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Bulletin BoardSHARE THE BEAUTY OF YOUR COMMUNITY WITH A FRESH AIR CHILD THIS SUMMERCAPITAL DISTRICT - This summer, share the beauty of your community with a Fresh Air child while enjoying the pure joys of summer in your own backyard! Thousands of volunteer host families in rural, suburban, and small town communities across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada open their hearts and homes to New York City chil-dren from low-income communities through The Fresh Air Fund’s Volunteer Host Family program. The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer experiences to more than 1.8 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877. Host families open their homes to children who might not otherwise be able to enjoy a summer away from New York City. Fresh Air children experience simple pleasures like running barefoot through the grass, swimming in a cool lake, and gazing at star-filled skies. Through the eyes of Fresh Air children, families often rediscover the beauty of their own communities. For more information on how you can make summer special for a Fresh Air child, contact Ten-niel Hansen at 518-441-4407 or visit The Fresh Air Fund at www.freshair.org.

BALLSTON SpA FARMERS’ MARkET OpENS FOR THE SEASON

BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market is open for the season - every Thurs-day from 3-6 pm and Saturday 9 am to Noon through October 18. 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. The market has many return-ing vendors and several new ones. In addition to bringing local farm produce, plants, baked goods and handcrafted goods into the Village, the market has teamed up with many organizations, clubs and businesses in the area this year to create fun events for the kids that will be offered free of charge. Activities during the month of June include reading stories and making a bird feeder craft with the Ballston Spa Public Library on June 21, and a dance dem-onstration with the Spa City Swingers on June 28. Live mu-sic at the Saturday markets in June will be provided by the band Play It Again and local musician Tom Choiniere. The Concerts in the Park series takes place immediately follow-ing the Thursday markets, starting on June 26 with Sirsy. For more information, please contact the market sponsor, The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, at 885-2772 or visit their website www.ballston.org. Like us on Facebook!

SARATOgA COUNTY kIDS CARE CLUB 2014 SUMMER FOOD DRIvE SERvICE pROjECT

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Club members are col-lecting non-perishable food items that will be donated to the Franklin Community Center and the Mechanicville Community Center to help feed kids that are out of school and will not be receiving free or reduced breakfast and

lunch during the summer. Drop-off sites include: Toyota of Clifton Park -202 Route 146, Mechanicville,NY 12118 - Tor-res XTF Health and Fitness - 43 Round Lake Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. The final school bell of the year will ring before we know it, and children will leave their schools for the summer. But for many kids who depend on free or re-duced-priced school lunches, they could be without a source for nutritious meals. The Saratoga County Kids Care Club wants to help and so can you! All non-PERISH-ABLE FOOD donations will be delivered to the franklin and Mechanicville community centers. Thank you for all your help! For more information please contact the Saratoga County Kids Care Club at 412-CLUB (2582) or email sckids-care@gmail.com

SECOND HAND ROSE THRIFT SHOpSCHUYLERVILLE - 116 Broad St., Schuylerville announces that it is open during renovations! They are presently of-fering a $3.00 Bag Sale. Veterans receive a discount on all of the Shop’s contents. The Thrift Shop’s hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM. We are accepting donations during Shop hours only. For further information, please call the Thrift Shop at 695-4640.

SARATOgA FILM FORUMSARATOGA SPRINGS - 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. saratogafilmforum.org. 518 584 3456. Tickets: $7/$5 members and students with ID: • UNDER THE SKIN, Thurs., Jun. 19, 7:30 p.m.;

Fri., Jun. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Jun. 22, 7:30 p.m. • THE FUTURE, Sat., Jun. 21, 7:30 p.m. Town & Gown Movie Night; • GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL, Thurs., Jun. 26, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Jun. 27, 7:30 p.m., Sun., Jun. 29, 7:30 p.m • A MOVEMENT OF MOVEMENT, Sun., Jun. 29, 3:00 p.m. Spe-cial Event.

