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Thursday, August 31, 2023

KNEE-HIGH NATURALIST: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 9 am. Geared toward children aged 2-5, (siblings welcome) Knee-high Naturalist is a fun introduction to nature. We meet in the Nature Center where we begin by reading a nature-themed book or two and then take a short walk together outdoors, keeping our eyes open for animal tracks, shells, feathers, and other signs of the natural world around us. Dress for the weather. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot text 518-917-2174.

HOWLIN’ AT THE MOON: The Howlin’ at the Moon concert series returns to The Barn at Mabee Farm. Big Fez and the Surfmatics with Everest Rising at 7 pm, $10 admission. https://schenectadyhistorical.org/ for more information.

BALLSTON AREA SENIORS: The Ballston Area Seniors will be meeting at the Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa, NY. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. to play cards, use the craft room and play pool or just socialize. Lunch is at noon. At lunch the BASC Members may participate in Congregate Meals or bring your own lunch, your choice. Pizza every third Thursdays. On the fourth Thursday it is Pot Lunch, to participate bring something to share or pay $3 at the door. Coffee and hot water for tea will be available.

Friday, September 1, 2023

HISTORIAN TOUR: 10 am – Ballston Spa Sensory Tour. Anne Clothier, Education Director at Brookside Museum will explore the sights, sounds and smells of days of olde. Bring your children and grandchildren to this tour! Sponsored by the History Center at Brookside Museum. Registration must be made in advance at the History Center website https://brooksidemuseum.org/events/. A suggested donation of $10 per registration (individuals, couples or families) will support the programs of the History Center and a not-for-profit organization chosen by the tour leaders. Specific directions and parking locations will be provided to registrants in advance of the tour dates.

WIGGLY WANDERERS: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 9:30 am. Wiggly wanderers is a weekly (every Friday) program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies, and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers’ confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This program is a drop-in program, please be on time as we will be starting our hike at 9:35am.

BOOK CLUBS: At the Stillwater Public Library, 662 Hudson Ave, Stillwater. 1pm – Book Talk – read what you like and share! 7pm – Non-Fiction Book Club: “Cultish” by Amanda Motell.

BALLSTON AREA SENIORS ACTIVITIES: The Ballston Area Seniors will be meeting at the Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. Fridays: 1 pm-3 pm first Friday of the month Special Activities TBA, 11:15 am-noon – Exercise, 6:30 pm-9 pm – Table Pool.

FRIDAY AT THE LAKE: This summer’s final Friday at the Lake at Shepard Park, Canada Street, Lake George hits the stage this Friday. “Ten Most Wanted” is a powerhouse band based out of Saratoga that plays all your favorite classic R&B, Funk, Soul, and Rock favorites. They will perform from 7:30-9:30. “The Schmooze” opens the show, performing from 6:00-7:10. They have been one of the region’s premier party bands for the past 15 years. All Fridays at the Lake are free to the public, and food and beverage vendors are on site.

Saturday, September 2, 2023

CARS AND COFFEE: The Town of Greenfield Lions Club are hosting a Cars & Coffee Event on Saturday Sept 2 at the Middle Grove Town Park, 430 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove, from 8am to 11am. Event is Free and is open to any car or truck, including daily drivers. There will be a 50-50 raffle and door prizes for entered vehicles. This event is being sponsored by Ryan’s Garage. The Greenfield Lions will be selling fresh breakfast sandwiches and coffee. The public is invited to check out the vehicles.

MUSEUM SOCIAL: At the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs. 9-11 am. The Museum will offer free admission from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. thanks to the sponsorship from the New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund. There will be complimentary coffee and doughnuts courtesy of Stewart’s Shops and water courtesy of Saratoga Water. The morning program will feature activities for kids by Amplify Horse Racing and a handicapping seminar by Tom Amello of Trackfacts.. Free to attend, books and prints available for purchase. Please visit racingmuseum.org for more details.

FARMERS MARKET: 9 am to 1 pm, High Rock Park

Sunday, September 3, 2023

WALKING TOUR: Hosted by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. Tours are limited to 30 participants each and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tours tend to sell out quickly, so participants are advised to purchase tickets early at www.saratogapreservation.org. Cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. All tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. September 23: “Skidmore’s First Home.” Debbie Studwell will tour the area formerly home to the Young Women’s Industrial Club of Saratoga, which would later become Skidmore College. Meet at the southeast corner of Spring & Circular streets. For additional information, call (518) 587-5030 or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at [email protected].

FOREST BATHING: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 9 am. Coined shinrin-yoku in Japan in the 1980’s, forest bathing is the ecotherapeutic practice of spending time immersed in nature, absorbing it with all of your senses. The physiological and psychological benefits last for days afterward with the additional benefit of a new appreciation of our precious woodland and its inhabitants. This is a beginner-rated walk along the Nature Trail with long pauses to sit and enhance our awareness of our surroundings. It is approximately a 2-hour program. A small mat is beneficial to ensure a dry seat. Pay $5 each (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. No children under 14 are permitted for this program due to the quiet, calm nature of it. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, text 518-917-2174.

