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Friday, Oct. 6 BLUE STREAK HALL OF FAME:

The Saratoga Springs City School District will honor seven outstanding individuals for their extraordinary contributions to athletics during the 2017 Blue Streak Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 6, in the Robert Meade Teaching Auditorium at Saratoga Springs High School. This year’s inductees are Jen Dryer (Pennell), Robert Guglielmo, Matthew Kuenzel, Landon Moore, Madalayne Smith, Maureen Van Neste (Wickerham) and Jamie Welsh (Sweeney). A trophy case in the lobby of the “blue gym” will hold plaques in honor of the Hall of Fame members.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA:

Busy Bees drop-in for ages up to 24 months, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. An open playgroup exclusively for the youngest visitors and their caregivers, providing the space and activities to create an environment that fosters early childhood development in a social setting. Wiggles & Giggles drop in for ages 2-5, 11 a.m. to noon. A special time for younger children to learn what they can do with their bodies through guided free play. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-5845540 for more information.

CLIFTON PARK SENIOR CENTER:

Friday schedule: 8:30 a.m., Orchestra on the Common; 9 a.m., Woodcarving, Advanced Tap; 10 a.m., Ballet, Dominoes, Scrapbook Workshop; 11 a.m., Center Big Band, Diabetes Support Group; 12:30 p.m., Beading Buddies; 1 p.m., Scrabble; 2:30 p.m., Osteo Exercise. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 518-3831343 ext. 227 to reserve lunch. For Senior Express transportation call 518-371-4444.

GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER:

A garage sale is being held on Friday, October 6, and Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Some of the items for sale are exercise weights, small bicycle, dishes, bush trimmer, grass seed, spreader, toys, baby items, etc. The address is 33 Leonard Street, Gansevoort. Funds raised will benefit the United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, Wilton.

GEORGI MUSEUM: The Battenkill Conservancy’s final showing of the Untold Stories art exhibit is part of the Georgi Museum’s grand reopening in Shushan on Friday and Saturday, October 6-7. Among the artists and their work being featured is well known author & blogger, James Howard Kunstler. The Georgi Museum Grand Re-opening begins with a special “by invitation only” brunch taking place on October 6 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., with the grand re-opening for the general public happening on October 7, beginning at 11 a.m. For more information on the art show, contact Lorraine Merghart Ballard at bkc@battekillconservancy.org. For more information on the Georgi Museum’s Grand Re-opening, contact Wendy Bordwell at info@thegeorgi.com.

HYDE & SHRIEK:

Hyde Hall in Cooperstown hosts Hyde & Shriek Candlelight Ghost Tours at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. These one hour tours leave from the Kent Center and visit many of the places in the mansion where ghostly manifestations have been reported over 150 years. Tickets $20 per person. Reservations are required – call 607-547-5098 Ext 6; if no reply, leave your name and number and your call will be returned.

MINI FARMERS’ MARKET:

Every Friday, farmer Cliff Samson, as well as Lloyd and Ann Helman, will be at the Saratoga Senior Center bringing you fresh quality vegetables and fruit grown right in Ballston Spa! Selection will grow as the season progresses. Sponsored by Centers Health Care. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK:

Hudson River Kayak Trip, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This wonderful paddle is a great way to learn a new fun way to spend time outside. The Park Naturalist will lead this paddle down the river pointing out 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 518-7930511.

NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE:

Story time with guest star Iza Trapani, the beloved author/ illustrator of more than two dozen delightful picture books. In her latest - an extended retelling of the classic “Old MacDonald Had a Farm,” readers will be charmed with the usual “moo moo here,” and delighted by the appearance of a kangaroo, elephant, and zebra joining the fun. 10:30 a.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information, call 518-682-4200 or 1-855339-5990, or visit www. northshire.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS H.S. HOMECOMING:

The Saratoga Springs City School District community is invited to attend the first annual Homecoming Block Party on October 6 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the bus loop located in front of Saratoga Springs High School’s main entrance. The event, organized by Saratoga Springs High School Student Council students, will feature food trucks, entertainment, lawn games and more. The event is free to attend and tickets will be available to purchase food. Event attendees are encouraged to attend the Homecoming Football game that evening at 7 p.m.

