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INTRODUCTION TO DOWNLOADING EBOOKS: The Galway Public Library, 2112 East St, Galway, will hold the class, Introduction to Downloading Ebooks, on June 18 at 11:00. Participants should register to attend by calling the library at 518-882-6385 or stopping in at the library. Information on all of the library’s programs is available on the website: galwaypubliclibrary.org.

BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT: Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club’s 2022 Gary Priest Memorial Bass Fising Tournament. Registration will be June 15 & 17 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the club. 123 NY-32, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Fishing will be from the 9P bridge to the last barrier before the Hudson. River on Fish Creek. $15 entry fee per person. 100% payback* 1st – 40%, 2nd -20% 3rd -10% and Lunker 30%. *Prizes will be determined based on number of entries. Fish must be weighed in at the Club no later than 2:00 PM June 18. Drinks, Hot Dogs and Fries may be purchased at the club. For further information contact Dave Labaron at 518-588-0766.

HISTORY LECTURE: The Friends of the New York State Military Museum will be hosting a lecture by local historian and award-winning author and writer, Rocbert Conner, who will be leading a lecture on Civil War General Gordon Granger and how the abolition of slavery became the overriding aim of the Civil War. The discussion will also cover the genesis, meaning, and lasting importance of Juneteenth, our newest federal holiday. The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18. Masks are required inside the museum.

HERITAGE HUNTERS: Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, June 18, at 1 pm at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Daniel Mazeau and Aaron Gore, archaeologists with Beverwyck Archaeology in Delmar, will mix archaeology and genealogy in their presentation. They will treat attendees to a look at one of their digs. Their website shows some other work they have done, including their adventures in excavating a family burial vault. beverwyckarchaeology.com. Public is welcome. For info call 518-885-9309.

TAKEOUT SAUSAGE & PEPPERS DINNER: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, Saturday, June 18th, from 4 to 6 pm. Menu will include Sausage and Peppers on a roll, Baked Beans, Pasta Salad, and Dessert. The cost is 2 for $25 or $15 each (cash only). Preorder at dinners2619@gmail.com or call 518-885-1149 Thurs 6/16 or Fri 6/17 from 4 pm to 6 pm. Additional meals may be available at the door while supplies last. Proceeds support Elks Charities.

HISTORY PROGRAM: Canalways, an educational program exploring the history of the Erie, Champlain and Barge canals in Waterford, will be offered on Saturday, June 18th from 1pm to 3pm. This family-friendly event is open to all ages. Admission of $5 per person includes a guide booklet for the program, continuous tours of Lock 2, educational displays, and a chance to hear the Town Historian, Russ VanDervoort, speak on the canals. This is an outdoor program, beginning at the Harbor Visitors Center (1 Tugboat Alley) and at Lock 2. More information is available online at waterfordmuseum.com.

CHAMBER PLAYERS CONCERT: Saratoga Chamber Players welcome summer and the 36th season with two newcomers to the upcoming concert on Saturday June 18, 3 pm at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church; 5th Avenue & Henning Road. Violinist Lily Holgate and cellist Annabelle Hoffman will join violinist Jill Levy and violist Kathy Andrew for renderings of string quartets by Haydn, Janacek.and Beethoven. The musicians will introduce each piece and give audience members clues to listening as well as background on the pieces and composers. Attendees are asked to present proof of vaccination and agree to wear a mask during the performance. For the health of attendees, seating will be socially distanced. Tickets are $20 for students; $25 for seniors; $30 for adults. Children are admitted free. Ticket purchase in advance is encouraged. Ticket purchase and more information on musicians and the SCP season are at www.saratogachamberplayers.org.

BICENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: U.S. Grant’s Bicentennial Birthday Celebration – Saturday, June 18th, 10 AM – 5 PM at Grant Cottage,1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton. It’s been 200 years since former 18th President and Civil War commanding Union General Ulysses S. Grant was born. To help us celebrate, the Friends of Grant Cottage invite you to a fun-filled family birthday event on the grounds of Grant Cottage! Our celebration will include an open house of the cottage, complimentary food (including birthday cake), music, magician, games, face painting, and more. Meet General Grant (portrayed by living historian and Grant Cottage tour guide Steve Trimm) and sing Happy Birthday to the General. The popular 77th NY Regiment Balladeers will perform Civil War-era music during a one-hour concert beginning at 1:00 PM. Tom Smith and Diana O’Brien will be singing engaging songs from their Knee High Songs for Children program in period dress during the all-day event as well. Other reenactors will be on-site to share their expertise on topics such as tin-type photography, Civil War medical practices, and what it was like to be a Civil War infantry soldier. Attendees will be given small American flags as souvenirs of a memorable day at Grant Cottage. We look forward to sharing this exciting day with you!

CAMPFIRE CHAT: During the warmer season the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be hosting Campfire Chats! Scheduled for one Saturday evening a month, this new program will focus on chatting around the campfire! Each chat will involve discussions of local animal species and what is being done to support these populations. In addition to the discussion, participants will enjoy hanging out around the fire for cocoa, s’mores, and cookies! A special Thank You to the Common Roots Foundation for making this program series possible. June 18 – Karner Blue Butterflies; July 16 – Native Pollinators; August 20 – Monarch Butterflies; September 17 – Owls. All events start at 6 p.m. Registration is required. Space is limited. To register please visit wiltonpreserve.org, and click on the “Our Programs” tab, then “Calendar of Public Events” to access the online registration form. For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

TOYS IN ACTION: The first large scale toy photography event that brings together a love of collectables, toys and photography will be held from 10 am – 7 pm on Saturday, June 18 at the Saratoga Springs City Center on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Special convention guests include creative photographers, animators, and illustrators whose work has included projects for Disney and Star Wars, Hasbro, Marvel, Mattel and more. The day-long event features how-to panels, exhibitors, autograph-and-photo sessions, and a bevy of vendors offering attendees the opportunity to expand their equipment and collections. Event guests include Jared Middleton, Isaiah Takahashi, Jason Yang, Jax Navarro, Mitchel Wu and Richee Chang. Tickets are $15 general admission or $50 for family of four in advance, $20 and $70 at the door. Parking available. Conference packages for travel and hotel stay are also available. For more information and to purchase tickets, become a vendor, or sponsor the event go to: https://www.toysinactionconvention.com.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SOCIAL: The Wilton Heritage Society will hold its annual Strawberry Shortcake Social at the Museum – 5 Parkhurst Road, Wilton on Sunday June 19th from 1-4 pm or until sold out. Same great strawberries, homemade biscuits, and freshly whipped cream. Still only $5 per serving! This is a drive-thru event. Please have exact change, if possible.

BENEFIT TO SUPPORT VETERANS: The Rotary Club of Glenville and the Principessa Elena Society of Saratoga Springs are sponsoring a joint benefit to raise awareness that service dogs are not free to disabled Veterans in need of a service dog for their physical and mental well-being. The event will be held at the Principessa Elena Society Club House, 13 Oak Street, Saratoga on Sunday, June 19 from 4-8 PM. The $25 donation to the party includes food, silent auction, raffles and music by Chris Dollard. All proceeds of the benefit go directly to fund the cost of a Service Dog (which is $40,000) to a Veteran in need. For ticket information, contact Mary Burch-Macherone, Glenville Rotary Club, 518-253-9882 or mburmach98@aol.com. Walk-ins are welcome.

SUMMER STROLL: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is thrilled to present a series of tours that highlight the architecture and history of Saratoga Springs. Tours are $15 for SSPF members or $20 for non-members. Tours are rain or shine. Allow 90 minutes. Requires walking and standing and covers varied terrain. Space is limited to 30 attendees and tickets must be purchased in advance. Sunday, June 19 at 10:30 AM – Brandtville Boogie. Join stroll leader Carol Daggs for this fun, family-friendly walking tour invites guests to enjoy the scenic beauty of a Saratoga Springs neighborhood historically known as Brandtville. The nearly 1-mile loop encourages participants to look for the oldest homes in the neighborhood and identify other interesting remnants that remain in Brandtville. This historically African American rural farming community dates back to the 1800’s. Located at the southeastern edge of Saratoga Springs, NY, Brandtville is situated south of the Southside Recreation Center across Crescent Street onto Doten Avenue. Between the dog park and Racino, this quiet neighborhood is a veritably verdant extension of The Spa State Park. Meet at: Driveway of 29 Doten Avenue.

FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST: The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes are hosting our Annual Father’s Day Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, June 19th, 2022 from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110. Menu includes: Scrambled Eggs, an Omelet Station, Home Fries, Corned Beef Hash, Bacon and Sausage, Pancakes and French Toast served w/Warm syrup, A Variety of Cereals and Juices, Bananas and Hot Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate. $10 Adults, $5 Children (5-10) and under 5 Free! *A gift for the Dads (While supplies last)!

BEE CLUB MEETING: The Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association (SABA) next general meeting will be conducted via Zoom on Monday, June 20, from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm. Visit www.sababees.org to get the Zoom link. David Tarpy of North Carolina State University will share practical advice based on empirical research to observe symptoms and diagnose whether or not the problem in the colony is the queen’s fault or not. The Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association, located in eastern New York, promotes and supports the interests of beekeepers, both hobbyists and commercial, with educational and social activities. Counties served include Albany, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington.

TUSKEGEE AIRMEN PRESENTATION: On Monday, June 20 at 6 p.m. at the Ballston Town Hall, 323 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa, Mr. Warren Dart, who will speak about the accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen in the historical context of the Jim Crow Era. The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of primarily African American military pilots (fighter and bomber) who fought in World War II. Warren Dart is the son of Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Clarence Dart. This free event is sponsored by the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Rotary Club.

PIEROGHI SALE: Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is having a pieroghi sale on Tuesday, June 21st.. As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghis. All pierogi orders are $10/dz.. Please call 518-363-0001. P/U will be from noon- 1 p.m. We will not be making them for July and August.

SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: Regular Saratoga Springs City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. City Council meetings are held in the Music Hall at City Hall at this time. Meetings are open to the public, and admission into the room will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Check the meeting agenda for times of Public Hearings. The Ramp Door on the Broadway entrance to the building will be open for public access at 6:30 p.m. The Council routinely reviews and approves Rules of Conduct for public meetings, which will be followed at all meetings of the City Council, including the Public Comment period, for the benefit of all citizens. Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. The meetings are also livestreamed on the city’s website at www.saratoga-springs.org, where more information is available.

ROAST BEEF DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Roast Beef Dinner for curbside pick up on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Call 518-584-2585 on Monday or Tuesday between 10am-noon to place an order. Menu includes: roast beef, roasted redskin potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for two is $30. Cash only.

BALLSTON AREA SENIORS: Ballston Area Seniors will be meeting at the Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa, NY 12020, every Thursday at 10 a.m. to play cards, use the pool and craft rooms, or just socialize. Lunch is at noon. The Saratoga County Department of Aging & Youth is serving at the Center a Congregate Meals, Monday –Friday noon to 1 p.m. Reservation are required the day before your meal, call 518-884-0163. At lunch the BASC Members may participate in Congregate Meals or Pot Luck Lunch or bring your own lunch, your choice. We will have pizza every third Thursday of the month. Coffee and hot water for tea will be available. More information on weekly activities will be given out at meeting and in weekly newspapers.

SUMMER GARAGE AND RUMMAGE SALE: Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church at 175 Fifth Ave. will welcome the season with our Summer Garage and Rummage Sale. The sale will take place from 8 AM to 4 PM Friday, June 24 and 8 AM to 11 AM Saturday, June 25. Donated items can be dropped off at the church 9 AM to 7 PM June 22 and 23. Please no exercise equipment or heavy TVs.

TROY NIGHT OUT: Troy Night Out takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. on the last Friday of every month. Every Troy Night Out, the streets of downtown come alive with music and culture beckoning you to discover local businesses, art galleries, fine restaurants, and unique boutiques of all varieties. Held the last Friday of every month, Troy Night Out is the perfect time to Enjoy Troy, with specials, sales, and promotions around every corner. More information is available online at downtowntroy.org.

