September, 23 – September, 29 2016

Friday, September 23 An Evening of Storytelling with the Children at the Well Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. Join us for an evening of international storytelling with Children at the Well, as part of Saratoga Peace Week. There is a pay what-you-will donation at the door to support Children at the Well. For more information, visit www.northshire.com. Saturday, September 24 Stonecroft Community Prayer Walk The Carousel, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 9:15 a.m. The Christian Women’s Club of Saratoga will be hosting an informal Stonecroft Community Prayer Walk. We will leave for our walk at 9:30 am. We will follow a short route, approximately 1 mile that will take us through the community as we pray for our homes, families and community service providers. Please join us as we give thanks and prayers for our community. If you have any questions, call Rachel at (518) 893-2248. Open House at the Senior Center Adult & Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stop in to see what the Senior Center has to offer. There will be entertainment, activities, and fun. Free and Open to the public. All ages welcome. Meet the Breeds 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Meet and play with more than 30 different breeds. Learn about each breed’s country of origin, historical purpose/function, traits, and attributes as a family pet, all while learning about responsible dog ownership and which breeds may be right for your family. There will also be agility demonstrations, an adoption van from the Saratoga County Animal Shelter, a presence from Saratoga County 4-H Dog Club, a Meet and Greet with local veterinarians, and food. This event is free and open to the public. For questions and inquiries please contact: Carter at 518-885-8995 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Basket Party Fundraiser Gansevoort Fire House, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nipper Knolls Equine Center, Inc. will host a “Basket Party” fundraiser. The proceeds will be used to offset the costs of equine assisted activities and therapies for families and provide care for the horses. This is a 100% volunteer organization. For more information call (518) 642-2252 or (518) 428-8745. Learn more about the program by visiting: www.facebook.com/nipperknolls or www.nipperknolls.com. Fifth Annual Autumn Leaves Chicken BBQ VFW Post 420 Pavilion, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, 2 – 6 p.m. Sponsored by Racing City Rotary Club and VFW Post 420 Men’s Auxiliary. Menu: ½ chichen, baked potato, corn on the cob, roll, cole slaw, dessert, cash bar. Donation is $10 per person, take-out or eat-in. All proceeds to benefit community and veterans projects of the Racing City Rotary Club and VFW Post 420 Men’s Auxiliary. Sunday, September 25 Breakfast Buffet Sons’ of ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, 8 – 11 a.m. We have made to order omelets. Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, children under 5 are free. Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is free with over 40 vendors. All proceeds go to our local charities. For more information call (518) 289-5470. 7th Annual Nick’s Run 5K Clifton Commons, Clifton Park, 10 a.m. The 7th Annual Nick’s Run to be Healed 5K is in honor of four-year-old Isabella Caruso, diagnosed with leukemia in June 2015. The event includes kids’ run, 2-mile walk, 5K Run, Zumba warm-up, carnival, and more. Sponsored by the Town of Clifton Park. Registration at 10:00am. Prices for 5K and walk are $25. Pre-registration ends 9/21. Register @ www.fighttobehealed.org. NFTBHF is a 501(c) (3) tax-deductible organization. Images of the Past Grants Cottage, 1000 McGregor Rd., Gansevoort, 1 p.m. Images taken of U.S. Grant at Grant Cottage immortalized his last days and are on display at the historic site. Renowned local photographers Seneca Ray Stoddard and Jesse Wooley both visited Mt. McGregor to capture its stunning beauty in images. Learn about photographic methods of the 19th Century with antique photography enthusiast Ann Clothier, Education Director at the Saratoga County Historical Societies’ Brookside Museum. Local Tin-Type Photographic Artist Craig Murphy of Glens Falls Art will be on hand to demonstrate photographic methods and offer Tin-Type sessions for guests. Annual Jazz BBQ Principessa Elena, 13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs, 2 – 6 p.m. This is a fundraiser for the Frederick Allan Lodge #609, featuring music by Milayne Jackson Blues Train. Menu: fried chicken, ribs, greens, potato salad, dessert and more. Eat in or take out. Tickets: $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Contact Bob Reed at (518) 583-2999 or any other Lodge member. There will be an after party at the Lodge, 7 p.m. Saratoga Walk for Recovery Spirit of Life Fountain, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Walk for Recovery and Tree Planting at High Rock Park. All are invited to walk from the Spirit of Life Fountain in Congress Park to High Rock Park, a historic site of healing and recovery. Refreshments will be served. Join us to increase awareness and understanding of recovery from substance use disorders. RAIS (Recovery Advocacy in Saratoga) and The Prevention Council. Annual Fall Chicken BBQ Dinner The Quaker Volunteer Fire Department, Blodgett Road, Town of Saratoga Eat in or Take Out. The cost is adult dinner, $10, children ages 6 to 12, $8 and under 5 is free. Reservations are encouraged. Call (518) 584-2758 for reservations. For more information please visit www.qsfd.com. Monday, September 26 Remembering Ryall’s Beach Waterfront Park, Crescent Avenue, Saratoga Lake, 2 p.m. Join us for a spontaneous sharing of stories, memorabilia and photos of your days at Ryall’s Beach. Bring your lunch & lawn chair, for a relaxing afternoon. Parking is limited so please car pool. Rain date is Tuesday September 27. Hosted by, Mary Ellen Ryall, a descendant of Ryall’s Beach founder and Mary Ann Fitzgerald, City Historian. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., (518) 587-2358. Tuesday, September 27 New Saratoga Friends Saratoga Springs Public Library, Glasby Room, 6:30-7:30 p.m. New Saratoga Friends is a social group for baby boomers who are new to the Saratoga area and are interested in making new friends to socialize with. For more information or questions contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or join our New Saratoga Friends Meetup group (go to www.Meetup.com). Wednesday, September 28 Volkswalk for Fun, Fitness and Friendship Start point: Four Season’s Natural Foods, 120 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. Register 30 minutes before start. A volkswalk is a leisurely walk through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Visit www.ava.org or www.walkescv.org. Baked Chicken and Swiss Steak Dinner Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Requested donation: $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. Acoustic Blues Open Mic & Jam Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs, Sign up 7 p.m. Opening set is at 7:30 p.m., acoustic jam to follow. All levels of playing are welcome. Hosted by Sonny Speed, this month’s featured artist is Bob Westcott. Bob has been perfecting his elegant finger-style guitar work for well over 30 years. Come on down to listen and play the Blues! Admission: $5. Contact (only if necessary): Phil Drum This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., (518) 587-6433. Birding in Belize Saratoga Springs Public Library, Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Birder and photographer Kevin Watson will present “Birding in Belize” for the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society’s monthly program. It is free and open to the public. Visit the SAAS website at, http://southernadirondackaudubon.org for more information. Please avoid wearing fragranced products to the program. Fragranced products trigger allergies, asthma and migraines in others attending the event. Thursday, September 29 Red Oak Ridge Hike Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort, 10 a.m.- Noon Though challenging this hike is about 2.5 miles round trip. You will be climbing about half way up the mountain range and walking through some special places our naturalist will point out as well as stop to enjoy. Please bring water on this hike. Registration is necessary with 24 hours advanced notice, please call (518) 793-0511.