Calendar

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Saturday, September 1 BALLSTON SPA FARMERS’

MARKET: The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA), runs Thursdays from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through September 29 in Wiswall Park, at the corner of Front Street and Low Street. The market features 100% locally grown produce, farm fresh agricultural products, flowers, herbs, baked goods, custom blended spices, dressings, marinades, handcrafted jewelry, and more. Updates on what is new at the market throughout the season and details about vendors, musicians and activities can be found on the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market Facebook page.

BURLINGTON TAIKO QUINTET: Taiko, after the Japanese word for “big drum,” is a relatively modern revival of ancient Japanese drumming traditions. With the power of an elemental force of nature, men and women play with the passion of complete abandon, fully committing their bodies and spirits to the beautiful, precise choreography and powerful, surging rhythms expressed by taiko. Using a background of thunderous drums, graceful movement and colorful pageantry, Burlington Taiko provides a unique opportunity for entertainment and education. 8 p.m., Tannery Pond Community Center, 228 Main Street, North Creek. Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door. Purchase tickets at https://tpc-taiko.bpt.me. For more information visit www. tannerypondcenter.org.

MOREAU LAKE STATE

PARK: Moreau Kayak Trip, 10 a.m. - noon. This wonderful summer time paddle is a fantastic way to learn a new fun way to spend time outside. 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. Kayak rentals $15 for ages 18 and up. SARATOGA SPRINGS FARMERS’ MARKET: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., High Rock Park Pavilions, Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at CALENDAR@SARATOGIAN.COM. Saratoga Springs. Live music by TuneFolk and Running the River, free face painting for kids with Artsy Fartsy Face Paint and the Ndakinna Education Center at the Community Table. Approximately 70 vendors will be attending the Saturday market from May through October.See http:// www.saratogafarmersmarket. org/saratoga-farmers-marketvendors/ for a complete list. NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered Saturday, September 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40. To register, call John Rinko at 518-5842221 or email RinkoDrivingSchool.com. A portion from the class cost is donated to the United Methodist Church. RUN FOR THE HORSES: More than 300 runners and a dozen former racehorses will take part in the 9th annual Run/Walk for the Horses 5K to benefit the Racehorse Aftercare Charitable Endeavors (R.A.C.E.) of Saratoga. Check in 7 a.m. at Orenda Pavilion, Saratoga Spa State Park. Pre-event registration $25; day-of-event $30. There is a $5 fee for the 8 a.m. Kids’ Fun Run. For more information visit runforthehorses5K.com. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours share the history of the Trask family, the mansion and history of the Yaddo gardens in Saratoga Springs. Docent-led tours begin at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from June 23 through September 2.. Meet at the entrance to the gardens. Admission $10 per person. For more information contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746 or www.yaddo.org.

Sunday, Sept. 2

CHICKEN BBQ: St. Therese Chapel, located at the intersection of Route 32 and Gansevoort-Wilton Road, holds its annual Chicken BBQ on Sunday, September 2, from 11 a.. - 4 p.m. Dinners include half a chicken for adults and a quarter-chicken for children, plus corn on the cob, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, beverage and homemade dessert. Adults $10, children $6. Take outs availabel. Call 518-7922276 for more information.

POTTERS GROVE TABERNACLE:

Movie night presents the story behind the song, “I Can Only Imagine.” 6 p.m.,143 Bluebird Road, South Glens Falls.

SUMMER STROLL: Linda Trela will lead a 10:30 a.m. tour of the area of Circular Street and Union Avenue formerly home to the Young Women’s Industrial Club of Saratoga, which today is known as Skidmore College. Sponsored by Longfellows. $5 for Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation members, $8 for non-members. Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary. For more information, please call SSPF at 518-587-5030, visit www. saratogapreservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Coordinator, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org. SUNDAY MEDITATION: Cultivating compassion & wisdom. Sunday morning meditation 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at One Big Roof, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health & Wellness Building (across from the Maple Avenue Middle School, just off Route 50). By donation. No experience necessary. All are welcome. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours share the history of the Trask family, the mansion and history of the Yaddo gardens in Saratoga Springs. Docent-led tours begin at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from June 23 through September 2.. Meet at the entrance to the gardens. Admission $10 per person. For more information contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746 or www.yaddo.org.

