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Saturday, Sept. 22 ADIRONDACK WOOL & ARTS FESTIVAL:

Featuring over 100 artisans and craftspeople. Daily demonstrations including spinning, felting, sheep herding, and sheep shearing. Free pony rides, wagon rides, and pumpkin decorating for kids with paid adult admission. Festival foods and craft beer and wine. Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on September 22, with a used fiber equipment auction from noon to 2 p.m. and a book signing of “Alpaca Lunch” with John Churchman from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Adults $5, kids 13 and under free. Free parking. Washington County Fairgrounds, 392 Old Schuylerville Road, Greenwich. For more information visit www. adkwoolandarts.com.

AMERICAN LEGION:

The American Legion, Adirondack Post 70, will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, September 22, at 10 a.m. at the post, located at at 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

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 hudsonmohawkaths@gmail.com. For vendor information call 518-373-9334 or email oldtruckf7@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 creations and 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.

CHAMPLAIN MINI MAKER FAIR:

A showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, the Champlain Mini Maker Faire is an annual gathering of curious creators, builders, DIY-ers and tinkerers that are pursuing new ideas and embracing the growth of STEM/STEAM. Participants will be launching rockets, flying drones, building and operating robots, creating music, playing with fire, and modifying electronics. New this year, a Makers in the Dark evening program will include Illuminated Woods, Burning Man, and more. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., Shelburne Farms Coach Barn, 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne. No pre-registration required. Advance tickets $6 - $18. Free for children 10 and under. For tickets, visit https://champlain.makerfaire.com/tickets. For more information, visit https :// champlain. maker fa ire. com/.

CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER:

South Glens Falls United Methodist Church serves a Chicken & Biscuit dinner with soup and homemade dessert from 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. at 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls. Adults $10, kids $5. Takeout and delivery available. For more information call 518-793-1152.

CHICKEN BARBECUE:

The Racing City Rotary Club and VFW Post 420 Auxiliary’s 7th annual Autumn Leaves Chicken Barbecue takes place Saturday, September 22, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the VFW Post 420 Pavilion, 190 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Take out or eat in for a donation of $10 per person. All proceeds will benefit communty and veterans projects of the Racing City Rotary Club and VFW Post 420 Auxiliary. For tickets or more information call Tom or Linda at 518584-8211.

CHICKEN BBQ FUNDRAISER:

The Burnt Hills/Balllston Lake Rotary in conjunction with “3 Ball BBQ” will hold a BBQ Chicken Fundraiser at Terry’s RT 50 Superlot, 873 Route 50, Burnt Hills (across the road from Morris Ford) from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 22. Tickets will be available for sale the day of the event. The $14 cost includes a ½ Chicken, Homemade Coleslaw, Potato, Roll with Butter , Cookie and a Soft Drink . One hundred percent of the proceeds from the event go to supporting Rotary charitable projects. For more information visit http://www. bhblrotary.org/contact-us/.

CHRISTIE’S HEAR TO BERFEST:

The Tolosky family will host an Octoberfest-style event at the Orenda Pavilion in the Saratoga State Park on Saturday September 22, at 1 p.m. with beer, food, auctions and raffles. The 13th annual Christie’s Heartoberfest will be held in memory of Christie Tolosky, local graduate of Shenendehowa High and Siena College, who died suddenly in 2005 at the age of 24 from Long QT Syndrome, an electrical disturbance of the heart, which causes an abnormal heart rate. The event is open to the public. All proceeds benefit the SADS Foundation. For more information on Christie’s Heartoberfest visit Christies Heartoberfest on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or email heartoberfest@ gmail.com.

