Calendar

EDITOR’S NOTE: This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellations and postponements. However, it is recommended that readers contact event organizers before they attend. For the most updated version of the calendar, please visit saratogian.com.

Saturday, Sept. 5

FAIR FOOD TAKE OUT: From 4 to 8 p.m. on Sept 3 - 7, Schaghticoke Fair will offer fair food for take out only. There is no cost for admission or parking. Vendors Include: Herrington’s BBQ, Farmer’s Feed Bunk, Reggie’s Veggies, Jeanette’s Fried Dough and more, serving up fair food favorites like BBQ Chicken and Tri Tip Dinners, Sausage and Peppers Sandwiches, Eggrolls, Burgers, Dogs, Cotton Candy, Candy Apples, Fried Dough, Fried Oreos, Fried Candy Bars, Apple Cider Donuts, Slushies and Ice Cream. For clarification, there will not be a fair. (No rides, games, vendors, spectators, motorsports etc.) More information is available online at www.schaghticokefair.com. LIVESTOCK SHOWS: The Schaghticoke Fair and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County 4-H will be offering Livestock Shows during the fair week at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds. Some shows will be combined open and 4-H. Shows include cattle, goats, rabbit, poultry and horses. These events will not be open to the public. Due to COVID-19 regulationsshows will be open to Exhibitors, Participants, Trainers and Immediate Family/Household Members only. More information is available online at www.schaghticokefair.com. MIND BODY SOUL EXPO: CANCELED - With all the obstacles thrown at us this year, we have decided it’s best to set our sights on holding the next Mind Body Soul Expo twice in 2021! This means no Expo for 2020. Please save the dates for our one day show on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the Saratoga Springs City Center 10am6pm, and for our two day show on September 4th and 5th 2021 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Please like www.facebook.com/

MINDBODYSOULEXPO on Facebook to receive updates and notifications. SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR: CANCELED - After careful consideration and multiple attempts to find some alternative, we have unfortunately had to cancel the 2020 Great Schaghticoke Fair. The health and safety of our community is always a priority. We have sought guidance from state organizations and officials, and unfortunately there is no clear way we can safely host our fair. We recognize this is a great disappointment to many Fairgoers, Vendors, Exhibitors, Small Businesses and our Local Community. We want you all to know we consider it a privilege and an honor to showcase the best of Rensselaer County Agricultureand to support all of you. We thank you for your 200 years of support. We will use this time to plan you an outstanding event for 2021. More information is available online at www.schaghticokefair.com.

Sunday, Sept. 6

CHICKEN BBQ: St. Therese Chapel in Gansevoort will hold their annual Chicken BBQ on Sunday, Sept 6, from 11:00 – 4:00 PM. Take Out Only. Dinners include half a chicken for an adult and a quarter of a chicken for children, corn on the cob, baked potato, coleslaw, and a dessert. Dinners $12. The Chapel is located at the intersection of RT 32 and GansevoortWilton Rd. For Take outs Call 518-792-2276. DRIVE-THRU HORSE FARM TOUR: CCE Equine invites the public to experience one of Saratoga’s finest thoroughbred breeding farms with a free drive-through tour. On Sunday, September 6th from 9am-12pm Mill Creek Farm is opening its gates to allow the community to tour the farm from the safety of their car. This tour is a fun educational event enjoyed by all ages. The equine industry is an essential part of Saratoga’s culture and economy. You can expect a delightful drive through a beautiful farm accompanied by an audio recording from

Mill Creek’s owners, family, and staff. The audio recording will include farm history and what day-to-day life is like on the farm. You can find the recording and map on CCE Saratoga County’s website ccesaratoga.org in the weeks prior to this event which you can download or stream via a smart phone. A from-your-car scavenger hunt will also be available for kids to enjoy. This event will be a memorable family outing to conclude the track season. Mill Creek Farm is located on 1019 Co Rt 70, Stillwater, NY 12170. Those participating in the tour must enter north of the farm from the intersection of Neilson Rd and County Rd 70. Please note: you must stay in your car for the entire tour. Masks will be required to interact with staff and volunteers. For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County at 518-885-8995 or visit ccesaratoga.org. LIVESTOCK SHOWS: The Schaghticoke Fair and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County 4-H will be offering Livestock Shows during the fair week at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds. Some shows will be combined open and 4-H. Shows include cattle, goats, rabbit, poultry and horses. These events will not be open to the public. Due to COVID-19 regulationsshows will be open to Exhibitors, Participants, Trainers and Immediate Family/Household Members only. More information is available online at www.schaghticokefair.com. FAIR FOOD TAKE OUT: From 4 to 8 p.m. on Sept 3 - 7, Schaghticoke Fair will offer fair food for take out only. There is no cost for admission or parking. Vendors Include: Herrington’s BBQ, Farmer’s Feed Bunk, Reggie’s Veggies, Jeanette’s Fried Dough and more, serving up fair food favorites like BBQ Chicken and Tri Tip Dinners, Sausage and Peppers Sandwiches, Eggrolls, Burgers, Dogs, Cotton Candy, Candy Apples, Fried Dough, Fried Oreos, Fried Candy Bars, Apple Cider Donuts, Slushies and Ice Cream. For clarification, there will not be a fair. (No rides, games, vendors, spectators, motorsports etc.) More information is available online at www.schaghticokefair.com. FITNESS IN THE PARK: 9 to 10 a.m. Sundays in Riverfront Park, July 19 through Sept. 6 - The perfect way to start your Sundays in Troy. Weekend workout, brunch with friends, browse the shops, enjoy Troy! Exercise among the downtown Troy community at Free Fitness in The Park. Class will be held at Riverfront Park with Circles for Easy Distancing. Check in when you arrive with Troy BID Staff. Attendees must wear a mask until you are seated in your circle. Bring your own mat and water. Do not attend if you have any of the symptoms of COVID-19. Space is limited, please register only if you know you can attend. More information and registration is available online at www.downtowntroy.org/ fitness-in-the-park. SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR: CANCELED - After careful consideration and multiple attempts to find some alternative, we have unfortunately had to cancel the 2020 Great Schaghticoke Fair. The health and safety of our community is always a priority. We have sought guidance from state organizations and officials, and unfortunately there is no clear way we can safely host our fair. We recognize this is a great disappointment to many Fairgoers, Vendors, Exhibitors, Small Businesses and our Local Community. We want you all to know we consider it a privilege and an honor to showcase the best of Rensselaer County Agricultureand to support all of you. We thank you for your 200 years of support. We will use this time to plan you an outstanding event for 2021. More information is available online at www.schaghticokefair.com. SUNDAY STROLL: Sunday, September 6 - Queen Annes Circular Street & Union Avenue. The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is thrilled to present their summer series of historic walking tours while remaining safe and socially distanced. Summer Sunday Strolls will be offered every Sunday through Sept. 6 at 10:30 a.m. in various neighborhoods throughout the city. Tour topics this season highlight prominent women of Greenridge Cemetery, the celebrated area surrounding the Saratoga Race Course, and the historic Spa State Park, among many others. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Due to current restrictions in New York State, Summer Strolls will be limited to 20 guests, which currently is less than the maximum of 25 that is currently allowed, and tickets must be purchased in advance until otherwise noted. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and social distancing will be encouraged when possible. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information, to purchase tickets to any educational programs, and to review the Summer Sunday Stroll Safety Plan please visit www.saratogapreservation. org, call the foundation at (518) 587-5030, or email nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.

