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Sat., July 6 Zip Lining and Vegetable Picking Engelke Farm 463 Garfield Road, Troy through August 31 (518) 337-0103 reservations See GoToGuide.net for special offers. www.engelkefarm.com

Poestenkill Farmers’ Market & Craft Fair Algonquin Middle School Rt. 66 & 351, Poestenkill (9am-12pm) Pete or Karen St. Germain at 518-283-4990 poestenkillfarmersmarket.com

Pond View Market 2500 Pond View, Parking Lot Castleton-on-Hudson (9am-1pm) (518) 621-2113

Troy Farmers’ Market River St., Troy (9am-2pm) Every Saturday troymarket.org

Art of the Animal Kingdom XVIII Bennington Center for the Arts, 44 Gypsy Lane Bennington, VT (10am) through August 25 Special guest artist: Carel Brest van Kempen www.thebennington.org

Touch n Explore Wildlife Education Grafton State Park, 100 Grafton Lakes State Park Way Long Pond Beach (11am-1pm) Use all your senses to learn about animals. Meet animal ambassadors too! (518) 279-1155 nysparks.com/parks/53

Geocache Clinic Grafton State Park, 100 Grafton Lakes State Park Way (1-2pm) Park office. Bring your own GPS or smart phone if you have one. Then use your skills to find caches in the park! (518) 279-1155 nysparks.com/parks/53

Powers Park 10th Anniversary 2013 Concert Series Powers Park, Lansingburgh (6-8:30pm) Presented by the City of Troy and Wellcare Funk Evolution - Dance Party I (518)235-8993 • troyny.gov

Capital Region Miracle League Games Jaime M. Adams Field 565 Luther Rd., E Greenbush (10am-1pm) Free - every Sat. Baseball games for specialneeds athletes. Come watch or participate. Sponsorship opportunties. Burke Adams: badams5207@gmail.com. capitalregionmiracleleague.org

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Treat your pup to a trip to the spa! You can Do It Yourself or have us do it. If your pup needs a new “do,” we can do that too. Give us a call Open 7 days a week. We pick up and deliver within a 10-mile radius of each shop

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Facebook Friend Party Cruise Dutch Apple Cruises 141 Broadway, Albany (7-10pm) $10 To thank all of our Facebook friends. This is a 21+ event, proper ID is required and will be checked upon boarding. Space is limited rain or shine. (518) 463-0220

SMASH4 Band Irish Ale Pub 95 Ferry Street, Troy (8pm) $5 4-piece female-fronted “party”rock band featuring Lila Lynn Laguna on vocals. (518) 874-1399

Phish Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Ave. of the Pines (7:30pm) • www.spac.org

Eldridge Research Center 284 Pond Hill Rd., Rensselaerville (5:15pm-11:30pm) Free Monitor breeding bird populations at the Huyck Preserve dawn@huyckpres?erve.org 518-797-3440

Sun., July 7 GE’s Kids’ Day SingAlong Adventure with Thomas & Friends™ (12-5pm) Empire State Plaza Help Thomas find his way from Knapford Station to Brendam Docks using teamwork, friendship and discovery. Fun, interactive games and activities. (518) 473-0559 www.ogs.ny.gov

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Event Details @ Valleycats vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds Joseph L. Bruno Stadium 80 Vandenburgh Ave., Troy through July 9 www.milb.com

Mon., July 8 Seton Health/St. Mary’s Hospital Blood Drive 1300 Massachusetts Ave.,Troy Conference rooms A & B (10am-3pm) 368-5950 redcrossblood.org/summer

Zumba Fun ICC Bingo Movie: At Any Price GE Theater at Proctors (5:30pm) $5 Rated R and July 9 432 State St., Schenectady (518) 346-6204 • proctors.org

Red Light Comedy Open Mic Lark Tavern 453 Madison Ave, Albany (8pm) Free The premier comedy open mic for comedians in the area. (518) 694-8490 albanylarktavern.com

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Tues., July 9 Music Noon Season Annie and the Hedonists Troy Savings Bank Music Hall 30 Second St., Troy (12-2pm) Free www.troymusichall.org

Amphibian Awareness Adventure Jr Naturalist Program. Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville (1-3pm) $1 suggested A hunt for salamanders and frogs. Great for all ages. (518) 658-2055 dykenpond.org

Straw Towers CMOST - 250 Jordan Rd., Troy (3:30- 4:30pm) members free, others $2 This workshop introduces kids 5+ to skyscrapers and towers. Pre-register. cmost.org

New York City Ballet: Opening Night Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Ave. of the Pines (8pm) • www.spac.org

Brunswick Family Community Center Concert Series (6:30pm) through July 14 Emerald City -Classic Rock townofbrunswick.org

Up from the Basement!

