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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 518-280-0075. 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. 518 488-7560 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 award-winning 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. 518 488-7560 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 onetime 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 (8:30-8:45 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 518538-8330, 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 583-1128 or email saratogayouthsymphony@yahoo.Com You may also visit our website at: http://www.saratogayouthsymphony.org. Auditions are open to students who are playing at a NYSSMA Level 3 - 6.

CHICKEN BBQ: The Middle Grove United Methodist Church will have a Chicken BBQ on Sat Sept 7 from 3-6pm or until sold old. Dinner includes 1⁄2 chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, homemade cookie, and drink. Tickets cost $12.00. There will also be a Homemade Pie Sale available. As well as a Basket Fundraiser. Church is located at 429 Middle Grove Rd (corner of Middle Grove Rd and North Creek Rd.). 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. 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. 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. 518 488-7560 for information. Sunday, Sept. 8 GRANDPARENTS DAY: The Wesley Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Wesley Community, will host its third annual Saratoga Grandparents Day celebration on Sunday, September 8 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The annual event honors grandparents and great grandparents by providing an opportunity for families of all ages to spend time together on National Grandparents Day. The fun-filled morning will include activities for all ages, including carnival-style games, face painting, crafts, balloon art, a magician, and photo opportunities, amongst other activities. The first 100 grandparents to enter the event will receive a special giveaway bag. Admission is free. Donations will also be accepted to support the mission of The Wesley Community. The Wesley Foundation also welcomes families to recognize the role of their grandparents and great grandparents by nominating them to be part of Saratoga’s Greatest Grandparents Club. Nominations can be submitted at SaratogaGrandparentsDay.com. Up to 10 nominated grandparents will be randomly selected and recognized during a special ceremony at the event. Proceeds from the Saratoga Grandparents Day celebration will support the continued renovation of the Springs building at Wesley Health Care Center. The residence caters to older adults who may have significant, chronic medical needs requiring daily assistance. Phase one of the renovations was completed in 2016, and phase two of the renovations is currently in the planning stage. The Saratoga Springs City Center is located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. For more information about Saratoga Grandparents Day, visit SaratogaGrandparentsDay.com. BREAKFAST: Monthly breakfast at the VFW Post 1938, Poplar Avenue, Valley Falls, NY 2nd Sunday of each month from September to June, 8-11 a.m. Menu includes eggs cooked to order, french toast, pancakes, sausage, bacon, toast, potatoes, biscuits with sausage gravy, fruit, juice and coffee. Cost is $8 (age 13 and over), $4 (children 5-12), free (children under 5). ALBANY VEGFEST: Albany VegFest is a free, familyfriendly, vegan festival featuring more than 100 regional and national exhibitors and expert speakers, sharing information and resources on the topics of health and wellness, animal rights, and

environmental sustainability. This landmark local event includes a children’s zone, VegFest PLUS lounge and free commemorative reusable grocery bags for the first 100 attendees. Come enjoy a variety of vegan foods while learning about plant-based living. Sunday, September 8th from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Albany Capital Center (55 Eagle Street, Albany, NY) Free admission. Suggested donation $5. Hosted by Capital Region Vegan Network (CRVN) www.capregionvegans.org. ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge All You Can Eat Breakfast will return on September 8, 2019 8am to 11am. The buffet includes scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausage, home fries along with eggs and omelets to order. Adults $7, Seniors $6 and kids 10 & under $5. This is open to the public with profits going to Elks charities For more information please contact Ballston Spa Elks Lodge 518-885-1149. 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 HadleyLake Luzerne Historical Society and the 118th Adirondack Infantry Regiment. For further information contact Ben Kemp at 518538-8330, email kinnearmuseum@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook at https:// facebook.com/hadleylakeluzernehistoricalsociety/ and our blog at www.kinnearmuseum.blogspot.com. 