Friday, October 26
Real Men Wear Pink Fundraiser
The Comedy Works, 388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
7:30 – 9 p.m.
Join #TEAMCamelot and support us in our efforts to raise money for Breast Cancer. Comedy Works and Steve Caouette are generously donating a portion of ticket sales to our team and The American Cancer Society. Tickets are $20. For more information visit www.thecomedyworks.com/saratoga or call 518-275-6397.
Saturday, October 27
17 Annual Saratoga DBA Fall Festival
Downtown Saratoga Springs
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Young and old alike will find themselves rediscovering all there is to love about the fall season at this fun-filled free event. Activities include: a dog costume contest, magic shows, pony rides, live music, Halloween crafts, pumpkin pancakes, trick or treating and more.
Museum Mini Golf Fundraiser
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs
All Day
The Museum will be transformed into a 9-hole miniature golf course where golfers of all ages can show off their short game as they putt over, under and through Museum exhibits. For other events at the museum, visit www.cmssny.org.
Dan Provost Memorial Walk for Awareness and Recovery
Skidmore College Campus, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Registration 10 a.m.
A 1.5-mile family-friendly walk around the Skidmore Campus. Games and activities begin at 10 a.m., walk at 11 a.m. Suggested individual donation of $10 and family donation of $20. Dan Provost lived his entire life in Saratoga Springs and passed away in 2014, at age 23 of a drug overdose. The purpose of this Memorial Walk is to remember lives taken too soon, raise awareness of addiction, educate the community about recovery services, and celebrate those living in recovery. Proceeds of this event will benefit Recovery Advocacy in Saratoga (RAIS) and the Healing Springs Recovery Community & Outreach Center. Register: Facebook Event Page: Dan Provost Memorial Walk or www.zippyreg.com?event=1147.
Soupapalooza
Scotch Hill Farm, 106 Scotch Hill, Cambridge
4 – 7 p.m.
Area restaurants will compete in the soup competition, which will benefit ACTT Naturally, a Thoroughbred rescue and re-training operation that also provides healing programs for veterans and their families, women and teens. Silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and a demonstration in ACTT Naturally’s unique training program with former race horses. Tickets are available for pre-purchase online at www.acttnaturally.org for $25 or $35 the day of the event. For more information, call Rachel Barkley at 315-952-5584, or visit www.acttnaturally.org.
Roast Beef Dinner
S. Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Soup, complete dinner and homemade desserts. $10 for adults and $5 for children. Take-out and delivery available. Call 518-793-1152.
Roast Pork Dinner
American Legion Hall, Clancy St., Schuylerville
4:30 - 6 p.m.
The Capital Campaign Fundraising Committee of the Notre Dame Visitation Church is hosting the dinner. Eat in or take out, $12 per person. Menu is tossed salad, roast pork, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable, bread, applesauce, dessert, coffee and tea. For reservations call Pat Temple at 518-338-2329 or Virginia Andrews at 518-424-0949. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
Choir Christmas CD Release Concert
St. Joseph’s Church, 35 Hill St., Greenwich
7 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Choir is pleased to announce the release of its Christmas CD, Heavenly Peace. CDs will be available for $15. There will also be a free will offering for hurricane-stricken Port St. Joe, Florida. Proceeds will benefit local mission and ministry needs, and ongoing church restoration project, as well as be used for the purchase of some non-squeaking choir chairs.
Sunday, October 28
“The Conversation” Workshop
Unitarian Universalist Congregation Care Team, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs
2 – 4 p.m.
Helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care. Join us for a workshop that will give you the skills and courage to have these conversations. Workshop Leader: Bonnie Edelstein, Director, Death with Dignity – Albany. RSVP to Marion Bigelow 518-587-3847 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Saratoga Chamber Players Concert
Saratoga United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs
3 p.m.
Beethoven string quartet and opera transcriptions from Rossini and Mozart for flute and violin. Violinist and Artistic Director Jill Levy, Albany Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster, will be joined by Doori Na, award winning young violinist; Susan Rotholz, Principal Flute of Greenwich Symphony and The New York Chamber Ensemble and member of the Orchestra of St. Luke’s; composer and cellist Eliot Bailen, currently on the chamber music faculty at Columbia; and violist Michael Roth, Associate Concertmaster of the NYC Ballet Orchestra. A Meet-the-Musician reception will follow the concert. Tickets are available at www.saratogachamberplayers.org/2018-2019-season-3/tickets-2.
A Concert of Peace
The Church of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Saratoga Rd., Glenville
4 p.m.
The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society Chorus presents a concert in honor of the 100th anniversary of the armistice that endedWWI. 70 chorus singers, joined by the award-winning Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School Concert Choir, and the Oratorio Orchestra. The Oratorio Society is partnering with the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition offering to support their programs to end homelessness among local veterans. Tickets are available at bhos.us, 518-416-4060, or at the door the day of the performance. Season subscriptions for the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society’s 2018 – 2019 concert season are also available.
Monday, October 29
Wellness Walk
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Camp Saratoga, Scout Rd., Lot 1, Gansevoort
11 a.m. – Noon
Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. The walk is geared towards gentle exercise and is for participants at basic fitness levels. The walk will not take place in bad weather, so registration is appreciated. Free.
Tuesday, October 30
GriefShare
S. Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls
4:30 p.m.
This group is open to anyone who has suffered a loss of a loved one and needs support during the grieving process. Week two of a 13-week program, but anyone is welcome to join at any point in time. For more information call 518-793-1152.
Artist Talk: “You are a Collector”
Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs
6 p.m.
Join us in the exhibition Tim Davis — When We Are Dancing (I Get Ideas) as artist Tim Davis hosts an evening of storytelling about how and why people collect things. For more information call 518-580-8080.
Wednesday, October 31
Turtle Talk
Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort
5 – 6 p.m.
Harrelson and Daryl are our two resident terrestrial turtles that we care for here at the park. Come and spend some time learning about their habits, habitat and diet. Afterwards we may take a little walk with them on the beach. Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice, 518-793-0511. Please stop at the office first to pay for the event. Children and seniors are $1, everyone else is $2.
Thursday, November 1
Green Drinks
Harvey’s Restaurant and Bar, 14 Phila St., Saratoga Springs
5 – 7 p.m.
Green Drinks is a “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Join us at Harvey’s in the Library Room on the first Thursday of every month to meet new people, learn about local green initiatives, and share what you’ve been working on. Details: Cash bar. Happy Hour runs until 6:30 p.m. with 1/2 priced drafts, wines, and cocktails. Non-alcoholic drinks and food may also be ordered.
5th Annual Thanks-for-Giving Celebration
Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs
6 p.m.
Gateway House of Peace, invites community members to their 5th annual fundraising event. Join board member Kevin Bright, multiple Emmy-winning producer and director on NewsRadio 810 and 103.1 WGY.
The event will feature live music by Tom Choiniere, a cash bar, wine pull, dinner provided by Longfellows Restaurant and a silent auction. To purchase tickets, register online at www.gatewayhouseofpeace.org.
Upcoming Meetings
Saturday, October 27
American Legion Adirondack Post 70 Meeting
34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m.
Information Meeting TaxAide Volunteers
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 10 a.m.
Thursday, November 1
Korean War Veterans Association Meeting
VFW Building, Veteran’s Way, Saratoga Springs | 1:30 p.m.
