SARATOGA SPRINGS — Susan Francine Bartkowski died September 2. A funeral was held at St. Clements Roman Catholic Church on September 7. There will be a private burial at the convenience of the family. Visit: www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
COHOES — Kevin Richard Wright died on September 1. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Compassionate Funeral Care. Interment with military honors was held at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.com
BALLSTON SPA — Terry Martin, 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, 9/17/2022. Calling hours were 9/21/22 at Burke funeral home. Funeral service was 9/22/2022 at the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church followed by burial at Greenridge Cemetery. Memorial donations to Regional Foodbank of Northeastern New York, BackPack Program. burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces that its WAMC@SPAC series will continue with “BAM! And Then It Hit Me with Karen Brooks Hopkins” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29 at The Pines@SPAC facility.
WAMC’s Joe Donahue will lead the conversation with author and President Emerita of the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Karen Brooks Hopkins about her new memoir, “BAM! And Then It Hit Me,” a behind-the-scenes look at Hopkins’ 36 years at the iconic cultural institution, America’s oldest performing arts center.
The discussion will explore leadership, innovation, urban revitalization and stories about artists and icons who inspired Hopkins throughout her career. A book signing will follow the conversation.
Karen Brooks Hopkins is the president emerita of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, where she worked for 36 years, serving 16 as its president. As president, Hopkins oversaw the institution’s 230 full-time employees and its multiple theatres and cinemas. Hopkins has served as the chair of the Cultural Institutions Group, has been a member of the mayor’s Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission, the New York State Board of Regents, and sat on the Boards of the NYC & Company, the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, and currently serves on the Trust of Governors Island.
“BAM! And Then It Hit Me with Karen Brooks Hopkins” is free to attend; however, seating is limited. Visit spac.org.
SCHENECTADY — An all-star celebration of The Band’s historic 1976 farewell concert kicks off a multi-city tour in November. Night Three of the tour will be staged at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady on Nov. 5.
The Last Waltz Tour 2022 features a lineup led by Warren Haynes and Don Was with Jamey Johnson, Kathleen Edwards, Anders Osborne, Dave Malone, John Medeski, Cyril Neville, Terrence Higgins, Bob Margolin, Mark Mullins & The Levee Horns (featuring the original horn arrangements of Allen Toussaint).
For more information and tickets, go online to: TheLastWaltzTour.live.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Proctors Collaborative has announced a series of upcoming shows at UPH in Saratoga Springs.
Caffe Lena Presents Darlingside – 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30. If Darlingside’s first album, Birds Say (2015), focused on the past through nostalgia, and their second, Extralife (2018), contemplated uncertain futures, Fish Pond Fish stands firmly in the present, looking at what’s here, now. Dave Senft (bass), Don Mitchell (guitar, banjo), Auyon Mukharji (violin, mandolin), and Harris Paseltiner (cello, guitar) have created a natural history in song—taking us into gardens, almond groves, orchard rows, down to the ocean floor and under stars.
Kronos Quartet – 7 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2023. For more than 45 years, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet – David Harrington (violin), John Sherba (violin), Hank Dutt (viola), and Sunny Yang (cello) – has combined a spirit of fearless exploration with a commitment to continually reimagine the string quartet experience. In the process, Kronos has become one of the world’s most celebrated and influential ensembles, performing thousands of concerts, releasing more than 60 recordings, collaborating with many of the world’s most accomplished composers and performers, and commissioning over 1,000 works and arrangements for string quartet.
Jessica Vosk – 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18. Jessica Vosk is a celebrated singer and actress known for stirring roles on the musical theater and concert stage. Vosk made her sold-out Carnegie Hall debut in November 2021 in a solo show titled “My Golden Age” and her debut at London’s Cadogan Hall in 2022.
Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS: Songs We Love – 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26. The Jazz At Lincoln Center Presents touring initiative provides an affordable opportunity to present great jazz programming, featuring up-and-coming musicians who have been identified as rising stars by JALC. Songs We Love is a journey through the first 50 years of jazz song. Iconic singers to be explored include Ma Rainey, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland.
