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Wednesday, Aug. 16
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: 10 a.m., Block Lab for ages 3 and up. Block play supports critical social and cognitive skills in early chilhood. Different scales of blocks enable hands of all sizes to build and be challenged. This exciting new program explores and engineers with different bocks. 1 p.m., Creativity Lab for families with children 3 and up. Explore your creative side, learn new artistic techniques, use your imagination to build or create your own experience based on museum exhibits. Pre-registration required, free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 584-5540 for more information.
FREE HEALTH & WELLNESS TALK: Between 60-80% of Americans will experience low back pain at least once in their lifetime. many rely on overthe-counter and prescription drugs to alleviate the pain. Dr. Michael Roney of Precision Chiropractic offers insights and recommendations on natural solutions for acute and chronic low back pain and sciatica, the causes of low back pain and options other than medication or surgery. 7 p.m., Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. Please RSVP by calling 357-3348. Attendees may bring guests.
FREE YOUNG & FUN: The Lake Placid Center for the Arts’ (LPCA) Free Young & Fun Performance Series is dedicated to bringing the best entertainment for all ages to Lake Placid. On August 16 at 10:30 a.m., the dynamic dads of Big Bang Boom play parent-friendly children’s music. The 3-piece power pop band write songs with a pop sensibility by cleverly mixing alternative, hip-hop, pop, country, and other genres to create music that parents and children can relate to and enjoy. There is no charge for the performance. The Young & Fun performance series is generously sponsored in part by Dr. David J. Balestrini at Lake Placid Family Dental.
HISTORY STROLL: Saratoga Spa State Park docent programs will be offered daily through Labor Day Monday, September 4. Discover park history on a short walk to learn about historic uses for mineral waters, the 1930s spa complex for research and medical treatment, and other park history highlights. Program meets up at 1:30 p.m. at the arcade, outside the administration building, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs.
INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, Acoustic Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: Racing analyst Tom Amello will present the second of two educational seminars dedicated to thoroughbred handicapping at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Wednesday, August 16, at 11 a.m. “Advanced Handicapping Analytics” will be presented at 11 a.m. and is free with a paid Museum admission. For more information about the Museum, including special events and program offerings, please call 584-0400 or visit www.racingmuseum.org.
OPEN FORGE NIGHT: Get an introduction to the art of blacksmithing by visiting Adirondack Folk School for an amazing demonstration by expert smith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free. Those who want to try their hand at blacksmithing can forge an item at open forge for a $20 fee that covers materials costs. Safety precautions must be followed, including hard shoes (no open toes), long pants, goggles and gloves (both supplied). 6:30 p.m. 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne. For more information visit www.adirondackfolkschool.org.
SPRINGS TOUR: Saratoga Spa State Park docent programs will be offered daily through Labor Day, September 4. Enjoy a short, refreshing springs walk that describes the different mineral springs in the park, how they came to be, and sample some of the sparkling waters. Cups provided. Program meets down by the Creekside Classroom in the Geyser Picnic Area at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
SUMMER PARTY: A 1920’s style Gala Celebrating 10 years of Planned Parenthood Mohawk Hudson’s A.C. Riley Saratoga Springs Health Center. Featuring Jazz by Hot Club of Saratoga, delicacies by Lily & the Rose Gourmet Catering Co.; Casino-style fun; and plenty of prizes. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. Tickets $100; $75 first - timers & jr. ticket (under 35). All proceeds benefit patient services. Get tickets at http://weblink.donorperfect. com/summerparty. For more information call 374-5353, ext. 2226.
VOLKSWALK: Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for fun fitness and fellowship in Malta, starting at 9 a.m. at HVCC Tec-Smart parking lot, 345 Hermes Road. A volkswalk is a leisurely walk (typicaly 10k or 6.2 miles; a 3 mile route is also offere) through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Register 30 minutes before start. More information is available at www.ava.org and www.walkescv.org.
Thursday, Aug. 17
ALONG MAIN STREET: A guided tour to local museums, shops, art galleries, antique shops and a farmer’s market, led by Sue Trentecoste, who will explain the history of Lake Luzerne and Hadley. The tour includes a ride over the historic Bow Bridge, four historic sites in downtown Lake Luzerne -- The Pagenstecher Pulp Mill Museum, the Gailey Hill one-room school house, the Kinnear House Museum of Local History and the Rockwell-Harmon Cottage and Visitor Center. The tour begins at Some Favorite Things Gallery, 315 Old Corinth Rd., next to the Hadley Post Office. To sign-up call 696-9950 or go to: facebook.com/HadleyBusinessAssociation.
BALLSTON SPA CONCERT SERIES: The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association is proud to once again present its free Concerts in the Park series at Wiswall Park, Front Street in the village of Ballston Spa. On August 17 Seth and the Moody Melix perform from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: 10:30 a.m., Science Explorers for ages 3-up. Discover the different ways in which science is all around us. 1 p.m., Discovery for ages 6-up. This popular summer program explores science through discovery and hands-on learning. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 584-5540 for more information.
HISTORY STROLL: Saratoga Spa State Park docent programs will be offered daily through Labor Day Monday, September 4. Discover park history on a short walk to learn about historic uses for mineral waters, the 1930s spa complex for research and medical treatment, and other park history highlights. Program meets up at 1:30 p.m. at the arcade, outside the administration building, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs.