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.

Monday, Aug. 17

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.

FREE BBQ CHICKEN DINNER: 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17 at the Waterford Knights of Columbus, 76 Grace St., Waterford. Barbecue Chicken, corn on the cob and baked potato. Curbside only. Take and go. Social distancing and masks will be used. 518-8012506.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17 at the Ballston Spa Elks, located at 10 Hamilton Place, Ballston Spa. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

FREE FILM FESTIVAL: CANCELED - Monday, August 17 7:30 pm. Brasslands (2013) Brooklynbased Balkan brass band Zlatne Uste sets out to compete in the world’s largest trumpet festival in Serbia. Features a live introduction by the band’s founder Michael Ginsburg. 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, Aug. 18

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The City Council will meet in person at the Canfield Casino on August 18 at 7:00 p.m. One Public Hearing is scheduled for the 2021-2026 Capital Program and will begin at 6:55 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, and admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis when the doors open at 6:45 p.m. Masks must be worn at all times.

Due to COVID protocols and social distancing, entrance into the meeting is limited. At this time, the maximum number of people for a gathering is 50 and is determined by available space for seating. The doors and ramp on the west side of the Canfield Casino will be open. If you cannot attend, you can submit a public comment via regular mail to the city clerk at 474 Broadway or email to the entire Council at public.comment@saratoga-springs.org. Written and email comments must include your name and address to be placed into the record. The meeting will not be live-streamed, but will be video recorded and uploaded to the city’s website the next day.

LUNCHTIME CONCERTS: Dylan Perrillo Orchestra (11-piece early jazz big band) - All events are free, open to all, and start at noon in a new location at The Downtowner parking lot, 413 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. We will take plenty of precautions to keep people safe: it will be outside, we will ensure social distance and will limit show capacity to 50. No mask, no entry (once you sit down, you can take your mask off). We cannot guarantee protection from the sun so please come prepared. Seating is offered. Bring a lunch if you wish! If there is a chance of rain, the show will be canceled and rescheduled.

HOMETOWN USA TALK: 7 – 8:00 pm Tuesday, Aug. 18 “Taking a Look at Hometown USA” Online Presentation. Speaker Tisha Dolton will share images taken by LOOK magazine photographers in preparation for the 1944 series of articles featuring Glens Falls as it grappled with WWII. The LOOK Collection of photographs, which is housed in the Crandall Library Folklife Center, includes many images that were not included in the articles, but offer a rare look at the community during the war. Access to the Zoom presentation is available through the Chapman Museum calendar of events at www.chapmanmuseum.org or on Facebook. The program is presented in conjunction with the Chapman Museum exhibit, Let’s ALL Fight: WWII Home Front Posters, on view online and at the museum through October 31. The museum is located at 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY. For more info: (518) 793-2826.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the Ace Hardware Distribution Center, located 55 Northern Pines Rd., Gansevoort. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

ADULT TRACTOR SAFETY: Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 6:30 PM - 6:30 PM. We are excited to offer a Tractor and Farm Safety Course on Tuesday, August 18th at 6:30 P.M. This program is geared for adult audiences. Statistics show that farming and operating equipment is a hazardous and dangerous endeavor. Help yourself reduce the risks of an accident and attend this informative morning session. The program will consist of a very detailed presentation from the New York Center of for Agriculture Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) followed by a Q&A. This program is perfect for farmers old and new as well as any adult who currently works with machinery on the job, in their backyard, or plans to in the future. Due to COVID-19 and wanting

to keep our participants safe, this program has been moved to a virtual format. To register, please call CCE office at 518-272-4210 or send an email to kls342@ cornell.edu.

ALTAMONT FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020 Altamont Fair is scheduled for Aug. 18 - 23 at the Altamont Fairgrounds. More information is available online at www. altamontfair.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 19 POLICE REFORM TASK FORCE MEETING: The Saratoga Springs Police Reform Task Force is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19. at the Canfield Casino, located at 25 E. Congress St. in Saratoga Springs. Please note the location change. The meeting is open to the public, however due to current COVID-19 related restrictions on the size of gatherings, public attendance will be limited to 30 individuals on a first come first serve basis. All individuals attending will be required to answer a questionnaire and sign in for contact tracing purposes. Temperatures will be checked and those with a registered temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed admittance. Masks must be worn and social distancing adhered to.