Additionally in 2023: JazzReach Presents ‘She Said / She Says’ Featuring Metta Quintet – 8 p.m. on Friday, March 10; Irish Hooley with the Screaming Orphans 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 11; Salsa Night with Tiempo Libre – 8 p.m. on Friday, March 24; Bobby Collins – 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25; Monterey Jazz Festival – 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 15; Isaac Mizrahi – RESCHEDULED – 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 21; Mystic Bowies Talking Dreads – 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 22; Eric Carle: From Head To Toe – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26; God is a Scottish Drag Queen – 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28; Misty Blues – 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 29; Connie Han – 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 6.
Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors, in person or via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. or online at either Proctors.org, UniversalPreservationHall.org, or CapitalRep.org. Groups of 10 or more can get their tickets by calling 518-382-3884, ext. 139.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — For two weekends, starting on Friday, October 7, Home Made Theater will present the musical Nine; music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, book by Arthur Kopit, and adapted from the Italian by Mario Fratti.
Based loosely on Federico Fellini’s movie 8 1/2, Nine features one man and the myriad of women in his life. Celebrated but impetuous film director Guido Contini, succumbing to the pressures of filming his latest film epic, suffers a midlife crisis. One by one, women from his past and present – including his mother, his wife, his mistress, and his leading lady – haunt, instruct, scold, seduce, and encourage him until he finally learns to grow up.
The Director of Nine is Michael McDermott, whose previous Home Made Theater directing credits include Almost, Maine, Barefoot in the Park, and The Game’s Afoot. The artistic team includes Musical Director Richard Cherry, Choreographer Heather D’Arcy, Scenic Designer Jennie Sinnott, Lighting Designer Matthew Kopans, Sound Designer Anne-Marie Baker, Costume Designer Sharon Greene, Properties Designer Maura Pickett, and Stage Manager Christine MacLellan.
The cast of Nine includes several performers new to the Home Made Theater stage, including Helen Annely, Caleb Blackler, Abby Countermine, Heather D’Arcy, Debra Mead, Amanda Robie, Eric Shovah, and Ellya Winchester. Veterans of previous Home Made Theater productions include Andrea Burger, Christine Geraci, Melissa Mason Lacijan, Joelle Malinowski, Deborah Otto-Jones, Sonya Sidhu-Izzo, Arlette St. Romain, and Isabella Varno
Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 7-8, and 14-15 at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 8, 9, 15 & 16 at 2 p.m. All performances are at the Dee Sarno Theater, inside Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Tickets are available at Home Made Theater’s website, www.HomeMadeTheater.org, or by calling 518-587-4427 during business hours.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — In partnership with Caffè Lena, Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces that its popular “Caffè Lena @ SPAC” Concert Series will return for a free two-day festival from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2.
Slated to take place on SPAC’s Charles R. Wood Stage, the festival will feature six bands that explore global and American folk music including Dreamers’ Circus, Oshima Brothers, Crys Matthews, Cocek! Brass Band, Hold on Honeys and Resonant Rogues. The “Caffe Lena @ SPAC” festival highlights a unique, ongoing collaboration between the arts center and the folk music venue.
The collaboration between SPAC and Caffè Lena first launched in 2017, encompassing jointly curated and presented programs at both venues. Guests are welcome to bring in food, drink, blankets and lawn chairs for the concerts. Food concessions will also be available. The concerts will take place rain or shine. Visit spac.org and caffelena.org for details.
Saturday’s Lineup
Dreamers’ Circus: The Scandinavian musicians have toured across Europe, Japan, Australia, and North America with their inventive reimagining’s of Nordic folk and traditional tunes.
Cocek! Brass Band: Dance music for those seeking something new and unique, contemplative Old World melodies that hark to a lost era and catchy riffs that will have you singing along.
Resonant Rogues: Asheville, North Carolina’s genre hopping songwriters following their musical inspirations from the Appalachian mountains to the Balkans, through Paris by way of New Orleans.