MAKE A CORNHUSK DOLL: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 2pm. In this program we will make the Haudenosaunee version of a Cornhusk doll, called a No Face doll, and learn the legend behind them. This is for all ages and all materials are provided. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call the park office at 518-793-0511.

Monday, September 4, 2023

BEAVER HIKE: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 10am. Join an educator on a guided hike out to our beaver lodges along the Wetlands Walk and Mud Pond.Learn all about these fascinating rodents and how they live, love and learn. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call the park office at 518-793-0511.

MAHJONGG: Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. Galway, will host Mahjongg games each Monday at noon. Players are requested to register by calling 518-882-6385. More information about all library programs is available at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

BALLSTON AREA SENIORS ACTIVITIES: The Ballston Area Seniors will be meeting at the Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. Mondays: 9:00-noon -Table Pool, 10-11am – Chorus, 11:15 am-noon – Exercise.

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Saratoga Springs City Council meetings are regularly scheduled for 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 474 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Meetings are held in the Council Room at City Hall at this time. Meetings are open to the public, and admission into the room will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Check the meeting agenda for times of Public Hearings. The Ramp Door on the Broadway entrance to the building will be open for public access at 6:30 p.m. and earlier for special schedules. More information is available online at www.saratoga-springs.org.

KAYAKING: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 10 am. Join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake. Limited rentals are available, or bring your own kayak. This program is for people 18 and older. The cost is $5 or $15 including kayak rental. Check in and pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, text 518-917-2174.

CASINO HIRING EVENT: Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is holding a hiring event Tuesday, September 5 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the casino’s Event Center. The casino has nearly 50 openings in a variety of departments ranging from entry-level hourly positions to salaried management positions. Rivers’ Human Resources team will be on-site interviewing candidates for a variety of positions available throughout the casino including the Landing Hotel, Security, Gaming, Food & Beverage, Marketing, IT, Environmental Services, and more. Positions available include Director – P&A, Duke’s Sous Chef, Engineer IV, Internal Audit Manager, IT Specialist II, Market Place Shift Manager, Market Place Sous Chef, Mian Specialty Cook, Security Shift Manager, Security Supervisor, and others. Both part-time and full-time jobs are available throughout all shifts. Applicants must be at least 18 years old for some positions, and a minimum of 21 years old for others. Applicants are asked to bring their resumes. For more information about career opportunities at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady, and a complete list of available positions, visit riverscasino.com/schenectady/careers.

RABIES CLINICS: Held at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Road, Ballston Spa. Questions? Call the Saratoga Animal Shelter at 518-885-4113. TIMES: (Times are strictly enforced) Cats 5:30 pm—6:30 pm; Ferrets 5:30 pm—6:30 pm (must be in a cage or carrier), and Dogs 6:30 pm—7:30 pm (must be on leash). All vaccination certificates are written for one year. If a previous signed certificate is produced, a 3-year certificate will be written. Rabies can be carried by any wild mammal (raccoon, skunk, fox, coyote, or bat). There are also precautionary measures taken if you are bitten by a domestic animal (dog, cat or ferret). If this happens you should first obtain the owner’s name, address and phone number. Then contact the Saratoga County Public Health Department at 518-584-7460.

CDA MEETING: The Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA), Court McLaughlin #422, will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 5th, at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. Members gather at 5:45PM for recitation of the Rosary, followed by refreshments until 6:30PM when the meeting will begin. Any questions? Contact our Regent Lucille Koch by phone or text at 516-319-4577.

BALLSTON AREA SENIORS ACTIVITIES: The Ballston Area Seniors will be meeting at the Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa, NY. Tuesdays: 10 am-noon – Crafts, 1 pm-4 pm – Mahjong.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE: Academy for Lifelong Learning invites you to discover what the Academy is all about at an open house at the Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, from 2 – 3: 30 pm. Hear from course leaders on the 20 noncredit fall courses being offered in and around Saratoga starting the week of October 2. Free and open to the public, snacks and light refreshments will be served. Register by emailing Academy Events Chair, Lois Pflomm at [email protected]. For a fall course brochure, go to www.allsaratoga.org, call (518) 290-6988, or email [email protected].

HIKE AND LUNCH: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 11am. The park educator will lead this steep climb up to the top of palmertown mountain range on the Baker Trail. We will enjoy the hike and use what mother nature offers to learn and chat as we walk. We will also take lunch at the moreau lake overlook, please pack a snack or lunch as well as water. This hike is an out and back and totals just shy of 3 miles. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call the park office at 518-793-0511.

