October, 28th – November, 3rd 2016

Friday, October 28 David Wilcox, Caffe’ Lena Caffe Lena at The Grove at Neumann, 233 Lake Avenue Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Cleveland-born David Wilcox is a father, a husband, a citizen and a songwriter. First inspired to play guitar after hearing a fellow college student playing in a stairwell, Wilcox is now 18 records into a career marked by personal revelation and wildly loyal fans. His lyrical insight is matched by a smooth baritone voice, virtuosic guitar chops, and creative open tunings, giving him an uncommon range and tenderness. Saturday, October 29 Tang Family Saturdays Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Skidmore College, 2 – 4 p.m. Spiders and Spider Webs -We will look at Dean Snyder’s shiny metal spider web in Sixfold Symmetry: Pattern in Art and Science, then make colorful spiders and spider webs out of pipe-cleaners, beads, and colored wire. Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions. Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations encouraged, space is limited. For more information and reservations, please call 518-580-8080. 5th Annual Stillwater Fall Festival Village of Stillwater, Noon – 4 p.m. Take a stroll along the Hudson River in the Village of Stillwater during our free family event. A street fair with family-friendly prices on homemade food and crafts, free trick-or-treating at each booth, free games, and it all ends with a children and pet costume parade at 3 p.m., led by our Village Officials. Search for scarecrows with the Police Department Scavenger Hunt, and don’t forget your costumes. Food pantry donations appreciated as an entry fee. For more information call the Stillwater Library at 518-664-6255. Skidmore Orchestra Blockbuster Romantic Concert Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College Campus, 8 p.m. The Skidmore College Orchestra will perform a concert of ‘Romantic Blockbusters!’ Featured in the concert will be the world famous tone poem “Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks” by Richard Strauss, a musical journey and depiction of the 600 year old prankster “Till” who’s antics are mirrored in the music to such a degree that you can nearly see poor “Till” on stage joking, playing pranks on the orchestra, and then being caught by ‘the law’ and forced to pay the ultimate penalty for tweaking the nose of the authorities (or the audience!). Strauss’s work is considered a masterpiece of orchestral writing and is the most challenging Romantic Era composition the Skidmore Orchestra has ever attempted in its 34+ year history. Tickets are $8 for General Admission, $5 Seniors, free for students. For more information, visit www.Skidmore.edu/Zankel. Sunday, October 30 Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health and Wellness Building, Saratoga Springs, 9-10:15 a.m. Weekly meditation followed by short discussion. All contemplative traditions honored. By donation. For more information call 413-992-7012 or visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com. Volkswalk for Fun, Fitness and Friendship Start point: Saratoga State Park, Hilton Garden Inn, 125 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 1:30 p.m. Register 30 minutes before start. 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 www.walkescv.org. Monday, October 31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Tuesday, November 1 Monthly Meeting The Catholic Daughters of the America’s Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. The Catholic Daughters of the America’s, Court McClaughlin #422, welcome Deacon Edward Solomon as their Court Chaplain. Members are asked to bring canned goods for our local food pantries New members are always welcome to attend a meeting. For questions or further information contact Regent Aileen Thomas @ 518-583-2905. Wednesday, November 2 Guided Mindful Meditation Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Take a break from the daily grind and clear your mind with guided Mindful Meditation led by professionals from One Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are free and open to the public, and will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 518-584-7860 ext. 205. Poetry Readings Ndakinna Education Center, 23 Middle Grove Road, Greenfield Center , 7 p.m. Caffè Lena will present poetry readings by Georgia Popoff and Susan Oringel at Ndakinna Education Center. An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7p.m. and the readings will start at 7:30 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5. For more information, visit www.caffelena.org. Thursday, November 3 Patricia Ashline Memorial Bridge Tournament The Vista Restaurant, Van Pattan Golf Course, Jonesville, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Care Links of Southern Saratoga County will hold a Bridge Tournament. Funds raised by the event will benefit Care Links, an organization which matches volunteers with Senior Citizens in need of non-medical assistance. The tournament will be played under regular contract bridge rules, with four hands in each round. Please plan on attending for the entire event in order to accommodate play. Although there is bound to be competition, socializing and fun will be the rule. We will begin with morning coffee at 9:30, and enjoy a buffet lunch at 12:30 p.m. We will divide the participants into two groups. There will be a prize for the top pair in each group and one for the overall high round score. Should you wish to sign up with a partner of your choosing, you may do so, otherwise you will be assigned a partner upon signing up. Entrance fee for the tournament is $30 per person. Checks may be made out to Care Links and mailed to Francine Rodger, 34 Hemlock Drive, Clifton Park NY 12065. For more information, contact Francine Rodger at 518-331-4011. Korean War Veterans Association Meeting VFW, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, 1:30 p.m. All veterans who served in Korea at any time, spouses, widows and friends are all invited to attend. For more information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037. Saratoga Torch Club Ballroom of The Factory Eatery Spirits, 20 Prospect St., Ballston Spa, 5:30 p.m. The presentation will be on Women’s Suffrage in the Adirondacks, by Terri Gay, well-known historian in Saratoga and Warren Counties. This fascinating talk follows last month’s wonderful presentation about The Jewish Community in Saratoga Springs in its Heyday. Reservations are required. Contact President Gerald Stulc (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Leo Kellogg (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for information. Homeschool Potluck Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St., Schuylerville, 6 p.m. This is an event that the library is hosting to get the area homeschool families together in hopes of starting a monthly home-school forum. Bring a dish to share, and your favorite ideas or homeschool plans. Drinks, desserts, will be provided. For more information, call 518-695-6641