Friday, June 26
Shires Press Spotlight
Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.
Join us for presentation and signing with four authors published by our own Shires press. Deborah Dittner Body Balance: Empowering Performance. Donna Miller Mad Random: Claiming Life out of Chaos. Bob Stannard How to Survive the Recession and How to Survive the Recovery and Gary Stine Claim Your Connection. For more information on the authors and books visit, www.northshire.com.
Saturday, June 27
Rehearsal Run for Firecracker 4
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 8 a.m.
A rehearsal run of the four-mile course is hosted by Fleet Feet Sports/Asics.
For more information visit, www.firecracker4.com.
Pet Adoption Clinic
Select Sotheby’s International Realty, 270 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Saratoga County Animal Shelter will be at Select Sotheby’s International Realty with adoptable dogs and cats from the shelter. The shelter is a modern facility which provides a space where animals can be made healthy and adoptable. The shelter promotes spay and neuter programs. There will be information available about volunteer opportunities and The Friends of the Saratoga County Animal Shelter. The Friends is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to providing financial and volunteer support to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter for the care and well-being of the animals that pass through the shelter. There will be a raffle and refreshments. For additional information, please contact Jane Sanzen at (518)526-6056.
43rd Annual Round Lake Antiques Festival
On the greens of the historic Village of Round Lake, Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This year as many as 120 vendors selling antiques of all kinds are expected to bring their items to Round Lake. Food vendors will be serving all day to add to the festival atmosphere.
The festival, sponsored by the Woman’s Round Lake Improvement Society each year, raises money to benefit the Round Lake Library which has been serving the Malta area since 1897.
The Village of Round Lake and the Festival are easily reached by taking Exit 11 of the Adirondack Northway and going east about ¼ mile. The festival is open, rain or shine.
Garden Goddess Workshops
Dehn’s Flowers, 180 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m.
Get tips on creating your own garden spaces, planting, kid friendly veggies and more. For more information call (518) 390-9138.
Superhero Summer Kickoff
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 11a.m. – 4 p.m.
The theme for summer reading this year is all about superheroes, and to celebrate, we are launching the first annual Saratoga Springs Public Library Superhero Summer Kickoff.
The Kickoff, a pop-culture/comic convention-style event, will feature presentations and an “Artists’ Alley” of professionals from the comics, commercial art, and board game-design industries. The event is free of charge, and while you’re there, be sure to sign up for the kids’, teen, or adult Superhero Summer Reading Programs. For more information call (518) 584-7860.
Sunday, June 28
Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman
One Big Roof, 433 Broadway, Suite 302, Saratoga Springs, 9 - 10:15a.m.
Weekly meditation followed by short discussion. All contemplative traditions honored. By donation. For more information call (413)992-7012 or visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com
2nd Annual Move & Groove 5k
National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m.
Join us for a beautiful 3.1 mile course through the scenic Spa State Park. A Kid’s Fun Run, for younger athletes, will immediately follow the 5k run on the lawn of the National Museum of Dance, offering awards to all participants. After the race, join us for our Open House and Family Day. Be sure to register for the Move and Groove 5k by visiting www.dancemuseum.org. Use the code MOVEGROOVE for a $5 discount off the registration price, for a limited time. T-shirts will be given to the first 100 participants, so be sure to register early to make sure you’re able to sport one as you cross the finish line. Proceeds from the race will benefit the National Museum of Dance children’s programming.
Summer Stroll: Historic Congress Park
Front Steps of Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Join Charlie Kuenzel & Dave Patterson, owners of Saratoga Tours LLC, for an entertaining and educational stroll through historic Congress Park. Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation tours are rain or shine. Allow 90 minutes. Requires walking & standing and covers varied terrain. Pre-registration preferred. SSPF Members: $5; Non-members: $8. For more information call (518) 587-5030.
Monday, June 29
Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Plan
Saratoga Music Hall, City Hall, 3rd Floor, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6 – 8 p.m.
The City of Saratoga Springs will be holding a public open house to listen to the community’s ideas for the new Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Plan. The plan is funded by the Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) and the City of Saratoga Springs to help provide a safe and accessible city street network for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit customers and motorists.
Tuesday, June 30
Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute: Gary Bartz Quartet
Arthur Zankel Music Center, Ladd Hall, 8 p.m.
$8 adults, $5 senior citizens and Skidmore community, free for students and children. For reservations go to www.skidmore.edu/Zankel. For more information call (518)580-5546.
Wednesday, July 1
Kundalini Yoga in the Park
Lincoln Bath House, Route 9, Saratoga Springs, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
This class is open to everyone with or without yoga experience. Class cost for local guests is ‘by donation’, what you feel like giving. Kundalini Yoga is the science of changing and strengthening the radiance to give expanded life and capacity. For more information call (518) 226-4790.
An Evening of Forgiveness Inspiration
2 Imperial Lane, Charlton, 6 p.m.
Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting An Evening of Forgiveness Inspiration: the story of Rwandan Holocaust survivor Immaculee Ilibagiza. Having trouble forgiving? It’ll be easier after you hear this woman’s story. DVD and audio followed by discussion.Suggested donation: $20. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569.
Thursday, July 2
Free Concert in the Park
Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa, 6 – 8 p.m.
This week’s concert features the Ballston Spa Community Band (Multi-generational).
Dinoman Science: From T-Rex to Einstein
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St, Saratoga Springs, 2 – 3 p.m.
This program takes on the unknowns of our universe in fun and exciting ways. Using visuals, demonstrations and experiments, “Dinoman” explores super heroes of science and history...including dinosaurs! For ages 4 and up. No registration required. For more information call (518) 584-7860.