FOOD HUB WEBINAR: Saratoga Cornell Cooperative Extension USDA Food Hub Feasibility Study Webinar Series. Noon-1pm Sept. 6, 13, 20, and 27. Links will be emailed to registered participants. The Food Hub Feasibility Study.webinar series explores the findings of a study conducted by Saratoga CCE, which was funded by the USDA’s 2021 Local Food Promotion Program grant. Through research, analysis, and on-the-ground work, this study details available and potential markets for local foods. We offer recommendations to best service the local food system that considers distribution, infrastructure, farm-to-institution, food access, the emergency food system, and climate change.

POETRY READING: Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Rebecca Schumejda. An open mic poetry reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 pm and the readings will start at 7:00. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading will also be livestreamed. You can find a link for the livestream at caffelena.org. Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 518-583-0022.

ROAST PORK TAKEOUT DINNER: The Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Roast Pork Dinner for curbside pickup on Sept. 6 from 4-6pm. Call 518-584-2585 Monday and Tuesday from 10mm-Noon to place an order. Menu: Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Stuffing, Applesauce, Gravy, Roll, Tossed Salad. $15.00, Cash Only.

BINGO: Knights of Columbus #246 hosts Bingo at the KOC Hall located at 50 Pine Rd. in Saratoga Springs, every Wednesday evening. The doors open at 4:30 p.m., the kitchen window (which is staffed by the Catholic Daughters) opens at 5:30 p.m., games go on sale at 6 p.m., and the first game starts at 7 p.m. Every week, there is $1,500 in guaranteed prize money. Join us for an evening out and help to support our activities within the community.

BALLSTON AREA SENIORS ACTIVITIES: The Ballston Area Seniors will be meeting at the Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa, NY. Wednesdays: 9 am-noon – Senior Craft Room, 12:30 pm-3 pm – Quilting.

FARMERS MARKET: 3-6 pm, High Rock Park.

HALFMOON FARMERS MARKET: The Halfmoon Farmer’s Market offers fresh, local, delicious, and nutritious products from farms, along with specialty items from area crafters and vendors. It runs year-round in Abele Park every Wednesday from 3-6 pm. For more information, call (518) 371-7410, extension 2200.

Thursday, September 7, 2023

LIBRARY MEETING: The Galway Public Library’s Finance Committee will meet at the library, 2112 East St., Galway, on September 7th at 5:00. The public is welcome to attend. More information at 518-882-6385.

Friday, September 8, 2023

BLOOD DRIVE: There will be a Blood Drive on Friday September 8, from noon till 5pm at the Salem Firehouse 53 South Main St Salem. You must register by calling: 1-800-RED CROSS or by redcrossblood.org.

MAKE A COPPER BOWL: At the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne. 9am-4pm. Tuition $130. Member Tuition $710. Materials fee $90. In this class students will create a beautiful copper bowl from a 12″ x 12″ sheet of 16-gauge copper. Students will pound and hand tool the sheet into a 9″ diameter, approx. 2″ deep bowl. Students will also make a decorative vine with leaves from copper that will be attached to the rim of the bowl. Some soldering will be involved in this class.

Saturday, September 9, 2023

GARAGE SALE: The 29th annual Greenfield Town-Wide Garage and Craft Sale is Sept 9 and Sept 10 – 9am to 4pm, Rain or Shine. There are sales located throughout the Town of Greenfield. There are several events going on including a Vendor/Craft Sale, Greenfield Lions Food and Lions Silent Auction, Greenfield Leo Club Food drive all at 31 Wilton Road, across from the Greenfield Center Baptist Church. There will be a Kids Eye Screening for 6 month of age to 7 years of age at the Greenfield Community Center, from noon to 2pm. Email Lion Andrea Penamora at [email protected] for a time slot. Other events at the Greenfield Center Baptist Church (Sat Only) include Saratoga County Animal Shelter adoption event, Birthright of Ballston Spa and Adopt-A-Soldier program. The Middle Grove Methodist church is having a drive thru Chicken BBQ Sat 3pm to 6pm or until sold out. Maps are available at the Stewart’s Shop in Greenfield and Middle Grove, Greenfield Center Baptist Church and Lions Info/Silent Auction Tent at 31 Wilton Road.

BOOK SIGNING: At Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Avenue Ballston Spa, 1pm. Novelist and TV writer Matt Witten will present his newest mystery novel, “Killer Story.” Books will be available to purchase and sign. This event is free and open to the public.

FREE LUNCH: The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church will hold a Free Lunch on Saturday, September 9th at the church, located at 729 Malta Ave. Extension, Malta Ridge. A soup and sandwich lunch will be served at no charge from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at (518) 581-0210.

MUSICAL IMPROV: Equilibrium will perform a musical improvisation at The Barn at Rock City Falls, 710 Rt 29, Rock City Falls from 3-5pm. Equilibrium features electric harpist Alex Chang, double bassist Jason Handron, and percussionist Adam Forman and NYC-based visual artist Christian A. Mendoza. RSVP required; limited seating: https://tinyurl.com/equilibriumimprov.

