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Thursday, June 1
BOOK SIGNING: Saratoga Springs author John T. Sullivan, Jr., former mayor of Oswego and former chairman of the New York State Democratic party, will hold a book signing for his memoir, “Pee Not Your Pants!” a sometimes serious, sometimes funny, inside-baseball look at politics and how a parochial school student became a small-town mayor who rose from the banks of Lake Ontario to dinner at the White House with President Bill and Hillary Clinton. No charge to attend the event; however, books will be available for sale. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wheatfields, 440 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
EVENING MEDITATION: Join Kadampa Meditation Center NY for this evening class to learn to integrate meditation and modern Buddhism into your life. Explore how contemplating kindness can bring meaning to your life and learn the time-tested Buddhist practice of equalizing self with others. Includes guided meditations, teachings, and time for Q&A. Class fee $10.For more information and to register visit KadampaNewYork.org/Saratoga or call (845) 856-9000.
EXHIBIT OPENING: Come to the Saratoga Springs History Museum Thursday, June 1 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the Canfield Casino in Congress Park for the opening of the exhibit “Internationally Famous: An Exhibition Celebrating the Creative, Bohemian Lives of Celebrity Photographer Cris Alexander and his Husband, NYC Ballet Dancer Shaun O’Brien.” The body of work on exhibition is over 230 celebrity photographs from the worlds of theater, art, politics, journalism and society, some of which are recognizable as iconic photographs. This exhibition illustrates how as a couple Alexander and O’Brien lived, loved, and created together for over 65 years. Admission to this fundraiser is only $25 per person, $20 for Museum Members. Reservations are appreciated and can be made by calling 584-6920 x 102 or made at www.saratogahistory.org.
GREEN DRINKS: A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Harvey’s Restaurant and Bar (the “Library Room”), 14 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Cash bar. Happy Hour runs until 6:30 p.m. with 1/2 priced drafts, wines, and co*cktails. Non-alcoholic drinks and food may also be ordered. For more information visit http://www.greendrinks.org/NY/Saratoga%20Springs.
INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton, Acoustic Folk Rock. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The June meeting of Ch. 60, KWVA will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, at the VFW home on Veterans Way. Veterans’ Way is located off the arterial just North of Saratoga Springs. All veterans who served during the Korean Conflict or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend or become new members. For further information or for an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 584-3037.
LARGE CHURCH GARAGE SALE: Christ Community Reformed Church, located at 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park, is having a garage sale on Thursday, June 1, Friday June 2, and Saturday June 3, from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Clothing (children/teens/adult), granny’s attic, toys, bikes, infant necessities, gardening tools, books, small accent furniture pieces, household and many more items up for sale. Proceeds will be used to benefit youth programs. If you have further questions/concerns, call the church office at 371-7654.
MUSIC & MINGLING: Known as the “kick-off event of the season,” this exciting evening features an open bar, gourmet foods by The Old Daley Inn, cigar tastings, live music by Grand Central Station, Tarot Card readings, a silent auction and a Live Auction with Tom Durkin featuring packages from The New York Giants and Alfa Romeo of Albany. 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saratoga Polo Field. For tickets, please visit saratogaseniorcenter.org.
SOUP & SANDWICH NIGHT: The Saratoga Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, invite the public to Soup and Sandwich Night, Thursday, June 1 from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Menu is cold or hot roast beef, turkey, or corned beef sandwiches, & Cheesy Potato & Broccoli with Bacon soup. Adults $10, Seniors $9, children $6. For more information please call 584-8547.
Friday, June 2
ASSOCIATION FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT: The Hudson-Mohawk Chapter of the Association for Talent Development will host a program – Friday, June 2. The event starts with registration, networking & lite breakfast at 8 a.m. with program from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at LeverPoint, 5 Maxwell Drive, Clifton Park. The topic is Organizational Learning & Bottom Line Business Success. Online reservations are preferred at hmatd.org. The cost is $25 for members; $35 for not-yet-members and $15 for Full-Time Students. [Day of event walk-ins will be charged an additional $5.]
BLUEGRASS ROUNDUP: Adirondack Bluegrasss Leauge presents its annual Bluegrass Roundup with music donated by 27 bands from June 2-4 at McConchie’s Heritage Acres, Exit 12 off I-87, 13 miles west on NY 67. Friday, June 2, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Raffles, Bake Sale, Chinese Auction, 50-50, Guitar Raffle and Food from Meme’s Snack Shack. For more information call 221-6231 or visit www.adirondackbluegrassleague.com.
CAMBRIDGE VALLEY BALLOON FESTIVAL: The Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival starts off at 6 p.m. on Broad Street with the Opening Ceremonies, *sponsored by Price Chopper.The Block Party, *sponsored by TAM, will take place on Main and Broad Streets right in downtown Cambridge. Enjoy the sounds from Slow Burn, *sponsored by Cambridge Flying Club, playing from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Pilots will be lighting up the sky with a Candle Stick glow on Main Street, plus a balloon inflation in Varak Park, ending the evening with a *Fireworks Display at The Mansion lawn on South Union Street.
I WILL SING: The Clifton Park Community Chorus and the Choraliers of Schenectady present “I Will Sing,” 7 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, 400 Saratoga Road, Glenville. For more information contact Pat O’Donnell at 371-6681.
INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Stop in every Friday from 4 pm. – 6 p.m. to enjoy a children’s movie in our children’s area. No registration required, requests accepted. 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville.Call 664-4646 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu for more information.
NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Explore the world of classical music through some cherished picture books that are sure to spark the creative spirit! Elizabeth Sobol, SPAC President and CEO, joins Northshire Bookstore at 10:30 a.m. for a special reading and an invitation to SPAC’s free Story Time Concerts for children. At 6 p.m., Join Elaine Marie Cooper, author of “Saratoga Letters,” for an evening of historical fiction set in the tumultuous aftermath of the battle of Saratoga, a novel of faith, history, loyalty, and deception. 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
RAISE THE RINK: The Adirondack Civic Center Coalition announced today that it will hold the “Raise The Rink” fundraiser on Friday, June 2, an event at the Glens Falls Civic Center with all proceeds benefitting the Keep Hockey Here fundraiser.The Raise The Rink fundraiser will feature silent auctions, raffles, live music, food and entertainment for a fun night out in support of the local community. The event will run from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. All adult tickets for admission will be $25 and youth tickets (14 and under) will be $10. All adult admission tickets will have two food and drink tickets included. Fans can make an online donation to help “Keep Hockey Here” by visiting https://www.gofundme.com/keep-hockey-here.
WISWALL PARK MOVIES: Free movies in Wiswall Park are back for the eleventh 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 2 (rain date June 3) with “Moana”. The movies are projected onto the wall of the adjacent Front Street Deli building on Front Street in the village and begin at approximately 8:30-8:45 p.m. All screenings are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Movie snacks will be available, courtesy of North Star Church. Before the movies, families are encouraged to stroll downtown each First Friday from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. There will be movie scavenger hunts tied in with that evening’s film. The movies are free to the public, thanks to generous sponsorship support from local businesses and residents.
