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Wednesday, Oct. 24 ACOUSTIC BLUES OPEN MIC:

Featured artist Phil Drum plays bluesy tunes to inspire you to get out and vote at this month’s Saratoga Acoustic Blues Open Mic and Jam, hosted by NYS Blues Hall of Fame inductee Sonny Speed. Sign-up at 7 p.m., opening set at 7:30 p.m. at Café Lena, 33 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. All levels of playing welcome.Admission $5.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP:

Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month in Saratoga Hospital’s C-1 Conference Room. Free. Pre-registration required. Call Pierre Zimmerman M.S. at 413-992-7012 for more information. Sponsored by One Roof Holistic Health Center.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA:

The Story Corner explores new stories and develops early-literacy skills through multi-sensory activites, projects and crafts for ages 3 and up. 11 a.m. on the front patio (indoors during inclement weather), 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit cmssny.org.

COMMUNITY LOAN FUND:

Join Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region for a special evening of music, food, a borrower fair and exceptional camaraderie celebrating 33 years of community-based economic development within the Capital Region. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 362 State Street, Albany. The event is free; donations are always welcome. Register at http://events.r20. constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07efp9vy9k d3da0c9f&llr=gsomj6gab.

JAZZ AT THE SPRING:

Capital District Jazz presents the Art D’Echo Trio. 7:30 p.m., Spring Street Gallery,110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. CDJ is offering a number of free tickets for youth age 17 and under. If you are interested in obtaining a free ticket please inquire via email info@cdjazz.org. Tickets are available in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3518746.

MALTA TOWN BOARD:

The Town Board of the Town of Malta will hold a 2019 Budget Meeting in the Malta Town Hall main meeting room, 2540 Route 9. Agenda: Assessor, 7 a.m.; Town Clerk, 7:30 a.m.; Town Board Discussion, 8 a.m. The meeting is open to the public.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY:

Book Club discusses “A Piece of the World” by Christina Baker Kline, 7 p.m. Call the library to request a copy. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-664-4646 or visit meclib.sals.edu for more information.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK:

Join the Park Naturalist for the Stonewall Run Hike overlooking the Hudson from 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. This trail is about 3.5 miles round trip and is rated Moderate. Please call 518-793-0511 to re-register. Meet and pay at the park office. All About Bats, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Kids and seniors 62 and over $1, adults $2.

POLISH DINNER: SaratogaWilton Elks Lodge #161 serves a Polish Dinner with Kieblasa, Pierogi, Stuffed Cabbage, Potato Pancakes and more from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $12, Seniors/Military $11, Children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. All takeouts $12.

SARATOGA HOSPITAL COMMUNITY EVENT:

“Nuts & Bolts of Preventing Diabetes,” 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street. For more information visit http:// saratogahospital.org/events/ preventing-diabetes-2-2-4/.

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:

Builders Club, 3:30 p.m. Kids are invited to enjoy the library’s large selection of Legos and fantastic STEM challenges in this weekly drop-in program. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518695-6641 for more information.

SHENEDEHOWA NEIGHBORS CONNECTING:

Shenendehowa Neighbors Connecting, a newly formed Village, will present Organized Later in Life,” presented by Jordana Turcotte, at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the Halfmoon Senior Center, 287 Lower Newtown Road, Halfmoon. A “Village” is a membership-based, nonprofit organization that helps older adults age in their own homes by connecting them to neighbors, educational/social programs and community services.

SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK AUDABON SOCIETY:

Wildlife educator Trish Marki, executive director of the Wildlife Institute of Eastern New York, presents “Happy Owl-o-ween! Live Birds of Prey” at 7 p.m.. in the Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library. Free and open to the public.

Thursday, Oct. 25 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.

CHAMBER MIXER: Join the Saratoga County Chamber for an evening of networking at DeCrescente Distributing, 200 North Main Street, Mechanicville, on Thursday, October 25 from 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Member orientation will take place from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. and will consist of a discussion with Chamber president Todd Shimkus on how to maximize your Chamber membership investment. From 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. you’ll have the opportunity to network with fellow chamber members while enjoying food and drinks in the pub at DeCrescente Distributing. Cost $5. Register at https://chamber.saratoga. org/events/details/orientation-mixer-at-decrescentedistributing-37112.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA:

Science Explorers, 10:30 a.m. In this popular weekly program for all ages, discover the different ways in which science is all around us. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit cmssny.org.

