Saratoga TODAY 6.28.19

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Issue 26

2019 NYRA

GIVE-AWAYS

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June 28 – July 4, 2019

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All American CODE BLUE:

CELEBRATION LATEST UPDATE

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Just a few weeks after promising discussions were initiated to potentially site the city-based emergency winter shelter at the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church on Circular Street, those plans appear to have been extinguished, leaving the emergency shelter for the homeless without a home.

The Code Blue program was launched in a temporary location on an emergency basis in late 2013. It subsequently has been adopted under the umbrella of the Shelters of Saratoga organization.

SARATOGA PICNIC COOLER: Sunday, July 14

SARATOGA BASEBALL CAP: Wednesday, August 7

Photo by SuperSource Media, LLC. See Story pg. 3

See Story pg. 9

Ballet in Spa City

SARATOGA BEACH TOWEL: Wednesday, August 21

SARATOGA ZIP-UP SWEATSHIRT: Sunday, September 1

Photos provided. See More pg. 44

Photo by Mark Andrew Images. See Story pg. 18

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Neighbors:

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2019

Snippets of Life From Your Community

INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY: Lindsay Wilson

Who: Amy Chen Where: Congress Park

Q. What are you currently doing here?

A. I am a stilt-walking butterfly.

Q. Did you pick the costume? And Why? A. I did! I love butterflies and I think a lot of people do. They’re happy bright.

Q. How long have you been a stilt walker for?

A. I’ve been doing circus arts for about 20 years, but I’ve only been walking on stilts for about two years.

Q. What’s the hardest part about walking on stilts?

A. Just having the courage to get up especially if you take a fall getting back up.

Q. Have you fallen before?

A. I’ve fallen on the lower stilts. Knock on wood, I haven’t fallen off the high stilts – it’s not so bad.

Q. What part of your body hurts the most walking on stilts?

A. Gosh, in the beginning it was my hip, but it Is a lot of core work.

Q. How long can you walk on stilts for?

A. Today, by the time I come down I would’ve been up for four hours, and that’s as long as I go.

Q. What’s your favorite activity as a circus performer?

A. I started in circus doing trapeze – so that’s what my profession was.

But I learned how to juggle and I’m not very good at it, but it’s my favorite because it takes the hardest work.

Q. Are you from Saratoga?

A. I’m originally from Michigan but I moved upstate three-and-a-halfyears ago.

Q. How are you loving it so far? What Is your favorite thing about it?

A. A lot! So much to love. I love coming to see the ballet because I was a dancer. I love this park, and the carousel and I really love the people that I meet.

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2019

NEWS 3

12th annual

July 3 and July 4 • Downtown Saratoga Springs Compiled by: Kevin Matyi

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 Fireside Chat with ‘General Burgoyne’: The public can have a fireside chat with General Burgoyne at 7p.m. at the Holiday Inn. Attendees get s’mores and a chance to take a photo with the General. Free admission.

THURSDAY, JULY 4 Firecracker 4 Road Race: Starting at 9 a.m. approximately 4,000 runners will run down Broadway and through four miles of city streets. Additionally, there is a half-mile Sparkler Kid’s Fun Race at 10:50 a.m. going from the Saratoga Springs City Center to Congress Park.

Saratoga Casino Events: At the Casino’s Jefferson Street location starting at 5 p.m., attendees can view and participate in various events, including fireworks, live music, prize drawings and more.

Saratoga Casino Hotel will welcome American Idol finalist Madison VanDenburg on Wednesday, July 3 during their annual fireworks show. The Colonie native will perform a rendition of ‘God Bless America’ during the casino’s ‘All-American Celebration’ festivities.

VanDenburg, who finished third place in the most recent season of American Idol, will hold an autograph session for fans from 5 – 5:45 p.m. in a tent along the apron of the casino’s harness track. At 6 p.m., Madison will perform ‘God Bless America’ in the winner’s circle of the track.

“We couldn’t be more excited to add Madison to our entertainment lineup as we kick-off our All-American Celebration,” said Kathleen Anderson, Senior Director of Entertainment and Guest Experiences at Saratoga Casino Hotel. “Madison captivated the nation with her talent, and this is a great opportunity for her countless Capital Region fans to see her perform live.”

Following VanDenburg’s performance, local party band Ten Most Wanted will hold a special trackside performance at 6 p.m.

At approximately 9:15 p.m., the fireworks show will begin on the harness track. The fireworks are being carried out by Santore’s World Famous Fireworks of Schaghticoke and are co-sponsored by the Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association.

Guests of all ages are welcome to enjoy the evening of live harness racing, music and fireworks. Parking and admission are free. Food vendors from Dom’s Fried Dough & Pizza of Schenectady, and Ben & Jerry’s will be serving guests along the harness track throughout the evening.

The fireworks show kicks off the casino’s ‘All-American Celebration’ which features an exciting lineup of Independence Day-themed promotions from July 3 to July 6. Over $75,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded on the casino floor, including a variety of backyard equipment from Alpin Haus. Immediately after fireworks, $5,000 will be up for grabs via hot seat drawings on the casino floor, and 80’s rock band Aquanett will take the stage for a live performance in Vapor.

US Citizenship Ceremony: At 10 a.m. 20 people will participate in the annual US Citizenship Ceremony at Saratoga National Historical Park. Anyone who cannot be at the park will be able to view the ceremony via a giant television screen at Saratoga Springs City Center and via live broadcast on the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page. The ceremony will also include a speech by Vitaliy Volpov, an Associate of Whiteman Osterman and Hanna LLP who’s family immigrated to the Capital Region when he was 12-years-old.

Party in the Parking Lot with the Audiostars: Live music performance at 6:30 p.m. in the evening outside of Congress Park in the Spring St. parking lot.

Live Reading of the Declaration of Independence: Benjamin Franklin will read the Declaration on stage in the Spring Street parking lot at 9:15 p.m., followed by fireworks and patriotic music.

Throughout July 4, local retailers will be inviting people into their shops to support local independent store owners, and restaurants will be offering a range of “All American” meal deals.

Before the celebrations and until July 5, the Chamber of Commerce is urging people to buy official Saratoga All-American Celebration t-shirts at Impressions of Saratoga and Dark Horse Saratoga, both on Broadway.

Proceeds help to fund fireworks and entertainment for the Celebration.

4 Carol Eggleston Clark Carney GANSEVOORT — On Wednesday, June 19, 2019, Carol Eggleston Clark Carney flew off with the angels.

Carol had requested no services. Please donate to a charity of your choice in her memory.

Arrangements handled by the Burke Funeral Home of North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

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OBITUARIES Phyllis Latin SARATOGA SPRINGS — On June 15, 2019, Phyllis Latin, affectionately known to many as Madame, passed away.

Madame’s Celebration of Life will be June 30 11-2 at Mama Mia’s in Saratoga.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the local Community Hospice.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

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Week of June 28 – July 4, 2019

Marion McLaughlin

Carmen Roska Pabst

Doreen J. Pitcheralle

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Marion McLaughlin, 99, passed away June 20, 2019.

Calling hours were held June 23, at Burke & Bussing Funeral Homes, North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

A Funeral Mass was celebrated on June 24, at St. Clement’s Church.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

GREENFIELD CENTER — Carmen Roska Pabst, 70, of Greenfield Center, passed away on June 20, 2019.

Calling hours were Tuesday, June 25 with a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, June 27 at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

MECHANICVILLE — Doreen J. Pitcheralle passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019.

Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 29, All Saintson-the-Hudson, 121 North Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Auburn, NY. Arrangements under direction of Burke Funeral Home.

Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

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Wanda Capone

Joseph P. Kennedy

Natalie G. Katz

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Wanda Capone, 63, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 after battling a long illness. She was the daughter of the late William Pettit and Norma Dupree Pettit.

A funeral service was held at Compassionate Funeral Care in Saratoga Springs.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joseph P. Kennedy, 67, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital. He was born on September 17, 1951 in Albany.

At the family’s request there were no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Natalie G. Katz, 92, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital.

A graveside service was held Monday, June 17, 2019 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs.

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Samantha Renee Bowe MILLSBORO, DE — Samantha Renee Bowe, 20, passed away June 19, 2019 in Millsboro, DE. She was the daughter of Thomas James Bowe and Jennifer Renee Briscoe. A Celebration of Life Service was held Wednesday, June 26, Compassionate Funeral Care,

Inc. in Saratoga Springs. Burial followed St. Peter’s Cemetery, Saratoga Springs.

Margaret Metcalf Long SARATOGA SPRINGS — Margaret Metcalf Long, 72, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Gateway House of Peace.

A funeral service was held Monday, June 24, 2019 at the United Methodist Church in Saratoga Springs.

Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc., Saratoga Springs.

BLOTTER 5

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2019

COURT William H. Galusha, 54, of Glens Falls, pleaded June 21 to misdemeanor DWI and felony unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, in Moreau.

Sentencing Aug. 14.

George P. Manuel, 56, of Wilton, pleaded June 21 to aggravated DWI, a felony. Sentencing Aug. 20.

Gary G. Hayes, 49, of Schuylerville, pleaded June 21 to attempted menacing of a police officer.

Sentencing Aug. 23.

Ivan M. Erchak, 45, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded June 21 to criminal possession of stolen property, a felony, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing July 26.

David J. Lais, 46, of Ballston Spa, pleaded June 21 to felony grand larceny. Sentencing Aug. 23.

Aaron M. Current, 27, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded June 21 to felony attempted grand larceny. Sentencing Aug. 23.

Stephen T. Ouimet, 44, of Middle Grove, was sentenced June 19 to five months of probation, following the initial charge of reckless endangerment in the first-degree.

Robert Loya, Jr., 31, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded June 19 to felony forgery. Sentencing scheduled Aug. 19.

POLICE Christian T. Orologio, 31, of Galway, was charged June 23 with boating while intoxicated, reckless operation of a vehicle,

and unreasonable speed, in connection with a single vessel crash on Sacandaga Lake in the town of Day June 22.

Matthew Snowball, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 17 with harassment in the second-degree.

Jeffrey Morgan, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 17 with felony burglary and violating an order of protection, and the misdemeanors: petit larceny, criminal contempt, and acting in a manner to injure a child.

Tyler Lumia, 20, of Ballston Spa, was charged June 17 with third degree assault.

Erin Young, 22, of Durham, was charged June 17 with criminal trespass, a misdemeanor.

Chelsea Adams, 26, of Bayport, was charged June 18 with two counts of stalking.

Caroline Hall, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 17 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Justin Ware, 27, of Troy, was charged June 18 with criminal contempt.

Kory Collins, 24, of Oswego, was charged June 19 with criminal mischief, and aggravated family offense.

Kayla Potvin, 21, of North Granville, was charged June 15 with misdemeanor DWI, a license violation, and driving the wrong direction on a oneway street, on Putnam Street.

David W. Taylor, 63, of Clifton Park, was charged June 17 with criminal contempt in the first-degree, a felony. Taylor is accused of being in violation of an order of protection.

James Woolford, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 16 with endangering the welfare of a child.

Lisa Spadafora, 53, of Milton, was charged June 10 with misdemeanor criminal trespass.

Susan Home-Parrillo, 49, of Wilton, was charged June 12 with two counts misdemeanor petit larceny.

Philip Pratico, 34, of Mechanicville, was charged June 12 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and driving with a suspended registration, on Lincoln Avenue.

Darren Home, 51, of Wilton, was charged June 12 with misdemeanor criminal trespass, petit larceny, and felony tampering with physical evidence.

Michael Belcher, 20, of Ballston Spa, was charged June 13 with misdemeanor DWI, and unlawful possession of alcohol person under 21.

Kenneth Rossen, 56, of Ballston Spa, was charged June 13 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, on Union Avenue.

Jamie Parra, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 13 with misdemeanor criminal trespass, on Union Avenue.

Sheriff’s Office Responds to Vessel in Distress – All Occupants Safe At 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, the Saratoga County Sheriff 's Office received a 911 call from aboard a vessel in distress on Saratoga Lake. The caller reported

a Seadoo Speedster occupied by eight people was sinking. The Saratoga County Marine Patrol responded to the scene locating the vessel capsized, and all

occupants in the water. Marine Patrol assisted in the rescue effort with Arvin Hart Fire. None of the eight boaters were injured and all were wearing life vests.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2019

WOMEN’S HEALTH FUNDRAISING EVENT AT PARASOL TATTOO

SARATOGA AUTO AUCTION

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Parasol Tattoo Company is partnering with Centered Wellness & Beauty as well as guest tattooists Emily Clute and Billy Harrigan on July 14 from 12-5 p.m. to help raise money and awareness for women’s health and rights. The event will be held at Parasol Tattoo located at 26D Congress St., Saratoga Springs.

Parasol Tattoo Company will be offering pre-drawn tattoo flash designs on a first-come first-serve basis. There will be a lot of great designs to choose from on this day of awareness.

Centered Wellness & Beauty will be doing tape-in hair extensions for the event. There will also be a licensed massage thearpist offering chair massages for those that are waiting to get tattooed or for anyone who just wants to stop in, relax and donate to a great cause. There will be a silent auction for goods and services donated by several local businesses.

All proceeds will be donated to the National Women’s Health Network Inc. and PPESA PAC plannedparenthoodaction.org/ empire-state-acts.

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THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S RED, WHITE & BLUE PARTY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The American Cancer Society is hosting it’s annual Red, White & Blue Party on Friday, June 28 from 7-11 p.m. at Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs.

This one-of-a-kind, all American-themed BBQ takes place under the tent at Saratoga National Golf Club and features BBQ food by Mazzone Catering, open bar, live music by Funk Evolution, a silent auction,

entertaining activities and a fireworks show. Dress in your favorite red, white and/or blue “Saratoga Summer” attire.

This event supports The American Cancer Society’s vision of a world free from the pain and suffering of cancer. Their purpose is to save lives and celebrate life.

For ticket purchase and more information, visit online at acscapitalregionevents.com/ red-white-blue-party.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Automobile Museum is having its third annual Saratoga Auto Auction on Sept. 20 and 21 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, and is looking for volunteers to assist.

Those wishing to volunteer must fill out an application online.

There will be training sessions prior to the auction.

Presented annually by the Saratoga Automobile Museum, the Saratoga Auto Auction continues to be a premiere collector automobile auction for the Northeast United States.

Proceeds from the Auction supports the Museum’s distracted

driving safety program, an initiative that reaches more than 15,000 high school students across the Capital Region each year. This program is more crucial than ever, as young drivers are tempted with the allure of the screen while their eyes should be focused on the road at all times.

To learn how to consign your vehicle for this year’s Auction, contact Leah Finn at 518-5871935 or by email at auction@ saratogaautomuseum.org.

Visit SaratogaAutoAuction. org periodically to receive updates on new consignments, announcements, and much more leading up to the Auction this fall.

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Week of June 28 – July 4, 2019

Liz Gee- Design Excellence

Marge Shostak - Petite Award

SARATOGA SPRINGS/SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Garden Club is having its annual Flower Show, this year with the theme “Games People Play,” on Saturday, July 13 from 1 to 5 p.m., and on Sunday, July 14 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Saratoga Town Hall.

There will be floral design and horticulture competitions and photography division that will be judged by the attendees. The show will also include plant, glove and bake sales, prizes from a benefit table and youth and special exhibits.