YARD SALE/BAKE SALE: The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church will hold an indoor yard and bake sale on Friday and Saturday, June 2 & 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Church located at 729 Malta Avenue Extension, in Malta Ridge. An ala carte lunch, featuring hot dogs, Nellie’s beans, chips and a beveage will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday only. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 581-0210.
Saturday, June 3
BLUEGRASS ROUNDUP: Adirondack Bluegrasss Leauge presents its annual Bluegrass Roundup with music donated by 27 bands from June 2-4 at McConchie’s Heritage Acres, Exit 12 off I-87, 13 miles west on NY 67. Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Raffles, Bake Sale, Chinese Auction, 50-50, Guitar Raffle and Food from Meme’s Snack Shack. For more information call 221-6231 or visit www.adirondackbluegrassleague.com.
CHICKEN BBQ: Bacon Hill Reformed Church will have a Chicken BBQ on Saturday, June 3. Servings are 4:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Take outs available from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Menu: 1/2 chicken, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw, rolls, homemade pie and beverage. Adults $12 children $6. Reservations required; call Jenifer Thomas at 695-6116. The church is handicapped- accessible.
FEEDER CANAL ALLIANCE: Get ready to paddle the Feeder Canal on Saturday, June 3, in your kayak or canoe and choose to either race or to enjoy this five mile long recreational waterway with a leisurely paddle with your family. This event to support the Feeder Canal Alliance will begin at 10 a.m. at the Feeder Dam, located at the end of Richardson Street in Queensbury, and finish at the Martindale Boat Basin, located on Martindale Avenue in the village of Hudson Falls. A picnic and awards ceremony will follow at Martindale Boat Basin Park. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m. The race goes offf promptly at 10 a.m. Free T-Shirts for the first 50 to register. Call 792-5363 or email info@feedercanal.org for a registration form. Register on line at www.feedercanal.org .
INDIE LENS POP-UP: Old Chatham, Indie Lens Pop-Up, presented by ITVS, Independent Lens and Old Chatham Quaker Meeting www.oldchathmquakers.org is excited to present “Real Boy,” a film by Shaleece Haas, followed by a Q&A. Filmed over the course of four years, “Real Boy” follows the journey of trans teen Bennett as he navigates adolescence, sobriety, and the physical and emotional ramifications of his changing gender identity. 6 p.m. potluck, 7 p.m. screening, Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse, 539 County Route 13, Old Chatham.
MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: 11:30 a.m., Lego Club. Come hang out and build some masterpieces with us at Lego Club! No registration required. 1 p.m., Kids’ Paint-A-Pic for ages 5 and up. Please stop by the Library or call 664-4646 to register.2 p.m., Sidewalk Chalk Art. 90 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 664-4646 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu for more information.
MOTORCYCLE RUN: On June 3 Gateway House of Peace presents the 3rd Annual “Sharing the Journey” Motorcycle Run. The run begins at The Factory Eatery and Spirits, 20 Prospect St., Ballston Spa. The 100+/- mile round trip run will take you by the scenic Saratoga Lake, through the rolling hills of Stillwater and Saratoga National Historic Battlefield, over the Hudson River, to the American Legion Post #515, 19 Abeel Ave., Greenwich, and back to The Factory. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with Kick Stands Up at 11 a.m. $20 per rider and $10 per passenger; continental breakfast with lunch is included. $10 per person to attend the After Party Only starting around 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact Deacon Bill Pearson at 727-3178, info@gatewayhouseofpeace.org, or www.gatewayhouseofpeace.org.
MUSIC COMPANY ORCHESTRA: The Music Company Orchestra, a 70-piece all volunteer community orchestra, conducted by Dr. Gerald Lanoue,presents a series of free concerts featuring popular patriotic and pops music to celebrate the season. The next free concert takes place at 2 p.m. at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. Visit www.mcomusic.org for more information and “like” us on Facebook.
NEW SKETE MONASTERY: Open House at New Skete Monastery, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chapel Community bake sale 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Church Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., cheesecake bakery tour at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Nuns of New Skete, 343 Ashgrove Road,) 2 p.m. dog training demonstration, 2:30 p.m. dog training center tour. All are welcome. For more information visit www.newskete.org or call 677-3928 ext. 214. 273 New Skete Lane, Cambridge
NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Author Ellen Herrick presents her lush imaginative novel “The Forbidden Garden,” which takes readers into the heart of a mysterious English country garden, waiting to spring to life. Every garden is a story, waiting to be told. 6 p.m., 424 Broadway Saratoga Springs.
OBSTACLE COURSE CHALLENGE: TUFF eNUFF is a mud filled course with obstacles for participants to crawl under, hurdle over, wade through, and work together toward success. With a race for kids as well as teens/adults, this challenge is a fun way to show what you’re made of all while showing your support of a great organization. $15 1 mile Kids Fun Run will begin at 8:30 a.m. $25 Teen/adult 5k waves start at 9:15, 9:20: and 9:25 a.m. Saturday June 3, BOCES Campus, Henning Road, Saratoga Springs. More information and Registration at http://preventioncouncil.org.
PIANO RECITAL: By Dr. Gena Bedrosian. Program includes works of the great masters including Brahms, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Grieg, Mozart, McDowell, CPE Bach and more. Suitable for all ages. 3 p.m., The Beverwyck, 40 Autumn Dr., Slingerlands. Free.
SARATOGA HOSPITAL COMMUNITY EVENT: 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards- $80, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saratoga Hospital Board Room. To register call 580-2450 or register online at saratogahospital.org/classes.
SECRET GARDENS BOOK FAIR: The Secret Gardens tour is intended to showcase Saratoga’s finest gardens while raising money to support women and girls. Buy your tour tickets during this two-day event, and enjoy yourself in Saratoga’s exceptional bookstore. Tell the Northshire Bookstore bookseller during the Book Fair that you are “Shopping for Soroptimists” and 20% of your purchases will be devoted to supporting programs for women and girls. At 6 p.m. Saturday, enjoy Ellen Herrick’s presentation of her new novel, “The Forbidden Garden.” This June 3 and 4 event at Northshire Bookstore supports Saratoga Soroptimists’ Secret Gardens Tour, scheduled for July 9. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Tadashi Suzuki, founder of Japan’s first international theater festival, will discuss his seminal method of training. “Transformation through Training,” 11 a.m., Bernhard Theater. For more information call 580-5596.
SPRING FAIR: Various Craft Vendors; Collectibles & Antiques; Handmade Crafts; Soup ~ Sandwiches; Beverages. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 172 Ottawa Street, Lake George.
YARD SALE/BAKE SALE: The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church will hold an indoor yard and bake sale on Friday and Saturday, June 2 & 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Church located at 729 Malta Avenue Extension, in Malta Ridge. An ala carte lunch, featuring hot dogs, Nellie’s beans, chips and a beveage will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday only. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 581-0210.
