The Saratogian (Saratoga, NY)

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellati­ons and postponeme­nts. However, it is recommende­d that readers contact event organizers before they attend. For the most updated version of the calendar, please visit saratogian.com.

Tuesday, May 19

VIRTUAL GRAPHIC STORYTELLI­NG NIGHT: Stacey Robinson, the 2017-18 Art Installati­on Series artist, will be leading a Virtual Graphic Storytelli­ng Night! May 19th, 5 - 6 pm at https:// muse.union.edu/mandeville/ project/graphic-storytelli­ngnight-stacey-robinson/. Robinson will lead participan­ts through a step-by-step process of building a “comic style” portrait of themselves and imagining a new world they would like to inhabit and exist within. This exercise will give participan­ts the opportunit­y to imagine what tomorrow could look like and how to actualize that world through art. Registrati­on Link: https://union.zoom. us/webinar/register/WN_ Mm5DuqreT6­6_khRNUGjFHg. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19 at Saratoga Abundant Life Church, located at 2 Hutchins Road in Saratoga Springs. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19 at the Town of Ballston Community Library, located at 2 Lawmar Lane, Burnt Hills. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org.

Wednesday, May 20

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, at the American Legion Post 1450, located at 275 Grooms Rd. in Clifton Park. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood. org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20 at the Empire State Concourse in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, located at 400 Loudon Rd. in Latham. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org.

Thursday, May 21

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 21 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org.

Friday, May 22

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22 at the Southern Saratoga YMCA, located at 1 Wall St. in Clifton Park. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org.

Saturday, May 23

PLANT SALE: Pitney Meadows Community Farm plant sale weekends begin May 16 and 17, from 12 to 4 p.m., and continue Saturday and Sunday through the end of the month, with incredible starter plants from the Pitney Meadows Community Farm greenhouse­s. Naturally we’re practicing social distancing (please wear your protective masks) and have safety procedures in place. See you at 223 West Ave. in Saratoga Springs this weekend. You’ll get a garden full of hardy vegetables and your plant purchases will help us grow for and supply our regional food pantries. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: CANCELED - We are sad to announce , the Annual Ballston Spa Memorial day parade , scheduled for May 23,2020 has been cancelled due to the coronaviru­s. Please stay safe and stay healthy. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 23 at the Jonesville United Methodist Church, located at 963 St. in Clifton Park. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 23 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org.

Sunday, May 24

PLANT SALE: Pitney Meadows Community Farm plant sale weekends begin May 16 and 17, from 12 to 4 p.m., and continue Saturday and Sunday through the end of the month, with incredible starter plants from the Pitney Meadows Community Farm greenhouse­s. Naturally we’re practicing social distancing (please wear your protective masks) and have safety procedures in place. See you at 223 West Ave. in Saratoga Springs this weekend. You’ll get a garden full of hardy vegetables and your plant purchases will help us grow for and supply our regional food pantries. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 24 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org.

Monday, May 25

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, May 25 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org.

Tuesday, May 26

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26 at the Troy Masonic Temple, 39 Brunswick Rd. in Troy. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26 at the Church of St. Mary’s, 163 Columbia Turnpike in Rensselaer. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org.

Wednesday, May 27

TURKEY DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161, located at 1 Elks Ln, Saratoga Springs, presents a Turkey Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27 for curbside pickup only. Call 518584-2585 or 518-886-8879 on Monday or Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon to place an order. Dinner includes: Roast Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Vegetable, Gravy, Tossed Salad, Dinner Rolls. $25 dinner for two, $40 dinner for four. Cash only. When picking up and paying for your dinner, pull up to the front door and stay in your car. Someone will meet you at your car to collect your money and direct you to where you can pick up your dinner. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27 at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, located at 400 Loudon Rd. in Latham. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27 at the Albany Polish Community Center, located at 225 Washington Avenue Ext. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org.

Thursday, May 28

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 28 at the Brunswick Elks, located at 665 Brunswick Rd., Troy. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org.

Friday, May 29

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 29 at the Saratoga Regional YMCA Wilton Branch, located at 20 Old Gick Rd., Saratoga Springs. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 29 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, May 29 at the Empire State Plaza Office of General Services, 3 Empire State Plaza, Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 29 at theHalfmoo­n Town Hall, located at 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org.

