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Saturday, June 23
AMERICAN LEGION: The American Legion, Adirondack Post 70, will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, June 23, at 10 a.m. at 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. BALLSTON SPA FARMERS’
MARKET: The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA), resumes Saturday, June 16 and and runs Thursdays from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through September 29 in Wiswall Park, at the corner of Front Street and Low Street. The market features 100% locally grown produce, farm fresh agricultural products, flowers, herbs, baked goods, custom blended spices, dressings, marinades, handcrafted jewelry, and more. Updates on what is new at the market throughout the season and details about vendors, musicians and activities can be found on the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market Facebook page. DOCUMENTARY FILM
SCREENING: “North Pole NY,” a documentary film directed by Ali Cotterill chronicles the story of a historic Christmas theme park and the dreamers who fight to keep it open against all odds. The film has its Adirondack Premiere at Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) on Saturday, June 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door and can be purchased atlakeplacidarts.org or by calling the Box Office at 518-523-2512. GARDEN CONSERVANCY
OPEN DAY: The Garden Conservancy sponsors its first Open Days event in the Saratoga area on Saturday, June 23. Five Saratoga area gardens will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Ted and Susan Collins’ garden at 339 Clinton Street and Sarah Patterson’s garden at 65 Central Avenue in Saratoga Springs; Jim and Meg Dalton’s garden, 284 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove; Fiddle-i-fee-Farm, 167 West River Road, Schuylerville; and Shades of Green, 2036 Cook Road, Charlton. Join passionate shade garden expert Wynne Trowbridge at Shades of Green at 2:30 p.m. for a “Digging Deeper” program. Admission to each garden is $7. More information Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at CALENDAR@SARATOGIAN.COM.
can be found at https://www. gardenconservancy.org/opendays/open-days-schedule/ saratoga-springs-area-nyopen-day
GRANT COTTAGE: A Visit with General and Mrs. Grant, 1 p.m. Reenactors Steve Trimm and Melissa Trombley-Prosch will interpret the life of this special couple through anecdotes and stories in the setting of one of their last visits to Saratoga Springs in 1882. Grant Cottage Historic Site, 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. The suggested donation for programs is $5 per person. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Chris Bisceglia presents a free Bible discussion, “Return Of The King,” 1 p.m. Children’s Uncle Rock Concert and Summer Reading Kickoff, 1:30 p.m. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-6644646 for more information. NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered on Saturday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40. To Register: call John Rinko at 518-584 2221 or E-Mail: RinkoDrivingSchool.com. A portion from the class cost is donated to the First Baptist Church. ROUND LAKE ANTIQUES
FESTIVAL: The 45th annual festival, sponsored by the Woman’s Round Lake Improvement Society, hosts approximately 100 vendors from around the USA and Canada. Dealers bring their treasured antiques and collectibles. The festival will be held on the parks and village greens near the center of the charming and historic village, located just east of the Northway (I87) exit 11. It is about 10 miles south of Saratoga Springs, and 20 miles north of Albany. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 23-24. Further information can be found at http://www.fairgroundshows.com/roundlake/.SARATOGAAUTOMUSEUM: The Saratoga Automobile Museum invites you to their Annual Summer Gala, taking place on Saturday, June 23, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Gala will be held inside the Museum, located within Saratoga
Spa State Park. Enjoy a fabulous night of beverages and hors d’oeuvres while exploring the featured summer exhibition, Cars of the 50’s. 1950’s themed cocktail attire welcomed and encouraged! The Gala supports the Museum’s educational programs and initiative to improve the public’s awareness of the life-threatening dangers of distracted driving. Tickets can be purchased at saratogaautomuseum.org. SARATOGA SPRINGS
FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., High Rock Park Pavilions. Featuring live music by Nico Avella and Craic Agus Ceol, free face painting for children sponsored by the Developing Minds Center, and the League of Women Voters at the Community Table. Approximately 70 vendors will be attending the Saturday market from May through October. See http://www. saratogafarmersmarket.org/ saturday-market-vendorshigh-rock-park-2018/ for a complete vendor list. SARATOGA WALKING
TOURS: The Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center’s popular 90-minute “History, Legends, Lore and More” walking tour celebrates Saratoga’s Victorian era and the classic Victorian stroll. Stroll through Congress Park, take the waters and hear the stories of our most colorful characters, beloved monuments and treasured artwork. All tours begin at 10:30 a.m., rain or shine, and meet at the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The cost is $8 per person; children under 12 are free. For more information, contact the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 518)-587-3241, or visit www. saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com. SATURDAY COUNTRY
NIGHT: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will host Saturday Country Night with Kevin Richards on June 23 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The night will include line dancing and open dancing with Kevin Richards playing all your favorite country hits. This is open to the public, $10 at the door with portions of the proceeds going to Wreaths Across America. For more information please contact Shelly Bessey at 518791-8013. SATURDAY MORNING STORY TIME: On Saturday mornings through August 4,
Pitney Meadows Community Gardens,223 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, will host an old-fashioned story time for children, followed by a hands-on, garden-related activity. Children of all ages are welcome, but the stories will be geared for kids 10 and under. These events are free and open to the public. Anyone interested is welcome and encouraged to attend. SERIOUSLY FUNNY: Elizabeth Lehmann, mezzo-soprano, and Michael Clement, piano, present a program of art song, popular and opera works sure to make you smile. Saturday, June 23, at 3 p.m., Eastern Parkway United Methodist Church, 943 Palmer Avenue, Corner Of Eastern Parkway & Palmer Avenue, Schenectady. For more information email 11vor@nycap.rr.com. Admission free/donations appreciated. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours share the history of the Trask family, the mansion and history of the Yaddo gardens in Saratoga Springs. Docent-led tours begin at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from June 23 through September 2.. Meet at the entrance to the gardens. Admission $10 per person. For more information contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746 or www. yaddo.org. YOGA ALONG THE TRAIL: Join yoga instructor Lindsay Pirozzi on Saturday, June 23 from 8:30 a.m. -10 a.m. at the Orra Phelps Nature Preserve. $15 per class. Pre-registration by June 23 required. Class size limited. Suitable for all levels. No mats needed. Attire: sneakers and stretchy or loose clothing. RSVP to michelleh@saratogaplan.org. Yoga sessions are held on a monthly basis at a variety of Saratoga PLAN preserves and will feature a different local yogi every time.