Sunday, June 4
ANTIQUE BOTTLE SHOW: The National Bottle Museum, 76 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, holds its annual Antique Bottle Show & Sale at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. Parking is free. The bottle show is the Museum’s chief fundraiser and is attended by dealers and collectors from across the Unioted States. All types of antique bottles, related glassware, stoneware and ephemera will be available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring their empty old bottles for identification; bottles with contents should be photographed with a general description. There will also be a lampworking demonstration by Glassworks Studio personnel, with some art glass for sale. After the show, attendees will be encouraged to stop by the Museum, open until 4 p.m., and learn more about the history of bottle manufacturing.
BLUEGRASS ROUNDUP: Adirondack Bluegrasss Leauge presents its annual Bluegrass Roundup with music donated by 27 bands from June 2-4 at McConchie’s Heritage Acres, Exit 12 off I-87, 13 miles west on NY 67. Sunday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Raffles, Bake Sale, Chinese Auction, 50-50, Guitar Raffle and Food from Meme’s Snack Shack. For more information call 221-6231 or visit www.adirondackbluegrassleague.com.
BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Breakfast Buffet, now featuring eggs made to order, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $10, Seniors/Military $9; Children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. Takeouts $10. Call 584-2585 for more information.
BUSK: The Orchard Project is proud to announce its first ever BUSK!, a free public event to kick off a Saratoga Springs summer, featuring artists from its famed residencies and beloved local acts. Taking place on Sunday June 4, from noon-6 p.m. in and around the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, BUSK! is a spontaneous, outrageous, family-friendly event that aims to offer something to everyone – from local bands and magicians to spectacular circus artists and stunt performers. BUSK! will culminate in an evening cabaret at Putnam Den featuring artists who performed throughout the day, kicking off at 8 p.m.
CANTINA KIDS FUN RUN: An athletic event for kids up to age 12 held in beautiful Congress Park, located in downtown Saratoga Springs. Choose the 1/4 Mile Course, a short loop recommended for kids ages 7 and under, or the 1 Mile Course, recommended for kids ages 8-12. All children receive a medal. The top three boys and girls for each course receive trophies. $15 early bird registration on or before May 23. $20 after that date and on race day.Parents running with children must also pay and register. Pre-registration closes June 1. Day of registration is open 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Register online at www.saratogahospitalfoundation.org. For more information contact Klare Ingram at kingram@saratogahospital.org or 583-8765.
FESTIVAL CELEBRATION CHOIR: The Festival Celebration Choir, an ecumenical choral ensemble in the Capitol District, will present its spring concert, “Many Gifts, One Spirit,” June 4, at 4 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 181 Western Avenue, Albany. The concert features the regional premiere of John Rutter’s ‘The Gift of Life’, a six-movement choral celebration of the living earth and its creation. Tickets are $18. Student and senior tickets are $13. Tickets are available at the door or from members of the choir. More information about the choir is available at www.festivalcelebrationchoir.org.
I WILL SING: The Clifton Park Community Chorus and the Choraliers of Schenectady present “I Will Sing,” 3 p.m., Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, Route 146, Clifton Park. For more information contact Pat O’Donnell at 371-6681.
JEWISH CULTURAL FESTIVAL: The opening program of the 2017 Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival welcomes The Golfstrom quartet to the Wilson Chapel on the Skidmore college campus, Sunday, June 4 at 3:30 p.m. Golfstrom takes you on musical journeys in time over much of the 20th century and in space between Europe and the Americas. Their musical stories will show how much The Great American Songbook of the 1920s-1960s owes to artists from both sides of the Atlantic. A dessert reception is included and a $10 donation requested. For information or reservations, please call 584-8730 x2 or visit www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org.
MUSIC FROM SALEM: Eleven professionally bound students from California, Virginia, NY, North Carolina, China, Costa Rica and Peru share their excitement in presenting what they have learned at the weeklong Music from Salem viola and violin seminar at the Brown farm led by Music from Salem Artistic Director Lila Brown, viola, Sharan Leventhal, violin, and Mark Ryser, piano. $15 Suggested Donation/Pay What You Can. 4 p.m., Hubbard Hall, 25 E. Main Street, Cambridge.
PENTECOST SUNDAY: Join Free Spirit Fellowship for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, June 4 at 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 1425 West High St in Ballston Spa. Call 885-3149 for more information.
PIANO RECITAL: By Dr. Gena Bedrosian. Program includes works of the great masters including Brahms, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Grieg, Mozart, McDowell, CPE Bach and more. Suitable for all ages. 4 p.m., Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave, Delmar. Donations will benefit the FOCUS group of local churches. Dr. Bedrosian will also provide special music for the 9:30 a.m. service at the church.
RHUBARB FESTIVAL: The Palatine Settlement Society Board of Trustees presents the 21st Annual Rhubarb Festival on Sunday June 4, at the historic 1747 Nellis Tavern, 7355 NYS Rt. 5 (east), St. Johnsville, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The rhubarb pie baking contest with guest judges starts at noon sharp. Lunch items along with all kinds of rhubarb delicacies will be available. Musical entertainment will be provided by Bill Ackerbauer. Admission is free but donations are always welcome. Proceeds go toward the continuing preservation of the 1747 Nellis Tavern. Tours will be available. For more information, contact Mary Davis, President, at (315) 866-2619 or visit www.PalatineSettlementSociety.org.
SARATOGA SPONSOR-A-SCHOLAR: Join Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar for an informal cook-out to honor graduating seniors and welcome incoming sophom*ores. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.,Orenda Pavillion, Saratoga Spa State Park. RSVP to Pat Titterton. Call or text : 339-9474 or e-mail: saratogasponsorascholar@yahoo.com.
SECRET GARDENS BOOK FAIR: The Secret Gardens tour is intended to showcase Saratoga’s finest gardens while raising money to support women and girls. Buy your tour tickets during this two-day event, and enjoy yourself in Saratoga’s exceptional bookstore. Tell the Northshire Bookstore bookseller during the Book Fair that you are “Shopping for Soroptimists” and 20% of your purchases will be devoted to supporting programs for women and girls. This June 3 and 4 event at Northshire Bookstore supports Saratoga Soroptimists’ Secret Gardens Tour, scheduled for July 9. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
SPRING DANCE RECITAL: The Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) and the Lake Placid School of Ballet and Dance (LPSBD) invite the public to celebrate their students’ work at their spring recital on Sunday, June 4 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children. All proceeds from admission tickets go directly to the LPSBD. Tickets are available by calling the LPCA Box Office at 523.2512 or online at www.lakeplacidarts.org.
SPRING FAIR: Various Craft Vendors; Collectibles & Antiques; Handmade Crafts; Soup ~ Sandwiches; Beverages. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 172 Ottawa Street, Lake George.
WILDLIFE FESTIVAL: On Sunday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be hosting a Wildlife Festival at Historic Camp Saratoga on Scout Road in Gansevoort. The event will feature Karner blue butterfly walks, live animal programs, nature crafts, pond exploration, and hands-on fun. The first brood of the Karner blue butterflies and the blooming of the wild blue lupine will be at their peak so it is a great time to visit the Preserve & Park and see it in its full beauty. Activities will take place throughout the Camp Saratoga to encourage people to get out and explore the wonderful trail system since the Wildlife Festival is a registered National Trails Day event. All activities are offered free to the public.