Saturday, May 30

PLANT SALE: Pitney Meadows Community Farm plant sale weekends begin May 16 and 17, from 12 to 4 p.m., and continue Saturday and Sunday through the end of the month, with incredible starter plants from the Pitney Meadows Community Farm greenhouse­s. Naturally we’re practicing social distancing (please wear your protective masks) and have safety procedures in place. See you at 223 West Ave. in Saratoga Springs this weekend. You’ll get a garden full of hardy vegetables and your plant purchases will help us grow for and supply our regional food pantries.

Sunday, May 31

PLANT SALE: Pitney Meadows Community Farm plant sale weekends begin May 16 and 17, from 12 to 4 p.m., and continue Saturday and Sunday through the end of the month, with incredible starter plants from the Pitney Meadows Community Farm greenhouse­s. Naturally we’re practicing social distancing (please wear your protective masks) and have safety pro

cedures in place. See you at 223 West Ave. in Saratoga Springs this weekend. You’ll get a garden full of hardy vegetables and your plant purchases will help us grow for and supply our regional food pantries.

Tuesday, June 2

VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER: To Life! will host “A Toast To Life! Serving with Gratitude” as a virtual event on June 2, 2020. The popular annual fundraiser celebrates community members who have gone above and beyond to serve local breast cancer survivors and helps raise funds to support the work of To Life! in the Greater Capital Region. This year’s honorees are two accomplish­ed women: Dr. Karen Tedesco, New York Oncology Hematology, Extra Mile Award and Catherine W. Black, longtime member of the To Life! Board of Directors, You’re An Angel Award. Camille Delongis will serve as the evening host. As a local resource, To Life! provides services to women and families dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis. This work is not possible without community support. Visit us online to learn more, make a donation, sign up for the event on June 2nd. Breast cancer will not wait. Tickets can be obtained by registerin­g online at www. tolife.org. Tickets are $35. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2 at Empire State College, located at 113 West Ave. in Saratoga Springs. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2 at St Edwards Roman Catholic Church, located at 569 Clifton Park Center Rd. in Clifton Park. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org

Wednesday, June 3

FESTIVAL OF YOUNG ARTISTS: CANCELED BLOOD DRIVE: An American

Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3 at the Empire State Plaza Concourse in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. BLACKSMITH CONFERENCE: CANCELED - The Artists Blacksmith­s of North America (ABANA) announces ABANA 2020, an internatio­nal blacksmith conference, to be held at the Washington County Fairground­s June 3 through 6. The conference will showcase more than 40 renowned blacksmith­s demonstrat­ing in 11 areas including art, power, perios, tools, knives, a 21 forge teaching area, a youth teaching area, farriers, The Patient Order of Meticulous Metalsmith­s, a demonstrat­ion area with smiths from the Czech Republic. A farm blacksmith­ing demonstrat­ion area will be open to the public and free of charge. There will be blacksmith­ing competitio­ns, lectures, a gallery of fine ironwork, an auction, family craft programs, tours, vendors tailgating and tool raffles. For more informatio­n and registrati­on visit ABANA2020.com.

Thursday, June 4

BLOOD DRIVE: An American

Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 4 at Creatacor, located at 10 Enterprise Ave. in Clifton Park.. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org. BLACKSMITH CONFERENCE: CANCELED - The Artists Blacksmith­s of North America (ABANA) announces ABANA 2020, an internatio­nal blacksmith conference, to be held at the Washington County Fairground­s June 3 through 6. The conference will showcase more than 40 renowned blacksmith­s demonstrat­ing in 11 areas including art, power, perios, tools, knives, a 21 forge teaching area, a youth teaching area, farriers, The Patient Order of Meticulous Metalsmith­s, a demonstrat­ion area with smiths from the Czech Republic. A farm blacksmith­ing demonstrat­ion area will be open to the public and free of charge. There will be blacksmith­ing competitio­ns, lectures, a gallery of fine ironwork, an auction, family craft programs, tours, vendors tailgating and tool raffles. For more informatio­n and registrati­on visit ABANA2020.com.

Friday, June 5

BLACKSMITH CONFERENCE: CANCELED - The Artists Blacksmith­s of North America (ABANA) announces ABANA 2020, an internatio­nal blacksmith conference, to be held at the Washington County Fairground­s June 3 through 6. The conference will showcase more than 40 renowned blacksmith­s demonstrat­ing in 11 areas including art, power, perios, tools, knives, a 21 forge teaching area, a youth teaching area, farriers, The Patient Order of Meticulous Metalsmith­s, a demonstrat­ion area with smiths from the Czech Republic. A farm blacksmith­ing demonstrat­ion area will be open to the public and free of charge. There will be blacksmith­ing competitio­ns, lectures, a gallery of fine ironwork, an auction, family craft programs, tours, vendors tailgating and tool raffles. For more informatio­n and registrati­on visit ABANA2020.com. BALLOON FESTIVAL: CANCELED - The Cambridge Valley balloon festival committee has canceled this year’s festival. After much discussion and with very heavy hearts, we have made the very difficult decision to cancel the Cambridge Valley balloon festival this year. We will celebrate our 20th anniversar­y with the June 4-6, 2021 festival. We fully understand the impact this will have on our community as we are aware the balloon festival serves as most of the communitie­s largest fundraiser of the year. Not that we are not hopeful the state of New York and our

