Calendar
EDITOR’S NOTE: This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellations and postponements. However, it is recommended that readers contact event organizers before they attend. For the most updated version of the calendar, please visit saratogian.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161presents a Chicken Parmigiana Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, Oct. 14, 4:30-6pm. Call 518-584-2585Monday or Tuesday between 10amnoon to place an order. Menu includes Chicken Parmigiana, Penne Pasta, Tossed Salad, Garlic Toast. Dinner for 2is $25. Cash only.
YOGA AT DELEGAN POND:
Unwind and enjoy the sounds of nature at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park! “Yoga at Delegan Pond” will be a flow style yoga class that is great for every type of yogi - first time and more practiced students are all welcome! It will be of moderate intensity but breaks and variations are encouraged! Hosted by certified instructor Lauren Winkler, this program is happening on Wednesday September 16from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. All you need to bring is your mat (or towel) and water! This will be a reoccurring program happening every Wednesday from September 16th through October 14th. Registration is required. Face masks are expected to be worn throughout the duration of the program. Participants should park in Parking Lot #1located on Scout Road, town of Wilton. This parking lot is directly across from Delegan Pond where the program will be taking place. For more information or to register, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. For program information visit the Preserve &Park’s website at www.wiltonpreserve.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9a.m. to 2p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14at Empire State College, located at 113West Ave. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
Thursday, Oct. 15
WILT ON WILDLIFE PRESERVE
FUNDRAISER: What does it look like when you combine three events that were supposed to be live, into two virtual events over the course of a weekend? Tune in to see how Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is merging their Wild About Blue fundraiser with their Blues for the Karner Blues and Bluegrass for the Karner Blues concerts into two streaming events with the help of Caffe Lena. The weekend will kick-off on Thursday, October 15at 7:00 pm with a free broadcast of the Resonators playing a set for the Blues for the Karner Blues. This can be viewed either through Caffe Lena’s or Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s Facebook or YouTube pages. The music will be interspersed with short videos taken at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park to introduce viewers to the Saratoga Sandplains and its most famous resident, the endangered Karner blue butterfly. Each year at Wild About Blue, the Metamorphosis Award honors someone for making positive and dramatic changes in the community. Instead of having a human honoree this year, the Karner blue butterfly is being honored since it was the catalyst for the first land protection efforts undertaken by the Town of Wilton, along with NYS DEC, and The Nature Conservancy. On Friday and Saturday, more short videos will be posted on the Preserve & Park’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. The weekend will wrap up on Sunday, October 18at 4:00 pm, with a free broadcast of the Schroon River String Band playing a set for Bluegrass for the Karner Blues. Like the kick-off event, short videos about the Preserve & Park will play interspersed with the bluegrass music. This event can also be viewed either through Caffe Lena’s or Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s Facebook or YouTube pages. All weekend people are invited to visit the online auction at www.32auctions.com/wildaboutblue2020 to bid on items or donate to support the education, conservation, and outdoor recreation projects of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization whose mission is to conserve ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation. For more information visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org/ wild-about-blue.
