October, 7 – October, 13 2016

Friday, October 7 Open Mic Fundraiser Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Showcase your talent at SOUNDBYTES, Saratoga Soundtrack’s open mic fundraiser and we invite you to participate. Cost is $10 at the door suggested donation. Cash bar and snacks will be provided by Knights of Columbus. Saturday, October 8 Free Women’s Health Expo Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Join many local health practitioners and consultants to learn more about women’s holistic options through your lifespan. There will be presentations throughout the day, as well as giveaways and snacks. Contact Shannon Regner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 518-632-4944 with questions. “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. Isabella: Girl in Charge - Jennifer Fosberry Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. Join us for a fun story time with bestselling picture book author Jennifer Fosberry, as she shares the latest in her popular series featuring plucky, purple-haired Isabella.. For more information and other events visit www.northshire.com Third Annual Elktoberfest Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Rd., Ballston Lake, Noon – 6 p.m. Elktoberfest, will benefit the Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State. Enjoy beer, wine and liquor tastings, authentic German food, games, prizes and raffles for a great cause. Tastings are $15 each and include a commemorative glass and six tastings of your choice. Senior citizens rate is only $10. You must be 21 or older to drink alcohol. Our Chef will be cooking up a great selection of German foods. For more information, call 518-877-5200. Angel Names Association 11th Annual Memorial Walk Saratoga State Spa Park, Saratoga Springs, 1:15 p.m. The walk is being held in recognition of National Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Awareness month. Registration begins at 12 p.m. and the walk will follow at 1:15 p.m. The day includes children’s activities, light refreshments and prizes. For additional information, visit www.angelnames.org or contact Michelle Mosca at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Derby Tours of Saratoga In front of Crafter’s Gallery, 427 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 2 – 4 p.m. Please join your guide, Hollis Palmer, for the last open walking tour of North Broadway for 2016. The tour will take approximately two hours – please wear comfortable shoes. All proceeds will go to Breast Cancer Research. Suggested donation is $10/person. Please note, these are not architectural tours, but rather tours that tell the stories of the families who built these “Great Ladies.” For more details: http://www.derbytours.com/ Tang Family Saturdays Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Skidmore College, 2 – 4 p.m. Draw a Patterned Hand. After exploring Victor Ekpuk’s vast chalk drawing on black walls in Sixfold Symmetry: Pattern in Art and Science, we will make drawings of our hands with repeated patterns, using gel pencils that show up brightly on black paper. Suitable for children age 5 and older with adult companions. Reservations encouraged, space is limited. For additional information and reservations, please call 518-580-8080. Roast Turkey Dinner Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Rd., Wilton, 3:30 – 6 p.m. Roast Turkey with all the trimmings. Suggested donation is $9. The church is handicapped accessible and take outs will be available. Sunday, October 9 All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, Rt. 50 and Hamilton St. Ballston Spa, 8 – 11 a.m. Join us before visiting “The Way We Were Car Show”. Adults $7, seniors $6, kids 4 – 10 $4, under 4 free. For more information, call 518-885-1149. Monthly Breakfast The 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 welcome. 518-695-3917. The 14th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show Front St., Ballston Spa, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association and Saratoga Automobile Museum will, once again, partner to bring this event. Rain date is October 16. The public is invited to come stroll our historic village, check out the hundreds of cars and trucks on display, and enjoy the music, vendors and downtown businesses. For more information, visit www.ballston.org or call 518-885-2772. 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, October 10 Dialogue with Congressmen Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 7:30 p.m. Chris Gibson, U.S. Representative from New York’s 19th district, and Paul Tonko, U.S. Representative from New York’s 20th district, will discuss the upcoming elections, civil discourse in politics, and other topics. Moderated by Alexander Heffner, host of PBS’s The Open Mind. For more information, call 518-580-8080 Tuesday, October 11 Making Your Personal Financial Plans Matter Woodlawn Commons, Wesley Community, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. A seminar featuring financial counselor Ray Martin of Crescent Hill Partners, LLC and Tara Anne Pleat, Esq. of Wilcenski and Pleat, PLLC. The session will include an interactive discussion about financial planning and will cover information on important documents, trusts, and wills and provide an overview of long-term care options, and other practical tips and guidance regarding issues that impact personal, financial, and estate plans. The event is free. Advance registration is required for the seminar. For reservations, call 518-691-1420 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Wednesday, October 12 Volkswalk for Fun, Fitness and Friendship Start point: Saratoga National Historic Park Visitors Center, Route 32, Stillwater, 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. Roast Pork and Chicken/Biscuits Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 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. It’s Pickins’ Time Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. 7 – 9:30 p.m. A great evening of music. Free, open to the public, ample parking. The Sessions could use fiddlers, bass players, a harmonica to make the evening more diversified and entertaining. Play background or join up with a group, amateur musicians to professionals, members or non- members, young or not-so-young. Please bring finger foods to share. Thursday, October 13 Interfaith Prayer Meeting Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs, 7:15 a.m. The Meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes no later than 8:30 a.m. Sign-in and continental breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m. There are no charges or donations. All are welcome. For more information call 518- 450-1615. Korean War Veterans’ October Luncheon Home Front Café, 191 Main St., Altamont, 11:30 a.m. All veterans who served in the Korean War or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all welcome. Hosted by Terry and Roger Calkins. Please call them with your reservation at 518-584-3037., by October 11. For further information or an application, contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037. Annual Harvest Roast Beef Dinner Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater, 5 – 6:30 p.m. Takeout available. Cost: $12 Adults; $5 Ages 5-10; Under 5 Free. For advanced tickets call 518-664-7984. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. Handicap accessible.