Friday, September 6
Movies in the Park
Wiswall Park, 39 Front St., Ballston Spa | 7 – 10 p.m.
Join us for movies under the stars in Wiswall Park! This free event is fun for the entire family! Bring chairs or a blanket and we’ll take care of the rest! This week’s feature movie is Mary Poppins.
Saturday, September 7
2019 Insane Inflatable 5k Run
Ellms Family Farm, 468 Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa | 8:30 a.m.
Get ready to experience the most fun, wild and insane obstacle run in the world. Get “pumped up” for a course filled with the world’s largest and most extreme inflatable obstacles ever produced. Register today and get your family and friends involved! Pick from one of the available waves, the first beginning at 8:30 am. To register, visit insaneinflatable5k.com/event/albany-ny.
Homecoming of the Adirondack Regiment Re-Enactment
Lake Luzerne Pavillion, Col. Butler Park, Route 9N, Lake Luzerne | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Re-enactors will demonstrate various period impressions of the Civil War including military and civilian demonstrations and 19th century tin-type photography demos.There will be candlelight camp tours at dusk on Saturday*, canon night fire, community campfire, music, camp church service and a Luzerne Cemetery “Roll Call.” The event is sponsored by the Hadley-Lake Luzerne Historical Society and the 118th Adirondack Infantry Regiment. *A small fee will be charged for evening event. Sunday, September 8 hours are 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Malta Community Day
Shenantaha Creek Park, Eastline Rd., Malta | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
For 31 years, the Town of Malta has offered this wonderful opportunity to connect with one another and with local groups such as businesses, non-profits, and service organizations. Come out and show your hometown pride and enjoy the festivities and fun! The day includes musical entertainment, kids’ activities, business and non-profit booths, fire trucks and demonstrations, food, and much more! Free shuttle buses will be running from the Malta Community Center and Chango Elementary School from 9:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. There is limited parking, so we suggest using the shuttle bus. For more information, contact the Town of Malta’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Human Services at 518-899-4411.
Adirondacon 3
Charles R. Wood Theater, 207 Glen St., Glens Falls | 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
We will be bringing together board gamers, role players, dice game enthusiasts, card players, miniature lovers game demos, vendors, open gaming, large lending library, door prizes and raffles. Raffles will be held for Extra Life to benefit the Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center. Gamers for a Cure will also be raising money for their Strides Against Breast Cancer Team. Sunday hours, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.adirondacon.com.
An Evening with Laura Roth and Guests Benefit
Glens Falls Elks Lodge, 32 Cronin Rd., Queensbury | 7 – 9 p.m.
Proceeds to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks. Tickets are $20 at the door. There will be raffles, 50/50, cash bar and snacks available. For more information call Helen 518-745-7821.
Sunday, September 8
Monthly Breakfast
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the Village of Victory | 8 – 11 a.m.
Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost: Adult $8, Child $4. Everyone welcome.
Outdoor Service, Picnic, Family Fun Day
High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will be holding its third annual outdoor worship service, picnic, ministry fair, and family-fun day to celebrate the beginning of the churches’ fall Red Letter Challenge program. All are welcome to attend. The Red Letter Challenge focuses on the words of Jesus as written in the Bible. For more information, contact Pastor Adam Wiegand 518-584-0904 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Bryan Maurer 518-899-6975 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
10th Annual Car, Truck & Jeep Show
Curtis Lumber, 885 Rt. 67, Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
All makes of cars, trucks, jeeps, customs, and tuners welcome. (no-cut off years). $15 per registered vehicle includes a free goodie bag, dash plaque and premium gift. 40+ awards and trophies! Custom designed awards by Northeast Woodworkers Association. Music by DJ Jason La Juene of Full Spectrum Audio, giveaways, 50/50 raffle to benefit the WTEN Pet Connection, food trucks, free face painting, and more! Free for spectators. This is a fun-family event; leashed pets welcome. Full details visit www.CurtisLumberCarShow.com or find the event page on Facebook!
Monday, September 9
Auditions for “Mystery Takes Hold”
Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr., Malta
Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for a production of an original show written by Artistic Director, Elyse Young! The show takes place in an old Victorian house that has been converted to a theater where mystery dinner theaters will take place! Auditions are Monday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 11 by appointment only. Rehearsals start Monday, September 23. Performances are Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17 and will take place at the Malta Community Center. For further information or to schedule an audition contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director, Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department, or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 518-899-4411, ext. 305.
Tuesday, September 10
“Ease into Autumn” Luncheon
Longfellows Restaurant & Inn, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 2 p.m.
Special Feature: Teresa Alger from “Saratoga Essential Oils” will speak about the health and wellness of using pure essential oils in your everyday life. Speaker: Judy Marriam from Schenectady will talk about her life with and without God. She will also entertain us with her lovely voice. Cost is $19 Inclusive. Reservations are necessary by September 6 by calling Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. Menu includes pulled pork, slaw and fries or sweet and sour shrimp stir fry. Presented by Christian Women’s Connection.
Free Narcan Training
Healing Springs Recovery Center, 125 High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m.
Help us save lives. Learn the signs and symptoms of heroin and opioid overdose. Lean how to use Naloxone to respond to an overdose. Everyone will receive an Intranasal Naloxone kit as part of the training. For more information and to register call 518-306-3048.
Wednesday, September 11
Volkswalk for Fun, Fitness and Friendship
Start point: Hilton Garden Inn, 30 Clifton Country Rd., Clifton Park | Registration 9:30 a.m.
A volkswalk is a recreationally paced, pre-mapped walk in a culturally or historically interesting area. They are planned with safety in mind and are great opportunities for exercise and sociability. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk (10 a.m.) and the cost is $2.00. Further information is available at www.walkescv.org.
BBQ Picnic Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
BBQ chicken, pulled pork, macaroni salad, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. 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.
Pickin’ Sessions
At Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Please bring a snack to be shared. Come listen or bring an instrument and play along. Call Ballston Area Seniors for information at 518-885-6740.Check out our web page, www.ballstonareaseniors.com.
Thursday, September 12
Brown Bag Lunch: The Travers - 150 Years of Saratoga’s Greatest Race
Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room | Noon – 1 p.m.
The Travers is the oldest stakes race for 3-year-old thoroughbreds in the United States. Co-authors Brien Bouyea and Micheal Vietch will discuss the race’s history and its importance to Saratoga. No registration required.
Upcoming Meetings
Monday, September 9
Saratoga Retired Teachers Meeting
Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs | Noon
For membership information and luncheon reservations, call 518-587-5356.