POLISH DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Polish Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, Aug. 19, 4:30-6 pm. Call 518-584-2585 Monday or Tuesday between 10am-noon to place an order. Menu includes pierogi, stuffed cabbage, kielbasa, potato pancakes, applesauce, roll. Dinner for 2 is $25. Cash only.

ONLINE FILM: Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs will live stream the Israeli documentary “Mrs. G.” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Open to the entire community, please email likebertrand518@gmail.com to obtain the live streaming link. This film is sponsored by a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeast New York. Directed by independent Israeli filmmaker Dalit Kimor and producer Yahaly Gat of Muse Productions, “Mrs. G.” is the inspiring story of Lea Gottlieb, founder of the legendary Gottex swimwear label and its head designer. As a Holocaust survivor, her ascent to worldwide success was backed by her phenomenally driven, creative passion. The film tells the story of Mrs. Lea Gottlieb, the legendary designer, founder and owner of the Gottex swimwear empire. Mrs. Gottlieb was a woman full of contradictions but knew how to recover from a period of the extreme sadness during the Holocaust. She started the company in her tiny Tel Aviv apartment and then established a small factory in Israel while she navigated to the top of the fashion world with astronomical success abroad. The documentary follows Mrs. G’s incredible creativeness, dominant personality and larger-than-life character. She spent her fortune extravagantly and lived her life like there was no tomorrow—often at the expense of those closest to her. Ultimately, her unyielding professional vision and unbridled passion, led to complex relationships with her two daughters, who both worked for the family business, for which she paid a heavy price. The Israeli Premiere was in May 2019 at the Docaviv Documentary Film Festival with showings at the Moscow Israeli Film Festival, Fashion Film Festival Istanbul, Jewish Int. Film Festival in Australia, Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema, Boston Jewish Film Festival, New York Jewish Film Festival and Rome Jewish Film Festival.

WORLD MUSIC WEDNESDAY: CANCELED - Wednesday, August 19 1:30 pm. Zlatne Uste Balkan Brass Band. Featured in the movie “Brasslands” and hailed as “one of New York’s most celebrated tradmusic outfits”, Zlatne Uste will get you moving with traditional Balkan dance music. 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.

ALTAMONT FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020 Altamont Fair is scheduled for Aug. 18 - 23 at the Altamont Fairgrounds. More information is available online at www. altamontfair.com.

Thursday, Aug. 20 TOWN OF MALTA MEETING:

The following Town committee meetings will be held at the Malta Town Hall, 2540 Route 9, Malta. Economic Development Committee – Thursday, August 20, 2020 10:00 am. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web. zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZIqdemvrz0iG9zxDChEqmxKwYT2KNfxCel6. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

CONCERT IN THE PARK: 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 the full schedule of concerts and movies, but the month of August will see a return to these events under NYS guidelines. The Concerts in the Park Series will present concerts on August 20 (The Bluebillies) and August 27 (Ballston Spa Community Band). Concerts will be held from 6-8 pm outside in Lions Music Park at the historic Iron Spring Park on Front Street. Hand sanitizer will be available to the public at all events. These events are contingent on public gathering restrictions currently in place. These events are free to the public. Social distancing measures, face masks and limited capacity in the parks for concert and movie spectators are required and will be followed. Event safety plans are posted on the concert and movie webpages on Ballston.org.

CHIP-IN FORE YOUTH GOLF TOURNAMENT: 10 a.m. on August 20, Normanside Country Club, 150 Salisbury Road, Delmar. Help us celebrate 128 years of dedication to Capital Area youth and look forward to our bright future. All proceeds support the programs and services of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area. More information is available online at www.bgccapitalarea.org/golf.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20 at the Home of the Good Shepherd, located 400 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 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20 at Curtis Lumber, located 885 Rt. 67 in Ballston Spa. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

ALTAMONT FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020 Altamont Fair is scheduled for Aug. 18 - 23 at the Altamont Fairgrounds. More information is available online at www. altamontfair.com.

