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Area codes are 518unless noted. See more Bulletin Board Calendar listings at www. saratogian.com/Life. Submit items to calendar@saratogian.com or mail to: Bulletin Board Calendar, The Saratogian, 20 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Call 583-8729, ext. 220.

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Art opening: “Sacred Scraps: Works by Rabbi Linda Motzkin,” 3to 5p.m. Sunday, June 8, Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs. Exhibit on paintings on deerskin parchment. Baked goods provided by Temple Sinai’s “Slice of Heaven Breads.” There will also be an art reception, “Every Day: Paintings by Kate Edwards and Tackeyce Walker.” Both events free. 587-6433. Tour ‘Bella Sicily’ trip overview: 11:30a.m. Saturday, June 7, Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The tour will take place Oct. 21-30, 2014. Save $100by registering by Sunday, June 15 when the land only tour price is $2,780double occupancy. www.saratoga-arts.org.

Heritage Hunters meeting: “Preserving Photographs and Documents,” 1p.m. Saturday, June 21, Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Route 4and 29, Schuylerville. Schenectady County Historical Society’s librarian and archivist, Melissa Tacke, will be speaking. Public welcome. 587-2978. Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club

Flag Day Parade: noon, Saturday, June 14, kicking off on North Broadway, ending in Congress Park. Activities in the park will include official Elks Club Flag Ceremony to honor our nation’s flag. Other activities include the Saratoga Springs High School Band playing military hymns, free ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s and more. Participating local businesses will also be providing “sliders” on their menu. A list can be found at www.saratoga.org/whatshappening/port-call-Saratoga-Springs.

Today

Saratoga War Horse program: noon to 1p.m. today, Saratoga Springs Public Library. Saratoga War Horse provides a three day confidential, peer-to-peer, equine based program to veterans struggling with the effects of PTSD, sleeplessness or suicidal thoughts. Join the group for a film and hear from veterans who have experienced the program firsthand. 584-7860.

Tag and bake sale: 9a.m. to 1p.m. today and Friday, June 5-6and 8a.m. to 1p.m. Saturday, June 7, Christ Community

Reformed Church, 1010Route 146, Clifton Park. All monies raised will be donated to local charities. New donations arrive daily. There will be a large amount of children and women’s clothing, toys, household, sports, equipment and books.

Radio show: “Frankly Speaking,” noon to 1p.m. today, June 5. John Franck will welcome guest Carrie Woerner, candidate for the state Assembly’s 113th District. Listen online at www. saratogabroadcasting.com. Also, “Talk of the Town” can be heard online, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9to 10a.m. Saturdays from 7to 8a.m. listen to “Amy’s 80s” and “Talk Saratoga” on WSPN from 8 to 9a.m. Saratoga Christian Women’s Club luncheon (reservation deadline): noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, Longfellows Restaurant, Route 9P, Saratoga Springs. There will be an array of crafts for sale presented by local crafters. $13inclusive; reservations required by today, June 5. Ellie, 584-3779or Anita, 583-4043.

June 6

Free hair cuts for ‘Locks of

Love’: 6:30to 9p.m. Friday, June 6, Relay for Life, East Side Rec Center, 226 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. Angela Billings from Ovations Salon will be at the relay cutting hair to donate to “Locks of Love.” On Friday, there will also be games, music, and walking to “give cancer the boot.” Hannaford will have a booth offering grilled foods; later, free ice cream and pizza. The 2014Relay for Life will continue through the weekend. www.relayforlife.org. GE Elfuns luncheon (reservation deadline): 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, Edison Club, Riverview Road, Rexford. David Geisinger will share photos and stories of his experiences, hiking from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail. He will also show the equipment he used for his hiking. Open to all GE Elfuns and spouses and guests. Make a reservation to Lou, 399-4185, by Friday, June 6.

Movies in the Park: “Frozen,” Friday, June 6, Wiswall Park, corner of Low and Front streets, Ballston Spa. Movies are free, family-friendly and begin at dusk. Attendees encouraged to bring lawn chairs/blankets. Movie snacks available; Kona Ice’s mobile flavored ice truck will be on hand. June 7is rain date.

www.ballston.org. Boy Scouts benefit: 7p.m. Friday, June 6, First Presbyterian Church, 400Glen St., Glens Falls. Concert to benefit Twin Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America, featuring rising jazz star Charles Cornell. $20; tickets available at door and reservations can be made at www.trcscouting.org/jazz. There will be an artist reception and silent auction. 869-6436.

Free class: “Dining with Diabetes,” 1p.m. Fridays, June 6and 14, Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50W. High St., Ballston Spa. Course includes meal planning strategies, interactive discussions, cooking demonstrations, recipes and more. Sponsored by Lions Club of Schuylerville. To register, 885-8995.

June 7

Parents Without Partners meet-up: 6:45p.m. Saturday, June 7, Shenendehowa Adult Community Center, Clifton Commons, Clifton Park. Learn more at www.meetup.com/ PWP796or call 348-2062.

Historical program: “Battle of Saipan,” 2p.m. Saturday, June 7, New York State Military Museum, 61Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. N.Y. Army National Guard Retired Lt. Col. Paul Fanning will deliver the 40-minute presentation with slides about the battle and its aftermath. Free, open to public. www.friendsofthenysmilitarymuseum.com.

Blood drive: 8a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7, Maple Avenue Firehouse, 613Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Sponsored by the volunteer fire company; the annual Bryan King Memorial blood drive. Walk-ins welcome or call Red Cross for an appointment. 584-1401. Cheese and wine pairing event: 5:30to 7:30p.m. Saturday, June 7, Nettle Meadow Farm, 84S. Johnsburg Road, Warrensburg. Wine, beer and cider makers invited to participate in a cheese and spirits pairing. Those interested should contact cheese@nettlemeadow.com or persisgranger@aol.com to indicate interest and learn more. Participants will be required to display appropriate permits at event. Pairing will raise money for the Thurman Station Association.

Birding field trip: 8a.m. Saturday, June 7, Washington County Grasslands, Fort Edward. Learn about the birds and their habitat. Walk includes field and some woods; last year more than 50species were seen. Free to IBA members, $10nonmembers, $20families. Call Rich, 623-2587to register. www. ibafriends.org.