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Friday, Oct. 19 AURIESVILLE SHRINE: North American Martyrs Feast Day Mass, 5 p.m., Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs, 136 Shrine Road #2, Fultonville. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Growing Up Green Garden Club introduces the art and science of gardening to children ages 2 and up and increases their awareness of botany, outdoor recreation and nutrition. 11 a.m., 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-5845540 or visit cmssny.org. LONG SHADOWS BENEFIT: World renowned equestrian performer Chantal Turvey will perform with her horses at Long Shadows Farm in Cambridge on Friday, October 19 at 7 p.m. This special tribute to American veterans will benefit the sanctuary horses at Long Shadows Charitable Foundation (LSCF) as well as its healing programs for veterans, first-responders and others. The gates open at 5:30. There will be entertainment as well as food and beverage concessions on site. Tickets are $10 per person in advance, $15 at the door. Veterans and children 10 and under get in free. For more information, call 518-928-6161 or email info@ LongShadowsHorses.org. HYDE HALL GHOST TOURS: On a one hour Candlelight Ghost Tour you will visit many of the places in Hyde Hall (267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown) where ghostly manifestations have been reported over 150 years, including those identified by Ghosthunters in their Halloween 2013 Special. Tours are held every Friday and Saturday in October and on Sunday October, 28, at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $20 per person_Reservations are required and tickets may be purchased online. at HydeHall.org. For further information call 607-547-5098 Ext 6 or info@hydehall.org, Hyde Hall is not handicapped accessible or appropriate for those who have difficulty walking.

INVASIVE PEST INFO SESSION: There are two opportunities to hear from Lake George Land Conservancy staff and Charlotte Malmborg of the NYS Hemlock Initiative about the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), including its threat to our forests and water, current research, and what residents can do to help. The 90 minute sessions will take place on Friday, October 19 at 6 p.m., at the Darrin Fresh Water Institute in Bolton Landing, and again on Saturday, October 20 at 10 a.m. at the Queensbury Activity Center in Queensbury. All sessions are free, and light refreshments will be provided. RSVP is appreciated; email Monica Dore at mdore@lglc.org or call 518-644-9673. More information and updates can be found at www. lglc.org/events-and-programs, or on Facebook @HikeLakeGeorge. MINERAL SPRINGS TOUR:Join a tour guide to learn about the mineral springs at Saratoga Spa State Park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free with vehicle entry.Call 518-584-2354 for more information. ORGAN CONCERT: 13 year old Dominic Fiacco is the guest organist as part of the Frobenius Organ Concert Series on Friday, October 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. A two-time winner of the Central New York Music Teachers piano competition,Fiacco has performed on the organs at West Point’s Cadet Chapel and at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. He will perform music of Bach, Mendelssohn, Walther, Widor and Vierne, as well as works by more recent composers. There is no admission fee for the concert; free-will offerings will be accepted. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Historian and Skidmore College professor Tillman Nechtman shares his new book, “The Pretender of Pitcairn Island: Joshua W. Hill – The Man Who Would be King

Among the Bounty Mutineers.” 6 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. . For more information, call 518-682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit www. northshire.com. SCHENECTADY CANDLELIGHT

TOURS: Schenectady County Historical Society Candelight Tours are back with new spooky tales for 2018. Explore the historic Stockade after dark and discover the neighborhood’s haunting past. Tours start at 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 32 Washington Street, Schenectady. Tickets are $12 and include entry to museum and refreshments and live music after the tour. Your choice of the “Colonial Hauntings” or “Ghostly Victorian” tour. Co-sponsored by the Schenectady Heritage Foundation. Register atschenectadyhistorical.org/tours. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Games Guild, 3:30 p.m. Kids and teens are welcome to enjoy the library’s many board games, card games, and occasionally video games in this weekly drop-in. Writers’ Club for Teens (6 p.m.) and Adults (7 p.m.).52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SKIDMORE ART RECEPTION: Opening reception and Gallery Talk for “Pressed – Six Contemporary Printmakers.” 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Schick Art Gallery, Saisselin Art Building. For more information call 518-580-5030.