ART TALK: What’s Happening at the Clark Art Institute? Talk at The Troy Public Library. Join us at the Troy Public Library, Monday, June 27th at 6 PM when Vicki Saltzman will join us to discuss the Clark Art Institute and provide an overview of their summer season, including their major new exhibition, Rodin in the United States: Confronting the Modern. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register call the library at 518-274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy.

AFTER THE FIRE MONTHLY MEETING: After the Fire’s monthly meeting will be Tuesday, June 28 th at 7 PM at Halfmoon Town Hall on Lower Newtown Rd. in Halfmoon. After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7PM as follows: Feb., March, Oct., & Nov. at Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse on Washington St., Ballston Spa; April, May, June & Sept. at Halfmoon Town Hall on Lower Newtown Rd., Halfmoon. Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.

OUTDOOR LECTURE: The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Centerwill host a series of outdoor lectures presented by historian Michael Barrett. These are bring-your-own chair and bring-your-own refreshments picnic-style events on the museum lawn, offered the second Friday of the month over the summer. The first lecture, “The Anti-Rent War: 1839 to 1869” will be June 10, beginning at 6:30pm. Admission is $10 per person. Additional lectures: July 8 “The Capital Region’s Role in the SS Monitor”; August 12 “Bells, Bells, Bells”; and September 9 “The Transcontinental Railroad.” More information is available online at waterfordmuseum.com.

SARATOGA SECRET GARDENS TOUR: Tickets are on sale now for the 27th annual Saratoga Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour set for Sunday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s gardens include sprawling suburban oases with terraced perennials and pathways, jam-packed havens for backyard pollinators, and tiny hillside hideaways tucked behind a stretch of in-city townhomes. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the tour. Garden descriptions, a map and suggested driving directions are provided with the ticket. Visit www.soroptimistsaratoga.org to purchase tickets online, find locations for retail ticket sales and learn more about Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, a professional women’s service organization whose mission is to improve the lives of women, girls and their communities.

SUMMER STROLL: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is thrilled to present a series of tours that highlight the architecture and history of Saratoga Springs. Tours are $15 for SSPF members or $20 for non-members. Tours are rain or shine. Allow 90 minutes. Requires walking and standing and covers varied terrain. Space is limited to 30 attendees and tickets must be purchased in advance. Sunday, July 10 at 10:30AM – Greenridge Cemetery History Part I. Gloria May will tell the stories of the earliest residents of Saratoga and visit the oldest grave from the 1700’s which predates the cemetery and the first person to be buried when Greenridge opened. Learn about the Civil war monument and those who proudly served in service to our country and be introduced to the prominent families of Saratoga like Walworths, Marvins and Batchellar. Meet at: The Sackett Gate entrance on Lincoln Avenue. More information is available online at www.saratogapreservation.org.

MOONLIGHT HIKE: Are you interested in traversing the trails of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park at night? View nature in a new light, or lack thereof, as we walk the trails under the full moon. An unforgettable experience for all ages! The group will cover approximately 1.5 miles of trail. The June Moonlight Hike is scheduled for Monday June 13th beginning promptly at 8:30pm. In the month of July, the hike is scheduled for Tuesday July 12th also beginning promptly at 8:30pm. This is a free program guided by an environmental educator. Registration is required. Space is limited. To register please visit our website, wiltonpreserve.org, and click on the “Public Programs” tab, then “Calendar of Events” to access the online registration form. For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at wiltonpreserve.org. The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.

ADIRONDACK GREEK FESTIVAL: The 13th Adirondack Greek Festival will be hosted by St. George Church, 55 Main St., South Glens Falls, NY. Thursday, July 14 from 4 to 8 pm will be To-Go Night with souvlaki and gyro sandwiches and pastries. Friday & Saturday, July 15 & 16 from 12 – 7 pm, come enjoy our Full Festival days with more authentic Greek food & pastries, music, entertainment and church tours. Free admission and parking. No on-line or phone orders will be taken for this event. Directions: From North or South, take I 87 to Exit 17N to US-9N for 5.5 miles. For more information, call (518) 792-2359 (parish hall). www.sgforthodoxchurch.org.

