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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: Ona 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 607547-5098 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 518-793-0511. 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 518-6824200 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 518-439-5975 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 518-580-8080. 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 518798-1144. 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. BLUES NIGHT BENEFIT: The Saratoga All Stars’ Blues Night Benefit will help The Studio in Greenfield offer a variety of programs for the community. 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., 165 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center. Suggested donation $10. BYOB. 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 RavenaCoeymans-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/ concerts-events

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 518-7930511 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: Ona 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 607547-5098 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 518-432-4432 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 518-5842354 for more information. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: There will be a Museumwide 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 518-6824200 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 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 518-584-2221 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 518-4240949. 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. The October 27 Fall Festival includes live music by FOG and Kate Blain and Frettin’ Old Guys, a free fall activity for kids with the Northeast Parent & Child Society, and the Capital District Transporation Committee 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: 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 518-695-6641 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. WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE: The 11 a.m. Autumn Discovery Hike at Camp Saratoga covers about a mile of gently rolling terrain as hikers learn how plants and animals adapt and prepare for the winter. Meet at the trailhead kioski by Parking Lot #1 on Scout Road. Nature Craft: Leaf Print Wall Hangings, 12:30 p.m. After a walk to collect fall leaves, make beautiful wall hangings using their natural colors. Registration is required for each event. Call 518-450-0321, email info@ wiltonpreserve.org or visit www. wiltonpreserve.org. for more information. Sunday, Oct. 28 CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: The Museum will be transformed into a 9-hole miniature golf course for an allday 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 518584-5540 or visit cmssny.org. COLONIAL TINSMITH: Colonial tinsmith Bill McMillen of Glenmont is the featured speaker at the Hudson Mohawk Antique Tools and Trades Association fall meeting on Sunday, October 18. He will discuss the history, tools and products of the tinsmithing trade in America at the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa, starting at 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend and bring any tinsmithing tools in your collections for show and tell after the presentation. Light refreshments will be served. COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARTY: The Quaker Springs Volunteer Fire Department & Auxiliary and the Quaker Springs Methodist Church will host a Community Halloween Party October 28 at 1 p.m. at the Quaker Springs Fire House on Bodgett Road in Quaker Springs. There will be games, a costume contest and a magic show, all community children are welcome. ‘THE CONVERSATION:’ Join the Unitarian Universalist Congregation Care Team for a workshop led by Bonnie Edelstein that will give you the skills and courage to have conversations about your wishes for end-of-life care. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Please RSVP to guarantee adequate space and materials by calling Marion Bigelow at 518-587-3847 or emailing marionbigelow@gmail. com. 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 518-237-7370 or visit www.gracewaterford.com. HALLOWEEN PARADE: Join High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center in Ghent on Sunday, October 28, from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. as the High & Mighty horses parade their costumes for all to see, rain or shine. Suggested donation $5 per family. Stay after the parade for refreshments and pumpkin carving. Bring your own pumpkin; carving equipment will be provided. For more information call 518-672-4202 or email info@high-n-mighty.org. HOWLIN’ AT THE MOON: A Halloween costume party (costumes optional) with silent auction, 50⁄50 raffles, door prizes and more, plus a live DJ, strolling magician and readings by Psychic Whitney ($30). 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Admission, by monetary donation. Partial proceeds benefit Aidrondack Save-A-Stray’s rescue and community outreach program. Donate by phone at 518-654-6220. 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 518-5842354 for more information. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Knights of Columbus will host a Pancake Breakfast to benefit local charities on Sunday October 28, in the St. Edward’s church Social Hall after each Mass from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $6 for adults and $4 per child (under 6 free). Take out is also available. St. Edward’s is located at 569 Clifton Park Center Rd, Clifton Park. For more information call Tom Halabuda at 518-371-7372, x221. SARATOGA CHAMBER PLAYERS: The 32nd season begins with a Fall Celebration with works by Beethoven, Mozart, Rossini and Ginastera performed by Jill Levy & Doori Na, violins; Michael Roth, viola; Eliot Bailen, cello; Susan Rotholz, flute. 3 p.m., Saratoga United Methodist Church, 175 5th Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Tickets $15/$20/$25. For more information and to buy tickets visit http://www.saratogachamberplayers.org/event/ fall-celebration-2/. SKIDMORE FACULTY RECITAL: Saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist and composer Mark Vinci and flutist Jan Vinci perform with pianist Barbara Lee. 2 p.m., Zankel Music Center. For more information call 518-580-5321 or visit www.skidmore.edu/zankel. 