WILDWOODSTOCK 2017: Noon- 7 p.m.,The Parting Glass Pub, Saratoga. The 10th Annual Benefit for Wildwood Programs. All ages. Silent Auction, Raffles and Live Music featuring WoW, The 317, The E-Block, Legendary Losers, Talia Denis, Sirsy and Erin Harkes. Tickets $5 Presale ($10 Door) available at The Parting Glass Pub, Parkway Music and BrownPaperTickets.com. Kids 12 & Under free. More details at www.wildwoodstock.com.
Monday, June 5
MALTA TOWN BOARD: The Town Board of the Town of Malta will be holding a workshop on Monday, June 5, at 5 p.m. (prior to the regular 6 p.m. Town Board meeting) to discuss the Park Place At Malta Planned Development District Amendment.
MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Sign Language Club, 6:30 p.m. Let’s get together to practice using our ASL (American Sign Language). Please note this is not an instructional program. 90 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 664-4646 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu for more information.
NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Yaddo Presents three-time National Book Award Finalist Gail Godwin, author of “Grief Cottage,” the haunting tale of a desolate cottage, and the hair-thin junction between this life and the next. 7:30 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
SARATOGA HOSPITAL COMMUNITY EVENT: Free Bariatric Weight Loss Support Group, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Gideon Putnam Hotel, 24 Gideon Putnam Road. For more information, call 693-4699.
SENIOR SCIENCE AFTERNOON: The Dudley Observatory at miSci is committed to lifelong learning and has created programming specifically designed for adults. Come explore the museum on a quiet afternoon, then join the Dudley Observatory for an exciting presentation, “NASA’s Great Observatories: James Webb Space Telescope,” presented by Outreach Astronomer Dr. Valerie Rapson. miSci, Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Senior Admission to miSci ($10.50 adult, $7.50 child age 3-12, $9 senior 65+), Free for miSci members.
WILTON DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE: Monday, June 5, at 6:45 p.m., ACE Hardware Conference Room, 55 Northern Pines Rd. Gansevoort. All are welcome. For more inormation call Pat at (917) 282-5297.
Tuesday, June 6
GALWAY WINE TASTING: The Friends of the Galway Public Library will host a Wine Tasting on Tuesday, June 6, at the co*ck ‘n Bull Restaurant, 5342 Parkis Mills Rd. in Galway. The event extends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with dozens of domestic and imported wines. The theme is “Summer Sippers”. Wine authorities will both pour and describe the wines to attendees. Free hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets are limited to 150 and are available for $20 at the door. Tickets can also be purchased in advance at these locations: Galway Public library (www.galwaypubliclibrary.org), Galway Town Hall, Village Home & Garden in Galway. The event 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.
INN AT SARATOGA: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Traditional Open Irish Session w/ Drank The Gold, Bring your instrument and join in 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Storytime every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.. Storytimes includes stories, rhymes and crafts. All ages are welcome. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. For more information call 664-4646 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu.
SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: NABA Vision Day, 11 a.m. Join the Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga for free vision screenings and a presentation by a licensed ophthalmologist. Learn about: the latest research and treatments of eye diseases, leading causes of vision loss in older Americans, low vision adaptive aids, technologies & services. Free and open to the public. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.
STORIES OF PEACE: This evening is dedicated to stories of going “back to beauty,” when we were tempted to see a challenge from our smaller individual perspective but then, by some gift of grace we were lifted to a different place and shown the grander, more beautiful brushstrokes of a situation. Guest storyteller Bethany Gonyea is the founder of the Global Peaceful Cities Project. Come share your own traditional or personal stories related to the theme, or just come to listen. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Hindu Temple Society, 450 Albany-Shaker Road, Albany. Free and open to the public. For further information, please contact Suman Joshi at suman.joshi13@gmail.com or 785-0392 or visit www.withourvoice.org.
Wednesday, June 7
ANNA QUINDLEN: Novelist Anna Quindlen presents “Miller’s Valley” in conversation with Isaac Pulver, director of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. 7 p.m., Gannett Auditorium, Skidmore College. For tickets and information go to www.northshire.com/event/saratoga-anna-quindlen-millers-valley.
BENEFIT GOLF CLASSIC: 8th Annual Golf Classic to benefit Saratoga Center for the Family, McGregor Links Country Club, 359 Northern Pines Road, Wilton. Registration and Breakfast 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.; Shotgun start – scramble format 9 a.m.; Lunch, cash bar, prizes, 1:30 p.m. To register, please contact Pat at patcovell@saratogacff.org, or call 587-8008 x315. Online registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8th-annual-golf-classic-tickets-33737802676.
BUTTERFLY WALK: There are many opportunities for guided nature walks at Wilton Wildlife Preserve to look for Karner blue butterflies. These walks will take place on Wednesdays through June 22. The walks will be offered twice a day, at 11 a.m. and again at 4 p.m. The walks leave from the parking area for the Old Gick Farm on Route 50 which is just under 4 miles past Wilton Mall. The walks should last about an hour and cover a mile of gently rolling terrain. The walks will not take place if there is rain. Please dress appropriately for weather and insects. For more information about the walk and to pre-register, please contact the Park Office at 450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS: The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court McLaughlin #422, will hold their final meeting of the year on Tuesday, June 6, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. Members will gather at 6 p.m. for refreshments and social time; the meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome to see what the Catholic Daughters are all about. Court McLaughlin will take time off over the summer and resume in September. For any questions or further information contact Regent Aileen Thomas at 583-2905.
COLLEGE PLANNING SEMINAR: College costs are rising at unprecedented rates. Are you properly prepared to handle the expense of higher education? Come to the Saratoga Springs Public Library’s Glasby Room for an informal meeting on the first Wednesday of each month from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. to discuss different options to pay for college education. Receive $1000 credit towards your personal Scholars Tuition Rewards program for attending. Sponsored by the Vermont Foundation.
GREENWICH SENIORS: Greenwich Senior Citizens hold their Birthday Picnic at noon at the VFW on Abeel Avenue. Hot Dogs and BBQ Chicken, along with ice cream, cake and coffee is being provided. Please bring a picnic type dish to pass. After lunch, local author Elna Butterfield will give a presentation. Her books reflect her memories of growing up in rural Vermont in the days of one room schools. All Seniors are welcome. June 7 is the deadline for trip for Lunch & Show (Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes”) at MacHaydn Theatre / White Stone Inn. The cost is $65 for non-members. Seats are still available. Contact Phyllis at 638-8937 for details.
INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, Acoustic Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
KING’S BRASS: Tim Zimmerman and the King’s Brass in concert, Wednesday, June 7 at 7 p.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 912 Route 146, Clifton Park. Advance sales: $20/adult; $10/children 10 and under; $50 family maximum [parents and kids in one household]. At the door: $25/adult; $15/children 10 and under; no family maximum. Call the St. George’s office at371-6351 for more info or to purchase tickets. Proceeds benefit the St. George’s School Parishioner Scholarship Fund.
LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: 12:30 p.m., Saratoga Springs Public Library. Free and open to all on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Presented by One Big Roof Center for Mindful Practices, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs.
