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Monday, Sept. 11

9⁄11 PRESENTATION: A program on “Emergency Communications After the Twin Tower Attacks” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11 in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church, 610 Chapel St. in Schenectady.The event is hosted by the Schenectady Amateur Radio Association. Speaker Tony Pazzola will give a first-hand, eyewitness account of emergency communications in the New York City area in the wake of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center buildings. Club members will also discuss a recent field day including drone footage.

9⁄11 REMEMBRANCE: The City of Saratoga Springs invites the community to a 9⁄11 Remembrance Ceremony at High Rock Park on Monday September 11. The ceremony, hosted by Mayor Joanne Yepsen, will be held at the Tempered by Memory sculpture at 8:30 a.m. Comprised of five pieces of twisted steel from the 2001 terrorist attacks, the Tempered by Memory sculpture was created by Noah Savitz in collaboration with John Van Alstine. The observance begins with a color guard from the SSPD and SSFD, which will enter under the direction of John Betor Lt. Colonel (ret), Assistant Fire Chief (ret). A moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. will symbolize when the first plane hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The National Anthem and other music will be provided by Saratoga Springs High School Choraliers. The keynote speech will be delivered by Jim Pabis, US Army Colonel. A display of original photographs by Lawrence White will also be available for viewing in the park. BOOKBOUND: The First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa invites the public to its book club, BookBound, to discuss Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale.” The group meets on the second Monday of each month, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 202 Milton Ave. Ballston Spa.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: To show their appreciation for members, the Children’s Museum of Saratoga opens on the second Monday morning of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for members to enjoy an exclusive playtime at the museum. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518584-5540 for more information.

CLIFTON PARK SENIOR CENTER: Monday, September 11 is the first day for Shabby Sheik with Carmen D DIY craft class, Clogging for Beginners and Soul Line Dancing at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 518-3831343 ext. 227 tor eserve lunch. For Senior Express transportation call 518-371-4444.

HOME MADE THEATER VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Home Made Theater, Saratoga’s resident theater company, is seeking volunteers in all departments for their upcoming 2017-18 season. All interested volunteers are invited to attend the volunteer meeting on Monday, September 11, at 6 p.m. at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park. For more information, call 518-587-4427 or email info@homemadetheater.org. You may fill out their volunteer form online at www.homemadetheater.org.

INTERFAITH STORY CIRCLE: September 11 is a date seared into the memory of most Americans. The Interfaith Story Circle chooses to launch its 25th anniversary season on this date to make it a time for healing, care and comfort. The guest storyteller is Rev. Dr. Harlan Ratmeyer, pastor of the First Reformed Church of Bethlehem and Association of Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor (ACPE) and Chaplain at Albany Medical Center. This session will demonstrate the nature of the interplay between story and healing hears and finds. Come share your own traditional or personal stories related to the theme of healing, or just come to listen. 7 p.m. First Church in Albany, 110 North Pearl Street. Free and open to the public.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Farmers Market, rain or shine. 6:30 p.m., Getting to Know You Game Night for ages 11-15. Kick off the new school year with a fun night of icebreakers and ‘Minute to Win It’ style games. Please stop by the Library or call 518-664-4646 to sign up. 6:30 p.m., Adult Program: Clean Eating. Kimberly Henry will present on clean eating through Shaklee. No registration required. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N.

Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-664-4646, fax 518664-8641 or visit http:// mechanicville.sals.edu for more information.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Eastern Ridge Hike, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will about a 5-mile hike so please bring plenty of water, snacks and a lunch. Reservations are required with a 24-hour advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511 to reserve your spot today. When you arrive please meet at the office to pay for the program.

NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM: The New York State Museum is typically closed on Mondays but will be open to the public on Monday, September 11, from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. to accommodate visitors to the museum’s September 11 exhibition, “The World Trade Center: Rescue, Recovery, Response.” A guided tour of the exhibition will be held at noon. More information about the exhibition is available at http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/exhibitions/ongoing/world-trade-center-rescue-recovery-response.

SARATOGA RETIRED TEACHERS: Saratoga Retired Teachers will meet on Monday, September 11, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs. Prospective members, please call 518-587-5356 for membership information and luncheon reservations.

SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Saratoga County Public Health, 10 a.m. to noon. Free cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure screenings as well as informal presentations on diabetes prevention tips and breathing well. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.

WILTON DEMOCRATIC MEETING: Wilton Democratic Committee Meeting, 6:45 p.m., Ace Hardware Conference Room, 55 Northern Pines Road, Gansevoort. For more information call Pat at (917) 282-5297.

Tuesday, Sept. 12

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Tuesday for Tots, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. drop-in for ages 2-5. A special time for younger visitors to gain preschool readiness skills in a fun and social environment with play-dough, crafts, activities and friends. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 for more information.

CLIFTON PARK SENIOR CENTER: Tuesday, September 12 is the first day of Dice 3000 (every other week) and Tai Chi (weekly) at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 518-383-1343 ext. 227 tor eserve lunch. For Senior Express transportation call 518-371-4444.

