Friday, October 17
Harvest Craft Fair and Bake Sale
St. Michael’s Church, Saratoga Ave., S. Glens Falls, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Rosary/Altar Society is holding its Annual Harvest Craft Fair/Bake Sale. A variety of hand-crafted wares will be available from local vendors. The Harvest Café will be open both Friday and Saturday to grab a bite to eat. Raffles will be held for a variety of items donated by local merchants, including a “baking basket” with everything needed for holiday baking, donated by members of the Society. Also offered will be several “special” raffle items. Home baked bread, cakes, pies and cookies will be available at the bake sale display. Proceeds will help support St. Michael’s parish needs, as well as the South Glens Falls community.
Oktoberfest Benefiting USO, Wounded Warriors
The Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 6 – 9 p.m.
The Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a German buffet and beer tasting. Five authentic Oktoberfest brews to sample; $2 per taste, $5for three tastes. A buffet of pork roast, German potato salad, brats with kraut, and much more for $15 per person at the door. Tables of eight or more, call (518) 587-5568 or (518) 879-9262 to reserve.
Saturday, October 18
Free to Breathe Run/Walk
Shepherds Park, Lake George, 7:45 a.m. Register, raise funds, and run or walk – that’s all it takes to be a hero in the eyes of a person facing lung cancer. Join hundreds of community members as they gather for a day of impact. The inspirational event will feature a 5K run/walk and a 1 mile walk for all fitness levels. All proceeds from the event support Free to Breathe, a non-profit lung cancer research and advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring surviving lung cancer is the expectation, not the exception. Help us double lung cancer survival by 2022. To register and begin fundraising, visit www.freetobreathe.org.
Annual Heritage Hunters Genealogy Conference
Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, 8:45 a.m.
Shellee Morehead Ph.D., CG, will be the speaker, a Certified Genealogist, and researches, writes and lectures on family history. Conference topics are: Introduction to Italian Research; French-Canadian Research; Organizing Your Genealogical Research; and Sex, DNA and Family History. Registration includes hot lunch, breaks, and exhibits: $30 members, $40 non-members or $45 which includes 1 yr. membership. For information and registration, call (518) 587-2978 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Babysitting Course
Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Rd., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Open to girls and boys, ages 10 and up. Learn the basics of Child and Babysitting Safety, CPR and first aid. Pre-registration and bag lunch is required. Cost for Wilton Residents is $55, Saratoga Springs School District Residents $60, all others $65. For more information call (518) 584-9455.
Volkswalk: Volkssporters for Fun, Fitness and Friendship
Saratoga Spa Park, Orenda Pavilion, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, 9 – 11 a.m to 2 p.m. A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and/or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Information is available at www.ava.org or ESCV: www.walkescv.org.
Roast Turkey Dinner
Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Rd., Wilton. Exit 16. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, vegetables, rolls, assorted desserts and beverages. Cost by donation, take-outs available. Handicap Accessible. For more information call (518) 584-9107.
Fall Barn Dance
Old Friends at Cabin Creek, 83 Sandhill Rd, Greenfield, Noon – 5 p.m. Visit with our horses, enjoy a demo with Valerie Buck, a Fall BBQ by 5 Points Deli & Pies by Sherene, music and dancing by Running The River Band, Beer Tasting by Davidson Brothers Brewery, Square Dancing, Games For Kids and a Trivia 50/50 Game, Silent Auction, Advance tickets $40, children under 10 free. Call (518) 698-2377. All proceeds go to winter feed bills. Our mission is to provide a dignified retirement for thoroughbred racehorses and raise awareness of their needs for life.www.oldfriendsatcabincreek.com.
Sunday, October 19
Breakfast Buffet
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $8, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $7, Children 5—12 $6, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $8. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.
