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Sunday, May 26 THE MEMORIAL DUATHLON & 5K: Saratoga Springs Lions Club presents The Memorial Duathlon & 5K Sunday, May 26, 2019. Start time 8 a.m. at Saratoga Casino & Hotel. GRACE CHURCH (WATERFORD): The Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons celebrates the Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Sundays at Grace Church, 34 Third Street, Waterford. Deacon Denise Moore assists. An adult Christian Education program begins at 8:30 a.m. A coffee hour follows each service. For more information, call the Episcopal parish at 518-237-7370 or visit www. gracewaterford.com. MINERAL SPRINGS TOUR: Join a tour guide to learn about the mineral springs at Saratoga Spa State Park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Admission is free; no registration necessary. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. SUNDAY MEDITATION: Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman, MS. 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at One Big Roof, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health & Wellness Building (across from the Maple Avenue Middle School, just off Route 50). By donation. No experience necessary. All are welcome.

SUNNY SUNDAYS: Sunny Sundays are your opportunity to take a safe glimpse at the sun. Educators from the Dudley Observatory at the Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci) will operate their 14” telescope inside the roll-top roof observatory, allowing visitors to safely look at the sun and search for sunspots. Other objects such as the moon and planets may also be visible. In the event of poor weather, there will be hands-on activities indoors instead. 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Access to the observatory or activities is free with museum admission ($12 Adult, $10 Senior, $8 Child). miSci is open Sundays from noon - 5 p.m. TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Trinity United Methodist Church of Wilton holds Worship and Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a.m. Choir meets at 9 a.m. Youth group follows worship. Nursery provided. 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort. Contact Pastor Jeffrey Stratton at 518-423-8195 for baptisms and weddings. BALLROOM DANCE: Fourth Sunday Community Ballroom Dance, sponsored by Singles Outreach Services,Inc., Colonie Elks - 11 Elks Lane - Latham (off route 155 Watervliet-Shaker Road). This monthly dance is open to the public and the community at large. Dancing starts at 6:30 p.m. with a dance lesson from Herschel Allen. Open dancing will begin at 7:15 pm. There will be a featured showcase dance at 8:30 p.m., grand march mixers, ladies choices and raffle. Lots of fun and energy. Dancing to D.J. Joe Sweeney till 10 p.m. Cash bar, $12 per person. Monday, May 27

BAKE SALE: The Galway Lioness Club Of Lions District 20W will hold a Bake Sale at the Village Of Galway Memorial Day In The Park Event. This Event will be held on Monday, May 27th, starting at 9:00 A.M. in the Village Of Galway Park located at the Village Intersection Of Sacandaga Road, also known as Route 147, and Galway Road. The Galway Lioness Club will also be selling their Galway Lioness Cookbook at the Park Event. Proceeds from the Bake Sale and Lioness Cookbook Sale will benefit the Galway Lioness Club Community Fund which also includes the Lioness Crisis Fund. The Park Event will also feature a variety of community activities. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: Village of Galway. The Memorial Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. and features vintage and current fire trucks, tractors, floats and more.

BOOK SALE: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Behind the library at 5264 Sacandaga Rd., Galway. (Friends of the Library members only 8:30-9 a.m. If you’re not a member, you can join then for $5 and get a free book.) The sale is a fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of the Galway Public Library which raises money for library expenditures that are not included in the general operating budget. Books are handily arranged by category, with signs to identify each. CDs and books on CD/tape may also be sold. This book sale is part of the Galway Village’s Memorial Day observance in the Galway Village Park. The event includes a parade, a plant sale, face painting, ceramics sale, lively performance, several food vendors, as well as promotional and educational displays by local organizations and churches. STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE: Bounce House & Strawberry Shortcake 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Galway United Methodist Church, 2056 East St. MEMORIAL DAY BREAKFAST: Kick off Memorial Day at YMCA Camp Chingachgook with a delicious breakfast. In celebration all local volunteer firefighters and emergency personnel are free. 8:30 - 10 a.m. Reservations are required: Please call (518) 656-9462 ext:6604. Price $10 per person payment due at the time of reservation. Children 5 and under free. MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE: 11 a.m., American Legion, 275 Grooms Rd., Clifton Park. Post Commander John Lepine is pleased to invite the Public to attend our Annual Memorial Day Ceremony to be held at the American Legion’s Covered Pavilion. The public is urged to attend and participate in this patriotic event to honor those who made the supreme sacrifice in defense of our freedom. Refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony. Tuesday, May 28 FOSTER PARENT MEETING: A foster parent informational meeting will be held at 4 p.m. on May 28 in the Saratoga County Department of Social Service Building, located at 152 West High St. in Ballston Spa. The next certification class will be in the fall. The department is in need of bilingual foster parents. Please contact Jared LeGrand at 518-884-4157 for more information. IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM: Place Names in Ireland, Two Rivers Gaelic League, 7 p.m., 370 Broadway, Albany. Two Rivers Gaelic League will discuss the complexity of place names in Ireland. Many place names can trace their ancestry to three language families: Gaelic, English and Viking, with many names being “lost in translation!” A fascinating look at meaning and the importance of names in historical geography. AFTER THE FIRE’S

