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Friday, Sept. 14

ASTRONOMY PARTY: Join Wilton Wildlife Preserve and volunteers from the Adirondack Skywatchers and the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers, Inc. at 7:30 p.m. to study the night sky in all of its beauty at Camp Saratoga. There will be telescopes available and experts will be on hand to share their knowledge of the night sky. Please dress appropriately for the weather, as it can get chilly at night! Hot cocoa and refreshments will be served. Registration is required as “space” is limited. Rain date September 15. For more information, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Stonewall Run Hike, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join the Park Naturalist on a beautiful hike (rated Moderate) overlooking the Hudson. This is a hidden gem on the other side of the Hudson River. This trail is about 3.2 miles round trip. Pre-registration is required; please call 518-793-0511. PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL:The Malta League of Arts presents the 2nd annual Plein Air Festival in Round Lake Village. Events on Friday, September 14, include mono printing for seniors, a Malta History presentation (free and open to the public) and other events. For more information visit www.maltaleagueofarts.org. Q.U.I.L.T. INC. GUILD MEETING: Q.U.I.L.T. Inc. is a notfor-profit guild of over 200 quilters interested in learning about the art of making quilts. Guild meetings take place on the second Friday of each month at Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Doors open at 9:15 a.m. for coffee, library, minimart, and more. A general meeting and Giant Show and Share begin at 9:45 a.m. Free for members, $5 donation requested for non-members. For more information visit www. quiltinc.org. 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. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information.

Saturday, Sept. 15

ADIRONDACON: First Stall Productions, LLC, and Adirondack Tabletop Gamers and Game Developers are moving the Adirondacon convention to the Aviation Mall, taking over the Party Palace from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 16. People of all ages are invited to come and play board games, card games, roleplaying games, etc. and help raise money for Extra Life, a charity benefiting the Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center. Saturday admission: Adults $12 / Children 5-12 $6 (under 5 free). Weekend admission: Adults $15 / Children 5-12 $7 (under 5 free). Family rates are available. To order badges (tickets) in advance and to see the full schedule of games, visit tabletop.events/ conventions/adk-tabletopday. For more details visit, www.adirondacon.com, www. facebook.com/adirondacon and Twitter @adirondacon. 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. BATTLE OF SARATOGA: The theme of this year’s event, commemorating the 241st anniversary of the Battle of Saratoga, is “Civilians in the Camp.” The focus is on the non-combatants: camp followers, sutlers, carters and others in both armies. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saratoga National Historic Park, 648 Route 32, Stillwater. Battlefield entrance fees apply: $5 per car, $3 per adult. Call 518-6702981or email eric_schnitzer@ nps.gov for more information.

CHICKEN BBQ: Bacon Hill Reformed Church, 560 Route 32 North, Schuylerville, will hold a chicken BBQ on Saturday, September 15, with servings at 4:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Menu: ½ chicken, baked potato, bake beans, coleslaw, rolls, homemade pies an beverage. Adults $12, children 12 & under $6, Takeouts available. For reservations, call Jennifer Thomas at

518-695-6116 The church is handicapped-accessible. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Amateur Artists, “Cubism,” 11 a.m. This month’s program focuses on Pablo Picasso while exposing budding young artists to new art processes and techniques. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org for more information. CHILDREN’S SHORT FILM

FESTIVAL:’The World Awareness Children’s Short Film Festival,’ showcasing family friendly short films from artists all around the globe, takes place on Saturday, September 15, at Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. This event promotes the World Awareness Children’s Museum’s main mission of introducing children to new countries and cultures. There will be two showcases for this event which will show twice during the day (Program A at noon and 4 p.m., Program B at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.). Tickets are $10 for each showtime, $8 for museum members. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3584971. CLASSICAL CONCERT: “Echoes and Reflections,” a concert by the group “trimonious,” with Amanda Boyd, soprano, Joseph Rutkowski, clarinet, and Michael Clement, piano, features works by Schubert, Schumann, Panseron, Ravel, Head, Argento and Bernstein. 5 p.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church, 275 State Street, Albany. Admission Free/ Donations welcome. Call 518-465-5161 for more information. CLIFTON PARK FUR FEST: Saratoga County Animal Shelter ped adoptions, animal rescue groups, pet vendors, the Saratoga County Animal Response Team, Clifton Park Pet Search with Josh Grassi, Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department K9 demonstration, Animal Control Department information table and a $20 Microchip Clinic. Part of Farm Fest, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Riverview Orchards, 660 Riverview Road, Rexford. GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY: Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, September 15, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Kim McCartney, Town of Milton historian, and Jim Richmond coordinator of the Ballston Area History Roundtable, will talk about their new book “Milton, New York: A New Town in a New Nation.” The book traces the ancestry of early settlers and seeks out local connections to the larger