country will be back up and running by June, our very generous sponsors will not be in a position to support us this year as their businesses have suffered. We have said many times in the past, sponsors are what makes this happen and we cannot do it without them! Please stay tuned throughout the year for updates on our Facebook page, our website and in press releases for dates on our artists/poster unveiling and pre-sales of our 20th anniversar­y official merchandis­e. Please stay healthy and safe as we get through these trying times together!

20⁄20 MUSICAL VISIONARIE­S: CANCELED - Friday, June 5, 7:30 pm, Opera Saratoga Preview - Experience the magic of Opera Saratoga, featuring music from Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, and Beecher and Muscovitch’s New York premiere, Sky on Swings. Tickets: $35 at TheSembric­h.org/tickets. This event is part of The Sembrich 2020 Summer Festival and will take place at The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Dr. in Bolton Landing.

ILIUM LITERARY CLUB: CANCELED - Due to CDVID-19 , the Ilium Literary Club of Troy is the June 5th Annual Luncheon. If you have suggestion­s on speakers/presenters for our 2020 - 2021 yearbook, please call Barbara at 518-274-2949.

Saturday, June 6

STEAM POWERED SATURDAY: Every first Saturday of the month children ages 4-12 and their families are invited to visit the Tech Valley Center of Gravity at 30 3rd St. in Troy for a free fun, creative hands-on project. Brought to you through the generous support of the Albany Society of Engineers Foundation­s, these mindexpand­ing projects help children discover creative play through science, technology, engineerin­g, the arts and mathematic­s.

BLACKSMITH CONFERENCE: CANCELED - The Artists Blacksmith­s of North America (ABANA) announces ABANA 2020, an internatio­nal blacksmith conference, to be held at the Washington County Fairground­s June 3 through 6. The conference will showcase more than 40 renowned blacksmith­s demonstrat­ing in 11 areas including art, power, perios, tools, knives, a 21 forge teaching area, a youth teaching area, farriers, The Patient Order of Meticulous Metalsmith­s, a demonstrat­ion area with smiths from the Czech Republic. A farm blacksmith­ing demonstrat­ion area will be open to the public and free of charge. There will be blacksmith­ing competitio­ns, lectures, a gallery of fine ironwork, an auction, family craft programs, tours, vendors tailgating and tool raffles. For more informatio­n and registrati­on visit ABANA2020.com.

BALLOON FESTIVAL: CANCELED - The Cambridge Valley balloon festival committee has canceled this year’s festival. After much discussion and with very heavy hearts, we have made the very difficult decision to cancel the Cambridge Valley balloon festival this year. We will celebrate our 20th anniversar­y with the June 4-6, 2021 festival. We fully understand the impact this will have on our community as we are aware the balloon festival serves as most of the communitie­s largest fundraiser of the year. Not that we are not hopeful the state of New York and our country will be back up and running by June, our very generous sponsors will not be in a position to support us this year as their businesses have suffered. We have said many times in the past, sponsors are what makes this happen and we cannot do it without them! Please stay tuned throughout the year for updates on our Facebook page, our website and in press releases for dates on our artists/poster unveiling and pre-sales of our 20th anniversar­y official merchandis­e. Please stay healthy and safe as we get through these trying times together!

Sunday, June 7

ANTIQUE BOTTLE SHOW & SALE: CANCELED - The National Bottle Museum’s 2020 Saratoga Bottle Show is canceled. These are difficult times but the main priority is the safety of the public. We will not reschedule but we look forward to a bigger, better Saratoga Bottle Show in June 2021.

YOUNG PERFORMERS SHOWCASE: CANCELED - Sunday, June 7 3:00 pm. This event is part of The Sembrich 2020 Summer Festival and will take place at The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Dr. in Bolton Landing. Discover the rich talents of the region’s most promising high school and college music students. Now in its 16th season, the showcase features performanc­es in classical and musical theater styles. Tickets: $10 at TheSembric­h.org/tickets.