Twilight Tour: Get Acquainted with Oakwood

Brunswick Historical Society 605 Brunswick Rd. (1-3pm) New exhibit presents some of the more striking and unusual objects found in the Society’s collections representative of the 19th and 20th centuries. (518) 279-4024 • bhs-ny.org

Oakwood Cemetery 50 101st St., Troy (6-8pm) $12, under 10 free Tour the cemetery in early evening to see final resting places of Civil War generals, educators and founding fathers of Troy. Rain or shine unless thunderstorms. 800-556-6273 oakwoodcemetery.org

Rockin on the River Green Island Bridge Lot, Troy (5pm) Funk Evolution (Capital District’s No. 1 party band) downtowntroy.org

Schodack Town Music in the Park 479 Poyneer Road, Schodack (6pm) Macerators - Classic Rock schodack.org

Wed., July 10 Kansas in Concert with Arc & Stones and Crossfire Empire State Plaza (5-9pm) Saranac Brewery and the New York State Office of General Services are proud to announce Wednesday Night Concerts back at the Empire State Plaza! (518) 474-5987 • ogs.ny.gov

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Thurs., July 11 Uncle Marty’s Summer Party Uncle Marty’s Adirondack Grill 2930 Rt. 43, Averill Park (6-9pm) The best summer party in the county. Tonight’s live music from Mixed Company. 518-674-4080 justsayuncle.com

Alive at 5 Concert Satisfaction: International Rolling Stones Show with Chris Dukes Band

Town of Schaghticoke 2013 Summer Concerts Schaghticoke Town Hall (6:30-8:30pm) Featuring Marty Wendell 753-6915

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private and group lessons music retail store 564 Bloomingrove Rd. • North Greenbush www.rockysmusicstudio.com Thurs., July 11

I Shall Think of You Often: The Civil War Story of Doctor and Mary Tarbell New York State Museum 264 Madison Ave., Albany (9:30am) through Sept. 22 (518) 474-5877 www.nysm.nysed.gov

Comic Syndrome Comedy Open Mic Franklin’s Tower 414 Broadway, Albany (7-10pm) Free Comics are given 7- 8 mins Sign up 7. Show at 7:30 All comics get stage time. franklinstower.com

Sloppy Kisses Doggie Yappy Hour

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The Inn at Saratoga 231 Broadway (6pm) A night out with your dog enjoying cocktails, apps and entrees as well as gourmet doggie delectables in a beautiful outdoor setting. sloppykissesofsaratoga.com

Fri., July 12 Cave Tour Secret Caverns 671 Caverns Rd., Cobleskill (10am) $8-$18 Nature’s underground passageways reveal the secret - a 100-foot waterfall beneath the beautiful hills of central New York. 518-296-8558 www.secretcaverns.com

Elks Fri. Night Dinner Nancy Walker Caffe Lena 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs (8pm) • www.caffelena.org

Fun Fridays Rensselaer County Historical Society, 57 Second St., Troy (9am-4pm) $30 each/$100 all four. Programs for children 7-10 with hands-on activities that bring history alive. Each has a different theme. Beforeand after-care available – $5. Register one week prior. 518-272-7232 x13 www.rchsonline.org

PATRICELLI’S DELI • PIZZA & CATERING Where We Make & Bake Our Rolls Daily

219 2nd St., South Troy

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CountryFest Preparty with The Back 40! Uncle Marty’s Adironack Grill 2830 Rt. 43, Averill Park (6-7pm) Support our hometown favorites as we send them off to Countryfest 2013! 518.674.4080 • justsayuncle.com

TRUCKS GONE WILD Motorsports Park at Glen Ridge, 213 Mary’s Lane, Fultonville (6pm) $20/day; $30/weekend through Sun., July 14 Kids like monster trucks… Everyone loves mega-trucks! fearlessfreestyle.com

