September 23rd

Four Week Course: How to Work with the Seven Archangels You will learn about the Law of Seven, who the Seven Archangels truly are, how to invoke and work with the Seven Archangels, their planetary region and its particular influences on the Earth, the authentic order of the esoteric days of the week to invoke the corresponding angel, what Archangels have to do with our Planetary history and evolution of the human being. Courses offered on a donation basis, there are no set fees, each Monday through October 10, 7 – 9 p.m. All are welcome. Class includes a talk and guided meditation. Saratoga Gnosis Center, 34 Waterbury St. 3L, Saratoga Springs. Ghosts in the Yaddo Gardens Experience the Spirit(s) of the Gardens. Feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the earth. Share in in the spiritual intrigue from Native Americans, Edgar Allan Poe, The Trask family and other contemporary visitors. Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 p.m., September 23 through October 30. Docent led tours begin at the Yaddo Garden parking lot and last for approximately one hour. This tour is of the Yaddo Gardens and does not include the Yaddo Mansion. Cost is $10 per person (children 12 and under are free). Private docent led ghost tours may be arranged at a date convenient to your group from September 19 through October 30. Contact Yaddo at (518) 584-0746 or www.yaddo.org for more information. Tree Hosts and Tree Planters Needed Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project will be planting 25 trees, funded by generous donors to Sustainable Saratoga, on the morning of Saturday morning, October 1. The meeting place will be outside Stonequist Apartments (parking on Federal and West Circular Streets). Volunteers like you are the key to the success of this annual event. With your help, we Saratogians can grow a green legacy that will benefit our great city for decades to come. Please volunteer by sending us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We need three types of volunteers: TREE PLANTERS (a great family activity). Have fun being part of a spirited horde of tree planters. From about 9:30 a.m. to noon on the morning of Saturday, October 1. TREE HOSTS (get a FREE TREE at your house). Volunteer to host a street tree in front of your house. Enjoy nurturing the young tree for the first two years, especially by keeping it watered during hot dry spells. GENERAL EVENT ASSISTANCE. Help behind the scenes, to organize for October 1 or to help with registration, etc. at the planting event. To volunteer, or if you have questions, email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Community Shred Day The Adirondack Trust Company will be having a community shred day in recognition of Green Consumer Day. It will take place on Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Mabee Building, West End parking lot, 31 Church Street, Saratoga Springs. Bring your sensitive paper documents to be safely and securely destroyed by 3N Document Destruction Inc., on site. You may bring up to two boxes of your sensitive papers (white or color), carbon paper, file folders, old checkbooks, old credit cards, debit cards or plastic ID cards. Please do not bring non-sensitive document. Rain or Shine. First come, first serve basis. Learn more at info.AdirondackTrust.com/ShredDay. Fundraiser for Local Veterans’ Health Needs Join us on Saturday, October 1 at Knights of Columbus located at 50 Pine Road in Saratoga Springs. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner is at 7p.m. Chinese raffle closes at 7:30 p.m., Silent auction at 8:30 p.m. Many donated items offered during dinner. Dinner ticket cost: Single $20. Two $36 or a table of 10 for $140. For information and reservations call Tom Boehlert (518) 583-4809 or (518) 584-8547. Ninth Annual Pet Fest The 9th Annual Pet Fest - Home Show of Clifton Park gets underway on Sunday, October 2 starting at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Mohawk Honda, Bonacio Construction, Zappone Auto and Key Bank. There is no entry fee and once again kids will be offered free pony rides. Among special attractions will be Joe Macken’s miniature version of the island of Manhattan. This 10 by 30 detailed rendering has enjoyed a great deal of attention. “Bring a pet, adopt a pet” is the theme. with many shelters and rescue groups represented. Father Pat Butler, pastor of St.Edward’s the Confessor will give the blessings at noon time. This will be followed by the Grand March of Pets, with prizes from area merchants. For more information call Frank at (518) 371-4547. Saratoga Retired Teachers Meeting Saratoga Retired Teachers will meet on Monday, October 3, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs. Prospective members, please call (518) 587-5356 for membership information and luncheon reservations. Retired educators who worked in Saratoga County or live in the County are eligible for membership. Open Mic Fundraiser Showcase your talent at SOUNDBYTES, Saratoga Soundtrack’s open mic fundraiser and we invite you to participate on Friday, October 7, 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, located at 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. Performance time: 1 or 2 songs or 5 minutes, 16 acts only for 90 minutes show. NO application process/audition. Age limit: If you are between 15 and 105, you are eligible to perform. Order of appearance will be given when intent to perform is received. Cost is $10 at the door suggested donation, including participants. Cash bar and snacks will be provided by Knights of Columbus If you are interested in performing, email your name or group name and contact information with a brief description of your talent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Women’s Health Expo Join many local health practitioners and consultants on Saturday, October 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library to learn more about women’s holistic options through your lifespan. There will be presentations throughout the day, as well as giveaways and snacks. Bring a friend, sister, mother or daughter... it’s FREE! Contact Shannon Regner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (518) 632-4944 with questions. Third Annual Elktoberfest Elktoberfest, to benefit the Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State, will be held on Saturday, October 8 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Elks lodge located at 695 MacElroy Rd. in Ballston Lake. Beer, wine & liquor tastings, authentic German food, games and prizes for a great cause! Tastings are $15 each and include a commemorative glass and six tastings of your choice. Senior citizens rate is only $10. You must be 21 or older to drink alcohol. Our Chef will be cooking up a great selection of German food as well for lunch and dinner. Bratwurst, schnitzel, red cabbage, German potato salad, pretzels with mustard and more will be available to purchase. Bring the whole family for a great meal. There will be fun games and raffles throughout the day as well, so wear your lucky lederhosen. Current confirmed participants include: Albany Distilling Co.. Davidson Brothers Brewing Co., Mad Jack Brewing Co., Olde Saratoga Brewery, Regal Wine & Liquor, Wolf Hollow Brewery and Yankee Distillers. Cash and checks only. For more information, contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , (518)-877-5200. 