Wednesday, Sept. 7

LINCOLN’S BOLD LION: Author James T. Huffstodt will discuss his new biography of former Saratoga Springs resident Union Brigadier General Martin Davis Hardin (1837-1923), “Lincoln’s Bold Lion,” at the Saratoga Springs History Museum in the Canfield Casino, Wednesday, September 7, at 7 p.m. as part of the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust Program Series. Huffstodt, a Tallahassee resident, spent six years researching Hardin’s life, working closely with the staff of the Saratoga Springs History Museum and the Walworth Family Museum, whose archives contains many of his personal letters and other papers. For more information please visit www.saratogahistory.org or call 584-6920. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Northshire Bookstore is proud to be the host venue for Caffe Lena’s poetry open mic while the Caffe undergoes renovation. Signups are at 6:30 p.m., and the open mic starts at 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation at the door goes to Caffe Lena to support this great event. 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. OLD SARATOGA SENIORS: The Old Saratoga Seniors will have a picnic lunch on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at the Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Rt. 32, Victory Mills, starting at noon Please bring a dish to share. New members are welcome. Call Pat 331-2978. SHOULDER PAIN/ROTARY CUFF SEMINAR: Hear Saratoga Hospital’s care providers discuss common causes for shoulder pain and state-of-the-art treatment recommendations at a free seminar on September 7, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m, at Malta Med Emergent Care Register at: http://saratogahospital. org/events/shoulder-pain/. WILTON HERITAGE SOCIETY: The next meeting of the Wilton-Heritage Society will take place on Wednesday, September 7, at the Museum, 5 Parkhurst Road, Wilton. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. with a pot luck supper, then playing of bingo followed by the business meeting. The meeting is open to the public.