FREE DANCE WORKSHOPS: Members of Keigwin + Company will be leading free dance workshops in the Lake Placid Center for the Arts Dance Studio. A master class for beginners, ages 8 and up, will be held on Tuesday, September 12 from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.. Intermediate and advanced dancers ages 13 and up are invited to join on Tuesday, September 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Adults are welcome to join on Wednesday, September 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Keigwin + Company performs live on the LPCA Stage on Friday, September 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets are available by calling the LPCA Box Office at 518-523-2512 or online at www.lakeplacidarts.org.

HALF MOON BUTTON CLUB: The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday September 12, at 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. The social time starts at 11 a.m. and the business meeting starts at noon, followed by the program. The program this month is “Wee People” Buttons, presented by Karen Kammer. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 518-469-7420 or Kirsti at 518-869-8125.

INN AT SARATOGA: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Drank the Gold, American, Irish Folk Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

JAPANESE KNOTWEED: Japanese knotweed, also known as Adirondack bamboo, is a highly invasive, nonnative plant that is growing throughout Saratoga County. It is very difficult to eliminate and it can be quite destructive, growing underground, even sometimes growing up through driveways, or foundations. Cutting it down, pulling it out or mowing it can spread it. It is distinctive and easy to identify as it is flowering this month, and this is the best time of year to manage it. A discussion about Japanese knotweed is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, at Room 280 in Bolton Hall at Skidmore College. An official from PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management ) will lead the presentation.

KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The September luncheon for Adirondack Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans Association, will be held on Tuesday, September 12, at 11:30 a.m., at the Peppermill Restaurant in S. Glens Falls. The restaurant is on the left as you enter the shopping center, off Rt. 9. Hosts will be Patti and Gene Slavin. Please call the Slavins at 518-7932358 by September 10 for reservations or further information. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows and friends are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome. For information on joining the organization or to receive an application, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Storytime with stories, rhymes and crafts, 11:30 a.m. All ages are welcome. 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.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Waterfall Trail Hike, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This hike will take about 3 miles round trip. Reservations are required with a 24-hour advanced notice, please call the park office at 518-793-0511 to reserve your spot today. When you arrive please meet at the office where you will also pay for the hike.

SHAKER POINTE: ’Funding the Move: Financial Strategies for Senior Living!’ 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This free seminar will review the true costs of staying in your home versus moving to a retirement community; the benefits of planning your move ahead of time; and how to protect your home equity and well-being. Complimentary lunch will be provided. After the event discussion, guests will be given a tour of Shaker Pointe, a beautiful independent senior living community located just minutes from Latham at One Bell Tower Drive in Watervliet. RSVPs are required. To learn more or RSVP, please call 518-250-4900.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham on Old Loudon Road in Latham. All adults over the age of 18 with any interest in the art of magic are welcome, whether it be performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment. For more information, visit WWW.SAM24.org.

SPA CITY’S NEFARIOUS PAST: Despite its reputation as a world-class resort destination for the rich and famous, Saratoga Springs has always had a nefarious past — one dominated by gambling, crime and corruption. On Tuesday, September 12 at 1 p.m., Saratoga Springs City Police Chief Greg Veitch will talk about the city’s darker side at The Summit at Saratoga. His new book, “All the Law in the World Won’t Stop Them,” tells how illegal gambling and organized crime dominated the resort community for much of its history. A question and answer session and book signing will follow. The presentation is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Reserve your place by calling (518) 430-2136, or emailing rebeccad@summitsaratoga.com. Light refreshments will be served. For directions to the community, visit summitsaratoga.com/contactus.html.

WOMEN’S LUNCHEON: All women are invited to attend a “Melodies of Autumn” luncheon on Tuesday September 12, from noon - 2 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P Saratoga. Cost is $15 inclusive. Saratoga Sound Track will sing your favorite songs. Guest speaker Teresa Gardner from Conisteo, NY asks “Will I Smile Again?” Reservations are required by September 7. No membership or dues required. Please call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043 for more information. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Club.

Wednesday, Sept. 13

CAPITAL DISTRICT FLY FISHERS: On-the-water meeting at The Georgie on the Battenkill. Adams Lane, Sushan. From 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Check out cdflyfishers.org for Google maps link.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Alphabet Soup drop-in for ages 3 and up. Learn a new letter of the alphabet each week through the use of stories, songs, activities, crafts and more in the brand new secondfloor classrom. 10:30 - 11 a.m., Number Jungle is an Alphabet Soup companion program exploring numbers throug song, activities and crafts in the second-floor classroom. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 for more information.

CLIFTON PARK SENIOR CENTER: Wednesday, September 13 is the fist day of Formal Memories to Memoirs Worskhop (weekly) and Hand and Foot (every other week) at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 518-383-1343 ext. 227 tor eserve lunch. For Senior Express transportation call 518-371-4444.