DUDLEY OBSERVATORY:

Every Thursday, rain or shine, join miSci, the Museum of Innovation and Science, for “Evenings at the Dudley Observatory”. Educators from the Dudley Observatory at miSci will operate their14-inch

telescope inside the roll-top roof observatory, allowing visitors to see stars, planets, galaxies, and more each night. In the event of poor weather, there will be hands-on activities indoors. The observatory at 15 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, will be open from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. through March 7, 2019. miSci galleries will be open continuously from 9a.m. until the observatory closes. Access to the observatory or activities is free with museum admission ($12 Adult, $10 Senior, $8 Child, free for miSci members). MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Book Club reviews “The Rent Collector” by Camron Wright, 2 p.m. Call the library to request a copy. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-6644646 or visit meclib.sals. edu for more information. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: A Park Naturalist leads this month’s Full Moon Hike from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., highlighting flora and fauna as the sun is setting and the moon is rising. Rated Beginner. Program fees apply. Please call 518-793-0511 to make reservations with 24hour advance notice. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Magic Story Time, 10 a.m. All children who love picture books are welcome. Writers Club Jr., 3:30 p.m. Kids are welcome to create a picture book, graphic novel, poetry book or any form of literature they want on the last Thursday each month during this drop-in after-school program. They books they create can become part of the library’s circulating collection. Book Club discusses “Night Circus” at 7 p.m. Be sure to pick up your copy early and return for discussion. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Elizabeth A. Wells, Dean of Arts and Pickard-Bell Chair in Music at Mount Allison University, gives the Judy Tsou ‘75 Music Lecture, “From the East Side to the West Side – The Jewish West Side Story.” 7 p.m., Zankel Music Center. For ticket information call 518580-5321 or visit www. skidmore.edu/zankel. TANG MUSEUM: Dunkerley Dialogue with artist Art Green, whose work is featured in the exhibition “3-D Doings: The Imagist Object in Chicago Art, 1964-1980.” 6 p.m., Tang Museum, Skidmore College. For more information call 518-580-8080. TOTAL RECALL: MVP Educators Kristine Lindahl and Liz Pizzo will present a program about memory and aging on Thursday, October 25, at 1 p.m. at the Burnt Hills Baptist Church, 193 Kingsley Road. Learn more about the process of aging and how to decrease your chances of memory loss. Reservations are appreciated; please call the church at 518-399-5740 or Susan Stec at 518-399-9649. Refreshments will follow the program. VIN LE SOIR: Join AIM Services for an elegant evening to celebrate and support people of diverse abilities in the community. Surround yourself with lights and embrace the night. Taste a wide variety of wines from around the world, courtesy of Specialty Wines & More, while tasting hors d’oeuvres, enjoying lie entertainment and entering drawings for endless raffle baskets. End the night with the premier of the annual AIM video, a look into the lives of the 2018 adventures of the people AIM supports. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $60 per person. Get tickets at https://formsmarts.com/ form/1mv1?mode=h5. Friday, Oct. 26 FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY:The Knights of Columbus Friday Night Fish Fry takes place from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. $11 per person, $12 takeout. Help support the dedicated men who give back to the community. Call 518-584-8547 for more information. HISTORIC SALEM COURTHOUSE: Adela Tavares and Cynthia Rosen have been chosen for a group exhibition entitled “Variations” at the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center. The exhibit is on display in the center’s Great Hall from October 19 - November 28. The public is invited to a free opening reception with the artists on Friday, October 26, from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at 58 East Broadway, Salem. 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. 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. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Eastern Ridge Hike, rated Advanced to Expert, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bring plenty of water, snacks and lunch. The Park Naturalist will lead a twilight paddle along the river from 6 p.m.. – 8 p.m., pointing out signs of wildlife and other sights while teaching strokes and kayaking safety. Reservations for both events are required with 24 hours advance notice; please call 518-7930511. Kayaks are available for $15 rental for ages 18 and up. Please meet and pay at the park office. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Author Bill Howard narrates the history of the 1861 Battle of Ball’s Bluff and its thorny aftermath in “The Battle of Ball’s Bluff: All the Drowned Soldiers.” 7 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. . For more information, call 518-682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit www.northshire.com. PINK BALL: To Life!’s premier fundraising event, the Pink Ball, will be held on Friday, October 26, starting at 6:45 p.m. (VIP reception at 6:15 p.m.) at the Hall of Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. In honor of To Life!’s 20th year supporting women and families dealing with breast cancer, past Shining Star awardees will be recognized, while a special tribute will be paid to the late Cynthia Shenker, a longtime board member. Nicol Lally of WTEN is this year’s Mistress of Ceremonies, while Body and Soul provides live music. Tickets are $200 per person or $350 for couples and can be obtained by calling the office at 518-4395975 or registering online at www.tolife.org. 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. Family Movie Night, 6 p.m. After Hours Movie Club, 8 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. TANG MUSEUM: Artists Sarah Canright, Art Green, Lorri Gunn, Philip Hanson, Gladys Nilsson and Suellen Rocca lead a special tour of the exhibition “3-D Doings: The Imagist Object in Chicago Art, 1964-1980” as part of the 3-D Doings Symposium at 3 p.m. The artists will take part in a panel discussion and reception starting at 5 p.m. For more information call 518-5808080. TRUTHWORKER THEATER CO: Join the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council on Friday, October 26, for the first part of the “Speak Your Truth” series, a performance and discussion by the Truthworker Theatre Co. of Brooklyn. The social justice based hip-hop troupe will perform excerpts from “Bar Code,” an analysis of the school-to-prison pipeline, and “Re:Vision A State of Emergence,” exploring the untold journeys people take after release from prison. 6 p.m., Residence Hall Community Room, SUNY Adirondack, 640 Bay Road, Queensbury. This event is free and open to the public. For information about this event please contact LARAC Staff at information@larac. org or 518-798-1144. 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. 27