MILTON DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS: All registered Democrats of the Town of Milton are invited to participate in a Caucus to endorse candidates for the November election. The Caucus will be held on June 7 at 6:30 p.m. at The Factory (backroom) 20 Prospect Street in Ballston Spa, New York. Endorsem*nts are sought for Supervisor,two Councilpersons, and Justice. Come for a casual dinner and hear candidates address the group. All registered democrats in Milton may vote.
NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Join Northshire Bookstore for a special afternoon with the award-winning bestselling picture book author & illustrator Stephen Savage as he shares his new book “Little Plane Learns to Write,” inspired by the rolling hills of upstate New York! The best thing about flight school is that Little Plane gets to learn how to sky-write. 4:30 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
SARATOGA HOSPITAL COMMUNITY EVENT: Infant CPR and Safety- $30/person. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saratoga Hospital First Floor Classroom. To register call 580-2450 or register online at saratogahospital.org/classes.
SHAKER POINTE: Come to Shaker Pointe, One Bell Tower Drive, Watervliet, for a panel discussion and luncheon on Wednesday, June 7 at 10:30 a.m. The discussion will feature a panel of current residents, who will share their experiences and answer questions on what life is really like at the senior living community. While the event is free, RSVPs are required. To reserve your seat at this event, please call 250-4900.
SKIDMORE DANCE THEATER: Dancer Stephen Petronio will read from his 2014 memori “Confessions of a Motion Addice.” 7 p.m., Dance Theater. For more information call 580-5596.
SWITCHING HANDS WORKSHOP: Hadley Luzerne Public Library presents “Switching Hands,” an art exhibit by renowned illustrator and sculptor Tom O’Brien through the month of June. Works displayed were drawn with his nondominant hand. A workshop will be presented by Mr. O’Brien on Weds. June 7, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. with an emphasis on using the nondominant hand. This drawing workshop (materials included) is intended for anyone needing to use the other hand due to trauma or just to experience “Switching Hands”. Call 696-3423 to reserve your spot. 19 Main Street Lake Luzerne.
WILTON HERITAGE SOCIETY: The Wilton Heritage Society celebrates their 50th anniversary this year. The monthly meeting of the Wilton Heritage Society will be held at the Meeting House, 5 Parkhurst Road, Wilton, on Wednesday, June 7. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with a pot luck supper followed by the business meeting. There will be a presentation by Gordon Elmer, a veterinarian from Hudson Falls, about area birds (both spring and summer).
Thursday, June 8
BOOK SIGNING: Join the Saratoga Springs History Museum in the Canfield Casino in Congress Park, Thursday, June 8 at 7pm for a book signing and reception with Minnie Bolster. Minnie has published a new book from the work of her dear friend, the late Sonia Taub’s 1983 exhibit, “Saratoga Springs: Elegant and Fashionable as Seen Through the Eyes of Artists and the Words of Writers, 1787-1847.” This full color publication features over 40 engravings, woodcuts and lithographs from the exhibit, many of which are extremely rare. This book retails for $24.95 and the proceeds benefit the museum. This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.saratogahistory.org.
BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES: The popular Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series is produced by the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center in partnership with the Saratoga Springs Public Library. June 8, “Saratoga Mineral Baths:Not Just for Saturday Nights,” presented by Charlie Kuenzel. Brown Bag Lunch Lecture programs are free and open to the public; no registration required. Noon to 1 p.m., H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs.
INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton, Acoustic Folk Rock. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Friday, June 9
CONSULTING ALLIANCE: Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., President & CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. joins the Consulting Alliance to Discuss the Business Climate in New York State. What’s working and what needs to be improved? How are policy changes in Albany and Washington impacting your bottom line? And what can we do to promote changes that will encourage growth and expand economic freedom? 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wolferts Roost Country Club, 120 Van Rensselaer Blvd., Albany. Members pay $20; Late Member Registrants pay $25. Late Non-Member Registrants pay $35. Register online at https://www.consultingalliance.org/event-2504257/Registration.
INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
MUSICIANS OF MA’ALWYCK: Schumann’s piano quintet is paired with the pensive Epilogue of Rebecca Clarke for cello and piano and the dancy Thracian Suite for two violins and piano of Vasily Stoyanov in the next Musicians of Ma’alwyck program, “A New Lease on Life.” Also on the program will be the local premier of Suite Hebraique of Samuel Gardner (winner of the 1918 Pulitzer Prize for music) and having ties to the Capital Region through his grandson Eric Wiener. 7 p.m., First Reformed Church, 8 North Church Street, Schenectady. Price: $25 adults, $10 students. To purchase tickets go to http://musiciansofmaalwyck.org or call (814) 441-0852.
Q.U.I.L.T. INC: Q.U.I.L.T. Inc. will meet on Friday, June 9, at the Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave, Delmar. The general meeting starts at 9:45 a.m.; doors open at 9:15 a.m. General Meeting, Show and Share and Potluck Luncheon celebrating 40 years of Quilts. Fund Raising will be holding their annual Lucky Raffle; you choose the item you want to win. The Potluck luncheon follows the meeting. Please bring item based on your last name (A-F) main dish, G-N salad, O-Z dessert). For information, call 393-2284 or check out www.quiltinc.org.
SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: 12:30 p.m., Physical thearpy class by Centers Health Care. This class will go through a work out that will help you strengthen arms, legs and your core at home! Centers Health Care will provide a work out sheet and Theraband so you can continue doing it at home. 1:30 p.m., FInancial Expo. Presentations by Janney Montgomery Scott – “Thoughts on the Markets,” Herzog Law Firm – “Estate Planning for the Modern Family” and Long Term Care Brokers – “Supplement Your Govt. Death Benefit with a Final Expense Benefit.” Both events are free and open to the public. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.
TWIN BRIDGES WALK: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will host their 3rd Annual #healthysaratoga Twin Bridges Walk on Friday, June 9, at the Clifton Park Halfmoon EMS. Lunch, networking, and registration will take place at 11:30 a.m. and the one-mile walk will kickoff at noon. The Clifton Park Halfmoon Emergency Corps is offering a free American Heart Association CPR certification for the first 20 people to sign up for the Wellness Walk. Registration $5. Register at http://chamber.saratoga.org/events/details/healthysaratoga-twin-bridges-walk-23720.
WIDLUND GALLERY: The new exhibit at the Widlund Gallery, Paintings by Jean Darmer of Mount Anthony Studio, runs from June 1 – 28. An opening reception will be held Friday, June 9, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Widlund Gallery at Tannery Pond Community Center, 228 Main St. North Creek. For more information call 251-2505 or visit www.tannerypondcenter.org.
Saturday, June 10
AUTO MUSEUM GALA: Saratoga Automobile Museum’s 15th Anniversary Gala takes place June 10 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. Music of Jill Hughes and the High Rollers. Complimentary wine and beer. Butlered hors d’oeuvres followed by a strolling dinner. Silent Auction. Photo Booth. Proceeds raised will go directly toward The Saratoga Auto Museum’s educational initiative to improve the public’s awareness of the life-threatening dangers of distracted driving. Please RSVP no later than June 5. Get tickets at http://www.saratogaautomuseum.org/new-events/2017/6/10/sams-annual-fundraising-gala.
