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Monday, Oct. 14 AUTHOR EVENT:
Monday, October 14 at 5 pm - James Riley - The Last Dragon (The Revenge of Magic #2) - Tickets Required. The author of the bestselling Story Thieves series will share his latest children’s novel. Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. For more information on these or other events, call 518-682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire. com.
Tuesday, Oct. 15 MILTON FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 MEETING:
Milton Fire District No.1 will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 12 immediately following the Budget Hearing; at 1119 Rock City Rd Rock City Falls, NY to discuss business before the board.
HALF MOON BUTTON CLUB:
The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar 12054. The social time starts at 1:00 p.m. and the business meeting starts at 1:30 followed by the program, which will be presented by Cathy Abbott on Finding Buttons. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 518-469-7420 or Kirsti at 518-869-8125. Everyone is welcome!
GREENFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING:
The Town of Greenfield Historical Society will hold its October meeting on Tuesday the 15th at 7:00pm at the Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Road. Our speakers will be Dave and Diane Allen, who will tell the story of how they created an organic lavender farm, Lavenlair Farm, near Whitehall, N.Y. on rolling farmland with an old stone farmhouse dating from 1820. The public is invited to attend.
Wednesday, Oct. 16 SUFFRAGETTE MOVEMENT PRESENTATION:
The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County, along with the Saratoga Springs Public Library will present “The Unfinished Work of the Woman’s Suffrage Movement” on Wednesday, October 16th at 7 pm at the Saratoga Springs Library, The program by Sally Roesch Wagner, a nationally recognized lecturer and author of The Women’s Suffrage Movement, is one that gives voice to the unsung women who helped shape the suffrage movement, including African American suffragists who faced racism within the movement, and Iroquois women whose society influenced suffragists. You’ll hear stories of the well-known suffragists, such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, as well as accounts of those often overlooked because of their race, from Native American women to African American suffragists like Ida B. Wells and the three Forten sisters. In advance of the 2020 centennial of the 19th amendment, the suffragists’ concerns for equality, social justice and voting rights remain as pertinent today as ever. This program was funded in part by Humanities New York with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. ILLUSTRATOR EVENT: Wednesday, October 16 at 10:30 am - Story time with Mark Teague - Fly. The illustrator of beloved books including the “How do Dinosaurs” series will share his hilarious new wordless picture book. Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. For more information on these or other events, call 518-682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com.
THE BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM:
Bernard Ouimet, President of La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY, will give a presentation on “The Battle of the Plains of Abraham”. Mr. Ouimet, a native of Quebec, will speak on the reasons for the French and Indian War and its most important battle, that took place at the Plains of Abraham. The discussion will also look at the strengths and weaknesses of the British and the French, and the reasons why the French lost the battle. The presentation will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 7pm, Clifton ParkHalfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park, NY. Sponsored by La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY, is free and open to the public. Information by calling the library, 518-371-8622 or www.albanyareafrenchclub.com and Facebook.
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.
BUDGET BASICS: How to Grow Your Dough with a Personal Spending Plan Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6:00pm 7:30pm, 469 State St., Schenectady. Specific steps for developing your own spending plan will be reviewed. The 50-30-20 rule for determining fixed expenses, flexible spending and financial goals will be applied in this session. The benefits of developing a personal spending plan, how to track income and expenses and strategies for record keeping will be covered through a case study approach. Registration is required. Please visit www.sefcu.com/financialeducation to reserve your spot today!
OPEN FORGE NIGHT: Open Forge Night with Steve Gurzler, Wednesday, Oct. 16. 6:30 p.m. Get an introduction to the art of blacksmithing by visiting Adirondack Folk School on any of our Open Forge nights for an amazing demonstration by expert smith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. For those who want to try their hand at blacksmithing and forge an item at open forge, there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials, and safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied). Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. www.adirondackfolkschool.org.
