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Friday, Oct. 18 CHICKEN BBQ: A Chicken BBQ fundraiser hosted by the Sons of the American Legio will be held on Friday, October 18th from 4 pm to 7pm at the American Legion at 34 West Ave. in Saratoga Springs. $15 Donation. Menu: 1⁄2 chicken, baked potato and salad.

KOREAN WAR VETERANS LUNCHEON: The October Luncheon for Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans’ Assoc., will be held at Noon on Friday, Oct. 18th, at The Homefront Diner in Altamont. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives, are all invited to attend. Roger and Terry Calkins are hosting. Please phone your reservations in to the Calkins at 518-584-3037 by Oct. 16th. Directions to the restaurant are: Take the Northway South to the end and turn right on Western Ave. (Rt. 20) Continue (approx. 5 miles) to Rt. 196 (Altamont Ave.) Continue on Altamont Ave and the restaurant is on the right. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Bob Garland at 518 -280-0075.

PASTA DINNER: The Ladies Society of St. George Orthodox Church is sponsoring a Pasta Dinner on Friday, October 18, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. It will be held at the Parish Center, Main and Second Streets in South Glens Falls. Dinners will include spaghetti with homemade sauce and meatballs, or penne with broccoli and garlic (as a vegetarian option), salad, bread, butter, drink and dessert. We welcome everyone to this family friendly event. Take out dinners are available. The price per dinner for adults is $10.00, for children age 10 and under is $5.00. The proceeds will benefit our Annual Ministry Project for the Archdiocese: supporting our seniors, youth and seminarians. You may reach the church by calling (518) 782-2359 or at www. sgforthodox.org.

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 518-682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com.

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.

Saturday, Oct. 19 HERITAGE HUNTERS GENEALOGY CONFERENCE: Skip Duett and Judith A. Herbert, members of The Association of Professional Genealogists, will be the speakers at the full day Genealogy Conference to be held on Saturday, October 19th at Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, in Schuylerville. Skip Duett’s topics will be “Should You Add DNA to Your Genealogy Toolbox?” and “I Got My Test Results – Now What?” Judith Herbert will speak about “Researching Ancestors of Meager Means & Even Less Fame in the 19th Century” and “Using Land Records to Prove Familial Relationships.” The day begins with check-in and coffee at 8:30 AM and will conclude at 3:15 PM. Early registration is encouraged $30 for members and $40 for non-members and includes a hot lunch, breaks, and exhibits. An option is offered for $45 that would include HH 2019-2020 membership at $15 and the Conference at $30. For information call 518- 871-9731 or 518-8859309.

TALK SARATOGA: Listen To ‘Talk Saratoga’, Saturday October 19th from 8-9 am on 91.1FM -WSPN Radio. Join hosts Rick Thompson & Pat Kane as they welcome Timothy W. Wales, P.E. Saratioga Springs City Engineer. 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. If you miss the show, listen to the podcast anytime at www. saratogabroadcasting.com.

OPEN HOUSE - BURNT HILLS/SCOTIA/GLENVILLE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: You are invited to join in the adventure of Scouts BSA! Meet us at our Open House on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ballston Lake Fire Department Memorial Park (146a Ballston Lake, NY). Scouting demonstrations, fun activities and a free lunch. This event will also serve as a soft opening for the park. Town officials will be on hand to discuss potential projects for the grounds.

CRAFT FAIR: Enjoy homemade baked goods for sale, have lunch, take some chances to win a huge, beautiful basket loaded with theme items, and get all your Christmas shopping done at once at the St. Luke’s on the Hill Craft Fair, Bake Sale, and Basket Raffle on Saturday, October 19th from 9 am to 3 pm. The craft fair has expanded with many more unique vendors due to the new “Great Room.” The free parking and free admission draws many visitors and last year over 300 people attended! If you take a chance on a basket raffle, you do not have to be present to win. All winners not present will be telephoned. If you bring items for the food pantry, you can get one extra free raffle ticket. You get a free basket raffle ticket just for walking in the door! Vendors who wish to participate should call Shannon at 518-6649426, or email her athighestandbest@gmail.com. 40 McBride Road off Pruyn Hill Road, Town of Halfmoon, for GPS use Mechanicville, NY 12118. The church is near the McBride Soccer fields; www. stlukesonthehill.org, 518664-4834.