DENTISTRY FROM THE HEART OF DR. THOMAS j. pRAY BALLSTON SPA - The first 100 uninsured Saratoga County residents to show up at Dr. Thomas J. Pray’s dental prac-tice at 128 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa Friday, June 20 will have something extra special to smile about. For the

second time in as many years, Pray (supported by a team of other humanitarian-hearted dentists, hygienists and as-sistants) is offering an entire day of FREE basic oral health care services inspired by Dentistry from the Heart. Last summer, Pray and his team of volunteers donated the equivalent of $30,000 in free consultations and x-rays fol-lowed by EITHER a free cleaning, filling OR extraction. One patient in need was also given a FREE root canal. Identi-cal services will be offered between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to the first 100 uninsured Saratoga County residents who show up at Dr. Pray’s June 20. Because patients are seen on a first come, first served basis, those wishing to take advantage of the Dentistry from the Heart event are en-couraged to arrive early. Patients will be welcomed into the reception area in groups of 10 at a time, and thanks to the generosity of local restaurants and firefighters, complimen-tary beverages and lawn chairs will be available to Early Birds who must remain on the sidewalk while waiting for interior space. Dentists expected to join Pray are Francisco Banchs, Lionel Bulford, Allyson Byrne, Katelyn Page, Rich-ard Salvadore and Vera Salvadore. (A complete list of those offering their time and treasure will be available closer to the June 20 event.) To learn more, please call 885-8321 or visit www.thomasjpraydds.com.

ENjOY 60’S MUSIC AND HELp US “gIvE CANCER THE BOOT”SARATOGA SPRINGS - On Friday, June 20th at the Sarato-ga-Wilton Elks Club from 7-10 pm you can enjoy the music and dancing with “The Shames” a local band comprised of Bill McTygue, Steve Henderer, and Gary Brooks. The Sara-toga-Wilton Ladies Auxiliary donated the cost of the band so we can make more money to donate to the American Cancer Society through the Saratoga Relay for Life. The cost for this evening is $10 paid at the door or by calling Debbie at 885-6506. The Bumble Bee’s Team has been raising more than $5000 in the last six months to support our wish to “Give Cancer the Boot”. This band has a good following, many women keep the dance floor busy. A cash bar, light fare, and 50/50 raffle will be available to add to your enjoyment. We hope many will find their “60’s” attire and come dressed for the evening. Cancer has affected almost everyone and this is one way to save others from its effects and have a good time with friends. Call Debbie at 885-6506 to get your tickets and reserve a table. Please support our fundraiser and pay it forward.

FRANkLIN COMMUNITY CENTER SARATOGA SPRINGS - Local runner and Spa City resident, Larry Pohl, has decided to celebrate a major athletic ac-complishment in his life by hosting a party to raise funds and awareness for Franklin Community Center. Larry has checked off another item on his bucket list - to run 55,000

miles and he would like to honor this by raising $5,500 to support Franklin Community Center. Larry’s Strive for 55K (miles, that is) is a great reason to enjoy happy hour at The Paddock Bar and Lounge. The event will take place on June 21, 2014 between the hours of 5pm - 10pm at The Paddock Bar and Lounge on Caroline Street. The Pad-dock will donate 40% of all bar sales to Franklin. Come and dance the night away to the live music or stop by and say “hello”, and remember, bring you friends.

pEACEFUL ACRES HORSES, INC. TO HOLD “kICk Up YOUR HEELS” OpEN HOUSEPATTERSONVILLE - Peaceful Acres, Inc., currently home to more than seventy rescued horses and donkeys, is cel-ebrating its FIFTH ANNIVERSARY with an OPEN HOUSE at its location in Pattersonville, NY. A short drive from the Capital District, Saratoga, or Amsterdam, Peaceful Acres is located on beautiful hillsides overlooking the Mohawk River, just off of Route 5S in Schenectady County. The public is invited to join the celebration and fund raiser at the ranch on Saturday, June 21, beginning at 2:00 pm. Activities will include workshops about EGEL, Natural Horse Care, and “The Wisdom of the Elder Horse” music, an interactive area with horses and donkeys, leisure in a beautiful setting and great food provided by some of the area’s best restaurants. Price for the event is $65. Tickets and directions are avail-able on the PAH website: www.peacefulacreshorses.com. People may also purchase tickets at the gate on Rynex Cor-ners Road.

FORTSvILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHICkEN BAR B QUE

GANSEVOORT - Fortsville United Methodist Church, 402 Fortsville Road, Gansevoort hosting chicken bbq on June 21 from 4-6 pm. Tickets are adults $12 and children $6. Delicious 1/2 chicken, baked potato, vegetable, rolls, homemade pie and bever-

ages. Reservations highly suggested: call 793-5263 or 792-5944. Dine in or take out. Handicap accessible. Bake sale hosted by UMW for their mission projects.

BASS FISHINg TOURNAMENT VICTORY- The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Bass Fishing Tournament Saturday June 21st 2014. Fish Creek from 9P bridge to last barrier before the Hudson River. $15 entry fee per per-

son. 100% payback*: 1st – 40%, 2nd – 20%, & 3rd – 10%, & Lunker – 30% *Prizes will be determined based on number of entries. Fish must be weighed in at the Gun Club no later than 2:00 PM. Drinks, hot dogs, burgers, and French fries may be purchased from the club. A fish fry will be held at the club after the weigh-in. For registration and

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information call Art Thivierge at 695-9407 or Mike Jennings 695-3747

gUIDED NATURE HIkE AT SARATOgA NATIONAL HISTORICAL pARk

STILLWATER - A free leisurely, guided nat-ural history walk will be held Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Saratoga National Historical Park (the Battlefield), located between US Route 4 and State Route 32, Stillwater, NY. Meet at the Visitor Center then caravan to the park sites featured that day. For any visitors in-

terested in discovering an amazing array of trees, wildflow-ers, and stories from lesser-known areas of the park. Get fresh air, wonderful scenery, great stories, light exercise, park fun. For more information, call the Visitor Center at 518-670-2985, check the park website at www.nps.gov/sara follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sarato-ganhp or on Twitter @SaratogaNHP

HERITAgE HUNTERS MEETINgSCHUYLERVILLE - Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, June 21st, at 1pm at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuyler-ville. “Preserving Photographs and Documents” will be the program topic. Melissa Tacke, Schenectady County His-torical Society’s librarian and archivist will be the speaker. She will explain factors that cause deterioration of personal papers, pictures, and other memorabilia in a typical home, and talk about how to best store, label, and handle them in order to ensure longevity. She will also give advice on the common mistakes to avoid and what to look for in purchas-ing storage supplies. Public is welcome. For information call 587-2978

METApHYSICAL BOOk DISCUSSION gROUp SARATOGA SPRINGS - Metaphysical Book Discussion Group at Woodlawn Commons – Sunday, June 22 at 6 pm. New Thought New York Center for Spiritual Living will host a discussion of Losing Moses on the Freeway: The 10 Com-mandments 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.

CAMp SARATOgA 5k TRAIL SERIESSARATOGA SPRINGS - The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will be held at 6:15pm Monday evenings June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4 and August 18, 2014. Registration is $5 day-of. This is a low-key, fun event topped off by light re-

freshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, the Jake Fund (a local preschooler who is facing multiple leg operations) and a local nonprofit. For more information, call Laura Clark at 581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

BBQ pICNICSARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga/Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a BBQ Picnic. BBQ Chicken, BBQ Beef, Macaroni Salad, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Rolls & But-

ter, Dessert, Coffee and Tea. Wednesday, June 25, 2014, 4:30-7:00pm. Donated requested: Adults $10.00; Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $9.00; Children 5-12 $6.00; Under 5 Free. Takeouts $10.00. Cash Bar Avail-able. 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs.

LEAgUE OF WOMEN vOTERS BUS TRIp

CAPITAL DISTRICT - LWV Saratoga County is sponsoring The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is planning a trip to Hyde Park on Wednesday June 25th. The $85 fee includes admission to Val-Kil, tour of the FDR House and tour of the FDR museum/ library,

and a buffet lunch at the Beekman Arms in Rhinebeck. Bus pickup will be at 7 am at the Wilton Mall and 7:15 am at the Crossings in Clifton Park. The group will leave Hyde Park to return home at 5:00 pm. For additional information contact Pattie Garett at 496-4973. Reservations, with check made out to the LWV Saratoga may be sent to Mary Lou Classen, 4 Blue Spruce Lane, Ballston Lake NY 12019.

