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Saturday, Sept. 30

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department , along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary, will serve an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, September 30, from 8 a. m. to 11a. m. at the Grafton VFW - Fire Hall on South Road ( County Route 85) . On the menu: belgian waffles, Pancakes, French Toast, Eggs ( made to order) , sausage gravy & biscuits, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee, and milk. Cost is $ 10per adult, kids 12and under $ 5, kids 5and under free.

ALTAMONT FALL FESTIVAL: Live music, food & drink, homemade artisan goods, farm fresh vegetables, food demonstrations & presentations, apple baking contest, scarecrow contest, games, beer garden, pumpkin painting, kids activities, and so much more. A free, familyfriendly event from 10a. m. - 4p. m. in heart of the village. Visit altamontfallfestival. org, facebook. com/ altamontfallfestival or instagram. com/ altamontfallfestival for more information.

COMMUNITY MEAL: 1p. m. to 3p. m., Bethel Baptist Church, 2165Fifth Avenue, Troy. For more information call 518- 274- 4303. CORNER SHOPPE: Located at Cornerstone Church, 570 Third Avenue, North Troy, the Corner Shoppe is displaying Fall & Halloween decorations & costumes through October. The Christmas holiday kicks off on November 4. Clothing for the entire family at bargain prices, along with linens, housewares, & toys are featured. Refreshments served. Hours are 9a. m. – 1 p. m. every Thursday and Saturday. For more information call 518- 235- 3851. HOPKINS FOREST FALL FESTIVAL: Local residents are invited to the annual Fall Festival at the Hopkins Forest in Williamstown MA on Saturday, September 30, from noon to 3p. m. This event celebrates the changing of the seasons and the bounty of our wooded environments, and features music, apple butter and cider production, refreshments, a canopy walkway, an active honey bee hive, and children’s activities including a crafts table. There will also be hands- on activities including traditional shake- splitting and a crosscut saw competition. The festival is free to the public and appropriate for all ages. Hopkins Forest is located at the junction of Northwest Hill Road and Bulkley Street in Williamstown, and is open daily during daylight hours. For more information on the forest and related activities, contact the forest manager at 413- 597- 4353. JOURNEY TO THE FIRE TOWER: A series of kiosks along the route to the newly rehabilitated Dickinson Hill Fire Tower Historic Site in Graton Lakes State Park were recently installed, providing historical and cultural information on the area to the general public. The grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Interpretive Trail will be held on Saturday, September 30, starting at 9a. m. in the parking lot at the end of Long Pond Road. A moderate hike of approximately 2.5hours to the Fire Tower will start at 10: 30a. m. Please RSVP by September 20to friendsofgraftonlakesstatepark@ gmail. com or 518- 641- 9660.

KOF C CRAFT FAIR: Craft Fair to be held rain or shine at the Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus Council Hall, 328Troy- Schenectady Road, Lathan, 9a. m. to 4p. m. Represented vendor products include: crochet items, paintings, crafts, crystal beads, jewelry and noted vendors Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Lularoe, Bohemian Pizazz and Ebe Creations, plus many more. Food will be available for purchase. Call 518- 7830572for more information. OKTOBERFEST: Celebrate Oktoberfest with the Brunswick Elks Lodge, at the Pavilion at 665Brunswick Road, Troy, from 1p. m. to 7 p. m. Food will be sold from 1p. m. to 4p. m. The Kyle Bourgault Band will play from 4p. m. to 7p. m. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase all day. Cover charge $ 5in advance, $ 7at the door. Drink- All- Day Pass $ 25. Reserve your spot by calling/ texting Rebecca Oechsner at 518- 275- 1587, or email roechsner@ gmail. com. ROAST PORK DINNER: A roast pork dinner will be held at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1580Central Avenue, Colonie, on Saturday, September 30from 4p. m. to 6p. m. The dinner will include sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, dessert and beverage. All you can eat, except for dessert! Price: $ 11, adults; $ 5, children 5to 12 yrs. For reservations call 518248- 9934. The next dinner will take place Nov. 4. SARATOGA SHOWCASE OF HOMES: The 2017Saratoga Showcase of Homes is proudly presented over three weekends beginning September 16- 17. This year’s edition is another blockbuster event with 18locations from 14 of our area’s finest builders on display in Saratoga County. Proceeds from the Showcase of Homes will benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. A $ 20ticket allows you to visit all of these beautiful new homes over all six days. Each showcase ticket holder will receive a free shoe/ tote bag at the first home visited. Tickets are always conveniently available at any showcase home during tour hours of 11a. m. – 5p. m. and can be purchased online at www. saratogashowcaseofhomes.com.

