Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By richards on August 2, 2013

Bethesda Episcopal Church Building Fund cocktail party: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, Saratoga Golf and Polo Club, Saratoga Springs. For an invitation and more information, contact the church office at 584-5980.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: 7 p.m. Mondays, United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs. Meetings based on the 12 Steps every Monday night. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Helena 584-8190. http://www.foodaddicts.org

Archeology program: Brookside Digs, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Aug. 5-9, Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa. Hands-on archaeology experience which includes research, digging, cleaning, and analyzing artifacts. Teachers encouraged to participate and professional development credit may be available. $250 for five days. http://www.brooksidemuseum.org. 885-4000.

Tuesday, Aug. 6

Annual Vision: Estamos Aqui/We Are Here event: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. Multicultural event to feature drinks, hors doeuvres, music by the Garland Nelson Ensemble and the final selection of photographs from this years Vision participants. A Look Behind the Scenes is an ongoing black and white photography project initiated by EOC, in which participants from the Latino community are invited to participate in a photography workshop series. All proceeds collected at the reception will go toward the Latino Community Advocacy Program. Julie, 288-3206.

Morning history hikes: Why Saratoga/Sept. 19: The First Battle, 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, Saratoga Battlefield, Routes 4 and 32, Stillwater. Free guided tours of Saratoga Battlefield led by National Park volunteers Larry Arnold, Ray Palmer and Jerry Parker. The hikes involve walking for two miles over uneven ground. Participants should bring water, insect repellant and dress for the weather. 664-9821, ext. 1777.

Dark Tuesday concerts: noon Tuesdays in Aug., Saratoga National Historic Parks visitor center, 648 Route 32, Stillwater. Bring a lunch and listen to a different program each week. Aug. 6 will feature harpist Elizabeth Huntely. For more information call the Visitor Center at 664-9821, ext. 1777 or http://www.nps.gov/sara.

Hadley Luzerne Public Library and Historical Society presentation: A Paradise for Boys and Girls: Childrens Camps in the Adirondacks, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, library, 19 Main St., Lake Luzerne. Free and open to the public. 696-2643.

Glens Falls Area Celiac-Sprue support group: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, Rookies Cookies & Crme, 324 Broadway, Fort Edward. Ice cream social; Rookies has gluten-free cones and has received the Gluten Free Certification from the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. Jean, 584-6702.

Little Sisters of the Poor Our Lady of Hope Residence: Gala in the Pines: A Summer Gathering, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, Hall of Springs, Saratoga Springs. Honoring the Knights and Dames Auxiliary of the order of Malta, Capital District area and Shawn Seagroatt. Featuring music by Hamilton Street Jazz Trio and Donna Purnomo. $125; $100 under age 35.

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