Saturday, Sept. 2

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721 Snyder’s Corners Rd., Poestenkill, will hold its monthly All You Can Eat Breakfast on Saturday, September 2, from 8a. m. - 11a. m. The cost is $ 8for adults and $ 3.50for children under 10. Menu includes eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, home fries, pancakes, french toast, juice, coffee or tea. CAR CRUISE: The 3rd Annual Car Cruise at the Market Place on Hill Street between Washington and Liberty Streets in Troy takes place Saturday, September 2, from 11a. m. - 3p. m. $ 5 donation benefits America Cancer and Luekemia Society. All are welcome. Bring a friend with a car. Organized by the South Troy Timing Association in cooperation with the Little Italy Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: S. T. E. A. M. Saturday, 10a. m. for families with children ages 3and up. A fun and exciting morning filled with programs designed around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Preregistration required. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518- 5845540for more information. CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe located at 570Third Ave., North Troy, is displaying brand new inventory for Fall and back- to- school clothes. There are many new items for ladies and men too, including shoes, shirts and jeans. Other depts, including linens, toys, jeans, shoes and housewares, have been restocked as well. Shop any Thursday or Saturday, 9 a. m. – 1p. m. Refreshments served. Call 235- 3851for more information.

FREE BACKPACK GIVEAWAY: The Agape Apostolic Church of Deliverance will hold a Friends & Family Community Day Saturday September 2nd from 11 a. m. - 3p. m. at the Agape Apostolic Church of Deliverance, 1010Madison Ave. Troy. Activities include a Disney 5- in- 1bounce house, a space shuttle bounce house, zorb ball & track, pony rides & petting zoo, roaming railroad, rescue squad toddler bounce, plus many community resources, health screenings, lots of free giveaways and food. Free backpacks for the kids will be given away. For more information call 813- 8840. GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK: Yoga on the Beach, 9: 30a. m. Rise and shine at Grafton for a stretch under the late summer sun with local yoga instructor Rebekah Magin. $ 5/ person, must be at least 16years old to participate. Bring your own towel or mat. Attendees must pre- register by calling the park office at 518- 279- 1155. Gate entrance fees refunded if only staying for the program, ask when registering for specifics.

LIGHTFIELD FESTIVAL: Manfred Kirchheimer’s documentary “Canners” takes to the streets in an ode to themen and women who earn their daily bread by diligently collecting New York City’s bottles and cans. They talk to him about their struggles, their families, and their dreams, never straying too far from the film’s subject, survival in the city. The 7p. m. screening will be followed by a Q& A with director Kirchheimer and Eric Hynes, Film Comment columnist and Associate Curator of Film at the Museum of the Moving Image. Tickets: $ 10suggested donation to benefit Light Field; reservations encouraged. Hudson Hall, 327Warren Street, Hudson. Visit hudson hall. org or phone 822- 1438for more information and to purchase tickets. MAC- HAYDN FUNDRAISER: ” Sing Happy,” is the end- of- season Cabaret at The Mac- Haydn Theatre in nearby Chatham, on September 2at noon. The popular annual fund- raising event will feature the music of composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb, performed by the 2017 Mac-Haydn company. The $ 40 ticket includes the show and refreshments afterwards; call 518- 392- 9292 or visit www.machaydntheatre.org for information and reservations.

THACHER NATURE CENTER: Escape the summer heat and join a Geology Educator on a shady hike to the Paint Mine waterfalls. Take a portion of The Long Path that parallels the cool- running Mine lot Creek, visiting 2main waterfalls and a few smaller cascades. Compare 3different rock types along this 2mile ( round trip) inclined walk as you pass through the New Scotland shaly- limestone, Esopus shale, and Onondaga limestone. Meet at 10a. m. at the Visitor Center. Call 872- 0800to register. THRIFT SHOP: Christ United Methodist Church, Bridge St, Johnsonville 12094. Route 40to Route 67East. Open 9a. m. - noon Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month. Great selection of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes and accessories. Most clothing $ 3 a bag! Beautiful special occasion outfits. Lots of housewares, CDs, books and jewelry.

