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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.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA:

10:30 a.m., Science Explorers drop-in for ages 3 and up. Join this popular weekly program to discover the different ways in which science is all around us. 11 a.m., Block Lab for ages 3 and up supports criticial social and congitive skills through team building, creative thinking and problem solving. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 for more information.

CLIFTON PARK SENIOR CENTER:

Thursday, September 14 is Welcome Day for the Community Chorus and the first day of Pinochle (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.

CONSTITUTION DAY LECTURE:

“Executive Power, Then and Now -- The Case of Unilateral Executive Action and the Constitution,” a debate featuring Saikrishna Prakash of the University of Virginia Law School and Greg Weiner of Assumption College, moderated by Skidmore political scientist Flagg Taylor. 5:30 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College. For more information call 518-5805240.

INN AT SARATOGA:

Jeff Walton, Acoustic Folk Rock. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

LWV BOOK CLUB:

The League of Women Voters of Saratoga Non-Fiction Book Club will mmet on Thursday September 14, at 1:30 p.m. at the Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library to discuss “Oil and Honey: The Education of an Unlikely Activist” by Bill McKibben. Members of the public are invited to attend.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK:

Moreau Kayak Trip, 10 a.m. to noon. The Park Naturalist will lead this beginner’s paddle around the lake pointing out signs of summer and other wonderful sights that are more enjoyable from an up-close perspective given by a kayak. Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511.

SKIDMORE COLLEGE:

Panel discussion, “After Incarceration -- Stories From Those Who’ve Lived It,” featuring restorative-justice experts David Karp, Sheila Rule, Jasmyn Store ‘15 and Frank Zarro on community justice and how restorative justice seeks to shape criminal justice reform. 7 p.m., Tang Museum. For more information call 518580-5274.

Friday, Sept. 15 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.

CLIFTON PARK SENIOR CENTER:

A Diabetes Support Group meets on the first and third Friday of each month 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.

DANCE YOUR TAIL OFF:

Dance to rockabilly and swing music, get some baked goodies (yummy cupcakes donated by Lucy’s Cupcake Corner), enter to win some great raffles (including back to school supplies!), and help a good cause, One hundred percent of all donations go to the cats of FACT Animal Rescue. Two dollars from every ticket sold goes straight to FACT too. Invite your friends and come boogie for a cause. 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saratoga City Music Hall, 5 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. For further information on the event, to volunteer,