Sunday’s Lineup
Oshima Brothers: Raised in a musical family in rural Maine. On stage, they create a surprisingly full sound with dynamic vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, octave bass, loops, and percussion.
Crys Matthews: Among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers; A powerful lyricist whose songs of compassionate dissent reflect her lived experience as what she lightheartedly calls “the poster-child for intersectionality.”
Hold on Honeys: Indie folk minimalist vocal trio offering tight knit harmonies to nourish the soul and invigorate the senses.
Friday, September 23
Yaddo Garden Ghost Tours
Yaddo Parking Lot, 312 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs
4 p.m. | Ghost tour drop-in tours of the Gardens at Yaddo are offered on Fridays and Sundays, through Oct.30, with no tour on Sept. 30, Oct. 2, and Oct. 7. Tours are $10 per person. Cash or checks only. Docent-led ghost tours for private groups may be arranged at www.yaddo.org/yaddo-gardens/contact. Garden-only ghost tours include historic information about Yaddo, the gardens, and ghost sightings. Our Gardens are the only area open to the public. We ask that you respect the privacy of our artists in residence, and not go beyond the Gardens during your visit.
Saturday, September 24
Truck Rodeo
SPAC Parking Lot, Route 50, Saratoga Springs
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | The SWW Workforce Development Board, along with local businesses, have teamed up for the first tri-county Truck Rodeo. CDL drivers from local businesses will compete and test their skills operating various commercial vehicles. Truck driving is an exciting and essential role and having an CDL license opens many career opportunities. If you or someone you know has an interest in driving, or obtaining a CDL license, this is the place to be! Come out to cheer on drivers from your favorite local businesses. Plus, food trucks and a Touch-a-Truck corral. Fun for all ages!
Apple Creations
Saratoga Apple, 1174 Route 29, Schuylerville
10 a.m., Noon and 2 p.m. | A complimentary experience with apple-icious games, crafts, and tales that will keep your children entertained to the core. Sponsored by Saratoga Apple and Connection to Creativity. Sunday hours 2 p.m. only.
Adirondack Post 70 of the American Legion Meeting
34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m.
Foraging Basics
Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. | Don’t miss this unique talk with Anne Best. Foraging involves searching for wild, edible plants, such as mushrooms or greens, in both rural and urban areas. Anne Best, former owner of Greenspace Horticulture Design, will give a talk about foraging safety, the dos and don’ts and identifying wild plants. Time will allow for questions and answers. Handouts available. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 518-885-5022 or visit bspl.sals.edu.
Wheels: Women and Independence, 1900 – 1920
Galway Public Library, 2112 East St, Galway
11 a.m. | Presenting Anne Rockwood’s program Wheels: Women and Independence, 1900 – 1920. Participants should register at 518-882- 6385 to join Anne as she celebrates the suffrage and automobility centennials. This traveling exhibit showcases the experiences of pioneer female automobile enthusiasts, with New York State as the starting point for their adventures. At the time, women represented less than 10% of licensed drivers, and “autoing” was definitely not for the faint of heart. Each woman has her own unique story to tell, with a passion for motoring at center.
Sunday, September 25
Historic Saratoga Bicycle Tour
Meet: Spirit of Life Statue
Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m.
Join Bikeatoga and the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation for a family friendly bike ride. The ride will focus on North Broadway and the northwest side of downtown. There will be stops to discuss historical buildings and architecture. Our tour guide will be Samantha Bosshart, executive director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. The ride is free and will last approximately 1.5 hours, bike helmets are required. Sponsors of this ride include Impressions of Saratoga, Palette Community, The Dark Horse Mercantile, and Bicycle Benefits.
Indoor Craft and Garage Sale
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Ln, Saratoga Springs
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Sponsored by the Elks Ladies Auxiliary. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors; great parking, bargains galore, and lunch. Household items, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, food treats, body lotions, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors signing up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to local charities. 8’ table and chairs $15; Call Debbie at 518-885-6506 for information or to sign up for a table(s).
