Fundraiser Dinner 
On Friday, October 15, from 5 – 7 p.m. to benefit Saratoga Children’s Museum, curbside pickup only at Principessa Elena Society, located at 11 – 13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs. Open to the public. Menu: Pasta with sauce, meatballs with sauce, sausage with sauce, salad, Italian bread, butter. Cost is $10. 

Southern Saratoga Art Society Show
SSAS is hosting a group art show for members at the Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, “A” Gallery, Moe Rd, Clifton Park through October 25.  Twelve artists will display their works in mediums of oil, acrylic, pastels, mixed media, watercolor, acrylic on foil and colored pencils.  The subjects covered stretch from abstract expressionism to realistic landscapes and a lot in between.  Participating artists are Jack Morgan, Valerie Wolf, Kristine Kelly, Barbara Aldi, Karen Zimmers, Rita Helie, Roberta Moses, Joan Van Alphen, Carol Winterton, Diane Pollock, David Mayack and Barbara Buckly.  Come in and view the exciting show with the talented artists from Clifton Park and neighboring towns.

Saratoga Book Festival
Russell Banks will provide the opening keynote address to kick off the festival on Friday, October 15, at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center.  On Saturday there will be upwards of a dozen author events around downtown Saratoga at various venues including the Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga Arts, and Caffe Lena, spotlighting emerging local and regional authors, poets, children’s book authors and illustrators, along with nationally known bestselling authors upstate New York readers love and appreciate.  A diverse range of authors, genres, and formats like panels, moderated discussions, interactive programs, accompanied by author readings, signings, and more.” For more information, visit: www.saratogabookfestival.org 

Genealogy Day 
Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will offer a series of 4 genealogy talks in one day, via Zoom, Saturday, October 16, 9:30 – 3:15, featuring certified genealogist Margaret R. Fortier. Lost in Translation: Deciphering Foreign Names, Places and Documents; Bay State (Massachusetts) Bonanza:  Four Centuries of Vital Records, An Identity Case Study; French-Canadian Genealogy.  Cost is $15 for members and $25 for non-members. The $25 will include HH membership for 14 months, access to the free monthly meeting programs, bi-monthly newsletters, and can share their family search names in a listing distributed annually. For registration form and zoom link, call Ginny at 518-885-9309 or email bhumphre@nycap.rr.com

Wild Ones Program
Announcing the formation of a local chapter of the Wild Ones: Native plants, natural landscapes, all-volunteer, non-profit organization. The focus is to promote the practice of using native plants in landscapes to preserve biodiversity in the area. The first Wild Ones presentation will be held on October 17 at 2 p.m. Master Gardener Martie Teumim will give a presentation through Zoom on ‘Gathering Native Plant Seeds from Your Own Backyard.’ She will show you how to harvest, save, and plant native seeds found in your own backyard. The talk is free. Please register at mteumim@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link for the talk. 

Saratoga County Stories
A major achievement for the History Center and the Roundtable, comprised of fifty-eight short articles, the collection is a veritable who-what-where-when-and-why of Saratoga County history.  Contributing authors include familiar names of local historians, as well as many regional “history buffs.”  Two in-person events: Saturday, October 23, 2-5 p.m. at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa; and Sunday, November 7, 2-4 p.m. at Historic Grooms Tavern in Clifton Park.  The public will be able to meet contributing authors and the editorial team, purchase copies of the book, and have their editions signed.  For more information, or to pre-order books, go to brooksidemuseum.org or email Jim Richmond of the Saratoga County History Roundtable: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com. 

St Paul’s Lutheran Church Annual Garage Sale
St. Paul’s annual yard sale will take place Saturday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. The sale will benefit Missions to address food insecurity, homelessness, and assistance to missionaries overseas. Accepting item donations. We accept most items, except TV’s, electronics and clothing. Drop off donations at the church Friday, Oct. 8, from 4 – 8 p.m. A separate table at the sale will be for non-perishable food item donations. 

Apple Pie Social
The Wilton Heritage Society’s annual Apple Pie Social will take place on Sunday, Oct. 10, between 1-4 p.m. The Wilton Heritage Museum is located at 5 Parkhurst Rd., Wilton. There is a $5 donation per slice of pie with cheese. Curbside pickup only.  This year’s pies will be baked by Smith’s Orchard Bake Shop.  Whole pies may be available for purchase after 3 p.m., based on availability.

Ghostly Spooks Luncheon
Come get “spooked” with us on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 12- 2 p.m. Luncheon is $20 cash, includes entree, soup, dessert and beverages! Held at Circa’21 restaurant at McGregor Links, 359 Northern Pines Rd., Wilton. Special Feature is Joe Haedrich, “Chief Ghost Hunter” of Haunted Saratoga Tours will tell some spooky tales of local lore. Speaker is Liz Ringwald: she will talk about “I remember MaMa” and take us back to a gentler time. For reservations call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. by Oct. 7. 

Saratoga Book Festival
Russell Banks’ keynote address will kick-off the festival on Friday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center. On Saturday there will be upwards of a dozen author events around downtown Saratoga at various venues including the Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga Arts, and Caffe Lena, spotlighting emerging local and regional authors, poets, children’s book authors and illustrators, along with nationally known bestselling authors. For more information, visit: saratogabookfestival.org

Genealogy Day 
Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will offer a series of 4 genealogy talks in one day, via Zoom, Saturday, October 16, 9:30 – 3:15, featuring certified genealogist Margaret R. Fortier. Lost in Translation: Deciphering Foreign Names, Places and Documents; Bay State (Massachusetts) Bonanza:  Four Centuries of Vital Records, An Identity Case Study; French-Canadian Genealogy.  Cost is $15 for members and $25 for non-members. The $25 will include HH membership for 14 months, access to the free monthly meeting programs, bi-monthly newsletters, and can share their family search names in a listing distributed annually. For registration form and zoom link, call Ginny at 518-885-9309 or email bhumphre@nycap.rr.com

Wild Ones Program
Announcing the formation of a local chapter of the Wild Ones: Native plants, natural landscapes, all-volunteer, non-profit organization. The focus is to promote the practice of using native plants in landscapes to preserve biodiversity in the area. The first Wild Ones presentation will be held on October 17 at 2 p.m. Master Gardener Martie Teumim will give a presentation through Zoom on ‘Gathering Native Plant Seeds from Your Own Backyard.’ She will show you how to harvest, save, and plant native seeds found in your own backyard. The talk is free. Please register at mteumim@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link for the talk.

Saratoga County Stories
A major achievement for the History Center and the Roundtable, comprised of fifty-eight short articles, the collection is a veritable who-what-where-when-and-why of Saratoga County history.  Contributing authors include familiar names of local historians, as well as many regional “history buffs.”  Two in-person events: Saturday, October 23, 2-5 p.m. at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa; and Sunday, November 7, 2-4 p.m. at Historic Grooms Tavern in Clifton Park.  The public will be able to meet contributing authors and the editorial team, purchase copies of the book, and have their editions signed.  For more information, or to pre-order books, go to https://brooksidemuseum.org or email Jim Richmond of the Saratoga County History Roundtable:

19th Annual The Way We Were Car Show
Come stroll our historic village, check out the hundreds of cars and trucks on display, and enjoy live music, vendors and downtown businesses on Sunday, October 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Front St. in Ballston Spa. Rain date October 17. A “Kids Zone”, will be located by the Old Iron Springs, with free children’s activities. Free to spectators.  Exhibitors can pre-register by September 30 for $15 per car or $20 the day of show. All proceeds benefit BSBPA community activities. To pre-register, sponsor or become a vendor, visit www.ballston.org.  For more information, contact bspacarshow@ballston.org or the BSBPA at 518-885-2772, info@ballston.org. 

Pack 4016 Scout Olympics Open House
September 30 at the East Side Recreation fields (enter by Caroline St. School), 226 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, at 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Saratoga-Wilton Elks, welcomes prospective new families to join us for our “Scout Olympics” first meeting of the year. From exploring nature in the fall to racing Scout-built cars at the January Pinewood Derby to summer outdoor activities, elementary grade Cub Scouts have year-round fun with friends while learning a wide range of skills.  For information, please contact Cubmaster Rob Donnarumma at rob.donnarumma@gmail.com, 518-588-5616 or visit www.beascout.org. 

Diabetes Support Group Online 
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will host an informal support group via Zoom for people with diabetes or prediabetes. The program will meet the first Friday of each month, the next meeting is October 1 at noon. Contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu for more information. There is no fee for the support group. Topics will vary and may be based on the interest of the group. Register in advance for this meeting at: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrcumprTgsHdTnn FQhaAk3DmT35kxzTfzR  

Champlain Canal Tour 
Come walk in the foot prints of the canallers and mules who worked the Canal in Waterford! The Canal, in operation from 1823-1918, made Waterford an important transportation hub for almost a century. The Saratoga County History Roundtable is sponsoring this one-mile walking tour on Friday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. led by Waterford Town Historian Russ VanDervoort who will share the stories of the trials and tribulations of those who made their living on the canal. Tour begins at the Waterford Harbor Visitors Center on Tugboat Alley.  Preregistration required to Jim Richmond, saratogacohisotryroundtable@gmail.com.      

PetAPalooza Pet Adoption Day
Curtis Lumber, 885 Rt. 67, Ballston Spa, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 
We invite you to join us for a day of fur and fun at Curtis Lumber’s 11th Annual PetAPalooza Pet Adoption Day.  Meet adoptable animals from local shelters and rescue groups who are eager to meet you, your family, and your current pets at select Curtis Lumber retail store locations.  Dogs, Cats, Birds, Rabbits, Horses and more will be available for adoption. Curtis Lumber’s Ballston Spa store will also host Steve Caporizzo’s WTEN Pet Connection, Abby’s Lemon-Aide Stand for Animals, Benson’s Pet Center and will also have a 50/50 raffle and food trucks available. For full details visit www.clpetapalooza.com  or www.facebook.com/clpetapalooza.   

Cerebral Palsy Fundraiser
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Auxiliary is sponsoring “Octoberfest 21” for our Cerebral Palsy Fundraiser on Friday, October 1, at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge from 6 to 10 pm.  Put on your dancing shoes and casual attire while movin’ and groovin’ with Betsy and the Byegons. Cost is $20 per person in advance. Call Judy at 518-587-5568 for additional details and reservations.  A delicious German meal and dessert, included.  Cash bar, and raffle baskets available.  Help us raise donations for Cerebral Palsy and have a fun night out.  All NYS requirements for social gatherings will be followed, including unvaccinated persons to be masked.

Saratoga Recycles Day
Sustainable Saratoga is holding their fifth annual Saratoga Recycles Day on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the SPAC overflow parking lot on the west side of Route 50. There are COVID-related safety protocols in place again this year – masks are required; please bring exact change to minimize the handling of money; and organize items by drop-off station to reduce physical contact; always remain in your vehicle. Visit www.sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/recycles-day/ for full details.

Fall Festival Craft Fair and Bake Sale
On Saturday, October 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church will welcome many and various artisans from around the Capital District.  Snacks and lunch will be available – enjoy purchasing home-baked items.  20% of the net income from the sale will go to CAPTAIN, Community Human Services.

Blessing of the Animals
To take place at the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 2, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton.  The Fall Festival will feature crafters, vendors and bake sale.  Everyone’s invited!

3D Bow Shooting Course 
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club will host a 3D Bow shooting course, on our new course Saturday, October 2 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Open to the public, all are welcome novice to expert, bring your own bow and equipment (No Crossbows). This is a great time to introduce youth to the sport. Cost is $5 per course. There will be available for purchase hot dogs, burgers, soda, and water. We are located at 123 Route 32, Schuylerville, (look for our sign). 

4th Annual Dan Provost Memorial Walk for Awareness and Recovery 
Please join us at Gavin Park in Saratoga Springs, on Saturday, October 2.  Registration, fun and games begin at 10 a.m. with a 1.25-mile family-friendly walk at approximately 11 a.m.  Refreshments and numerous raffle items will be available. Suggested individual donation is $10, family $20. For additional details and to register in advance at zippyreg.com/register/danprovost; day-of registration available.  Proceeds will benefit recovery and education programs, Recovery Advocacy in Saratoga and the Healing Springs Recovery Community and Outreach Center.  For more information, contact Ken & Maureen Provost at 518-587-8422, danprovostmemorialwalk@gmail.com or facebook.

Blessing of all God’s Companion Creatures 
In commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis you are cordially invited on Saturday, October 3 at 11 a.m. 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. (Please note: Snakes are welcome but will, regretfully, be excluded from this offer.) All are welcome! St Peter Lutheran Church, 2776 Hwy 9, across from the Malta Drive-In.

Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe Auditions
Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for a December 2021 production of WILLY WONKA TYA, presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Auditions are by appointment only on Monday, October 4 or Wednesday, October 6. Looking for actors, singers, and dancers age 7+ through adult. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org or 518-899-4411 x 305 to schedule your appointment or for additional questions. This production is produced through a grant from GLOBAL FOUNDRIES/Town of Malta Foundation, Inc. Additional sponsors to date include Adirondack Trust Company, Stewart’s Shops, Ballston Spa National Bank, Levine & Levine.

St Paul’s Lutheran Church Annual Garage Sale
St. Paul’s annual yard sale will take place Saturday, October 9, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. The sale will benefit Missions to address food insecurity, homelessness, and assistance to missionaries overseas. Accepting item donations. A great opportunity to clean out your garage or attic! We accept most items, except TV’s, electronics, and clothing. Donations can be dropped off at the church Friday, October 8, from 4 – 8 p.m. A separate table at the sale will be for non-perishable food item donations.  Let your neighbors and friends know, so we can support the St. Paul’s Food Pantry. 

19th Annual The Way We Were Car Show
Come stroll our historic village, check out the hundreds of cars and trucks on display, and enjoy live music, vendors and downtown businesses on Sunday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Front St. in Ballston Spa. Rain date Oc. 17. A “Kids Zone,” will be located by the Old Iron Springs, with free children’s activities. Free to spectators.  Exhibitors can pre-register by Sept. 30 for $15 per car or $20 the day of show. All proceeds benefit BSBPA community activities. To pre-register, sponsor or become a vendor, visit www.ballston.org.  For more information, contact bspacarshow@ballston.org or the BSBPA at 518-885-2772, info@ballston.org. 

Saratoga Book Festival
Russell Banks will provide the opening keynote address to kick off the festival on Friday, October 15, at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center.  On Saturday there will be upwards of a dozen author events around downtown Saratoga at various venues including the Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga Arts, and Caffe Lena, spotlighting emerging local and regional authors, poets, children’s book authors and illustrators, along with nationally known bestselling authors upstate New York readers love and appreciate.  A diverse range of authors, genres, and formats like panels, moderated discussions, interactive programs, accompanied by author readings, signings, and more.” For more information, visit: www.saratogabookfestival.org/ 

Trunk or Treat at Simpson UMC
Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 mi south of Rte 29) is hosting a Trunk or Treat in their parking lot on Saturday, October 30, from 1 to 3 p.m. (rain or shine). Come join us for some Halloween fun!

