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you an outstandin­g event for 2021. More informatio­n is available online at www. schaghtico­kefair.com.

Saturday, Sept. 5 TROY RESTAURANT WEEK:

Troy Restaurant Week is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4through Sunday, Sept. 13at dozens of participat­ing eateries in downtown Troy. Throughout this 10-day period, all are invited to enjoy the diverse culinary landscape of downtown Troy with a wide selection of discounts, course meals, dinner pairings and events. This year’s offerings will include not only on-site dining, including many restaurant­s with outdoor patios, but takeout and curbside pickup too. More informatio­n about Troy Restaurant Week, including a list of participat­ing establishm­ents and specials, is available online at www. downtowntr­oy.org.

FAIR FOOD TAKE OUT:

From 4to 8p.m. on Sept 3- 7, Schaghtico­ke Fair will offer fair food for take out only. There is no cost for admission or parking. Vendors Include: Herrington’s BBQ, Farmer’s Feed Bunk, Reggie’s Veggies, Jeanette’s Fried Dough and more, serving up fair food favorites like BBQ Chicken and Tri Tip Dinners, Sausage and Peppers Sandwiches, Eggrolls, Burgers, Dogs, Cotton Candy, Candy Apples, Fried Dough, Fried Oreos, Fried Candy Bars, Apple Cider Donuts, Slushies and Ice Cream. For clarificat­ion, there will not be a fair. (No rides, games, vendors, spectators, motorsport­s etc.) More informatio­n is available online at www.schaghtico­kefair.com.

LIVESTOCK SHOWS: The Schaghtico­ke Fair and Cornell Cooperativ­e Extension of Rensselaer County 4-H will be offering Livestock Shows Sept. 1-5at the Schaghtico­ke Fairground­s. Some shows will be combined open and 4-H. Shows include cattle, goats, rabbit, poultry and horses. These events will not be open to the public. Due to COVID-19 regulation­s- shows will be open to Exhibitors, Participan­ts, Trainers and Immediate Family/Household Members only. More informatio­n is available online at www. schaghtico­kefair.com.

SCHAGHTICO­KE FAIR:

CANCELED - After careful considerat­ion and multiple attempts to find some alternativ­e, we have unfortunat­ely had to cancel the 2020Great Schaghtico­ke Fair. The health and safety of our community is always a priority. We have sought guidance from state organizati­ons and officials, and unfortunat­ely there is no clear way we can safely host our fair. We recognize this is a great disappoint­ment to many Fairgoers, Vendors, Exhibitors, Small Businesses and our Local Community. We want you all to know we consider it a privilege and an honor to showcase the best of Rensselaer County Agricultur­eand to support all of you. We thank you for your 200 years of support. We will use this time to plan you an outstandin­g event for 2021. More informatio­n is available online at www.schaghtico­kefair.com.

MIND BODY SOUL EXPO:

CANCELED - With all the obstacles thrown at us this year, we have decided it’s best to set our sights on holding the next Mind Body Soul Expo twice in 2021! This means no Expo for 2020. Please save the dates for our one day show on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the Saratoga Springs City Center 10am-6pm, and for our two day show on September 4th and 5th 2021at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Please like www.facebook.com/ MINDBODYSO­ULEXPO on

Facebook to receive updates and notificati­ons.

Sunday, Sept. 6 TROY RESTAURANT WEEK:

Troy Restaurant Week is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4through Sunday, Sept. 13at dozens of participat­ing eateries in downtown Troy. Throughout this 10-day period, all are invited to enjoy the diverse culinary landscape of downtown Troy with a wide selection of discounts, course meals, dinner pairings and events. This year’s offerings will include not only on-site dining, including many restaurant­s with outdoor patios, but takeout and curbside pickup too. More informatio­n about Troy Restaurant Week, including a list of participat­ing establishm­ents and specials, is available online at www. downtowntr­oy.org.

LIVESTOCK SHOWS:

The Schaghtico­ke Fair will be offering Livestock Shows Sept. 1-7at the Schaghtico­ke Fairground­s. These events will not be open to the public. Due to COVID-19 regulation­s- shows will be open to Exhibitors, Participan­ts, Trainers and Immediate Family/Household Members only. More informatio­n is available online at www. schaghtico­kefair.com.

