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.

Tuesday, July 14

VIRTUAL WWII TALK: Tuesday, July 14, 7 pm, Chapman Museum Virtual Program - Dr. Daniel Way: “How the B-29 Ended World War II and Saved a Million Lives” - On Tuesday, July 14th, at 7 pm Dr. Daniel Way will present a virtual program about his father’s experience in the South Pacific during WWII. Donald Way was a T2 technical Sergeant in the 949th Aviation Engineers Company of the 20th Air Force under general Curtis LeMay, serving from July 1942 to November 1945. He was on Guam for approximately one year making bombing maps for the navigators and bombardiers of the B-29s. Dr. Way’s talk will feature pictures his father took of the bombers, the aerial photos of bombing targets, actual bombings in progress, Hiroshima before and after the A-bomb and the elaborate maps his unit made for the bombardiers and navigators. The program is planned in conjunction with the Chapman Museum exhibit, Let’s All Fight: WWII Home Front Posters, and is funded in part by a grant from Humanities New York, with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. For details on how to join the Zoom meeting, go to chapmanmuseum.org/events or the Chapman Museum Facebook page.

VIRTUAL JOB FAIR: The Wesley Community will host a Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, July 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. for those interested in the CNA training program and other skilled nursing positions including: Graduate Practical Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; Registered Nurses; Registered Nurses Supervisor; and Registered Nurses Unit Coordinator. The Wesley Health Care Center provides quality nursing care for aging adults and seniors through a variety of different services including: long-term care; light care geriatrics; Alzheimer’s and memory support; and a short-term rehabilitation program. Employment at The Wesley Community gives individuals the opportunity to make a difference in the daily lives of seniors who need medical or personal care services and daily assistance to maintain their quality of life. In addition to an excellent work culture, Wesley also offers numerous benefits to all full-time employees, including: health insurance, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and 401K retirement savings. Part-time employees are also eligible for some aspects of the benefits package. For more information about employment opportunities, contact The Wesley Community at 518-252-0414 or visit www. thewesleycommunity.org/ careers.

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 15 STUFFED SHELLS DINNER:

Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Stuffed Shells Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, July 15, 4:30-6:30 pm. Call 518-5842585 Monday or Tuesday between 10am-noon to place an order. Menu includes Stuffed Shells, Meatballs, Sweet Sausage, Tossed Salad, Garlic Toast. Dinner for 2 is $25. Cash only.

CONGRESS PARK FAMILY TOUR: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, in partnership with the Children’s Museum at Saratoga, offers a family friendly tour of Congress Park on Wednesday, July 15th at 10AM. The museum’s motto of “fun is not cancelled” is embodied in this 45-minute walking tour that highlights the history and architecture of Congress Park while providing families with a unique, socially distanced outdoor activity. Learn about the history of the springs, Canfield Casino, Spirit of Life & Spencer Trask Memorial, and the carousel. Tour meets at the Congress Spring under the pavilion. Due to current restrictions in New York State, this tour will be limited to approximately 20 attendees, which is less than the maximum of 50 that is currently allowed, and tickets must be purchased in advance. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and social distancing will be encouraged when possible. The cost per tour is $10 for adults and $5 for children. For additional information and to purchase tickets please visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation at (518) 587-5030, or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.

VIRTUAL WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER: Like so many non-profits, Sustainable Saratoga has cancelled traditional in-person fundraising activities due to Covid-19. To help during these unusual times, Sustainable Saratoga invites you to a Virtual Wine Tasting. The event will be informative, fun and raise much-needed funds to continue the programs you support. This event will feature the award-winning wines of the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, located in New York’s Finger Lakes wine region. The winery has generously donated a portion of the wines for this event, and all proceeds from the event go directly to helping fund the sustainability efforts of Sustainable Saratoga. The Virtual Wine Tasting is Wednesday, July 15 @ 6:00 pm. Barbara Frank, Consulting Winemaker and Regional Sales Manager of the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, will take us on a virtual tasting experience of some of the Dr. Konstantin Frank wines and talk about the winery, including some of their sustainability efforts. Choose between 2 wine packages: For a $75 donation, you will receive two bottles of wine (Dry Riesling and Cabernet Franc) and some goodies, OR For a $125 donation, you will receive four bottles of wine (Gruner Veltliner, Dry Riesling, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc) and some goodies. All wine packages come in a reusable canvas bag and will be accompanied by a delicious dark chocolate bar from Barkeater Chocolates in North Creek, NY, and a Sustainable Saratoga window cling. Quantities are limited, so reserve your wine package today at https://sustainablesaratoga-virtual-wine-tasting.eventbrite.com.

HISTORICAL PRESENTATION: The Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter and the Fulton County Historical Society are teaming up to present a virtual two program series. On July 15th at 6:30pm, Fulton County Historical Society Executive Director Samantha Hall-Saladino will present “Sacandaga Soiree: Tides and Tourism,” exploring the tourism boom on the Great Sacandaga Lake from the 1940s to the present. These programs will be presented virtually via Webex. The links to join the presentations can be found online at fultoncountyhistoricalsociety.org and on the Schoharie Crossing and FCHS Facebook pages.

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-thecentury 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 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 TATTOO EXPO: POSTPONED - The 2020 Saratoga Tattoo Expo has been officially rescheduled to April 9 - 11, 2021 at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

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

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.