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Friday, Sept. 8
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: 10 a.m., Busy Bees open playgroup for ages birth to 24 months. 11 a.m., Wiggles & Giggles drop-in for ages 2-5. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 5845540 for more information.
COUNTRY FOLK ART CRAFT SHOW: September 8-10, McDonough Sports Complex, Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy. Friday hours 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission $7. Your handstamp admits you to all three days. Free parking. For more information visit CountryFolkArt.com. For driving directions visit www.hvcc.edu.
FREE CONCERT: The Small Town Big Band will be in concert at Hyde Hall in Cooperstown on September 8 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. You are invited to this free event and to bring a picnic and your lawn chairs and enjoy a relaxing evening on the South Lawn of Hyde Hall. The concert is sponsored by the Leatherstocking Federal Credit Union, The Freeman’s Journal, and Hyde Hall. The Susquehanna Animal Shelter will be in attendance with animals looking for a loving home. Please enter via the Glimmerglass State Park Entrance. For Further information visit HydeHall.org or call (607) 547-5098 Ext 6.
GREENFIELD FARMERS MARKET: The Town of Greenfield Historical Society and the Town of Greenfield present the 11th anniversary season of the Greenfield Farmers Market, running every Friday from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. in Middle Grove Park on Middle Grove Road through the second week in September. The market will feature fresh vegetables and produce, honey, maple syrup, fresh eggs, specialty olive oils and spices, fresh fruits, baked goods, home-made pickles, local crafts and much more. The Historical Society will also be offering tours of Historic Odd-Fellows Hall – located just next to Middle Grove Park. For more information and weekly updates please send a request to Ron Deutsch at mkd67@aol.com or go to: http://www.greenfieldhistoricalsociety.com/farmers-market.html, or Like Greenfield Farmers Market on Facebook.
INN AT SARATOGA: Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Stop in every Friday from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. to enjoy a children’s movie in the library’s children’s area. No registration required, requests accepted. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-6644646, fax 518-664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville. sals.edu for more information.
Q.U.I.L.T. INC.:
Q.U.I.L.T. Inc. will meet on Friday, September 8, at the Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave, Delmar. The general meeting starts at 9:45 a.m.; doors open at 9:15 a.m. Meet Our Members, Giant Show & Share. The library and mini mart will be open prior to the meeting. For more information, call 518-393-2284 or check out www.quiltinc.org.
SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER:
Every Friday, farmer Cliff Samson, as well as Lloyd and Ann Helman will be at the center bringing you fresh quality vegetables and fruit grown right in Ballston Spa! Selection will grow as the season progresses. Food Stamps accepted. Sponsored by Centers Health Care. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Get your last licks of summer in (at $2 a cup) at an Ice Cream Social at 1:30 p.m.
SKIDMORE COLLEGE:
Closing party for “Liz Collins -- Energy Field,” featuring an artist talk, knitting and more. 5 p.m., Tang Museum. For more information call 518-580-8080.
Saturday, Sept. 9
CAPITAL DISTRICT FLY FISHERS: On-the-water meeting at Moreau State Park from noon - 8 p.m. Check out cdflyfishers.org for Google maps line. CHICKEN & BISCUITS: The Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, Wilton, ¼ mile east of Exit 16 of the Northway, will hold a chicken and biscuits dinner on Saturday, Septembr 9, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Suggested donation $9. The church is handicapped- accessible. CHICKEN BBQ/PIE SALE: The annual Chicken BBQ & Pie Sale will be held at the Middle Grove United Methodist Church, located at 429 Middle Grove Road, on Saturdaly, September 9, from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. (or until sold out). Dinner includes: 1⁄2 chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, cookie & bottle water. Tickets can be purchased for $12. Eat in or take out. There will also be a wide variety of homemade pies and a basket fundraiser. The link to view baskets is at corinth first united methodistchurch.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: S.T.E.A.M. Saturday, 10 a.m. for families with children ages 3 and up. A fun and exciting morning filled with programs designed around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Preregistration required. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 584-5540 for more information.
COUNTRY FOLK ART CRAFT SHOW: September 8-10, McDonough Sports Complex, Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy. Saturday hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $7. Your handstamp admits you to all three days. Free parking. For more information visit CountryFolkArt.com. For driving directions visit www.hvcc.edu.
DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS: On Saturday September 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. The class will be held at First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. Fee $35. Bring a friend $30 each. A portion of fee goes to First Baptist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788.
ELKS SOCCER SHOOT: For boys and girls in age groups 7 and under, 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13 years. Awards for first and second place in all age groups. Winners advance to district shoot, NYS regional shoot and national finals. 9 a.m. to noon, Saratoga Springs Race Track Soccer Fields. No charge. For additional information call Kendall Hicks (845) 401-1794.
HEALING SPIRITUAL WOUNDS: The Clergy and Congregational Consulting Group announces an appearance by the Rev. Carol Howard Merritt at the First Presbyterian Church of Albany, 362 State Street, Albany on Saturday September 9, at 2 p.m. Rev. Merritt will speak about her new book, “Healing Spiritual Wounds: Reconnecting with a Loving God After Experiencing a Hurtful Church.” Following her public talk, she will part of a moderated panel for conversation with Dr. Keli Rugenstein, LCSW, LMFT about modalities of healing, recovery and inclusive ministry. A book signing will follow. A complete schedule of events, including registration can be found online at http://evidencebasedministry.com/events/carol-howard-merritevent/.
HIGH & MIGHTY HORSE SHOW: The students of High & Mighty will be demonstrating their skills in both equitation and games classes at their fifth annual Horse Show and Demo Day. This is a great opportunity to support the hard work and dedication of the students, horses and volunteers of High & Mighty. Pot luck lunch will be served. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, 71 CR 21C Ghent. For more information email info@ high-n-mighty.org or call 518-672-4202. INN AT SARATOGA: Becky Walton and Mike Steiner, acoustic duo, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.