ONLINE FILM DISCUSSION:
Saratoga Jewish Community Arts and Temple Sinai, with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, presents a Zoom discussion October 15 at 7p.m. for the film Orchestra of Exiles, the little-known story of Jewish musicians who were transported to Palestine in the 1930s when Nazism was escalating in power. Participants should watch the film prior to the Zoom discussion. Orchestra of Exiles is available on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor, Epix, DIRECTV, Hoopla, and Fandor Amazon Channel. It is available to rent from Apple iTunes for $3.99.Orchestra of Exiles, a 2012documentary, written, produced, and directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Josh Aronson, tells this well-hidden saga. It is the tale of the founding in 1936of what would become the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and how its founder Bronislaw Huberman (1882– 1947), a Polish-Jewish violin prodigy, saved more than 1,000Jews (many claim more like 3,000when parents, wives, and others were swept along) in the process. History may be full of inventive people turning unexpected hardship into great success, but not many can claim that they responded to the rise of a dictatorial state by creating a national arts institution halfway around the world. Contact Phyllis Wang at sjca. sjcf@gmail.com to register and receive the Zoom meeting link and meeting ID. PUMPKIN GLOW & LIGHT SHOW: Ellms Family Farm is launching a new fall themed attraction. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is an enchanting Halloween experience that features a pumpkin wonderland with thousands of hand carved illuminated jack o’lanterns. Guests are invited to be immersed in the magic fromthe safety and comfort of their own vehicle. The Drive-Thru experience boasts single pumpkin carvings to larger than life dazzling light displays. Ellms Family Farm has partnered with master carvers that are bringing all of the Halloween spirit to life. In addition to marveling at the master pieces created by talented artists, guests will have the opportunity to be able to enjoy all the Ellms Farms fall snacks they know and love, by preselecting and prepaying for tasty fall themed treats, food & beverages, again to be enjoyed from your vehicle. This attraction is open from 7to 10p.m. Sunday through Thursday from Oct. 1to Nov. 8at Ellms Family Farm, located at 448Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa. Tickets are currently on sale and more information can be found on the Ellms Farms website, www.ellmsfarms.com. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is a great event for families, couples and young adults alike. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this truly magnificent Fall Spectacular – perfect for all ages! HOLLOWED HARVEST: ‘The Hollowed Harvest’ will feature 7,000incredible Jack-O’Lanterns creating stunning landscapes and larger-thanlife displays, some towering as tall as 3stories, and spanning more than 60feet in length! The Hollowed Harvest is scheduled to open September 25th at 6p.m. at the Altamont Fairgrounds and will continue Thursday through Sunday of each week through the beginning of November with additional dates added the week of Halloween. Show dates and ticket information are available on the web at HollowedHarvest.com. From dinosaurs to zombies, sea creatures to medieval castles, all made out of Jack-O’-Lanterns, you won’t believe what you’re going to see at the Hollowed Harvest! To create a safe event, the Hollowed Harvest has limited time slots to reduce the number of guests admiring the show at one time and has coordinated with town police to enact a COVID safety plan in which guests must also wear face masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. In a year of cancellations, you can count on the Hollowed Harvest to save Halloween. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are exclusively available online at HollowedHarvest.com with limited time slots. Times slots are a first come first serve and will likely closeout. Tickets are available exclusively at HollowedHarvest.com.
Friday, Oct. 16
PUMPKIN GLOW & LIGHT SHOW: Ellms Family Farm is launching a new fall themed attraction. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is an enchanting Halloween experience that features a pumpkin wonderland with thousands of hand carved illuminated jack o’lanterns. Guests are invited to be immersed in the magic fromthe safety and comfort of their own vehicle. The Drive-Thru experience boasts single pumpkin carvings to larger than life dazzling light displays. Ellms Family Farm has partnered with master carvers that are bringing all of the Halloween spirit to life. In addition to marveling at the masterpieces created by talented artists, guests will have the opportunity to be able to enjoy all the Ellms Farms fall snacks they know and love, by preselecting and prepaying for tasty fall themed treats, food & beverages, again to be enjoyed from your vehicle. This attraction is open from 7to 10p.m. Sunday through Thursday from Oct. 1to Nov. 8at Ellms Family Farm, located at 448Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa. Tickets are currently on sale and more information can be found on the Ellms Farms website, www.ellmsfarms.com. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is a great event for families, couples and young adults alike. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this truly magnificent Fall Spectacular – perfect for all ages! FIELD OF HORRORS: Local haunted attraction Field of Horrors will open for its Sneak Peek Weekend from 6:30to 11p.m. on Sept. 25 and 26. It will then be open from 6:30 to 11p.m. on Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10and 11as well as 6 to 11p.m. on Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 30and 31. This year’s event will feature five different attractions, including the all-new Dr. Morbid’s Haunted House. More information is available online at fieldofhorrors.com, where tickets are available for purchase. HOLLOWED HARVEST: ‘The Hollowed Harvest’ will feature 7,000incredible Jack-O’Lanterns creating stunning landscapes and larger-thanlife displays, some towering as tall as 3stories, and spanning more than 60feet in length! The Hollowed Harvest is scheduled to open September 25th at 6p.m. at the Altamont Fairgrounds and will continue Thursday through Sunday of each week through the beginning of November with additional dates added the week of Halloween. Show dates and ticket information are available on the web at HollowedHarvest.com. From dinosaurs to zombies, sea creatures to medieval castles, all made out of Jack-O’-Lanterns, you won’t believe what you’re going to see at the Hollowed Harvest! To create a safe event, the Hollowed Harvest has limited time slots to reduce the number of guests admiring the show at one time and has coordinated with town police to enact a COVID safety
plan in which guests must also wear face masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. In a year of cancellations, you can count on the Hollowed Harvest to save Halloween. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are exclusively available online at HollowedHarvest.com with limited time slots. Times slots are a first come first serve and will likely closeout. Tickets are available exclusively at HollowedHarvest.com.