FOSTER pARENT MEETINgBALLSTON SPA - A Foster Parent Information Meeting will be held on June 25, 2014 at 4pm at the Services Build-ing, 152 West High St., Ballston Spa. Saratoga County is in need of foster homes for school-aged children and teenag-ers. The next certification class will begin in Winter, 2015. Please contact Melissa Myers or Stacey McVaigh at (518) 884-4157 for more information.

TRI-COUNTY BRANCH WOMEN’S NATIONAL FARM & gARDEN ASSOC.CAPITAL DISTRICT - Tri-County Branch of WNF&G will be hosting a fundraiser for their scholarship program on June 25, 2014 with a Box Social and Tour of Fort Ticonderoga King’s Garden at 11 AM. Carpool if you can. This is our box social to raise funds to award scholarships to deserving students in the area for the advanced study in agriculture, horticulture and allied subjects. Bring a special lunch with

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a beverage and sell it to each other for $3 each. Don’t for-get to bring a folding chair. Guests always welcome. Info: 518-584-4439

HOST A STUDENT FROM SpAIN jULY 1-25!CAPITAL DISTRICT - STEP- a Non Profit Organization is seeking host families for 25 students from the Northern Region of Spain. Ages range from 15-17. Students have their own health insurance, and spending money. In an-ever shrinking world, this is a great opportunity to establish global friendships, many of which last a lifetime. It pro-vides an fun filled opportunity to learn about another cul-ture while on summer vacation. Please act quickly, as we expect many families to be excited about this opportunity. 518-365-1834 or nyexchangestudents@gmail.com - Share Your America, and make a new friend this summer!

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 2014CAPITAL DISTRICT - The annual CHS Classes of the ‘70s Alumni Party is set for Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the E.G. Town Park. Cost of $20/person includes hot/cold picnic buffet and soft drinks (BYOB). To obtain a flyer/registration form contact CAROLINE LYNCH ZEYAK at 518-928-3223 el-vis628@fairpoint.net, TAMMY BUB WELLS at 518-273-6506 tammy.wells758@gmail.com, or HELENE MAYONE REED at 518-527-9623 helene_reed2005@yahoo.com. Welcoming Class of ’74 on their 40th anniversary! Mark your calen-dars! Pass the word! Look forward to seeing you!

REgISTER NOW FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL jAILHOUSE ROCk 5k!

BALLSTON SPA - Brookside announced that the 12th Annual Jailhouse Rock 5k Race will take place on Saturday, August 16 at 8:30 am. The out-and-back course follows Fairground Avenue, beginning at

the top of the hill by the Fairgrounds, continuing out to the correctional facility and then circling back. The 3.1 mile course ends with a downhill finish right outside Brookside.

This course is USATF CERTIFIED. Only 200 t-shirts avail-able to runners, so register now! Registration rates are $22 per person through Aug. 12, 2014; $27 Aug. 13, 2014 through Aug. 16, 2013. Join with a friend or family mem-ber and get a discount! $35 for two entries through 8/12/2014* *Entries MUST be submitted together to be eligible and this rate is only valid through Aug. 12, 2014. NOT VALID for day of race registrations. This 5K supports education programs offered to thousands of Capital Region school children and is sponsored by Ballston Spa National Bank. Register online at active.com or download an appli-cation from www.brooksidemuseum.org.

jULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS AT SARATOgA BATTLEFIELDSTILLWATER - Independence Day on Friday, July 4, 2014 will be celebrated at Saratoga National Historical Park (the Battlefield) on Routes 4 and 32 in Stillwater, with a Citizen-ship Ceremony, traditional readings of the Declaration of Independence, and free lemonade toasts. Saratoga Monu-ment in Victory and General Philip Schuyler House in Schuy-lerville, both located 8 miles north of Saratoga Battlefield, will also be open from 9:00am to 4:45pm. The Battlefield Visitor Center is open daily from 9am to 5pm. The scenic tour road is open daily from 9am to 6pm. Saratoga National Historical Park, located on Routes 4 and 32 in Stillwater, of-fers a variety of special events throughout the season. For further information, please call (518) 670-2985, visit our website at www.nps.gov/sara check our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/saratoganhp or our Twitter feed @SaratogaNHP

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

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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.

