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Bulletin BoardINFORMATION GUIDE FOR VOTERSSARATOGA CO. - The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County has produced an information guide for voters for the School District Elections. Voters can access it by going to the League website, www.lwvsaratoga.org and either enter an address to see all the items on one’s personal ballot for the election or select from the list of School Dis-trict elections. In addition, information is provided for each district such as hours the polls are open, whether absen-tee ballots are available, and if registration is required to vote. Most of the candidates in the county who are seek-ing election where there are contested positions agreed to participate in the On-line Guide this year, providing voters with biographical information, answers to questions posed by LWV Saratoga County. All of this information is part of the League of Women Voters of the US voter information website, www.vote411.org which is a valuable resource for all voters for all elections. Information can be found here on absentee voting, information about voting machines, military and overseas voting, assistance for voters with dis-abilities, voting hours, and ID needed for voting, as well as links to the NY State Board of Elections. Information will be posted in the Fall which pertains to the November elections and ballot issues

SARATOGA FIlM FORUMSARATOGA SPRINGS - 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. saratogafilmforum.org. 518 584 3456. Tickets: $7/$5 members and students with ID: • ELAINE STRITCh: ShOOT ME, Thurs., May 15,

7:30 p.m., Fri., May 16, 7:30 p.m., Sun., May 18, 7:30 p.m. • SPRING STREET CLASSIC The Conversation, Sat., May 17, 7:30 p.m. • GRAND PIANO, Thurs., May 22, 7:30 p.m., Fri., May 23, 7:30 p.m., Sun., May 25, 7:30 p.m. • TOWN & GOWN MOVIE NIGhT SULLIVAN’S TRAVELS, Sat., May 24, 7:30 p.m. • IN ThE PUBLIC INTEREST! FAREWELL TO FAC-TORY TOWNS? Tues., May 27, 7:30 p.m. • PARTICLE FE-VER, Thurs., May 29, 7:30 p.m., Fri., May 30, 7:30 p.m., Sun., Jun. 1, 7:30 p.m.

BUY A POPPY HElP OUR VETSBALLSTON SPA - Poppy Days will be observed this month of May, when the bright red memorial flower will be offered to the local public by mem-bers of the henry Cornell Unit 234, American Le-gion Auxiliary, of Ballston Spa. Fashioned by hands of disabled veterans in the Veteran’s hos-

pital throughout the United States, it was adopted by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary as a national memorial flower and has been offered to the pub-lic since 1922. It is the flower of remembrance for the men and women whose lives have been lost in the defense of

freedom. Wearing the poppy is America’s way of saying “Thank you” to the war dead and a promise that their su-preme sacrifice shall not be forgotten. We will be at Walmart, Saratoga Springs, NY on and May 15 and 16 so stop by and help our VETS.

CONGRESS ON YOUR CORNERSARATOGA SPRINGS - The office of Congressman Paul Tonko will be holding Mobile Office Hours on Friday, May 16, 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Saratoga Springs City Hall, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY. Staff will be available to provide assistance with navigating the federal government and its agencies. No appointment is needed. For more information, call 465-0700.

BIkE TO WORk DAY WORkPlACE CHAllENGE MAY 16, 2014

CAPITAL DISTRICT - The Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) is spon-soring a workplace challenge (Twitter #B2W518) for employers in Albany, Rens-

selaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties. Bike to Work Day is an annual event held each spring throughout the country that promotes bicycling as an option to commute to work. As Doug haller from Bikeatoga explained, “Riding a bike to work can be more than fun, it can be exercise and stress relief, it can save money and reduce your carbon footprint, it can reduce traffic congestion and parking prob-lems. Some of us believe that the world would be a better place if more people traveled by bicycle. It takes a little planning, but most anyone can do it.” In each county, the winning team for each of four categories will win a trophy, with trophies contributed by Bikeatoga, Albany Bicycle Co-alition, and Troy Bike Rescue and made out of used bicycle parts. The four categories are: • Organization with the largest number of riders, • Small organization with the highest percent participation (20 or fewer employees), • Large organization with the highest percent participation (over 20 employees), and • Person who rode the farthest. Registration is open at www.capitalmoves.org. Standings will also be posted here by county, along with the total gal-lons of gas saved and calories burned (to date 33 gallons and 35,376 calories).

HMT PRESENTS FAME, JR. SARATOGA SPRINGS - Friday, May 16th & Saturday, May 17th – The students of hMT’s Youth Musical Conservatory present FAME, JR on Friday, May 16th at 7:30pm, and Sat-urday, May 17th at 1:00pm and 4:30pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and under. Seating is general admission. For more information see the hMT web site, www.homemadetheater.org, or call the HMT office at 518-587-4427.

ANNUAl SENIOR lUNCHEONSARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is pleased to host the Annual Senior Luncheon, Fri-day, May 16, 2014 at the Saratoga City Center on N. Broad-way in Saratoga Springs. Doors open at 11am and lunch is served at noon. The theme is “Circus” with live music and door prizes. Menu: Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Corn, Coleslaw, Cornbread and Ice Cream Sun-daes for dessert. Tickets are $4.00 each and are required to attend. No take-outs. No animals allowed. Call Office for the Aging at 884-4100 for ticket sales information.