CAMPFIRE CHAT: During the warmer season the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be hosting Campfire Chats! Scheduled for one Saturday evening a month, this new program will focus on chatting around the campfire! Each chat will involve discussions of local animal species and what is being done to support these populations. In addition to the discussion, participants will enjoy hanging out around the fire for cocoa, s’mores, and cookies! A special Thank You to the Common Roots Foundation for making this program series possible. July 16 – Native Pollinators; August 20 – Monarch Butterflies; September 17 – Owls. All events start at 6 p.m. Registration is required. Space is limited. To register please visit wiltonpreserve.org, and click on the “Our Programs” tab, then “Calendar of Public Events” to access the online registration form. For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

SUMMER STROLL: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is thrilled to present a series of tours that highlight the architecture and history of Saratoga Springs. Tours are $15 for SSPF members or $20 for non-members. Tours are rain or shine. Allow 90 minutes. Requires walking and standing and covers varied terrain. Space is limited to 30 attendees and tickets must be purchased in advance. Sunday, July 17 at 10:30AM – Greenridge Cemetery History Part II. Gloria May will visit the hill which is the final resting place of many of the original residents of North Broadway. Highlights include the Spanish American war memorial, the DAR monument and MaryLou Whitney’s gravesite. See the stones of John Clarke and John Steele which have been relocated from the Putnam burial ground, and continue the stories of the families introduced in Part I of this tour. Meet at: The entrance on Greenridge Place. More information is available online at www.saratogapreservation.org.

SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: The 2022 Saratoga County Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, July 19 through Sunday, July 24 at the fairgrounds in Ballston Spa. More information is available online at saratogacountyfair.org.

CHARITY GOLF SCRAMBLE: To Love A Child announces its Second Annual Nine and Dine Golf Scramble on Friday, July 22, 2022 at the Fairways of Halfmoon Golf Course to benefit two special programs. The Thyme to Thrive Educational Program in the Capital Region, which focuses on slowly transitioning individuals of all ages into a healthier lifestyle through mini camps and workshops for kids and teens. The second program is Food Forests & Clean Water in Zimbabwe where we will be planting indigenous trees, vegetable gardens, and fruit bearing bushes to enhance the country’s health, food sources, and maintain the natural balance of life between animals, plants, fungi, and micro-organisms. Golfers are welcome to sign up for golf and non-golfers are encouraged to join us for dinner. Advance registration is a must as limited spots are available. $85 per person includes 9 holes of golf with cart, prizes and a delicious dinner. Dinner only attendees are $45 per person with cocktails and dinner at 6:15 pm. Sponsor opportunities are available. Visit www.toloveachild.net for more detailed information on this fun filled event and for registration and sponsor forms. Send sponsor donations and golfer registration forms to PO Box 165, Clifton Park, NY 12065.Questions? Call 518-859-4424 or email directoratTLC@aol.com.

SUMMER STROLL: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is thrilled to present a series of tours that highlight the architecture and history of Saratoga Springs. Tours are $15 for SSPF members or $20 for non-members. Tours are rain or shine. Allow 90 minutes. Requires walking and standing and covers varied terrain. Space is limited to 30 attendees and tickets must be purchased in advance. Sunday, July 24 at 10:30AM – Taking The Waters. Charlie Kuenzel, president of the Saratoga Springs History Museum, will lead the Summer Sunday Stroll Known as a premiere health resort, Saratoga Springs attracted the rich and famous to drink and bathe in the healing waters so stroll attendees are invited to not only learn about the history, but also sample the waters along the tour route. Meet at: High Rock Park located on High Rock Avenue and ends in Congress Park. More information is available online at www.saratogapreservation.org.

