Calendar

Monday, October 1 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: The Henry Cornell Post 234 , Auxiliary meeting will take place Monday, October 1, at 7 p.m. at the legion home, 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa.

BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: Monday activities: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Chorus; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Stretch & fit, exercise; 1 p.m., Movie Matinee. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518-885-6740 or visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com for more information.

BSA PACK 4013 OPEN HOUSE: BSA Pack 4013 of Schuylerville hosts an open house for interested boys and girls in grades k-5th grade on Monday, October 1, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. at the SCS Elementary School cafeteria. Enjoy games and ice cream and get information on how to join the Pack. For more information on Family Scouting contact Scott Turner, Cubmaster at 518-421-4825.

MALTA TOWN BOARD: A Malta Town Board Meeting will be held on Monday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at Malta Town Hall.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Crochet & Knitting, 6 p.m. Teen Video Game Tournament, 6:30 p.m. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-6644646 or visit meclib.sals.edu for more information.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Baker Loop Hike, 10 a.m. – noon. Summit the Palmertown mountain range, then loop from the Ridge Run trail to the Western Ridge trail and back to the parking lot. This roughly three-mile hike is rated Advanced. Reservations are required with 24 hours advance notice; please call 518-793-0511. Meet and pay at the park office.

SARATOGA RETIRED TEACHERS: Saratoga Retired Teachers will meet on Monday, October 1, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs. Prospective members, please call 518-587-5356 for membership information and luncheon reservations.

SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: DIY Club, 3:30 p.m.. This after-school program introduces a new do-it-yourself craft on the first Monday of each month. No registration required; all materials provided. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information.

Tuesday, Oct. 2 BALLSTON SPA BPA NETWORKING BREAKFAST:

The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, October 2, from 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m., hosted by Carlton Hollow Apartments, 2000 Carlton Way in Ballston Spa. Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation— prepayment available at www. ballston.org or RSVP to info@ ballston.org and pay at the door. Non-reserved walk-ins that morning are $10. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Membership information will be available. To learn more, visit at www.ballston.org.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS: The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court McLaughlin #422, will hold their October meeting on Tuesday October 2, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. All members are encouraged to bring a friend or two for the October membership drive. Members gather at 6 p.m. for light refreshments and social time with the meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Members: please bring a beverage or dish to share. If you are looking to be part of a community of Catholic women who live their faith, or are interested in finding out what the Catholic Daughters are all about, contact Regent Ann Argentine at 518-306-6060 or Vice-Regent Lucille Koch at 518-587-6406.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION WORKSHOP: Have you ever wondered how to engage kids in age-appropriate discussions about race and identity? Or, have you grappled with how to answer their questions about skin color, stereotypes, and the experiences of different races in the U.S.? If so, please attend a workshop being offered at Saratoga Independent School on October 2. Dr. Kristie Ford of Skidmore College leads the workshop on “How to Talk to Kids about Race” from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at 459 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. RSVP to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/October22018 or call 518583-0841.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story Time & Craft, 11:30 a.m. Siblings welcome; no registration required. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-664-4646 or visit meclib.sals.edu for more information.

SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Magic Story Time, 10 a.m. All children who love picture books are welcome. Movie Makers, 3:30 p.m. Kids and teens are invited to make movies for the library’s YouTube channel. Permission slips required before filming. Walk-ins welcome. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information.

SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION PROGRAM: The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park, will host a Social Security retirement information program on Tuesday, October 2, at 6 p.m. for pre-retirees wanting to make a more informed claiming decision. The program is being offered as a public service by John N. Kalil, Jr., a Financial Advisor and the President of Retirement Solutions, LLC. The event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. Seating is limited with pre-registration required in advance. To RSVP, please call the library at 518371-8622.

Wednesday, Oct. 3 CHARTER REFERENDUM

MEETING: The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will give a presentation on the proposed charter changes on Wednesday, October 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the H. Dutcher Community Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. A Q&A session will follow. This meeting sponsored by SUCCESS is open to all Saratogians interested in learning about the updated charter that will be on the ballot November 6.

EXCELSIOR COLLEGE: Excelsior College holda an Open House on Wednesday, October 3 from 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at 7 Columbia Circle (just off Washington Avenue Extension), Albany. The open house is for prospective students, current students, and alumni from the Capital Region and surrounding areas. For more information, visit excelsior. edu/openhouse.

GALWAY LIONESS CLUB: The Galway Lioness Club Of Lions District 20W will hold their October Dinner Meeting on Wednesday, October 3, at the Galway Lions Club Building located on East Street in Galway. Guest Speaker Paula Marshman represents the Women’s Fund of the Capital Region. New Members will be inducted into the Galway Lioness Club by Lioness President Holly McConchie. A collection of non-perishable food items will benefit the Food Pantry of the Greater Galway Community Services Association. The Lioness Club October Board Meeting will be held immediately following the dinner meeting.

LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: Free and open to all on the first and third Wednesday of each month. 12:30 p.m., Saratoga Springs Public Library. Presented by One Roof Saratoga. MALTA TOWN BOARD: The Budget Officer reviews the 2019 budget with the Town Board of the Town of Malta at a 7 a.m. Budget Meeting in the Malta Town Hall main meeting room, 2540 Route 9. The meeting is open to the public.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Sign Language Club, 6 p.m. Healing the Chakra with Art, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. $25 registration fee. Discover LipSense Cosmetics, 6:30 p.m. Free. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-6644646 or visit meclib.sals.edu for more information.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: The Moreau Overlook to Ridge Run Hike (10 a.m. – 1 p.m) is one of the most strenuous at Moreau. Rating: Expert. Bring plenty of water and a snack or lunch to eat at the overlook. Registration is required with 24 hours advanced notice; please call 518-793-0511. Please meet and pay at the park office.

OLDE SARATOGA SENIORS: The Olde Saratoga Seniors’ next meeting will be on Wednesday, October 3 at noon at Town Hall, Spring Street., Schuylerville. It will feature a casserole luncheon. Please bring a dish to pass. New members are always welcome. For more information contact Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

SARATOGA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET: From 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at High Rock Park, shop with approximately 35 vendors, and enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, live music and more. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/122108576802 6381/. For a complete vendor list, visit http://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/wednesday-market-vendors-high-rock-park-2018/.

SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Builders Club, 3:30 p.m. Kids are invited to enjoy the library’s large selection of Legos and fantastic STEM challenges in this weekly drop-in program. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information.

SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Learn more about the MDOCS Storytellers’ Institute at the Storytellers’ Institute Showcase. Hear from 2018 Fellows about their experiences during the five-week residency growing their documentary projects and taking part in greater conversations about documentary practice. 6 p.m., Davis Auditorium. For more information call 518580-5274.

VOLKSWALK ALBANY/ COLONIE: A volkswalk is a recreationally-paced, pre-mapped walk in a culturally or historically interesting area. They are planned with safety in mind, and are great opportunities for exercise and sociability. On October 3 a guided walk through Albany and Colonie starts from the Rudy A. Ciccotti Recreation Center, 30 Avaiation Road,, at 1:30 p.m. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk and the cost is $2. Further information is available at www.walkescv.org. Thursday, Oct. 4 B2B EXPO: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce hosts the 2018 Saratoga County Business-to-Business Expo on Thursday, October 4, at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The event will start at 3:30 p.m. for members (free admission) and vendors and at 5 p.m. for non-members ($5 admission). The event will conclude at 7 p.m. The Adirondack Trust Company is the presenting sponsor of the expo. For more information, please contact Keith VanVeghten, kvanveghten@saratoga.org, or call 518584-3255. 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.

GREEN DRINKS: Green Drinks is a “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Drop in at Harvey’s in the Library Room at 14 Phila Street on the first Thursday of every month between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to meet new people, learn about local green initiatives, and share what you’ve been working on. Happy Hour runs until 6:30 p.m. with 1⁄2 priced drafts, wines, and cocktails. Non-alcoholic drinks and food may also be ordered.

KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The October meeting of Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans’ Assoc., will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 4, at the VFW home, located at the end of Veterans’ Way, just off the arterial North of Saratoga Springs. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, relatives and friends are all invited to attend. Annual dues for veterans are $10, $5 for all others. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-5843037.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Knee High Naturalist (10 a.m. and 1 p.m.) is intended for children ages 1-6 and parents/guardians along with siblings. The program includes a short story or two based on the outdoors and short hike in search of cool wildlife. Registration is necessary with 24-hour advance notice; please call 518-793-0511. Each child costs $1. Please stop at the office first to pay for the event.

PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP: Made famous by the French impressionists, the idea of painting outdoors and capturing the landscape is growing in popularity. Two free workshops are offered at the Camp Saratoga location of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park to take advantage of the fall colors and reflections in the water at Delegan Pond. Catherine Wagner Minnery leads the second workshop, focusing on watercolors, on Thursday, October 4, from noon – 3 p.m. All supplies will be provided. This program is appropriate for participants older than 13. Workshop size is limited to 12 participants so please register by calling 518-450-0321 or emailing info@wiltonpreserve.org. Registration is required by September 24.

SARATOGA SPRINGS RECREATION COMMISSION: The City of Saratoga Springs Recreation Commission holds a public meeting on Thursday, October 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor Community Room at the Adirondack Trust Company Mabee Building, 31 Church Street, Saratoga Springs. Anyone interested in attending the meeting should contact John Hirliman at 518-587-3550 x2300 or by email at john.hirliman@saratoga-springs.org. For information on the meeting agenda, visit http://www.saratoga-springs.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=4050.

SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Magic Story Time, 10 a.m. All children who love picture books are welcome. Magic Academy, 3:30 p.m. Focus on the fantastical in this afterschool drop-in program on the first Thursday of each month. Learn about magic tricks, mythological beasts, legends and myths, lost civilizations and more while creating “magical” crafts. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information.

