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Friday, Aug. 6

FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS: Take a playful trip back in time to the 18th 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 30and 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.

GREENFIELD FARMERS MARKET: The Middle Grove United Methodist Church, located at 429 Middle Grove Rd., is hosting the Greenfield Farmers Market this year.

The market will be Friday afternoon beginning June 25 — Sept. 10 from 4-7 p.m. If you are interested in being a vendor for the Farmer’s Market, please contact Chuck at 518-421-1798. The vendor fees are for the benefit of the Greenfield Historical Society and Middle Grove UMC.

Saturday, Aug. 7

BOOK SALE: On Saturday August 7th, 2021from 9am to 3pm, the Latham-Colonie Columbiettes will hold a Book Sale at 328 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110. We welcome your book donations! Please deliver them to the Knights of Columbus Council, to the covered area behind the building. We will not accept Text Books, Encyclopedias, Magazines, CDs, DVDs , VHS tapes or any old Audio Tapes. For further information www.lathamcolonie.com/dinners-events.

VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT:

Spectators are welcome at the 30 th Annual Million Dollar Beach Volleyball Tournament to Benefit Prospect Center, an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services. The tournament has four divisions: AA, A, BB and B with Men’s, Women’s and Co-ed teams. Saturday, August 7 & Sunday, August 8. Play is scheduled to begin at 9 a. m. both days at Million Dollar Beach, Lake George. Nearly 800 volleyball players and hundreds of spectators from throughout the United States are expected to attend the weekend tournament that continues to gain recognition on the volleyball circuit under the direction of Chris Bowler and Ben Rosenthal.

POETRY READING: Please join us at the Troy Public Library, Saturday, August 7th, at 11AM for a poetry reading with local author, K.M. English. K.M. English is the author of Wave Says, a finalist for the Sawtooth Prize, the Kathryn A. Morton Prize, the Test Site Book Prize, and a semifinalist for the CSU Press First Book Prize. She is the recipient of fellowships from the Community of Writers and Vermont Studio

Center, and her poetry can be found in places such as Black Warrior Review, Colorado Review, Bone Bouquet, Third Coast, and Poetry Northwest. Born and raised in Troy, K.M. English currently raises two boys and eleven fruit trees in California. www.kmenglishpoet.com. This program is free and open to the public. Please register online at www.thetroylibrary.org or by calling (518)274-7071. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 2nd Street, Troy.

Sunday, Aug. 8 DHARMA MEDITATION:

Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman has returned to an in person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings are held Sundays from 9 — 10:15am. Please RSVP to Pierre by calling RSVP or emailing Pierre at pzimmie2@ icloud.com 24 hours in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. Donations are appreciated! Dharma Meditation includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. This is a sitting meditation for 25minutes 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 a while. This group has been ongoing for more than a decade. Pre-registration is required. For more information visit https:// www.oneroofsaratoga.com/ one-big-roof/more-aboutmeditation/. Note: no meeting Aug. 29 or Sept. 12.

FOOD DRIVE & BREAKFAST: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge All You Can Eat Breakfast August 8th, 8am to 11am. August will be an appreciation breakfast to honor our member Bill Downs who collects and delivers food every month to the local food pantries. During August breakfast we will have a food drive. Bring 2 non-perishable food items and receive a $1 off. Breakfast buffet includes scrambled eggs, home fries, pancakes, French toast, toast, eggs and omelets to order. Juice and coffee as well. Adults $7, Seniors $6 and kids $5. 10 Hamilton St Ballston Spa NY 120202, for more information please call 518-885-1149.

FISHING COMPETITION:

Hudson Crossing Park invites anglers of all ages to “Keepin’ It REEL,” a fun and family friendly fishing competition. Participants will fish on the Hudson from Schuylerville to Fort Edward from 8— 11:30am on Sunday, August 8, 2021. All types of fish are accepted, and fish must be photographed while being measured and released unharmed. Participants can fish from shore, dock, or registered boat, and live and artificial bait, lures, and flies are accepted. Bowfishing and spearfishing are not allowed. Submit your top ten legal fish (with photos) and the top total accumulation wins. For full details visit Hudson Crossing Park’s website. Awards will be distributed at HCP’s pavilion at noon with plenty of opportunities to swap fishing stories with others, enjoy fishing demos and try beer tastings! Registration is $20 per person with proceeds supporting Hudson Crossing Park. All people on a boat must be registered and have a NYS license. 12 and under are free. Register at HudsonCrossingPark.org. This event is sponsored by Bound by Fate Brewery, Slickfin Brewery, Saratoga Tackle and Archery, and Adirondack Conservation Council. Hudson Crossing Park is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, bi-county park located in Schuylerville, centered on Champlain Canal Lock 5Island just outside of the village of Schuylerville on historic Route 4. A unique recreational and educational destination, the park is open every day year-round from dawn until dusk and is free of charge.

YOUTH FISHING TOURNAMENT:

Lake Lauderdale Improvement Assoc.’s 25th annual children’s fishing tournament returns this year after COVID cancelled our plans in 2020. The tournament will take place on Sunday, August 8th at the Washington County Park Pavilion on beautiful Lake Lauderdale. The tournament is free and open to all young anglers age 15and under and is strictly catch and release only. The tournament runs from 8:0010:30 a.m. and concludes with a free hot dog lunch for all participants. As always, there will be no fee charged to children entering the contest. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and all young anglers are required to stop at the pavilion prior to getting their fishing lines wet. There will be several different age groups and L.L.I.A. is working hard to ensure that all participants receive a small prize. All young anglers are required to have a parent or legal guardian on hand with them at all times. Visit our website for more about LLIA and the fishing tournament. http://lakelauderdale.org/ fishing-tournament/. We fish rain or shine. Questions or for more information contact Gail: gail.pfister@lakelauderdale.org.

