Friday, May 20
Flamenco Concert
National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.
Alegria Ensemble will present an evening of provocative rhythms, spirit and duende.
The Alegria Ensemble consists of Maria Zemantauski - guitar, Jose Miralles - guitar, Monica Roach - cello, Jeff Michael - percussion and special guest flamenco dancer “La Nina.” The Alegria Ensemble has been described by music critics as “an elegantly understated global music ensemble.” With a repertoire that is influenced by both tradition and innovation, the Spanish guitar remains at the center of their sophisticated sound. This special program will feature traditional Spanish and Flamenco songs and dances. Tickets are $25 per person which includes a glass of wine. Call the Museum at (518) 584-2225 x3001 to purchase tickets. Extremely limited seating available.
Saturday, May 21
St. Paul’s Food Drive
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The youth of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will be holding a food drive to benefit the St. Paul’s Food Pantry. This drive will be a part of the annual 30 Hour Famine, an event where our youth pledge to go without food for 30 hours; in order to raise funds and awareness for people who go without food every day. If you would like to contribute to our food drive, donations can be dropped off at the church. Donations to the pantry can be dropped off weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thank you for helping us take care of those in need in our community.
8th Annual Appreciation Day and Parade for Malta Military, Veterans and First Responders
Corner of Bayberry Dr. and Route 9, 10 a.m.
Residents and participants are set to gather to honor Armed Forces Day with an annual parade and ceremony. This year, the beginning of the parade will stop at the Town Hall where a brief ceremony will be conducted to honor the lives lost on 9/11, as well as those who continue to fight for our freedom. The ceremony will include the dedication of a portion of a steel beam that was once a part of the World Trade Center. The parade will then continue south through the roundabout and turn right on Blacksmith Drive. Please view the website at www.maltaparksrec.com for parade route and detour map.
Multi-Author Story Time
Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m.
Patricia Tracy Dow - Beveridge “Moonlight of Morgan Hill.” Everyone agreed, Moonlight was a beautiful cow, but she never knew how special she really was until one cold, snowy Vermont winter. Ann Marie Gardinier Halstead - “Bucket Filling Fairy”. It’s an ordinary day at Strawberry Hill Summer Camp until a magical creature arrives and surprises the campers. Sandy Wilbur & Kimberley Ray - “Goodnight My Honey Bunnies.” A charming book and lullaby CD designed to delight and soothe babies and children of all ages. The author and illustrator will share music and art from the book. For more information or other events, visit www.northshire.com.
Genealogy and Local History
Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, Schuylerville, 1 p.m.
Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet. William H. Payne, Vietnam veteran and Civil War re-enactor, will be the program speaker. Bill is the author two post-Civil War mysteries, The Veteran in a New Field and The Sharpshooter on Picket Duty. His interviews with war veterans have been taped for the Library of Congress and the State Military History Museum. Public is welcome. For information call (518) 587-2978.
Caffè Lena Anniversary Concert
Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.
Tickets are $30 general admission, $15 students. To purchase tickets go to ww.brownpapertickets.com/event/2535169. For more information call (518) 583-0022.
Sunday, May 22
Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 11a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, lunch, books, household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. Rain or shine the sales go on and it is a fun activity the entire family enjoys. Come browse, visit, eat, or just get out of the house with a friend. All proceeds go to our local charities. All markets are held the fourth Sunday of each month Tables are $15 for an 8 ft. table; call (518) 289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table.
Monday, May 23
Wildflower Walk
Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing walk around the park while learning about the medicinal qualities, legends, and folklores surrounding the wildflowers that grow here. This program is appropriate for ages 7 and up. Fee is $3 per person or $5 per family. Please call (518) 584-2000 Ext. 116 to register.
Tuesday, May 24
Essential Retirement Planning Workshop
Saratoga County Arts Council, 320 Broadway, #1, Saratoga Springs, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
If there were significant missing facts costing you money wouldn’t you want to find out? Let us help you take the confusion out of retirement strategies. In today’s ever changing economic environment, many Americans are concerned about protecting their savings and running out of money in retirement. Be our guest at this free important 2-day event (Tuesday and Wednesday). To register, call (888) 612-8496.
Wednesday, May 25
Cancer Support Group
Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs, Noon – 1 p.m.
The cancer support group, regardless of the type of cancer one faces, is a safe container to explore common physical, financial, emotional, cognitive, developmental, familial and spiritual issues. Skills of resiliency, empathy, “being seen and understood,” are addressed. Inter-connectedness, intimacy, and new attitudes and possibilities are cultivated to face and release feelings of isolation, confusion, anxiety and day-to-day uncertainties in a group of people with similar wishes to improve the quality of their lives. Pierre Zimmerman, who facilitates this group, has been working with people who have cancer for the last 12 years, leading support groups, mindfulness based stress reduction programs and spiritual retreats. Pierre is a survivor of stage 4 cancer, diagnosed in 2001 and given a few months to live. He has been dedicating a large part of his life since then to supporting people on their journeys with cancer. Call Pierre at (413) 992-7012 to register and confirm — as schedule may be subject to change.
Roast Pork and Baked Chicken Dinner
Menu: soup, tossed salad, roast pork loin, baked chicken, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, dessert, rolls and butter, coffee, tea. Donation requested: adults $12, seniors and military (active/retired with ID card) $11, children 5- 12 $8, under 5 free, take-out $12. Cash bar available. For more information, call (518) 584-2585.
Malta Memories
Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, Malta Avenue Extension, 7 p.m.
The Malta Memories Historical Group is sponsoring a talk by Matthew Kirk of Hartgen Archaeological Associates, who will speak on “The History and Archaeology of the Saratoga Borderland from 1680 to 1748.” All are invited.
Acoustic Blues Open Mic and Jam
Café Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga, Sign-up 7 p.m. – Show at 7:30 p.m.
NYS Blues Hall of Fame inductee Sonny Speed will be hosting the evening for SABS.
This month’s featured artist is Robin O’Herrin, specializing in Delta and Piedmont blues and gospel. She brings this seminal music into the present. This is a monthly event on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Come on down to listen and or play the Blues.
Matty’s Mountain
Christine McDonald Community Room, Crandall Library, Glens Falls. 7 p.m.
Dr. Graham Cox will present a talk on “Matty’s Mountain” for the monthly program of the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. Dr. Cox will focus his talk on developing a forest stewardship plan to encourage birds and other wildlife. Matty’s Mountain is a 172 -acre tract, surrounded by the Berry Pond state forest unit. A forest management plan that puts maintaining water quality and creating a wildlife habitat at the top of their stewardship objectives has been developed for this tract. Dr. Cox invites you to discuss creating early successional habitat to suit forest bird species with some area examples. When in due course Matty’s Mountain is open to public use, visitors will find the area rich in wildlife. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.southernadirondackaudubon.org.
Thursday, May 26
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Corner of Union and Nelson to Regent St. to Greenridge Cemetery, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Come honor those who have given their lives for our country. The City of Saratoga Springs invites you to the 2016 Memorial Day Parade and Commemorative Ceremony. Join with our local veteran groups and organizations to honor all those lost in service to our country. There will be a closing ceremony at the cemetery. Highlights include: local organizations including the police and fire departments, local marching bands from all across Saratoga County, and vintage and classic cars. Contact Gayle LaSalle at (518) 587-3550 x2520 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions. We hope to see you there.