Monday, Sept. 7

LIVESTOCK SHOWS: The Schaghticoke Fair will be offering Livestock Shows Sept. 1-7 at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds. These events will not be open to the public. Due to COVID-19 regulations-shows will be open to Exhibitors, Participants, Trainers and Immediate Family/Household Members only. More information is available online at www.schaghticokefair.com. FAIR FOOD TAKE OUT: From 4 to 8 p.m. on Sept 3 - 7, Schaghticoke Fair will offer fair food for take out only. There is no cost for admission or parking. Vendors Include: Herrington’s BBQ, Farmer’s Feed Bunk, Reggie’s Veggies, Jeanette’s Fried Dough and more, serving up fair food favorites like BBQ Chicken and Tri Tip Dinners, Sausage and Peppers Sandwiches, Eggrolls, Burgers, Dogs, Cotton Candy, Candy Apples, Fried Dough, Fried Oreos, Fried Candy Bars, Apple Cider Donuts, Slushies and Ice Cream. For clarification, there will not be a fair. (No rides, games, vendors, spectators, motorsports etc.) More information is available online at www.schaghticokefair.com. SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR: CANCELED - After careful consideration and multiple attempts to find some alternative, we have unfortunately had to cancel the 2020 Great Schaghticoke Fair. The health and safety of our community is always a priority. We have sought guidance from state organizations and officials, and unfortunately there is no clear way we can safely host our fair. We recognize this is a great disappointment to many Fairgoers, Vendors, Exhibitors, Small Businesses and our Local Community. We want you all to know we consider it a privilege and an honor to showcase the best of Rensselaer County Agriculture- and to support all of you. We thank you for your 200 years of support. We will use this time to plan you an outstanding event

for 2021. More information is available online at www. schaghticokefair.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 8

EASE OF MOVEMENT PRESENTATION: Shenendehowa Neighbors Connecting (SNC), a not-for-profit serving 55+ citizens who live in the Shenendehowa School District, invites you to attend “Ease of Movement” presented via Zoom on Tuesday Sept 8th at 1pm. Registration is required. Go to the Shenendehowa Neighbors Connecting Website, www.snc.clubexpress. com, click on the Upcoming Event to register. You do not need to reside in the Shenendehowa School District area to attend. We sometimes think pain and arthritis are inevitable parts of aging, right? Wrong! In this presentation, taught by John Murphy a Physical Therapist, you will gain a better understanding of the root cause of arthritis in order to reverse the problem and move more easily. You will hear the steps you can take to stop the cause, so the disease process can begin to reverse itself. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the Ballston Spa Elks, located at 10 Hamilton Place, Ballston Spa. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 9

CHICKEN & BISCUITS DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Chicken and Biscuits Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, Sept. 9, 4:30-6 pm. Call 518-584-2585 Monday or Tuesday between 10am-noon to place an order. Menu includes Chicken and Biscuits, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll. Dinner for 2 is $25. Cash only.

Thursday, Sept. 10

LYME ACTION NETWORK PRESENTATION: The Lyme Action Network is taking its message to the online platform. To help people understand about Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, the Lyme Action Network will be offering video presentations, Zoom meetings, and other virtual events to help people understand the dangers of tick bites and what to do if they get bitten. The Lyme Action Network has already confirmed three presentations, with more in the pipeline. The second presentation, scheduled for September 10, 2020 at 7:00 pm will be a live Zoom meeting presented by Nitya Jessica Eisenheim, N.D. (Naturopathic Doctor). Dr. Eiseneheim will discuss naturopathic/holistic approaches to the care and treatment of patients suffering chronic illness, with a special emphasis on Lyme patients. Passionate about herbal medicine, cooking, healthy food, and community building, Dr. Eisenheim is an expert at creating individualized health plans for clients who suffer from chronic pain and digestive issues. As many of her family members have suffered from incorrect treatment of Lyme disease, she focuses on preventing Lyme disease from becoming a chronic illness as well as addressing the particular difficulties of chronic disease. Registration for the live event is limited to 100 participants. The session will be posted after the event. Register now for the meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/ meeting/register/tZUtd6grzwuG9Xv6VF55TDZReNYpTsdB09w. Additional information can be found at LymeActionNetwork.org. SENIOR PICNIC: The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is proud to present an All American Salute to Seniors. This year’s Annual Senior Picnic will be on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds! This will be a carhop style event complete with hotdogs, hamburgers, apple pie and other summer hits. This event is for Saratoga County Residents 60 and over. Lunch is served at 12 noon and parking will be available on site. For your safety, this event will look a bit different than prior years. Vehicles will be parked at a safe distance. We encourage you to bring a lawn chair or blanket to place in front of your vehicle or you may stay in your vehicle (Drive-In Style). Unfortunately, there will be no seating at the picnic tables under the pavilion. Our staff and volunteers will serve you at your parking space. There will be access to public restrooms and golf carts to assist. A $4 advanced meal ticket is required. Please contact The Office for the Aging at (518) 363-4020 for more detailed information. ONLINE RUMINANT COURSE: Small Ruminant Parasite Control Course - ZOOM Meeting Online. Parasites are the most important limiting factor in small ruminant flocks. Join CAAHP team member Ashley Pierce to learn how to monitor, treat, and prevent parasites in your flock, herd, or flerd! This meeting will take place on September 10, 2020 at 6 pm. This online course will discuss the lifecycle and biology of parasites affecting small ruminants, how to use the 5-point check, FAMACHA, and fecal testing to monitor your flock health and provide best practice procedures for treating your animals with dewormers to avoid resistance. This course is part of a statewide grant from the New York Farm Viability Institute, which provides the methods and materials to local County Extension offices to teach and host parasite mitigation strategies. Once you have taken the course and learned the basic techniques, you may gain access to the lab materials on-site at the Extension office and work with your local educators to complete your samples. We are hoping to have the lab open for at least one day each month during the growing season for producers to run their samples, catch up with their local educators and growers and access the latest strategies for protecting your animals. As weather in the Northeast becomes warmer and wetter due to climate change, we are likely to see further issues with parasites and parasite resistance to dewormers. We must all work together to monitor and efficiently treat our animals to keep them healthy and happy. The cost of this class is $20 per person. Registration and completion of this class entitle you to one free use of the testing materials, a $5 value! To register online, please visit: https:// caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/ event/info?reset=1&id=96. You will emailed the link to this ZOOM meeting after registering. For more information contact Ashley Pierce at arp253@cornell. edu or 518-649-0267.

