UPCOMING CALENDAR

TICK TALK: The Lyme Action Network is taking its message to the online platform. To help people understand about Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, the Lyme Action Network will be offering video presentations, Zoom meetings, and other virtual events to help people understand the dangers of tick bites and what to do if they get bitten. The Lyme Action Network has already confirmed three presentations, with more in the pipeline. The first features Professor Holly Ahern, Associate Professor of Microbiology, SUNY Adirondack, presenting Tick Born Disease – Update 2020. In this recorded talk, Holly reviews the essential information about TBD’s and shares her “insider’s perspective” on the status of very promising research. This talk, originally given at a recent meeting of the Lake George Land Conservancy, is currently available on Lyme Action Network’s YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=xHNfY_ htKmY. Additional information can be found at LymeActionNetwork.org.

VIRTUAL ART SHOW: In times of turmoil, art offers a chance for peace. Join Choose Cohoes for Art (CCfA) in their first virtual CAS (Cohoes Artist Showcase). Over 16artists from Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties share their art in this special show. You can view a sampling of their work, learn about the artists in their own words and reach out to them with comments and encouragement. One of the best things about it, is you can check it out on your own schedule. Check out CCfA’s website www. ChooseCohoesForArt.org to learn more about this organization and select the link on the left of the page to go to the virtual show.

STEPHENTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY UPDATE: The Stephentown Historical Society Board has announced that both the June Annual Strawberry Festival and late summer Annual Community Tag Sale will not be held this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Monthly program meetings have also been cancelled until further notice.

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 2:00–3:00pm 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 28) | 6classes via Zoom. Session 2: October 19– November 30(no class November 23) | 6classes 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 99South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Session 1: 6classes for $30. Session 2: 6classes for $30. Flexible class card: 10classes for $60. All class cards expire December 31, 2020and can only be used for The Ageless Dancer class. For questions and to register, please contact Mary Anne Fantauzzi at tours@ dancemuseum.org.

JOURNEY TO TRUTH CLASS:

Awakening: Journey to Truth Class – eight Tuesdays, beginning October 6, 6:30-8:30p.m. In this practical spirituality class based on the book The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer, students are invited to get in touch with their true selves and explore their spiritual essence and divine wisdom through experiential exercises, class discussions, and reading. Suggested donation: $20per class. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures via Zoom. For more information or to sign up, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org, our Meetup.com group or call (518) 366-9918. WEEKLY LADIES BIBLE STUDY: Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman DVD Bible Study with Beth Moore. Beginning Thursday, Sept 17through Nov 19we will be hosting this 10-week study. Thursdays at 10am both in-person and via Zoom and at 7-8:30pm via Zoom. Contact Deacon Lynne at dcnlynne@gmail.com for more info. and to register. Also, check out the St. Luke’s on the Hill website stlukesonthehill.org for further details.

SHAKER MUSEUM EXHIBIT: The Shaker Museum presents a temporary exhibition entitled Shakers: In Community at 17 Main Street in Chatham, NY. Through an array of photographs, furniture, prints, apparel as well as other objects in the permanent collection of Shaker Museum, this pop-up experience will examine the different ways in which the Shakers sought to forge equitable and inclusive communal bonds. The exhibition will be open Fridays through Sundays until Oct. 4, with the first weekend reserved for Shaker Museum members. Entrance is free for all visitors thanks to the generous support of the Henry Luce Foundation and Columbia County resident Jack Shear. This exhibition is one outcome of a sustained initiative. In 2018, Fordham University in New York City received a $50,000grant from the Henry Luce Foundation’s Theology Program to fund a project that explored Shaker art, design, and religion in partnership with Shaker Museum. As a result of this partnership, a group of artists, scholars, and museum professionals was formed to investigate these intersections within the Shaker context. Over 18months in 2018- 2019, the fellows explored the Shaker Museum’s extensive collection of Shaker material culture and spent time thinking about and discussing how to incorporate the values and spirit of the Shakers into the Museum’s mission and programming, leading in part to this exhibition. The Shaker Museum stewards the historic site in New Lebanon, New York and has a campus in Old Chatham, New York, which is open yearround by appointment, where the administrative offices, collections, library, and archives are housed. The Museum’s collection of over 16,000Shaker items is the most comprehensive collection of its kind in the world and may be viewed online at www.shakerml.org. NATUREFEST: Moreau Lake State Park NatureFest 2020 is going virtual. To help fight the COVID-19pandemic, we’ve cancelled our annual onsite event. With the help of many Friends we have created a dedicated website that will feature individual videos, links and content highlighting local experts and organizations in many areas covering the environment, wildlife rehabilitation, conservation and sustainable practices. We’ll also have games for friends and families to enjoy together. We invite you to visit our dedicated NatureFest 2020website naturefest2020.org after it launches on Sept.12.