Admission is free. For more information visit schuylervillegardenclub.org.

Norma Moy - Horticulture Excellence

Schuylerville Garden Club Flower Show

25th Annual Secret Gardens Tour

Soroptimist International of Saratoga County’s 25th Secret Gardens Tour will take place on July 7.

Photo by Brian Hoffman.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, the 25th Anniversary of the Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour will take place on Sunday, July 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

View a stunning mix of some of the favorite gardens of tours past and special additions for this milestone year at various locations around Saratoga.

The self-guided Secret Gardens tour is an all-volunteer fundraiser presented

by Soroptimist International of Saratoga

County. The club grants thousands of dollars a year to organizations in keeping with its mission to improve the lives of women, girls and their communities locally and globally.

Tickets are $25 in advance and may be picked up on the day of the tour, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July 7 at the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center, 297 Broadway. Any remaining tickets will be available for $30 during those hours. To purchase tickets or for more information visit soroptimistsaratoga. org/events/secret-garden-tour.

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NEWS

Saratoga’s Got Talent: Accepting Entries Now for County Fair Competition BALLSTON SPA — Entries are now being accepted for the 2019 talent competition: Saratoga’s Got Talent.

The competition is open to all ages and is free to enter. This talent show is a fun opportunity for youth and adults to showcase their talent, gain experience and exposure.

Competition dates are Wednesday, July 24 through Sunday, July 28. Different ages and categories compete each day.

Open Division – designed for contestants not interested in competing at the N.Y.S. Fair: 7 and under, 8-12 at 6 p.m. on July 24; 13 & over at 6 p.m. on July 25.

State Fair – for contestants who wish to advance to the N.Y.S. Fair, should their ranking allow: 12 and under, 13 and over at 6 p.m. July 26. Best of Fair will take place at 4 p.m. on July 28.

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2019

Saratoga Springs Finance Commissioner Democratic Primary to be Decided Tuesday

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

Competitions are held at the Saratoga County Fair at the talent pavilion. There are daily cash prizes, trophies, ribbons for all and a chance to qualify for the state competition. Application deadline is July 13.

The Saratoga County Fair will be held July 23-28 in Ballston Spa. The talent show application and rules can be downloaded online at at: www. saratogacountyfair.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The June 25 Democratic Primary regarding the City Council seat as Commissioner of Finance was too close to call on Election Night and will be decided July 2.

From the 1,447 ballots tallied, challenger Patty Morrison received 736 votes (50.86%) compared to 705 (48.72%) received by incumbent commissioner Michele Madigan, according to the unofficial tally at the Saratoga County Board of Elections. There were six write-in votes for other candidates, as well.

The decision will come down to the counting of absentee ballots.

A total of 164 absentee ballots were mailed out and as of Wednesday afternoon 96 of those had been received, said John Marcellus, deputy Commissioner of Elections at Saratoga County. All absentee ballots returned and appropriately postmarked will be opened and counted on Tuesday, July 2.

Should Morrison’s lead ultimately result in the primary victory, Morrison and Madigan may face one another again in November’s General Election, as Madigan has the backing of the Working Families Party and the Independence Party.

City Meetings This Week MONDAY, JULY 1: The City Council holds its pre-agenda meeting at 9:30 a.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 2: The City Council holds its full meeting at 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3: The Design review Commission holds its meeting at 7 p.m.

All meetings open to the public and held at City Recreational Facility, 15 Vanderbilt Ave.

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2019

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City Officials Look to Site Emergency Shelter ‘Outside Of The City’s Densest Areas’ continued from front page...

Funds have been raised and donations received to assist in the development of a permanent location site. However, protests and lawsuits initiated by locals residing in the area where proposals were floated to develop the shelter have derailed those efforts at every turn.

Last week, city Mayor Meg Kelly and Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan acknowledged finding the best location for a permanent Code Blue facility has been a challenge and brought forward an idea to

“maximum service with minimal neighborhood impact.” That plan involves the acquisition of land “outside of the City’s densest areas.”

Commissioner Madigan said she supports funding such a project, although no other details specific to funding were announced.

Mayor Kelly presented the idea to the County Administrator, Department of Social Service Commissioner, Department of Mental Health, and to Shelters of Saratoga.

“We are moving rapidly and will probably be looking at land next week,” Kelly said, this week.

2019 RESULTS ARE IN

“We’re looking at a three-to-five acre parcel the city can purchase and lease to Shelters of Saratoga – similar to what we do with Franklin Community Center and the Senior Center. So, just taking care of our most vulnerable population.” The shelter would act as a year-round permanent shelter, Kelly added.

Soul Saving Station church on Henry Street has hosted a temporary Code Blue shelter the past three years but soon will repurpose the space where the temporary shelter operated, making it not a viable winter option for Code Blue. Time is a factor.

“I’m very concerned because we don’t have a location right now.

November is rapidly approaching and there’s a lot of preparation involved,” said Karen Gregory, executive director of Shelters of Saratoga.

“Presbyterian New England Congregational Church has committed in the event the shelter does not have a place to go. They’re not going to lock their doors and turn their backs.”

Multiple locations across the city may be used on a shared temporary emergency basis.

During the 2017-18 winter season – the last figures available

- Code Blue was open 162 nights, served more than 8,000 meals, and provided sleeping quarters for a total of 6,480 overnight stays – or on average, 40 nightly guests.

“We’re looking for two things; one, a temporary home for this winter, and two: we’re looking for land for a permanent site. So, we’re working now to seek those out,” Kelly said. The target location is outside the city’s most densely populated area. “What I mean by not in the densest area is that I don’t want to impact a neighborhood, so we have to very careful about where we pick this land.”

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NEWS

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2019

JAZZ FEST RETURNS THIS WEEKEND with

Norah Jones, George Benson & Many Others

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Twenty-two musical groups, highlighted by the Saratoga Performing Arts Center debut of Norah Jones and the return of George Benson and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, are slated to perform at the 2019 Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival June 29-30.

Freihofer’s Jazz Fest Friday will return on Friday, June 28, when scores of live jazz events, themed dining, and social dance options will be held in downtown Saratoga Springs. And for the first time in the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival’s 42-year history, it will showcase local high school jazz ensembles from Saratoga Springs High School and Shaker High School on the amphitheater stage to kickoff the festival at 12:45 p.m. on June 29 and 11:45 a.m. on June 30, respectively.

Tickets for the festival will be available online at www.spac.org. Lawn seating is free for children ages 15 and under. Parking for the event is free. For more information, go to: spac.org. Gates open at 10 a.m. on both days.

Lineup: J A Z Z F E S T 2 0 1 9 SATURDAY, JUNE 29

SUNDAY, JUNE 30

Amphitheater: 9:20 p.m. George Benson; 7:40 p.m. Los Van Van 50th Anniversary; 6 p.m. Kandace Springs; 4:40 p.m. James Carter Organ Trio; 3:20 p.m. Mercy Project: Jon Cowherd, Brian Blade, John Patitucci, Steve Cardenas; 2 p.m. Donna Grantis; 12:45 p.m. Saratoga Springs High School Jazz Band.

Amphitheatre: 7:05 p.m. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue; 5:20 p.m. Norah Jones; 3:40 p.m. Django Festival All-Stars with special guests Edmar Castaneda and Grace Kelly; 2:20 p.m. Joshua Redman Quartet with Aaron Goldberg, Reuben Rogers and Gregory Hutchinson; 1 p.m. Joey DeFrancesco Trio featuring Billy Hart; 11:45 a.m. Shaker High School Jazz Ensemble.

Charles R. Wood “Jazz Discovery” Stage: 5:25 p.m. Antonio Sanchez & Migration; 4 p.m. Lionel Loueke & Raul Midon; 2:40 p.m. Veronica Swift with The Emmet Cohen Trio; 1:20 p.m. Black Art Jazz Collective featuring Jeremy Pelt, Wayne Escoffery, James Burton III, Xavier Davis, Richie Goods & Rudy Royston; Noon Joe Locke’s Subtle Disguise* with special guest Raul Midon.

Charles R. Wood “Jazz Discovery” Stage: 5:35 p.m. Ruthie Foster; 4:10 p.m. Allison Miller Boom Tic Boom featuring Jenny Scheinman, Carmen Staff, Kirk Knuffke, Ben Goldberg and Todd Sickafoose; 2:45 p.m. Cha Wa; 1:25 p.m. Youn Sun Nah; 12:05 p.m. Joel Harrison’s Angel Band featuring Jon Cowherd, Jaleel Shaw, Stephan Crump, Brian Blade and others; 11 a.m. Kansas Smitty’s House Band.

Norah Jones will make her SPAC debut during the weekend-long Jazz Festival.

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2019

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Malta Drive-In Theatre Marks 70 Anniversary th

The Malta Drive-In soldiers on as one of the roughly 350 drive-ins left in America, down from a peak in excess of 4000 in the 1950’s. July 1, 2019 will mark the 70th anniversary of the opening of the Malta Drive-In Theatre. The screen was first lit on July 1, 1949 with a double feature of Abbott and Costello in “The Noose Hangs High” and Roy Rogers (and Trigger) in “On the Old Spanish Trail.” First owners, Sarto and Leona Smaldone, had been busy preparing the land and constructing the theatre since 1947. They continued to operate the business until 1977.

Through the years many improvements have been made. Although the Smaldones opened with the latest RCA in-car corded speakers on the poles, during the 50’s they widened the screen tower to accommodate the new Cinemascope aspect ratio. In 1968 they undertook major remodeling which introduced the iconic “Googie” style marquee that remains.

The marquee and the neon-topped entry arches are honored by a New York State historical marker. They also greatly expanded the snack bar and constructed a new box office with canopy.

Second owner, Thomas Thornton, replaced the original wood-framed screen tower with the current allsteel screen tower around 1980. Current owners, Tom and Ed Caro, have operated the theatre since 1988. 1991 brought FM radio sound transmitted to car audio systems, replacing the speakers on the posts. In 2008 the field was expanded and graced with a second screen tower. Since 2013 digital projectors have taken over from the original 35mm film projectors.

Photos courtesy of Ron Smaldone.

Photo courtesy of Ron Smaldone.

The Malta Drive-In Theatre continues the “ozoner” tradition of offering a double feature for less than the price of a single movie at a “hardtop” theatre. Many patrons will park backwards and view from an open tailgate or hatch or sit outside in lawn chairs they have brought. Guests enjoy more freedom than is possible in an indoor cinema. Children do not have to be totally silent and can enjoy some playtime before the show.

Some people even bring their pets with them!

The snack bar is the heart of the operation. Patrons start arriving 2 hours before showtime to claim a great parking space and enjoy a meal from the concession stand. In addition to the popcorn, candy, ice cream and grill and deep fryer favorites, there are upscale offerings like Philly Cheesesteaks. Especially popular are the specialties: funnel cakes and deep-fried Oreos.

First-run movies are what packs the place. The current offering is a double feature of “Toy Story 4” and “Aladdin.” Starting July 2 “Spiderman: Far from Home” will be paired with “Men in Black International” on the other screen. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12, with an additional charge of $5 per vehicle if you bring your own food with you. The Malta Drive-In is open every night through the end of August and afterwards there will be weekend showings through the end of October.

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Week of June 28 – July 4, 2019

Pet Lodge Opens New Location

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Pet Lodge’s newest location opened in Saratoga Springs on June 17 at 3320 Route 9, joining locations in Latham, Glennville and Clifton Park.

“We’ve had, over the years, a lot of requests to open up here,” Matt Sames, the Lodges’ owner, said. “The demographics work, it’s a great community.”

Sames said that he had been trying to open up a location in Saratoga for over three years and that the reason that it took so long was due to a “very thorough” approval process.

“We just opened,” he said.

“People have been excited, we’ve been giving a lot of tours.”

Jake, Shift Supervisor at the Lodge, said that the most dogs

that had been in daycare at once thus far was around 16.

The new Lodge has a doggy daycare, boarding and grooming and obedience facilities. Dogs left in daycare are free to roam outside in the 3,500 square foot fenced backyard area with turf as desired, while dogs in boarding are taken out three to four times per day.

Sames said that they scoop and disinfect the yards to keep them as clean as possible, and that the backyard’s turf was an experiment to see if it was cleaner than the pea stone used at previous locations, and that if it was not that they would rip up the turf and replace it.

The building also has an exhaust fan on either side, to keep air fresh and circulating, and keep the dogs healthier.

“Each dog has a kennel card, which gives us instructions for medication, feeding

“The community’s been amazing since we’ve been here...”

Photo by Kevin Matyi.

instructions, all that good stuff,” Sames said. “If they need nature walks, if they’re going to be in doggy daycare or if they’re going

to need baths, it’s all right here.”

“The community’s been amazing since we’ve been here,” Jake added. “Everybody’s been

super energetic and happy, like ‘oh, we’re so happy that we have a location that’s closer to home,’ and they love the facility.”

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Week of June 28 – July 4, 2019

Temple Sinai Goes Community Solar

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Temple Sinai in Saratoga is going to transition to community solar energy via the company Nexamp later this year. To inform people about the benefits of such a change, a Nexamp representative hosted a workshop at the Temple last Wednesday, June 19, that was open to the public.

In short, community solar companies work by selling portions of the electricity its farms make to the public. The electricity is put directly into the Grid. When it is time to pay their electrical bill, subscribers pay the company however much energy they use instead of paying National Grid.

The reason why this is beneficial, aside from the energy being created via a sustainable source, is because the company can offer incentives to join, like how Nexamp bases each subscriber’s allotted amount of the farm’s energy off of how much energy the subscriber used in the same span of time over the past few years, then offers a 10% discount on energy.

For example, if a person’s electricity bill would have been $200 normally, the bill is reduced to $180, although in practice the National Grid bill will still have minor charges due to taxes and metering.

President Michael Marx of the Temple said that they were switching to community solar for a few reasons. First, it may not be possible to install solar panels on the Temple’s roof due to a variety of reasons, including the religious and historical significance of the building and the cost of the panels themselves.

There is also the idea of Tikkun Olam, or “repairing the world,” which is the Jewish belief that the world is not perfect, so it is every person’s duty to try to make it better in some way. Marx said that as a result of Tikkun Olam, there has always been a strong thread of environmentalism in Judaism, even before it was called such.

Marx continued by saying that more people know about solar than other sustainable energy sources and that the farm the Temple was joining is being built in Troy, so more of the Temple’s congregation would know about both how and where the energy was being made.

According to Chelsea Fiori, the representative at the Nexamp informational meeting, the solar farm outside of Troy will be operational later this year, and at the time of the informational meeting had filled approximately two-thirds of its five-and-a-half megawatt capacity for subscribers.

Example of Nexamp community companie’s solar farm.

Temple Sinai. Photo by Kevin Matyi

14 BALLSTON SPA 2-6, 8-10, 12, 14-16, 18, 20, 22-28 Paddock Place, 56 Kelly Farm Rd., $1,276,000. New York Development Group Eastline LLC sold property to Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS 7 Sunflower Terrace, $399,900.

Bordeau Builders Inc. sold property to Courtney and James Hendrickson, Jr.

6 Toms Way, $370,000.

Amy Martin and George Rozell III sold property to Gina and Matthew Patrizio.

52 Wallflower Dr., $339,900.

Douglas Burbridge sold property to Pamela and John Woloszyn II.