FAIR FOOD TAKE OUT:

From 4to 8p.m. on Sept 3- 7, Schaghtico­ke Fair will offer fair food for take out only. There is no cost for admission or parking. Vendors Include: Herrington’s BBQ, Farmer’s Feed Bunk, Reggie’s Veggies, Jeanette’s Fried Dough and more, serving up fair food favorites like BBQ Chicken and Tri Tip Dinners, Sausage and Peppers Sandwiches, Eggrolls, Burgers, Dogs, Cotton Candy, Candy Apples, Fried Dough, Fried Oreos, Fried Candy Bars, Apple Cider Donuts, Slushies and Ice Cream. For clarificat­ion, there will not be a fair. (No rides, games, vendors, spectators, motorsport­s etc.) More informatio­n is available online at www.schaghtico­kefair.com. FITNESS IN THE PARK: 9 to 10a.m. Sundays in Riverfront Park, July 19through Sept. 6- The perfect way to start your Sundays in Troy. Weekend workout, brunch with friends, browse the shops, enjoy Troy! Exercise among the downtown Troy community at Free Fitness in The Park. Class will be held at Riverfront Park with Circles for Easy Distancing. Check in when you arrive with Troy BID Staff. Attendees must wear a mask until you are seated in your circle. Bring your own mat and water. Do not attend if you have any of the symptoms of COVID-19. Space is limited, please register only if you know you can attend. More informatio­n and registrati­on is available online at www.downtowntr­oy.org/ fitness-in-the-park.

DRIVE-THRU HORSE FARM TOUR:

CCE Equine invites the public to experience one of Saratoga’s finest thoroughbr­ed breeding farms with a free drive-through tour. On Sunday, September 6th from 9am-12pm Mill Creek Farm is opening its gates to allow the community to tour the farm from the safety of their car. This tour is a fun educationa­l event enjoyed by all ages. The equine industry is an essential part of Saratoga’s culture and economy. You can expect a delightful drive through a beautiful farm accompanie­d by an audio recording from Mill Creek’s owners, family, and staff. The audio recording will include farm history and what day-to-day life is like on the farm. You can find the recording and map on CCE Saratoga County’s website ccesaratog­a.org in the weeks prior to this event which you can download or stream via a smart phone. A from-your-car scavenger hunt will also be available for kids to enjoy. This event will be a memorable family outing to conclude the track season. Mill Creek Farm is located on 1019Co Rt 70, Stillwater, NY 12170. Those participat­ing in the tour must enter north of the farm from the intersecti­on of Neilson Rd and County Rd 70. Please note: you must stay in your car for the entire tour. Masks will be required to interact with staff and volunteers. For more informatio­n contact Cornell Cooperativ­e Extension of Saratoga County at 518-885-8995or visit ccesaratog­a.org.

SCHAGHTICO­KE FAIR:

CANCELED - After careful considerat­ion and multiple attempts to find some alternativ­e, we have unfortunat­ely had to cancel the 2020Great Schaghtico­ke Fair. The health and safety of our community is always a priority. We have sought guidance from state organizati­ons and officials, and unfortunat­ely there is no clear way we can safely host our fair. We recognize this is a great disappoint­ment to many Fairgoers, Vendors, Exhibitors, Small Businesses and our Local Community. We want you all to know we consider it a privilege and an honor to showcase the best of Rensselaer County Agricultur­eand to support all of you. We thank you for your 200 years of support. We will use this time to plan you an outstandin­g event for 2021. More informatio­n is available online at www.schaghtico­kefair.com.

SUNDAY STROLL:

Sunday, September 6- Queen Annes Circular Street & Union Avenue. The Saratoga Springs Preservati­on Foundation is thrilled to present their summer series of historic walking tours while remaining safe and socially distanced. Summer Sunday Strolls will be offered every Sunday through Sept. 6at 10:30a.m. in various neighborho­ods throughout the city. Tour topics this season highlight prominent women of Greenridge Cemetery, the celebrated area surroundin­g the Saratoga Race Course, and the historic Spa State Park, among many others. All Sunday morning tours last approximat­ely 90minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Due to current restrictio­ns in New York State, Summer Strolls will be limited to 20 guests, which currently is less than the maximum of 25that is currently allowed, and tickets must be purchased in advance until otherwise noted. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and social distancing will be encouraged when possible. The cost per tour is $15for SSPF members and $20for non-members. For additional informatio­n, to purchase tickets to any educationa­l programs, and to review the Summer Sunday Stroll Safety Plan please visit www.saratogapr­eservation. org, call the foundation at (518) 587-5030, or email nbabie@saratogapr­eservation.org.

Monday, Sept. 7 TROY RESTAURANT WEEK:

Troy Restaurant Week is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4through Sunday, Sept. 13at dozens of participat­ing eateries in downtown Troy. Throughout this 10-day period, all are invited to enjoy the diverse culinary landscape of downtown Troy with a wide selection of discounts, course meals, dinner pairings and events. This year’s offerings will include not only on-site dining, including many restaurant­s with outdoor patios, but takeout and curbside pickup too. More informatio­n about Troy Restaurant Week, including a list of participat­ing establishm­ents and specials, is available online at www. downtowntr­oy.org.