Sat., July 13 Troy Farmers’ Market Pond View Farmers’ Market Grafton Town Festival Grafton Lakes State Park Meet friends & members. Enter the raffle for a free boat rental at the park. (518) 279-1155 nysparks.com/parks/53

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Zumba Fun Grafton Summer Festival & Flea Market Grafton Town Park, Rte 2 (8am-5pm) Benefits Our Lady of the Snow. 279-3331

Annual Book Festival & Bake Sale Stephentown Memorial Library, 472 Rte. 43 (9am) A fundraiser for the whole family with burgers and hot dogs, homemade baked goods, lots of books, musical entertainment, games for kids, and more. (518) 733-5750 stephentownlibrary.org

Delaware Avenue Street Fair Delaware Avenue, Albany (9am) Art, music, vendors, garage sales neighborhood wide, all along Delaware Ave. A mile of surprises plus dozens of neighborhood sales. 518-427-1814

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A New Beginning Consignment/Re-Sale Shop 170 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144 at the Sherwood Avenue traffic light (near Kmart)

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Poestenkill Farmers’ Market & Craft Fair Second Annual Donna Miraglia Memorial Dog Walk The Crossings (S Pavilion) 580 Albany-Shaker Rd. (9:30am-1pm) $20/$30 To remember Donna Miraglia, a forensic scientist at the NYS Police Forensic Investigation Center. Hawaiianinspired attire. facebook.com/ DonnaMiragliaWalk

Veterans from the Civil War Tour Oakwood Cemetery 186 Oakwood Ave., Troy (9am-12pm) $12 One of the most popular tours ever, meet 9 ½ Civil War generals (½...that one should be interesting!!) 800-556-6273 oakwoodcemetery.org

Powers Park 10th Anniversary 2013 Concert Series Powers Park, Lansingburgh (6-8:30pm) Presented by the City of Troy and Wellcare Courtney Shayne - Patsy Cline tribute (518)235-8993 • troyny.gov

Shaker Summer Craft Fair

Troy Pig Out

Riverfest

Shaker Historic Site Heritage Lane, Albany (10am) til Sun., July 14 (4pm) $4 adult; under 18 free. To benefit Shaker Heritage Society education programs. www.shakerheritage.org

Troy Riverfront Park 274 River St. (11am) and Sun., July 14 Barbecue vendors and live music. Featuring a special fireworks show on Saturday night over the Hudson River. downtowntroy.org

Admiral’s Marina, Rt. 32 Stillwater (12-4pm) Free Crafts, food, games, concert Sponsored by: Highway Tabernacle Assembly of God 235 Hudson Ave., Mechanicville 664-4442

“Art In The Garden” Show and Sale

Holly & Evan at Art In The Park

Algonquin Middle School, 331 NY Rt. 351, Averill Park Free admission (518) 272-4210 dhc3@cornell.edu

Congress Park, Saratoga (1-2pm) Free www.saratoga-arts.org www.hollyandevan.com

A Tribute to Motown by Ovel Entertainment Group

Countryfest Schaghticoke Fairgrounds 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd. (10am) $35+ WGNA’s Countryfest 2013 is the largest one-day music festival in the Northeast. Darius Rucker, Easton Corbin, Joe Diffie, Sheryl Crow. wgna.com

Wilton Community Day and Parkfest

Franklin’s Tower 414 Broadway, Albany (9pm)

Noche Latino Summer Cruise 2K13

New York City Ballet: “The Ruby Ball”

Dutch Apple Cruises, Inc. (9pm) The hottest Latin event of the Summer of 2013. Bachata and Salsa contest with prizes for best dancers. 518-463-0220 dutchapplecruises.com

Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs (8pm) “Bal de Couture”; “This Bitter Earth”;“Rubies”; “West Side Story Suite” www.spac.org

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Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Rd. Saratoga Springs (11am) The town of Wilton celebrates community with live entertainment, crafters, rides, food, contests, games and fireworks at dusk. (518)-584-9455 townofwilton.com