30 Aster Dr., $379,000.

Christopher and Angela Silipigno sold property to Charles and Jennifer Alonge.

26 Sherman Way, $345,000.

Victor and Sara Tse sold property to Jill Archambault and Liam McCarthy.

6 Pine Tree Place, $277,500.

Chad and Juliet Steiner sold property to Lyle and Sheldron Bratton and Melissa Andujar.

15 Diamond Rd., $309,000.

Sharon Laviolette (as Trustee) sold property to James and Melissa Gardner.

2 Greensboro Blvd., $304,900.

Laura Lewis and Darlene Kusaywa sold property to Melissa Dierna.

3B Spyglass Hill Rear, $145,000.

Eagle Crossing Properties LLC sold property to Joseph and Diane Cardinale.

400 Devils Lane, $365,000.

Michael and Stephanie Bracht sold property to Timothy and Vicky Hall.

2 Addison Way, $476,000.

Ellen Eisenstein sold property to Keith Schenker and Hien Luong.

8 Sleepy Hollow Dr., $270,000.

Aliakbar Rupani soldproperty to Asim and Sajjad Janjua.

19 Diamond Rd., $344,900.

Lawrence and Carol Martell sold property to Lucy Clark (as Trustee).

CLIFTON PARK 22 Cobble Court, $208,000.

Arthur Chuang sold property to Cheryl Decarter.

72 Stoney Creek Dr., $185,000.

Xin Sun sold property to Erin McMahon.

4511 Foxwood Dr., South, $159,000. Matt Greenhouse sold property to Daniel Marek.

5 Fieldstone Dr., $494,000.

ER Land Development LLC sold property to Kim and John Klimes III.

8 Wall St., Unit 329, Clifton Park Senior Living LLC sold property to Bayla Wald.

CORINTH 0 Route 9N, $44,900.

Patricia Sweetser sold property to Walter and Victoria Peterson.

208 Stone Rd., $299,000.

Doris and William Chamberlin (Co-Trustees) sold property to Karen Thibeau.

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6011 W. Middleline Rd., $150,000. Edna Holmes (as Trustee) sold property to Melissa Hatch and Gregory Tkal.

6 Clunis St., $120,000. Daniel Swift sold property to Latrell and Jasmine Pinellas.

7312 Teller Lane, $249,000.

Michael and Susan Herrington sold property to Kevin and Mary Meade.

2 Placid Place, $380,480. United Residential Group LLC sold property to Seth Bolumerman and Michelle Parent.

GREENFIELD 111 Kilmer Rd., $360,000.

Daniel Helin sold property to Daniel Neville and Mary Kocon.

938 Locust Grove Rd., $54,000.

Jeffrey Collura sold property to Brian and Kathleen Gaddis.

35 Mill Rd., $210,000. Robert Paseka sold property to Raymond Romero.

371 Daniels Rd., $282,500.

Oscar Basora (by Agent) sold property to Kenneth and Adrian Appleman and Ute Besenecker.

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14 Marcel Rd., $350,000. Robert and Sally Hartwell sold property to Cynthia McKay. 57 Plank Rd., $343,000. Jessica Rice and Brian Willard sold property to Igor Ryumshin.

796 Hudson River Rd., $175,536. Secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development sold property to Terry Barber.

21 Glen Meadow Dr., $410,000.

Zoe Vasilakos sold property to Robin and Renee Bauerle.

48 Church Hill Rd., $377,500.

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2A Sprucewood Court, $355,000. Marisa and Joel Echevarria sold property to Jessica Rice and Brian Willard.

27B Mapleridge Ave., $264,500.

Patrick and Heather Justison (Co-Trustees) sold property to Traci Checkerell.

MALTA 423 Brownell Rd., $370,000.

Kenneth Herkert sold property to Michael and Ruth Kling.

423 Brownell Rd., $375,000.

Michael and Ruth Kling sold property to Timothy and Jacqueline Cleary.

25 Copper Ridge Dr., $437,882.

Abele Homes LLC. sold property to Kevin O’Connor (as Trustee).

12 Hunters Run, $410,000.

Shafaat and Tanjim Ahmed sold property to Sirva Relocation Credit LLC. 51 Admirals Way, $472,340.

Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Nora Osuchowski (as Trustee).

8 Meadow Rue Place, $270,000.

Mark and Amy VanAlstyne sold property to Kathleen Thorne.

102 Riley Cove Rd., $525,000.

Robert and Catherine MacMillan sold property to Ellen Brown.

2 Rosebay Rd., $347,500.

Christopher and Christine Turano sold property to Melissa Drummond Kerrick.

MILTON 138 Juniper Dr., $248,000.

Kim Lee sold property to Jonathan Palmer.

125 W. Milton Rd., $254,000.

Stephanie Morgan and Matthew Newman (by Exec) sold property to Luke Kjelland.

9 Lancaster Place, $190,000.

Jennifer Russo sold property to Alexandra, Joseph and Susan Gentile.

7 Limerick Lane, $281,000.

Maite Cupp sold property to Anna and John Chandler.

40 Prospect St., $196,000.

Anna Chandler sold property to Carty and Kayla Hastely.

MOREAU 13 Barrington Dr. $345,000.

Sean Sheeran sold property to Timothy and Ashley McGuire.

8 Third St., $183,000.

Douglas and Christina Kesler sold property to Cody and Mara Howerton.

PROVIDENCE 102 Trevet Rd., $180,000.

Michael Rockefeller (as Trustee) sold property to James Wright, Jr. 0 Fayville Rd., $50,000.

Patricia Loucks (by Exec and Devisee) sold property to Thomas Merrills, Jr.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 64 Ludlow St., #302, $350,000.

Jennifer Wolf sold property to Anne Rogan.

3 Oak Brook Blvd., $662,500.

Patricia Horning sold property to Robert Sommerville and Susan Mallery Gurian.

55 Fifth Ave., $875,000.

Franklin Rapp (by Exec) sold property to Matthew and Jaime McPadden.

56 Adams Rd., $425,000.

Timothy and Vicky Hall sold property to Paul Safran and Carol Vischer Safran.

Meadowbrook Rd., $265,000.

DGD Holdings LLC sold property to John and Beth Larow.

STILLWATER 102 Gurba Dr. South, $194,000.

Lori Handerhan sold property to Matthew and Kelsey Parker.

24 Secretariat Lane, $290,000.

Peter Neenan (as Trustee) sold property to Elizabeth Pompay Sirianni and Julia Sirianni.

WATERFORD 143 Third St., $110,000.

Brian and Courtney Rocque sold property to Flippin Fuda LLC. 234 Fonda Rd., $340,000.

Patricia Demio sold property to Kirk Denney.

WILTON 28 Hearthstone Dr., $500,000.

Paul and Martha Ackmann sold property to Bradley and Andrea Wanner.

262 Jones Rd., $197,000. John and Sharon Kirkpatrick sold property to Erin Kirkpatrick and Jeremiah Fish.

11 Seymour Dr., $485,000.

Straford Wild sold property to Michael King and Ronald Dellapina.

Grun Springs Rd., $45,000.

Diverse Holdings Group Inc. sold property to McKenna Construction and Excavation LLC. 8 Lenca Court, $423,971.

McPadden Builders LLC sold property to Krzysztof and Maria Bialek.

Lowes Dr., $400,000. Aldi Inc New York sold property to KMDA LLC. Lowes Dr., $400,000. KMDA LLC sold property to Aldi Inc New York.

79 Claire Pass, $375,000.

John and Diane Jacobsen sold property to Paolo and Elizabeth Grandjacquet.

628 Route 9, $375,000. MT Minogue Inc. sold property to Six Hundred Twenty Eight Maple Ave LLC.

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BUSINESS

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2019

Ecomonic Development “Unity Committee”

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA COUNTY — Last Tuesday, June 18, the Saratoga Board of Supervisors approved a new arrangement between the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership with an 18-2 vote.

“There’s been tremendous support, because there’s been a growing concern that the current system is just not effective or efficient,” Phil Barrett, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, said.

The SEDC stopped receiving funding in 2012, after being the economic development organization for the county for over 30 years. The Partnership was created in 2015.

Since the partnership’s creation, both organizations have been tasked with economic development in Saratoga county, which has led to confusion in attracting and retaining businesses.

Over the past year, the organizations each sent representatives to a committee, unofficially referred to as the “Unity Committee,” to determine how to

proceed while reducing confusion.

“The Unity Committee will sit and make sure that we’re coordinating things, members of the Partnership as well as members of SEDC,” Marty Vanags, President of the Partnership, said.

Under the new Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU), the organizations will be in charge of different aspects of economic development in Saratoga. The SEDC will draw businesses in, while the Partnership will help companies create economic development plans to retain and grow businesses in the area.

“This MOU, which is an agreement between two separate parties, should not be confused with action being taken at the County Board of Supervisors, that’s a separate activity,” Vanags said.

“This is an agreement between our organization and their organization about who’s going to do what,” he continued.

“Down the line, if the county sees fit to fund SEDC… that’s up to the county Board.”

In a memo given out during the meeting for the vote, SEDC would begin receiving $150,000 per year from the county, the Partnership would continue to

receive half of the county’s bed tax, approximately $540,000, and a new Economic Development Planning fund would be created for $150,000.

“So the proposal,” Barrett said. “Are recommended levels of funding. Now the actual levels of funding will be determined through the budget process in the fall, early winter, we don’t approve the budget until December.”

Supervisor of Saratoga Springs Tara Gaston voted against the reform for that exact reason, saying that she has no problem with the resolution itself, but that the extra $150,000 for the new fund was not allocated in the budget yet, and that previous discussions had been delayed due to the same reason.

Barrett added that since the vote, they have already received over two dozen letters in favor of the change. These letters range from the Adirondack Trust Company to Stewart’s to Spa City Builders.

“These are all people that live in the county, conduct business in the county,” Barrett said.

“Entrepreneurs, executives, good cross section of our business community, and many names that you would recognize.”

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Week of June 28 – July 4, 2019

The Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery 20th Anniversary

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Later, on July 7, the celebration will continue with the Airway Cup Tournament and in the evening live music by George Krakat.

West Mountain Grand Opening QUEENSBURY — On July 1, West Mountain’s Aerial Tree Top Adventure Park, MTB Park, Scenic Chairlift Ride and café will open at 59 West Mountain Road in Queensbury.

West Mountain’s new Aerial Tree Top Adventure Park has six courses ranging in ability levels using the latest in treetop climbing technology.

Those interested can book group outings, graduation parties, birthdays, reunions, wedding receptions and more. Contact Katie Cahill via email at katie@ westmtn.net or by phone at 518-636-3699, ext. 316 to book your group or team. All groups

West Mountain’s Aerial Tree Top Adventure Park. Photo provided.

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Ballet in Spa City

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2019

Ashley Bouder teaching Ballet in the City class at Saratoga City Ballet.

Photo by April Singleton.

Photo by Mark Andrews Images.

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — For the second year, Saratoga City Ballet will host a summer filled with ballet activities for all ages.

“This summer we have a bunch of programs and we do have programs for ages three to adult. For the first time this year we’re doing the story book ballet camp,” said Traci Jersen, President of the Saratoga City Ballet Board.

For young dancers ages three to six the program called Storybook Ballet will provide the young dancers to engage in stories such as Coppelia and Sleeping Beauty through the art of dance. The course is taught by the founder of Story Dance Studios, Jen Manino.

“Jen does a whole program where she’s reading the story to them. She uses props, she does a craft around the ballet, has the music from the ballet, has some older students demonstrating some steps for the kids, making tutus - It’s not just about the dance itself, it’s about teaching them the story,” said Jersen.

In addition, there will be a variety of classes for all levels, for ages seven through adult.

The master classes will be taught by an Ohio-based not-for-profit company called Ballet in the City.

Their objective is to introduce ballet to cities throughout the country. This year New York City Ballet (NYCB) principal dancers Megan Lacrone, Ashley Bouder, Sarah Merns and Harrison Ball

will be teaching.

NYCB will not only have their dancers teaching courses, they will be performing at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) for the NYCB Gala, on July 20.

“Ballet in the City is also going to the ballet gala this year which they did last year…

Ballet in the City has choreographed a piece that our dancers will be dancing in,” said Jersen.

“Different dance programs across the capitol region on the lawn party will be dancing. It’s a really great opportunity for students of dance throughout the community to participate in the ballet gala.”

For any questions on taking part in this artistic oportunity, visit saratogacityballet.com.

NYCB Dancer Megan LeCrone teaching Ballet in the City class at Saratoga City Ballet. Photo by April Singleton.

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Saratoga Springs Lions Club Honors HS Scholarship Winners and Families

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Lions Club Scholarship Winners and Lions members. Photo Provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Lions Club Scholarship Committee introduced guests and presented five scholarship winners at the June 13 luncheon meeting for the 201819 academic year. Scholar Katelyn Ginley opened the ceremony with singing America the Beautiful. $5000 scholarships for a four-year college program were presented to: • William Carswell, S.S.H.S. Providence College, World History • Katelyn Ginley, S.S.H.S Boston College, Biology

• Sarah Los, S.S.H.S University of Vermont, Nursing • Madeline Messitt, S.S.H.S Nazareth College, Health Sciences All of the scholarship winners introduced their families and guests and shared their most meaningful volunteer service/ Lionism project experience highlights with the club.

Two-year academic scholarship for $2500 was awarded to: • Annabelle Hoenig, S.S.H.S SUNY Adirondac, Graphic Design/Media Art

Ms. Hoenig introduced her mother, gave a description of the Early College Career Academy program she has been enrolled in for the past two years and shared the most memorable highlight from her “Lionism” experience, Project Lift.

The Saratoga Springs Lions Foundation annually offers up to 10 scholarships totaling $22,500: $5000 for 4-year academic colleges/universities. $2500 for 2-year academic college program. $2500 for a vocational/technical program. The HS Lions Club; Leo Club Scholarships at $1000 each.

Gordon Creek Elementary School Teacher Ms. Sue Cinella was recently presented with the VFW New York State Teacher of the Year Award on Flag Day 2019 at a ceremony at the school in Ballston Spa. Photo provided.

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Week of June 28 – July 4, 2019

Eight Middle Schoolers Honored Students Create Music for Kindness and Maturity SARATOGA SPRINGS — Eight students from Maple Avenue Middle School have been named winners of the 2019 Billy Anti-Bully Award.

This recognition, in memory of “Billy” William T. Wardell, was given by his grandparents, parents, family and friends to recognize students from each team at Maple Avenue who demonstrated maturity and kindness throughout this academic school year.

Left to right: Levi McMullen, Adrian Smith, Isaiah Cummings, Adison Haughton, Averi Wigley, MiAngel Simmons, Serena Donaldson and Jordan Knowlton-Bryant. Photo provided.

The Hawley Foundation for Children 5th Award Ceremony

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Chamber Players teamed up with Lake Avenue Elementary School and Megan O’Sullivan’s music classes to present an adaptation of The Little Prince at an all-school assembly on Thursday, June 19. The 5th grade orchestra joined New York City-based composer/cellist/ guitarist Eliot Bailen, flautist Susan Rotholz, and violinist/ Saratoga Chamber Players’ Artistic Director Jill Levy to play Bailen’s scores based on the music provided by the students.

Younger students belted out the songs written to help tell the adapted story. Parents and guests along with the rest of the school marveled at the production by the 3-5th graders and one youngster was overheard hoping to be part of a repeat next year.