Saturday, Oct. 17 GENEALOGY PROGRAM:
Instead of a full day annual Heritage Hunters conference, this year’s speaker, Dr. Thomas W. Jones, will deliver a presentation via Zoom. The one hour program will take place at 1p.m. on Saturday, October 17. The topic will be “Out-of-State Workarounds for In-State Record Shortages.” It features the case study of Thomas Greenfield, a manwho owned no land, and left no record of heirs. Dr. Jones will take viewers through the reconstruction of Thomas Greenfield’s family—two wives and 18 children—from direct and indirect evidence in DNA and in common and obscure records from national to local levels, mostly from states where Thomas never lived. HH members will receive the Zoom link in their emails. Non-members are invited and can request the link by emailing the organization’s president, Dave Peck, at davepeck208@hotmail.com. Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County is an organization for people who are interested in genealogy and historical research. Meetings are the 3rd Saturday of most months and are held at the Town Hall in Schuylerville. Members receive a bimonthly newsletter, which features a variety of local records, articles, and announcements. Members can also submit family names they are researching, which is compiled into an annual index. Many of the members are volunteers in area historical groups and are willing to help others doing research. Membership dues of $15per person or $20 per couple, for 2021, can be sent to Carol Waldron at 4Patricia Lane, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. 12866.
BALLSTON SPA BIRDHOUSE SALE:
The 3rd Annual Ballston Spa Birdhouse Program, “Ballston Spa BLOOMS!” is coming to an end. We know everyone in the village is sad—the birdhouses have become a mainstay in the village. But it’s time to get ready for the holiday program, and then a new year of birdhouses in spring, 2021. This one day only sale will be on Saturday, October 17th from 10am -5pm, rain or shine. Because of COVID, the sale will NOT be at the library, but will be at 10Thompson St, Ballston Spa. All birdhouses are $10. If you have a favorite that you must have for your yard, join us on Saturday and snap it up. All proceeds go to help fund the program for next year. Please wear masks to the sale—no admittance without a mask. Cash or Check only.
TOYS FOR TOTS RIDE & DROP EVENT:
The Brunswick NY HOG Chapter will present the 2020Toys for Tots Ride & Drop Event from 10a.m. to 1p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. Due to restrictions on large gatherings made necessary by the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Brunswick HOG Chapter Toys for Tots Ride will now be a ride and drop event. Do your own ride to Brunswick Harley, located at 1130Hoosick Rd. in Brunswick, from 10a.m. to 1p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17and drop off a new, unwrapped toy or a $10donation, and post your ride on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ Brunswick Hog Chapter. The need is greater this year. We need everyone’s help. Toys and donations can be dropped off at Brunswick Harley at any time the shop is open. CRAFT FAIR: St. Luke’s on the Hill 9th Annual Handcrafted Fair will be Outside this year from 9am - 3pm on Saturday, October 17 (Rain Date Oct. 24) at 40 McBride Road, (Located off Pruyn Hill Rd, Town of Halfmoon), Mechanicville. Free admission. Variety of items to be sold: homemade pies & cookies, jewelry, buttons, doll clothes, fabric kitchen items, hand-painted glassware & wood, natural & organic skin care items, candles, soap, home decor & wreaths, stained glass ornaments, Christmas ornaments, maple products, honey, beef & pumpkins, mittens from recycled sweaters, original watercolors, cards, class & bead suncatchers, driftwood creations, masks, tutus, capes, items customized with vinyl. 518-664-4834.
SOUP& BAKE SALE:
Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 miles south of Rt. 29), is hosting a Soup-to-Go and Bake Sale on Saturday, October 17, from 10a.m. - 3 pm. Choose between a variety of soups and sizes: $4 Single serve container, $6 medium size container, $10 family size container. Then choose your desserts from our bake sale with delicious homemade goodies. $5 Bagged lunches to go will also be available. Any questions please call 518-8854794. (And yes our brown bread sale is coming up in November!)
FESTIVAL OF LITERACY:
This year’s Fall Festival of Literacy will be held in person and live streamed for those who do not wish to attend in person. Join Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County’s students, volunteers, staff and friends at the Hilton Garden Inn, 235Hoosick Street, Troy on October 17, 11:30a.m.-1:00 p.m. for a celebration of the way literacy changes lives. Special guest author, Scott Baker, will speak about his book No One Rises Alone: What Almost Dying Taught Me About Living. Proceeds will benefit literacy programs for adults and children in Rensselaer County and nearby communities. For tickets and more information, call (518) 244-4650or visit www. lvorc.org. PUMPKIN GLOW & LIGHT SHOW: Ellms Family Farm is launching a new fall themed attraction. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show
Drive-Thru is an enchanting Halloween experience that features a pumpkin wonderland with thousands of hand carved illuminated jack o’lanterns. Guests are invited to be immersed in the magic from the safety and comfort of their own vehicle. The Drive-Thru experience boasts single pumpkin carvings to larger than life dazzling light displays. Ellms Family Farm has partnered with master carvers that are bringing all of the Halloween spirit to life. In addition to marveling at the masterpieces created by talented artists, guests will have the opportunity to be able to enjoy all the Ellms Farms fall snacks they knowand love, by preselecting and prepaying for tasty fall themed treats, food & beverages, again to be enjoyed from your vehicle. This attraction is open from 7to 10p.m. Sunday through Thursday from Oct. 1to Nov. 8at Ellms Family Farm, located at 448Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa. Tickets are currently on sale andmore information can be found on the Ellms Farms website, www.ellmsfarms.com. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is a great event for families, couples and young adults alike. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this truly magnificent Fall Spectacular – perfect for all ages! FIELD OF HORRORS: Local haunted attraction Field of Horrors will open for its Sneak Peek Weekend from 6:30to 11p.m. on Sept. 25 and 26. It will then be open from 6:30to 11p.m. on Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10and 11as well as 6to 11p.m. on Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 30and 31. This year’s event will feature five different attractions, including the all-new Dr. Morbid’s Haunted House. More information is available online at fieldofhorrors.com, where tickets are available for purchase.
HOLLOWED HARVEST:
‘The Hollowed Harvest’ will feature 7,000incredible Jack-O’-Lanterns creating stunning landscapes and larger-than-life displays, some towering as tall as 3 stories, and spanning more than 60feet in length! The Hollowed Harvest is scheduled to open September 25th at 6p.m. at the Altamont Fairgrounds and will continue Thursday through Sunday of each week through the beginning of November with additional dates added the week of Halloween. Show dates and ticket information are available on the web at HollowedHarvest.com. From dinosaurs to zombies, sea creatures to medieval castles, all made out of Jack-O’-Lanterns, you won’t believe what you’re going to see at the Hollowed Harvest! To create a safe event, the Hollowed Harvest has limited time slots to reduce the number of guests admiring the show at one time and has coordinated with town police to enact a COVID safety plan in which guests must also wear face masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. In a year of cancellations, you can count on the Hollowed Harvest to save Halloween. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are exclusively available online at HollowedHarvest.com with limited time slots. Times slots are a first come first serve and will likely closeout. Tickets are available exclusively at HollowedHarvest.com.
Sunday, Oct. 18
SARATOGA’S HISTORIC WEST SIDE TOUR: George DeMers will lead guests through the restored historicWest Side to learn about Saratoga’s Irish and Italian immigrants who
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helped shape the history of this unique district. Meet at at 10:30a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18at the Gideon Putnam Cemetery Entrance on South Franklin Street. Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is offering a series of Autumn Strolls. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Due to current restrictions in New York State, the Autumn Strolls will be limited to 20guests, which currently is less than the maximum of 50that is currently allowed, and tickets must be purchased in advance until otherwise noted. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and social distancing will be encouraged when possible. The cost per tour is $15for SSPF members and $20for non-members.
BOOK DISCUSSION: ConsciousnessBook Discussion – Sunday, October 18, 6p.m. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is Loving What Is: Four Questions that Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie. Hosted on Zoom by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. Call or use the Contact us form at www. newthoughtnewyork.org for Meeting ID and discussion questions. For more information, visit our meetup. com group, Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures or call (518) 366-9918.