Audition Notice
Saratoga Children’s Theatre, 615 Maple Ave., Suite 3
2 – 5:30 p.m. | We are performing She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen. The age limit to participate in the show is 13 to 18 due to the mature content and themes the production deals with. Please come prepared with a short monologue and expect to read from the show. If cast, a tuition fee of $150 will be required to participate. Scholarships available.
Monday, September 26
Southern Saratoga Art Society Meeting
Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. An acrylic paint pouring demonstration by professional artist, Laurel-Le Lipski will be featured. Laurel also works in watercolors and pastels. The demonstration is open to the public and made possible by Saratoga Arts through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. For more information visit: southernsaratogaartist.com
Tuesday, September 27
In-Person Talk on the Feast of St. Michael
Saratoga Springs History Museum, 1 E. Congress St., Saratoga Springs
7 p.m. | Join Mary Ann Fitzgerald, Saratoga Springs City Historian, for a free presentation. Open to the public. Starting in 1914, the Feast of St. Michael was celebrated in late September in Saratoga Springs’ Dublin neighborhood, now known as the Beekman Street Arts District. This presentation is based on interviews for the West Side Oral Narrative Project and includes priceless photos ranging from the 1920s–1990s, and newspaper clippings going back to 1914. saratogahistory.org | 518-584-6920
After the Fire’s Monthly Meeting
Halfmoon Town Hall, Lower Newtown Rd., Halfmoon | 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. etc. Volunteers Needed: 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.
Wednesday, September 28
Baby Back Ribs Dinner Take Out
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Menu: Baby Back Ribs, baked beans, cold slaw, corn bread. Dinner for 2 / $30. Cash only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order. 518-584-2585.
Galway Photography Club Meeting
Galway Public Library Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway
6 p.m. | For our meeting this month Jason Cromie will be setting up some of the miniature sets that he uses to create his unique images. This is a hands-on program so bring your camera and tripod so you can make your own photos of these miniature scenes. Anyone interested in photography regardless of their level of experience is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com
The Social Origins of Authoritarian Regimes: A History of State-Middle Class Relations in Egypt
Skidmore College, Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall,
Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m. | A lecture by Relli Shechter, Greenberg Middle East Scholar-in-Residence. Based on a forthcoming book, entitled The Egyptian Social Contract: A History of State–Middle Class Relations, this talk explores the intricacies of both formal and informal agreements between the Egyptian state and its citizens. Relli Shechter is the 2022 Greenberg Middle East Scholar-in-Residence at Skidmore College and Chair of the Department of Middle East Studies at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel. Free and open to the public. For details, visit www.skidmore.edu/greenberg-residency/index.php. Attendees must adhere to Skidmore’s COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Thursday, September 29
Regreening Project Launch
209 South Broadway, vacant parcel where Ballston Ave., Circular St., and South Broadway meet | 4 p.m. | SoBro Conservancy of Saratoga, a newly formed not-for-profit organization dedicated to conserving vacant urban parcels and transforming them into pollinator-friendly green spaces, has accepted the Eshaghian family’s extraordinary donation of a prominent vacant parcel in Saratoga Springs. The acquired property is the triangular, 0.2-acre parcel strategically located at the gateway to South Broadway. Tom Denny, head of SoBro Conservancy, will announce the donation and the plans for the regreening project during a brief gathering at the project site.
Annual Fall Barbecue
United Methodist Church, 971 Rte. 146, Clifton Park | 4 – 6 p.m. Shenendehowa Rotary Club in Clifton Park is hosting the Annual Fall Barbecue to raise funds for “To Love a Child’s Bountiful Backpack” program. This program is an all-volunteer effort that provides nutritional food for school-aged children in the Shenendehowa CSD. Meals include: 1/2 chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll and butter. Prices: $15 online or $17 without advance purchase. To purchase meals, go to shenrotary.org/bbqchicken. If you do not pick up your dinners by 6 p.m., we thank you very much for your donation!
