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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 Saratoga-Wilton 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.

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.

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 7:30-8:30 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—preregistration/pre-payment 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 Albany-Saratoga 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 518399-8174 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 non-members. 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.

Friday, July 5

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. “Ralph Breaks the Internet” will be shown on July 5 (rain date July 6). 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.

Saturday, July 6

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 Sunday, July 7 BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161 Breakfast Buffet. 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. 8:30-11 am at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation Requested: Adults $9.00, Seniors(62 Years) and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $8.00, Children 5—12 $7.00, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $9. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.

FLAG RETIREMENT: Waterford Harbor Farmers Market will be accepting worn, torn flags for their proper disposal on Sunday, July 7, from 9:00 am to 1:00pm. The flags will be delivered to the Saratoga County Veteran’s Agency. Gold Star Mothers cut stars from worn-out U.S. flags, Each star is washed and pressed, then placed in a small bag with a note that reads: “I am part of our American flag that has flown over a home in the U.S.A. I can no longer fly. The sun and winds have caused me to become tattered and torn. Please carry me as a reminder that you are not forgotten.” These stars are distributed to men and women who have served in the Armed Services. Waterford Harbor Farmers Market is located at One Tugboat Alley and operates each Sunday from the first Sunday in June until Columbus Day weekend from 9:00 to 1:00.

WALKING TOUR: “The Spa Complex” Join Linda Harvey-Opiteck on a tour of the Spa Complex which is the core of the Spa State Park, National Historic Landmark. Learn the history leading to its development which involved key local and national individuals while exploring the architecture and landscape. Meet at: 108 Avenue of the Pines in front of Hall of Springs. 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.

BREAKFAST: All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station at the Waterford Knights of Columbus. 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. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sunday July 7 and every first Sunday of the month, K of C Hall, 76 Grace Street, Waterford. $8.00 adult - $4.00 children – (Children under 4 free). 518-237-9330. Tuesday, July 9 LOCAL MAGICIANS MEETING: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 PM on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham. We welcome all persons, age 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment to join us for a fun evening. For more information about our organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit our website: WWW.SAM24.SYNTHASITE.COM.

Wednesday, July 10

FAMILY CONCERT: Friction Farm Duo, Wednesday, July 10, 11:00 am, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. Saratoga Springs. (518) 584-7860. The husband and wife, acoustic duo Friction Farm brings songs inspired by well-loved stories to spark your creative juices and get you moving. For music and book lovers of all ages. Free.

ITALIAN DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161. Soup, Antipasto Salad, Fettuccine Alfredo, Baked Ziti, Chicken Riggies, Meatballs, Italian Sausage & Peppers, Garlic Bread & Butter, Dessert, Coffee, Tea. 4:30— 6:30 pm Wednesday July 10, 2019. Donation Requested: Adults $12.00, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID card) $11.00, Children 5—12 $8.00, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $12.00. Cash Bar Available. Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs.

BOOK SIGNING: “The Travers: 150 Years of Saratoga’s Greatest Race” reception and book signing: Authors Brien Bouyea and Michael Veitch will discuss their new book, “The Travers: 150 Years of Saratoga’s Greatest Race,” in the Hall of Fame Gallery and sign copies following the presentation. Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: Free to attend, books available for purchase. For more information, please call (518)-584-0400 or visit www.racingmuseum.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. Slingerlands. Wednesday, July 10, 2019, starting from Price Chopper parking lot, 1395 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands, NY. Registration is from 8:30-8:55, guided walk starts at 9.

CHAPMAN MUSEUM: Wed., July 10 at 7 pm Performance Series: Voices from the Past #3 — Interesting Women At the Chapman. Free. Part three of this series will feature local actors presenting interpretive monologues of Charlotte Hyde, Josephine Demarest and Harriet Bentley.The Chapman Museum is located at 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls. For more information call (518) 793-2826.

Thursday, July 11

CHILDREN’S PROGRAM: “Get Ready for the Races and Design Your Own Silks:” As the Saratoga meet begins, learn fun facts about the role of jockeys, try on jockey silks then design your own. Recommended for children ages 3 through 8. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: Free with paid adult admission. For more information, please call (518)584-0400 ext. 103 or visit www.racingmuseum.org.

Friday, July 12

DAY-LONG MIXER: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce invites you to the brand-new 1863 Club at Saratoga Race Course on Friday, July 12th. Attendees will have all-day access to the food buffet, water, soda, and coffee. There will be cash bars and betting machines easily accessible as well. Track admission is also included. New NYRA CEO, David O’Rourke, will also come by to say hello to the group.id O’Rourke will come by to say hi to everyone. This facility will be air conditioned too! Space is very limited. Tickets are $155 each and $1,240 for a table of 8. Reservations must be paid in advance.

Saturday, July 13

FLOWER SHOW: The Schuylerville Garden Club will present its annual National Garden Club Standard Flower Show titled ““Games People Play” on Saturday, July 13 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm and Sunday, July 14 from Noon- 4 pm in the Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring Street (corner of Spring & Broad) in Schuylerville. There will be Floral Design and Horticulture competitions which will be judged by trained judges. A Photography division will be judged by the people attending the show. All divisions reflect the “Games” theme. The show will also include plant, glove and bake sales, prizes from a benefit table and youth and special exhibits. Admission and refreshments are free! The public is invited to attend and participate in the show. For more information, visit www.schuylervillegardenclub.org.

SUPER BINGO: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting Super Bingo on Saturday July 13th at 1pm. The payout prize will be $2500 along with a $1000 coverage all. The larger the crowd the larger the prize. Doors open at 11am and tickets start selling at 12pm with games beginning at 1pm. We will have a concession stand available before and during intermission. This event is open to the public and you must be 18 years or older. All proceeds go to Elks Charities.

OPEN HOUSE: Celebrate the first Saturday of the Saratoga racing season at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s Open House. The event will feature numerous vendors and food options, as well as the first of our weekly “Saratoga Saturdays” handicapping sessions with Tom Amello and Trackfacts (10:40 a.m. in the Hall of Fame). Vendors include Greg Montgomery who will be signing copies of his 2019 Travers Stakes poster, and authors Brien Bouyea and Michael Veitch, who will be signing copies of their new book “The Travers: 150 Years of Saratoga’s Greatest Race.” Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: Free admission. For more information, please call (518)-584-0400 or visit www.racingmuseum.org.

PARKFEST: All-day activities, live music, fireworks. Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Dr., Wilton. Free admission.

FRIENDS OF WILTON RECREATION 5K/1K RUN/ WALK: The 5K begins at 8 a.m. and the kids 1K begins at 8:45 a.m. Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Dr., Wilton. Runners can register at www.friendsofwilton.com or at www.finishright.com.

Sunday, July 14

MONTHLY BREAKFAST: Come join The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club for our monthly breakfast starting at 8:00AM through 11:00AM. Menu: Eggs cooked to order, Bacon, Sausage, Toast ( White or Wheat ), Pancakes ( Regular, Blueberry, Buckwheat, Apple Cinnamon ), French Toast, Home Fries, Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate. Cost: $8.00 Adult, $4.00 Child. Everyone will be welcome to join us. 695-3917.

FLOWER SHOW: The Schuylerville Garden Club will present its annual National Garden Club Standard Flower Show titled ““Games People Play” on Saturday, July 13 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm and Sunday, July 14 from Noon- 4 pm in the Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring Street (corner of Spring & Broad) in Schuylerville. There will be Floral Design and Horticulture competitions which will be judged by trained judges. A Photography division will be judged by the people attending the show. All divisions reflect the “Games” theme. The show will also include plant, glove and bake sales, prizes from a benefit table and youth and special exhibits. A presentation of “The Care and Propagation of African Violets” will be given on Sunday at 2:30 by Steve Sarano of Sarano’s Greenhouse. He will show the audience how to start and care for these beautiful house plants. Admission and refreshments are free! The public is invited to attend and participate in the show. For more information, visit www.schuylervillegardenclub.org.

BREAKFAST: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge All You Can Eat Breakfast will return on July 14, 2019 8am to 11am. The buffet includes scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausage, home fries along with eggs and omelets to order. Adults $7, Seniors $6 and kids 10 & under $5. This is open to the public with profits going to Elks charities For more information please contact Ballston Spa Elks Lodge 518-8851149.

WALKING TOUR: “Historic Fifth & Madison Avenues” Learn about these grand residential streets lined with elegant Victorian and Craftsman houses with Debbie Studwell. Meet at: NE Corner of Fifth & Nelson Avenues. 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.