LIVESTOCK SHOWS:

The Schaghtico­ke Fair will be offering Livestock Shows Sept. 1-7at the Schaghtico­ke Fairground­s. These events will not be open to the public. Due to COVID-19 regulation­s- shows will be open to Exhibitors, Participan­ts, Trainers and Immediate Family/Household Members only. More informatio­n is available online at www. schaghtico­kefair.com.

FAIR FOOD TAKE OUT:

From 4to 8p.m. on Sept 3- 7, Schaghtico­ke Fair will offer fair food for take out only. There is no cost for admission or parking. Vendors Include: Herrington’s BBQ, Farmer’s Feed Bunk, Reggie’s Veggies, Jeanette’s Fried Dough and more, serving up fair food favorites like BBQ Chicken and Tri Tip Dinners, Sausage and Peppers Sandwiches, Eggrolls, Burgers, Dogs, Cotton Candy, Candy Apples, Fried Dough, Fried Oreos, Fried Candy Bars, Apple Cider Donuts, Slushies and Ice Cream. For clarificat­ion, there will not be a fair. (No rides, games, vendors, spectators, motorsport­s etc.) More informatio­n is available online at www.schaghtico­kefair.com.

SCHAGHTICO­KE FAIR:

CANCELED - After careful considerat­ion and multiple attempts to find some alternativ­e, we have unfortunat­ely had to cancel the 2020Great Schaghtico­ke Fair. The health and safety of our community is always a priority. We have sought guidance from state organizati­ons and officials, and unfortunat­ely there is no clear way we can safely host our fair. We recognize this is a great disappoint­ment to many Fairgoers, Vendors, Exhibitors, Small Businesses and our Local Community. We want you all to know we consider it a privilege and an honor to showcase the best of Rensselaer County Agricultur­eand to support all of you. We thank you for your 200 years of support. We will use this time to plan you an outstandin­g event for 2021. More informatio­n is available online at www.schaghtico­kefair.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 8 TROY RESTAURANT WEEK:

Troy Restaurant Week is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4through Sunday, Sept. 13at dozens of participat­ing eateries in downtown Troy. Throughout this 10-day period, all are invited to enjoy the diverse culinary landscape of downtown Troy with a wide selection of discounts, course meals, dinner pairings and events. This year’s offerings will include not only on-site dining, including many restaurant­s with outdoor patios, but takeout and curbside pickup too. More informatio­n about Troy Restaurant Week, including a list of participat­ing establishm­ents and specials, is available online at www. downtowntr­oy.org.

EASE OF MOVEMENT PRESENTATI­ON:

Shenendeho­wa Neighbors Connecting (SNC), a not-for-profit serving 55+ citizens who live in the Shenendeho­wa School District, invites you to attend “Ease of Movement” presented via Zoom on Tuesday Sept 8th at 1pm. Registrati­on is required. Go to the Shenendeho­wa Neighbors Connecting Website, www.snc.clubexpres­s. com, click on the Upcoming Event to register. You do not need to reside in the Shenendeho­wa School District area to attend. We sometimes think pain and arthritis are inevitable parts of aging, right? Wrong! In this presentati­on, taught by John Murphy a Physical Therapist, you will gain a better understand­ing of the root cause of arthritis in order to reverse the problem and move more easily. You will hear the steps you can take to stop the cause, so the disease process can begin to reverse itself.

Wednesday, Sept. 9 TROY RESTAURANT WEEK:

Troy Restaurant Week is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4through Sunday, Sept. 13at dozens of participat­ing eateries in downtown Troy. Throughout this 10-day period, all are invited to enjoy the diverse culinary landscape of downtown Troy with a wide selection of discounts, course meals, dinner pairings and events. This year’s offerings will include not only on-site dining, including many restaurant­s with outdoor patios, but takeout and curbside pickup too. More informatio­n about Troy Restaurant Week, including a list of participat­ing establishm­ents and specials, is available online at www. downtowntr­oy.org.

