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Tuesday, June 25

AFTER THE FIRE’S MONTHLY MEETING: After the Fire;s monthly meeting will be Tuesday, June 25 th at 7 PM 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 at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7PM 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. COOKBOOK CLUB: 6 p.m. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St., Schuylerville. Cookbook Club participants will bring a prepared item of their choice from the book of the month to share, and discuss the recipes and preparation. Try something new, different ethnic selections, popular chefs, and classic recipes! Registration Required. 518-695-6641.

Wednesday, June 26

BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting beginners line dancing starting every Wednesday Night for the Month of June 7pm. We will also have advanced beginner classes starting at 8pm. Kevin Richards will be joining us on Wednesday nights teaching new dances each week. $10 per person with proceeds going to Wreaths Across America. For more information please contact Shelly Bessey at 5187918013 or sbessey001@verizon.net PICKIN’ SESSION: Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Free to the public, ample free parking and please bring a snack to be shared. Come listen or bring an instrument and play along. Ballston Area Senior Citizens Inc., Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa. FREE PRESENTATION: 12:30 p.m. onWednesday, June 26, Senior Scams – Keeping our Seniors Safe in the 21 st Century. Trooper Rothwein, Sr. will be here to address many of the scams that are out there today. He will discuss how to safeguard against being a victim and how to report it if you are. Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Ct., Clifton Park. For information and reservations, please contact the Clifton Park Senior Community Center at (518) 383-1343. Membership not required but advance sign up required. CHICKEN & BISCUITS SWISS STEAK DINNER: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Soup Du Jour, Toss Salad, Chicken and Biscuits, Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Rolls and Butter, Dessert, Coffee and Tea. Donation: $12 Adults, $11 Seniors (62 years) and Military(Active or Retired) with ID Card, $8 Children 5-12, Children Under 5 Free. $12.00 All Takeouts. Cash Bar Available. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information. VOLKSWALK: Empire State Capital Volkssporters has scheduled many group walks in the Capital District and beyond this June and July. A volkswalk is a leisurely-paced walk of 5k, 3.1 miles or 10k, 6.2 miles through a scenic and/or historically significant area. Everyone is welcome to share fun, fitness and friendship. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk, and the cost is $2.00 for non-members. Sticky address return labels will speed up the sign-in. Schenectady/Vale Cemetery. Wednesday, June 26, 2019, starting from College Park Hall at Union College, 450 Nott Street, Schenectady, NY 12308. Registration is from 8:30-8:55, guided walk starts at 9. CHAPMAN MUSEUM: Wed., June 26 at 7 pm Performance Series: Voices from the Past #2 — Deathly Intrigue. At the Chapman. Free. Part two of this series will feature local actors presenting interpretive monologues of Abigail West, James Morgan and Maude Ryan who all had intrigue surrounding their untimely deaths. The Chapman Museum is located at 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls. For more information call (518) 7932826.

Thursday, June 27

BOOK CLUB: 7 p.m. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St., Schuylerville. Stop in prior to pick up your copy of this month’s book, and then return for discussion. 518-695-6641. ITALIAN MEAL: Italian Meal on the Lawn, June 27, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. This annual tradition takes place on the front lawn of the Museum and includes Italian food, refreshments, entertainment, and a children’s craft table. The Museum will be open for touring. Take out is also available. American Italian Heritage Association and Museum, 1227 Central Avenue, Albany. (518) 435-1979. www.americanitalianmuseum.org.

Friday, June 28

ART EXHIBIT: North Country Art, an arts organization in Glens Falls, has a series of truly spectacular art exhibits lined up at its main gallery located at 71 Lawrence Street, Suite #114 at the Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, and second floor Gallery at City Hall in Glens Falls at 42 Ridge St., including: “Vince Riggi & Megan A. Schoorp” Exhibition, Running June 24th - August 2nd @ the 2nd Floor Gallery at City Hall, Exhibition Reception: June 28th at the 2nd Floor Gallery at City Hall, 5:00pm -7:00pm with light refreshments available. Gallery is open 9:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday. EVENING WITH ELVIS: An Evening with Elvis starring Donny “Elvis” Romines Friday, June 28th at the SaratogaWilton Elks Lodge, Rt.9, Saratoga. Tickets $15.00 at the door. There will be raffles, 50⁄50, cash bar and food is available. All proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. Doors open at 6PM, showtime 7PM. For more information, call Helen at 518-745-7821. FISH FRY: The Knights of Columbus #246 will be hosting a Fish Fry on Friday, June 28th, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. For just $12.00 ($1.00 extra for take-out), treat yourself to a large portion of either Fried or Baked Haddock or an 8-oz. serving of Clam Strips, served with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce. Also available for purchase are New England Clam Chowder, Macaroni and Cheese, and Dessert. The Knights’ events are always open to the public, families are welcome, there is convenient parking, and drinks are reasonably-priced. What more could you ask for? Please lend your support to these events so that the Knights can continue to offer their support to our schools and to the many other causes in the community that they help out with. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: 6 p.m. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St., Come on in and enjoy some snacks and a movie on the big screen with family! ANNUAL YARD SALE: June 28 & 29, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. Porter Corners United Methodist Church , 512 Allen Road, invite the public to our yearly yard sale, as a buyer... wonderful...as a seller .... spectacular! Bring your table and sale items and set up for free! The more selling, the more people who will come to buy. Set up is Friday the 28th @ 8 a.m. Hot dogs, chips and cold drinks will be available for purchase. Call Jane at 518 893 2289 for more information. TALK SARATOGA: Listen To ‘Talk Saratoga’, this Saturday, June 29th from 8-9am on 91.1FM -WSPN Radio. Join host Rick Thompson as he welcomes Times Union reporter Wendy Liberatore. You can also listen live on your computer at http:// tunein.com/radio/WSPN911-s22928/ Please feel free to call in with questions to 518-580-5783.