SOUPAPALOOZA: On Saturday, October 19, 2019, Long Shadows Farm and ACCT Naturally will hold a unique fall fundraiser, Soupapalooza, at Long Shadows Farm in Cambridge, NY. The day starts with a Fall Farm Festival at 2 PM featuring pony rides, wagon rides, demonstrations and other fun farm activities. The main event, Soupapalooza, starts at 4 PM. Local restaurants and chefs bring their best soup for you to sample. Patrons then vote for their favorite and eat a bowl with great bread and other lite fare. There will be a silent auction, music by Deena Chappell and Argyle Brewery will on be tap. All proceeds benefit two charitable organizations dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating horses and placing them in programs for veterans, first responders, teens and women. Tickets to Soupapalooza are $25 in advance, or $35 at the door. Farm festival activities are $5 each per person. Combined discounts will be available at the registration desk. For more information, go to www.LongShadowsHorses.org or call 518-9286161. Long Shadows Farm is located at 84 Dr. Brown Lane, Cambridge NY 12816.

AUTHOR DISCUSSION: Saturday, October 19 at 8 pm - Off the Shelf with Alice Hoffman - The World That We Knew - Broadway Ballroom of the Saratoga Hilton. The bestselling author of Practical Magic will discuss her new book with Joe Donahue of WAMC. Tickets & info at www.northshire.com.

FARM TOUR: Old Friends at Cabin Creek Farm Tour: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame presents a special tour of Saratoga County’s only thoroughbred retirement farm, Old Friends at Cabin Creek, as part of the Museum’s ongoing farm tour series. Old Friends at Cabin Creek is home to Travers Stakes winner Will’s Way, two-time Whitney winner Commentator and several other retired racing stars. Along with the tour of the grounds and facilities as well as meeting the retired thoroughbreds, there will be a catered lunch at the farm. Time: 11 a.m. Location: 483 Sandhill Rd., Greenfield Center, NY. Cost: $25 for Museum members and $30 for non-members. Participants will receive a free pass to visit the Museum at their convenience. Note: Transportation is not provided. Reservations are required for this event and space is limited. Please call the Museum’s tour line at (518) 584-0400 ext. 120 to reserve your spot or email nmrtours@racingmuseum.net.

HALLOWEEN PARTY: Saturday, October 19th, 11am to 1pm, American Legion Auxiliary, Henry Cornell Unit 234, 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Please join us for our Annual Kid’s Halloween Party for ghoulish games, freaky fun, creepy crafts and frighteningly fabulous snacks! There will be a Costume Parade. This event is open to the Community. Raffle for Parents!

DINNER IN THE DARK: A fundraising and awareness event sponsored by the Capital District Chapter of the American Council of the Blind. The Capital District Chapter of the American Council of the Blind New York (ACBNY) will host their fifth “Dinner in the Dark” on October 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Colonie Elks Lodge, 11 Elks Lane, Latham, New York. Tickets are $50 including cash bar and silent auction. Sponsorships are available. “Dinner in the Dark” is a fundraising dining event to help raise awareness about living with vision loss issues in our communities. As guests enter the dining room, lights will be on as diners find seating and enjoy a salad and cocktail. As the entrée is served, lights are turned off, and all diners with any vision wear blindfolds as they dine. The only lights in the room will be from the glow sticks carried by the wait staff. During the dining experience, a moderator will provide helpful dining suggestions, as well as comic relief, while everyone enjoys their meal in the dark and acquires a sense of the challenges that people with vision loss experience. The entrée will be followed by coffee and dessert in a lighted dining room. Diners will share their experience of dining without vision, and yes, some funny dining moments! For tickets and sponsorship information, contact Kathy Casey at (518)462-9487, kathycasey623@gmail.com or Nancy Murray at (518)4523500, Nancy.Murray1947@gmail.com Visit “Dinner in the Dark 2019” on Facebook for updates. Tickets can also be purchased on Eventbrite.

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.

