Victorian Streetscapes Cancellation Stamp 
The 2020 Victorian Streetscapes Cancellation Stamp will be available at the Saratoga Springs Post Office at 475 Broadway on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

28th Annual Holiday Cookie Sale 
The Galway United Methodist Church will hold its 28th Annual Holiday Cookie Sale on Saturday, December 19, 2020.  Cookies must be pre-ordered and paid for in advance.  Cookies will be boxed in 1 pound assortments and pick up will be available for drive through only in the church parking lot at the corner of Rte. 147 and CR45 in the Village of Galway.  Pick up will take place between the hours of 10 AM and noon on the 19th.  Contact Sharyn Kalinkewicz at 518-928-0179 for information, placement of orders  and/or payment information.

Indoor Classes
Have you Heard? The Town of Malta Parks and Recreation has started indoor classes.For the latest programs and events go to our website maltaparksrec.com

Friends Bookshop
Now open for 15-minute appointments, which can be made by calling 518-584-7860 ext: 333. The schedule is as follows: Monday – Thursday 12-5 p.m., Closed Fridays, Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.. Closed Sunday. bookbagshop@gmail.com

Volunteers Needed
Do you have a morning to spare? Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC), a nonprofit based in Ballston Spa, is looking for volunteers to help with its food programs on weekday mornings. Urgent needs include: 
• Pick-up assistants to ride-along and help retrieve donated food from local stores. Runs start in Ballston Spa and last from 8 – 11 a.m. Shifts are available Monday – Thursday. 
• Delivery drivers to bring food pantry packages to clients in Saratoga County. Shifts are available Tuesday through Friday mornings and routes begin in Ballston Spa. 
• Crew members to help prepare meals at the Soup Kitchen. Shifts are available Wednesday through Saturday mornings. 
Be part of neighbors helping neighbors. Apply online at saratogaeoc.org/volunteer, email volunteerdesk@saratogaeoc.org or call 518-288-3206.

Southern Saratoga Art Society
Artists and members of the Southern Saratoga Art Society are exhibiting this month at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, in Clifton Park.  Thirteen artists will present “A Fall Festival of Art,” an eclectic mix of artwork.  Please try to visit, late afternoon is best at this venue, and support the arts in southern Saratoga County.  For more information about SSAS visit  southernsaratogaartist.com.

Victorian Streetscapes Cancellation Stamp 
The 2020 Victorian Streetscapes Cancellation Stamp will be available at the Saratoga Springs Post Office at 475 Broadway on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monthly Dinner
On Friday, December 11 from 5 – 7 p.m., Principessa Elena Society will have soups available by the quart. Choose from Pasta Fagioli or Italian Wedding Soup. Only Take out will be available. Cost is $5 per quart. Open to the public, purchases made at the front door. 

Fundraiser Takeout Fish Fry 
Knights of Columbus #246 will be hosting a Fundraiser Takeout Fish Fry on Friday, December 11 from 5 -7:30 p.m.  This will be the last event which the Knights will do until the beginning of Lent.  Orders should be called in to 518-584-8547 on Wednesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 10, between 1 and 3 p.m.  On Friday, December 11 orders will begin at 1 p.m. and continue until we have run out. Menu will be fried or baked haddock ($14) or fried clam strips ($12), shrimp salad special ($10), New England clam chowder ($4), macaroni and cheese ($5), and dessert ($2).  When picking up your order, you may enter the building wearing a mask or call from the parking lot upon your arrival, give a description of your vehicle, and your meal will be brought out to you.  Thank you, once again, to all those who have supported the Knights in all their efforts during these trying times.

Academy for Lifelong Learning Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Greet Academy members at the door and receive an Academy voucher. Shop at Barnes & Noble, located in Wilton Square, 3029 State Route 50, Saratoga Springs on Saturday, December 12 anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and mention the Academy for Lifelong Learning. A percentage of your purchases will be donated to A.L.L. Enter the free raffle for a case of Sundaes Best Hot Sauce. Find more information about the Academy for Lifelong Learning at www.esc.edu/all or call Jeff Shinaman at 587-2100, ext. 2390.