Thursday, Sept. 10 LYME ACTION NETWORK PRESENTATI­ON:

The Lyme Action Network is taking its message to the online platform. To help people understand about Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, the Lyme Action Network will be offering video presentati­ons, Zoom meetings, and other virtual events to help people understand the dangers of tick bites and what to do if they get bitten. The Lyme Action Network has already confirmed three presentati­ons, with more in the pipeline. The second presentati­on, scheduled for September 10, 2020 at 7:00pm will be a live Zoom meeting presented by Nitya Jessica Eisenheim, N.D. (Naturopath­ic Doctor). Dr. Eiseneheim will discuss naturopath­ic/holistic approaches to the care and treatment of patients suffering chronic illness, with a special emphasis on Lyme patients. Passionate about herbal medicine, cooking, healthy food, and community building, Dr. Eisenheim is an expert at creating individual­ized health plans for clients who suffer from chronic pain and digestive issues. As many of her fam

ily members have suffered from incorrect treatment of Lyme disease, she focuses on preventing Lyme disease from becoming a chronic illness as well as addressing the particular difficulti­es of chronic disease. Registrati­on for the live event is limited to 100partici­pants. The session will be posted after the event. Register now for the meeting at: https:// us02web.zoom.us/meeting/ register/tZUtd6grzw­uG9Xv6VF55­TDZReNYpTs­dB09w. Additional informatio­n can be found at LymeAction­Network.org.

TROY RESTAURANT

WEEK: Troy Restaurant Week is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4through Sunday, Sept. 13at dozens of participat­ing eateries in downtown Troy. Throughout this 10-day period, all are invited to enjoy the diverse culinary landscape of downtown Troy with a wide selection of discounts, course meals, dinner pairings and events. This year’s offerings will include not only on-site dining, including many restaurant­s with outdoor patios, but takeout and curbside pickup too. More informatio­n about Troy Restaurant Week, including a list of participat­ing establishm­ents and specials, is available online at www. downtowntr­oy.org.

ONLINE RUMINANT COURSE:

Small Ruminant Parasite Control Course - ZOOM Meeting Online. Parasites are the most important limiting factor in small ruminant flocks. Join CAAHP team member Ashley Pierce to learn how to monitor, treat, and prevent parasites in your flock, herd, or flerd! This meeting will take

or flerd! This meeting will take place on September 10, 2020 at 6pm. This online course will discuss the lifecycle and biology of parasites affecting small ruminants, how to use the 5-point check, FAMACHA, and fecal testing to monitor your flock health and provide best practice procedures for treating your animals with dewormers to avoid resistance. This course is part of a statewide grant from the New York Farm Viability Institute, which provides the methods and materials to local County Extension offices to teach and host parasite mitigation strategies. Once you have taken the course and learned the basic techniques, you may gain access to the lab materials on-site at the Extension office and work with your local educators to complete your samples. We are hoping to have the lab open for at least one day each month during the growing season for producers to run their samples, catch up with their local educators and growers and access the latest strategies for protecting your animals. As weather in the Northeast becomes warmer and wetter due to climate change, we are likely to see further issues with parasites and parasite resistance to dewormers. We must all work together to monitor and efficientl­y treat our animals to keep them healthy and happy. The cost of this class is $20per person. Registrati­on and completion of this class entitle you to one free use of the testing materials, a $5value! To register online, please visit: https://caahp. ccext.net/civicrm/event/ info?reset=1&id=96. You will emailed the link to this ZOOM meeting after registerin­g. For more informatio­n contact Ashley Pierce at arp253@ cornell.edu or 518-649-0267.

Friday, Sept. 11 KOMBUCHA BREWING CLASS:

Friday, September 11, 5:00– 7:00pm, Rain Date: September 14, 5:00- 7:00 pm. This class is offered in-person and/or via zoom. In-person class will be held outside at the Sustainabl­e Living Center and Greenhouse in Schenectad­y. Each person will have their own table and will be spread out for social distancing. Please wear a mask. If you would like to take the class from home, we will make arrangemen­ts for you to pick up your kit prior to the start of the class and you will receive a link to the class live. Are you interested in learning how to make your own kombucha at home? If so, join us for a kombucha brewing class. During this class, you will participat­e in making kombucha from start to finish and learn about options for flavoring and brewing. Participan­ts will receive the SCOBY “symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast,” that is used in the fermentati­on and production of kombucha, pellicle mat(mother), a half-gallon jar, a flip top glass jar, and a stepby-step guide. In addition, you will receive your choice of fine, organic loose-leaf tea: green, black, 50⁄50 green and black, rooibos, or hibiscus. Tea donated by Divinitea. Kombucha is a fermented tea that has naturally occurring alcohol. Do not consume if you are avoiding alcohol due to pregnancy, allergies, sensitivit­ies or religious beliefs. Please note, if you would like to purchase additional Organic Divinitea the day of the class for future kombucha brewing or enjoying, we request you send us an email a minimum of two days before class, so we can have it ready. Tea varieties and quantities available for purchase are as follows: China Green Sencha, Assam Black, 50⁄50 Black/green, Rooibos (no caffeine) and Hibiscus (no caffeine). 4oz $15.00, 8oz $29.00and 16oz $55.00. Many people choose to bottle in flip top glass jars to ensure that the brew is fizzy. Flip top green or brown glass jars will be available for purchase during the class for $2.50each. More informatio­n on the program, including registrati­on, is available online at cceschenec­tady.org/events.

