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Thursday, Sept. 13 BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS:
Thursday activities: 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.,Craft, Cards, Billiards; 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,Lunch/ bring a dish to share, meeting; 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.., Bingo. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518-885-6740 or visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com for more information.
BALLSTON SPA FARMERS’ MARKET:
The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA), runs Thursdays from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through September 29 in Wiswall Park, at the corner of Front Street and Low Street. The market features 100% locally grown produce, farm fresh agricultural products, flowers, herbs, baked goods, custom blended spices, dressings, marinades, handcrafted jewelry, and more. Updates on what is new at the market throughout the season and details about vendors, musicians and activities can be found on the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market Facebook page.
BROWN BAG LUNCH PROGRAM:
The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, in partnership with the Saratoga Springs Public Library, presents the Fall 2018 Brown Bag Lunch Series, an annual educational program meant to highlight the rich history, culture and traditions of our city and Heritage Area. The fall series starts on Thursday, September 13, with “Stories of Old Saratoga” presented by dynamic duo Charlie Kuenzel and Dave Patterson. Noon - 1 p.m., H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. Free and open to the public.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA:
Science Explorers, 10:30 a.m. for all ages. A popular weekly program where kids discover the different ways in which science is all around us. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org for more information.
HADLEY LUZERNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY:
Archaeologist/author David Starbuck of Chestertown will share excerpts from his latest book, “Archaeology of the Adirondacks,” and discuss findings from his most recent Adirondack excavations. 8 p.m., Hadley-Luzerne Public Library, 19 Main St., Lake Luzerne. The program is free, open to the public and handicapped accessible. For further information please email kinnearmuseum@gmail.com
KOREAN WAR VETERANS:
The September luncheon for Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans’ Association, will be held on Thursday, September 13, at 11:30 a.m. at the Peppermill Restaurant, located in the Midtown shopping center on Rt. 9, in South Glens Falls. Members will be ordering from the menu. The hosts are Patti and Gene Slavin. For a reservation or further directions, please contact the Slavins at 518-793-2368 by Sept. 11. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, family and friends are all invited to attend. Annual dues are $10 for veterans and $5. for associates. For further information or an application to become a member, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037.
MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY:
Chair Yoga, 9 a.m. in the Eastern wing reading room. $5 fee. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu.
MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK:
Red Oak Ridge & Mud Pond Hike, 10 a.m. - noon. This hike (rated Moderate) traverses the Red Oak Ridge trail at a friendly pace over to the Mud Pond trail and loops it back around. This trek will be about 4 miles round trip. Please call to reserve your spot 24-hour advanced notice at 518-7930511. Program fees apply.
NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB:
The League of Women Voters of Saratoga Non-Fiction Book Club will meet on Thursday, September 13,at 1:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library to discuss “The Death and Life of the Great Lakes” by Dan Egan. Members of the public are invited to attend.
SALEM COURTHOUSE ART EXHIBIT:
“Mills on the Kill,” an exhibit curated by Salem Deputy Historian Judy Flagg with Sally Brillon and Elizabeth Cockey, will be on display at the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center from September 11 - October 11. ‘Mills on the Kill’ portrays the history of industry from the mid 19th century until present day through early photographs, drawings, artwork and objects from the material culture. This show is the fifth of six installments in the 2018 Great Hall Art Exhibit series presented by the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center. The public is invited to a free opening reception with the curators on Thursday, September 13, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The Courthouse is located at 58 East Broadway, Salem.
SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY:
Science Society, 3:30 p.m. In this drop in after school program, explore science every 2nd Thursday with experiments, fun art, and activities. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information.
SKIDMORE ART RECEPTION:
The opening reception for the Selected Faculty Exhibition takes place at 5:30 p.m. in the Saisselin Art Building, Schick Art Gallery. The exhibit runs through October 14. For more information, call 518-580-5049.
Friday, Sept. 14 ASTRONOMY PARTY:
Join Wilton Wildlife Preserve and volunteers from the Adirondack Skywatchers and the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers, Inc. at 7:30 p.m. to study the night sky in all of its beauty at Camp Saratoga. There will be telescopes available and experts will be on hand to share their knowledge of the night sky. Please dress appropriately for the weather, as it can get chilly at night! Hot cocoa and refreshments will be served. Registration is required as “space” is limited. Rain date September 15. For more information, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.
MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK:
Stonewall Run Hike, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join the Park Naturalist on a beautiful hike (rated Moderate) overlooking the Hudson. This is a hidden gem on the other side of the Hudson River. This trail is about 3.2 miles round trip. Pre-registration is required; please call 518-793-0511.
PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL:The
Malta League of Arts presents the 2nd annual Plein Air Festival in Round Lake Village. Events on Friday, September 14, include mono printing for seniors, a Malta History presentation (free and open to the public) and other events. For more information visit www.maltaleagueofarts.org.
Q.U.I.L.T. INC. GUILD MEETING:
Q.U.I.L.T. Inc. is a notfor-profit guild of over 200 quilters interested in learning about the art of making quilts. Guild meetings take place on the second Friday of each month at Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Doors open at 9:15 a.m. for coffee, library, mini-
mart, and more. A general meeting and Giant Show and Share begin at 9:45 a.m. Free for members, $5 donation requested for nonmembers. For more information visit www.quiltinc.org. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Gamers Guild, 3:30 p.m. In this weekly drop in program kids and teens are welcome to enjoy the library’s many board games, card games, and occasionally even video games. Feel free to bring in your own games such as Pokemon or Magic to play against other gamers. 52Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information.
Saturday, Sept. 15
ADIRONDACON: First Stall Productions, LLC, and Adirondack Tabletop Gamers and Game Developers are moving the Adirondacon convention to the Aviation Mall, taking over the Party Palace from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 16. People of all ages are invited to come and play board games, card games, role-playing games, etc. and help raise money for Extra Life, a charity benefiting the Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center. Saturday admission: Adults $12 / Children 5-12 $6 (under 5 free). Weekend admission: Adults $15 / Children 5-12 $7 (under 5 free). Family rates are available. To order badges (tickets) in advance and to see the full schedule of games, visit tabletop. events/conventions/adktabletop-day. For more details visit, www.adirondacon. com, www.facebook.com/ adirondacon and Twitter @ adirondacon. BALLSTON SPA FARMERS’ MARKET: The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA), runs Thursdays from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through September 29 in Wiswall Park, at the corner of Front Street and Low Street. The market features 100% locally grown produce, farm fresh agricultural products, flowers, herbs, baked goods, custom blended spices, dressings, marinades, handcrafted jewelry, and more. Updates on what is new at the market throughout the season and details about vendors, musicians and activities can be found on the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market Facebook page. BATTLE OF SARATOGA: The theme of this year’s event, commemorating the 241st anniversary of the Battle of Saratoga, is “Civilians in the Camp.” The focus is on the non-combatants: camp followers, sutlers, carters and others in both armies. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saratoga National Historic Park, 648 Route 32, Stillwater. Battlefield entrance fees apply: $5 per car, $3 per adult. Call 518-670-2981 or email eric_schnitzer@nps.gov for more information.