Social Justice One-stop-shop: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/quick-clicks

UUA Common Read Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection & Connection by
Deepa Iyer (Award-winning Author, Professor, Attorney and Activist):
 https://www.uua.org/lifespan/curricula/read/social-change-now
 Book & signup sheet will be in the sanctuary – so far, 5 people signed up
 On Sunday, please ask an SJT member for more information, to help us know
whether there’s enough interest to proceed

We have a busy week ahead…
Saturday Vigils,12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Post Office @ Broadway, Lake, &Church)
Join activists, neigbors, friends, & furballs. It’s only an hour, so we’ll have time for:
Art in the Park Saturday, May 16, 10:00 – 4:00 Congress Park
 https://www.saratoga.com/hotspots/congress-park/art-in-the-park/
Sing in the Streets Sunday, May 17, 12:00 – 5:00 sponsored by Caffe Lena
 free admission, 23 performers, 10 venues downtown
 Schedule, map & details: https://www.caffelena.org/singinthestreets/
Kindred Spirits Songfest Interactive Rehearsal
 Monday, May 18, 6:30 – 7:30, Saratoga Arts 320 Broadway (& Spring)
 Enjoy listening to and singing justice anthems led by Mary Turcich
(Guitarist/director of Saratoga’s O Canada Singers )
 Help polish our format by sharing honest opinions & suggestions
 The concert series starts in June & continues through 2026 – stay tuned!
https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/kindred-spirits-music-series
Tuesday, May 19
Vote! Saratoga Springs City School District Budget & Board Election:
Budget proposal and candidate profiles: https://www.saratogaschools.org/2026-2027-
school-budget-vote-on-may-19/

Later on…

Flag Day parade – Saturday, June 13, sponsor: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge
 https://www.saratogaracetrack.com/event/elks-flag-day-parade-93440/
 SSNY Social Justice contingent forms the “caboose” of the parade
 spectators always respond warmly

Juneteenth Friday, June 19, 2026, 11:00 – 4:00 Sponsor – Our Lodge Foundation
Held at Saratoga Springs YMCA, this inspiring & popular event draws professional
entertainers, vendors, social justice groups, & attendees from throughout the Capital
region, ADK & NorthCountry
 Children’s activities 11:00 – 12:30)
 Main performances (1:00 – 3:00)
 Cake & Ice Cream social (3:00 – 4:00) Saratoga Senior Center dining room
 Vendor and community organization tabling is available in the lobby between
the Y & Senior Center – suggested $25 donation to cover delivery, setup, and
removal of tables & chairs – sign up online:
  https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/juneteenth

Don’t be an individual, join something – Bill McKibben