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Sunday, Sept. 15 SARATOGA GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH: Opera Saratoga is partnering with master glass artist Gregory Tomb to present the first annual Saratoga Glass Pumpkin Patch at The Gideon Putnam Hotel in Spa State Park on Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th. Over 1,000 unique, hand blown glass pumpkins will be available for sale, individually created by Gregory Tomb, with 30 percent of all proceeds benefiting Opera Saratoga’s education programs including the company’s annual Opera-to-Go school tour and the recently launched Discover!Opera initiative, which together provide access to opera for over 20,000 students annually. The Saratoga Glass Pumpkin Patch will take place rain or shine, at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in Spa State Park: Saturday, September 14th, 2019: 10am – 6pm and Sunday, September 15th, 2019: 10am – 5pm. Gregory’s handmade glass pumpkins start at $35, and are available in a mesmerizing array of styles, colors and sizes. 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. Monday, Sept. 16 ALBANY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING: The Albany County Airport Authority will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in the 3rd Floor Conference Room located in the Main Terminal at the Albany International Airport, Albany. 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 connectionthe 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 OLDE SARATOGA SENIORS MEETING: Olde Saratoga Seniors will be meeting on Wed., Sept. 18 at noon at the Town Hall, Spring St., Schuylerville. Saratoga County traveling BBQ will be providing lunch for all. If you are interested in attending this luncheon, please call the Town Hall, ext 316 to reserve a spot. The Olde Saratoga Seniors are already registered. If you would like further information, contact Pat at 518338-2329. We will be having a meeting after the luncheon. All are welcome.

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 friendsofpeebles@gmail.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 KWVA LUNCHEON: The Sept. luncheon for Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans Assoc., will be held on Thurs., Sept. 19th, 11:30 a.m. at the Peppermill

Restaurant on Rt. 9 in So. Glens Falls. Hosts are Gene and Patti Slavin. For reservations, please contact the Slavins at 793-2358 by Sept. 17th. The restaurant is located at the entrance to the mall on the left going North and on the right going South on Rt. 9. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Bob Garland at 518-280-0075. PAYING FOR HIGHER

EDUCATION: Recommended for ages 15-18, Thursday, September 19th, 6pm-8pm – 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. sefcu.com/financialeducation 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 DOWNSIZING SEMINAR: Academy for Lifelong Learning Downsizing Seminar, SUNY Empire State College, 113 West Ave, Room 143, Saratoga Springs, 10amnoon, Downsizing Your Home and Belongings the Most Effective Way with George Heigel. Are you thinking of downsizing your belongings or helping a parent or a friend move? We’ll cover all the op

