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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 Sept. 19. LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: Free and open to all on the first and third Wednesday of each month. 12:30 p.m.,Saratoga Springs Public Library. Presented by One Roof Saratoga. 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 518-6644646; fax 518-664-8641 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. OLDE SARATOGA SENIORS: The Olde Saratoga Seniors are starting up their new year on Wednesday, September 5, with a picnic at noon at the Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32, Victory Mills. Please bring a dish to share. The Club will be providing hot dogs and hamburgers. All are welcome. For more information, contact Pat Temple 518-338-2329.

POETRY READING: On Wednesday, September 5, Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Therese Broderick. An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7 p.m. and the readings will start at 7:30 p.m. at 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. For more information call 518-583-0022, or visit www.caffelena.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

FARMERS MARKET: From 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at High Rock Park, shop with approximately 35 vendors, and enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, live music and more. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/1221085768026381/. For a complete vendor list, visit http://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/wednesday-market-vendors-highrock-park-2018/.

SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC

LIBRARY: Science Story Time, 10 a.m. Builders’ Club, 3:30 p.m. In this drop in program kids are invited to enjoy the library’s large selection of Legos and check out fantastic STEM challenges 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. VOLKSWALK JOHNSTOWN: A volkswalk is a recreationallypaced, pre-mapped walk in a culturally or historically interesting area. They are planned with safety in mind, and are great opportunities for exercise and sociability. On September 5, a guided walk through Johnstown starts at 10 a.m. from Johnstown City Hall, 41 E. Main Street. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk and the cost is $2. Further information is available at www. walkescv.org.

Thursday, Sept. 6

BALLSTON AREA SENIOR

CITIZENS: Thursday activities: 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.,Craft, Cards, Billiards; 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,Lunch/ bring a dish to share, meeting; 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.., Bingo. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518-885-6740 or visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. 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 Sept. 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. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Science Explorers, 10:30 a.m. for all ages. A popular weekly program where kids discover the different ways in which science is all around us. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org for more information. CRANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY: Named ‘Best Group/ Duo’ in the 2014 International Acoustic Music Awards, acoustic-duo Ryanhood performs at the Crandall Public Library, 251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, at 7 p.m. This free concert is part of the Live! Folklife Concert series. Doors open 6:30 p.m. GREEN DRINKS: Green Drinks is a “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Drop in at Harvey’s in the Library Room at 14 Phila Street on the first Thursday of every month between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to meet new people, learn about local green initiatives, and share what you’ve been working on. Happy Hour runs until 6:30 p.m. with 1⁄2 priced drafts, wines, and cocktails. Non-alcoholic drinks and food may also be ordered.

INTERFAITH STORY HOUR: According to this month’s guest teller, Ashok Ramasubramanian, true seekers are few, the path is instantly hard, but the rewards are infinite. Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Union College, Ashok’s stories have been featured on the Moth Radio Hour carried locally on WAMC-FM. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady, 1221 Wendell Avenue, Schenectady. Come share your stories related to the theme of “Seeking Truth,” or just come to listen. Free and open to the public. For more information contact Audrey Seidman at 518-459-0661 or seidmanaudrey@yahoo.com or visit www.withourvoice.org/ifs. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The September meeting of Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans’ Association, will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 6 , the VFW home off Veterans’ Way, just off the arterial, North of Saratoga. Springs. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, family and friends are all invited to attend. Annual dues for Veterans are $10 and $5 for all others. For further information or to obtain an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Chair Yoga, 9 a.m. in the Eastern wing reading room. $5 fee. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. For more information, call 518-6644646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville. sals.edu. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Kneehigh Naturalists, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. This class is intended for children ages 1-6 and their parents/ guardians along with any siblings. Participants will read a short story or two based on the outdoors. then go for a short hike hoping to see some cool wildlife. Registration is necessary with 24-hour advanced notice; please call 518-793-0511. Please stop at the office first to pay for the event. Each child costs $1. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Magic Academy, 3:30 p.m. This afterschool drop in program focuses on the fantastical! Every 1st Thursday, learn magic tricks, learn about mythological beasts, read legends and myths, explore lost civilizations, and create “magical” crafts. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information. SOUND MIND: Skidmore College faculty member Adam Tinkle leads a sonic meditation workshop. 5 p.m., Tang Museum. For more information call 518580-8080. TOWN OF SARATOGA BOARD MEETING: The agenda meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga will be held on Thursday, September 6, at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville.