Saratoga Chamber Players Concert
2020-21 marks the 34th season of the Saratoga Chamber Players (SCP) and we’re still at it.  Under the artistic direction of Jill Levy, SCP will once again bring us programs with seasoned, professional musicians. This concert season kicks off with the return of Jill on violin and cellist Ashley Bathgate in a December 13 concert to be streamed.  And we plan on doing another streaming concert of all Beethoven sonatas on January 31 with Jill and pianist Peggy Kampmeier.  The concerts will ask you to pay what you will.  Jill also has plans for a string quartet concert on April 4 and a program of sextets in late May to include the rarely heard work of Peter Schickele, a concert in honor of the late David Wasser, long-time board member. www.eventbrite.com/e/contribute-click-on-tickets-tickets-127734729013

Havurah Vitik: Celebrate the Days of Chanukah
Rabbi Boaz Marmon who now serves as rabbi of Congregation Shaara Tfille, will join us with a program featuring an exploration of the Hasmonean royal dynasty — descendants of the Maccabee leadership — and how the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Greeks played out in history. He will combine this look back at Jewish history with music: songs for the Chanukah season and spirit. This is a Zoom event on December 15 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Havurah Vatik in the time of Covid: Bring your own lunch; pajama bottoms welcomed; coffee or tea suggested. Nothing supplied but valuable information, exchange of ideas, opportunity to “see” friends and acquaintances.

28th Annual Holiday Cookie Sale 
The Galway United Methodist Church will hold its 28th Annual Holiday Cookie Sale on Saturday, December 19, 2020.  Cookies must be pre-ordered and paid for in advance.  Cookies will be boxed in 1 pound assortments and pick up will be available for drive through only in the church parking lot at the corner of Rte. 147 and CR45 in the Village of Galway.  Pick up will take place between the hours of 10 AM and noon on the 19th.  Contact Sharyn Kalinkewicz at 518-928-0179 for information, placement of orders  and/or payment information.

Indoor Classes
Have you Heard? The Town of Malta Parks and Recreation has started indoor classes.  For the latest programs and events go to our website maltaparksrec.com

Friends Bookshop
Now open for 15-minute appointments, which can be made by calling 518-584-7860 ext: 333. The schedule is as follows: Monday – Thursday 12-5 p.m., Closed Fridays, Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.. Closed Sunday. bookbagshop@gmail.com

Volunteers Needed
Do you have a morning to spare? Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC), a nonprofit based in Ballston Spa, is looking for volunteers to help with its food programs on weekday mornings. Urgent needs include: 
• Pick-up assistants to ride-along and help retrieve donated food from local stores. Runs start in Ballston Spa and last from 8 – 11 a.m. Shifts are available Monday – Thursday. 
• Delivery drivers to bring food pantry packages to clients in Saratoga County. Shifts are available Tuesday through Friday mornings and routes begin in Ballston Spa. 
• Crew members to help prepare meals at the Soup Kitchen. Shifts are available Wednesday through Saturday mornings. 
Be part of neighbors helping neighbors. Apply online at saratogaeoc.org/volunteer, email volunteerdesk@saratogaeoc.org or call 518-288-3206.

Southern Saratoga Art Society
Artists and members of the Southern Saratoga Art Society are exhibiting this month at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, in Clifton Park.  Thirteen artists will present “A Fall Festival of Art,” an eclectic mix of artwork.  Please try to visit, late afternoon is best at this venue, and support the arts in southern Saratoga County.  For more information about SSAS visit  southernsaratogaartist.com.

Indoor Classes
Have you Heard? The Town of Malta Parks and Recreation has started indoor classes. For the latest programs and events go to www.maltaparksrec.com

Online Auction
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs is holding an online auction, open to the community, with the proceeds to be used in our social justice programs and in our ministry. Bidding begins Friday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. and ends on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Website:  bit.ly/UUnmasked2020. Bidders can register for free. Winning bidders will be notified by email. For questions call 518-587-0403.

Fundraiser Drive-Through
St. Clement’s School located at 231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs will be hosting a Dizzy Chicken BBQ Dinner Drive-Through on Tuesday, Nov. 3 starting at 4 p.m. until food runs out. The cost is $15, which will include a chicken half (antibiotic free), baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll, cookie and bottled water. No pre-sales just drive up to the door between the school and the rectory to purchase your dinners. Cash only. Rain or shine.

Election Day Chili Meal 
Take-out only. The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church Election Day Chili Meal is back, Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Church located at 729 Malta Avenue Ext., Malta Ridge. The menu will feature chili, roll, and cookie for dessert. Donation is $8.  Stop by and pick up or you can call 518-581-0210 between 11-4 p.m. on Election Day to order for pick up. 