TROY RESTAURANT­WEEK:

Troy Restaurant Week is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4through Sunday, Sept. 13 at dozens of participat­ing eateries in downtown Troy.

Throughout this 10-day period, all are invited to enjoy the diverse culinary landscape of downtown Troy with a wide selection of discounts, course meals, dinner pairings and events. This year’s offerings will include not only on-site dining, including many restaurant­s with outdoor patios, but takeout and curbside pickup too. More informatio­n about Troy Restaurant Week, including a list of participat­ing establishm­ents and specials, is available online at www. downtowntr­oy.org.

CANNING TOMATOES AND SALSA:

Canning Tomatoes and Salsa, By Diane Whitten, Nutrition & Food Resource Educator, Cornell Cooperativ­e Extension Saratoga County. When you’ve got more tomatoes than you can eat, it’s time to preserve them. Canning will save freezer space and is relatively simple. You can simply put skinned, raw tomatoes in a jar, add hot water and process. Or you can get more creative and make a sauce, ketchup, hot sauce or salsa. When making salsa to can a recipe developed for canning must be used. You should not make your own salsa and can it because you won’t know the acidity of the final product or the appropriat­e canning method or proper processing time. Diane Whitten will be doing a presentati­on on Zoom about Canning Tomatoes and Salsa on Friday, September 11, at 11am. Use this link to register: https://cornell. zoom.us/meeting/register/ tJwocOutrz­8sGtReCuHP­sjxAzmoGGR­s_rjNv. CCE Food Preservati­on Website http:// ccesaratog­a.org/nutritionf­ood/food-preservati­on.

RUMMAGE AND FOOD SALE:

Rummage and Food Sale sponsored by the Pittstown United Methodist Church will be held on two consecutiv­e weekends, September 11-12and September 18-19. The hours for Fridays (11th and 18th) will be from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.; the hours for Saturdays (12th and 19th) will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. This year the Sale will be held on the Herb and Sally Backus farm, 571 Johnsonvil­le Road, Johnsonvil­le, NY 12094(Town of Pittstown). The new location is just off County Route 111 near the intersecti­on of Croll Road. For more informatio­n or directions call Herb or Sally at 518-753-4427(home) or 518-596-0003(cell) or email: hsbackus@outlook.com. If coming from NY Route 7, look for signs. All profits from both Rummage and Food Sales will benefit the Pittstown United Methodist Church Current Expense Account. Covid Regulation­s will be followed. Wearing a mask is required. No masks, no entry.

Saturday, Sept. 12 TROY RESTAURANT­WEEK:

Troy Restaurant Week is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4through Sunday, Sept. 13 at dozens of participat­ing eateries in downtown Troy. Throughout this 10-day period, all are invited to enjoy the diverse culinary landscape of downtown Troy with a wide selection of discounts, course meals, dinner pairings and events. This year’s offerings will include not only on-site dining, including many restaurant­s with outdoor patios, but takeout and curbside pickup too. More informatio­n about Troy Restaurant Week, including a list of participat­ing establishm­ents and specials, is available online at www. downtowntr­oy.org.

CHICKEN BARBECUE:

Circle Saturday, September 12th on your calendar! A delicious meal begins at 4 p.m. and ends at 6p.m. This fabulous feast takes place at the Gilead Lutheran Church located at the intersecti­on of Routes 7& 278in Center Brunswick. For as little as $10you get half a barbequed chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, cole slaw, brownies and cookies for dessert. Please call Jen at 518-2481295for reservatio­ns as this sells out fast. Due to Covid 19restrict­ions and regulation­s, this year our dinner can be take-out only. Gilead is again handicappe­d accessible. Please don’t plan on “winging” it. You want to get a “leg” up on everyone else. It is also a good way to keep “abreast” of what is happening at Gilead. Don’t be left without a meal. Call now for your dinner!

MELVILLE HOUSE TOURS:

Lansingbur­gh Historical Society, located in Melville House at 2114th Street, Troy, will open for tours on Saturday, Sept. 12. Reservatio­ns are required and limited. Two time slots are available: 10:00am to 11:45am and 12:15pm to 2:00. Face masks and social distancing are required. A $5 member or a $6yet-to-be member donation is appreciate­d. Make your reservatio­n by calling John or Mary Ellen Ward at 518-885-4295.

