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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 or troyrecord. com.

Tuesday, July 7 CLEANING WEBINAR: Hill & Markes, wholesale distributor in Amsterdam, NY is partnering with experts in the sanitation industry on how the IoT (Internet of things), touchless technology, and robotics enhances operational and restroom efficiencies. What does the future of cleaning look like? This webinar will discuss how to maximize your cleaning programs and reduce labor with data-driven cleaning. Lance Marlow, KOLO specialist at Georgia Pacific, and Dave Bonacquisti, manager at Tennant Company, will be presenting on touchless technology and dispensing systems, as well as floor-care robotic cleaners. The internet of things will increasingly play a larger role in the cleaning industry as facilities look to increase efficiencies by transferring data over a network, allowing staff to focus on high-value tasks throughout the day. This will allow you transform your cleaning programs to avoid spending extending periods of time on lower-impact responsibilities. For instance, checking up on dispensing refills. Through intuitive robotic products, your staff can reduce training time, and maintain a high standard of cleaning that safely works alongside employees in real, complex environments. Businesses interested in wanting to know how to increase cleaning efficiencies at their facility should register for the webinar: How (IoT) Internet of Things and Robotics Enhances Cleaning. 10a.m. on Tuesday, July 7. Register: www.hillnmarkes.com/backtobusiness. The Rensselaer County Water and Sewer Authority will hold a meeting at 10:00a.m. on July 7, 2020, at the offices of the Rensselaer County Bureau of Economic Development and Planning, Rensselaer County Office Building, Fifth Floor, 1600Seventh Avenue, Troy, New York, to consider matters related to sewer and/or water infrastructure. Because of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and State and Federal bans on large meetings or gatherings and pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 220.1issued on March 12, 2020suspending the Open Meetings Law, members of the public may listen in by dialing 1-408-418-9388and entering 1263459572for the meeting access number and 586289for meeting password. The minutes of the meeting will be transcribed and posted on the Authority’s website.

TAI CHI: Tai Chi Classes at SPAC Instructed by Mark Tolstrup of the Tai Chi Center - Beginner Introduction To Tai Chi Class. Tuesdays July 728, 10am or 5:30pm on the SPAC grounds in the Saratoga Spa State Park. In this course participants will learn the basic postures, movements and breath work in addition to the first movements of the Yang style Tai Chi form. These techniques have many benefits for health and wellbeing including flexibility, stress reduction and balance. Preregistration is required 24hours in advance of class. Cost for the series is $80. Register online at: http://www.thetaichicenter.com/home.html or email: mark@the-taichi-center.com.

Wednesday, July 8 VIRTUAL JOB FAIR: The Wesley Community will host a Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, July 8for individuals interested in entering its New York State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program at the senior living campus in Saratoga Springs. The Virtual Job Fair will be conducted via Zoom video conference from 9to 11a.m. Individuals interested in participating should contact The Wesley Community in advance at 518-252-0414 or visit www.thewesleycommunity.org/careers. Selected candidates will participate in a paid training class, which consists of both classroom and clinical hours, starting July 27. Successful candidates must attend all six weeks of training. Upon completion of the training program, all candidates will be offered part-time or fulltime employment opportunities for day, evening or night shifts at the Wesley Health Care Center. The Wesley Community will also host a second Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, July 14from 9to 11 a.m. for those interested in the CNA training program and other skilled nursing positions including: Graduate Practical Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; Registered Nurses; Registered Nurses Supervisor; and Registered Nurses Unit Coordinator. The Wesley Health Care Center provides quality nursing care for aging adults and seniors through a variety of different services including: long-term care; light care geriatrics; Alzheimer’s and memory support; and a short-term rehabilitation program. Employment at The Wesley Community gives individuals the opportunity to make a difference in the daily lives of seniors who need medical or personal care services and daily assistance to maintain their quality of life. In addition to an excellent work culture, Wesley also offers numerous benefits to all full-time employees, including: health insurance, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and 401K retirement savings. Part-time employees are also eligible for some aspects of the benefits package. For more information about employment opportunities, contact The Wesley Community at 518-252-0414or visit www. thewesleycommunity.org/ careers. FOOD DRIVE: With food pantries experiencing huge growth in the number of people using their services, New York State United Teachers, Pride at Work of Eastern New York, the Coalition of Labor Union Women, the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement and the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists will hold a community food drive to benefit Albany, Troy and Schenectady food pantries on July 8from 4to 6:30p.m. at NYSUT Headquarters, 800 TroySchenectady Road, Latham. Needed items include rice, larger size diapers, pastas, macaroni and cheese, canned tuna and chicken breast, jelly deodorant and bars of soap. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/laborfooddrive.