Saratoga County Stories
A major achievement for the History Center and the Roundtable, comprised of fifty-eight short articles, the collection is a veritable who-what-where-when-and-why of Saratoga County history.  Contributing authors include familiar names of local historians, as well as many regional “history buffs.”  Two in-person events: Saturday, October 23, 2-5 p.m. at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa; and Sunday, November 7, 2-4 p.m. at Historic Grooms Tavern in Clifton Park.  The public will be able to meet contributing authors and the editorial team, purchase copies of the book, and have their editions signed.  For more information, or to pre-order books, go to  brooksidemuseum.org or email Jim Richmond of the Saratoga County History Roundtable: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com. 

The 24th Annual Autumn Jewels Show 
Held during October at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd.  Sponsored by the Southern Saratoga Art Society and open to all area artists.  Entries will be judged, and prizes awarded in both fine arts and photography.  Entries must be received by September 20 and mailed to Southern Saratoga Art Society, Attn: Rita Helie, Autumn Jewels Chairperson, 10 Forestbrook Drive., Ballston Lake, NY 12019. A reception for all artists, family and friends will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 25 at the Senior Center.  For rules, entry fees and forms, visit: www.southernsaratogaartist.com 

Fundraiser Fish Fry
Hosted by Knights of Columbus #246 on Friday, Sept. 24, from 5 – 7:30 p.m.  Meal choices: fried or baked haddock $14, or fried clam strips $12, French fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce, cocktail sauce. Macaroni and cheese $5, New England clam chowder (pint $7; quart $13) side of fries $3, dessert, $2.  To order call 518-584-8547 on Wednesday, 9/22 – Friday, 9/24 from 12 – 3 p.m.  Pickup Friday at 5 p.m. and every 15 minutes thereafter until orders are filled or out of food. Pick up your meal inside or have it brought to your vehicle. Call, give your name and description of vehicle. 

Trap/Clay Shoot
Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club will host a Trap/Clay shoot on Saturday, Sept. 25 running from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Open to the public – Great time to introduce the youth to trap shooting for Fun. Novice to Expert only $5.00 per round. Bring your own gun and ammo. We are located at 123 NY Rt 32, Schuylerville. Hot dogs, hamburgers, soda, and water will be available for purchase.

The Great Saratoga Museum Treasure Hunt
Grab your car keys, smart phones, and sense of adventure because Saratoga County is about to embark on a family-friendly treasure hunt from Lake Luzerne to Waterford! During the weekend of Sept. 25-26 from 1 – 5 p.m., the Saratoga County History Center is hosting a wide-ranging scavenger quest that includes a dozen of the county’s charming local museums and historical societies. Pick up a passport at Brookside Museum. Any inquiries should be directed to Field Horne: field.horne@gmail.com or 518-885-4000. For details visit www.brooksidemuseum.org 

Pack 4016 Scout Olympics Open House 
September 30 at the East Side Recreation fields (enter by Caroline St. School), 226 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, at 6 p.m. Saratoga-Wilton Elks welcomes prospective new families to join the “Scout Olympics” first meeting of the year. From exploring nature to racing Scout-built cars at the January Pinewood Derby, elementary grade Cub Scouts have year-round fun with friends while learning a range of skills. For information, contact Cubmaster Rob Donnarumma rob.donnarumma@gmail.com 518-588-5616 or visit www.beascout.org 

Champlain Canal Tour 
Come walk in the foot and hoof prints of the canallers and mules who worked the Canal in Waterford! The Canal, in operation from 1823 to 1918, made Waterford an important transportation hub for almost a century. The Saratoga County History Roundtable is sponsoring this one-mile walking tour on Friday, October 1 at 2 p.m. led by Waterford Town Historian Russ VanDervoort who will share the stories of the trials and tribulations of those who made their living on the canal. Tour begins at the Waterford Harbor Visitors Center on Tugboat Alley.  Preregistration required to Jim Richmond, saratogacohisotryroundtable@gmail.com.      

Cerebral Palsy Fundraiser
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Auxiliary is sponsoring “Octoberfest 21” for our Cerebral Palsy Fundraiser on Friday, October 1, at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge from 6 to 10 pm.  Put on your dancing shoes and casual attire while movin’ and groovin’ with Betsy and the Byegons. Cost is $20 per person in advance. Call Judy at 518-587-5568 for additional details and reservations. A delicious German meal and dessert included. Cash bar, and raffle baskets available. Help us raise donations for Cerebral Palsy and have a fun night out.  All NYS requirements for social gatherings will be followed, including unvaccinated persons to be masked.

Saratoga Recycles Day
Sustainable Saratoga is holding their fifth annual Saratoga Recycles Day on Saturday, October 2 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the SPAC overflow parking lot on the west side of Route 50. There are COVID-related safety protocols in place again this year – masks are required; please bring exact change to minimize the handling of money; and organize items by drop-off station to reduce physical contact; always remain in your vehicle. Please visit www.sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/recycles-day/ for full details.

Fall Festival
The Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd. Charlton NY, will hold its Fall Festival on October, 2, 2021. Crafters, vendors, and anyone interested in participating in this event can request an application per email at office@charltonfreehold.org or call 518-399-4831.  There will be both inside and outside spaces available. 

Blessing of the Animals
To take place at the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 2, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton.  The Fall Festival will feature crafters, vendors and bake sale.  Everyone’s invited!

3D Bow Shooting Course 
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club will host a 3D Bow shooting course, on our new course Saturday, October 2 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Open to the public, all are welcome novice to expert, bring your own bow and equipment (No Crossbows). This is a great time to introduce youth to the sport. Cost is $5 per course. There will be available for purchase hot dogs, burgers, soda, and water. We are located at 123 Route 32, Schuylerville, (look for our sign). 

4th Annual Dan Provost Memorial Walk for Awareness and Recovery 
Please join us at Gavin Park in Saratoga Springs, on Saturday, October 2.  Registration, fun and games begin at 10 a.m. with a 1.25-mile family-friendly walk at approximately 11 a.m.  Refreshments and numerous raffle items will be available. Suggested individual donation is $10, family $20. For additional details and to register in advance at https://zippyreg.com/register/danprovost; day-of registration available.  Proceeds will benefit recovery and education programs, Recovery Advocacy in Saratoga and the Healing Springs Recovery Community and Outreach Center.  For more information, contact Ken & Maureen Provost at 518-587-8422, danprovostmemorialwalk@gmail.com or facebook.

Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe Auditions
Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for a December 2021 production of WILLY WONKA TYA, presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).    Auditions are by appointment only on Monday, October 4 or Wednesday, October 6. Looking for actors, singers, and dancers age 7+ through adult. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org or 518-899-4411 x 305 to schedule your appointment or for additional questions. This production is produced through a grant from GLOBAL FOUNDRIES/Town of Malta Foundation, Inc. Additional sponsors to date include Adirondack Trust Company, Stewart’s Shops, Ballston Spa National Bank, Levine & Levine.

19th Annual The Way We Were Car Show
Come stroll our historic village, check out the hundreds of cars and trucks on display, and enjoy live music, vendors and downtown businesses on Sunday, October 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Front St. in Ballston Spa. Rain date October 17. A “Kids Zone,” will be located by the Old Iron Springs, with free children’s activities. Free to spectators.  Exhibitors can pre-register by September 30 for $15 per car or $20 the day of show. All proceeds benefit BSBPA community activities. To pre-register, sponsor or become a vendor, visit www.ballston.org.  For more information, contact bspacarshow@ballston.org or the BSBPA at 518-885-2772, info@ballston.org. 

