September, 2 – September, 8 2016

Friday, September 2 History, Legends, Lore and More Guided Walking Tour Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10:30 – Noon A 90-minute walking tour that concentrates on historic Congress Park and the colorful characters who helped make Saratoga what it is! This guided tour of legends and lore will walk you through history while sipping the famous mineral waters and strolling through the Victorian Congress park. Cost is $8 for adults, children under 12 are free. Tours are held Monday – Saturday through August. September and October tours will be Saturday only. For more information, call (518) 587-3241. Saturday, September 3 Garden Goddess Summer Workshops Dehn’s Flowers, 180 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs, 8 a.m. Sueann DuBois, Co-Owner of Chip’s Landscaping and owner of Garden Goddess Sense and Sustainability will be holding weekly workshops Saturday mornings at Saratoga’s original greenhouse, Dehn’s Flowers. Stop in for some quick garden tips for your home from Sueann on topics ranging from container gardening, up cycling, planting for different garden types, growing your own kid-friendly veggies and more. Workshops are no more than 30 minutes, and plant discounts will be given to all that attend for Dehn’s Flowers. Open House at the National Museum of Dance 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – Noon Stop by and check out the Dance Museum’s School of the Arts Studios, and get more information about the upcoming semester. We offer classes for all ages and abilities in ballet, creative movement, belly dancing, hip-hop, modern, Irish Step and more! Beginning this fall, the School of the Arts will now be offering tap classes! Are you unsure of which level to sign up for? Stop by anytime during the open house for a placement class! You will also have the opportunity to personally meet some instructors, check out the studios, and meet some of your new fellow dancers. We look forward to welcoming you to the School of the Arts! Fall dance classes begin Monday, September 12. Online registration is now available at http://dancemuseum.org/school/registration.html. Registration will also be available during the Open House. Labor Day Weekend Tour In front of Crafter’s Gallery, 427 Broadway, 2 p.m. Derby Tours of Saratoga is proud to announce that we will be offering walking tours of North Broadway each Saturday of the four upcoming holiday weekends. Please join your guide Hollis Palmer for the tours. Each walking tour will take approximately two hours – please wear comfortable shoes. 100 percent of the money raised on the tours will be donated to a specific organization. This week’s tour to benefit Gateway House of Peace (Hospice). Suggested donation is $10/person. Please note, these are not architectural tours, but rather tours that tell the stories of the families who built these “Great Ladies.” For more details: http://www.derbytours.com/. Final Stretch Music Festival Downtown Saratoga Springs, 7 – 11 p.m. Labor Day weekend brings the 2016 Saratoga Springs racing meet to a close. But don’t worry, there’s plenty of fun planned. Final Stretch Weekend invites racing fans downtown to enjoy a variety of great live music throughout downtown Saratoga on both Saturday and Sunday evenings. The festival is presented by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and the New York Racing Association. The event is open and free to the public so make sure to head downtown for some great live music and fun. Sunday, September 4 Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health and Wellness Building, Saratoga Springs, 9-10:15 a.m. Weekly meditation followed by short discussion. All contemplative traditions honored. By Donation. For more information call (413)992-7012 or visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com. Evening Vespers Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs. 7 p.m. Join us on the lawn for Evening Vespers, an al fresco worship experience of prayers and music. This is a casual service, so please come as you are. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. Visitors welcome! For information, call (518) 584-6091. Monday, September 5 LABOR DAY Tuesday, September 6 Radical Self-Care Workshop Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m. Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting a Radical Self-Care Workshop. Learn how your life can explode in wonderful ways through extreme self-care, an essential ingredient on the spiritual path. Suggested donation: $20. For more information, call (518) 366-9918 or visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org. Welcome Back Meeting Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m. All members are asked to bring a dish to share. Arrive at 6 p.m. for refreshments and social time and the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Members are also asked to bring in school supplies for the Franklin Community Center; items such as notebooks, #2 pencils, rulers, backpacks, lunch boxes, binders, folders, crayons, markers, etc….are very much appreciated. New members are always welcome to come attend a meeting and find out what the Catholic Daughters are all about. For questions or further information contact Regent Aileen Thomas at (518) 583-2905. Wednesday, September 7 The Olde Saratoga Seniors Meeting Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Rt. 32, Victory Mills, Quaker Springs, Noon Seniors will be our guests and the Cloggers will be our entertainment. The club will furnish hot dogs and hamburgers, but please bring a dish or dessert to share. All are welcome. It will be a good time. For more information, call Pat (518) 331-2978. Caffe Lena Poetry Open Mic Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. We’re proud to be the host venue for Caffe Lena’s poetry open mic while the Caffe undergoes renovation. Signups are at 6:30 p.m. and the open mic starts at 7 p.m This year’s Feast theme is BERRIES. Chefs and farmers are challenged to incorporate local berries into their dishes, with mouth-watering results.. $5 suggested donation at the door goes to Caffe Lena to support this great event. Thursday, September 8 Interfaith Prayer Meeting Courtyard of Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs, 7:15 a.m. The Meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes no later than 8:30 a.m. Sign-in and continental breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m. There are no charges or donations. All are welcome. For more information call (518) 450-1615. Annual Senior Picnic Saratoga County Fairgrounds, Ballston Spa, Noon The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is pleased to host the annual senior picnic. Come join the fun. This event is for Saratoga County seniors age 60 and over. Menu : BBQ chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, dinner roll, lemon layer cake, and beverages. No take outs. No animals allowed. We will have live music. Tickets are required to attend and will not be sold at the door. Tickets can be purchased at The Office for the Aging for $4 each until 9/1/2016. Please call (518) 884-4100 for details. Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series: 100 Years of Hospitality H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, Noon – 1 p.m. Home to three hotels, two trolley stations, a drink hall and now the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, the corner of Broadway and Congress has welcomed visitors to Saratoga Springs for over 100 years. Join Visitor Center directors Heather McElhiney and Karen Verrigni, as they tell the story of one of Saratoga’s busiest corners and most beautiful buildings, and its part in our community and history. For more information, contact the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center (518) 587-3241