TROY MAKERS MARKET:

Join the Makers Market every Saturday outside on River Street from 9a.m. to 2p. m. A market composed of artisans from across the region selling unique handmade goods. Come see what they have to offer while exploring downtown Troy and all of it’s restaurants and retailers. Find the Market at https://www.facebook.com/TroyMakersMarket/.

YARD SALE: The Melrose Methodist Church, 20 Church Street, Melrose, will be holding a yard sale on September 2from 9a. m. - 3 p. m. All types of household goods, books and many other things you have to come to see. plus a great bake sale.

Sunday, Sept. 3

SARATOGA SPRINGS SUMMER STROLL: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation offers “Queen Annes: Circular Street & Union Avenue” on Sunday, September 3, at 10: 30a. m. Linda Trela will tour the area formerly home to the Young Women’s Industrial Club of Saratoga, which today is known as Skidmore College. Learn more about Skidmore’s early days and the Queen Annes along Union Avenue. The cost per tour is $ 5for SSPF members and $ 8for nonmembers. Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary. For more information or to make a reservation, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation at ( 518) 5875030, visit www. saratogapreservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Coordinator, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.

THACHER NATURE CENTER: Wildlife Preservation, 10a. m. Meet some of our wild neighbors up close and learn about where and how they live. Wildlife rehabilitator Kelly Martin will introduce some of the birds of prey and other animals in her care. Learn what to do if you find an abandoned or injured animal and how to help prevent wildlife emergencies. Suggested donation is $ 5 per family. Call 872- 0800for more information. WATERFORD HARBOR FARMERS MARKET: Every Sunday from June through October, 9a. m. to 1p. m. at the Waterford Harbor, 1 Tugboat Alley, Waterford. Farmers, artisans and local producers line the promenade along the Erie Canal below Lock 2. Enjoy beautiful views of Peebles Island and the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers as you shop from local vendors and enjoy live music.

Monday, Sept. 4

GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK: Labor Day Sand Sculpture Contest at noon. Show your creative side in the sand. Prizes for all with an extra goodie for best in category: Kids, Family, Teen and Adult groups welcome. Judging at 2p. m. and Awards at 3p. m.

SENIOR SCIENCE DAY: The Dudley Observatory at miSci is committed to lifelong learning and has created programming specifically designed for adults. Come explore the museum on a quiet afternoon, then join the Dudley Observatory for an exciting astronomy lesson on “Our Solar System: The Terrestrial Planets,” presented by Outreach Astronomer, Dr. Valerie Rapson. Cost: Senior Admission to miSci ($ 10.50 adult, $ 7.50child age 3- 12, $ 9senior 65+), Free for miSci members. 3p. m., miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, 15Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady.

For more information visit https:// www. facebook. com/ events/ 549610761897175. SOLIDARITY LABOR DAY: For over thirty years, the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District has hosted a Labor Day Celebration for all workers who earn a paycheck. Join them in celebrating labor on Monday, September 4, from noon to dusk at the Cook Park Pavilion in the Village of Colonie. Hamburgers and hotdogs, both meat and vegetarian as well as soft drinks will be provided. Bring a potluck dish to pass if you can. There will be awards, short speeches, a union memorabilia silent auction and live music. This year’s theme is “No Limits for Women,” honoring the 100th Anniversary of women’s right to vote in New York State. The event is free and open to everyone. Call 669- 5299for further information.

Tuesday, Sept. 5

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Discovery Club, 10: 30a. m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279- 4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Tuesday for Tots, 10a. m. to 11: 30a. m. drop- in for ages 2- 5. A special time for younger visitors to gain preschool readiness skills in a fun and social environment with play- dough, crafts, activities and friends. Free with museum admission. 69Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518- 584- 5540 for more information.