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE pOOR gOLF TOURNAMENT

CAPITAL DISTRICT - The Little Sisters of the Poor cordially invite all golfers to participate in their 18th Annual Golf Tournament to be held on Monday, July 14, 2014 at the Shaker Ridge Country Club. All proceeds from the Tournament will go to support the ongoing needs of the Little

Sisters of the Poor. The fee of $175 per person includes golf, lunch, awards/prizes, buffet reception, silent and live auctions. Please come and help support the services pro-vided by the Little Sisters of the Poor for the elderly poor. For more information and to register, please call Sister Frances at 518-213-4490.

2014 SARATOgA COUNTY FAIR ART AND SCIENCE pROjECTS FOR EDUCATION EXHIBITS

SARATOGA CO. - The 173rd Saratoga County Fair invites Saratoga County Schools each year to display their art, sci-ence and social exhibits at the fair from July 22-27, 2014. Students also enter projects on their own. Three School Districts with the best displays win awards of a first prize TV & DVD combination, second and third prizes one TV and one DVD; four outstanding student entries receive a cash prize. There are ten honorable mentions for art and ten honorable mentions for Social/Science which will also receive awards. Everyone will receive a ribbon. Categories are: Art, Social Studies/Science, Photography, Graphic Arts & Group Projects. For judging purposes, there will be two age groups; grades K-6 and grades 7-12. This year, Edu-cation will have “craft time” every day at 5 p.m. so come and join the fun. Set up date for the education exhibits is Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sara-toga Fair Grounds under the Grandstand. Entries for this department will be accepted on this day only. For more in-formation on entering, call Sue or Kim Leahey at 885-4084

or Joan Joyner at 587-4622. You may also call the Saratoga County Fair Office at 885-9701. Visit the Fair website at www.saratogacountyfair.org.

2014 SARATOgA COUNTY FAIR LEgO CONTEST SARATOGA CO. - The 173rd Saratoga County Fair invites everyone to enter the Lego Contest at the fair on Wednes-day, July 23, 2014. The fair runs from July 22-27, 2014. There is no entry fee with your paid admission to the fair. All entries must be labeled with your name, age and title of the piece. The age categories are four to six years old, seven to nine years old, ten to twelve years old, thirteen to fifteen years old and finally, a “family” category. The theme is “Fun at the Fair.” Use Legos to build animals, buildings, farming equipment, rides, create whatever your imagina-tion dreams up that has to do with fun at the county fair. Lego creations should be brought to the Saratoga County Fair Family Center between 10 am – 12 noon on Wednes-day, July 23. Lego displays will be judged and on display until 4 p.m. by the Saratoga County Fair Education Commit-tee. You may take your Legos home at 4 p.m. Entry forms are available at the Fair Office, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa, NY, or on the Saratoga County Fair web site. For more information, call Susan Leahey at 885-4084 or the Saratoga County Fair office at 885-9701. Visit the Saratoga County Fair web site at www.saratogacountyfair.org.

NOTRE DAME BISHOp gIBBONS 50TH REUNIONCAPITAL DISTRICT - The 1964 Class of Notre Dame Bish-op Gibbons is holding a 50th Reunion at Lanthiers Grove, Latham on July 26th. If you have not yet been notified and wish to attend call Marianne at (518) 496-3541or email notredamebishopgibbons1964@outlook.com. You may also contact us on Facebook at Notre Dame Bishop Gib-bons Class of 1964.

6TH ANNUAL TRI-STATE pOkER RUNCAPITAL DISTRICT - New York State Chapter 19-1 Combat Veteran’s Motorcycle Assocation presents the 6th Annual Tri-State Poker Run, Saturday, July 26, 2014. Registration will be between 10am-11am. Starts and finishes at Veter-ans of Lansingburgh Club, 777 1st Ave., Troy. $20 Riders; $10 Passengers. (includes food/beer/soda & entertain-ment). Prizes and raffles. Proceeds to benefit Fisher House. For details please contact: Lisa Saunders 518-275-3843 or email kevindougherty34@yahoo.com

