Author: Saratoga TODAY

Friday, October 18

Girls in the Boat

615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Written by Alice Austin, is the story of the U.S. Women’s Olympic Rowing Team, following the obstacles the team faced over decades on their journey to becoming the most winningest team in American sports history.  Partnering with Saratoga Rowing, this play will take place in the round around a real crew boat.  Also showing on October 19 at 7 p.m. For tickets, visit https://www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org/mainstage-shows

Saturday, October 19

Fly-In Breakfast featuring NASA’s Artemis Program

250 Rudy Chase Dr., Glenville, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. At 10 a.m. John Delano will present a power point program “NASA’s Artemis Program: America Ambitions Return to the Moon”. NASA will land the first woman and first person of color on the moon. Fly in if you like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you are going to ESAM. 

Free Clothing Giveaway

Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, 58 Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. – Noon. Families needing clothing can come to the Fellowship Hall at the church and take what they need. There will be clothing and shoes for men, women and children. All are welcome.

The Waldorf School Autumn Festival

Grade School Campus, 62 York Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The public is invited to partake in hot pizza baked in our outdoor oven, along with plenty of homemade soups, chilis, breads, and other baked goodies. Children can play in the hay jump, make homemade butter, and watch sheep shearing along with many other traditional, autumnal activities. The Waldorf School is known for promoting hands-on learning and community engagement, and this festival is a perfect way for Saratogians to see these principles in action. Come see our school building, hear students sing folk songs, and have fun!

Drive Up and Register to Vote

Saratoga Spa State Park, Main SPAC Parking Lot (on the East side of Route 50), Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is holding our voter registration drive-up event. The event will provide an opportunity for New Yorkers to drive up to register to vote and receive other voter information, without ever having to leave your car, truck or “buggy”. Vehicles will be directed (via lawn signs with arrows) to pick up voter registration forms and information from the LWV table. They will then proceed to a parking place to complete the form, and when finished, will drive back to the other side of the table to hand in their completed form. League members will provide information and assistance, as requested.

7th Annual Saratoga Wing Off

Local Restaurants, Saratoga County | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wing enthusiasts will have the chance to enjoy $2 wing samples at participating Saratoga County establishments. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a portion of the event’s proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Additionally, a silent auction will take place at Bailey’s Saratoga from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. For more information, including a list of participating wing vendors, please visit discoversaratoga.org or call 518-584-1531.

Author Talk by local author Farial English 

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. | 11 a.m. Farial will present her newly published children’s picture book, Charlie and Sophie’s Great Escape, a story featuring her own dogs.  She will talk about the publishing process and read selections from her story.  This is a presentation for children and adults.  Registration is requested, but not required, by calling 518-882-6385.

Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl

Druthers Brewing company, 381 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m. Featuring stops at bars located in historic buildings throughout downtown Saratoga Springs. All proceeds from this event support the Foundation’s mission to promote the preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscape heritage of Saratoga Springs. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit our website, www.saratogapreservation.org, or call 518-587-5030.

Roast Beef Dinner

Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Menu: French onion soup, roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable and homemade desserts. $12 adults. Pre-orders are recommended for pick-up and delivery. 

Music and More

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs, 624 North Broadway | 7 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. An Evening of Entertainment with piano, guitar, voices and more. Wine and homemade desserts are available for purchase. Cost $15, $40 for family. Attend in person or via zoom. For questions, call 518- 587-0403. To register,  https://uusaratoga.breezechms.com/form/19oct2024music32

Sunday,
October 20

All You Can Eat Breakfast

Gansevoort Volunteer Firehouse, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m. Menu: Eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fries, biscuits, sausage gravy, orange Juice, milk, and coffee. Donations: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors 55+, $10 Military and 1st Responders, $8 Children (age 6 – 12) Free kids under 6. 

