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Trey Anastasio at SPAC

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Trey Anastasio has announced he will return to the hometown of Phish collaborator Tony Markellis next month for three solo shows at SPAC. Markellis died on April 29.

Attendance will be limited to 30% of full capacity and all seating – including lawn – will be sold in “pods“ that range in size from 2 to 4 fans. Each group of seats must be purchased all together.

Concert goers will also need one of these: Proof of a negative antigen COVID-19 test taken within six hours of the event start time, or Proof of a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the day of the event, or proof of vaccination. The type of vaccination proof required was not specified. For ticket information visit: trey.com/tour 

SPAC “Classical Kids” Will Return Virtually May 10

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s flagship in-school program, “Classical Kids,” is set to return in a virtual format. 

Programs partnered with resident companies New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra will take place from May 10-28, and will reach more than 24,000 students and 55 elementary and middle schools in the greater Capital Region. 

New for this year, two engaging video performances that were curated exclusively for Capital Region students will be presented. All 24,000 students who participate in the program will then receive a SPAC Student Lawn Pass, which grants the student and an accompanying adult free lawn admission to all ballet and orchestra performances at SPAC until their projected year of graduation from High School.     

“The COVID-19 pandemic has caused SPAC to innovate and reimagine many of our events and performances and our Classical Kids program is no exception. While we typically partner with our incredible local musicians and dance troupes, this year we had the unique opportunity to present ballet and classical music from our very own resident companies,” said Elizabeth Sobol, president & CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center, in a statement. 

The Classical Kids programs will feature excerpts from A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Steadfast Tin Soldier, performed by New York City Ballet and works by Beethoven and Dvořák, performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra. Both the dance and orchestra programs include an accompanying study guide, developed specifically for students.  Available to stream on demand from May 10-28, Classical Kids is scheduled to serve schools located in Albany, Essex, Fulton, Hamilton, Mongomery, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Rensselaer, Warren and Washington counties. 

To learn more on how to enroll your school, contact the SPAC Education Team at education@spac.org or visit spac.org for details. Classical Kids was made possible by CAP COM and Stewart’s Holiday Match Program. 

Opera Saratoga Announces Its 60th Anniversary – 2021 Summer Festival

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Opera Saratoga has announced the company’s return to the stage for its 60th Anniversary with a season of performances inspired by the iconic novel Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. 

Working closely with a team of medical professionals and a dedicated COVID Safety Officer, Opera Saratoga will be produced outdoors during June and July in partnership with the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Spa State Park, and Pitney Meadows Community Farm to provide three unique performance spaces for audiences to safely enjoy two fully staged productions and a special concert. 

In partnership with SPAC, Opera Saratoga will present MAN OF LA MANCHA, the Tony Award winning musical, featuring Broadway and Opera star Zachary James in the role of Cervantes / Don Quixote; and Opera Saratoga favorite, Kelly Glyptis, returning to Saratoga Springs as Aldonza. Three performances are scheduled on the SPAC Amphitheater Stage at 8 p.m. on July 8, 9, and 10.

In a more classical vein, Opera Saratoga will also present DON QUICHOTTE AT CAMACHO’S WEDDING, a one-act comic serenata by Georg Philipp Telemann with a libretto by Daniel Schiebeler, taken from an episode from Part Two of Cervantes’ celebrated novel, in which the Knight and his squire Sancho Panza encounter some rather strange wedding celebrations as they roam the world in search of adventure. The al fresco production will be staged by Rebecca Miller Kratzer and will be conducted by Michelle Rofrano in and around the Columbia Pavilion in Saratoga Spa State Park, with the backdrop of the forest creating a natural setting for this pastoral adventure.  Twelve performances are scheduled between July 14 and July 18, with performances at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 6 p.m.

The two staged productions will be complemented by QUIXOTIC OPERA, a concert of scenes from other operas inspired by Cervantes’ novel, presented in partnership with Pitney Meadows Community Farm. Two performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. on June 24 and 25.

“As we considered how to best return to the stage this summer, I found myself repeatedly drawn to works inspired by Don Quixote,” said Opera Saratoga’s Artistic and General Director Lawrence Edelson, in a statement. “ I think we’ve all needed to channel some of the famous knight-errant’s idealism and extreme optimism – and to dream impossible dreams in the face of unprecedented challenges.  Thanks to the willingness and enthusiasm of our partners at SPAC, Spa State Park, and Pitney Meadows to dream with us, we are able to come back together as a community to safely enjoy some incredible music and theater together this summer.” 