BELMONT STAKES: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, located at 191 Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs, will host a viewing party for the Belmont Stakes on June 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. For the 149th Belmont, 9 Miles East Farm and Saratoga Eagle Distributors will once again be on site with food and beverages for sale and the Museum will present a raffle and raceday-inspired 50/50.
BIRD WALK & TOUR: Join Friends of the IBA (FIBA) Director Laurie LaFond & avid birder Rich Speidel on Saturday, June 10, starting at 7:30 a.m. for live encounters with native grassland birds. Visit FIBA’s Alfred Z. Solomon Grassland Bird Viewing Area, NYSDEC’s Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and other sites – including a visit to private property the land trust plans to purchase. Likely sightings include Northern harriers, American kestrels, E. meadowlarks, Bobolinks, E. bluebirds, Savannah sparrows, Red-tailed hawks and dozens more. Field Trip fee is $10 for nonmembers, Free to Members. Call Rich at 623-2587 to register. Visit www.ibafriends.org for more details.
FLAG DAY PARADE: The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 is putting the final touches on what promises to be one of the largest in the history of Flag Day parades. This year’s parade honors the 100th Anniversary of the New York State Police. The Grand Marshal is Major General (retired) Michael R. Van Patten, New York Army National Guard, a Saratoga resident. Also leading the parade will be Honorary Grand Marshals consisting of Elk members from 50 years ago, who helped to start this tradition. The parade on Saturday, June 10, begins at noon on North Broadway in Saratoga Springs and ends at Congress Park. For further information please contact the Saratoga-Wilton Elks at 584-2585.
GIFFY’S BBQ: Notre Dame Visitation Church is once again having a Giffy’s BBQ Chicken on June 10 from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Take out orders only; must have a ticket before. Cost $13 per dinner. Pick up will be at the church parking lot at 18 Pearl Street, Schuylerville. For more information contact Bonnie at 695-3972 or Pat at 338-2329.
INN AT SARATOGA: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., Redneck Soul, country, soul, rock and roll Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
MEDITATION WORKSHOP: At this half-day workshop, learn how to skillfully let go of ways of thinking that lead to suffering and instead apply wisdom in both meditation and daily life. The workshop includes guided meditations, practical advice, and time for discussion. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Spa State Park, Victoria Pool Building (by Catherine’s in the Park), 58 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs. Course fee $20. For more information and to register visit KadampaNewYork.org/Saratoga or call (845) 856-9000.
HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR: Sponsored by the Hadley-Luzerne Public Library. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hadley Town Hall: 4 Stony Creek Road, Hadley. Prizes Given Away Every Hour. Everything is Free. For Information Call 696-3423.
Sunday, June 11
GRANT COTTAGE: “She Called Him Raymond, A True Story of Love, Loss, Faith and Healing,” 1 p.m. A letter penned in 1944 uncovers the powerful and heartfelt story of Helen Gregg, one of eight children of Irish immigrant parents, raised in the miseries of Hell’s Kitchen during the Great Depression, and Clarence Raymond Stephenson, a young aspiring B-17 pilot from the small, struggling city of Ironton, Ohio. Their captivating and poignant story will be explored by author Ray O’Conor in a program in the Grant Cottage Visitor Center, 100 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. The suggested donation for programs is $5 per person.
HUDSON CROSSING TRIATHLON: The eighth Hudson Crossing Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, June 11, at Hudson Crossing Park in Saratoga County. Sanctioned by USA Triathlon, the race includes a 500-yard swim, 12-mile bike ride and 5K run, starting at 8 a.m. The event is free for spectators; cost for racers varies depending on date registered. Racers register at http://www.hudsoncrossingtri.com/. Volunteers are also needed for this event and can register at the same website. For more information, contact Chris Bowcutt at 290-0457 or via email at chris@greenleafracing.com.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING DISCUSSION: Human trafficking involves a variety of forms, including forced labor and commercial sexual exploitation. The discussion will provide an overview of the potential immigration issues relating to immigrant victims of human trafficking and the statewide efforts underway to identify and respond to the needs of immigrant victims of human trafficking while protecting and preserving their basic human rights. Guest speaker Joanne Macri is an adjunct professor at Sage College and currently serves as the Director of Regional Initiatives for the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services. Refreshments at 12:30 p.m.; program at 1:15 p.m. Room 224,Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road, Albany. Free admission. Presented by the Capital District Humanist Society.
MONTHLY BREAKFAST: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club located on Route 32 south of the village of Victory ( look for the sign ) will be cooking breakfast on Sunday, June 11, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. 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: Adult $8, Child $4. Everyone will be welcome.
MUSIC FROM SALEM: The Cello Seminar is an intensive weeklong seminar for young professionally bound cellists, led by Music from Salem Cello Seminar interim director Scott Kluksdahl as well as cellists David Russell and Helga Winold. $15 Suggested Donation/Pay What You Can. 4 p.m., Hubbard Hall, 25 E. Main Street, Cambridge.
SAAS PICNIC: The Southern Adirondack Audubon Society (SAAS) offers a free picnic to chapter members at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve, off Scout Road, Gansevoort. The picnic will take place on Sunday June 11, from noon to 3 p.m. in place of the monthly June program. The Saratoga Springs Lions Club will be the chefs, offering hamburgers, hot dogs and more. The picnic will feature a birdhouse building workshop, a live bird of prey program, as well as time for members to socialize and enjoy the preserve and its wildlife. Non-members may become local chapter members at the picnic by paying dues of $10, good for the rest of 2017. Please RSVP by Thursday, June 1, by emailing Rob Snell at birdbrane1@gmail.com.
SARATOGA CHAMBER PLAYERS: The Saratoga Chamber Players return to The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls on June 11 at 3 p.m. for the final program of the 30th season. They will present a concert of two Beethoven string quartets, Op. 18, no.4 and Op. 74, (“Harp”), and Joaquin Turina’s La Oracion del Torero. The performers will greet attendees at a Meet-the-Musician reception following the concert. Adults: $20; Seniors: $18; Students: $15; Children are admitted free of charge. Tickets may be purchased on-line at http://www.saratogachamberplayers.org/event/30th-season-finale/, or at the door.
SPIRITUAL CINEMA POTLUCK: Bring a dish to share and enjoy a few Spiritual Cinema Circle short films starting at 6:30 p.m.. Donations welcome. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call 366-9918.
STEAK ROAST: The Saratoga Masoic Lodge at 687 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, will host their annual Steak Roast on June 11 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Steak cooked to order, salad,vegetable, dessert and beverage. Adult Ticket Donations $ 20 – Child under 12 – $ 8.
Monday, June 12
MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Farmers’ Market, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday from June 12 – October 2, in front of the Library, rain or shine. 90 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 664-4646 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu for more information. 6 p.m., Essential Oils DIY class. Make your own essential oils project, presented by Maryann Baker of Young Living Essential Oils. Class size is limited to 10, so please stop by or call the Library at 664-4646 to register.