19TH CENTURY SONGS OF WHIMSY: “A Concert: 19th Century Songs of Whimsy by Tom & Friends” – Sunday, August 7 at 4:30 PM at Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton. Those living in the United States during the 1800s shared their common humanity by seeking occasional respite from life’s daily toil and discomforts and from a Civil War that lasted for four tragic years. In response, contemporary composers offered emotional relief through music and diversion from feelings of sadness. Their music enriched private family and community occasions in a playful and (to our sensibilities) quaint manner. Many of these songs endure today – still lifting spirits and making people smile. Listen to Tess McCarthy (mezzo-soprano), David Rudnick (tenor), Joe Gitto (harmonica), and Tom Smith (guitar & Grant Cottage tour guide) present music from another period in our nation’s history for this memorable concert on Grant Cottage’s porch. This concert features a special performance of a tune composed to praise Ulysses S. Grant, likely not performed in public since the late 19th Century.

SUMMER STROLL: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is thrilled to present a series of tours that highlight the architecture and history of Saratoga Springs. Tours are $15 for SSPF members or $20 for non-members. Tours are rain or shine. Allow 90 minutes. Requires walking and standing and covers varied terrain. Space is limited to 30 attendees and tickets must be purchased in advance. Sunday, Aug. 14 at 10:30AM – Mail Order Houses of Saratoga. Madison C. Squires will lead this tour of houses on East and Pinewood avenues, which highlights the “Kit House” era – a time when the average person could not only put a check through the mail, but order and receive an entire house as well. Meet at: NW corner of Lake and East avenues. More information is available online at www.saratogapreservation.org. More information is available online at www.saratogapreservation.org.

ALL ABOUT BIRDS: Saturday, August 20 at 4:30 PM at Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton. “All About Birds” is a multimedia introduction to birding. Topics covered will include songs and bird calls – why birds make sounds and how they create them, how we identify bird species, habitats of the North Country, fascinating behaviors – such as why the American Woodcock bobs and how a Common Loon swallows a foot-long fish, what birds eat, migration – why birds move, where they nest, birding ethics – how we balance our interest in seeing birds with their welfare, and conservation issues. The presentation utilizes audio recordings, videos of interesting bird behaviors, photographs, and PowerPoint slides. Weather permitting, the program will be held on Grant Cottage’s porch. Our presenter is Joan Collins, President of Adirondack Avian Expeditions & Workshops, LLC. Joan leads birding trips year-round, is a New York State licensed guide, past President of the New York State Ornithological Association, current editor of New York Birders, past Board of Directors member of the Audubon Council of New York, and President of the Northern New York Audubon Society.

CAMPFIRE CHAT: During the warmer season the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be hosting Campfire Chats! Scheduled for one Saturday evening a month, this new program will focus on chatting around the campfire! Each chat will involve discussions of local animal species and what is being done to support these populations. In addition to the discussion, participants will enjoy hanging out around the fire for cocoa, s’mores, and cookies! A special Thank You to the Common Roots Foundation for making this program series possible. August 20 – Monarch Butterflies; September 17 – Owls. All events start at 6 p.m. Registration is required. Space is limited. To register please visit wiltonpreserve.org, and click on the “Our Programs” tab, then “Calendar of Public Events” to access the online registration form. For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

THE MYTH OF GRANT’S SILENCE: Saturday, August 27 at 4:30 PM at Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton. Things are not always as they are portrayed when studying historic figures. Was Ulysses S. Grant truly the silent man as often described? Join author and historian Dr. Chris Mackowski on Grant Cottage’s porch as he explores the real story behind the misunderstood and fully capable communicator who was U.S. Grant. A book signing will follow the program. Dr. Mackowski is a Professor of Communication and Jandoli School Assistant Dean at St. Bonaventure University. He is the Managing Editor of the Emerging Civil War book series and blog and has been featured on several television programs. His books have been widely published, and he is the author of nine books, including Grant’s Last Battle. Dr. Mackowski’s program will be the first in the annual Grant Cottage Literary Landmark Authors series.

SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR: The 2022 Schaghticoke Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 31 through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5. Opening Day is Military Appreciation Day, featuring free admission for veterans and active duty military members. It is also Dollar Day, when adult admission is discounted to $1. Additionally, children age 13 and younger can attend for free. Every ride will be $1 (must buy at least 10 tickets) and $1 food items will be available. Dollar day is sponsored by Rensselaer County in honor of all first responders. More information is available online at www.schaghticokefair.com.

SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR: The 2022 Schaghticoke Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 31 through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5. Thursday is Senior Citizen Day, when admission is $5 each for senior citizens age 62 and older. More information is available online at www.schaghticokefair.com.

SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR: The 2022 Schaghticoke Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 31 through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5. More information is available online at www.schaghticokefair.com.

ART WITH HEART & HOPE: Saratoga-based nonprofit Beyond My Battle is holding its fourth annual “Art with Heart & Hope” showcasing the ways art can help manage the many stressors of living as a patient or caregiver. “Art with Heart & Hope” is an annual pop-up exhibition celebrating the healing power of art for those living with life-altering medical conditions and their caregivers. Works are displayed alongside written statements from the artists who share the many ways art helps them cope. It is an evening full of inspiration, awareness, and community partnered with refreshments and live music. This year’s show will take place on September 8, 2022 at Universal Preservation Hall from 5:30 – 8:30 PM. Tickets will be available to purchase starting July 15, 2022 at beyondmybattle.org. Sponsorship opportunities are available. To become a sponsor of this year’s show, please email art@beyondmybattle.org. To learn more about BMB, visit beyondmybattle.org.

HISTORY PROGRAM: “A Visit with General and Mrs. Grant” – Saturday, September 10 at 4:30 PM at Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton. Ulysses and Julia began their life together after their wedding in 1848. They already had faced trials of uncertainty and separation that came with the Mexican War and Grant’s career as a soldier (until he resigned from the army in 1854). The years of struggle for financial security and his eventual triumph as commander-in-chief of the Union Army in 1865 followed. Beginning in 1869, they spent 8 years in the White House during the tumultuous Reconstruction period, afterward traveling the world greeted by crowds, dignitaries, kings, queens, and emperors. Upon their return, they settled into a comfortable life centered on their children and grandchildren in their Manhattan townhouse. Whatever their circumstances, they were warmed by the joy of their happy family life and faith in each other. Join living historians Steve Trimm and Melissa Trombley-Prosch as they interpret the life of Grant Cottage’s favorite grandparent couple through anecdotes and stories in the setting of one of their last visits to Saratoga in 1882. Their beloved eldest granddaughter, little Julia (portrayed by Delilah Robinson), will accompany the couple.

CAMPFIRE CHAT: During the warmer season the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be hosting Campfire Chats! Scheduled for one Saturday evening a month, this new program will focus on chatting around the campfire! Each chat will involve discussions of local animal species and what is being done to support these populations. In addition to the discussion, participants will enjoy hanging out around the fire for cocoa, s’mores, and cookies! A special Thank You to the Common Roots Foundation for making this program series possible. September 17 – Owls. All events start at 6 p.m. Registration is required. Space is limited. To register please visit wiltonpreserve.org, and click on the “Our Programs” tab, then “Calendar of Public Events” to access the online registration form. For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

HISTORY PROGRAM: “Global Peacemaking: Ulysses S. Grant as Global Peacemaker, and 61 Years of an American treasure, the Peace Corps” – Sunday, September 18 at 2 PM at Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton. Ulysses S. Grant had a presidential campaign slogan in 1868, “Let Us Have Peace.” His slogan was certainly rooted in his Civil War experiences, but after eight years as President he traveled the world as an ambassador, and at times, a mediator for the cause of peace among people and nations. In his way, Grant was an effective advocate of global peacemaking to citizens of tthe United States. In 1961, a different kind of army was organized in an innovative and bold move by President John F. Kennedy’s administration to promote global peace, namely the Peace Corps. Peace Corps volunteers, as diverse as the countries they are of service to, are hard at work in countries across the globe. In the spirit of U.S. Grant’s commitment to peace-making, Grant Cottage wishes to honor and express our gratitude for the often unheralded service of Peace Corps volunteers. Join us on the Grant Cottage porch as tour guide Diana O’Brien and Peace Corps veterans Renee St. Jacques and David Gittelman present a program celebrating the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, Grant as a peacemaker, and mission of the Peace Corps as it enters its seventh decade of service!

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