Friday, Sept. 11

RUMMAGE AND FOOD SALE: Rummage and Food Sale sponsored by the Pittstown United Methodist Church will be held on two consecutive weekends, September 11-12 and September 18-19. The hours for Fridays (11th and 18th) will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; the hours for Saturdays (12th and 19th) will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This year the Sale will be held on the Herb and Sally Backus farm, 571 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville, NY 12094 (Town of Pittstown). The new location is just off County Route 111 near the intersection of Croll Road. For more information or directions call Herb or Sally at 518-753-4427 (home) or 518-596-0003 (cell) or email: hsbackus@outlook. com. If coming from NY Route 7, look for signs. All profits from both Rummage and Food Sales will benefit the Pittstown United Methodist Church Current Expense Account. Covid Regulations will be followed.

Wearing a mask is required. No masks, no entry. CANNING TOMATOES AND SALSA: Canning Tomatoes and Salsa, By Diane Whitten, Nutrition & Food Resource Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County. When you’ve got more tomatoes than you can eat, it’s time to preserve them. Canning will save freezer space and is relatively simple. You can simply put skinned, raw tomatoes in a jar, add hot water and process. Or you can get more creative and make a sauce, ketchup, hot sauce or salsa. When making salsa to can a recipe developed for canning must be used. You should not make your own salsa and can it because you won’t know the acidity of the final product or the appropriate canning method or proper processing time. Diane Whitten will be doing a presentation on Zoom about Canning Tomatoes and Salsa on Friday, September 11, at 11 am. Preregistration for this free class is required which can be done at http://ccesaratoga.org/ nutrition-food/food-preservation. This presentation will include canning whole and diced tomatoes, plus canning salsa. The basics of canning in a boiling water or steam canner will be included. KOMBUCHA BREWING CLASS: Friday, September 11, 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Rain Date: September 14, 5:00- 7:00 pm. This class is offered in-person and/or via zoom. In-person class will be held outside at the Sustainable Living Center and Greenhouse in Schenectady. Each person will have their own table and will be spread out for social distancing. Please wear a mask. If you would like to take the class from home, we will make arrangements for you to pick up your kit prior to the start of the class and you will receive a link to the class live. Are you interested in learning how to make your own kombucha at home? If so, join us for a kombucha brewing class. During this class, you will participate in making kombucha from start to finish and learn about options for flavoring and brewing. Participants will receive the SCOBY “symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast,” that is used in the fermentation and production of kombucha, pellicle mat(mother), a halfgallon jar, a flip top glass jar, and a step-by-step guide. In addition, you will receive your choice of fine, organic loose-leaf tea: green, black, 50⁄50 green and black, rooibos, or hibiscus. Tea donated by Divinitea. Kombucha is a fermented tea that has naturally occurring alcohol. Do not consume if you are avoiding alcohol due to pregnancy, allergies, sensitivities or religious beliefs. Please note, if you would like to purchase additional Organic Divinitea the day of the class for future kombucha brewing or enjoying, we request you send us an email a minimum of two days before class, so we can have it ready. Tea varieties and quantities available for purchase are as follows: China Green Sencha, Assam Black, 50⁄50 Black/green, Rooibos (no caffeine) and Hibiscus (no caffeine). 4 oz $15.00, 8 oz $29.00 and 16 oz $55.00. Many people choose to bottle in flip top glass jars to ensure that the brew is fizzy. Flip top green or brown glass jars will be available for purchase during the class for $2.50 each. More information on the program, including registration, is available online at cceschenectady.org/events.