AMERICAN LEGION: Adirondack Post 70 of the American Legion will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, October 27, at 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: The Museum will be transformed into a 9-hole miniature golf course for an all-day fundraiser where golfers of all ages can show of their short game as they putt over, under an through Museum exhibits. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit cmssny.org. DAN PROVOST MEMORIAL WALK: The Dan Provost Memorial Walk for Awareness and Recovery will be held on October 27 at Case Center, Skidmore College. The walk is in memory of Saratoga Springs resident Dan Provost who passed away in 2014 as a result of a drug overdose. The purpose of the Walk is to remember lives taken too soon, raise awareness of addiction, educate the community about recovery services, and celebrate those living in recovery. Registration and games begin at 10 a.m. and the walk at 11 a.m. The requested donation is $10 for individuals and $20 for families. Register in advance online at www.zippyreg. com or at the walk. Email danprovostmemorialwalk@ gmail.com for more information. EMPIRE STATE YOUTH ORCHESTRA: ESYO’s season has a jazzy start as the ESYO Youth Jazz Orchestra performs with ESYO Repertory Orchestra at Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School. Adults $10, students and seniors $5. 3 p.m., 2025 US Route 9W, Ravena. To purchase tickets, please visit: https://esyo. org/programs/concertsevents FALL DINNER: Fort Miller Reformed Church serves its Fall Dinner featuring home-cooked Roast Pork on Saturday, October 27, from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. at 1239 Fort Miller Road, Fort Edward. Adults $12, children 6-13 $6, under 6 free. Takeouts are available. Reservations are not required. HALLOWEEN PARTY:Join the American Legion Auxiliary, Henry Cornell Unit 234, for ghoulish games, freaky fun, creepy crafts and fabulous snacks their annual Kids’ Halloween Party. There will be a costume contest with prizes for kids and a raffle for parents. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa. This event is open to the community. HAUNTED HALLOWEEN WALK: The Friends of Moreau Lake are sponsoring a Haunted Halloween Walk through the Moreau Lake State Park day use area starting at 6 p.m. for children 12 and under. Refreshments and activities will be available. Please bring a flashlight. Advance registration is required and a $5 fee/ car is required. Proceeds will benefit educational programs and patron services at the park. Contact the park office at 518-793-0511 to make reservations, or for more information. HAUNTED HISTORY OF MALTA: Malta Town Historian Paul Perrault will share some interesting stories about the Town of Malta at the Haunted History of Malta Dinner. 6:30 p.m., Malta Presbyterian Church, 118 Dunning Street, Malta. Cost $7. 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. INTERNATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY DAY: Learn about 19th Century medicine and Dr. Thomas Elkins, an esteemed African American doctor from Albany, at a presentation by Stuart Lehman on medicinal devices and treatments of the mid-19th century. Trash Talks.” led by Janine Moon, an Underground Railroad History Project board member and volunteer, describes archaeological finds once buried on the lot where Dr. Elkins once lived and at the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence. To complete the 19th century experience, period costumes will be available to try on. The free outdoor program will take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on October 27 in honor of International Archaeology Day Program at the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence at 194 Livingston Avenue in Albany. For further information you can call the Myers Residence at 518-4324432 or email info@undergroundrailroadhistory.org. 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. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: There will be a Museum-wide scavenger hunt and free treat for every child in costume from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union

Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Free admission to children in costumes with their families. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Students from the Maple Avenue Middle School Drama Club will perform their new play “Storyville,” about the town where everyone has a fable to unfold and a tale to tell. 10:30 a.m., 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 PreLicensing course will be offered Saturday, October 27, 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 518-5842221 or email RinkoDrivingSchool.com. A portion of the cost will be donated to United Methodist Church. NYS MUSEUM: The New York State Museum, Library and Archives will be closed on Saturday, October 27 due to a scheduled power shutdown. The State Museum will reopen on Sunday, October 28 and the State Library and Archives will reopen on Monday, October 29 (the Library and Archives are always closed on Sundays). PRESERVING DUTCH ARCHITECTURE: André Hoek, a Dutch architect specializing in historic preservation, will speak about the techniques and tools developed in the Netherlands to survey, study, restore, protect and maintain historic buildings. Hoek will discuss whether these methods can apply to historic buildings, especially those of Dutch origin, in New York. 2 p.m., Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1100 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction. Admission $5, free for Schenectady County Historical Society members. RERUN FARM TOUR: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present a special tour of ReRun Farm at 236A Waters Road, East Greenbush, an indisutry leader in the rehoming of thoroughbreds after their racing careers, on Saturday, October 27, at 11 a.m. The two-hour tour includes lunch and snacks as visitors get to meet many of the ReRun’s thoroughbreds and learn about ReRun’s mission, programming and facilities. Transportation is not provided. The tour costs $15 for Museum members and $20 for non-members, with proceeds split between ReRun and the Museum. All tour participants will receive a free pass to visit the Museum in Saratoga Springs at their convenience. Reservations are required due to limited tour space. To RSVP, please call 518-5840400 ext. 118 or email kwheaton@ racingmuseum.net. For more information on ReRun, visit www.rerunotb.com. ROAST BEEF DINNER: South Glens Falls United Methodist Church serves a Roast Beef Dinner with soup and homemade desserts from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. at 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls. Adults $10, children $5. Takeout and delivery available. Call 518-793-1152 for more information. ROAST PORK DINNER: The Capital Campaign Fundraising Committee of the Notre Dame Visitation Church is hosting a Roast Pork Dinner on Saturday, October 27, at the American Legion Hall, Clancy Street, Schuylerville from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eat in or take out for t $12 per person. Reservations are due by October 20 by contacting Pat Temple at 518-338-2329 or Virginia Andrews at 518-424-0949. Tickets will not be sold at the door. SARATOGA SPRINGS DBA FALL FESTIVAL: The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association’s 17th annual Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, October 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This celebration of autumn and Halloween includes a pumpkin roll down Caroline Street, live music, petting zoo and pony rides, pumpkin decorating, face painting, balloon animals, traveling magicians, “Sparkles” the Stilt Juggler, arts & crafts, a costume parade, Lucky to Dog with his new children’s book, clowns, fun photo booths, and amusing games and trick or treat candy at many of the stores and restaurants. A costume parade down Broadway to the Congress Park Carousel starts at the City Center at 3:30 p.m. For additional information call Tonya Pellegrini at 518-587-8635 or tonya@ saratogadowntown.com. 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. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Stop by for a “spell” at the best Halloween party in town from noon – 2 p.m. Enter the pumpkin carving/decorating and costume contests, munch on spooky snacks, explore the Witch’s Den, take a swing at the piñata, create some ghoulish goodies, and have a great time. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information. SOUPAPALOOZA: Area restaurants will compete at Scotch Hill Farm in Cambridge during ACTT Naturally’s Soupapalooza benefit on Saturday, October 27, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Winners will be determined by popular vote and the top three finishers will earn prizes. Deena Chappell provides live music, and the family-friendly event features a silent auction, a 50⁄50 raffle and a demonstration of ACTT Naturally’s unique training program with former race horses. Tickets are $25 advance at www.acttnaturally.org and $35 the day of the event. Scotch Hill Farm, the former estate of Maurice Sendak, is located at 106 Scotch Hill Road, Cambridge. For more information call Rachel Barkley at 315-952-5584 or visit www.acttnaturally.org. TRUNK OR TREAT: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Glenville hosts the third annual Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 27. Kids in costumer are welcome to Trick or Treat in a safe environment with free hot cider and donuts and free onsite parking. 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. at 547 Saratoga Road, Glenville. VAMPIRE BRUNCH: Take a bit out of Halloween at the Vampire Brunch, a night-time celebration for adults from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at Saratoga Polo. The spirits will flow, the games will glow, and you can party when the sun sets low. You must be 21 or older to take part. Tickets are $75 per person at saratogapolo.com or https://saratogapolo.thundertix.com/events/137981.

Sunday, Oct. 28

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: The Museum will be transformed into a 9-hole miniature golf course for an all-day fundraiser where golfers of all ages can show of their short game as they putt over, under an through Museum exhibits. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit cmssny.org. GRACE CHURCH (WATERFORD): The Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons 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 518-237-7370 or visit www.gracewaterford.com.