SINGLE PAYER HEALTHCARE: The Bethlehem Morning Voice huddle is sponsoring a talk by Dr. Andrew Coates, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at Albany Medical College, on Single Payer health insurance. As evidenced by the current state of Trumpcare, the time has come to have a serious discussion on an alternative plan. The public is invited to an informational meeting at the Bethlehem Town Hall at 445 Delaware Avenue in Delmar on Tuesday evening, June 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, June 13
INN AT SARATOGA: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Drank the Gold, American, Irish, Folk. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Storytime every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.. Storytimes includes stories, rhymes and crafts. All ages are welcome. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. For more information call 664-4646 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu.
PIEROGHI SALE: Christ the Savior Church, 249 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is sponsoring its monthly pieroghi sale on Tuesday, June 13. Potato, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghi will be available. For orders, please call 363-0001 soon. Pick up as usual from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: MVP Presents: Preventing and Managing Diabetes, 1 p.m. Gain a better understanding of the difference between pre-diabetes and diabetes, prevention, diagnosis and more. Free and open to the public. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham on Old Loudon Road in Latham. All adults over the age of 18 with any interest in the art of magic are welcome, whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment to join us for a fun evening. For more information, visit WWW.SAM24.org.
SPRING INTO SUMMER LUNCHEON: All women are invited to attend a luncheon Tuesday June 13, from noon – 2 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P Saratoga. Cost is $15 inclusive. This month’s Special Feature is Leisha Amelia, a health advocate will discuss current health issues. This month’s Speaker, Carol Martin, a single mom who raised four children, will speak on “Lost and Found.” Reservations are required by June 8. Please call Ellie at 584-3779 or Anita at 583-4043.
Wednesday, June 14
BAKED HAM/CHICKEN & BISCUITS: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge 3161 presents a Baked Ham, Chicken & Biscuits dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: adults $12, seniors/military $11, children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. All takeouts $12. Cash bar available. Call 584-2585 for more information.
BALLSTON SPA BPA MIXER: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association is hosting an evening networking mixer on Wednesday, June 14, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m, at High Rock Distillery, 1321 Saratoga Road (Route 50 just south of the village). Cost is $10 per person. Pre-registration/pre-pay (suggested) online at www.ballston.org. If choosing to pay at the door, we appreciate an RSVP to info@ballston.org. This event is open to the public. Information on BSBPA membership will be available.
BUTTERFLY WALK: There are many opportunities for guided nature walks at Wilton Wildlife Preserve to look for Karner blue butterflies. These walks will take place on Wednesdays through June 22. The walks will be offered twice a day, at 11 a.m. and again at 4 p.m. The walks leave from the parking area for the Old Gick Farm on Route 50 which is just under 4 miles past Wilton Mall. The walks should last about an hour and cover a mile of gently rolling terrain. The walks will not take place if there is rain. Please dress appropriately for weather and insects. For more information about the walk and to pre-register, please contact the Park Office at 450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS: On Wednesday, June 14, the Saratoga Springs City School District and Mediation Matters will jointly sponsor “Community Conversations.” The purpose of the event is to promote dialogue that helps to create a more peaceful community. The event will be held from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Saratoga City Music Center at 474 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Adults, students, parents and staff from the school district and community organizations are invited to participate in a dialogue surrounding how we can work together to create a more peaceful community and supportive environment for all.
HUDSON RIVER PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: The Hudson River Photography Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. This photography club is always looking for new people to join. The group invites adults who are interested in digital photography. For more information, please contact Mary Beth D’Aloia at painter@nycap.rr.com.
INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, Acoustic Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
PICKINS’ SESSION: Welcome to a new year of Pickins’ Sessions. Get Ready for a Great Evening of Music. On Wednesday, June 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the popular Ballston Area Seniors Pickins’ Session will be held at the Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Admission is free, open to the public, and there is ample free parking. The Sessions could use fiddlers, bass players…even a harmonica, to make the evening more diversified and entertaining. Please check ballstonareaseniors.com for more information.
SCHENECTADY ELFUNS: The Schenectady Elfuns will hold their luncheon meeting starting at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at The Edison Club in Rexford. Dr. Steady H. Moono, President of Schenectady County Community College will present the College’s 2017 – 2020 Strategic Plan. The Schenectady Elfun luncheons are open to all Elfuns and their spouses or guests and all former or retired GE employees. Spouses of deceased Elfuns are also welcome. Those interested should call Glenn Gerber at 289-5665 to make a reservation. The deadline is Friday, June 9.
YAPPY HOUR: Join Sloppy Kisses for a fun night out with your dog enjoying great food & drinks and great company at Peabody’s Sports Bar and Grill, 39 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. Yappy Hour starts at 6 p.m. and runs through 8 p.m. and will be held weather-permitting. Check the Sloppy Kisses website as well as their Facebook Page the morning of the scheduled Yappy Hour. There is no cover charge. Dogs must remain leashed in the specified Yappy Hour area and be under the control of their owner at all times. No aggressive dogs, please.
Thursday, June 15
BOOKSTORE HAPPY HOUR: Join Northshire Bookstore and High Rock Distillery in presenting a bookstore happy hour with guest author Jonathan Goldsmith – the most interesting man in the world. Beginning at 6 p.m., sample craft co*cktails courtesy of High Rock Distillery, and complete our bookstore trivia challenge to be entered into a prize drawing. At 7 p.m. Jonathan Goldsmith tells stories from – and signs – his new book, “Stay Interesting.” 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton, Acoustic Folk Rock. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The June luncheon for Ch. 60 Korean War Veterans Assoc., will be held at noon on Thursday, June 15, at The Ripe Tomato, on Rt. 9, South of Saratoga Springs. We will be ordering off the menu. Hosts are Marian Crandall, Joan Hughes and Lois Miner. Please phone your reservations in to Lois at 695-3905, or Marian at 899-2506 by June 13. Veterans who served in Korea during the Korean Conflict or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows and friends and relatives are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome. For further information or an application to join the association, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 584-3037.
SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Short-Term Care Insurance presentation, 1 p.m. Presented by Daniel J. Gallagher from BankersLife. Discover alternatives for short-term care insurance when cost, age or health is an issue. Free and open to the public. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.
Friday, June 16
INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: In “The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife,” naturalist, journalist & gardner Nancy Lawson shares an eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, and describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. 7 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Senior Summer Sizzle health screenings, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come get all of you screenings done under one roof! Healthcare professionals include: vision, diabetes, hearing, balance, cancer screening kits and more. Sponsored by United Healthcare. Mammograms at 8 a.m. by appointment. Must have insurance. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.
Saturday, June 17
FREE COMMUNITY PICNIC: On Saturday, June 17, Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon will host a free community picnic at the historic site beginning at 6 p.m. in the North Pasture, near the Great Stone Barn. Jonathan Dixon, Hudson Valley chef and author of “Beaten, Seared and Sauced: On Becoming a Chef at the Culinary Institute of America,” will provide pulled pork sandwiches. Soft drinks and various sides will also be available. Guests are welcome to bring additional beverages. The food is free and available until it runs out. Guests can preview the summer exhibition “Break Every Yoke: Shakers, gender equality, and women’s suffrage” and the installations “Shaker Woodworkers” and “Shaker Blacksmiths,” all in the 1829 Brethren’s Workshop. Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon opens for the 2017 season on Friday, June 16.
