June, 24 – June, 30 2016

Friday, June 24 Butterfly Walk: Who is my Neighbor? Saratoga Spa State Park, 19 Roosevelt Drive Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m. Did you know restoring a habitat is like building a neighborhood? Come enjoy a light hike at the Karner Blue site and learn what butterflies live in the same neighborhood as the Karner Blue butterfly. Please wear hats and sunscreen. You may want to bring binoculars or a magnifying glass to see butterflies up close. This program is appropriate for ages 7 and up. Registration is required. Please call (518) 584-2000 ext. 122. This program is free. SITI Company Showing Skidmore College Campus, Bernhard Theater, 7:30 p.m. The Three Sisters: Act 1 - A public process-in-action, directed by Anne Bogart SITI Company performs early development of their interpretation of Anton Chekhov’s The Three Sisters. Free admission. Saturday, June 25 200th Anniversary Celebration of Eagle-Matt Lee Fire Company No.1 Saratoga County Fairgrounds, Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Join Eagle-Matt Lee Fire Company No.1 as they celebrate their 200th Anniversary. A parade starts at 11:30 followed by rides, games, food, vendors and more. There will be a Jaws of Life live demo, and Big Sky Country from 4-9 p.m. and more! Yaddo Presents Charles Bock - Alice & Oliver Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m. An evening with bestselling Yaddo artist Charles Bock, as he shares his new novel: an unflinching yet deeply humane portrait of a young family’s journey through a medical crisis, laying bare a couple’s love and fears as they fight for everything that’s important to them. For more information on these or other events, call (518) 682-4200 or visit www.northshire.com. Sunday, June 26 Move and Groove 5K and Kids Fun Run National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. The National Museum of Dance is excited to announce its third annual Move and Groove 5k/ Beginning and ending at the National Museum of Dance, join us for a beautiful 3.1 mile course through the scenic Spa State Park. A Kid’s Fun Run, for younger athletes, will take place before the start of the 5k run on the lawn of the National Museum of Dance, offering awards to all participants. Use the code MOVEGROOVE for a $5 discount off the registration price, for a limited time. www.dancemuseum.org/events/ Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Summer Stroll: Historic Congress Park Front Steps of Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join Charlie Kuenzel and Dave Patterson, owners of Saratoga Tours LLC, as they provide an educational and entertaining stroll through historic Congress Park. From the early springs and landscape architecture to the Canfield Casino and Spencer Trask Memorial, the park is a wonderful spot to explore many facets of Saratoga history. $5 members/$8 non-members. Tours are rain or shine. Allow 90 minutes. Requires walking and standing and covers varied terrain. Pre-registration preferred.For more information or to R.S.V.P. Nicole Babie, Membership and Programs Coordinator (518) 587-5030. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.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. All proceeds go to our local charities. Call (518) 289-5470 for information. Saratoga Scavenger Run iRun LOCAL, 18 Congress St., Saratoga Springs, 2:30 p.m. This event is completely free and open to anyone. Details of the scavenger run will be explained prior to start. From 3 – 4 p.m. participants will make their way around downtown on a unique and fun run/walk which concludes back at iRun LOCAL where prizes will be awarded. For more information call (518) 886-8537 or visit www.irunlocal.com. Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting a spiritual book discussion. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love and Wisdom by Rick Hanson. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 366-9918. Monday, June 27 The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park. 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort, 6:15 p.m. The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will be held Mondays June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 and August 22. The races are open to all and registration is $5 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and the Saratoga Spa State Park. Refreshments and raffle prizes afterwards. Grand prizes will be awarded for best times for all 5 events, continual improvement and most family members. For more information visit www.saratogastryders.org or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Tuesday, June 28 Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute: Ron Carter Golden Striker Trio Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore Campus, 8 p.m. Featuring Carter, a Grammy Award-winning bassist, Donald Vega on piano, and Russell Malone, guitar. $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) 580-5321. Wednesday, June 29 Malta Summer Concert Series Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta, 5 – 9 p.m. Join us for free fun family concerts held on the lawn. Concerts are made possible by grant funding from GLOBALFOUNDRIES/Town of Malta Foundation, and generous sponsorships from local organizations. Bring a picnic supper, blanket and/or chairs and join. Visit www.maltaparksrec.com for more information and the lineup of bands. Thursday, June 30 Summer Concert Series Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa, 6 – 8 p.m. The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association is proud to once again present its free Concerts in the Park series. This week is the Ballston Spa Community Band (Multi-generational). The concert series runs for 10 weeks, every Thursday. For more information, visit www.ballston.org. Parent Information Night Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St., Schuylerville 7p.m. All parents interested in our Kindergarten Readiness Program are encouraged to attend. Kindergarten Readiness parent information night is held for the purpose of the parents to gain understanding about the design of the program and the specific elements included and how each help with the child’s development across all the domains and additionally hone in on the important skills that are deemed necessary for a child entering kindergarten. There will be a presentation and an opportunity for the parents to ask questions. (518)695-6641.