MONTHLY MEETING: After the Fire’s monthly meeting will be Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. at Halfmoon Town Hall on Lower Newtown Rd. in Halfmoon. After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay are a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.as follows: Feb., March, Oct., & Nov. at Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse on Washington St. in Ballston Spa; April, May, June & Sept. at Halfmoon Town Hall on Lower Newtown Rd. in Halfmoon. Anyone interested in learning more about After The Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-4354571. Volunteers needed. GEOLOGY OF THE ERIE

CANAL: The Friends of Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site welcome Thomas Grasso to discuss the Geology of the Erie Canal in the Mohawk Valley: Hudson River to Little Falls at their Tuesday, May 28 meeting, beginning at 6:30pm in the Enders House on Schoharie Street in Fort Hunter, adjacent to the Visitor Center.Grasso will discuss the bedrock and ice age geologic history of the region, and how this long and complex natural history affected human history by controlling the route of the canal and the obstacles that had to be overcome. Some local quarries that supplied stone for locks and aqueducts will be mentioned. Grasso, President Emeritus of the Canal Society of New York State, was society President for nearly forty years until his retirement in 2016. He was President of Inland Waterways International, based in the UK, from 2002 to 2010. Tom taught in and chaired the Geosciences Department at Monroe Community College in Rochester from 1968 to 1999 and has authored many articles and publications on New York State and European geology and canals for both the peer review and general audience press. There will be a brief Friends Group meeting prior to the presentation. This is a free event open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact SchoharieCrossing@parks. ny.gov or (518) 829-7516. Wednesday, May 29 SARATOGA SPRINGS TAROT ENTHUSIASTS: 6:30 p.m., Susman Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs. SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY: Naturalist educator Charlotte Demers will discuss the two species of flying squirrels that inhabit the Adirondack Park and the important role they play in our ecosystem in “Night Moves: Natural History of Adirondack Squirrels.” 7 p.m., Crandall Library, Glens Falls. Thursday, May 30 CERTIFIED ALZHEIMER’S EDUCATOR PRESENTATION: noon, Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room. Join us in welcoming Patti Kerr, author, Certified Alzheimer’s Educator, and former caregiver as she shares her family’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease. She will also share advice, tips, and insights for any caregiver — or anyone who is interested in learning more about the disease. No registration required. Friday, May 31

CAR SHOW: Rescheduled Lil’ Sugar Dust-off Car & Truck Show is Friday, May 31 at the Lake Luzerne Municipal Complex 9N 3pm - 7pm, rescheduled from the Maple in April Festival. Stroll through an array of vintage and antique cars and trucks Friday evening as JP Henderson of Crown Entertainment DJ Service spins tunes from the 50s, 60s and 70s. There will be awards, door prizes, food vendor, Next Generation photo shoot and a 50⁄50 drawing. All proceeds to benefit the the Hadley Business Association’s Scholarship Fund for two graduating students from the HadleyLuzerne School District. Car registration is $15 at the gate, pre-registrations for the rescheduled April 28 show will be honored. www.HadleyNYbusiness.com ADULT TRACTOR SAFETY