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My father is wrong. Partially wrong. He says that cat urine is the worst smell on earth, but I disagree. I think that OLD cat urine is worse. Like a fine wine, it ages and ripens. The carpet, the couch, the walls. Replace them all. It’s not as though any of the commercially available products will make them actually smell new again. One of the most common reasons cats spray in the house is because they’re stressed. In my case, by “other” cats roaming around outside. I can predict, with some accuracy, when my male cat will violate our “agreement” – when the neighbor cat comes calling. My cat is indoors and shall remain so – much to his dismay – but when Sparky comes to flaunt his magical ability to roam the earth freely, Squash has to retaliate. He feels some primal need to let Sparky know that this is his house and there will be no doubt about this fact – emphasized by a nice urine marking. Now I’m mad. Mostly at myself. I know that if I keep the lower half of the windows covered, Squash will never see Sparky and he will not pee everywhere. I also know that when guests come over my wife does not like the lower shades drawn and then I forget to relower them... then he sees Sparky and pees. My fault, I guess. Strange that his behavior is so predictable. It took about nine years to figure out the “Sparky” connection. I deal with inappropriate urination all the time in my office and have only found the window shade trick to work with a handful of patients. Other cats have other triggers and respond to different treatments. A popular and sometimes effective treatment is the “calming collar” which is a lavender/pheromone combo, some cats respond to the pheromone diffuser (like a Glade plug in), while others do well with glucosamine. Traditionally, I’m supposed to tell you to try several of the different types of cat litter – corn/wheat/pine… add a litterbox, covered and uncovered…doesn’t usually work. In fact, no single thing USUALLY works. For some cats, aggressive antianxiety meds may be effective. First things first, before you decide that the cat is just a “bad” cat, have him checked out. Yesterday, a client brought in a cat with an emerging tendency to pee everywhere. We diagnosed a bladder stone. No wonder he was peeing everywhere – his bladder hurt!

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behind Finishing Touch – next to CVS

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“To be without a dog is worse than being without a song.” ~ Henry Beetle Hough

Purrfect Kitty of the Month My name is Brady and I’m a supersoft, approx. 1 year old male in need of a quiet, loving home. I was somehow getting by alone outside, until a nice lady decided to help me. I encouraged her by going up to her patio door every morning and putting my face up to the glass. She couldn’t keep me in her no-pets apartment, so I’m now with the rescue group. I’m a bit of a “fraidy-Brady,” but I’m coming out of my shell. I’m gentle and sweet with potential for a lot more affection if I could find the right person to help me. I like other kitties and would get along with your kitty, too!

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As with all Purrfect Companion kitties, Brady is up-to-date on shots, house trained and neutered or spayed. Please contact Maryann for details on Brady, at 331-2221 or at kitties.purrfectcompanions@yahoo.com. Purrfect Companions is a non-profit, all-volunteer rescue organization. We’re always looking for good volunteers. If you’d like to help, call 463-8709. Adoption clinics are held 12:30-4:00 most Saturdays and Sundays at Petco, Northway Mall, Albany, NY. Stop by and see some of our other kitties! We may have one that is just “PURRFECT” for you!

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Pets of the Month PLEASE ADOPT US! Neptune is a lowkey, 2-year-old pittie guy looking for a home. He is good with other dogs, but you can tell that his main interest will be in being with you. This great guy is affectionate and easy to be with. Goldie is an adorable 2-yearold orange and white short-haired female cat. She is housetrained and very sweet and waiting for the right home. The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) of Menands is a non-profit organization that receives no ongoing funding from federal, state or local government or any other animal welfare organization. We rely on your generous donations to support our vital services for the animals. Mohawk Hudson Humane Society 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204 (518) 434-8128 www.mohawkhumane.org

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Traveling Home with Greek & Geeks Aug. 2 & 3 Youth Theatre Players

Sun., July 14 Family Fun Fair & Community Sale Atria Crossgate (11am) A day of fun, food, vendors & crafts, live music, games for the kids to benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Order tickets via Eventbrite: makingstridesfamilyfunfairefbevent.eventbrite.com

Zip Lining and Vegetable Picking Netter’s Fund Memorial Golf Outing Frear Park Golf Course (11:30am) $100 $40/pig roast only Pig Roast following Tourn. 4-person scramble. 50/50 raffle proceeds to Capital District Safe Ride Program. www.netters.us www.saferideprogram.com.

Nashville’s Joni Bishop Sept. 1 Squire Jacob Concert Series brings the blues of Mississippi.