VIRTUAL RAPTOR FEST:
Grassland Bird Trust’s (GBT) 10th annual Winter Raptor Fest soars to new heights on October 18! Tune into our new virtual production featuring native owls, hawks and falcons in the habitats they depend on for their survival – filmed live from the Washington County Fairgrounds! Experience the wonder of hawks and falcons in flight, meet New York’s endangered short-eared owls - and other imperiled grassland raptors - and see a wide diversity of owls that only come out at night! Take a virtual walk through the woods where you’ll encounter a lynx, red fox, porcupine and the hawks and owls that share their habitat! You’ll see and learn about all these animals and more in this professionally designed and directed event produced in collaboration with Look Media and Junda Video Enterprises. Help us raise $20,000by September 7th to make Winter Raptor Fest 2020take flight! GBT cannot hold this event without your help – don’t delay, get your pass today! Donation levels start at $25for a family link to the virtual event. Donate $100or more and receive a family membership and a gift certificate for a free t-shirt from Bird Collective or up to $40off your order! Visit www.winterraptorfest.com to learnmore or call 518499-0012. Winter Raptor Fest supports GBT’s work to conserve critical habitat for endangered and threatened grassland birds. Learn about GBT’s work at www.grasslandbirdtrust.org.
PUMPKIN GLOW & LIGHT SHOW:
Ellms Family Farm is launching a new fall themed attraction. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is an enchanting Halloween experience that features a pumpkin wonderland with thousands of hand carved illuminated jack o’lanterns. Guests are invited to be immersed in the magic from the safety and comfort of their own vehicle. The Drive-Thru experience boasts single pumpkin carvings to larger than life dazzling light displays. Ellms Family Farm has partnered with master carvers that are bringing all of the Halloween spirit to life. In addition to marveling at the masterpieces created by talented artists, guests will have the opportunity to be able to enjoy all the Ellms Farms fall snacks they know and love, by preselecting and prepaying for tasty fall themed treats, food & beverages, again to be enjoyed from your vehicle. This attraction is open from 7to 10p.m. Sunday through Thursday from Oct. 1to Nov. 8at Ellms Family Farm, located at 448Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa. Tickets are currently on sale and more information can be found on the Ellms Farms website, www.ellmsfarms.com. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is a great event for families, couples and young adults alike. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this truly magnificent Fall Spectacular – perfect for all ages!
HOLLOWED HARVEST:
‘The Hollowed Harvest’ will feature 7,000incredible Jack-O’-Lanterns creating stunning landscapes and larger-than-life displays, some towering as tall as 3 stories, and spanning more than 60feet in length! The Hollowed Harvest is scheduled to open September 25th at 6p.m. at the Altamont Fairgrounds and will continue Thursday through Sunday of each week through the beginning of November with additional dates added the week of Halloween. Show dates and ticket information are available on the web at HollowedHarvest.com. From dinosaurs to zombies, sea creatures to medieval castles, all made out of Jack-O’-Lanterns, you won’t believe what you’re going to see at the Hollowed Harvest! To create a safe event, the Hollowed Harvest has limited time slots to reduce the number of guests admiring the show at one time and has coordinated with town police to enact a COVID safety plan inwhich guests must also wear face masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. In a year of cancellations, you can count on the Hollowed Harvest to save Halloween. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are exclusively available online at Hollowed Harvest. com with limited time slots. Times slots are a first come first serve and will likely closeout. Tickets are available exclusively at HollowedHarvest.com.
Monday, Oct. 19
WELLNESS WALK: On Monday, October 19th at 10:00 am Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holding a Wellness Walk led by Linda Hovious, fitness instructor at the Saratoga Springs YMCA. This is a great opportunity to enjoy an Autumn walk on the trails at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park! The Wellness Walk is geared towards gentle exercise and the enjoyment of nature and will be accessible for participants at basic fitness levels. The walk will depart from the Old Gick Farm trailhead. Registration is required. Face masks will be expected to be worn throughout the duration of the program. The Wellness Walks are a bi- monthly activity with the next walk scheduled for November 2nd, location to be announced. For more information or to register for the program, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-4500321or via email at info@ wiltonpreserve.org. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at www.wiltonpreserve.org.