Leading up to the Festival, Opera Saratoga will also offer an 8-week online course: Another Age, Another Place, Another La Mancha:  Don Quixote and the Birth of the Modern World. Taught by Skidmore Professor Grace Burton, this course will explore why the story of an old man’s wanderings through the dusty plains of 17th-century Spain have captured the imagination of philosophers and filmmakers, composers and choreographers, dramatists, and dreamers alike. The course will be offered via Zoom, on eight consecutive Wednesday evenings, from May 12 – June 30. 

OPERA SARATOGA COVID-19 AUDIENCE SAFETY PROTOCOLS 
As required by New York State, all ticket buyers will be required to show either proof of vaccination at least 14 days prior to their attendance, or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the performance they are attending. In addition, attendees will be required to complete a health screening questionnaire and pass a mandatory temperature check prior to entry. Audience members will be required to wear masks at all performances, regardless of vaccination status or proof of a negative test. Restrooms will be available with social distancing and enhanced cleaning and sanitation protocols in place in accordance with
recommended guidelines. 

TICKET INFORMATION 
Due to social distancing at all performances, tickets are extremely limited this season, and it is anticipated that performances will sell out in advance. At all venues, tickets will be sold in socially distanced pods of two seats.  At SPAC, pods of one, two, or four seats will also be available on the SPAC lawn for Man of La Mancha. Very limited single tickets will be available under the roof of the amphitheater for Man of La Mancha, but single tickets are not available for Quixotic Opera or Don Quichotte at Camacho’s Wedding due to the seating configurations at these venues. Advance ticket purchases are required for Quixotic Opera and Don Quichotte at Camacho’s Wedding. Advance ticket purchases are strongly advised for Man of La Mancha. If tickets are available on the day of performance at SPAC, ticket purchases will be subject to an additional fee.

Ticket sales open to the public on Monday, May 10. Go to: www.operasaratoga.org. 

Saratoga Jazz Festival

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Jazz Festival is returning to Saratoga Performing Arts Center on June 26 and 27 for two days of LIVE jazz. This summer, “The Hang” will look a little bit different due to COVID-19 safety guidelines and regulations, promoters say. Details about tickets and festival lineup to come. Jazz Fest artwork: by Skidmore College student Madeleine Tyler.   

We the Nighthawks, a 13-Track Album Featuring Kimberly Hawkey, Debuts in May

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kimberly Hawkey – multi-genre vocalist, instrumentalist and bandleader – debuts a 13-track album called We the Nighthawks on May 21.  The first single, “Slow Cool Water,” will be available on May 7. 

We the Nighthawks pulls from art song, jazz, musical theatre and American songbook to invite listeners on a sonic journey that captures human stories of life, love and loss.

The project was conceived and driven creatively by songwriters Lecco Morris and Justin K. Rivers.  Morris and Rivers raised well over six figures through investors and donors, ensuring the project and story continued to unfold in the same way it began.

Hawkey shares a deep connection with the project’s musical director, Assaf Gleizner, whose orchestrations and arrangements were featured in Stephen Schwartz’ 70th Birthday Concert at the Hudson Theater. On the production side, We the Nighthawks secured the talents of producer, Joel Moss. 

The album was recorded over several days at Dreamland Studios in upstate New York, featuring performances by a full orchestra of 20 musicians. 

We the Nighthawks will be available on May 21. For more information, visit: bit.ly/slowcoolwater.

The Mansion at Saratoga Presents Seth Sikes

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ROCK CITY FALLS — Seth Sikes, of whom NY Arts Review said, “may well be one of the saviors of the Great American Songbook” will return to The Mansion of Saratoga on Friday, May 21 for one performance only. 

In “Runnin’ Wild,” Sikes will be singing favorites from the Great American Songbook in his own modern style and highlighting songs made famous by idols like Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, and Liza Minnelli.

Hailed as “the best male singer of his generation on the cabaret scene” by Theatre Scene, Sikes will perform many of the show-stopping standards for which Garland, Minnelli and Streisand are known along with some best-loved gems. Tickets are $45 and are available now by visiting: www.showclix.com/event/seth-sikes-runnin-wild. 

 The Mansion of Saratoga is located at 801 Route 29, Rock City Falls. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails and light fare available prior to and during the performance which will begin at 8 p.m. 