October Fest 5K & Greenfield Fall Festival

Brookhaven Golf Course, 333 Alpine Meadows Rd., Porter Corners | 10 a.m. The free event includes an Oktoberfest 5K at 10 a.m. (register at skireg.com) and is followed by a full afternoon including trick or treating to decorated golf carts sprinkled on the course, Giant Pumpkin and donut eating contests, live music, food specials, a live animal show and more. The afternoon festivities are from 1 to 5 p.m. Interested businesses, families and other groups may reserve a golf cart to decorate and handout candy. Call 518-893-7432, ext. 307 to reserve a cart and participate in the fun. No registration is necessary to attend the free event.

Autumn Sunday Stroll: Historic West Side

Meets: Gideon Putnam Burying Ground, South Franklin St., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. A tour of the Historic West Side neighborhood featuring Saratoga’s Irish and Italian immigrants as well as the black community who helped shape this unique district. The tour will highlight the settlement of this neighborhood, its rebirth as an arts district, and the rehabilitation that took place in the early 2000s. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours are limited to thirty and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information, visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Sydney Hedge, Preservation & Programs Coordinator, at shedge@saratogapreservation.org.

22nd Duathlon Mohawk Towpath Byway

Riverview Orchards, 660 Riverview Rd., Rexford | 8:30 a.m. This exciting event offers participants the chance to experience the beauty of the Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway with a 2-mile run, a 12-mile bike ride, and another 2-mile run. Whether you’re an experienced athlete or a first-time competitor, this USA Triathlon-sanctioned event is perfect for anyone looking to challenge themselves while enjoying the scenic landscapes of upstate New York. The race begins at Riverview Orchards, where you’ll transition between running and biking amidst the fall colors and picturesque views of the Mohawk River and Erie Canal. For more information, visit https://www.mohawktowpath.org/2024/08/20/2024-mohawk-towpath-scenic-byway-duathlon/ Proceeds from this event benefit the Friends of the Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway.

Monday,
October 21

Thymly Herb Garden Group Meeting

4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa | 9:45 a.m. – Noon. There will be a short herb of the month presentation by a member.  Our guest speaker will be Nan Travers, a local fiber artist, who will demonstrate plant printing and the use of dyes made from plants.  Following the presentation, there will be light refreshments and a meeting.  Dues, for the year, to join the Thymly Herb Group is $20.  First time attendance is free. New members are always welcome. Please RSVP with questions or let us know you will be joining us. thymlyherbmail@gmail.com. If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes that day, then we will not meet.  

Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting

Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Do you have some tricks/hacks that help you deal with having Parkinson’s or just aging in general? Please share the things that make life easier for you at our group discussion meeting this month. All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there. Please contact us with any questions: Leader Gordon Blyth,  gordonsblyth@gmail.com 917-887-7980;  Co-Leader Marie Thorne, softballmom300@yahoo.com 518-810-8483

Tuesday,
October 22

Pierogi Sale

Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake | Pick up, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. As usual we will have potato/cheese, kraut and farmer’s cheese pierogis.  All pierogi orders are $12/dz. Please call 518-363-0001 to place your order.

Autumn Stroll: “Madness, Murder, Untimely Deaths and Strange Coincidences”

Meet at the gothic style gate to Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m. Get in the spooky Halloween spirit by exploring Greenridge Cemetery at dusk while unearthing tales of Saratoga’s most notable residents. Tickets are $25 for SSPF Members and $30 for non-members and space is limited to forty. Complimentary stroll passes can’t be used for this special program. Be sure to bring a flashlight or use the one on your phone for extra light! For additional information on the Autumn strolls or to purchase tickets visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Sydney Hedge, Preservation & Programs Coordinator, at shedge@saratogapreservation.org.

Learn how to Can: Canning Applesauce 

Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 W. High St., Ballston Spa | 5-7 p.m. This class will provide education on how to successfully can applesauce. Not only will we learn the basics of water bath canning, but we will make our own applesauce using local/seasonal apples. The food preservation method will ensure participants can enjoy all year long. As local and seasonal produce is higher in nutrients, this class will ensure everyone leaves with a highly nutritious jar of applesauce and the skills to make it all this season.  Call 885-8995 to pre-register two days in advance. Cost: $15.