SKIDMORE CONCERT: Concert by Ensemble Connect, 7 p.m., Zankel Music Center. $8 adults, seniors and Skidmore community $5, free for students and children. For ticket information call 518-580-5321 or visit www.skidmore.edu/zankel. YADDO GHOST TOURS: Share in the spiritual intrigue from Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors to the Yaddo Gardens in Saratoga Springs. Docent lead ghosts tours are held on Friday and Sunday evenings from September 21 - October 28 at 5 p.m., starting at the Yaddo Gardens parking lot. Yaddo Gardens tours do not include the Yaddo Mansion. Admission $10 per person. For more information, contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746or www.yaddo.org. Saturday, Oct. 20 ALLERGEN & GLUTEN FREE EXPO: A comprehensive educational experience for those who suffer from allergies, asthma, gluten sensitivities and celiac disease, with 50 vendors, cooking demonstrations and product samples. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Crossgates Mall lower level. Free.

AUTUMN DISCOVERY WALK: Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is encouraging people to get out and enjoy the beautiful fall weather by hosting a program on Saturday, October 20, at 11 a.m. On an Autumn Discovery Walk on the trails at Camp Saratoga participants will learn about the transformative autumn months and how plants and animals adapt and prepare for the winter season. The walk covers about a mile of gently rolling terrain and will not take place if there is rain. Meet at the kiosk in Parking Lot #1 on Scout Road. Participants have an option to stay for an Autumn Leaves Nature Craft program at Camp Saratoga at 12:30 p.m. Registration is required. For more information, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@ wiltonpreserve.org.

BAZAAR: The Ballston Area Seniors hold their annual bazaar on Saturday, October 20, from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. There will be more than 30 vendors and crafters, a country store, a pie table, 50⁄50 and quilt raffles, baskets for silent auction, and the Café will be in full swing with a variety of hot and cold foods. For more information, contact the Ballston Area Seniors at 518-885-6740 or visit www. ballstonareaseniors.com. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Art Adventures lets young budding artists explore their creativity while learning new art processes and techniques using various media. 10:30 a.m., 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-5845540 or visit cmssny.org.

FALL BAZAAR: The Round Lake United Methodist Women hold their Fall Bazaar on Saturday, October 20, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Luncheon will be served from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., while a bake sale will run all day. A Chinese Auction drawing will be held at 3 p.m.; you don’t need to be present to win. The church is located at 34 George Avenue, Round Lake.

GENEALOGY CONFERENCE: Pamela Vittorio, certified genealogist and associate teaching professor at the New School University in NYC, will be the speaker at the Heritage Hunters Genealogy Conference from 8:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 20 at Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, in Schuylerville. Registration is $30 for Heritage Hunters members and $40 for non-members and includes hot lunch, breaks and exhibits. An option is offered for $45 that would include HH 2018-2019 membership at $15 and the Conference at $30. Register by calling 518-587-2978 or email melfrejo@aol.com. GOLD STAR DEDICATION: The public is invited to a Gold Star Memorial Dedication on Saturday, October 20, at 11 a.m. in Congress Park, 315 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The ceremony, sponsored by the Federated Garden Clubs of NYS, District IV, includes an Honor Guard, bagpipers, representatives of veterans’ organizations, Gold Star Mothers and familes, and the NYS Federated Garden Club President. Refreshments will follow at the Visitors’ Center. Gold Star Marker installations began in 2014 to remember Gold Star Families whose loved ones paid the ultimate price defending their country. For more information, contact Barbara Millington at 518-587-3085.

