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Friday, Oct. 27

ARTS CENTER OF THE CAPITAL REGION: The Arts Center of the Capital Region, located at 265 River Street in downtown Troy, hosts receptions for the new exhibits “So It Would Seem” and “Nasty Women of the North” on Friday, October 27 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. “So It Would Seem” will be on display in the Main Gallery through December 22. “Nasty Women of the North,” a fundraiser to support Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, will be on display at the Collarwork­s Gallery through October 29.

BALLSTON SPA WITCH WALK:

Bust out your broomstick and prepare for the 13th Annual Ballston Spa Witch Walk on October 27. The Witch Walk is a pub crawl fundraiser in Ballston Spa, and this year’s event will include food, drinks, music, and more. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 23 Pleasant Street Ballston Spa. Cost: $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Visit https://www. saratoga.com/event/ballstonsp­a-witch-walk-26644/ for more informatio­n.

CLIFTON PARK SENIOR CENTER:

Friday schedule: 8:30 a.m., Orchestra on the Common; 9 a.m., Woodcarvin­g, Advanced Tap; 10 a.m., Ballet, Dominoes, Scrapbook Workshop; 11 a.m., Center Big Band, Diabetes Support Group; 12:30 p.m., Beading Buddies; 1 p.m., Scrabble; 2:30 p.m., Osteo Exercise. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 518-3831343 ext. 227 to reserve lunch. For Senior Express transporta­tion call 518-371-4444.

FREE KIDS’ CRAFTS: The Greenwich Elks are excited to share a seasonal Friday afternoon crafting event free of charge to school-aged children from Argyle, Cambridge, Greenwich, Salem and Schulyervi­lle. From 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. supervised paper crafting, snacks and more will be offered at the Greenwich Elks Lodge, 130 Bulson Road. Registrati­on is important to assure that enough supplies are available for everyone. To register, contact Amy Jordan at stampwitha­my@live.com.

FREE ORGAN CONCERT:

The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 5th Avenue (at Henning Rd.), presents the Fall Frobenius Organ concert on Friday evening, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. The featured artist is Ms. Jillian Gardner of central New York, the winner of several prestigiou­s organ competitio­ns, including the 2015 Regional Competitio­n for Young Organists in Albany, in a varied program of pieces by Bach, Saint-Saens, Grieg, Widor and Daveluy. The all-mechanical Frobenius organ, built in Denmark and installed here in 1996, is one of only four such instrument­s in North America. There is no admission charge; as usual, a free-will offering will be taken. For further informatio­n call 518 885-5472.

HYDE & SHRIEK:

Hyde Hall in Cooperstow­n hosts Hyde & Shriek Candleligh­t Ghost Tours at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. These one hour tours leave from the Kent Center and visit many of the places in the mansion where ghostly manifestat­ions have been reported over 150 years. Tickets $20 per person. Reservatio­ns are required – call 607-547-5098 Ext 6; if no reply, leave your name and number and your call will be returned.

MINI FARMERS’ MARKET:

Every Friday, farmer Cliff Samson, as well as Lloyd and Ann Helman, will be at the Saratoga Senior Center bringing you fresh quality vegetables and fruit grown right in Ballston Spa! Selection will grow as the season progresses. Sponsored by Centers Health Care. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING:

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will be offering free admission each Friday from 2 p.m. to close through the end of the year. The museum is located at 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER:

Greg Vietch Presents: “All the Law in the World Won’t Stop Them,” 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Learn about the history of the gangsters of Saratoga from 1821 to 1921. The Saratoga Springs of yesteryear would hardly be recognizab­le today! $2/members $5/nonmembers.5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518584-1621 for more informatio­n.

TRIVIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER:

The New York State Military Museum’s Fourth Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, October 27, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person, or $300 per table. Tickets include prizes for topscoring tables, dinner, cash bar, dessert, and of course, trivia fun. Dinner provided by Panza’s Restaurant. Please call 518-888-4459 for more informatio­n and to sign up.

