Week of September 27 – October 3, 2024
This Week’s Events: sep 27 – oct 3
Friday,
September 27
Cozy Corner Stitchers
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 4-6 p.m. This is an opportunity for adults and older teens to gather and socialize while working on any fiber art project they are currently creating. This group meets every month on the 4th Friday from 4-6 p.m. Registration is requested, but not required, at 518-882-6385.
Saturday, September 28
Fly-In / Drive-In Breakfast
Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Dr., Glenville 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, french toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. Breakfast is open to the public. At 10 a.m., local pilot Edward Chevrette, author of “Wings of Fortune, personal tales from the golden age of Aviation” will give a light-hearted talk about his career in flight instruction. Fly-In if you would like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you are going to ESAM.
Flavors of the Fall Bake Sale and Café Fundraiser
Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Ext., Malta | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Baked goods will be available for purchase. Come, bring a friend, join us for coffee/tea and conversation while enjoying a homemade baked goodie. A love offering basket will be available for the café. For directions or other information, call the church at 518-581-0210.
American Legion Monthly Meeting
Adirondack Post 70, 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m.
Saratoga’s Giant PumpkinFest
Saratoga Springs City Center Parking Garage, 11-77 High rock Ave., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. Giant pumpkin growers from the Northeast will again compete to grow the biggest pumpkin of the year! Check out dozens of giant pumpkins at this popular fall event. This is a free event.
Turkey Dinner
Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa | 4 – 6 p.m. The menu will include turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, vegetables, cranberry, roll and dessert. The cost is 2 for $30 or $17 each (cash only). Please preorder Thursday or Friday (9/26 or 9/27) 4:00 to 6:00. To place your order call 518-885-1149 or email dinners2619@gmail.com, Limited quantities available at the door. All are welcome.
Marc Ribot: Charlie Chaplin’s “The Kid” (1921)
Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 8 p.m. Legendary guitarist Marc Ribot will accompany the 1921 silent film “The Kid” with his delicate and at times haunting solo guitar score, contemporizing Charlie Chaplin’s work as a relevant story about our era’s economic and social conditions. Ribot will also perform a short solo set before the film. Tickets range from $5 to $20. https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/zankel/7074/event/1379633
Sunday, September 29
Breakfast Buffet
ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m. Eggs to order, bacon, pancakes, etc. Adults $10, Seniors $9, Children 10 & under $5, Children under 5 free, Takeout orders $12.
Outboard Motor Wet Swap Meet
Schroon Lake Town Boat Launch, Dock St., Schroon Lake | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Buy, sell or trade motors, boats and parts. Get advice on your old motor. Find sources for parts and service, Wet meet (boats in the water). Antique motor displays. Identify your motor. For further information contact Michael Glenn 518-505-3558. Open to the public, no admission fee. Refreshments available (donations accepted.)
Autumn Sunday Stroll
Meet: Southeast Corner of Nelson and Union Avenues, Saratoga Springs| 10:30 a.m. Join Sydney Hedge, Preservation & Programs Coordinator and explore the area surrounding the Saratoga Race Course! This walking tour highlights the history of the Reading Rooms, National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Training Track, and the Fasig-Tipton Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to thirty and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information on the Autumn strolls or to purchase tickets visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email shedge@saratogapreservation.org.
“Color of Sound” Saratoga Community Arts Concert
Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 2 – 3 p.m. Flutist Melanie Chirignan along with pianist Melinda Faylor and cellist Laura Melnicoff – Classically trained musicians who take elements of classical pieces and reimagine them into improvised compositions. They commissioned artist Mercedes Soriano to take a time-lapse video of them painting to one of the trio’s improvisations, which will be projected behind the performers while they play live to it, adding a captivating visual component. The 45-minute concert will be followed by a 10–15-minute question and answer portion. Free, open to the public.
Frederick Douglass Speaks on Democracy
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 2 p.m. The Saratoga County History Center and the Saratoga Springs Black Elks have joined together to cosponsor a timely presentation by Frederick Douglass interpreter Nathan M. Richardson. Mr. Richardson will lead a conversation about the meaning of American democracy from the perspective of the renowned former slave turned writer, orator and abolitionist. Hear how his relationship with other abolitionists and several Presidents influenced his beliefs which remain important today. This event is underwritten by a generous donation from Frederic Sober Jr. for more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org.
Harmonies of Verse and Voice
Saratoga United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m. Poems of CATULLUS, Emily DICKINSON and Edna St. Vincent MILLAY | TRADITIONAL: Black is the Color of my True Love’s Hair; Down in the Willow Garden | Gustav HOLST: Four Songs for Voice and Violin | Lily Holgate, violin; Chloe Holgate, soprano. Season Tickets: Adults: $108; Seniors: $90; Students: $72.Students. Individual Tickets: Adults: $30; Seniors: $25; Students: $20. For more information and to get tickets, visit www.saratogachamberplayers.org
Monday, September 30
Song Swap with Jeff Walton
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 7:15 – 8:45 p.m. Grab your favorite acoustic (or electric!) instrument, bring your love of music, and join us for an informal song swap led by local musician, Jeff Walton. Feel free to bring your own tunes to play and share. No registration is required.
