“Reach for the Sky” Program for Kids
Due to the overwhelming response of our STEM Program, the Empire State Aerosciences Museum will start registration immediately for our “Reach for the Sky” Fall Aviation Classes for Kids at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive in Glenville. These 3 consecutive Saturday classes present the history of aviation from the Wright Brothers to the Space Era. Learn about what real pilots do on the ground and in the air! How do airplanes fly? What is a flight simulator? Take a guided tour and learn about the 20+ airplanes in our airpark. Jump in some of these legendary fighter and attack aircraft cockpits. This is a hands-on fun learning experience not to be missed. Call 518-377-2191 ext. 10 to register your child. Ages 8-12 years old - September 8, 15, 22 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ages 13 - 16 years old - October 13, 20, 27 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Genesis Bible Study for Women
Community Bible Study (CBS), a national and international program that started in 1975 has come to the Capital District. Held on Wednesdays from 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. at Shen United Methodist Church, Rte.146, Clifton Park. We will begin on Wednesday, September 12 with the class running each week through May 2019. The class is currently available for women and children (ages birth to Preschool). The Bible is our textbook and this year we will be studying Genesis. Join us for Visitors Day on our first day of class, or pre-register as a member through our local website www.capitaldistrictnorth.cbsclass.org/, or the national website at www.communitybiblestudy.org. For more information, contact Janis Kent at 518-301-1591 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Christina Meyer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Crafters Needed
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church (768 Charlton Rd.) is looking for crafters for their annual Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, September 15, 2018, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Charlton Freehold will be donating 20 percent from proceeds to CAPTAIN/Community Human Services. Crafters interested in reserving space for the Craft Sale, please contact Angela Snyder at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone: 518-399-2681 and request an application. Inside space is $35 (5x8), outside space (10x10) $20; $5 for a table. Deadline for application is August 31. 2018.
Nature Fest
The Friends of Moreau Lake State Park will be hosting the annual Nature Fest on Saturday, September 15, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. (rain date Sunday, September 16). The event will bring together a host of environmentalists, conservationists and naturalists to educate and stimulate the community. All activities will be at the park. Bring your questions, your interests and your families to this free fun-filled family day of interactive nature related activities, live animals, information and crafts. We are working toward being a Zero-Waste event so BYOB (water bottle & bag) and get a free pin or magnet. There will be wagon rides and music, fun crafts and activities for the kids like birdhouse building, face and pumpkin painting. Food is available that day as well as a silent auction and tours of the nature center. Attendees are encouraged to bring their home compost material to add to the Park collection. All donations collected will go to The Friends of Moreau Lake (non-profit). For further information call the park at 518-793-0511 or check out the Website: Friendsofmoreaulake.org.
Adirondacon 2
Tabletop gaming convention is coming to the Aviation Mall at the Party Palace in Queensbury on September 15 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and September 16 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be board games, card games, miniatures games, vendors, open gaming, large lending library, door prizes, raffles and much more. The convention will feature a space dedicated to local area game designers, playtesting and running demos. Quigley’s Cakes from Albany will be selling cupcakes. Local gaming stores Cooper’s Cave Games and Paintball and The Freakopolis Geekery will be returning with games and related merchandise for sale. Adirondacon will also be selling some convention merchandise and a few more local vendors will be on hand. Help us raise money for our chosen charity, Extra Life, to benefit the Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center. For more information, visit www.adirondacon.com.
Feast of the Fields
Join Saratoga Plan on Thursday, September 20 from 5:30-9 p.m. at Saratoga National Golf Club for the 13th annual Feast of the Fields, an event that promises to be a fun-filled, delicious evening featuring top chefs preparing small plates from fresh ingredients harvested by local farms, along with enticing products and drinks from local producers. A silent auction filled with items and experiences from local businesses and artisans will round out the night. Purchase your tickets at www.saratogaplan.org/2018-feast-fields-form.
Bus Trip to Log Cabin, Holyoke MA
The Old Saratoga Seniors is hosting a bus trip to Log Cabin, Holyoke, MA on Thursday, September 20. It is a Sox Hop featuring the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s. Can sit and listen or get up and dance the afternoon away. Lunch is included. Bus leaves 8 a.m. and returns approximately 6 p.m. Cost is $52 per person. Should be lots of fun. Reserve your seat by August 31. Contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329. Mail check to Old Saratoga Seniors, PO Box 60, Schuylerville, NY 12871.
