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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.
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 518-885-8012 or Carol Turney at 518-5228076.
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, 4:30-6:30 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.
PAYING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION: Recommended for ages 15-18, Wednesday, September 25th, 6pm-8pm – 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!
Thursday, Sept. 26
WRITERS GROUP: Galway Public Library’s Writers’ Group will meet at 6:30 at the library, 2112 East St. on September 26th.
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. 27
GROWN UP TRY IT: 5-8 p.m. on Friday Sept. 27 at The Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River Street, Troy. Free to all. Do you need an artistic break from your usual dayto-day or a great excuse to leave the kids at home to indulge with your creative side? You’re in luck! The Arts Center is excited to announce the first annual Grown Up Try It: Open House. Start your evening off at Arts Bar! When you are done mingling among friends, join us in a variety of our art studios to engage with our talented teaching arts, learn new skills, share ideas, and explore a sampling of classes offered year round! Plan on trying your hands at pottery, jewelry, woodworking and more. This event is free to attend and we encourage you, your friends, or significant other to get creative with us! www.artscenteronline.org/grownuptryit.
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.
WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT WORKSHOP: The UHV Watercolor Society is offering a 2-day workshop on September 27 & 28 by renowned art professor, Yong Chen at the Shirt Factory, 71 Lawrence St, Glens Falls. He will be concentrating on drawing and painting a portrait. The workshop is open to all levels of painters. The cost is $150 members, $175 nonmembers. Payment is due by June 30 – class size limited to 20 Make checks payable to UHVW Society For details and reservations, contact Linda Walker 518-798-0992.
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.
BOOK TASTING: The New York State United Teachers LGBTQ Committee will host a “Book Tasting” to promote age-appropriate LGBTQ books for students from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at 800 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham. The event will offer an opportunity for attendees to read passages from and take home free LGBTQinclusive books for students at all grade levels. It also will feature a panel discussion and Q&A on transgender issues and the daily challenges of LGBTQ children. Light food and a cash bar will be provided. For more information, contact Maureen Singer, mosinger10@gmail.com, or Sandie Carner-Shafran, sandie15@nycap.rr.com.
Saturday, Sept. 28
PINTS FOR PRESERVATION: Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation for a day of fun at the 9th Annual Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The event starts at 3PM at Druthers Brewing Company, 381 Broadway, and features stops at Henry Street Taproom, The Parting Glass, Sperry’s, Caroline Street Pub, and Saratoga City Tavern! The Pub Crawl will kick-off with registration at Druthers, 381 Broadway, at 2:30pm then crawl to Henry Street Taproom, The Parting Glass, Sperry’s, Caroline Street Pub, and ending the night at Saratoga City Tavern. Druthers will be donating 50% of the sales from 2:30-3:45pm, Henry Street Taproom will be donating 20% of the sales from 3:45-4:45pm, and the remaining bars will offer drink specials to those on the crawl. People can take part in an Architectural Scavenger Hunt to win a “Major Award.” Raffle tickets will also be available to win several prizes from local businesses such as a private cigar tasting for eight from James & Sons Tobacconists, a curated gift set from Impressions, and much more! The crawl will culminate with an after party including light fare at Saratoga City Tavern where winners will be announced. Tickets are $35 for an individual, $60 for a couple, and $120 for a group of four. All participants will receive a complimentary Pub Crawl t-shirt and pint glass with purchase of tickets, while supplies last. The online registration deadline is Friday, September 27th at 5pm. Participants may also register the day-of the Pub Crawl at Druthers starting at 2:30pm. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit our website, www.saratogapreservation.org/calendar/pintsfor-preservation or call (518) 587-5030. TALK SARATOGA: Listen To ‘Talk Saratoga’, Saturday September 28th from 8-9am on 91.1FM -WSPN Radio. Join hosts Rick Thompson and Pat Kane as they welcome Robin Dalton, candidate for DPS Commissioner. 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.
NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: Saturday, September 28th 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.
AUTHOR EVENT: A panel discussion on journalism, writing, and self-publishing called, “From The PostStar to Self-Published: Four Journalists Talk About Their Books”! Panelists are David Blow, Michael DeMasi, Maury Thompson and Joseph Cutshall-King. Bob Condon, City Editor of The Post-Star, is the Moderator. Crandall Public Library on Saturday, September 28, from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. It’s free. More information:https:// pipingrock.wordpress. com/2019/09/20/from-thepost-star-to-self-publishedfour-journalists-talk-abouttheir-books/ Join us and join the discussion!
MONARCH WALK: On September 28th at 11:00am there will be a guided walk which will focus on the majestic Monarch Butterfly. This event will give participants a chance to look for Monarch butterflies on a nature walk during their peak season just as they begin their migration to Mexico for the winter. The Monarch butterflies love Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park for its many nectar species and its open pine/oak savannah. Participants will cover about a mile of gently rolling terrain leaving from the Camp Saratoga North trailhead located on Scout Road. The walk will not take place if there is rain. This walk is part of the Hudson River Valley Ramble events. For more information about the walk and to register, please contact the Park Office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org. For up to date program trail and program information, visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org. The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation. EQUINE PROGRAM FOR VETERANS: On September 28, Long Shadows Farm will hold two sessions in Equine Assisted Gestalt® for veterans and former military service. The coaching will be led by Cindy Aldrich of “Inner Journeys with Horses” and Arlene Lotters of Long Shadows Farm. Both coaches are certified in this gentle restorative experience with horses. The sessions are three hours long and there will two time slots available, 10 AM and 2 PM. There is no charge to the participants. Long Shadows is also seeking sponsors and donors to fund this session and additional programs for veterans, former military service, and their families. Long Shadows is located at 84 Dr Brown Lane in Cambridge.