Sunday, June 24
CHORAL CONCERT: The Clifton Park Community Chorus with members of the Mohawk Valley Chorus present “The American Experience,” a collection of music that spans time and genre to capture a glimpse of the tunes that form the background of our lives. 7 p.m., The Stage at Clifton Common, Vischer Ferry Road, Clifton Park. Admission is free, however, a freewill donation for the Schenectady City Mission will be gratefully accepted. COMMUNITY BALLROOM DANCE: The 4th Sunday Community Ballroom Dance has lots of energy, a cash bar and a raffle. It starts at 6:30 p.m. with a Quick Step lesson by Florin Vlad, who has been nominated as one of the top five ballroom dancers today. Open dancing from 7:15 p.m. – 10 p.m., with a featured showcase dance featuring Florin Vlad and Evelyn Gerstang at 8:30 p.m. Polish Community Center, Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. Open to the public; $5 per person. For further information please call 518-4526883. Sponsored by Singles Outreach. COMMUNITY BBQ: In celebration of the first weekend of summer, Hannaford Supermarkets and Chef Ric Orlando will host a Community BBQ at the Clifton Park store at 19 Clifton Country Road on Sunday, June 24 from noon to 2 p.m. The event will mark the launch of the Grill Like a Chef component of the Hannaford Chef’s Table program, a year-long celebration of simple, everyday food inspired by local chefs to help home cooks make fresh, affordable meals. Shoppers who purchase participating recipe products will contribute toward a donation from Hannaford to child nutrition efforts. Additional information can be found at www. hannaford.com. KATHRYN H. STARBUCK LUNCHEON: Rabbi Linda Motzkin delivers this year’s Kathryn H. Starbuck Legacy Luncheon, hosted by the Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee. Speaking about “Parchment & Purpose: Overcoming Resistance,” Rabbi Motzkin describes her journey to enter a realm tradition still reserves for men. Starbuck luncheons honor the spirit of a pioneering activist for women’s rights, labor, education and the arts, by spotlighting people and groups who make Saratoga Springs a vibrant, progressive place . Sunday, June 24, noon – 2 p.m. at the Saratoga Casino Hotel, 342 Jefferson Street, Saratoga Springs. Tickets $55. To register, call 518221-1006 or email holly. lawton@saratogadems.org . MUSIC COMPANY ORCHESTRA: Join the 70-piece Music Company Orchestra, Dr. Gerald
Lanoue, conductor, for their free summer concert “Summer Sounds of Music” with patriotic music to celebrate the season as well as popular show tunes. 7 p.m., Freedom Park, Scotia. POTTERS GROVE TABERNACLE: The Bluebillies perform as part of the Summer Blessings series at 6 p.m. at Potters Grove Tabernacle, 143 Bluebird Road, South Glens Falls. All events are by a Love Offering Gift. ROUND LAKE ANTIQUES FESTIVAL: The 45th annual festival, sponsored by the Woman’s Round Lake Improvement Society, hosts approximately 100 vendors from around the USA and Canada. Dealers bring their treasured antiques and collectibles. The festival will be held on the parks and village greens near the center of the charming and historic village, located just east of the Northway (I87) exit 11. It is about 10 miles south of Saratoga Springs, and 20 miles north of Albany. 9a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 23-24. Further information can be found at http://www.fairgroundshows.com/roundlake/. ST. JEAN BAPTISTE DAY: Saint-Jean Baptiste Day is a national holiday in Quebec, brought to Canada by French settlers and celebrated on June 24. La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY will celebrate the feast of St. John the Baptist with a mass on Sunday, June 24, at 3:30 p.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 119 Broad Street, Waterford. The celebrant will be Father Jeffery L’Arche officiating the mass in English and French with a choir singing French hymns. The public is invited. Due to the late time of the mass this year, the annual reception after the mass will not take place. SARATOGA JEWISH CULTURAL FESTIVAL: The Gefilteria is a new kind of food venture with the mission of reimagining Eastern European Jewish cuisine. Join cofounder and author Liz Alpern for a lively and interactive cooking demonstration on Sunday, June 24, at 7 p.m. at Congregation Shaara Tfille.$8 donation requested. Call 518584-2370 for reservations.