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Wednesday, Aug. 25
MEATLOAF DINNER: Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Meatloaf Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, Aug. 25, 4:30-6 p.m. Call 518-5842585 Monday or Tuesday between 10a.m. and noon to place an order. Menu includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for two is $25. Cash only.
WAMC@SPAC: “Horse Crazy with Sarah Maslin Nir” — On August 25at 7p.m. WAMC’s own Joe Donahue will interview award winning New York Times reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Maslin Nir about her new book Horse Crazy, a memoir that takes readers into the lesser-known corners of the equestrian world, woven through a captivating narrative of her family’s history. She details her father’s harrowing tale of surviving the Holocaust, and describes an enchanted but deeply lonely upbringing in Manhattan, where horses became her family. And she speaks candidly of how horses have helped her overcome heartbreak and loss. For more information please visit spac.org. All attendees are required to show proof of having completed their COVID-19 vaccination no sooner than 14 days prior to the event. Acceptable forms of proof include vaccination card, a photo of your vaccination card, or the Excelsior Pass. Any updates to these guidelines will be sent via email.
Thursday, Aug. 26 SENIORS MEETING:
The Ballston Area Seniors will temporarily be holding meetings at the Fitness & Cycle Gym, next to the China City, in the Hannaford Plaza at 15 Trieble Ave. in Milton. Starting July 1, we will be resuming our weekly meetings on every Thursday of the month. Doors will open at 10:30 am, for the sales of 50⁄50, crafter sales, socializing and cards. At noon lunch, and at 12:30 a General meeting will be held and Bingo will follow the meeting. On the second Thursday tickets will be on sale for $3 for the meal on the third Thursday. Or call President Linda Elmer 518885-4839 to order food and sign up. Or bring your own lunch on this day. On the Third Thursday of the month food will be provided. Check your email for the meal. All other Thursdays of the month bring your own lunch.
Friday, Aug. 27
CHICKEN BBQ: Jim Allen’s Chicken BBQ drive-thru/ pick-up dinner August 27, 4:30pm-6:00pm at South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway. Church Office 793-1152. Cost of meal is $12. We will be serving ½ Chicken, baked potatoes, roll, coleslaw & homemade cookies. Dinners will be bagged and delivered to your car. Pre-orders are recommended. As always home delivery is available. This is our last BBQ of the summer and it is approaching quickly. Don’t forget to place your order.
POND EXPLORATION:
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s popular Pond Exploration Programs will be running every Friday throughout August and September! Revolving around discovering aquatic wildlife at Delegan Pond, this scheduled reoccurring program is taking place every Friday from 10:30am-11:30am. Participants can use the dip nets that are provided to search for pond life, including frogs, salamanders, tadpoles, crayfish, and aquatic insects. Registration is required. Space is limited. This is a free program. For more information or to register for the program, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. Please provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people within your party. The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.
GREENFIELD FARMERS MARKET:
The Middle Grove United Methodist Church, located at 429 Middle Grove Rd., is hosting the Greenfield Farmers Market this year.
The market will be Friday afternoon beginning June 25 — Sept. 10 from 4-7 p.m. If you are interested in being a vendor for the Farmer’s Market, please contact Chuck at 518-421-1798. The vendor fees are for the benefit of the Greenfield Historical Society and Middle Grove UMC.
TROY NIGHT OUT: Last Friday of every month — 5 to 9 p.m. — downtown Troy. Troy Night Out is an extended evening highlighting shops, restaurants, arts and culture that takes place on the last Friday of every month in downtown Troy. Attendees are able to support virtually or stroll throughout the streets and businesses, enjoying art openings, music performances, fine restaurants as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. Call in for to-go orders or shop items for curbside pickup, watch live performances through Facebook, gather friends and family virtually the Last Friday of each month to connect, support and relax! Business Listings are updated monthly online at downtowntroy.org.