Mon., July 15 ICC Bingo Movie: The Searchers GE Theater at Proctors 432 State St., Schenectady (5pm) $5 (518) 346-6204 • proctors.org

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Tues., July 16 Pollination at a Glance Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville (1-3pm) $1 Junior Naturalist Program. Learn about the northeast’s pollinators, identify different flowering species and the parts of the flower that are crucial for pollination. (518) 658-2055 www.dykenpond.org

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July/August 2013

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Family Scavenger Hunt: Lambs, Snakes & Swords Oakwood Cemetery 186 Oakwood Ave., Troy Meet at the Earl Chapel (6-7pm) $5/family Scavenger hunt in a limited area of the cemetery. Wear sturdy shoes. 800-556-6273 oakwoodcemetery.org

Brunswick Family Community Center Concert Series (6:30pm) Standard Clams - Rat Packstyle jazz and rock tunes with a jazzy twist. townofbrunswick.org

The Merry Wives of Windsor Congress Park Broadway, Saratoga (6pm) Free Saratoga Shakespeare Co. presents a rollicking production of this hilarious sitcom. (518) 587-2166 saratogashakespeare.com

Wed., July 17 Up from the Basement! Brunswick Historical Society 605 Brunswick Rd. (1-3pm) New exhibit presents some of the more striking and unusual objects found in the Society’s collections representative of the 19th and 20th centuries. (518) 279-4024 • bhs-ny.org

Preschool Story Time Story Time Rockin on the River Green Island Bridge Lot, Troy (5pm) The Bayside Tigers (NYC’s best 90s tribute band) downtowntroy.org

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Thurs., July 18 Alive at 5 Concert Starship featuring Mickey Thomas with Wild Adriatic

National Ballet of Canada: “Giselle” Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Ave. of the Pines (2pm) • www.spac.org

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Schaghticoke Town Hall (6:30-8:30pm) Featuring Funk Evolution 753-6915

Uncle Marty’s Adirondack Grill 2930 Rt. 43, Averill Park (6-9pm) The best summer party in the county.Tonight’s live music from The Further Unsound. 518-674-4080 justsayuncle.com

Zoppe Italian Family Circus

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Proctors Theater 432 State St., Schenectady $25/$35 through July 21 Bring your whole family to see the circus under a real big-top tent! (518) 346-6204 • proctors.org

20th Annual Marini Builders Siro’s Cup Siro’s,168 Lincoln Ave.,Saratoga (6:30pm) $150; $125 advance The unofficial kick off of the Saratoga racing season. Buffet, bar, dancing, mingling with jockeys, trainers and honoree, Ramon Dominguez. Proceeds benefit Center for Disability Services www.cfdsny.org

Comedy for a Cause Vapor Nightclub, Saratoga (6pm) $5-$50 Join chairs, Marcie Fraser of YNN and Brian Cody of FLY92.3 for an evening of comedy, cocktails, live auction, raffles, dancing, and more. simplifyinglives.org

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Walsh Farm Poultney Rd., Durham (10am) $55-$180 through July 21 Bluegrass in the Catskill Mountains. greyfoxbluegrass.com

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Fri., July 19 An Evening with Alice Cooper Palace Theatre 19 Clinton Ave., Albany (8pm) $24.75-$59.75 (518) 465-3334 • www.palacealbany.com

Steve Ross SPAC 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs (8pm) (2:15pm July 20) • www.spac.org

Sat., July 20 Troy Farmers’ Market Zip Lining and Vegetable Picking Powers Park 10th Anniversary 2013 Concert Series Powers Park, Lansingburgh (6-8:30pm) Presented by the City of Troy and Wellcare Emerald City - classic rock (518)235-8993 • troyny.gov

Poestenkill Farmers’ Market & Craft Fair Knickerbocker Summer Festival: Civil War Encampment & Programs Knickerbocker Mansion 132 Knickerbocker Rd., Schaghticoke (10am-4pm) & Sun., July 21 Snack Bar, Charlotte’s Shop, Mansion/Cemetery Tours 518-664-1700 • knic.com

Pond View Farmers’ Market Up from the Basement! Brunswick Historical Society 605 Brunswick Rd. (1-3pm) New exhibit presents some of the more striking and unusual objects found in the Society’s collections representative of the 19th and 20th centuries. (518) 279-4024 • bhs-ny.org

Skyhigh Adventures Multi-Sport Life Triathlon Festival Grafton Lakes State Park Xterra Triathlon Children’s Triathlon and Sun., July 21 Super Olympic Road Triathlon skyhighadventures.com.

