Calendar Friday, Oct. 21

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ADIRONDACK FILM SOCIETY: Just in time for Election Day, the Adirondack Film Society (AFS) Screening Series at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) Version 3.0 gets real with a fascinating look at the essentially tragic downfall of a smart, articulate and talented American politico— the highly acclaimed political documentary, “Weiner.” The film will be shown Friday and Saturday, October 21-22, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 and are available by calling the LPCA Box Office at 523-2512 or online at www.lakeplacidarts.org. For more info on the AFS, please call 588-7275. ANTIQUES APPRAISAL

SEMINAR: An antiques identification, appraisal and marketing seminar will be presented by the Academy for Lifelong Learning at SUNY Empire State College, 113 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, from 9 a.m. – noon in room 137. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase and open to the public. $15 with a reservation. The seminar will look at the current antiques market, show you how to market your item or collections and have one appraisal by antique appraiser George Heigel – regional representative for Cowan’s Auctions. To register, please send your name and contact information with a check made payable to the Academy for Lifelong Learning, 111 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For more information, please call the Academy at 587-2100 ext. 2415, www.esc. edu/all. ART FOR THE VIEW: Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital, a member St. Peter’s Health Partners, will hold an opening reception for “Art for the View,” a one-of-a-kind international exhibition featuring artworks by individuals who live with physical or mental disabilities, on Friday, October 21, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., at the Fenimore Gallery at Proctors, State St., Schenectady. This year’s exhibition features 55 unique works created by 30 artists, including five artists from the Capital Region area. Guests of the opening reception will enjoy a private preview showing of the winning collection, live musical entertainment, and an art sale and auction. Tickets are $100 for adults, and $75 for young professionals (under age 35). Proceeds will benefit life-changing programs for patients at Sunnyview. For more information or to attend the gala opening reception, please contact the Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, 382-4586. ASSOCIATION FOR TALENT

DEVELOPMENT: The Hudson-Mohawk Chapter of the Association for Talent Development will host a program - Friday, October 21. The event starts with registration, networking & lite breakfast at 8 a.m. with program from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at The Carey Institute for Global Good, Rensselaerville. The topic is “Tips for Trainers: How to Teach Leaders to Build and Lead Successful Work Teams,” with speaker Alan Krieger. Online reservations are preferred at hmatd.org. The cost is $25 for members; $35 for not-yet-members and $15 for Full-Time Students. [Day of event walk-ins will be charged an additional $5.] CHARITY DINNER/MAGIC SHOW: The Ladies Auxiliary of the Clifton Park Elk’s Lodge #2466 will hold its annual Charity Dinner show on Friday, October 21. Please join in welcoming the magical & mysterious stylings of Allec Blanco, Magician & Illusionist. Hors d’ouvres at 6:30 p.m., Dinner 7:30 p.m., Show 8:15 p.m. ickets are $30 per person (prepaid). For reservations or questions, please call Susan at 373-1913 no later than October 18. Proceeds from this dinner show benefits our Military & Veterans Christmas programs. CONSIGNMENT SALE: The Katrina Trask Nursery School in Saratoga Springs will be holding their 23rd semi- annual fall children’s consignment sale on October 21 & 22 at the American Legion, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. Friday, October 21, Presale noon - 3 p.m. ($10 per presale pass). Public Sale, Friday, October 21, 3 p.m.8 p.m. For more information about the sale, how to become a sponsor or volunteer, email sale@ktconsignmentsale.org or visit www.ktnurseryschool.org.