Saturday, Aug. 28 FREE HISTORY CRUISE:
Hudson Crossing Park and Mohawk Maiden Cruises are pleased to announce that they will offer three free local history cruises this summer on an authentic chain-driven sternwheel paddleboat. The weekend cruises—which will take place on June 27, July 24and August 28beginning at 2 p.m.—are generously sponsored by The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the NYS Canal Corporation. The cruises will feature history presentations from Hudson Crossing Park historians as the Caldwell Belle paddleboat meanders through the picturesque Champlain Canal. Each cruise is limited to 20 participants and masks are required. Reservations can be made at http://mohawkmaidencruises.com/calendar.html. The boat launches from Lock C5 in Schuylerville, adjacent to Hudson Crossing Park.
For more information on the cruises, call 518-350-7275 (PARK) or go to HudsonCrossingPark.org. The website also includes information on additional fee-based history cruises, which help with the park’s ongoing fundraising efforts.
KICK UP YOUR HEELS FUNDRAISER:
Come celebrate the transformative work happening at the High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center. The Barn Doors Are Open: Kick Up
Your Heels! Saturday, August 28th, 5-10PM. The High & Mighty fundraiser is back and better than ever! This year’s event is for the whole family with games, dinner, music, raffle, and silent auction. Bring the kids for a scavenger hunt, ping-pong, corn hole, face painting, and more. For adults there will be plenty of fantastic items to bid on at our silent auction. Our special raffle this year is a pizza party for 20 in the privacy of your own home with a wood-fired pizza oven and pizza chef! High & Mighty is making sure the event is run in the safest way possible. It is outdoors, on the grounds of our beautiful 60-acre farm, with some activities in a large indoor arena. The arena has extra tall and wide windows and doors, which will be open for excellent cross-ventilation. There will be seating available, but we also encourage people to bring their own picnic blankets and chairs if they are more comfortable doing so. Dinner will be individually boxed meals, set out on a table for each person to pick up any time during the night. The High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center is a not-forprofit organization that offers equine-assisted services such as riding, driving, and groundwork to children and adults with disabilities in our community. In addition, we offer a veterans program and an all-abilities recreational program. Benefits of equineassisted services include but are not limited to: building muscle tone, strength, and control; increasing range of motion, endurance, balance, and sensory integration; increasing self-esteem, problem solving, and communications skills (including non-verbal); and reducing anxiety. When at capacity, High & Mighty provides equine-assisted services to approximately 90participants per week and is supported by a dedicated group of trained volunteers who totaled more than 2000hours of service in 2020. Tickets: Adults $100, Children $25. High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center, 71County Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075. All NYS COVID regulations will be followed. Purchase event tickets and raffle tickets online at high-n-mighty.org or mail a check to the above address.
Sunday, Aug. 29 ROCK & ROLL FUNDRAISER:
The Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus will be hosting a 50’s Rock & Roll Fundraiser at the Council
Hall, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110, on Sunday August 29th from 2 pm to 8 pm! $10 Donation. The ‘50s Rock & Roll Fundraiser will feature music by Al Bruno, Stevie B and a special appearance by “Frets”! Also Raffles, Games and Gift Baskets! Food available for purchase (Hotdogs, Cheeseburgers and Hamburgers)! Special Prize for the “Best dressed 1950s couple.” Outdoor seating is available. Please bring your own mask.
SUNDAY SUMMER STROLL:
After a sold-out season of Summer Sunday Strolls in 2020, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is thrilled to announce that this year’s stroll series is underway. These historic walking tours will be offered every Sunday through September 5th at 10:30a.m. in various neighborhoods throughout the city. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to thirty and tickets must be purchased in advance.
The cost per tour is $15for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Sunday, Aug. 29— Women of Greenridge. Join leader Gloria May to learn about the women in Greenridge Cemetery. This tour includes the prominent and influential as well as the ordinary women whose life stories tell the history of Saratoga Springs. Meet at: Sackett Gates entrance on Lincoln Avenue (Due to the distance covered during the tour it will take between 1.5and 2hours). For additional information or to purchase tickets to any of these upcoming tours visit www.saratogapreservation. org, call (518) 587-5030, or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.
Monday, Aug. 30
FARMERS MARKET: The Mechanicville Library, located at 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville, will be holding its
2021 Farmers Market on Mondays from 4pm — 7pm from June — September. This producers market will feature vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, handmade items, and entrepreneurs. Limited free space is still available to our local producers. Give us a call or stop in to inquire.