story of the growth of the “new nation.” The public is welcome. For information call 518-587-2978. HUNT FOR HISTORY AND HORSES: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present a unique and family-friendly scavenger hunt called the “Hunt for History and Horses” from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, September 15, at Saratoga Race Course, as well as three tours of the historic racetrack led by Tom Durkin at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Teams will tour locations on the track grounds with exclusive postseason access while learning about the history of thoroughbred racing and its connection to Saratoga Springs. After the scavenger hunt, there will be crafts and refreshments along with free admission to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame for participants. Registration for the hunt starts at 9:30 a.m. at the track’s main entrance gate on Union Avenue. The event costs $5 per person (children under 5 are free). To sign up, call 518-584-0400 ext. 120. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Board of Trustees meets the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. The public is always welcome. 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 NATUREFEST: A free fun-filled family day of interactive nature related activities featuring raptor birds, insects and reptiles; fun crafts, birdhouse building, pumpkin painting, wagon rides and music. Food will be available along with a silent auction. BYOB(water bottle & bag) and get a free pin or magnet. All donations will go to the Friends of Moreau Lake(non-profit) who support the park through educational programs and other activities. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort. Rain date September 16. For more information call 518793-0511 or visit http:// friendsofmoreaulake.org. NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS: The School of the Arts (SOA) at the National Museum of Dance will again perform “The Nutcracker” this holiday season with Second Act variations. Auditions will be held on Saturday, September 15, from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. for ages 6-9 and from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. for ages 10 and up. A small performance fee of $65 per dancer will be charged to those in the cast to cover production costs. Weekly rehearsals begin Saturday afternoon, September 22, for two December 8 performances at Maple Avenue Middle School. Rehearsals will be held at the National Museum of Dance School of the Arts, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs To audition, please register online at dancemuseum.org/ school and arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time slot. There are no audition fees. NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Class will be offered on Saturday, September 15, 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. PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL:The Malta League of Arts presents the 2nd annual Plein Air Festival in Round Lake Village. Events on Saturday, September 15 include a free History Tour of Round Lake, an art sale and reception, and workshops offered by master artists in a variety of media including watercolor, sketching, oil and mono printing. For more information visit www.maltaleagueofarts.org. ROLLER DERBY: The Albany All Stars take on the New Hampshire Roller Derby at the Albany Cap Center. Doors open at 6 p.m.; bout starts at 7 p.m. Tickets: $12 pre-sales; Kids 10 & under $5. Adult tickets will be $15 the day of the event. Senior, student and military discounts available. A portion of the proceeds will go to the All Stars’ charity of the month, C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios. SARATOGA CLAY ARTS: Join Saratoga Clay Arts for the opening reception for “Elemental Structures,” featuring the recent work of Dan Greenfield and Jordan Becker, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Schacht Gallery, Saratoga Clay Arts Center, 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. The exhibit continues through October 20. If you plan on attending the reception, please RSVP at https://fs20.formsite.com/ Jillsaratogaclayartsorg/ form5/index.html. SARATOGA SPRINGS FARMERS’ MARKET: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., High Rock Park Pavilions, Saratoga Springs. Live music by Rusticator and Craic Agus Ceol, a free children’s activity presented by the Children’s Museum at Saratoga, and Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener soil testing 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. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Saturday Science Story Time, 10 a.m. All children who enjoy picture books are welcome to hear a story or two and join us in an a few experiments. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. TALK SARATOGA: Listen To ‘Talk Saratoga’ from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. on 91.1FM -WSPN Radio as Rick Thompson & Lynn Goodness welcome guest Frank Cilione from Sam’s Tires & Automotive. 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.

