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Monday, Sept. 18

CHILDREN’S CHORUS AUDITIONS: The Saratoga Children’s Chorus, led by Artistic Director Susan Fedak, is holding auditions for the Fall 2017 semester on Monday, September 18 from 5 p.m. 6:30 p.m. at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue at Henning Road in Saratoga Springs. Boys with unchanged voices and girls are eligible. Singers do not need to prepare a piece, but will be expected to sing a simple song in tune without accompaniment, checking for pitch matching, rhythm and range. To arrange an audition, call Ms. Fedak at 518-427-7744 or email Sue@SusanFedak.com. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR CENTER: Chair Yoga Fall Session begins and Soul Line Dancing continues 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. MALTA TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP: The Town Board of the Town of Malta will hold a workshop on Sign Code & Lighting Standards Amendments on Monday, September 18, at 5:15 p.m. (prior to the regular 6 p.m. Town Board monthly meeting/ public hearings). This workshop will be held in the Malta Town Hall main meeting room, 2540 Route 9 and is open to the public. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT

PUBLIC LIBRARY: Farmers’ Market, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Reiki with Gina 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Gina will be available for drop-in mini-sessions of Reiki. Reiki is a natural healing and relaxation technique that can help physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It is a gentle and non-intrusive way to open up the energy pathways in a person’s body for optimum health. Crochet and Knitting with Felicia Palmer, 6 p.m. TAG – You’re It!, 6:30 p.m. Join the Library for a Teen Advisory Group meeting, where you can help us with volunteer projects and plan future teen programs. Please stop by the Library or call 518-664-4646 to sign up. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. SENIOR ISSUES COMMUNITY FORUM: The Saratoga Springs Mayor’s Seniors Advisory Committee has set the date for a community forum, “Public Officials Speak to Senior Issues.” It will be held from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Empire State College, 2 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, on Monday, September 18. At the forum public officials will address the top concerns of most seniors such as: Healthcare, Housing and Transportation. Kathleen Fyfe from the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will moderate the panel session. The forum is free and everyone concerned about senior issues is encouraged to attend. Door prizes and light refreshments will be provided. Email questions to senioradvisoryss@gmail.com. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Comic-book scholar and New Yorker magazine art editor Francoise Mouly gives the Fox-Adler Lecture at 5:30 p.m. at the Gannett Auditorium. For more information call 518580-5675. WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE: Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside every month. The monthly Wellness Walk is geared towards gentle exercise and is for participants at basic fitness levels. This monthly walk will also take place in October and November. Meet at the kiosk in the parking lot south of Scout Road on Edie Road at 10a.m. Preregistration is encouraged at info@wiltonpreserve.org or 518-450-0321.

Tuesday, Sept. 19

ARCHAEOLOGY TALK: John Hart, Director of Research and Collections at the New York State Museum will give a talk entitled “Networking the Past: Social Interaction in Northern Iroquoia, AD 1350 - 1650.” on September 19 at 7 p.m. at Grooms Tavern, 290 Sugar Hill Rd., Rexford. Sponsored by the Auringer Seelye Chapter of the NY State Archaeological Association. For more information contact Bernadette at bpgiardina@yahoo.com or 518-928-3328. BALLSTON SPA BPA NETWORKING BREAKFAST: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, September 19, from 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m., hosted by Creative Endeavors, 49 Front Street in Ballston Spa. Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation—prepayment available at www.ballston.org or RSVP to info@ballston.org and pay at the door. Non-reserved walk-ins that morning are $10. You do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Membership information will be available. The BSBPA sponsors networking breakfasts on the third Tuesday of every month at different BSBPA member locations in and around Ballston Spa. To learn more, visit at www. ballston.org. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Tuesday for Tots 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. 1 p.m., Peek into Preschool with Katrina Trask Nursery School, for ages 2-3. Pre-registration required. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 5845540 for more information. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR CENTER: Zumba Gold Session begins, sponsored by MVP, and biweekly Left-Right-Center games begin today 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. GREENFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Town of Greenfield Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 19, at the Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Road. Bring a dish to share for the potluck dinner, starting at 5:30 p.m., and your own place settings. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m., featuring guest speaker April March, the First Lady of Burlesque and author “Reflections of My Life,” a book about her career. The public is welcome to attend. INN AT SARATOGA: Drank the Gold, American, Irish folk duo. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Lake Ann Hike, 10 a.m. to noon. A Park Educator will