Friday, Aug. 21 FISH FRY DINNER: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa presents a Fish Fry Dinner from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21. Take Out Only. Menu: Fish Fry w/fries $8.50; Fish Fry Platter-$9.50; Scallop Platter-$10.50; Shrimp Platter-$11.50; Seafood Platter-$13.00; (all platters include dinner roll, cole slaw and fries); Chicken Tenders w/fries-$7.00; New England Clam Chowder-$3.00; French Fries-$2.00; Soda or Bottled Water-$1.25. Taking orders Wednesday and Thursday between 4:00 and 6:00 pm – call 518-885-1149. Cash Only. Proceeds support Elks charities.

SINGLES OUTREACH ENTERTAINMENT EVENT: In addition to our regularly scheduled activities, we are excited to announce exceptional entertainment events each Friday in August. Friday, August 21st – Elvis Night – Paul Hunt a/k/a Little Elvis will be in the building and performing at 7 pm singing hits from the 50s and 60s. $12. Location: Hanover Square at 435 New Karner Road in Colonie (Hill Door Entrance). Social distancing and masks required. Singles Outreach is a NYS nonprofit organization, open to those who are never married, single, divorced, widowed or legally separated. It was incorporated as an activities organization that provides all types of activities for singles, including dances, discussion groups, live entertainment, picnics, , etc. to mention only a few of the more than 30 activities that we plan each month. This is not a dating organization. Our activities and programming leaders have worked hard to provide a safe, healthy environment, which will meet all CDC guidelines in order to keep our members safe and still enjoy the weekly and daily activities. If you are interested in learning more about this organization you can go to our website at www.singlesoutreach.org or by calling 518-452-6883.

ALTAMONT FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020 Altamont Fair is scheduled for Aug. 18 - 23 at the Altamont Fairgrounds. More information is available online at www. altamontfair.com.

Saturday, Aug. 22 VOTER REGISTRATION: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will be offering Voter Registration tables from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 and 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the Saratoga Farmers Market. The market is now held in the parking lot of the Wilton Mall, outside of the former Bon Ton and across from BJ’s Wholesale. Residents can learn where to find information about polling places, information about registration, answers to general voting questions and pick up voter registration forms.

CRAFT FAIR: Christmas in August - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug.22. Rain Date Aug.23. Sponsored by The Unitarian Universalist Church of Saratoga Springs to

support social justice work in the community. Selling pottery, pillow cases, jewelry, many homemade gifts, jellies and jams, face masks, crane mobiles and much more on the lawn at 11 Whitney Place, Saratoga Springs – 1 block off Lincoln and Broadway. Please wear mask and social distance Checks and cash accepted; no credit cards. Questions? Call 518-587-0403.

GENEALOGICAL PRESENTATION: The Capital District Genealogical Society cordially invites you to join us Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. via Zoom for “I Have a Civil War Ancestor... Now What?” Speaker Brian Rhinehart, of Rhinehart Roots Genealogy, is a professional genealogist and speaker. He is a graduate of Boston University’s Certificate of Genealogy Research course and was recently featured in Family Tree Magazine. Civil War soldiers often left a rich genealogical paper trail. Many of these records are tucked away at the National Archives in Washington DC. Learn what records are available for your ancestors only at the National Archives, what records are online already, and how to access all of them. These records may unlock some of the family stories that have been forgotten over time, as well as break down a brick wall or two! This will be a Zoom meeting. There is a 100 person limit. Registration is free and will open to the public Aug 16, 2020. See our website under meetings and events. Please join us! www. capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety.org.