“Because I Said So”

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Hello my Foodie Friends! 

This weekend is Mother’s Day. Remembering my mother at this time brings those memories that make me laugh and cry. I lost my mother many years ago. However, I do still have my Mother-in law, who I do love very much and I recently got to visit her for the first time in a year and a half. As I reflect on the years that I did have with my mother, the importance of family and time spent with family is a significant piece that stands out. Our home was filled with emotions, excitement and constant family interaction.

I have talked about growing up in an Italian family in many of my articles. Italians are a matriarchal nationality. It’s the women who carry on the traditions and hand out the majority of discipline, wisdom and nurturing to the children. As I was growing up being one of five siblings, every room in the house involved teaching and training by my mother. Life seemed much simpler and sweeter then. We had parents who loved us but weren’t afraid to discipline us. I continue to reminisce with my siblings on the “Italian” scoldings we would often get with something being said in half Italian and half English and the constant phrase “…because I said so!”

There are so many of life’s lessons we learn from our mothers, that get handed down from generation to generation. Lessons such as: “it’s the small things that count, or don’t sweat the small stuff; always be honest; admit mistakes, be humble; care about the right things; laugh often, learn from others.”  I can go on and on there are so many. 

Compliments to the Chef would like to salute all the Moms who have made life happen in our homes and especially in the kitchen. Who is the first one to start cooking a meal and the last to sit down for a meal?  Who is still in the kitchen cleaning well after everyone else has left?  What room in the house does mom dole out free advice on dating, school, employment and dealing with disappointment?  Where do some of your funniest memories of mom take place?  Moms hold court in their kitchen as a judge does in his court room or Queen Elizabeth does in Buckingham Palace. My Mom didn’t hold a staff like the Queen but she did carry a rolling pin and a wooden spoon.  For a few years it was never very far from her right hand. 

This Mother’s Day when it is time for dinner, seat mom first and clean up so she can enjoy her day.  Call Mom on a regular basis and tell her how you feel about her.  You cannot say “I love you Mom” enough.  Meal time is family time. Look at each other, listen to each other, tell stories, and talk about life. Whatever the gift is that you give your Mom on Mother’s Day, the greatest gift is the smile and love you give her. Hold onto these traditions and family time you have created. Enjoy your time at home and make beautiful memories. Thank our moms for the valuable life lessons learned that we continue to pass on. 

At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store, we are available to help you with finding that special gift to give to Mom. Remember my Foodie Friends and Moms: “Life Happens in the Kitchen” – those memories will last you a lifetime.

 Take Care,
John & Paula

 REARDON PorkChops

The Secret to the Best Breakfast Sandwich? Farm-fresh Ingredients

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A good breakfast sandwich is a New York staple, and people tend to have strong opinions about their favorites. Does it come on a bagel, English muffin, or a biscuit? Do you top it with bacon, sausage, or no meat at all? Saratoga Farmers’ Market customers can put it to the test: the breakfast sandwich is back.

Returning for their 22nd year, with a one-year hiatus in 2020, M&A Farm’s staff dishes up stacks of breakfast menu items for customers to customize into their favorite sandwich. Served on English muffins, M&A uses local, farm-fresh eggs and meats (sausage and ham – combine them to order a “Manwich”) and provides the option to add a hash brown.

At 85, Arnold Grant continues as the farm owner and the main cook at M&A’s stand, but he has help from a big crew made up of three different generations in the family. The Grant family has owned their farm, located in Durkeetown, NY, between Fort Edward and Argyle, for over 200 years.

 “My first memories are of the farm being operated as a dairy farm by my great uncle, and then by my dad, still as a dairy farm,” says Grant. In 1998, he joined the Saratoga Farmers’ Market initially to sell his meats, but the breakfast sandwiches took off at the same time.

Over the years, M&A Farm has been a crowd favorite, as well as a Saturday farmers’ market breakfast tradition. Many customers were noticeably excited for their return last weekend as the summer market season officially began. 

“It hasn’t seemed right without you,” said a customer named Linda just as we walked up to speak to owner Arnold Grant. At the same time, customers who only recently started shopping at the farmers’ market since last year’s move to the Wilton Mall were pleasantly surprised to see a new ready-to-eat option. “We’re so excited to see egg & cheese sandwiches at the market! Now we know to skip breakfast and come straight here,” noted Bethany, another market-goer.

