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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 518-6034186. 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.

BALLSTON AREA SENIORS MEETINGS:

The Ballston Area Seniors will be temporarily holding meetings at the Fitness & Cycle Gym, next to China City in the Hannaford Plaza 15 Trieble Ave. Milton. Starting this summer, we will be resuming our weekly meetings on every Thursday of the month. Doors will open at 10 am, for the sales of 50⁄50, crafter sales, socializing and cards. At noon lunch, at 12:30a 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 bring your own lunch on this day. All other Thursdays of the month bring your own lunch.

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 8:30-8:45 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 518-421-1798. 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 25 minutes 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-aboutmeditation/. 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

CHICKEN BBQ: St. Therese Chapel in Gansevoort will hold their annual Chicken BBQ on Sunday, Sept 5, from 11:00 — 4:00 PM or Sold Out! Dinners include half a chicken, corn on the cob, baked potato, coleslaw, and a dessert. Dinners $12. The Chapel is located at the intersection of RT 32and GansevoortWilton Rd. For Take outs Call 518-792-2276.

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 $20for 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, 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 COMPOSTING WORKSHOP:

Gardener’s Gold: Making Compost All Year. September 7 at 6 pm, Pitney Meadows Community Farm. Registration required. Gardeners are too often overwhelmed, confused, and discouraged by the “rules” of composting. Faced with an array of bins and barrels, we search for The One that will produce our coveted gardener’s gold. This workshop will present suggestions for cheap, easy, and effective compost strategies for the home gardener, and hopefully eliminate the frustration that so often stalls the quest for an abundance of perfect compost. Jennifer Armstrong, a lifelong gardener, got her start pulling weeds for $1 an hour in her parents’ garden. She has created four gardens in Saratoga Springs since moving here in 1987. She currently has a mixed garden of vegetables, perennials, shrubs and ornamental trees on the East Side, and zero grass. Her goal is to keep and recycle all the organic waste from her property, and reuse it to build soil fertility. Registration is available online at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/ev ent?llr=cucm7kabb&oeidk=a 07eigd7sz2f77d674b.

PEACE BEGINS WITH ME MINI-CLASS:

3 Tuesdays, beginning September 7, 6:307:30p.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 AlbanySaratoga 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 518-450-0321or

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.

Wednesday, Sept. 8 BAKED HAM DINNER:

Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Baked Ham Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, Sept. 8, 4:30-6 p.m. Call 518-584-2585 Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. and noon to place an order. Menu includes baked ham, au gratin potatoes, vegetable, applesauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner for two is $25. Cash only.

Thursday, Sept. 9

BALLSTON AREA SENIORS MEETINGS: The Ballston Area Seniors will be temporarily holding meetings at the Fitness & Cycle Gym, next to China City in the Hannaford Plaza 15 Trieble Ave. Milton. Starting this summer, we will be resuming our weekly meetings on every Thursday of the month. Doors will open at 10 am, for the sales of 50⁄50, crafter sales, socializing and cards. At noon lunch, 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 bring your own lunch on this day. All other Thursdays of the month bring your own lunch.

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 518-4211798. 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. 11at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, located at 200Duell 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 76Grace 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, 2785Rt. 9 in Malta. Entry fee $2per 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.

CHEESE TOUR: The Washington County Cheese Tour with Wine, Beer &

Cider is back after being cancelled last year because of the pandemic. The annual Cheese Tour is on the weekend after Labor Day — Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12 in 2021 — from 10 am to 4 pm. The outdoor tour is selfguided. Adventurers gather their friends and family to travel the twists and turns of Washington County’s country roads to visit four cheesemakers, a farm winery, a craft farmstead brewery and a farm cidery during the weekend event. There is no admission fee for The Tour. Limited free product samples will be provided and a full range of product samples will be available for a nominal fee. New to The Cheese Tour this year is Slyboro Ciderhouse located in Granville at the site of Hick’s Orchard. Slyboro’s owner, Dan Wilson, is longtime leader in agritourism in Washington County. Other stops on The Cheese Tour are Argyle Cheese Farmer at their new location in Fort Edward, Consider Bardwell Farm in Pawlet, VT, Dancing Ewe Farm in Granville, Moxie Ridge Farm in Argyle, R.S. Taylor & Son Brewery in West Hebron, and Victory View Vineyard in North Easton. Washington County Cheesemakers Guild, a nonprofit corporation, puts on the annual event to forge a better understanding between customers and the cheese and craft beverages they love, as well as a way to support these farms and other businesses in rural Washington County during the two-day event.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING

CLASS: On Saturday September 11th 2021from 9AM to 3PM there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs. Fee: $35per person. Bring a friend fee is $30 each. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. As we are social distancing, a mask is required if you are not vaccinated and your temperature will be taken upon entry. Class size is limited. HISTORICAL TOURS: On September 11, 2021the Lansingburgh Historical Society will open the Melville House for tours from 10:00am to 2:00pm. We will also have a display of artifacts from the Boradaile which was the country residence, high on the hill overlooking Lansingburgh, of George W. Daws. The cost was over $100,000 back in 1887. (Perhaps $2.5 million in 2017 dollars) Also present to answer questions will be Helen Mancuso. Mrs. Mancuso is the daughter of the owners of the Boradaile when it was a beautiful, elegant restaurant. The Melville House is located at 2 — 114th St., Troy, NY 12182. A $5. donation will be appreciated.

Sunday, Sept. 12