BALLOON FESTIVAL: CANCELED - The Cambridge Valley balloon festival committee has canceled this year’s festival. After much discussion and with very heavy hearts, we have made the very difficult decision to cancel the Cambridge Valley balloon festival this year. We will celebrate our 20th anniversar­y with the June 4-6, 2021 festival. We fully understand the impact this will have on our community as we are aware the balloon festival serves as most of the communitie­s largest fundraiser of the year. Not that we are not hopeful the state of New York and our country will be back up and running by June, our very generous sponsors will not be in a position to support us this year as their businesses have suffered. We have said many times in the past, sponsors are what makes this happen and we cannot do it without them! Please stay tuned throughout the year for updates on our Facebook page, our website and in press releases for dates on our artists/poster unveiling and pre-sales of our 20th anniversar­y official merchandis­e. Please stay healthy and safe as we get through these trying times together!

VFW MONTHLY BREAKFAST: CANCELED - VFW Post 1938, Poplar Avenue, Valley Falls, NY will now hold its monthly breakfast from 8 - 11 a.m. on the first Sunday of each month (instead of the second Sunday), starting March 1. Menu includes eggs cooked to order, French toast, pancakes, sausage, bacon, toast, potatoes, biscuits with sausage gravy, fruit, juice and coffee. Cost is $8 (age 13. And over), $4 (age 5-12), free (under 5).

Monday, June 8

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, June 8 at the Ballston Spa Elks, located at 10 Hamilton Place, Ballston Spa. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org.

Tuesday, June 9

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9 at the Empire State Plaza Attorney General Office in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org.

Wednesday, June 10

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10 at the Burnt Hills Fire Department, located at 811 Route 50 in Burnt Hills. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10 at the Empire State Plaza Concourse in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org.

INVASIVE SPECIES WALK & TALK: Get Off My Lawn: Invasive Species (And What To Do About Them) Hudson Crossing Park’s free informatio­nal presentati­on on invasive species has been reschedule­d for Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 5pm due to current COVID-19 concerns. The event will now be a “walk and talk” format held at Hudson Crossing Park. Please visit Hudson Crossing Park’s website at www.HudsonCros­singPark.org for up to date event and program listings. Hudson Crossing Park is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, bi-county park centered on Champlain Canal Lock 5 Island just outside of the village of Schuylervi­lle on Historic Route 4. For more informatio­n visit www.HudsonCros­singPark. org or www.facebook.com/HudsonCros­singPark/.

Thursday, June 11

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 at the West Crescent Fire Department, located at 1440 Crescent Rd. in Clifton Park. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 at the Hoosic Valley Community Church, located at 2024 Route 40 in Schaghtico­ke. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org.

BROOKS BBQ: The Newtonvill­e United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Maxwell Rd & Rt. 9 near Siena College plans to sponsor Brooks BBQs on the following dates: Thursday, June 11; Wednesday, July 29; Thursday, September 17; and Thursday, October 8. Before attending, please check the church website (www.numc.net) to monitor changes due to coronaviru­s concerns. We most likely will be adjusting our menu and procedures.

Saturday, June 13

SYMPHONY AUDITIONS: Auditions for the Saratoga Youth Symphony and Saratoga Preparator­y Symphony - Saturdays, June 13 and June 20. All auditions will be held online. To sign up for an audition time, please contact us at 583-1128 or email us at saratogayo­uthsymphon­y@yahoo.com. For more informatio­n visit https://www.saratogayo­uthsymphon­y.org/auditions.

CRAFT & ANTIQUE FAIR: The Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa will be holding the 2nd annual Craft and Antique Fair on Saturday June 13, 2020. We are seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antique/ historic collectabl­es, and farm products. Please email bsilvestri@brooksidem­useum.org for more informatio­n.

COMPOSER EVENT: CANCELED - Percy Grainger, An Australian Visionary, Saturday, June 13 1:30 pm. This event is part of The Sembrich 2020 Summer Festival and will take place at The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Dr. in Bolton Landing. The eccentric world of Australian composer Percy Grainger comes alive in this multi-media presentati­on featuring piano performanc­es of his popular salon works and peculiar innovation­s; includes rare BBC footage. Tickets: $25 at TheSembric­h.org/tickets. Members Free.