BARRE CLASS FOR OLDER ADULTS:
The National Museum of Dance is pleased to announce that Mary Anne Fantauzzi will be offering The Ageless Dancer Ballet Barre class for older adults again beginning August 17. This popular class was offered via Zoom to over one hundred participants in spring 2020. It will return for two more Zoom sessions on Mondays 2:00–3:00pm from galleries within the National Museum of Dance. The class teaches classical ballet technique designed for participants ages 50+. The class will use a chair or ballet barre for support. Participants will remain standing throughout the class to promote core stabilization and balance. Ballet slippers or split sole sneakers and fitness attire are recommended. Session 2: October 19– November 30(no class November 23) | 6classes via Zoom. Reduced class fees are made possible by a grant from Soroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC). Payment can bemade via PayPal at www.nationalmuseumofdance.org/calendar, or by mailing a check to the National Museum of Dance at 99
South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Session 2: 6classes for $30. Flexible class card: 10classes for $60. All class cards expire December 31, 2020and can only be used for The Ageless Dancer class. For questions and to register, please contact Mary Anne Fantauzzi at tours@dancemuseum.org.
Tuesday, Oct. 20 INTERFAITH STORY CIRCLE:
Interfaith Story Circle – Ebb and Flow: Stories of Hope & Perseverance - Tuesday, October 20, 2020 7:15– 8:45pm, Via Zoom. The many challenges of the past fewmonths have tested our strength and resolve. Our lives, like the Hudson River that connects the communities of the Tri-City Area and Dutchess County, come with tides that ebb and flow, that require navigation and resilience. You are invited to the first joint story circle of the Interfaith Story Circle of the Tri-City Area and Dutchess County Interfaith Council Story Circle to share stories that will encourage hope and perseverance. The wisdom of stories may come from our various faith traditions, personal stories of courage and triumph, stories of heroes from the daily news or from history, literature or folk tales. Story tellers are asked to limit their stories to seven minutes. Join us to share your stories related to the theme, or just come to listen. Either way, you will be warmly welcomed. For more information or to register and receive a Zoom link to join the virtual circle email ifsc@withourvoice.org.
CUT FLOWERS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:
Make Your Business Bloom - Financial Management for Cut Flowers in 2021. Online Zoom webinar from 12:30-1:30pm on Tuesday, Oct. 20. When the New York on PAUSE order went into effect in March 2020, the local cut flower industry showed just how adaptable it could be on short notice, but the economic impact was still severe. While there are many unknowns as to what to expect in 2021, market channel analysis can help you identify new customers and innovative methods of distribution, marketing, and sales. Join Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program educators Stephen Hadcock, Dayton Maxwell, and Lindsey Christianson to discuss the 2020coronavirus repercussions to the cut flower industry, market channel analysis, and what to look for in your budget as you set goals for your cut flower farm in 2021. This is an online, Zoom-based webinar, $20per farm/business. Visit https://tinyurl.com/CutFlowerBusiness2021to register (online registration required).
Wednesday, Oct. 21 COMFORT FOR THOSE WHO MOURN:
This is a 6-week non-denominational Christian grief support group for all those grieving the death of a loved one. Wewill meet in person using Covid guidelines for safe distancing in the Great Roomat St Luke’s on the Hill, 40McBride Rd., Mechanicville (located off Pruyn Hill Rd in the Town of Halfmoon). Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00pm October 21- December 2, 2020. You may register by phone at 518-664-4834or email dcylynne@gmail.com. For further information visit stlukesonthehill.org/events.
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS WORKSHOP:
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, NY is offering Recipe for Success: A Workshop for Food Entrepreneurs, Wednesday, October 21, 8:30-4:30, virtually via Zoom. Fee: $50for the full day, or $30for morning or afternoon session. Register by October 20at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/RecipeForSuccess_ 241, or contact CCE at 518-885-8995or event coordinator, Diane Whitten, at dwhitten@cornell.edu. If you’re thinking of making and selling a favorite recipe, or even if you already have a small food business, the presenters of this program can give you guidance. Their experience and expertise in licensing a food product, processing, packaging, marketing, pricing and selling are an invaluable resource. The program also includes the basics of successful small business management. Current or potential food entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend. The workshop will include speakers from Cornell University Food Venture Center, NYS Department of Agriculture& Markets, NY Kitchen Company Food Consultant, SCORE Business Marketing and Counseling, and more. For more information visit Cornell Cooperative Extension www.ccesaratoga.org under Events tab.
