From Slavery to Freedom
The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is pleased to sponsor this presentation by Dr. Myra B. Armstead of Bard College entitled “From Slavery to Freedom: Blacks in Saratoga from the Colonial Period through Gradual Manumission.” This talk will focus on slavery and slaveholding, mainly from 1702 to 1805, on the Saratoga Patent lands owned by the Schuyler family in Old Saratoga. The presentation will be held at the Dyer-Phelps Memorial AME Zion Church, 122 Crescent St. in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, September 10 at 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited. Please pre-register for this event at brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/46718-dr-myra-armstead-from-slavery-to-freedom-blacks-in-saratoga-from-colonial-period-to-gradual-manumission.
Golf Tournament
The Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians will host a golf tournament on Sunday, September 11 at Saratoga Lake Golf Course. Registration at 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m. Shotgun start, 4-man scramble, rain or shine. Cost: $100 per golfer. To sign up or be a sponsor call Greg White, 518-530-3037 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
“The Music Man” Auditions
Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces Auditions on Sunday, September 11 and Monday September 12 for a December production of ‘The Music Man’ at the Malta Community Center, produced by Special Arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) and directed by Elyse Young. Auditions are by appointment only. Auditioning kids (ages 7 and up), teen and adult actors, singers, and dancers. Especially needed are singers that can sing harmony. This show will also include some featured dancers. Contact Elyse Young at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 518-899-4411 ext. 305 to request an audition appointment or for additional information.
Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs
The Academy for Lifelong Learning continues its 30-year tradition of presenting educational and social opportunities for adults 55+ by offering thirty-five courses this fall. These daytime courses are offered in two, five-week sessions. Session one starts September 12. Session two starts October 17. Registration is now open for all courses at www.esc.edu/all. Course brochures are also available at local libraries, YMCA’s and retirement communities or by request at 518-587-2100 x2390 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Registrations will be accepted throughout the term until courses are full. Some courses will sell out. Annual membership is $75 and goes for 365 days from join date. Five-week courses are $50.
Beyond Limits Class
This 10-week class in practical spirituality explores the practical tools for personal transformation and inner peace including creative thinking, affirmative prayer, meditation, empowered intentions, and much more. Certificated by Centers for Spiritual Living and being offered by New Thought New York on a suggested donation basis of $20 per class session. Required texts: How to Change Your Life and Creative Ideas: A Spiritual Compass for Personal Expression by Ernest Holmes. Hosted via Zoom, beginning on September 13 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. To register visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org and fill out “Contact Us” form or call 518-366-9918.
Community Bible Study
Capital District North – NY 2022-2023 for women (children - infants to 4 years old) Topic will be Red Sea to the Jordan River. The study will include the books Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers. It will be held on Wednesdays, from September 14 – May 24 at Clifton Park Community Church, 516 Moe Rd., Clifton Park, 9:15 – 11:15 a.m. (includes pre-k program). Also, held at Loudonville Community Church, 374 Loudon Rd., Loudonville from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Registration fee, $35 yr., children $10 yr. Scholarships available. For more information visit capitaldistrictnorth.cbsclass.org.
Swing for Music 2022 Golf Outing
To benefit Saratoga Chamber Players Friday, September 16 at Airway Meadows Golf Course, located on 262 Brownville Rd, Gansevoort. Nine Hole Scramble, Registration at 2:45 p.m. followed by a 3:15 p.m. Shotgun Start. Entry fee - $75 per person. Includes greens fee, cart, taco dinner and soft drinks. Cash bar available. Players may sign up individually and will be placed on a team. For more information and to register visit www.saratogachamberplayers.org.
Tee Off Fore Ta Ta’s
Annual Charity Golf Tournament on September 17 at Hales Mills Country Club. Foursomes and Singles – Prizes – Post Play Banquet. $125 per golfer or $500 per foursome. All proceeds benefit To Life, local cancer support network, Brady Duhame “Buddha,” local Chef & dear friend. For more information visit villagepizzeria.com or contact Sandra Foster This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Travel with the Saratoga Senior Center this Fall
On Tuesday, September 20, choose from the Bronx Zoo or New York Botanical Garden. Animals and exhibits at the Zoo span the globe, with more than 700 species. The Garden is a wonderland for everything that grows. It features more than a million plants over 250 acres. Cost is $93 for the bus trip and the Zoo ticket or $91 for the bus and Garden ticket. Must be chosen at sign-up. The bus will leave Saratoga at 6:45 a.m. and return at approximately 10:30 p.m. Contact the Saratoga Senior Center for more information or to reserve your spot at 518-584-1621.