CHICKEN BBQ: The Emma Foundation will be doing another Chicken BBQ on Saturday August 22 at the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs at 122 Regent Street, Saratoga. Pick up from 4:30 PM-6:00PM. Covid 19 policies will be in effect! All meals will be take out, social distancing will be in effect. The BBQ will consist of ½ bbq chicken, pasta salad, corn on the cob, zucchini bread and dessert. The cost is $15. Reservations are necessary. To order: email theemmafoundation@earthlink.net or phone 518-248-6676. In June our goal was 120 meals. We sold out at 300 and had to turn away some orders- so get your reservations in early. This event is open to the public: so share with your neighbors and friends. Payment is cash or check, unfortunately we don’t accept credit cards yet. BIKE TOUR: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is pleased to offer its popular bike tour of the historic Saratoga Spa State Park on three occasions this summer. Join Linda Harvey-Opiteck on Saturday, July 11th, Saturday, August 22nd, or Sunday, September 27th for a tour of the park to explore its historic development from 1910 to the present, highlighting its significant architecture and landscape while remaining socially distant. Bike through the beautiful outdoors along the old roads, carriage paths, and trolley lines to explore the progressive story of Saratoga Spa State Park. This includes the protection of the springs, the creation of the reservation, and its development as a world-class spa, which today is a major cultural and recreational destination. The tour starts at the early bathhouses on South Broadway, known as Lincoln Park, then travels over to the little known springs on Route 50, and down to the scenic Geyser Park area. Along the way some of the changes made in the 1960s will be discussed. The tour concludes at the complex of Beaux Arts buildings in the heart of the park. Tickets are $20 for SSPF Members and $25 for non-members. Tour will last approximately three hours and people must bring their own bike. For those who do not have a bike, you can rent a bike through CDPHP Cycle! which has multiple locations throughout Saratoga Springs. Space is limited to 20 and tickets must be purchased in advance. The tour meets outside of the National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway. For more information or to make a reservation, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (518) 587-5030, visit www.saratogapreservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.

LIGHTHOUSE TOUR: Join the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society (HALPS) as it hosts visits to the eight room lighthouse, a quiet sentinel that has guided navigation on the Hudson River for 146 years. Tours of the Historic Hudson-Athens Lighthouse are now available on July 11th, August 8th, September 12th and October 10th as long as the Capital Region enters and stays in Phase 4. Masks will be required to enter, and visitors are required to take proper social distancing precautions while on the boat and inside the lighthouse. Visitors will be required to take a covid symptom survey as well. Staff will regularly clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces throughout the day. Tours leave from Henry Hudson Riverfront Park at 11:00, 12:00, 1:00 and 2:00. Tours leave from Athens Riverfront Park at 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30. The tour, including the boat ride, lasts a little over an hour. Except for the last tour of the day, visitors may stay as long as they like as long as we are able to maintain safe social distancing. Adult tickets are $25 and Children under 12 are $15 (cash only unless ordered online). This includes transportation. Picnic tables are available for those who wish to bring lunch. As visitors arrive at the lighthouse, they climb the metal stairs and enter the interior of the lighthouse where they are welcomed by tour guides or docents. Through video clips, Emily Brunner, will relate factual stories about life on the lighthouse in the 1930s. Emily was the daughter of Emil Brunner, the last civilian lighthouse keeper, who served as keeper from 1930 to 1949. The Brunner family lived at the lighthouse during much of the 1930s before moving to Athens. Son Robert, was born on the lighthouse. Until 2015, Emily was often at tours and able to regale visitors with many colorful tales of life on the lighthouse. Sadly, Emily and her brother Bob have recently passed away. The tour gives you the opportunity to learn about the important role the Hudson River played in the development of the Upper Hudson River towns, and how the lighthouse made navigation safe along the river to allow development to take place. For more about the history and preservation of the lighthouse, please visit the website hudsonathenslighthouse.org. Please check our FaceBook page or call us if you have specific questions that day. Reservations are recommended and can be made online at HudsonCruises.com or by calling (888) 766-1844. Please visit their website to see the variety of cruise opportunities they provide.

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.