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Full Moon Kayak Tour Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville (7-9pm) preregister $10/boat rental if needed (518) 658-2055 www.dykenpond.org

Italian-Style Clam Bake Italian Community Center Charitable Foundation 1450 5th Avenue, Troy (1-8pm) $40 Rsrv by July 15 Lunch 1-4, dinner at 5 Four indoor bocce courts, raffles, pull tabs, music and karaoke. Free draft beer, box wine, coffee and soda. Mike Cazzato 542-6599

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Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville (9am-12pm) $1 Search Dyken Pond’s wetland and forest ecosystems for amphibians and reptiles! Bring your rubber boots. (518) 658-2055 www.dykenpond.org

6th Annual Glenville Schenectady 5K/3K Freedom Park Scotia, Schonowee Ave. (8-11am) $10/$20 518-399-8118 • cdymca.org

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Ave. of the Pines (1pm) The world’s biggest hard & heavy music touring festival. www.spac.org

Sun., July 21 Americanarama Festival of Music SPAC 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs (5:30pm) www.spac.org

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Albany Civic Theater Playwright’s Showcase Albany Civic Theater 235 Second Ave. (3pm) Two short plays by local playwrights:“Perspective III - Cantata for Two Voices and Horn” by Sharon Stenson; “Single Room Occupancy” by Ann Forbes. albanycivictheater.org

Mon., July 22 ICC Bingo Evening with Bon Jovi SPAC 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs (7:30pm) • www.spac.org

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Movie: Bringing Up Baby GE Theater at Proctors 432 State St., Schenectady $5 (518) 346-6204 • proctors.org

Tues., July 23 Wonderful Weasels Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville (1-3pm) $1 Weasels, some of the more curious creatures on the planet, include river otter, mink and fisher. On this easy hike, you will look for different weasel signs. (518) 658-2055 www.dykenpond.org

Brunswick Family Community Center Concert Series (6:30pm) Big Fez & The Surfmatics – surf and beach music townofbrunswick.org

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Wed., July 24 Rockin on the River Green Island Bridge Lot, Troy (5pm) Exiles on River St. (Tribute to the Rolling Stones) downtowntroy.org

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Preschool Story Time Story Time ICC Bingo Bret Michaels in Concert with Hair Band Riot and Stellar Young Empire State Plaza (7pm) • ogs.ny.gov

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Ave. of the Pines (8pm) “Square None”;“Return to a Strange Land”;“Overglow” www.spac.org

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Schaghticoke Town Hall (6:30-8:30pm) Featuring Hey Jude - The tribute. • 753-6915

Annual Track Day

Fri., July 26 Discover the Dinosaurs Times Union Center 51 S. Pearl St., Albany (12pm) $12 -$17 (thru July 28) timesunioncenter-albany.com

SPAC 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs (8pm)(2:30pm July 27) www.spac.org Saratoga Race Course 267 Union Ave. (1pm) Air-conditioned Alabama luxury suite, lunch, open bar. 518-584-6200 • nyra.com

Troy Night Out Downtown Troy (5-10pm) • troynightout.org

Thurs., July 25 Uncle Marty’s Summer Party Uncle Marty’s Adirondack Grill 2930 Rt. 43, Averill Park (6-9pm) The best summer party in the county.Tonight’s live music from Sirsy. • 518-674-4080 justsayuncle.com

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Elks Fri. Night Dinner Fun Fridays Rensselaer County Historical Society, 57 Second St., Troy (9am-4pm) $30 each/$100 all four. Programs for children 7-10 with hands-on activities that bring history alive. Each has a different theme. Beforeand after-care available – $5. Register one week prior. 518-272-7232 x13 www.rchsonline.org

Sat., July 27 Poestenkill Farmers’ Market & Craft Fair Troy Farmers’ Market Pond View Market Big Time Rush Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Ave. of the Pines (6pm) • www.spac.org

Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser Kinderhook Elks Lodge 2750 Route 9H (5-8pm) $12 adv/$13 door Hosted by Kinderhook Lake Corporation. Eat-in/take-out. Half chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, and beverage. Raffles and entertainment. To benefit our Water Quality Fund. (518) 573-5088