Saturday, Sept. 12

NATUREFEST: Moreau Lake State Park NatureFest 2020 is going virtual on Sept.12. To help fight the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve cancelled our annual onsite event. With the help of many Friends we have created a dedicated website that will feature individual videos, links and content highlighting local experts and organizations in many areas covering the environment, wildlife rehabilitation, conservation and sustainable practices. We’ll also have games for friends and families to enjoy together. We invite you to visit our dedicated NatureFest 2020 website naturefest2020.org as it launches on Sept.12. CHICKEN BBQ:Chicken BBQ at Middle Grove United Methodist Church, Sat., Sept 12 from 3-6pm or until sold out. Meal includes: half chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, drink and cookies. Tickets are $12. Drive thru - take out only. Church is located at 429 Middle Grove Rd. (corner of Middle Grove Rd. and North Creek Rd.) RUMMAGE AND FOOD SALE: Rummage and Food Sale sponsored by the Pittstown United Methodist Church will be held on two consecutive weekends, September 11-12 and September 18-19. The hours for Fridays (11th and 18th) will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; the hours for Saturdays (12th and 19th) will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This year the Sale will be held on the Herb and Sally Backus farm, 571 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville, NY 12094 (Town of Pittstown). The new location is just off County Route 111 near the intersection of Croll Road. For more information or directions call Herb or Sally at 518-753-4427 (home) or 518-596-0003 (cell) or email: hsbackus@outlook. com. If coming from NY Route 7, look for signs. All profits from both Rummage and Food Sales will benefit the Pittstown United Methodist Church Current Expense Account. Covid Regulations will be followed. Wearing a mask is required. No masks, no entry.

MELVILLE HOUSE TOURS: Lansingburgh Historical Society, located in Melville House at 2 114th Street, Troy, will open for tours on Saturday, Sept. 12. Reservations are required and limited. Two time slots are available: 10:00 am to 11:45am and 12:15 pm to 2:00. Face masks and social distancing are required. A $5 member or a $6 yetto-be member donation is appreciated. Make your reservation by calling John or Mary Ellen Ward at 518885-4295. LIGHTHOUSE TOUR: Join the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society (HALPS) as it hosts visits to the eight room lighthouse, a quiet sentinel that has guided navigation on the Hudson River for 146 years. Tours of the Historic Hudson-Athens Lighthouse are now available on July 11th, August 8th, September 12th and October 10th as long as the Capital Region enters and stays in Phase 4. Masks will be required to enter, and visitors are required to take proper social distancing precautions while on the boat and inside the lighthouse. Visitors will be required to take a covid symptom survey as well. Staff will regularly clean and disinfect hightouch surfaces throughout the day. Tours leave from Henry Hudson Riverfront Park at 11:00, 12:00, 1:00 and 2:00. Tours leave from Athens Riverfront Park at 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30. The tour, including the boat ride, lasts a little over an hour. Except for the last tour of the day, visitors may stay as long as they like as long as we are able to maintain safe social distancing. Adult tickets are $25 and Children under 12 are $15 (cash only unless ordered online). This includes transportation. Picnic tables are available for those who wish to bring lunch. As visitors arrive at the lighthouse, they climb the metal stairs and enter the interior of the lighthouse where they are welcomed by tour guides or docents. Through video clips, Emily Brunner, will relate factual stories about life on the lighthouse in the 1930s. Emily was the daughter of Emil Brunner, the last civilian lighthouse keeper, who served as keeper from 1930 to 1949. The Brunner family lived at the lighthouse during much of the 1930s before moving to Athens. Son Robert, was born on the lighthouse. Until 2015, Emily was often at tours and able to regale visitors with many colorful tales of life on the lighthouse. Sadly, Emily and her brother Bob have recently passed away. The tour gives you the opportunity to learn about the important role the Hudson River played in the development of the Upper Hudson River towns, and how the lighthouse made navigation safe along the river to allow development to take place. For more about the history and preservation of the lighthouse, please visit the website hudsonathenslighthouse.org. Please check our FaceBook page or call us if you have specific questions that day. Reservations are recommended and can be made online at HudsonCruises.com or by calling (888) 766-1844. Please visit their website to see the variety of cruise opportunities they provide.

