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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 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 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 518-6546220. 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. 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 518-580-5321 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 handson 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 METHOD-

IST 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 518-5840746or www.yaddo.org. p.m. Teen Only Halloween Party, 6:30 p.m. Costumes encouraged. 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 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. Preregistration 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-butt-stopshere-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. of the Historic Woodstock Art Colony. Each program includes a 20-minute talk with a State Museum historian or scientist followed by a question-and-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 518-5845540 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 518-654-6913 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. EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION: The Adirondack Chapter 602 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will hold its monthly general membership meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30, at the C&R restaurant on Route 29. The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in aviation. For more information, visit www.eaa602.org. 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, 518331-1226. 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-careforum/. 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 518-580-8080. 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.