Saturday, October 1
21ST CENTURY HOMESTEADING: A new age of homesteader is embracing a mixture of technology and traditional wisdom to expand their skills and gain control of their lives. Whether you have a small plot of land or several acres, you can benefit from this program sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County and Milton Grange #685. Information will be available on many topics including but not limited to: gardening, equipment, livestock, wood harvesting, the local environment, trapping, and traditional skills, as well as, educational programs during the day. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Road, Ballston Spa. For more information contact Kirk Shoen kjs264@cornell.edu or Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County at 885- 8995. AUDABON SOCIETY: On Saturday, October 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the DelawareOtsego Audubon Society will host an open house at the DOAS Sanctuary on Grange Hall Spur Road, Oneonta. At 10:30 a.m,. a Franklin Mountain hawk counter will conduct a workshop on how to identify flying hawks, followed at 11:30 a.m. by a trail walk through the Sanctuary which will end at the hawkwatch. At 12:30 p.m., guests will enjoy a special program with live raptors presented by Wildlife Rehabilitator, Missy Runyon of Friends of the Feathered and Furry Wildlife Center in Hunter. The Hawkwatch will be staffed throughout the day, and visitors can enjoy walking the Sanctuary property during the afternoon. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. AURIESVILLE SHRINE: Family Summit 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. includes 11a.m. Mass with Bishop Scharfenberger followed by Holy Hour.136 Shrine Rd #2, Fultonville. BABYSITTING COURSE: Adirondack Health & Safety once again be presents a child and babysitting at Gavin Park. This course is open to girls and boys, ages 10 and up. Participants will learn the basics of CABS (Child and Babysitting Safety), along with CPR and first aid. The course runs from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday October 1. Pre-registration and bag lunch is required. Cost for Wilton Residents is $60, Saratoga Springs School District Residents is $65, and all others is $70. Registration can be done online, by mail or in person at Gavin Park, MondayFriday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Questions may be answered by calling the park office at 584-9455. BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: New Skete Blessing of the Animals, in celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis. New Skete Monastery, 273 New Skete Lane, Cambridge. All and the animals they love are welcome. Arrival begins at 2 p.m., service is at 3:30 p.m., light refreshments of the season to follow. All animals must be on a leash, or in a secure pen at all times for the safety of the participants and other animals. www.newksete.org 677-3928 ext. 214. BOOK SIGNING: The National Museum of Dance is thrilled to bring author Jeff Katz to the Museum for a book talk and signing. On Saturday, October 1, at 2 p.m., join Katz as he