After the Fire Monthly Meeting

Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse, Washington St., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support and more.  Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.

The Long Jam

Saratoga Arts Theatre, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 – 9 p.m. Improve Spaces at Saratoga Arts presents a live improvisational performance to benefit INARA. Suggested Donation $20 at the door. 12+ regional improvisational musicians come together for a live improvisational session cycling in and out of the long jam. Embracing collaboration and listening and feeling beyond ourselves. Featuring on vocals | guitar | electric harp | double bass | sax | clarinet | percussion | multi-instrument – Adam Elagbd, Max Caulkins, Alex Chang, Adam Forman, Jaha Orande, Jason Handron, Jason King, Nicholas Kopp aka djdrummernk, Justin Holden, Eddie Jowels, Adam Tinkle, and Matt Weston.

Wednesday, October 23

Autumn Discovery Hike

Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m.  – 12 p.m. Join our educators and learn new information about the sights and sounds at Saratoga PLAN’s Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail. Learn about the amazing ecology that may have been previously overlooked! With autumn in full swing, you are bound to discover amazing things! www.wiltonpreserve.org, 518-450-0321. 

Baby Back Ribs Dinner 

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For curbside pickup only. Call Monday and Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order at 518-584-2585. Menu: baby back ribs, baked beans, coleslaw, corn bread. Dinner for $15 (cash only). 

Saratoga Springs History Museum to Host 141st Annual Meeting

Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. The evening will feature a brief update on the State of the Museum, followed by a special presentation of the museum’s latest exhibit titled “Frank Leslie Buys Women’s Votes,” presented by exhibit curator Nancy Brown. This captivating presentation will delve into the life of Miriam Leslie, also known as Frank Leslie, a trailblazer in journalism who played a pivotal role in the women’s suffrage movement. Admission is free for museum members, $10 for the public. Reservations are appreciated, though not required. To reserve your spot, please visit saratogahistory.org/events or contact us at info@saratogahistory.org.

Thursday, October 24

Inheriting the Revolution: Antebellum African American Pathways

Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center, 648 NY-32, Stillwater | 6:30 p.m. How did the American Revolution affect African Americans in Old Saratoga, Saratoga Springs, and their environs?  Discover the major avenues they pursued in the early national period and in the years prior to the Civil War as they sought to build lives in the new nation. Presented by Dr. Myra Armstead, the Lyford Paterson Edwards and Helen Gray Edwards Professor of Historical Studies Emerita at Bard College. Reservations are required by emailing sara_reservations@nps.gov. Please include the date of the program you wish to attend. The Fall Lecture Series is presented with support from the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield.

“Low Bridge: The Erie Canal in Saratoga County” 

Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville | 7 p.m. A presentation by John Scherer, Historian for the Town of Clifton Park and Senior Historian Emeritus at the New York State Museum. It has been almost 200 years since the Erie Canal, called the eighth wonder of the world, opened in October 1825.  Journey along the Erie Canal from Cohoes to Schenectady with a power point presentation of historical and contemporary views of the canal and sites along the way.  Hear about canal life and of some of the characters that lived along the canal. For more information call 518-495-7728.

Historic Fabric, Modern Needs

“Skip” Scirocco Music Hall, 474 Broadway 3rd Floor, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. A free in-person program with Emily S. Ahouse and Chad Burke. The presentation will focus on three infill projects that are part of the larger Willkommen development in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. It will explore how sometimes conflicting elements—historic and zoning guidelines, affordability policies, and contemporary design—can be balanced to mend the fabric of a historic neighborhood. To register for this program visit, www.saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030.

Saratoga Veterans Chorus Rehearsal

American Legion Post 70, West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. All veterans of the Nation’s armed forces, including current active, Reserve, and Guard service members, are cordially invited to learn more about the camaraderie of choral singing in a “no audition” informal setting. Rehearsals are twice monthly on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Choral instruction by a retired music educator. For more information contact Scott at 518 885-1326.