Monday, July 15

CHARITY BENEFIT: Mama Mia’s and SERV present the 7th Annual Hay, Oats and Spaghetti Equine Charity Benefit. Join us for an exciting evening reconnecting with friends and dancing the night away with the NY Players, benefiting the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Equine Advocates, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, Old Friends New York Division, ReRun, Inc., and the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Tickets available on www. eventbrite.com. Call 518603-0346 or email events@mamamiassaratoga.com for more information. When: Monday, July 15, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Cost: $125 per person or $150 per person includes a one year membership to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

Tuesday, July 16

TASTE OF MALTA: The Malta Business & Professional Association is happy to announce the 11th Annual Taste of Malta event scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, 2019, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College’s TEC-SMART, 345 Hermes Rd., Malta. Each year, cuisine from local Malta and surrounding area restaurants is offered for tasting and sampling. Proceeds from this years’ event will go to support local businesses as well as our future workforce through the Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in

Education Fund. To join the event as a restaurant or to donate prizes for the raffles, contact Kristen Henderson, Taste of Malta Chair, at info@MaltaBPA.com or Pamela Grandin at MaltaBPA@gmail.com. Sponsorship opportunities are also available at a variety of levels. Email MaltaBPA@gmail.com to learn more about sponsoring this tasty event. For the most up-to-date event information visit MaltaBPA.com/TOM.

Wednesday, July 17

WHIZ, BANG, POP: Adventures in Science Fair on July 17. The Saratoga Springs Public Library, Sustainable Saratoga, and The Children’s Museum at Saratoga are excited to invite you to participate in the WHIZ, BANG, POP: Adventures in Science Fair on July 17, 2019! The fair will take place from 10 am until 1 pm at both the Children’s Museum at Saratoga and in the Community Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. This is an interactive fair for children and their families, with a focus on science, nature and the senses. Children will actively engage in activities designed to expose them to basic science concepts; to motivate them to explore the natural world; and to enliven their senses. For more information, go to www.sustainablesaratoga.org/childrensfair2019/.

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. Ballston Spa. Wednesday, July 17, 2019, starting from 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY. Registration between 8:30 and 8:55, guided walk starts at 9.

Thursday, July 18

CHAPMAN MUSEUM: Thursday, July 18 at 6:00 pm Walking Tour of Warren Street Guided by museum staff. Fee: $15/person. Space is limited; reservations are recommended. Call 518-793-2826 for details. The Chapman Museum is located at 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls. For more information call (518) 793-2826.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAM: “If You Could Create Your Own Horse:” Explore the different colors and markings of horses as well as what goes into choosing a name then, create your own. Recommended for children ages 3 through 8. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: Free with paid adult admission. For more information, please call (518)-584-0400 ext. 103 or visit www.racingmuseum.org.

Saturday, July 20

REPAIR CAFE: At Schuylerville Public Library (52 Ferry Street) on Saturday July 20 everything centers on making repairs. Starting from 11am and ending at 2pm, various volunteer repair experts will be available to help make all possible repairs free of charge. Most tools and materials will also be on hand. People visiting the Repair Café will bring along their broken items from home. Toasters, lamps, hair dryers, computers, radios, clothes, bikes, toys... anything that is broken and small enough to carry is welcome (please do not bring anything leaking oil or creating a mess or odor) and can more than likely be repaired. The Repair Café specialists almost always have the know-how. schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu .

SATURDAY MORNING SOCIAL: Join Museum staff and special guests for a casual discussion of the day’s racing action at Saratoga and other tracks throughout the country. Featuring “Saratoga Saturdays” handicapping with Tom Amello and Trackfacts at 10:40 a.m., as well as complimentary light refreshments and Saratoga past performances for the day’s racing card. Cost: Free admission. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information, please call (518)-584-0400 or visit www.racingmuseum.org.

WOMEN IN RACING EXHIBIT OPENING: The Museum’s comprehensive exhibit chronicling the role of women in thoroughbred racing opens to the public in the McBean Gallery. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, please call (518)-584-0400 or visit www.racingmuseum.org.

Sunday, July 21

BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161 Breakfast Buffet. 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. 8:30-11 am at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation Requested: Adults $9.00, Seniors(62 Years) and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $8.00, Children 5—12 $7.00, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $9. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.

WALKING TOUR: “Here Lies Saratoga’s Past: Greenride Cemetery” Join leader Jan Klassovity at Greenridge Cemetery to learn about the unusual crypts and history of some of Saratoga’s prominent citizens. Meet at: Sackett Gates entrance on Lincoln Avenue. 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.

Tuesday, July 23

BOOK DISCUSSION: Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion – Tuesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is The Moses Code by James F. Twyman. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 366-9918.

SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: July 23-28, 9 a.m. midnight, Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. www. saratogacountyfair.org.

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