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at the school led by Bailen.

O’Sullivan provided the story line.

Students hummed tunes they thought went with each part of the story, Bailen recorded their tunes and turned them into scores. It was the students who also told him to use the minor key for sad parts or “legato” for parts where the little prince was working hard.

This production will have an encore performance at SPAC on July 19 at 1:30 as part of Radial Arts’ “Poetry in the Pines” free event.

The production was made possible by a grant from the Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust.

Saratoga Mom Prom: Suzi Ingmire Memorial Scholarship

Hawley Awards 2019. Photo Provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Monday, May 20, The Hawley Foundation for Children held their 5th Annual Awards Ceremony at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Saratoga Springs.

The Hawley Foundation has a tradition of assisting the disadvantaged youth in our community through grants to organizations, individuals and college-bound students, and this year, awarded a total of $101,225.00, broken down into $43,725.00 in Community Grants and $57,500.00 in Camp Awards, to twenty-one local organizations that best realize The Hawley Foundation’s mission of promoting the health, welfare and education of children in Saratoga County.

Dan Fortier, The Hawley Foundation Board Chair, welcomed the award recipients

and spoke about the history of the Foundation. Mayor Meg Kelly expressed her appreciation to the Foundation for making an impact on organizations who support children throughout Saratoga County. In addition to each organization speaking to how the grant will be used, Yaqarah Sage, Skidmore College Class of 2019, spoke about the College Incentive Grants she received, and how they provided funding for her to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in mathematics and a minor in studio art. Three high school students, from Spa Catholic and Saratoga Springs High School, received College Incentive Grants: Timothy Barrett, Jr., will be attending Utica College for Health Services/Occupational Therapy; Miranda Constantine will be attending St. Anselm to

study law; and Yuchen Wang will be attending Vassar College to study biology.

Applications for grants are offered in late January, early February for consideration by the Board. In addition to Community Grants, Camp Awards and College Incentive Grants, The Hawley Foundation Discretionary Fund assists children on a case-by-case basis who are in financial need and reside in Saratoga County.

Requests must be submitted on an organization’s letterhead from a social worker, service coordinator, case manager, physician, school nurse, therapist, concerned citizen, teacher, counselor, or the like, and can be submitted at any time during the year. All requests are kept in strict confidence. For information on this and other grants, please visit www.hawleyfoundation.org.

Saratoga Mom Prom Founders: Jan Perrotta, Gail Veitch, Jean Ann Dennis, Madeleine Macy, JoAnn Berrigan, Joanne Sole (Absent: Maureen Maciariello). Photo Provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Suzi Ingmire Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a female Senior in good academic standing pursuing advanced education related to childhood development.

This $1000 award is generously supported by the current organizers of the Saratoga Mom Prom: The Saratoga County Children’s Committee.

This year’s $1000 was awarded to Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) senior, Madeleine Macy.

Madeleine will be attending Georgetown University where her goal is to follow a medical career to become a pediatrician and work with children with special needs.

Her own childhood experience with a life-threatening disease pointed her in this direction. Her

HS dedication to academics and service programs for children clearly defined her as the candidate that most emulated Suzi’s goals and work ethic toward those in need. Congratulations, Madeleine!

Suzi Ingmire, a pediatric Physical Therapist, was the main force behind seven women from Saratoga, (five of whom graduated from SSHS) who developed and introduced the Mom Prom charity fundraiser event in 2012 to support women and children not-for-profit organizations in Saratoga county.

She was dedicated, detailed and relentless in her determination to ensure this event was a success with entertainment and fundraising for their benefit. The annual event over the past seven years has been an overwhelming success!

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Saratoga High School Graduation Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Bright and early on the morning of Thursday, June 27 the Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center (SPAC) hosted the Saratoga Springs High School 2019 Graduation Ceremony.

Valedictorian, Julianna Hachensk, will be attending Perdue University and the Salutatorian will be attending Binghamton University; both plan to study engineering.

Valedictorian Julianna Hachensk and Salutatorian Kaitlyn Brooks.

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Ballston Spa High School Graduation Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — After an eventful year that included hosting the Empire State Winter Olympic Games Torch Relays, building a “Tiny Home” for veterans and winning the Baseball State Championships, the senior class commenced their high school journey. The Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center (SPAC) hosted the event on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

Valedictorian Sage Cowit and Salutatorian Angelene Roberts.

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Schuylerville High School Graduation Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, June 22, the Saratoga Springs City Center hosted the Schuylerville 2019 Graduation Ceremony. Valedictorian Sarah Lamodi, who will be attending Northeastern University in the fall, is graduating with a 98.18 grade point average. With a 97.84 grade point average, Rosemarie Zullo is named the Salutatorian and will be attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Among the graduates was Saratoga TODAY’s photography intern Lindsey Fish.

Valedictorian Sarah Lamodi.

Class president Peter Schwartz snaps a selfie.

Saratoga TODAY Intern Lindsey Fish.

Salutatorian Rosemarie Zullo.

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Michelle Tsao:

Creating Balance to Support Different Paths the prospect of teaching appealed even more to her. After her college experience, Tsao realized that sharing her interest in finance with young adults could be a viable career. So, she set herself to earning her masters in education at UAlbany, and became a teacher of economics at Ballston Spa High School.

“I loved economics and I wanted to make my students love it, too,” she says.

by Aidan Rice,

SMARTACUS Creative Group

for Saratoga TODAY As principal of Saratoga Springs High School, Michelle Tsao keeps her focus on the students.

As an undergraduate at Northeastern University, Michelle Tsao had an internship that changed her life -- not because she enjoyed the experience, but because she didn’t.

Deciding that a career in accounting was not for her, she switched majors, a step that ultimately took her into education and set her on the path that 20 years later would lead to Saratoga Springs High School. She’ll mark her first anniversary as SSHS principal July 1.

“Imagine if I never did that internship,” she says. “I would have put in four years toward a degree in accounting, gotten a job in that field, and then figured out that I’d prepared for a job I didn’t want to do. That’s why it’s really important for young people to have opportunities to explore different things. The more connections we can build as a community, the more opportunities our students will have to explore what they want to do in the future.”

After she switched her major from accounting to economics, Tsao became fascinated by international economics. Thinking she might like to join the World Bank or International Monetary Fund, she focused on developing countries in Africa and South America.

“I would get to travel and visit different countries,” she says. But

A PASSION FOR WORKING WITH STUDENTS As much as she loved the classroom, Tsao also enjoyed the challenge of figuring out systems and ways to make them work better. That led to assistant principal positions in the Queensbury Union Free School District and at Shenendehowa High School, and a principalship at Averill Park High School. In announcing her appointment at SSHS, Superintendent of Schools Michael Patton praised her “strong instructional leadership experience, collaborative approach, and passion for working with students.”

Tsao is proud of the fact that, within just a few months of joining SSHS, she was able to “walk down the hall and know every teacher’s name in the classrooms I passed.”

“When I was teaching economics, I was exploring how I might improve the teaching of economics, or how to more clearly show the relevance of economics. Now the question is: How can I improve the overall learning experience? How can I facilitate all of the different pieces that come into play in making the experience better?”

Saratoga’s principal maintains a view of the big picture as she considers a student’s lifelong learning path. “I think not just about the high school, but the middle school and the elementary school,” she says.

“I like to think about the systems -- how one supports the other and how one can also break the other.

It’s all about communication and collaboration, and how do we work as a school system to help and prepare our students?”

NEW APPROACHES Whether it’s a new internship program, a new technology, or a new pedagogical approach, Tsao will be inclined to try it.

“You have to take risks and try new things,” she says.

“That’s what echoes for students, teachers, and administrators.”

Tsao believes the work of trying new things breeds collaboration.

Everyone celebrates the victories and learns from the mistakes.

“One of the biggest fears that people have is that you’re going to try something new in the classroom and it fails. That’s when you have to decide whether you’re going to give up on technology because it didn’t work or you’re going to figure out what happened and what you can do to make it work. That’s the difference between the growth mindset and the fixed mindset. I always try to be creative.”

Partnerships with Global Foundries, SUNY Adirondack, and others are among the new things Tsao is exploring to give students the opportunity to try out career paths and “get a better sense of what they want to do post-high school.”

“The more connections we can build as a community, the better students can explore what they might want to do in the future and to be exposed to different experiences. We have to create balance because everyone has a different path,” says Tsao.

In a large city school district like SSCSD, Tsao knows it is especially important to create pathways to success for students with varied interests and backgrounds.

“There are so many students like this who feel like they have to do something because it is societally normal for that to happen, but that doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. You can take your time to get there, and however old you are when you go back to school is fine. It’s really hard for people to decide what they want to do at the age of 18.”

BASIC FOUNDATIONS SSHS has many valuable resources from which students can benefit, including textbooks, advancing technology, and internship programs to help students gain real-world experience.

“We still need textbooks as an equalizing factor,” Tsao notes.

“Not all of our students have access to technology at all homes.

So, the textbook creates equal access to learning.”

Success is not achieved through technological awareness alone.

Tsao acknowledges the faculty and staff play the most important role in determining student outcomes through their commitment to innovative teaching practice.

“We’re focusing on the basic foundations that will help our students be successful,” Tsao continues. “Whether I go to work for Hannaford or join the military, if I can work with other people, and not be dismissive of other people’s ideas, then I can be a successful person, no matter what I do.”

“Whatever the job, if they have collaboration skills, if they know how to write, if they can articulate and do presentations, if they have the basic foundation to be a good citizen, to be a good employee, and to be able to communicate well, we are preparing them,” says Tsao.

As new job pathways arise, especially in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) fields, high school educators work to convey computational thinking skills and specific knowledge sets.

“The specialty skills are the hard

part,” Tsao adds. “So, we have many programs to meet different demands -- from Advanced Placement to Project Lead the Way.” Of course, to prepare students for careers in STEM fields, secondary schools must be prepared for change. “We need to have students develop skills with different types of technology. That requires planning because we know that over time we are going to have to update our machines. We’re going to have to replace them.”

And that will be a challenge given the budgetary outlook. “We aren’t going to see any increase in revenue; so, we’re going to have to figure out how we balance all of the needs,” she notes.

Asked what she would like her legacy at SSHS to be, Tsao thinks for a moment and says, “I would want people to think that I always thought of the students first.

Whatever the program, whatever the extracurricular activity, I would want them to know it was always for the students first.”

The SMARTACUS Creative Group is a student-driven creative agency dedicated to supporting the economic development of Upstate New York. A senior in Jill Cowburn’s journalism class at Saratoga Springs High School and a varsity soccer player for three years, Aidan Rice will attend SUNY Geneseo this fall with a focus on psychology and communications. “I enjoy working with other people, and am interested in how the human body and mind function in given situations,” he says.

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* Handicap Accessible

Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton | 581-587-0623 acfsaratoga.com | Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth | 518-654-2521 cfumc@cnyconnect.net | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls 518-793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Cornerstone Community Church 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, #8, Ballston Spa 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie | Services: Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m.

Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-6069 Rev. Scott Cutting | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 518-877-8506 | office@corpuschristichurch.net Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 and 11 a.m.

Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-6081 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill | 518-695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent | Services: 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 | 1-800-22UNITE bahai.org | Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m.

Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake | 518-212-7845 xcsavior.org | Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville 518-695-6069 | faithchapelschuylerville.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6301 fbcsaratoga.org | Services: Sunday 12 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-8361 bspabaptist.org | Services: 10:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August); Sunday School: 9 a.m. (all ages)

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 518-885-6886 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-5583 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Barkersville Christian Church 7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove 518-882-6437 | barkersvillechristianchurch. com Pastor Pat Atwell | Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 518-793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Bethesda Episcopal Church* 41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 518-584-5980 bethesdachurch.org | The Very Rev’d Marshall J. Vang Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

Burnt Hills United Methodist Church* 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills | 518-399-5144 nybhumc.com | Pastor Holly Nye Services: Sunday 9 and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Calvary Capital District 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Road, Charlton | 518-399-4831 charltonfreehold.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-7654 ccrc-cpny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Church* 15 West High Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-1031 | Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

Christian Restoration Ministries Senior Center: 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Saturday 7 p.m.; Bible Study: Friday 7 p.m.

Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street, Galway | 518-882-6520 galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July-Aug.) Grace Church 34 Third Street, Waterford | 518-237-7370 gracewaterford.com | Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons Services: Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.

Adult Christian Education Program: 8:30 a.m.

Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-691-0301 | saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor: Mike Adams | Services: Sundays 9, 11 a.m.

Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Building 17, Ballston Spa 518-899-7777 | thechurch@ggccmalta.org Pastor David Moore | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 518-893-7429 Services: 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville | 518-664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. | Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Christian Science Church 107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park | 518-877-7332 Sunday 8:30, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park 518-371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rte 50, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-0484 livingwaterscog.us | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1 Glenmore Ave. Saratoga Springs 518-587-4796 | churchofjesuschrist.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-6524 | Services: 10:30 a.m.

Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m.

Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth | 518-654-9255, 518-792-0271 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta 518-899-5992 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta 518-581-0210 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 518-581-2973 Pastor Jason Proctor | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 100 Cresent Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier | Services: 10 a.m.

New Life Fellowship* 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga ­­ Springs | 518-580-1810 newlifeinsaratoga.org. | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Next Level Church Comedy Works: 388 Broadway Saratoga Springs 518-306-7133 | nextlevel.church/saratoga-ny-church Pastor Joe | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Northway Church 770 Pierce Road, Clifton Park | 518-899-1200 northwaychurch.tv | Services: 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-3918 Rev. Donna J. Arnold | Services: Sunday 8, 9 a.m.

St. Therese Chapel (RC) 1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort 518-792-2276 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Old Saratoga Reformed Church* 48 Pearl St, Schuylerville | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. oldsaratogareformedchurch.org

St. Thomas Anglican Church 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon 518-348-0842 | thomasanglican.com Father John Bassett | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 518-583-1002 | Services: 10:30 a.m.

Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs | 518-885-5456 salchurch.org | Services: Sunday 8:20, 10:30 a.m.

Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67, Malta | oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday 10, 11 a.m., 2 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake | 518-399-5713 Services: Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Route 32, Quaker Springs | 518-587-7477 518-399-5013 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Perry Road Baptist Church* 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs 518-587-0711 | Pastor Thomas Van McClain Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-3720 saratogaumc.com | Services: Sunday 9, 10:45 a.m.

Porter Corners United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Rd., Porter Corners | Service: Sunday 8:45 a.m.

Followed by Fellowship Arlene Schmidt, CLM

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-587-6951 | saratogasda.org Services: Worship: 11 a.m.; Sabbath School 10 a.m.

Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church* 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6091 pnecchurch.org | Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Schuylerville United Methodist Church 51 Church Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-3101 sumethodist.org | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park | 518-371-2226 poplutheranchurch.org | Sunday 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m.; Contemporary Worship: 1st, 3rd Sundays 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:15- 10:15 a.m. (Sept.-June); REACHChristian Education for adults: 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park 518-371-7964 | Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m.

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville | 518-695-3101 qsumc.com | Pastor Ben Lalka | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Revelation Church* 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs 860-942-7359 | myrevelationchurch.com Pastor Mark Kehrer | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd., Malta Commons, Ste. 3 riverofhopefellowship.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter* 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-2375 Services: Saturday: 5 p.m.; Sunday: 7:30, 9, 11 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-6122 | Services: Weekdays: 8 a.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday: 8, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Spanish Mass: 1 p.m.

