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Each week the fairgrounds will welcome food vendors from around the area for an evening of fair food that attendees can enjoy in the comfort of their own home. Food truck patrons will have the option to pre-order from the vendors for contactless curbside pick-up or take-out on the day of the event. To ensure everyone’s safety, masks are required to visit the food truck event as well as maintaining six feet of social distance from fellow food patrons and vendors. Handwashing stations with water and soap and hand sanitizer dispensers will be available throughout the corral for all to use throughout the event. The fair will release a list of vendors on its website every Monday, before the Friday event. More information about the Fantastic Food Truck Corral is available online at www.washingtoncountyfairgrounds.com/fantasticfood-truck-corral. BLOOD DRIVE: CANCELED - 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: POSTPONED - The 2020 Saratoga Tattoo Expo has been officially rescheduled to April 9 - 11, 2021 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. ART EXHIBIT: Hudson Hall is proud to reopen its doors on June 27, 2020 with Rodney Alan Greenblat’s aptlytitled, Something to Look Forward to, an enjoyable, whimsical and engaging collection of new and archival works bursting with color and underpinned with wit and charm. The exhibition, which runs until August 23 in Hudson Hall’s Center Hall Gallery and Common Council Room, is free and open to the public on a limited, timed entry, reservationonly basis (maximum 10 entries per hour). Socially-distanced guided tours ($10, free for members, maximum of 6 per tour) take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm. Exhibition reservations and tour tickets are now on sale to Hudson Hall members and open to the public on June 18. Tickets can be purchased and time entry reservations can be made at hudsonhall.org. Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Tel: (518) 822-1438. 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 DHARMA MEDITATION: Meditation Classes Led by Pierre Zimmerman of One Roof Saratoga. July 12-August 30, Sundays at 9 am on the SPAC grounds in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Dharma Meditation includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. This is a sitting meditation for 25 minutes with a silent break allowing people to stretch, followed by a second sitting, introduced by a brief talk. A discussion on the topic and some insights and reflections about the nature and commonality of our basic humanity is shared by attendees. This meditation is open to beginners and/ or those who have been meditating for awhile. There is no cost to attend, but a $10 donation per class is suggested. Pre-registration is required by Saturday at midnight in advance of the class. Register via email to pzimmie2@cloud.com. SARATOGA TATTOO EXPO: POSTPONED - The 2020 Saratoga Tattoo Expo has been officially rescheduled to April 9 - 11, 2021 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. SUNDAY STROLL: Sunday, July 19 - Historic Fifth & Madison Avenues. The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is thrilled to present their summer series of historic walking tours while remaining safe and socially distanced. Summer Sunday Strolls will be offered every Sunday through Sept. 6 at 10:30 a.m. in various neighborhoods throughout the city. Tour topics this season highlight prominent women of Greenridge Cemetery, the celebrated area surrounding the Saratoga Race Course, and the historic Spa State Park, among many others. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Due to current restrictions in New York State, Summer Strolls will be limited to 20 guests, which currently is less than the maximum of 25 that is currently allowed, and tickets must be purchased in advance until otherwise noted. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and social distancing will be encouraged when possible. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information, to purchase tickets to any educational programs, and to review the Summer Sunday Stroll Safety Plan please visit www.saratogapreservation. org, call the foundation at (518) 587-5030, or email nbabie@saratogapreservation.org. 