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.

BARRE CLASS FOR OLDER ADULTS: The National Museum of Dance is pleased to announce that Mary Anne Fantauzzi will be offering The Ageless Dancer Ballet Barre class for older adults again beginning August 17. This popular class was offered via Zoom to over one hundred participants in spring 2020. It will return for two more Zoom sessions on Mondays 2:00–3:00 pm from galleries within the National Museum of Dance. The class teaches classical ballet technique designed for participants ages 50+. The class will use a chair or ballet barre for support. Participants will remain standing throughout the class to promote core stabilization and balance. Ballet slippers or split sole sneakers and fitness attire are recommended. Session 1: August 17 – October 5 (no class September 7 or 28) | 6 classes via Zoom. Session 2: October 19 – November 30 (no class November 23) | 6 classes via Zoom. Reduced class fees are made possible by a grant from Soroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC). Payment can be made via PayPal at www.nationalmuseumofdance.org/calendar, or by mailing a check to the National Museum of Dance at 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Session 1: 6 classes for $30. Session 2: 6 classes for $30. Flexible class card: 10 classes for $60. All class cards expire December 31, 2020 and can only be used for The Ageless Dancer class. For questions and to register, please contact Mary Anne Fantauzzi at tours@dancemuseum.org.

JOURNALING FOR SENIORS: The Senior Services Committee of CAPTAIN CHS will offer a virtual program on Journaling and Memoir Writing for Senior Citizens in three sessions, Aug. 12, 19, and 26 from 1-2:30, conducted by Janine DeTillo Cammarata who has over 30 years of experience with personal journaling. Journaling encompasses fun forms of writing from recording daily events, goal setting, tracking, accountability, to do lists, and story. This series will focus on journaling techniques to record daily events as well as creating memory threads to write memoir. No experience is needed to participate. Registration is free. Participation is limited to 12 people, so register early at www.janinedetilliocammarata.com to avoid disappointment! The class will be presented online through WebEx; participants will need to download the WebEx app (on any platform) prior to the first class. Participants who are unsure about using an online app like WebEx can ask for help before the class begins.

WALK FOR APRAXIA: Apraxia Kids will host the 2020 Plattsburgh Virtual Walk for Apraxia to continue the efforts of supporting children, families, and professionals affected by childhood apraxia of speech. Registered participants will have the opportunity to view the privately released virtual ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, and are encouraged to spread awareness by walking in their own local areas. All Walk for Apraxia events in North America were changed to a virtual experience to ensure the health and safety of all participants. The funds raised through the Plattsburgh Virtual Walk for Apraxia benefit Apraxia Kids, the leading nonprofit that works to strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). This organization educates both families and speechlanguage professionals, endorses evidence-based research, and spreads awareness about this disorder so that children with CAS can reach their highest communication potential through accurate diagnosis and appropriate, timely treatment. Childhood apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder that makes it difficult for children to speak. Children with this diagnosis generally have a good understanding of language and know what they want to say, but have difficulty learning or carrying out the complex sequenced movements that are necessary for intelligible speech. There is no cure and treatment often requires many years of intense speech therapy. Raising awareness is one of the most tangible ways that communities at large can help children with apraxia thrive. Collective increased awareness means that children will be diagnosed faster, resulting in better, earlier intervention. For more information and to register for the Walk for Apraxia, please visit: https:// www.apraxia-kids.org/walkfor-apraxia-splash-page/. For more information about Apraxia Kids and childhood apraxia of speech, please visit: apraxia-kids.org

HISTORICAL PROGRAMS: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will continue to offer online programs throughout the summer even as the Visitor Center is now open by appointment. The Erie Canal historic site will provide programs through Webex as well as other online platforms and social media. During the month of August, the site is hosting a book club with weekly check-ins that will include discussion on the reading and an opportunity to pose questions. The selection is the 2016 release by author Jack Kelly, “Heaven’s Ditch: God, Gold, and Murder on the Erie Canal.” Participants can submit questions for the author, as Kelly will be providing an online presentation with Q&A on September 2nd. Additional programs are being planned. The site grounds are open for appropriate socially distant recreational use from sunrise to sunset daily. Please observe NYS Guidelines while visiting Schoharie Crossing. For information about these programs, please find us on Facebook or you can call or email the Visitor Center at (518) 8297516, SchoharieCrossing@ parks.ny.gov. You can make a reservation to explore the Pathway to Empire exhibit by contacting the site.