TANG MUSEUM:

Museum curator-at-large Isolde Brielmaier will moderate a discussion on “Mass Incarceration and the Prison Industrial Complex” with Harvard historian Elizabeth Hinton, artist Duron Jackson and activiest Johnny Perez at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 518-5808080.

YADDO GHOST TOUR:

Experience the spirit(s) of the garden. Feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the earth. Share in the spiritual intrigue from Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask Family and other contemporary visitors. Tours are held in the garden only (not the Mansion) Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 p.m. through October 29. Docent led tours begin at the Yaddo parking lot and last approximately one hour. Cost $10/ person (children 12 and under free). Contact Yaddo at 518584-0746 or www.yaddo.org for more information.

Saturday, Oct. 7 BATTENKILL CONSERVANCY:

Columbus Day weekend is packed with art, environmental and community events highlighting the beauty of the Battenkill watershed and Washington County. The Battenkill Conservancy (BkC) and Trout Unlimited Clearwater Chapter (TUCC) invite you to dedicate an hour or two to

help ensure the scenic roadside that hugs the Battenkill along State Route 313 is litter free. The “Keep it Clean” Clean Up begins at 9am on Saturday, October 7, at the State Line Route 313 Rest Area. Gloves and safety vests are provided. No preregistration is required. For more information, email bkc@battenkillconservancy.org. BATTLES OF SARATOGA: October 7, 2017 marks exactly the 240th anniversary of the Second Battle of Saratoga. In 1777, the British built the “army’s strongest post”, known today as Balcarres Redoubt, in an effort to win the Battles of Saratoga. Step onto the very same ground and join living history reenactors as they portray British Redcoat soldiers and followers, American Loyalists, and a French Canandien to recount the events of that day. A special historian-led guided tour will be offered on Saturday, October 7. The camp, located at Stop 6 at Saratoga National Historic Park in Stillwater, will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: S.T.E.A.M. Saturday, 10 a.m. for families with children ages 3 and up. Join the Children’s Museum for a fun and exciting morning filled with programs designed around Science, Technology, Engineering, Artgs and Math. Preregistration required; free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-5845540 for more information. CHRISTIE’S HEARTOBERFEST: The 12th annual Christie’s Heartoberfest will be held on October 7 in memory of Christie Tolosky, local graduate of Shenendehowa High and Siena College, who died suddenly in 2005 at the age of 24. The Tolosky family will host an Octoberfest-style event at the Orenda Pavilion in the Saratoga State Park at 1 p.m. with beer, food, auctions and raffles. Heartoberfest raises awareness for Long QT Syndrome, an electrical disturbance of the heart, which causes an abnormal heart rate that can lead to fainting episodes and can lead to sudden cardiac death. The event is open to the public. All proceeds benefit the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome Foundation. For more information on Christie’s Heartoberfest visit Christies Heartoberfest on Facebook or email heartoberfest@gmail.com . CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT: The Friends of U.S. Grant Cottage will host a Civil War Encampment on Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the U.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site in Wilton. The event will feature Civil War Union Generals and their wives, the Sons of the Union Veterans, a Civil War surgeon and infantrymen, along with reenactors portraying Mark Twain, Clara Barton, Grant Cottage caretaker Martha Clarke, and an early suffragette. Musical performances will include banjo player Tom Smith playing throughout the day, The Veterans in the New Field at noon and Run the River at 3 p.m. Local authors of books about the Civil War will be on-hand for book sales and signings. Admission to the event is $10 for ages 13 and up, with free admission for children 12 and under. Tours of the historic Grant Cottage will be ongoing and are included with admission to the Encampment. Tickets may be purchased at www. grantcottage.org. CLIFTON PARK F.D. COMMUNITY DAY: On Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Clifton Park Fire Department marks its 80th Anniversary by inviting the public to a Community Day event. There will be all types of displays, fire trucks, a traditional fire department Wet-Down, bounce houses, free food and refreshments as well as rides on a fire truck. The event will be held at the firehouse at 38 Old Route 146, in Clifton Park, between Route 146 and Route 9, on what is also known as Fire Road. DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS: On Saturday, October 7, 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 the 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 286-3788. ELKTOBERFEST: German Food Festival, Beer, Wine, Coffee, & Spirits Tasting. Proceeds to benefit the Cerebral Palsy Association of NYS. Fun, Food, Games, Prizes. Noon to 6 p.m., Clifton Park Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake. $15 for beverage tastings. Call 518-877-5200 for more information. FALL CRAFT FAIR: The Milton Women’s Auxiliary Fall Craft Fair will be held at the Geyser Road Fire Station, 520 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa, on Saturday October 7, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Come Enjoy Local Crafts and Vendors. Chinese Raffle Tickets and 50⁄50 tickets available. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Admission is free. FLAVORFEAST: The 4th Annual Saratoga International Flavorfeast is a celebration of the worldly culinary styles that give this area its unique flair. On Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy an International tasting experience in downtown Saratoga Springs, including $1 food samples of a variety of ethnic dishes at over 25 participating restaurants and a selection of multicultural entertainment throughout the day. The event is free to the public. Pick up your Flavorfeast informational “passport-map” of participating restaurants/businesses in front of Fingerpaint Marketing on the corner of Broadway and Division Street. For more information go to saratogaflavorfeast.com or call 518-365-3459. GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER: A garage sale is being held on Friday, October 6, and Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Some of the items for sale are exercise weights, small bicycle, dishes, bush trimmer, grass seed, spreader, toys, baby items, etc. The address is 33 Leonard Street, Gansevoort. Funds raised will benefit the United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, Wilton. GERMAN DINNER: Menu: sauerbraten, bratwurst and Sauerkraut, red cabbage, butter noodles, applesauce, beverage, dessert. 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m., St. James’ Episcopal Church, 172 Ottawa Street,Lake George. Take out 4:30 p.m. Adults $13, Children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Outreach. The church is handicapped accessible, with free parking. GREAT BRANT DUCK RACE: The Town of Horicon is preparing for their annual Great Brant Lake Duck Race, set to take place Saturday, October 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the Horicon Ladies’ Auxiliary will host a Free Pancake Breakfast at the Horicon Fire Department. From 10 a.m. to noon there will be Carnival Games with prizes for kids including Limbo, Corn Hole, and Ball Maze. The ducks are launched at the ‘Quack’ of Noon, and the first three to cross the finish line win cash prizes. Duck Advance tickets are on sale, and tickets will also be on sale from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. the day of the race— It’s just ‘A Buck A Duck.’ For more information about the event, call Lynn Englemann or Debra at the North Warren Chamber of Commerce at 518-494-2722. HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY: Saratoga Springs residents can participate in a household hazardous waste collection day on Saturday, October 7. The collection day provides an opportunity to return household hazardous materials such as; pesticides, oil based paints, automotive fluids, acids, and fluorescent light tubes. The event requires pre-registration, and will be hosted at the Weibel Avenue Ice Rink parking lot from 8 a.m. to noon. The event is open to City of Saratoga Springs residents only, and a current form of valid identification is required as proof of residency. Interested residents can register online at the City of Saratoga Springs website: http://www. saratoga-springs.org/FormCenter/Public-Works-5/ Hazardous-Waste-Day-78. If you do not have online access, please contact DPW at 518-587-3550 ext.2555 to obtain a form. HYDE & SHRIEK: Hyde Hall in Cooperstown hosts Hyde & Shriek Candlelight Ghost Tours at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. These one hour tours leave from the Kent Center and visit many of the places in the mansion where ghostly manifestations have been reported over 150 years. Tickets $20 per person. Reservations are required – call 607-547-5098 Ext 6; if no reply, leave your name and number and your call will be returned. IMAGE QUILT CINEMA: Image Quilt Cinema in Fort Plain, the heart of the Mohawk Valley hosts two exciting events on October 7: Kids First Film Festival and “Chasing Trane:The Documentary on John Coltrane.” Kids First (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) will feature exciting independent films for kids age 3 and up, including “Shimajiro & the Rainbow Oasis,” “The Boy and the Sea,” and “Connected.” A Free Film-making Workshop will als be held that day. The 7 p.m. Mohawk Valley premiere screening of “Chasing Trane” will feature a panel discussion with local musicians on how to use music to break barriers. Image Quilt Cinema inside Unity Hall, 39 Mohawk St. Fort Plain. Reserve seats for either event at ImageQuilt. com. JAZZ BBQ: Frederick Allen Elks Lodge No. 609 will hold a Jazz BBQ from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 7 at lodge headquarters, 69 Beekman St. in Saratoga Springs. Live music will be performed by the Milayne Jackson Blue Train group. The event is a fundraiser for the lodge, and a portion of proceeds will go to hurricane relief efforts. Advance tickets are $25, $15 for children 12 and under. Tickets at the door are $30. To purchase advance tickets or for information call 518-817-8022 or 518-583-2999. LANDCAPES FOR LANDSAKE: The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) has a singular mission: protect the farms, rich soils and agricultural landscape in Washington and Rensselaer counties for future generations. For the last 15 years, a significant source of funding for this mission has come from Landscapes for Landsake Art Sale and Exhibition, a celebration of the land by the community of local artists. This year’s exhibition features 58 artists, thirteen of whom are first-time participants. Several artists will be on hand to discuss their work throughout the weekend. The sale takes place in the historic barn at Maple Ridge, 172 State Route 372 in the hamlet of Coila, just west of the Village of Cambridge. The show opens with a wine and cheese reception on Saturday, October 7, from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. The gallery is also open from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday and Monday free of charge. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Baker Trail Hike, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Baker trail is always an enjoyable and challenging hike. Summit the Palmertown Mountain range at a comfortable pace. This trip will be a little over 2 miles round trip. Please bring a snack and water with you on this hike. Registration is necessary with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will offer a unique experience package featuring an intimate guided tour of the Museum led by Tom Durkin and a visit to Sugar Plum Farm, including a catered lunch, on Saturday, October 7. The experience starts at 11 a.m. at the Museum. The cost is $35 for Museum members and $40 for non-members. Participants will also receive a special discount in the Museum gift shop the day of the event. Reservations and prepayment are required for this event and space is limited. Please call 518-5840400 ext. 120 to reserve your spot or 518-584-0400 ext. 118 for additional information. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: A reading, discussion, and signing of Jill Eisenstadt’s darkly funny new novel, “Swell.” 7 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information, call 518-682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit www.northshire.com. NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-hour pre-licensing class will be offered Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40. To Register: call John Rinko at 518-584-2221 or email Rinko Driving School. com. A portion from the class cost is donated to the First Baptist Church. SARATOGA FARMERS’ MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., High Rock Park Pavilions, Saratoga Springs, with live music by L.B. Walker and Running the River and the League of Women Voters at the Community Table. 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. SKIDMORE ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME: The Friends of Skidmore Athletics Benefit Dinner and Hall of Fame Inductions will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Dance Center. For more information call 518-5805675. TALK SARATOGA: Listen To ‘Talk Saratoga’ on Saturday, October 7, from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. on 91.1FM -WSPN Radio as Barbara Lombardo, former editor of The Saratogian, joins co-hosts Rick Thompson and Lynn Goodness. You can also listen live on your computer at http:// tunein.com/radio/WSPN911-s22928/ Please feel free to call in with questions to 518-580-5783. THURMAN FALL FARM TOUR: Celebrating Thurman’s agricultural heritage, this year’s October 7 annual Fall Farm Tour reflects the upsurge in small specialty farms in the regional marketplace. Guests at this tenth anniversary event will self-guide to ten unique sites. New this year are Blackberry Hill Farm and Sanctuary, the first farm in Thurman to become certified organic for herbs and vegetables, as well as poultry processing; Windy Ridge Farm, LLC; and Thurman’s newest farm, Adirondack Ranch, LLC, celebrating its grand opening as a trail riding facility. The annual Fall Farm Tour Quilt Show will be set up at the Thurman Town Hall, with displays of full-sized quilts and smaller quilted items, many for sale. For more information, contact Wini Martin at martinslumber@hotmail.com or 518-623-9595. TREE PLANTING: Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project will be planting 26 trees on the morning of Saturday, October 7. Join them as they hit the milestone of 200 trees planted to date. Funded by generous donors to Sustainable Saratoga and by the City of Saratoga Springs, this semi-annual event is fun for all. Volunteers like you are the key to the success of this annual event. Please volunteer here: www. sustainablesaratoga.org/ treetoga7 UNDERSTANDING DNA TESTS: So you’ve had a DNA test done through Ancestry.com, now what? Join professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty for an informative session that will guide you through the fundamentals of DNA tests. Topics covered will include DNA basics, interpreting ethnicity estimates, dealing with all those cousin matches, and incorporating the results into your genealogy research. 10 a.m., Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Avenue, Schenectady. $5 non-members; SCHS members get in free. VOLKSPORTER WALK: Walk in Moreau Lake State Park on October 7. Registration 9:30 a.m.to 9:55 a.m. for a 10 a.m.. walk. Meet at the park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 5 K and 10 K options available. Visit Walkescv.org for more information. ZOMBIE RUN: Join Six Flags Great Escape on Saturday, October 7 for the Zombie Run, where you’re not only racing the clock, you’re also racing from zombies! In addition to running a race through an amusement park, this event is also a fundraiser, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross to support their life saving mission. Event Time: 8 a.m. Registration, 10 a.m. Race Start. For more information visit www.sixflags.com/ zombierun.