Tuesday,
October 1
27th Annual Autumn Jewels Show
Clifton Park Community Senior Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park | The Southern Saratoga Art Society’s 27th Annual Autumn Jewels Show will be held from October 1 – Oct 30. This is a judged show featuring cash prizes for artwork and photography and is open to the public. A reception and award presentation will be held on Monday, October 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Meeting
(CDA) Court McLaughlin #422, Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m. Members gather at 5:45PM for recitation of the Rosary, followed by refreshments. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. All members and prospective members are invited to attend. Please contact Regent Dawn Weber if you have any questions. 518-226-5641
Wednesday, October 2
Roast Pork Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For curbside pickup only. Call Monday and Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order at 518-584-2585. Menu: roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, applesauce, gravy and roll, tossed salad. Dinner for $15 (cash only).
History of Winslow’s Restaurant in Wilton, NY
Wilton Heritage Museum, 5 Parkhurst Rd, Wilton | 6 p.m. The Wilton Heritage Society will present Jeff Baker. Jeff ran Winslow’s Restaurant for many years after acquiring it from his grandparents, Tess and Harold Clute. Many in Wilton still remember Tess and Harold and the wonderful turkey dinners they served. Winslow’s has been a staple in Wilton and the turkey dinners are legendary. Everyone is awaiting news on what’s next for Winslow’s. Perhaps Jeff will solve that mystery for us. Join us for a potluck dinner, followed by the presentation.
Pickin’s Session
310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa| 6:30 – 9 p.m. Open to the Public, Free Admission & ample free parking.
Doors open 6 p.m. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call 518-885-4229 with questions.
Poetry Reading
Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. Caffè Lena presents a poetry reading by Jackie Craven. An open mic poetry reading will follow. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading will also be livestreamed. You can find a link for the livestream at caffelena.org, 518-583-0022.
Thursday, October 3
Brooks BBQ
Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake | 3:30 – 6:30 or sold out. Chicken dinners are $17 and include half chicken, potato, cold slaw and dinner roll. Thank you for your support.
Saratoga County Business Showcase
Gideon Putnam, Saratoga Spa State Park | 4 – 6:30 p.m. Area professionals are invited to make connections amid a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere. Eventgoers will have the chance to interact with exhibitors to grow their network and find potential future partners. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards. More information about the event is available online at saratoga.org. Businesses and organizations interested in being an exhibitor or sponsor are encouraged to reserve booth space by emailing Andrea Cole at acole@saratoga.org. Limited spaces are available.
Using Our Natural Resources More Effectively
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6:30 p.m. A discussion and brainstorming session of ways to improve the use of our natural resources in and by our community. The program is open to teens and adults. Registration is requested, but not required, by calling 518-882-6385.
Upcoming Events
Harvest Arts &
Crafts Fair
First Baptist Church Saratoga’s 231st Birthday Celebration! October 5, 2024. Vendors needed – we’re looking for vendors of all sorts with unique products and treasures to sell. The harvest fair is located in an excellent location in the heart of downtown Saratoga. There will be plenty of activities, food and more. Vendor booths are 6 – 8 ft. table space for $30. Indoor and outdoor spots available. For more information and vendor applications call 518-584-6301 or 518-587-1471, email: firstbaptistsaratoga@gmail.com.
Farrell Goehring Organ Concert
On Sunday, October 6 at 2 p.m. Farrell Goehring, Organist, will play music of Andrew Lloyd Weber, Beethoven, Sibelius & Louis Vierne at the First Baptist Church, located at 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs. The concert is presented without charge to the public. Donations towards the organ fund will be greatly accepted. Reception to follow.
Heritage Hunters 2024 Annual Genealogy Conference
Saturday, October 19 at The Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St. in Schuylerville from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. At 8:45 a.m., Judith Harper, will present the program “Add PERSI, ArchivGrid, and HDI to your Family Research Toolbox!” At 10:30 a.m., Keren Weiner will speak about “Digging Deeper, Finding Our Family Roots.” At 1 p.m., Lynn Calvin will talk about “Navigating the Saratoga County Genweb Site.” At 2:15 p.m., John Cromie will cover the topics “Underused Resources at the County Clerk’s Office” and “Ask a Lawyer Your Genealogy Questions.” Light refreshments and lunch will be provided. Full details at Saratoga County Heritage Hunters on Facebook. Cost is $25. Non-members call Ginny at 518-885-9309 by October 11.