Tuesday, Aug. 31 FOSTER PARENT MEETING:
A Foster Parent Information Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 31at 4p.m. at the Department of Social Services Building, located at 152West High Street, Ballston Spa. The next certification class will begin on Sept. 16, 2021 at 5 p.m. The department is in need of foster parents who are willing to foster infants, teens and sibling groups. Please contact Chris Cittadino at 518-8844157 for more information.
NATURE CRAFT HOURS:
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is continuing to host Nature Craft Hours under the pavilion at Camp Saratoga every Tuesday throughout August and September! This program runs from 4:00pm-5:00pm and is geared for children of all ages. Each Tuesday will feature a different and creative nature-themed arts project. Activities are TBA but have included sun prints, natural tie dye, seed medallions and more! Please note, there is a craft supply fee of $3per participant. Participants should park in Parking Lot #1 located on Scout Road directly across the street from the pavilion. Registration is required. Space is limited. For more information about the program or to register, please contact the Preserve & Park Office at 518-450-0321or email info@wiltonpreserve. org. Please provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people attending within your party. For up to date trail and program information, visit our website at wiltonpreserve.org. The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.
GUIDED MEDITATION:
The Troy Public Library will offer Meditation Classes on Tuesdays, July 13th — August 31st at 6:30PM. This program is free and open to the public. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy. Spend an hour discovering how to easily meditate, de-stress, and gain a better handle on attention and emotions. Most find the experience simpler and more beneficial than expected. Learn with stress management coach Michael Fuselli with more than 35 years of experience. Beginners are always welcome. Registration is required. This program will be presented using Zoom. Joining the presentation will require the installation of the Zoom client on your computer (microphone and speakers required for audio, camera for video) or the Zoom app on your mobile device. Please register by calling 518-274-7071, online at www.thetroylibrary.org or by stopping at the information desk.
Wednesday, Sept. 1 SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR:
The 2021 Schaghticoke Fair, featuring agriculture and entertainment, is scheduled for Sept. 1 through Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds, located at 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd. in Schaghticoke. More details will be announced soon at www.schaghticokefair.com.
Thursday, Sept. 2
KWVA MEETING: The September meeting of Korean War Veterans Assoc., will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2, at the VFW home in Saratoga Springs, which is located at the end of Veterans’ Way, just off the arterial, North of Saratoga. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, relatives and friends are all invited to attend. For further information or an application to join, the organization, please contact Commander Paul O’Keefe at 518-603-4186. New members are always welcome. Annual dues are $10 for veterans and $5 for all others.
SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR:
The 2021 Schaghticoke Fair, featuring agriculture and entertainment, is scheduled for Sept. 1 through Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds, located at 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd. in Schaghticoke. More details will be announced soon at www.schaghticokefair.com.
Friday, Sept. 3 POND EXPLORATION:
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s popular Pond Exploration Programs will be running every Friday throughout August and September! Revolving around discovering aquatic wildlife at
Delegan Pond, this scheduled reoccurring program is taking place every Friday from 10:30am-11:30am. Participants can use the dip nets that are provided to search for pond life, including frogs, salamanders, tadpoles, crayfish, and aquatic insects. Registration is required. Space is limited. This is a free program. For more information or to register for the program, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve. org. Please provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people within your party.
The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.
FREE SUMMER MOVIES:
Free movies in Wiswall
Park are back for the 14th summer in a row, presented by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, as part of its First Friday activities. The series begins on June 4(rain date June 5) with “Trolls”. “The Croods” will be shown on July 2(rain date July
3), “Frozen 2” on August 6(rain date August 7) and “The Secret Life of Pets 2” on September 3(rain date September 4). All films are family-friendly. The movies are projected onto the wall of the adjacent Front Street Deli building on Front Street in the village and begin at dusk (approximately 8:308:45 pm). All screenings are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. We will follow any continuing guidelines for safe public gatherings that may be in effect at the time of the event. These may include social distancing measures, face masks and limited capacity in the park for movie viewers. Before the movies, families are encouraged to stroll to downtown shops, restaurants, museums and other venues participating in First Friday. To learn more, visit at www.ballston.org.