Saratoga Book Festival
Russell Banks will provide the opening keynote address to kick off the festival on Friday, October 15, at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center.  On Saturday there will be upwards of a dozen author events around downtown Saratoga at various venues including the Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga Arts, and Caffe Lena, spotlighting emerging local and regional authors, poets, children’s book authors and illustrators, along with nationally known bestselling authors upstate New York readers love and appreciate.  A diverse range of authors, genres, and formats like panels, moderated discussions, interactive programs, accompanied by author readings, signings, and more.” For more information, visit: www.saratogabookfestival.org 

1st Annual Charity Golf Scramble 
The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs 1st Annual Charity Golf Scramble, sponsored by Saratoga Financial Services and The Adirondack Trust Company, is September 17 at McGregor Links Golf Club in Saratoga. Entry fee of $100 per person ($400 per team) includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, raffle prizes, 50/50 and a chance at hole-in-one-prizes. Registration is at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Entry forms are available through email at saratogarotarygolf@gmail.com or contact Nathan Towne at 802-734-5154. Return completed forms with payment information via email, or with checks made payable to Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs to Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs, P.O. Box 1307, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Swing for Music 2021 Golf Outing
During the pandemic we suspended our school program where children learn the connection between story and sound and create their own music to play and sing. Please help us continue offering the school program and this wonderful live music by supporting our golf fundraiser. It will take place on September 17 – Shotgun start at 3:30 p.m. at Airway Meadows Golf Club, located at 262 Brownville Rd., Gansevoort. If you’re not a golfer, you may want to sponsor a hole for $75 or offer a prize for players. To register visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/golf-outing-2021-tickets-156261693933 For questions, please contact us at: info.saratogachamberplayers@gmail.com. 

Italian Night Takeout Fundraiser
Knights of Columbus #246 will be hosting a Fundraiser Italian Night Takeout on Friday, September 17, from 5-7:30 p.m. For a cost of $15 each, you have a choice of Lasagna, Bracciole, or Chicken Cacciatore. All meals will be served with salad and bread. To place an order, call 518-584-8547 on Wednesday, 9/15, Thursday, 9/16, or Friday, 9/17 between the hours of noon and 3 p.m. Pickup time will begin on Friday at 5 p.m. and every 15 minutes thereafter until all orders are filled or we run out of food. You are welcome to come into the building to pick up your meal or, if you prefer, you can have it brought out to your vehicle upon arrival — just call from the parking lot and give your name and a description of your vehicle. As always, KOC events are open to the public, and we thank everyone in advance for your continued support of our efforts.

Malta Cultural Arts Festival 
The festival will be held on Saturday, September 18, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Malta Community Center, located at One Bayberry Drive, Malta. Performances and Workshops Indoors and Outdoors, celebrating the cultural diversity of Malta and surrounding communities! Go to www.maltaparksrec.com for schedule of performances and workshops.

Milton Democrats Host Family Picnic Day
The Town of Milton Democratic Committee is pleased to announce an afternoon of good, ole fashioned family fun on Saturday, September 18, Noon – 3 p.m., at Burgess Kimball Memorial Park, 358 Rowland St., Ballston Spa. All are welcome to gather in neighborly camaraderie for games, grilled food, ice pops, music, and good humor.  Local office holders and leaders, including Milton Town Supervisor Benny Zlotnick, will be there to meet voters, talk about what’s going on in local government, and, of course, have some fun.  The Park features an expansive playground for kids. The event is free.  Any questions should be directed to Martha Iacolucci, Chairperson, Town of Milton Democrats: miltondemocratsny@gmail.com; 518-885-8196.

Repair Café
Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 6th Repair Café on Saturday, September 18 from 1 until 3 p.m. This event will be different than previous Cafes due to the ongoing pandemic. This event will be held in Saratoga Springs Recreation Center located at 15 Vanderbilt Ave, Saratoga Springs. We have coaches available to help you fix your lamps, small appliances, computers, bikes or sew/hem your favorite item of clothes or beloved stuffed animal. Please visit our website: sustainablesaratoga.org for additional details. To register: www.sspl.libcal.com/event/8022141 

Indoor Craft & Garage Sale
On Sunday, September 19, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane will resume. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch. We offer household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. All proceeds go to our local charities. An 8-food table and chairs are just $15. Call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). Masks should be worn by everyone unvaccinated.

The Harmony Corners Famous Chicken Barbecue
The BBQ will be held on Sunday, September 19 at the Harmony Corners firehouse, Route 67, Charlton. This will be Drive thru Takeout only, serving ticket holders between 3 and 7p.m. Tickets are available at Smith’s Pie Shop, Mail N More in Burnt Hills, and McConchie’ Heritage Acres Campground. Dinner includes 1/2 Chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, roll, bottle of water, and a slice of pie. All for $14.

Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group
Live meeting on September 20. New venue, new time. Ballston Area Community Center, located at 20 Malta Ave., Ballston Spa at 1 p.m. Dr. Jennifer Durphy from Albany Medical Center Movements Disorder will be speaking on Developments in Parkinson’s. For questions or information contact: Kevin McCullough, Saratoga.parkinsons@gmail.com, call 518-222-4247 or Marie Thorne, softballmom300@yahoo.com, call 518-810-8483.

Pack 4016 Scout Olympics Open House
Cub Scout Pack 4016, sponsored by the Saratoga-Wilton Elks, welcomes prospective new families to join us for our “Scout Olympics” first meeting of the year on Thursday, September 23.  The evening fun, starting at 6 p.m., will be held at East Side Recreation fields (enter by Caroline St. School).  From exploring nature in the fall to racing Scout-built cars at the January Pinewood Derby to summer outdoor activities, elementary grade Cub Scouts have year-round fun with friends while learning a wide range of skills.  For more information about Pack 4016 and our Open House, contact Cubmaster Rob Donnarumma (rob.donnarumma@gmail.com 518-588-5616) or visit beascout.org.  Adventure Awaits – start your Scouting journey!

48th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival
The festival takes place Thursday to Sunday, September 23 – 26, in multiple locations. The event is free. Festival merchandise, one of the event’s biggest fundraisers, will be for sale at select events. This year, the festival cannot allow vendors, children’s activities, or the Open Door breakfast. Pilots can’t take paid passengers this year. At the airport, you can attend a drive-through moonglow to observe 40 tethered balloons on display, lit up from within. There will also be a live band, 8-10 balloons, and possibly a fireworks display at the East Field. Balloon launches are subject to weather conditions. Contact the Adirondack Balloon Festival, a registered 501(c)3, to sponsor this free event for the community and make a tax-deductible contribution to keep the festival going. For more information, visit www.adirondackballoonfest.org or follow @adirondackballoonfest on Facebook for breaking updates.

Trap/Clay Shoot
Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club will host a Trap/Clay shoot on Saturday, September 25 running from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Open to the public – Great time to introduce the youth to trap shooting for Fun. Novice to Expert only $5.00 per round. Bring your own gun and ammo. We are located at 123 NY Rt 32, Schuylerville. Hot dogs, hamburgers, soda, and water will be available for purchase.

The Great Saratoga Museum Treasure Hunt
Grab your car keys, smart phones, and sense of adventure because Saratoga County is about to embark on a family-friendly treasure hunt from Lake Luzerne to Waterford! During the weekend of September 25-26 from 1 – 5 p.m., the Saratoga County History Center is hosting a wide-ranging scavenger quest that includes a dozen of the county’s charming local museums and historical societies. Pick up a free passport at Brookside Museum. Any inquiries should be directed to Field Horne: field.horne@gmail.com or 518-885-4000. For details visit www.brooksidemuseum.org. 