ALLERGEN & GLUTEN FREE EXPO: The Allergen & Gluten Free Expo is back on October 19th. You’ll find a comprehensive educational experience for those who suffer from allergies, asthma, gluten sensitivities and celiac disease. Featuring: Chef demonstrations, an “Ask The Doctor” booth, and more than 40 vendors, product samples, and more! Crossgates Lower Level, Saturday, October

19th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. 1 Crossgates Mall Rd., Albany. NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: Saturday, October 19th 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 Email: RinkoDrivingSchool.com. A portion from the class cost is donated to the United Methodist Church. CONTEMPLATIVE READING: “The heart and the HEART” What role does the heart play as a gateway to a new dimension in our inner being, and how can we work with this insight in our daily life? Saturday, October 19, 2019 3:30 pm, The Pine Hills Branch of the Albany Public Library, 517 Western Ave.,Albany. www.goldenrosycross.org. Sunday, Oct. 20 DHARMA MEDITATION: Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman, at Saratoga Health & Wellness, 538 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Sundays (9:0010:15am). By donation. Drop-ins welcome. CRAFT & VENDOR SALE: Congregation Shaara Tfille/ The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs will host the 3rd Annual Craft and Vendor Fair on Sunday, October 20 from 10:00am - 3:00pm at 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Free Admission to peruse vendors from Lipsense, Piper Lutbak – Massage Therapist, Morgan Malone – Author, Mary Kay, Ominutrition, Pampered Chef, Pink Zebra, Arbonne, Usborne Books & More, Paparazzi, Thirty-One and Young Living as well as homemade crafts, woodworking, African jewelry and clothing, terrariums and other jewelry. Please contact 518-584-2370 or saratogajcc@albany.twcbc.com for more information. BOOK DISCUSSION: Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion – Sunday, October 20, 6 p.m. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is Your (Re)Defining Moments: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be by Dennis Merritt Jones. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit our Meetup.com group or call (518) 366-9918. SCHUYLERVILLE FALL FESTIVAL: Sunday, October 20th , 11-5pm, The Library will be open from 10-5 for the Fall Festival, a village wide day that invites visitors to explore all that Schuylerville has to offer! Participate in the Scavenger hunt, get a bite to eat, browse the stores, check out the bike parade, and more. BREAKFAST BUFFET: Sunday, October 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. 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. 21 BATTENKILL UPDATE: Monday October 21, at 7 PM at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, Harry Dutcher room, “The State of the Battenkill”, Jacob Fetterman BS, MS in Fisheries Management will present findings from the preliminary comprehensive survey and assessment of the Battenkill and its tributaries. 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. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will sponsor an educational program presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension on Monday, October 21, 2019 from 5p-7p at the Waterford Community Center at 125 2nd Street “How to Decorate Your Door or Porch for Fall and a Pumpkin Planter Carving Demonstration”. Members of the community interested in participating are invited to attend. The Friends of the Waterford Public Library work with the Library Director and Library trustees to support and advance the services and goals of the Library. Tuesday, Oct. 22 ARCHAEOLOGIST TALK: Marilyn Masson, Archaeologist and Professor of Anthropology at the University at Albany will speak about Post Classical Meso American remote mission sites in the Yucatan, Mexico during early Colonial Mayan times. Tuesday October 22, 7PM, Grooms Tavern, 290 Sugar Hill Rd., Rexford. Sponsored by the Auringer Seelye Chapter of NYS Archaeological Association. Call Bernadette (518) 928-3328 or email bpgiardina@yahoo.com for more information. CANCER PREVENTION STARTS NOW: Smoking & Vaping in Adolescents, October 22 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Maple Avenue Middle School, 515 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, more than three million adolescents used e-cigarettes in 2018, including 4.9% of middle