Friday, October 9
10th Annual Memorial Walk
Saratoga State Spa Park, Saratoga Springs, Noon
Angel Names Association (ANA) will hold its 10th Annual Memorial Walk. The walk is being held in recognition of National Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Awareness month. Registration begins at noon 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. .
Elktoberfest 2015
Clifton Park Elks Lodge #2466, 695 MacElroy Rd., Ballston Lake, Noon - 6 p.m.
Local beverage tastings, authentic German food, and fun for a great cause - Major Projects supporting Cerebral Palsy Association of NYS. The cost is $10. For more information, visit http://www.elks.org/SharedElksOrg/lodges/files/2466_Elktoberfest2015flyer.pdf or call (518) 877-5200. You can also email, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
A Donny Elvis Night
Saratoga Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.
Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.
Saturday, October 10
The Way We Were Car Show
Front Street, Ballston Spa, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association and Saratoga Automobile Museum are pleased to announce plans for the 13th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show. The rain date will be October 18.We invite the public to come stroll our historic village, check out the hundreds of cars and trucks on display, and enjoy the music, vendors and downtown businesses. Front Street will be blocked off from Milton Avenue past the Old Iron Springs to accommodate car exhibits and vendors. A new addition to the show this year is the “Kids Zone,” located by the Old Iron Springs, which will feature several free children’s activities. The event is free to spectators. For more information, visit www.ballston.org.
History, Legends, Lore and More
Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10:30 a.m.
A 90-minute walking tour. $5 per person, children 12 and under are free.
Halloween Party
Schuylerville United Methodist Church, 51 Church St., Schuylerville, 7:30 p.m.
Halloween party with costume judging, games, food and drink. For more information, call (518) 695-4901.
Sunday, October 11
Sunday Breakfast
The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory, 8 – 11 a.m.
The breakfast will continue on the second Sunday of each month all year. Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat ), pancakes ( regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon ), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost: adults $7, children $4. Everyone will be welcome. For more information, call (518) 695-3917/
The Grant Cottage Encampment
28 Mt. McGregor Rd., Gansevoort, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Watch a “Meet the Press-type” of a round table discussion with several Union Generals. Enjoy a black powder demonstration by the 125th NY Regiment. Interact with over 30 Civil War re-enactors. Interact with the Union Generals and members of the 125th NY Regiment as they wander the grounds. There will be children’s activities, food, period music, re-enactors, weaponry. Ticket sales are limited to 200 guests and can be purchased at www.grantcottage.org or call (518) 584-4354 or in person at the Visitor Center.
Fundraiser Dinner and Raffle
Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, 3 – 6 p.m.
The Saratoga Knights of Columbus will host a fund-raiser for 13-year-old Jeffrey Jackson who has been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Cost for dinner alone is $15, Raffle tickets (includes dinner) are $50 with a chance on $2000 grand prize. For reservations or to make a donation call (518) 584-8547.
Monday, October 12
Reconnecting Children with Nature
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Join Librarian Laura Clark and an intern from Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park for a brief leaf identification and then walk to Congress Park for a nature scavenger hunt. Return to the library and assemble a mobile using these items. For children ages 3-10, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Rain or shine. Register in the Children’s Room by calling (518) 584-7860, ext 305.
Tuesday, October 13
Tuesday for Tots
Saratoga Children’s Museum, 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
A special time for younger visitors (ages 2-5) to gain preschool readiness skills in a fun and social environment. Drop in between 10:30 – 11 a.m. for play dough, crafts, activities, and friends. Enjoy a different theme each week. For more information, visit www.cmssny.org.
Wednesday, October 14
Saratoga Job Fair
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Presented by Capital Job Development Group. Over 30 Saratoga area employers are signed up. Resume critique and seminars. Free parking behind the City Center. For more information, visit www.cjdg.org.
Baked Ham Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 7 p.m.
Soup, tossed salad, baked ham, chicken ala king and biscuits, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation: $10 adults, $9 seniors (62 and older) and military (active or retired) with military ID, $6 children 5-12, children under 5 free. $10 for all take-out. Cash bar available. For more information, call (518) 584-2585
It’s Pickins’ Time
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa, 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Get ready for a great evening of music with the popular Ballston Area Seniors Pickins’ Session. Admission is free, open to the public, and there is ample free parking. We are having a fun season with extemporaneous, off-the-cuff musical jamming by local talented musicians. The sessions could use fiddlers, bass players…even a harmonica, to make the evening more diversified and entertaining. Musicians are invited to play solo, background or join up with a group. Amateur musicians to professionals, members or non- members, young or not-so-young, are invited to come and recapture the joy of playing. Some folks from the audience come up and sing along with the group as well. Please bring finger foods to share. Bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle, harmonica or whatever you use to make music, or just come.
Thursday, October 15
Flag Disposal Ceremony
Saratoga National Cemetery at 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, 9 a.m.
The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association will conduct a Flag Disposal Ceremony. The U.S. Flag Code suggests that when a flag has served its useful purpose, “it should be destroyed, preferably by burning.” For individual citizens, this should be done discreetly so the act of destruction is not perceived as a protest or desecration. Individuals, businesses, government offices and organizations seeking proper disposal of their worn flags are invited to drop them off in the administration office at the cemetery. All are invited to attend this ceremony.
Surrounded by History Fundraiser
Saratoga Springs History Museum, Canfield Casino, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.
Northshire Bookstore and the Saratoga Springs History Museum are partnering to present three local authors in a program titled Surrounded by History: an Evening of Regional History. This is a great “triple bill,” with three authors discussing their recently published histories. Richard Brown will discuss his book “Revolution: Mapping the Road to American Independence, 1755-1783,” followed by Bruce Dearstyne with “The Spirit of New York: Defining Moments in the Empire State’s History,” and David Pietrusza will discuss “1932: The Rise of Hitler and FDR.” Books will be available for purchase at the event. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. Admission is free for History Museum Members. The History Museum is open daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.. For more information about the museum or other events call (518) 584-6920 or visit www.saratogahistory.org.