Sunday, Sept. 16

ADIRONDACON: First Stall Productions, LLC, and Adirondack Tabletop Gamers and Game Developers are moving the Adirondacon convention to the Aviation Mall, taking over the Party Palace from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 16. People of all ages are invited to come and play board games, card games, role-playing games, etc. and help raise money for Extra Life, a charity benefiting the Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center. Sunday admission: Adults $6 / Children 5-12 $3 (under 5 free). Family rates are available. To order badges (tickets) in advance and to see the full schedule of games, visit tabletop.events/conventions/adk-tabletop-day. For more details visit, www. adirondacon.com, www. facebook.com/adirondacon and Twitter @adirondacon. ALBANY INSTITUTE: The Albany Institute of History & Art’s Chief Curator Doug McCombs will give a special lecture on Sunday, September 16 at 2 p.m. focusing on the museum’s remarkable collection of Thomas Cole paper materials and the current exhibition, “Thomas Cole’s Paper Trail,” open through November 25. The lecture is included with museum admission. Space is limited for this lecture and seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees will receive wristbands at the admission desk on the day of the lecture. The Albany Institute of History & Art is located at 125 Washington Avenue in Albany. For more information, visit www.albanyinstitute.org or call 518-4634478. APPLE & HONEY FESTIVAL: Greet the Jewish New Year with Apples and Honey, games, snacks, bouncy bounce, round challah making, pumpkin decorating, playground, mini farmers market, face painting and much more. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Robert and Dorothy Ludwig Schenectady JCC, 2565 Balltown Road, Niskayuna. Free (some activities will require a small fee). Visit www.schenectadyjcc.org for more information. BATTLE OF SARATOGA: The theme of this year’s event, commemorating the 241st anniversary of the Battle of Saratoga, is “Civilians in the Camp.” The focus is on the non-combatants: camp followers, sutlers, carters and others in both armies. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saratoga National Historic Park, 648 Route 32, Stillwater. Battlefield entrance fees apply: $5 per car, $3 per adult. Call 518-670-2981 or email eric_schnitzer@nps. gov for more information. GRANT COTTAGE: Ulysses S. Grant thought a great deal about how societies and individuals might contribute to peace-making. He shares some of those thoughts and explains why “Let Us Have Peace “became the cry of his heart in a program inspired by the International Day of Peace on September 21. Grant Cottage tour guide Steve Trimm will portray General Grant. 1 p.m., U.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site, 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. Suggested donation $5. MARSHALL HOUSE: In commemoration of the 241st anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga, an open house will be held at 4 p.m. on September 16 to tell the story of the Baroness von Riedesel, the wife of a German general fighting with the British who took refuge along with her children in The Marshall House during the Battles of Saratoga. Debbie Bailey will give her acclaimed performance of the baroness. $10 per adult, children and press free. Please call 518-695-3765 to make a reservation. Visit www.themarshallhouse.org for more information. The Marshall House is located at 136 US-4, Schuylerville. NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL: Featured storytellers and musicians perform between dance programs at the National Museum of Dance during the Saratoga Native American Festival. Artists and craftspeople will display and sell their work at the festival, which also features food vendors, a children’s area with native games, and traditional crafts. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information visit saratoganativefestival.com. SARATOGA JEWISH COMMUNITY ARTS: Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, with the generous support of the Jewish Federation of Northeast New York, opens its sixth season on September 16 at 7 p.m. at Temple Sinai with “We Were So Beloved: The German Jews of Washington Heights.” The documentary written, produced, and directed by Manfred Kirchheimer tells the story about the solid, prosperous middle-class community, sometimes known as Frankfurt-on-theHudson, populated predominately by Jews who escaped or survived Nazi Germany. Dessert reception and panel discussion to follow. A $5 donation requested. For reservations and information, please call 518-584-8730 option 2, SaratogaJewishCulturalFestival.org or Facebook. SARATOGA PALIO: The Saratoga Palio, a regional race favorite among runners and walkers alike, will be held on Sunday, September 16. Established to honor the inspiring life of Melanie Merola O’Donnell, this event features a breathtaking course through the heart of Saratoga Springs. Funds raised benefit The Melanie Foundation, whose mission is to foster support for the mental health field. This year, The Melanie Foundation will make a donation to support the Latino Community Advocacy Program, a service of the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council that provides interpreting, advocacy and educational programming to Latino immigrants in Saratoga County. The races will begin in front of the Saratoga Springs City Center at the corner of Ellsworth Jones Place and Broadway, starting with the half-marathon at 7:45 a.m. An After-Party hosted by Druther’s Brewing Company starts at 10 a.m. For more information and to register please visit: www.thesaratogapalio.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. WILTON HISTORIC SITES TOUR: The Wilton Historic Sites Home Tour on September 16 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. will offer information on sixteen historic Wilton homes and sites, many of which will be open to the public. Attendees are invited to make their way around Wilton through a self-guided tour. Tour books will be available at the Wilton Heritage Museum. For more information, please visit www.wiltonbicentennial.com. YOUTH FISHING DERBY: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club will hold a youth fishing derby ages 15 and under on Sunday, September 16, from 9 a.m. - noon. Prizes will be awarded. A limited amount of youth fishing gear will be available for use. The kitchen at the club house will be open. You do not have to be a member, all are welcome. The location is 123 Route 32 Schuylerville, south of the village of Victory. For more information call 518-6953917.