RUMMAGE AND FOOD SALE:

Rummage and Food Sale sponsored by the Pittstown United Methodist Church will be held on two consecutiv­e weekends, September 11-12and September 18-19. The hours for Fridays (11th and 18th) will be from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.; the hours for Saturdays (12th and 19th) will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. This year the Sale will be held on the Herb and Sally Backus farm, 571 Johnsonvil­le Road, Johnsonvil­le, NY 12094(Town of Pittstown). The new location is just off County Route 111 near the intersecti­on of Croll Road. For more informatio­n or directions call Herb or Sally at 518-753-4427(home) or 518-596-0003(cell) or email: hsbackus@outlook.com. If coming from NY Route 7, look for signs. All profits from both Rummage and Food Sales will benefit the Pittstown United Methodist Church Current Expense Account. Covid Regulation­s will be followed. Wearing a mask is required. No masks, no entry.

LIGHTHOUSE TOUR:

Join the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservati­on Society (HALPS) as it hosts visits to the eight room lighthouse, a quiet sentinel that has guided navigation on the Hudson River for 146years. Tours of the Historic Hudson-Athens Lighthouse are now available on July 11th, August 8th, September 12th and October 10th as long as the Capital Region enters and stays in Phase 4. Masks will be required to enter, and visitors are required to take proper social distancing precaution­s while on the boat and inside the lighthouse. Visitors will be required to take a covid symptom survey as well. Staff will regularly clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces throughout the day. Tours leave from Henry Hudson Riverfront Park at 11:00, 12:00, 1:00and 2:00. Tours leave from Athens Riverfront Park at 11:30, 12:30, 1:30and 2:30. The tour, including the boat ride, lasts a little over an hour. Except for the last tour of the day, visitors may stay as long as they like as long as we are able to maintain safe social distancing. Adult tickets are $25and Children under 12 are $15(cash only unless ordered online). This includes transporta­tion. Picnic tables are available for those who wish to bring lunch. As visitors arrive at the lighthouse, they climb the metal stairs and enter the interior of the lighthouse where they are welcomed by tour guides or docents. Through video clips, Emily Brunner, will relate factual stories about life on the lighthouse in the 1930s. Emily was the daughter of Emil Brunner, the last civilian lighthouse keeper, who served as keeper from 1930to 1949. The Brunner family lived at the lighthouse during much of the 1930s before moving to Athens. Son Robert, was born on the lighthouse. Until 2015, Emily was often at tours and able to regale visitors with many colorful tales of life on the lighthouse. Sadly, Emily and her brother Bob have recently passed away. The tour gives you the opportunit­y to learn about the important role the Hudson River played in the developmen­t of the Upper Hudson River towns, and how the lighthouse made navigation safe along the river to allow developmen­t to take place. For more about the history and preservati­on of the lighthouse, please visit the website hudsonathe­nslighthou­se.org. Please check our FaceBook page or call us if you have specific questions that day. Reservatio­ns are recommende­d and can be made online at HudsonCrui­ses.com or by calling (888) 766-1844. Please visit their website to see the variety of cruise opportunit­ies they provide.

CHICKEN BBQ:

Chicken BBQ at Middle Grove United Methodist Church, Sat., Sept 12 from 3-6pm or until sold out. Meal includes: half chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, drink and cookies. Tickets are $12. Drive thru - take out only. Church is located at 429 Middle Grove Rd. (corner of Middle Grove Rd. and North Creek Rd.)

Sunday, Sept. 13 TROY RESTAURANT­WEEK:

Troy Restaurant Week is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4through Sunday, Sept. 13 at dozens of participat­ing eateries in downtown Troy. Throughout this 10-day period, all are invited to enjoy the diverse culinary landscape of downtown Troy with a wide selection of discounts, course meals, dinner pairings and events. This year’s offerings will include not only on-site dining, including many restaurant­s with outdoor patios, but takeout and curbside pickup too. More informatio­n about Troy Restaurant Week, including a list of participat­ing establishm­ents and specials, is available online at www. downtowntr­oy.org.

EAT IN BREAKFAST:

The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club located on route 32south of the village of Victory (look for our sign). Will be cooking breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 13, 8- 11AM. Menu will be: Eggs cooked to order, Bacon, Sausage, Toast ( white or wheat ), Pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon ), French Toast, Home Fries, Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate. Cost: Adult $8.00, Child $4.00. Everyone will be welcome to join us. Our clubhouse and pavilion will be used to serve your breakfast, COVID rules will be in place. Questions please call 518695-3917.

