Friday, September 27
Fish Fry Friday
Knights of Columbus 246, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m.
Entrees will include Fried or Baked Haddock or Fried Clamstrips, French Fries, Coleslaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce for $12 ($1 extra for take-out). Also available for purchase will be New England Clam Chowder, Macaroni & Cheese, and Dessert. KOC events are open to the public, there is convenient parking, and they have reasonably-priced drinks. Please support KOC events to enable them to continue to perform their charitable works.
Saturday, September 28
Antiques Show & Appraisal Day
VFW Post 420 Pavilion & Lawn, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Come and shop the 15 antique and flea market vendors and have your treasures appraised by professional appraiser George Heigel. This rain or shine event is open to the public with lots of parking and concessions available. Appraisals are $10 each or three for $25. Bring your artwork, jewelry, tools, clocks, furniture, bottles, coins, rugs, uniforms, anything old. Proceeds support VFW Post 420 100th Year Anniversary celebration and Academy for Life Long Learning programs. For more information, contact VFW at 518-584-9686 or Academy for Lifelong Learning at 518-587-2100, ext. 2390, www.esc.edu/alll.
Annual Fall Bazaar
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
There will be many crafters, artisans and product booths to help you get started with Christmas shopping. There will be crafts, country store, country café, books and puzzles, pie table, quilts, holiday gifts, and more. Raffle featuring donations from local businesses. For more information call 518-885-6740.
Saratoga Senior Center Open House
5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Center will be offering a variety of activities, classes to try and educational/historical presentations, live music, raffles, membership specials, free ice cream sundaes and more. Free and open to the public. For more information visit: www.saratogaseniorcenter.org.
Songs for a More Sustainable Saratoga
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 1 - 3 p.m.
Join local musicians Rich Clements, Corry Loveday, and Angelina Valente as they showcase their favorite songs for the benefit of the local, non-profit organization Sustainable Saratoga. Barbara Frank, Consulting Winemaker and Regional Sales Manager of the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery will tell us about their award-winning and sustainably produced wines. Come for an afternoon of beautiful music and good wine to support Sustainable Saratoga’s critical efforts. Tickets can be purchased on Caffè Lena’s website, nvite.com/caffelena/bd597.
14th Annual Angel Names Association Memorial Walk
Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs | 1:15 p.m.
There will also be a non-denominational Memorial/Flower Ceremony at 3:45 p.m. The day includes children’s activities, light refreshments and prizes. Everyone is welcome to walk and raise awareness of pregnancy loss and infant death. 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..
Chicken & Biscuit Dinner
South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Soup, complete dinner and homemade desserts. $10 adults, $5 kids. Take-out and delivery available. Call 518-793-1152.
Ciclismo Classico Bike Travel Film Festival
Skidmore College, Gannett Auditorium 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5:30 p.m.
Hosted by Bikatoga. Happy Hour for $35 (advance sales only) includes Film Festival admission plus two drink tickets and hors d’oeuvres. The Film Festival begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $15 in advance or $20 at the event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Raffle tickets on sale until intermission. Prizes from local merchants. Buy your tickets at bikeatogaff.brownpapertickets.com.
Contradance
Southern Saratoga County YMCA, 1 Wall St., Clifton Park | 7 – 10 p.m.
Dance to the live music of George Wilson and Selma Kaplan with Mike Kernan. Beginners welcome, no partner needed. Lesson at 6:40 p.m., dance at 7 p.m. Price: $11 ($8 students w/ID, $9 YMCA members).
Sunday, September 29
Nick’s Run to be Healed 5K
7 Clifton Commons Blvd., Clifton Park | 10 a.m.
Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation in conjunction with the Honsinger Family is proud to announce its 10th Annual Nick’s Run to be Healed 5K in honor of Olivia DeWitt and JP Honsinger. Kids’ Run, 2-mile walk, 5K Run, Zumba warm-up, Kids’ Carnival, and more! NFTBHF was started in memory of Nick Cammarata, who passed away in Oct. 2008 from leukemia. $30 on the day of event. Register at www.fighttobehealed.org.
Looking for Farmland?
Lovejoy Building, Behind Hubbard Hall, 25 E. Main St., Cambridge | 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Join the Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) for a discussion on elements of a strong farm lease, as well as visits to two farm properties in southern Washington and northern Rensselaer counties which are available for lease or management leading to transition. Lunch is included in this free event, but registration is required. For registration and more details visit www.agstewardship.org or call 518-692-7285.
Upstate Model Railroaders Display
Glens Falls City Park, Maple St., Glens Falls | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Upstate Model Railroaders will have their G-Scale layout on display and running at Taste of the North Country. Taste some of the best food the region has to offer from area restaurants and bring the kids to see the trains. Members will be on hand to answer questions.
Operation Adopt A Soldier
891 Route 9, Wilton | Noon | Join us as we have our first packing of boxes. For more information contact Chairman Cliff Sequin at 518-260-9922.
Monday, September 30
Geyser Trail Hike
Saratoga Spa State Park, Creekside Classroom, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m.
Enjoy a guided hike on one of our most beloved trails. This moderate, three-mile hike will wind through valleys, fields and forests, giving the visitor a unique view of the park and its many features. Registration is required. Please call 518-584-2000, ext. 116 to register.
Tuesday, October 1
WiiU, Wii & PS3 Gaming
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Teen Room | All Day
Bring your friends and pull up a chair to play a variety of games on the library’s Wii, Wii U or Playstation 3. For grades 7-12 during open hours Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. No registration required.
Wednesday, October 2
Poetry Readings
Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.
Performance by Poet Kuf Knotz and Harpist Christine Elise. Open reading will follow. Sign-ups at 7 p.m. and the readings will start at 7:30 p.m. Host for the event will be Carol Graser. Cost is $5 general, free for students. For more information call 518-583-0022, www.caffelena.org.
This Land Is Our Land
Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.
Lecture: “This Land Is Our Land – How We Lost the Right to Roam and How to Take It Back,” by Ken Ilgunas, author and adventurer, who will talk about his 1,700-mile hike across the Great Plains and how it inspired him to call for an American “right to roam.” For more information call 518-580-5948.
Thursday, October 3
Senior Housing Crawl
Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St. | 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The Crawl consists of tours of Home of the Good Shepherd (Wilton and Saratoga); Wilton Commons; The Summit and Embury Apartments, Wesley. Begin with iced coffee and cider donuts at the Saratoga Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. and end with a Farm-to-Table meal and wine tasting at Home of the Good Shepherd at 5 p.m. $10 per person. Registration must be made by calling the Center at 518-584-1621. Transportation provided by Saratoga Senior Center and Home of the Good Shepherd. Limited handicapped-accessible seating available.
Science on Tap
Parting Glass, 40 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m.
Jeff Goodwin, Conservation Stewardship Leader and Pasture and Range Consultant at the Noble Research Institute in Oklahoma, will discuss Grazing and Fire: How Noble Research Institute is balancing ecology and technology to regenerate landscapes. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. For more information, visit www.sustainablesaratoga.org/science-on-tap.
Upcoming Meetings
Saturday, September 28
American Legion Monthly Meeting
34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m.
Wednesday, October 2
Olde Saratoga Seniors Meeting
Town Hall, Spring St., Schuylerville | Noon
Thursday, October 3
Korean War Veterans Association
VFW, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 1:30 p.m.
