Saturday, Oct. 5

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TALK SARATOGA: Listen To ‘Talk Saratoga’, Saturday October 5th from 8-9am on 91.1FM -WSPN Radio. Join hosts Rick Thompson as he welcomes Supervisor Matt Vietch. 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, October 5th 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. A portion from the class cost is donated to the United Methodist Church. VOTING PRACTICE: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is pleased to join with the Board of Elections in providing interested voters an opportunity to practice using a voting machine exactly like the machines used on Election Day as well as experience a sample ballot. There will be voter registration forms, applications for absentee ballots, and information about early voting and early voting sites. The event will be at the Salvation Army on Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs on Saturday, Oct 5 from 9 am to 5 pm. The first 25 people participating will receive a coupon for a free ice cream cone courtesy of Ben & Jerrys. ARTISAN & WELLNESS FALL FEST: The inaugural two-day festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5 and 6 at Lakota’s Farm, Cambridge. Featuring live music, local artists, crafters, distilleries, wineries, breweries and food trucks. $1 admission. A silent auction will benefit Cambridge Co-op. Non perishable food items and gently used winter coats and boots will be collected as well. For more information call 518-677-3140. MALTA CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL: Town of Malta Parks & Recreation will be holding their 1st Annual Malta Cultural Arts Festival on Saturday, October 5 from 11:00am-5:00pm at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta, NY 12020. This free event, featuring performances by Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra, Asian Chinese Dance Troupe, and Jeannine Laverty Storyteller celebrates cultural diversity in Malta and surrounding areas. Additional activities include: Drumming, Acting, Storytelling and Ribbon Dance Workshops, Chinese Calligraphy, Indian Paintings by Selvarani Sangaran, Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe, George Crum Display by Malta Town Historian -Paul Perreault, Round Lake Library, Malta Branch-Books & Crafts, Brookside Museum “Genealogy of Saratoga County”, food vendors and more! Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org or (518) 899- 4411 x 305 for additional 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. SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER: On Saturday October 5th, 2019, Steve and Jude Chiera will host their Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner. Serving from 5 PM to 7:30 PM. Menu includes; Tossed Salad, Italian Bread , Spaghetti and Meatballs, Dessert, Coffee Tea or Hot Chocolate! Adults $12, Children 5-10 $5 and Children Under 5 Free. Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110. For information 518 783 0572, www. lathamcoloniekofc.com/ events.

Sunday, Oct. 6

ARTISAN & WELLNESS FALL FEST: The inaugural two-day festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5 and 6 at Lakota’s Farm, Cambridge. Featuring live music, local artists, crafters, distilleries, wineries, breweries and food trucks. $1 admission. A silent auction will benefit Cambridge Co-op. Non perishable food items and gently used winter coats and boots will be collected as well. For more information call 518-677-3140. CANDIDATE BREAKFAST: The Town of Saratoga Republican committee announces the selection of Ruth Drumm for town council, to replace Mike Booth Sr. whose untimely passing left a vacancy in the town slate. Ruth is well qualified, having served as town clerk for 12 years, deputy town clerk for 1 year, and secretary for the town planning and zoning boards. Presently Ruth serves on the board of assessment review, and also on the board of directors for Second Hand Rose. Other town candidates up for re-election include Gary Squires for town council, Thomas Wood III for supervisor, Linda McCabe for clerk, Marge Kirkpatrick for tax collector, Don Ormsby for highway superintendent and Charles Sherman for justice. Folks can meet these candidates along with county and national contestants on Sunday, October 6, at the Quaker Springs Fire House at 11 am. A full breakfast will be served for a suggested $10 donation. For more information call Pat Peck, 518-584-4129. BREAKFAST BUFFET: Sunday, October 6 & 20, 2019, 8:30-11:00 am at Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. 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. Donation Requested: Adults $9.00, Seniors(62 Years) and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $8.00, Children 5—12 $7.00, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $9.00. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information. ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: Waterford Knights of Columbus - Our buffet featuring our famous Omelet Station, Eggs cooked to order, Pancakes, (plain and blueberry) French toast, sausage, bacon, home fries, toast, bagels, pastries, coffee, tea, orange and apple juices, hot chocolate. Take a chance to win the 50⁄50 drawing. Each paid breakfast ticket also enters you in a chance to win a free breakfast at a later date. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 6th, 2019 and every 1st Sunday of the month. K of C Hall, 76 Grace Street, Waterford - 518-237-9330. $8.00 adult - $4.00 children. Children under 4 free. STORYTELLING AT THE CABARET: Sunday, October 6th is the last chance to hear storytelling at the Cabaret this fall. This time the theme is “Turning Points.” Our Story Circle of the Capital District tellers will be back, along with locals David Bayne, Roc Kauffman and Susanna Bartow. The program so far includes stories about a war veteran, a Jeep in a gravel pit, pioneer women aviators, and “dueling campaign songs.” Join us for an interesting afternoon, coffee and cake included. 2 pm at the Cabaret at the Fort Salem Theater. $10. Info: 518-854-3998. 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, Oct. 7

GALWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY: The next meeting of the Galway Preservation Society will be on October 7th at 7:00 at Galway Town Hall. The program will feature “What They Said: 25 Years of Telling Stories,” presented by Michael DeMasi, Newspaper Journalist and Author. Meetings begin 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 SMALL TREES AND SHRUBS FOR SMALL SPACES: The Southern Saratoga Garden club will host a program on October 7 at 7 PM titled “Small Trees and Shrubs for Small Spaces”. The program will be presented by Amy Howansky, owner of Backyard Solutions, and will take place at Clifton Park Community Center, 6 Clifton Park Common Blvd. Amy is a horticulturist, educator and winning landscape designer. She has been a frequent speaker at the Capital District Flower and Garden Show at Hudson Valley Community College. Participants will learn how to select appropriate plants for small spaces based on their mature size. Amy will answer the question:” What exactly is a dwarf plant? “She will show examples of small trees and shrubs that are perfect for under windows, along sidewalks and near patios. She will show how the trends in real estate affect plant breeding and marketing and vice versa. Also guests will get a glimpse of new cultivars on the market. Light refreshments will be served following the program. The program is free and open to the public but registration is requested since space is limited. Please register at mmmcia@aol. com.

Tuesday, Oct. 8

NATURE’S SWEET LUNCHEON: Tuesday, October 8, 2019 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. $19.00 Inclusive. Longfellows Restaurant, Rt 9P, Saratoga Springs. Special Feature: Uncle Pat’s General Store. Back by popular demand, Uncle Pat and daughter Gina will talk about their honey and maple syrup “crops” and have their products for sale Speaker: Liz Ringwald from Lee Center, NY will speak about: “I Remember MaMa.” Reservations necessary by October 3. For reservations call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. Menu choice: Chicken Marsala or Eggplant Roulades. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection. LOCAL MAGICIANS: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 PM on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY. We welcome all persons, age 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment to join us for a fun evening. For more information about our organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit our web site: WWW.SAM24. SYNTHASITE.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, Oct. 9

CALENDAR DRIVE: Stillwater Fire Dept Calendar Drive. House to House - Wednesday 10⁄9 (north end) and Thursday 10⁄10 (south end). Both nights start at 6pm. HAM & MEATLOAF DINNER: 4:30—6:30 pm on Wednesday October 9, 2019 at Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Soup, Tossed Salad, Baked Ham & Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert, Rolls & Butter, Coffee, Tea. Donation Requested: Adults $12.00, Seniors and Military (Active/ Retired with ID card) $11.00, Children 5—12 $8.00, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $12.00. Cash Bar Available. 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.

Thursday, Oct. 10

CALENDAR DRIVE: Stillwater Fire Dept Calendar Drive. House to House - Wednesday 10⁄9 (north end) and Thursday 10⁄10 (south end). Both nights start at 6pm.

NEW PARENT MEETUP: Every Thursday at 10:30, Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. For more information on these or other events, call 518-682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire. com. INTERACTIVE HORSE ART SHOW: Capital Region native and fine art equine photographer Tracey Buyce is hosting an interactive horse art show, allowing the public to meet the beautiful horses starring in her pieces. The interactive evening features Thoroughbreds, Appaloosas, and American Quarter horses alongside the photographs they appear in. Tracey Buyce will be in attendance, discussing all the pieces that will be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will be gifted to the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program. The nation’s largest racehorse adoption program, which was founded in 1992, offers retiring racehorses a safe-haven through placement in experienced homes. More than 6, 000 retired Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds have been placed in qualified homes through the program. The show is scheduled for Thursday, October 10th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m at the Trilogy Equestrian Center, located at 161 White Road, Ballston Spa, N.Y. Space is limited. Reserve your spot at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/tracey-buyce-horsephotography-solo-exhibition-tickets-73153236299. 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. B2B EXPO: 2019 Saratoga County Business-toBusiness Expo, 3:30 - 7 p.m. Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 3:30 to 5:00 - Members Only, 5:00 to 7:00 - Non-Member Businesses welcome. Fees/Admission: Complimentary for Saratoga County Chamber Members. $5 for Non-Business members that display a business card.