FORTSVIllE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHICkEN BAR B QUE

GANSEVOORT - Fortsville United Methodist Church, 402 Fortsville Road, Gansevoort will host their first chicken bar b que for the season on May 17 from 4-6 pm, tickets are adults $10 and chil-dren $5. Delicious 1/2 chicken, baked potato,

vegetable, rolls, homemade pie and beverage. Reserva-tions highly suggested; call 793-5263 or 792-5944. Dine or take out. handicap accessible. Event will also feature a bake sale hosted by the UMW with proceeds used for the mission projects.

2ND ANNUAl MIRAClE lEAGUE POkER RUN-THE MIRAClE RIDECAPITAL DISTRICT - The Capital Region Miracle League will hold its 2nd Annual Poker Run fundraiser on Sat May 17, 2014. The ride consists of a 100 mile scenic road course through the mountains of Rensselaer, Columbia, and Berk-shire Counties to raise money for sports and social pro-grams for children and adults with disabilities. Register on the day of the ride from 9:00am-11:00am at Quigley’s Restaurant in East Greenbush NY or pre-register online or by mail. The ride begins at 11:30am at Quigley’s. The ride concludes at the Rensselaer Elks with a chicken bbq, food, prizes, raffles, entertainment, and live music. Cost per rid-er – $25; passenger – $15; picnic only – $15. Download-able event registration forms are available on our website: www. capitalregionmiracleleague.org. If you have any questions contact Linda Baker at 518-376-8365.

GREENWICH GARAGE SAlE WEEkENDGREENWICh - Saturday May 17th & Sunday-18th. The Town & Village of Greenwich tradi-tionally holds its Town Wide Garage Sale Weekend the week before Memorial Day. This year it is May 17th & 18th as the desig-

nated weekend to bring out your treasures and your trash to vend to the public on your lawns, garages and porches. This event is not a structured sale in any way. It is self-

guided and self-advertised. There are no maps and no ads, except for those placed by the individuals selling items. Once dates are designated it takes on a “life of its own and runs itself”. And bargains are available everywhere!

BREAkFAST BUFFETSARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge # 161, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs Presents a Breakfast Buffet. Fruit Cocktail, French Toast / Pancakes, Potatoes, Breakfast Sausage and ham, Corned Beef

hash, Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Juice, Coffee and Tea. Sunday, May 18, 2014, 8:30-11:00 am. Donation Re-quested: Adults $8.00, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $7.00, Children 5-12 $6.00, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $8.00.

WAlk TO CURE ARTHRITIS 2014 ®

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Join the Movement Today! The Arthritis Foundation of North-eastern NY announces the Walk to Cure Ar-

thritis 2014 on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at the Crossing in Colonie. Walk begins at 10 am. Fundraising goal for the Walk to Cure Arthritis is $125,000. Participants can join nearly the 1,000 registered walkers to help raise funds to help individuals with arthritis, the number one disability facing this nation! Individuals and teams can register on-line atwww.walktocurearthritis.albany.kintera.org or call the office at 456-1203. Come alone or come as a team. Raise $100 or more and receive a 2014 Arthritis Walk t-shirt. Additional incentive prizes are offered for meeting fundraising goals and can be viewed at www.arthritiswalk-prizes.org

SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY CENTER WElCOMES SARATOGA SURRENDER SCUlPTURESARATOGA SPRINGS - The City Center’s 30th Anniversary celebration continues as it welcomes the “Saratoga Sur-render Sculpture,” a bronze bas-relief, on loan from The Friends of Saratoga Battlefield. This massive 4’ by 6’ bronze depicts the “turning point of America’s Revolutionary War,” when British General Burgoyne surrendered his sword to American General Gates. The event was a pivotal moment in America’s quest for independence. This impressive new work of art was created by Chas Fagan, a nationally known painter and sculptor. The subject is based on artist John Trumbull’s famous oil painting called “The Surrender of John Burgoyne,” which is prominently housed in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. The “Saratoga Surrender Sculpture” is now on display in the City Center’s main lobby for the pub-lic to appreciate Monday through Friday from the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through Monday, May 19, 2014. The

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City Center is located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, NY. After a tour of various venues in Saratoga County, the artwork will be permanently placed in a new memorial park called the Saratoga Surrender Site, south of Schuylerville, NY. The City Center is pleased to have another occasion to welcome the community through its doors and continue the effort of “Bringing People Together.”

WEST POINT GROUP TOURSARATOGA SPRINGS - Monday, May 19, 8 AM - 6:30 PM. The Friends of the NYS Military Museum still have seats on their bus trip to West Point! We will visit the West Point Museum and West Point Military Academy. If you’d like to sign up for the trip, go to www.friendsofthenysmilitarymu-seum.com for more information or call (518) 226-0490 to sign up! Tickets are $41 each for non-members. Purchase tickets at NYS Military Museum Or (518) 581-5100/(518) 226-0490.