HANDS-ONLY CPR: The American Heart Association, with the support of Empire BlueCross Foundation, presents the Hands-Only CPR Mobile Tour, which will teach the 2 simple steps to save a life via Hands-Only CPR during training sessions at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. Each session is 30 minutes, and open to the public. Preregister at https://HandsOnlyCPR.cvent.com/EmpireStatePlaza. For information, email Marissa.alanis@heart.org.

HUDSON RIVER PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: The Hudson River Photography Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Mechanicville District Public Library,90 N. Main St. Mechanicville. This photography club is always looking for new people to join. The group invites adults who are interested in digital photography. For more information, please contact Mary Beth D’Aloia at painter@nycap. rr.com.

INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, Acoustic Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Essential Oils DIY Class, 6:30 p.m. Make your own essential oils project, presented by Laura Marchese of Young Living Essential Oils. Class size is limited to 10, so please stop by or call the Library at 664-4646 to register. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-664-4646, fax 518664-8641 or visit http:// mechanicville.sals.edu for more information.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Red Oak Ridge Hike, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Please bring water on this hike. Beaver Adventure, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. A Park Educator will teach you all the things you never knew you wanted to know about these awesome creatures. Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice for each event; please call 518-7930511.

MOTHERS OF TWINS: The Tri-County Mother of Twins Club will hold their September meeting on September 13 at 7 p.m. at the cafe of the Healthy Living Market at the Wilton Mall off of Route 50. New members are welcome. Email momsoftwins@ gmail.com for directions and information. The Club offers support, information, outings and camaraderie for twin families in Washington, Warren and Saratoga Counties. https://www.facebook. com/TriCountiesMothersOfTwinsClub/. PICKINS’ SESSION: On Wednesday, September 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the popular Ballston Area Seniors Pickins’ Session will be held at the Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Admission is free, open to the public, and there is ample free parking. Musicians are invited to play background or join up with a group. Please bring finger foods to share – can’t have music without some munchies. Please check out ballstonareaseniors.com for more information.

SARATOGA FARMERS MARKET: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., High Rock Park Pavilions, Saratoga Springs. Approximately 30 vendors will be attending the mid-week market from May to October. See http://www. saratogafarmersmarket.org/ saratoga-farmers-marketwednesday-vendors/ for a complete vendor list. STORYTELLING OPEN MIC: Enjoy a wonderful evening as storytellers from Saratoga and the Capital District share contemporary, personal, and traditional stories. New storytellers are always welcome. September’s featured teller is Jeannine Laverty with “Growing Stories.” Jeannine is an accomplished and passionate voice for protecting the environment and for preserving and sharing traditional folktales. 7 p.m., Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. 6:40 p..m signup for storytellers. Admission: $5. Students free.

TROUT STREAM MANAGEMENT: Public meetings will be held in each Department of Environmental Conservation region this fall to provide an overview of the state’s approach to trout stream management and elicit feedback from trout stream anglers on their preferences and expectations for the management of these waters. The first meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 13 at the 4H training center at 556 Middleline Road in Ballston Spa. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and presentation begins at 7 p.m.

VOLKSPORTER WALK: Walk in Clifton Park, September 13. Registration 9:30 a.m.to 9:5 a.m. for a 10 a.m.. walk. Meet at Clifton Park Center, 22 Clifton Country Road. Not a guided walk, just a chance to walk with others. 5 K and 10 K options available. Visit Walkescv.org for more information.

WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY WALK: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site hosts environmental educator George Steele for a Wildlife Wednesday bird walk program on September 13 at 6:30 p.m. This walk will explore different areas of the historic site around the Visitor Center while watching and listening for various bird species during their autumn migration. The walk will take place along the banks of Schoharie Creek and on historic site trails, formerly the towpath for the Erie Canal. The program will meet outside the Visitor Center at 129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter. There is no charge, but donations are always appreciated. For information about this event and more, please call the Visitor Center at 518-829-7516, email SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov, or visit our Facebook page at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site.

WOMEN’S CLUB OF VALLEY FALLS: The September meeting of the Woman’s Club of Valley Falls and Vicinity will be the membership tea, to be held at the home of Lois Squire, 619 Route 113, River Road, Schaghticoke, on Wednesday, September 13 at noon. The program will be “Today’s Woman,” featuring Margot Gifford. New members are welcome. Contact Chris Kelly at melrosekellys@aol.com for more information.

Thursday, Sept. 14

BALLSTON SPA FARMERS MARKET: Thursdays 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. through September 28 in Wiswall Park, at the corner of Front Street and Low Street in the Village of Ballston Spa. Admission to the market, music, and activities are all offered to the community at no cost. For more information, please contact the market sponsor, The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, at 885-2772 or visit their website www.ballston.org.

BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES: The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center presents the Fall 2017 Brown Bag Lunch Series, an annual educational program meant to highlight the rich history, culture and traditions of our city and Heritage Area. This month’s program is “The Rebirth of Caffe Lena – Saratoga’s Legendary Folk Music Coffeehouse,” presented by Sarah Craig, Executive Director, Caffe Lena. Brown Bag Lunch Lecture programs are free and open to the public – no registration required. The programs take place from noon – 1 p.m. and meet in the H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs.