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Sunday, Aug. 1

TURNING POINT PARADE: The 26th Annual Turning Point Parade will be held in the Village of Schuylerville on Sunday, August 1. This summer spectacular, considered to be one of the best parades in the area, was cancelled last year due to the pandemic. This year’s parade promises to return with all the elements of a good old-fashioned parade. Please join us and help celebrate our triumphant return. Stepping-off time is 1:00 PM. The theme — Family Farming — Planting Our Future — pays tribute to the many family farms that operate in Saratoga County and throughout the area up and down the Hudson Valley. Many of these farms have been in existence for generations, some going back to General Schuyler and the American Revolution. Agriculture has been a leader of the county/state economies for decades. For additional information and for last minute changes, please check our website — www.turningpointparade.com. Welcome to Schuylerville and enjoy the parade!

WITNESS TO HISTORY: The historic Marshall House at 136 Route 4 North in Schuylerville, New York will be open on Sunday, August 1 st as part of the Village’s Turning Point Parade celebration. The house played an important role in the area’s Revolutionary War history, serving as a field hospital for the British troops and the German soldiers who fought with them in the Saratoga campaign. The family of the German General Friedrich Riedesel had accompanied Burgoyne to the battlefront. The Baroness Frederika Riedesel (as portrayed by Debbie Bailey) will greet visitors and tell the story of how she with her three children endured bombardment at the Marshall House during the American siege during the Battles of Saratoga in 1777. Docents will explain details of the historic house. Visitors will be limited to groups of fifteen in 45 minute sessions at 2:30, 3:15, 4:00 and 4:45. There will be valet parking at the house. While admission is free, a donation of $10 per person is suggested to further the educational outreach of The Marshall House. Registration is required. To register, go to the website at www.themarshallhouse.org and click on Special Event Sunday, August 1st on the home page.

SUNDAY SUMMER STROLL: After a sold-out season of Summer Sunday Strolls in 2020, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is thrilled to announce that this year’s stroll series is underway. These historic walking tours will be offered every Sunday through September 5th at 10:30 a.m. in various neighborhoods throughout the city. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to thirty and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Sunday, Aug. 1 — Broadway in 1874. Gloria May will lead a tour of Broadway that focuses on the sights and sounds of Broadway in 1874. A year of sophistication and excitement, 1874 Saratoga Springs was home to four grand hotels and a bustling lifestyle. Walk back in time to discover what has changed and what has remained the same in the historic downtown. Meet at: NW Corner of Congress Street & Broadway (Former location of Vent Fitness).

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: Waterford Knights of Columbus Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station 8:30 — 11:30am every first Sunday at the K of C Hall, 76 Grace St., Waterford. A buffet featuring our famous Omelet Station, Eggs cooked to order, Pancakes, (plain and blueberry), sausage, bacon, home fries, toast, coffee, tea, orange and apple juices. Take a chance to win the 50/50 drawing. Each paid breakfast enters you to win a free breakfast. Takeout Available. Reservations preferred. Fully Air Conditioned. For information or reservations call 518-8012506 $10 adult — $5 children. Children under 4 are free.

FITNESS IN THE PARK: Troy’s Fitness in the Park has returned for a new season running through Aug. 8 providing free yoga classes for the public. The program will be held each Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00a.m. in William D. Chamberlain Riverfront Park. The Downtown Troy BID and sponsor CDPHP® have continued to promote healthy living in Downtown Troy, aiming to improve the quality of life for residents, students, businesses, and visitors. This summer, the Downtown Troy BID is excited to welcome back participants without reservations. Checkin day of, with a covid-19 tracing questionnaire required. Please bring a mask, mat and water. Guests of all ages, levels and experiences will have the opportunity to learn different routines and poses. This popular series is the perfect way to begin a Sunday in Downtown Troy. After yoga, explore Downtown shops, restaurants, and attractions. Get out and about and stay healthy! For more information about Fitness in the Park visit http:// www.downtowntroy.org/fitness-in-the-park/. For questions, please contact the Downtown Troy BID at info@troybid.org or by phone at (518) 279-7997.