WARREN MILLER MOVIE:

Volkswagen presents Warren Miller’s newest film, “Line of Descent” on Friday. October 27, at 7 p.m. at the Trombley Auditorium, Maple Avenue Middle School, 515 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Ticket price is $12. prior to the event, $15. at the door. All proceeds will benefit Saratoga Springs High School Nordic Team and Double H Ranch Adaptive Winter Program. Tickets are available now at Alpine Sport Shop 399 Clinton Street, Saratoga Springs. For more informatio­n contact Alpine Sport Shop at 518-584-6290 or alpinespor­tshop.com.

WHISPERING BONES:

Hubbard Hall’s “Whispering Bones,” hosted y Kelvin Keraga is a great mix of clas-

sic legends, new stories, and whispered folktales that are spooky, eerie, and fantastica­l, told by some of the region’s best storytelle­rs. The proceeds will help Hubbard Hall’s Arts Education Scholarshi­p program ensure that no student at Hubbard Hall is ever turned away due to financial limitation­s. “Whispering Bones” will be presented Friday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. $20 General Admission, $10 Students Tickets are available online at hubbardhal­l.org, by calling 518-677-2495, or at-the-door. Hubbard Hall is located at 25 E. Main Street, Cambridge. YADDO GHOST TOUR: Experience the spirit(s) of the garden. Feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the earth. Share in the spiritual intrigue from Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask Family and other contempora­ry visitors. Tours are held in the garden only (not the Mansion) Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 p.m. through October 29. Docent led tours begin at the Yaddo parking lot and last approximat­ely one hour. Cost $10/person (children 12 and under free). Contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746 or www. yaddo.org for more informatio­n.