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. Other objects such as the moon 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. 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. Monday, Oct. 29 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. MALTA TOWN BOARD: The Town Board of the Town of Malta will hold a Special Meeting to set a date for a public hearing to adopt the 2019 Budget at 7 a.m. in the Malta Town Hall main meeting room, 2540 Route 9. The meeting is open to the public. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Crochet & Knitting, 6 p.m. Teen Only Halloween Party, 6:30 p.m. Costumes encouraged. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-6644646 or visit meclib.sals.edu for more information. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Join the Park educator on a beautiful Stonewall Run Hike overlooking the Hudson from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. The trail is about 3.5 miles round trip and the hike is rated Moderate. Pre-registration is required; call 518-793-0511. Meet and pay at the park office. SMOKING CESSATION: “The Butt Stops Here,” 4 p.m. – 5 p.m., Wilton Medical Arts, 3040 Route 50, Saratoga Springs. Presented by Saratoga Hospital. For more information, see http://saratogahospital.org/events/the-buttstops-here-2/. WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE: Enjoy nature with others on a Wellness Walk geared toward gentle exercise for participants at basic fitness levels. 11 a.m. at Edie, weather permitting. Registration is appreciated; call 518-450-0321 or email info@ wiltonpreserve.org to register, or for more information. Tuesday, Oct. 30 BRAIN FOOD FOR THE CURIOUS: New York State Museum historians and scientists share their knowledge and research in a series of lunchtime talks this fall and winter. “Brain Food for the Curious” is held select on Tuesdays in October through March, from 12:10 p.m. – 12:40 p.m., in the Huxley Theater. On October 30, join Senior Historian and Museum Curator of Art and Culture Karen Quinn for a sneak peak of next month’s exhibition of art from Arthur A. Anderson’s collection of the Historic Woodstock Art Colony. Each program includes a 20-minute talk with a State Museum historian or scientist followed by a questionand-answer period. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch. Further information about programs and events can be obtained by calling 518-474-5877 or visiting www.nysm.nysed.gov. CANFIELD CASINO GHOST TOURS: The Saratoga Springs History Museum will lead ghost tours of the Canfield casino on Tuesday, October 30. The tours last about 1 hour and will be led by eyewitnesses to paranormal events recorded in the last few years. The tour includes parts of the Canfield Casino as well as all three floors of the Saratoga Springs History Museum. Time slots begin at 6 p.m. and tours run every 20 minutes until 8 p.m. Reservations are required as each tour is limited to 15 people. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children 6-17, children under 6 free. Reservations can be made by calling (518) 584-6920. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Tuesday for Tots is a special time for visitors ages 2-5 to gain personal readiness skills in a fun and social environment with fun sensory play, crafts and activities with friends. Drop in for “Happy Halloween,” anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit cmssny. org. CORINTH FREE LIBRARY: Hudson River Mill Museum project director Stephen Cernek presents “Three Centuries of Commerce and Industry on the Hudson River at Corinth.” The presentation is part of the “Reuniting a Community With its History” series. 7 p.m., 89 Main Street, Corinth. For more information call 518-6546913 or visit http://corinth/sals. edu. CREEKSIDE CLASSROOM: Join the Creekside Classroom for a short story and nature themed crafts for ages 2 and up at 10 a.m. Call 518-584-2000 ext. 111 to register. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Preschool Halloween Party, 11:30 a.m. Costumes welcome, no registration required. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-664-4646 or visit meclib.sals.edu for more information. MEET THE CANDIDATES: The League of Women Voters of Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady counties have invited Paul Tonko and Joe Vitollo to a Congressional District 20 candidate event on Tuesday, October 30 at 7 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 30 Clifton County Road, Clifton Park. The event will be open to all members of the public and the media. Michelle Ostrelich and James Tedisco have been invited to a N.Y. Senate 49 candidate event following the Congressional District 20 event. For more information contact Charlotte Druschel, Voter Services, League of Women Voters Saratoga County at vslwvsc@ gmail.com, 518-331-1226. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Join a park educator on a Critter Crawl from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Walk to a close by creek bed and look under rocks and logs for cool critters. Be sure you always put everything back where you found it! Pleasee call 518-793-0511 with 24 hours advance notice to reserve a spot. Meet and pay at the park office. REAL HEROES BREAKFAST: Join the Red Cross on Tuesday, October 30 to honor Real Heroes whose acts of service and bravery have helped to save lives in our community. 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Street, Troy. $35 per person. You can also help identify those people who deserve to be recognized at the Real Heroes Breakfast. Visit www.redcross.org/nenygheroes or call 518-649-5108 for more information. SARATOGA HOSPITAL COMMUNITY EVENT: “Aging Safely in Place,” 6;30 p.m. – 8 p.m., Saratoga Hospital First Floor Classroom, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information see http://saratogahospital.org/ events/memory-care-forum/. TANG MUSEUM: Artist Tim Davis hosts an evening of storytelling about how and why people collect things at the exhibition “Tim Davis – When We Are Dancing (I Get Ideas). 