GREENFIELD FARMERS MARKET:
The Middle Grove United Methodist Church, located at 429 Middle Grove Rd., is hosting the Greenfield Farmers Market this year. The market will be Friday afternoon beginning June 25 — Sept. 10 from 4-7 p.m. If you are interested in being a vendor for the Farmer’s Market, please contact Chuck at 518-4211798. The vendor fees are for the benefit of the Greenfield Historical Society and Middle Grove UMC.
SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR:
The 2021 Schaghticoke Fair, featuring agriculture and entertainment, is scheduled for Sept. 1 through Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds, located at 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd. in Schaghticoke. More details will be announced soon at www.schaghticokefair.com.
Saturday, Sept. 4 DHARMA MEDITATION:
Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman has returned to an in person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings are held Sundays from 9 — 10:15am. Please RSVP to Pierre by calling RSVP or emailing Pierre at pzimmie2@icloud.com 24 hours in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. Donations are appreciated! Dharma Meditation includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. This is a sitting meditation for 25minutes with a silent break allowing people to stretch, followed by a second sitting, introduced by a brief talk. A discussion on the topic and some insights and reflections about the nature and commonality of our basic humanity is shared by attendees. This meditation is open to beginners and/or those who have been meditating for a while. This group has been ongoing for more than a decade. Pre-registration is required. For more information visit https://www.oneroofsaratoga.com/one-big-roof/ more-about-meditation/. Note: no meeting Aug. 29 or
Sept. 12. SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR:
The 2021 Schaghticoke Fair, featuring agriculture and entertainment, is scheduled for Sept. 1 through Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds, located at 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd. in Schaghticoke. More details will be announced soon at www.schaghticokefair.com.
Sunday, Sept. 5 SUNDAY SUMMER STROLL:
After a sold-out season of Summer Sunday Strolls in 2020, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is thrilled to announce that this year’s stroll series is underway. These historic walking tours will be offered every Sunday through September 5th at 10:30 a.m. in various neighborhoods throughout the city. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to thirty and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15for SSPF members and $20 for nonmembers. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Sunday, Sept. 5 — Queen Anne’s Circular Street & Union Avenue. Debbie Studwell will tour the area formerly home to the Young Women’s Industrial Club of Saratoga, which would later become Skidmore College. Meet at: SE Corner of Spring & Circular streets. For additional information or to purchase tickets to any of these upcoming tours visit www.saratogapreservation. org, call (518) 587-5030, or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.
SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR:
The 2021 Schaghticoke Fair, featuring agriculture and entertainment, is scheduled for Sept. 1 through Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds, located at 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd. in Schaghticoke. More details will be announced soon at www.schaghticokefair.com.
Monday, Sept. 6 SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR:
The 2021 Schaghticoke Fair, featuring agriculture and entertainment, is scheduled for Sept. 1 through Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds, located at 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd. in Schaghticoke. More details will be announced soon at www.schaghticokefair.com.
FARMERS MARKET:
The Mechanicville Library, located at 190 N. Main
St. Mechanicville, will be holding its 2021 Farmers Market on Mondays from 4pm — 7pm from June — September. This producers market will feature vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, handmade items, and entrepreneurs. Limited free space is still available to our local producers. Give us a call or stop in to inquire.
Tuesday, Sept. 7 PEACE BEGINS WITH ME MINI-CLASS:
3 Tuesdays, beginning September 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Explore the issue of peace—how to find inner peace, how to bring peace in difficult situations, your role in creating a peaceful world, and write your own vision of a peaceful life and world and participate in a peace prayer for the United Nations International Day of Peace. Suggested donation: $20 per class. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures via Zoom. For more information, visit our meetup.com group Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures, call (518) 366-9918, or visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org.