Monday, Sept. 17

CONSTITUTION DAY LECTURE:”The Political Thought of America’s Founding Feminists” by Lisa Pace Vetter, associate professor of political science and affiliate faculty member of the Gender and Women’s Studies Department at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. 5 p.m., Pohndorff Room, Scribner Library, Skidmore College. For more information, call 518-580-5240. GOLF TOURNAMENT: Golf Tournament and Clambake presented by the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center. 2 p.m., Van Schiack Island Country Club. $75 for golf and clambake, $35 for clambake only. Limit 36 golfers. RSVP to 518-238-0809 or info@waterfordmuseum.com. MALTA TOWN BOARD: The Town Board of the Town of Malta will hold a Legal Services workshop re: Maltaville Water Proposals on Monday, September 17, at 5 p.m., prior to the regular 6 p.m. Town Board Meeting. The 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: Teen Advisory Group Meeting, 6:30 p.m. New members welcome. 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville. For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518664-8641 or visit http:// mechanicville.sals.edu. PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: The Parkinson’s Support Group of Saratoga will meet at the Woodlawn Commons Building, 2nd floor Saratoga Room at the Wesley Health Care Center, 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, on Monday, September 17, at 2 p.m. The guest speaker is Cheryl Pierce, Speech Therapist at Glens Falls Hospital. The meeting is free and open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, family members, caregivers and friends. For more information call Kevin McCullough at 518-2224247. SARATOGA VETERANS CHORUS: The newlyformed Saratoga Veterans Chorus welcomes male and female veterans, active, Guard and Reserve service members to experience the camaraderie of a cappella singing in an informal setting. While no public singing is required, there will be opportunities for community performances at nursing homes, veterans gatherings, and other events. Instruction by a professional choral director will be provided at no charge every Monday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. starting September 17 at the American Legion Post 70, 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Contact Amy Hughes at 518-884-4999 (veteranpeers@gmail.com) for more information. SAVE THE CHILDREN GOLF OPEN: Enthusiastic supporters of Save the Children from Saratoga and Warren Counties will tee up a brighter future for kids at the first-ever Upstate New York Friends of Save the Children Golf Open on Monday, September 17, at The Glens Falls Country Club in Queensbury. Registration at 11 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Participants reunite at 5 p.m. for cocktail hour at the Clubhouse, followed by a dinner reception, awards and a silent auction. Proceeds will launch a pilot program to save the lives of children in Kibera, Kenya. For more details or to register online go to savethechildren.org/upstategolf, or contact Diana Sarro at dsarro@savechildren.org. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Christmas Club, 3:30 p.m. In this drop in after school program, kids and teens are welcome to create gifts for their loved ones for Christmas every 3rd Monday. A different gift will be made each session and all materials are provided. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK BEEKEEPERS: The Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association (SABA) will meet on Monday, September 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 50 West High Street in Ballston Spa. EAS master beekeeper, Aaron Morris, will talk medicating, feeding, wrapping, and other major issues for overwintering healthy hives. Visit www. adirondackbees.org for information about the organization, meetings, classes, and other programming. WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE: Pre-K Nature Hour, “Monarch Butterflies,” 10:30 a.m. at Camp Saratoga. This monthly program for the youngest explorers (ages 3-6 years old) uses children’s love of nature to teach simple concepts. Adults are expected to attend. This is an outdoor program so please come dressed for the weather. It includes a short walk, a simple nature craft, and a healthy snack. Registration is required. New volunteer orientation at 5:45 p.m. and volunteer meeting at 7 p.m. at the park office, 80 Scout Road. For more information, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-4500321 or via email at info@ wiltonpreserve.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 18