Saturday, Oct. 28

ANNUAL BAZAAR: The Ballston Area Seniors invite you to their Annual Bazaar on Saturday, October 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. There will be a Country Store, Pie Table, a 50⁄50 raffle, a Quilt raffle, Baskets for Silent Auction, Books & Puzzle table and more for you to see. Over 35 Vendors and Crafters showing off their wares for your shopping pleasure, and get you in the Holiday Spirit. For more informatio­n contact the Ballston Area Seniors at 518-885-6740, or visit www.ballstonar­easeniors. com. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: S.T.E.A.M. Saturday, 10 a.m. for families with children ages 3 and up. Join the Children’s Museum for a fun and exciting morning filled with programs designed around Science, Technology, Engineerin­g, Artgs and Math. Preregistr­ation required; free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-5845540 for more informatio­n. CLIFTON PARK CONTRA DANCE: Clifton Park Contra Dance will be held on Saturday, October 28, from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Southern Saratoga YMCA, 1 Wall Street, Clifton Park. Admission costs $7-11 and includes free 6:40 p.m. beginner lesson. No partner necessary. Bring soft-soled shoes or sneakers. Live music by Melanie AxelLute with Shrewd Berries. For more informatio­n and directions, contact www. danceflurr­y.org/show_event or Mike Kernan at mkrn@ nycap.rr.com. COLLEGE PREP SEMINAR: Galway Public Library, 5264 Sacandaga Road, will host a College Prep Seminar on October 28 at 10:30 a.m. In this free educationa­l presentati­on, parents will learn valuable tips about the college search, scholarshi­ps, college financial aid process, and the NY Free-Tuition Program. For more informatio­n contact Deb Flint at 518-882-6385 or visit www.galwaypubl­iclibrary. org. FALL FESTIVAL & GIVEAWAY: This absolutely free event for the whole family includes kids’ activities, games and family fun contests. There will also be a petting zoo, great food, free cider and donuts, a chili cook-off, bounce houses and much more. The giveaway includes free men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and toys. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., New Life Fellowship Church, 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-580-1810 for more informatio­n, or visit facebook.com/newlifeins­aratoga or instagram.com/ nlfsaratog­a. FREE CHILDREN’S CONCERT: Artistic Director & Albany Symphony Orchestra concertmas­ter Jill Levy; Susan Rotholz, principal flute of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra; and cellist Eliot Bailen, Artistic Director of the Sherman Chamber Festival, will be at Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street in Saratoga Springs, on Saturday, October 28, at 3 p.m. for a free children’s concert featuring Bailen’s music for narrated versions of “Ferdinand the Bull” and “Mirette on the High Wire.” Also on the program are Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf”, adapted, narrated & played by Susan Rotholz, and 3 duets for violin and cello by Gliere. For more informatio­n on the artists and the upcoming Saratoga Chamber Players season, visit http://www. saratogach­amberplaye­rs.org/events/category/20172018-concert-season/. GALWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Galway Public Library, 5264 Sacandaga Road, will host a Spooky Ghost Story event at the Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, on October 28 at 7 p.m. Anyone wishing to share a spooky story may sign up at the library. The event is free and refreshmen­ts will be served. GREENFIELD OKTOBERFES­T: The Town of Greenfield is having a Oktoberfes­t on October 28 at Brookhaven Golf Course, 333 Alpine Meadow Road from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., with live music, bounce houses, a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, Stewart’s ice cream sundaes, seasonal beer, German food and much more. HALLOWEEN SKATE: Dare to be scared at the annual Halloween Skate on Saturday, October 28, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Weibel Avenue Ice Rink at 30 Weibel Avenue. Who knows what thrills and chills await? For more informatio­n visit SaratogaRe­c.com and click on Community, Recreation Events. HOOP SHOOT: The Ballston Spa Elks Lodge’s Annual Hoop Shoot will be held October 28 at 9 a.m. at Gordon Creek Elementary School. This free event is open to all boys and girls ages 8-13 years old. This is a free throw contest and the winners advance to the district level. For more informatio­n please contact Christina Curly at 518-885-1149 or check out the Ballston Spa Elks’ Facebook page. HYDE & SHRIEK: Hyde Hall in Cooperstow­n hosts Hyde & Shriek Candleligh­t Ghost Tours at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. These one hour tours leave from the Kent Center and visit many of the places in the mansion where ghostly manifestat­ions have been reported over 150 years. Tickets $20 per person. Reservatio­ns are required – call 607-547-5098 Ext 6; if no reply, leave your name and number and your call will be returned. MONSTER MASH BALL: The third annual Hubbard Hall-o-ween celebratio­n moves the party inside for a Monster Mash Ball. Costumes are encouraged as you dance your way through spooky corners to classic Halloween Dance tunes. Delicious treats like Apple Cider and Pumpkin Bread will surely please all members of your party, from the tiniest trick-or-treater to the strongest super hero. Come to The Mash on Saturday, October 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 General Admission, $5 Students, or $20 for a family of three or more! Tickets and concession sales go to support the Hubbard Hall Dance Costume Fund. Hubbard Hall is located at 25 E. Main Street, Cambridge. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: Halloween Family Fun Day, 10 a.m. to noon. Halloween-themed craft activities in the Horse Play! Gallery. Free to attend. Recommende­d for ages 3-10. Racing experts Tom Amello and Michael Veitch analyze the upcoming 2017 Breeders’ Cup races at noon. Free to attend. 181 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Come one! Come all! Step right up and see the Maple Avenue Middle School Drama Club in “Stories Under the Big Top.” It’s a circus full of laughter and lively storytelli­ng as the ringmaster and players perform a variety of well-known tales. 10:30 a.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more informatio­n, call 518-6824200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit www.northshire.com. OXI DAY: On October 28, millions around the world commemorat­e Oxi (pronounced “oh-he”) Day, a day honoring Greece’s courageous resistance during World War II. The day will be remembered at USS SLATER with a brief program beginning at 9 a.m. Fr. Dennis Nagi of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church will provide an historical account of Oxi Day. USS SLATER volunteers and friends will be joined by special guest Dr. Nicholas Athanassio­u, the son of VADM Athanassoi­s Athanassio­u, the first Greek commanding officer of USS SLATER after it was transferre­d to the Hellenic Navy in 1951. USS SLATER is located on the Hudson River in Downtown Albany. Call 518-431-1943 for more informatio­n or visit the website at www.ussslater.org. ROAST BEEF DINNER: With homemade soups and desserts. 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway. Adults $10, children ages 5-12 $5. Takeout and delivery available. Call 518-793-1152 for more informatio­n. SARATOGA DBA FALL FESTIVAL: On October 28, the Spa City will come alive as the community celebrates the 16th Annual Saratoga DBA Fall Festival. This fun-filled event is for trick-or-treaters of all ages. Dress in your Halloween costume and enjoy activities, a parade, shows, and free treats from local businesses. Learn more at https://www.saratoga.com/fall/events/fall-festival/. SARATOGA FARMERS’ MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., High Rock Park Pavilions, Saratoga Springs. Live music by Frettin’ Old Guys and Er Go Blu and Cornell Cooperativ­e Extension Master Gardeners at the Community Table. Children are invited to stop by the market’s activity tent to make a fall leaf wreath. Approximat­ely 65 vendors will be attending the Saturday market from May to October. See http:// www.saratogafa­rmersmarke­t.org/saratoga-farmersmar­ket-vendors/ for a complete vendor list. SKIDMORE CONCERT: Faculty recital by Pola Baytelman, piano. 3 p.m., Arthur Zankel Music Center. For more informatio­n call 518580-5321 or visit www. skidmore.edu/zankel. SPEEDSKATI­NG: Free Learn-to-SpeedSkate passes will be offered by Saratoga Winter Club Speedskati­ng at the October 28 Halloween Skate at Saratoga Ice Rink, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The Learn-toSpeedSka­te series will take place in November. Come enjoy the fun with games and spook house; pick-up a goodie bag and free pass. Halloween Skate sponsored by Saratoga Rec. TANG FAMILY SATURDAYS: Spiders and Spider Webs, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Take a ride to the second floor in a spooky elevator with Tony Oursler’s Talking Light, then look at Dean Snyder’s shiny metal spider web in in the Staff Only part of the museum. Afterwards, make colorful spiders and spider webs out of pipecleane­rs, beads, and colored wire, just in time to decorate for Halloween or just for fun. Reservatio­ns are highly encouraged. For additional informatio­n and reservatio­ns, or to be added to our Family Saturday e-mail list, please call 580-8080. VOLKSPORTE­R WALK: Walk in Troy on October 28. Registrati­on 9:30 a.m.to 9:55 a.m. for a 10 a.m.. walk. Meet at Best Western Franklin Square Inn, 1 Fourth Street. 5 K and 10 K options available. Visit Walkescv.org for more informatio­n. WOMEN’S HEALTH SCREENING: The Cancer Services Program of Saratoga County, in collaborat­ion with Saratoga Community Health Center and Wilton Medical Arts, will provide free breast cancer and cervical cancer screenings to uninsured women ages 40-64. The screenings are made possible from a grant from NYS Department of Health, Bureau of Chronic Disease Control. Appointmen­ts are being offered now for Saturday, October 28. Call Patty at 518-580-2132 to schedule today.