SUICIDE PREVENTION FUNDRAISER: A Suicide Prevention/ Tribute to Chris Cornell fundraiser will be held at the recently renovated Trick Shot Billiards on Route 9in Clifton Park on September 30from 1p. m. - 6p. m. Four awesome bands have been booked so far: Iudica, Under The Den, Matthew Pryce, and Revenge/ kiss tribute. In between each set, enjoy music from all of Cornell’s projects through a vintage pair of Bozak monitors - a treat all in itself. Cover charge is $ 20for adults and $ 5for children ( cover charge also includes unlimited billiards during the event). There will many items up for raffle, as well as a Chinese Auction. Every dollar raised goes directly to the local chapter of Suicide Prevention/ Awareness.

For more information visit https:// www. facebook. com/ events/ 189891244880638/. THACHER PARK FALL FESTIVAL: Thacher State Park hosts a Fall Festival on Saturday, September 30, from 10a. m. until 4p. m. on the grounds of the new Thacher Visitor Center. Participants can take a scenic hayride, see live wildlife, try their hand at archery, and hear live music by Oobleck, Nite Train, and the Knox Traditional Strings. Bird expert Rich Guthrie will lead a Hawk Walk along the cliff, and geologist Dr. Chuck Ver Straeten will lead participants on an exploration of interesting geologic features. Food and beverages will be available from Four

Corners Luncheonette and Dolan’s Dogs. The Friends of Thacher Park will offer delicious apple cider and donuts from Indian Ladder Farms. Local arts and crafts for sale, children’s activities and much more. Fee for the event is $ 6per vehicle. Please call 518- 872- 0800 or 518- 872- 1237for more information.

TRACTOR SHOW: The major focus of the 5th annual Walter A. Wood Tractor and Agricultural Show is on antique and older tractors, but modern equipment is welcome, too. The tractor show will take place on Saturday, September 30, from 8a. m. to 5p. m. at Wood Memorial Park in Hoosick Falls, the historic home of the Walter A. Wood Reaping and Mowing Machine Company. The Burton Luke tractor parade kicks off at 10a. m. andwill include many different kinds of tractors in every color. TROY MAKERS MARKET: Join the Makers Market every Saturday morning from 9a. m. to 2p. m. inside the Troy Atrium, 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 its restaurants and retailers. For more information visit https:// www. facebook. com/ TroyMakersMarket/. VOLKSPORTERWALK: Walk in Johnstown, September 30. Registration 9: 30a. m. to 9: 55a. m. for a 10a. m.. walk. Meet at Johnstown City Hall, 41E. Main Street. 5K and 10K options available. Visit Walkescv. org for more information.

Sunday, October 1

ALBANY INSTITUTE: On Sunday, October 1at 2p. m., Elizabeth Kornhauser, the Alice Pratt Brown Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, will give a special lecture on Thomas Cole’s Transatlantic Career at the Albany Institute of History & Art. Her talk explains how the Met’s upcoming exhibition, “Thomas Cole’s Journey: Atlantic Crossings,” will establish Cole as a major 19th century artistwithin a global context. This lecture is open to the public and included with museum admission. Admission rates for October 1are $ 5for adults, $ 4for seniors and students with ID, $ 3for children aged 6- 12, and free for children under 6. Albany Institute members are admitted for free. The Albany Institute of History & Art is located at 125Washington Avenue in Albany. Free parking is available in the museum’s lot at the corner of Elk and Dove Streets. AUTUMN APPLEFEST: Join St. Peter Armenian Apostolic Church, 100Troy- Schenectady Road in Watervliet, for their first ever Autumn Applefest immediately after services on Sunday, October 1, in the Postoian Pavilion. Penny social, apple cordial tasting, apple themed bake- off for adults; carnival games, face painting, appleeating contest, candy apple