Fall Flea Market Space Available
The Flea Market will be held Nov. 14 at the Elks Lodge, located at 130 Bulson Rd., Greenwich, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the banquet parking lot, rain or shine. Limited spaces available. Call for an application today. You must bring your own set up. Sponsored by the BPOE Elks Auxiliary and proceeds donated back to our community by donations, scholarships, or friends in need. Please contact Donna Blair at 518-692-2347 or eccdb@verizon.net or Annette Arnold at 518-692-9387 for your application or details.

45th Saratoga Holiday Craft Marketplace
A virtual event on Nov. 14 – 28. Start your holiday shopping with our virtual show on Nov. 14, culminating with specials offered on Nov. 28  (Small Business Saturday). Find crafters or discover new ones. Locally handmade items include art, quilting, floral, holiday décor, pottery, baskets, fashion, woodworking. Visit www.saratogacraft.org home page anytime between Nov. 14-28 and click on the link to the show to begin your virtual shopping. All proceeds benefit the Saratoga Center for the Family.

Southern Saratoga Art Society
Artists and members of the Southern Saratoga Art Society are exhibiting during the months of November and December at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Ct., Clifton Park.  Thirteen artists will present “A Fall Festival of Art,” an eclectic mix of artwork. Please try to visit, late afternoon is best at this venue, and support the arts in southern Saratoga County.  For more information about SSAS visit:  www.southernsaratogaartist.com.

Fundraiser Take Out
Knights of Columbus #246 will be hosting a Fundraiser Takeout of Italian roasted half chickens on Friday, October 23, from 5 – 8.  In addition to the chicken there will be oven roasted potatoes, acorn squash, and a garden salad.  The cost of the meal will be $18, and dessert can be purchased for an additional charge.  To place your order, call 518-584-8547 on Wednesday, October 21, Thursday, October 22, on the day of the event between 1 and 3 p.m.  If the line is busy and/or you get the answering machine, please do not leave a message, as we may not receive it.  Just call back in a couple of minutes.  Thank you so very much for your continued support of our events.

Saratoga Recycles Day
Keeping it out of the landfill. The event will be held on October 24 in the SPAC parking lot, west side of Route 50, from 9 a.m. until noon. Cost is $5 per vehicle, $20 each for TVs and Monitors (please bring exact change to minimize the handling of money). Find full details at protocols: www.sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/recycles-day

Saratoga Elks Auxiliary Craft & Garage Sale 
Our change to the Monthly Sale was a hit last Saturday, so we have decided to have another outside sale on Saturday, October 24 from 11 – 3 p.m. We will hold the sale in the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club parking lot on Elks Lane.  Admission is free with over 30 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and friends.  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. An 8-foot table and chair are just $15; call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s).  All Covid-19 guidelines will be followed; people must wear masks and adhere to socially distancing guidelines. Tables are placed 6 foot apart with ample distancing in front of tables.  Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 25.

Ponies, Pumpkins and Pies
On Sunday, October 25, the community is invited to celebrate this beautiful time of year in Saratoga with an afternoon of Ponies, Pumpkins and Pies on a farm tour experience for the whole family. The inaugural event is a collaboration between the Saratoga-based Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and Pitney Meadows Community Farm. Guests will enjoy a short Sunday drive around a winding pasture path full of ponies and preserved farmland.  The fun starts at noon and wraps up at 3 p.m. All guests must register in advance and remain in their cars throughout the event. The cost is $10 per car with the option to pre-order local pies and pumpkins.  Attendees are encouraged to add to the festive atmosphere by dressing in costume and each child will receive a goodie bag.  Link to event page here: www.trfinc.org/event/ponies2020. Link to full release here: www.trfinc.org/ponies-pumpkins-pies.

Pieroghi Sale
Christ the Savior Church, located at 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is holding a pieroghi sale on Tuesday, October. 27. As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghis. Please order soon as we expect the orders to be larger than usual.  Please call 518-363-0001.Thank you for your patience at this time of COVID. Please wear your masks when you arrive. We follow all proper procedures for your safety.

Election Day Dinner Postponed
The Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church is postponing it’s annual Election Day Chicken and Biscuit Dinner for one year.  The church will still be supporting the School Pantry Program and ask that you consider mailing a contribution to The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York or donating on their website:  regionalfoodbank.net/donate-money

Fall Flea Market – Space Available
The Flea Market will be held November 14 at the Elks Lodge, located at 130 Bulson Rd., Greenwich, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the banquet parking lot, rain or shine. Limited spaces available. Call for an application today. You must bring your own set up. Sponsored by the BPOE Elks Auxiliary and proceeds donated back to our community by donations, scholarships, or friends in need. Please contact Donna Blair at 518-692-2347 or eccdb@verizon.net or Annette Arnold at 518-692-9387 for your application or details.