Thursday, Oct. 17 TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL:
The 24th annual Touched by an Angel fundraising event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 17, 6-9 p.m., at Canfield Casino, located in Congress Park in Saratoga Springs. The evening will feature a wide variety of food tastings provided by 18 local restaurants. Guests will be able to sample elegant, savory and sweet food stations, along with appetizers and desserts. Guests will also enjoy complimentary wine, beer, Saratoga Water, and a signature drink. There will be several great raffles. Saratoga Photobooth will be on hand. Music will be provided by Shades of Grey. About 400 guests are expected. Tickets are $80. Proceeds will benefit hospice programs and services in Saratoga and Washington counties, including complementary services, such as music and massage therapy; and the Hospice Wish Fund which grants wishes for patients and families. For more information or to attend, please contact Gina Peca, (518) 581-9727, ext. 8611, or visit www.SaratogaAngel.org.
STILLWATER UNITED ANNUAL HARVEST ROAST BEEF DINNER:
Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Avenue, is holding a Roast Beef Dinner on Thursday, October 17th from 5:006:30 in their air-conditioned Fellowship Hall. The dinner consists of family style servings of roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, winter squash, coleslaw, rolls, pie and beverage. Cost: $12. Adults; $5 Ages 5-10; Under 5 Free. Tickets for inside seating may be purchased at the door. Available again this year will be parking lot ordering and pick-up, if desired. For more information contact the church office 664-7984. The church is handicap accessible.
RACHAEL RAY MEET AND GREET:
Thursday, October 17 at 5 pm - Meet and Greet with Rachael Ray - Rachael Ray. Northshire will present a special meet and greet with celebrity chef and author Rachael Ray. Tickets required. Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. For more information on these or other events, call 518-682-4200 or 1-855339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com.
NEW PARENT MEETUP: Every Thursday at 10:30, Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. For more information on these or other events, call 518-682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire. com.
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.
Friday, Oct. 18 CHICKEN BBQ:
AChicken BBQ fundraiser hosted by the Sons of the American Legio will be held on Friday, October 18th from 4 pm to 7pm at the American Legion at 34 West Ave. in Saratoga Springs. $15 Donation. Menu: 1⁄2 chicken, baked potato and salad.
KOREAN WAR VETERANS LUNCHEON:
The October Luncheon for Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans’ Assoc., will be held at Noon on Friday, Oct. 18th, at The Homefront Diner in Altamont. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives, are all invited to attend. Roger and Terry Calkins are hosting. Please phone your reservations in to the Calkins at 518-584-3037 by Oct. 16th. Directions to the restaurant are: Take the Northway South to the end and turn right on Western Ave. (Rt. 20) Continue (approx. 5 miles) to Rt. 196 (Altamont Ave.) Continue on Altamont Ave and the restaurant is on the right. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Bob Garland at 518 -280-0075.
PASTA DINNER: The Ladies Society of St. George Orthodox Church is sponsoring a Pasta Dinner on Friday, October 18, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. It will be held at the Parish Center, Main and Second Streets in South Glens Falls. Dinners will include spaghetti with homemade sauce and meatballs, or penne with broccoli and garlic (as a vegetarian option), salad, bread, butter, drink and dessert. We welcome everyone to this family friendly event. Take out dinners are available. The price per dinner for adults is $10.00, for children age 10 and under is $5.00. The proceeds will benefit our Annual Ministry Project for the Archdiocese: supporting our seniors, youth and seminarians. You may reach the church by calling (518) 782-2359 or at www. sgforthodox.org.
STORY TIME: Every Friday at 10:30 a.m. Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. For more information on these or other events, call 518-682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire. com.