Theas Few Lines
SCHC’s Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. The Civil War Letters of Private Alonzo D. Bump. David Handy, author of the recently released book Theas Few Lines: The Civil War Letters of Private Alonzo D. Bump, 77th New York State Voluntary Infantry will present the Civil War experiences of Alonzo Bump as expressed in his letters home to his wife Mary and other family members. David will touch on many aspects of Alonzo’s life as a soldier, including camp life, poor rations, disease, marching, combat, desertion, commanding officers, the enemy, military pay, and other topics. Books will be available for signing. This is an in-person event. To register, https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/47692-alonzo-bump
LiveSTRONG
The Saratoga Regional YMCA will be hosting its annual LiveSTRONG, Live Fun event at the Saratoga Lake Golf Club on Friday, September 30. All proceeds directly benefit their LiveSTRONG at the YMCA programs, which is a joint effort between the LiveSTRONG Foundation and the YMCA to provide health and wellness programs to adult cancer survivors, at no cost to the participants. The LiveSTRONG fundraiser will kick off with an afternoon golf tournament, followed by a dinner program. If you wish to attend or donate, please visit srymca.org/livestrong-livefun. For additional questions, please contact the Y’s Fundraising Coordinator, Kirstin Swartz, at Kirstin.swartz@srymca.org.
Saratoga Recycles Day
Sustainable Saratoga will hold their 6th annual Saratoga Recycles Day on Saturday, October 1, from 9 a.m. – Noon. Accepting clothing & textiles (any condition), scrap metal, eyeglasses, hearing aids, adult bikes, 20 & 24-inch mountain bikes, musical instruments, backpacks, cell phones with chargers, camping gear, and more. eLot will collect appliances & electronics (including TVs). There will be an additional $30 fee per TV or monitor. And Youth2 will give out bamboo reusable towels to the first 100 cars. $5 per household vehicle fee. Cash or check accepted. For details about what is being collected, maps of the collection stations, and list of FAQs, visit sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/recycles-day. Still have questions? Email zerowaste@sustainablesaratoga.org.
Charlton Freehold Fall Festival
Come and enjoy a day of many activities on October 1. Blessing of the Animals, beginning with a short service at 9:30 a.m., browsing the booths of local artisans and vendors offering a variety of crafts and goods while you listen to live music! Chili, hot dogs, and baked goods will satisfy anyone’s appetite which include vegan and keto choices. Take a break or end the day with fun games on the lawn for the young and mature. Come to Charlton Freehold, located at 768 Charlton Rd. in the Village of Charlton!
5th Annual Dan Provost Memorial Walk
The 5th Annual Dan Provost Memorial Walk for Awareness and Recovery to be held on Saturday, October 1 at Gavin Park, Wilton, starting at 9:30 a.m. This will be a 1.25-mile family friendly walk, information on area addiction recovery resources, Narcan training, refreshments, and great raffle items. Proceeds to benefit area addiction recovery programs. Suggested donation $10 individual/$20 family. Registration at zippyreg.com or at the door. For further information call 518-587-8422 or see Facebook.
Adirondacon
Adirondacon Tabletop Gaming Convention celebrates its 5th year of gaming in Glens Falls. There will be plenty of board games, role-playing games, a Warhammer 40k tournament and more. There will be a large lending library of games with hundreds of titles available to borrow and play in the open gaming area as well as a schedule of Games you can sign up to learn and play. Everyone is welcome to join and help us raise some money for the chosen charity, North Shore Animal League’s Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center. Saturday, October 1, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday, October 2 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (doors open both days at 9:30 a.m.).
Goat Brothers 28th annual Swap Meet
Saturday, October 1 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission is $10 (under 12 free). Motorcycle Show. Cars and trucks welcome to the show, live entertainment, motorcycle parts and accessories, gifts and novelties, food, and drink available. For information, call 518-583-3398 or visit, www.goatbrothers.com.
Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 1 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, located at 2776 Hwy 9 Malta (across from the Malta Drive-In). In commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis you are cordially invited to bring your pets (leashed, caged, or securely held), pictures of your pets, or beloved stuffed animals (no leashes or cages required) to a service of blessing of all God’s companion creatures. Professional nail clipping will be offered free of charge. For more information or questions call 518-583-4153.
Saratoga Wing Off 2022
Discover Saratoga and Bailey’s Saratoga are proud to announce Saratoga Wing Off on Saturday, Oct. 1. Saratoga Wing Off will take place from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and feature wing samples from a variety of restaurants, live music, and family-friendly activities. Wing lovers will have the opportunity to try $2 wing samples at participating Saratoga County establishments and vote for their favorite. Winners will be announced via social media on Oct. 1. For a list of participating vendors, visit discoversaratoga.org/events/saratoga-wing-off or call 518-584-1531.
World Cultures Full Circle
An hour of flute and piano arrangements of uplifting music. From the jazz of Gershwin in America (including a special arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue excerpts) and Claude Bolling of France; through many musical styles from around the world embracing Spain, Germany, Argentina and more. Performers are Judith Thomas, pianist known in Saratoga for her work at UU services as Music Director and as a popular entertainer in the Assisted Living circuit; and, Jolene Crowley, a former teacher and orchestral performer. Refreshments will follow the concert. The concert will be held on Saturday, October 1 at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saratoga Springs, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Cost: $20 Donation.
Looking for Land in All the Right Places Farm Tour
Finding land to farm can be a tough challenge for new farmers or those looking to expand their operations. Join the Agricultural Stewardship Association for a day long tour on Sunday, October 2, featuring three properties which offer leasing and/or farm management opportunities for farm seekers. The tour will start and end at the ASA office at 2531 State Route 40, Greenwich. Transportation will be provided by van and carpooling. This program is free to all, however advanced registration is required. For more information on the three farms, a complete agenda, and to register, visit www.agstewardship.org/events or call 518-692-7285.
Paint Collection Day
Sunday, October 2, from 12 – 3 p.m., Sustainable Saratoga and Green Sheen will accept interior and exterior household paint, deck coatings, stains, shellacs, sealers, urethanes, waterproofing sealers, metal coatings, field, and lawn paints. We can’t accept aerosols. Containers should not be empty or leaking. No other items will be accepted on October 2. SPAC overflow parking lot on the west side of Route 50. There are no residency requirements for this event. $5 per household vehicle fee. Cash or check accepted. For details about what is being collected, maps of the collection stations, and list of FAQs, visit sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/recycles-day. Still have questions? Email zerowaste@sustainablesaratoga.org.
Spare Some Time Bowling Fundraiser
The fundraiser will benefit the Saratoga Children’s Theatre to help raise money toward improvements to our Black Box Theater and our scholarship fund. It will be held on October 2 from 2 – 5 p.m. at Strike Zone, 32 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs. Cost is $100 per lane includes unlimited bowling for 4 people, shoe rental, soda and 2 slices of pizza. Email Caroline@saratogachildrenstheatre.org to reserve your spot.
250th Anniversary of the Fulton County Courthouse
On October 3 at 7p.m. join the Galway Preservation Society at their monthly meeting. This month, Fulton County Historian Samantha Hill-Saladino will give a presentation on the history of the Fulton County Courthouse. The courthouse was built in 1772 and is recognized as New York’s oldest continuously operating courthouse. The meeting will be held at the Galway Town Hall, located at 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway. All are welcome to attend!
The 25th Annual “Autumn Jewels” Juried Art Show
The Art Show will be held at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center from October 3 – November 1. This show is sponsored by Southern Saratoga Art Society and is open to all area artists. Entries will be judged, and prizes awarded in both the fine arts and photography. Entries must be received by Wednesday, September 19. An award reception for all artists, families and friends will be held on Monday, October 24, 6:30 p.m., at the Senior Center. For rules, entry fees, entry forms and where to mail your entry, please visit: southernsaratogaartist.com or visit us on Facebook.