CHICKEN BBQ: Middle Grove United Methodist Church annual Chicken BBQ – Sat, Sept 9 3-6pm (or until sold out). Dinner includes: 1/2 chicken, roasted potatoes, coleslaw, roll, cookie & lemonade. Ticket price: $15. Drive Thru – Take Out. Church located at 429 Middle Grove Rd. If needed, tables will be provided for the Greenfield Town Wide Garage Sale for a donation of $15.00. Do you live in a remote area of Greenfield and have items for a garage sale but can’t seem to sell things because of your location? This is a perfect opportunity for you!

HISTORIAN TOUR: 10 am – Historic Jonesville. Join Clifton Park Historian John Scherer for a walk through the historic hamlet of Jonesville and a tour of the Jonesville Rural Cemetery. Sponsored by the History Center at Brookside Museum. Registration must be made in advance at the History Center website https://brooksidemuseum.org/events/. A suggested donation of $10 per registration (individuals, couples or families) will support the programs of the History Center and a not-for-profit organization chosen by the tour leaders. Specific directions and parking locations will be provided to registrants in advance of the tour dates.

SCOUTING DAY: At Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd. Wilton. Come to the inaugural Scouting Day at Grant Cottage on Mt McGregor, on September 9th. Enjoy a day filled with adventure, learning, and camaraderie as Scouts of all ages come together to explore the historical significance of Grant Cottage and engage in a wide range of activities. Register at https://www.grantcottage.org/scoutingday2023.

FARMERS MARKET: 9 am to 1 pm, High Rock Park. The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will be offering Voter Registration tables during the market. Residents can learn where to find information about polling places, information about registration, early voting, absentee voting, and pick up absentee voting applications and voter registration forms.

Sunday, September 10, 2023

BRIGADOON CONCERT: Home Made Theater, in partnership with Saratoga Arts will presenta concert staging of the classic Lerner and Loewe musical Brigadoon. It will be performed in Congress Park beginning at 5:00. This concert is free and funded by the Saratoga Springs Participatory Budgeting Program. “Pass the hat” donations will gladly be accepted. This concert performance will feature a 19-member cast and an eight-piece orchestra, but minimal set and costumes, and very few technical aspects to emphasize the music of this Broadway masterpiece.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS: On Saturday September 10 from 9 AM to 3 PM, 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 at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue Saratoga Springs. Fee: $35 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30 each. Portion of each fee goes to the church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski @518-286-3788. As we are socially distancing, a mask is optional. Class size is limited.

FOREST BATHING: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 9 am. Coined shinrin-yoku in Japan in the 1980’s, forest bathing is the ecotherapeutic practice ofspending time immersed in nature, absorbing it with all of your senses. The physiological andpsychological benefits last for days afterward with the additional benefit of a new appreciationof our precious woodland and its inhabitants. This is a beginner-rated walk along the NatureTrail with long pauses to sit and enhance our awareness of our surroundings. Iit isapproximately a 2-hour program. A small mat is beneficial to ensure a dry seat. Pay $5 each(cash or check) at the office upon arrival. No children under 14 are permitted for this programdue to the quiet, calm nature of it. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, text518-917-2174.

FAMILY HIKE: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 2pm. Family hikes are slower paced, easy-going walks intended to comfortably bring people together innature. All ages and abilities are welcome to join in. The pace and path will be determined by the group at the time of the hike. At this time our trails are not able to accommodate strollers, however, we can stay to the roads making the hike more accessible. If this is something your party requires, please let us know when you sign up. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call the park office at 518-793-0511.

BREAKFAST: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, will host an all you can eat Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, September 10th, from 8 to 11 pm. The menu will include Pancakes and Sausage, French Toast, Eggs made to order, World Famous Omelets, Home Fries, Toast, Coffee and Juice. Adults $9. Seniors $8 and Kids $5 (cash only).

FALL BBQ: The Salem Fire Dept. Inc. will be holding their annual fall BBQ on September 10, with pick-up from Noon till 1pm. This a pre-buy and take-out only event. This will be at the Salem Firehouse 53 South Main St Salem. Tickets are available at: A & J Agway, Salem Hardware, Salem Firefighters, or by calling 518-321-9430 or 518-461-3317. Tickets are $15.00 and you have a choice of a half a chicken or a half rack of ribs along with baked potato, baked beans, roll, & a dessert. Don’t wait until it’s too late as we always sell out.

Monday, September 11, 2023

QUILTERS MEETING: Quilt North will meet on Monday, September 11, at Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, Route 146, Clifton Park. Speaker will be Ginny Schram from Schoharie Quilt Barn Trail. Doors open at 6:30. All are welcome. Guest Fee $5.00. www.quiltnorth.org for more information.

PRESERVATION SOCIETY MEETING: Galway Preservation Society Meeting on Sept. 11th. Doors open at 6:45, a brief business meeting will begin at 7:00, followed by a program on “The Trevett & Sons Chair Factory” given by Bob Wemple, Providence Town Historian. Mr. Wemple will present the history of the Trevett & Sons Chair Factory which was located in the town of Providence. The factory was in operation from the mid 1800s until early 1923, making thousands of chairs. The meeting will be held at the Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Rd., Galway. Please join us. The meetings are always open to the public, free of charge.