SOUTHERN ADIRONDACk BEEkEEPER’S ASSOCIATIONBALLSTON SPA - SABA General Membership Meeting & Pot Luck Dinner May 19, 2014 6:30 - 9:00 PM. Cornell Co-operative Ext. of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Come join us and learn about Bee-keeping!

ADIRONDACk CHAPTER kWV MAY lUNCHEONMALTA - The Adirondack Chapter 60 Korean War Veterans Assoc. May luncheon will be held at noon on Thursday, May 22nd at the Ripe Tomato on Rt. 9 in Malta. We will be ordering off the menu. Veterans of all wars, spouses, widows and friends are invited to attend. New members always welcome. For reservations, call Lois Miner at 695-3905 or Marian Crandall at 899-2506 by May 20th.

lOCAl BEAUTY: PAINTINGS BY TAkEYCE WAlTERBALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County historical Society today announced the new art exhibit, “Local Beauty” by landscape artist, Takeyce Walter, at Brookside Museum’s Long Room Gallery from May 20-June 27, 2014. Walter, a Saratoga County artist and art instructor, will display some of her works in oil and pastel that feature the rural land-scape of upstate New York, the Adirondacks, Cape Cod, and Vermont. Walter has been documenting her art pro-cess on her personal blog at http://takeyceart.com/home/blog/. her work will remain on display at Brookside until June 27. A public reception will be held on Friday, June 6 from 5 – 8 pm as part of Ballston Spa’s First Friday event. For more information, please visit brooksidemuseum.org or call 518.885.4000.

WElCOME SUMMER WITH THE GOTTAGETGON FOlk FESTIVAlBALLSTON SPA - The 45th annual GottaGetGon Folk Music Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25, 2014, at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa. Sponsored by the Pickin’ and Singin’ Gatherin’, the Albany area’s participatory folk music organization, the GottaGet-Gon is a small, family-friendly festival that’s been called the best-kept little secret in the Capital Region. There are con-certs and workshops for those who like to listen and lots of campground jamming for those who enjoy making their own music. All events are under cover and happen rain or shine. A sampler concert is scheduled for 10:25am Satur-day. Weekend admission is $55 for adults (age 23 and up) and $30 for students (ages 18-22). Admission for one day is $30 for adults and $18 for students. Younger folks under 18 are free with a paying adult. (Tickets are available at the gate or on-line at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/661885 ). More information on the festival, including a detailed schedule of events, is available at http://www.pickingandsinging.org/web2011/GGG.html - For more in-formation by phone, you may also call Vicki Kelsey (518) 872-0663 or Howard Jack: (518) 439-5501.

ARTIST’S ExHIBIT AT SARATOGA SPRINGS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHSARATOGA SPRINGS - Well-known artist, Cynthia Whit-man, will be having an exhibit on Saturday, May 24 from 9am – 6pm and Sunday, May 25 from 10am – 6pm at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave-nue. For a preview of the artwork, please visit cynthiawhit-man.com. Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. (518) 584-3720 ext. 110. office@saratogaumc.org. www.saratogaumc.org

BAkED HAM, CHICkEN & BISCUITS DINNERSARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge # 161, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs Presents a Baked ham, Chicken & Biscuits Dinner. Soup, Tossed Salad, Baked ham, Chicken & Biscuits, Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Rolls and Butter, Dessert, Coffee and Tea. Wednesday, May 28, 2014. 4:30-7:00 pm. Donation requested: $10.00 Adults, $9.00 Seniors (62 years) & Military with ID Card, $6.00 Children 5-12, Children under 5 Free. $10.00 All Takeouts.

DONNY “ElVIS” FUNDRAISER FOR CEREBRAl PAlSYSARATOGA SPRINGS - Thanks to the generous sponsorship from Mohawk Paper Mills of Cohoes the Ladies Auxiliary

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of The Saratoga/Wilton Elks Lodge #161 proudly presents this year’s Cerebral Palsy Fundraiser “Garden Party/BBQ”. It will take place on Friday, May 30th, from 5:30 to 9 PM at the Lodge, Maple Avenue. Donny “Elvis” Romines is the star entertainment; tickets are $15 per person at the door. Our Elk Chef’s will grill sausage, hot dogs, and hamburgers with salads sold from 5:30 on. Weather permitting you can dine on our outdoor patio. Theme baskets, hanging plants, business donations, flag and pole, and even a Patio Bistro Set will be awarded to the lucky raffle winners that night. All proceeds benefit our CP State Project. Don’s miss the fun; call Judy at 587-5568 for more information.

THE BATTENkIll RUNS THROUGH IT - EDITION IV BEACH, MUSIC & FOOD FESTIVAl GREENWICH - Saturday, May 31, 2014. 1:00-6:00pm. (Rain date Sunday June 1, 2014). Greenwich Town Beach, Greenwich, New York. Battenkill Conservancy hosts the fourth edition of its signature beach & music festival kicking off the summer season on the banks of the Battenkill river at the Greenwich Town Beach, just north of the village on Route 29. The Battenkill Runs Through It Beach & Music Festival features a great line up of the Capital region’s most popular local musicians including Bob Warren & Joy MacK-enzie; a picnic plate heaping with offerings from top qual-ity restaurant and food purveyors; family activities related to the River Watch Discovery Program; canoe and kayak rides, fly fishing demonstrations and water & beach con-tests. It all makes for a perfect community event for every-one who loves music, food and most importantly the river! The Festival begins at 1pm and ends at 6pm. Food, music and all activities are included for only $12! Reduced entry for children 10 & under. Rain date: June 1st. Complete details to be posted at www.battenkillconservancy.org . For more information on the festival go to www.battenkillcon-servancy.org or email battenkillconservancy@gmail.com.