VIOLIN VISIONARIES: CANCELED - Saturday, August 22 7:30 pm. Alfred Z. Solomon Innovator Series. Visionary works by Stravinsky, Beethoven, Symanowski, and Bacewicz performed by violin virtuoso Kinga Augustyn, known for her “richness and smoothness” of tone and “intensely intimate” musicality. 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.

ALTAMONT FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020 Altamont Fair is scheduled for Aug. 18 - 23 at the Altamont Fairgrounds. More information is available online at www.altamontfair.com. Sunday, Aug. 23

CAR WASH: The Stephentown Historical Society is holding a benefit car wash on Sunday, August 23, from 10 until 4. You can have your car washed for you at the New Scrub Board Laundromat and Car Wash, 15808 Route 22 in Stephentown. The price of this labor-saving cleanup is $10 and will help keep the Stephentown Heritage Center afloat. The society will also have some of their merchandise for sale. The rain date is Sunday, August 30.

FISH FRY: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club will have another Fish Fry on Sunday 23 August 2020. Starting at 3pm thru 6pm. Menu will be: Fish or Chicken Tenders, Fries, Tartar Sauce, and Roll. Cost will be $8.00 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.

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@icloud.com.

SUNDAY STROLL: Sunday, August 23 - Post Time! 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.

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-inthe-park.

ALTAMONT FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020 Altamont Fair is scheduled for Aug. 18 - 23 at the Altamont Fairgrounds. More information is available online at www.altamontfair.com. Monday, Aug. 24

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020 Washington County Fair, New York’s #1 Agricultural County Fair, is scheduled for Aug. 24 - 30 at the fairgrounds, located at 392 Old Schuylerville Rd. in Greenwich. More information is available online at www.washingtoncountyfair.com. Tuesday, Aug. 25

LUNCHTIME CONCERTS: Olivia Quillio trio (Folk-Acoustic Singer-Songwriter) - All events are free, open to all, and start at noon in a new location at The Downtowner parking lot, 413 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. We will take plenty of precautions to keep people safe: it will be outside, we will ensure social distance and will limit show capacity to 50. No mask, no entry (once you sit down, you can take your mask off). We cannot guarantee protection from the sun so please come prepared. Seating is offered. Bring a lunch if you wish! If there is a chance of rain, the show will be canceled and rescheduled.

VIRTUAL FLOUR MILL TOUR: Online Tour of Ardent Flour Mill, Port of Albany - August 25, 2020. The same tour will be available in two sessions: 12:30 to 1 p.m. and 7 to 7:30 p.m. online via Zoom. Ardent Mills is the largest flour mill east of the Mississippi. They would like to source New York wheat. This is an opportunity to learn about the mill. Video tour of Ardent Mill: Introduction to the Food Safety Modernization Act, Wheat Quality Testing, Wheat Grading Standards. Pre-Registration is required online at www.tinyurl.com/ OnlineArdentMillTour. You will receive an email with a link and passcode for the Ardent Tour and a link and passcode for a Practice Zoom. The Practice Zoom will be on Monday August 24 between 12:30 and 1:00 pm and again between 7:00 and 7:30 pm. Connect to the Practice Zoom and say hello, ask questions, see how it all works. For info and questions, contact Aaron Gabriel, adg12@cornell.edu, 518-380-1496.

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020 Washington County Fair, New York’s #1 Agricultural County Fair, is scheduled for Aug. 24 30 at the fairgrounds, located at 392 Old Schuylerville Rd. in

Greenwich. More information is available online at www.washingtoncountyfair.com. Wednesday, Aug. 26 TOWN OF MALTA MEETING: The following Town committee meetings will be held at the Malta Town Hall, 2540 Route 9, Malta. Comprehensive Master Plan – Wednesday, August 26, 2020 6:30pm. Register in advance for this meeting: https:// us02web.zoom.us/meeting/ register/tZIqdemvrz0iG9zxDChEqmxKwYT2KNfxCel6. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at the Marriott Courtyard, located at 11 Excelsior Ave. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020 Washington County Fair, New York’s #1 Agricultural County Fair, is scheduled for Aug. 24 30 at the fairgrounds, located at 392 Old Schuylerville Rd. in Greenwich. More information is available online at www.washingtoncountyfair.com. Thursday, Aug. 27