DISH IT OUT FOR KIDS: Dish It Out for Kids is a fundraiser to support the Capital Region Office of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The event features tapas style dishes expertly prepared by leading regional chefs who will be competing for the Dish It Out Grand Culinary Awards “Judges Choice” and “People’s Choice” Award in appetizers, entrée, and dessert categories. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. To purchase tickets please visit www.dishitout.org/saratoga/event. For more information, please contact Chris Patregnani, Special Event Coordinator at 579-0984 or chris.patregnani@gmail.com ENSEMBLE CONNECT: Skidmore’s Department of Music and Office of the Dean of Special Programs present Ensemble Connect. Formerly known as Ensemble ACJW, Ensemble members are alumni or current fellows of a two-year program that supports young professionals as they develop careers as top performers, innovative programmers, and dedicated teachers who are engaged with the communities in which they live and work. The fall residency is made possible by the generous support of David and Beverly Sanders Payne ‘59. 8 p.m., Zankel Music Center. Pre-concert talk 7 p.m. Tickets: $8 adults, $5 seniors and Skidmore faculty/staff, alumni/retirees, free for all students and children. FALL RUMMAGE SALE: The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church on 125 5th Avenue will hold its Fall Rummage and Garage Sale on Friday, October 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday October 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. Items Cost: Free will offering. There are always treasures galore waiting to be discovered. GREEN TECH CHARTER

SCHOOL: On October 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., celebrate the grand opening of Green Tech High Charter School’s new location at 99 Slingerland Street, Albany. Guests will enjoy tours of the school’s new space, wine & cheese, a chance to experience demo classes, and more. While the event is free of cost, donations made to Green Tech High’s class of 2017 are appreciated. To learn more about the high school, visit greentechhigh.org or call 694-3400. HAUNTED HAYRIDE: Haunted Hayride and Haunted House, 5 p.m. -10 p.m. at Gavin Park to benefit Operation Adopt

A Soldier. A special “Little Screamers” attraction is planned from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. The hayride and haunted house cost $12. Games will be held in the park’s gymnasium (tickets sold separately). Costume judging will be at 7 p.m. Bounce House and refreshments also available. Events will be held rain or shine. For more information call 260-9922 or 729-9417. HAUNTED SARATOGA: A walking tour that explores the lives and locations of Saratoga Springs’ intriguing and sometime spooky history starts on Broadway with a visit to a building that has witnessed a number of strange events, and continues to Congress Park and finally into the “Gut”—the old Jewish quarter. Along the way are stories of the many spirits that have lived in the city for hundreds of years. Tours are given every Friday and Saturday evening at 7 p.m. through October. Extra tours are scheduled for October 30 at 5p.m. and October 31. Walking distance is less than a mile covered at a vey leisurely pace and takes about 90 minutes. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children. To purchase tickets, call 508-306-7513, email hauntedsaratoga@gmail.com or visit hauntedsaratogatours.com. Advance purchase is required. MONTHLY FUNDRAISER DINNER: Principessa Elena Society, 13 Oak Street Saratoga Springs, holds a building fundraiser dinner Friday, October 21, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Menu: Italian Wedding Soup, Baked Chicken, Smashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Pasta, Tossed Salad, Bread & Butter, Dessert, Coffee & Tea. Seniors: $8, Regular $9, Children 5-12 $5, Under 5 free. All take out dinners $10. Open to the public and all are welcome. ORCHESTRA CONCERT: The Shenendehowa Adult Community Center, located at 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park, will hold an orchestra concert on October 21, at 1 p.m. Come and enjoy the beautiful music of these talented musicians. This event is free and open to the public. Contact the Center for more information at 3831343. ORGAN CONCERT: On Friday evening, October 21, at 7:30 p.m., Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, at 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs, will present a concert of music of and inspired by the Bach family. “An Autumn Bach-analia” will feature area musicians to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fabulous Frobenius organ. It will also include the debut of a new French double-manual harpsichord built by Rand Reeves, with artwork by Betsy Masters Cannon. There will be a reception following the concert. There is no admission fee; a free-will offering will be taken up. PETER & THE STARCATCHER: 7:30 p.m., Hubbard Hall, 25 E. Main Street in Cambridge. $25 General Admission and $10 Students. All tickets are available online at hubbardhall.org, by calling 677-2495 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. or Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Performance tickets are also available at-the-door if the show is not sold out. Make sure to pick up your tickets 15 minutes prior to the performance. Unclaimed tickets may be re-sold at 5 minutes before curtain in case of a sold out performance. Please call for group rates. PINK BALL: To Life! is rolling out the red carpet for the 12th Annual Pink Ball to be held on Friday, October 21, at the Hall of Springs, Saratoga Springs, at 6:30 p.m. This year’s Pink Ball Mistress of Ceremonies is Rita Cox and includes a live auction as well as a fabulous silent auction. Live music will be provided by the New York Players. This elegant black-tie event celebrates women, honors members of the community dedicated to supporting women and families dealing with breast cancer and provides the resources necessary to continue To Life!’s ongoing mission. Tickets for the Pink Ball ($200/person or $350/couple), can be obtained by calling the office at 439-5975 or by registering online - visit the To Life! website at www.tolife.org. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Elder Law presentation by Albany Law School, 1 p.m. Do you have questions about wills, health care proxies, executors and legal issues affecting seniors. This presentation will benefit seniors, their family, caregivers and elder care professionals. Free and open to the public. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SHREK THE MUSICAL: Home Made Theater opens their 32nd season with “Shrek The Musical,” with music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, based on the DreamWorks Animation motion picture and the book by William Steig. 7:30 p.m. at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park. Tickets for the show are $29 and $26, and can be purchased online at the HMT web site, www.homemadetheater.org, in person during box office hours, or by calling HMT at 587-4427. SPAGHETTI DINNER: The Ladies Society of St. George Orthodox Church is sponsoring a Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, October 21, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The menu will feature homemade Italian meatballs in sauce over spaghetti with a salad, bread and garlic butter, a beverage and dessert. Adults $8, children 10 and under $5. Proceeds will benefit our Annual Ministry Project for the Archdiocese: Supporting our seniors, youth, and seminarians. Parish Center, Main & Second Streets in South Glens Falls. YADDO GHOST TOURS: Experience the spirit(s) of the Gardens. Feel the energy and creativity of the Earth. Share in the spiritual intrigue from Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors. Tours wiIl be held on Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 p.m. from September 23 through October 30. Docent led tours begin at the Yaddo Garden parking lot and last about 1 hour. Tour does not include Yaddo Mansion. Cost $10 per person. (children 12 and under are free). Contact Yaddo at 584-0746 or www. yaddo.org for more information.