COLONIAL SARATOGA: When visiting Saratoga National Historical Park (NHP), many people ask why the Battles of Saratoga were fought here. To better answer that question the park funded a project using untapped resource material and a fresh look at the archival records. Join award winning military historian David Preston on Saturday, September 22, from 1 p.m. 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Town Hall in Schuylerville as he presents his findings. This event is free and open to the public. 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. DEFENSIVE DRIVER TRAINING: This Collision Avoidance 1-day Course can take 10% off your car insurance and subtracts up to four points off your license. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., SaratogaWilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation $35 per person, first come first served. Maximum 40 people. Lunch items will be available. DIONONDEHOWA SINGIN: On Saturday, September 22, from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m., Dionondehowa Wildlife Sanctuary & School at 148 Stanton Road, Shushan, offers the annual singing of “The Rift,” Bonnie Hoag’s satiric opera based on Puritan Cotton Mather’s 1692 treatise on witchcraft, in which he explains why so many people need to be hanged. No singing experience is necessary. Phone 518-854-7764 or email dionondehowa@yahoo.com to sign up to sing or to listen. A donation is requested. FALL PREVENTION: Shenendehowa Neighbors Connecting, a ‘ Village in Development,” will present a program on fall prevention for people 55 and older on Saturday September 22. Meg Curley-Haff, MS, PT, St. Peter’s Health Partners, Clifton Park Physical, will discus falls prevention to improve safety, balance in activities of daily living at home and in the community. 2 p.m., Christ Community Rd Church, 1010 Rt 146, Clifton Park. FAMILY STORY TIME: The Albany Institute of History & Art is partnering with the Albany Public Library to present special story time at the museum on select Saturday mornings. Inspired by the museum’s current exhibitions “A Menagerie of Whimsey: The Art of William B. Schade” and “Birds & Beasts: The Scary, Magical, and Adorable Animals of the Albany Institute,” the story time program will feature stories about animals. The next story time is Saturday, September 22, at 10:30 a.m. with 2018 Albany Tulip Queen Sawyer Cresap, part of the “Moo-Seum” Famiily Fun Day from 10a.m. - 4 p.m. The event is free, but registration is requested. Email waldronv@albanyinstitute.org or call 518-4634478 ext. 404 for registration. The Albany Institute of History & Art is located at 125 Washington Avenue in Albany. FRENCH-LANGUAGE FILM SCREENING: La Fédération Franco-Américaine du New York presents the 2005 French Canadian film “Familia” on Saturday, September 22, at 1 p.m. at the Troy Public Library Main Branch, 100 Second Street. In French with English subtitles. As a courtesy, please call the Library at 518-2747071 to reserve a seat. Follow La Fédération Franco Américaine du New York at www. albany area french club. com and Facebook. GAELIC FOOTBALL: The Albany Rebels will play Hartford GAA on Saturday, September 22, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Plumeri Sports Complex turf field, 20 Frisbie Avenue, Albany. Hartford has bested the Rebels the past two matches so the Rebels look to take home a victory to start their last home and away series. This is a family friendly event, there are bleachers at the event and plenty of space for people to witness Ireland’s most popular sport. Admission is free. Join both clubs afterwards at the Albany Ancient Order of the Hibernians (AOH), 375 Ontario Street, Albany, for food and refreshments. For more information visit http:// www.albanyrebels.com/. KIDS’ KAYAKING LESSONS: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will host introductory kayaking lessons for children on September 22. These courses are intended for beginner or novice level paddlers ages 14 to 17. Audrey Egelston of Down by the River Kayak Rentals will facilitate the two-hour introductory sessions at 9 a.m. and noon. Space is limited and preregistration is required for this free program. Parental signatures and liability insurance agreement are required for each participant. Personal floatation devices, paddles, and kayaks will be supplied by the site. Please dress according to the weather, including sunscreen and water-appropriate footwear. For more information, visit https://goo.gl/forms/A1r7xhcMPCYJAxy83, call the Visitor Center at 518-829-7516, email SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov, or visit the Schoharie Crossing Facebook event page. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Parent/Child Activity: Simple Science, presented by The Capital District Child Care Council, 1 p.m. Call ahead to register. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518664-8641 or visit http:// mechanicville.sals.edu. NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH: September is National Recovery Month. On Saturday, September 22, at 6 p.m., St. Luke’s Recovery Resource Center will host speakers sharing hope in recovery. There will be a 12 Step Eucharist at 4 p.m. and Community Potluck Dinner immediately following at St. Luke’s on the Hill, 40 McBride Road, off Pruyn Hill Road, Town of Halfmoon, (GPS Mechanicville, NY 12118.) For more information about the St. Luke’s Recovery Resource Center, visit www.http://stlukesonthehill.org/RRC.html. NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered September 22 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. PARKS BENTLEY PLACE: Local therapy dog trainer and author Helen Bemis will present a program at Parks Bentley Place, 53 Ferry Boulevard, South Glens Falls, at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 22. Parks Bentley Place, the home of The Historical Society of Moreau and South Glens Falls, will be open on Sept. 22 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Visit the Society’s new website, parksbentleyplace.org for more information. PEACE WEEK: Michael Zanchelli of the U.S. Institute of Peace lectures on “Measuring our Impact: Doing Good, Better.” 7 p.m., Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs. The lecture will be preceded by a potluck at 5:30 p.m. For more information on Saratoga Peace Week, visit www.peace-ing.org. SARATOGA SPRINGS FARMERS’ MARKET: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., High Rock Park Pavilions, Saratoga Springs. Live music by Bruce BlinnKnapp and the Tisch Family Band. 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. VOLKSWALK ALTAMONT: A volkswalk is a recreationally-paced, 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 22 a guided walk through Altamont starts at the Altamont Free Library, 179 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. 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.

Sunday, Sept. 23

ADIRONDACK WOOL & ARTS FESTIVAL: Featuring over 100 artisans and craftspeople. Daily demonstrations including spinning, felting, sheep herding, and sheep shearing. Free pony rides, wagon rides, and pumpkin decorating for kids with paid adult admission. Festival foods and craft beer and wine. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on September 23. Adults $5, kids 13 and under free. Free parking. Washington County Fairgrounds, 392 Old Schuylerville Road, Greenwich. For more information visit www.adkwoolandarts.com. 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 hudsonmohawkaths@gmail.com. For vendor information call 518-373-9334 or email oldtruckf7@gmail.com.