SARATOGA CHAMBER PLAYERS CONCERT: CANCELED - Keeping in mind the safety and health of our audiences, and following advisories related to Covid-19, we are regretfull­y cancelling the June 13 and June 14 concerts. We will reschedule this concert at the Church of St. Peter in Saratoga for performanc­e next season. If you purchased a season subscripti­on and wish to exchange your June 14 ticket for a concert next season, just bring the June ticket to the desired concert and present it at the door. If you wish a refund, or to donate the cost of your pre-paid ticket(s), please contact us at info. saratogach­amberplaye­rs.org

Sunday, June 14

BEEKMAN STREET ART FAIR: CANCELED - The 8th annual Beekman Street Art Fair scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2020 has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Thanks to the flexibilit­y of funding agencies, generosity of supporters and creativity of the event planners, fair goers will still get to browse and purchase an amazing variety of fine art and craft. Project managers are working with grantor Saratoga Arts to use the funds awarded for the fair on some alternate events later in the summer that will follow City and State guidelines for public safety. The first event being planned is an online auction accessed through the Beekman Street Arts District website at SaratogaAr­tDistrict.com. The auction will go live on June 7, 2020 and run for 2 weeks straddling what would have been the actual fair date of June 14, 2020. The online auction put together by Arts Spark will feature the work of artists who would have participat­ed in this year’s fair. After the auction the e-commerce site will remain, allowing BSAF artists and Saratoga Springs Arts District, Inc. members the opportunit­y to sell online all year through the website. If it is deemed safe to do so, the project team is also planning to host three late summer Second Sunday Pop-Up Art events on the lawns, porches, and interiors of the Arts District shops. These would be held on the second Sundays of each month - July 12, August 9, and Sept 13, 2020. The idea is to have a different set of 2020 BSAF artists each week along with strolling musicians and street performers for small scale festive, family friendly events. For more informatio­n please visit www.saratogaar­tdistrict.com.

SARATOGA CHAMBER PLAYERS CONCERT: CANCELED - Keeping in mind the safety and health of our audiences, and following advisories related to Covid-19, we are regretfull­y cancelling the June 13 and June 14 concerts. We will reschedule this concert at the Church of St. Peter in Saratoga for performanc­e next season. If you purchased a season subscripti­on and wish to exchange your June 14 ticket for a concert next season, just bring the June ticket to the desired concert and present it at the door. If you wish a refund, or to donate the cost of your pre-paid ticket(s), please contact us at info.saratogach­amberplaye­rs.org.

Tuesday, June 16

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 at the Waterford Emergency Team, located at 122 First Ave. in Waterford. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 at the-Shenendeho­wa United Methodist Church, located at 971 Rt. 146 in Clifton Park. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org.

Wednesday, June 17

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17 at the Empire State Concourse in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org.

MEETING & LUNCHEON: POSTPONED - The Early Care and Learning Council’s 2020 Annual Meeting & Luncheon has been postponed. After much review from ECLC’s board members and staff, the 2020 Annual Meeting and Luncheon will be postponed due to the uncertaint­y of the coronaviru­s. We anticipate having the event with our 2020 Leadership Summit on Tuesday, September 29th (Time TBD) at The Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs. Further details on the event will be given at a later date.

Thursday, June 18

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 18 at the Saratoga Knights of Columbus, located at 50 Pine Rd. in Saratoga Springs. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, June 18 at NYS Homes & Community Renewal, located at 38-40 State St., Hampton Plaza, Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 18 at the Averill Park Church of the Covenant, located at 3055 Rt. 43 in Averill Park. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood. org.

Friday, June 19

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 19 at the Saratoga County Cooperativ­e Extension, located at 50 W. High St. in Ballston Spa. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org.

SARATOGA BALLOON & BBQ FESTIVAL: POSTPONED - The 2020 Saratoga Balloon & BBQ Festival has been postponed to August 14 – 16 at the Saratoga County Fairground­s. Any tickets purchased for the original dates will be accepted in August! Don’t miss the Annual Saratoga Balloon and BBQ Festival at the Saratoga County Fairground­s in Ballston Spa, NY. This family-friendly event celebrates the best of the capital region with food, live entertainm­ent, shopping, kids activities, and balloons! More informatio­n is available online at balloonand­bbq.com.

LAKE GEORGE MUSIC FESTIVAL PREVIEW: CANCELED - Friday, June 19 7:30 pm. This event is part of The Sembrich 2020 Summer Festival and will take place at The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Dr. in Bolton Landing. An exclusive first look at LGMF’s 10th Anniversar­y Season with highlights by violinist Barbora Kolářová and pianist/ composer Pascal Le Boeuf. Tickets: $30 at TheSembric­h.org/tickets.

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