518) 244-4650 to register. Visit www.lvorc.org for more information.

CHAPMAN MUSEUM OPEN WITH NEW EXHIBIT:

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Chapman Museum’s 2020 summer exhibit looks at the role of propaganda posters in building public support during the war. Featured are over 50 home front posters, which had been collected by Linc Cathers during his childhood. They urge Americans to buy war bonds, work hard, be healthy, conserve precious materials, and avoid careless talk. The exhibit encourages viewers to compare the era to today, and to consider how we as a nation address the challenges we face. Also featured in the exhibit are excerpts of the LOOK magazines series of articles about “Hometown, USA,” which examined Glens Falls as a model city on the home front during WWII, and a small changing display about the experiences of local service men. Related virtual programs are planned. The museum will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm, in compliance with CDC Covid-19 guidelines and NYS Phase 4 safety regulations. The museum will be cleaned twice daily, and hands-on displays will be sanitized after each use. Capacity is limited, so members of the public are encouraged to schedule their visits. Masks are required. For safety reasons the museum’s Research Room will remain closed to the public. Research requests should be submitted in writing, by email or the museum’s website research form. The museum shop, which features local books and prints, will be open. Curbside and online options are preferred. The Chapman Museum is located at 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls. Admission: Suggested donation - $5 adults, $4 Seniors and Students, Under 12 free. For more information visit the museum’s website at www.chapmanmuseum. org or call (518) 793-2826.