BREAKFAST: Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club will be cooking breakfast on Sunday,

Aug. 8, starting at 8:00 AM thru 11:00AM. Menu will include : Eggs cooked to order, Pancakes ( Regular, Blueberry, Buckwheat,Apple Cinnamon) , Bacon, Sausage, French Toast, Home Fries, Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea,

Hot Chocolate. Price for Adult is $8. Price for Child is $4. All are welcome to join us. We are located at Box 123 , route 32, Schuylerville, 12871. Look for our sign.

COMMUNITY MARKET:

Come enjoy an outdoor market featuring local vendors (candles, jewelry, art and so much more!) and an Open

Mic where anyone can get up and sing or have their bands perform live! 10a.m. — 3p.m. at 615 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. There is no fee to attend the market, which is presented by Saratoga Children’s Theatre, Artisanal Brewing, Caffe Lena and RomCom Candles. More information is available online at www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org.

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 $15for SSPF members and $20for 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. 8— Post Time! Georgia Horner explores the Saratoga Race Course area along Union Avenue featuring the Reading Rooms, National Museum of Racing, Oklahoma Track, and Fasig-Tipton Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion. Meet at: SE Corner of Nelson & Union avenues. For additional information or to purchase tickets to any of these upcoming tours visit www.saratogapreservation. org, call (518) 587-5030, or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at

nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.

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. Check-in 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.

VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT:

Spectators are welcome at the 30 th Annual Million Dollar Beach Volleyball Tournament to Benefit Prospect Center, an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services. The tournament has four divisions: AA, A, BB and B with Men’s, Women’s and Co-ed teams. Saturday, August 7 & Sunday, August 8. Play is scheduled to begin at 9 a. m. both days at Million Dollar Beach, Lake George. Nearly 800 volleyball players and hundreds of spectators from throughout the United States are expected to attend the weekend tournament that continues to gain recognition on the volleyball circuit under the direction of Chris Bowler and Ben Rosenthal.

Monday, Aug. 9

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. 10

SARATOGA PLACE TO BE LUNCHEON: You are invited! August’s Luncheon will be held Tuesday, 8/10/21, 12to 2p.m. $20 Inclusive. Circa’ 21Restaurant at McGregor Country Club, 359 Northern Pines Rd., Wilton. Special Feature: Greg Veitch, retired Saratoga Police Chief will share true stories of some of Saratoga’s nefarious past. Greg will bring his 2 books for sale that he will personally sign for you! Speaker: Eileen Bank, from Rome NY shares “The Wonder of Life” Reservations Necessary by Aug 5th For reservations call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. Menu — summer picnic, includes meal, dessert and beverages. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection.

SARATOGA 9 & WINE: The Wesley Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs, will host its second golf fundraiser “Saratoga 9 and Wine” on Tuesday, Aug. 10at the Saratoga Lake

Golf Club at 35 Grace Moore Road in Saratoga Springs. The event is a nine-hole scramble format golf outing with two tournaments being played on the front and back nine holes simultaneously. In addition, the event will feature wine and spirits tastings along the course, as well as other contests and activities. Funds raised through the Saratoga 9 & Wine event will benefit The Campaign For Springs to renovate the Springs Building at Wesley Health Care Center. The project will create a contemporary, efficient and home-like environment on the building’s second, third and fourth floors. Phase one of the project was completed in 2016. Golf registrations are $110 per person or $440 for a group of four and include tastings along the course as well as lunch. Advance registration is required and can be made by phone at 518-691-1420or at www. saratoga9wine.com.

SPIRITUAL LIVING CIRCLE:

Tuesday, August 10at 6:30p.m. hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures via Zoom. Join us for a discussion of two articles from Science of Mind Magazine: “How to Stop Worrying and Start Knowing” and “The Wisdom of the Sabbath.” Articles provided. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. Donations welcome. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork. org or call (518) 366-9918. AUTHORS NIGHT: 7—9 p.m., at Hoss’s Country Store, 1142 Main St, Long Lake, NY 12847, 518-6242481. Featuring authors who live in the Adirondacks or write about the Adirondacks.

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. 11

AUTHOR EVENT: Reading, Q & A, and book signing with Matt Witten, author of The Necklace. 7:00 — 8:00 p.m., at the Rockwell Falls Public Library, 19Main St, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846, 518696-3423.

BREAST CANCER EDUCATION FORUM:

To Life! presents their premier annual Education Forum, “Beat the Odds” , scheduled for Wednesday, August

11, starting at 9:00am. Featured speaker will be

Dr. Margaret Gatti-Mays, MD, MPH, Oncologist with the James Comprehensive Cancer Center at The Ohio State University. Dr. GattiMays will speak on “Breast Cancer Immunotherapy: Past, Present and Future.” The event will be held virtually and is offered free of charge to the community. Registration is required. Register at www.tolife.org. or call 518-439-5975. This and other programs offered by To Life!, the Capital Region’s personal resource for breast cancer education and support. A nonprofit, our outreach involves a 10-county region, and extends to women, families and caregivers navigating breast cancer. Learn more at: www.ToLife.org.

Thursday, Aug. 12

FREE CONCERT: Hudson Crossing Park (HCP) is pleased to present a free community concert featuring handbell choir The Batten Kill Bell Ringers on Thursday August 12, 2021at 6pm under the HCP pavilion. Directed by Debi Craig, the group will be playing an assortment of patriotic, classical, sacred, and folk music. They will also be joined on two selections by The Union Village Ringers, another community handbell choir led by Craig. Composed of ringers are from Greenwich, Easton, Victory, Schuylerville, and Saratoga, some members have been