SMALL RUMINANTS FOR BEGINNERS: Join Cornell Cooperative Extension on July 8, 2020at from 6:007:30PM to learn more about the basics of raising small ruminants, like sheep and goats. We will cover acquiring your animals, breeds, uses, breeding, feeding, and basic health care. Please come with your questions! The cost of this meeting is $5and will be held via Zoom. If you have a poor internet connection you also have the option to call in on your phone. To register, please visit https://tinyurl.com/SmallRuminantsBeginners. You will be provided with a link to the meeting at the email address you provide. For more information, please contact Ashley at 518-649-0267or arp253@cornell.edu.

SHORT STORY CAFE: 6p.m. on Wednesday, July 8. Local short-story writer Dave Sylvester hosts The Short Story Café, an informal discussion of the short story form that examines how writers handle structural elements such as plot, character and theme in their writing. Each week we will read and discuss two stories by well-known (and some lesser-known!) masters of the form. Copies of the stories will be available in advance and should be read before the discussions. These sessions will be conducted via zoom. Please include your email address in your registration so that we may send out a link to join the discussion. More information and registration is available online at www.thetroylibrary.org or by calling 518-274-7071.

HISTORICAL PRESENTA

TION: The Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter and the Fulton County Historical Society are teaming up to present a virtual two program series. On July 8th at 6:30pm, Schoharie Crossing Education Director David Brooks will present “15Miles on the Sacandaga Canal? - The Canal Craze,” discussing the construction and success of the Erie Canal and the subsequent “canal craze” that sparked the idea of a Great Sacandaga Canal. On July 15th at 6:30pm, Fulton County Historical Society Executive Director Samantha Hall-Saladino will present “Sacandaga Soiree: Tides and Tourism,” exploring the tourism boom on the Great Sacandaga Lake from the 1940s to the present. These programs will be presented virtually via Webex. The links to join the presentations can be found online at fultoncountyhistoricalsociety.org and on the Schoharie Crossing and FCHS Facebook pages.

Thursday, July 9

SHORTS OUT LOUD: The Troy Public Library is pleased to present “Shorts Out Loud!” consisting of fifteen minutes of LIVE acoustic music followed by a contemporary short story read out loud, on Thursdays from July 9th through August 20th at 6:30 PM via Zoom. This program is free and open to the public. It has been funded through the support of The Friends of the Troy Public Library. Registration is required. To register call the library at 518-2747071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org

EXPERTS NEXT DOOR SE

RIES: 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. The second event of the series will be Kathleen Royka of the Thymely Herb group, who will provide a workshop on gardening with herbs at 7pm on July 9. Skidmore professor, Dr. Tillman Nechtman will follow with a discussion on July 23at 7pm based on his research on Britain’s use of the ocean as a world power. New York’s role in early 19 th century religious revivals will be explored by Dr. Jennifer Dorsey of Siena College on August 27, also at 7pm. 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.

GREEK FESTIVAL: CANCELED - The 11th Adirondack Greek Festival will be hosted by St. George Church, 55 Main St., South Glens Falls. Thursday, July 9from 4to 8 pm will be Under-the-Tent Night with souvlaki & gyro sandwiches and pastries. Friday & Saturday, July 10& 11from 12– 8pm, come enjoy our Full Festival days with more authentic Greek food, pastries, gift shop, music, folk dancers, Bounce House for kids, and church tours. Free admission and parking. OPA! Directions: From North or South, take I 87to Exit 17N to US-9N for 5.5miles. For more information, call (518) 792-2359(parish hall). www. sgforthodox.org.

Friday, July 10

YARD SALE FUNDRAISER: 9a.m. to 4p.m. on July 10, 11, and 12at 479Rowland St., Ballston Spa. All proceeds go to Gateway House of Peace, a donor driven end of life home that cares for local resident

families during loved ones’ final days.