“We’ve been open for a long time,” says Grant resolutely. “I’m hoping to pass the business on to my granddaughter. At 85, I’m getting ready to retire soon, but I’d like it to stay in the family,” he adds. It sounds like Saratoga Farmers’ Market customers will be able to enjoy the farm-fresh sandwiches for some time to come.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wilton Mall and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at High Rock Park.  Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For online pre-ordering and curbside pickup, visit localline.ca/saratoga-farmers-market.

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May 7 – May 13, 2021

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Outside Programming
The Town of Malta Parks and Recreation is offering Outside Programming. Enjoy fitness outdoors. Yoga and Zumba classes (evening and morning) under the Malta Park Pavilion.  Free Zumba class 6/7 (must pre-register) Painting in the Park with Pat at the Malta Community Park.Explore the outdoors with a free story walk at the Shenantaha Creek Park through June 25. To register and for more information visit  www.MaltaParksRec.com

Jim Allen’s Famous Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
This dinner will be a drive-thru/pick-up dinner we will not be serving sit down meals inside. Dinners will be bagged and delivered to your car. Pick up will be at the South Glens Falls United Methodist Church located at 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls on May 14, From 4:30 – 6 p.m. We will be serving ½ Chicken, baked potatoes, roll, coleslaw and homemade cookies. Dinners will be bagged and delivered to your car. Pre-orders are required by Tuesday, May 11 so we can give Jim a head count. As always delivery is available. Cost of meal is $12. Call 518-793-1152 to place your order.

Community Yard Sale 
Join us at South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, located at 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls on May 15. We will have booths for garage sale items, crafts and party type people (Pampered Chef, 31 bags etc). We will have lunch (hotdog on the grill, chips & water) for sale starting at 11 a.m. All Covid safety regulations will be in effect – Masks are Mandatory! Let’s make this a festive fundraising event. Invite all your friends to shop. Don’t hesitate to see me if you have questions. We still have spaces for rent for $25. We will be here rain or shine! For more information, call 518-793-1152, email sgfumc1@gmail.com. or visit www.sgfumc.org. 

Genealogy and Local History
Heritage Hunters Zoom program for Saturday, May 15 at 1 p.m. will be presented by Dr. Michael Lucas, Curator of Historical Archaeology at the New York State Museum. Dr. Lucas’ current research focuses on the historical archaeology of slavery in the Hudson River Valley, with an emphasis on the period from 1750 to 1820. Michael has a Ph.D. in American Studies and he worked as an archaeologist in the Chesapeake region for 25 years before coming to the State Museum in 2014.  He is co-editor of the book Archaeology of the War of 1812. Public is welcome and can request the link by emailing the organization’s president, Dave Peck, at davepeck208@hotmail.com. 

Havurah Vatik
Fatal Attraction: The Politics of Mortal Terror – Professor Sheldon Solomon is the guest speaker for May’s Zoom event taking place on Tuesday, May 18 from 11 a.m. – Noon. For this presentation, he will share with us his research demonstrating how subtle alterations of psychological conditions can have dramatic effects on political attitudes and voting behavior. He will explore the ominous implications of these findings for the future of democracy. To join the Zoom Meeting, visit us02web.zoom.us/j/83284806534?pwd=WnVPbGkrYjk5dTNvMDNOaldNbVZFZz09 Meeting ID: 832 8480 6534 Passcode: 684352

Pierogi Sale
Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is resuming a pierogi sale on Tuesday, May 18. As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pierogis. All pierogi orders are $10/doz. now.  Please call to order 518-363-0001. Pick up will be from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Please continue to wear your masks when you arrive. We follow all proper procedures for your safety.

Annual Plant Fair
Tomatoes from organically grown seeds; herbs, lettuce, other vegetables, and a wide variety of local perennials. Saturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Sunday, May 23 from Noon to 3 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs, Church Parking Lot – 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Masks and social distancing required – Cash or checks, no credit cards. Free Winterberry Shrub seedling to each of the first 25 families. For additional information, contact: 518-587-0403. 

Holy Hootenanny on the Hill
Music Festival St. Luke’s on the Hill Episcopal Church.  All are welcome on Saturday May 22 from 1 – 4 p.m. Music by Adela & Jude, Magic by Dave McClements. Free Ice Cream. Bring a lawn chair, please wear mask, contact tracing & covid policies observed.