HARVEST HAM DINNER: Annual dinner and craft fair with servings from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Galway United Methodist Church, Rt. 147, Village of Galway. Adults $12, seniors $10, children under 5 free. Takeouts available. The church is handicapped-accessible. HEALTHIER SARATOGA COUNTY: The Saratoga Springs Lions Club cohosts a “Healthier Saratoga County” event focusing on diabetes and heart heatlh on Saturday, October 20, from 9 a.m. – noon at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park. Attendees may speak to hospital providers about the ways diabetes affects health; obtain exercise tips from YMCA staff; get advice about walking and running from Fleet Feet coaches; and learn healthy eating habits from dieticians. Admission is free. The first 100 attendees will get a free T-shirt. This event is held in partnership with Saratoga Hospital Saratoga Regional YMCA and Fleet Feet. HUDSON RIVER HISTORY WALK: On Saturday, October 20, Hudson River Mill Museum director Stephen Cernek will lead a walk along the Hudson River, starting at 11 a.m. at the Corinth Free Library, 89 Main Street. The walk will highlight the river’s role in local history, with special attention to interpretive panels recently placed near the river with the support of the Village of Corinth and the Hudson River Community Credit Union. This program is part of the series “Reuniting a Community With its History: Three Centuries of Life and Work on the Hudson River in Corinth.” For more information, please call the library at 518-654-6913.

HYDE HALL GHOST TOURS: On a one hour Candlelight Ghost Tour you will visit many of the places in Hyde Hall (267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown) where ghostly manifestations have been reported over 150 years, including those identified by

Ghosthunters in their Halloween 2013 Special. Tours are held every Friday and Saturday in October and on Sunday October, 28, at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30p.m. $20per person_Reservations are required and tickets may be purchased online. at HydeHall.org. For further information call 607-547-5098 Ext 6 or info@hydehall.org, Hyde Hall is not handicapped accessible or appropriate for those who have difficulty walking. INVASIVE PEST INFO SESSION: There are two opportunities to hear from Lake George Land Conservancy staff and Charlotte Malmborg of the NYS Hemlock Initiative about the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), including its threat to our forests and water, current research, and what residents can do to help. The 90 minute sessions will take place on Friday, October 19 at 6 p.m., at the Darrin Fresh Water Institute in Bolton Landing, and again on Saturday, October 20 at 10 a.m. at the Queensbury Activity Center in Queensbury. All sessions are free, and light refreshments will be provided. RSVP is appreciated; email Monica Dore at mdore@lglc.org or call 518-644-9673. More information and updates can be found at www.lglc.org/eventsand-programs, or on Facebook @HikeLakeGeorge. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Board of Trustees meets the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. The public is always welcome. Psychic Fair, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville.For more information, call 518-6644646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu. MOHAWK COUNTRY ASSOCIATION: The Mohawk Country Association will hold a ceremony commemorating the 238th anniversary of the Battles of Stone Arabia and Klock’s Field this coming Saturday 10 am at the Stone Arabia Dutch Church, 5371-, 5407 Ephratah Rd, Fort Plain. A wreath will be laid at the grave of Colonel John Brown, the Berkshire, Massachusetts colonel who gave his life in the battle. Several units of the Tryon County Militia will be on hand to fire a musket and cannon salute to the fallen Patriot. Representatives of the Sons of the American Revolution will also be on hand to take part in a wreath laying ceremony at the gravesite. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: A park naturalist leads a steep but short hike (rated Advanced) up to the Spring Overlook, which offers a beautiful view of the Hudson River, starting at 1 p.m. Reservations are required with 24-hour advance notice; please call 518-793-0511. Please meet and pay at the park office before the hike. MOVING HEAVEN & EARTH: “Moving Heaven and Earth” is the blended musical family of two Capital Region groups: The Heavenly Echoes with their southern-soul-style gospel and JV&TheCutters with their Chicago-style original blues. Their joint performances celebrate their common heritage and continuing legacy in American roots music. Their October 20 concert at First United Presbyterian Church, 1915 Fifth Avenue, Troy, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. is a fundraiser for the Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region. Admission $10. NIPPER KNOLLS FUNDRAISER: Nipper Knolls Equine Center, Inc. will host their their third annual basket party fundraiser on Saturday, October 20, at the Gansevoort Fire House, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort. In addition to baskets donated by more than 100 businesses and individuals, there will be a silent auction featuring a hot-air balloon ride, a one-hour horsedrawn wagon ride, a one-hour scenic flight for up to three passengers, and a photo session by Tracey Buyce. Doors open at 11 a.m. with drawings starting at 2 p.m. (You don’t need to be present to win). For those not able to attend on Saturday, doors will be open on Friday, October 19 from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. with the opportunity to purchase tickets and make selections. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Author Angela DiTerlizzi and illustrator Samanth Cottrell celebrate their new book, “Just Add Glitter” with a special story time and glitter party at 11 a.m. At 7 p.m., author Archer Mayor returns to celebrate the new Joe Gunther mystery, “Bury the Lead.” 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. . For more information, call 518-682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit www. northshire.com. NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING COURSE: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing course will be offered Saturday, October 20, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 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 of the cost will be donated to United Methodist Church. OWL PROWL: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will host an Owl Prowl with environmental educator George Steele on Saturday, October 20, at 7 p.m. from Yankee Hill Lock on Queen Anne Road. Steele will lead a walk that explores the river bank and the old Erie Canal towpath at the historic site while watching and listening for owl species. There is no charge, but donations are always appreciated. For information about this program, please call the Visitor Center at 518-829-7516, email SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov, or visit Schoharie Crossing’s Facebook page. ROAST PORK DINNER: The talented cooks at Quaker Springs United Methodist Church serve their traditional Roast Pork Dinner, with all the trimmings, on Saturday, October 20, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Adults $12, kids $6, under 5 free. Takeouts are available. While you wait to be seated, browse the Silent Auction offerings from various local businesses and church members. All proceeds support church missions. The church is located at 466 Route 32, south of Schuylerville and is handicappedaccessible with easy parking. For more information visit www. QSUMC.com. ROLLER DERBY: The Albany Brawlstars’ bout with Cape Cod Roller Derby has a “Treasure Your Chest” theme in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. This month’s charity is Hope in a Boat. Doors open 6 p.m.; bout starts 7 p.m. at the Albany Cap Center, 55, Eagle Street. Adults $15 (pre-sales $12), kids 10 and under $5. Senior, student and military discounts available. For more information visit https:// squareup.com/store/albany-allstars-roller-derby. ST. LUKE’S CRAFT FAIR: On Saturday, October 20, you can enjoy delicious baked goods, have lunch, and stock up on one-of-a-kind handmade crafted gifts for your loved ones at the seventh annual St. Luke’s on the Hill Craft Fair, Bake Sale, and Basket Raffle. Themed baskets with hundreds of dollars of valuable items will be raffled off. You do not need to be present to win. Lunch will be available to purchase. There will be free parking and admission. You get a free raffle ticket just for entering. Bring a few items for the food pantry and you can get one additional free raffle ticket. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 40 McBride Road, off Pruyn Hill Road in the Town of Halfmoon, use Mechanicville, NY 12118 for GPS. SARATOGA RECYCLES: Collecting clothing and household textiles, electronics and appliances, bicycles and other metal objects, fabrics and notions. $5 entrance fee per vehicle. TVs and monitors will be charged $20 apiece. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., SPAC Parking Lot, west side of Route 50. For a complete list of items accepted, visit http://www.sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/ zero-waste/recycles-day/. SARATOGA SPRINGS FARMERS’ MARKET: 9a.m. - 1 p.m., High Rock Park Pavilions, Saratoga Springs. Live music by the Tisch Family Band and Corry Loveday, Cornell cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners and a $2 wooden coin to everyone who rides a bike to the market and flashes a Bicycle Benefits sticker. 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. SKIDMORE CONCERT: The Filene Music Scholarship Winners give a concert at 6 p.m. at the Zankel Music Center. For more information call 518-5805321 or visit www.skidmore.edu/ zankel. SOUPER SATURDAY VENDOR BLENDER: Come for soup, stay and shop. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway. Call 518-793-1152 for more information. SYNTHESIS: Electric City Couture pairs up with regional gallery / art show producer Samson Contompasis and international visionary / musician Maria Brink (In This Moment) to introduce to you the work of Etrice, a new exploratory project by fashion artist / stylist Davion Brink and visual artist Alyssa Objio. This sensory infection of fashion and art includes a runway show, art installation, pop up gallery, DJ Nate da Great, guest musician KXRBVN and lighting and effects by Nicky Lightz. Early access VIP preview 7 p.m., general doors open 7:30 p.m., 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany. Free and open to the public. RSVP for early access at https://synthesis.brownpapertickets.com/. TALK SARATOGA: Listen to “Talk Saratoga” from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. on 91.1 FM – WSPN Radio as hosts Rick Thompson and Pat Kane welcome Times Union reporter Wendy Liberatore to discuss the revised Charter on the November ballot, Mayor Kelly’s salary and other items. You can also listen live on your computer at http://tunein.com/ radio.WSPN-911-s22928. Feel free to call in with questions to 518-580-5783. TANG MUSEUM: Gallery Talk by artist Tim Davis, whose exhibition “Time Davis – When We Are Dancing (I Get Ideas)” opens today. A reception in the museum’s atrium follows the 4 p.m. talk. For more information, call 518-580-8080. TORAH ON TAP: Congregation Gates of Heaven’s new Torah-On-Tap program is a monthly invitation to have a drink, something to nosh and a relaxed conversation about the week’s Torah reading and other topics. The 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. program at MocaLisa’s Café in Clifton Park Center, 22 Clifton Country Road, is facilitated by Rabbi Matt Cutler and Firector of Congregational Jewish Living Arnold Rotenberg. The event is free and open to the public; beverages and food may be purchased separately at the café. Reservations aren’t required but are helpful in planning. For more information contact Arnie Rotenberg at 518-374-873. The next Torah-On-Tap is scheduled for Saturday, November 17. VOLKSWALK CAROGA LAKE: 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 October 20 a guided walk through Caroga Lake starts from Caroga Lake Town Hall, 1840 NY 10, at 10 a.m. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk and the cost is $2. Further information is available at www.walkescv.org. WOOD LATHE BENEFIT: Burgoyne Quality Hardware & Lumber, 3093 State Route 4, Hudson Falls, will host a benefit for the Hudson Falls Central School District’s Industrial Arts Department for the purchase of a new wood lathe on October 20 from noon to 5 p.m. There will be live music by the Crying Shames, with hot dogs for sale, basket raffles, classic cars and trucks on display, a bouncy house and face painter for the kids, and more. For additional information please contact Andy Daly, Burgoyne Quality Hardware & Lumber at 518-747-6344 or email adaly@ sqhinc.com. Sunday, Oct. 21 AURIESVILLE SHRINE: Healing Mass celebrated by Fr. James Blount, 3 p.m., Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs, 136 Shrine Road #2, Fultonville. BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 serves a Breakfast Buffet from 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $9, seniors/military $8, children 5-12 $7, under 5 free. Takeouts $9. Call 518-5842585 for more information. BRIDLE AFFAIR: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will play host to a wedding show for engaged couples to showcase the venue and provide the opportunity to meet professionals such as caterers, florists, photographers, invitation specialists, bridal salons, tux shops and more from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 21 at 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. There will also be a variety of door prizes and giveaways. Admission is