FRIENDS OF MUSIC: Friends of Music Saratoga Springs invite you to join them on Saturday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Loewenberg Auditorium at Saratoga Springs High School for this alumni concert. It will be a fantastic event. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and $25 for a family. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Online purchasing is available at http://fomtoga.brownpapertickets.com/. Friends of Music will be accepting any band or orchestra instruments that are no longer being used. We’ll work with the music department to find a deserving student for your donation. Email info@fomtoga.org for more information.
GRANT COTTAGE: “The Saratoga, Mount McGregor and Lake George Railroad: A Brief History,” 1 p.m. What did Mark Twain, Benjamin Harrison and Oscar Wilde have in common? They all rode the Saratoga, Mount McGregor and Lake George Railroad. Schenectady native Gino DiCarlo has been a fan of railroads since he was born. He is the creator of Gino’s Rail-Museum and Rail-Blog websites and the author of Trolleys of the Capital District and the soon-to- be-released, The Brief History of the Saratoga, Mount McGregor and Lake George Railroad. Gino will share photos and stories of the narrow-gauge railroad that brought the rich and famous, including General Grant, to the mountain-top above Saratoga Springs. A NYS Path Through History Weekend Event. The suggested donation for programs is $5 per person. 100 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton.
Sunday, June 18
BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Breakfast Buffet, now featuring eggs to order, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: adults $10, seniors/military $9, children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. Takeouts $10. Call 584-2585 for more information.
GRANT COTTAGE: “Secret Agents in Hoop Skirts: Women Spies of the Civil War,” 1 p.m. Hundreds of women served as spies during the Civil War, just as they had in earlier conflicts like the American Revolution. Especially early in the war, they went unnoticed as men did not think women would be involved in such a dangerous position. Program presenter Dave Hubbard, Grant Cottage Site Manager, will examine five different female spies who served during the Civil War – three for the Union and two for the Confederacy. A NYS Path Through History Weekend Event. The suggested donation for programs is $5 per person. 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton.
Monday, June 19
MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Farmers’ Market, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday from June 12 – October 2, in front of the Library, rain or shine. Join the library at 6:30 p.m. for a special Emotional Healing workshop led by Garrett Jackson of Among Angels. Please note, there is a registration fee of $5 to attend this event. 90 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 664-4646 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu for more information.
SOUTHERN SARATOGA ARTISTS’ SOCIETY: The June meeting of SSAS will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 19 at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd. Featured experimental Water Media artist Barbara Aldi will demonstrate her unique approach of painting with acrylics on foil, her specialty. The public is invited to attend. For more information visit: southernsaratogaartist.com.
Tuesday, June 20
INN AT SARATOGA: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Drank the Gold, American, Irish, Folk. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Storytime every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.. Storytimes includes stories, rhymes and crafts. All ages are welcome. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. For more information call 664-4646 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu.
Wednesday, June 21
BUTTERFLY WALK: There are many opportunities for guided nature walks at Wilton Wildlife Preserve to look for Karner blue butterflies. These walks will take place on Wednesdays through June 21. The walks will be offered twice a day, at 11 a.m. and again at 4 p.m. The walks leave from the parking area for the Old Gick Farm on Route 50 which is just under 4 miles past Wilton Mall. The walks should last about an hour and cover a mile of gently rolling terrain. The walks will not take place if there is rain. Please dress appropriately for weather and insects. For more information about the walk and to pre-register, please contact the Park Office at 450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.
GRANT COTTAGE: Knee-High History, 10 a.m. The Civil War years were more than soldiers at war. In song and story, program facilitators Diana O’Brien and Tom Smith will remind us that there were heroes on the battlefields, cities, towns and villages who built upon the legacy left by our nation’s founders and who envisioned a country of freedom and opportunity for all. Designed specifically for young learners ages 3-9, this program is free and lasts approximately 45 minutes. 100 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton.
GREENWICH SENIOR CITIZENS: Business Meeting (bring a sandwich) at the VFW on Abeel Ave at noon. The building is Handicapped Accessible and all Seniors are welcome. Cards or table games available after meetings. Coffee and desserts are provided. For meeting and membership information call Eileen at 937-1838.
INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, Acoustic Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Thursday, June 22
INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton, Acoustic Folk Rock. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Saturday, June 24
CAPITAL DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Loyalists in the Mohawk Valley, 1 p.m. If your ancestors lived in the Mohawk Valley then they might have been or were perceived to be Loyalists. The first “North American Civil War” was a very disruptive time – splitting up families, many changing the spelling of their names to denote which side they were on. Most of the British sympathizers fled to Canada. Learn how to trace these settlers through research, both in New York and Canada. A computer resources group follows the meeting. The meetings are free and open to the public. Colonie Town Library, 629 Albany-Shaker Road, Loudonville. Visit www.capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety.org for more information.
INN AT SARATOGA: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., Redneck Soul, country, soul, rock and roll Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Yaddo Garden Tours will be held Saturday and Sunday from June 24-5 through September 2-3, as well as Tuesdays during racing season. Tours of Garden only include sharing the history of the Trask Family, the Mansion and history of the Yaddo gardens. The aura, spirituality and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led tours begin 11 a.m. at the main fountain near the entrance gate to the garden. Tours last about one hour, for $10/person. Special guided docent-led tours of the Yaddo gardens can be arranged at a date and time convenient for your group. Contact Yaddo at 584-0746 or www.Yaddo. org for more information.
Sunday, June 25
GRANT COTTAGE: “And They Fought Too: Women Soldiers of the Civil War,” 1 p.m. Many women decided being a nurse, cook, or laundress was not what they wanted to do during the Civil War–they wanted more! Several disguised themselves as men and joined in the battles of the war. Four female soldiers will be detailed by Grant Cottage Site Manager Dave Hubbard, thanks to their memoirs, letters and military records. The suggested donation for programs is $5 per person. 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton.
YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Yaddo Garden Tours will be held Saturday and Sunday from June 24-5 through September 2-3, as well as Tuesdays during racing season. Tours of Garden only include sharing the history of the Trask Family, the Mansion and history of the Yaddo gardens. The aura, spirituality and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led tours begin 11 a.m. at the main fountain near the entrance gate to the garden. Tours last about one hour, for $10/person. Special guided docent-led tours of the Yaddo gardens can be arranged at a date and time convenient for your group. Contact Yaddo at 584-0746 or www.Yaddo. org for more information.
Monday, June 26
MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Farmers’ Market, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday from June 12 – October 2, in front of the Library, rain or shine. 90 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 664-4646 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu for more information.
Thursday, July 6
GREEN DRINKS: A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Harvey’s Restaurant and Bar (the “Library Room”), 14 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Cash bar. Happy Hour runs until 6:30 p.m. with 1/2 priced drafts, wines, and co*cktails. Non-alcoholic drinks and food may also be ordered. For more information visit http://www.greendrinks.org/NY/Saratoga%20Springs.