GREEK FESTIVAL: CANCELED - The 11th Adirondack Greek Festival will be hosted by St. George Church, 55Main St., South Glens Falls. Thursday, July 9from 4to 8pm will be Under-the-Tent Night with souvlaki & gyro sandwiches and pastries. Friday & Saturday, July 10& 11from 12– 8pm, come enjoy our Full Festival days with more authentic Greek food, pastries, gift shop, music, folk dancers, Bounce House for kids, and church tours. Free admission and parking. OPA! Directions: From North or South, take I 87to Exit 17N to US-9N for 5.5miles. For more information, call (518) 792-2359(parish hall). www.sgforthodox.org.

Saturday, July 11 YARD SALE FUNDRAISER: 9a.m. to 4p.m. on July 10, 11, and 12at 479Rowland St., Ballston Spa. All proceeds go to Gateway House of Peace, a donor driven end of life home that cares for local resident families during loved ones’ final days.

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT:

Outdoor Movie Night – Join us for this inspiring movie… “Heaven is for Real” Saturday, July 11at 9pm, St. Luke’s on the Hill, 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118. (Located off Pruyn Hill Rd, in the Town of Halfmoon). Popcorn and snacks available for purchase. Heaven is for Real is the story of Colton Burpo’s visit to Heaven. This is the true story of the four-year old son of a Nebraska pastor who during emergency surgery slips from consciousness and enters Heaven and returns to tell about it.

ART EXHIBIT: Hudson Hall is proud to reopen its doors on June 27, 2020with 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 6per 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.

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 hightouch 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, 1:30and 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 $25and Children under 12are $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.

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 HarveyOpiteck on Saturday, July 11th, Saturday, August 22nd, or Sunday, September 27th for a tour of the park to explore its historic development from 1910to 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 $20for SSPF Members and $25for 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 20and tickets must be purchased in advance. The tour meets outside of the National Museum of Dance, 99South 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.

GREEK FESTIVAL: CANCELED - The 11th Adirondack Greek Festival will be hosted by St. George Church, 55Main St., South Glens Falls. Thursday, July 9from 4to 8pm will be Under-the-Tent Night with souvlaki & gyro sandwiches and pastries. Friday & Saturday, July 10& 11from 12– 8pm, come enjoy our Full Festival days with more authentic Greek food, pastries, gift shop, music, folk dancers, Bounce House for kids, and church tours. Free admission and parking. OPA! Directions: From North or South, take I 87to Exit 17N to US-9N for 5.5miles. For more information, call (518) 792-2359(parish hall). www.sgforthodox.org.

Sunday, July 12 DHARMA MEDITATION: Meditation Classes Led by Pierre Zimmerman of One Roof Saratoga. July 12-August 30, Sundays at 9am 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 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 awhile. There is no cost to attend, but a $10donation per class is suggested. Pre-registration is required by Saturday at midnight in advance of the class. Register via email to pzimmie2@cloud.com.

YARD SALE FUNDRAISER: 9a.m. to 4p.m. on July 10, 11, and 12at 479Rowland St., Ballston Spa. All proceeds go to Gateway House of Peace, a donor driven end of life home that cares for local resident families during loved ones’ final days.

ART EXHIBIT: Hudson Hall is proud to reopen its doors on June 27, 2020with Rodney Alan Greenblat’s aptlytitled, 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 6per 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.

SUNDAY STROLL: Sunday, July 12- Broadway In 1874. 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. 6at 10:30a.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 90minutes 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 25that 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 $15for SSPF members and $20for 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.

Monday, July 13 DRIVE THRU FOOD PANTRY: Capital District Area Labor Federation is teaming up with other organizations to host a Drive Thru Food Pantry on Monday, July 13at the Lansingburgh Boys and Girls Club (5014th Avenue, Troy, New York 12182). We need volunteers at 8:00am and the drive thru opens at 10:00am and will last until the food is gone. And as always, the Regional food bank could use your help with donations. You can make a donation at this link: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/ 1415634

