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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 4887560 for information. Friday, Sept. 20 DOWNSIZING SEMINAR: Academy for Lifelong Learning Downsizing Seminar, SUNY Empire State College, 113 West Ave, Room 143, Saratoga Springs, 10am- noon, 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 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 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! 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. Saturday, Sept. 21 PANCAKE BREAKFAST TO

BENEFIT CHORUS: The American Legion Adirondack Post 70, 34 West 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) 584-2221 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, 2112 East 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.147 and 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 Save Morgan Street 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 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/herowalk. 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 LathamColonie 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 nonrefundable deposit! For information email klmajer@outlook.com or call 518-272-8831 and online at www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/ events. Sunday, Sept. 22 CHURThe 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 518-587-9499.

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. $10 for 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.