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. FITNESS IN THE PARK: 9 to 10 a.m. Sundays in Riverfront Park, July 19 through Sept. 6 - The perfect way to start your Sundays in Troy. Weekend workout, brunch with friends, browse the shops, enjoy Troy! Exercise among the downtown Troy community at Free Fitness in The Park. Class will be held at Riverfront Park with Circles for Easy Distancing. Check in when you arrive with Troy BID Staff. Attendees must wear a mask until you are seated in your circle. Bring your own mat and water. Do not attend if you have any of the symptoms of COVID-19. Space is limited, please register only if you know you can attend. More information and registration is available online at www.downtowntroy.org/ fitness-in-the-park. ART EXHIBIT: Hudson Hall is proud to reopen its doors on June 27, 2020 with Rodney Alan Greenblat’s aptlytitled, Something to Look Forward to, an enjoyable, whimsical and engaging collection of new and archival works bursting with color and underpinned with wit and charm. The exhibition, which runs until August 23 in Hudson Hall’s Center Hall Gallery and Common Council Room, is free and open to the public on a limited, timed entry, reservationonly basis (maximum 10 entries per hour). Sociallydistanced guided tours ($10, free for members, maximum of 6 per tour) take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm. Exhibition reservations and tour tickets are now on sale to Hudson Hall members and open to the public on June 18. Tickets can be purchased and time entry reservations can be made at hudsonhall.org. Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Tel: (518) 822-1438. Monday, July 20 FREE FILM FESTIVAL: CANCELED - Monday, July 20 7:30 pm. Dracula (1931). Classic film starring Bela Lugosi featuring an evocative new score by visionary composer Philip Glass, commissioned by Universal Studios and performed by the acclaimed Kronos Quartet. 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. Tuesday, July 21 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21 at Saratoga Casino Hotel, located at 342 Jefferson St in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. TAI CHI: Tai Chi Classes at SPAC Instructed by Mark Tolstrup of the Tai Chi Center - Beginner Introduction To Tai Chi Class. Tuesdays July 7 - 28, 10 am or 5:30 pm on the SPAC grounds in the Saratoga Spa State Park. In this course participants will learn the basic postures, movements and breath work in addition to the first movements of the Yang style Tai Chi form. These techniques have many benefits for health and wellbeing including flexibility, stress reduction and balance. Preregistration is required 24 hours in advance of class. Cost for the series is $80. Register online at: http://www.the-taichi-center.com/home.html or email: mark@the-taichi-center.com. BOOK DISCUSSION: Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion – Tuesday, July 14 Part I, July 21 Part 2, and July 28 Part 3, 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 Art of Meditation by Joel Goldsmith. Hosted on Zoom by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. Call or use the Contact us form at www. newthoughtnewyork.org for Meeting ID and discussion questions. For more information, visit our meetup. com group, Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures or call (518) 366-9918. SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020 Saratoga County Fair, scheduled for July 21-26, 2020, is canceled. More information is available online at saratogacountyfair.org. Wednesday, July 22 BLOOD DRIVE: CANCELED - An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22 at the Town of Ballston Offices, 323 Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. TRACKSIDE LUNCHEON: CAPTAIN Community Human Services (CHS) is proud to present An Unbridled Affair Trackside Luncheon at 11:30am on July 22, 2020, at Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club. Join Honorary Chairs Gary and Aimee Dake and Gala Co-Chairs Patricia Novo and Ron Olinsky for this very special event, including a delicious three-course lunch, a small auction, and a short entertaining program. Stay after as long as you wish to watch the races “trackside” on large screens streaming Saratoga Race Course. Tickets are $150 per person and available at www.captaincares.org/gala. Beyond lunch, the auction, and a short program, this unique event will also offer a surprise guest handicapper and on-table guides for both experienced and new racing fans. CAPTAIN CHS is also supporting small Give Back Parties for those individuals who want to host a smaller event, and accepting donations in lieu of attendance. For more information, call 518-399-4624 or visit our website at www.captaincares.org/gala. JOB FAIR: A job fair will be held 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. SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020 Saratoga County Fair, scheduled for July 21-26, 2020, is canceled. More information is available online at saratogacountyfair.org. CHILDREN’S OPERA: CANCELED - Wednesday, July 22 10 am. Children’s Opera – The Three Bears. An entertaining new take on the classic fairy tale performed by the Seagle Music Colony. A perfect introduction to the world of music and opera for young and old! Free Admission. Reservations Required. 