SEEKING SANCTUARY: This nation was founded on the principle of sanctuary, reiterated by the Statue of Liberty and the engraved poem on an adjacent plaque. Yet, seekers and providers of sanctuary have been feared and demonized across time, from the Underground Railroad period forward into the present. Join in a commemoration of past and present sanctuary seekers and celebrate the work of Young Abolitionist Teen Scholars’ Institute teens who, working under the guidance of professional artist Oliver Peters, grew into a transformative understanding of the concept of sanctuary. The grand opening of the “Seeking Sancutary” exhibit takes place from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., Stephen & Harriet Myers Residence, Albany. For more information email info@undergroundrailroadhistory.org or call 518-4324432.

SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Dunkerley Dialogue with artist Jane Irish, 6 p.m., Tang Museum. Lecture, “Is Clinical Virtual Reality Ready for Primetime,” by Skip Rizzo, director of medical VR at the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies, 6 p.m., Gannett Auditorium. Lecture, “Industrial Development in Ireland Since 1950,” by Peter Moloney, PhD, 7 p.m., Davis Auditorium. For more information call 518-580-5274 (Dunkerley), 518-580-5300 (Rizzo) or 518-580-5100 (Moloney). Friday, Oct. 5

BROOKSIDE MUSEUM: Have you wanted to attend one of Jane Austen’s balls? For First Friday, Brookside Museum and the Dance-Flurry Organization are throwing an English Country Dance. No experience or partner is necessary to join in this fun, flirtatious frolic. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., Brookside Museum, Saratoga County Historical Society, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa.

BUTTERFLIES & BOWTIES: The Saratoga Springs chapter of Project HEAL, which aims to provide access to healing for people with eating disorders, hosts the first annual Butterflies and Bowties Eating Disorder Awareness Event at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 5, at the National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The free event features guest speakers, a cash bar, dessert, live entertainment and a silent auction. Attendees will have the opportunity to sponsor butterfly boxes or care packages meant to inspire and comfort those in treatment for eating disorders. For tickets, visit http://give.classy.org/butterfliesandbowties. For more information visit www.theprojectheal.org.

KONEVETS QUARTET: The New Skete Monasteries in Cambridge present the Konevets Quartet, a male vocal ensemble from St. Petersburg, Russia, in a program, ranging from chants and hymns to secular songs featuring Russian and Ukrainian folk songs, classical selections and Imperial regimental songs and marches which were forbidden during Communism. The 7 p.m. concert is open to all. Donations welcome. For more information visit www.newskete.org or call 518677-3928 ext. 215.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: The Hudson River Kayak (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.) is a fantastic way to start learning to kayak. A Park Naturalist leads the paddle along the river, pointing out signs of wildlife and other sights while teaching strokes and kayaking safety. Kayak rentals $15; you must be 18 or older to rent. Reservations are required with 24 hours advance notice; please call 518-793-0511. Please meet and pay at the park office.

SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Games Guild, 3:30 p.m. Kids and teens are welcome to enjoy the library’s many board games, card games, and occasionally video games in this weekly drop-in program. Feel free to bring your own games like Pokemon or Magic: the Gathering to play with other games. The Witches’ Breakout, 4:30 p.m. Solve the puzzles to conquer this witch-themed breakout box. Please register on the online calendar at schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information.

SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Dancers from the Modern Guest Artist Workshop class show a sneak preview of excerpts from “Runes” by Paul Taylor, which will be presented in the Winter Dance Concert. Members of the company will also discuss Taylor’s creative work and perform “Airs” and “Piazzola Caldera.” 7 p.m., Skidmore Dance Theater. For more information call 518-580-5240.

SKIDMORE COLLEGE CONCERT: Ariel Quartet in concert, 7 p.m., Zankel Music Center. $8 adults, $5 seniors and Skidmore community, free for students and children. For more information call 518-580-5321 or visit www.skidmore.edu/ zankel.

YADDO GHOST TOURS: Share in the spiritual intrigue from Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors to the Yaddo Gardens in Saratoga Springs. Docent lead ghosts tours are held on Friday and Sunday evenings from September 21 - October 28 at 5 p.m., starting at the Yaddo Gardens parking lot. Yaddo Gardens tours do not include the Yaddo Mansion. Admission $10 per person. For more information, contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746or www.yaddo.org. Saturday, Oct. 6 ANGEL

NAMES MEMORIAL WALK: Angel Names Association (ANA) holds its 13th annual Memorial Walk in recognition of National Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Awareness Month on Saturday, October 6, at the Saratoga Spa State Park Registration begins at noon; the walk begins at 1:15 p.m. The event includes children’s activities, light refreshments, prizes and a Nondenominational Memorial/Flower ceremony at 3:45 p.m. For more information, visit www.angelnames,org, or contact Michelle Mosca at mgmosca@msn.com.