Sunday, Sept. 13

EAT IN BREAKFAST: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club located on route 32 south of the village of Victory (look for our sign). Will be cooking breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 13, 8 - 11 AM. Menu will be: Eggs cooked to order, Bacon, Sausage, Toast ( white or wheat ), Pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon ), French Toast, Home Fries, Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate. Cost: Adult $8.00, Child $4.00. Everyone will be welcome to join us. Our clubhouse and pavilion will be used to serve your breakfast, COVID rules will be in place. Questions please call 518695-3917. FARM DAY OUT: CANCELED

: This event has been canceled. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County and Windy Hill Orchard from 12:00-3:00 PM on Sunday, September 13, 2020 for the Third Annual Farm Day Out! As you tour the farm stop by each station to learn something new or ask questions about the apples and cider industry. Also, be sure to visit exhibits set up by local organizations & businesses, experience the equipment used on the farm, and stop by the Fun Zone. Food will also be available to purchase for your enjoyment. Admission and parking for this event is free and open to the public.Windy Hill Orchard is located at 1297 Brookview Station Rd, Castleton. If you are interested in being a volunteer, a sponsor, or have any questions about the event, please reach out to Kayela at kls342@cornell. edu or by calling the office(518)272-4210.

Monday, Sept. 14

VIRTUAL BOOK DISCUSSION: The Troy Public Library’s Evening Book Group will be discussing Jon Meacham’s Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power on Monday, September 14th at 6:30 PM. Our monthly book group meets to discuss a wide range of book selections. New members are always welcomed. Monthly participation is not necessary, come for the books that interest you! This meeting will be conducted via Zoom. This discussion is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register call the library at 518-274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 16

ONLINE INFO SESSION: An information session for the Adult Machine Tool Technology training program will be held by Virtual Meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 6:00pm via WebEx. Interested adults will learn about careers in machining, what the training involves, the outlook for employment and potential earnings in the region, funding sources for the program tuition, and the admission process. Local employers will be on hand to talk about what the work is like and what it takes to be successful. Representatives from the Saratoga-WarrenWashington Workforce Development Board will explain the application process and how to qualify for free tuition. The Adult Machine Tool Technology training classes will take place Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 5-9pm as well as every other Saturday at the Southern Adirondack Education Center, 1051 Dix Avenue, Hudson Falls. Classes will begin October 19, 2020 and continue through June 2021. To register/reserve a seat for this free information session, please use the RSVP form on the website or call Melissa Briggs at (518) 581-3555. RSVP form: https://docs.google. com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKx MVQGHpgVAH1aG8OJJ6iBRceUYv32GS_YZZC7vKyZYXcIg/viewform.

