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 518584-5540 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. Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at CALENDAR@SARATOGIAN.COM.

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 7:30 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.

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 518-584-2354 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 518-6824200 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 518-424-0949. 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. 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. ‘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 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. 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 518-584-2354 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 518-3717372, 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 518-5805321 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 518423-8195 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 518885-6740 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. 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-butt-stopshere-2/.

Tuesday, Oct. 30

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.