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. OLD FASHIONED SUNDAY: The Friends of Pruyn House will celebrate our 36th anniversary this year! Come join us for our annual “Old Fashioned Sunday” at the Pruyn House, 207 Old Niskayuna Rd., Latham NY, on Sunday September 8 th from 12 noon to 4pm. The public is invited to this free event which will be held rain or shine. Old Fashioned Sunday is a festive fun day in a lovely setting at this 5 1⁄2 acre site. The historic house built between 1825 and 1830 will be open for touring. The day will feature music throughout the afternoon featuring three different bands from the Town of Colonie. A number of attractions are planned including Old Tyme craft demonstrations such as a one-room schoolhouse costumed re-enactment, sheep-shearer and blacksmith. Our Buhrmaster Barn will be filled with vendors. Visit the beautiful gardens and other outbuildings such as the Tool Museum and Carriage House. For children, there will be pony rides, face painting, a storyteller, a magician, an art show, wandmaking and live animals. There will be homemade baked goods as well as vendors selling hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese, veggieburgers, soda, ice cream and popcorn. We will also have George’s Market, flowers by Fort Orange Garden Club, dried floral arrangements by Blue Creek Garden Club and a caricaturist! Old Fashioned Sunday is hosted by the Friends of Pruyn House. For further information, call the Pruyn House at (518) 783-1435. Monday, Sept. 9 GALWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY: The September 9th meeting of the Galway Preservation Society will feature Susan Dufel’s program, “A Quiet Legacy of Land,” a brief history of Katherine Flickinger Dockstader. She was a Galway naturalist, photographer, founding member of the ADK 46ers, and generous benefactor to future generations of outdoorsmen and women. Meetings are held at the Galway Town Hall, beginning at 7 p.m. with a social time, refreshments and very brief business meeting. The public is invited to attend. For more information, visit our website at www.galwaypreservationsociety.org. Tuesday, Sept. 10 TASTE OF MALTA: The Malta Business & Professional Association is happy to announce the 11th Annual Taste of Malta event scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College’s TEC-SMART, 345 Hermes Rd., Malta. Each year, cuisine from local Malta and surrounding area restaurants is offered for tasting and sampling. Proceeds from this years’ event will go to support local businesses as well as our future workforce through the Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education Fund. To join the event as a restaurant or to donate prizes for the raffles, contact Kristen Henderson, Taste of Malta Chair, at info@MaltaBPA.com or Pamela Grandin at MaltaBPA@ gmail.com. Sponsorship opportunities are also available at a variety of levels. Email MaltaBPA@gmail.com to learn more about sponsoring this tasty event. For the most up-to-date event information visit MaltaBPA. com/TOM. Wednesday, Sept. 11 BBQ PICNIC DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge presents a BBQ Picnic Dinner with BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork, Macaroni Salad, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Rolls and Butter, Dessert, Coffee and Tea. Wednesday September 11, 4:30-6:30 pm. Donation: $12.00 Adults, $11.00 Seniors (62 years) & Military(Active or Retired) with ID Card, $8.00 Children 5-12 Children Under 5 Free. $12.00 All Takeouts. Cash Bar Available. 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information. 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. 518 488-7560 for information. CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S LUNCHEON: The New York Capital District Christian Women’s Connection is sponsoring a luncheon on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Rte. 146 (Carman Road) in Schenectady, NY 12303 beginning at 11:30am and ending at approximately 1:30pm. Reservations are necessary no later than September 6 and cancellations a must. Please call Nancy at (518) 869-0642 or Carol at (518) 869-5253 to reserve. On the menu this month is a Chicken Parmesan dinner with an alternative choice of Grilled Chicken Salad. The cost is $16.00 inclusive (cash only please). The Special Speaker and Special Music for our September luncheon is one of our favorite people, Judi Merriam who will not only be singing for us, but also sharing her personal story. Our Special Feature this month is Bob Baker from the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY who will be speaking about their Backpack Program which helps alleviate child hunger. Please bring a non-perishable item for the Regional Food Bank. All are welcome - bring a friend or your significant other. They’ll be glad you did! Nursery FREE at the restaurant by reservation only (infant through Kindergarten) – bring bag lunch. Thursday, Sept. 12 LIFTING UP WOMEN’S VOICES FROM THE PAST: Thursday, September 12, 7 p.m., Hadley Senior Center, 23 Maple St., Hadley. Patricia Nugent, author of Before They Were Mothers, discusses the role of women in our society during times of challenges and before “Rosie the Riveter.” The book was conceived when the author realized, at her mother’s funeral, that she knew very little about her mother’s life before her mother was a mother. This journal takes a look at the universal themes which threads the lives of women of long ago – arranged marriages, the role of faith and religion, healing and medical advances along with poverty and prejudice. The program is free, open to the public and handicapped accessible. For further information, please email kinnearmuseum@gmail.com. 