Saturday, June 29

NYS 5-HOUR PRE- LICENSING CLASS: Saturday, June 29th from 9am to 2pm at the United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40.00. To Register: Call John Rinko at (518) 584 -2221 or E-Mail: RinkoDrivngSchool.com. A portion from the class cost is donated to the United Methodist Church. ANNUAL YARD SALE: June 28 & 29, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. Porter Corners United Methodist Church , 512 Allen Road, invite the public to our yearly yard sale, as a buyer... wonderful... as a seller .... spectacular! Bring your table and sale items and set up for free! The more selling, the more people who will come to buy. Set up is Friday the 28th @ 8 a.m. Hot dogs, chips and cold drinks will be available for purchase. Call Jane at 518 893 2289 for more information. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours only include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. The aura, spirituality and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led Tours begin at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 15 through Sept. 1., 2019 and on Tuesdays during the racing season. (No Tours on Travers Day). Meet at the main fountain near the entrance to the garden. Tours last about one hour/cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more information, contact Yaddo at (518) 5840746 or at www.yaddo.org POKER TOURNAMENT BENEFIT: Poker Tournament Benefit - $1Million Seat Prize. It’s the 3rd Annual Saratoga Open Poker Tournament, a multi-cause benefit event being held once again at the Parting Glass Pub. Winner earns a seat at the $1M World Poker Tour stop in Montreal. Hotel is included in the prize, which is transferable and there is a Cash Buy Out Option. 2PM Start. Entry is $20 Advance or $30 at Door. Info at Free4AllPokerTour@gmail.com or dial the venue at 583-1916.

Sunday, June 30

AUTISM AWARENESS NIGHT: ValleyCats to Partner with Carter’s Crew for Autism Awareness Night This Season The Tri-City ValleyCats are excited to announce another event to its jam-packed promotional calendar for the 2019 season. The ValleyCats will team up with Carter’s Crew for its inaugural Autism Awareness Night when the team hosts the Aberdeen IronBirds on Sunday, June 30 at 5:00 p.m. The promotion will coincide with Dollar Dog Night at the ballpark. Carter’s Crew will help the ValleyCats to transform Joseph L. Bruno Stadium into a sensory-friendly environment during the game, with activities carrying on through the season to raise awareness for autism. WALKING TOUR: “Wealth & Wellness: Franklin Square” Carrie Woerner, NYS Assemblywoman and former SSPF Executive Director, will lead a tour through the architecturally rich historic Franklin Square area. Meet at: NW Corner of Division Street & Broadway. All Sunday morning tours start at 10:30 a.m. and last approximately 90 minutes. The cost per tour is $7 for SSPF members and $10 for non-members. Requires walking & standing and covers varied terrain. Buy a ticket for four tours and receive the fifth tour free.

Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary. For more information or to make a reservation, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation at (518) 587-5030, visit www. saratogapreservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours only include sharing the history of the Trask family, the mansion and the history of Yaddo Gardens. The aura, spirituality and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led Tours begin at 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 15 through Sept. 1., 2019 and on Tuesdays during the racing season. (No Tours on Travers Day). Meet at the main fountain near the entrance to the garden. Tours last about one hour/ cost is $10 per person. Private docent-led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more information, contact Yaddo at (518) 584-0746 or at www. yaddo.org VOLKSWALK: Empire State Capital Volkssporters has scheduled many group walks in the Capital District and beyond this June and July. A volkswalk is a leisurely-paced walk of 5k, 3.1 miles or 10k, 6.2 miles through a scenic and/ or historically significant area. Everyone is welcome to share fun, fitness and friendship. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk, and the cost is $2.00 for non-members. Sticky address return labels will speed up the sign-in. Lake Placid. Sunday, June 30, 2019, starting at Lake Placid Visitors Bureau, 2608 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY. Registration is from 1:00-1:25, group walk starts at 1:30.