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. GHOST IN THE YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Experience the spirit(s) of the gardens, feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the earth! Share in the spiritual intrigue from the Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors! “Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours” will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 PM September 13th through October 27th. Tours do not include the mansion. Docent led tours last approximately one hour and begin at the parking lot, cost is $10/ person. Private docent led tours may be arranged at a date convenient to your group. Contact Yaddo (518)584 -0746 or www.Yaddo.org for more information. Saturday, Oct. 19 CRAFT FAIR: Enjoy homemade baked goods for sale, have lunch, take some chances to win a huge, beautiful basket loaded with theme items, and get all your Christmas shopping done at once at the St. Luke’s on the Hill Craft Fair, Bake Sale, and Basket Raffle on Saturday, October 19th from 9 am to 3 pm. The craft fair has expanded with many more unique vendors due to the new “Great Room.” The free parking and free admission draws many visitors and last year over 300 people attended! If you take a chance on a basket raffle, you do not have to be present to win. All winners not present will be telephoned. If you bring items for the food pantry, you can get one extra free raffle ticket. You get a free basket raffle ticket just for walking in the door! Vendors who wish to participate should call Shannon at 518-6649426, or email her athighestandbest@gmail.com. 40 McBride Road off Pruyn Hill Road, Town of Halfmoon, for GPS use Mechanicville, NY 12118. The church is near the McBride Soccer fields; www.stlukesonthehill.org, 518-664-4834. SOUPAPALOOZA: On Saturday, October 19, 2019, Long Shadows Farm and ACCT Naturally will hold a unique fall fundraiser, Soupapalooza, at Long Shadows Farm in Cambridge, NY. The day starts with a Fall Farm Festival at 2 PM featuring pony rides, wagon rides, demonstrations and other fun farm activities. The main event, Soupapalooza, starts at 4 PM. Local restaurants and chefs bring their best soup for you to sample. Patrons then vote for their favorite and eat a bowl with great bread and other lite fare. There will be a silent auction, music by Deena Chappell and Argyle Brewery will on be tap. All proceeds benefit two charitable organizations dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating horses and placing them in programs for veterans, first responders, teens and women. Tickets to Soupapalooza are $25 in advance, or $35 at the door. Farm festival activities are $5 each per person. Combined discounts will be available at the registration desk. For more information, go to www.LongShadowsHorses.org or call 518-9286161. Long Shadows Farm is located at 84 Dr. Brown Lane, Cambridge NY 12816. AUTHOR DISCUSSION: Saturday, October 19 at 8 pm - Off the Shelf with Alice Hoffman - The World That We Knew - Broadway Ballroom of the Saratoga Hilton. The bestselling author of Practical Magic will discuss her new book with Joe Donahue of WAMC. Tickets & info at www.northshire.com. FARM TOUR: Old Friends at Cabin Creek Farm Tour: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame presents a special tour of Saratoga County’s only thoroughbred retirement farm, Old Friends at Cabin Creek, as part of the Museum’s ongoing farm tour series. Old Friends at Cabin Creek is home to Travers Stakes winner Will’s Way, two-time Whitney winner Commentator and several other retired racing stars. Along with the tour of the grounds and facilities as well as meeting the retired thoroughbreds, there will be a catered lunch at the farm. Time: 11 a.m. Location: 483 Sandhill Rd., Greenfield Center, NY. Cost: $25 for Museum members and $30 for non-members. Participants will receive a free pass to visit the Museum at their convenience. Note: Transportation is not provided. Reservations are required for this event and space is limited. Please call the Museum’s tour line at (518) 584-0400 ext. 120 to reserve your spot or email nmrtours@racingmuseum. net. HALLOWEEN PARTY: Saturday, October 19th, 11am to 1pm, American Legion Auxiliary, Henry Cornell Unit 234, 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Please join us for our Annual Kid’s Halloween Party for ghoulish games, freaky fun, creepy crafts and frighteningly fabulous snacks! There will be a Costume Parade. This event is open to the Community. Raffle for Parents! DINNER IN THE DARK: A fundraising and awareness event sponsored by the Capital District Chapter of the American Council of the Blind. The Capital District Chapter of the American Council of the Blind New York (ACBNY) will host their fifth “Dinner in the Dark” on October 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Colonie Elks Lodge, 11 Elks Lane, Latham, New York. Tickets are $50 including cash bar and silent auction. Sponsorships are available. “Dinner in the Dark” is a fundraising dining event to help raise awareness about living with vision loss issues in