NATURE CRAFT HOURS:
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is continuing to host Nature Craft Hours under the pavilion at Camp Saratoga every Tuesday throughout August and September! This program runs from 4:00pm-5:00pm and is geared for children of all ages. Each Tuesday will feature a different and creative nature-themed arts project. Activities are TBA but have included sun prints, natural tie dye, seed medallions and more! Please note, there is a craft supply fee of $3 per participant. Participants should park in Parking Lot #1 located on Scout Road directly across the street from the pavilion. Registration is required. Space is limited. For more information about the program or to register, please contact the Preserve & Park Office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org. Please provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people attending within your party. For up to date trail and program information, visit our website at wiltonpreserve.org. The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.
Friday, Sept. 10 POND EXPLORATION:
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s popular Pond Exploration Programs will be running every Friday throughout August and September! Revolving around discovering aquatic wildlife at Delegan Pond, this scheduled reoccurring program is taking place every Friday from 10:30am-11:30am. Participants can use the dip nets that are provided to search for pond life, including frogs, salamanders, tadpoles, crayfish, and aquatic insects. Registration is required. Space is limited. This is a free program. For more information or to register for the program, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve. org. Please provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people within your party. The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation. GREENFIELD FARMERS MARKET: The Middle Grove United Methodist Church, located at 429 Middle
Grove Rd., is hosting the Greenfield Farmers Market this year. The market will be Friday afternoon beginning June 25 — Sept. 10 from 4-7 p.m. If you are interested in being a vendor for the Farmer’s Market, please contact Chuck at 518-421-1798. The vendor fees are for the benefit of the Greenfield Historical Society and Middle Grove UMC.
Saturday, Sept. 11
9/11 CEREMONY OF REMEMBRANCE: At 10 am on Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, located at 200 Duell Rd. in Schuylerville will host a ceremony in remembrance of the attack on Sept., 11 2011. This event is to honor the victims of that day, as well as those who have lost their lives in the years since due to health issues from working on the rescue and recovery efforts. We also honor those who served in the military and made the ultimate sacrifice. Several of these men and women are interred in this cemetery. For more information and maps for parking visit www.facebook.com/NatCemSaratoga.
CHICKEN BBQ: Chicken BBQ at Middle Grove United Methodist Church, Sat., Sept 11 from 3-6pm or until sold out. Meal includes: ½ chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, drink and cookie. 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.)
REPTILE EXPO: The Saratoga Reptile Expo is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The expo will offer its largest selection of animals and supplies to date. More than 130 vendor tables will be set up, including about 60 breeders from all over the East Coast selling captive bred and long-term captive reptiles, amphibians, small exotic mammals, invertebrates (primarily arachnids, mantids, and leaf bugs), and feeders, as well as enclosures and care items for these animals. An education room will feature hands-on learning opportunities with zoologists and professional educators. Here, guest speakers will give presentations on various topics throughout the day. Presale tickets are being sold in hourly blocks to restrict the crowd to 50% of the capacity of the venue. Limited tickets may be available for sale at the door in accordance with Department of Health guidelines as of the day of the event. However, anyone interested in attending is encouraged to preorder tickets. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages six to 13, and admission for children age five and younger is free. More information and a complete list of vendors can be found online at www.SaratogaReptileExpo.com.
YOUTH SYMPHONY AUDITIONS: Auditions for the Saratoga Youth Symphony and Saratoga Preparatory Symphony will take place on Saturday, September 11th. Auditions are open to students playing at a NYSSMA Level 3-6. To sign up for an audition time, please contact us at 583-1128 or email us at saratogayouthsymphony@yahoo.com BLOCK PARTY: Saturday, Sept. 11, 1-6PM at the Waterford Knights of Columbus 76 Grace Street, Waterford. Live music, food, 50⁄50, Cash Bar. DJ Rick spins your favorites! Hot Dogs — $3 (chips included), Hamburgers — $5 (chips included), Soda $1. Bring a chair!
MALTA FLEA MARKET:
Shop antiques, clothing, collectibles, crafts, furniture, jewelry, lighting, tools, toys and much more from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Malta Drive-In, 2785 Rt. 9 in Malta. Entry fee $2 per car. More than 80 vendor spaces, snack bar food, indoor restrooms and plenty of parking. Modified set up and COVID-19 social distancing in effect. See www. maltaflea.com for details. Contact: Jim O’Connell at (518) 256-4409 or maltaflea@gmail.com.