Donations Wanted for Fundraiser Yard sale
The sale will take place on June 4, 5, and 6, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Gateway House of Peace, located at 479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa. Items wanted: Household items, jewelry, toys, furniture, tools, etc. Donations can be dropped off May 1-June 1. Please call Elaine 518-587-5109 to set up donation drop off. All proceeds go to Gateway House of Peace. Gateway House is a donor driven End of life home that cares for local residents and families during loved one’s final days.

Perennial Plant and Garage Sale
The Southern Saratoga Garden Club will hold its annual perennial plant and garage sale on Friday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  This event will be held in conjunction with the Sherwood Forest Neighborhood Garage Sale and will be located at 8 Berkshire Dr., Clifton Park.  A wide selection of shade and sun perennials will be available, including a variety of specimen Hosta.  In addition, experienced gardeners will be on hand to assist you in choosing plants suitable to your garden.  Miscellaneous garden art and other garage sale items will also be on sale.  Proceeds from the sale will fund the club’s scholarship to a graduating Shenendehowa student entering a horticultural-related field, the Wiawaka Center for Women in Lake George, and The Nature Conservancy. Masks and social distancing will be required. 

Craft Fair at Brookside
The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to announce a county-wide craft fair.  The family-friendly free event will be held at beautiful Brookside Museum, located at 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa on Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Guests will be able to shop a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, antiques, and farm products.  Moreover, the event is juried, and vendors will be judged on their originality, creativity, and craftsmanship.  No mass-produced or commercially made items will be permitted.  Thus, this is a terrific opportunity for New Yorkers to sample and appreciate the best of upstate artisans, farmers, and culinarians. The event is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org. 

Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet Program
Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet will be holding a Young Children’s Summer Program for students ages 4 to 7 years old. The program will run two weeks July 12-16 and July 19- 23 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Each day will follow a different ballet theme and it will include a ballet lesson, crafts, stories, and related activities! We are located at 418 Geyser Rd. Suite 5, Ballston Spa. The program is in person and class size is limited. We will be following all CDC, state, and local Covid-19 prevention guidelines. Cost $200 for a week, $380 for two weeks. For more information and registration please visit www.saratogaspringsyouthballet.org or call 518-306-4037. 

May 7 – May 13, 2021

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Friday, May 7 

2021 Mother-Lovin’ Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Virtual Event, Friday through Sunday
Kelly’s Angels is adapting to these unprecedented times by making our annual Mother-Lovin 5k a virtual event! Please join us, virtually, and continue our Mother’s Day tradition to help children and families who are battling cancer and other life-threatening illness, including COVID-19. Participants will run or walk sometime on Mother’s Day weekend in their neighborhoods, on their treadmills or any safe place of their choosing. They’ll be provided a race bib via email that they can post to social media or print and wear at the time they choose to run or walk. We’ll be running at a distance for a cause that brings us together. Cost is $10 per participant. Grab a selfie and send us your photo for the Mother-Lovin’ Photo Gallery! Share on social media with the hashtag #MLVirtual5k or #KellysAngels. To register, visit www.kellysangelsinc.org/mother-lovin-day-5k

Saturday, May 8

Bird Walk at Dionondehowa 
148 Stanton Rd., Shushan | 9 a.m. – Noon
World Migratory Bird Day – Dionondehowa will offer its annual Bird Walk guided by bird enthusiast Nat Parke. Due to Covid protocols, registration is required at 518-854-7764 or dionondehowa@yahoo.com. Attention will be paid to distancing and mask required. A donation is requested. Dionondehowa Wildlife Sanctuary & School is a nonprofit forever-wild land trust that borders the Battenkill. www.dionondehowa.org.

Horse Tack Swap Meet
Washington County Fairgrounds, 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thoughout the day, demonstrations on equine care and equine-related events presented by the Washington County Draft Animal Association and the Tri-State Liberty Club will be happening on the grounds. Businesses and Non-Profits with equine-related business and services are welcome to apply for booth space as well. Booth Spaces are $10. for a 10×10 booth – set up a table or bring your horse trailer or truck to display your items for sale. Booth sign-ups are available on the Washington County Fairground website or by calling the Fairgrounds at 518-692-2464. 

Take a Walk in the Park – with History
Anchor-Diamond Park, Corner of Route 50 and Middleline Rd., Ballston Lake | 10 a.m.
Join Ballston Town Historian Rick Reynolds for an historic walking tour of the park. We will travel back in time to visit the sites of the homes of prominent Town of Ballston residents over the last 200 years. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for this two-mile tour. Bug Spray also recommended. Due to Covid-19, please register by e-mail to saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com with number of attendees and your phone number for contact tracing. Slots are limited. You will receive a reminder notice before the event. Masks and social distancing required.