tions: planning, selling, values, where to place items, moving services, resources, methods, donations to charities and more! George will make it simple and easy. Lose the stress, remove the frustration, and receive more value for your belongings working with a professional. Cost is $10. Open to the public. All proceeds support Academy programs. For more information or to preregister, call the Academy at 587-2100 ext. 2390, www.esc.edu/alll. CHURCH FUNDRAISER: Christ Episcopal Church fundraiser at Wilton Friendly’s. Eat at Friendly’s anytime on September 20th, and mention Christ Church to your server and Friendly’s will donate 20% of your check to Christ Episcopal Church of Ballston Spa to benefit their mission trip to Belize. Call 518 587-3837 for more info. 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 at www.saratogaclayarts.org for more details on programs, registration dates and fee details. Register today for some messy, exhilarating, creative fun! 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. Saturday, Sept. 21 HERITAGE HUNTERS: Genealogy and Local History Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, September 21st, at 1 pm at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Tina Post, certified genealogist, will present the program, “Who was the Miss that became Mrs.?” Tina has 20 years of experience in the area of family research. Her program will feature case studies and examine clues that can lead to success in answering this question. Public is welcome. For information call Ginny at 518-885-9309. CAPITAL REGION WALK TO END ALZHEIMERS: Saturday, September 21, 10:00 a.m., Siena College. Register today at: Alz.Org/walk. For more information contact Joe Heaney at: (518) 867-4999 x1679 or joheaney@alz.org. HERO WALK: The Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region will be hosting the Annual Hero Walk and Run for Autism on Saturday, September 21st from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Schenectady Central Park. Be a hero and join the Autism Society for a community walk and timed run in support of children and adults with autism in the Capital Region! The Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has served as the region’s premier source of education, advocacy, and support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), their families, friends, and professionals. This family-friendly event includes entertainment, food, and exhibitors, and attendees often create team shirts or hero costumes. The Walk is the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region’s primary source of income. The funds raised here, stay here! www.asgcr.org/events/ hero-walk. GERMANFEST: Saturday, September 21, 1pm-6pm. German band and dancing. Dinner starts 3pm. Traditional German food and dessert. Colonie Elks Lodge #2192, 11 Elks Ln, Latham, NY. For more information, call (518) 785-3557. CRAFT FAIR: Join the Latham-Colonie Columbiettes, Vendors and Artisans on Saturday September 21st, 2019, 9 am to 4 pm, Rain or Shine! Area crafters and product representatives will include unique jewelry designers, fabric and yarn crafters, paper and wood creations. The Crafter Companies joining us are; Mohawk Enterprises, Our Woodland Studio, Lily, Poppy and Iris, Triple Gems by Melissa, Cornerstone Creations, Barefoot Beads and Gems and Roe Stitch and Sew and representatives from Mary Kay and Paparazzi! Outdoor (popup setups) and Outdoor undercover areas are available for your displays, spaces are 10 ft in length for $25, electricity and Wi-Fi are available for an additional $5 each. Email confirmation of your reservation will be sent upon receipt of non-refundable deposit! For information email klmajer@outlook.com or call 518-272-8831 and online at www.lathamcoloniekofc. com/events. Sunday, Sept. 22 TASTE OF WILTON: Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 12 PM – 4 PM, Gavin Park - 10 Lewis Dr., Wilton. Come taste the offerings of Local Farms paired with Local Restaurants in a Farmers Market setting for a true Farm to Chef experience all to benefit the Wilton Food Pantry! NY State Craft beverages, music and specialty Craft vendors makes for a fun Sunday afternoon all set in beautiful Wilton. www. wiltonbicentennial.com. CHICKEN BBQ: Jim Allen’s Famous Chicken BBQ Fundraiser - South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway. Church Office 793-1152. 11:30am -1:00pm on September 22, 2019. Cost of meal is $12.00 it includes: 1⁄2 Chicken, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Roll, Dessert & Beverage. Take Outs, Eat In, Playground for the Children. Pre-Sale Tickets are Available at our Church Office from 8:30 - 12:30 Mon-Fri. Tickets also available for purchase from Church Members. COMMUNITY DANCE: September 22, 2019, Polish Community Center, Washington Ave. Ext. Albany. Open to the public - 7:15 pm - 10 pm. 6:30 pm - lesson by Eileen Spadaro - The Waltz. Great Dance Mixers and Ladies Choice. Dance Showcase by Christine and Tom Giminiani. Cash Bar - Snack Table 50⁄50 Raffle DJ Joe Sweeney - $12 pp. Academic Students with valid School ID - Half Price Website: http://www. singlesoutreach.org/. Facebook Page for Updates: “4th Sunday Community Ballroom Dance”. For Info: 518-4526883. 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. Monday, Sept. 23 FISHING LOCAL WATERS: Monday September 23, at 7 PM at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, Christian Betit of Green Mountain Angler will speak on Fishing Local Waters: The Hoosic, Walloomsac, and Battenkill Rivers” Sponsored by the Adirondack Chapter of Trout Unlimited. All welcome! For questions, call or email Dick Osborne at 518-598-4380 or dick. rosborn1@gmail.com. Tuesday, Sept. 24 HEROES ALL AROUND US: Hear about the fascinating history of Destroyer Escorts, USS SLATER, and the lives of three men who served in the United States Navy during World War II and their relationship to these “trim but deadly” warships at the Town of Ballston Community Library on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Please register by calling the library at 518-399-8174 or visit toblibrary.sals.edu. FOSTER PARENT MEETING: A Foster Parent Informational Meeting will be held on Sept. 24 at 4 p.m. at the Saratoga County Department of Social Services Building, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa.The department is in need of bilingual parents. The next certification class will be held in the spring. For more information call Jared LeGrand at 518-884-4157. SARATOGA STRESS REDUCTION PROGRAM: Join us for the Saratoga Stress Reduction Program, an eightweek Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course taught by Selma Nemer, PhD, and Pierre Zimmerman, MS, in which students learn mindfulness-based meditation as a practice for growth and healing. Our credentialed instructors have taught locally, nationally, and internationally for over 10 years. We have taught over 100 classes in Saratoga with over 3000 graduates. Classes are offered on Tuesday evenings 5:30pm for our fall session beginning September 24th. Class size is limited and we accept some insurances. For more information or to register, please call our offices at 581-3180 ext. 300 or 307. You can also visit our website: www.saratogastressreduction.com. 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. Wednesday, Sept. 25 WATERFORD DEMOCRATS MEETING: The Democratic Committee of Waterford will hold its next general meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 93 Third Street, Waterford, NY. The committee will elect a permanent slate of officers and coordinators for all eight of the town’s election districts. All Democrats are welcomed and encouraged to attend. For further information, contact the Democratic Committee of Waterford at WaterfordDem2018@gmail.com . Find the organization on Facebook at Democratic Party of Waterford. AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Join author and retired Chief of Police Greg Veitch at 1 pm as he presents “The Gangsters of Saratoga,” a history of gambling, crime and corruption in Saratoga Springs. Greg will tell these true stories from his first book All the Law in the World Won’t Stop Them and his soon to be released second book, A Gangster’s Paradise: Saratoga Springs from Prohibition to Kefauver. The presentation will be held at The Summit at Saratoga Senior Community, 1 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs, NY. Please RSVP to 518-430-2136 or cdurant@summitseniorlife. com.