H.O.P.E. 20 Year Anniversary Gala
Thursday October 6, from 6:30-10 p.m. at the Saratoga National Golf Club, located at 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist is celebrating 20 years of helping people and pets find each other at the annual H.O.P.E. Gala. Steve Caporizzo is the special guest emcee, and live music will be provided by Hot Club of Saratoga. There will be plenty of great food and drinks, a silent auction, raffle, and live auction with Mark Capone. Reservations are required and can be made online at hopeanimalrescue.org. For more information, call 518-450-7013.
Repair Café
Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 8th Repair Café on October 8 from 12 – 4 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. We have coaches available to help you fix your lamps, small appliances, computers, leather, jewelry, or sew/hem your favorite item of clothes or beloved stuffed animal. We can’t wait to see you! www.facebook.com/events/3219284815005996/
2022 Showcase of Homes
Tickets for the areas premiere new home tour are on sale now. Celebrating 26 years of exceptional homes. Tickets are available at all Adirondack Trust branch locations, Curtis Lumber in Ballston Spa, Saratoga National Bank on South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, and Roohan Realty on Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Tickets are available at any showcase home during the tour hours of 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. or can be purchased online at saratogashowcaseofhomes.com. Participating award-winning builders: Belmonte Builders, DSG Construction & Remodeling, Kodiak Construction, Peerless Builders, Trojanski Builders and Witt Construction. Due to material shortages, there are just 6 homes on tour this year – see them all!
Calling All Singing Voices!
Saratoga Voices invites singers to join them for their 1st performance at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Handel’s Judas Maccabeus, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at O’Rourke Middle School in Burnt Hills. Our first rehearsal is September 7. Go to SaratogaVoices.org/Sing to schedule a vocal placement interview. Must be vaccinated. 518-416-4060, info@saratogavoices.org.
American Cancer Society Fundraiser
On October 14, Donny “Elvis” Romines will be performing at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, Rt. 9, Saratoga for a fundraiser for The American Cancer Society “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer”. Doors open at 6 p.m., show-time 7 p.m. Food is available for purchase, cash bar, raffles, 50/50, and an auction of Elvis items. Tickets are $15 at the door. For more info, call Helen at 518-745-7821.
Fall Foliage Trip to Burlington, VT
On October 14 travelers can spend a day on their own in Burlington or choose to spend part of the day at the nearby Shelburne Museum and the remainder of the day in Burlington, home to the thriving arts scene, a sparkling waterfront, great shopping, and dining. The round-trip bus is $39. The bus trip including Shelburne Museum admission is $62. Contact the Saratoga Senior Center for more information or to reserve your spot at 518-584-1621.
Fall Stop & Shop Vendor and Craft Show
Held on October 22, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Wilton/General Schuyler Rescue Squad Emergency Building on Route 29, outside of Schuylerville. Raffles and concession with many vendors will be there. For further information and an application to rent a table, contact Jennie McReynolds at 518-338-2709 or by e-mail jlt100211@yahoo.com.
Stop the Bleed Course
The Town of Malta CERT is presenting the first “Stop the Bleed” course. The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office is joining the Town to present this life-saving training class. Minutes count! Take the course and become empowered to make a life-or-death difference when a bleeding emergency occurs. Stop the Bleed®. Save a Life! This hands-on, free course will be offered to Malta residents on Wednesday, October 26 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the Malta Community Center. Maximum class size is 12 participants. To register, please visit the Community Center’s website at https://maltany.myrec.com. To be on a waiting list for the next course, please email CW@crkl.com and note “Stop the Bleed” in the subject line.
Seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers
Tax-Aide, the free income tax assistance program sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the IRS, is seeking volunteers for the upcoming tax season at various sites in Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. You do not need to be an AARP member to volunteer. Tax-Aide volunteers answer questions and prepare returns for low to moderate income taxpayers and seniors from February 1 to April 15, 2023. No experience is required, but computer experience is helpful for tax counseling. Free training is given. For more information contact Lorna Olivo at 518-309-8530 or AARPTaxAideSaratoga@gmail.com.