free. CAPITAL DISTICT YOUTH CHORALE: The Capital District Youth Chorale, the capital region’s premier community youth chorus, will present the first concert of their 36th season on Sunday, October 21, at the First Reformed Church of Scotia, 224 N. Ballston Avenue, at 3 p.m. The 70-voice group of singers come from 38 public, private, parochial and home schools, with students ranging in age from 9 to 18. They will sing a variety of styles from different countries, from folk to 40’s swing style with the theme of Love. Adults $10, students and seniors $5. CAPITAL REGION JEWISH GENEALOGY SOCIETY: Christine Crawford-Oppenheimer, former reference library for the Culinary Institute of America, gives this month’s presentation on “Preserving Your Family Papers, Photographs, Books, and Digital Materials for Future Generations” Her presentation will cover causes of deterioration, materials to use and avoid, choosing a location to store items, selecting safe photograph albums, dealing with mold and mildew, storing digital files, and much more. 1:30 p.m., Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, 184 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. RSVP to crjgs1@gmail. com. CHRISTIAN MUSIC CONCERT: Gospel vocalist Mark Gibson presents a Christian music concert, sponsored by the WNGN radio concert series, at 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 21, at Oneida Community Church, 197 Sunnyside Road, Queensbury. There is no door charge; a free-will love offering will be taken. Light refreshements will be served. For more information call the church at 518-746-8611 or 518-7932276, or email mbailey90@ gmail.com. CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM: Rabbi Dr. Chanan Markowitz offers his first lecture of the New Year 5779, “How Does the Kaballa and Other Jewish Sources Respond to the Possibility of Life on Alien Planets?” 10 a.m., Congregation Beth Shalom, 688 CliftonPark Center Road, Clifton Park. The lecture is free and open to the public. For directions, call 518-371-0608. GRACE CHURCH (WATERFORD): The Rev. Kathy AlongeCoons celebrates the Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Sundays at Grace Church, 34 Third Street, Waterford. Deacon Denise Moore assists. An adult Christian Education program begins at 8:30 a.m. A coffee hour follows each service. For more information, call the Episcopal parish at 518-2377370 or visit www.gracewaterford.com. INN AT SARATOGA: The Inn at Saratoga celebrates its 175th birthday in the courtyard at 231 Broadway from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Sunday, October 21. Dick Solberg and the Sun Mountain Band will be headlining along with other local acts. $35 tickets include entry and light fare; there will also be a cash bar. All proceeds from ticket sales, the bar and a 50⁄50 raffle will go to The Giving Circle. To purchase tickets, call the front desk at 518-583-1890 ext. 0. LYME AWAK 5K: Registration for runners and walkers is now open for the USAT&F sanctioned 3rd Annual Lyme Away 5K and One Mile Walk, to be held on Sunday, October 21 at 10 a.m. at Coles Woods in Queensbury,. Proceeds will benefit the Lyme Action Network. Registrations are $22 if filed by October 6; $27 from Oct. 7 to 17; $30 from Oct. 18 – 21. MINERAL SPRINGS TOUR:Join a tour guide to learn about the mineral springs at Saratoga Spa State Park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free with vehicle entry.Call 518-5842354 for more information. STEP OUT 2 THE RACES: Join the Saratoga Therapeutic Equestrian Program (STEM) on October 21 for their 12th annual Fall Fundraiser at Fortunes Restaurant at the Saratoga Casino and Raceway from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The afternoon of excitement, food and fun includes a buffet dinner with carving station, a silent auction, live harness racing featuring sponsored “named” races, simulcast racing and the casino. Tickets $50 per person, ages 12 and under $14. Proceeds benefit STEP by providing scholarships for riders helping defray the overall program costs. Visit http://stepup-nfec.org for more details, and call 518-374-5116 or email stepatnfec@yahoo.com for more information. 