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 23 EXPERTS NEXT DOOR SERIES: A new “Experts Next Door” series of workshops and discussions is being offered by the Saratoga County History Center, located at Brookside in Ballston Spa. Skidmore professor, Dr. Tillman Nechtman will lead a discussion on July 23 at 7 pm based on his research on Britain’s use of the ocean as a world power. New York’s role in early 19th century religious revivals will be explored by Dr. Jennifer Dorsey of Siena College on August 27, also at 7 pm. This event will be offered to the public over Zoom, to raise funds for the Saratoga County History Center. Tickets for the event are at the Brookside Museum website or Saratoga County Historical Society’s Facebook page. Donations with a minimum $5 fee are requested to support the activities of the history center. A link to the Zoom event will be emailed out to those who have purchased tickets. For more information visit www.brooksidemuseum.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 23 at Empire State College, located at 113 West Ave. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020 Saratoga County Fair, scheduled for July 21-26, 2020, is canceled. More information is available online at saratogacountyfair.org. Friday, July 24 FOOD TRUCK CORRAL: The Washington County Fair is continuing its new Fantastic Food Truck Corral event series on Fridays and Saturdays through July 25. Events will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Fridays and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Each week the fairgrounds will welcome food vendors from around the area for an evening of fair food that attendees can enjoy in the comfort of their own home. Food truck patrons will have the option to pre-order from the vendors for contactless curbside pick-up or take-out on the day of the event. To ensure everyone’s safety, masks are required to visit the food truck event as well as maintaining six feet of social distance from fellow food patrons and vendors. Handwashing stations with water and soap and hand sanitizer dispensers will be available throughout the corral for all to use throughout the event. The fair will release a list of vendors on its website every Monday, before the Friday event. More information about the Fantastic Food Truck Corral is available online at www.washingtoncountyfairgrounds.com/ fantastic-food-truck-corral. SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020 Saratoga County Fair, scheduled for July 21-26, 2020, is canceled. More information is available online at saratogacountyfair.org. Saturday, July 25 FOOD TRUCK CORRAL: The Washington County Fair is continuing its new Fantastic Food Truck Corral event series on Fridays and Saturdays through July 25. Events will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Fridays and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Each week the fairgrounds will welcome food vendors from around the area for an evening of fair food that attendees can enjoy in the comfort of their own home. Food truck patrons will have the option to pre-order from the vendors for contactless curbside pick-up or take-out on the day of the event. To ensure everyone’s safety, masks are required to visit the food truck event as well as maintaining six feet of social distance from fellow food patrons and vendors. Handwashing stations with water and soap and hand sanitizer dispensers will be available throughout the corral for all to use throughout the event. The fair will release a list of vendors on its website every Monday, before the Friday event. More information about the Fantastic Food Truck Corral is available online at www.washingtoncountyfairgrounds.com/ fantastic-food-truck-corral. ART EXHIBIT: Hudson Hall is proud to reopen its doors on June 27, 2020 with Rodney Alan Greenblat’s aptlytitled, Something to Look Forward to, an enjoyable, whimsical and engaging collection of new and archival works bursting with color and underpinned with wit and charm. The exhibition, which runs until August 23 in Hudson Hall’s Center Hall Gallery and Common Council Room, is free and open to the public on a limited, timed entry, reservationonly basis (maximum 10 entries per hour). Socially

distanced guided tours ($10, free for members, maximum of 6 per tour) take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm. Exhibition reservations and tour tickets are now on sale to Hudson Hall members and open to the public on June 18. Tickets can be purchased and time entry reservations can be made at hudsonhall.org. Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Tel: (518) 822-1438. SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020 Saratoga County Fair, scheduled for July 21-26, 2020, is canceled. More information is available online at saratogacountyfair.org. Sunday, July 26 FISH FRY: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club in Victory Mills will have another Fish Fry on Sunday, July 26, 3 to 6 p.m. Menu will be: Fish or Chicken Nuggets, Fries, Tartar Sauce, and Roll. Cost will be $8 per meal. This will be a take out only event, we will take your order at the gate and collect the money, your meal will be delivered to you in your car. You must stay in your vehicle. You may call ahead with your order at 518-695-3917. SLOW ROLL BIKE RIDE: Pump up your tires and celebrate summer biking with an all ages socially distanced slow roll on