6 p.m., Tang Musem, Skidmore College. For more information call 518-5808080. TWILIGHT CEMETERY TOUR: Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation for “Madness, Murder, Untimely Deaths, and Strange Coincidences,” a rare opportunity to explore Greenridge Cemetery at dusk. Volunteer docent Gloria May will navigate the tombs and monuments, discussing the historical and architectural background of the American rural cemetery movement while unearthing tales of Saratoga’s most notable residents. Bring a flashlight and meet at Sackett Gates on Lincoln Avenue at 5 p.m. $10 tickets are available at http:// store.saratogapreservation.org/, by calling 518-587-5030, or on the night of the tour. Wednesday, Oct. 31 CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: The Story Corner explores new stories and develops early-literacy skills through multisensory 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 518-5845540 or visit cmssny.org. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Friends of MDPL meet on the last Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. All are welcome to join. 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: Spend some time with the park’s two resident turtles, Harrelson and Daryl, from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. and learn about their habits, habitat and diet. Afterwards, they might take a little walk on the beach. Children and seniors $1, everyone else $2. Reservations are required with 24 hours advance notice; please call 518-793-0511. Please stop at the office first to pay for the event. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: In celebration of Halloween, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will offer special story time readings of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and offer Halloween-themed crafts in the HorsePlay! Gallery. Free admission from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. 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. On Halloween, festivities include trick-or-treating, a kids’ costume contest with lots of prizes, free pumpkin painting, and an activity hosted by the Saratoga Springs Public Library, as well as live music and food tastings. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/1221085768026381/. For a complete vendor list, visit http://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/wednesday-marketvendors-high-rock-park-2018/. TRICK OR TREET STREET: The Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity at Albany Law School holds its 8th Annual Trick or Treat Street event from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Albany Law School Gym, 80 New Scotland Avenue, Albany. This free event provides a safe and fun environment for children and families to trick or treat. Candy and games are donated by students, faculty and local businesses. Thursday, November 1 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). FORT PLAIN LECTURE SERIES: Independent historian Terry McMaster has conducted research that centers on the settlement of the western frontier of colonial New York beginning about 1740 by Scots-Irish settlers and examines the development of that and other communities in the upper Susquehanna River watershed. McMaster lectures on “ScotsIrish Immigration and Defense of the Colonial New York Frontier including the Cherry Valley Massacre, 1740 to 1778” on Thursday, November 1. 7p.m., Fort Plain Museum, 389 Canal Street, Fort Plain. Suggested donation $5. Light refreshments will be served. GATEWAY HOUSE OF PEACE FUNDRAISER: Nonprofit charitable hospice home Gateway House of Peace invites community members to their 5th annual fundraising event at 6 p.m. on Thursday November 1, at Longfellows Restaurant, Saratoga Springs. Join Master of Ceremonies and Board member Kevin Bright, multiple Emmy-winning producer and director, including the “Friends” TV show, and Kelly Lynch, WNYT anchor and co-host of “Chuck and Kelly” on NewsRadio 810 and 103.1 WGY. The event will feature live music by Tom Choiniere, a cash bar, a wine pull, dinner provided by Longfellows Restaurant and a silent auction. To purchase tickets, register online at www. gatewayhouseofpeace.org. GREEN DRINKS: Green Drinks is a “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Drop in at Harvey’s in the Library Room at 14 Phila Street on the first Thursday of every month between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to meet new people, learn about local green initiatives, and share what you’ve been working on. Happy Hour runs until 6:30 p.m. with 1⁄2 priced drafts, wines, and cocktails. Non-alcoholic drinks and food may also be ordered. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The November meeting of Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans Association, will be held on Thursday, November 1, at 1:30 p.m. at the V.F.W. building at the end of Veterans’ Way, off the Arterial, just north

of Saratoga Springs. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows and friends are all invited to attend. Annual dues are $10 for veterans and $5 for all others. For more information or an application to join, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-5843037. LIVE AT THE JAZZ BAR: “Live at the Jazz Bar” returns to SPAC, for a special free evening of salsa dancing, kicking off at 7 p.m. with salsa and cha-cha-cha lessons from Tango Fusion Dance Company co-directors Diane Lachtrupp and Johnny Martinez. Live music by Alta Havana begins at 8 p.m. Cash bar by Mazzone Hospitality at the Hall of Springs. This event is free, but space is limited. Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ live-at-the-jazz-bar-alta-havanatickets-46718472208. NETWORKING BREAKFAST: Retired General William Martin is the keynote speaker at a Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast. Gen. Martin will address veterans making the transition from the military to business and civilian life and discuss what he believes are the keys to starting and sustaining a successful business. Breakfast and networking 7:30 a.m., discussion 8 a.m., Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Registration $20. Register at https://saratogacounty. chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/37113.