BENEDICTS DANCE: The Benedicts is an elegant dinner-dance group for couples from eight counties throughout the Capital Region that provides the opportunity for socializing, good food and ballroom dancing to a live band. “Dance into Autumn,” the first dinner-dance of The Benedicts’ 2018-19 season, takes place Saturday, October 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Polish Community Center, Albany, and will feature the music of the Georgie Wonders Orchestra. For information about attending the October event as a guest, contact The Benedicts board president at: thebenedictsclub@gmail.com. Please include your name and telephone number. Additional information about The Benedicts can be found at www.thebenedicts.info.

BH-BL ROTARY 5K: The 24th annual Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake 5K Apple Run and Fun Walk take place October 6 at 9 a.m. at the Richard O’Rourke Middle School in Burnt Hills. Race day registration 7 a.m.- 8:30 a.m. $25 before September 22; $30 thereafter. The One Mile Kids Run starts at 9:45 a.m. The $10 entrance fee includes a T-shirt and finishing ribbon. Proceeds benefit Rotary community projects. Register at zippyreg.com. For more information, visit www.bhblrotary.org or call Paul Lewandowski at 518-399-2225.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS: On Saturday, October 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. The class will be held at the First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. Fee $35; bring a friend for $30 apiece. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788.

MINI RETREAT: The Community of Mary, Mother of Mercy, an organization for Catholic laity and senior priests, sponsors a mini-retreat on the topic, “Mary, Mother of Mercy” on Saturday, October 6, at the Visitors Center of the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville. Confession at 10:45 a.m. and an 11 a.m. Mass in the Kateri Chapel will be followed by Holy Hour. For more information about the Community of Mary, Mother of Mercy, email communityofmary@gmail.com.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: The Baker Trail Hike (10 a.m. – noon, rated Advanced) is always enjoyable and challenging. Summit the Palmerotwn mountain range at a comfortable pace, then hike the ridge to the overlook of Moreau Lake. Reservations are required with 24 hours advance notice; please call 518-793-0511. Please meet and pay at the park office. NOBLE 24TH: On October 6-7, the re-created 24th Regiment of Foot will be at Saratoga National Historical Park (Saratoga BattlefieldStop 6) portraying the soldiers of the 24th as they were when they were a part of General Burgoyne’s Elite Advance Corps. Come and see what life was like in the military camp from what was cooking, how they trained for battle to what they wore, on the very ground they inhabited in 1777. The Camp is open from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on both days. For more information, please contact Paul Novotny at 518-371-3545 or email at major@24thfoot.org.

NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING COURSE: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered Saturday, October 6, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40. To register, call John Rinko at 518-584-2221 or email RinkoDrivingSchool.com. A portion from the class cost will be donated to the United Methodist Church.

RUPERT KITTAY BOOK SALE: The Rupert Kittay Library will be holding its annual book sale on Saturday, October 6, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. There is a large quantity of like-new quality books, including a wide variety of fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books, as well as media selections. There will be a $1 for a bag deal of paperback books of your choice. The book sale will be held again in the Rupert Firehouse which is located on Rte. 153 in Rupert VT. For questions or more information visit http://www.RupertKittayLibrary.org.

SARATOGA INTERNATIONAL FLAVORFEST: On Saturday, October 6th from 11am to 4pm, travel the streets of downtown Saratoga Springs and experience a feast of flavors in the fifth annual Saratoga International Flavorfeast. Pick up your Flavorfeast “passportmap” of participating restaurants/businesses in front of Fingerpaint Marketing on the corner of Broadway and Division Street. Participating restaurants will offer $1 food samples from countries all around the world. Saratoga Olive Oil and the Savory Pantry will be offering free tastings throughout the day. Restaurants from outside the center of town will set up in The Downtowner Parking Lot on the corner of Broadway and Division Street. Foreign cars provided by Keeler Motor Car Company will be on display on Division Street. For the full list of participating restaurants, menu items and entertainment, visit www.saratogaflavorfeast.com or call 518-365-3459.

VOLKSWALK COOPERSTOWN: A volkswalk is a recreationally-paced, pre-mapped walk in a culturally or historically interesting area. They are planned with safety in mind, and are great opportunities for exercise and sociability. On October 6 a guided walk through Cooperstown starts from the Clark Sports Center, 124 CR 52, at 10 a.m. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk and the cost is $2. Further information is available at www.walkescv.org. Sunday, Oct. 7 ALL YOU

CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Ballston Spa Elks Lodge’s All You Can Eat Breakfast returns to 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, on October 7 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Adults $7, seniors $6, children 10 and under $5. All profits go to Elks charities. For more information please contact the lodge at 518-885-1149.

BIKE PHIFTY: The sixth annual Bike PHifty Ride takes place on Sunday, October 7, at Saratoga National Historical Park in Stillwater. The annual 50-mile bike ride on Columbus Day weekend raises awareness and funds for patients and families dealing with pulmonary hypertension (PH), a chronic and life-changing disease that can lead to right-sided heart failure if untreated. Start time 9 a.m. Luncheon 1 p.m. For more information visit bikephifty.org.

BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 serves a Breakfast Buffet from 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $9, seniors/ military $8, children 5-12 $7, under 5 free. Takeouts $9. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

BREAKFAST BUFFET (WATERFORD): All You Can Eat Breakfast featuring the famous Omelet Station. 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., K of C Hall, 76 Grace Street, Waterford. Adults $8, children $4, under 4 free. Each paid breakfast ticket enters you in a chance to win a free breakfast at a later date.

CAR SHOW: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA) presents the 16th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show to be held Sunday, October 7, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Front Street in Historic Ballston Spa. Front Street in the village will be blocked off from Milton Avenue past the Old Iron Spring to accommodate car exhibits and vendors. There will be live music from Betsy & The ByeGons, a Kids’ Zone with bounce house and children’s activities, plus car related and other vendors. Food will be available throughout the show route from several restaurant, food truck and community organization vendors. Judging begins at 9 a.m. with trophies awarded at 3 p.m. There is no cost for spectators. For more information, email bspacarshow@ballston.org, info@ballston.org or call 518 885-2772.

GRACE CHURCH (WATERFORD): The Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons celebrates the Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Sundays at Grace Church, 34 Third Street, Waterford. Deacon Denise Moore assists. An adult Christian Education program begins at 8:30 a.m. A coffee hour follows each service. For more information, call the Episcopal parish at 518-237-7370 or visit www.gracewaterford.com. NOBLE 24TH: On October 6-7, the re-created 24th Regiment of Foot will be at Saratoga National Historical Park (Saratoga BattlefieldStop 6) portraying the soldiers of the 24th as they were when they were a part of General Burgoyne’s Elite Advance Corps. Come and see what life was like in the military camp from what was cooking, how they trained for battle to what they wore, on the very ground they inhabited in 1777. The Camp is open from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on both days. For more information, please contact Paul Novotny at 518-371-3545 or email at major@24thfoot.org.

OKTOBERFEST: Join The Adelphi Hotel, 365 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, for an Oktoberfest celebrating traditional German food, dancing, beer and fun on Sunday, October 7, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The festivities take place in the Adelphi Hotel Wine & Beer Garden and the Courtyard where guests can experience live music, outdoor games, beer samplings from local breweries, and all of the authentic German food you can eat. Tickets $30/person, $15/children (ages 6-12). Tickets are required and are available at: https://www.theadelphihotel.com/dine/adelphi-events/. To reserve an entire table throughout the duration of the event, please make a request via