Run the Ridge Maple Ski Ridge Mariaville Rd., Schenectady (8:30am-3:30pm) To raise funds for the Albany Vet Center. Course designed by military personnel. Arrive prepared to face a challenge. The 1st 100 registered online receive a free t-shirt. www.runtheridge.net

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Up from the Basement! Brunswick Historical Society 605 Brunswick Rd. (1-3pm) New exhibit presents some of the more striking and unusual objects found in the Society’s collections representative of the 19th and 20th centuries. (518) 279-4024 • bhs-ny.org

Powers Park 10th Anniversary 2013 Concert Series

Grafton State Park, 100 Grafton Lakes State Park Way (4pm) Workshops at 4pm with a dance afterward featuring the Dylan Perrillo orchestra. Food provided by Brunswick Barbeque and Grill. Raffles. Laura Sears 279-1155

Mon., July 29 Red Light Comedy Open Mic

Powers Park, Lansingburgh (6-8:30pm) Presented by the City of Troy and Wellcare Refrigerators - Dance Party II (518)235-8993 • troyny.gov

(8pm) Lark Tavern 453 Madison Ave., Albany The premier comedy open mic for comedians in Albany. (518) 694-8490 albanylarktavern.com

Sun., July 28 Zip Lining and Vegetable Picking O.A.R.

Movie: The Jazz Singer

SPAC 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs (6:30pm) • www.spac.org

GE Theater at Proctors 432 State St., Schenectady $5 (518) 346-6204 • proctors.org

Zumba Fun ICC Bingo

Tues., July 30 Brunswick Family Community Center Concert Series (6:30pm) Crying Out Loud Big Band . townofbrunswick.org Music & Entertainment

Wed., July 31 Rockin on the River Green Island Bridge Lot, Troy (5pm) Robert Eric (Billy Joel tribute) downtowntroy.org

ICC Bingo

Thurs., August 1 Uncle Marty’s Summer Party Uncle Marty’s Adirondack Grill 2930 Rt. 43, Averill Park (6-9pm) The best summer party in the county.Tonight’s live music from 3 Wheel Drive. 518-674-4080 justsayuncle.com

The Original Wailers with MIRK

Bingo Germania Hall Elks Bingo BVM BINGO NKOTB Times Union Center (7:30pm) The Package Tour 2013 Summer Tour: New Kids On The Block; 98 Degrees; Boyz II Men timesunioncenter-albany.com

Town of Schaghticoke 2013 Summer Concerts Schaghticoke Town Hall (6:30-8:30pm) Featuring Hair of the Dog 753-6915

Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park Summer Potluck and Meeting Grafton Lakes State Park Way (6:30pm) at Park Office Bring a dish to share. (518) 279-1155 nysparks.com/parks/53

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Thurs., August 1

MOMIX Botanica Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Ave. of the Pines (8pm) Celebrated troupe of dancer illusionists led by choreographer Moses Pendleton. www.spac.org

The Amazing Acro-Cats! Proctors Theater 432 State St., Schenectady (7pm) $17.50-$20.50 These amazing Acro-Cats perform remarkable feats of agility. (and August 2) (518) 346-6204 • proctors.org

Fri., August 2 7th Annual Backwoods Pondfest 2013 Twin Ponds Campsite 208 Fuller Rd., Peru (10am) $50-$65 through Sat., Aug 3 Dopapod; Bernie Worrell Orchestra; Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad; Jennifer Hartswick Band and more. BackwoodsPondfest.com

Whimsicality Albany Center Gallery 39 Columbia St., Albany (5pm) Group exhibition encapsulating all facets of “whimsical.” 518.462.4775 albanycentergallery.org

Elks Fri. Night Dinner First Friday of Albany Downtown Albany (8pm) Numerous gallery openings, one-night shows, local shops, restaurants, entertainment. 1stfridayalbany.org

KT Sullivan SPAC 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs (8pm)(2:15pm August 3 www.spac.org

Sat., August 3 Firefly5 Festival Uncle Marty’s Adirondack Grill 2830 Rt. 43, Sand Lake (11am) The day kicks off with carnival rides, face painting, games, laser tag, and carnival food! At 7pm The Schmooze. Uncle Marty food and beer specials all day. Twilight run kicks off at 8pm with LEDs, crazy costumes, glow paint and sticks. Fireworks at 9pm. 518.674.4080 • firefly5.com