LACTO-FERMENTING CLASS: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 10 am. Wondering how to preserve all those extra vegetables in your garden while enhancing your health? We’ve all heard how important our gut health is and one way to improve your gut biome is with probiotic foods. Come to the Nature Center where we’ll learn how to lacto-ferment vegetables. Bring a quart size mason jar with a lid, and any vegetables you have in abundance that you’d like to share. This program is for all ages. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call the park office at 518-793-0511.

BUTTON CLUB MEETING: The Half Moon Button Club will meet at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. The social time starts at 10:00 a.m. followed by the business meeting at 11:30 followed by the program. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information call Kirsti at 518-869-8125. Everyone is welcome!

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

KAYAKING: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 10 am. Join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake. Limited rentals areavailable, or bring your own kayak. This program is for people 18 and older. The cost is $5or $15 including kayak rental. Check in and pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival.Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, text 518-917-2174.

LIBRARY COMMITTEE MEETINGS: At the Stillwater Public Library, 662 Hudson Ave, Stillwater. 6pm: Finance committee meeting. 7pm: Board of trustees meeting.

MAGICIANS’ MEETING: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7pm on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham. We welcome all persons, age 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment to join us for a fun evening. For more information about our organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit our website: WWW.SAM24.SYNTHASITE.COM.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

ICE CREAM SOCIAL: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is hosting an ice cream social on Wednesday, September 13th from 6:30-8:00 PM at the Saratoga Springs Library. This informational meeting is open to the public and will provide details about voter registration events, candidate forums and the League’s work. This event will be a fun way to get acquainted with League members and find out more about what we do.

HISTORICAL DISCUSSION: The Saratoga County History Center will host David Brooks (Education Director at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site) on Wednesday, September 13th from 7pm to 8:30pm. The presentation will be held in the Long Room at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave Ballston Spa. Mr. Brooks will be discussing the “Iron Hearted Regiment”, the 115th New York Infantry. Registration is not necessary, but would be appreciated. https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/61071-iron-hearted-regiment. A donation of $5 per registration is suggested, to support the programs of Saratoga County History Center.

GREEN DRINKS: A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. 5-7pm at The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs. Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. While this is a networking event, solicitation is not allowed.

RECOGNITION CEREMONY: For the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. 5-7 pm at Saratoga Music Hall at City Hall, 474 Broadway. Annual meeting followed by recognition ceremony. The program is free and open to Foundation members, supporters, and the general public. To RSVP go to https://www.saratogapreservation.org/calendar/preservation-recognition-awards/ or contact Marcy Dreimiller, Administrative Assistant, at [email protected] with your name and the number of people attending.

FARMERS MARKET: 3-6 pm, High Rock Park.

Thursday, September 14, 2023

COMMUNITY DINNER: The Hebron United Presbyterian Church is offering free community dinners on three Thursdays: August 10th, September 14th, and October 12th. Bring the family for a delicious sit-down dinner and dessert between 5:00 and 6:00 PM. Meet your neighbors and learn about other community programs at our church. Come rain or shine and bring the kids. The September 14 dinner will be at the West Hebron church, at 3153 County Route 30. The dinner will include hot dogs and buns, homemade baked beans, gluten-free cornbread, macaroni salad, fresh veggie salad, cookies/brownies, fresh fruit, and apple cider. We hope you can join us!

SEWING CIRCLE: At the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne. 10am-2pm. Tuition $0. Member Tuition $0. Materials fee $0. Calling all fiber artists! Do you have a project you’re in the middle of? Want some company while you work? Sounds like AFS Sewing Circle is the place for you! Quilters, knitters, and fiber artists alike are welcome to join us every month for an afternoon of quilting and camaraderie. Bring your works in progress, and enjoy sharing your experience and the company of your fellow quilters. Pre-registration is not required. All are welcome!

Friday, September 15, 2023

GOLF OUTING: At the Airway Meadows Golf Course, rain or shine. Registration at 7:45 am. $100 per golfer By Sept. 8th. Cash or Checks payable to Saratoga AOH at P.O. Box 205 Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 12866. Includes 18 holes w/cart, light lunch at the turn with award reception following featuring assorted wraps and BBQ chicken. Raffles, 50-50, prizes for longest drive & closest to the pin. For more info see saratogaaoh.com

Saturday, September 16, 2023

ELKS CLUB DINNER: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, will host a Ham Dinner on Saturday, September 16th, from 4 to 6 pm. Menu includes Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Veggies, Roll & Butter, and Dessert. The cost is 2 for $25 or $15 each (cash only). Preorders strongly encouraged. To order, email: [email protected] or call 518-885-1149, Sept 14th & 15th – 4 pm to 6pm. Limited quantities available at the door. All are welcome.