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. OsteoBusters. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518-885-6740 or visit www. balls ton area seniors. com for more information. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Tuesday for Tots, “Food is Fuel” 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 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org for more information. GREENFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Town of Greenfield Historical Society will hold its September meeting on Tuesday, September 18, at 7 p.m. at the Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Road, beginning with a potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m. Please bring a dish to pass, and your own place setting. This month’s speaker is Mary Cuffe Perez, author of the book “Barn Stories- Reflections From a Saratoga County Horse Farm.” The public is welcome to attend. LYME DISEASE PRESENTATION: Professor Holly Ahern, Associate Professor of Microbiology, SUNY Adirondack, will present “What You NEED to Know About Lyme and Tickborne Diseases” at 7 p.m. on September 18 at the Christ Community Reformed Church, 1010 Rt. 146, Clifton Park. Professor Ahern is cofounder and Vice-President of the Lyme Action Network as well as a member of Governor Cuomo’s Tick-Borne Disease Working Group. Her presentation is free and open to the public. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story Time & Craft, 11:30 a.m. Singing, stories, and art. Siblings welcome. 190 N. Main Street, Mechanic ville. For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http :// mechanic ville. sa ls. edu. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Lake Bonita Hike, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. This fairly flat hike (rated Beginner) with a couple ups and downs travels around the new property over at Lake Bonita. This hike is about 2+ miles and has some beautiful views of the Lake. Keep your eyes peeled and you will see some lovely rock outcroppings and maybe some neat wildlife. Registration is required with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Lunchtime Concert, featuring the Rodeo Barons whose music ranges from subtle alt country ballads to 3 guitar powered rock exploration (all with a gorgeous 4-part harmonies). Pack a lunch or buy an Esperanto’s Dough Boy or Dough Girl at the show. Free & Open to the public. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SCHENECTADY ELFUNS: The Schenectady Elfuns will hold their next luncheon meeting starting at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 18, at The Vista Restaurant at the Van Patten Golf Course. Dr. Gina Gould, miSci president, will discuss the current exhibits, programs and future plans, and introduce the opportunity for Elfuns to experience a Challenger Mission. The 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 518-289-5665 to make a reservation. The deadline is Friday, September 14. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Genealogy Group, 10 a.m. Science Story Time, 10 a.m. Movie Makers, 3:30 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information.

Wednesday, Sept. 19

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. 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. 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: Small Business Seminar, part one, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Startup info, financing, tax law & protecting your investment. Registration Required. 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: Critter Crawl, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Join a park educator and go into the woods to explore a close-by creek. Look under logs and rocks searching for cool critters. But make sure you always put everything back where you found it! Please call to reserve a spot at 518-7930511 with 24-hour advanced notice. Meet and pay for the event at the park office. OLD SARATOGA SENIORS: The next meeting of the Old Saratoga Seniors will be on Wednesday, September 19 at noon at Town Hall, Spring Street, Schuylerville. The Saratoga County Office for the Aging will be hosting a BBQ. You do not have to bring anything. A business meeting will follow the luncheon. If you are not a member of the Old Saratoga Seniors but wish to attend the BBQ, please call 518-695-3644, ext 316 to reserve a spot. For more information contact Pat Temple at 518-338-2329. 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, there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials, and safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied). 6:30 p.m.,51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne. For more information call 518-696-2400 or visit www.adirondackfolkschool.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 518-6956641 for more information. TAYLOR 2 MASTER CLASS: The National Museum of Dance welcomes Taylor 2, founded by the late choreographer Paul Taylor, for a Master Class in the Lewis A. Swyer School of the Arts on Wednesday, September 19 from 6:15 to 7:15 pm. The class is open to intermediate and advanced dancers, the cost is $25 per student. Advance registration is suggested as space is limited. To register for the Taylor 2 Master Class, please visit www.dancemuseum.org or call 518-5842225 ext. 3008.

