Friday, October 24
Lunch & Learn with Dr. Roger Landry
Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11a.m. – 2 p.m.
Empowering Adults to Take Control of Their Own Aging is hosted by the Academy for Lifelong Learning. Two presentations, Ten Ways to Age Successfully and Keeping Our Minds Sharp with lunch in between and a book signing at the conclusion. Cost is $25 for Academy members and $30 for non-members. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. Go to www.esc.edu/all/dr-landry-event/ for a registration form or call (518) 587-2100 x2415.
Stillwater Free Library 8th Annual Ladies Night Fundraiser
Stillwater Community Center, 19 Palmer St, Stillwater, 5 p.m.
A penny-social style event, ladies simply purchase a sheet of tickets (50 for $25, 15 for $10, or 5 for $5) then place as many tickets in whichever basket they hope to win. Last year we had over 160 raffles held all in the same evening. We will begin drawing winners at 7:30 p.m. and go until we are finished. You must be at least 16 years old to join in the fun, at least 18 years old to purchase tickets, and 21 years old to win some of the baskets. Call the library for more information at (518) 664-6255.
Saturday, October 25
MYGYM 25th Anniversary Celebration
2100 Doubleday Ave, Ballston Spa, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Celebration includes Free Group Fitness Classes:
7 a.m. – Group Cycle; 8 a.m. – Body Sculpt; 11a.m. – Aerobics; 11:35 a.m. – Slide
12:10p – Sole Synthesis; 12:45 p.m. – Boxing .Also a one day New Member Special - $25 down, $25 a month for 1 year. For more information call (518) 885-4222.
ALS Walk at S.P.A.C.
Saratoga State Park Orenda Pavilion, Saratoga Springs,10 a.m.
The 13th annual Walk to Strike Out ALS, benefits St. Peter’s Hospital ALS Regional Center. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with the walk starting at 11 a.m. rain or shine. Online donations are available at Givetostpeters.org/donate. Checks can be made payable to: The ALS Regional Center, 19 Warehouse Row, Albany, NY 12205 Memo: ALS Walk 2014.
Volkswalk: for Fun, Fitness and Friendship
Start point: Hilton Garden Inn, 30 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, 10 a.m.
Register 30 minutes before start. A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and/or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Info is available at www.ava.org. ESCV www.walkescv.org
Stillwater Fall Festival
Village of Stillwater, Noon – 4:00pm
Take a stroll through the village and enjoy a family-friendly fall street fair. The non-profits serving our community will be set up along Hudson Avenue with food, fun, and trick-or-treats for those who dress up. Please bring an item for the food pantry in lieu of an entrance fee. A community-wide fundraising event, there will be no commercial vendors. All proceeds go straight to the organizations that make a difference in your lives. For more information visit ww.StillwaterFallFestival.org
Tang Museum Family Saturdays
Tang Museum, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions. Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. For reservations and information call (518) 580-8080
Pizza & Wing Night
Victory Mills Fire Department, 23 Pine St., Victory, 4 – 8 p.m.
Eat In or Carry Out. Place your order at (518) 695-6623 after 2p.m. Last call at 7 p.m.
Cheese Pizza, 12 cut, $11. Pizza with the works, 12 cut, $18. Toppings $2 each. Sausage, pepperoni, peppers, onions, mushrooms & extra cheese. Wings with celery, carrots and blue cheese, 1 dozen $9. Extra blue cheese $.75. Plain, mild, hot or extra hot and sweet baby bbq and garlic parmesan.
Meet Archer Mayor
Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Spring, 7 p.m.
Meet Archer Mayor, bestselling novelist and the Vermont state medical examiner, as he presents his twenty-fifth Joe Gunther novel. For more information visit www.Northshire.com.
Sunday, October 26
Breakfast Buffet
Sons of ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, 8 – 11 a.m.
We have added omelets. Made to order. $8 for adults, $7 for Senior Citizens, Children under 5 free. All are welcome. Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting a bake sale.
Celebrating the Music of Jewish Composers
Arthur Zankel Music Center, Ladd Concert Hall, Skidmore Campus, 3 p.m.
A Jacob Perlow Series Event: “Celebrating the Music of Jewish Composers:” Milhaud, Schoenfield, Mendelssohn, Schulhoff, and more, featuring Pola Baytelman on piano. For more information call (518) 580-5593.
Monday, October 27
Concert by The Klemperer Trio
Arthur Zankel Music Center, Ladd Concert Hall, Skidmore Campus, 8 p.m.
They are a chamber ensemble of exceptional musicianship, with a repertoire spanning musical styles from classical to contemporary. $8 adults, $5 senior citizens and Skidmore community; free for students and children. For ticket information call (518) 580-5321 or go to www.skidmore.edu/Zankel.
Tuesday, October 28
Beginner/Intermediate Bridge Class
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 2 - 4 p.m.
Hal Bigelow will teach a bridge class focusing on the basics of bridge every Tuesday afternoon through December 9, 2014. The class format will be instruction with illustrated bridge hands for approximately a half hour. The remaining class time (1.5 hours) will be used for small groups to play hands with the instructor sitting in. Intermediate players are welcome to come and may choose to play together with some participation by the instructor as time allows. Free admission.
Wednesday, October 29
Readings of “True Stories, Well Told”
Prestwick Chase, 100 Saratoga Blvd., Saratoga Springs, 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Seven students from the Academy of Lifelong Learning (A.L.L.) at Empire State College will read their original true stories composed during the Creative Nonfiction Writing course offered by the Academy. The public is welcome to attend, including a reception with the authors after the program. No RSVP is required. For more information call (518) 587-2100, ext. 2415.
Roast Pork and Meatloaf Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs,
4:30 – 7 p.m.
Menu: Soup, tossed salad, roast pork loin, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee, tea. Donation Requested: Adults $10, Seniors and Military with Active/Retired with ID Card, $9, Children 5 - 12 $6, Under 5 Free, take-outs $10. Cash bar available. For more information call (518) 584-2585.
Thursday, October 30
Annual Meeting Saratoga Springs History Museum
Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.
Following a brief meeting the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust keynote speaker will be author Steve Sheinkin lecturing on his book, The Notorious Benedict Arnold. The public is invited to attend. For more information visit, www.saratogahistory.org.
ArtSpirit
Wilson Memorial Chapel, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs, 10 p.m.
ArtSpirit believes art is communication not entertainment. The importance of this series to the community is that jazz parallels the improvisation our own lives require to be successful and fulfilled. For more information call (518) 580-8340.