45th Saratoga Holiday Craft Marketplace
A virtual event on November 14 – 28. Start your holiday shopping with a virtual show on November 14 and culminating with specials offered on November 28 which is Small Business Saturday.  Find crafters from previous shows or a discover new ones.  These locally handmade items include Art, Quilting, Floral, Holiday Décor, Pottery, Baskets, Fashion, Woodworking, and more. Visit www.saratogacraft.org between November14-28 and click on the link to the show to begin your virtual shopping. All proceeds benefit the Saratoga Center for the Family in their mission to reduce and treat abuse,
neglect, trauma and mental health in our community’s children and families.

Wellspring’s Annual Pooch Parade
In the interest of keeping our community safe (pets included), Wellspring is hosting their annual Pooch Parade virtually this year, on Oct. 16, 17, and 18. This annual event raises awareness and funds for Wellspring’s Safe Pet Partnership Program, which assists victims of domestic violence by providing safe, temporary placement of family pets through a network of volunteer pet “foster homes” while our clients transition to safe housing.  This year, instead of gathering to parade around Congress Park we are inviting community members and their pooches to register online with Wellspring and then plan a walk around their neighborhood, park, home – wherever works! For more information about how this year’s event will work and to register please visit www.wellspringcares.org/pooch-parade. 

Genealogy Program
Dr. Thomas W. Jones will deliver a one-hour program via Zoom that will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. The topic will be “Out-of-State Workarounds for In-State Record Shortages.” It features the case study of Thomas Greenfield, a man who owned no land, and left no record of heirs. Dr. Jones will take viewers through the reconstruction of Thomas Greenfield’s family—two wives and 18 children—from direct and indirect evidence in DNA and in common and obscure records from national to local levels, mostly from states where Thomas never lived. HH members will receive the Zoom link in their emails. Non-members are invited and can request the link by emailing the organization’s president, Dave Peck, at davepeck208@hotmail.com.

Outdoor Craft Fair
Join us at St. Luke’s on the Hill for our annual craft fair on Saturday, Oct, 17 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (rain date 10/24). Located at 40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville in the town of Halfmoon, off Pruyn Hill Rd. Handcrafted items only with 25+ crafters. Gorgeous basket raffles, outdoor booths only. Support local Artisans by shopping with us for unique gifts, home décor. Social distancing, face masks, contact tracing and limited occupancy. Outdoor booths only. Food Truck. Admission is free, lots of parking.

Recipe for Success: A Workshop for Food Entrepreneurs 
Offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m., virtually via Zoom. The workshop will include speakers from Cornell University Food Venture Center, NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets, NY Kitchen Company Food Consultant, SCORE Business Marketing and Counseling, and more. Fee: $50 for the full day, or $30 for morning or afternoon session. Register by Oct. 20: reg.cce.cornell.edu/RecipeForSuccess_241, or contact CCE at 518-885-8995 or event coordinator, Diane Whitten, at dwhitten@cornell.edu. For more information visit www.ccesaratoga.org under Events tab.

Saratoga Recycles Day
Keeping it out of the landfill. The event will be held on Oct. 24 in the SPAC parking lot, west side of Route 50, from 9 a.m. until noon. Cost is $5 per vehicle, $20 each for TVs and Monitors (please bring exact change to minimize the handling of money). Find full details at protocols: www.sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/recycles-day.

Game of Logging Chainsaw Safety Training
The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) is pleased to offer four levels of the highly sought-after Game of Logging Training. Levels 1 and 2 will be held on Oct. 17 and 18. Levels 3 and 4 will be held on Oct. 24 and 25. The trainings will be taught by David Birdsall from Northeast Woodland Training. A limited number of scholarships are available for landowners and farmers in Washington and Rensselaer counties who can commit to completing all four levels this year. Space is limited. For details and to register online, visit www.agstewardship.org, by emailing janet@agstewardship.org or by phone at 518-692-7285.