the streets of Saratoga Springs. Helmets encouraged, masks are a must. Hosted by Bicycle Benefits, Palette Cafe, Bikeatoga and Impressions of Saratoga on the last Sunday of every month. Ride rolls out from Palette Cafe at 10:15 a.m. sharp so roll over early to grab a bite to eat or drink. Cruisers, road bikes, tandems welcome. We will ride at ~10 mph for 6-8 miles and finish at Humpty Dumpty’s Ice Cream at about noon. For more information contact info@bicyclebenefits.org. SUNDAY STROLL: Sunday, July 26 - The Good Life: North Broadway. The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is thrilled to present their summer series of historic walking tours while remaining safe and socially distanced. Summer Sunday Strolls will be offered every Sunday through Sept. 6 at 10:30 a.m. in various neighborhoods throughout the city. Tour topics this season highlight prominent women of Greenridge Cemetery, the celebrated area surrounding the Saratoga Race Course, and the historic Spa State Park, among many others. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Due to current restrictions in New York State, Summer Strolls will be limited to 20 guests, which currently is less than the maximum of 25 that is currently allowed, and tickets must be purchased in advance until otherwise noted. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and social distancing will be encouraged when possible. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information, to purchase tickets to any educational programs, and to review the Summer Sunday Stroll Safety Plan please visit www.saratogapreservation. org, call the foundation at (518) 587-5030, or email nbabie@saratogapreservation.org. ART EXHIBIT: Hudson Hall is proud to reopen its doors on June 27, 2020 with Rodney Alan Greenblat’s aptly-titled, Something to Look Forward to, an enjoyable, whimsical and engaging collection of new and archival works bursting with color and underpinned with wit and charm. The exhibition, which runs until August 23 in Hudson Hall’s Center Hall Gallery and Common Council Room, is free and open to the public on a limited, timed entry, reservation-only basis (maximum 10 entries per hour). Socially-distanced guided tours ($10, free for members, maximum of 6 per tour) take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm. Exhibition reservations and tour tickets are now on sale to Hudson Hall members and open to the public on June 18. Tickets can be purchased and time entry reservations can be made at hudsonhall.org. Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Tel: (518) 822-1438. SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020 Saratoga County Fair, scheduled for July 21-26, 2020, is canceled. More information is available online at saratogacountyfair.org. FITNESS IN THE PARK: 9to 10 a.m. Sundays in Riverfront Park, July 19 through Sept. 6 - The perfect way to start your Sundays in Troy. Weekend workout, brunch with friends, browse the shops, enjoy Troy! Exercise among the downtown Troy community at Free Fitness in The Park. Class will be held at Riverfront Park with Circles for Easy Distancing. Check in when you arrive with Troy BID Staff. Attendees must wear a mask until you are seated in your circle. Bring your own mat and water. Do not attend if you have any of the symptoms of COVID-19. Space is limited, please register only if you know you can attend. More information and registration is available online at www.downtowntroy.org/ fitness-in-the-park. Tuesday, July 28 TAI CHI: Tai Chi Classes at SPAC Instructed by Mark Tolstrup of the Tai Chi Center - Beginner Introduction To Tai Chi Class. Tuesdays July 7 28, 10 am or 5:30 pm on the SPAC grounds in the Saratoga Spa State Park. In this course participants will learn the basic postures, movements and breath work in addition to the first movements of the Yang style Tai Chi form. These techniques have many benefits for health and wellbeing including flexibility, stress reduction and balance. Preregistration is required 24 hours in advance of class. Cost for the series is $80. Register online at: http:// www.the-taichi-center.com/ home.html or email: mark@ the-taichi-center.com. BOOK DISCUSSION: Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion – Tuesday, July 14 Part I, July 21 Part 2, and July 28 Part 3, 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 Art of Meditation by Joel Goldsmith. Hosted on Zoom by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. Call or use the Contact us form at www. newthoughtnewyork.org for Meeting ID and discussion questions. For more information, visit our meetup. com group, Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures or call (518) 366-9918. Wednesday, July 29 WORLD MUSIC WEDNESDAYS: CANCELED - Wednesday, July 29 1:30 pm, SHARQ ATTACK thrills audiences with exotic music from the Middle East in the Arabic maquam tradition, blending jazz, classical, and world music. Transport yourself without a passport! 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.