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Wednesday, Oct. 11

BUSINESS & EDUCATION NIGHT: On Wednesday, October 11, over 30 local business and higher education leaders will meet in the high school cafeteria to take part in Saratoga Springs City School District’s Business and Education Networking Night. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During this event, a select group of teachers and students will present out some innovative projects they are planning for the upcoming school year, and look to partner with a local business or higher education leader to further enhance their lessons.

CABINET OF WONDERS: Author/musician Wesley Stace, aka John Wesley Harding, brings his Cabinet of Wonders revue - featuring an all-star lineup including musicians Tracy Bonham, Juliana Hatfield, Hudson’s own Stephin Merritt (Magnetic Fields), and Suzzy Roche; novelist Charles Bock; author Daniel Mendelsohn; and comedian Dave Hill - to Club Helsinki Hudson on Wednesday, October 11, at 8 p.m., in a program to benefit Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon. Tickets are available online or by calling Helsinki Hudson at 518-828-4800. For dinner reservations call the box office. For the most up-to-date concert information, visit www.helsinkihudson.com.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Alphabet Soup, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. drop-in for ages 3 and up, followed by Number Jungle from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the new 2nd floor classroom. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 for more information.

CLIFTON PARK SENIOR CENTER: Wednesday schedule: 8:45 a.m., Exercise to Tape; 9:15 a.m., Senior Investment Group; 10 a.m., Social Bridge, Shabby Sheik, Memories to Memoirs, Bocce Ball; 11 a.m., Living With Loss; 12:30 p.m., Hand & Foot; 1 p.m., Crochet and Knitting, Mah-Jongg or Hand & Foot, Poker; 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.

ELKS DINNER: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Baked Ham/Chicken a la King & Biscuits Dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requeted: Adults $12, Seniors (62 and up)/Military $11, Children 5-12 $8, Under 5 free. All takeouts $12. Cash bar available. Call 584-2585 for more information.

GLENVILLE HILLS GARDEN CLUB: The Glenville Hills Garden Club invites you to learn about places to walk, bird watch, cross country ski and study nature within the Galway School District with Saratoga PLAN Stewardship Coordinator Glen Redling. 7 p.m., Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is sponsoring a public meeting on the proposed New York State Constitutional Convention on October 11 at 7 p.m, at the Davis Auditorium, Palmountain Hall on the Skidmore Campus. Providing insight on this issue will be Jim Malatras, President of the Rockefeller Institute of Government for the State University of New York System. The public is invited to attend and learn about this important issue.

LOCAL AUTHOR PRESENTATION: On Wednesday, October 11, starting at 7 p.m., the public is invited to a special presentation of local author Chris Graf who will discuss her book, “A Light in the Window: The City Mission of Schenectady.” The book documents

City Mission Executive Director Mike Saccocio’s spiritual journey and 30+ year career at the Mission, and the inspiring/tragic stories of Mission residents who impacted Mike’s life. Chris will discuss the life-changing experience of writing her book. Refreshments will be served. This event, sponsored by the United Methodist Women, will be held at the Burnt Hills United Methodist Church, 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills. For more information, contact the church at burnthillsumc@gmail.com or 518-399-5144.

MEDITERRANEAN COOKING CLASS: A diet focussed on consuming generous portions of fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, and legumes the Mediterranean diet has remarkable health benefits. Participants will experience the diet through cooking demonstrations and recipe sampling as well as learn about what makes this cuisine so healthy. 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension office, Ballston Spa. Cost: $5. To register call 518-8858995.

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: Mud Pond Hike, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. This pretty flat hike starts off on the nature trail and heads out to Mud Pond to see some beaver lodges and possibly other fun wildlife. This hike is fairly easy, at about 2.5 miles round trip. Reservations are necessary with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511

NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Join fellow Pokemon Trainers at Northshire Bookstore’s Pokemon Trading night. Bring your cards for an evening of fair trading and test your

knowledge with some Pokemon trivia for a chance to win cards. Children of all ages welcome. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information, call 518-682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit www.northshire.com.

PICKINS’ SESSION: Get Ready for a great evening of music. On Wednesday, October 11, 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. Musicians are invited to play solo, background or join up with a group. Please bring finger foods to share – can’t have music without some munchies. Admission is free, open to the public, and there is ample free parking.

PSAT: Saratoga Springs High School will offer the PSAT at 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The PSAT is a practice exam sponsored by the College Board aimed predominately at juniors who plan to attend four-year colleges. Since the PSAT is only given once a year, this is the only opportunity for juniors to take a practice standardized exam similar to the SAT. PSAT registration will be held from September 13 through October 6. There will be no registration cost for this exam.