our communities. As guests enter the dining room, lights will be on as diners find seating and enjoy a salad and cocktail. As the entrée is served, lights are turned off, and all diners with any vision wear blindfolds as they dine. The only lights in the room will be from the glow sticks carried by the wait staff. During the dining experience, a moderator will provide helpful dining suggestions, as well as comic relief, while everyone enjoys their meal in the dark and acquires a sense of the challenges that people with vision loss experience. The entrée will be followed by coffee and dessert in a lighted dining room. Diners will share their experience of dining without vision, and yes, some funny dining moments! For tickets and sponsorship information, contact Kathy Casey at (518)462-9487, kathycasey623@gmail.com or Nancy Murray at (518)4523500, Nancy.Murray1947@ gmail.com Visit “Dinner in the Dark 2019” on Facebook for updates. Tickets can also be purchased on Eventbrite. 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. ALLERGEN & GLUTEN FREE EXPO: The Allergen & Gluten Free Expo is back on October 19th. You’ll find a comprehensive educational experience for those who suffer from allergies, asthma, gluten sensitivities and celiac disease. Featuring: Chef demonstrations, an “Ask The Doctor” booth, and more than 40 vendors, product samples, and more! Crossgates Lower Level, Saturday, October 19th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. 1 Crossgates Mall Rd., Albany. Sunday, Oct. 20 BOOK DISCUSSION: Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion – Sunday, October 20, 6 p.m. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is Your (Re)Defining Moments: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be by Dennis Merritt Jones. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit our Meetup.com group or call (518) 366-9918. SCHUYLERVILLE FALL FESTIVAL: Sunday, October 20th , 11-5pm, The Library will be open from 10-5 for the Fall Festival, a village wide day that invites visitors to explore all that Schuylerville has to offer! Participate in the Scavenger hunt, get a bite to eat, browse the stores, check out the bike parade, and more. BREAKFAST BUFFET: Sunday, October 6 & 20, 2019, 8:30-11:00 am at Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Eggs to order, Fruit Cocktail, French Toast / Pancakes, Potatoes, Breakfast Sausage and Ham, Corned Beef Hash, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Juice, Coffee and Tea. Donation Requested: Adults $9.00, Seniors(62 Years) and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $8.00, Children 5—12 $7.00, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $9.00. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information. GHOST IN THE YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Experience the spirit(s) of the gardens, feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the earth! Share in the spiritual intrigue from the Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors! “Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours” will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 PM September 13th through October 27th. Tours do not include the mansion. Docent led tours last approximately one hour and begin at the parking lot, cost is $10/ person. Private docent led tours may be arranged at a date convenient to your group. Contact Yaddo (518)584 -0746 or www.Yaddo.org for more information. Monday, Oct. 21 BATTENKILL UPDATE: Monday October 21, at 7 PM at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, Harry Dutcher room, “The State of the Battenkill”, Jacob Fetterman BS, MS in Fisheries Management will present findings from the preliminary comprehensive survey and assessment of the Battenkill and its tributaries. Sponsored by the Adirondack Chapter of Trout Unlimited. All welcome! For questions, call or email Dick Osborne at 518-598-4380 or dick.rosborn1@gmail.com. Tuesday, Oct. 22 CANCER PREVENTION STARTS NOW: Smoking & Vaping in Adolescents, October 22 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Maple Avenue Middle School, 515 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, more than three million adolescents used e-cigarettes in 2018, including 4.9% of middle school students. Smoking and vaping in adolescents is a public health emergency, but Saratoga County has tools to help. Join us for an educational seminar with our community partners to learn more about types of e-cigarettes and vaping devices, the effects of smoking on the lungs, and other risks to adolescent bodies, cancer prevention, behavioral health risks and addiction, resources available to you from Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga County Public Health, the Prevention Council, the American Cancer Society, and Parent University at Saratoga Springs School District. This program is designed for parents and guardians, educators and school staff, health and human services workers, and other adults who mentor young people. It is sponsored by the Cancer Control Committee of Saratoga Hospital. All events are offered free of