PROGRAM: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County is excited to offer a Tractor and Farm Safety Course on Friday, May 31st hosted by Hudson River Tractor in Schaghticoke (11853 New York 40 Schaghticoke, NY 12154). This program is geared for adult audiences. Statistics show that farming and operating equipment is a hazardous and dangerous endeavor. Help yourself reduce the risks of an accident and attend this informative evening session. The program will begin at 5:30 P.M with a presentation from the New York Center of Agriculture Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) followed by an opportunity to be hands-on with some equipment. This pro

gram is perfect for farmers old and new as well as any adult who currently works with machinery on the job or in their backyard or plans to in the future. To register, please call CCE office at 518-272-4210. There is a registration fee of $5 payable at the class. If you have special needs to participate please let us know at the time of registration. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity employer and programmer. FISH FRY: The Knights of Columbus 246 will be holding a Fish Fry on Friday, May 31st, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Available will be Fried Haddock, Baked Haddock, or Fried Clams, served with French Fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce, and cocktail sauce for $12.00 ($1.00 extra for take-out). Also available for purchase will be macaroni and cheese, New England clam chowder, and choice of dessert. KOC events are always open to the public, and your support is appreciated, as it enables the Knights to continue to do their charitable works within the community. For questions, please call 518584-8547. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: CPSCC Swing Band concert, 1 p.m. 6 Clifton Common Ct., Clifton Park. Saturday, June 1 ADULT KAYAK DAY: Lake George Kayak Adventure at YMCA Camp Chingachgook. Looking for a stress free adventure on Lake George? Join YMCA Camp Chingachgook for a paddle on Saturday, June 1 st from 9am-4pm for an adult kayak excursion. We will paddle to Shelving Rock, take a short hike to the falls and a enjoy picnic lunch along the shore. The program costs $52/ person and the YMCA member discount is $47/person which includes lunch, instruction and equipment. To learn more or register call 518.656.9562 ext. 6604 or visit lakegeorgecamp.org SHAKER HERITAGE SOCIETY: Preserving Your Family Heirlooms, Saturday, June 1 10:30am - noon. Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Road, Albany. $10 SHS Members, $15 Non Members. From photographs to textiles and furniture, many families have mementos of the past that they cherish and want to preserve for the future. Learn how to protect your family heirlooms in your own home. Topics will include handling, storage and cleaning. Participants are welcome to bring small items that they are concerned about preserving to the session for discussion. Register on Eventbrite or contact SHS. www.shakerheritage. org; 518-456-7890. JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT: Health fair and wellness festival scheduled for June 1, 2019 from noon to 5 p.m. at Jennings Landing in Albany. Includes the seven dimensions of wellness: financial, intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional, environmental, and occupational. CHICKEN BBQ: Bacon Hill Reformed Church will have a Chicken BBQ Saturday, June 1 servings are at 4:15 and 5:30 P.M. Price is Adults $12.00 and children 12 & under $6.00. Takeouts available. For reservations call Jennifer Thomas (518) 695-6116 Menu:1/2 chicken, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw, rolls, homemade pie, and beverage. Church is handicap accessible. COMMUNITY YARD SALE: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Multiple sellers, lots of variety. In the pavilion. Rain or shine. Food available for purchase all day. Colonie Elks Lodge #2192, 11 Elks Ln, Latham, NY. For more information call (518) 785-3557. Sunday, June 2 CANTINA FUN RUN: The 2019 Cantina Kids Fun Run will be held Sunday, June 2 in Congress Park. The race starts at 9 a.m. Early bird registration is $15 through May 21; after that date, general registration (including race day) is $20. Since its inception in 2008, the event has raised over $490,000 for children’s healthcare at Saratoga Hospital, with the lion’s share of the proceeds benefiting pediatric emergency medicine. Run as a family. Strollers are welcome. Pre-registration: Online, now through noon May 30. Go to cantinakidsfunrun.org. Pre-registered runners can pick up race packets in advance on June 1, from 9 a.m. to noon in Congress Park, near the Casino. Race-day registration: June 2, 8-8:45 a.m., in Congress Park, near the Carousel. Two courses: ¼ mile or 1 mile. For more information or to register, visit www.cantinakidsfunrun.org or call 518-583-8789. BREAKFAST BUFFET: 8:30 - 11 a.m., Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Eggs to order, Fruit Cocktail, French Toast / Pancakes, Potatoes, Breakfast Sausage and Ham, Corned Beef Hash, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Juice, Coffee and Tea. Donation Requested: Adults $9, Seniors(62 Years) and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $8, Children 5—12 $7, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $9. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information. ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Waterford Knights of Columbus, 76 Grace St., Waterford. Sunday June 2 and every first Sunday of the month. Our buffet featuring our famous Omelet Station, Eggs cooked to order, Pancakes, (plain and blueberry) French toast, sausage, bacon, home fries, toast, bagels, pastries, coffee, tea, orange and apple juices, hot chocolate. Take a chance to win the 50/50 drawing. Each paid breakfast ticket also enters you in a chance to win a free breakfast at a later date. $8 adult - $4 children. CON BRIO PERFORMING ARTS: 7 p.m., The Bischoff House 573 Dunbar Road, Cambridge. Singer/Songwriter John Shoemaker will perform. The songs John writes come from the core of who he is and often convey thoughtful and positive messages. The songs can be moving, playful, and inspiring. They are vehicles not only for self-expression, but also for the exploration and sharing of insights that engage with listeners in a down-to-earth and meaningful way. Refreshments will be served. Suggested Donation: $10 - $20. Reservations: Dbchorale@aol. com; text/call 518 7968184. Monday, June 3 FERMENTING FOR FUN AND HEALTH:: Monday, June 3, 6 - 8 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 West High St., Ballston Spa, NY. Learn how easy and fun it is to ferment foods at home, including sauerkraut, kim chi, and kombucha. The nutritional benefits of probiotic bacteria in fermented foods will be discussed. Participants will make and take home a quart jar of vegetables to ferment at home. Fee: $15, call 518885-8995 to register. SARATOGA RETIRED TEACHERS: meeting at noon, Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs. For membership information and luncheon reservations, call 518-587-5356. ANTI-VAPING SEMINAR: The Harmful Effects of Vaping, a free informative seminar by Dr. Gregory Dodd along with Maegan Frantz of Health Systems for Tobacco-Free NY. 3 p.m., 93 Montcalm St., Lake George. Light refreshments will be served. Limited seating available. Please call Alexis at 518-584-8150 to RSVP. Tuesday, June 4 NETWORKING BREAKFAST: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, June 4, from 7:30-8:30 am, hosted by Ribbon Café, 11 Prospect Street in Ballston Spa. Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation—preregistration/pre-payment available at www.ballston. org or RSVP to info@ ballston.org and pay at the door. Non-reserved walkins that morning are $10. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Membership information will be available. The BSBPA sponsors networking breakfasts every month throughout the year at different locations in Ballston Spa. To learn more, visit at www.ballston.org. Wednesday, June 5 WILTON HERITAGE SOCIETY: 5 Parkhurst Road, Wilton. Society will be holding their June meeting at the meeting house on Wednesday June 5. The speaker will be the former Town of Wilton Historian, Jeannine Woutersz. The pot luck supper will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the business meeting and then the speaker. Thursday, June 6 D-DAY REMEMBRANCE: 75th Anniversary D-Day Remembrance and Wreath Laying Saratoga Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, War Memorial, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. Thursday, June 6 at noon. The Saratoga Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution are remembering the 75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy on June 6 at Noon with remembrances and wreath laying. All are welcome to attend. For more information: email saratogadaughters1143@gmail. com KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The June meeting of Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans Assoc. will be held on Thursday, June 6th, 1:30 p.m. at the VFW home, just off the arterial North of Saratoga Sprs. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome. For an application or further information, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-5843037. Annual dues for veterans are $10 and $5 for all others. CAPITAL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE BUSINESS MEETING: CDTC will meet on Thursday, June 6, at 3 p.m., at its offices, 1 Park Place, Albany, to discuss and act on several items relating to transportation in the Capital District.Agenda items include a presentation and action on the CDTC-coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan. Additional action will be taken on several 201621 tip amendments and on the 2019-24 tip update. These will be followed by a discussion on new visions 2050. Citizen involvement is encouraged and the meeting is open to the public who are cordially invited to comment on transportation related issues. To comment, please call 518-458-2161 in advance.

TRAVERS STAKES POSTER UNVEILING: Artist Greg Montgomery debuts his 2019 Travers Stakes poster, celebrating the race’s 150th anniversary, at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: Free to attend, posters available for purchase. For more information, please call (518)-584-0400 or visit www.racingmuseum. org. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Health & Wellness Fair, 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Meet with over 30 specialists and healthcare professionals. Friday, June 7 FREE MOVIES IN THE PARK: Free movies in Wiswall Park are back for the twelfth summer in a row, presented by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, as part of its monthly First Friday activities. The series begins on June 7 (rain date June 8) with “Hotel Transylvania 3”. All films are family-friendly. The movies are projected onto the wall of the adjacent Front Street Deli building on Front Street in the village and begin at approximately dusk (8:30-8:45 pm). Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Movie snacks will be available. Before the movies, families are encouraged to stroll to downtown shops, restaurants, museums and other venues participating in First Friday. There will be movie themed activities with that evening’s film. The movies are free to the public.To learn more, visit at www. ballston.org.