WEEKEND WIGGLY WANDERERS: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 9:30 am. Wiggly Wanderers is a weekly program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies, and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers’ confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This program is a drop-in program, please be on time as we will be starting our hike at 9:35am.

OWL EXPERIENCE: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 11 am. Meet Justin the Barred Owl. The park educator and Justin will be offering a short (30 minute) program followed by some time to see Justin on the glove of the educator. Justin is a 14-year-old barred owl who has spent his summer at the nature center. This is a free program with park entry. No registration is required.

ESPORTS: At the Stillwater Public Library, 662 Hudson Ave, Stillwater. 11am, for teens. Come compete in our monthly tournament! Different games every month.

TAKEOUT BBQ: At Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave Ballston Spa. 3-6pm. The Saratoga County History Center will hold a drive-thru Miller’s Backyard Barbecue dinner on Friday, September 15. There will be a choice of a half chicken OR half pound pulled pork dinner for $15.00. We will also be serving a beef brisket dinner for $20 available by pre-order only. All dinners include a baked potato, coleslaw, and cornbread. An 8 ounce serving of mac & cheese is also available for $5. All proceeds will help fund public education and children’s programs at the museum. The dinner is take-out only. Meals can be picked up at the museum. Past barbecues have sold out quickly, so we strongly recommend that you visit our website at https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/millers-backyard-barbecue-3/ or call 518-885-4000 to reserve dinners in advance. Please note that the brisket dinners are available only by pre-order.

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT: St. Luke’s on the Hill’s 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament – All ages welcome! 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville. 9 am: Registration with coffee and doughnuts, 10 am: Start. 4 Divisions to compete in: Beginners, OK-Alright, Pretty good, and Real good. Cash prize for winners and runner-ups for each division. Unlimited lunch available.Contact Kimberly [email protected] or Mark [email protected] 518-441-6634.

CHARITY WALK/RUN: The Galway Lions’ Club 24th annual 2023 Rosie’s Walk/Run for Diabetes: “A Celebration of Healthy Diets” Join us in person on September 16, at 2167 Galway Rd, Galway. Walk starts at 10 am, run starts shortly after, lunch served after events. Or, Walk or run 3.8 miles anyplace or anytime. Our 2023 Recipients: American Diabetes Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, The Galway Community. For more information call: John Sutton – (518) 882-9630 or (518) 577-3975, or Bob Eaton (518) 275-3697.

Sunday, September 17, 2023

VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE: By Sustainable Saratoga. At the Saratoga Springs Public Library in the Dutcher Community Room, 1-2:30 pm. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or learning more about Sustainable Saratoga is welcome to attend. Find out about our current volunteer opportunities in Urban Forestry, Pollinator Protection, Land Use, Zero Waste, and Climate and Energy. We will start with a presentation about each of our 5 committees, followed by a meet and greet session where you can talk with our executive director, board members, and committee members.

NEEDLE FELTING CLASS: At the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne. 9am-4pm. Tuition $130. Member Tuition $105. Materials fee $25. Needle felting is a craft using minimal tools for maximum effect. The properties of wool fibers, combined with barbed needles, produces sturdy forms with infinite possibilities. Using wool from Barbara’s sheep, as well as fibers of many types and colors, students will create fall décor in colors and shapes of their choice.

MABEE FARM TO FORK: Join us for Mabee Farm to Fork, an annual fundraising event for the Schenectady County Historical Society. Each year, we honor a deserving member of the SCHS community, and our esteemed honoree this year is Mr. Dale Wade-Keszey. Mabee Farm to Fork will feature a locally-sourced meal prepared by area chefs, live music, libations, site tours, and a silent auction, all in the pastoral setting of the oldest working farm on the Mohawk River. This shared meal will incorporate ingredients grown at Mabee Farm and source the rest from local farms and businesses. The event will be held from 5 to 8pm. Get tickets at https://schenectadyhistorical.org/farmtofork/?mc_cid=eede0f7dc6&mc_eid=a1bb3b2359

Monday, September 18, 2023

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

RECORD CLUB MEETING: Rochmon Record Club will converge at Caffe’ Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, to listen to and learn about the Talking Heads’ 4th album, “Remain in Light”. Doors open at 6:30, and the show begins at 7 pm with a live audio & video presentation by Chuck Vosganian aka “Rochmon.” Rochmon Record Club will also be streaming live on Caffe’ Lena TV, tickets at caffelena.org. A Rochmon Record Club Listening Party is meant to inform and deepen our understanding of the history of the individual performers, songs and the stories that went into the making of a classic album. By listening together, we hear the music again for the first time. Visit rochmon.com for more information.

SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Saratoga Springs City Council meetings are regularly scheduled for 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 474 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Meetings are held in the Council Room at City Hall at this time. Meetings are open to the public, and admission into the room will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Check the meeting agenda at for times of Public Hearings. The Ramp Door on the Broadway entrance to the building will be open for public access at 6:30 p.m. and earlier for special schedules. More information is available online at www.saratoga-springs.org.