For more information, go to www.LongShadowsHorses.org or contact Arlene Lotters at 518-573-4936.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: Cambridge – The New Skete Monasteries invite you and the animal you love to their annual blessing of the animals in celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis. Arrival starts at 2:00 pm, blessing service is at 3:30 pm. Refreshments of the season to follow. All animals must be on a leash or in a secure pen at all times for the safety of the participants and other animals. FREE, open to the public. www.newskete.orgor 518-677-3928 ext. 214.
VINTAGE CAMPER RALLY & CAR SHOW: Saturday, September 28 from 11:00am – 3:00pm at McConchie’s Heritage Acres Family Campground 2501 North Line Rd, Galway, Spectators are welcome, $5 per car load! Camping is from Fri, Sept 27th thru Sun, Sept 29th.
ANTIQUES SHOW & APPRAISALS: Academy for Lifelong Learning & VFW Antiques Show & Appraisal Day. VFW Post 420 Pavilion & Lawn, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, 8am-3pm Come and shop the 15 antique & flea market vendors and have your treasures appraised by professional appraiser George Heigel. This rain or shine event is open to the public with lots of parking and concession foods available. Appraisals are $10 each or 3 for $25. Bring your artwork, jewelry, tools, clocks, furniture, bottles, coins, rugs, uniforms, anything old. Proceeds support VFW Post 420 100th Year Anniversary celebration and Academy for Life Long Learning programs. For more information, contact VFW at 584-9686 or Academy for Lifelong Learning at 587-2100 x2390, www.esc. edu/alll.
SONGS FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE SARATOGA: Saturday afternoon, September 28 from 1 pm — 3 pm at Caffè Lena. Join local musicians Rich Clements, Corry Loveday, and Angelina Valente as they each showcase their favorite songs for the benefit of the local, non-profit organization Sustainable Saratoga. Sustainable Saratoga uses education and advocacy to promote sustainable practices and the protection of natural resources for the benefit of current and future generations. Barbara Frank, Consulting Winemaker and Regional Sales Manager of the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery will tell us about their award-winning and sustainably produced wines, and you may even want to buy a glass (or two)! Come for an afternoon of beautiful music and good wine to support Sustainable Saratoga’s critical efforts in this community. Tickets for the event can be purchased on Caffè Lena’s website, https://nvite.com/caffelena/bd597.
HALFMOON HARVEST PARADE: The Halfmoon Recreation Department is bringing back the beloved parade. We will be holding the parade on Saturday, September 28th starting at 10am along Harris Road, starting at the intersection of Chester Drive and Harris Rd and ending at the Town Hall. If you or your organization would like to participate in the parade, please go to www.townofhalfmoon-ny.gov/recreation to obtain a parade application.
ANGEL NAMES ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL WALK: Angel Names Association’s 14th Annual Memorial Walk is to be held Sept. 28 in Spa State Park. This free event is held annually to raise awareness for pregnancy loss and infant death. We would appreciate any coverage or calendar listings you can provide. Angel Names Association’s Memorial Walk, Sept. 28, 2019, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. Columbia Pavilion. Registration/Check In: Noon - 1 p.m. Walk: 1:15 p.m. Nondenominational Memorial Ceremony: 3:30 p.m. To register/for more information: https:// www.firstgiving.com/ event/angelnames/ANAWalk-2019/participants.
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.
COMMUNITY FUN DAY: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 510 Albany Shaker Road in Loudonville will be having our Ninth Annual Community Fun Day on Saturday September 28th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. There will be a free lunch, pony rides and a petting zoo. Also, there will be informational tables representing various organizations in the community like Rite Aid (flu shots), Albany County Department of Aging, Drama Kids, Albany County Substance Abuse Program, RISE (Immigration Program), Kitten Angels, Thrivent Financial, as well as other programs. There is no charge for anything except for the flu shots and you will need to bring your health insurance card. The event is to thank the community for supporting our activities throughout the year. For more information call 458-1562 or visit www. goodshepherdchurchloudonville.org.
Sunday, Sept. 29
BIKE TOUR: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation offers an exclusive bike tour of the historic Saratoga Spa State Park on Sunday, September 29th at 10:30AM. Join Linda Harvey-Opiteck for a tour of park to explore its historic development from 1910 to the present, highlighting its significant architecture and landscape. Bike along the old roads, carriage paths, and trolley lines to explore the progressive story of Saratoga Spa State Park. This includes the protection of the springs, the creation of the reservation, and its development as a world-class spa, which today is a major cultural and recreational destination. The tour starts at the early bathhouses on South Broadway, known as Lincoln Park, then travels over to the little known springs on Route 50, and down to the scenic Geyser Park area. Along the way some of the changes made in the 1960s will be discussed. The tour concludes at the complex of Beaux Arts buildings in the heart of the park. Tickets are $15 for SSPF Members and $20 for non-members. Tour will last approximately three hours and people must bring their own bike. For those who do not have a bike, you can rent a bike through CDPHP Cycle! which has multiple locations throughout Saratoga Springs. Space is limited to 20 and reservations are recommended. The tour meets at the National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway. For more information or to make a reservation, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (518) 587-5030, visit www.saratogapreservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.
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.