September, 30 – October, 6 2016

Friday, September 30 Lunch, Learn and Lend a Hand The Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs, 1 - 3:30 p.m. Educate the Community about senior services and recruit volunteers to help seniors. Hosted by the Mayor’s Senior Advisory Committee, includes lunch, a welcome message from Mayor Joanne Yepsen and a panel discussion about senior services and volunteer opportunities in our community. Panel discussion participants include: Saratoga Senior Center and Community Connections, NY Connects, Saratoga Hospital, SSHA, Saratoga Office of Community Development, Wesley, and Veterans Assoc. Please call the Senior Center to RSVP. 518-584-1621. Slaying the Dragon The Law Office of Andrew DeLuca, 9 Maple Ave., 2nd Floor, Saratoga Springs, 6 – 8 p.m. This innovative art show is free and open to the public. Mr. DeLuca has partnered with The Prevention Council for the show, in which several well-known and up-and-coming local artists will display their work. The art on display will be for sale, with a portion of the proceeds donated to The Prevention Council, a well-respected non-profit organization in Saratoga Springs that has deep roots in the community and strong relationships with schools, mental health agencies, and the judicial system. The Prevention Council works to give young people the skills to choose healthy behaviors, and to prevent bullying and promote internet safety. The organization also presents substance abuse education programs. Saturday, October 1 Pink Bows on Broadway Steps of City Hall, Saratoga Springs, 9 – 11 a.m. Celebrate the kickoff of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This annual event decorates downtown with large pink bows for the month of October and pays tribute to the heroes who have and continue to battle on the front lines of cancer. The event starts on the steps of City Hall and will entail the posting of big pink bows up and down Broadway. Finished tribute bows will be ready for hanging and Pink Bows may be purchased the day of, as well. This 4th annual campaign benefits floydwarriors.com so families battling cancer may be served with real help in the home. floydwarriors.com's mission of "Dinner is Done, Dishes are Clean and the Kids are OK!" is achieved through voluntary help and contracted services. This Capital Region 501 c3 not-for profit organization relies on contributions and grants to fund their efforts. Tree Planting Outside Stonequist Apartments, Federal St., Saratoga Springs, 9:30 a.m. A great family activity, have fun being part of a spirited horde of tree planters. Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project will be planting 25 trees, funded by generous donors to Sustainable Saratoga from 9:30 a.m. to noon. To volunteer or if you have questions email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit, www.sustainablesaratoga.org/TreeToga5-flyer. Living History Day at the Saratoga Battlefield Saratoga National Historic Park, 648 Rt. 32 Stillwater, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. A single-day event with "living history" demonstrations - presentations of several examples from everyday civilian and military life in 1770's America. The event is free, but battlefield entrance fees apply. “History, Legends, Lore and More" Guided Walking Tour Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10:30 a.m. – Noon A 90-minute walking tour that concentrates on historic Congress Park and the colorful characters who helped make Saratoga what it is. This guided tour of legends and lore will walk you through history while sipping the famous mineral waters and strolling through the Victorian Congress park. Rain or shine. Cost is $8 for adults. Children under 12 are free. Community Shred Day Mabee Building, West End Parking Lot, 31 Church St., Saratoga Springs. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Adirondack Trust Company will be having a community shred day in recognition of Green Consumer Day. Bring your sensitive paper documents to be safely and securely destroyed by 3N Document Destruction Inc., on site. You may bring up to two boxes of your sensitive papers (white or color), carbon paper, file folders, old checkbooks, old credit cards, debit cards or plastic ID cards. Please do not bring non-sensitive document. Rain or Shine. First come, first serve basis. Learn more at info.AdirondackTrust.com/ShredDay. Fundraiser for Local Veterans' Health Needs Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, 5 p.m. Dinner is at 7p.m. Chinese raffle closes at 7:30 p.m., Silent auction at 8:30 p.m. Many donated items offered during dinner. Dinner ticket cost: Single $20. Two $36 or a table of 10 for $140. For information and reservations call Tom Boehlert 518-583-4809 or 518-584-8547. 