11th Annual Memorial Walk Angel Names Association (ANA) will hold its 11th Annual Memorial Walk on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Saratoga State Spa Park in Saratoga Springs, NY. The walk is being held in recognition of National Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Awareness month. Registration begins at 12 p.m. and the walk will follow at 1:15 p.m. The day includes children’s activities, light refreshments and prizes. Everyone is welcomed to attend this uplifting, free family event to walk and raise awareness of pregnancy loss and infant death. For additional information, visit www.angelnames.org or contact Michelle Mosca at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The 14th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association and Saratoga Automobile Museum will, once again, partner to bring the 14th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show is to be held Sunday, October 9, 2016 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Front St. in Ballston Spa. The rain date will be October 16. The public is invited to come stroll our historic village, check out the hundreds of cars and trucks on display, and enjoy the music, vendors and downtown businesses. It’s a great day for the whole family. For more information, visit www.ballston.org or call (518) 885-2772. Fall into Autumn Luncheon All women are invited to attend a luncheon Tuesday, October 11, 2016 from Noon-2:00 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P Saratoga. Cost is $15 inclusive. Our special feature will be John Parker, who will present his tea pots and their stories. Our Speaker, Lovely Alexander from Limerick, Maine, will tell her story of “Losing Control and Finding Peace”. Reservations are required by October 6. Please RSVP to Ellie at (518) 584-3779 or Anita at (518) 583-4043. No Membership or dues required. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Club. Fall Fun Day Enjoy a free day of fun with The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, Heading for Home and ECS Psychological Services. The event will take place at ECS Farm located at 683 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs on Saturday, October 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be fall activities, face painting, a bounce house, tea and honey tasting from our friends at Saratoga Tea & Honey, food from Mr. Bills, raffles from Ellms Family Farm, Saratoga Apple and more. Plus, enjoy a special meet and greet with retired and rehabilitated racehorses from Heading for Home. Donations will be accepted to benefit The Children’s Museum at Saratoga and Heading for Home. To honor the work of Heading for Home, we invite you to a special ceremony to honor our military veterans and public service members. Fall Craft Fair and Bake Sale The American Legion Auxiliary at Post 1450, located on Grooms Rd. in Halfmoon is planning their annual fall craft fair and bake sale for October 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters who are interested in attending can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. Annual Fall Clay Arts Fair On Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. the Saratoga Clay Arts Center will hold its annual Fall Clay Arts Fair. Fun for the whole family. Original Clay work by local artists. Fun, Food, Entertainment and Kids activities. The Saratoga County Animal Shelter will hold a Pet Adoption Clinic. Proceeds from raffles will be donated to the shelter. Please join us for this spectacular event. We are located on Hayes Road in Schuylerville NY. Halloween Party Please join the American Legion Auxiliary, Henry Cornell Unit 234, located at 23 Pleasant St., Ballston Spa on October 15 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for some ghoulish games, freaky fun, creepy crafts and frighteningly fabulous food! There will be a costume contest with prizes for kids and a raffle for parents. This event is open to the community. Multicultural Dance Day The event on Sunday, October 16, will showcase various cultural dance groups from in and around the capital region including Irish Step, break dance, tango, Greek and belly dance. The performance will begin at Noon in the foyer of the National Museum of Dance located at 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available. For more information, visit www.dancemuseum.org or call (518) 584-2225. Low Vision Technology Fair The Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA) will be hosting a Low Vision Technology Fair on October 20, 2016 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. The fair is free to the public. People with vision impairment as well as family members, caregivers, educators and healthcare professionals are encouraged to attend. The purpose of a Low Vision Technology Fair is to showcase the latest in technologies designed to assist the visually impaired with reading and daily activities. Low vision technology and vision related companies will be showcasing state-of-the-art products that help with reading and everyday tasks. Other related organizations will be available to provide service information including the Lions Clubs, NYS Talking Book and Braille Library, WMHT RISE Radio, the NYS Commission for the Blind, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, CDTA, Stratton V.A. Medical Center, local eye care professionals and more. New sponsors and exhibitors are welcome. Guest speaker ophthalmologists Dr. Christopher Zieker with Dr. Steven Clark and Dr. Edwin Davison will be presenting at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. respectively on issues related to eye health, diseases, research and treatments will speak in Saratoga. For more information about NABA’s Low Vision Technology Fairs, contact Cheryl Lawyer at (518) 463-1211, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.naba-vision.org. An Evening with Meg Wolitzer On Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 7:30 p.m., bestselling author Meg Wolitzer will appear as part of the popular “Yaddo Presents” series, an ongoing collaboration between Northshire Bookstore and the esteemed artists retreat Yaddo. This event will take place at Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington Street in Saratoga Springs, and is a fundraiser for both Yaddo and Universal Preservation Hall. Ms. Wolitzer will speak about her her work, followed by an audience question and answer session and book signing. Tickets are required for this event and space is limited. Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased at Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, by phone at (518) 682-4200, or at www.northshire.com. Tickets are $17.50, general admission. $10 from each ticket sold will be divided between Yaddo and Universal Preservation Hall. In addition, each ticket purchased is good for a discount of $5 off any book by Meg Wolitzer the night of the event. Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair The Malta Community Center located at One Bayberry Dr. in Malta will hold its Annual Arts. Crafts and Gift Fair on November 5, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be over 50+ vendors, great gifts and good food. Free admission. For more information call (518) 899-4411.