Friday, Oct. 11

HARVEST CRAFT/ VENDOR FAIR & BAKE SALE: The Rosary/Altar Society of St. Michael’s Church on Saratoga Avenue in South Glens Falls is holding its annual Harvest Craft/Vendor Fair and Bake Sale on Friday, Oct. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds will help support St. Michael’s parish needs, as well as the South Glens Falls community. 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. FISH FRY DINNER: On Friday October 11, 2019, the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus will hold a Fish Fry Dinner. Dinners will be served from 5-7 PM. Menu; Fish Fry or Clam Roll Dinner ($10.00) served with French Fries or Onion Rings and Coleslaw, Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate and Dessert. Children $ 4.00. ( 5-10) menu includes Fish Sticks, French Fries or Onion Rings, Applesauce, Juice or Milk. Children Under 5 are Free! $8.00 for a Fish Fry or Clam Roll Only is available also! For information 518 783 0572 or www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/events. STORY TIME: Every Friday at 10:30 a.m. Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. For more information on these or other events, call 518-6824200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www. northshire.com.

Saturday, Oct. 12

172 Ottawa Street, Lake George. Take Out Available. Church Phone: 518-6682001. SUPER BINGO: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting Super Bingo on Saturday October 12th 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 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.

SOUP SALE: The Galway Emergency Medical Services will hold its 9th Annual Soup Sale on Saturday, October 12 in their building at 2175 Galway Road from 10:00 a.m. until noon. A variety of delicious soups will be available at $6.00 a quart. Come and stock up for the cold winter nights.

AUTHOR TALK: “Spectacular Bid: The Last Superhorse of the 20th Century” author talk and book signing with Peter Lee. Time: 11 a.m. Location: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. Cost: Free to attend, books available for purchase.

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, Oct. 13

FARM TO TABLE DINNER: 3:30 - 6 p.m. at Lakota’s Farm, Cambridge. Dinner, music and bonfire. $68 admission, admission to Movie Night at the Farm included. www.lakotasfarm.com. For more information call 518677-3140.

MOVIE NIGHT AT THE FARM: 6-10 p.m. at Lakota’s Farm, Cambridge. Movies, pizza, popcorn, brews and a bonfire. Bring your blankets and join us for a night under the stars! Adult admission $10. Kids under 10: $3. Age 2 and younger free. www. lakotasfarm.com. For more information call 518-6773140.

APPLE PIE SOCIAL: The Wilton Heritage Society will be holding their annual apple pie social on Sunday, October 13th. The time is 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Cost: $5.00 for adults and $3:00 for children. The Society’s address is 5 Parkhurst Road, Wilton, NY.

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).

THE WAY WE WERE CAR SHOW: The 17th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show is Coming in October! The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA) is pleased to announce plans for the 17th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show to be held Sunday, October 13, 2019 from 9 am-4 pm on Front Street in Ballston Spa. The rain date will be October 20. Front Street will be blocked off from Milton Avenue past the Old Iron Springs to accommodate car exhibits and vendors. In addition to food and merchandise vendors, the show will again feature a “Kids Zone”, located by the Old Iron Springs, which will feature free children’s activities. The car show is a judged show and several trophies will be awarded, including Best of Show, Mayor’s Choice, Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Stock, Oldest Vehicle plus the top 3 in specified categories. Judging begins at 9 am with trophies awarded at 3:30 pm. The event is free to spectators. Exhibitors can pre-register by September 30, 2019 for $15 per car or $20 the day of show. All proceeds will benefit BSBPA community activities. Dash plaques will be given to the first 400 cars registered and the first 200 cars registered will receive car show souvenirs. Pre-registration can be completed online at www. ballston.org. A printable, mail in registration form will also be available on the website. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities for the event are also available at ballston.org. For more information, contact the Car Show committee at bspacarshow@ballston.org or the BSBPA at 518 8852772, info@ballston.org.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge All You Can Eat Breakfast will return on October 13, 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.

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, Oct. 5

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