Fall Clothing Drive – Neighbors for Neighbors
Saratoga Golf and Polo Club, 311 Church St., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Supporting Franklin Community Center, Shelters of Saratoga, SOS Outreach and Saratoga Code Blue. If you would not wear an item, please don’t donate it. Needed: Winter/Fall clothing (men, women, children), shirts, pants, fleeces, jackets/coats, boots, mittens, scarves, ski masks, ski pants, thermal underwear, socks (new), blankets, sleeping bags, linens, comforters (twin or double), umbrellas. Please wash items before you donate to allow them to be distributed as soon as possible. For more information call (518) 369-3716.
Monday, October 20
Parkinson’s Support Group of Saratoga
Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m. This meeting is open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, family members and friends. For information, call Joyce Garlock at (518) 885-6427 or Marilyn Merry at (518) 798-8947.
Trout Unlimited Meeting
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 7 p.m. The Adirondack Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold its general meeting. “Let’s Talk Fall Salmon Fishing” will be the subject of this forum style meeting. Stop by to share and gain tips and knowledge on fall Salmon. For more information call Mark at (518) 893-2228.
Tuesday, October 21
Havurah Vatik October Event
Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave, Saratoga Springs, , 11 a.m.. – 1 p.m.
All Saratoga Area Jewish Seniors 55 plus are welcome. Rabbi Abba Rubin “We All Speak Yinglish”. Yiddish vocabulary has infused the English language. Bring your own examples of English spoken words to add to the 50 word collection. A lively taste of Lower East Side Yiddish songs will be presented, that are easy to join in, with both Yiddish and English. Rabbi Rubin’s wife Raisel will tell us about how she came to write and publish a series of popular Yiddish workbooks. A catered lunch will be served. To make a reservation contact Temple Sinai at (518) 584-8730 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Social Security Changes
The Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga, 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs, 1 p.m.
Learn about important changes coming to Social Security and how to maximize your Social Security benefit. Presented by WP Wealth Advisors. Free & Open to the Public.
Saratoga County Young Republicans Meeting
Saratoga County Republican Headquarters, 125 High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.
If you are between the ages of 18 and 40 and are interested, please contact Kim Lambert at (518) 528-1787 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Wednesday, October 22
Public Card Party
Noon to 4 p.m.
Held at the Lillian Worth Senior Center. For more information call (518) 584-7269
Supporting Community Grant Program Dinner
Longfellows, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Longfellows will be host to the Adirondack Trust Company Community Funds. The event includes hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Guests are asked to wear business attire. Cost is $25 per person.
Timber Rattlesnake Program
Crandall Library Community Room, Glens Falls, 7 p.m.
Biologist and educator Dr. Bill Brown will present “Timber Rattlesnake: What you Always Wanted to Know, but Were Afraid to Ask,” as part of the monthly program of the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. Dr. Brown’s 36-year research is the longest continuous capture-recapture study of any rattlesnake conducted in the wild. Admission is free and open to the public. Please avoid wearing fragranced products to avoid triggering allergies, asthma, and migraines in others. For more information www.southernadirondackaudubon.org.
Thursday, October 23
The Healing Power of Saratoga Springs Water -Lecture with Dr. Les Moore
Saratoga Spa State Park, 39 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, 5:45 p.m. This lecture will examine the history, geochemical composition, and medical hydrology uses of Saratoga Springs water. Focus will be on the use of mineral springs for multiple chronic disease and pain syndromes. Wine & Hors d’Oeuvres Artist Reception - The Art of Healing with Rebecca Kane “My works portray a pure and enlightened fluid source energy that flows through me, my lens, and is then captured onto the platform. “ For more information call Kim Rossi at (518) 226-4790, email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. www.RooseveltBathsAndSpa.com. Free and open to the public.
Quiet Music Festival
Tang Museum, Skidmore Campus, 5 – 11 p.m.
Organized with Los Angeles-based artist and musician Chris Johanson, featuring six hours of music from several national and local musicians performing in the gallery. For more information call (518) 580-8080.