REMOTE THE VOTE CAMPAIGN: 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 in 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 Town of Malta where there are an estimated 2100 potential voters in the town and the LWV urges them to “Register online, not in a line” from their home. Remember, in New York

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.

FARM HIRING: Pitney Meadows Community Farm is hiring. The next few weeks will see a surge in our vegetable production, which is good news for CSA members and the food pantries we serve. To keep up with our expanding production, we are looking for additional seasonal staff to plant, weed, harvest, wash and pack our vegetables. If you or someone you know is looking for some outdoor, seasonal work, please contact us at jobs@ pitneymeadows.org as soon as possible. The hours may vary, but availability Thursday through Sunday is required. ($13/hour).

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. Camps include Acting & Performance Drama Camp (2 weeks) for ages 10-15 from 1:30pm-4:30pm, August 3-14 and Broadway Stars Drama Camp for ages 6-10 from 1:00pm -3:00pm, Aug 2428. For guidelines and registration information www. maltparksrec.com or contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town. org or (518) 899-4411 x305.

PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS: September Zoom Parent Education Programs to include Strategies to Manage School Year Challenges. The Magic Years - (parent education for parents/caregivers of babies – children age 4) on Wednesdays,

Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. The Middle Years - (parent education for parents/caregivers of children ages 5 - 10) on Wednesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, Noon – 1:00 p.m. The Tween/Teen Years - (parent education for parents/caregivers of youth ages 11 – 18) on Thursdays, Sept. 3,10, 17, 24, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. All programming offered free of charge via Zoom. Advanced registration required with Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu, or by text at 518598-9937. Upon registration, participants receive the Zoom meeting information. If the use of cellphone data is a concern, participants may also call into the program to participate.

JANE AUSTEN RETREAT: Join the Jane Austen Society North America (JASNA)-New York Capital Region for the 9th Annual Jane Austen Retreat at Wiawaka Retreat Center for Women on Lake George, New York, on August 2830. Participants will join scholars and enthusiasts in exploring Austen’s world through facilitated discussions, viewing and discussion of a filmed adaptation of “Lady Susan,” and special sessions led by the featured presenters, concluding with a Box Hill Picnic. In addition to planned events, the retreat will allow time for you to enjoy the splendors of the beautiful Lake George setting by exploring the cottages and grounds, the gardens and the large dock and swimming in the lake. Event registration and check-in will begin Friday evening and events will conclude Sunday after lunch. Space is limited due to COVID-19 safety protocols, so register ASAP. The cost of retreat attendance is $25 for JASNA members and $30 for non-members. To register for the retreat, please make check payable to JASNA NYS Capital Region and send to: JASNA NYCR, c/o Nancy Duell, 56 Fifth Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801. For additional information on the Retreat, contact Nancy at 1 (518) 321-1887 or ardhn23@netscape.net. Reservations for food and lodging at Wiawaka will be $145/night. Day only reservations are also available. Visit www.wiawaka.org or call 518-668-9690 for information to make your Wiawaka reservation.

REMOTE THE VOTE: 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.

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 dinnersto-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 518-584-8547 on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 1:00 and 3:00 or on Fridays at 4:00. Pickups 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 111. 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 518-695-6641. Operating hours and curb

side 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 121pm every weekday through August 28. 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 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) 3554840. 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. Call (518) 244-4650 to register. Visit www.lvorc.org for more information.