school students. Smoking and vaping in adolescents is a public health emergency, but Saratoga County has tools to help. Join us for an educational seminar with our community partners to learn more about types of e-cigarettes and vaping devices, the effects of smoking on the lungs, and other risks to adolescent bodies, cancer prevention, behavioral health risks and addiction, resources available to you from Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga County Public Health, the Prevention Council, the American Cancer Society, and Parent University at Saratoga Springs School District. This program is designed for parents and guardians, educators and school staff, health and human services workers, and other adults who mentor young people. It is sponsored by the Cancer Control Committee of Saratoga Hospital. All events are offered free of charge. Registration is required. Please call 518-580-2450 or register online at https://www.saratogahospital.org/Event/cancer-prevention-startsnow-smoking—vaping-inadolescents-10-22-19. AFTER THE FIRE’S MONTHLY MEETING: After the Fire’s monthly meeting will be Tuesday, October 22 nd at 7 PM at Halfmoon Town Hall on Lower Newtown Rd. in Halfmoon. After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7PM as follows: Feb., March, Oct., & Nov. at Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse on Washington St. in Ballston Spa; April, May, June & Sept. at Halfmoon Town Hall on Lower Newtown Rd. in Halfmoon. Anyone interested in learning more about After The Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571. Volunteers needed. AUTHOR EVENT: Tuesday, October 22 at 10:30 am - Brendan Wenzel - A Stone Sat Still. The author / illustrator will share the brilliant follow-up to his Caldecott Honor-winning “They All Saw a Cat.” 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. Wednesday, Oct. 23 CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Cancer Support Group with Pierre Zimmerman at Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St. in Saratoga Springs on the second and fourth Wednesday each month at noon. Free and open to all. Pre-registration required. Call Pierre for info at 413-992-7012. BUDGET BASICS: How to Grow Your Dough with a Personal Spending Plan - Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6:00pm-7:30pm, 700 Patroon Creek Boulevard, Albany. Specific steps for developing your own spending plan will be reviewed. The 50-30-20 rule for determining fixed expenses, flexible spending and financial goals will be applied in this session. The benefits of developing a personal spending plan, how to track income and expenses and strategies for record keeping will be covered through a case study approach. Registration is required. Please visit www.sefcu.com/financialeducation to reserve your spot today! ITALIAN DINNER: 4:30— 6:30 pm on Wednesday October 23, 2019 at Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Soup, Antipasto Salad, Fettuccine Alfredo, Baked Ziti, Chicken Riggies, Meatballs, Italian Sausage & Peppers, Garlic Bread & Butter, Dessert, 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. 24 GREENFIELD SENIORS: The Greenfield Seniors meet at 25 Wilton Rd Greenfield on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 1PM. New members 50 years and up are cordially invited to join. October 24th will be a pot luck lunch, followed by Herb and the Spice Girls. Meeting to follow. Sign up for the November 7th trip will end October 24th. Trip is Christmas Cabaret and lunch at lunch at Daniele’s. For more information contact Phil at 518-32919. Please leave a message. CANDIDATE EVENT: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County has scheduled a candidate event for Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. for Town of Malta Town Council. It will be held at the Panza’s Restaurant located at 510 Route 9P, Saratoga Springs, where there will be hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. The event will be open to all members of the public and the media. Candidates and audience members will be strongly encouraged to focus on the issues, not personalities. No personal attacks will be allowed. A League video of this event may become available at lwvsc.org. Please note it is LWV policy that when only one candidate for a race is available, that candidate may not participate in the event. This includes candidates running unopposed or when the other candidates do not attend. For more