July, 15 – July, 21 2016

Friday, July 15 Family Yoga Congress Park (Heat/Rain location: Saratoga Springs Public Library) 11 a.m. Bring a yoga mat or a blanket and join instructor, Amy Rosen behind the carousel in Congress Park for a 45-minute family yoga class. Kids of all ages and their grown-ups are welcome. Free, no registration necessary. In the case of inclement weather, we will meet in the H. Dutcher Community Room. Saturday, July 16 Car Wash Fundraiser Saratoga Abundant Life Church, Corner of Hutchins Rd., and Route 50, Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Hands & Feet Ministry will be having a car wash to raise money for service projects that bless the community. Cost is $8 for a car wash or $16 for exterior detailing. Refreshments will also be available for purchase. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stories from SPAC Series-Children of NYCB National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 12:30 p.m. In conjunction with the newest exhibit, 50 Years at SPAC, the presentation series will offer stories from former New York City Ballet performers about their time at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The first session, focused on the children of the New York City Ballet, will take place in the Riggi Theater at the National Museum of Dance on July 16 at 12:30pm. Siobhan Dunham and Michele Pigliavento will share their stories as former New York City Ballet children dancers. The sessions serve as a continued celebration of the 50th anniversary of SPAC and NYCB’s relationship with it. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.dancemuseum.org and call (518)584-2225 x3001 to make a reservation. Friends Advantage Sale Saratoga Springs Public Library, First Floor, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs. Friends of Saratoga Springs Public Library’s Book Shop has a Friends Advantage Sale from July 16 through July 24. The Friends Book Shop accepts cash, credit card and check and is located on the 1st floor of the library. These sales are for Members Only. Become a member of the Friends of the Library at the Shop’s register to take advantage of Members-Only sales. Friends of the Library’s reusable canvas grocery totes (“horse reading a book” logo) for sale for $10 plus tax, a fundraiser for our not-for-profit organization. Great for gifts with a horse-theme. Friends Book shop hours are Monday – Thursday (10 a.m. - 8 p.m.), Friday (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) and Sunday (1 – 4 p.m.). For more information, call (518) 584-7860, ext. 233. Genealogy and Local History Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29,Schuylerville, 1 p.m. John Gearing, lawyer and a trustee of the Schenectady County Historical Society, will be the program leader at this month’s Heritage Hunters of Saratoga meeting. The topic will be, “Using Legal Records in Genealogical Research.” John’s experience includes several years at a title insurance firm, resulting in hundreds of land record searches in various New York State counties. Useful organizational handouts will be available. Public is welcome. For information call (518) 587-2978. Sunday, July 17 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $10, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $9, Children 5—12 $8, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $10. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information. Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health & Wellness Building, Saratoga Springs, 9-10:15 a.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. Jack Kelly - Heaven’s Ditch: God, Gold, and Murder on the Erie Canal Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 4 p.m. Spend the afternoon with staff and bookseller favorite, popular historian Jack Kelly. The technological marvel of its age, the Erie Canal became the scene of the most striking outburst of imagination in American history, made New York the financial capital of America and brought the modern world crashing into the frontier. For more information on these or other events, call (518) 682-4200 or visit www.northshire.com. Monday, July 18 Crepe Magic Saratoga Springs High School, 1 Blue Streaks Blvd., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – Noon It’s easy to make those versatile Parisian thin pancakes with all the fillings. We’ll be making a dinner chicken teriyaki crepe and a dessert chocolate with fruit and whipped cream crepe. Registration is $11, material fees $6. Register on-line at the district website – community continuing education or call (518)583-4782 with questions. Tuesday, July 19 Free Outdoor Theater – Cyrano Congress Park, Downtown Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. Saratoga Shakespeare Company is celebrating the 16th summer season of free outdoor theater. We’ve added more additional programming in our continuing partnership with Skidmore College. This Free Production runs through July 30. Romeo and Juliet will open on August 2 and runs through August 7. Performances are at 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Skidmore Chamber Music Institute: Decoda Faculty Performance Zankel Music Center, Ladd Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Decoda is a cutting-edge collective that around the globe, sparking personal connections between artists and audiences. $8 adults, $5 senior citizens and Skidmore community, free for students and children. For tickets, go to www.skidmore.edu/zankel. For more information call (518) 580-5546. Wednesday, July 20 Volkswalk for Fun, Fitness and Friendship Start point: County Parking Lot, Rt 67, Ballston Spa, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Register 30 minutes before start. A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Information is available at www.ava.org or www.walkescv.org. Bicycle Tour Saratoga National Historic Park, Route 4 and State Route 32, Stillwater, 6 – 8 p.m. A free, ranger guided 5 mile bike tourof Saratoga Battlefield. Meet in the parking lot. In case of inclement weather, bike tour will be cancelled. Bring your bike, water, and insect repellent. Helmets required. For more information about these or other events at Saratoga National Historical Park, call the Visitor Center at (518) 670-2985. Birds of Prey Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St., Schuylerville, 6:30 p.m. Join the Wildlife Institute of Eastern NY for a walk on the wild side. Discover how these animals survive in the wild and how you can find them in their natural habitats. Registration required. Open to all ages. For more information call (518) 695-6641. Kingdoms of Consciousness Workshop Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m. Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting a workshop on Kingdoms of Consciousness. Learn about the process of spiritual maturity and how you can move towards a deeper state of consciousness in your life. Suggested donation: $20. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 366-9918. Rubber Stamping MacFadden Administration Building, 3 Blue Streaks Blvd., Saratoga Springs, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Kids bring an adult to this beginner workshop. Learn how to create a card, treat-box and cute post-it note holder using rubber stamping techniques. Registration $11 includes both child and adult, material fee $5 per person. . Register on-line at the district website – community continuing education or call (518)583-4782 with questions. Thursday, July 21 New York City Ballet Musicians and Friends Dee Sarno Theater, Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 4 p.m. String Ensemble (Rolf Schulte, violin; Luellen Abdoo, violin; Derek Ratzenboeck, viola; Eugene Moye, cello) performing works of Mozart, Berio, Schubert. Suggested donation: $7. For more information, visit www.saratoga-arts.org. Free Concert in the Park Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa, 6 – 8 p.m. The concert series is free to the public. This week’s concert features, Deena Chappell and the Crazyland Sages (Swing/Rock). For more information, visit www.ballston.org. Guardians of the Treasure The Riggi Theater, The National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m. The Creative Place International and The National Museum of Dance present a stage production of Guardians of the Treasure by Dr. Selma Nemer and Gabrielle Nemer. Adapted and Directed by Mary Jane Hansen. Special Show to benefit Mother Susan Anderson Women’s Shelter. Tickets: $25 adult / $10 child. Call (518)584-7780 or visit http://guardiansofthetreasure.bpt.me.