Tuesday, July 14

BOOK DISCUSSION: Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion – Tuesday, July 14Part I, July 21Part 2, and July 28Part 3, 6:30p.m. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is The Art of Meditation by Joel Goldsmith. Hosted on Zoom by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. Call or use the Contact us form at www. newthoughtnewyork.org for Meeting ID and discussion questions. For more information, visit our meetup. com group, Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures or call (518) 366-9918. LIBRARY MEETING: The Troy Public Library’s Finance Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 5p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. It will be held via Zoom and a link will be posted on the library’s website, www.thetroylibrary.org, prior to the event. LIBRARY MEETING: The Troy Public Library’s Board of Trustees will hold a virtual meeting at 5:30p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. It will be held via Zoom and a link will be posted on the library’s website, www.thetroylibrary.org, prior to the event. VIRTUAL JOB FAIR: The Wesley Community will host a Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, July 14from 9to 11a.m. for those interested in the CNA training program and other skilled nursing positions including: Graduate Practical Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; Registered Nurses; Registered Nurses Supervisor; and Registered Nurses Unit Coordinator. The Wesley Health Care Center provides quality nursing care for aging adults and seniors through a variety of different services including: long-term care; light care geriatrics; Alzheimer’s and memory support; and a short-term rehabilitation program. Employment at The Wesley Community gives individuals the opportunity to make a difference in the daily lives of seniors who need medical or personal care services and daily assistance to maintain their quality of life. In addition to an excellent work culture, Wesley also offers numerous benefits to all full-time employees, including: health insurance, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and 401K retirement savings. Part-time employees are also eligible for some aspects of the benefits package. For more information about employment opportunities, contact The Wesley Community at 518-252-0414or visit www. thewesleycommunity.org/ careers.

TAI CHI: Tai Chi Classes at SPAC Instructed by Mark Tolstrup of the Tai Chi Center - Beginner Introduction To Tai Chi Class. Tuesdays July 7- 28, 10am or 5:30pm on the SPAC grounds in the Saratoga Spa State Park. In this course participants will learn the basic postures, movements and breath work in addition to the first movements of the Yang style Tai Chi form. These techniques have many benefits for health and wellbeing including flexibility, stress reduction and balance. Preregistration is required 24hours in advance of class. Cost for the series is $80. Register online at: http://www.the-taichi-center.com/home.html or email: mark@the-taichi-center.com.

Wednesday, July 15 HISTORICAL PRESENTATION:

The Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter and the Fulton County Historical Society are teaming up to present a virtual two program series. On July 15th at 6:30pm, Fulton County Historical Society Executive Director Samantha Hall-Saladino will present “Sacandaga Soiree: Tides and Tourism,” exploring the tourism boom on the Great Sacandaga Lake from the 1940s to the present. These programs will be presented virtually via Webex. The links to join the presentations can be found online at fultoncountyhistoricalsociety.org and on the Schoharie Crossing and FCHS Facebook pages. VIRTUAL WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER: Like so many non-profits, Sustainable Saratoga has cancelled traditional in-person fundraising activities due to Covid-19. To help during these unusual times, Sustainable Saratoga invites you to a Virtual Wine Tasting. The event will be informative, fun and raise muchneeded funds to continue the programs you support. This event will feature the award-winning wines of the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, located in New York’s Finger Lakes wine region. The winery has generously donated a portion of the wines for this event, and all proceeds from the event go directly to helping fund the sustainability efforts of Sustainable Saratoga. The Virtual Wine Tasting is Wednesday, July 15@ 6:00pm. Barbara Frank, Consulting Winemaker and Regional Sales Manager of the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, will take us on a virtual tasting experience of some of the Dr. Konstantin Frank wines and talk about the winery, including some of their sustainability efforts. Choose between 2wine packages: For a $75donation, you will receive two bottles of wine (Dry Riesling and Cabernet Franc) and some goodies, OR For a $125donation, you will receive four bottles of wine (Gruner Veltliner, Dry Riesling, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc) and some goodies. All wine packages come in a reusable canvas bag and will be accompanied by a delicious dark chocolate bar from Barkeater Chocolates in North Creek, NY, and a Sustainable Saratoga window cling. Quantities are limited, so reserve your wine package today at https:// sustainable-saratoga-virtual-wine-tasting.eventbrite. com.

Thursday, July 16 SHORTS OUT LOUD:

The Troy Public Library is pleased to present “Shorts Out Loud!” consisting of fifteen minutes of LIVE acoustic music followed by a contemporary short story read out loud, on Thursdays from July 9th through August 20th at 6:30PM via Zoom. This program is free and open to the public. It has been funded through the support of The Friends of the Troy Public Library. Registration is required. To register call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary. org.