CONCERT IN THE PARK: 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 the full schedule of concerts and movies, but the month of August will see a return to these events under NYS guidelines. The Concerts in the Park Series will present a concert on August 27 (Ballston Spa Community Band). Concerts will be held from 6-8 pm outside in Lions Music Park at the historic Iron Spring Park on Front Street. Hand sanitizer will be available to the public at all events. These events are contingent on public gathering restrictions currently in place. These events are free to the public. Social distancing measures, face masks and limited capacity in the parks for concert and movie spectators are required and will be followed. Event safety plans are posted on the concert and movie webpages on Ballston.org.

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. 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.

ONLINE PRESENTATION: “Does Refinancing Debt Make Sense for Your Farm Business?” August 27, 2020, 7:30 – 8:30 pm, online via Zoom. This meeting is free, but pre-registration is required. In order to assist the United States economy in maintenance of monetary exchange, the Federal Reserve Bank has lowered interest rates to record low levels. These low interest rates, along with financial pressures associated with the Global Pandemic, are forcing farmers to seriously consider re-financing farm related debt obligations. Does this make sense for your farm amongst the myriad closing costs and interest rate adjustment fees, and in consideration of long-term business continuation? Please join me for a fun and informative evening as we discuss the ins and outs of re-financing farm debt. Register at https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=95. The deadline for registration is Monday, August 25, 2020. Prior to the meeting, pre-registered guests will receive a Zoom meeting invitation via email.

ART TALK: “What’s Happening at the Clark Art Institute?” Talk at The Troy Public Library. Vicki Saltzman will join us via Zoom on Thursday, August 27th at 6PM to discuss the Clark Art Institute and their current exhibits. Saltzman, The Institute’s Director of Communications, will be here to give us an overview of the Clark and their current exhibits, Lines from Life: French Drawings From the Diamond Collection, Pia Camil: Velo Revelo, Lin May Saeed: Arrival of the Animals, plus everything else going on at The Clark. This program is free and open to the public. This program will be presented using Zoom. Joining the presentation will require the installation of the Zoom client on your computer (microphone and speakers required for audio, camera for video) or the Zoom app on your mobile device. Please make reservations by calling the library at 518- 274-7071 or online at www. thetroylibrary.org.

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020 Washington County Fair, New York’s #1 Agricultural County Fair, is scheduled for Aug. 24 30 at the fairgrounds, located at 392 Old Schuylerville Rd. in Greenwich. More information is available online at www.washingtoncountyfair.com. Friday, Aug. 28

GREEK FESTIVAL: The 11th annual Adirondack Greek Festival hosted by St. George Church, 55 Main St., South Glens Falls, NY will be held on Friday & Saturday, August 28 & 29 from 12 to 7 pm. We will be offering Take-Out only and requiring social distancing and face masks. Come enjoy gyros, souvlaki, Greek salads, Greek fries, baklava and other delicious pastries. Take I 87 to Exit 17 N to US-9N for 5.5 miles. For more information, call 518-792-2359 (parish hall) or check us out on Facebook, Instagram, or www.sgforthodox.org.

BENEFIT CONCERT: Jill Levy, violin; Ashley Bathgate, cello Friday, August 28 and repeated Sunday, August 30. Both concerts start at 3PM. You are invited to join the Saratoga Chamber Players for a LIVE chamber music experience at the Pines, SPAC’s new open-air, covered pavilion. The concert is a benefit in support of SCP’s musicians. Tickets are $50 and must be purchased in advance online. In order to provide an intimate musical experience, to offer shelter from the weather, and maintain appropriate social distancing, there will be a strict limit of 25 attendees at each performance. Mindful of state guidelines and to protect everyone’s health, each attendee will present an ID, and a ticket print-out or proof of purchase on their phone at the SPAC box office on their chosen date. Each attendee will fill out a questionnaire on their health and travel. Temperatures will be taken on entering the SPAC grounds. Everyone must agree to wear a mask and maintain appropriate distance at all times. Please leave enough time before the start of the concert to complete the screening and arrive at the Pines Pavilion. Act now. Space is strictly limited. First come, first served! For questions, please contact us at info.saratogachamberplayers@gmail.com. For ticket purchase go to: https://www.eventbrite. com/o/saratoga-chamber-players-25178185141.