SARATOGA CHORAl FESTIVAl SEEkS ExPERIENCED SINGERSSARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Choral Festival seeks experienced singers with good sight-reading and vocal abil-ities for its fourteenth annual season. Singers will meet for rehearsals over a three-week period in Saratoga Springs beginning Tuesday, July 8th and will perform in a concert at the henning Rd. United Methodist Church in Saratoga Springs on Sunday, July 27th, at 3:00 p.m. This summer’s concert will feature the choral music of Aaron Copland to include the complete Old American Songs setting for cho-rus and orchestra and Leonard Bernstein with music from On the Town. Participation in the Choir will be considered on the basis of a submitted resume or letter detailing cho-

ral experience and an in-person audition for new mem-bers in Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, June 10th. Applicants must possess a good voice and have had some recent experience in singing choral music. For further informa-tion or registration, the Festival website address is www.saratogachoralfest.org. One may also register through the email address satbchoir @yahoo.com. Our phone number is (518)-791-0185. Registration deadline is June 1st, 2014.

RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONSARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association will meet on Monday, June 2, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Route 9P), Saratoga Springs. Membership is open to retired educators who taught in or now live in Saratoga County. For mem-bership information, call 587-5356.

AMERICAN CONTRACT BRIDGE lEAGUESARATOGA SPRINGS - have fun, make new friends, and hone your skills playing the world’s greatest card game. District 3 of the American Contract Bridge League, which encompasses upstate New York through Central New Jer-sey is pleased to announce its annual spring regional, The Norma Shelley Regional, held in Saratoga Springs, New York. The regional will take place at the Saratoga hilton, 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, and June 2-8, 2014. Pair and team games are available for all levels of play, including Golden Opportunity Pairs on Wednesday, June 4, Thursday, June 5, Friday June 6 and Saturday, June 7. The Golden Opportunity games allow beginning-intermediate players to earn gold points playing against people at their own level. For more information, contact Jon Green (845) 331-9020 or jmg70703@yahoo.com. Visit www.bridge-district3.org for a full schedule of events, hotel info, and driving directions.

3RD ANNUAl “GET YOUR RACk BACk” COCkTAIl PARTY BENEFIT PlANNED FOR JUNE 7THCAPITAL DISTRICT - This “For the Community, By Com-munity- helping Families Affected by Cancer” annual event was inspired by breast cancer survivor and author Connie Bramer in hopes of paying it forward after her own per-sonal battle with cancer. This year’s benefit is specifically intended to aid the American Cancer Society’s hope Club and local non-profit organization floydwarriors.com whose mission is “helping Families Cope With Cancer, One house-hold at a Time” by providing real help in the home while a family is enduring treatment for cancer. The hilton Garden Inn on hoosick Street in Troy will provide the venue start-ing at 6:30pm featuring a variety of entertainment includ-ing live music, a caricature artist, Tarot Card reader, variety

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of raffles and generous silent auction items. Tickets are $65 and must be purchased in advanced by visiting gety-ourrackback.com.

WHAlE WATCHING BUS TRIPSARATOGA SPRINGS - with Saratoga Chap-ter #131, Order of the Eastern Star. Join us June 7th for a fun bus trip to Boston! Tickets include the bus ride, whale watching and ad-mission to the New England Aquarium, lo-

cated just a short distance from Quincy Market. Reserve your seat today!! Contact Laurie Leu 518-879-7323 for more information!

METAPHYSICAl BOOk DISCUSSION GROUP SARATOGA SPRINGS - at Woodlawn Commons – Sun-day, June 8 at 6 pm. New Thought New York Center for Spiritual Living will host a discussion of Losing Moses on the Freeway: The 10 Commandments in America by Chris hedges. All are welcome to come whether they’ve read or not. Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 518-423-3569. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org.

CAll FOR ARTISTS - ARTWORkS INSPIRED BY SARATOGA SPRINGS!SARATOGA SPRINGS –The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is seeking artists inspired by the spirit of Sara-toga Springs to present and sell their work as part of 2014 TRASK Art Show & Sale on Thursday, June 26, 2014. The juried art sale and fundraiser, now in its third year, benefits the Foundation’s efforts to restore and preserve the Spirit of Life & Spencer Trask Memorial in Congress Park. Prizes and recognition include a $500 Best in Show cash prize. The deadline for artist submissions is Monday, June 9, 2014 and up to three works in any medium may be submitted. Visit www.spiritofliferestoration.org/TRASK to submit art-work and view the Artist Prospectus. There is a $25 Artist Submission Entry Fee, and selected works must be brought to the Canfield Casino on Wednesday, June 25th between 7AM and 3PM. Interested artists may contact Marcella Hammer at 518-587-5030 with questions.