Friday, July 17 SARATOGA TATTOO EXPO:

POSTPONED - The 2020 Saratoga Tattoo Expo has been officially rescheduled to April 9- 11, 2021at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

Saturday, July 18 ALBANY RECORD RIOT:

Don’t miss the crazy vinyl action at the Capital Region’s premiere music collectors event! Show hours: 10AM-5 PM. $3.00admission. Early admission at 8AM, $10.00 (early birds!). Over 60tables of LPs, CDs, DVDs, 45s, much more. Live DJs curated by the Selector Ed. Dealers from all over the Northeast, including Jim Furlong from Last Vestige Records, Mike Overn (Vinyl Rescue), Julie (Patchouli Julie’s Eclectic Antiques & Collectibles), Iris Records (Jersey City) and Felix Ivarone (Music Lust) too. Always a large, fun, musically-intelligent crowd. Hope to see you at the show! Maybe digging in the crates? (Limited dealer space available. Please inquire.) All 2020shows to be held at the Albany Red Lion Hotel, 205 Wolf Road, Albany. Fall edition is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24.

SARATOGA TATTOO EXPO:

POSTPONED - The 2020 Saratoga Tattoo Expo has been officially rescheduled to April 9- 11, 2021at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

ART EXHIBIT: Hudson Hall is proud to reopen its doors on June 27, 2020with 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 10entries per hour). Socially-distanced guided tours ($10, free for members, maximum of 6per 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, 327Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Tel: (518) 8221438.

Sunday, July 19 SARATOGA TATTOO EXPO:

POSTPONED - The 2020 Saratoga Tattoo Expo has been officially rescheduled to April 9- 11, 2021at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

ART EXHIBIT: Hudson Hall is proud to reopen its doors on June 27, 2020with 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 10entries per hour). Socially-distanced guided tours ($10, free for members, maximum of 6per 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, 327Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Tel: (518) 8221438.

SUNDAY STROLL: Sunday, July 19- Historic Fifth & Madison Avenues. 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. 6at 10:30a.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 90minutes 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 $15for SSPF members and $20for 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.

DHARMA MEDITATION: Meditation Classes Led by Pierre Zimmerman of One Roof Saratoga. July 12-August 30, Sundays at 9am 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 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 awhile. There is no cost to attend, but a $10donation per class is suggested. Pre-registration is required by Saturday at midnight in advance of the class. Register via email to pzimmie2@cloud.com.

Tuesday, July 21 BOOK DISCUSSION: Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion – Tuesday, July 14Part I, July 21Part 2, and July 28Part 3, 6:30p.m. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is The Art of Meditation by Joel Goldsmith. Hosted on Zoom by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. Call or use the Contact us form at www. newthoughtnewyork.org for Meeting ID and discussion questions. For more information, visit our meetup. com group, Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures or call (518) 366-9918. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Tuesday, July 21at Saratoga Casino Hotel, located at 342 Jefferson St in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. TAI CHI: Tai Chi Classes at SPAC Instructed by Mark Tolstrup of the Tai Chi Center - Beginner Introduction To Tai Chi Class. Tuesdays July 728, 10am or 5:30pm on the SPAC grounds in the Saratoga Spa State Park. In this course participants will learn the basic postures, movements and breath work in addition to the first movements of the Yang style Tai Chi form. These techniques have many benefits for health and wellbeing including flexibility, stress reduction and balance. Preregistration is required 24hours in advance of class. Cost for the series is $80. Register online at: http://www.the-taichi-center.com/home.html or email: mark@the-taichi-center.com.

Wednesday, July 22 JOB FAIR:

A job fair will be held from 9a.m. to 4p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 400Old Loudon Road (Rt 9 & Rt 9R), Latham. Register online at www.AlbanyJobFair.com.

TRACKSIDE LUNCHEON: CAPTAIN Community Human Services (CHS) is proud to present An Unbridled Affair Trackside Luncheon at 11:30am on July 22, 2020, at Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club. Join Honorary Chairs Gary and Aimee Dake and Gala Co-Chairs Patricia Novo and Ron Olinsky for this very special event, including a delicious three-course lunch, a small auction, and a short entertaining program. Stay after as long as you wish to watch the races “trackside” on large screens streaming Saratoga Race Course. Tickets are $150per person and available at www.captaincares.org/gala. Beyond lunch, the auction, and a short program, this unique event will also offer a surprise guest handicapper and on-table guides for both experienced and new racing fans. CAPTAIN CHS is also supporting small Give Back Parties for those individuals who want to host a smaller event, and accepting donations in lieu of attendance. For more information, call 518-399-4624 or visit our website at www.captaincares.org/gala.