This Week’s Events: JUNE 2-8 �� =family

Garage Sale & Bake Sale ��

Italian American War Veterans, 247 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Ladies of Charity Saratoga Chapter will be holding their annual sale. Rain or Shine. Bake sale will include cakes, breads, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, pies, muffins, and other specialties. For more information call Sharon at 518-365-0004 or Claudette at 518584-7592

Creating D & D Mini Sculptures

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway | Noon – 1:30 p.m. A free three-week series, Creating Dungeons & Dragons Mini Sculptures, on June 3, 10, and 17 from Noon – 1:30pm. Tim LaFave shows how to create interesting game boards and playable structures for Dungeon and Dragon gamers, ages 15 and up. Participants will supply their own building materials, from recycled items or craft and dollar stores. Registration at 518-882-6385 is required, as class size is limited to 8 participants.

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

Pollinator Palooza

Former Oligny Garden Center, 390 Wilton-Gansevoort Rd, Gansevoort | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sustainable Saratoga is hosting Pollinator Palooza, a native plant sale and pollinator education event. Native pollinators (bees, butterflies, etc.) are in drastic decline due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. Planting native plants provides essential food and habitat for native pollinators; however, it is often challenging to find native plants. Come and shop our selection of over 25 native plant species (cash or check preferred).

Wildlife Festival

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Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Nature

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crafts, live animal shows, guided Karner blue Butterfly walks, pond discovery, fire tower, hands on fun, local organizations and businesses, refreshments and more! This event is free. For more information visit wiltonpreserve.org.

2nd Annual BBQ Fundraiser

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VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave. Saratoga Springs, 1 -4 p.m. BBQ

Chicken Fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of the Capitol Region. Hosted by 99 Restaurant & Pub! Fresh BBQ chicken & fixings. Raffles, 50/50 and cash bar. Rock climbing wall, corn hole, Lyricism 101 RV and much more! Tickets are $25 per person, kids under 12 free. Buy your tickets online at BGCCCapitalArea. org/99. All are welcome. Help to support this great organization!

For more information call 518307-2120,518-598-2856 or 518879-7777.

Adirondack Trust Company Festival of Young Artists ��

Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. A free community event that is presented annually at SPAC to celebrate hundreds of the Capital Region’s brightest young actors, dancers, musicians, singers, poets, and visual artists. At 2pm, SPAC’s grounds will be transformed into a festival of student pop-up performances, fine art displays, food stands, poetry slams, games & activities, and free ice cream provided by Stewart’s Shops! At 4:30 p.m., hundreds of young artists will gather to present a show-stopping concert on SPAC’s main stage, featuring large-scale productions that combine music, song, poetry, visual art, and dance.

Auditions for “The Theory of Relativity”

Saratoga Children’s Theatre, 615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | 6 – 8 p.m. Seeking actors 18+. Through a seemingly unrelated collection of songs, scenes and monologues, The Theory of Relativity introduces a compelling array of characters experiencing the joys and heartbreaks, the liaisons and losses, the inevitability, and the wonder of human connection. Performers will be seen in the order they arrive and should prepare approximately 16 to 32 bars in the style of the show. If you are unable to attend auditions, video submissions will be accepted through the end of day on Friday, June 2. Please send your footage to info@ saratogachildrenstheatre.org.

Performances: July 28 at 7:30 p.m. and July 29 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 5

Between the Covers Romance Author Event

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Come meet romance writers: Kari Cole, Ginny Frost, Jean C. Gordon, and Minita Sanghvi. Eat some yummy chocolate treats as we ask our Romance Panel some questions about their process and inspirations. Authors’ books will be available for purchase and autographs at the event. Please register online. www.sspl.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 6

Saratoga Naturally Book Signing

Jacob & Anthony’s American Grille, 38 High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Local author, photographer Louis Valenti’s Saratoga Naturally is a stunning nature photography book, that captures both the unique beauty and the spirit of Saratoga’s natural wonders. Saratoga Naturally features photographic images of five of Saratoga’s most beautiful parks and preserves. A perfect page turner and beautiful book for your coffee table.

200 Park Place, Mechanicville | 6 – 8 p.m. Sundown Express –Southern/ Classic Rock. Tunes in Talmadge sponsored by the Mechanicville Library. Live music, food and dance.

Trivia Night: Superheroes & Comic Books

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. Join us for fun, prizes, and snacks. Brush up on your superhero and comic book knowledge, and be ready for anything! Come with a team or join one when you get here. For adults and teens 14+. Registration required. 518-3718622. www.cphlibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

Downsizing Seminar

The Summit at Saratoga Senior Living Community, 1 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs | 1:30 p.m

The Downsizing Seminar will feature Equitas Realty Broker

Janet Besheer and Organize

Senior Moves owner Lori Tracey. Come to speak with Summit residents. RSVP at 518-430-2136 or email cdurant@ summitseniorlife.com.

Chicken Marsala

Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. –Noon to place an order. 518-5842585. Menu: chicken marsala with pasta, vegetable, salad, roll. $15 per dinner. (cash only).

Ballston Area Seniors, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 6:30 – 9 p.m. Open to the Public, Free Admission & ample free parking. Doors open 6:00 p.m. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience, and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call 518-885-4229 with questions.

Poetry Reading ��

Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Jeffrey Stubits. An open mic poetry reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading will also be livestreamed. You can find a link for the livestream at caffelena.org. 518-583-0022.

THURSDAY, JUNE 8

Poetry Café: Story Poems – Prose Poems

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 7 p.m. For June’s online poetry discussion, we will look at prose poems - those that look or sound like prose, but use poetic devices that distinguish them from the usual non-fiction writing. We’ll read works by such poets as Charles Baudelaire, Russell Edson, and Claudia Rankine in this librarian-led discussion. Please register online. www.sspl.org.

THIS WEEK’S MEETINGS

MONDAY, JUNE 5

Saratoga Area Retired Educators Monthly Luncheon

Holiday Inn, Win Room 232 Broadway Saratoga Springs | noon All area retired K-12 public, parochial, private, BOCES teachers and other school related personnel are welcome. For further information, call 518-584-1192.

Annual Meeting North Milton Cemetery

742 Stone Church Rd., Middle Grove | 7 p.m. The Board of Directors of the North Milton Cemetery Association will hold their 2022 Annual Meeting at the home of Anthony Zanella.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

Annual Budget Vote and Board of Trustees Election

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. Galway | 2 – 8. There is one vacancy on the board. Santina Florio is running to fill the seat she vacated. More information is available at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.