Friday, Sept. 7

BALLSTON SPA MOVIES IN THE PARK: The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association willscreen the family film “Coco” on Friday, September 7, outdoors in Wiswall Park at approximately 8 p.m., as part of September’s First Friday activities. The film, originally scheduled to be shown on August 3, was postponed on both days, because of inclement weather. The outdoor movie is projected onto the wall of the adjacent Front Street Deli building on Front Street in the village. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Movie snacks will be available, courtesy of North Star Church. The movie is free to the public, thanks to generous sponsorship support from local businesses and residents. Visit ballston.org to see more details on First Friday activities. BROOKSIDE MUSEUM: Join Brookside Museum for the opening of two very special exhibitions that are part of the Saratoga Arts Council Art in Public Place Program. Lifesong, Inc., located in Clifton Park, supports people with disabilities and their families to bolster sociability, independence, and a sense of personal worth and importance for all participants enrolled. Jian Cui’s monumental sculptures are seen as landmarks in China, and his drawings, watercolor paintings, and Chinese paintings have been published in several books. His recently published 3D modeling and animation works have been widely used as instructional examples by schools throughout the United States. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Saratoga County Historical Society, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa. Call 518-885-4000 for more information. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Growing Up Green garden club for ages 2 and up, 11 a.m. This program introduces the art and science of gardening and increases children’s awareness of botany, outdoor recreation and nutrition. Free with museum admission.69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-5845540 or visit www.cmssny. org for more information. CHILI COOK-OFF: $3 to taste all entries and vote for your favorite, with all proceeds benefiting the Town of Greenfield Historical Society. Sponsored by the Greenfield Farmers Market. 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., Middle Grove Town Park at Middle Grove Road and the intersection of North Creek Road. FIRED UP!: At Fired Up! Grill Competition, the kickoff event to the weekend’s events at SPAC, chefs from the Capital Region’s finest restaurants will battle it out for the Fired Up! title as guests enjoy great music, gourmet food, BBQ, a cold refreshing Stella Artois, wines and spirits. Along with gourmet food, wine, and music, Boston Red Sox Legend David “Big Papi” Ortiz will highlight Fired Up! With a dedicated appearance and special VIP Meet and Mingle Events. 7 p.m., Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Tickets $100200. For more information visit https://spac.org/event/ fired-up/. PATH TO WELLNESS: Join the Saratoga County Office for the Aging for a free series of workshops for people with arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, respiratory conditions, cancer, and other health problems. Learn ways to control pain and symptom management, talk with others about what helps them deal with their health problems. Workshops led by trained RSVP Volunteer leaders that also have health conditions are 2 ½ hours in length and meet once a week for six weeks, beginning September 7 from 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Conference Room 1A at Saratoga Hospital Campus, 59D Myrtle Street, Saratoga Springs. All participants will receive a complimentary resource booklet and a relaxation CD. Advanced registration is required to attend. Please call 518-884-4110 to register before September 4, or for more information. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Chat with Cate Johnson from the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame as she discusses the Museum, their goals and objectives for the future, and their new campaign “The Hall of Fame Educational Experience”, whose goal is to make them the Best Sports Hall of Fame in the Country. Breakfast is held at The Center, 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs, at 8:30 a.m./ $5, presentation starts 8:45 a.m./free, members only. SARATOGA WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL: This year’s Saratoga Wine & Food Festival begins with a professionally led road tour winding through the beautiful Adirondack Mountain roads to finish at the historic Lake George Club. Named “The Queen of American Lakes” by none other than Ben Franklin, the surrounding area is stunning with twisting roads, full of elevation changes and scenic views. Gourmet lunch includes quality wines, imported fine foods and good company with fellow automotive enthusiasts. 11 a.m., The Lake George Club – 4000 Lake Shore Dr, Diamond Point. Tickets $100. For more information go to https:// spac.org/event/road-tourlunch/. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Gamers Guild, 3:30 p.m. In this weekly drop in program kids and teens are welcome to enjoy the library’s many board games, card games, and occasionally even video games. Feel free to bring in your own games such as Pokemon or Magic to play against other gamers. Vintage Video Game Night, 6 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. YARD SALE FUNDRAISER: Gateway House of Peace’s fall yard sale fundraiser takes place September 7-9, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day, at 479 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa. The sale features furniture, household items, jewelry, clothes, toys and much more. All proceeds go to Gateway House of Peace, a donor-driven End-of-Life home that cares for local residents and families during loved ones’ final days.