Thursday, Sept. 17

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 17 at the Wilton Fire Department, located at 270 Ballard Rd. in Gansevoort. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.r 17 at Saratoga Hospital, located at 211 Church St. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. BROOKS BBQ: The Newtonville United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Maxwell Rd & Rt. 9 near Siena College plans to sponsor Brooks BBQs on the following dates: Thursday, September 17; and Thursday, October 8. Before attending, please check the church website (www.numc.net) to monitor changes due to coronavirus concerns. We most likely will be adjusting our menu and procedures. ADIRONDACK BALLOON FESTIVAL: CANCELED - The Board of Directors of the Adirondack Balloon Festival is disappointed to share that this year’s even scheduled to be held September 17th to the 20th will be cancelled. The dates for the 2021 Adirondack Balloon Festival will be September 23-26th, 2021. More information is available online at www. adirondackballoonfest.org.

Friday, Sept. 18

ITALIAN TAKE-OUT DINNER: The Principessa Elena Society will offer a take-out dinner on Friday, September 18 from 5 - 7 p.m. Dinners may be picked up during those hours in front of the Society’s headquarters at 13 Oak Street, Saratoga Springs. Cost is $10. Menu will be: Macaroni and sauce; sausage and meatballs in sauce, salad and Italian bread. For more information, call (518) 5844163. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18 at Saratoga Hospital, located at 211 Church St. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. RUMMAGE AND FOOD SALE: Rummage and Food Sale sponsored by the Pittstown United Methodist Church will be held on two consecutive weekends, September 11-12 and September 18-19. The hours for Fridays (11th and 18th) will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; the hours for Saturdays (12th and 19th) will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This year the Sale will be held on the Herb and Sally Backus farm, 571 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville, NY 12094 (Town of Pittstown). The new location is just off County Route 111 near the intersection of Croll Road. For more information or directions call Herb or Sally at 518-753-4427 (home) or 518-596-0003 (cell) or email: hsbackus@ outlook.com. If coming from NY Route 7, look for signs. All profits from both Rummage and Food Sales will benefit the Pittstown United Methodist Church Current Expense Account. Covid Regulations will be followed. Wearing a mask is required. No masks, no entry. ADIRONDACK BALLOON FESTIVAL: CANCELED - The Board of Directors of the Adirondack Balloon Festival is disappointed to share that this year’s even scheduled to be held September 17th to the 20th will be cancelled. The dates for the 2021 Adirondack Balloon Festival will be September 23-26th, 2021. More information is available online at www. adirondackballoonfest.org.

Saturday, Sept. 19

RUMMAGE AND FOOD SALE: Rummage and Food Sale sponsored by the Pittstown United Methodist Church will be held on two consecutive weekends, September 11-12 and September 18-19. The hours for Fridays (11th and 18th) will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; the hours for Saturdays (12th and 19th) will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This year the Sale will be held on the Herb and Sally Backus farm, 571 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville, NY 12094 (Town of Pittstown). The new location is just off County Route 111 near the intersection of Croll Road. For more information or directions call Herb or Sally at 518-753-4427 (home) or 518-596-0003 (cell) or email: hsbackus@ outlook.com. If coming from NY Route 7, look for signs. All profits from both Rummage and Food Sales will benefit the Pittstown United Methodist Church Current Expense Account. Covid Regulations will be followed. Wearing a mask is required. No masks, no entry. CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEETING: The annual meeting of the Ballston Spa Cemetery Association for 2020, which was postponed from May due to coronavirus restrictions, has been rescheduled for Saturday September 19 at 10:30 AM in the Ballston Spa Village Cemetery. The meeting will take place immediately following a public ribbon cutting event which will launch the availability of the recently installed columbarium unit in the Village Cemetery. The public is invited and encouraged to attend both events. Attendance is limited to a maximum of 50 persons on a first-come first admitted basis. Members of the Association (grave owners) are permitted to vote on items of consideration at the annual meeting. Please enter through the Garrett Road entrance and follow parking instructions. ADIRONDACK BALLOON FESTIVAL: CANCELED - The Board of Directors of the Adirondack Balloon Festival is disappointed to share that this year’s even scheduled to be held September 17th to the 20th will be cancelled. The dates for the 2021 Adirondack Balloon Festival will be September 23-26th, 2021. More information is available online at www. adirondackballoonfest.org.

