Friday, May 24
GottaGetGon Folk Festival
Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 161 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa
Come out for a traditional, family-friendly folk music festival on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit pickingandsinging.org.
Open Mic
Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m.
Enjoy a free open mic with local high school talent. Free admission.
Saturday, May 25
Eighth Annual Plant Fair
Saratoga Springs Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 624 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday hours are 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Embellish your garden with plants proven to flourish in Upstate New York. 20 varieties of heirloom and hybrid tomatoes, Tasty vegetables and herbs, beautiful perennials, essential garden aids. For questions call Bev at 518-587-0403.
Sunday, May 26
Making Connections Autism Program
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs | 9:30 a.m. – Noon
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga is offering an early intervention program for children on the spectrum and their families. Meet other families in the area and specialists from AIM Services while exploring the Museum during this special off-hour time. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga is pleased to offer the Making Connections program free of charge for families thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, The Saratoga Springs Lions Club and our members and guests who have contributed to our Give Play initiative! Free with museum admission.
Monday, May 27
Open Mic
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.
Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage. Open Mic Night is every Monday, all ages, all styles. The event is free, but please leave a $3 donation for their nonprofit organization if you can. Sign up is 7 p.m. to 7:25 p.m., the show is at 7:30 p.m. Two songs, or 10 minutes. Sign up is first come, first served. Please play nice! This is a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity, explicit sexual themes, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.
Tuesday, May 28
Science on Tap
The Parting Glass, 40 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Brad Lister, from the Department of Biological Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, will discuss “Climate warming, insects, and collapsing food webs.” Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Come early to get settled so the talk can start promptly at 6:30 p.m. For more information about Science on Tap visit, www.sustainablesaratoga.org/science-on-tap.
Open Mic Storytelling
Caffe’ Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs | 7 – 9 p.m.
Storytellers of all styles and levels of experience are welcome! Enjoy an evening of true stories, traditional tales, myths, fables, family stories and more. A featured storyteller performs for 30 minutes and open mic tellers have 10 minutes each. We have just one rule: no notes. $5 for adults, students are free.
Wednesday, May 29
Saratoga Springs Public Library Goes to the Farmers’ Market
Saratoga Farmers’ Market, High Rock Park, High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 3 – 6 p.m.
Come to the Farmers’ Market and make a craft with a Children’s Librarian. No registration required.
“Night Moves: Natural History of Adirondack Flying Squirrels”
Crandall Library, 251 Glen Street, Glens Falls | 7 p.m.
The Southern Adirondack Audubon Society will present “Night Moves: Natural History of Adirondack Flying Squirrels.” The Naturalist educator Charlotte Demers will discuss the two species of flying squirrels that inhabit the Adirondack Park and the important role they play in our ecosystem. Demers has worked as a biologist at the Newcomb Campus of the College of Environmental Science and Forestry for more than 30 years. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, May 30
Wellness Series: Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room | Noon – 1 p.m.
Join us in welcoming Patti Kerr, author, Certified Alzheimer’s Educator, and former caregiver as she shares her family’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease. She will also share advice, tips, and insights for any caregiver — or anyone who is interested in learning more about the disease. No registration required.
2019 Gillette Carnival
Halfmoon Town Park, 162 NY-236, Clifton Park | 6 – 10 p.m.
Fun abounds at the 2019 Gillette Carnival in Halfmoon Town Park on May 30 – June 2. The carnival is open on Thursday and Friday from 6-10 p.m., Saturday from 1-10 p.m. and Sunday from 1-6 p.m.Proceeds from all ticket sales and wristbands sold will benefit Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation.More information on Facebook under Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation or @ www.fighttobehealed.org.
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, May 28
Southern Saratoga Art Society Monthly Meeting
Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Boulevard | 6:30 p.m.
The monthly meeting of SSAS date change due to Memorial Day.Artist Tom Ryan will demonstrate in watercolor.Tom will be discussing the composition of Winslow Homer’s watercolor “Blue Boat” along with another piece.He will demonstrate Homer’s use of palette colors and history. Don’t miss this exciting demonstration.Meeting is open to the public.
After the Fire Monthly Meeting
Town Hall, Lower Newton Road, Halfmoon | 7 p.m.
After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay are a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc.Anyone interested in learning more about After The Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.