Saturday, Sept. 8

ANTIQUES APPRAISAL DAY: Hosted by Gurtler Bros. VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs, on Saturday, September 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your antiques to be appraised by appraisers G. Heigel Antiques/Estate Sales & Tim Craft. Artwork, jewelry, furniture, clocks, tools, bottles, coins, rugs, uniforms - Anything old! Items will be appraised for a donation of $5 each. For more information call 518584-9686. ART IN THE GARDEN: Art in the Garden for ages 4-10 will be held on September 8 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Clark House and Malta branches of the Round Lake Library. BALLAD OF SCHENECTADY: Join the Schenectady County Historical Society as author and retired Union College history professor Robert Wells uses the Ballad of Schenectady and other folk songs with local connections to explore the links between those songs and American history. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., 32 Washington Avenue, Schenectady. 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. BUGATTI PARADE: As part of the redesigned Saratoga Wine & Food Festival, SPAC is partnering with the Saratoga Automobile Museum as they open a Bugatti Exhibit. A Bugatti Parade down Broadway will take place on Saturday, September 8th, at 4:30 p.m. The 80 Bugattis will be lead by the ultra-rare, $40+ million 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantics. These two Bugattis have not been seen together since 2003 in Pebble Beach, California. The parade will go forward rain or shine although some of the cars may be unable to participate should the weather not cooperate. CHICKEN BBQ/PIE SALE: Middle Grove United Methodist Church will hold their annual Chicken BBQ and Pie Sale on Saturday, September 8, from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. (or until sold out). Dinner includes: 1⁄2 BBQ chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, drink, cookie. Ticket prices are $12, eat in or take out. There will also be a homemade pie sale with pies selling for $14 each. Check out the basket fundraiser table with a wide variety of baskets filled from local businesses. The church is located at 429 Middle Grove Rd., (corner of Middle Grove Rd and North Creek). CORNELL HILL FIRE TOWER: Climb an authentic fire tower and view a replica fire observer’s cabin without having to climb a mountain. Get a treetop view of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Camp Saratoga, Scout Road, Gansevoort. Schedule is subject to weather conditions and availability of Volunteer Fire Tower Interpreters. To confirm availability, contact Town of Wilton fire tower coordinator Larry Gordon by phone. For more information call 518-469-0918 or email info@townofwilton.com. GRANT COTTAGE: When people think of undersea warfare in the Civil War, most remember the C.S.S. H.L Hunley, but as many as 20 other submarines were operational during the war. CDR Tory Swanson, USN (Ret.), will discuss submarine use during the Civil War, challenges to submarine research and development, and the innovations that led to some of the naval technology used in our submarine force today. 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., U.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site, 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. Suggested donation $5 per person. HAUDENOSAUNEE FILM FESTIVAL: The Second Annual Haudenosaunee Film Festival will run on September 8 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Kanatsihoareke Mohawk Community. Full day pass (includes dinner): $25 adults, $15 seniors and children 6-12. Eveningonly pass (includes one free snack and one free drink): $15 adults, $10 seniors and children 6-12. Children under 5 are free. For more information, please contact Kanatsiohareke at 518-6734197 or Kanatsiohareke@ gmail.com. HIGH AND MIGHTY HORSE SHOW: Come and cheer for the participants, volunteers, families, staff and the wonderful horses at High And Mighty’s annual horse show. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., High and Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center, 71 County Route 21C, Ghent. Email info@ High-n-Mighty.org for more information, or visit High-nMighty.org. KAYAKING 4 MESO: The 4th annual Kayaking 4 Meso event is a paddle to raise awareness and donations for Mesothelioma research. Launch at 9:30 a.m. from the Flight Lock Road launch in Waterford for an approx. 7.5 mile paddle through six locks, with a NYS Police escort. Participants will need a kayak, paddle and PFD. $40 registration fee; register at www.kayaking4meso.org or emial markwells@kayaking4meso.org. All proceeds will be donated to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. Festivities will continue at Halfmoon Lighthouse Park, 589 Hudson River Road, from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. MEDITATION WORKSHOP: Discover practical methods through meditation and Buddha’s timeless advice for dealing effectively with people you find challenging and transform your difficult relationships into opportunities for personal growth and spiritual development. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Spa State Park, Administration Building (back of Little Theater), 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs. Course fee $20. For more information and to register, visit KadampaNewYork.org/Saratoga or call 845-856-9000. NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be held on Saturday, September 8, 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 518-584-2221 or email RinkoDrivingSchool.com. A portion from the class cost is donated to the United Methodist Church. SARATOGA SPRINGS FARMERS’ MARKET: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., High Rock Park Pavilions, Saratoga Springs. Approximately 70 vendors will be attending the Saturday market from May through October.See http://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/saratogafarmers-market-vendors/ for a complete list. TANG MUSEUM CURATOR’S TALK: A conversation with Tang Dayton Director Ian Berry and Chicago-based curators and scholars John Corbett and