information contact Charlotte Druschel, Voter Services, LWV Saratoga County, 518331-1226, vslwvsc@gmail.com. AUTHOR EVENT: Coleen Murtagh Paratore will read aloud, discuss, and autograph copies of her new picture book, The BIG BOOK About Being BIG (Sourcebooks, 2019), at the Little Book House, Stuyvesant Plaza, 1475 Western Avenue, Albany, on Thursday, October 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be light refreshments and fun raffles. The event is free and the public is invited. For more information, contact Kathleen Carey at 518-437-0101. www. coleenparatore.com. READING GROUP OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, October 24 at 6 pm - Reading Group Open House. Reading group members, join us for light refreshments and presentations about the best new books for your group. Attend and register your group with us to receive free advance reading copies of forthcoming books! 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. 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. 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. INTERFAITH STORY CIRCLE: Ruah: Breath, Wind, Spirit - Thursday, October 24, 2019 7-9 pm, Church of St. Vincent de Paul Chapel, 900 Madison Ave., Albany. Breath, wind and spirit are around us and within us, and sometimes they manifest in unexplainable ways. Many people have had experiences of being touched by a loved one who has passed away. This experience can take many forms: a human shape, an animal, a flower, a cool breeze or a familiar fragrance. We might also keep our loved one’s spirit alive by honoring them with treasured rituals and stories of their time among us. Experienced guest tellers for this circle are Mary Murphy and Barbara Palumbo. Free and open to the public, guests are invited to come to listen, or if inclined, to share their own stories on the topic. Ample parking is avaialble in the lot adjacent to the Church. Enter from the lot using the stairs to the entrance marked “Access to Parish Office and Chapel” or at the ground level using the disabled access entrance, go down the ramp and take the elevator to M level to access the Chapel. For more information about this month’s circle contact Gert Johnson, grsjohnson@aol.com, by phone at 518-3740637, or visit the website www.withourvoice.org/ifsc. Friday, Oct. 25 FALL HARVEST BARN DANCE: The Harmony Community Center will hold its annual fall harvest barn dance at Harmony Hall on Saturday, October 25, 7:00-9:30 pm. Our caller will be Trish Miller with the amazing John Kirk on fiddle and various musical friends joining in. There will be free pie included in admission! $8/adult and $3 age 12 and under, $25 cap per family. All are welcome! PAINT AND SIP FUNDRAISER: Paint & Sip fundraiser by the Friends of the Galway Public Library, October 25, from 7 to 9 pm at Bob’s Trees. Paint a winter-themed design on your own glass(es) and/or bottle(s). Painting supplies will be provided. Tickets at the Galway Public Library for $30. Bring wine or a beverage of your choice. Snacks will be provided. Local artist Sarah Best will conduct the painting. STORY TIME: Every Friday at 10:30 a.m. Story time with guest star Danielle Searles - A Colorful Way to Learn and Play Saratoga Springs. The author will share a story time celebrating her sweet board book, which helps young readers explore new places to visit in town. 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. 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. AUTHOR EVENT: Friday, October 25 at 7 pm - J. D. Spero - Boy on Hold. J.D. Spero will celebrate the release of her new young adult novel. Cabbage Night, 1991. The traditional night of pranks takes a disturbing turn when a violent crime rocks a small Adirondack town. 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. Saturday, Oct. 26 TALK SARATOGA: Listen To ‘Talk Saratoga’, Saturday October 26th from 8-9 am on 91.1FM -WSPN Radio. Guest: Democratic candidate for Finance Commissioner Patty Morrison. You can also listen live on your computer at http://tunein.com/radio/WSPN911-s22928/. Please feel free to call in with questions to 518-580-5783. If you miss the show, listen to the podcast anytime at www. saratogabroadcasting.com. HAUNTED HALLOWEEN WALK: Haunted Halloween Walk at Moreau Lake State Park, Sat., Oct. 26. Tours starting at 6:00 pm and ending 8:00 p.m. Take a haunted walk through the day use area. Refreshments and activities will be available. Fee of $5.00/ car. Advance registration is required. Contact the park office prior to Oct. 26 to make reservations (518)793-0511. Please bring a flashlight! Suggested for children 12 and younger. The Friends of Moreau Lake (non-profit) will be sponsoring the event. Proceeds go to benefit the educational programs and patron services at the park. BOO2YOU HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL: The Glens Falls Collaborative announces its annual Boo2You Halloween festival to take place Saturday, October 26, 2019, from 2 to 4 p.m. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to attend in costume to trick or treat and enjoy the festivities. This year’s rain date is Sunday, October 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. Activities along Glen Street, and in City Park, from 2 to 4 p.m., include trick-or-treating at downtown storefronts and along “candy lane” with guest businesses and organizations, meet and greet with costumed characters, spooky dance performances by local dance schools, and a ‘Fun Zone’ including pony rides, petting zoo and games. This year, there will also be a Candy Row on Ridge Street for senior citizen residents of Cronin High Rise to hand out candy, and a Harry Potterthemed Hogwarts School to tour at St. Mary’s-St. Alphonsus School at 10-12 Church Street, courtesy of the SMSA Parent-Teacher Association.New for 2019 is a Carved Pumpkin Contest! Participants must pre-register at www. glensfallscollaborative.com/ boo-2-you/ by October 24. Attendees can vote on their favorite pumpkin setup on Ridge Street and prizes will be handed out at 4 p.m. in front of the Wood Theater. For more information, visit www.glensfallscollaborative.com. DON’T FALL STAND TALL: Balance/Fall Risk Assessment, October 26 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Regional Therapy Center at Malta, 8 Medical Park Drive, Malta. Join us for a free balance/ fall risk assessment, using standardized testing and the most current research. You will be screened by skilled, licensed therapists from the Regional Therapy Center, who will also offer tips to help prevent falls. Appointments are available from 9:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. All events are offered free of charge. Registration is required. Please call 518580-2450. LIBRARY FRIENDS MEETING: The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will meet to discuss and plan 2019-2020 events and fundraising activities and elect officers on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 10:30 AM in the Community Room at Van Schoonhoven Square, Waterford, NY. Members of the community interested in participating and joining the Friends are invited to attend. The Friends of the Waterford Public Library work with the Library Director and Library trustees to support and advance the services and goals of the Library. SARATOGA DBA FALL FESTIVAL: Saturday, Oct 26, 2019 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Downtown Saratoga Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs. This unique Halloween celebration encourages families to have fun together, enjoying the hospitality of Saratoga Springs’ businesses and the great spirit of the community. Admission is free. FALL PLAY PERFORMANCE: Saturday, October 26 at 11 am - Maple Avenue Middle School Drama Club. Students from Maple Avenue Middle School will share their fall play, “Once Upon a Shoe” as part of Saratoga’s annual Fall Festival. This performance is intended for children Pre-K and up. 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. HALLOWEEN PARTY: Saturday, October 26th , 12pm-2pm - Join us in some family friendly Halloween fun! Snacks, crafts, games, a pinata, costume contest and pumpkin decorating contest! The Witch’s Den will also be open to explore. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. 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. GENEALOGICAL PRESENTATION: Schuyler Mansion: A Genealogical Presentation - With the arrival of the musical “Hamilton” at Proctor’s Theatre in Schenectady in August, the “Schuyler Sisters” exhibit at the Albany Institute of History & Art from July to December, the Capital District is in a Schuyler Family frenzy. CDGS is very pleased to announce a presentation by Schuyler Mansion staff at the October 26, 2019 CDGS meeting that will be geared towards genealogy. On the following day, Sunday October 27, 2019 at 1:00, there will be a CDGS day at Schuyler Mansion. Signups and payment will

