Friday, Aug. 23

CLAY NIGHT OUT: a onetime evening wheel throwing class for adults. Saratoga Clay Arts Center has created a one-time clay class for adults who are interested in an experience and trying wheel-throwing for the first time. Join us for a fun night out with friends, family or a date! The evening will start at 7pm with a wheel throwing demonstration, followed by an opportunity for you to learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel. The class is being offered on the following upcoming Friday evenings: August 2, August 23, September 6, September 20 at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. Bring a friend, BYOB, and enjoy the evening. Limited to the first 12 people to register. $45 per person. Visit Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s website at www.saratogaclayarts. org for more details on programs, registration dates and fee details. Register today for some messy, exhilarating, creative fun! WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR: 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich. 9-10 p.m. www.washingtoncountyfair. com. PRE-K PLAYDATE: (Fridays 10am) Meet up with other families and play with our large selection of toys and craft supplies. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. 518-695-6641. LEGO CLUB: (Fridays 2pm) In this drop-in program kids are invited to enjoy our large selection of Legos. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. 518-695-6641. GHOSTLY ENCOUNTERS WITH BEN FRANKLIN: Wednesday - Saturday evenings at 7:45 and 9 p.m. on the grounds of the Old Fort House Museum, 29 Broadway, Fort Edward. $15.00 tickets at Ye Old Fort Diner and at the door. Rain cancels. 518 488-7560 for information. TRAVERS EVE WINE AND CHEESE SOCIAL: Celebrate the racing season at the Museum on the eve of the 150th running of the Travers Stakes. Enjoy refreshments in the Museum’s Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Courtyard with fellow Museum members and racing enthusiasts. Featuring a book signing for “The Travers: 150 Years of Saratoga’s Greatest Race” with authors Brien Bouyea and Michael Veitch. Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free for members, $10 for non-members. Books available for purchase. National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs. For more information, please call (518)-584-0400 or visit www.racingmuseum.org.