or to view available adoptees, please contact FACT at http://www.factanimalrescue.com, or https://www.facebook.com/FACTAnimalRescue/. DELAWARE OTSEGO AUDABON SOCIETY: A program about “Coyotes of Eastern New York” will be presented at the Delaware Otsego Audubon Society’s public meeting on Friday, September 15, at 7:30 p.m. Michael Clark, Department of Environmental Conservation Region Four Wildlife Manager, will enlighten attendees about these fascinating mammals, drawing on his vast experience in the field. This program is free and open to the public; refreshments available. For additional information, please visit the DOAS website at http://doas.us. HALF-WAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY: The Saratoga Knights of Columbus invite the public to a “Half Way to St. Patrick’s Day” dinner including Corned Beef, cabbage, Irish Soda Bread and dessert, at 50 Pine Road, on Friday, September 15, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Cost is $12. 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 518-664-4646, fax 518664-8641 or visit http:// mechanicville.sals.edu for more information. MUSICIANS AT MA’ALWYCK: Musicians of Ma’alwyck’S 2017-18 season has the themes of WW1 and Women’s Suffrage, as well as a look at historic music inspired by the newly installed Roman Ruins wallpaper at the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site. The season opens on September 15 with a fundraiser for the historic Governor Yates Mansion in Glenville, featuring a dinner, new brew by Wolf Hollow brewery titled Yates Ale and concert by Musicians of Ma’alwyck. Subscriptions, single tickets, dinner tickets for Café Capriccio and gala tickets are available on line at www. musiciansofmaalwyck.org or by calling 814-441-0852. PRINCIPESSA ELENA SOCIETY: Principessa Elena Society monthly dinner for Friday, September 15: Pasta fagiloi, pasta/with sauce, meatballs/sauce, sausage/ peppers/onions with sauce, Italian bread/butter, dessert, coffee/tea. Cost: seniors $8, regular $9, children (5-12) $5, and under age 5 free. All takeout dinners $10. 13 Oak Street, Saratoga Springs. All are welcome. For more information call 518-584-4163. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 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. Gather around at 12:45 p.m. to listen to a free Swinging Singing Seniors Performance. A Medical Expo with presentations by the Wesley Community and Saratoga Hospital starts at 1:30 p.m. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Ina gallery talk on “States of Incarceration,” history professor Eric Morser and student curators Deven Catalano, meaghan McDonald and Isaac Selchaif will describe their efforts to reconstruct the history of Mount McGregor, the power of oral histories, and their transformation of their story into a museum exhibit. Noon, Tang Museum. For more information call 518-580-5274. SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK INDEPENDENT LIVING: Southern Adirondack Independent Living is hosting an open house on Friday, September 15, from 10 a.m. to noon to give the community an opportunity to learn about the services SAIL offers. SAIL has been assisting the community for nearly 30 years by promoting the Independence, equality and dignity of people with disabilities in all aspects of personal and community life. Enjoy light refreshments and see where SAIL is located in Saratoga County and what services they offer. SAIL is located at 418 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa. SWING FOR MUSIC GOLF OUTING: This Saratoga Chamber Players benefit will help bring music into senior residences for those who cannot leave or for folks at regular concerts who cannot afford full ticket price. Registration starts at 3:15 p.m. at Airway Meadows Golf Course, 262 Brownsville Road, Gansevoort. $65 per person entry fee includes greens fee, cart, appetizers and soft drinks. Cash bar available. To register please email: bhc2150@gmail.com. TANG MUSEUM: Concert by Palehound, 8 p.m. For more information call 518580-8080.