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. 7 p.m., Harkness building, Wesley complex, Saratoga Springs. Sign-up for storytellers at 6:45 p.m. Free and open to the public.

TOWN OF MALTA: The Town Board of the Town of Malta will hold a 2018 Budget Meeting on Wednesday, October 11, in the Malta Town Hall main meeting room, 2540 Route 9. 7 a.m., Assessor; 7:15 a.m., Highway; 8 a.m., Maintenance and Grounds; 8:45 a.m, Court. The Malta Sewer & Water Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.

VOLKSPORTER WALK: Walk in Lake George on October 11. Registration 9:30 a.m.to 9:55 a.m. for a 10 a.m.. walk. Meet at Ft. William Henry Resort Hotel, 48 Canada Street. 5 K and 10 K options available. Visit Walkescv.org for more information.

Thursday, Oct. 12

ALBANY MED BREAST CENTER: Members of the public are invited to attend an open house to celebrate Albany Medical Center’s new Breast Center and mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, on the fourth floor of Albany Med’s South Clinical Campus, 25 Hackett Boulevard, Albany. Tour the new clinic space, meet Albany Med’s multidisciplinary breast care team, learn about the new breast cancer staging system going into effect January 2018, and take a free risk assessment with a breast care expert. Light refreshments will be served.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: The Children’s Museum’s special 5-week collaboration with Pai’s Tae Kwon Do for ages 3-6 continues at 10 a.m. This new and exciting program will end with a graduation/celebration ceremony in early November. Pre-registration required. 10:30 a.m., Science Explorers drop-in for ages 3 and up. 11 a.m., Block Lab drop-in for ages 3 and up. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-5845540 for more information.

CLIFTON PARK SENIOR CENTER: Thursday schedule: 8:45 a.m., Exercise to Tape; 9 a.m., Pool/Billiards; 10 a.m. Chorus, Yoga, Watercolor & Sketch, Legal Assistance (appopintment only); 11 a.m., Seton Health Seniorcize; 12:30 p.m. MajJohngg, Pinochle; 1 p.m., BUNCO or Pinochle; 1:15 p.m., Crafty Creations with Jean (every other week).6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 518-383-1343 ext. 227 to reserve lunch. For Senior Express transportation call 518-371-4444.

EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE: State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information session(s) about its associate and bachelor’s degree programs at its Saratoga location, 111 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs on Thursday, October 12, at 5:30 p.m. For more information, please call 518-783-6203.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Hawk Road Trail Maintenance Project, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join a park naturalist and head over to the stonewall run trail to do trail work. Gary will be chainsawing trees while everyone else will be helping move limbs and brush off the trail. Reservations are required and spots are limited, please call the park office at 518-7930511 to reserve yours.

NIGHT FOR HEALTH & HOPE: A Night for Health & Hope to Benefit the Kupona Foundation will be held on Thursday, October 12 from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Saratoga National Golf Club. Buy tickets online at http:// bpt.me/2989003. Guests will have an opportunity to learn about the Kupona Foundation, an organization unlocking the potential of Tanzanian women and children living in poverty. Funds will be raised to change lives of thousands of people by providing access to healthcare. Dress code: cocktail or business attire. Cost: $100 pre-event; $125 at the door. Email Samantha at info@ kuponafoundation.org for more information.

NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga Non-Fiction Book Club will be on Thursday October 12, at 1:30 pm at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. The book which will be discussed is One Nation Under God: How Corporate America Invented Christian America by Kevin Kruse. Members of the public are invited to attend.

SKIDMORE COLLEGE: In the Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Lecture, Mary Miller, Sterling Professor of the History of Art and director of the Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage at Yale University, will ask, “Were They Enslaved? Maya Figures from Jaina Island and Beyond.” 7:30 p.m., Gannett Auditorium. For more information call 518580-5420.

Friday, Oct. 13

BURNERS U.K. REUNION: On Friday, October 13, Saratoga Casino Hotel will host legendary Capital Region party rockers The Burners U.K. for a reunion show in Vapor. The show will mark the first time the high-energy party band has played together since 2013. A portion of all ticket proceeds will go directly to ‘To Life!’ – a local non-profit that works to educate and alleviate the burdens of a breast cancer diagnosis for patients and their families. Tickets for the show will go on sale Tuesday, September 12 on SaratogaCasino. com. Tickets may also be purchased at the casino by visiting the Saratoga Club.

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 518-584-5540 for more information.