be collected in advance for the Sunday tour. Cost is $4 per person (adults only), with a maximum of 30 attendees. Saturday, Oct 26, 2019 1:00 P.M. Computer Resources Group following refreshments. Colonie Town Library, 629 Albany-Shaker Road, Loudonville. The meetings are free and open to the public www.capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety. org. Sunday, Oct. 27 DHARMA MEDITATION: Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman, at Saratoga Health & Wellness, 538 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Sundays (9:0010:15am). By donation. Dropins welcome. WEDDING SHOW: On Sunday, October 27, from 11-3, the Excelsior Springs Event Center at 47 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs opens their doors to area brides at their 2019 “Experience the Excellence” Wedding Show. Twenty-five vendors will gather in the Excelsior Springs Event Center to offer their professional services to brides throughout the area. At this event, brides can come and seek advice from wedding professionals on how to make their special day spectacular. The categories include photography, DJ, florist, beauty, and more. For more information on the Excelsior Springs Event Center Wedding Show, go to www.excelsiorspringsweddingshow.com or call 518-350-9505. TRUNK OR TREAT: The inaugural Trunk or Treat event will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at the Saratoga Recreation Center, located at 15 vanderbilt Ave. in Saratoga Springs. A parade will be held at 4:45 p.m. followed by the main event from 5 to 6 p.m. 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 27. 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. 28 WHEN READERS MEET: When Readers Meet, the Galway Public Library’s book group, will discuss The Expatriates by Janice Lee when we meet on Monday, October 28, at 7 pm at the new library at 2112 East St., Galway. Tuesday, Oct. 29 TWILIGHT CEMETERY TOUR: On Tuesday, October 29, 2019 the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation presents Twilight Cemetery Tour: Madness, Murder, Untimely Deaths, and Strange Coincidences, a rare opportunity to explore Greenridge Cemetery at dusk. Join Gloria May to navigate the tombs and monuments of Greenridge Cemetery, discussing the historical and architectural background of the American rural cemetery movement while unearthing tales of Saratoga’s most notable residents. Come discover the final resting place of many individuals who made Saratoga Springs their home while taking in the spooky spirit of the season! Tour begins at 5pm and lasts approximately one hour. Meet at the Sackett Gate entrance of Greenridge Cemetery located on Lincoln Avenue. Cost is $10 for SSPF Members and $15 for non-members. Participants are encouraged to bring a flashlight. Tour includes walking and standing on varied terrain. Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary. For more information or to make a reservation, call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (518) 587-5030 or visit www. saratogapreservation.org. FOSTER PARENT MEETING: A Foster Parent Informational Meeting will be held on Oct. 29 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. IMMIGRANT STORIES: Immigrant Stories Told in Virtual Reality, presented by the Saratoga Immigration Coalition. Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 6:30 pm, at Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street Saratoga Springs. Free and open to the public. Information at saratogaimmigration@gmail.com. Wednesday, Oct. 30 LECTURE: Howard Pollack’s Lecture: American Musical Theater and the Legacy of Jewish Emigration, from Show Boat to Fiddler on the Roof - Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 7:30 PM at Skidmore College, Davis Auditorium in Palamountain Hall. Jewish American composers, many of them children of Russian-Jewish immigrants, in collaboration with Jewish lyricists and librettists, played an extraordinary role in the creation of the classic Broadway and Hollywood musicals of the twentieth century, as well as American opera of the same period— composers that include Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, Richard Rodgers, Marc Blitzstein, and Harold Arlen. While some commentators have explored the interesting ways in which traditional Hebrew and Yiddish melodies influenced the tunes found in these works, this talk, illustrated with recorded musical examples, focuses on something else: how the legacy of Jewish immigration itself impinged itself dramatically on American musicals and operas by looking at the ways in which themes of migration, departure, arrival, assimilation, and utopia inform this repertoire. MEET THE CANDIDATES: Saratoga Unites Meet the Candidates Forum, October 30 7 - 8:30pm, Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Room. Hear from and speak one on one with candidates running for election this year in the city of Saratoga Springs. Free and open to the public. ADULT ARTS & CRAFTS: Galway Public Library Adult Arts & Crafts on October 30 at 6:00 will feature Folded Book Art. Participants will create a heart within the book pages. Please contact the library for more information & to register: 518-8826385. NARCAN TRAINING & STD/HEP C INFO SESSION: October 30 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saratoga Community Health Center, 24 Hamilton Street, Saratoga Springs. NARCAN (Naloxone) reverses opioid overdose and provides valuable time for medical personnel to arrive. Understanding how to administer NARCAN can save lives, which is why we are excited to offer this FREE training, along with an information session on STDs and Hep C. You will learn the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose, and how to use NARCAN to respond. The training, hosted by Lauren Kelly, CASAC, and Margaret Lane, RN, is for all members of the community. There will be NARCAN kits for those who need them. All events are offered free of charge. Registration is required. Please call 518580-2450 or register online at www.saratogahospital.org/Event/narcan-training—stdhep-c-information-session-10-30-19. WOMEN & FINANCIAL RISKS: The Ever Changing Role of Women and the Financial Risks They Face, Wed 10.30.19, 6:00pm-7:30pm, 700 Patroon Creek Boulevard, Albany. As the role of women changes so do their financial needs. In this seminar we will discuss financial and health risks that women face. We’ll discuss estate planning, being a caregiver and the effects of longevity. Join Sheila Cervera from SEFCU, Debra Verni, Jane Marie Schaeffer and Kim Hance from The Herzog Law Firm as they discuss the importance of planning for women. 