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. 518 488-7560 for information. WOMEN’S PRESS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS DINNER: The Women’s Press Club of New York State will host its 2019 Annual Awards and Scholarship Dinner on Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 6-9PM at the Red Lion Hotel Albany on Wolf Road in Colonie. More information about the Women’s Press Club of New York State and this upcoming event is available online at womenspressclubnys.com, where attendees can register for the dinner. Friday, Sept. 13 YARD SALE: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sept. 13, 14 and 15 at 479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa. Fundraiser - all proceeds go to Gateway House of Peace, a donor driven end of life home that cares for local residents and families during loved ones’ final days. 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. 518 488-7560 for information. GHOST IN THE YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Experience the spirit(s) of the gardens, feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the earth! Share in the spiritual intrigue from the Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors! “Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours” will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 PM September 13th through October 27th. Tours do not include the mansion. Docent led tours last approximately one hour and begin at the parking lot, cost is $10/ person. Private docent led tours may be arranged at a date convenient to your group. Contact Yaddo (518)584 -0746 or www.Yaddo.org for more information. Saturday, Sept. 14 YARD SALE: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sept. 13, 14 and 15 at 479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa. Fundraiser - all proceeds go to Gateway House of Peace, a donor driven end of life home that cares for local residents and families during loved ones’ final days. DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS: On Saturday September, 14th 2019 from 9 AM to 3 PM there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. The class will be held at the new location: Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs New York 12866. Fee $35.00. Bring a friend $30.00 each. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-2863788. Class size is limited. CHILDREN’S DAY AT MELVILLE HOUSE: The Lansingburgh Historical Society will open the Melville House located at 2 114th Street, Troy, NY 12182 on Saturday, September 14,2019 from 10 am to 2 pm, . This month’s open house will be “Children’s Day at the Melville House “. We will have children’s crafts including “LEGO Make your own Moby” (but only a few of those so come early). An exploration and description of our very own unique handmade doll house rendition of Abraham Lansing’s home; and readings of “Miss Hickory” stories written by Hoosick Falls native Carolyn Sherwin Bailey. A $5. donation is greatly appreciated. CHICKEN BBQ: Bacon Hill Reformed Church will have a Chicken BBQ Saturday September 14 servings are at 4:15 and 5:30 P.M. Price is Adults $12.00 and children 12 and under $6.00 Takeouts available. For reservations call Jennifer Thomas 516 695-6116. Menu: ½ chicken, baked potato, bake beans, coleslaw, rolls, homemade pies and beverage, Church is handicap accessible. HALFMOON TOWNWIDE GARAGE SALE: The Town of Halfmoon Recreation Department is holding its first ever town-wide garage sale. Please join us on Saturday, September 14 th from 10am-4pm in the Halfmoon Town Park (162 Route 236). We will have several participants selling a variety of items, including beverage glasses, vases, picture frames, ornaments, kitchen items, electronics, miscellaneous office, decorations, cookbooks, gardening equipment, power tools, candles, bowls, mirrors, baskets, dvd/cd, jewelry and much more! If you wish to participate, please call the Recreation Office at (518)371-7410 ext. 2272. SUPER BINGO: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting Super Bingo on Saturday September 14th at 1pm. The payout prize will be $2500 along with a $1000 coverage all. The larger the crowd the larger the prize. Doors open at 11am and tickets start selling at 12pm with games beginning at 1pm. We will have a concession stand available before and during intermission. This event is open to the public and you must be 18 years or older. All proceeds go to Elks Charities. CHICKEN BARBECUE: Sponsored By: Sons of ITAM Post 35. Saturday, Sept. 14, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Hamburgers/hotdogs/salads All Day. Dinner: 4:00 Pm Chicken, Baked Potato, Corn On The Cob, Roll, Cole Claw, Dessert. 