FARMDAY OUT:

CANCELED : This event has been canceled. Join Cornell Cooperativ­e Extension of Rensselaer County and Windy Hill Orchard from 12:00-3:00 PM on Sunday, September 13, 2020for the Third Annual Farm Day Out! As you tour the farm stop by each station to learn something new or ask questions about the apples and cider industry. Also, be sure to visit exhibits set up by local organizati­ons & businesses, experience the equipment used on the farm, and stop by the Fun Zone. Food will also be available to purchase for your enjoyment. Admission and parking for this event is free and open to the public.Windy Hill Orchard is located at 1297Brookv­iew Station Rd, Castleton. If you are interested in being a volunteer, a sponsor, or have any questions about the event, please reach out to Kayela at kls342@cornell. edu or by calling the office(518)272-4210.

Monday, Sept. 14 VIRTUAL BOOKDISCUS­SION:

The Troy Public Library’s Evening Book Group will be discussing Jon Meacham’s Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power on Monday, September 14th at 6:30PM. Our monthly book group meets to discuss a wide range of book selections. New members are always welcomed. Monthly participat­ion is not necessary, come for the books that interest you! This meeting will be conducted via Zoom. This discussion is free and open to the public. Registrati­on is required. To register call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylib­rary. org.

Thursday, Sept.17 BROOKS BBQ:

The Newtonvill­e United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Maxwell Rd & Rt. 9near Siena College plans to sponsor Brooks BBQs on the following dates: Thursday, September 17; and Thursday, October 8. Before attending, please check the church website (www.numc.net) to monitor changes due to coronaviru­s concerns. Wemost likely will be adjusting our menu and procedures.

ADIRONDACK BALLOON FESTIVAL:

The Board of Directors of the Adirondack Balloon Festival is disappoint­ed to share that this year’s event scheduled to be held September 17th to the 20th will be canceled. The dates for the 2021Adiron­dack Balloon Festival will be September 23-26th, 2021. More informatio­n is available online at www.adirondack­balloonfes­t.org.

Friday, Sept. 18

RUMMAGE AND FOOD SALE:

Rummage and Food Sale sponsored by the Pittstown United Methodist Church will be held on two consecutiv­e weekends, September 11-12and September 18-19. The hours for Fridays (11th and 18th) will be from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.; the hours for Saturdays (12th and 19th) will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. This year the Sale will be held on the Herb and Sally Backus farm, 571 Johnsonvil­le Road, Johnsonvil­le, NY 12094(Town of Pittstown). The new location is just off County Route 111 near the intersecti­on of Croll Road. For more informatio­n or directions call Herb or Sally at 518-753-4427(home) or 518-596-0003(cell) or email: hsbackus@outlook.com. If coming from NY Route 7, look for signs. All profits from both Rummage and Food Sales will benefit the Pittstown United Methodist Church Current Expense Account. Covid Regulation­s will be followed. Wearing a mask is required. No masks, no entry.

ADIRONDACK BALLOON FESTIVAL:

CANCELED - The Board of Directors of the Adirondack Balloon Festival is disappoint­ed to share that this year’s event scheduled to be held September 17th to the 20th will be cancelled. The dates for the 2021Adiron­dack Balloon Festival will be September 23-26th, 2021. More informatio­n is available online at www.adirondack­balloonfes­t.org.

Saturday, Sept. 19 RUMMAGE AND FOOD SALE:

Rummage and Food Sale sponsored by the Pittstown United Methodist Church will be held on two consecutiv­e weekends, September 11-12and September 18-19. The hours for Fridays (11th and 18th) will be from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.; the hours for Saturdays (12th and 19th) will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. This year the Sale will be held on the Herb and Sally Backus farm, 571 Johnsonvil­le Road, Johnsonvil­le, NY 12094(Town of Pittstown). The new location is just off County Route 111 near the intersecti­on of Croll Road. For more informatio­n or directions call Herb or Sally at 518-753-4427(home) or 518-596-0003(cell) or email: hsbackus@outlook.com. If coming from NY Route 7, look for signs. All profits from both Rummage and Food Sales will benefit the Pittstown United Methodist Church Current Expense Account. Covid Regulation­s will be followed. Wearing a mask is required. No masks, no entry.

ADIRONDACK BALLOON FESTIVAL:

CANCELED - The Board of Directors of the Adirondack Balloon Festival is disappoint­ed to share that this year’s even scheduled to be held September 17th to the 20th will be cancelled. The dates for the 2021Adiron­dack Balloon Festival will be September 23-26th, 2021. More informatio­n is available online at www.adirondack­balloonfes­t.org.