Fall Flea Market
The Flea Market will be held November 14 at the Elks Lodge, located at 130 Bulson Rd., Greenwich from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the banquet parking lot, rain or shine. Limited spaces available. Call for an application today. You must bring your own set up. Sponsored by the BPOE Elks Auxiliary and proceeds donated back to our community by donations, scholarships, or friends in need. Please contact Donna Blair at 518-692-2347 or eccdb@verizon.net or Annette Arnold at 518-692-9387 for your application or details.

Movies in the Pumpkin Patch
Three nights of drive-up family fun movies projected onto four of the world’s largest inflatable movie screens each with 2000 watt sound system. All the fun will take place at the Washington County Fairgrounds parking area located at 392 Old Schuylerville Rd, Greenwich on Columbus Day weekend starting at 7 p.m. each night. Fairground gates will open at 4:30 p.m. Movie schedule is as follows: Jurassic Park – Friday October 9, Hotel Transylvania – Saturday October 10 and Ghostbusters – Sunday October 11. Tickets are $20 per vehicle each night. Premium vehicle parking passes for first two rows from the screen along with discounts for multiple night parking passes are available at https://app.mobilecause.com/e/HlEh2A?vid=bc536 or on the Facebook page of either The Salvation Army of Glens Falls or the Washington County Fair Grounds. Face masks required when not in vehicle. Each vehicle will be safely spaced to ensure social distancing. 

Cow Plop Bingo
Schuyler Hose Company will be hosting the fundraiser on October 10 in Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville, at 1 p.m. There will be an area of 400 squares fenced off. Whoever has the lucky square where the cow makes its plop will win $500 and $250 where the calf plops. You can purchase a square for $20 by contacting any member of Schuyler Hose Company, messaging us on Facebook or sending and email to shccowplop@gmail.com.

Wellspring’s Pooch Parade
Wellspring is hosting thie annual Pooch Parade virtually on Oct. 16-18. This event raises awareness and funds for Wellspring’s Safe Pet Partnership Program, which assists victims of domestic violence by providing safe, temporary placement of family pets through a network of volunteer pet “foster homes” while our clients transition to safe housing.  This year, instead of gathering to parade around Congress Park we are inviting community members and their pooches to register online with Wellspring and then plan a walk around their neighborhood, park, home – wherever works! – sometime on October 16, 17, or 18. For more information about this year’s event and to register please visit www.wellspringcares.org/pooch-parade. 

Recipe for Success: A Workshop for Food Entrepreneurs 
Offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m., virtually via Zoom. If you are thinking of selling a favorite recipe, or if you have a small food business, the presenters of this program can give you guidance. Their experience and expertise in licensing a food product, processing, packaging, marketing, pricing, and selling are an invaluable resource. Current or potential food entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend. The workshop will include speakers from Cornell University Food Venture Center, NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets, NY Kitchen Company Food Consultant, SCORE Business Marketing and Counseling, and more. Fee: $50 for the full day, or $30 for morning or afternoon session. Register by October 20: reg.cce.cornell.edu/RecipeForSuccess_241, or contact CCE at 518-885-8995 or event coordinator, Diane Whitten, at dwhitten@cornell.edu. For more information visit www.ccesaratoga.org under Events tab.

Saratoga Recycles Day
Keeping it out of the landfill. The event will be held on October 24 in the SPAC parking lot, west side of Route 50, from 9 a.m. until noon. Cost is $5 per vehicle, $20 each for TVs and Monitors (please bring exact change to minimize the handling of money). Find full details at protocols: www.sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/recycles-day.

Game of Logging Chainsaw Safety Training
The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) is pleased to offer four levels of the highly sought-after Game of Logging Training. Levels 1 and 2 will be held on October 17 and 18. Levels 3 and 4 will be held on October 24 and 25. Game of Logging is widely acknowledged as the premier chainsaw safety training program in the country. The trainings will be taught by David Birdsall from Northeast Woodland Training. A limited number of scholarships are available for landowners and farmers in Washington and Rensselaer counties who can commit to completing all four levels this year. Space is limited. For details and to register online, visit www.agstewardship.org, by emailing janet@agstewardship.org or by phone at 518-692-7285.

Fall Flea Market Space Available
The Flea Market will be held November 14 at the Elks Lodge, located at 130 Bulson Rd., Greenwich, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the banquet parking lot, rain or shine. Limited spaces available. Call for an application today. You must bring your own set up. Sponsored by the BPOE Elks Auxiliary and proceeds donated back to our community by donations, scholarships, or friends in need. Please contact Donna Blair at 518-692-2347 or eccdb@verizon.net or Annette Arnold at 518-692-9387 for your application or details.