Sunday, Oct. 8

BATTLES OF SARATOGA: October 7, 2017 marks exactly the 240th anniversary of the Second Battle of Saratoga. In 1777, the British built the “army’s strongest post”, known today as Balcarres Redoubt, in an effort to win the Battles of Saratoga. Step onto the very same ground and join living history reenactors as they portray British Redcoat soldiers and followers, American Loyalists, and a French Canandien to recount the events of that day. The camp, located at Stop 6 at Saratoga National Historic Park in Stillwater, will be open October 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and October 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free. BREAKFAST BUFFET: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge’s All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet will be held on Sunday October 8, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The buffet includes scrambled eggs, home fries, French toast, sausage, toast, pancakes, eggs and omelets to order. Adults $7, Seniors $5, Children 12 and under $4. For for information please call 518-885-1149 or check out the Elks’ Facebook page. BURGOYNE’S BRIDGE FUN RUN: Runners, walkers and joggers are invited to participate in the Burgoyne’s Bridge 5K Family Fun Run on Sunday, October 8, starting at 11 a.m. at Hudson Crossing Park, located just north of Schuylerville. Registrants will be randomly assigned to the “British Red Coats” or the “Blue American Forces” in recognition of the area’s historical importance in the Revolutionary War. Local products will be offered as prizes for unique award categories. $25/person, $60 for families registering three or more participants. For more information on this event, please go to www. hudsoncrossingpark.org, call 518-350-PARK (7275) or email info@hudsoncrossingpark.org. CHICKEN DINNER: American Legion Henry Cornell Post 234 presents their “Famous Chicken Dinner with all the Fixins” starting 11 a.m. at 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa. Dinner $10: 1⁄2 chicken , Baked Potato, Corn on Cob, Coleslaw, Dinner Roll w/Butter. All donations will contribute to future events hosted by Post 234 for active Military & Veterans throughout the community. CLIFTON PARK F.D. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: On Sunday, October 8, as part of the Clifton Park Fire Department’s 80th anniversary celebration weekend and the kick off to National Fire Prevention Week, the monthly Pancake Breakfast will be held from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the firehouse, at 38 Old Route 146, in Clifton Park, between Route 146 and Route 9, on what is also known as Fire Road.