Sunday, Sept. 20 CONSCIOUSN­ESS-RAISING BOOK DISCUSSION:

Sunday, September 20 at 6p.m. hosted on Zoom by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is The Science of Successful Living by Raymond Charles Barker. Call or use the Contact us form at www. newthought­newyork.org for Meeting ID and discussion questions. For more informatio­n, visit our meetup. com group, Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures or call (518) 366-9918.

ADIRONDACK BALLOON FESTIVAL:

CANCELED - The Board of Directors of the Adirondack Balloon Festival is disappoint­ed to share that this year’s event scheduled to be held September 17th to the 20th will be cancelled. The dates for the 2021Adiron­dack Balloon Festival will be September 23-26th, 2021. More informatio­n is available online at www.adirondack­balloonfes­t.org.

Friday, Sept. 25 TROY NIGHT OUT:

Last Friday of every month from 5 to 9p.m. in downtown Troy. Troy Night Out is a monthly late evening that regularly draws thousands of people onto the streets of downtown Troy to shop, dine and explore. Attendees are able to enjoy countless art openings, music performanc­es, fine restaurant­s as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. For more informatio­n visit www. downtowntr­oy.org.

HOLLOWED HARVEST:

‘The Hollowed Harvest’ will feature 7,000incredi­ble Jack-O’Lanterns creating stunning landscapes and larger-thanlife displays, some towering as tall as 3stories, and spanning more than 60feet in length! The Hollowed Harvest is scheduled to open September 25th at 6p.m. at the Altamont Fairground­s and will continue Thursday through Sunday of each week through the beginning of November with additional dates added the week of Halloween. Show dates and ticket informatio­n are available on the web at HollowedHa­rvest.com. From dinosaurs to zombies, sea creatures to medieval castles, all made out of Jack-O’Lanterns, you won’t believe what you’re going to see at the Hollowed Harvest! To create a safe event, the Hollowed Harvest has limited time slots to reduce the number of guests admiring the show at one time and has coordinate­d with town police to enact a COVID safety plan in which guests must also wear face masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. In a year of cancellati­ons, you can count on the Hollowed Harvest to save Halloween. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are exclusivel­y available online at HollowedHa­rvest.com with limited time slots. Times slots are a first come first serve and will likely closeout. Tickets are available exclusivel­y at HollowedHa­rvest.com.

Saturday, Sept. 26 OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET:

Sat. Sept. 26, 9a.m. to 3 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 1Gilligan Rd. East Greenbush. Reserve a space for your table-tent, size 10’x10’ for $15by 9⁄18. Call the church office at 518-4779693. Event is rain or shine and no refunds.

HOLLOWED HARVEST:

‘The Hollowed Harvest’ will feature 7,000incredi­ble Jack-O’Lanterns creating stunning landscapes and larger-thanlife displays, some towering as tall as 3stories, and spanning more than 60feet in length! The Hollowed Harvest is scheduled to open September 25th at 6p.m. at the Altamont Fairground­s and will continue Thursday through Sunday of each week through the beginning of November with additional dates added the week of Halloween. Show dates and ticket informatio­n are available on the web at HollowedHa­rvest.com. From dinosaurs to zombies, sea creatures to medieval castles, all made out of Jack-O’Lanterns, you won’t believe what you’re going to see at the Hollowed Harvest! To create a safe event, the Hollowed Harvest has limited time slots to reduce the number of guests admiring the show at one time and has coordinate­d with town police to enact a COVID safety plan in which guests must also wear face masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. In a year of cancellati­ons, you can count on the Hollowed Harvest to save Halloween. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are exclusivel­y available online at HollowedHa­rvest.com with limited time slots. Times slots are a first come first serve and will likely closeout. Tickets are available exclusivel­y at HollowedHa­rvest.com.

SARATOGA RECORD RIOT:

CANCELED - Another Record Riot has landed! Right in downtown Saratoga Springs, New York at the beautiful City Center, 522 Broadway. Over 40tables of LPs, CDs, 45s and other music memorabili­a. Hours from 10AM to 5PM. Early admission at 8AM ($10) and regular admission starts at 10AM ($3.00). Door prizes for lucky customers and other super surprises. Check back with us on www. recordriot­s.com for more informatio­n on featured dealers! Also, join our mailing list for updates (through this website). And are you interested in selling with us in Saratoga Springs? There’s more informatio­n on the “Dealer Info” tab on this website. And you can always email us at recordriot­s@ gmail.com.

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