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k’S kAMp FOR kIDSSARATOGA SPRINGS - S.T.E.P. (Saratoga Ther-apeutic Equestrian Program) K’s Horse Kamp for Kids. Hands on mounted & non-mounted world of the horse, Arts and Crafts, Farm field exploration, Music. Weekly August 11th – Au-gust 15th. For registration forms and informa-

tion call 374-5116. STEP at New Forest Equestrian. Call (518) 374.5116 or email stepatnfec@yahoo.com

gOLF TOURNAMENT AND SILENT AUCTION

WARRENSBURG - On August 23, 2014 Cornell Cooperative Extension will be holding its 5th An-nual Golf Tournament and Silent Auction at Cro-nin’s Golf Resort in Warrensburg, NY. All pro-ceeds from this benefit will be used to help financially support Cornell Cooperative Exten-

sion’s educational programs. A donation of $85 per person includes: green fees, cart, chicken barbecue, goodie bag, awards and prizes. The tournament will begin with regis-tration at 9:15 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 10 a.m. The tournament format is a 4-person scramble. Individual players are welcome and will be placed within a team. Pre-registration for tournament and barbecue is required by contacting Amy Sabattis at 518-623-3291 or 668-4881.

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.

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.

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 stages 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 every 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, national and world charities including hundreds of eye exams and glass-es; 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 spe-cial needs, local cultural events, libraries and museums, Christmas programs for needy families, 4th of July Kids Days, Little League programs, winter skating, a skate board park, playgrounds, Glens Falls Assoc. of Hearing Impaired and Sight Soc. and many more great programs. So, please come and support us by buying your summer furniture; and at the same time, save a huge amount with our unbe-lievable pricing - most items at wholesale or below. www.granvillelions.org.

BURNT HILLS/BALLSTON LAkE CLASS OF 64CAPITAL DISTRICT - The Class of 1964 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School 50th Reunion Committee is gathering in-

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formation from classmates to share details of our upcom-ing celebration. The 50th Reunion weekend will be October 10-12, 2014. We will have our usual get together on Fri. Oct. 10th at Carney’s. The Saturday night event will be held at the Clifton Park Elks Club. It will be a great weekend. Plan to be there. Please send your contact information to Barb (Ross)Oberdieck boberdieck@aol.com or Bill Wigley b94w@aol.com

THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF THE CApITAL REgION (ICCR) IS SEEkINg LOCAL HOST FAMILIES FOR FLEX STUDENTSCAPITAL DISTRICT - Created in 1992 by the US Depart-ment of State, the Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX) is a scholarship exchange program for high school students (ages 15-17) from Eurasia. The program’s goal is to provide an opportunity for the students to spend an academic year in the United States, living with a host fam-ily and attending an American high school, while engaging in activities to learn about American society and values to experience life in a democratic society. If you would pos-sibly consider hosting a student, the International Center would like to hear from you. For further information, call (518) 708-7608.

SARATOgA NATIONAL CEMETERY HONOR gUARD ASSOCIATION SCHUYLERVILLE - The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association is a VOLUNTEER organization. Member-ship in the organization is restricted to active duty, reserv-ists, national guard and any honorably discharged veterans of war and/or peace time service of all branches of service. You MUST have proof of eligibility. Please feel free to visit our web site at: www.snchga.com or contact our Adjutant at: image.347@verizon .net . We are always looking for volunteers (male or female) to become members. You will be trained and issued our uniform.

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 experi-ence 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 massa-chesettes. We are looking for certified scuba divers, ex-perienced 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 support as needed. Our headquarters is located in Waterford. Appli-cants need not live in Waterford to volunteer. If interested, 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 Program 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 educa-tional activities on a year round basis. For up to the minute information please visit us at www.facebook.com/greater-schuylervilleyouthprogram.

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 Titterton at 518-339-9474 or saratogasponsorascholar@yahoo.com.

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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 and hats to children who are sick, homeless, grieving or traumatized throughout Saratoga, Albany and Rensselaer Counties. No sewing experience necessary. They also need donations of materials such as cotton flannel, fabric, yardage or scraps, Polar fleece, quilt batting, postage, old clean sheets, yarn and thread. Blanket sizes range from 24x30” to twin for teens. Work on your own schedule to make blankets or help deliver them. Contact Dayle Gruder at 664-5271 or dgruder@nycap.rr.com.