1 Doz. Steamed Clams With Dinner. Cash Bar. Where: Italian American War Veterans Post 35 Pavilion, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs. Donation: $20.00 Per Person Music Provided By DJ. Tickets Or Information: Tom 518-3129859. Proceeds to benefit community and veterans projects of The Sons Of ITAM Post 35. POTLUCK DINNER: The Waterford Democratic Committee will hold a “Get-toKnow-Us Potluck Dinner and Fundraiser” on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Halfmoon/Waterford Fire House Pavilion, 315 Middletown Road in Halfmoon. To make a reservation, call Ward Patton at 518-235-0886. Those attending are asked to bring a favorite appetizer, entrée or dessert to share. Beverages, utensils, plates and cups will be provided. A voluntary donation of $10 per family will help to cover expenses and build the treasury of the Waterford Democratic Committee. DOWNTON ABBEY VIEWING & TEA PARTY: Come to Ballston Spa Public Library on Saturday, September 14 th at 11am to watch the last episode of the series to re-familiarize yourself before watching the Downton Abbey movie! Test your Downton Abbey trivia! Light refreshments will be served. Fancy frocks suggested but not required! This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Limit 25. Call (518) 8855022 or stop in to reserve your spot. Ballston Spa Public Library is located at 21 Milton Avenue (Rt. 50) with its parking lot on Low Street. For more information, please call or visit http://bspl.sals.edu. CHICKEN BARBECUE DINNER: The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church on 175 5th Avenue will be hosting a Chicken Barbecue with baked potatoes, coleslaw and ice cream on Saturday, September 14 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. Cost: Free will donation. Come join us! 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. 518 488-7560 for information. YARD SALE & CRAFT FAIR: Community Yard Sale & Craft Fair, Saturday, September 14, 9am-3pm. Multiple sellers, lots of variety. Yard sale in the pavilion. Craft Fair inside the lodge. Rain or shine. Food available for purchase all day. Colonie Elks Lodge #2192, 11 Elks Ln, Latham, NY. For more information, call (518) 785-3557. GLENS FALLS FITFEST: The Glens Falls Collaborative presents the fifth annual FitFest in Downtown Glens Falls’ City Park on Saturday, September 14, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. FitFest is an event that showcases health, fitness and wellness organizations of the greater Glens Falls region. On tap: Sample fitness classes, interactive demonstrations, healthy food for sale, fun contests, and music, plus vendor booths with giveaways, samples, children’s activities, and information About organizations and services. Vendors and sponsors can learn more and sign up now at www.glensfallsfitfest. com. Volunteers are now sought, and can contact Tricia Rogers, committee chair, at trogers@adirondackchamber.org to express their interest. ROAST BEEF DINNER: Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1580 Central Ave., Colonie, will be holding a Roast Beef Dinner on Sat., Sept. 14, from 4 – 6 p.m. Menu: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, pie, and beverage. This is an all you can eat dinner, except for dessert. Price: $11 for adults; $5 for Children 5- 12; Under 5 is free. For reservations, call 518 2489934 by Tuesday, Sept. 10. Sunday, Sept. 15 YARD SALE: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sept. 13, 14 and 15 at 479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa. Fundraiser - all proceeds go to Gateway House of Peace, a donor driven end of life home that cares for local residents and families during loved ones’ final days. BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161 Breakfast Buffet - Eggs to order, Fruit Cocktail, French Toast / Pancakes, Potatoes, Breakfast Sausage and Ham, Corned Beef Hash, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Juice, Coffee and Tea Sunday, September 15, 8:30-11:00 a.m. Donation Requested: Adults $9, Seniors (62 Years) and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $8, Children 5 -12 $7, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $9. 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Call (518) 5842585 for more information. GHOST IN THE YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Experience the spirit(s) of the gardens, feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the earth! Share in the spiritual intrigue from the Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors! “Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours” will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 PM September 13th through October 27th. Tours do not include the mansion. Docent led tours last approximately one hour and begin at the parking lot, cost is $10/ person. Private docent led tours may be arranged at a date convenient to your group. Contact Yaddo (518)584 -0746 or www.Yaddo.org for more information. Tuesday, Sept. 17 GREENFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: The Town of Greenfield Historical Society will hold its September meeting on Tuesday the 17th at the Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Road. We will begin at 5:30pm with a potluck dinner. Please bring your own place setting and a dish to pass. Our speaker will be Lawrence Dudley, who recently wrote a book titled New York Station. This is a spy thriller set in the 1940s. The book has a local connection- the Saratoga racing meet figures in the story. The public is welcome to attend. LECTURE LUNCH SERIES: SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education Norman A. Enhorning Lecture and Lunch Series will be held Tuesdays, September 17 - October 8, 2019, 9:30 am – 2:45 pm, Queensbury Campus. The twelve lectures will be presented by SUNY Adirondack distinguished faculty members and local experts. A hot lunch and morning refreshments are included in the $139 price. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, please call the SUNY Adirondack Office of Continuing Education at 518.743.2238, or email conted@sunyacc.edu. To view the lecture schedule in our 2019 Fall catalog under Never Stop Learning, please visit us on line at http://www.sunyacc.edu/ continuing-ed. BUTTON CLUB: The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar 12054 in the Board Room. The meeting starts at 12:30 p.m. followed by the program, which will be presented by Karen Kammer on “Wee People” buttons. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 518-469-7420 or Kirsti at 518-869-8125. Everyone is welcome! Wednesday, Sept. 18 ICE CREAM SOCIAL: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County annual ice cream social will host William Fruci, the Democrat Saratoga County election commissioner. Fruci will outline changes at election sites, and the League will offer information concerning the importance of the LWV’s mission. This Meet Up will be held Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Community Room of the Adirondack Trust Mabee Building, 31 Church St., Saratoga Springs. Entrance is off the top level of the adjacent parking garage on Woodlawn Avenue. There is no charge for this public event. For more information, contact Cherie Grey at Cjgrey1@juno.com. KESSELRING 70TH ANNIVERSARY: 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa. Site presentations and exhibits, Milton Annual Heritage Award. GET TO KNOW SHPO: As you begin and end your walk around Peebles Island, do you ever wonder what goes on in those brick buildings near the trailhead? This is your chance to find out! On September 18 (6:00 pm), Dan McEneny and Sarah C Stevens will speak about and share photos of their work in the New York State Preservation Office and the Bureau of Historic Sites. Learn how staff assist

with rehabilitating historic buildings and how you can too. Then find out about how the staff assists the state-owned historic sites in various ways, including the care and interpretation of their collections of art and artifacts with highlights from the Textile Conservation Lab. Light refreshments will be available. Check the following for updated information: https://sites. google.com/view/friendsofpeeblesisland/home or email friends of pee bl es@ gm ail. com. CHAPMAN MUSEUM: September 18 at 7 pm. Builders of the Past: Who Actually Built Glens Falls? At the Chapman. Free. Bob Bayle will present the stories of contractors, carpenters, and masons. The Chapman Museum is located at 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls. For more information call (518) 793-2826. The Chapman Museum is located at 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls. For more information call (518) 793-2826. 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. 518 488-7560 for information. OPEN FORGE NIGHT: Open Forge Night with Steve Gurzler, Wednesday, Sept. 18. 6:30 p.m. Get an introduction to the art of blacksmithing by visiting Adirondack Folk School on any of our Open Forge nights for an amazing demonstration by expert smith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. For those who want to try their hand at blacksmithing and forge an item at open forge, there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials, and safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied). Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. www. adirondackfolkschool.org. Thursday, Sept. 19 PAYING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION: Recommended for ages 15-18, Thursday, September 19th, 6pm8pm – SEFCU, 700 Patroon Creek Boulevard, Albany. Participants will explore the costs related to funding higher education. Participants will navigate the financial aid process (FASFA) and develop strategies to pay for college by evaluating their current and future financial means as compared to their anticipated financial commitment. They will be exposed to additional financial resources that are available to them. In addition, participants will gain a better understanding of the hidden costs of college. Parents or guardians of the student who will be applying for financial aid are strongly encouraged to attend. Registration is required. Please visit www. sef cu. com/financial education to reserve your spot today! 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. 518 488-7560 for information. Friday, Sept. 20 GHOST IN THE YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Experience the spirit(s) of the gardens, feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the earth! Share in the spiritual intrigue from the Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors! “Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours” will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 PM September 13th through October 27th. Tours do not include the mansion. Docent led tours last approximately one hour and begin at the parking lot, cost is $10/ person. Private docent led tours may be arranged at a date convenient to your group. Contact Yaddo (518)584 -0746 or www.Yaddo.org for more information. CLAY NIGHT OUT: a onetime 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 atwww. saratoga clay arts. org for more details on programs, registration dates and fee details. Register today for some messy, exhilarating, creative fun!