lead this hike through part of the woods over at Lake Bonita to Lake Ann. Make sure to bring some water. Please call for reservations with 24 hours advanced notice, 518-793-0511. Inclusive Nature Class, 5:30 p.m. See the Upcoming section of the Calendar for more information. NIGHT SKY ADVENTURE: “Our Friend the Moon,” 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., miSci Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Educators from the Dudley Observatory, in conjunction with volunteers from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers group, present astronomy lessons, planetarium shows and night sky viewing (weather depending). Amateur astronomers and families are invited to bring binoculars or telescopes. One or more telescopes will be provided for public use. Cost: Admission to miSci ($10.50 adult, $7.50 child age 3-12, $9 senior 65+). Free for miSci members. For more information, visit www.DudleyObservatory.org. PIEROGHI SALE: Christ the Savior Church, 249 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake, is sponsoring a pieroghi sale on Tuesday, September 19. Potato, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghi will be available. For orders, please call 363-0001 soon. Pick up as usual from 11:30 a.m. to 12;30 p.m. that Tuesday. Stuffed clams are planned to be available in limited quantity. RAI$ING DOUGH: The Academy for Lifelong Learning will be Rai$ing Dough to support Academy programs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at West Side Sports Bar & Grill, 112 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs. A percentage of all purchases, including take-out, will be donated to the Academy. For more information, call 518-587-2100 ext. 2415. www.esc.edu/all. SCHENECTADY ELFUNS: The Schenectady Elfuns will hold their luncheon meeting starting at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 19, at The Vista Restaurant at the Van Patten Golf Course. NYS Trooper Steven Rothwein will discuss scams that are currently being used locally. He will address recognizing types of scams, what to do when you feel you are being scammed, and how to avoid being scammed in the future. Schenectady Elfun luncheons are open to all Elfuns and their spouses or guests, and to all former or retired GE employees. Spouses of deceased Elfuns are also welcome. Those interested should call Glenn Gerber at 289-5665 to make a reservation. The deadline is Friday, Sept. 15. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Aref Abu-Rabia, anthopologist at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, gives the Greenberg Middle East Scholar-in-Residence Lecture, “Magic Plants in the Holy Land,” at 7:30 p.m. in Davis Auditorium. For more information call 518-5805593.

Wednesday, Sept. 20

ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB: “Israel- The Holy Land” presented by Gretchen Steen. Monthly program of Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter of Adirondack Mountain Club. Free. 7 p.m., Crandall Library, downtown Glens Falls. No Reservations Required. 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 second-floor 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: A Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon will be held today 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 518383-1343 ext. 227 tor eserve lunch. For Senior Express transportation call 518-371-4444. FOOD PRESERVATION WORKSHOP: Using fresh local apples and other fruit, learn the art and science (interplay of fruit, acid, pectin and sugar) of making jellied products. Participants will take home a jar of jam or jelly. 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension office, Ballston Spa. Cost: $20. To register call 518-885-8995. For a list of other food preservation workshops go to www. ccesaratoga.org and look under “Upcoming Events.” INN AT SARATOGA: Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, Acoustic Duo. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: Offered by One Roof Center for Mindful Practices on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Saratoga Springs Public Library at 12:30 p.m. Free and open to all. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., The Buzz About Bees. See the new observational bee hive and learn about the intelligent honey bees, then go on a short walk to look for bees. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Snake Adventure Hike. Learn about the different kinds of snakes taken care of in the nature center and found in the park, then take a fun hike to find some snakes. Reservations for each event are required with 24 hours advanced notice. Please call 793-0511. OPEN FORGE NIGHT: Get an introduction to the art of blacksmithing by visiting Adirondack Folk School on Open Forge night for an amazing demonstration by Expert smith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. For those who want to try their hand at blacksmithing and forge an item at open forge, a $20 fee covers the cost of materials. Safety precautions must be followed, including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied). Demos begin at 6:30 p.m. at 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne. Visit www.adirondackfolkschool.org 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 midweek market from May to October. See http://www. saratogafarmersmarket.org/ saratoga-farmers-marketwednesday-vendors/ for a complete vendor list.