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.

BIg BROTHERS BIg SISTERS LOOkINg FOR MENTORSCAPITAL DISTRICT - Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for mentors in Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, and Rensselaer Counties. We are the oldest and largest provider of one-to-

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ARE YOU HAvINg A HARD TIME CONTROLLINg THE WAY YOU EAT?SARATOGA SPRINGS - FA offers help and hope. Food Ad-dicts in Recovery Anonymous, “FA”, meeting in Saratoga Springs Mondays, 7pm at the United Methodist Church on Fifth Ave. FA is a recovery program for people who suffer from food obsession, overeating, bulimia and under-eat-ing. Everyone is welcome to this FREE meeting, including those who think they may have a food problem or those who are concerned about someone who may. For a list of regular, weekly meetings in the Capital District, visit www.foodaddicts.org or call Laurie at 518-879-7323.

WOMEN’S RUgBY TEAM LOOkINg FOR pLAYERSSARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Brumbies, Women’s Rugby Team is always looking for new athletic minded women to join the team. Anyone 18+ that is team ori-ented, determined, and hard working is invited to join us. The Brumbies are an increasingly competitive team with a strong commitment to the community. If you are interest-ed in playing or finding out more, please email SwrRecruit-ing@gmail.com, visit us at SaratogaWomensRugby.com or find us on facebook.

SEEkINg HOST FAMILIESCAPITAL DISTRICT - Since 1952, International Fellowship, Inc. a non-profit organization has been successfully ex-changing students to and from the United States. Families in this area are invited to reach across the boarders and host a high school aged exchange student for the semes-ter or the academic year. The students come with their own spending money and are covered by health/accident insurance. All that is required of a host family is to pro-vide room, board, laundry facilities and some tender loving care. Host families can be married, single, have kids, no kids- even grandparents can apply. Please visit our web-site for more information at www.internationalfellowship.org, write to International Fellowship, Inc., P.O. Box 130, Westfield, New York 14787, email infelwes@gmail.com, or call 1-800-647-8839.

WHO’S AT RISk? CAREgIvE DISTRESSSARATOGA COUNTY - Self-Assessment Tool Helps Sara-toga, Washington and Warren counties -Area Families Avoid the Dangers of Caregiver Distress. Nearly one-third of adults living in Saratoga, Washington and Warren coun-ties are family caregivers who could be at risk for heart disease, diabetes, depression and various other physical and emotional maladies as a result of caregiver distress, a potentially dangerous condition brought on by the pres-sures of caring for a senior loved one. In response to this growing issue, the local Home Instead Senior Care® office has launched a public awareness campaign – Family Care-giver Stress Relief at FamilyCaregiverStressRelief.com – to help family caregivers determine if they are at risk for dis-tress and to minimize problems before they escalate. For more information about the services of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Saratoga, Washington and War-ren counties call 518 580-1042 or visit www.homeinstead.com/341.

vOLUNTEERS NEEDEDSARATOGA COUNTY - The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is in NEED of volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound seniors throughout Saratoga County. Cur-rent areas in immediate need are: SARATOGA, MOREAU/SOUTH GLENS FALLS, STILLWATER, & CHARLTON. Nutri-tious meals are prepared, packed and ready for transport Monday-Friday at about 10:30. Delivery takes about one to one and a half hours. Please call Billie Jo or Denise at The Office for the Aging- 363-4020 or 884-4100 for details.

CAREgIvERS YOUR HELp IS NEEDED!SARATOGA SPRINGS - We want to be on your Schedule!!! Summer will soon be here and so will summer vacations…Just 4 hours a week of your time and talents will assist us in providing care and comfort to the terminally ill at Mary’s Haven, a program of Catholic Charities, located in Sara-toga Springs.Initial and ongoing training will be provided. Volunteers are the heart of this program, providing 24 hour a day care under the direction of the Program Direc-tor. Please add Mary’s haven to your Volunteer Schedule! For more information please contact: Anne or Robin at Mary’s Haven (518) 584-9397.