September, 9 – September, 15 2016

Friday, September 9 Arts Fest Friday Light the Night Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs, 7 – 9:30 p.m. Saratoga Springs will be getting a “sneak peek” of a major, multi-city public art installation that will be attracting national attention to the Capital Region. An evening of arts and entertainment that will feature music, food, activities, and the region’s first glimpse of the “Breathing Lights” public art project, coming to Albany, Schenectady and Troy in October 2016. Free admission. Saturday, September 10 Defensive Driving Class First Baptist Church, 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. New York State approved. Save 10 percent on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee $35.00. Bring a friend and fee is $30.00 each. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church. Registration required by calling Ray Frankoski at (518) 286-3788. Malta Community Day Shenantaha Creek Park, Eastline Road, Malta, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with one another and with local groups such as businesses, non-profits, and service organizations. The day includes: musical entertainment, kids’ activities, business and non-profit booths, fire tricks and demonstrations, food for sale and much more. Parking is available at the Malta Community Center and the Malta Town Hall. There is limited parking at the Shenantaha Creek Park. A shuttle bus will run from both locations from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Vendor/Craft Fair Round Lake United Methodist Church, 34 George Ave, Round Lake, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be a variety of vendors and local crafters Each participant will have an item available to bid on during a Chinese auction. All proceeds from the sale will be used to support the ministries of the Round Lake United Methodist Church. Open House at Saratoga City Ballet Saratoga City Ballet, 4295 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. New this fall – Jazz and Modern Dance and we are now offering adult ballet classes. Through training and presenting performances of young dancers, the art of dance promotes self-esteem, discipline, creativity, and self-confidence for a lifetime. Come and see what we have to offer. For more information, visit www.saratogacityballet.com or call (518) 584-1895. History, Legends, Lore and More Guided Walking Tour Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10:30 – Noon A 90-minute walking tour that concentrates on historic Congress Park and the colorful characters that helped make Saratoga what it is. Cost is $8 for adults, children under 12 are free. For more information, call (518) 587-3241. Sunday, September 11 All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, at Rt. 50 and Hamilton St., 8 – 11 a.m. Kick off football season with an “All You Can Eat” breakfast buffet Adults $7, seniors $6, Kids 4 – 10 $4, under 4 free. For more information call (518) 885-1149. Monthly Breakfast Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory, 8 – 11 a.m. Will be cooking breakfast and will continue on the second Sunday of each month all year. Cost: adult $7, child $4, everyone will be welcome. (518) 695-3917. Curtis Lumber Car & Truck Show Route 67, Ballston Spa, Show opens at 11 a.m. The event is free for all spectators! Bring the entire family to enjoy the hundreds of cars on display. Enjoy raffles, door prizes, music, food, beverages and much more. Leashed pets are welcome. All makes of cars, trucks, customs and turners welcome (no cut-off years). Registration is from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. $15 per vehicle includes free goodie bag. All Jeep Owners are invited to play in our “Logs n’ Rocks n’ Lumber Crunchies” Jeep playground and demo area courtesy of Upstate NY Jeeps. Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company will be in attendance with their ladder truck and gorgeous American Flag as a tribute to our fallen heroes and fellow Americans on 9/11. www.CurtisLumberCarShow.com Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health and Wellness Building, Saratoga Springs, 9-10:15 a.m. Weekly meditation followed by short discussion. All contemplative traditions honored. By Donation. For more information call (413)992-7012 or visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com. Monday, September 12 Transitional Services Association, Inc.’s 6th Annual Golf Tournament Van Patten Golf Course, 924 Main Street, Clifton Park, Registration: 9:30 a.m. Registration is followed by a light fare breakfast, at 10:45 a.m. a shotgun start, 4:30 p.m. is dinner, awards and prizes. Transitional Services Association, Inc. (TSA) is a private, not for profit human services organization which provides services to adults and children with emotional and behavioral disturbances, mental illness and chemical dependency. Visit our website at tsa-inc.org. This is our only fundraiser for the year. Please contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like more information, or give us a call at (518) 587-6193. Saratoga Retired Teachers Meeting Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. Noon Registered members will reserve in the usual way; prospective members, please call (518) 587-5356 for membership information and luncheon reservations. Tuesday, September 13 Pieroghi and Stuffed Clams Sale Christ the Savior parish, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake, 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Potato/cheese, sauerkraut, Farmer’s cheese may be ordered. We also have stuffed clams available that are hand-picked from Cape Cod. Call (518) 363-0001. Pick-up is between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. This Thing Called You Class Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting the 6-week class, “This Thing Called You” on Tuesdays. This is a course in practical spirituality for dynamic living, an exploration of an expanded and empowered life. Learn powerful, practical spiritual tools for everyday living. Based on the book by Ernest Holmes. Suggested donation: $20 per class session. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 366-9918. Wednesday, September 14 Volkswalk for Fun, Fitness and Friendship Start point: Hilton Garden Inn, 30 Clifton Country Rd , 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. Information is available at www.ava.org or www.walkescv.org. Note: No parking in front of hotel or businesses. Baked Ham Dinner with Spanish Rice Dinner Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Donation Requested: $12 adults, $11. Seniors (62 years) and Military (Active or Retired) with ID Card, $8 Children 5-12. Children under 5 Free, $12 All Take-outs. Cash Bar Available. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information. Storytelling Open Mic Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Enjoy a wonderful evening as storytellers from Saratoga and the Capital District share contemporary, personal, and traditional stories. New storytellers are always welcome. September’s featured teller is Dr. Claire Beetlestone. Dr. Beetlestone is not only a practicing physician, she has been a docent to a tropical zoo, a dancer, and an art impresario. She has traveled from America through Europe, Asia, and Africa, listening along the way. Dr. Beetlestone has collected a trove of wonderful stories, specializing in international folktales, always making sure to leave a few of her own behind. Admission is $5. Sign-ups at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, September 15 Strange and Marvelous Books Gannett Auditorium, Skidmore Campus, 5:15 p.m. Fox-Adler Lecture: “Strange and Marvelous Books: Leonard Baskin and the Gehenna Press” by Mark Dimunation, chief of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division, Library of Congress. For more information call (518) 580-5602. Feast of the Fields Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 5:30 – 9 p.m. Feast of the Fields benefits Saratoga PLAN. The event supports the group’s mission of promoting local agriculture, trail systems, wildlife habitats, the importance of buying and eating locally raised food, and a great quality of life. This year’s Feast theme is BERRIES. Chefs and farmers are challenged to incorporate local berries into their dishes, with mouth-watering results. The evening will also include musical entertainment and a silent auction. Additional food providers and farms will be showcased at tasting stations. More information can be found on the Feast of the Fields event page at: http://www.saratogaplan.org/whats-new/upcoming-events/feast-of-the-fields/ .