50+ Living Expo Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, Noon – 5 p.m. The Daily Gazette Company is proud to host the 5th Annual 50+ Living Expo which features vendors, speakers and demonstrations. You will have the opportunity to connect with exhibitors that can answer your questions and introduce you to new products. There will be informative and interactive seminars throughout the day that will educate you on topics like finance and health care. The 50 Living Expo is also full of fun and excitement. There will be live entertainment provided by Russ Kennedy, a Wine and Food Tasting and great raffle prizes throughout the day. Free admission. Sunday, October 2 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $10, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $9, Children 5—12 $8, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $10. Call 518-584-2585 for more information. 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. Ninth Annual Pet Fest Clifton Commons, Clifton Park, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sponsored by Mohawk Honda, Bonacio Construction, Zappone Auto and Key Bank. There is no entry fee and once again kids will be offered free pony rides. Among special attractions will be Joe Macken's miniature version of the island of Manhattan. This 10 by 30 detailed rendering has enjoyed a great deal of attention. "Bring a pet, adopt a pet" is the theme. Many shelters and rescue groups represented. Father Pat Butler, pastor of St.Edward's the Confessor will give the blessings at noon time. This will be followed by the Grand March of Pets, with prizes from area merchants. For more information, call Frank at 518-371-4547. Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting a spiritual book discussion. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is The Heart of the Soul: Emotional Awareness by Gary Zukav and Linda Francis. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call 518-366-9918. Monday, October 3 Saratoga Retired Teachers Meeting Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs, Noon Prospective members, please call 518-587-5356 for membership information and luncheon reservations. Retired educators who worked in Saratoga County or live in the County are eligible for membership. October Auxiliary Meeting 23 Pleasant St. Ballston Spa, 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 4 Frances Steloff Lecture Gannett Auditorium of Palamountain Hall, Skidmore College, 8 p.m. The event, free and open to the public, will begin with his receiving an honorary doctorate of humane letters and will end with a Q&A and a book-signing of his most recent works. His lecture, titled "What the %@&*! Happened to Comics?" will explore evolving perceptions of comics as a literary medium. Skidmore’s annual Steloff Lecture, endowed in 1967, honors the late Saratoga native Frances Steloff, who founded New York City’s legendary Gotham Book Mart and acquired a vast collection of literary memorabilia, much of which she donated to Skidmore College. Wednesday, October 5 Olde Saratoga Seniors Meeting Schuylerville Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville, Noon It will be a casserole luncheon. Please bring a dish to share. New members welcome. Call Pat for more information 518-331-2978. Guided Mindful Meditation Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 12:30 p.m. Take a break from the daily grind and clear your mind with guided Mindful Meditation led by professionals from One Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are free and open to the public, and will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com. Caffe Lena Poetry Readings and Open Mic Northsire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Northshire Bookstore is proud to be the host venue for Caffe Lena’s poetry open mic while the Caffe undergoes renovation. Poetry readings by Judith Kerman and Adam Tedesco followed by Open Mic. Signups are at 6:30 p.m., and the open mic starts at 7 p.m. Carol Graser will host the event. $5 suggested donation at the door goes to Caffe Lena to support this great event. Thursday, October 6 Korean War Veterans Association Meeting VFW Home, 1Veterans' Way, Saratoga Springs, 1:30 p.m. All Korean War Veterans and anyone who served in Korea at any time, spouses, widows and friends are all invited to attend. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037. An Evening with a Best Selling Author Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 5:30 p.m. An evening with author of the best-selling "Don't Know Much About History" series, Kenneth C. Davis , as he discusses his new book, “In the Shadow of Liberty: The Hidden History of Slavery, Four Presidents, and Five Black Lives” which was written for older children and teens but is compelling reading for adults as well. Through the powerful stories of five enslaved people who were owned by four of our presidents, this book helps set the record straight about the role slavery played in the founding of America. For more information, visit www.northshire.com.