BAllSTON SPA FARMERS’ MARkET 2014 SEASON

BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market will open for the season on June 12 and continue through October 18. The mar-ket takes place every Thursday from 3 to 6 pm and Saturday from 9 am to Noon. The market is once again conveniently located

in Wiswall Park, at the corner of Front Street and Low

Street in the Village of Ballston Spa. This year ‘s market has been extended into October so customers will have the op-portunity to purchase more fall produce, such as local ap-ples. In addition to bringing local produce, plants, gourmet foods, baked goods and craft items into the Village, the market has teamed up with several organizations, clubs, and businesses in the area this year to create fun events for kids that will be offered free of charge. These activities will take place at the Saturday morning markets, which will also feature live acoustic music by local musicians. From June 26 through August 28, the Thursday markets are di-rectly followed by the free Concerts in the Park. For more information please contact the market sponsor, the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, at 885-2772, info@ballston.org, or visit their website www.ballston.org. Like us on Facebook!

2014 RElAY FOR lIFE OF SOUTHERN SARATOGA CANCER SURVIVORSCLIFTON PARK - The American Cancer Society is seeking cancer survivors to participate in 2014 Relay For Life. The Shenendehowa Community 2014 Relay For Life will be held at the Shenedehowa high School Track in Clifton Park from Friday, June 13th, 7pm to Saturday June 14th, 7am. Relay For Life is a Community gathering to participate in the fight against cancer, through fundraising, education, awareness of cancer prevention, treatment and patient support. All cancer survivors and caregivers are honored guest as the Relay starts with a “Survivors Lap” to celebrate the courage that the survivors and their families sustain in their livers. After the sun sets, “The Remember Ceremony” with hun-dreds of luminaria lights the track to remember those we lost to cancer and honor those fighting cancer and those who have won. At 11pm is the “Fight Back Ceremony. All three ceremonies are beautiful and very moving. There will be various activities planned for the entire night. Registra-tion for survivors, caregivers and the public will begin at 6pm. For further information please call Kristine Revelle, Specialist at 518-220-6942 or visit the website at http://events.cancer.org.

CAll FOR ARTISANS AND CRAFTERS!GREENWICh - The Whipple City Festival committee invites local artisans - potters, jewelers, quilters, leather workers, paper makers, cheese makers, stone carvers, basket mak-ers, silversmiths, jewelers, painters, photographers and the like to join Greenwich’s vibrant summer street festival in selling their handmade art and wares in a traditional style Artisans Market. The 2014 Whipple City Festival strives to once again feature handmade items created by artists and fine craftspeople from the region. The well attended, family friendly Whipple City Festival will take place June 13 and 14, 2014. The Artisans Market will be held on Saturday

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June 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Mowry Park, in the village of Greenwich. There will also be a demonstra-tion tent for artists to showcase their skills! If you would like to be a part of the festival please contact the Great-er Greenwich Chamber of Commerce at 518 692-7979 or info@greenwichchamber.org for more details and applica-tion materials.

WHIPPlE CITY FESTIVAl PARADE THEME ANNOUNCED

GREENWICh - The Greater Greenwich Chamber of Com-merce announces that the Whipple City Festival Parade will be Friday, June 13, 2014 beginning at 6 p.m. This year’s Parade theme is “A Day at the Beach”. There will be prizes awarded to the floats for the following categories: the Best Beach Movie or TV Show theme float, the Best 60s Beach Theme float and the Best Beach Babies float. Everyone is encouraged to wear their best hawaiian shirts, Bermuda shorts and sunglasses! To register a float or group, please go to www.Greenwichchamber.org for a Whipple City Festi-val Parade Entry Form and instructions. If you have ques-tions, please contact Tatiana Coffinger, Parade Director, at Tatiana.coffinger@gmail.com or call 518-810-6876, or you may contact the Greater Greenwich Chamber of Commerce at 692-7979.

2014 WHIPPlE CITY 5k RACE PlANNED FOR JUNE 14TH

GREENWICh - Registration has begun for the Whipple City 5K Run/Walk. The race will be held June 14th at 8:30am. The race begins and ends in front of the Greenwich Central Middle School. Partial

proceeds for the race go to a GGCC Greenwich Central School Scholarship. Race T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 250 racers registered. You can register at www.finish-right.com or for a form to mail or bring in go to: www.greenwichchamber.org Fees for prior registration until June 11th are $25.00. Same day registration is $30.00.