Saratoga Recycles Day
Sustainable Saratoga is holding their fifth annual Saratoga Recycles Day on Saturday, October 2 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the SPAC overflow parking lot on the west side of Route 50. There are COVID-related safety protocols in place again this year – masks are required; please bring exact change to minimize the handling of money; and organize items by drop-off station to reduce physical contact; remain in your vehicle at all times. Please visit sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/recycles-day for full details.

Art Exhibits
Artists and members of Southern Saratoga Art Society will be exhibiting at various venues. Please stop in and view these free exhibits and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. Frank Coletta featuring landscapes done in pen and ink and colored pencils will be at Clifton Park Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park and Mechanicville Public Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville and features drawings mostly of the Round Lake Nature Preserve. Also, two life-long area artists will be featured during September in the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd, Clifton Park.  Rebecca Jenkins – photographs of numerous interesting sights throughout the area and while traveling. Patricia Wade – Watercolorist, paints an eclectic variety of items.  For more information, visit www.southernsaratogaartist.com. 

Art Exhibits
Artists and members of Southern Saratoga Art Society will be exhibiting at various venues. Stop in and view these free exhibits and support the arts. Frank Coletta, featuring landscapes in pen, ink and colored pencils will be at Clifton Park Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Rd, Clifton Park and Mechanicville Public Library, 190 N. Main St, Mechanicville featuring drawings mostly of the Round Lake Nature Preserve. Also, two life-long area artists will be featured during September in the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd, Clifton Park. Rebecca Jenkins – photographs of interesting sights throughout the area and while traveling. Patricia Wade – Watercolorist, paints an eclectic variety of items.  For more information, visit www.southernsaratogaartist.com. 

Annual Rummage Sale
West Charlton United Presbyterian Church (Scotch Church), 1331 Sacandaga Rd, Amsterdam (corner of Route 147 and 67) will hold its annual rummage sale on Friday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The sale will include clothing, books, household items, children’s toys, and many other items.  Those who have not been vaccinated, please wear a mask.

Bass Fishing Tournament
The tournament will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11 at Fish Creek from 9P bridge to last barrier before the Hudson River. A $15 early fee per person. 100% payback: 1st – 40%, 2nd – 20%, 3rd – 10%, Lunker – 30%.  Prizes will be determined based on number of entries. Fish must be weighed in at the Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club no later than 2 p.m. Drinks, hot dogs, burgers and fries may be purchased from the club. A fish fry will be held at the club after the weigh-in. For info call Art Thivierge at 518-796-9900.

27th Annual Town of Greenfield, Town-Wide Garage & Craft Sale
There will be numerous sales located throughout the Town of Greenfield (including Greenfield Center, Porter Corners, and Middle Grove) on Sept. 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., rain or shine. Tons of stuff to browse and buy. Free maps of all the garage sales will be available beginning Sept. 10 at the Stewart’s Shop in Greenfield and Middle Grove, the Post Offices at Middle Grove, Porter Corners and Greenfield Center, the Town Hall in Greenfield, the Greenfield Center Baptist Church, and the Greenfield Lions Information/Silent Auction Tent. 

Continental Beakfast 
Public welcome on Sept. 11 for the Milton Grange Continental Breakfast at Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Rd., Ballston Spa at 8 a.m. Speaker will be Dr. Ken Slentz, Ballston Spa School Superintendent. Please RSVP to Mary Ann Becker at 518-885-6606.

5th Annual Tailgate Party
The party will benefit Veterans VFW Post 420 at 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs. The event will be held on Sunday, Sept. 12 at 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Cash bar, beer, wine, cocktails, beverages, food trucks, vendors, raffles, and games. Music includes Jacksland, Northern Borne, Rich Clements and the Porch Rockers, George Fletcher Blues Band, Deena Chappell Trio, The Mr. E. Band, 18 Strings of Trouble, Jenny Dahnke and Elastic Endeavors. Donation $15. For more information call 518-584-9686.

Drive-In Movie Night
Hosted at the Malta Drive-In. On Sunday, Sept. 12 the public is invited to enjoy one or two movies: Charlotte’s Web for the families and Farmland, a documentary for the more mature crowd. Gates open at 6 p.m. Films will show simultaneously at approximately 7:20. Cost is $15 per carload. Can be purchased in advance by calling 518-885-8995 or at the venue on the day of the event. All proceeds will go to the Argicultural Promotion Committee Scholarship Fund. 

Summer’s End Luncheon
You are invited to our “Summer’s End” luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 12 – 2 p.m. $20 cash, inclusive. Circa’ 21 Restaurant at McGregor Country Club, 359 Northern Pines Rd., Wilton. Our special feature is Kathy Handy, our favorite retired IT teacher from Saratoga Library who will speak on the “other 90% of the fun and useful things our cell phones provide that we do not know how to use.” She will have flyers available to take home. Speaker, Cherie Lasher from Wells will speak on “Known, Accepted & Restored.” Reservations necessary by Sept. 9. Call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. Menu includes gourmet mac and cheese (meat and vegetable choices), green salad, dessert, and beverages. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection.

Sheep Shearing Clinic
Saratoga County 4-H is offering a Sheep Shearing Clinic this fall to youth ages 10 and older. The event will take place at the 4-H Training Center on Middleline Rd in Ballston Spa on Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. This clinic will exhibit the art of sheep shearing and preparing wool breeds for show. Participants will be provided a hands-on learning experience from professional shearer Siri Swanson. Siri along with shearing partner Colin Siegmund, strive to maintain animal comfort and top-quality clipping. Space is limited. $5/family is required at entry or prior to the clinic. The event is free of charge for 4-H members and their families. For additional information or to register call 518-885-8995 or email our Livestock Educator at rjl287@cornell.edu.

“Murder for Hire” Presentation
The Saratoga County History Roundtable will offer a presentation by Russ VanDervoort, Waterford Town Historian, at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on Thursday, September 16 at 7 p.m. Russ will tell the story of a 150-year-old murder for hire plot that a newspaper called “The Most Damnable Murder Plot Ever Ventilated!” an event that unfolded in 1870-1871 that involved participants from throughout Saratoga County. Preregistration required for the presentation at the Museum by email to Jim Richmond at saratogacohisotryroundtable@gmail.com. The program will also be available live at 7:15 p.m. on facebook.com/brooksidemuseum

1st Annual Charity Golf Scramble 
The Rotary Club of Saratoga Spring 1st Annual Charity Golf Scramble, sponsored by Saratoga Financial Services and The Adirondack Trust Company, is September 17 at McGregor Links Golf Club in Saratoga. Entry fee of $100 per person ($400 per team) includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, raffle prizes, 50/50 and a chance at hole-in-one-prizes. Registration is at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Entry forms are available through email at saratogarotarygolf@gmail.com or contact Nathan Towne at 802-734-5154. Return completed forms with payment information via email, or with checks made payable to Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs to Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs, P.O. Box 1307, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Swing for Music 2021 Golf Outing
During the pandemic we suspended our school program where children learn the connection between story and sound and create their own music to play and sing. Please help us continue offering the school program and this wonderful live music by supporting our golf fundraiser. It will take place on September 17 – Shotgun start at 3:30 p.m. at Airway Meadows Golf Club, located at 262 Brownville Rd., Gansevoort. If you’re not a golfer, you may want to sponsor a hole for $75 or offer a prize for players. To register visit www.eventbrite.com/e/golf-outing-2021-tickets-156261693933 For questions, contact: info.saratoga chamberplayers@gmail.com. 

