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This Week’s Events: JUNE 2-8
FRIDAY, JUNE 2
Fridays in the Garden
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa | 2:30 p.m. Hear the Buzz: Launching a Pollinator Garden. The programs are to be held in the beautiful gardens of Brookside Museum. All programs are free to attend, though donations are welcome and appreciated. Registration for each program is preferred, but not required. For more information, check out our website www. brooksidemuseum.org.
BBQ Dinner Take Out
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa 3 – 6 p.m. The Saratoga County History Center will hold a drive-thru Miller’s Backyard BBQ dinner. There will be a choice of a half chicken or half pound pulled pork dinner for $15. We will also be serving a beef brisket dinner for $20 available by pre-order only. Dinners include a baked potato, coleslaw, and corn bread. An 8-ounce serving of mac & cheese is also available for $5. All proceeds will help fund public education and children’s programs at the museum. The dinner is take-out only. We strongly recommend that you reserve dinners in advance at www.brooksidemuseum.org or call 518-885-4000. Please note that the brisket dinners are available only by pre-order.
High School Musical 2 ��
Saratoga Childrens Theatre, 615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m., and June 3 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and June 4 at 2 p.m. Join us for a show that is quintessentially Summer as the gang from East High heads to the country club! Based on the hit Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical 2 includes both high octane dance numbers and powerful ballads from the film, creating a thrilling ensemble show that’s fun for all ages. Tickets: saratogachildrenstheatre. org/mainstage-shows
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Let the Music Fill Your Soul ��
St. Edward the Confessor, 569 Clifton Park Center Rd., Clifton Park | 7 p.m. The Clifton Park Community Chorus presents the free concerts. Next concert is on June 25 at 7 p.m. at Clifton Common Stage, (outside performance, bring your own seating). Sponsored by the Town of Clifton Park. Admission is free. Facebook.com/ CliftonParkCommunityChorus
SPACtacular Fundraiser
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 11 p.m. Join us for a magical evening under the moonlight and on our stage. Create Your Own Adventure with Live Music, DJ, Dancing, Cocktails, Culinary Delights, Fireworks and Festivities! All to celebrate and support SPAC’s mission, residencies, and youth education initiatives. This is a 21+ event. Attire: Cocktail. Two ticket options, visit spac.org or call 518-584-9330 ext 142 to make a reservation by phone.
Movies in the Park ��
Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 8:30 p.m. Free movies in the park is back for the 16th summer presented by the Ballston spa Business and Professional Association. Tonight’s movie: Strange World. (Rain Date June 3). The movies are projected onto the wall of the adjacent Front Street Deli building on Front Street in the village and begin at approximately dusk. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Movie snacks will be available, courtesy of Starpoint Church.
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
Free Learn to Fish Clinic ��
The Town of Clifton Park is offering a free learn to fish clinic on Saturday, June 3, 9:0012:30. For more information contact Mike Woerner at the town department of Parks and Recreation, 518-371-6667.
Voter Registration
Saratoga Farmers Market, 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will be offering Voter Registration tables. Residents can learn where to find information about polling places, information about registration, early voting, absentee voting, and pick up absentee voting applications and voter registration forms.
Yard Sale ��
170 Ballston Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Apparel, jewelry, accessories, baby clothes. All proceeds to support Zonta Club of Saratoga County.
10th Annual TUFF eNUFF Obstacle Course Challenge ��
BOCES Center, Henning Road, Saratoga Springs | 8 a.m. Over 500 kids, teens, and adults will lace up their old running shoes to run, scramble over obstacles, jump muddy puddles, and trudge their way through mucky trenches at The Prevention Council’s 10th Annual TUFF eNUFF. Are you TUFF eNUFF? For more information, and to pre-register, go to www.FinishRight.com. The Kid’s Race is a 1-mile muddy course, and there is a 5K for teens and adults. “Day of” registration is available as well.
Cars & Coffee ��
Middle Grove Town Park, 430 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove, from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Hosted by The Town of Greenfield Lions Club. Admission is free and is open to any car or truck, including daily drivers. There will be a 50-50 raffle and door prizes for entered vehicles. The Greenfield Lions will be selling fresh breakfast sandwiches and coffee. The event is sponsored by Ryan’s Garage. For more information about the Lions Clubs visit www.lionsclubs.org.
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Summer Concert ��