KAYAKING: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 10 am. Join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake. Limited rentals areavailable, or bring your own kayak. This program is for people 18 and older. The cost is $5or $15 including kayak rental. Check in and pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival.Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, text 518-917-2174.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

OPEN FORGE NIGHT: At the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne. 6-8pm. Tuition $0. Member Tuition $0. Materials fee $0. Interested in blacksmithing but unsure how to start? Open Forge Night is the place for you! Every third Wednesday of the month during our blacksmithing season, come see demonstrations by expert blacksmith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. If you want to try your hand at blacksmithing there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials. Safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied). Special Notes: Pre-registration for Open Forge Night is not required. Participants who wish to try their hand in the forge will be asked to provide a $20 materials fee. Hard shoes and long pants are required for student’s safety if participating.

FARMERS MARKET: 3-6 pm, High Rock Park.

Thursday, September 21, 2023

LINE DANCING: The Salem Fire Dept will be hosting a beginner’s Country Line Dancing class taught by Kevin Richards. There will be 4 classes, on September 21 & 28, and October 5 & 12.All of the classes will be held at the firehouse located at 53 South Main St and will run from 6:30-7:30pm. There is a minimum of 20 to be able to start the class and it is $20 per class ($10 to Mr. Richards and $10 to the fire dept). To reserve your spot mail your check to: Salem Vol. Fire Dept., PO Box 449, Salem, NY 12865. Please put “Line Dancing” on the memo line.

Friday, September 22, 2023

FRIDAY NIGHT ARTS MARKET: In the Beekman Street Arts District, Saratoga Springs. 5-8 pm. Galleries and shops are open with refreshments, visiting artists, craft demonstrations, live music, and ice cream! (Weather permitting – rain will cancel). Visit https://saratogaartdistrict.com/ for more information.

MAKE A COPPER LANTERN: At the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne. 9am-4pm. Tuition $130. Member Tuition $105. Materials fee $90. Create your own copper Lantern on a Bluestone base. You will punch and shape the copper sides and top and attach them to a stone base. The Lantern features a glass drop, soldered into the 3 sides of the lantern. The punched holes and glass create a pleasant appearance when lit with a candle. The Lantern will be 9 ½” tall, and the base is 5 ½” by 5 ½”.

Saturday, September 23, 2023

PLANT SALE: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 11am. The Green Team (Master Gardeners and Friends of Moreau) will hold a plant sale at the Bathhouse at Moreau Lake State Park. The Green Team gardens at both Moreau State Park and Grant Cottage, utilizing sustainable practices. Money from the plant sale will be used for Green Team gardening supplies: seeds, plants, soil and tools. On the sale tables will be perennials (including natives), houseplants, bulbs and seeds. All plants will have been triple washed and potted in a new medium to prevent hitchhikers. Plant prices: $1.00-$10.00, cash only. Free soil testing – Please bring a cup of dry soil, dug 6” down from the target area. Baskets filled with assorted gardening items will be available for raffle. Information will be available that day on How to become a Master Gardener, Tips for planting late in the season, Attracting Pollinators, Lists of Pollinating Plants, Crazy Worms, Composting for Healthy Soil and Rain, Gardens and Ticks.Please see the Friends Of Moreau Lake website for further information.

FRIENDS OF MOREAU CRAFTING: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 11am. Join the Friend’s of Moreau and Park Staff for a fun filled program! Build a Birdhouse($5), Pumpkin Painting($3), Face Painting, and T-Shirt bag making. Hot Dogs, chips and soda will be available for purchase. Please see the Friends Of Moreau Lake website for further information.

DEADBOLT MYSTERY CLUB: At the Stillwater Public Library, 662 Hudson Ave, Stillwater. 11am. Solve the puzzles and see whodunit!

HISTORICAL PRESENTATION: At Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd. Wilton. 1pm. “Grant’s Underappreciated Peace Legacy” is presented by author and historian Frank Scaturro. General Grant earned lasting fame in the annals of military history as the victorious general who forged Union victory during the Civil War. Far less remembered are his achievements advancing peace in his postwar career. It turns out that the epitaph on Grant’s Tomb, “Let us have peace,” is meaningful even beyond Grant’s better-known feats. The program honors the U.N.’s International Day of Peace. A book signing will be held at the conclusion of the program.

Sunday, September 24, 2023

FIDDLES AND FOLIAGE: A music-filled day of family fun to benefit Caffè Lena’s School of Music. Live music, food, games, open mic, band scramble and more at High Rock Park, noon to 4pm. Tickets: Adults: $10, Kids under 14: $8. Food by PJ’s BAR-B-QSA. Featuring the music of: Adirondack Song Dogs, Oona Grady, James Gascoyne, Matt Griffin, Caffe Lena School of Music students and more! Contact Vivian Nesbitt at [email protected] for more information.