CANINE TRAINING CLASSES:
– Saratoga County 4-H is excited to announce the canine training course will be held at the 4-H Training Center, 556Middle Line Road, Ballston Spa this fall. Classes will be held on Monday nights starting October 26 and Wednesday afternoons starting October 21. This programis open to youth enrolled in Saratoga County 4-H, ages 12-18. This course offers youth canine handlers of all ages and training levels the opportunity to learn about positive reinforcement techniques to better their canine and handler team. Each handler will evaluate goals and objectives to work on for five consecutive weeks. The cost for all five sessions is $25. Dogs must be at least six months old and have current vaccinations for distemper and rabies. Send proof with registration. Please call the 4-H Office at 518-885-8995for more information or a registration form. If your child is not in 4-H, you may enroll your child today for only $5. Pre-registration with payment is due by October 16th. No phone registrations accepted. Only 10participants per class. Registration, shot records, and payment must be submitted to hold your spot, first come– first served.
Thursday, Oct. 22
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8:30a.m. to 1:30p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22at the Stewarts Ice Cream Building 2, located at 461Church St. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. PUMPKIN GLOW & LIGHT SHOW: Ellms Family Farm is launching a new fall themed attraction. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is an enchanting Halloween experience that features a pumpkin wonderland with thousands of hand carved illuminated jack o’lanterns. Guests are invited to be immersed in the magic from the safety and comfort of their own vehicle. The Drive-Thru experience boasts single pumpkin carvings to larger than life dazzling light displays. Ellms Family Farm has partnered with master carvers that are bringing all of the Halloween spirit to life. In addition to marveling at the masterpieces created by talented artists, guests will have the opportunity to be able to enjoy all the Ellms Farms fall snacks they know and love, by preselecting and prepaying for tasty fall themed treats, food & beverages, again to be enjoyed from your vehicle. This attraction is open from 7to 10p.m. Sunday through Thursday from Oct. 1to Nov. 8at Ellms Family Farm, located at 448Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa. Tickets are currently on sale and more information can be found on the Ellms Farms website, www.ellmsfarms.com. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is a great event for families, couples and young adults alike. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this truly magnificent Fall Spectacular – perfect for all ages!
HOLLOWED HARVEST:
‘The Hollowed Harvest’ will feature 7,000incredible Jack-O’-Lanterns creating stunning landscapes and larger-than-life displays, some towering as tall as 3 stories, and spanning more than 60feet in length! The Hollowed Harvest is scheduled to open September 25th at 6p.m. at the Altamont Fairgrounds and will continue Thursday through Sunday of each week through the beginning of November with additional dates added the week of Halloween. Show dates and ticket information are available on the web at HollowedHarvest.com. From dinosaurs to zombies, sea creatures to medieval castles, all made out of Jack-O’-Lanterns, you won’t believe what you’re going to see at the Hollowed Harvest! To create a safe event, the Hollowed Harvest has limited time slots to reduce the number of guests admiring the show at one time and has coordinated with town police to enact a COVID safety plan in which guests must also wear face masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. In a year of cancellations, you can count on the Hollowed Harvest to save Halloween. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are exclusively available online at HollowedHarvest.com with limited time slots. Times slots are a first come first serve and will likely closeout. Tickets are available exclusively at HollowedHarvest.com.
UNDERSTANDING SHAKESPEARE:
Join the Troy Public Library on Thursdays, October 22nd - November 19th from 6:30PM – 7:30PM for our Understanding Shakespeare workshop. This will be a five-session programon howto understand Shakespeare’s plays. We will start our discussion with Act 1of Shakespeare’s comedy “All’sWell That Ends Well.” In the following four weeks we will discuss the play one act at a time. This programwill allow the participants to put the play in a variety of contexts, such as its relationship to his other works and to current events. Tom Bulger, Shakespeare Scholar and retired professor from Siena College will lead this workshop. Please have Act One read for the October 22nd discussion. This program will be presented using Zoom. Joining the presentation will require the installation of the Zoom client on your computer (microphone and speakers required for audio, camera for video) or the Zoomapp on yourmobile device. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is necessary. For more information and to register, call the library at 274-7071or online at www. thetroylibrary.org.