Thursday, Sept. 21

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. 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. 1 p.m., Discovery drop-in for ages 6 and up. A special offering of a popular program exploring science through discovery and hands-on learning. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-5845540 for more information. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR CENTER: A biweekly Crafty Creations with Jean workshop begins today 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. INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton, Acoustic Folk Rock. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: 10 a..m to 11 a.m., Kneehigh Naturalists for ages 1-6. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mud Pond Hike. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Turtle Talk with resident terrestrial turtles Daryl and Harrelson, followed by a walk on the beach. Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice for all events. Please call 518793-0511. SARATOGA LAKE P.I.D.: Saratoga Lake Protection and Improvement District Monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. in the Blue Room of the Malta Town Hall Complex, Route 9 in Malta. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Kick off Peace Week (September 21-27) from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. with an Empty Bowl Luncheon at the Saratoga Senior Center, featuring a bowl painted by a local artist, soup/chili, salad, bread, beverage, dessert and live music. $15donation. Visit peace-ing.org for more programs offered throughout the city including authors, movies, music and more! Please sign up. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY CHARTER: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is sponsoring a public meeting on the proposed new City Charter which will be on the November ballot for the residents of Saratoga Springs. Three members of the Charter Review Commission will describe the process the commission used to study various forms of government for cities, and share how they reached the decision to recommend a new charter for the city of Saratoga Springs. They will point out differences between the old charter and the one being proposed. Pattie Garrett of LWV Saratoga will be the moderator. The meeting will be held on Thursday, September 21, at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, starting at 7 p.m. All League events are open to the media and members of the public, and will include an opportunity for questions from the public. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: “Behind the Headlines: New Perspectives and Empathy in How It Went Down and the 21st-Century Civil Rights Movement,” a lecture by Kekla Magoon, award-winning young-adult novelist. 6 p.m., Gannett Auditorium, with a book signing and reception to follow in partnership with Northshire Bookstore. For more information call 518580-5274.

Friday, Sept. 22

CONSULTING ALLIANCE: With the White House and Congress continuing to grapple with a variety of national issues, Congressman Paul Tonko will share his unique perspective on the latest in a range of activities and current events taking place in Washington and around the country. This program is open to both Consulting Alliance members and non-members and will take place on Friday, September 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Wolferts Roost Country Club, 120 Van Rensselaer Blvd., Albany. Members pay $20; Late Member Registrants pay $25. Non-Members pay $30; Late Non-Member Registrants pay $35. Online payment is required. For further information or to find out about becoming a member, visit www.consultingalliance.org. FREE CONCERT: The New Skete Monasteries present the Konevets Quartet, a male vocal ensemble from St. Petersburg, Russia. A program of harmonic brilliance in the rich tradition of Russian choral music and the male chamber choir. Performance includes sacred music, ranging from chants and hymns to secular songs featuring Russian and Ukrainian folk songs, classical selections and Imperial regimental songs and marches which were forbidden during Communism. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m., and is open to all. Donations welcome. For more information visit www. newskete.org or call 518677-3928 ext. 215. INN AT SARATOGA: Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. LAKE PLACID CENTER FOR THE ARTS: The LPCA invites the public to attend an opening reception for the Annual LPCA Juried Art Show on Friday, September 22 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. The show will hang in the Gallery at LPCA through November 11. For more information call the LPCA Box Office at 518-523-2512 or visit www.lakeplacidarts.org.