charge. Registration is required. Please call 518-580-2450 or register online at https://www. saratogahospital.org/Event/ cancer-prevention-startsnow-smoking—vaping-inadolescents-10-22-19. AFTER THE FIRE’S MONTHLY MEETING: After the Fire’s monthly meeting will be Tuesday, October 22 nd at 7 PM at Halfmoon Town Hall on Lower Newtown Rd. in Halfmoon. After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7PM as follows: Feb., March, Oct., & Nov. at Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse on Washington St. in Ballston Spa; April, May, June & Sept. at Halfmoon Town Hall on Lower Newtown Rd. in Halfmoon. Anyone interested in learning more about After The Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www. afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571. Volunteers needed. AUTHOR EVENT: Tuesday, October 22 at 10:30 am - Brendan Wenzel - A Stone Sat Still. The author / illustrator will share the brilliant follow-up to his Caldecott Honor-winning “They All Saw a Cat.” Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. For more information on these or other events, call 518-6824200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www. northshire.com. Wednesday, Oct. 23 BUDGET BASICS: How to Grow Your Dough with a Personal Spending Plan - Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6:00pm-7:30pm, 700 Patroon Creek Boulevard, Albany.Specific steps for developing your own spending plan will be reviewed. The 50-30-20 rule for determining fixed expenses, flexible spending and financial goals will be applied in this session. The benefits of developing a personal spending plan, how to track income and expenses and strategies for record keeping will be covered through a case study approach. Registration is required. Please visit www.sefcu. com/financialeducation to reserve your spot today! ITALIAN DINNER: 4:30— 6:30 pm on Wednesday October 23, 2019 at SaratogaWilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Soup, Antipasto Salad, Fettuccine Alfredo, Baked Ziti, Chicken Riggies, Meatballs, Italian Sausage & Peppers, Garlic Bread & Butter, Dessert, Coffee, Tea. Donation Requested: Adults $12.00, Seniors and Military (Active/ Retired with ID card) $11.00, Children 5—12 $8.00, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $12.00. Cash Bar Available. 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. Thursday, Oct. 24 READING GROUP OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, October 24 at 6 pm - Reading Group Open House. Reading group members, join us for light refreshments and presentations about the best new books for your group.Attend and register your group with us to receive free advance reading copies of forthcoming books! Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. For more information on these or other events, call 518-6824200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www. northshire.com. NEW PARENT MEETUP: Every Thursday at 10:30, Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. For more information on these or other events, call 518-682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire. com. 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. INTERFAITH STORY CIRCLE: Ruah: Breath, Wind, Spirit - Thursday, October 24, 2019 7-9 pm, Church of St. Vincent de Paul Chapel, 900 Madison Ave., Albany. Breath, wind and spirit are around us and within us, and sometimes they manifest in unexplainable ways. Many people have had experiences of being touched by a loved one who has passed away. This experience can take many forms: a human shape, an animal, a flower, a cool breeze or a familiar fragrance. We might also keep our loved one’s spirit alive by honoring them with treasured rituals and stories of their time among us. Experienced guest tellers for this circle are Mary Murphy and Barbara Palumbo. Free and open to the public, guests are invited to come to listen, or if inclined, to share their own stories on the topic. Ample parking is avaialble in the lot adjacent to the Church. Enter from the lot using the stairs to the entrance marked “Access to Parish Office and Chapel” or at the ground level using the disabled access entrance, go down the ramp and take the elevator to M level to access the Chapel. For more information about this month’s circle contact Gert Johnson, grsjohnson@aol. com, by phone at 518-3740637, or visit the website www.withourvoice.org/ifsc. Friday, Oct. 25 STORY TIME: Every Friday at 10:30 a.m. Story time with guest star Danielle Searles - A Colorful Way to Learn and Play Saratoga Springs. The author will share a story time celebrating her sweet board book, which helps young readers explore new places to visit in town. Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. For more information on these or other events, call 518-6824200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www. northshire.com. GHOST IN THE YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Experience the spirit(s) of the gardens, feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the earth! Share in the spiritual intrigue from the Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors! “Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours” will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 PM September 13th through October 27th. Tours do not include the mansion. Docent led tours last approximately one hour and begin at the parking lot, cost is $10/ person. Private docent led tours may be arranged at a date convenient to your group. Contact Yaddo (518)584 -0746 or www.Yaddo.org for more information. AUTHOR EVENT: Friday, October 25 at 7 pm - J. D. Spero - Boy on Hold. J.D. Spero will celebrate the release of her new young adult novel. Cabbage Night, 1991. The traditional night of pranks takes a disturbing turn when a violent crime rocks a small Adirondack town. Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. For more information on these or other events, call 518-682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire. com. Saturday, Oct. 26 HAUNTED HALLOWEEN WALK: Haunted Halloween Walk at Moreau Lake State Park, Sat., Oct. 26. Tours starting at 6:00 pm and ending 8:00 p.m. Take a haunted walk through the day use area. Refreshments and activities will be available. Fee of $5.00/ car. Advance registration is required. Contact the park office prior to Oct. 26 to make reservations (518)793-0511. Please bring a flashlight! Suggested for children 12 and younger. The Friends of Moreau Lake (non-profit) will be sponsoring the event. Proceeds go to benefit the educational programs and patron services at the park. BOO2YOU HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL: The Glens Falls Collaborative announces its annual Boo2You Halloween festival to take place Saturday, October 26, 2019, from 2 to 4 p.m. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to attend in costume to trick or treat and enjoy the festivities. This year’s rain date is Sunday, October 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. Activities along Glen Street, and in City Park, from 2 to 4 p.m., include trick-or-treating at downtown storefronts and along “candy lane” with guest businesses and organizations, meet and greet with costumed characters, spooky dance performances by local dance schools, and a ‘Fun Zone’ including pony rides, petting zoo and games. This year, there will also be a Candy Row on Ridge Street for senior citizen residents of Cronin High Rise to hand out candy, and a Harry Potterthemed Hogwarts School to tour at St. Mary’s-St. Alphonsus School at 10-12 Church Street, courtesy of the SMSA Parent-Teacher Association.New for 2019 is a Carved Pumpkin Contest! Participants must pre-register at www. glensfallscollaborative.com/ boo-2-you/ by October 24. Attendees can vote on their favorite pumpkin setup on Ridge Street and prizes will be handed out at 4 p.m. in front of the Wood Theater. For more information, visit www.glensfallscollaborative.com. DON’T FALL STAND TALL: Balance/Fall Risk Assessment, October 26 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Regional Therapy Center at Malta, 8 Medical Park Drive, Malta. Join us for a free balance/ fall risk assessment, using standardized testing and the most current research. You will be screened by skilled, licensed therapists from the Regional Therapy Center, who will also offer tips to help prevent falls. Appointments are available from 9:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. All events are offered free of charge. Registration is required. Please call 518580-2450. LIBRARY FRIENDS MEETING: The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will meet to discuss and plan 2019-2020 events and fundraising activities and elect officers on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 10:30 AM in the Community Room at Van Schoonhoven Square, Waterford, NY. Members of the community interested in participating and joining the Friends are invited to attend. The Friends of the Waterford Public Library work with the Library Director and Library trustees to support and advance the services and goals of the Library. SARATOGA DBA FALL FESTIVAL: Saturday, Oct 26, 2019 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Downtown Saratoga Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs. This unique Halloween celebration encourages families to have fun together, enjoying the hospitality of Saratoga Springs’ businesses and the great spirit of the community. Admission is free. FALL PLAY PERFORMANCE: Saturday, October 26 at 11 am - Maple Avenue Middle School Drama Club. Students from Maple Avenue Middle School will share their fall play, “Once Upon a Shoe” as part of Saratoga’s annual Fall Festival. This performance is intended for children Pre-K and up. Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. For more information on these or other events, call 518-682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire. com. HALLOWEEN PARTY: Saturday, October 26th , 12pm-2pm - Join us in some family friendly Halloween fun! Snacks, crafts, games, a pinata, costume contest and pumpkin decorating contest! The Witch’s Den will also be open to explore. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville.