This Week’s Events: JULY 14-20 ��

The Shirah Brothers ��

Middle Grove United Methodist Church 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 6 p.m.

A community concert. The Shirah Brothers is made up of three brothers who share their love for singing Southern Gospel music. Aaron, Jake, and Josh Shirah feel excited and blessed to have the opportunity to share God’s Word through music. Love offering will be collected.

Dinner and Casino Night

Sugar Plum Farm, 96 Gilbert Rd., Saratoga Springs | 7 – 11 p.m. Benefiting Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. Entertainment, cocktails, dinner, and casino games. Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga is a nonprofit organization supporting vulnerable racehorses and people in leading a safe and meaningful life by nurturing the horse-human connection through therapeutic programming. The inaugural gala hosted by Tony and Robin Malatino. Attire: wear what makes you happy. Sponsorships available. VIP Reserved Dining Seating, $250 each including 300 casino chips, general tickets, $200 each, including 200 casino chips. Visit www.thsaratoga.org/ events or call Meg at 518-2906240 ext. 101.

SUNDAY, JULY 16

Summer Sunday Stroll

“Commemorative Broadway” ��

Meets 521 Broadway, in front of Stewart’s Shops, and ends in Congress Park. Saratoga Springs

10:30 a.m. | Gloria May leads a tour of the many plaques, monuments, and memorial signs along Broadway that are often missed, including actual flooring from the Grand Union Hotel.

From the Pine Grove marker commemorating one of earliest residences in Saratoga Springs to a recently placed marker in honor of the women’s suffrage movement, immerse yourself in these historic sites. The tour, sponsored by Frost Hurff Architects. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information on these summer strolls or to purchase tickets to any of these upcoming tours visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email nbabie4@ saratogapreservation.org.

Veterans Picnic ��

Saratoga Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Circle, Saratoga Springs

2 – 4:30 p.m. | Free to Veterans and their families. B.P.O.E. support for our Veterans dates back over 100 years and continues today because our mission is still the same, “to provide aid and comfort to any veteran in need.” Join us as we bring our mission to our community by attending the Veterans Picnic. Food, fun and games. Contact John Safford, jsafford3@gmail.com

A Cantor’s Tale –Film and Discussion

Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. This feature length documentary, produced and directed by Eric Greenberg Anjou, takes the audience on a musical voyage that spans the Atlantic from Borough Park, reaches all the way to Jerusalem, and provides a nostalgic journey through family, neighborhood, and tradition. Registration is required at sjca.sjcf@gmail. com for both onsite film and panel discussion or Zoom. A $5 donation is requested. For more information, visit www. saratogajewishculturalfestival.org or www.saratogasinai.org.

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MONDAY, JULY 17

Watercolor Workshop

Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs

10:30 a.m. | $5 material fee. No experience necessary. Paint a beautiful and nautical summer scene. Perfect for beginner and experienced alike. Facilitated by Susan Peters.

TUESDAY, JULY 18

Congress Park History Tour ��

Saratoga Springs Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 10:30 a.m. | Learn about the fascinating history of “The Queen of Spas” with a leisurely walk thru Congress Park. Tours are held Tuesday – Saturday. Our experienced guides will tell you the stories of how Saratoga became “The Queen of Spas” in the 19th Century. The tragic story behind the Trask Family and the Spirit of Life statue. The history of the Saratoga City Museum and its notorious reputation as the highest rolling gambling casino in the US. How the city rallied to restore the historic Spit and Spat statues. Tour is 90 minutes in and about 1/2 mile in length. Price is $20, Children under 12 free. Phone or text to 518-832-3796.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

2023 History Center Historian’s Tours ��

Hillside Cemetery & Burnt Hills Baptist Church | 10 a.m. Ballston Town Historian Rick Reynolds will explain how the Town of Ballston is preserving its past in Hillside Cemetery and tell stories of those buried there. Each of the tour leaders are experienced historians with a depth of knowledge about their communities and the people who lived there. Tours are scheduled for 90 minutes and distances vary up to 1.5 miles. Registration must be made in advance at brooksidemuseum.org/ events. A suggested donation of $10 per registration (individuals, couples, or families) will support the programs of the History Center and a not-for-profit organization chosen by the tour leaders. Specific directions and parking locations will be provided to registrants in advance of the tour dates.

Pickin’ Session # 2

Afternoon Jam

Malta Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa

1 – 3 p.m. | Open to the Public, Free Admission & ample free parking. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/ western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience, and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call 518885-4229 with questions.

Free Concert Series ��

Malta Community Center, Front Lawn, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta | 6 – 8 p.m. Featuring: Big Medicine. Bring a picnic supper, blanket and /or chairs and enjoy! Rain or shine.

Roast Beef Dinner

Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs 4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call

Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: roast beef, roasted redskin potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Cost $15 per dinner. (cash only).

THURSDAY, JULY 20

NYC Ballet Musicians & Friends

Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Noon – 1 p.m. Luellen Abdoo, Artistic Director. Program: Tchaikovsky String Sextet, Op. 70, Souvenir De Florence, Additional music TBA.

Performers: Kurt Nikkanen and Luellen Abdoo: Violins, Eugene Moye and Hannah Holman: Cellos, Derek Ratzenboeck and Michael Davis: Violas. Suggested donation $10+ (cash donation preferred).

4-H Leader’s Chicken

BBQ Fundraiser

Saratoga County Fair Snack Bar, 162 Prospect Avenue, Ballston Spa & 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Road, Ballston Spa 4 – 7 p.m. | Eat-In also available at the Saratoga County Fair. Please call the 4-H Office at 518-885-8995 to pre-order your Chicken BBQ Dinner at $16 per person. Dinner include ½ BBQ Chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll, pie, and a non-alcoholic drink. Please pay by cash or check payable to “4-H Leaders Association.”

This Week’s Meetings

MONDAY, JULY 17

Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group July Meeting

Saratoga Public Library, Glasby Room, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m.

Breakout session for caregivers and those with Parkinson’s. Marie Thorne softballmom300@yahoo.com 518-810-8483

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

The Galway Public Library’s Board of Trustees

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St, Galway | 6:30 p.m. The agenda and other documents will be available prior to the meeting on the library website: www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. The public is welcome to attend. More information at 518-882-6385.

East Galway Cemetery Association Annual Meeting

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St, Galway | 7 p.m.

All lot owners, descendants and anyone interested in the cemetery are encouraged to attend.