Mother’s Day Flower Basket Sale 
St. Luke’s on the Hill Episcopal Church, 40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Basket sale on Saturday, May 8. 10-inch baskets cost $27 and 12-inch baskets cost $38. Proceeds will go to our Sleep in Heavenly Peace Build. 

2021 Historic Homes Tour
Online Via Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation | Saturday and Sunday
This year’s tour promises to give you the exclusive opportunity to see interiors of beautiful private homes and buildings, including spaces that typically are not accessible during an in-person tour. The tour will be available throughout the weekend allowing you to view these special spaces whenever you want in the comfort of your own home! Several homes in the North Broadway neighborhood will be featured this year – 605 North Broadway, including the Coach House; 748 North Broadway; and 199 Woodlawn Avenue.  The tradition of including a “Rehab-in-Progress” continues this year with 687 North Broadway, the former Masonic Lodge. Cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members. For more information, call 518-587-5030. Everyone who registers for this event will be emailed a link in advance. To register, visit www.saratogapreservation.org/calendar/historic-homes-tour

Sunday, May 9

Dharma Meditation
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 9-10:15 a.m. 
Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman has returned to an in-person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings will be held each Sunday. Please RSVP to Pierre by calling 413-992-7012 or emailing Pierre pzimmie2@icloud.com 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested.

Monday, May 10

Drive-thru Food Pantry
Ballston Spa National Bank, 990 State Route 67, Ballston Spa | 9:30 a.m.
While supplies last. This is a first come, first serve event. All volunteers will be following CDC guidelines by wearing a mask, gloves and practicing social distancing.

License to Live – Teen Driving Event 
Quick Response, 2077 Route 9, Round Lake | 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Parents are invited to attend with their teen drivers and participate in the activities together to promote conversations about safe driving choices. Activities: Texting Simulator, Golf Cart and Fatal Vision Goggles, Broken Hearts Panels, Seatbelt Convincer, Mock Sobriety Checks, Roll Over Convincer, Texting Presentation, Car Extrication. Scholarship drawings from local businesses selected daily. For questions contact Cynthia Dort, Occupant Protection Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Saratoga County. 518-885-8995 ext. 2228

Tuesday, May 11

Bizarre Science Tales and Tails
Saratoga Springs Public Library Zoom Presentation | 4 – 5 p.m.
Children in grades 4-7 can join Paul Phillips as he explores scientific Tales and Tails inspired by our upcoming Summer Reading Program in this 4-part series! This week’s topic is Comets, Asteroids, and Other Inter-Galactic Visitors Tell a Fascinating Tale of the Universe. Please register online or by calling 518-584-7860, ext. 305. This online program uses the Zoom livestreaming platform. It will require access to a computer, mobile device with the Zoom app installed, and/or a phone for audio-only access. Registration with an email is required to receive information on how to connect. The email will be sent three (3) hours prior to the scheduled start time of the program.

Wednesday, May 12

Roast Pork Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Circle, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, applesauce, gravy, roll, tossed salad. Dinner for 2, $25 (cash only). 

Thursday, May 13

Welcome Back Meeting – Korean War Veterans and Associates
VFW Home, 190 Excelsior Ave, Saratoga Springs | 1:30 p.m.
We are now being allowed to gather for our monthly meetings.  Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends, and relatives are all invited to attend.  New members are always welcome.  For an application to join or for further information, please contact. Comm. Paul O’Keefe at 518-603-4186.  We hope to be able to resume our monthly luncheons soon.

Mental Health Awareness Month
On-line Program | 7 – 8 p.m.
Dr. Benita Zahn is hosting a panel discussion featuring regional healthcare experts from aptihealth, CDPHP, and Five Corners Family Practice to offer tips and support for emotional health and wellness for parents, teachers, and anyone else who would like to join. The event is free for registered participants. During the month of May, as we recognize the importance of mental health and the need to continue to increase access to care, health experts are coming together to discuss how to recognize signs of anxiety, burnout, or depression. The expert panel will discuss how to address these challenges, including self-care and coping strategies, and share tools available to our local communities to help improve our mental and physical health, including quick access to comprehensive online mental healthcare covered by insurance. A panel discussion followed by Q & A. To register, visit www.aptihealth.com/webinar