Milton Democrats Host Family Picnic Day
The Town of Milton Democratic Committee is pleased to announce an afternoon of family-fun on Saturday, Sept. 18, 12 – 3 p.m., at Burgess Kimball Memorial Park, 358 Rowland St., Ballston Spa. All are welcome to gather in neighborly camaraderie for games, grilled food, ice pops, music, and good humor. Local office holders and leaders, including Milton Town Supervisor Benny Zlotnick, will be there to meet voters, talk about what’s going on in local government, and, of course, have some fun. The Burgess Kimball Memorial Park features an expansive playground for kids. Everyone is welcome, and the event is free. Any questions should be directed to Martha Iacolucci, Chairperson, Town of Milton Democrats: miltondemocratsny@gmail.com; 518-885-8196.

Indoor Craft & Garage Sale
On Sunday, September 19, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane will resume. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch. We offer household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. All proceeds go to our local charities. An 8-food table and chairs are just $15. Call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). Masks should be worn by everyone.

48th Annual Adirondack Balloon Festival
The festival takes place Thursday to Sunday, September 23 – 26, in multiple locations. The event is free. Festival merchandise, one of the event’s biggest fundraisers, will be for sale at select events. This year, the festival cannot allow vendors, children’s activities, or the Open Door breakfast. Pilots can’t take paid passengers this year. At the airport, you can attend a drive-through moonglow to observe 40 tethered balloons on display, lit up from within. There will also be a live band, 8-10 balloons, and possibly fireworks display at the East Field. Balloon launches are subject to weather conditions. Contact the Adirondack Balloon Festival, a registered 501(c)3, to sponsor this free event for the community and make a tax-deductible contribution to keep the festival going. For more information, visit www.adirondackballoonfest.org or follow @adirondackballoonfest on Facebook for breaking updates.

Tour Belgium and Holland with Saratoga Arts 
In April, join Saratoga Arts in an art and history-filled visit to Belgium and Holland April 20-29, 2022. Stay in Brussels and Amsterdam with excursions to nearby treasures and plan to taste as many gourmet chocolates as ten days permit. We will waffle or way through Belgium, learn about the history of the medieval Belgian tapestries, travel to Bruges, Delft and Amsterdam for romantic waterways, revel in the beauty of the Dutch Masters and Van Gogh, and admire the colorful blooms of the seven million bulb flowers of the Keukenhof Gardens. To receive a detailed itinerary of this small group tour, contact: goedventures@gmail.com.   

Diabetes Support Group Online
Zoom Presentation, Noon Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will host an informal support group via Zoom for people with diabetes or prediabetes. The program will meet the first Friday of each month. Individuals can join by contacting Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu. There is no fee for the support group. Topics will vary and may be based on the interest of the group.

Time to Sing – Saratoga Voices
Saratoga Voices, formerly known as the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society, invites all singers to join them for their first performance of the 2021-22 season. The opening concert is Handel’s Judas Maccabeus, to be performed on November 19, 7:30 p.m. at the newly renovated Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. To take advantage of the hall’s unique theater in the round, the performance will have an interesting twist – a semi-staged concert version of this well-known choral masterpiece. Rehearsals are held Tuesday nights, 7 p.m., at the O’Rourke Middle School in Burnt Hills and start September 7. Singers are asked to complete a vocal placement interview beforehand and must be vaccinated. Go to the saratogavoices.org website and click on the “Participate” menu for more details and to sign up for a vocal placement interview. Further questions email info@saratogavoices.org or call 518-416-4060.

27th Annual Town of Greenfield, Town-Wide Garage & Craft Sale
There will be numerous sales located throughout the Town of Greenfield (including Greenfield Center, Porter Corners, and Middle Grove) on September 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Rain or Shine. Tons of stuff to browse and buy. Free maps of all the garage sales will be available beginning September 10 at the Stewart’s Shop in Greenfield and Middle Grove, the Post Office’s at Middle Grove, Porter Corners and Greenfield Center, the Town Hall in Greenfield, the Greenfield Center Baptist Church, and the Greenfield Lions Information/Silent Auction Tent.   

Sheep Shearing Clinic
Saratoga County 4-H is offering a Sheep Shearing Clinic this fall to youth ages 10 and older. The event will take place at the 4-H Training Center on Middleline Road in Ballston Spa on September 16 at 5 p.m. This clinic will exhibit the art of sheep shearing and preparing wool breeds for show. Participants will be provided a hands-on learning experience from professional shearer Siri Swanson. Siri Swanson is a Shepherd and Shearer of Yankee Rock Farm. Swanson has abundance of background knowledge in the sheep industry and has been shearing for the last 5 years. Siri along with shearing partner, Colin Siegmund, strive to maintain animal comfort and top-quality clipping. Space is limited and expected to fill quickly. Payment of $5/family is required at entry or prior to the clinic. The event is free of charge for 4-H members and their families. Please contact the 4-H office for additional information or to register at 518-885-8995 or email our Livestock Educator at rjl287@cornell.edu.

1st Annual Charity Golf Scramble 
The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs 1st Annual Charity Golf Scramble, sponsored by Saratoga Financial Services and The Adirondack Trust Company, is September 17 at McGregor Links Golf Club in Saratoga. Entry fee of $100 per person ($400 per team) includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, raffle prizes, 50/50 and a chance at hole-in-one-prizes. Registration is at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Entry forms are available through email at saratogarotarygolf@gmail.com or contact Nathan Towne at 802-734-5154. Return completed forms with payment information via email, or with checks made payable to Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs to Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs, P.O. Box 1307, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Swing for Music 2021 Golf Outing
During the pandemic we suspended our school program where children learn the connection between story and sound and create their own music to play and sing. Please help us continue offering the school program and this wonderful live music by supporting our golf fundraiser. It will take place on September 17 – Shotgun start at 3:30 p.m. at Airway Meadows Golf Club, located at 262 Brownville Rd., Gansevoort. If you’re not a golfer, you may want to sponsor a hole for $75 or offer a prize for players. To register visit www.eventbrite.com/e/golf-outing-2021-tickets-156261693933 For questions, contact  info.saratoga chamberplayers@gmail.com. 

Milton Democrats Host Family Picnic Day
The Town of Milton Democratic Committee is pleased to announce an afternoon of good, ole fashioned family fun.  On Saturday, September 18, Noon – 3 p.m., at Burgess Kimball Memorial Park (358 Rowland Street) in beautiful Ballston Spa, all are welcome to gather in neighborly camaraderie for games, grilled food, ice pops, music, and good humor.  Local office holders and leaders, including Milton Town Supervisor Benny Zlotnick, will be there to meet voters, talk about what’s going on in local government, and, of course, have some fun.  The weather should be delightful, and the Burgess Kimball Memorial Park features an expansive playground for kids.  Everyone is welcome, and the event is free.  Any questions or inquiries should be directed to Martha Iacolucci, Chairperson, Town of Milton Democrats: miltondemocratsny@gmail.com; 518-885-8196.

48th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival
The 48th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival takes place Thursday to Sunday, September 23 to 26, in multiple locations. As always, the event is 100% free for the community. Festival Merchandise, one of the event’s biggest fundraisers, will be for sale at select events, with a smaller selection than in previous years. This year, the Balloon Festival cannot allow vendors, children’s activities, or the Open Door breakfast. Pilots can’t take paid passengers this year. At the airport, you can attend a drive-through moonglow to observe 40 tethered balloons on display, lit up from within. There will also be a brand-new event at East Field with a live band, 8-10 balloons, and possibly a fireworks display. The Adirondack Balloon Festival’s launches are subject to weather conditions. Contact the Adirondack Balloon Festival, a registered 501(c)3, to sponsor this free event for the community and make a tax-deductible contribution to keep the festival going. For more information, visit www.adirondackballoonfest.org or follow @adirondackballoonfest on Facebook for breaking updates.

Summer Lunch Program for Children
This summer during the months of July and August the First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa will sponsor a Summer Lunch Program for children living in and around the village.  Nutritious lunches will be made daily and distributed in seven locations.  Volunteers are needed to assemble and distribute the lunches.  Anyone who is interested in volunteering in some way in making a financial contribution, or in obtaining an application or a menu can contact the church at 518-885-8361 or at bspabaptist202@gmail.com or bspabaptist.org.  Please help to impact the children of Ballston Spa in a positive way.

Tour Belgium and Holland with Saratoga Arts 
In April, just as spring begins, leave your daily routine behind and join Saratoga Arts in an art and history-filled visit to Belgium and Holland April 20-29, 2022. We will stay in Brussels and Amsterdam with excursions to nearby treasures and plan to taste as many gourmet chocolates as ten days permit. We will waffle or way through Belgium, learn about the history and magic of the medieval Belgian tapestries, travel to Bruges, Delft and Amsterdam for romantic waterways, revel in the beauty of the Dutch Masters and Van Gogh, and admire the colorful blooms of the seven million bulb flowers of the Keukenhof Gardens. Give yourself a chance to escape just for a while among the cultural and historical experiences of this small group tour. To receive a detailed itinerary, contact: goedventures@gmail.com.   

Diabetes Support Group Online
Zoom Presentation, Noon |Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will host an informal support group via Zoom for people with diabetes or prediabetes. The program will meet the first Friday of each month. Individuals can join by contacting Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu. There is no fee for the support group. Topics will vary and may be based on the interest of the group.

Time to Sing – Saratoga Voices
Saratoga Voices, formerly known as the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society, invites all singers to join them for their first performance of the 2021-22 season. The opening concert is Handel’s Judas Maccabeus, to be performed on November 19, 7:30 p.m. at the newly renovated Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. To take advantage of the hall’s unique theater in the round, the performance will have an interesting twist – a semi-staged concert version of this well-known choral masterpiece. Rehearsals are held Tuesday nights, 7 p.m., at the O’Rourke Middle School in Burnt Hills and start September 7. Singers are asked to complete a vocal placement interview beforehand and must be vaccinated. Go to the saratogavoices.org website and click on the “Participate” menu for more details and to sign up for a vocal placement interview. Further questions email info@saratogavoices.org or call 518-416-4060.

27th Annual Town of Greenfield, Town-Wide Garage & Craft Sale
There will be numerous sales located throughout the Town of Greenfield (including Greenfield Center, Porter Corners, and Middle Grove) on September 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Rain or Shine. Tons of stuff to browse and buy. Free maps of all the garage sales will be available beginning September 10 at the Stewart’s Shop in Greenfield and Middle Grove, the Post Office’s at Middle Grove, Porter Corners and Greenfield Center, the Town Hall in Greenfield, the Greenfield Center Baptist Church, and the Greenfield Lions Information/Silent Auction Tent.   

Sheep Shearing Clinic
Saratoga County 4-H is offering a Sheep Shearing Clinic this fall to youth ages 10 and older. The event will take place at the 4-H Training Center on Middleline Road in Ballston Spa on September 16 at 5 p.m. This clinic will exhibit the art of sheep shearing and preparing wool breeds for show. Participants will be provided a hands-on learning experience from professional shearer Siri Swanson. Siri Swanson is a Shepherd and Shearer of Yankee Rock Farm. Swanson has abundant of background knowledge in the sheep industry and has been shearing for the last 5 years. Siri along with shearing partner, Colin Siegmund, strive to maintain animal comfort and top-quality clipping. Space is limited and expected to fill quickly. Payment of $5/family is required at entry or prior to the clinic. The event is free of charge for 4-H members and their families. Please contact the 4-H office for additional information or to register at 518-885-8995 or email our Livestock Educator at rjl287@cornell.edu.

1st Annual Charity Golf Scramble 
The Rotary Club of Saratoga Spring 1st Annual Charity Golf Scramble, sponsored by Saratoga Financial Services and The Adirondack Trust Company, is September 17 at McGregor Links Golf Club in Saratoga. Entry fee of $100 per person ($400 per team) includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, raffle prizes, 50/50 and a chance at hole-in-one-prizes. Registration is at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Entry forms are available through email at saratogarotarygolf@gmail.com or contact Nathan Towne at 802-734-5154. Return completed forms with payment information via email, or with checks made payable to Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs to Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs, P.O. Box 1307, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

48th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival
The 48th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival takes place Thursday to Sunday, September 23 to 26, in multiple locations. As always, the event is 100% free for the community. Festival Merchandise, one of the event’s biggest fundraisers, will be for sale at select events, with a smaller selection than in previous years. This year, the Balloon Festival cannot allow vendors, children’s activities, or the Open Door breakfast. Pilots can’t take paid passengers this year. At the airport, you can attend a drive-through moonglow to observe 40 tethered balloons on display, lit up from within. There will also be a brand-new event at East Field with a live band, 8-10 balloons, and possibly a fireworks display. The Adirondack Balloon Festival’s launches are subject to weather conditions. Contact the Adirondack Balloon Festival, a registered 501(c)3, to sponsor this free event for the community and make a tax-deductible contribution to keep the festival going. For more information, visit www.adirondackballoonfest.org or follow @adirondackballoonfest on Facebook for updates.

Summer Lunch Program for Children
This summer during the months of July and August the First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa will sponsor a Summer Lunch Program for children living in and around the village.  Nutritious lunches will be made daily and distributed in seven locations.  Volunteers are needed to assemble and distribute the lunches.  Anyone who is interested in volunteering in some way in making a financial contribution, or in obtaining an application or a menu can contact the church at 518-885-8361 or at bspabaptist202@gmail.com or bspabaptist.org.  Please help to impact the children of Ballston Spa in a positive way.

Tour Belgium and Holland with Saratoga Arts 
In April, just as spring begins, leave your daily routine behind and join Saratoga Arts in an art and history-filled visit to Belgium and Holland April 20-29, 2022. We will stay in Brussels and Amsterdam with excursions to nearby treasures and plan to taste as many gourmet chocolates as ten days permit. We will waffle or way through Belgium, learn about the history and magic of the medieval Belgian tapestries, travel to Bruges, Delft and Amsterdam for romantic waterways, revel in the beauty of the Dutch Masters and Van Gogh, and admire the colorful blooms of the seven million bulb flowers of the Keukenhof Gardens. Give yourself a chance to escape just for a while among the cultural and historical experiences of this small group tour. To receive a detailed itinerary, contact: goedventures@gmail.com.   

Friday Pop-up Art on Beekman Street
Outdoor art displays with local artists and makers on the lawns and porches of the Beekman Street Art District, Saratoga Springs with refreshments and live music on Friday, August 20, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. shops and galleries open late. Rain late afternoon cancels event. 

Pancake Breakfast and Car Show
Help rebuild the grandstand!  Join us on August 22 from 8 – 2 p.m. at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, located at 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa.  Breakfast will be served from 8 – 11 a.m., Car Show from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (registration 7:30 a.m.). 50/50 raffle and basket raffles. All proceeds for the rebuild of the Grandstand. $15 Entry fee for car show participants. Breakfast: $8 adult, $5 children 10 & under. 