7th Annual Autumn Leaves Chicken Barbecue
Racing City Rotary Club and VFW Post 420 Auxiliary will sponsor the barbecue on September 22 at the VFW Post 420 Pavilion located at 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs from 2 – 5 p.m. The menu will include half chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, roll, cole slaw, dessert and cash bar. Cost is $10 per person, take-out or eat in. For tickets or information call Tom or Linda at 518-584-8211. All Proceeds to Benefit Community and Veterans Projects of the Racing City Rotary Club and VFW Post 420 Auxiliary.
Saratoga High School Class of 1963 Announces 55th Class Reunion Mixers
The class of 1963 from Saratoga High School will hold three informal mixers the weekend of September 28-30. Gatherings are scheduled for: Friday, September 28 at the Parting Glass Pub, 40 Lake Ave, Saratoga at 5 p.m. Saturday, September 29, Peabody’s Sports Bar, 39 Phila St., Saratoga at 5 p.m. and Sunday, September 30, at 10 a.m. at Hattie’s Chicken Shack, 45 Phila St. If you are planning to attend or would like further information, contact JoAnn (Engle) Hughes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 518-526-0063.
“The Ben 2018” Charity Golf Tournament
The Ben Osborn Memorial Fund is teaming up with Berkshire Bank, Whiteman Chevrolet and Northeastern Fine Jewelry to host our upcoming charity golf tournament to be held on Friday, September 28 at Top of the World Golf Course in Lake George. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with an 11:30 a.m. Shotgun Start. The tournament format is a four-man scramble. For prize winning, there will be a closest-to-the-pin contest and a straight-line-drive contest. Practice up for a hole-in-one shot that will win you a brand-new Chevrolet. There will also be a longest-drive contest with male and female divisions and prizes for low score and low team score. The entry fee is $125 per player with cart for 18 holes of golf including lunch at the turn and free keg beer, water and soft drinks. Guests are welcome, and individuals will be paired with other players. A reception with live music, hors d’oeuvres, and an awards ceremony will immediately follow the tournament. A 50/50 raffle, a silent and limited live auction will be featured. All contributions go directly to those we serve, our children. To participate, contact William D. Osborn, President, Ben Osborn Memorial Fund at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 518 792-4514. Visit www. benosbornfund.org for more information about the Ben Osborn Memorial Fund.
Golf Tournament
The tournament will be held on October 20 at Van Patten Golf Club, located at 924 Main Street, in Clifton Park. It will benefit Hugs from Henry, a 501C3 organization. 100% of all proceeds from this event will go toward the health and welfare of local animals. Donations are $100 per person and include green fees, cart and buffet. Non-golfers are invited to join us for the buffet at 6 p.m. for $30 per person. Awards and prizes (longest drive and closest to the pin for men and women). Registration is from noon – 12:30 p.m., Shot gun start (18 holes) at 1 p.m., buffet and cash bar at 6 p.m. where prizes and awards will be given. Sponsorships at all levels - business, agency, friends and family teams of 4. Please sign up to play or sponsor a hole for our homeless animals. Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Don Roy 518-935-8885. Deadline for signups by October 3.
Ballston Area Senior Citizens Bazaar
On October 20, over 30 vendors and crafters indoors and outdoors will be showing off their wares for your shopping pleasure, and get you in the holiday spirit, think Christmas, it is just around the corner. There will be a country store, pie table, a 50/50 raffle, a quilt raffle, baskets for silent auction, books and puzzle table and more for you to see. Our café will be in full swing, with a nice variety of hot and cold foods. The bazaar will be held at the Milton Community Center located at 310 Northline Rd. in Ballston Spa. For more information call the Senior Center at 518-885-6740. If you’d like to be a vendor and receive an exhibit contract and Town of Milton agreement, and pay to reserve a space please contact Sue Heimburg with your name and mailing address. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call or text Sue at 518-885-8037.
Malta Community Center Arts, Crafts, and Gifts Fair Seeking Vendors
On Saturday, November 3 from 9 a.m. – 3p.m., crafters and artisans of handmade items are being sought and vendors of manufactured merchandise will be considered on a juried basis for this event at the Malta Community Center, located at 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta. Booth fees are $50 until August 31 and $60 thereafter. Call 518-899-4411 or visit ww.MaltaParksRec.com for a show application.