St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-6351 stgeorge@csdsl.net | Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 7:30 , 9, 11:30 a.m.

St. Isaac Jogues RC Chapel 716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake | 518-813-5090 Father Patrick Rice | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

(Open Memorial Day to winter) St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church* 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 518-893-7680 | stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7411 stmarysbsta.org | Services: Saturday 4 p.m.

Sunday 8:30, 10:30 a.m., Noon St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls | 518-885-4677 sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com | Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-0904 | office@spalutheran.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 and 11 a.m.

St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Simpson United Methodist Church 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 518-885-4794 | Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-3122 soulsavingstationchurch.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Drive, Clifton Park 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church Services: 9, 10:30 a.m. and Noon Stillwater Christian Fellowship Liberty Ridge Farm, 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke 518-288-8802 | Services: 10 a.m.

Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater | 518-664-7984 stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-8730 saratogasinai.org | Shabbat Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m.

Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 518-833-0504 terranovachurch.org | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-1640 | Services: Praise & Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort | 518-584-9107 tumcwilton.com | Rev. Jeff Stratton | Sunday 10 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs* 624 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-1555 uusaratoga.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Unity Church in Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany | 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9, 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m.

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Rd.,West Charlton | 518-882-9874 westcharltonupc.org | Rev. Thomas Gregg Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton | 518-583-2736 wiltonbaptistchurch.com | Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

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Week of June 28 – July 4, 2019

Making Almond Butter

Blends Self-Care into Busy Life

HIGH ROCK PARK Wednesdays | 3 - 6 p.m.

Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.

by Laura Kenny for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett.

Balance. That is what Amanda Zezima emphasizes about her current life.

Zezima is the owner of Nut Zez, a new vendor at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market this year.

Zezima is a school psychologist, personal trainer, former body builder, wife, mother, and entrepreneur. She spoke with me at the market while holding her six-month-old son Raphael.

“We all have the same hours in a day,” she says. “It is how we choose to use those hours.”

Zezima has chosen to take care of her health, spend time with

Nut Zez almond butter flavors at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market.

her family, and promote health for other people. Nut Zez has been a creative avenue for her to do so.

Zezima was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age three. She grew up seeking healthy foods and found that the healthy fats in nuts helped her stabilize her blood sugar level.

She could not find a nut butter product in stores, however, that was free of added sugars, salts, oils, or preservatives. She began making almond butter in her humble home kitchen, experimenting with different flavors. She brought her creations to her personal training clients, who encouraged her to start offering them for sale.

Zezima sells her almond butters to her clients, at gyms and at area farmers’ markets. She recently began online sales.

Many different nut butters exist on the market. All must comply with federal Food & Drug Act rules regarding processing, which strips foods of some naturally occurring nutrients.

Zezima uses almonds sourced from a California grower that have undergone the lowest form of processing allowable. She makes

Amanda Zezima of Nut Zez.

her butters in a peanut-free facility and uses ingredients with no cross contamination in consideration of those with peanut allergies.

Nut Zez’s almond butter flavors include honey, smooth maple, and brownie batter.

Zezima also offers a line of protein butters that contain all-natural whey protein isolates.

For Zezima, family life is paramount. She chose to join the Saratoga Farmers’ Market for that reason. She used to sell at a Sunday

market but “after Raf was born, we chose Sundays to be family days.”

Look for Zezima on Saturdays at the north end of the Saratoga Farmers’ Market.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at High Rock Park. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and check us out on the FreshFoodNY app.

Email friends@saratogafarmers. org for volunteer opportunities.

Maple Almond Butter Sauce Served over Pasta INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• Cooked pasta noodles* • ½ cup maple almond butter* • 1½ teaspoon minced garlic* • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or try honey balsamic dressing* • 1 tablespoon honey* or maple syrup* • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper* • ½ cup of hot water • Optional garnishes: chopped almonds, scallions*, or carrots* cut into matchsticks

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Combine all the ingredients except water into a food processor and blend until smooth.

2. Add water until desired consistency is achieved.

3. Cooked pasta according to the instructions and pour mixture over the pasta.

4. Serve with chopped almonds, sliced scallions, and/or carrots.

TIP: To add extra protein, top with chicken or tofu.

Recipe courtesy of Laura Kenny, SFMA Intern 2019.

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If This Pan Could Talk

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello

my Foodie Friends!

Summer time is wonderful. Along with beautiful weather are moments of making memories through family gatherings and celebrations.

Summertime is always filled with food and fun. What is it about peach cobbler and summertime that we love so much? Think about it, whenever you think of delicious peach cobbler, you almost always think of warm summer nights, camping trips, and backyard barbecues. It’s as if this amazing dish has become the unofficial dessert of summertime fun!

So how do you take such a well known, traditional dish, and make it better? How do you improve on something that is so amazing already? Easy, you simplify the ingredients, making it easy to make, then you throw it all in a cast iron skillet and bake it right up. The peach cobbler dessert was among the many items my grandmother used her

cast iron pans for. Whenever we visited my grandmother, her home smelled of meatballs, sausage and sauce cooking, with the gentle aroma of peach cobbler drifting into the hall. Shortly after we arrived, my grandmother would ask for assistance to take the cast iron pan of meatballs and sausage from the stove. Then she would pull the black frying pan from the oven. Quickly she would position the skillet on the table to cool with strict directions that we were not to “taste” it before it was officially served. We would all wait anxiously around the big dining room table. Each of us grandkids would secretly hope that we could get the cobbler before the meatballs. However, my grandmother was strict that we eat our main meal before any dessert. Being from an Italian family, meatballs and sausage were always part of the summertime picnic food. As we would help her bring out her culinary delights to our summertime festivities, everyone would sit waiting for her food – because it was always so amazing. My grandmother was a practical person. She believed kitchen utensils should have more than one use. If you could use your cast-iron skillet for frying why not use it for baking? My grandmother passed on the tradition of baking in a cast-iron frying pan to my mother and in time to all of my brothers, sisters and to me.

I am not alone in my story of cast iron. Cast iron has had a resurgence in demand. These pans are extremely versatile and can last

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a lifetime. Everything from frying eggs, cooking a stew and baking a pie can be done in a cast iron pan.

With a little care, these pans can become a hand-me-down family heirloom. Owning one can open up a whole new world of cooking, and the flavor that a cast iron pan can add to food is amazing.

In order to be successful when using cast iron, you have to know how to care for it, basically what to do and what not to do to your pans.

If you treat them right, they will be so easy to cook with and will quickly become your go-to pan. First, season your pan. Seasoning is basically oiling the pan to give it a nonstick surface and prevent rusting. Even though most pans are sold “preseasoned,” you’ll still want to season it before its first use. Give your new pan a good rinse with plain old water and then heat it on the stove over medium heat. Once the pan is warm, add a small amount of oil, Using a cloth, work the oil all around the inside bottom and sides of the pan. Give it a good coat, about a teaspoon for a 10-12 inch skillet, but not so much that there is standing oil in the pan. Then let it cool to room temp. You’ll want to repeat this process a few more times until the surface is glossy, but not sticky. and if needed, scrub lightly. A properly

• 6 cups sliced peaches

• 1/3 cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• Pinch salt

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 tablespoon flour

• 6 tablespoons chilled butter, cut

• 1 cup flour

• 1/2 cup milk

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Toss peaches, cinnamon, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon of flour together in a bowl and transfer to an 8” or 10” cast iron skillet already warmed on a burner set to medium heat. Cook at medium heat until juices become bubbly, then remove from heat.

2. Combine 1 cup flour, 1/3 cup sugar, salt and baking powder in a bowl. Cut in butter until it resembles coarse meal. Add milk and stir just until dough comes together.

3. Spoon dough in lumps over peaches.

4. Bake in 375 degree oven for 40 minutes or until golden brown. seasoned pan is naturally nonstick, however if there is stuff stuck to the pan, you can scrape it and scrub with a hard bristle brush. After washing or scrubbing if necessary, make sure to fully towel dry your pan to prevent rusting.

Our favorite and best selling cast iron is Lodge. Lodge is seasoned cast iron cookware so they begin the seasoning process for you. Lodge provides pre-seasoned cookware with no synthetic chemicals; just soy based vegetable oil. The more you use your cast iron, the better the seasoning becomes. Lodge is MADE IN THE USA and has been making cast iron cookware in South Pittsburg, Tennessee since 1896. With over 120 years of experience, their cast iron is known for its high quality design, lifetime

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durability, and cooking versatility and is FAMILY-OWNED. I wish I had my grandmother’s original cast iron. Oh, if those pans could talk, the stories they would tell. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your neighborhood kitchen and cutlery store, located at 33 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs, for cool tools to help you with your Fourth of July celebration.

Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Celebrate, reflect, and listen to the stories from generations beyond us. Savor the memories and bring back some of the recipes that those before you cooked for you.

Take Care, John & Paula

Office for the Aging Lunch Program Served at the Saratoga Senior Center

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7/3 Independence Day Special 7/4

• Chicken Salad • Harvest Salad • Red Cabbage • Confetti Salad • Dinner Roll • Peaches

• Rosemary Garlic Lemon Chicken • Rice • Broccoli • Warm Peach Crisp

• BBQ Pork Loin • Cubed Sweet Potatoes • Cabbage • Spiced Apples & Raisins

• Hotdog with Sauerkraut • Baked Beans • Home Fries • Patriotic Cake

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Happy Independence Day!

Menu Subject to Change. Coffee, tea and butter are served daily. The suggested contribution is $2/meal.

There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Northeast Dining and Lodging, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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FRIDAY, JUNE 28 History, Legends, Lore and More: A Guided Walking Tour Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 10:30 a.m. – Noon This 90-minute historical walking tour celebrates Saratoga’s Victorian era and the classic Victorian stroll. Join us as we stroll through Congress Park, take the waters and hear the stories of our most colorful characters, beloved monuments and treasured artwork. This tour is a family-friendly and educational event with something for first-time visitors and Saratoga natives alike. The cost is $8 per person, and children 12 and under are free. Reservations are not required.

Tours take place in July and August, each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more information, contact the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 518-587-3241.

Saratoga Paint and Sip Studios at the Library Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room Noon – 2 p.m.

Adults ages 18 and up are invited to paint with the Summer Reading theme “Universe of Stories” in mind and sip some flavored iced teas compliments of Saratoga Tea and Honey. Bringing your own teacup encouraged but not mandatory. Register through our online events calendar or by calling 518-584-7860, ext. 247.

Fish Fry Friday The Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m.

For just $12 ($1 extra for take-out), treat yourself to a large portion of either Fried or Baked Haddock or an 8-oz. serving of Clam Strips, served with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce. Also available for purchase are New

England Clam Chowder, Macaroni and Cheese, and Dessert. The Knights’ events are always open to the public, families are welcome, there is convenient parking, and drinks are reasonably-priced. What more could you ask for? Please lend your support to these events so that the Knights can continue to offer their support to our schools and to the many other causes in the community that they help.

Strawberry Festival Social

An Evening with Elvis

Parting Glass Pub, 40 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. $1 million seat prize. It’s the 3rd Annual Saratoga Open Poker Tournament, a multi-cause benefit event. Winner earns a seat at the $1M World Poker Tour stop in Montreal. Hotel is included in the prize, which is transferable and there is a Cash Buy Out Option. Entry is $20 advance or $30 at the door. More information at Free4AllPokerTour@gmail.com or dial the venue at 518-583-1916.

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.

Starring Donny “Elvis” Romines. Tickets are $15 at the door. There will be raffles, 50/50, cash bar and food will be available.

All proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. Doors open at 6 p.m. For information call Helen at 518-745-7821.

Jumpin’ Jacks Fireworks and Water Ski Show Jumpin’ Jacks, 5 Schonowee Ave., Scotia 7 – 9:15 p.m. | Stop down and enjoy a great ski show at 7 p.m., followed by the band “City Beat” playing live at Freedom Park at 8 p.m. The fireworks will go off at dark (9:15 p.m.). We hope to see you all there!

Round Lake United Methodist Church, 4 George St., Round Lake | 1 - 4 p.m.

Special event for all ages. Strawberry shortcake for lunch is a good thing.

Adults and children over 9 years old $6, children 6 to 8 years old $3, children 5 and under are free.

Poker Tournament Benefit

SUNDAY, JUNE 30 Garden Conservancy Open Days Garden Tour

Middle Grove, Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville and West Charlton 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | The Garden Conservancy Open Days program shares five private gardens open to the public in. No Water Chestnut Pull reservations required; rain or shine.

Fish Creek | 8-11 a.m.

Highlights include an English rose Saratoga PLAN, Kayak Shak and Capitalgarden with more than 130 David Austin Mohawk PRISM are hosting their annual varieties, garden sculpture, rock gardens, event to rid Fish Creek of invasive water native plants, and vegetable gardens. chestnuts. Spend the day paddling on Plus, at the Patterson garden in Saratoga the water and pulling this invasive plant Springs, Osgood Hill Antiques will before they go to seed. Water Chestnut is host a pop-up sale of garden antiques. an aquatic invasive plant that forms dense, Admission is $10 per garden; children floating mats that clog waterways and 12 and under free. Begin at Rosewood negatively impact and alter aquatic habitats. Gardens, 2309 Route 67, West Charlton Free rentals will be available to those or see website for additional locations, who pre-register. For more details and to www.gardenconservancy.org/open-days register visit, www.saratogaplan.org/events/ or call The Garden Conservancy toll-free water-chestnut-pull. RSVP: Michelle Hall at weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1-888-842-2442. michelleh@saratogaplan.org.

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MONDAY, JULY 1 The Story Pirates Greatest Hits Show Maple Avenue Middle School, 515 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs | 4 p.m.

The Orchard Project is thrilled to announce a performance of The Story Pirates Greatest Hits Show by the awardwinning media group, the Story Pirates.

Tickets to this fun, family-friendly performance will be $15 and $20 (or a Family Pack of 4 for $50) and are available to purchase at secure.orchardproject.com/ civicrm/event/register?id=46&reset=1

TUESDAY, JULY 2 Lunchtime Concert Series Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | Noon This week’s concert features the McKrells.

Free admission. Open to the public.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 Lunchtime Meditation Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 12:30 p.m.

Join us the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Open to all. Just drop in.

Coca-Cola July 4th Fest Six Flags Great Escape 89 Six Flags Dr., Queensbury Wednesday, July 3 - Saturday, July 6. The Great Escape is the premiere destination to celebrate our country, enjoy the summer and share great times with friends.

Independence Day is more than just a holiday, it’s the ultimate American tradition.

Coca-Cola July 4th Fest has everything you need for a star-spangled visit: exclusive ride times, fireworks, festive foods, and more!

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Poetry Reading Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m. | Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Roger Mitchell. An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7 p.m. and the readings will start at 7:30 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. For more information, call 518-583-0022 or visit www.caffelena.org.

Saratoga Lake Fireworks Display 2019 Brown’s Beach, 511 NY 9P, Saratoga Springs Dusk | Watch the fireworks at Saratoga Lake! The annual Saratoga Lake Fireworks show will take place on July 3 at Brown’s

Beach. It’s recommended to arrive early as parking is limited and traffic will be heavy.