Thursday, Sept. 20

ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB: As part of the monthly program series of The Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club and co-sponsored by Saratoga Springs Public Library, “Antipodean Adventures- Australia and New Zealand” will be presented by ADK members Tammara Van Ryn and Chris Lincoln at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 20 at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. The event is free and open to the public. No reservations required. For more information contact Sarah King at programs@ adk-gfs.org. BALLSTON AREA HISTORY ROUNDTABLE: The Ballston Area History Roundtable will join with the Town of Milton Historical Structures and Places Committee to present a program on the early history of Rock City Falls at the Simpson Methodist Church in Rock City Falls on Thursday, September 20, at 7 p.m. The program will include information on the history of the church, which has been selected to receive the Town of Milton’s annual preservation award. For more information contact Jim Richmond, BAHR coordinator, at jrichmo1@ nycap.rr.com or Karen Staulters, Town of Milton Historian, at jkstual@aol. com. 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 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. 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 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org for more information. FEAST OF THE FIELDS: Join Saratoga Plan for the 13th annual Feast of the Fields benefit. This event promises to be a fun-filled, delicious evening featuring top chefs preparing small plates from fresh ingredients harvested by local farms, along with enticing products and drinks from local producers. A silent auction filled with items and experiences from local businesses and artisans will round out the night. The event takes place on Thursday, September 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Saratoga National Golf Club. You can purchase Feast of the Fields tickets by calling 518-587-5554 or by visiting https://www.sarat-ogaplan. org/2018-feast-fieldsform/. 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. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Animal Club, 3:30 p.m. In this drop-in after-school program, explore many different animals and topics involving animals through field trips, guest speakers, and fun activities every 3rd Thursday of the month. Crafting With the Library, 6 p.m. All materials will be provided for this month’s craft. Registration is required. Please check schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu for registration and details. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SARATOGA HOSPITAL EDUCATION PROGRAM: “Hip Replacement: Surgical Approaches & Recovery,” 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Saratoga Hospital First Floor Classroom, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs. More information at http:// saratogahospital.org/ events/arthritis-of-the-hipand-knee-3-2/. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Greenburg Middle East Scholar-in-Residence Lecture, “Early Modern Encounters between Religious Specialists - Jesuits in Ethiopia and India,” by Greenburg Scholar Leonardo Cohen with guest scholar Jesse Sargent. 7:30 p.m., Davis Auditoritum. For more information call 518-5805593. TANG MUSEUM: The first public presentation of “Metamorphosis,” a dance choreographed by Skidmore Assistant Professor of Dance Jason Ohlberg, will be performed inside the Tang exhibition “Give a Damn” at 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., followed by a Q&A with Ohlberg. For more information call 518-5808080.

Friday, Sept. 21

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. 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. PEACE WEEK: Children’s Yoga with Ellen Dragonette, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street. Free with museum admission. Peace Walk with Jun-san of Grafton Peace Pagoda, 6 p.m., Peace Pole in High Rock Park. Light dinner to follow. For more information on Saratoga Peace Week, visit www. peace-ing.org. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Brain Gym is a gentle program developed by professionals in the field of Education Kinesiology (the study of movement and its relationship to learning) that recognizes health benefits of movement, multi-sensory activities, and whole brain engagement. Free and Open to the Public, held at the center, 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. 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. If you enjoy writing and are looking for honest feedback and support from peers, look no further! Teen writers are invited to meet up at 6 p.m., and adult writers may join at 7 p.m. Light snacks will be provided. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. TAYLOR 2: Taylor 2, founded by the late choreographer Paul Taylor, returns to the National Museum of Dance for a site-specific performance in the foyer on Friday, September 21 at 7 p.m. The company will perform four early works choreographed by founder Paul Taylor including Junction, 3 Epitaphs, Tracer, and sections of Aureole. This special event, made possible through funding from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and underwritten by Witt Construction, is free and open to the public. The museum is located at 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information, please visit www.dancemuseum. org or call 518-584-2225 ext. 3008. Saturday, Sept. 22 ANTIQUE TRUCK SHOW: The Hudson Mohawk Chapter of the American Truck Historical Scoiety presents the 29th Anniversary Antique Truck Show, featuring trucks, tractors, fire engines and gas engines 25 years and older. Gates open at 8 a.m. September 22-23 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa. Admission $1 per person. RV space available. No pets permitted. For general information call 518-371-8881 or email hudsonmo-hawkaths@ gmail.com. For vendor information call 518-373-9334 or email oldtruck-f7@gmail. com. ART IN THE PARK: All are invited to Art in the Park on Saturday, September 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Historic Congress Park, Downtown Saratoga Springs. Art in the Park is a day of fine art in Saratoga Springs’ historic downtown Congress Park, curated and presented by Saratoga Arts. Featuring nearly 80 artists from the greater Saratoga and Capital regions, displaying and selling their original two- and three-dimensional creation sand personally designed and crafted functional art in a beautiful park setting. Artists will be on hand to discuss their drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and work in other media. The event is free and open to the public. 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.