email at AdelphiSocial@gmail.com. SUNDAY MEDITATION: Cultivating compassion & wisdom. Sunday morning meditation 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at One Big Roof, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health & Wellness Building (across from the Maple Avenue Middle School, just off Route 50). By donation. No experience necessary. All are welcome. TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Trinity United Methodist Church of Wilton holds Worship and Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a.m. Choir meets at 9 a.m. Youth group follows worship. Nursery provided. 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort. Contact Pastor Jeffrey Stratton at 518423-8195 for baptisms and weddings. VOLKSWALK LAKE GEORGE: A volkswalk is a recreationally-paced, pre-mapped walk in a culturally or historically interesting area. They are planned with safety in mind, and are great opportunities for exercise and sociability. On October 7 a guided walk through Lake George starts from the Fort William Henry Resort Hotel, 48 Canada Street, at 1:30 p.m. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk and the cost is $2. Further information is available at www.walkescv.org. YADDO GHOST TOURS: Share in the spiritual intrigue from Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors to the Yaddo Gardens in Saratoga Springs. Docent lead ghosts tours are held on Friday and Sunday evenings from September 21 - October 28 at 5 p.m., starting at the Yaddo Gardens parking lot. Yaddo Gardens tours do not include the Yaddo Mansion. Admission $10 per person. For more information, contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746or www.yaddo.org. Monday, Oct. 8 BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: Monday activities: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Chorus; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Stretch & fit, exercise; 1 p.m., Movie Matinee. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518885-6740 or visit www. ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. BH/BL WOMEN’S CLUB: The October meeting of the Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Women’s Club will take place at noon on Monday, October 8, at the Burnt Hills Methodist Church, 816 NY50. This month’s speaker will be Gayle Bennett, owner of the Innerwood Gallery. Guests are welcome. The meeting is open to the public. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: The Friends of Moreau Lake State Park is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the support and promotion of environmental education programs and other activities at the park. The Friends’ monthly meeting takes place at 7 p.m. at the Nature Center. New members are always welcome. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Sonya Renee Taylor, author of “The Body is Not an Apology,” gives the Karen Levin Coburn ‘63 Lecture in Gender Studies at 8 p.m. in the Gannett Auditorium. For more information call 518580-5240. Tuesday, Oct. 9 CORINTH FREE LIBRARY: Hudson River Mill Museum project director Stephen Cernek presents “Paintings and Photographs of the Hudson River, from Jessup’s Landing to Palmer Falls.” The presentation is part of the “Reuniting a Community With its History” series. 7 p.m., 89 Main Street, Corinth. For more information call 518-6546913 or visit http://corinth/ sals.edu. HALF MOON BUTTON CLUB: The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday October 9, at 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. The social time starts at 11 a.m. and the business meeting starts at noon followed by a program on Cat Buttons. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Lisa at 518-469-7420 or Kirsti at 518-869-8125. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story Time & Craft, 11:30 a.m. Siblings welcome; no registration required. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-6644646 or visit meclib.sals.edu for more information. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Magic Story Time, 10 a.m. All children who love picture books are welcome. Movie Makers, 3:30 p.m. Kids and teens are invited to make movies for the library’s YouTube channel. Permission slips required before filming. Walk-ins welcome. Library board meeting at 7 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS: The local group of the Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road. All persons 16 and older with any interest in magic – performance, history, collecting or pure entertainment – is welcome for a fun evening. For more information, or a link to a local magician, visit www.SAM24.SYNTHASITE.COM. Wednesday, Oct. 10 ACADIANS TO CAJUNS: Bernard Ouimet, President of La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY, will give a presentation on “Acadians to Cajuns” on Wednesday, October 10, at 7 p.m. at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. Topics will include, the Acadians leaving the colonies and going to Louisiana, and how the first Acadian generation acclimated to their new environment in Louisiana. Sponsored by La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY, this event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at 518-371-8622, or visit www.albanyareafrenchclub.com and Facebook. BAKED HAM/CHICKEN & BISCUITS: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 serves a Baked Ham/Chicken & Biscuits dinner from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: adults $12, seniors/military $11, children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. All takeouts $12. Cash bar available. Call 518-5842585 for more information. BALLSTON AREA HISTORIC ROUNDTABLE: “Local Legal Cases” with presenters John Cromie, Charlie Hogan, and Sam McKenzie. Find out more about the stories of local attorneys, judges, defendants and claimants from the Saratoga County region in the 18th and 19th centuries. 7 p.m., Brookside Museum, Saratoga County Historical Society, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa. For more information visit https://ballstonareahistoryroundtable.com/next-meeting/. MALTA TOWN BOARD: The Town Board of the Town of Malta will hold a 2019 Budget Meeting in the Malta Town Hall main meeting room, 2540 Route 9. Agenda: Tax Receiver, 7 a.m.; Highway, 7:15 a.m.; Court, 8 a.m.; Maintenance/Grounds, 8:20 a.m. The meeting is open to the public. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Hudson River Photography Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Experts from the Paranormal Response Team share stories of paranormal research, psychic abilities and more. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-664-4646 or visit meclib.sals.edu for more information. PULMONARY FIBROSIS SUPPORT GROUP: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S. Join the monthly IPF Support Group to obtain information on local resources, meet with others from the community, gain support and discuss topics that affect people with IPF. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Health & Fitness Gym, 6 Care Lane, Saratoga Springs. No registration required. For more information please contact Marie or Susan at 518-886-5676. SARATOGA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET: From 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at High Rock Park, shop with approximately 35 vendors, and enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, live music and more. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/122108576802 6381/. For a complete vendor list, visit http://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/wednesday-market-vendors-high-rock-park-2018/. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Builders Club, 3:30 p.m. Kids are invited to enjoy the library’s large selection of Legos and fantastic STEM challenges in this weekly drop-in program. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Author Michael Ondaatje gives the Frances Stoloff Lecture at 8 p.m. in the Payne Room, Tang Museum. For more information call 518-5808080. STARTUP SARATOGA: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Skidmore College, Saratoga Tech Out, and Startup Tech Valley will team up to host the 4th Annual Startup Saratoga event, to be held on Wednesday, October 10, at Racing City Brewery,250 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Take the opportunity to hear from for entrepreneurs and students in the tech sector as they present their business to those in attendance. There is no charge to attend this event. Thursday, Oct. 11 BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES: The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center’s Fall 2018 Brown Bag Lunch Series highlights the rich history, culture and traditions of our city and Heritage Area. On Thursday, October 11, Samuel McKenzie lectures on “Eunice Newton Foote, 19th Century Suffragist, Scientist, Inventor and Saratogian.” Noon – 1 p.m., H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street. Free and open to the public. HEALTH INSURANCE FAIR: Adirondack Health Institute (AHI) and the Southern Adirondack Independent Living (SAIL) Center will host a Health Insurance Information Fair from 5 p.m. — 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, at the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge, 89 Six Flags Drive, Queensbury. Attendees will learn the latest information about health insurance options available to them through the NY State of Health Marketplace. The event is free and open to the public. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthinsurance-informationfair-tickets-48927368075 to register. A free Cultural Competency and Health Literacy training session for professionals precedes the fair from 4 p.m. — 5 p.m. Please RSVP by contacting Linda Townsend at 518.792.3537. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The October luncheon for Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans’ Assoc., will be held at noon on Thursday, October 11, at the Home Front Restaurant in Altamont. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. Please phone your reservations in to hosts Roger and Terry Calkins by October 9 at 518-584-3037. For further information, directions or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Calkins at the previous number. Annual dues for veterans $10, $5. for all others. NONFICTION BOOK CLUB: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga Non-Fiction Book Club will meet on Thursday, October 11, at 1:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Library to discuss “Our Towns: A 100,000Mile Journey into the Heart of America” by James Fallows and Deborah Fallows. Members of the public are invited to attend. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Magic Story Time, 10 a.m. All children who love picture books are welcome. Science Society, 3:30 p.m. Explore science with experiments, fun art and activities every second Thursday of the month in this drop-in after-school program.52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information. SKIDMORE COLLEGE FILM SCREENING: Four short films by Red Grooms, whose work is featured in the exhibit, “3-D Doings: The Imagist Object in Chicago Art, 1964-1980.” Part of the “Whole Grain: Experiments in Film and Video” series. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Tang Museum. For more information call 518-580-8080. Friday, Oct. 12 Q.U.I.L.T. INC. GUILD MEETING: Q.U.I.L.T. Inc. is a not-for-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 non-members. For more information visit www.quiltinc.org. SCHENECTADY CANDLELIGHT TOURS: Schenectady County Historical Society Candelight Tours are back with new spooky tales for 2018. Explore the historic Stockade after dark and discover the neighborhood’s haunting past. Tours start at 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 32 Washington Street, Schenectady. Tickets are $12 and include entry to museum and refreshments and live music after the tour. Your choice of the “Colonial Hauntings” or “Ghostly Victorian” tour. Co-sponsored by the Schenectady Heritage Foundation. Register atschenectadyhistorical.org/tours. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Games Guild, 3:30 p.m. Kids and teens are welcome to enjoy the library’s many board games, card games, and occasionally video games in this weekly drop-in. Anime Club, 6 p.m. Enjoy Japanese snacks and entertainment and learn some Japanese on the second Friday of each month. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: This fall, the Saisselin Art Building celebrates 40 years of making with a series of special events, including tours of the building and studio areas, demonstrations and workshops today from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. For more information call 518580-5030. YADDO GHOST TOURS: Share in the spiritual intrigue from Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors to the Yaddo Gardens in Saratoga Springs. Docent lead ghosts tours are held on Friday and Sunday evenings from September 21 - October 28 at 5 p.m., starting at the Yaddo Gardens parking lot. Yaddo Gardens tours do not include the Yaddo Mansion. Admission $10 per person. For more information, contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746or