Saturday, Sept. 16

AMAZING RACE: Saratoga Springs’ version of the longrunning TV show was created by the Saratoga Springs History Museum and will take place within city limits on September 16. Just like on TV, contestants will be given missions to complete; these missions are based on historic destinations within the Spa City. The first team to finish 9 of 11 missions and make it to the finish line at the Thirsty Owl wins. In addition to bragging rights as Saratoga Springs Amazing Race champions, a $200 gift card from the Downtown Business Association will be awarded to the winning team. Prizes will also be awarded to the top two runner-up teams. The race begins at the Saratoga Springs History Museum in the Canfield Casino at 10 a.m. Entry fee is $25 per person, $100 for teams of four. Sign up at www.saratogahistory.org or call (518) 584-6920 x102 for more details. ANTIQUES IN SCHOARIE: The grounds of the Schoharie Valley Railroad Museum on Depot Lane form a perfect setting for the 42nd annual Antiques in Schoharie Fall Show on September 16-17. The Museum is open to show goers and the grounds, as well as all the buildings, are filled with over 100 dealers as the entire complex is transformed into a treasure trove laden with antiques and collectibles of all ages. This show is one of Schoharie Colonial Heritage Volunteers’ largest fund raisers to support its ongoing activities, especially the 1743 Palatine House--the oldest building in Schoharie County--and the Schoharie Valley Railroad Museum. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 16 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 17. Call 518-295-7505 (office) or Ruth Anne Wilkinson, Show Manager at 518-2317241 for more information. BALLSTON SPA FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon through September 30 in Wiswall Park, at the corner of Front Street and Low Street in the Village of Ballston Spa. Live music is featured at Saturday markets as well as children’s activities at selected markets. 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. CHICKEN BBQ: Bacon Hill Reformed Church will have a Chicken BBQ Saturday, September 16. Servings are at 4:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The menu includes ½ chicken, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw, rolls, homemade pie, and beverage. Adults $12, children $6. Takeouts available. For reservations call Jenifer Thomas at 518695-6116. The Church is handicapped- accessible. CONSTITUTION DAY: The New York State Archives and Library will celebrate Constitution Day on Saturday, September 16, with a public display of New York State’s handwritten 1788 copy of the United States Constitution, from the convention in Poughkeepsie where it was ratified. The Constitution Day exhibition will be held on the 7th floor of the Cultural Education Center at 222 Madison Avenue in Albany from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. In addition, free pocket-sized copies of the Constitution will be distributed on a first come, first-served basis; one per visitor while quantities last. A digital talking book of the Constitution from the New York State Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) will be available for TBBL patrons as well. FALL BIRDING TRIP: Join Friends of the IBA Executive Director Laurie LaFond and avid birder Bo Harris to see what our feathered friends are up to in the Washington County Grasslands IBA. Visit FIBA’s Alfred Z. Solomon Grassland Bird Viewing Area and take a private tour of 64 acres of critical habitat FIBA is working to purchase, as well as NYSDEC’s Wildlife Management Area and other prime birding sites nearby. Northern harriers, falcons, hawks, bluebirds and migrating warblers are just a few of the species you’re likely to encounter! Meeting Time 8 a.m. Field Trip fee is $15 for nonmembers, Free to Members. Group size limited, Call Bo at 518677-3350 to register. Visit www.ibafriends.org for more details. GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY: Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, September 16, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Thomas Ruller, Assistant Commissioner and State Archivist for the NYS Education Dept., will present a program relating to five truckloads of state court records transferred to the NYS Archives in Albany from NYC. The case records covering the years 1680 to 1847, now available to researchers six days a week in Albany, are a fascinating glimpse of the issues of the past, containing such familiar names as Alexander Hamilton, Robert Fulton, Herman Melville and General Philip Schuyler. The public is welcome to attend. For more information call 518-5872978. GRANT COTTAGE: Join in the celebration as Grant Cottage becomes New York State’s 24th Literary Landmark during a Plaque Dedication ceremony at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 16. The keynote speaker will be David S. Nolen, Assistant Editor, Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library and contributor to “The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant: The Complete Annotated Edition.” In addition, fine art photographer Craig Murphy will provide tintype photography (weather permitting) using the same equipment and wet plate process used in the 1860’s. Copies of the annotated Memoris signed by Nolen and tintypes will be available for purchase. 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. HIGH & MIGHTY FUNDRAISER: ’Kick up Your Heels A Benefit Evening on the Farm,’’ 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., 71 County Route 21C Ghent. Activities include food, dancing, games, a silent auction and a lottery to win a cruise. $75 at the door. Purchase tickets at www. high-n-mighty.org or send a check to 71 County Route 21C Ghent, NY 12075 for $60. For more information, call 518-672-4202 or visit high-n-mighty.org. HUNT FOR HISTORY & HORSES: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame presents a unique and family-friendly scavenger hunt called the “Hunt for History and Horses” from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Saratoga Race Course. Teams will tour locations on the historic Saratoga grounds with exclusive postseason access to the track while learning about the history of thoroughbred racing’s connection to Saratoga Springs. Afterwards, there will be pony rides, a petting zoo, crafts and refreshments available. Cost: $5 per person; free for children under 5 Following the scavenger hunt and activities, free admission will be offered to all scavenger hunt participants at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame throughout the day. For more information or to R.S.V.P. to the event please call 518-584-0400 ext. 120, or email nmrpgasst@racingmuseum.net MABEE FARM TO FORK: Savor the harvest with us this season as the Schenectady County Historical Society and the Electric City Food Co-op present Mabee Farm to Fork, a celebration of local foods. Proceeds from the event will support Mabee Farm Historic Site (part of the Schenectady County Historical Society) and the membership drive for the Electric City Food Co-op. 5 p.m to 8 p.m., 1100 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction. Tickets are $50 per person and include local food prepared by a local chef. A cash bar will be available for alcoholic drinks. Register at http://schenectadyhistorical.org/farmtofork/. NATURE FEST: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Moreau Lake State Park. Free fun-filled family day of interactive nature related activities, live animals, information and crafts. Fun crafts and activities for the kids like birdhouse building, face painting, pumpkin painting and much more. There will also be nature related educational booths, representatives from local parks, rescue organizations, wagon rides and music. Food is available that day as well as a silent auction and tours of the nature center. All donations collected will go to The Friends of Moreau Lake (non-profit). BYOB (water bottle & bag) and get a free pin or magnet! For more information call 518793-0511 or visit Friendsofmoreaulake.org. PILGRIMAGE: You are invited to the 79th annual New York State Knights of Columbus Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville on Saturday, September 16, including a Benediction & Rosary, the Stations of the Cross, and a 4 p.m. Mass in the Coliseum, all preceeded by a noon BBQ in the Pavilion. BBQ tickets are $10 each. Purchase tickets in advance by contacting Joseph Cardone at 518-883-3142 or pjcardone@gmail.com. Visit www.auriesvilleshrine.com for more information. SARATOGA BATTLE ANNIVERSARY: Come explore the lives of men, women, and children of the Revolutionary War and mark the 240th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga. Learn the soldiers’ musket drill, hear cannon and musket firings, smell the aromas of open-fire cooking, or help decide a court martial. Hands-on activities for kids, including a special Junior Ranger booklet. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Route 32, Stillwater. Email eric_schnitzer@nps.gov, call 518-670-2981 or visit https://www.facebook.com/SaratogaNHP for more information. SARATOGA FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., High Rock Park Pavilions, Saratoga Springs. Featuring live music by TuneFolk, Ainsley’s Angels at the Community Table and a book signing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by Ken Haedrich, author of “The Harvest Baker: 150 Sweet & Savory Recipes Celebrating the Fresh-Picked Flavors of Fruits, Herbs & Vegetables,” presented in partnership with Northshire Bookstore. Approximately 65 vendors will be attending the Saturday market from May to October. See http://www. saratogafarmersmarket.org/saratoga-farmers-marketvendors/ for a complete vendor list. SARATOGA SHOWCASE OF HOMES: The 2017 Saratoga Showcase of Homes is proudly presented over three weekends beginning September 16-17. This year’s edition is another blockbuster event with 18 locations from 14 of our area’s finest builders on display in Saratoga County. Proceeds from the Showcase of Homes will benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. A $20 ticket allows you to visit all of these beautiful new homes over all six days. Each showcase ticket holder will receive a free shoe/ tote bag at the first home visited. Tickets are always conveniently available at any showcase home during tour hours of 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and can be purchased online at www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Faculty Recital by Brett Grigsby, 4 p.m., Zankel Music Center. For more information call 518-580-5321 or visit www.skidmore.edu/zankel. TALK SARATOGA: Listen To ‘Talk Saratoga’, on Saturday, September 16, from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. on 91.1FM -WSPN Skidmore Radio. Saratoga Springs Police Chief Greg Veitch will discuss his hit book “All the Law in the World Won’t Stop Them” with co-hosts Rick Thompson, Lynn Goodness and Sarah Burger. You can also listen live on your computer at http://tunein.com/ radio/WSPN-911-s22928/. TREASURES, TREATS & TUNES: On Saturday, September 16, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., the Old Saratoga Reformed Church in Schuylerville, corner of Pearl Stree and Burgoyne Street, will hold its annual humongous yard sale, featuring bargain priced items, and a food sale including hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages and baked goods. Stick around and shop, have something to eat, all while listening to some live music. This will be a great opportunity to come together, meet friends and neighbors and support the community. For more information call 518-695-3479. UNTOLD STORIES OF THE BATTENKILL: Join “Untold Stories of the Battenkill” authors Elizabeth & Barton Cockey as they read and share stories from the well received book this coming Sunday, September 16 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Gardenworks, located at 1135 County Rt 30 in Salem. Those attending the book signing should consider staying for the Farm to Table Dinner and Movies event taking place later that afternoon.. For more information on the Untold Stories project, email bkc@battenkillconservancy.org or go to battenkillconservancy.org. For more information on Gardenworks Farm and the Farm to Table event, visit gardenworksfarm.com or call 518-854-3250.