Friday, September 11

Photographic Exhibit

Exposure Saratoga, 67 Davidson Dr., Saratoga Springs, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

To celebrate Exposure Saratoga’s second anniversary we will be holding a member photographic exhibit. The show will be jurored by local photographer Mark Andrew who will award a Best in Show and Honorable Mentions. The exhibit is open to the public and artwork on display will be available for sale. Additional viewing hours will be on Saturday, September 12 from 4 – 8 p.m. Exposure Saratoga is a guild of photographers of all abilities sharing knowledge and resources. For more information, visit  http://exposuresaratoga.com. 

Saturday, September 12

Opening of Round Lake Preserve 

Round Lake Preserve, off of Route 67, Town of Malta, 1 p.m.

 Saratoga PLAN and the Town of Malta will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event is free and open to the public and will begin with brief words from project supporters and leaders and then follow with a ribbon cutting. Participants will have the option to explore the new preserve, view interpretive signage describing the land’s rich ecological values and cultural history, check out the new wetland overlook. Paddlers are encouraged to bring their boats and try the new kayak/canoe launch that leads right into the Anthony Kill where it joins Round Lake. For more information, visit www.saratogaplan.org or call (518) 587-5554. 

New York State Approved Defensive Driving Class

First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Save 10 percent on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. The fee is $35. Bring a friend and the fee is $30 each. A portion of the fee goes to the First Baptist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at (518) 286-3788. Class size is limited. 

2nd Annual Curtis Lumber Community Day 

Curtis Lumber, 885 Rt. 67, Ballston Spa, 10a.m. – 2 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate our 125th Anniversary of serving our local communities!  This free event is open to the whole family and features great vendors, free face painting and a gigantic 70’ bounce house for the kids, a fantastic bake sale, raffles, giveaways and so much more.  Participants include the Red Dragon Karate School, Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department with child safe IDs, Saratoga County Animal Shelter with adoptable pets, 4-H farm animals, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Ballston Spa Pop Warner Football & Cheer, The Ballston Spa Rotary, Double H Ranch, Community Emergency Corps, AAA Northway courtesy child safety seat and car battery checks and more.  There will be tons of kid’s activities and fun for the entire family.  Our bake sale and raffles benefit JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Research and local fundraising team “Bolus of Sugar.”  Rain or Shine.  For more information contact Golenne Kortz at (518) 490-1395.

Experience a 1948 Radio Broadcast 

Grant Cottage Visitor’s Center, 1000 Mt McGregor Rd, Wilton, 3 and 7 p.m.

Grant Cottage State Historical Site presents the 1948 radio broadcast of “You Are There, April 9, 1865 Lee and Grant at Appomattox.” The cost is $15. Music selections by the 77th NY Regimental Balladeers. For more information, visit www.grantcottage.org/events or call (518) 584-4353. 

Sunday, September 13

Saratoga Bridal Expo

The Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, Noon to 3:30 p.m.

Saratoga TODAY, along with The Saratoga Hilton & Fine Affairs presents the Saratoga Bridal Expo. Runway fashion show will start at 2:45pm and will include attire for the entire bridal party and the guests. For more information, visit www.saratogabridalexpo.com. 

Monday, September 14

Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Meeting

Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs, Noon

Membership is open to retired educators who taught in or now live in Saratoga County.  For membership information, call (518) 587-5356.

Tuesday, September 15

Chronic Disease Self- Management Program

Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga, 5 Williams St, Saratoga Springs, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Are you living with a chronic condition like arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis or diabetes? Are you interested in exploring new ways to manage your condition? Through participation in this evidence-based program you can educate and empower yourself with techniques to manage ongoing health conditions. Topics covered will include nutrition, exercise, medication management, dealing with stress and difficult emotions. Free training materials and light refreshments will be provided. If you are interested, please contact Janet Haskell at (518) 884-4110 for information and details on Living Healthy and to register for this class. The six-week workshop series will be held on Tuesdays. The Saratoga County Office for the Aging and Center for Excellence are teaming together to offer these workshops. For more information call (518) 584-1621. 

Raising Dough with the Academy for Lifelong Learning

West Side Sports Bar & Grill, 112 Congress St., Saratoga Springs, 5-8 p.m.

Join Academy members and friends at the West Side for dinner or takeout and have 20% donated to the Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs. A $50 West Side gift certificate will be raffled and silent auction items to be bid on include a $200 golf package, $150 wine basket, $200 Children’s Museum party package and $60 Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce package. Proceeds benefit programs at the Academy, a non-profit membership organization sponsored by SUNY Empire State College providing educational and social activities for seniors. For more information, call Jeff Shinaman at (518) 587-2100 x2390 or visit, www.esc.edu/all. 

Wednesday, September 16

Open House Wilton Senior Center 

Lillian Worth Senior Center, 18 Traver Rd, Gansevoort, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

Wilton Senior Center is celebrating 36 years of community service.  All seniors are invited to join us for a light lunch and cake. Enjoy music and dance by a local group of cloggers. Take the time to see all we offer our seniors and meet new people and old friends. For more information call (518) 256-5160 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Open Forge Night with Steve Gurzler

Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St,, Lake Luzerne. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Steve Gurzler will fire up our forges to both demonstrate the art of blacksmithing and supervise others as they try their hand at the anvil to heat, bend, and create for the first time. This might be just the thing to prompt you to take one of the many blacksmithing classes. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Donations go towards the materials and expenses and are appreciated. For more information, visit www.adirondackfolkschool.org. 

Thursday, September 17

Sixth Annual Arts Attitudes Exhibit & Sale 

Round Lake Auditorium, 2 Wesley Ave., Round Lake

 The Malta League of Arts hosts its sixth annual Arts Attitudes Exhibit & Sale, September 17-20. The four-day event highlights a wide range of 40 local and regional artists.  The exhibit’s opening night features a wine reception with live music and a live auction. Tickets are $20.  On Friday, Saturday and Sunday the exhibit is free and open to the public.  All art work will be for sale to benefit the Malta League of Arts Scholarship Fund. Arts Attitudes’ will exhibit over 40 artists’ work, including paintings, photography, and sculpture. In addition, the show includes a collection from one featured artist. This year’s featured artist is Anne Diggory known for her combination of accurate detail with expressive painting and strong abstract structure. While the majority of her works are inspired by the Adirondacks of New York State, painting locations also include Alaska, Arizona and various seashores as well as her own city of Saratoga Springs.  For more information visit http://maltaarts.org. 

Feast of the Fields

Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 5 - 8:30 p.m.  

Attendees will recognize local conservation heroes while enjoying the bounty of locally-grown produce prepared by some of Saratoga County’s best chefs.  Continuing its ten-year tradition, Feast of the Fields pairs area restaurants and farms, in an effort to promote sustainable agriculture, support the regional economy, and provide greater awareness of conserving area farms and the importance of buying and eating locally-raised food.  The evening will also include musical entertainment, a silent auction and a reception honoring local residents who have contributed significantly to the Saratoga region’s quality of life through conservation. Tickets are $85 per person. Space is limited. Proceeds from the event will help to conserve farms, woods, waters, and trails in Saratoga County. Additional information is available online at www.saratogaplan.org or by calling (518) 587-5554.

Grilled Chicken Dinner

Saratoga Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, 5 – 7 p.m.

The  public is invited to a grilled chicken dinner.  The dinner will benefit the renovations at the Auriesville Shrine.  Cost is $10 adults, $9 seniors, $7 children (6-12) For more information call (518) 584-8547.