Monday, Sept. 3

MOREAU LAKE STATE

PARK: Migrating Monarchs,11 a.m. - noon. Check out the monarch caterpillars at the park’s nature center. Discuss their migratory patterns, different stages of life, how to identify a male from a female, and why they benefit our environment. Reservations are required with a 24-hour notice, please call the park office at 518-793-0511 to reserve your spot today. When you arrive please stop at the park office to pay for the event then we will head down to the nature center. USS SLATER: USS SLATER will be open to the public for guided tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, September 3. Typically, the ship is closed on Monday and Tuesday for

continuing restoration, but exceptions are made for significant holidays. Take this opportunity to visit the only Destroyer Escort afloat in America and experience first-hand how the “Greatest Generation” fought, lived, and worked. USS SLATER is located on the Hudson River in Downtown Albany at the intersection of Broadway and Quay Street. Admission is $9 for adults and $7 for children. Call 518-431-1943 for more information or visit www. ussslater.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 4

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: Due to the Labor Day holiday, the American Legion Auxiliary , Henry Cornell Post 234, of Ballston Spa will hold their September Meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, at the legion home at 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa. BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: Tuesday activities: 9 a.m. to noon, Billiards, Crafts & Woodcarving; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Quilting; 12:30 p.m., Wifi Bowling; 1 p.m., Mahjong, Board Games & Cards; 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. Osteo Busters. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518-885-6740 or visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. BALLSTON SPA BPA NETWORKING BREAKFAST: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association sponsors a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, September 4, 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. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Membership information will be available. To learn more, visit at www. ballston.org. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS: The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court McLaughlin #422, will hold their first meeting of the 2018⁄2019 calendar year on Tuesday, September 4, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. Members will gather at 6 p.m. for light refreshments; the meeting begins at 6:30 pm.. Members are asked to bring a dish to share and school supplies to be donated to the Franklin Community Center. New members are always welcome. For questions or further information contact Regent Ann Argentine at 518-306-6060 or Vice-Regent Lucille Koch at 518-587-6406. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Tuesday for Tots, “Mini Engineers,” 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-5. A special time for younger visitors to gain preschool readiness skils in a fun and social environment including sensory play, crafts and activities with friends. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-5845540 or visit www.cmssny.org for more information. DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING: Join the Baha’is of Saratoga for a free screening of the new documentary film, “The Gate: Dawn of the Baha’i Faith.” A discuss in will follow the one-hour showing, starting at 7 p.m. in the Sussman Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Call the Baha’is of Saratoga at 518-692- 7694 for more information. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story Time & Craft, 11:30 a.m. Singing, stories, and art. Siblings welcome. 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville.For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Cottage Park Hike, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. At about 4+ miles round trip, this steep climb will prove to be a good workout. Enjoy a comfortable pace as you climb to the top and see some great views overlooking the Hudson River. Please bring a lunch and water to enjoy on the trail. Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice; please call 518-793-0511. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Science Story Time, 10 a.m. Movie Makers, 3:30 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information. SPIRITUAL CINEMA: Bring a dish to share and enjoy a few Spiritual Cinema Circle short films. Donations welcome. 6:30 p.m., Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork. org or call 518-366-9918.

Wednesday, Sept. 5

BETA SIGMA PHI: Preceptor Beta Psi chapter, an affiliate of Beta Sigma Phi International sisterhood, will resume meeting on September 5 at 7 p.m., after a two-month summer hiatus. The chapter’s purpose is to gain and establish friendships, expand our horizons through cultural development and to provide service to our local communities. Ann Deitz will be hostess at her home in Clifton Park. “Beginning Day” will be led by president Marcia Russell, who will introduce service and social activities for the 2018 2019 year. Area women are welcome to visit a chapter meeting by calling Laura 518 664-6781. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: The Story Corner, 11 a.m. for ages 3 and up. Explore new stories on the front patio and develop early-literacy skills through multi-sensory activities, projects and crafts. Indoors during inclement weather. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Phone 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org for more information. GALWAY LIONESS CLUB: The Galway Lioness Club Of Lions District 20W will hold their September dinner meeting on Wednesday, September 5, at the Galway Lions Club Building on East Street in Galway. Dinner will be held promptly at 7 p.m. Special guests Saratoga Lion Cheryl Lawyer and Guide Dog Clive will share information about the Guide Dog Program and the many ways in which it helps the blind and visually impaired. There will be a collection of non-perishable food items to benefit the Food Pantry of the Greater Galway Community Services Association. Items such as shampoo may also be donated. The Lioness Club September board meeting will be held immediately following the dinner meeting. All Members are welcome to attend the meeting and share their ideas. HALFMOON FARMERS MARKET: The Farmers Market is located on Harris Road in the Abele Park at the Town of Halfmoon Municipal Center. The market will be open 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. every Wednesday rain or shine through September 19. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Balance your Chakra with Singing Bowl Meditation, 6:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Please call to save your seat 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville.For more information, call 518664-4646; fax 518-6648641 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Turtle Time, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Harrelson and Daryl are two resident terrestrial turtles cared for at the park. Come and spend some time learning about their habits, habitat, diet and what life would look like in the wild. Afterwards, take a little walk with them on the beach. Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice; please call 518-793-0511. Please stop at the office first to pay for the event. Children and seniors are $1, everyone else is $2.