Havurah Vatik
September event: Revisiting Lilith on Tuesday, September 20 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Congregation Shaara Tfille, located at 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs. Our presenter, Gregory Spinner, teaches in the religion department at Skidmore College. He will share his recent explorations into the ancient but obscure figure, Lilith. A catered lunch follows the program. Please RSVP by September 14. Call 518-584-8730, ext 4. All Saratoga area Jewish seniors 55 plus are welcome. Proof of vaccination and masks required.
Experts Next Door
The connections between Saratoga and “Sin City” are notorious, and the possibilities for future exhibits and events are exciting! To kick-off the partnership, Mob Museum Trustee and University of Nevada, Las Vegas Associate Professor of History Michael Green will participate in the History Center’s popular virtual speaker series “Experts Next Door.” At 7 p.m. EST, on September 21, Dr. Green will go over some of the famous and not-so-famous links between the two resort towns, after which he will take questions and comments from the audience. The event, to be held on Zoom, is open to the public. It is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. To register, please visit brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/44049-experts-next-door-20-saratoga-las-vegas-connection?fbclid=IwAR3V7t-jX4BHw7XTjYV-EWjmHR3jZr86Ln-OOQcDKIBHBZrsKNp5xtQleio
Tables Available for Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale
On Sunday, September 25 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will be held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors; great parking, bargains galore, and lunch. Household items, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, food treats, body lotions, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors signing up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to local charities. 8’ table and chairs $15; Call Debbie at 518-885-6506 for information or to sign up for a table(s).
Vendors Wanted
Charlton Freehold Fall Festival is Saturday, October 1 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and we are looking for Artisans and Vendors. If interested, please contact Angela at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Sponsored by Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, located at 768 Charlton Rd. Charlton.
5th Annual Dan Provost Memorial Walk
The 5th Annual Dan Provost Memorial Walk for Awareness and Recovery to be held on Saturday, October 1 at Gavin Park, Wilton, starting at 9:30 a.m. This will be a 1.25-mile family friendly walk, information on area addiction recovery resources, Narcan training, refreshments, and great raffle items. Proceeds to benefit area addiction recovery programs. Suggested donation $10 individual/$20 family. Registration at zippyreg.com or at the door. For further information call 518-587-8422 or see Facebook.
Spare Some Time Bowling Fundraiser
The fundraiser will benefit the Saratoga Children’s Theatre to help raise money toward improvements to our Black Box Theater and our scholarship fund. It will be held on October 2 from 2 – 5 p.m. at Strike Zone, 32 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs. Cost is $100 per lane includes unlimited bowling for 4 people, shoe rental, soda and 2 slices of pizza. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your spot.
The 25th Annual “Autumn Jewels” Juried Art Show
The Art Show will be held at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center from October 3 – November 1. This show is sponsored by Southern Saratoga Art Society and is open to all area artists. Entries will be judged, and prizes awarded in both the fine arts and photography. Entries must be received by Wednesday, September 19. An award reception for all artists, families and friends will be held on Monday, October 24, 6:30 p.m., at the Senior Center. For rules, entry fees, entry forms and where to mail your entry, please visit: southernsaratogaartist.com or visit us on Facebook.
Calling All Singing Voices!
Saratoga Voices invites singers to join them for their 1st performance at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Handel’s Judas Maccabeus, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at O’Rourke Middle School in Burnt Hills. Our first rehearsal is September 7. Go to SaratogaVoices.org/Sing to schedule a vocal placement interview. Must be vaccinated. 518-416-4060, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Fall Foliage Trip to Burlington, VT
On October 14 travelers can spend a day on their own in Burlington or choose to spend part of the day at the nearby Shelburne Museum and the remainder of the day in Burlington, home to the thriving arts scene, a sparkling waterfront, great shopping, and dining. The round-trip bus is $39. The bus trip including Shelburne Museum admission is $62. Contact the Saratoga Senior Center for more information or to reserve your spot at 518-584-1621.
Fall Stop & Shop Vendor and Craft Show
Held on October 22, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Wilton/General Schuyler Rescue Squad Emergency Building on Rte 29, outside of Schuylerville. Raffles and concession with many vendors will be there. For further information and an application to rent a table, contact Jennie McReynolds at 518-338-2709 or by e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