WHIPPlE CITY FESTIVAl MUSIC lINE - UPGREENWICh - The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce an-nounces the musical line-up for the 2014 Whipple City Fes-tival occurring Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14. Fri-day, June 13, 2014, following the conclusion of the parade, local musical group, Big Easy Revue, will take the stage at the gazebo at Mowry Park beginning at 6:30 p.m. Led by Greenwich resident Matt Edwards, Big Easy Revue (for-merly known as Buck2Fifty) is a 5 piece band that brings a swinging, Calypso and soulful mix of music which sounds like it comes straight from the streets of New Orleans. On Saturday, June 14, 2014, the gazebo will be alive with more

musicians to entertain the crowds. Get Up Jack takes the stage at 1 p.m. playing Irish and contemporary music. Get Up Jack is a new musical adventure from former area favorite hair of the Dog members, John haggerty, Mike DeAngelis and Scott Apicelli, along with three other area musicians. If you enjoyed hair of the Dog last year, you will love Get Up Jack this year! Stick around Saturday night and enjoy the country-bluegrass-rock sounds of Eastbound Jesus beginning at 7 p.m. Greenwich native brothers Luke and Carl Anderson are joined by other talented musicians as they perform their own original songs that are sure to be crowd favorites.

22ND WHIPPlE CITY FESTIVAl CElEBRATIONGREENWICh - The festival begins on Friday June 13th with a 6:00 pm “A Day at the Beach” themed parade. It begins at the K Mart Plaza, travels along Main Street, to Hill Street and to Academy St. The evening continues with a bang to the sounds of the Big Easy Revue an area New Orleans Swing-Calypso-Soul group. Saturday starts bright and early with the running of the Whipple City 5K Race at 8:30. The day continues with great food choices for lunch and din-ner. An Artisan Market of local craftspeople in Mowry Park, a family area of bounce houses , a rock climbing wall and other children’s activities at the town & village municipal buildings on Academy St. There will be free horse & wagon rides through the village on Saturday. Along with a day full of live free entertainment by Get Up Jack, formerly of The hair of The Dog from the Capital District in the after-noon and in the evening Greenwich’s own popular group East Bound Jesus with its special “Northern Rock” sound. Returning this year is the Adirondack Brewery beer garden in Mowry Park. And in Dorr Park there will be historical groups and reenactment groups from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, WW1 and WWII. There will be commu-nity organizations, and commercial vendors on hand and again great food. Check out our website www.greenwich-chamber.org for updates and for links to register for the 5K race and the parade.

CURTIS lUMBER TO HOST 5TH ANNUAl PETAPAlOOzA PET ADOPTION DAY!

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Curtis Lumber will host their 5th annual pet adoption day Saturday, June 14, 2014 across select

retail stores located throughout New York State and Ver-mont. The event is called “Curtis Lumber PetAPalooza.” Each store will host multiple pet adoptions/rescue groups. Many adoption rates will also be lowered for the day! hun-dreds of animals from over 80 (to date) shelters and rescue

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groups will be available for adoption including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and horses. There will also be pet service providers in attendance such as local veterinarians, groom-ers, pet sitters and trainers offering valuable discounts off their services. Other events include dog house and 50/50 raffles, food, live radio broadcasts and more. Last year’s event resulted in over 400 animals finding new forever homes! Curtis Lumber’s President and Owner Jay Curtis and wife Kendra, along with the Curtis family of 600 plus employees are very excited to host this annual event. For a list of locations, participating shelters and rescue groups attending visit www.clpetapalooza or www.facebook.com/clpetapalooza

ACCEPTING ExHIBITOR APPlICATIONSROUND LAKE - The Village of Round Lake is now accepting exhibitor applications for 2014 Round Lake Arts & Craft fair, August 9 & 10. Deadline for discounted rate is July 1st. Looking for high quality, artisans who make all their own goods. No resale items will be accepted. We cannot ac-cept any more jewelers, as the category has already been filled. To download a copy of the application, visit www.roundlakevillage.org. For more information, please contact the village office at 899-2800.

COlUMBIA HS 1970-1979 AlUMNI PARTY 2014 – SAVE THE DATE!CAPITAL DISTRICT - The annual ChS Classes of the ‘70s Alumni Party will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the E.G. Town Park. Friend us on our Facebook page for updates: Columbia-hs East-Greenbushny. MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

SHAkER HIGH SCHOOl ClASS REUNIONCAPITAL DISTRICT - The Class of 1964 Shaker High School 50th Reunion Committee is gathering contact information from classmates to share details of our upcoming celebra-tion. The 50th Reunion Weekend will be September 5-7, 2014. Save the dates! Most events will be held at the holi-day Inn Express in Latham, NY, where we will have our own event room and a special rate for those staying at the hotel. It is going to be a great weekend. Plan to be there. Please send your contact information to shaker64reunion@gmail.com.

JAPANESE lANGUAGE AND CUlTURE SUMMER CAMPCAPITAL DISTRICT - July 7th (Mon) -10th (Thu) 9:00am-11:00am. A graduate student from Japan offers a Japanese language and culture learning opportunity for children ages 9-12; four-day classes with no charge with the exception of

small fee for material. Fun activities include origami (Japa-nese paper-craft), festival-related crafting, Japanese kids songs & games. Please feel free to contact Yuki Togawa - E-mail: ytogawa@andrew.cmu.edu

SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR ExHIBITOR HANDBOOkS ARE AVAIlABlE

