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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 316to 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. 18at the Milton Community Center, 310Northline 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 7:45and 9p.m. on the grounds of the Old Fort House Museum, 29Broadway, Fort Edward. $15.00tickets at Ye Old Fort Diner and at the door. Rain cancels. 518488-7560 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 $20fee 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, 51Main St., Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. www.adirondackfolkschool.org.

Thursday, Sept. 19

GALWAY SENIORS: Galway Seniors meet Thursday, September 19, 1:00 – 2:00pm, at Galway Town Hall. Lou PIero speaks about Empowering Seniors to Secure Your Future = how to age in place. All seniors welcome. Register at 518-882 - 9153. 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 options: 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 5872100ext. 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 5PM 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 -0746or 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 167Hayes Road, Schuylerville. Bring a friend, BYOB, and enjoy the evening. Limited to the first 12people 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

PANCAKE BREAKFAST TO BENEFIT CHORUS: The American Legion Adirondack Post 70, 34West Avenue, Saratoga Springs will host a pancake breakfast on Saturday, September 21, 2019 between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to benefit the recently-formed Saratoga Veterans Chorus. In addition to pancakes, menu items will include eggs, bacon, toast, orange juice and coffee. Tickets are $8.00, $4.00 for those 12 years and under and are available at the door. The fundraiser is underwritten by the Adirondack Trust Company, Stewart’s Shops, and Price Chopper/Market 32. The Saratoga Veterans Chorus welcomes both male and female veterans, active duty, reserve and guard service members to enjoy the camaraderie of a cappella singing in a relaxed environment. There are no auditions or public singing required, although there will be opportunities for community performances for those interested. Instruction by a professional choral director. No cost to participate. For more information, contact the Veterans Peer Connection at 518 884-4999 or veteranpeers@gmail.com. NYS 5- HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: will be offered Saturday, September 21st from 9am to 2pm at the United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40.00. To Register: call John Rinko at (518) 5842221 or E-Mail RinkoDrivingSchool.com. A portion from the class cost is donated to the United Methodist Church. LIBRARY GRAND OPENING: Galway Public Library will be closed until Sept. 23 to move to the new location, 2112East St. Galway. Please join us for the Grand Opening of our new building on Sept. 21 at 1:00! TURKEY DINNER: Turkey Dinner Sept. 21 from 3:30 to 6:00, catered by C&R Restaurant, will be at West Charlton Presbyterian Church, corner of Rt.147and 67. Tickets $12, eat in or takeout. Women’s Association Bake Sale to be held in conjunction with the Turkey Dinner. We are also offering for sale special holiday decorations left over from rummage sale. All proceeds from the bake sale and sale of decorations will be donated to the church Rose Window project. TALK SARATOGA: Listen To ‘Talk Saratoga’, this Saturday September 21st from 8-9am on 91.1FM -WSPN Radio. Join host as he welcomes representatives of the SaveMorganStreet group. You can also listen live on your computer at http://tunein.com/radio/ WSPN-911-s22928/ Please feel free to call in with questions to 518-580-5783. HERITAGE HUNTERS: Genealogy and Local History Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, September 21st, at 1pm at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4and Rt. 29in 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: Satur

day, September 21, 10:00 a.m., Siena College. Register today at: Alz.Org/walk. For more information contact Joe Heaney at: (518) 8674999 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

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The parish of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. I Grove St., Schuylerville, will celebrate the church’s 150th birthday on Sunday, September 22 with a service at 11:00 a.m. in the church and a free potluck picnic at noon in the parish house. Anyone with a current or previous connection with the church is welcome to come and share pictures and stories. If you need a ride, call 518587-9499. BREAKFAST BUFFET: 8-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22 at the ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave. Saratoga Springs. Eggs made to order, toast, pancakes, French toast, home fries, hash, breakfast sausage, bacon, sausage gravy and biscuits, coffee, juice, pastries, fruit cocktail. $8 for adults, $7 for seniors. Children under five are free. $10for carry out. 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 - 10pm. 6:30pm - 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: 518-452-6883. CHICKEN BBQ: Sunday, September 22- Serving Ticket Holders 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Harmony Corners Fire House Route 67, Charlton. Tickets $12, available at the door until sold out or in advance from Smith’s Bake Shop, Mail ‘n’ More, Burnt Hills. 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

AARP SMART DRIVER CLASS: September 23, 2019 9 am — 4 pm at Galway Town Hall Rte 147Galway. For more information and reservations: contact Liz Feulner; 518-882-9153. Cost - $20for AARP members, $25 for non members. Payment by check preferred, although we will accept cash if you have the exact change. Checks payable to AARP, absolutely no credit or debit cards. Open to the public and only 40 seats are available (so this is a first come first served!!!) Lunch pizza will be available on a donation basis. 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

VOTER REGISTRATION DAY: Tuesday, Sep 24th - The League of Women Voters will be at the Galway Public Library to register new voters 10:30 to 12:30 and 2:00 to 5:30. 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 Communi

ty 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, 152West 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 eight-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course taught by Selma Nemer, PhD, and Pierre Zimmerman, MS, in which students learn mindfulnessbased 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 100classes 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 581-3180ext. 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 $139price. 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, 1Perry Road, Saratoga Springs, NY. Please RSVP to 518-430-2136 or cdurant@summitseniorlife. com. BASKET RAFFLE: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge Annual Basket Raffle will be held on September 25th at 630pm. The doors will open at 5pm and drawings will start at 6pm. We will have several different baskets and gift cards for your chance to win. Reserved seating is $10 and day of event $12. All proceeds from the event will go to Elks Major Projects and Elks National Foundation. For reserved seating please contact Vicki Brown at 518-8858012 or Carol Turney at 518-522-8076. ELKS DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Chicken & Biscuits Swiss Steak Dinner with soup du jour, Toss Salad, Chicken & Biscuits, Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Rolls and Butter, Dessert, Coffee and Tea. Wednesday September 25, 4:306:30 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 4887560 for information.

PAYING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION: Recommended for ages 15-18, Wednesday, September 25th, 6pm8pm – SEFCU Square, 469 State Street, Schenectady. 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!