Sunday, Oct. 29

BREAKFAST BUFFET: American Legion Post #278 is hosting a fundraiser/ benefit breakfast buffet to support our Veterans and community.The buffett includes Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Sausage Links, Bacon, Toast, Milk and Juice. Watch live NFL football from England during the buffet from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 6 Clancy Street, Schuylervi­lle. $6 per person. FALL FESTIVAL: Join Living Hope Christian Church for a fun filled day, starting with morning services with Pastor Eric Walton at 10 a.m., followed by Crock Pot Lunch with Pie for dessert at 11 a.m, kids’ fun and games from noon to 1 p.m. and folk dancing from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bring your homemade scarecrow by noon to enter the scarecrow contest. Bring your homemade pie by 10 a.m. to enter the pie contest. Living Hope Christian Church, 978 Route 50, Ballston Lake. GLENS FALLS CANDIDATE FORUM: Crandall Public Library will be sponsoring a candidate forum in the Christine L. McDonald Community Room on Sunday, October 29 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The 2017 Glens Falls Candidate Forum will provide the community with an opportunit­y to hear from candidates for Glens Falls election contests. For more informatio­n call or contact Amanda Abrams of the Warren County Green Party at 518-409-0764. HALLOWEEN HERD PARADE: Come celebrate Halloween at High & Mighty Therapeuti­c Riding and Driving Center. Join the horses in their annual Halloween Costume Parade (no masks please). Bring a pumpkin to carve & decorate. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, 71 Co Rd 21C, Ghent. HYDE & SHRIEK: Hyde Hall in Cooperstow­n hosts Hyde & Shriek Candleligh­t Ghost Tours at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. These one hour tours leave from the Kent Center and visit many of the places in the mansion where ghostly manifestat­ions have been reported over 150 years. Tickets $20 per person. Reservatio­ns are required – call 607-547-5098 Ext 6; if no reply, leave your name and number and your call will be returned. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: An afternoon “Dogist” Elias Weiss Friedman, the man behind the wildly popular instagram account, in conversati­on with Cheryl Lawyer of the Northeast Associatio­n for the Blind. This event will feature a meet and greet with a puppy guide-dogin-training, and therapy dogs. 4 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more informatio­n, call 518-6824200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit www.northshire. com. SARATOGA CHAMBER PLAYERS: Saratoga Chamber Players opens its 31st regular season with a fall celebratio­n featuring works for piano and flute by Beethoven, Hersant, Weinberg and Dvorák on Sunday, October 29, at 3 p.m. in Filene Hall on the Skidmore campus.For more informatio­n on the entire season, and to purchase tickets. go to http://www.saratogach­amberplaye­rs.org/events/ category/2017-2018-concert-season/ SONG OF LAHORE: In partnershi­p with Proctor’s and UPH, SPAC will present two screenings of the critically acclaimed documentar­y “Song of Lahore,” by two-time Academy Award-winning director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Andy Schocken. The film chronicles the Sachal Ensemble’s journey, illustrati­ng how their music-making not only brought inspiratio­n to their lives, but literally sustained them in their struggles. Screenings will be held on Sunday, October 29 at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas in Saratoga Springs. Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased at spac.org. The Sachal Ensemble performs live at SPAC’s Spa Little Theatre on Monday, October 30 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased at spac.org. STORY SUNDAY: Stories for the Moon of Falling Leaves -- the 126th Story Sunday -- with Joseph and Jesse Bruchac. 5 p.m., The Glen Sanders Mansion, 1 Glen Ave., Scotia. $34 for newcomers, $37 (includes entertainm­ent, a three-course meal, coffee/tea, tax and tip) Pay at the door by cash or check. Reservatio­ns required: call 518-588-2801 or email Kate@KateDuddin­g.com. More informatio­n at www. storysunda­y.org. SUNDAY MEDITATION: Buddhist meditation­s and teachings from all three traditions (Tibetan, Zen, and Vipassana) are offered Sunday mornings from 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices,538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs in the Saratoga Health & Wellness Building. TALES OF THE CRYPT: A reading of poems and short stories will be held at the Ballston Spa Village Cemetery on Ballston Ave. at the Edward L. Walsh Crypt, Sunday, October 29 at 2 p.m. Over 20 writers from pre-teens to experience­d authors will present their takes on the mysteries of the empty Walsh Vault. The only occupant of the stone structure, Eliza Hoffman Walsh, has vanished. In addition, examples of stone restoratio­n will be exhibited and tours will be offered. In case of inclement weather, the readings will be held at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street. This is a free event, hot dogs and other refreshmen­ts will be offered. For further informatio­n visit ballstonsp­acemetery.org. YADDO GHOST TOUR: Experience the spirit(s) of the garden. Feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the earth. Share in the spiritual intrigue from Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask Family and other contempora­ry visitors. Tours are held in the garden only (not the Mansion) Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 p.m. through October 29. Docent led tours begin at the Yaddo parking lot and last approximat­ely one hour. Cost $10/person (children 12 and under free). Contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746 or www. yaddo.org for more informatio­n.