FOREST BATHING: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 9 am. Coined shinrin-yoku in Japan in the 1980’s, forest bathing is the ecotherapeutic practice ofspending time immersed in nature, absorbing it with all of your senses. The physiological andpsychological benefits last for days afterward with the additional benefit of a new appreciationof our precious woodland and its inhabitants. This is a beginner-rated walk along the NatureTrail with long pauses to sit and enhance our awareness of our surroundings. Iit isapproximately a 2-hour program. A small mat is beneficial to ensure a dry seat. Pay $5 each(cash or check) at the office upon arrival. No children under 14 are permitted for this programdue to the quiet, calm nature of it. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, text518-917-2174.

BEAVER HIKE: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 2pm. Join an educator on a guided hike out to our beaver lodges along the Wetlands Walk and Mud Pond.Learn all about these fascinating rodents and how they live, love and learn. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call the park office at 518-793-0511.

LIVE PERFORMANCE: The UAlbany Performing Arts Center is pleased to kick off its 2023-24 season of guest performances on Sunday, September 24 at 2pm with “Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project,” a multi-disciplinary live performance fusing original music with art, imagery, and science to address global sustainability. The 75-minute program is free and will take place at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center on the uptown University at Albany campus, located at 1400 Washington Avenue. The performance will be followed by a panel discussion featuring the performers and UAlbany experts.

Monday, September 25, 2023

HIKE: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 1pm. Lake Anne Hike.The park educator will lead a hike starting on Lake Bonita trail and continuing to the Lake Ann lean-to. This hike will be around 4 miles long and has wonderful rolling hills and thick lush forests to walk through. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call the park office at 518-793-0511.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

HISTORIAN TOUR: 1 pm – Waterford, 1810-1880. Russ Vandervoort, Waterford Town Historian will lead a walking tour of downtown Waterford, describing local landmarks and influential residents who lived there in the mid-19th century. Sponsored by the History Center at Brookside Museum. Registration must be made in advance at the History Center website https://brooksidemuseum.org/events/. A suggested donation of $10 per registration (individuals, couples or families) will support the programs of the History Center and a not-for-profit organization chosen by the tour leaders. Specific directions and parking locations will be provided to registrants in advance of the tour dates.

KAYAKING: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 10 am. Join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake. Limited rentals areavailable, or bring your own kayak. This program is for people 18 and older. The cost is $5or $15 including kayak rental. Check in and pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival.Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, text 518-917-2174.

LEO CLUB: At the Stillwater Public Library, 662 Hudson Ave, Stillwater. 6pm, for teens. Join the club, make new friends, and volunteer in your community.

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

LIBRARY MEETING: At the Stillwater Public Library, 662 Hudson Ave, Stillwater. 6:30pm – Friends of the Library committee meeting.

FARMERS MARKET: 3-6 pm, High Rock Park.

Thursday, September 28, 2023

FULL MOON KAYAK: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 6 pm. Join us for an evening kayak trip around Moreau Lake! If conditions are right, we’ll see the full moon rise. Rentals are available in limited numbers. The program is $5 per adult, $15 with a rental (cash or check) and this is payable at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call the park office at 518-793-0511.

Friday, September 29, 2023

Saturday, September 30, 2023

ONLINE WRITING COURSE: The Zoom course “Writing From Your Heart: The Art of Personal Essays and Blog Posts” (CRN #90214) will be held from 1 pm to 4 pm through SUNY Schenectady (SCCC). Instructor Pauline Bartel will teach the step-by-step process for jump starting creativity to unlock and capture the details of experiences, structuring the essay or blog post, pounding out a first draft and revising the draft to final copy. Registration fee is $65 and includes a course book. Register by phone (518.595.1101 ext. 4) or online (https://www.sunysccc.edu/About-Us/Workforce-Development-and-Community-Education/Program-and-Course-Catalog/Fall/personal-enrichment.html).

UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL: At the Ukrainian American Citizens Center, 1 Pulaski Street, Cohoes. Come enjoy traditional food, live music, Ukrainian dancing and Ukrainian crafts & goods! All proceeds go to benefit Ukraine. Festival Hours: 12pm-6pm, Zabava (Dance) 6pm -10pm. Cost: $10/person, $5/children 12 and under. For more information: https://www.518ukrainians.com/festival

FUNDRAISER GALA: The Adirondack Folk School is once again hosting its annual Hearts forthe Arts Gala. Friends and supporters of the school will gather for hors d’oeuvres, dinner, our ever-popular Silent Auction and our annual Patron of the Arts honor on Saturday evening, September 30 at 5:30 pm. The gala will take place at the iconic and beautifully restored Hitching Post Cafe located at 1256 Lake Avenue in Lake Luzerne. As you make your reservation, please let us know your dinner choice (prime rib, salmon, or vegetarian). Tickets for the event may be purchased through the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, (518) 696-2400. Seating is limited, so please make your reservations early and give your dinner choice.