BALLSTON SPA - Saratoga County Fair is looking for entries, exhibitors, and all kinds of participants. The 2014 Saratoga County Fair Exhibitor handbooks are printed and available online at www.saratogacountyfair.org and in print at feed and grain stores, garden centers, Curtis Lumber, Allerdice Building Supply, AC Moore, Agway, hewitt’s, libraries and town halls in Saratoga County and at The Saratoga County Fair office at 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa and at the Cooperative Extension office, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa. Deadline for entries is July 12, 2014. Departments and shows include cattle, draft and saddle horses, goats, bees & honey, farm produce, flowers, culinary, home arts, fine arts, antiques, talent show, sheep,fair pageants, edu-cation, Grange, 4-wheel-drive pull and conservation. The 173rd Annual Saratoga County Fair opens on July 22, 2014 and runs through July 27, 2014 from 9am to midnight daily. Get all the details in your 2014 Saratoga County Fair Exhibi-tor handbook or visit the web site, www.saratogacounty-fair.org and click on “Forms” on the right side of the home page. For more information, call the Saratoga County Fair office at 885-9701.

BAllSTON SPA HIGH SCHOOl REUNIONCAPITAL DISTRICT - The class of 1964 Ballston Spa High School 50th reunion committee is looking for classmates who are interested in attending a reunion on Sat. Sept. 20, 2014 at the Ballston Spa Country Club. If you have not yet been notified and wish to attend, please call or e-mail Maureen at (518) 587-3280 (MoeJoeHick@aol.com) or Lenny at (518) 490-2312 (lleaper2000@gmail.com.) You may also e-mail us on Facebook at BSHS Class of 1964 with your contact information.

18TH ANNUAl IRISH 2000 FESTIVAlBALLSTON SPA – The celebration that is midway to St. Pat-rick’s Day -- the Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival -- takes over the Saratoga County Fairgrounds on Sept. 12 and 13 with new groups and old favorites. The festival features more than 25 performers and two days of all things Irish. It opens at 5 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, with performances by Kilrush, Scythian, Clan na Gael and the Red hot Chilli Pipers. On Saturday, Sept. 13, Irish 2000 opens at 10 a.m. and continues until midnight, with three

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Bulletin Boardstages of non-stop music and a fourth stage where Irish dance takes the center. Discounted tickets will be available through Price Chopper’s Tickets to Go program starting on August 3 or through the festival website through Sept. 11. Those using their Price Chopper AdvantEdge Card receive an additional $1 the advance sale prices. Advance sale Fri-day only tickets are $16, Saturday only tickets are $18. A two-day pass is available by advance sale only at $29. At the gate, tickets for Friday only are $20. Tickets for Satur-day only are $25 at the gate. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free. All sales at the gate are cash only. There is a $3 parking fee. Additional information about the 18th Annual Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival is available by calling 1-888-414-3378. or visiting irish2000fest.com.

GRANVIllE lIONS ClUB SUMMER FURNITURE SAlEGRANVILLE - We sell World Famous Furniture to use at your pool, patio, porch, deck or the beach. We are located behind the Post Office, off Main St. in Granville. Open ev-ery Friday 5-8pm and Sat. 10-2pm from May until Labor Day. In the over 50 years we have been selling furniture, we have donated over 2 million dollars to local, state, na-tional and world charities including hundreds of eye ex-ams and glasses; scholarships; the purchase of a home for senior citizens with continued support; and funds to local fire companies, rescue squads, scouts, special camps for children with special needs, local cultural events, librar-ies and museums, Christmas programs for needy fami-lies, 4th of July Kids Days, Little League programs, winter skating, a skate board park, playgrounds, Glens Falls As-soc. of hearing Impaired and Sight Soc. and many more great programs. So, please come and support us by buy-ing your summer furniture; and at the same time, save a huge amount with our unbelievable pricing - most items at wholesale or below. www.granvillelions.org.

STEP VOlUNTEERS NEEDEDSARATOGA SPRINGS - STEP the Saratoga Therapeu-tic Equestrian Program a 501 ( c ) 3 not -for –profit organization, is seeking VOLUNTEER POOP PICKERS, SIDEWALKERS,HORSE LEADERS, PAPER JOCKEYS, AND WRANGLERS to care for its program horses, provide help with lessons for special needs children & adults, fix and repair the facility and promote fundraising. horse is expe-rience is not needed but a plus. A caring heart and a love of CHILDREN & HORSES is a must! Call (518) 374.5116 or email stepatnfec@yahoo.com

SEARCH AND RESCUE VOlUNTEERS NEEDEDCAPITAL DISTRICT - The Tri-State Emergency team is recruiting volunteers to provide wildland and underwater

searches. This includes all aspects of field and underwa-ter search. The tri-state emergency team responds when requested by NYS forest rangers and other police agencies throughout New York State, Western vermont and mas-sachesettes. We are looking for certified scuba divers, experienced boat handlers, and people who enjoy hiking and the outdoors in general who wish to help people in need. The team will provide training and complete sup-port as needed. Our headquarters is located in Waterford. Applicants need not live in Waterford to volunteer. If in-terested, please call 518-237-6744 or visit our website at www.tri-stateemergencyteam.org

VOlUNTEER DIVERS NEEDEDCAPITAL DISTRICT - The Tri-State Emergency Team (One of the oldest organized dive teams in America) located in Waterford, NY is looking for BASIC CERTIFIED SCUBA DIVERS to help with underwater search and recovery op-erations throughout western Vermont, western Massachu-setts, and NY. To learn more simply call: (518) 237-6744 OR download an application from our website at: www.tri-stateemergencyteam.org

YOUTH PROGRAMSChUYLERVILLE - The Greater Schuylerville Youth Pro-gram at the Youth Center in Fort hardy Park is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Most Saturdays from 5:30 - 8:30 there will be 5 styles of Scooter Board Races complete with prize ribbons. Bring a buddy as some racing requires teams of two. The Greater Schuylerville Youth Program provides social, recreational, and educational activities on a year round basis. For up to the minute information please visit us at www.facebook.com/greaterschuylervilleyouthprogram.