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. Thursday, Oct. 31 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 1-855339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com. LIBRARY TRICK OR TREAT: Thursday, October 31, 4pm-8pm - Stop by the library during your trick or treating and show us your costumes for some candy! Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. 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, Nov. 1 BROOKS BBQ: at Beukendaal FD, 501 Sacandaga Rd., Scotia, on 11/1/19 from 4-7 PM Chicken & Rib Dinners or Chicken & Ribs Only. NORTHEAST FILMMAKERS LAB: Capital Cinema Cultural Exchange, Inc. (CCCE), a non-profit filmmaking resource based in Albany, will host the 6th Northeast Filmmakers Lab (NEFL6) November 1 - 3, 2019 at The Linda, WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206. Saturday, Nov. 2 TALK SARATOGA: Listen To ‘Talk Saratoga’, Saturday Nov. 2 from 8-9 am on 91.1FM -WSPN Radio. Guest: DPW candidate Dillon Moran. You can also listen live on your computer at http://tunein.com/radio/WSPN911-s22928/ Please feel free to call in with questions to 518-580-5783. If you miss the show, listen to the podcast anytime at www. saratogabroadcasting.com. HAM HARVEST SUPPER: On Saturday, November 2, the Annual Ham Harvest Supper will be continuously served from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Old Saratoga Reformed Church at the corner of Pearl and Burgoyne Streets in Schuylerville. The menu is: Baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, green beans, Dutch Kraut, rolls and butter, homemade apple and pumpkin pies, beverages. Price for adults is $12.00, $6.00 for children 5-12, and free for children under 5. Take-outs are available. Reservations are recommended by calling 518-695-6638 (or the church at 518- 695-3479, M-F, 9 am-12 noon.) ARTS, CRAFTS & GIFT FAIR: he Malta Department of Parks and Recreation will be hosting their annual Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair on Saturday, November 2nd from 9-3 p.m. at the Malta Community Center located at 1 Bayberry Drive, just off Route 9, 1⁄2 mile north of Routes 9 and 67. Over 65 vendors will be on hand for your holiday shopping pleasure. This highly attended show has free admission and free parking. Call the center at 518-899-4411 for additional information. HARVEST HAM DINNER & COUNTRY STORE: Saturday November 2 - 3:30 - 6:30, Galway United Methodist Church, Village of Galway/Rt 147/Sacandaga Road. Adults $12/Seniors $10/Children 6-12 $5. Five and under - free. Homemade Ham, Creamed potatoes, Squash, Coleslaw, Applesauce, Pickles, Rolls, Pie and Beverage/Takeouts available. Questions: 882-6520. HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting a Holiday Craft/ Vendor Fair on November 2, 2019 10am to 3pm. If you are interested in table space please contact Shelly Bessey at 5187918013 or by email at bpoevendorcraftfair@gmai.com for an application. All proceeds go to Wreaths Across America. GRAVEL GOBBLER: 2019 Gravel Gobbler - Saturday, November 2, 2019, S&S Farm Brewery, Nassau. Are you looking for a fun, relaxed end-of-season event where it’s all about the ride, some gourmet food, craft beer and conversation with friends afterward? Sounds pretty good, right? What if we said your registration fee goes to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York to help people in our community. Sounds even better. Fantastic bike riding on quiet country roads, followed by food, drink and laughs afterward plus helping others in the community. An unbeatable combo! Join the Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club for its second annual Gravel Gobbler ride on Saturday, November 2, to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. With two gravel rides of 23 and 38 miles, plus a road route of 31 miles, you’re sure to find the perfect loop. Pedal through the rolling countryside around Nassau, New York, and cruise quiet roads past farms, scenic vistas and country estates. This year’s event features a new 23-mile route and on-site mechanical support offered by Karl Miller and his Velofix mobile repair shop. Start and finish your ride at S&S Farm Brewery in Nassau. After you finish, enjoy a craft beer and great food selections from Gourmeli’s Taste food truck. Remember to bring some extra cash for your beer and food. Trust us, you won’t want to miss the relaxed vibe at S&S after your bike ride. Relaxing with friends and a S&S beverage after your ride is the perfect way to celebrate your late season achievement. Registration is $25 per rider and is tax deductible. Register on BikeReg.com. https://www.bikereg.com/gravel-gobbler. NORTHEAST FILMMAKERS LAB: Capital Cinema Cultural Exchange, Inc. (CCCE), a non-profit filmmaking resource based in Albany, will host the 6th Northeast Filmmakers Lab (NEFL6) November 1 - 3, 2019 at The Linda, WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206. Sunday, Nov. 3 BREAKFAST BUFFET: Sunday, Nov. 3 and 17, 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.