STEM Summer Aviation Camp
The camp will be held on Tuesday, August 24-Friday, August 27 from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Dr, Glenville, for students ages 8 -16. Size of the class will be limited to 20 students, with appropriate spacing. Several classes will be conducted outdoors, weather dependent. The program offers classes on a variety of aviation topics, such as: the history of aviation, the forces of flight, learning the different parts of a plane, how helicopters fly, the US Manned Space Program and more. The program will also feature guest speakers, tours of the museum, and use of flight simulators. ESAM is committed to serving as a resource for all of the community and a limited number of scholarships are available. Cost is $120 per student for the four day session. Call 518-377-2191 for an application.

27th Annual Town of Greenfield, Town-Wide Garage & Craft Sale
There will be numerous sales located throughout the Town of Greenfield (including Greenfield Center, Porter Corners, and Middle Grove) on September 11 & 12 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Rain or Shine. Tons of stuff to browse and buy. Free maps of all of the garage sales will be available beginning September 10 at the Stewart’s Shop in Greenfield and Middle Grove, the Post Office’s at Middle Grove, Porter Corners and Greenfield Center, the Town Hall in Greenfield, the Greenfield Center Baptist Church, and the Greenfield Lions Information/Silent Auction Tent.   

Summer Lunch Program for Children
This summer during the months of July and August the First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa will sponsor a Summer Lunch Program for children living in and around the village.  Nutritious lunches will be made daily and distributed in seven locations.  Volunteers are needed to assemble and distribute the lunches.  Anyone who is interested in volunteering in some way in making a financial contribution, or in obtaining an application or a menu can contact the church at 518-885-8361 or at bspabaptist202@gmail.com or bspabaptist.org.  Please help to impact the children of Ballston Spa in a positive way.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibit
Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting throughout the area. Please try to visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For further information about SSAS, please visit: southernsaratogaartist.com. Artist Roberta Moses is exhibiting her art during July and August at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville. Waterford Library, 117 Third Street, Waterford is hosting artists Jack Morgan, Rebecca Jenkins and Patricia Wade during July and August. Artists William Daisak, David Mayak and Karen Zimmers are exhibiting their art at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. 

Tour Belgium and Holland with Saratoga Arts 
Join Saratoga Arts in an art and history-filled visit to Belgium and Holland April 20-29, 2022. Stay in Brussels and Amsterdam and plan to taste as many gourmet chocolates as ten days permit. We will waffle or way through Belgium, learn about the history and magic of the medieval Belgian tapestries, travel to Bruges, Delft and Amsterdam for romantic waterways, revel in the beauty of the Dutch Masters and Van Gogh, and admire the colorful blooms of the seven million bulb flowers of the Keukenhof Gardens. Give yourself a chance to escape just for a while among the cultural and historical experiences of this small group tour. To receive a detailed itinerary, contact: goedventures@gmail.com.   

4-H Project Exhibition
In an effort to give 4-H youth an opportunity to demonstrate their impressive project work, Saratoga County 4-H is planning the “4-H Project Exhibition”. Experienced judges will evaluate entries and award ribbons for project work.  Public viewing of the exhibits will take place on August 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the 4-H Training Center in Ballston Spa. 

Eleventh Caboose Day and Car Show
Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, and Imports welcome on Saturday, August 14 at The Caboose at King’s Station, corner of Route 9N and Porter Rd., Porter Corners from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tour King’s Station and the restored caboose. Vendors, bake sale, hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries and drinks to benefit The Town of Greenfield Historical Society. Rain or Shine. For information, call Tom Clute at 518-580-0655, Louise Okoniewski at the Town Hall at 518-893-7432 or 518-796-4066. 

Reading & Book Signing by Matt Witten
Come to the Ballston Spa Public Library Saturday, August 14 at 11a.m. for a book signing and reading with author, Matt Witten. This will be an in-person event in the library’s community room.
Join mystery and TV writer, Matt Witten as he presents his new novel, The Necklace. Books will be available to purchase and sign. Mr. Witten lived in Saratoga Springs, where he wrote four mystery novels that were published by Signet, including Breakfast at Madeline’s. Then moved to LA and began writing for TV: Law & Order, House, Pretty Little Liars, CSI: Miami, and other shows. Set partly in Lake Luzerne, The Necklace is his first novel since he began writing for TV. Witten has been spending summers in Lake Luzerne for the past twenty-five years. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required, limit 30. To sign up go to the library, call 518-885-5022 or online at www.eventbrite.com/e/book-signing-and-reading-with-mystery-writer-matt-witten-tickets-162123723421 Ballston Spa Public Library is located at 21 Milton Avenue (Rt. 50) with its parking lot at the back of the building on Low Street.

Trap/Clay Shoot
Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club will host a Trap/Clay shoot on Sunday August 15, running from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Open to the public – Great time to introduce the youth to trap shooting for fun. Novice to Expert only $5 per round. We are located at 123 NY Rt 32 Schuylerville. Hot dogs, hamburgers, soda, and water will be available for purchase.

The Health, History, & Horses Charity Gala
Presented by Ladies of charity, Saratoga Chapter. Funds raised are distributed annually to establish charities in Saratoga & Warren/Washington Counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. The gala will be held on Thursday, August 19 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Longfellow’s Restaurant, located at 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. There will be complimentary beer and wine the first hour, hot and cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction, 4 seasons basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and racetrack t-shirt quilt. Cost is $75 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Tickets can be purchased at ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com or contact Yolanda at 518-886-8064. Attire is Summer Festive.

Friday Pop-up Art on Beekman Street
Outdoor art displays with local artists and makers on the lawns and porches of the Beekman Street Art District, Saratoga Springs with refreshments and live music on Friday, August 20, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. shops and galleries open late. Rain late afternoon cancels event. 

Pancake Breakfast and Car Show
Help rebuild the grandstand!  Join us on August 22 from 8 – 2 p.m. at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, located at 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa.  Breakfast will be served from 8 – 11 a.m., Car Show from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (registration 7:30 a.m.). 50/50 raffle and basket raffles. All proceeds for the rebuild of the Grandstand. $15 Entry fee for car show participants. Breakfast: $8 adult, $5 children 10 & under. 

Summer Lunch Program for Children
During the months of July and August the First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa will sponsor a Summer Lunch Program for children living in and around the village.  Nutritious lunches will be made daily and distributed in seven locations. Volunteers are needed to assemble and distribute the lunches. Anyone who is interested in volunteering,  in making a financial contribution, or in obtaining an application or a menu can contact the church at 518-885-8361 or at bspabaptist202@gmail.com or bspabaptist.org. Please help to impact the children of Ballston Spa in a positive way.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibit
Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting throughout the area. Visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For further information, please visit: southernsaratogaartist.com. Artist Roberta Moses is exhibiting her art during July and August at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville. Waterford Library, 117 Third St, Waterford is hosting artists Jack Morgan, Rebecca Jenkins and Patricia Wade during July and August. Artists William Daisak, David Mayak and Karen Zimmers are exhibiting their art at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Ct, Clifton Park. 

Tour Belgium and Holland with Saratoga Arts 
In April, just as spring begins, leave your daily routine behind and join Saratoga Arts in an art and history-filled visit to Belgium and Holland April 20-29, 2022. We will stay in Brussels and Amsterdam with excursions to nearby treasures and plan to taste as many gourmet chocolates as ten days permit. We will waffle or way through Belgium, learn about the history and magic of the medieval Belgian tapestries, travel to Bruges, Delft and Amsterdam for romantic waterways, revel in the beauty of the Dutch Masters and Van Gogh, and admire the colorful blooms of the seven million bulb flowers of the Keukenhof Gardens. Give yourself a chance to escape just for a while among the cultural and historical experiences of this small group tour. To receive a detailed itinerary, contact: goedventures@gmail.com.