making and pumpkin crafts for kids. A deliciousManti Soup Lunch includes Cheese Bureg. $ 12adults, $ 8for kids 12and under. Frozen Manti will be only sale for only $ 15a pound. BETHELEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Knit One Purl One, 2p. m. - 3p. m. If you’re an experienced knitter, bring your current project. If you’re a beginner, bring size 8knitting needles; we’ll provide yarn and get you started. For adults, teens and kids age 9and up. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. CANINES CROSSING: Working dogs and their trainers will be featured at the Canines Crossing at the Park event on Sunday, October 1, from 11a. m. to 4p. m. Community members are invited to Hudson Crossing Park ( just north of Schuylerville) to watch demonstrations of search and rescue dogs, canines that detect low blood glucose, water dogs, guide dogs and canines used by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office and the U. S. Department of Homeland Security. Entries for Hudson Crossing’s Dog

of the Year contest can be submitted on the park’s website ( www. hudsoncrossingpark. org). Attendees are asked to enjoy the demonstrations without bringing their own canines. A $ 5donation is suggested. For more information, please go to www. hudsoncrossingpark. org, call 518- 350PARK ( 7275) or email info@ hudsoncrossingpark. org. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: An English Country Dance with special guest performers from England will be held on October 1at Channing Hall, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 405Washington Avenue, Albany. Dances will be called and taught by Rosemary Hunt, with live music by Steve Hunt ( keyboard and accordion) and Jacqui Morgenstein ( flute). The Dance will be held 2p. m. - 5p. m., preceded by an introductory workshop is at 1: 30p. m. All are welcome, no experience or partner is necessary. Admission is $ 12 at the door, $ 10members. The Dance is sponsored by Capital English Country Dancers. For more information,

visit www. danceflurry. org/ capital- english or call 477- 5684.

FIRST BAPTIST HOOSICK FALLS: The First Baptist Church of Hoosick Falls congregation extends an invitation to all to attend the Installation Service of Rev. David Hall on Sunday, October 1, at 2: 30p. m. Pastor Dave began serving the Church on June 1. He has previously served the Buskirk Dutch Reformed Church, the First Baptist Church of Hoosick, and taught at Grace Christian School. There will be a fellowship time with refreshments following the service. The church is located at 80 Main Street, Hoosick Falls. You may phone the church office at 518- 686- 5779if you have questions. HUDSONHALL BOOK SIGNING: Celebrate the release of “God: 48Famous and Fascinating Minds Talk About God,” on Sunday, October 1, at 2p. m. at Hudson Hall, in the historic Hudson Opera House at 327Warren Street, Glens Falls. “God” features carefully chosen quotes from the world’s

most interesting minds throughout time paired with Blechman’s delightfully witty drawings. Both readings are free and open to the public, however seating is limited and reservations are recommended. For more information, visit hudsonhall. org or phone 518- 8221438.

SARATOGA SHOWCASE

OF HOMES: The 2017 Saratoga Showcase of Homes is proudly presented over three weekends beginning September 16- 17. This year’s edition is another blockbuster event with 18locations from 14 of our area’s finest builders on display in Saratoga County. Proceeds from the Showcase of Homes will benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. A $ 20ticket allows you to visit all of these beautiful new homes over all six days. Each showcase ticket holder will receive a free shoe/ tote bag at the first home visited. Tickets are always conveniently available at any showcase home during tour hours of 11a. m. – 5p. m. and can be purchased online at www. saratogashowcaseofhomes.com.

STORY SUNDAY: Bump in the Night -- the 125th Story Sunday with Barbara Chepaitis and Mary Murphy. 5p. m., The Glen Sanders Mansion, 1Glen Ave., Scotia. $ 34for newcomers, $ 37 ( includes entertainment, a three- course meal, coffee/ tea, tax and tip) Pay at the door by cash or check. Reservations required: call 518- 588- 2801or email Kate@ KateDudding. com. More information at www. storysunday. org. 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.