JR Rangers Program
For ages 5 – 10.  This introductory program will teach your child the basic skills of skating, stick-handling, passing and shooting through (10) one-hour lessons. In addition, they will learn the importance of hard work, teamwork and sportsmanship. Best of all, your child’s registration includes a free brand new set of head to toe CCM hockey equipment custom fitted by Pure Hockey. Past participants are welcomed to join Learn to Play for another season or all three! However, they will not receive a set of equipment if they have participated in the program before. Fee is $250. Begins Oct. 10 at the Wiebel Ice Rink.  For more information visit NewYorkRangers.com or email questions to learntoskatelearntoplaysyhi@gmail.com

Craft and Garage Sale
On Saturday, Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. -3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Craft and Garage Sale will be held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane.  Due to the pandemic, the sale will be held outside in the parking lot with free admission. There will be over 30 vendors and bargains galore.  Covid-19 distancing will be followed; people must wear masks and adhere to socially distancing guidelines. We offer household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, jewelry, food treats, and just about anything you can imagine. Sunday, Oct. 4 will be the rain date and it is a fun activity the entire family enjoys.  Come browse, visit, or just get out of the house with a friend.  All proceeds go to our local charities.  Call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information.

Recipe for Success: A Workshop for Food Entrepreneurs 
Offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m., via Zoom. If you’re thinking of selling a favorite recipe, or if you have a small food business, the presenters of this program can give you guidance. Their experience and expertise in licensing a food product, processing, packaging, marketing, and selling are an invaluable resource. Workshop includes speakers from Cornell University Food Venture Center, NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets, NY Kitchen Company Food Consultant, SCORE Business Marketing and Counseling, and more. Fee: $50 full day, or $30 for morning or afternoon session. Register by Oct. 20 at: reg.cce.cornell.edu/RecipeForSuccess_241, call 518-885-8995 or email dwhitten@cornell.edu.

Fall Flea Market – Space Available
The Flea Market will be held Nov. 14 at the Elks Lodge, located at 130 Bulson Rd., Greenwich, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the banquet parking lot, rain or shine. Limited spaces available. Call for an application today. You must bring your own set up. Sponsored by the BPOE Elks Auxiliary and proceeds donated back to our community by donations, scholarships, or friends in need. Please contact Donna Blair at 518-692-2347 or eccdb@verizon.net or Annette Arnold at 518-692-9387 for your application or details.

Game of Logging Chainsaw Safety Training
The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) is pleased to offer four levels of the highly sought-after Game of Logging Training. Levels 1 and 2 will be held on Oct. 17 and 18. Levels 3 and 4 will be held on Oct. 24 and 25. Game of Logging is widely acknowledged as the premier chainsaw safety training program in the country. The trainings will be taught by David Birdsall from Northeast Woodland Training. A limited number of scholarships are available for landowners and farmers in Washington and Rensselaer counties who can commit to completing all four levels this year. Space is limited. For details and to register online, visit www.agstewardship.org, by emailing janet@agstewardship.org or by phone at 518-692-7285.

Saratoga Recycles Day
Keeping it out of the landfill. The event will be held in the SPAC parking lot, west side of Route 50 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Cost is $5 per vehicle, $20 each for TVs and Monitors (please bring exact change to minimize the handling of money). Find full details at protocols: www.sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/recycles-day.

Canning Tomatoes & Salsa
Diane Whitten, Nutrition & Food Resource Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County will be doing a presentation on Zoom about Canning Tomatoes and Salsa on Friday, September 11, at 11 a.m. For more information, visit ccesaratoga.org/nutrition-food

Perennial Plant & Craft Sale 
Sale takes place Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19 at 11 Whitney Pl., Saratoga Springs from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs to help support social justice activities in the community. Selling Rose of Sharon, Spirea, ferns, hostas, black-eyed susans. iris, lilies of the valley and more. Some craft items from the August craft fair including pillowcases, pottery, gift bags and more. Please wear a mask and social distance. Cash and checks accepted, no credit cards. Event will be held on Saturday also. For questions, call 518 587-0403. 

Farmers’ Market Coupons
Due to COVID-19, the Office for the Aging will be making an exception in 2020 to mail Farmers’ Market Coupons to those who were unable to attend the drive thru events. Please call 518-884-4100 to request we mail the attestation form. When you receive the attestation form in the mail, please fill it out and mail it back in the self-addressed stamped envelope provided.  We will then mail the coupon book to you. Qualifications for Farmer Market Coupons – one booklet per individual:  Age 60 and over and Income Eligibility: $1968/month for one-person household or $2658/month for two-person household. 

Pressure Canner Gauge Testing
If you plan to do any pressure canning, it is time to get your pressure gauge tested. The USDA National Center for Home Food Preservation recommends testing gauges each year before use to ensure its accuracy. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga and Albany County offer this free service. Using a Presto Dial Gauge Testing Unit our educators test your gauge against our annually calibrated gauge. Having proper pressure is essential to safe pressure canning and prevention of botulism food poisoning. A gauge that is off by up to two pounds can still be used with the proper adjustment, a gauge that is off by more than two pounds should be replaced. Call to make an appointment for pressure gauge testing: CCE Saratoga County – 518-885-8995.

Gala Raffle Tickets
Due to COVID-19, Ladies of Charity will not have the traditional Annual Health, History and Horses Charity Gala. We will be raffling off a Saratoga Race Course T-Shirt Quilt. Raffle tickets can be purchased at www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com or by calling Gail at 518-587-5392. Raffles will be drawn after the Garage/Bake & Plant Sale on Sept. 12. The garage sale will be held at Italian American War Veteran, located at 247 Grand Ave. from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Winner need not be present. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

Canning Tomatoes & Salsa
Diane Whitten, Nutrition & Food Resource Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County will be doing a presentation on Zoom about Canning Tomatoes and Salsa on Friday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. For more information, visit ccesaratoga.org/nutrition-food

Tee Off for Ta-Ta’s
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 12 for our annual tee off for Ta-Ta’s charity golf tournament. Call 518- 882-9431 or email wineanddineonrt29@gmail.com. 

26th Annual Town-Wide Garage & Craft Sale
September 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain or shine. Sales located throughout the Town of Greenfield (including Greenfield Center, Porter Corners, and Middle Grove). Tons of stuff to browse and buy at numerous garage sales located throughout the tri-village area! Free maps of all sales will be available beginning Sept. 11 at Stewart’s Shops in Greenfield and Middle Grove, 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 Tent.   

Pressure Canner Gauge Test
If you plan to do any pressure canning, it is time to get your pressure gauge tested. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga and Albany County offer this free service. Call to make an appointment for pressure gauge testing: 518-885-8995.

Gala Raffle Tickets
Due to COVID-19, Ladies of Charity will not have the traditional Annual Health, History and Horses Charity Gala. We will be raffling off a Saratoga Race Course t-shirt quilt. Raffle tickets can be purchased at www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com or by calling Gail at 518-587-5392. Raffles will be drawn after the Garage/Bake & Plant Sale on Saturday, Sept. 12. Winner need not be present. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

Annual Senior Picnic 
The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is proud to present an All-American Salute to Seniors on Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, Ballston Spa from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. This will be a car-hop style event complete with hotdogs, hamburgers, apple pie and other summer hits. This event is for Saratoga County Residents 60 and over. Lunch is served as you come in from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parking will be available on site. For your safety, this event will look a bit different than prior years. Vehicles will be parked at a safe distance. We encourage you to bring a lawn chair or blanket to place in front of your vehicle or you may stay in your vehicle (drive-in style). Unfortunately, there will be no seating at the picnic tables under the pavilion. Staff will serve you at your parking space. There will be access to restrooms and golf carts to assist. A $4 advanced meal ticket is required. Please contact The Office for the Aging at 518-363-4020 for more information.

Tee Off for Ta-Ta’s
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 12 for our annual tee off for Ta-Ta’s charity golf tournament. Call 518- 882-9431 or email wineanddineonrt29@gmail.com. 

26th Annual Town-Wide Garage & Craft Sale
September 12 & 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain or shine. Numerous sales located throughout the Town of Greenfield (including Greenfield Center, Porter Corners, and Middle Grove – Saratoga County). Free maps of all of the garage sales will be available beginning Sept. 11 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.   

Pressure Canner Gauge Test
If you plan to do any pressure canning, it is time to get your pressure gauge tested. The USDA National Center for Home Food Preservation recommends testing gauges each year before use to ensure accuracy. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga and Albany County offer this free service. Using a Presto Dial Gauge Testing Unit educators test your gauge against an annually calibrated gauge. Call to make an appointment: 518-885-8995.