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. SUNNY SUNDAYS: Sunny Sundays are your opportunity to take a safe glimpse at the sun. Educators from the Dudley Observatory at miSci will operate their 14inch telescope inside the roll-top roof observatory, allowing visitors to safely look at the sun and search for sunspots. and planets may also be visible. In the event of poor weather, there will be hands-on indoor activities instead. The observatory will be open from 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m. every Sunday through December 30. miSci galleries will be open continuously from noon – 5 p.m. Access to the observatory or activities is free with museum admission ($12 Adult, $10 Senior, $8 Child) at miSci, the Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Trinity United Methodist Church of Wilton holds Worship and Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a.m. Choir meets at 9 a.m. Youth group follows worship. Nursery provided. 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort. Contact Pastor Jeffrey Stratton at 518-423-8195 for baptisms and weddings. VOLKSWALK SARATOGA SPRINGS: A volkswalk is a recreationally-paced, premapped walk in a culturally or historically interesting area. They are planned with safety in mind, and are great opportunities for exercise and sociability. On October 21 a guided walk through Saratoga Springs starts from Four Seasons Natural Foods, 120 Henry Street, at 10 a.m. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk and the cost is $2. Further information is available at www.walkescv.org. YADDO GHOST TOURS: Share in the spiritual intrigue from Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors to the Yaddo Gardens in Saratoga Springs. Docent lead ghosts tours are held on Friday and Sunday evenings from September 21 - October 28 at 5 p.m., starting at the Yaddo Gardens parking lot. Yaddo Gardens tours do not include the Yaddo Mansion. Admission $10 per person. For more information, contact Yaddo at 518-5840746or www.yaddo.org. Monday, Oct. 22 BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: Monday activities: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Chorus; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Stretch & fit, exercise; 1 p.m., Movie Matinee. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518-885-6740 or visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. BALLSTON SPA TRUSTEES: The Board of Trustees of the Village of Ballston Spa will hold their regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 22, at the Municipal Building, 66 Front Street, Ballston Spa. DYING FOR BEAUTIFUL HAIR: “Dying for Beautiful Hair: The Scoop on Chemical Hair Dyes” or in-salon natural alternatives. Speakers include Kathleen Curtis, LPN, Executive Director of Clean & Healthy NY, licensed cosmetologist Christine Shahin, author of “Natural Hair Coloring,” and salon allergy specialst Gina Marie Taro. Features include live herbal hair coloring models and demo, lunch and door prizes. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., First Universalist Unitarian Society of Albany, 405 Washington Avenue, Albany. Early bird tickets $25 at EventBrite, $30 at the door. Proceeds benefit Clean & Healthy NY. For more information go to dying4-beautiful-hair.eventbrite.com. MALTA TOWN BOARD: The Town Board of the Town of Malta will hold a 2019 Fire Companies/ Not-For-Profit Budget Meeting at 6 p.m. in the Malta Town Hall main meeting room, 2540 Route 9. The meeting is open to the public. The regular Town Board Meeting will follow. The Town Board will hold scheduled interviews in Executive Session for Board of Assessment Review members at 5 p.m. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: #BullyFreeZone for teens, 6:30 p.m. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-664-4646 or visit meclib. sals.edu for more information. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Christmas Club. In this drop-in after-school program, kids and teens are welcome to create Christmas gifts for their loved ones. All materials are provided. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Chirs Silver, Segal Family Assistant Professor in Jewish History and Culture at McGill University, gives the Jacob Perlow Lecture, “Jews, Muslims and Music in the 20th Century Maghrib – a History in Three Records.” 7:30 p.m., Gannett Auditorium. For more information, call 518-580-5593. WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE: Fall leaves are the theme for Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s Preschool Nature Hour for ages 3-6 on Monday, October 22, at 10:30 a.m. The program begins with a brief nature walk into the forest to observe the trees that have already started to change color. Following the walk the children will also participate in a short nature craft making Leaf Critters. A nutritious snack is also part of the program. Adults are expected to attend with their child. This is an outdoor program so please come dressed for the weather. Registration is required. For more information, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.