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Monday, Sept. 2

LABOR DAY CELEBRATION: Annual Solidarity Labor Day Celebration to be Held September 2nd in Colonie. For over 35 years, the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District has hosted a Labor Day Celebration for all workers who earn a paycheck. Please come celebrate labor with us on Monday, September 2, 2019, from noon to 4:30PM at the Cook Park Pavilion in the Village of Colonie. Hamburgers and hotdogs, both meat and vegetarian as well as soft drinks will be provided. Bring a potluck dish to pass if you can. This is a zero wast event. There will be awards, short speeches, a union memorabilia silent auction and live music. This year’s theme is: United We Win. As always the event is free and open to everyone. Call 518669-5299 or email at fredunite@gmail.com for further information. Join us and have a great Labor Day.

SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR: Aug. 28 - Sept. 2, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Schaghticoke Fairgrounds. 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd., Routes. 67 and 40, Schaghticoke. www.schaghticokefair.com. Tuesday, Sept. 3

LIFE VISIONING WORKSHOP: Tuesday, September 3 at 6:30 p.m. hosted by AlbanySaratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. Participants will learn the technique for accessing divine guidance developed by Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith and participate in a guided visioning session. Suggested donation: $20. For more information, see our Meetup.com group or call (518) 366-9918.

WILTON’S GAVIN PARK AFTERSCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Wilton’s Gavin Park Afterschool Open House will be held on September 3 from 5:30-6:30. Gavin Park’s afterschool program is open to SSSD children in K5th grade. The program has been running for over 26 years. We are a NYS Licensed Program and provide healthy snacks, fitness activities indoor and outdoor, crafts, homework time and more. Gavin Park is located at 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton NY. For additional information you can call 518-5849455 or go to https:// townofwilton.com/departments/parks-andrecreation/programskids/. Wednesday, Sept. 4

WILTON HERITAGE SOCIETY: The monthly meeting of the Wilton Heritage Society, 5 Parkhurst Road, Wilton, NY will be Wednesday, September 4, 2019. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm with a pot luck supper. At 7:00 pm, members will carpool up to Grant Cottage Visitor’s Center, Mt. McGregor, for a presentation by Ben Kemp on the history of Mt. McGregor and Grant Cottage.

SENIORS MEETING: First meeting of the Olde Saratoga Seniors will be held on Wed., Sept. 4 at noon at the Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Victory Mills. It will be a picnic. Please bring a dish to pass and share. The Club will provide hot dogs and hamburgers and soda, coffee and water. All are invited. Dues will not be collected at this picnic. For more information contact Pat at 518338-2329.

GHOSTLY ENCOUNTERS WITH BEN FRANKLIN: Wednesday - Saturday evenings at 7:45 and 9 p.m. on the grounds of the Old Fort House Museum, 29 Broadway, Fort Edward. $15.00 tickets at Ye Old Fort Diner and at the door. Rain cancels. 518 4887560 for information. Thursday, Sept. 5

KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION MEETING: The Sept. meeting of Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans Assoc., will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thurs. Sept. 5th, at the VFW home, located on Veteran’s Way, just off the Arterial North of Saratoga Sprs. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. For an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Bob Garland at 518-2800075. Annual dues for veterans are $10, all others are $5.

GHOSTLY ENCOUNTERS WITH BEN FRANKLIN: Wednesday - Saturday evenings at 7:45 and 9 p.m. on the grounds of the Old Fort House Museum, 29 Broadway, Fort Edward. $15.00 tickets at Ye Old Fort Diner and at the door. Rain cancels. 518 4887560 for information. Friday, Sept. 6

PORTERS CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH YARD SALE: September 6 and 7 9a.m.to 3 p.m., 512 Allen Road, Porters Corners. We are famous for our giant sales, something for everybody! Join us - You can sell your treasures, make a reservation, bring your table and wares. Don’t sit alone in your garage, spend it with neighbors and friends! It’s free.

TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC FROM DONEGAL: Two Rivers Gaelic League, not-for profit organization promoting Irish language and culture. Join awardwinning singers and musicians Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde, Frances Morton, and Noeleen Ní Cholla for a night of authentic Irish tunes and songs in the native language of Ireland. 6:00 pm Workshops in Irish language and singing, 7:30 pm Concert - Friday, Sept. 6, Two Rivers Gaelic League, 430 New Karner Rd., Albany. $15 Celtic Hall members/$18 general public. Tickets at the door. Back Room/Pub of Celtic Hall. All are welcome!

GHOSTLY ENCOUNTERS WITH BEN FRANKLIN: Wednesday - Saturday evenings at 7:45 and 9 p.m. on the grounds of the Old Fort House Museum, 29 Broadway, Fort Edward. $15.00 tickets at Ye Old Fort Diner and at the door. Rain cancels. 518 4887560 for information.

TUGBOAT ROUNDUP: September 6th, 4-8pm, September 7th, 10am to 9pm and September 8th, 10am to 4pm. Tour tugboats, meet the captains and crews, enjoy live music, shopping, and family fun at the 20th anniversary edition of the Waterford Tugboat Roundup. Tug parade on Friday, Spectacular Fireworks on Saturday, 5K Tug Chug on Sunday and so much in between. There’s something for everyone, from pony rides to lectures to boat rides, at the Tugboat Roundup. 1 Tugboat Alley, Waterford. (518) 233-9123, www.tugboatroundup.com.

CLAY NIGHT OUT: a one-time evening wheel throwing class for adults. Saratoga Clay Arts Center has created a one-time clay class for adults who are interested in an experience and trying wheel-throwing for the first time. Join us for a fun night out with friends, family or a date! The evening will start at 7pm with a wheel throwing demonstration, followed by an opportunity for you to learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel. The class is being offered on the following upcoming Friday evenings: August 2, August 23, September 6, September 20 at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. Bring a friend, BYOB, and enjoy the evening. Limited to the first 12 people to register. $45 per person. Visit Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s website at www.saratogaclayarts.org for more details on programs, registration dates and fee details. Register today for some messy, exhilarating, creative fun!

FREE MOVIES IN THE PARK: Free movies in Wiswall Park are back for the twelfth summer in a row, presented by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, as part of its monthly First Friday activities. “Mary Poppins Returns” on September 6 (rain date September 7). All films are family-friendly. The movies are projected onto the wall of the adjacent Front Street Deli building on Front Street in the village and begin at approximately dusk (8:308:45 pm). Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Movie snacks will be available. Before the movies, families are encouraged to stroll to downtown shops, restaurants, museums and other venues participating in First Friday. There will be movie themed activities with that evening’s film. The movies are free to the public.To learn more, visit at www.ballston.org. Saturday, Sept. 7

CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT: “Homecoming of the Adirondack Regiment” 118th NY Volunteer Infantry Saturday, September 7th 9:00 - 5 P.M. Sunday, September 8th 9:00 – 3 P.M. Lake Luzerne Pavilion at Col. Butler Park, Route 9N Lake Luzerne. Re-enactors will demonstrate various period impressions of the Civil War including military and civilian demonstrations and 19th century tin-type photography demos. There will be candlelight camp tours, canon night fire, community campfire, music, camp church service and a Luzerne Cemetery “Roll Call.” Food vendors and regional organizations affiliated with Civil War research and historic preservation will be present. A “Civil War encampment” is history come to life! The 118th was formed in 1862 and brought together over 1,000 residents from Clinton, Essex and Warren counties to fight for our Union. They were present at the surrender of General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox. The event is sponsored by the Hadley-Lake Luzerne Historical Society and the 118th Adirondack Infantry Regiment. For further information contact Ben Kemp at 518-538-8330, email kinnearmuseum@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook at https://facebook. com/hadleylakeluzernehistoricalsociety/ and our blog at www.kinnearmuseum.blogspot.com. THE GREAT CIVIL WAR BEARD & HAIRDO CONTEST: In the Civil War era hair meant something. For men facial hair was associated with masculinity, dignity and power. A man who could grow some good whiskers was respected. Even Presidential candidate Lincoln was convinced by a little girl to grow a beard while on campaign. For women hair represented femininity, grace, style, sophistication and beauty. As part of our Homecoming of the 118th NY Adirondack Regiment Civil War Encampment on September 7-8th, 2019 the Hadley-Lake Luzerne Historical Society is sponsoring a challenge: Do your best to grow and trim your beard or style your hair in a Civil War era style. At the Civil War encampment at 12PM on Saturday September 7, contestants will be judged and prizes awarded. At the very least all contestants will receive bragging rights for taking their hair on a journey into another century! SYMPHONY AUDITIONS: Auditions for the Saratoga Youth Symphony and Saratoga Preparatory Symphony Saturday, Sept. 7,at the Waldorf School in Saratoga Springs. To sign up for an audition time, please contact 5831128 or email saratogayouthsymphony@ yahoo. Com You may also visit our website at: http://www.saratogayouthsymphony. org. Auditions are open to students who are