Saturday, Oct. 22

ADIRONDACK FILM SOCIETY: Just in time for Election Day, the Adirondack Film Society (AFS) Screening Series at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) Version 3.0 gets real with a fascinating look at the essentially tragic downfall of a smart, articulate and talented American politico—the highly acclaimed political documentary, “Weiner.” The film will be shown Friday and Saturday, October 2122, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 and are available by calling the LPCA Box Office at 523-2512 or online at www. lakeplacidarts.org. For more info on the AFS, please call 588-7275. BAKE SALE: Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 miles south of Rt. 29) is holding a Bake Sale and Light Luncheon on Saturday October 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The famous Simpson Church home baked cookies, cakes, breads, candies and treats, and a light lunch and beverages will be available for sale. All proceeds to benefit Simpson’s Adopt-A-Family for Christmas Program. Enjoy wonderful baked goods and make the holidays special for as many struggling families as possible. For more info call Mary at 587-7942. BUFFALINE MEMORIAL EVENT: Eddy Visiting Nurse Association, a member of St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP), in collaboration with the friends and family of Kathy Buffaline, will host the 13th Annual Buffaline Memorial Patient Care Fund event, Saturday, October 22, from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. at Franklin Terrace Ballroom, 126 Campbell Ave., Troy. The event will feature an evening of food and fun, dancing, and musical entertainment with a DJ. Admission is $40. All proceeds will benefit the Kathy Buffaline Memorial Patient Care Fund which helps hundreds of patients and families in need each year. For more information or reservations, please call Michele Miner at 270-1472.