Friday, September 13
Gateway House of Peace Yard Sale Fundraiser
479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
All proceeds go to an End of Life home that cares for local residents and families during loved one’s final days. Sale continues Saturday and Sunday.
2019 Irish 2000 Festival
Saratoga County Fair Grounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa
The 23rd annual Irish 2000 Festival returns on September 13 - 14, offering a unique lineup of Irish music. As a result of strong attendance, the festival has added back their Friday night show and local/regional music stage on Saturday. For more information, visit irish2kfest.com.
Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours
Yaddo Gardens, 312 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m.
“Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours” will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 p.m. September 13 - October 27. Tours do not include the mansion. Docent-led tours last one hour and begin at the parking lot, cost is $10/ person. Private docent-led tours may be arranged at a date convenient to your group. Contact Yaddo 518-584 -0746 or www.Yaddo.org for more information.
Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Feast
Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m.
Dinner will include corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and Irish soda bread, for a cost of $15. All events are open to the public and support the Knights. For questions, call 518-584-8547.
Saturday, September 14
Craft and Bake Sale
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Defensive Driving Class
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
NYS approved. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to four points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee $35. Bring a friend and fee is $30 each. A portion of the fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788.
NatureFest
Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Fun, family day of interactive nature-related activities, live animals, fun crafts and activities for the kids. There will be nature-related educational booths, representatives from local parks, rescue organizations, wagon rides and music. Food is available as well as a silent auction and tours of the nature center. All donations will go to The Friends of Moreau Lake (non-profit). We are working toward being a Zero-Waste event so BYOB (water bottle and bag). For more information call 518-793-0511, or visit friendsofmoreaulake.org.
Riches or Rubbish: Antique Appraisal Show
Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr., Malta | 10 a.m. – Noon
Antique expert Mark Lawson will be doing an evaluation of your antiques and other items of interest. Everyone will get to hear the appraisal/evaluation of each interesting item. Pre-register to bring an item to be appraised or come to watch. Register early. To register visit www.MaltaParksRec.com or call 518-899-4411 for more information.
Downton Abbey Viewing & Tea Party
Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 11 a.m.
Watch the last episode of the series to re-familiarize before watching the Downton Abbey movie. Test your Downton Abbey trivia. Light refreshments will be served. Fancy frocks suggested but not required. Free and open to the public. Registration is required. Limit 25. Call 518-885-5022 or stop in to reserve your spot. Parking lot on Low Street. For more information, call or visit bspl.sals.edu.
Sons of ITAM Chicken BBQ
Italian American War Veterans Post 35 Pavilion, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs
12:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Sponsored by the Sons of ITAM Post 35. Dinner will be at 4 p.m. Includes: chicken, baked potato, corn, roll, cole slaw, dessert, and steamed clams. Hamburgers, hot dogs and salads all day. Cash bar. Donation is $20 to benefit Community and Veterans Projects of the Sons of ITAM Post 35. For ticket information call Tom at 518-312-9859.
Roast Turkey Dinner
Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Rd., Wilton | 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
A roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Suggested $10 donation. The church is accessible and take outs will be available.
Sunday, September 15
125th Anniversary Celebration
17 Greenridge Place, Saratoga | 11 a.m.
The Saratoga Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution anniversary celebration will start with a wreath laying at Ellen Hardin Walworth Headstone at Greenridge Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, Saratoga and at 2 p.m. a wreath laying at the DAR Monument at Stop 2 at the Saratoga National Historical Park, Schuylerville with the Sons of the American Revolution. For lunch tickets or more information, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Pet Wellness Event Fundraiser
Pet Lodge of Saratoga, 3320 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Noon – 2 p.m.
Pet Lodge of Saratoga is hosting their first wellness event. Raffle tickets are being sold for items donated by Tiffany’s custom pet dishes, Emily Marchesiello art and Pet Lodges. Winners will be selected on site by Hannah from Hannah’s Hope Fund. There will be animals for adoption from the Saratoga County Animal Shelter and Pet Lodge will be offering perks for anyone who adopts a pet that day. Saratoga CBD will give a workshop and there will be numerous other products for your pets. Funds will benefit the Saratoga County Animal Shelter and Hannah’s Home Fund. For more information: 518-430-2021.
Monday, September 16
Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting
Wesley Health Care Center, Woodlawn Commons, 2nd floor, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs
2p.m. | Free and open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, family members and friends. For more information call Kevin McCullough 518-222-4247.
Tuesday, September 17
Housing Options for Seniors & Retirees
Saratoga Senior Center, 4 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 1 – 2 p.m.
Retirees, Empty Nesters, Baby Boomers, Gen Xers! Looking for housing options? Should I sell? Maybe rent? Should I age in place? Can I rent rooms in my house? Build an accessary dwelling unit? Celeste Caruso, a local real estate practitioner and a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), will help guide you through the process. This one-hour presentation will give you some of the information you need to make an informed decision. Free of charge, open to the public.
GriefShare
South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | GriefShare seminars and support groups are meant to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. We will meet every Tuesday for 13 weeks. The group is for anyone who has lost a loved one and is grieving. For more information call 518-793-1152.
Wednesday, September 18
New Volunteer Meet-Up
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Office, 80 Scout Road | 5:30 p.m.
There will be a short presentation on the history of the Preserve and then questions and answers about volunteer opportunities. Following the orientation program there will be a Pot Luck Dinner and Volunteer Meeting. This is a great way to meet other volunteers. People interested in attending should call the park office at 518-450-0321 oremail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
70th Anniversary Event
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m.
The Saratoga County History Roundtable will honor the 70th anniversary of the Kenneth A. Kesselring Site with the 2019 annual Town of Milton Heritage Award. This event will feature presentations from Ms. Karen Staulters, Milton Town Historian, and Mr. Dean Heithoff, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site Director.Presentations will cover early history of the area through operations today. Supervisor Scott Ostrander will be presenting the Heritage Award to Mr. Heithoff at the conclusion of the ceremony. For more information contact Ms. Karen Staulters, Milton Town Historian, at 518-885-9220.
Thursday, September 19
Korean War Veterans Association Luncheon
Peppermil Restaurant, Rt 9, S. Glens Falls | 11:30 a.m.
Hosts are Gene and Patti Slavin. For reservations, please contact the Slavins at 518-793-2358 by September 17. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Bob Garland at 518-280-0075.
Where has ISIS Gone
Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall, Skidmore College | 7:30 a.m.
Professor Nimrod Hurvitz discusses what we know about the present state of ISIS in various regions of the world, why their outlook appeals to a small but tenacious group of Muslims, and the political and economic circumstances that continue to feed its flames. Admission is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the Office of Special Programs and the Department of History with funding provided by Jane Greenberg ‘81. skidmore.edu/greenberg-residency.
