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.

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, 518-3801496.

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 MEATLOAF DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Meatloaf Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, Aug. 26, 4:30-6 pm. Call 518584-2585 Monday or Tuesday between 10am-noon to place an order. Menu includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, gravy, roll. Dinner for 2 is $25. Cash only.

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 preregistration 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.