Monday, Aug. 2

FARMERS MARKET: The Mechanicville Library, located at 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville, will be holding its 2021 Farmers Market on Mondays from 4pm — 7pm from June — September. This producers market will feature vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, handmade items, and entrepreneurs. Limited free space is still available to our local producers. Give us a call or stop in to inquire. Tuesday, Aug. 3

GUIDED MEDITATION: The Troy Public Library will offer Meditation Classes on Tuesdays, July 13th — August 31st at 6:30PM. This program is free and open to the public. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy. Spend an hour discovering how to easily meditate, de-stress, and gain a better handle on attention and emotions. Most find the experience simpler and more beneficial than expected. Learn with stress management coach Michael Fuselli with more than 35 years of experience. Beginners are always welcome. Registration is required. 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 register by calling 518-274-7071, online at www.thetroylibrary. org or by stopping at the information desk.

Wednesday, Aug. 4

ROAST PORK DINNER: Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Roast Pork Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, Aug. 4 , 4:30-6 p.m. Call 518584-2585 Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. and noon to place an order. Menu includes roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, applesauce, gravy, salad, roll. Dinner for two is $25. Cash only. Thursday, Aug. 5

HISTORY PROGRAM: The Adirondack Mountain Club’s role of Preserving our Adirondack Treasures with Michael Barrett, Esq., Executive Director of Adirondack Mountain Club. Thursday August 5, 7:00 PM — Benjamin C. Butler Park, Lake Avenue, Lake Luzerne. With the approaching 100th Anniversary of the famed Adirondack Mountain Club, Executive

Director Michael Barrett will discuss the accomplishments for Adirondack conservation and land

preservation which were driven by this important nonprofit membership organization. For those

who appreciate the preservation of the Adirondacks, it is the AMC we have to thank in many

ways! Mr. Barrett will discuss the environmental advocacy which makes the group effective in

order to protect public land holdings from commercial development for future generations. More information is available online at www.kinnearmuseum.blogspot.com.

KVWA BBQ: Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans Assoc.. will be hosting a BBQ at noon, on Thurs., Aug. 5, followed by a short meeting. Members interested in attending are asked to call Carole Waldron at 518584-4362, by Aug. 2. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, family and friends are all invited to attend. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Paul O’Keefe at 584-603-4186. Annual dues for veterans are $10 and $5 for all others.

SENIORS MEETING: The Ballston Area Seniors will temporarily be holding meetings at the Fitness & Cycle Gym, next to the China City, in the Hannaford Plaza at 15 Trieble Ave. in Milton. Starting July 1, we will be resuming our weekly meetings on every Thursday of the month.

Doors will open at 10:30 am, for the sales of 50/50, crafter sales, socializing and cards. At noon lunch, and at 12:30 a General meeting will be held and Bingo will follow the meeting. On the second Thursday tickets will be on sale for $3 for the meal on the third Thursday. Or call President Linda Elmer 518-885-4839 to order food and sign up. Or bring your own lunch on this day. On the Third Thursday of the month food will be provided. Check your email for the meal. All other Thursdays of the month bring your own lunch.

Friday, Aug. 6

FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS: Take a playful trip back in time to the 18 th century every Friday afternoon of the summer break at Brookside Museum, located at 6 Charlton St. in Ballston Spa. Children, along with their parents, are invited to join reenactors Erin and Henry in playing with reproductions of centuries-old toys and games. The calendar may read 2021, but Fridays at Brookside will be like 1771! “Family Fun Fridays” is a limited series: July 30 and Aug 6, 13, and 20, from 2-4 p.m. The events are free and open to the public, though participation may be limited depending on numbers. Donations are appreciated. In addition to the historical games and interactions, Brookside Museum will be open on those days, 1-5 p.m. There are four brand new exhibits, including the innovative “Social Life of Hats” display and the exhibition on Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family (sponsored by Stewart’s). Please visit the website (www.brooksidemuseum.org) and social media accounts (@ SaratogaCoHistory) for news and announcements.

FREE SUMMER MOVIES: Free movies in Wiswall Park are back for the 14th summer in a row, presented by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, as part of its First Friday activities. The series begins on June 4 (rain date June 5) with “Trolls”. “The Croods” will be shown on July 2 (rain date July 3), “Frozen 2” on August 6 (rain date August 7) and “The Secret Life of Pets 2” on September 3 (rain date September 4). All films are family-friendly. The movies are projected onto the wall of the adjacent Front Street Deli building on Front Street in the village and begin at dusk (approximately 8:30-8:45 pm). All screenings are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. We will follow any continuing guidelines for safe public gatherings that may be in effect at the time of the event. These may include social distancing measures, face masks and limited capacity in the park for movie viewers. Before the movies, families are encouraged to stroll to downtown shops, restaurants, museums and other venues participating in First Friday. To learn more, visit at www.ballston.org.