The fireworks typically begin around dusk. Note: We will be updating our event info as details are finalized. For more info, you may contact the Town of Stillwater: www.stillwaterny.org.

States. Parking for this event is limited, please carpool if possible. At 2 p.m. there will be a Reading of the Declaration of Independence. Join Park Ranger Emeritus Joe Craig as he portrays a town crier declaring America’s Independence and leads a rousing 13 celebratory toasts.

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Saratoga’s 2019 All-American Celebration

July 4th at Saratoga Battlefield Saratoga National Historical Park 648 NY 32, Stillwater | Beings at 10 a.m.

Celebrate July 4 at Saratoga Battlefield!

Featuring an Independence Day Citizenship Ceremony at 10 a.m. Give cheers as 20 immigrants become citizens of the USA. Enjoy patriotic music and hear the crack of musket fire. Join in 13 lemonade toasts to the “new” United

Where to see Fireworks

Downtown Saratoga Springs Saratoga’s 2019 All-American Celebration will begin on July 4 with the Firecracker 4 Road Race, a fourmile road race through Saratoga Springs beginning at 9 a.m. Registration is 7 – 8:40 a.m. The main event will take place that night in historic Congress Park.

Starting at 6:30 p.m., the Audiostars will perform live outside of the Canfield

Casino. At approximately 9:15 p.m., Benjamin Franklin will come on stage to read the Declaration of Independence.

This special presentation will be followed by a spectacular fireworks display!

July 4th Celebration at Clifton Common in Clifton Park 16 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Beginning at 11:30 a.m. with the Inaugural Clifton Park Freedom Mile, followed by a parade, food court, amusement rides, craft show, fire prevention bus, community booths and displays, pony rides and petting zoo, Sirsy on stage 5 – 7 p.m. and CTA on State 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Clifton Park’s July Fourth Celebration culminates with great entertainment and the Capital Region’s largest locally sponsored fireworks display!

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THURSDAY, JULY 4

Jumpin’ Jacks Fireworks and Water Ski Show

July 4th at Saratoga Battlefield

Jumpin’ Jacks, 5 Schonowee Ave., Scotia | 9:15 p.m.

Fireworks will go off at dark.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 Saratoga Lake Fireworks Display 2019 Brown’s Beach, 511 NY 9P, Saratoga Springs | Dusk Watch the fireworks at Saratoga Lake!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 SATURDAY, JULY 6 Coca-Cola July 4th Fest Six Flags Great Escape 89 Six Flags Dr., Queensbury Fireworks will take place each night of the festival.

Saratoga National Historical Park 648 NY 32, Stillwater Celebrate July 4th at Saratoga Battlefield!

Saratoga’s 2019 All-American Celebration Downtown Saratoga Springs | 9:15 p.m.

Fireworks will be shot off from behind the Congress Park carousel. The best viewing areas will be Spring Street, Henry Street, Putnam Street and the Phila Street parking deck.

July 4th Celebration at Clifton Common in Clifton Park 16 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park | 9:30 p.m.

The Capital Region’s largest locally sponsored fireworks display!

To see further details on these events look for the star in this week’s events calendar.

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25th Annual Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour Tickets are on sale now for the 25th annual Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour, featuring more than a dozen beautiful gardens on Sunday, July 7.The self-guided tour is an all-volunteer fundraiser presented by Soroptimists of Saratoga County, the local branch of an international public service organization striving to improve the lives of women and girls locally and globally.

Advance tickets at $25 may be reserved online or purchased at several locations: the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 297 Broadway, Northshire Books in Saratoga Springs, all four Cudney’s Dry Cleaners retail locations, and Faddegon’s Nursery in Latham. Please call ahead to ensure availability at the retail sites. Details about the gardens, their owners and the locations are in the program that serves as the admission ticket. If still available, tickets may be purchased for $30 on the day of the tour at the Visitor Center beginning at 10:30 a.m. July 7. Tickets reserved online will be available for pickup at that same time. Questions?

Email secretgardensinfo@ gmail.com or call 518-581-1201 ext. 4184. Learn more at www. soroptimistsaratoga.org.

Food for Thought Luncheon Special Feature, Diane Whitten, nutritionist from Cornell Cooperative Extension will speak about foods to eat for optimal health. Speaker, Pat Peterson, from Buffalo, will discuss “There is something more precious than earthly fame and fortune.” Menu: Sliced Skirt Steak Salad or Vegetable Napoleon.

The luncheon will be held at Longfellows Restaurant & Inn, Rt 9 P in Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, July 9 from noon to 2 p.m. Cost is $19 Inclusive.

Please make reservations by July 5 by calling Ellie at 518-5843779 or Anita at 518-583-4043.

Sponsored by Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection.

Lake Placid Bus Trip Saratoga Senior Center bus trip to Lake Placid is on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Cost is $28 Members, $53 Non-Members. A visit to Lake Placid is a complete experience.

Downtown there are art galleries to explore, spas to pamper yourself in, and a wide range of restaurants to dine. Don’t forget about the beauty of Mirror Lake and Lake Placid.

Details for optional boat cruise on Lake Placid coming as soon as the marina opens for business.

Sponsored by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield. Call the Center for more information at 518-584-1621.

Free Narcan Training Help us save lives. Learn the signs and symptoms of heroin and opioid overdose. Learn how to use Naloxone to respond to an overdose. Everyone will receive an Intranasal Naloxone kit as part of the training. The training will be held on July 9 at the Healing Springs Recovery Center, located at 125 High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs at 6 p.m. For more information and to register call 518-306-3048.

Adirondack Greek Festival The 10th Adirondack Greek Festival will be hosted by St. George Church, 55 Main St., South Glens Falls. Thursday, July 11 from 4 to 8 p.m. will be To-Go Night with souvlaki and gyro sandwiches and pastries. Friday and Saturday, July 12 and 13 from noon – 8 p.m. will be full festival days with more food, pastries, gift shop, music, folk dancers and church tours. Free admission and parking. Directions: From North or South, take I 87 to Exit 17N to US-9N for 5.5 miles.

For more information, call the parish hall at 518-792-2359 or visit www.sgforthodoxchurch.org.

VFW Open Mic Night Gurtler Brothers VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Help support our veterans and their club. Peter Pashoukos heads up Saratoga talent. All age groups will enjoy. Open to the public from 6 -10 p.m. There is extended the time due to the number of talented performers joining Peter. No charge for entry, great bartending and 50/50 raffle.

Food available: July 11 - $5 for cheese quesadillas (home-made); July 25 - $5 for 2 slices of pizza.

Every other Thursday. This month the nights are July 11 and July 25.

Vacation Bible School Join us on July 14 – 18 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls.VBS is open to children ages 4 – 12. Children will discover their strength through God. “Flame” The Red Panda will help them realize the qualities that make them true heroes to God. Hey Kids, get your capes out and bring your friends and superpowers too.

11th Annual Taste of Malta The Malta Business & Professional Association is happy to announce their 11th Annual Taste of Malta event scheduled for Tuesday, July 16 at 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College’s TEC-SMART, 345 Hermes Rd., Malta. Proceeds from this years’ event will go to support local businesses as well as our future workforce through the Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education Fund.

Through business and individual sponsorships and donations, entrance fees to the event, and funds raised from raffles held at the event, we have been able to give over $28,000 to the fund which supports several Ballston Spa Central School District’s most innovative initiatives, including the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College in High School (Clean Tech ECHS) held at the HVCC’s TEC-SMART facility in Malta.

To join the event as a restaurant or to donate prizes for the raffles, contact Kristen Henderson, Taste of Malta Chair, at info@ MaltaBPA.com or Pamela Grandin at MaltaBPA@gmail. com. Sponsorship opportunities are also available at a variety of levels. Email MaltaBPA@ gmail.com to learn more about sponsoring this tasty event.

For the most up-to-date event information visit MaltaBPA.com/ TOM. HVCC’S TEC-SMART campus is located off Exit 12 of the Adirondack Northway.

WHIZ, BANG, POP: Adventures in Science Fair The Saratoga Springs Public Library, Sustainable Saratoga, and The Children’s Museum at Saratoga are excited to invite you to participate in the WHIZ, BANG, POP: Adventures in

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2019 Science Fair on July 17. The fair will take place from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at both the Children’s Museum at Saratoga and in the Community Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. This is an interactive fair for children and their families, with a focus on science, nature and the senses.

Children will actively engage in activities designed to expose them to basic science concepts; to motivate them to explore the natural world; and to enliven their senses. For more information, go to: www.sustainablesaratoga.org/ childrensfair2019.

Spa Park BMX Jamboree Show & Ride The show will be held on July 21 at the Spa State Park, Orenda Pavillion, located at 19 Roosevelt Dr, Saratoga Springs, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rain or Shine.

Plenty of parking - with full bathrooms - lights and power.

Co-Sponsors welcome: Current Sponsors the Tri-City BMX race track (Rotterdam) and Time Bomb Bicycles - Bicycle Shop (Amsterdam). Volunteers needed.

Events include a 10 a.m. Swap/ Show, lunch at noon (hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and soda provided, but donations welcome.) At 1 p.m.

Ride, 2 p.m. Poka run (completion with 1st place prize), at 3 p.m.

DirkKings Judge for class winner 1st place. 4 p.m. Judging for multiple 1st place show classes and at 5 p.m. Ride. This is an exclusive open riding venue – best in the North East! Miles of paved roads & path and single trail riding – as good as it gets.

Toast to the Tata’s Wine Tasting to raise money for breast cancer research. Join us on July 29 at Village Pizzeria, located at 2727 State Route 29 in Middle Grove at 6:30 p.m.

Silent auction. Cost is $45. For additional information visit www.villagepizzeria.com or call 518-882-9431.

Saratoga Pinball and Arcade Show Do you enjoy pinball or have fond memories of playing them in arcades? Are you looking for a little relief from the hot summer sun? Are you looking for some family-friendly entertainment?

Visit the Saratoga Pinball and Arcade Show! It will be held at

the Saratoga Regional YMCA in Saratoga Springs, on Friday August 9 from 2 – 10 p.m. and Saturday August 10 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. The show will feature approximately 50 pinball machines and arcade games from the past and present, all set on free play. For one admission price of $10, you are welcome to stay all day and play as much as you like for no additional cost. Many of the games available to play will also be for sale. The show will also feature an indoor flea market with various pinball and arcade games, spare parts, and collectibles for sale. There will be a beginner friendly “PinGolf ” pinball tournament open to all ages. New this year, there will be a special exhibit featuring film memorabilia on display and for sale, including several original costumes and props from various movies and TV shows. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Saratoga Regional YMCA, a non-profit charity organization. For more details, visit pinballsaratoga.com.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits Artist Carol Winterton will have a one-woman show for the month of July at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park, 518-383-1343. Artists Jack Morgan, Rita Helie, Maria Tsai and Sherry Walkup have a group show during July at the Glen Eddy Senior Living Community, 1 Glen Eddy Drive, Niskayuna, 518-280-8385. Waterford Library, 117 Third Street, 518-237-0891 will host artists Rebecca Jenkins, Patricia Wade, Bill Staudinger and Valerie Woodward during July.

Several local artists and members of SSAS will be exhibiting at various venues throughout the area during July and August.

Stop in and see all the artwork and support Art in Southern Saratoga County. William Daisak is exhibiting at the Burnt Hills Library, 2 Lawmar Lane, Burnt Hills, 518-399-8174. Bill and Diane Staudinger are exhibiting at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville 518-664-4646. Sharon Thorpe will exhibit at the NBT Bank, 9 Clifton Country Rd., 518-348-0781.

Valerie Woodward is exhibiting at the Catskill Hudson Bank, 2452 State Rte. 9, Malta, 518-289-5463.

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New York State Summer Historic Yaddo Mansion Reopens

WRITERS INSTITUTE kicks off July 1

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Every July, the New York State Summer Writers Institute stages a four-week program featuring readings by renowned writers and poets at Skidmore College. The event is free and open to the public.

All Readings are held in Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall and begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The events are sponsored, in part, by the New York State Writers Institute, State University of New York at Albany. The NYSWI was established in 1984 by novelist William Kennedy.

THIS WEEK’S PUBLIC READING SCHEDULE: July 1: Novelist Elizabeth Benedict & Poet Gregory Pardlo July 2: Poet Robert Pinsky & Novelist James Hannaham July 3: Panel Discussion: Reading Like A Writer: with Francine Prose, Joseph O’ Neill, & Rivka Galchen July 4: Novelist Binnie Kirshenbaum & Poet Campbell McGrath

Singer-songwriter Mike Doughty at Yaddo on June 20, 2019, performing “Super Bon Bon” - a tune which dates to Doughty’s days as a member of the band Soul Coughing in the ‘90s. The occasion marked Yaddo’s annual summer benefit in Saratoga Springs and signaled the reopening of the arts colony’s historic Mansion, following an 18-month, multimillion-dollar restoration. Proceeds from the benefit are anticipated to total about $170,000 and will play a crucial role in ensuring Yaddo’s artist residency program continues to flourish. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

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Peter Asher, of Peter and Gordon, James Taylor Fame Presents:

A Musical Memoir of the Sixties & Beyond (( JULY - LIVE AT THE STRAND ))

HUDSON FALLS — Peter Asher appears in a multimedia show on July 11 at The Strand Theatre, 210 Main St., Hudson Falls.

Asher’s presentation includes photos, videos, music and stories of his time at the start of the British Invasion as half of 'Peter and Gordon,' and his years as a producer for James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Bonnie Raitt, The 10,000 Maniacs, and others.

In 1962, Asher and Gordon Waller began playing and singing together as a duo in coffee bars as Peter and Gordon. Their first hit was the 1964 Paul McCartney song "A World Without Love." Asher's sister Jane was, in the mid-1960s, the girlfriend of Paul McCartney. Through this connection, Asher and Waller were often given unrecorded Lennon-McCartney songs to perform.

After Peter and Gordon disbanded in 1968, Asher took charge of the A&R department at the Beatles' Apple Records label, where he signed a then-unknown James Taylor. Asher achieved his greatest success producing a long string of multi-platinum albums for James Taylor, and

UPH Benefit Slated for July 11 SARATOGA SPRINGS — “The Adelphi Rocks UPH,” an event to benefit Universal Preservation Hall, will be held 6:30 – 10 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at the Adelphi Hotel, 365 Broadway.

Tickets are $100 per person and include a complimentary drink, and hors d’oeuvre choices all evening.

Entertainment includes: The New York Players, Sparkles The Tall Juggler, Phil Singer the caricaturist, Magician Alan Edstrom and more.

UPH, slated to open in 2020, will feature a year-round, performing arts and community events center in the heart of Saratoga Springs.

for Linda Ronstadt. He also played a role in shaping the Californian rock sound prominent during the 1970s, producing records for Ronstadt, J. D. Souther, Andrew Gold and Bonnie Raitt. In the 1980s, Asher also worked on hit albums for artists as diverse as Cher and 10,000 Maniacs.

Asher was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to the British music industry.

In May 2017, Asher debuted a weekly, hour-long series on the brandnew Sirius XM Radio station for The Beatles called "From Me To You." Tickets are $30 and available at: 518-832-3484 or online at Brown Paper Tickets. For more information, Peter Asher, who performed as part of the popular Peter & Gordon go to: hudsonrivermusichall.org or duo and produced several notable albums during his career, will mystrandtheater.org. appear at The Strand Theatre July 11. Photo provided.