www.yaddo.org. Saturday, Oct. 13 AFTERNOON AT THE TAVERN: The Palatine Settlement Society invites the public to the annual “Afternoon at the Tavern.” This event is scheduled for Saturday, October 13, from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the historic 1747 Nellis Tavern on State Route 5 in St. Johnsville. There will be a variety of beer and cider provided by Wolf Hollow and Rogers Cidery. Soup and bread will also be served. Tickets, available in advance, are $15 per person with a limited number of tickets available at the door. Money raised from this event will help fund continued restoration of the 1747 Nellis Tavern and homestead. Tours of this historic structure will also be conducted. For information or tickets contact Judi at 518-568-2997 or Joan at 518-842-6400. FALLING LEAVES HAM DINNER: The Ballston Spa United Methodist Church will hold its annual Falling Leaves Ham Dinner on Saturday, October 13, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Adults are $13 and children under 16 are free. There will also be bake sale items to purchase. The church is located at 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa. For more information call 518-885-6886 or visit www.ballstonspaumchurch.org. FAMILY FIRE FEAST: The Family Fire Feast on Saturday, October 13 at Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, will offer families the opportunity to enjoy locally grown foods cooked by a new generation of local chefs in live open fire pits. Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, kite flying, games, demonstrations by mounted Saratoga Springs police, and hands-on activities for all ages. Served in an open-air “high tunnel,” this festive fall event — supporting programs for children at Pitney Meadows – runs from noon to 4 p.m., with entertainment by local artists Corry Loveday and Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius and Heard. $40 for adults, $10 for children 16 and under. To order tickets or for more information, visit PitneyMeadows.org. FREE LUNCH: The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church will hold a Free Lunch on Saturday, October 13, at the Church located at 729 Malta Avenue Extension, in Malta Ridge. Lunch will be served at no charge from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210. LIVE LIFE TRAVEL LOUNGE: Live Life Travel, LLC the only Virtuoso Member travel agency in Saratoga Springs, will host the Live Life Travel Lounge at The Daily Gazette 50+ Living Expo on Saturday, October 13, at the Saratoga Springs City Center from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Ghost Stories of the Bible, 1 p.m. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518664-4646 or visit meclib. sals.edu for more information. PET ADOPTION EVENT: FACT Animal Rescue hosts a special adoption event where you can spend time with their foster kitties one-onone before deciding to adopt them. All adoption fees are discounted to $60. Noon – 4 p.m., 123 Upper Platt Street, Glens Falls. Please submit an adoption application form before attending the event. The application form can be found at www.FACTAnimalRescue.com. SARATOGA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: For over 25 years, Saratoga Independent School has encouraged students to grow into confident learners, capable of critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. The school holds a Fall Open House starting at 10 a.m. at 459 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Visit siskids.org or call 518.583.0841 to learn more. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Crafternoon, noon. School aged children and up are invited to make fun Halloween magnets. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SPAGHETTI DINNER: A spaghetti and meatballs dinner for the benefit of Send a Kid to Camp Fund will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 13 at Grace Church, 34 Third Street, Waterford. $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and children, $20 per family. Proceeds will enable the Episcopal parish’s children to attend Beaver Cross summer camp. For more information, contact Deb Dooris at 518-892-3896 after 5 p.m. TURKEY DINNER: Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, Wilton, will hold a roast turkey dinner with all the trimming on Saturday, October 13, from 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Suggested donation $10. Takeouts will be available. The church is handicapped-accessible. VOLKSWALK SCHODACK ISLAND: A volkswalk is a recreationally-paced, premapped walk in a culturally or historically interesting area. They are planned with safety in mind, and are great opportunities for exercise and sociability. On October 13 walk through Schodack Island State Park, starting from 1 Schodack Island Way from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Finish by noon to join the volkswalkers for an Oktoberfest. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk and the cost is $2. Pre-registration required for Oktoberfest. Further information is available at www. walkescv.org. WALDORF SCHOOL: The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs hosts an Autumn Festival and Open House on Saturday, October 13, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 62 York Avenue, Saratoga Springs. The event features sheep shearing,blacksmithing, felting, cider pressing, metalsmithing, puppet shows, face painting, live music, food and more. Admission by donation. For more information, call 518-584-7643. Sunday, Oct. 14 COMMUNITY DINNER: A free Community Dinner will be served during a Messy Church gathering will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 14 at Grace Church, 36 Third Street, Waterford. Messy Church provides an opportunity for people of all ages to worship together in a fun and creative way. For more information, call the Episcopal parish at 518-237-7370 or visit gracewaterford.com. HANKTOBERFEST: Hanktoberfest from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. celebrates the opening of the Hank Hudson Brewing Company at 17 Johnson Road, Mechanicville. It features live music, food and great beer, as well as your opportunity to meet Hank personally A portion of sales from the debut of Hanktoberfest Brew will be donated to CAPTAIN Community Human Services. For more information, call 518-664-1578. MONTHLY BREAKFAST: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club’s monthly breakfast will be held on Sunday, October 14, from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Adults $8, children $4. Everyone is welcome. Call 518-695-3917 for more information. SUNDAY MEDITATION: Cultivating compassion & wisdom. Sunday morning meditation 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at One Big Roof, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health & Wellness Building (across from the Maple Avenue Middle School, just off Route 50). By donation. No experience necessary. All are welcome. SWINGIN’ SUNDAY: The National Museum of Dance and Tango Fusion Dance Company present Swingin’ Sunday on October 14 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. at 99 S.Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The event features swing dance classes for adults and children, general dancing and performances by Tango Fusion and the company’s adult student performance class. $15 per person; couples $25, families (2 adults with children under 15) $30. Visit www. dancemuseum.org or call 5t18-584-2225 for more information. TALENTED HOBBYIST EXPO: Have you ever wondered about flower arranging, counted crossstitch, quilling, candle making, eyebrow shaping, doll houses, and more? Burnt Hills United Methodist Women invites you to their church, 816 Rte. 50, on Sunday, October 14 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. for a chance to see demonstrations and ask questions in an informal setting. Musical entertainment will be provided at 2:30 p.m. by a group from Capitaland Chorus. Refreshments will be served. TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Trinity United Methodist Church of Wilton holds Worship and Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a.m. Choir meets at 9 a.m. Youth group follows worship. Nursery provided. 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort. Contact Pastor Jeffrey Stratton at 518-423-8195 for baptisms and weddings. VOLKSWALK TROY: A volkswalk is a recreationally-paced, pre-mapped walk in a culturally or historically interesting area. They are planned with safety in mind, and are great opportunities for exercise and sociability. On October 14 a guided walk through Troy starts Best Western Plus Franklin Square Inn, 1 4th Street, at 1:30 p.m. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk and the cost is $2. Please do not park in the hotel parking lot. Further information is available at www.walkescv.org. YADDO GHOST TOURS: Share in the spiritual intrigue from Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors to the Yaddo Gardens in Saratoga Springs. Docent lead ghosts tours are held on Friday and Sunday evenings from September 21 - October 28 at 5 p.m., starting at the Yaddo Gardens parking lot. Yaddo Gardens tours do not include the Yaddo Mansion. Admission $10 per person. For more information, contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746or www.yaddo.org.