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World’s Largest Yard Sale Saratoga County Fairgrounds 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa (9am-4pm) Over 200 vendors are taking over the entire fairgrounds with yard-sale items, crafts and retail goods. wgna.com

Powers Park 10th Anniversary 2013 Concert Series Powers Park, Lansingburgh (6-8:30pm) Presented by the City of Troy and Wellcare Emerald City - classic rock (518)235-8993 • troyny.gov

Inaugural Herman Melville Birthday Fest Melville House 114th St., Lansingburgh (10am) $5 suggested and a birthday card for Herman. Slide presentation on Herman Melville and Lansingburgh, Sandwich platter and a birthday cake for Herman Melville will be served. All are encouraged to dress in period clothing! 235-3501 lansingburghhistoricalsociety.org LHSsecretary@gmail.com

Zip Lining and Vegetable Picking McDonald’s African American Family Day featuring Stephanie Mills Empire State Plaza (12-7pm) Family-oriented activities celebrating the traditions and contributions of the African American community through music, art and dance. (518) 474-5987 • ogs.ny.gov

Sun., August 4 The Escher Quartet SPAC 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs (2:15pm) www.spac.org

Bleeding Disorder Association of Northeastern New York’s Golf Classic Frear Park Golf Course, Troy (11:30am) $85/$100 Shot Gun tee time 12:30. Includes greens fee, golf cart, lunch, drink coupons, giveaways and a chance at winning prizes. (and it is tax deductible!) 729-3577 • bdaneny.org

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Tues., August 6 Town of East Greenbush 2013 Music in the Park Onderdonk Park – Hampton Manor (5-8pm) Bring a lounge chair and a picnic “dinner” and enjoy jazz, blues and pop by “Band of Gold” 477-4194 • eastgreenbush.org

Gil Shaham and Friends SPAC 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs (8pm) • www.spac.org

Brunswick Family Community Center Concert Series (6:30pm) The All Paul Band classic Rock townofbrunswick.org

Wed., August 7 Philadelphia Orchestra Opening Night SPAC 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs (8pm) • www.spac.org

Preschool Story Time Story Time Rockin on the River River Front Park, Troy (5pm) Astrograss (Brooklyn’s finest bluegrass band) downtowntroy.org

Pond View Market

Thurs., August 8 Alive at 5 Concert Country Night! Skeeter Creek with Whiskey City

Philadelphia Orchestra 150th Anniversary of the Race Course SPAC 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs (8pm) www.spac.org

Town of Schaghticoke 2013 Summer Concerts Schaghticoke Town Hall (6:30-8:30pm) Featuring The Refrigerators. 753-6915

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Fri., August 9 Philadelphia Orchestra A Bernstein Extravaganza with NYCB SPAC 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs (8pm) www.spac.org

Sat., August 10 Poestenkill Farmers’ Market & Craft Fair Troy Farmers’ Market Zumba Fun Philadelphia Orchestra Yo-Yo Ma SPAC 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs (8pm) www.spac.org

Pond View Market Quilt and Fiber Show Knickerbocker Mansion 132 Knickerbocker Rd., Schaghticoke (10am- 4pm) $3 and Sun., August 11 Snack Bar, Charlotte’s Shop (no Mansion tours) 518-664-1700 • knic.com

Powers Park 10th Anniversary 2013 Concert Series Powers Park, Lansingburgh (6-8:30pm) Presented by the City of Troy and Wellcare Al Bruno - Oldies Night (518)235-8993 • troyny.gov

Sun., August 11 Zip Lining and Vegetable Picking Night In Day SPAC 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs (2:15pm) www.spac.org

27th Annual Run for the Roses 5k for Grafton Community Library (8am) Call 279-0580 for info

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Jason Aldean SPAC 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs (7pm) • www.spac.org

Tues., August 13 Town of East Greenbush 2013 Music in the Park Onderdonk Park – Hampton Manor (5-8pm) Bring a lounge chair and a picnic “dinner” and enjoy the phenomenol local country band“Carmine Dio.” 477-4194 • eastgreenbush.org

The Altamont Fair The Altamont Fair Grounds 129 Grand Street (10am) through Aug. 18. $15 altamontfair.com

Zumba Fun Q-Ruption SPAC 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs $20-$85