Fashion Saturdays

COMING TO SARATOGA RACE COURSE THIS SUMMER

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2019 summer season at the Spa will showcase the tradition of style in thoroughbred racing during Fashion Saturdays at Saratoga Race Course. The first edition of the series will be held on Saturday, July 13.

The weekly event, held each Saturday of the meet from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., will welcome guests to the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion for a boutique-style shopping experience. Guests will enjoy an array of women's and men's fashion apparel, accessories and beauty items from Saratoga-based retailers, as well as a selection of

home décor and jewelry.

Participating vendors for this season's Fashion Saturdays series include: Bumble B Boutique; Embrace The Race; Lifestyles of Saratoga; Lularoe; Miss Scarlett Boutique, The National, and The Pink Paddock.

Following Opening Weekend, Thursday, July 11 through Sunday, July 14, racing at Saratoga will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays.

Closing week will run Wednesday, August 28 through Labor Day, Monday, September 2. For more information about Saratoga Race Course, visit NYRA.com/Saratoga.

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National Museum of Dance announces

2019

JOHN SEBASTIAN

performs at Caffe Lena at 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 29. As the leader of the folk-rock band the Lovin' Spoonful, Sebastian is responsible for a string of Top 40 hits that includes "Daydream," "Do You Believe in Magic," and "Summer in the City." During his five-decade career, Sebastian has collaborated with artists including Judy Collins, Crosby, Stills & Nash, the Doors, Bob Dylan, Art Garfunkel, Dolly Parton, Peter, Paul & Mary, John Prine, and Bonnie Raitt. Tickets are $60 general admission, $30 students and kids. For more information, go to: caffelena.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Dance announced this week that Carmen de Lavallade and Frederick Ashton will be inducted into the Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Hall of Fame in 2019.

Lavallade made her professional debut at age 17 with the Lester Horton Dance Theater. Over the course of her 60-year career, she was a principal dancer with the Metropolitan Opera and guest artist with American Ballet Theatre.

Hall of Fame Inductees

Ashton (1904-1988) studied with Léonide Massine and Marie Rambert who gave him his first opportunities as a choreographer.

In 1928 he joined Ida Rubinstein’s company in Paris where he was greatly influenced by choreographer Bronislava Nijinska. In England, he choreographed and danced for the Rambert Company and pursued a successful career as a dancer in musicals and revues.

Founded in 1987, the Hall of Fame honors innovators

who have made outstanding contributions to American professional dance. More than 50 choreographers, dancers, artistic directors, designers, composers, and critics are recognized, with two dance pioneers inducted each year. Carmen de Lavallade and Frederick Ashton will be inducted in a special ceremony at the National Museum of Dance on Saturday, Oct. 19. Exhibitions honoring their extraordinary careers in dance will be on view.

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SPAC Adds Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt & Outlaw Music Festival to Summer Concert Series

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Willie Nelson & Family, Bonnie Raitt, Alison Krauss, Brothers Osborne – as well as additional artists yet to be announced – stage a show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Sept. 7 as part of the summer-long Outlaw Music Festival Tour 2019.

The inaugural Outlaw Music Festival made its debut in 2016 in Scranton, PA featuring Willie

Nelson & Family, Neil Young + Promise of the Real, Sheryl Crow, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Lee Ann Womack, and others. Last year, the Outlaw Tour hosted more than 200,000 fans in amphitheaters and arenas across the country.

Ticket price range: $35 $129.50 and go on sale Friday, June 28 at ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com. Note: the Saturday, Sept. 7 show begins at 2:30 p.m.

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2019

Equine Advocates 18th Annual Saratoga Gala at Casino

CHATHAM — Equine Advocates will throw its biggest party and fundraiser of the year Aug. 1 at the Canfield Casino.

The celebration gives Equine Advocates the opportunity to shine a bright spotlight on the issues most important in its mission to help and save horses. These issues include: equine rescue, sanctuary, advocacy and humane education, as well as raising vital funding to maintain and care for the 80-plus rescued equines who reside at its 140-acre horse sanctuary in Chatham. Most of those horses were saved from slaughter, abuse, neglect and/or abandonment.

Staci Hancock, who owns Stone Farm in Paris, Kentucky

with her husband, Arthur B. Hancock III, will receive this year’s humanitarian Safe Home Equine Protection Award as a co-founder and the managing member of the Water Hay Oats Alliance (WHOA). She has also been a long-time advocate against horse slaughter.

Carol and Tracy Farmer will be honored with the 2019 Ellen and Herbert Moelis Equine Savior Award. They were among the original founders of the Kentucky Equine Humane Center. From the time they joined the efforts of former Kentucky Congressman Ed Whitfield, the late John Hettinger, the Hancocks and others to try to pass the American

Horse Slaughter Prevention Act in 2005, they have been advocates against horse slaughter and strong supporters of equine aftercare and rescue. They own Shadowlawn Farm in Midway, Kentucky and are the owners and breeders of Sir Winston, winner of this year’s Belmont Stakes.

Tickets are $250 per person.

To purchase tickets or for more information, call 518-392-0175 or email events@equineadvocates. org. To view the E-Vite, go to: www. equineadvocates.org/wp-content/ uploads/2019/06/2019-Gala-EINVITE-Equine-Advocates-1.pdf Founded in 1996, Equine Advocates is a national, non-profit equine protection organization.

One Woman Art Exhibit at Saratoga Visitor’s Center Opens July 2

NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT:

INCUBUS ALBANY — Incubus, with special guest Wild Belle, will stage a 20th Anniversary Of Make Yourself & Beyond show Oct. 4 at the Palace Theatre. Tickets go

on sale Friday, June 28. Ticket Price Range: $39.50 - $99.50 and available online at LiveNation. com, Ticketmaster.com or the Palace Theatre Box Office.

The Bend, original hand-pulled serigraph, by Eva Marie Loucks.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Local artist Eva Marie Loucks will be showcased in a solo art exhibition at the Saratoga Visitor’s Center July 2- July 29.

The exhibit features 17 works

including serigraph prints and acrylic on canvas paintings and include the fast-paced action and splendor of Saratoga and images of summertime and travel.

Saratoga Visitor’s Center

is located at 297 Broadway. For more information call Saratoga Visitor’s Center at 518-5873241. For more information on Eva Marie Loucks visit evamarieloucks.com

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2019 Lunchtime Concert series SARATOGA SPRINGS — The second annual 2019 Lunchtime Concerts series will be staged on consecutive Tuesdays, through July 9 in Saratoga Springs.

Shows begin at noon. Upcoming bands and performance locations are as follows:

JULY 2: The McKrells, at The Senior Center

JULY 9: Annie and the Hedonists, at Ben and Jerry’s.

Note: All Ben and Jerry’s will have the Senior Center as the rain location.

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The Curley Lamb Nu-Soul-Jaz Trio, combining the talents of

singer-songwriter Ria Curley and longtime Brubeck Brothers Quartet performer Chuck Lamb will perform a slew of shows in and around Saratoga Springs this summer. Curley and Lamb, who plan to release a new CD of all-original songs later this year, will perform 8 - 10:30 p.m. at The Wine Bar in conjunction with Freihofer's Jazz Fest Friday celebration. Additional appearances include: Aug. 1 - Saratoga Race Course Gazebo; Aug. 6 - Congress Park Summer Concert Series; Aug. 7- The Cellar; and Aug. 17 at Hatties.

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40 DAYS OF SPECIAL EVENTS TO HIGHLIGHT 2019 MEET AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced a 40-day lineup of entertainment and special events for the 2019 season at Saratoga Race Course, which will begin with Opening Day, Thursday, July 11 and run through Monday, September 2.

Gates open at 11 a.m. each day, including weekends, with the exception of Travers Day, Saturday, August 24. Post time for the first race on Opening Day is 1 p.m.

The event schedule will feature a number of new happenings alongside returning traditions and perennial favorites. Coca-Cola will return as the official sponsor of the Saratoga Pavilion, the on-track venue where NYRA

hosts 40 days of special events. The Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion is where fans will gather to enjoy the majority of event activities during the summer meet.

Weekends at the Spa will now feature a popular event series with the addition of Berkshire Bank Family Sundays.

Previously held on Mondays, the weekly festival invites families and children to enjoy a wide array of free games, attractions and educational activities.

With the move to the weekend, Berkshire Bank Family Sundays are expected to draw more fans than ever before, supplemented by the nearby Berkshire Bank Family Zone, a smoke- and alcohol-free interactive play area for children.

Additional features include a complimentary phone

charging station, courtesy of Berkshire Bank, and a giant Adirondack-style chair designed for photo opportunities.

NYRA will continue its tradition of premium giveaways with four giveaway days: Sunday, July 14; Wednesday, August 7; Wednesday, August 21; and Sunday, September 1. See page 44 for the 2019 giveaway items and more details.

Fans can save $2 on grandstand admission to Saratoga Race Course for Opening Weekend and Closing Week with a voucher available at participating Stewart’s Shops and Saratoga Downtown Business Association locations.

The voucher is valid for use July 11 to 13 and August 28 to September 2 (excluding September 1) through Ticketmaster.com. Limit one transaction per person.

THE 2019 SARATOGA SUMMER MEET WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS: THURSDAY, JULY 11 • OPENING DAY/ SEASON PASS HOLDER GIVEAWAY

The 2019 summer meet will kick-off with the traditional Grade 3, $150,000 Schuylerville for 2-year-old fillies. All season pass and season ticket holders in attendance will receive an exclusive giveaway: a white cooling towel featuring the red Saratoga logo. Available while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis.

• TASTE NY: WINE & SPIRITS

Every Thursday beginning July 11 Taste NY: Wine & Spirits will allow fans the opportunity to sample varietals of wine and spirits from numerous New York State wineries and distilleries. Live music will accompany the tasting each Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion. Guests will enjoy five samples for $5. Must be 21 years or older to participate.

• LOW ROLLER CHALLENGE

Every Thursday and Sunday beginning July 11 & 14 Thursdays and Sundays will include the Low Roller Challenge which allows aspiring handicappers the opportunity to experience the thrill of tournament play for $40, with $30 going towards live bankroll and $10 to the prize pool. Registration begins at 11 a.m. near the Fourstardave Sports Bar.

• DON JULIO THURSDAYS

Every Thursday beginning July 11 Fans are invited to sample drinks featuring Don Julio tequila each Thursday of the season from 3 to 5 p.m. outside the entrance to The Stretch.

FRIDAY, JULY 12 • MARIANO RIVERA DAY

NYRA will host National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and legendary NY Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera as part of Opening Weekend. The visit comes one week before Rivera heads to Cooperstown where he will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as the first unanimous selection in history. NYRA will honor Rivera with a special ceremony in the Winner’s Circle. Secure your spot at NYRA.com/Rivera.

• TASTE NY: CRAFT BEER & CIDER

Every Friday beginning July 12 Taste NY: Craft Beer & Cider will allow guests the opportunity to sample numerous craft beers and ciders produced exclusively by New York State breweries and cideries. Live music will accompany the tasting each Friday from noon to 5 p.m. in the CocaCola Saratoga Pavilion. Guests will enjoy five samples for $5. Must be 21 years or older to participate.

SATURDAY, JULY 13 • SARATOGA COUNTY EOC FOOD DRIVE

NYRA will welcome the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) for its annual food and essential goods drive. Fans who donate at least three non-perishable items at the Community Outreach Booth will receive a free Saratoga cap, while supplies last, and will be entered to win tickets to the 150th Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers and other prizes.

• FASHION SATURDAYS

Every Saturday beginning July 13 Designed to showcase the tradition of style in thoroughbred racing, the weekly event will feature women’s and men’s fashion apparel from local retailers such as The Pink Paddock, Miss Scarlett Boutique and The National, as well as a selection of home décor and jewelry items. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion.

• WOODFORD RESERVE BOURBON SATURDAYS

Every Saturday beginning July 13 Fans will be invited to enjoy specialty drinks and selections from Woodford Reserve at the Jim Dandy Bar each Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m.

• KETEL ONE SATURDAYS

Every Saturday beginning July 13 Fans are invited to sample the new Ketel One Botanicals from 3 to 5 p.m. each Saturday outside the entrance to The Stretch.

SUNDAY, JULY 14 • 28th ANNUAL HAT CONTEST PRESENTED BY MOET & CHANDON AND HAT SATIONA! BY DEI

Fans will compete for great prizes in the 28th annual Hat Contest which features three categories: Kreative Kids, Fashionably Saratoga and Uniquely Saratoga. Registration begins at noon under the grandstand with the contests taking place after the second, third and fourth races.

• BERKSHIRE BANK FAMILY SUNDAYS

Every Sunday beginning July 14 Berkshire Bank Family Sundays will feature a wide variety of free family-friendly activities, games, attractions and educational activities each Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 • SARATOGA VISIT DAY

Fans will have the opportunity to experience Saratoga’s leading attractions during the first Saratoga Visit Day. The Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion will serve as a one-stop location to learn about the world-class cultural attractions in Saratoga Springs and will provide fans with options to complement their visit to Saratoga Race Course. Participating organizations and attractions include: Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery; National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame; Saratoga Arts District; Saratoga Automobile Museum; Saratoga Performing Arts Center; Saratoga Spa State Park; Saratoga Springs History Museum; and Yaddo Gardens. continues to next page...

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 24

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7

• MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY

• FIRST RESPONDERS DAY

Saratoga Race Course will pay tribute to active military members and veterans. The Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion will feature exhibits and activities throughout the day.

Veterans and active duty military will receive free Grandstand admission with military ID. Veterans from World War II to those currently serving will be recognized prior to several of the day’s races, including a special ceremony in the Winner’s Circle following the third race.

Saratoga Race Course will honor police officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics during First Responders Day. The Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion will feature interactive exhibits and activities throughout the day, in addition to fire engines and police cars on display. All first responders will receive free Grandstand admission with proper ID.

SATURDAY, JULY 27

• FABULOUS FILLIES DAY

• PERMANENTLY DISABLED JOCKEYS’ FUND AWARENESS DAY

Saratoga will unite with racetracks across the country with autograph and photo opportunities as part of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund (PDJF) Day Across America.

SUNDAY, JULY 28 • PAINT AND SIP AT SARATOGA

Fans are invited to create their own masterpieces during a Saratoga-themed Paint and Sip event in the Paddock Tent.

Tickets are available by calling the NYRA Box Office at 1-844-NYRA-TIX.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 • TASTE NY: FOOD DAY

Taste NY: Food Day will welcome fans to enjoy a lively on-track market of food vendors featuring products made exclusively in New York, including crackers, granola, preserves, gelato, olive oil and dessert. The market will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 4 • WHITNEY WEEKEND & THE FASIG-TIPTON FESTIVAL, FEATURING TURF TRIPLE SERIES

The Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing will be headlined by one of the meet’s marquee races: the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney on Saturday, August 3 in addition to the Grade 1, $500,000 Longines Test. The weekend will feature the debut of the Turf Triple series. The three-race series will showcase the best turf runners in the country and offer $5.25 million in purse money. The middle jewel of the Turf Tiara, the series restricted to 3-year-old fillies, will kick off Whitney weekend on Friday, August 2 with the inaugural $750,000 Saratoga Oaks. The middle leg of the Turf Trinity, the series restricted to 3-year-old males designed to emulate the American dirt classics, will bookend Whitney weekend with the inaugural $1 million Saratoga Derby on Sunday, August 4.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 • JOCKEY LEGENDS DAY PRESENTED BY FASIG-TIPTON

Some of the greatest riders in the history of thoroughbred racing will gather at Saratoga Race Course for the sixth annual Jockey Legends Day. The day’s activities will feature special appearances by some of the Spa’s most accomplished riders and autograph signings with a suggested donation to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund.