Jim Dempsey, the curators of “3-D Doings: The Imagist Object in Chicago Art, 19641980.” A reception in the museum follows the 4 p.m. talk. For more information, call 518-580-8080.

WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE: Take a nature walk to learn about the amazing lifecycle of Monarch butterflies. This walk covers about a mile of gently rolling terrain as you look for butterflies during their peak season, just before they migrate to Mexico for the winter. 11 a.m., Camp Saratoga, 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort. The walk will be cancelled in the event of rain. For more information call 518-450-0321 or email mbolson@wiltonpreserve.org.

YARD SALE FOR PEACE: The Saratoga Peace Alliance will hold a garage sale on Saturday, September 8, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 34 Greenfield Avenue. Pottery by Maki will be featured along with household items. All proceeds will go to support peace and justice events.

YARD SALE FUNDRAISER: Gateway House of Peace’s fall yard sale fundraiser takes place September 7-9, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day, at 479 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa. The sale features furniture, household items, jewelry, clothes, toys and much more. All proceeds go to Gateway House of Peace, a donor-driven End-of-Life home that cares for local residents and families during loved ones’ final days.

Sunday, Sept. 9

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge’s All You Can Eat Breakfast returns on September 9. Adults $7, Seniors $6, children 10 and under $5. Open to the public; profits go to Elks charities For more information please contact Ballston Spa Elks Lodge at 518-885-1149. 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa.

CONSCIOUSNESS-RAISING BOOK DISCUSSION: This month’s book is “The Art & Practice of Loving” by Frank Andrews. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. 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.

CORNELL HILL FIRE TOWER: Climb an authentic fire tower and view a replica fire observer’s cabin without having to climb a mountain. Get a treetop view of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Camp Saratoga, Scout Road, Gansevoort. Schedule is subject to weather conditions and availability of Volunteer Fire Tower Interpreters. To confirm availability, contact Town of Wilton fire tower coordinator Larry Gordon by phone. For more information call 518-469-0918 or email info@townofwilton.com.

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.