WALK FOR APRAXIA: Apraxia Kids will host the 2020Plattsburgh Virtual Walk for Apraxia to continue the efforts of supporting children, families, and professionals affected by childhood apraxia of speech. Registered participants are encouraged to spread awareness by walking in their own local areas. All Walk for Apraxia events in North America were changed to a virtual experience to ensure the health and safety of all participants. The funds raised through the Plattsburgh Virtual Walk for Apraxia benefit Apraxia Kids, the leading nonprofit that works to strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). This organization educates both families and speech-language professionals, endorses evidence-based research, and spreads awareness about this disorder so that children with CAS can reach their highest communication potential through accurate diagnosis and appropriate, timely treatment. Childhood apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder that makes it difficult for children to speak. Children with this diagnosis generally have a good understanding of language and know what they want to say, but have difficulty learning or carrying out the complex sequenced movements that are necessary for intelligible speech. There is no cure and treatment often requires many years of intense speech therapy. Raising awareness is one of the most tangible ways that communities at large can help children with apraxia thrive. Collective increased awareness means that children will be diagnosed faster, resulting in better, earlier intervention. For more information and to register for the Walk for Apraxia, please visit: https:// www.apraxia-kids.org/walkfor-apraxia-splash-page/. For more information about Apraxia Kids and childhood apraxia of speech, please visit: apraxiakids.org.

CHAPMAN MUSEUM OPEN WITH NEWEXHIBIT: On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Chapman Museum’s 2020 summer exhibit looks at the role of propaganda posters in building public support during the war. Featured are over 50 home front posters, which had been collected by Linc Cathers during his childhood. They urge Americans to buy war bonds, work hard, be healthy, conserve precious materials, and avoid careless talk. The exhibit encourages viewers to compare the era to today, and to consider how we as a nation address the challenges we face. Also featured in the exhibit are excerpts of the LOOK magazines series of articles about “Hometown, USA,” which examined Glens Falls as a model city on the home front during WWII, and a small changing display about the experiences of local service men. Related virtual programs are planned. The museum will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to noon and 1to 4 pm, in compliance with CDC Covid-19guidelines and NYS Phase 4safety regulations. The museum will be cleaned twice daily, and hands-on displays will be sanitized after each use. Capacity is limited, so members of the public are encouraged to schedule their visits. Masks are required. For safety reasons the museum’s Research Room will remain closed to the public. Research requests should be submitted in writing, by email or the museum’s website research form. The museum shop, which features local books and prints, will be open. Curbside and on

line options are preferred. The Chapman Museum is located at 348Glen Street, Glens Falls. Admission: Suggested donation - $5adults, $4Seniors and Students, Under 12free. For more information visit the museum’s website at www. chapmanmuseum.org or call (518) 793-2826.

VIRTUAL CAR SHOW SEEKING ENTRIES: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA) has announced that the 18th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show, originally scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 11, 2020in Ballston Spa, has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns and restrictions on mass gatherings in New York State. As one of the most popular judged car shows in the Capital Region, the event is also a major fundraiser for the BSBPA, drawing more than 400car entries each year and hundreds of spectators to the village’s historic downtown. In the meantime, to celebrate and showcase the many fine classic and custom vehicles that would normally line Front Street in the village, the BSBPA is setting up a “The Way It Is” Virtual Car Show Facebook Event and inviting participants to submit photos of the vehicles they would have brought to this year’s show, along with their name and the make, model and year. An entry form for submissions can be found at www. ballston.org. There is no cost to enter. Please submit vehicles no later than October 5. We will be promoting the page and encouraging folks to “like” their favorite vehicles, so we invite you to share the page and tell friends to visit and vote. We will announce a “People’s Choice” winner for the vehicle photo that has the most “likes” as of October 11. The winner will receive a Ballston Spa gift certificate, good at many local shops, restaurants and services, and a “The Way It Is” T-shirt. We plan to also offer t-shirts for sale with “The Way It Is” logo for those who like to have a shirt for each year. Proceeds will help support the BSBPA’s community efforts and activities. The next car show will be held on October 10, 2021. For more information, visit www.ballston.org.