SARATOGA SPONSOR-A-SCHOlAR SEEkS VOlUNTEER MENTORSSARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar (SSAS), a non-profit organization in Saratoga Springs, is seeking volunteer mentors for high school students enrolled in the program. SSAS helps motivated, financially disadvantaged students at Saratoga Springs high School excel in high school and succeed in college. Mentors are asked to com-mit to four years with a student, beginning in 10th grade and continuing through the first year of college. Mentors must be college graduates and agree to meet with their student once a month. To volunteer, contact Pat Titter-ton at 518-339-9474 or saratogasponsorascholar@yahoo.com. Information: www.saratogasponsorascholar.org.

VOlUNTEERS NEEDED! CAPITAL DISTRICT - National non-profit Binky Patrol pro-vides blankets for children in need locally through the Mechanicville chapter. They supply handmade blankets

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SUPPORT GROUP FOR SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE lOSSSO. GLENS FALLS - Group Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. If you have lost a loved one to suicide, you are not alone. We offer a healing environment for you to share your experience, to offer support and to be supported by others who understand suicide loss. There is a wealth of local resources for supporting survivors of suicide loss. You do not have to grieve alone. For time and meeting location please contact: Andrea Bello at 518-792-6007 Or andrea@moreaucommunitycenter.org

SARATOGA THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM OPEN REGISTRATION 2014SARATOGA SPRINGS - STEP the Saratoga Therapeutic Equestrian Program a 501 (c) 3 not for profit and totally volunteer organization is open for registration for the 2014 season. Children and adults ages 2 and up with special needs may apply. There are limited open spots in the pro-gram as STEP fills up quickly. For registration information please call 518 374.5116 or email stepatnfec@yahoo.com or visit our website www.stepup-nfec.org

CAllING All MENTORS!CAPITAL DISTRICT - I am I can is a 501(c)3 organization that was created to mentor girls in grades 9 - 12. Programs provide needed encouragement, guidance and advocacy to students as they navigate their high school years and move toward post-graduation goals. We are seeking adult female mentors to work with students on a weekly basis. As a mentor you would spend time with and get to know your student, while developing a relationship that provides support and guidance. If you are looking for some mean-ingful volunteer work, this may be for you. This program focuses not as much on job skill mentoring, but more on providing a positive role model in the student’s life. You will help the student to develop core values and “encour-age young women to discover their dreams, to believe in endless possibilities while empowering them to make it happen”. The organization is currently looking for mentors in the Clifton Park to Glens Falls areas. Immediate needs

are to support girls in hudson Falls, South Glens Fall, Glens Falls, Shenendehowa, and Ballston Spa school districts. If you have time on a weekly or bi-weekly basis and would like to have a positive impact on a girl in your community, please contact Founder, Avon Scherff at 518-688-3010 ext 102, or email Avon@scherffinsurance.com.

TOPS OF GAlWAYGALWAY - Looking to take weight off for new year!!! Need that accountability of weighing in very week!! Come check out Tops of Galway. We meet every Thursday at Galway lions building in Galway. Weight in at 6:30 and meeting starts at 7. For more info call Rose at 884-9785 or email sjrhodes50@gmail.com. Check out tops at www.tops.org

BINGO GAMESSARATOGA SPRINGS - The Jewish Communi-ty Center, 84 Weibel Ave, Saratoga Springs adds ‘Bonus Ball’ and ‘Early Bird Progressive’ Bingo Games. Maximum Prize $6,000. Every

Thursday. Doors open at 6pm and games start at 7pm. Both smoking and non-smoking areas. 584-2370

PROGRAM TO ASSIST lOW INCOME VETERANSSARATOGA CO. - Saratoga County RPC, through its Vethelp division, is pleased to announce a new program to aid veterans and their families in their struggle to maintain permanent housing. The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program can provide monetary relief as well as extensive case management for veteran families that are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming home-less. Temporary financial assistance is available for rental assistance, utilities fees, security deposit, moving costs, emergency supplies, child care and transportation. Case management and referral services include health care, daily living activities, financial planning, transportation, in-come support and legal assistance. The goal of the SSVF program is to promote housing stability among very low income Veteran families who reside in or are transition-ing to permanent housing in the following New York State counties; Washington, Warren, Saratoga, Schenectady, Montgomery, Fulton and Schoharie. For more information, call VetHelp toll free at 1-855-233-1117.