Sunday, Sept. 20

CONSCIOUSNESS-RAISING BOOK DISCUSSION: Sunday, September 20 at 6 p.m. hosted on Zoom by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is The Science of Successful Living by Raymond Charles Barker. Call or use the Contact us form at www. newthoughtnewyork.org for Meeting ID and discussion questions. For more information, visit our meetup. com group, Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures or call (518) 366-9918. ADIRONDACK BALLOON FESTIVAL: CANCELED - The Board of Directors of the Adirondack Balloon Festival is disappointed to share that this year’s even scheduled to be held September 17th to the 20th will be cancelled. The dates for the 2021 Adirondack Balloon Festival will be September 23-26th, 2021. More information is available online at www. adirondackballoonfest.org.

Friday, Sept. 25

HOLLOWED HARVEST: ‘The Hollowed Harvest’ will feature 7,000 incredible Jack-O’-Lanterns creating stunning landscapes and larger-than-life displays, some towering as tall as 3 stories, and spanning more than 60 feet in length! The Hollowed Harvest is scheduled to open September 25th at 6 p.m. at the Altamont Fairgrounds and will continue Thursday through Sunday of each week through the beginning of November with additional dates added the week of Halloween. Show dates and ticket information are available on the web at HollowedHarvest.com. From dinosaurs to zombies, sea creatures to medieval castles, all made out of Jack-O’-Lanterns, you won’t believe what you’re going to see at the Hollowed Harvest! To create a safe event, the Hollowed Harvest has limited time slots to reduce the number of guests admiring the show at one time and has coordinated with town police to enact a COVID safety plan in which guests must also wear face masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. In a year of cancellations, you can count on the Hollowed Harvest to save Halloween. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are exclusively available online at HollowedHarvest.com with limited time slots. Times slots are a first come first serve and will likely closeout. Tickets are available exclusively at HollowedHarvest.com.

Saturday, Sept. 26

CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER: Chicken & Biscuit Drive-thru Dinner, Saturday, September 26, 4:30–6:00 PM at United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls. Pre-orders are recommended. Delivery is available. Menu: chicken & gravy w / veggies, biscuit, soup and Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies. Adults $12. Call 518-793-1152. HOLLOWED HARVEST: ‘The Hollowed Harvest’ will feature 7,000 incredible Jack-O’-Lanterns creating stunning landscapes and larger-than-life displays, some towering as tall as 3 stories, and spanning more than 60 feet in length! The Hollowed Harvest is scheduled to open September 25th at 6 p.m. at the Altamont Fairgrounds and will continue Thursday through Sunday of each week through the beginning of November with additional dates added the week of Halloween. Show dates and ticket information are available on the web at HollowedHarvest.com. From dinosaurs to zombies, sea creatures to medieval castles, all made out of Jack-O’-Lanterns, you won’t believe what you’re going to see at the Hollowed Harvest! To create a safe event, the Hollowed Harvest has limited time slots to reduce the number of guests admiring the show at one time and has coordinated with town police to enact a COVID safety plan in which guests must also wear face masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. In a year of cancellations, you can count on the Hollowed Harvest to save Halloween. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are exclusively available online at HollowedHarvest. com with limited time slots. Times slots are a first come first serve and will likely closeout. Tickets are available exclusively at HollowedHarvest.com. OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET: Sat. Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Rd. East Greenbush. Reserve a space for your table-tent, size 10’x10’ for $15 by 9⁄18. Call the church office at 518-477-9693. Event is rain or shine and no refunds. SARATOGA RECORD RIOT: CANCELED - Another Record Riot has landed! Right in downtown Saratoga Springs, New York at the beautiful City Center, 522 Broadway. Over 40 tables of LPs, CDs, 45s and other music memorabilia. Hours from 10 AM to 5 PM. Early admission at 8 AM ($10) and regular admission starts at 10 AM ($3.00). Door prizes for lucky customers and other super surprises. Check back with us on www.recordriots. com for more information on featured dealers! Also, join our mailing list for updates (through this website). And are you interested in selling with us in Saratoga Springs? There’s more information on the “Dealer Info” tab on this website. And you can always email us at recordriots@ gmail.com.