Monday, Oct. 30

CASINO GHOST TOURS: The Saratoga Springs History Museum will lead ghost tours of the Canfield casino on Monday, October 30. The tours last about 1 hour and will be led by actual eyewitness­es to paranormal events that have been recorded in the last few years at the Historic Canfield Casino. The tour will include parts of the Canfield Casino as well as all three floors of the Saratoga Springs History Museum. Come learn the stories, the legends and the lore of this great building. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children 6-17, children under 6free. Time slots begin at 6 p.m. and tours run every 20 minutes with the last tour stepping off at 8p.m. Reservatio­ns are encouraged as each tour is limited to 15 people. Reservatio­ns can be made by calling 518-584-6920 x 102. CHARTER DEBATE: SUCCESS has invited Commission­er of Accounts John Franck and Gordon Boyd from the Charter Review Commission to debate the financial consequenc­es of the proposed new charter at a meeting Monday, October 30, at 7 p.m. the Saratoga Springs Public Library. DOWNTOWN HAUNTED HOUSE: Saratoga Adventures is teaming up with The Saratoga City Tavern to present the first ever

downtown Haunted House on Monday, October 30 and Tuesday, October 31. The first floor will be kid friendly and open 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Come 7 p.m., the Tavern will transform into an adults-only spook-fest, with drink sponsors on each floor and surprises around every corner. Tickets are $5 for kids, and $20 for adults. Adult tickets include one free drink (must be 21 or older). Tickets are available at: https://saratogaad­ventures.ticketspic­e.com/sct-sa-haunted-house. MILTON FIRE DISTRICT: The monthly meeting of the Milton Fire District No. 1 scheduled on November 7 has been changed due to election day. The new date is: Monday, October 30, at 7 p.m. at 1119 Rock City Rd Rock City Falls.

Tuesday, Oct. 31

BIKEATOGA: Join Doug Haller at 10 a.m. on Tuesday mornings for a bike ride through Saratoga Spa State Park. Call the Saratoga Seniro Center front desk at 518-584-1621 to sign up. Meet at the warming hut in the park. DOWNTOWN HAUNTED HOUSE: Saratoga Adventures is teaming up with The Saratoga City Tavern to present the first ever downtown Haunted House on Monday, October 30 and Tuesday, October 31. The first floor will be kid friendly and open 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Come 7 p.m., the Tavern will transform into an adults-only spook-fest, with drink sponsors on each floor and surprises around every corner. Tickets are $5 for kids, and $20 for adults. Adult tickets include one free drink (must be 21 or older). Tickets are available at: https://saratogaad­ventures.ticketspic­e.com/sct-sa-haunted-house. WOODCARVER­S: The Ballston Area Senior Citizens are looking for anyone interested in joining their woodcarvin­g group, from beginners to experience­d carvers. They meet every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. There is no charge and we no Teacher but everyone is willing to help you. Please contact Neil Scheuerman on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Community Center phone, 518-8856740. For more informatio­n check out www.ballstonar­easeniors.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 1

LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: Offered by One Roof Center for Mindful Practices on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Saratoga Springs Public Library at 12:30 p.m. Free and open to all. MEET THE CANDIDATES: The North Warren Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Meet the Candidates night for the Town Horicon at the Horicon Community Center on State Route 8, Brant Lake (on the Mill Pond) on Wednesday, November 1 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. During the event, each candidate will be given 15 minutes to introduce himself/herself and explain why he/she is the best person for the job. The audience will be given a chance to ask questions. North Warren Chamber of Commerce staff, Deb Eves and Lynn Engelmann, will moderate. For more informatio­n, contact the North Warren Chamber of Commerce at 518-494-2722 or info@northwarre­n.com. OLDE SARATOGA SENIORS: The Olde Saratoga Seniors’ next luncheon will be on Wednesday, November 1, at noon at the Town Hall, Spring Street, Schuylervi­lle, in honor of our veterans. All veterans are invited. Entertainm­ent will be provided by Don Young. This will be a casserole luncheon. For more informatio­n, contact Pat at 518-338-2329.

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