• SARA-YOGA PRESENTED BY MOET & CHANDON

Additional date: August 18 Fans are invited to enjoy a one-hour yoga practice at the Top of the Stretch, followed by a light brunch in the Miller Lite Party Tent. Tickets available at 1-844-NYRA-TIX.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 Celebrate women and their contributions to the thoroughbred industry while raising funds to support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Saratoga will also honor local breast cancer survivors in partnership with To Life! In addition, this year’s event will feature some of the world’s best professional female athletes who will be participating in the Aurora Games, the all-women’s sports and entertainment festival at the Times Union Center in Albany August 20-25.

The day will also feature the Best in Pink fashion contest for women and men, sponsored by Vineyard Vines. Highlight of the day will be the Sizzling Hot Pink Saratoga Hat Luncheon.

This year’s luncheon will honor Barbara Jo Rubin.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 - AUGUST 10 • SARATOGA CHALLENGES

The pair of live money challenges will occur as two separate one-day contests. The Saratoga Challenge on Friday will be awarding cash prizes, as well as an entry to the 2020 Belmont Stakes Challenge and three entries to the 2020 National Horseplayers Championship. The Fourstardave Challenge on Saturday will be awarding cash prizes, as well as an entry to the 2020 Belmont Stakes Challenge and five entries to the 2020 National Horseplayers Championship. Both will consist of wagering exclusively on Saratoga races through the following pools only: Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta, Quinella and Daily Double. Friday is a $1,000 minimum buy-in; Saturday is a $2,000 minimum buy-in. For more information about the Saratoga Challenges, visit NYRA.com/Challenge.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 • ADIRONDACKS DAY

Saratoga Race Course will highlight the majestic Adirondacks region, including the home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, Lake Placid. The day-long event at the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion will feature activities, exhibits and entertainment which showcase the great attractions of the Adirondacks in upstate New York.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 • LUSTGARTEN FOUNDATION DAY

Saratoga will honor the legacy of trainer Dominic Galluscio with a day to benefit The Lustgarten Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance scientific and medical research related to pancreatic cancer.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 • NEW YORK SPORTS DAY

Fans will have the opportunity to learn about the many teams and leagues with a home field advantage in the Capital Region during NY Sports Day at Saratoga. Participating teams and colleges include the Tri-City ValleyCats, Adirondack Thunder, University at Albany and Siena Athletics. The CocaCola Saratoga Pavilion will feature exhibits and activities from local sports teams from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• STEWART’S ICE CREAM EATING CONTEST

Racing fans will compete in the ultimate in chilly contests at the Stewart’s Ice Cream Eating Contest. Contestants will be divided into three age groups - kids, teens and adults - as they battle to see who can eat a pint of ice cream the fastest. The competition will take place in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 • NEW YORK SHOWCASE DAY

Travers weekend will kick off with New York Showcase Day, featuring six stakes races exclusively for New Yorkbreds, including the $250,000 Albany for 3-year-olds, $200,000 Funny Cide for budding New York-bred stars and the $150,000 West Point Stakes presented by Trustco.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 • TRAVERS DAY

The 150th running of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers will be the centerpiece of a supercharged Travers Day. Joining the Mid-Summer Derby for 3-year-olds will be five other Grade 1 stakes: the $850,000 Sword Dancer Invitational at 1 ½ miles on the turf, the $500,000 Ketel One Ballerina for filly and mare sprinters, the $600,000 Forego at seven furlongs, the $500,000 H. Allen Jerkens Memorial presented by Runhappy for 3-year-olds at seven furlongs, and the $700,000 Personal Ensign presented by Lia Infiniti for fillies and mares going 1 1/8 miles. Rounding out the blockbuster card is the Grade 2, $400,000 Woodford Reserve Ballston Spa for turf fillies and mares.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 • ITALIAN & IRISH AMERICAN DAY

The celebration of Italian and Irish heritage will feature traditional music, dance, food, entertainment and games at the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• FAN APPRECIATION WEEK

Wednesday, August 28 - Monday, September 2 NYRA will thank its fans with a series of special events, activities and offers during closing week of the 2019 season.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 • CLOSING DAY

The 2019 meet will come to a close with the traditional final feature race, the 115th running of the Grade 1, $350,000 Runhappy Hopeful for 2-year-olds, which affords racing fans a preview of potential standouts in next year’s Triple Crown series and Travers.

Season ticket plans, weekly ticket plans, reserved seats, reserved tables in the Miller Lite Picnic Paddock and the Fourstardave Sports Bar, dining and group hospitality are currently on sale and available for purchase at NYRA.com/ Saratoga. Season admission passes may be purchased online at NYRA.com/Saratoga and in-person at nearly 150 Stewart’s Shops locations throughout the Capital Region. A season pass provides fans with admission to all 40 days of world-class thoroughbred racing at Saratoga Race Course. The cost for a 2019 Grandstand season pass is $50. A Clubhouse season pass is $75. Season passes do not include reserved seating.

Following Opening Weekend, racing will be conducted five days a week: Wednesdays - Sundays. Closing week will run August 28 - Labor Day, September 2. For more information about Saratoga Race Course, visit NYRA.com/Saratoga.

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2019 NYRA GIVEAWAYS PREMIUM GIVEAWAY ITEMS FOR 2019 SEASON AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced its lineup of four premium giveaways for the 2019 meet at Saratoga Race Course.

All giveaways are free with paid admission, while supplies last.

Additionally, NYRA will offer an exclusive giveaway for season pass and season ticket holders who are in attendance on Opening Day, Thursday, July 11: a white cooling towel featuring the red Saratoga logo, available while supplies last.

Gates open at 11 a.m. each day, including weekends, with the exception of Travers Day, Saturday, August 24.

SARATOGA PICNIC COOLER: SUNDAY, JULY 14

The first giveaway of the 2019 season will provide fans with an easy and convenient way to tote their food and beverage spread: a collapsible, red picnic cooler featuring the Saratoga logo emblazoned in white, presented by NYRA Bets. In addition to the Saratoga picnic cooler giveaway, the day's festivities will include the 28th annual Hat Contest, presented by Moet & Chandon and Hat Sationa! By DEI.

SARATOGA BASEBALL CAP: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7

Guests will take home the second giveaway of the 2019 meet: the Saratoga baseball cap, presented by Saratoga Casino Hotel. This season's edition of the annual giveaway item features the Saratoga logo against the backdrop of a red, black and gray camouflage print. The giveaway corresponds with First Responders Day at Saratoga, during which all first responders will receive free Grandstand admission with proper ID.

SARATOGA BEACH TOWEL:

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 The season's third premium giveaway - a Saratoga beach towel, presented by Upstate Ford Dealers - will kick off the countdown to the 150th running of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers.

The circular beach towel is a colorful rendering of a thoroughbred and jockey charging down the main track with the iconic Saratoga grandstand in the background.

SARATOGA ZIP-UP SWEATSHIRT: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Fans will celebrate closing weekend of the 2019 Saratoga meet with the final giveaway of the season - a Saratoga sweatshirt, presented by Lia Infiniti. The gray hooded, zip-up sweatshirt is adorned with the red Saratoga logo.

Season pass and season ticket holders are guaranteed a Saratoga premium giveaway on the day of the giveaway so long as they are present at Saratoga Race Course and redeem the giveaway by the designated time.

Season admission passes may be purchased online at NYRA.com/ Saratoga and in-person at nearly 150 Stewart's Shops locations throughout the Capital Region. A season pass provides fans with admission to all 40 days of world-class thoroughbred racing at Saratoga Race Course. The cost for a 2019 Grandstand season pass is $50. A Clubhouse season pass is $75. Season passes do not include reserved seating.

Following Opening Weekend, Thursday, July 11 through Sunday, July 14, racing at Saratoga will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays. Closing week will run Wednesday, August 28 through Labor Day, Monday, September 2.

OPENING DAY: THURSDAY, JULY 11

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FIRECRACKER Photo provided by Firecracker4.

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Back for it’s 13th year, the Firercracker four mile run throughout Spa City will take place July 4.

This year will have more patriotic touches with a fife and drum ensemble performing traditional patriotic songs before the race – beginning at 9 am - and the Schenectady 2nd battalion reenactors with their muskets will start off the race. But the celebrations don’t end once the races are completed.

“We’re gonna have additional things going on inside the city center this year. So, we’re going to have some adult beverages

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and food and music inside the city center,” said Patrick Lynskey, Event Director.

Attendees can also enjoy the sounds of “Funk Evolution,” one of the Capital Region’s funk and R&B bands perform at the City Center from 8:45-11 a.m.

The event is not just a day for athleticism and celebration as the race is a large philanthropic opportunity as well. Each year the race organizers work with various organizations to produce the event, and at the end, a donation is made back to the organization. Some of this year’s recipients include, Live4 The Cure and Sustainable Saratoga, local high school’s track and cross-country teams, The Veteran’s Business Council and the Saratoga Children’s Museum.

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“I just think that it’s a great event for the city of Saratoga and it’s great to see the community support it like they do.

It’s one of the few races around that the community really embraces like that,” said Lynskey “It’s one of the things that make this event unique; as you’re running through the streets of Saratoga and the city is out, the community is out in force… just really embracing the spirit of the day. It makes for a great experience for the people who come to Saratoga and run on the 4th of July.”

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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Register for Spa City Baseball Camp

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The camp is open to boys and girls ages 6-14. These sessions are designed to give each young player professional instruction in such vital areas as hitting, pitching, defense, and base running. This will be a hands-on clinic where participants will be working to improve their skills.

Players must bring cleats, baseball hat, baseball glove, bat, helmet and a great attitude.

The camp will be held the week of July 15 - July 18. The location is the West Side Recreation Field on Coach Waldron Way. The Spa City Baseball camp is under the direction of NYS baseball Hall of Fame coaches Phonsey Lambert and Dale Long Jr. The Camp will run from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

To register for camp, go to www.spasaints.com and fill out application. Copy and send with payment to Coach Lambert, 9 West Circular Court Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. To contact coach Lambert call 518-338-8996 or email lambert@saratogacatholic.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Trail Series will be held Mondays July 8, July 22, August 5 and August 19 at 6:15 p.m. at Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park. 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 for best times for all five events, continual improvement and most family members. For more information visit www.saratogastryders.org or email laura@saratogastryders.org.

2019 Summer Hockey Camp for Players Entering Grades 8-12 SARATOGA SPRINGS — This four-day session will take place Monday, July 29 - Thursday, August 1 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Weibel Avenue Rink. The camp focus is on skill development, conditioning and scrimmaging. Participants will receive individual instruction from the Saratoga Blue Streaks High School coaching staff along with Blue Streaks Alumni.

We will focus on getting student athletes ready for their upcoming season, offering advice on individual and team goal setting. $300 for players (multi-player discount: $250), $250 for goalies. Contact Coach Torres at david.truant@ gmail.com or 518-421-2376 for more information.

Saratoga Recreation Department Happenings Mark your calendars for another summer of fun with the Recreation Department! A variety of engaging sporting activities are available, including baseball, boys and girls basketball, boxing, field hockey, ice skating, running, skateboarding, soccer, tennis, and volleyball.

• Swing For the Fences: The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is teaming up again this summer with American Legion Baseball for its annual clinic. The clinic will be held July 1, 3, and 5 (no July 4) from 8:30 a.m. -Noon. Everyone age 5-14 is welcome to attend.

• Summer Running Program: Spend your summer running with Saratoga’s acclaimed coaches! The summer running program will take place July 1-August 17. Various days and times are available for boys, girls, and families.

• Meet At the Net: Develop your volleyball skills and learn rules and strategy at our summer clinic. This clinic will be held July 1-July 5 (no July 4) from 5:308:30 p.m. Everyone age 8-14 is welcome to attend.

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• Drive For the Net: Join the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Summer Basketball League.

The league will be held Mondays and Wednesdays July 8-August 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. Everyone in grades 4-8 is welcome to attend.

• Saratoga Miss Softball: The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is teaming up Miss Softball this summer for it’s annual clinic. The clinic will be held July 8-12 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Everyone age 5-14 is welcome.

• Soccer Programs: Little Kickers, Big Kickers, and Soccer Leagues will run through June 22. NEW! The Adult Soccer League will be held Saturdays through June 22. Little Kickers is a parent/child activity that teaches soccer basics. Big Kickers reinforces skills and introduces participants to games. League play is separated into grade appropriate divisions. The Adult Soccer League is informal but will follow FIFA laws.

• Department Intro to Ice Skating Program: Learn ice skating basics or improve your skills with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome.

• Soccer Fundamentals Clinic: Choose from July 29-August 2 or August 5-9 or sign up for both two weeks of soccer fun! Each week’s clinics will run from 8:45-11:45 a.m. Everyone age 5-14 is welcome to attend.

• Skateboarding Opportunities: Skating for Groms - will run Monday and Thursdays beginning July 15 through August 1 from 5-6 p.m. and is open to everyone age 4-10.

The Skateboard clinic will run August 19-23 from 5:30-8 p.m. and is open to everyone age 8-15.

Both provide fundamentals and the ability to add to your bag of tricks.

Visit SaratogaRec.com for additional information and to download forms. Contact the Saratoga Recreation Department at 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

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LILI JERSEN: ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Photo provided.

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lilly Jersen, 15, fell in love with ballet from the first time she watched the Nutckracer at age three.

“We had the DVD of the New York City Ballet Nutcracker and I’d always put it on in the living room and dance around to it in my tutu,” said Jersen.

Jersen dances both ballet and jazz at Saratoga City Ballet and it has become almost a second home as she spends countless hours in the studio. Sometimes she’s dancing for seven hours straight on the weekends. Though continuously dancing for hours could be tiring, especially in tights – which Jersen states as her only

dislike when it comes to dance – ballet by far is her favorite form of dance.

“I like how it’s really technical and it gives you something to focus on,” said Jersen. “And I really like classical music.”

Many people watch a ballet and observe the seemingly effortless grace on a stage, but what goes into a ballet is not effortless.

“You know a lot of people think it’s just like little girls twirling around in tutus, and that’s definitely not the whole thing,” said Jersen.

Outside of her regular practices Jersen regularly maintains her athleticism at home by completing strengthening exercises, stretching and staying hydrated. Over the summer, like many dancers, Jersen will take

a summer intensive to improve her skills. For two weeks, she will be studying at the American Academy of Ballet.

While ballet is not a team sport, it takes a team to operate the moving parts behind a practicing dancer. Encouragement from her dance friends throughout the week and before shows helps to keep Jersen motivated. As for her strongest support system, Jersen states her parents.

“They’re constantly driving me to and from dance and they pay for the classes and stuff like that. And my mom helps out with the performances and the production.”

Jersen doesn’t plan on dancing professionally but will continue to dance for as long as she can.

“I like how it’s really technical and it gives you something to focus on...”