TROY NIGHT OUT: Last Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. in downtown Troy. Troy Night Out is a monthly late evening that regularly draws thousands of people onto the streets of downtown Troy to shop, dine and explore. Attendees are able to enjoy countless art openings, music performances, fine restaurants as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. For more information visit www. downtowntroy.org.

SINGLES OUTREACH ENTERTAINMENT EVENT: In addition to our regularly scheduled activities, we are excited to announce exceptional entertainment events each Friday in August. Friday, August 28th - Norm Salisbury returns to our stage with a “friend” to entertain us for the evening starting at 7 pm. $12. Location: Hanover Square at 435 New Karner Road in Colonie (Hill Door Entrance). Social distancing and masks required. Singles Outreach is a NYS non-profit organization, open to those who are never married, single, divorced, widowed or legally separated. It was incorporated as an activities organization that provides all types of activities for singles, including dances, discussion groups, live entertainment, picnics, , etc. to mention only a few of the more than 30 activities that we plan each month. This is not a dating organization. Our activities and programming leaders have worked hard to provide a safe, healthy environment, which will meet all CDC guidelines in order to keep our members safe and still enjoy the weekly and daily activities. If you are interested in learning more about this organization you can go to our website at www.singlesoutreach.org or by calling 518-452-6883.

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020 Washington County Fair, New York’s #1 Agricultural County Fair, is scheduled for Aug. 24 30 at the fairgrounds, located at 392 Old Schuylerville Rd. in Greenwich. More information is available online at www.washingtoncountyfair.com. Saturday, Aug. 29

GREEK FESTIVAL: The 11th annual Adirondack Greek Festival hosted by St. George Church, 55 Main St., South Glens Falls, NY will be held on Friday & Saturday, August 28 & 29 from 12 to 7 pm. We will be offering Take-Out only and requiring social distancing and face masks. Come enjoy gyros, souvlaki, Greek salads, Greek fries, baklava and other delicious pastries. Take I 87 to Exit 17 N to US-9N for 5.5 miles. For more information, call 518-792-2359 (parish hall) or check us out on Facebook, Instagram, or www. sgforthodox.org.

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR: CANCELED - The 2020 Washington County Fair, New York’s #1 Agricultural County Fair, is scheduled for Aug. 24 30 at the fairgrounds, located at 392 Old Schuylerville Rd. in Greenwich. More information is available online at www.washingtoncountyfair.com.

BEETHOVEN BIRTHDAY GALA: CANCELED - Saturday, August 29 6:00 pm. Celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday at The Sembrich with an elegant evening of his merriest music! A stunning performance in the historic studio, with a splendid lakeside reception featuring live chamber music and a birthday cake befitting the master! Tickets: $150 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. Sunday, Aug. 30

NATIONAL TRAIL MIX DAY: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 30. In conjunction with National Trail Mix Day the Historical Society is premiering and distributing free copies of our new Walking and Windshield Tour Map of Hadley and Lake Luzerne. Come visit historic sites and markers throughout the area from the comfort of your vehicle and/or take a stroll by foot! This is a family-friendly event. There will be a scavenger hunt and free trail mix and water will be available. Maps may be picked up at the Kinnnear House Museum of Local History, 52 Main Street, Lake Luzerne. The pocket-sized, color tour map is designed to showcase the area’s historic sites either by foot or car. Thanks go to the Town of Hadley for providing the funds for this project! The free guide will also be distributed around the area after the premier tour on Saturday, August 30. It’s an ideal souvenir that won’t ever be out of date!

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@icloud.com.

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, August 30 - Saratoga’s Historic West Side. 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.