Tuesday, July 2

NETWORKING BREAKFAST: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, July 2, from 7:308:30 am, hosted by The Store at Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, 132 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa. Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation—pre-registration/prepayment available at www. ballston.org or RSVP to info@ballston.org and pay at the door. Non-reserved walk-ins 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. MUSIC-INSPIRED LESSON AND CONCERT: Tuesday, July 2 at 6:30 p.m. hosted by AlbanySaratoga Spiritual Adventures at Home of the Good Shepherd, 400 Church St., Saratoga Springs. Join us for a program by Science of Mind Practitioner and musician Elaine Silver. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 366-9918. MOM ON THE GO: - Basic makeup and quick hair styles for the busy mom. Tuesday, July 2 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Program presented by Bella Nani Day Spa. Program made possible in part with a donation from the BHBL Mom’s Club. Please register by calling The Town of Ballston Community Library at 518-3998174 or visit toblibrary@ sals.edu.

Wednesday, July 3

PUPPET PANDEMONIUM: The Puppet People present Puppet Pandemonium on Wednesday, July 3 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. This is a drop in program and everyone is welcome. The program will be held at Charlton Heights Elementary School (170 Stage Road, Ballston Lake). An outrageously funny original variety show with a zany cast of sixteen puppets! The Show includes a royal disaster, a nursery rhyme spoof, a song about everyone’s favorite food, a boy named dude, a breakfast dilemma and a western melodrama. For more information, please call the Town of Ballston Community Library at 518-399-8174 ext 3 or visit toblibrary@sals.edu. VOLKSWALK: Empire State Capital Volkssporters has scheduled many group walks in the Capital District and beyond this June and July. A volkswalk is a leisurely-paced walk of 5k, 3.1 miles or 10k, 6.2 miles through a scenic and/ or historically significant area. Everyone is welcome to share fun, fitness and friendship. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk, and the cost is $2.00 for nonmembers. Sticky address return labels will speed up the sign-in. Broadalbin. Wednesday, July 3, 2019, starting from the Fulton County Visitors Center, Gloversville, NY 12078. Registration is from 8:308:55, guided walk starts at 9.

Thursday, July 4

FIRECRACKER4: The Firecracker4 gets underway at 9 a.m. The USATF-certified course, which starts and finishes at the Saratoga Springs City Center, takes runners south on Broadway to Circular Street, east through the historic residential district and finishes behind the City Center. The Firecracker Sparkler Kids’ Run, a half-mile fun run down Broadway for more than 500 kids of all ages and abilities presented by the Saratoga Children’s Museum, will follow the main event at 10:30 a.m. All participants will receive a commemorative finisher’s medal and refreshments, and parents are invited to run with their children. The entry fee is $5, and you can register online through July 1 at midnight at firecracker4.com. Participants can also sign up at registration/packet pick at the Saratoga City Center on Wednesday, July 3 from 3-7 p.m. and race day morning in the Saratoga City Center from 7-8:45 a.m. Following the two road races, participants and spectators are invited to wander through the event’s vendor village featuring an array of food, apparel and running/fitness/health vendors. They can also listen to Funk Evolution, one of the Capital Region’s hottest horn-fueled funk/R&B bands, perform on the main stage located at the City Center from 8:45-11 a.m. Participants and spectators are invited to stay in town to enjoy the city’s festive All-American Celebration featuring family photo opportunities with patriotic characters, an All-American BBQ & Dessert Festival, a classic car show, and a 7 p.m. concert in the Springs Street parking lot featuring The Audiostars. Around 9:30 p.m., enjoy a live reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by fireworks with patriotic music. For more information or to register, please visit firecracker4.com. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE READING: Senior Colonie Town Justice and Court Administrator, Peter G. Crummey will publicly read the Declaration of Independence at the Loudonville Green in Colonie, New York, on July 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the request of the Greater Loudonville Association. This will mark the Fifteenth Annual Fourth of July presentation by Judge Crummey and the Greater Loudonville Association. Refreshments will be served. ART & PLOW FEST: A celebration of art and agriculture will take place at the annual Art & Plow Fest and Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4 in Salem, N.Y. The parade kicks off on Main Street at 5 p.m. with local farmers parading their prized cows, oxen and horses along with farm equipment, classic cars and antique trucks. Areaorganizations, individuals and businesses will showcase their creative talents in floats and performances. The Art & Plow Fest will feature pop-up art galleries around town and food vendors, a local brewery and an artisan market at the train depot from 4-8 p.m. Live music from 6-8 p.m. features bluegrass band Big Stone Gap and a Kids Corner will keep little ones entertained. Information and full schedule of events: www.salemnychamber.com.