FAMOUS TURKEY DINNERFEURA BUSH – Jerusalem Reformed Church located on Route 32 in Feura Bush is having their famous Turkey Dinner on Saturday, October 3rd between the hours of 4pm to 6:30 pm. Come and join us for oven baked turkey, mashed potato’s, gravy, corn, homemade stuffing fresh rolls, and fresh baked apple and pumpkin pie. JRC is also having a Craft/Bake Sale. Come and join us for some good home cooked comfort food. Please see our web sight for further information: www.jerusalemreformed-church.com

DEMENTIA/AlzhEIMERS CAREgIvER’S SUppORT gROUpBETHLEHEM - Are you caring for a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another dementia? Do you want to share your concerns, your successes, and your frustrations with others who will understand? This is a caregiver’s support group waiting for you. Please join us on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except De-cember) at Bethlehem Town Hall. Please call Jane Sand-ers at 439-4955, extension 1174 for more details. The group is co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Services and the Alzheimer’s Association.

BEThlEhEM IDA MEETINgSBETHLEHEM - The Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency (IDA) generally meets on the fourth Friday of each month. The meetings are broadcast live on the web; the video, agenda and minutes are also available online. 8:00 AM at Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, First Floor, Delmar, NY 12054

TOWN OF BEThlEhEM plANNINg BOARD MEETINgSBETHLEHEM - Planning Board meetings are broadcast live on the web. The video, agenda and minutes are also available online. The Planning Board generally meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. 6:00 PM at Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, First Floor, Delmar, NY 12054

BEThlEhEM CEMETERY ASSOCIATION IS SEEKINg NEW MEMBERS FOR ThEIR BOARDBETHLEHEM - The Bethlehem Cemetery (located in the center of town at 286 Kenwood Avenue) is transitioning to new management, owing to the upcoming retirement of several long-term board members and the Administra-tor. The Cemetery has been well kept and run, and is in a better financial situation than most. Accordingly, the Bethlehem Cemetery Association is seeking new mem-bers for their Board, which under their bylaws must be lot owners. Persons interested in serving on the Bethlehem Cemetery Board should call the Bethlehem Cemetery As-

sociation (518 439-2394) or email them at bethlehem-cemetery@verizon.net.

IF YOU ARE A SENIOR RESIDENT, 60+, SEE All OUR SENIOR SERvICES DEpARTMENT hAS TO OFFERBETHLEHEM - Get the latest Senior Services Newsletter in the Senior Services office at Town Hall, in one of the Senior Transportation vehicles or online to find out some of the great things available to our town’s senior popula-tion. Social outings to plays, musicals, dinners, sporting events, movies and more are always going on. Transpor-tation to doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping, etc. is available by reservation, call 439-5770. Senior Legal Services Program and Smart Drivers Courses are offered on a regular basis. Discussion and Support Groups meet monthly. The staff can help with housing options, food and meal programs, referrals to available programs and finding senior organizations of interest. If you are in need of assistance with Medicare options, durable medical equipment (walkers, shower chairs, etc.), home heating help, Medicaid, food pantry or anything you would like to find out for which you qualify or if you need assistance with certain applications, contact the Outreach staff at extensions 1173, 1174 or 1175.

BEThlEhEM FOOD pANTRY IS AvAIlABlE TO All TOWN RESIDENTSBETHELHEM - The Bethlehem Food Pantry is located at 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, New York at the Bethle-hem Town Hall for town residents. It is run through Beth-lehem Senior Projects, Inc. with help from Bethlehem Senior Outreach workers and is kept stocked through the generosity of individuals and groups within the com-munity. Senior Services volunteers keep the shelves in order and make sure that a supply of food and store gift certificates are kept on hand for special needs. If you live in town (proof of address/residency required) and feel you could use the help of the Food Pantry, call 439-4955, extension 1173 or 1174 for a confidential appointment.

CApITAl DISTRICT pATRIOT FlIghT INC.DELMAR – Patriot Flight Inc., Capital District Region – Honoring our Veterans. WWII, Korean & Vietnam Vet-erans flight on October 3. Send off Ceremony (to be scheduled). Help us find Veterans, Guardians & Fund-ing. Patriotflight.org, PO Box 190, Delmar, NY 12054; 518.426.0461 or 518.439.9265; rosieannie24@yahoo.com fomservice@aol.com

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offer its Basic Skills program, providing ice skating in-struction for skaters of all ages, abilities, and interests. Two sessions of group skating lessons will be held on Saturdays from October 3 through December 12 at the Bethlehem YMCA (900 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY 12054) at 12:00pm and 1:00pm. Skaters may choose from five, eight, or ten-week options. Skate rentals are available, and skaters do not need to be YMCA members to partici-pate. Visit www.albanyfsc.org for more information.

MEMORY gARDENS SEEKS TO FIll BOARD vACANCYALBANY – Memory Gardens, the Capital Region’s premier memorial park, is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors. The Board plans to add a Director who is eager to be part of Memory Gardens’ commitment to maintaining the cemetery’s long tradition of quality customer service as well as its pastoral beauty. The suc-cessful candidate will bring skills and experience in any number of areas, possibly including industry knowledge, finance, accounting, personnel, policy development, pub-lic relations/ communications, or fundraising. The Board will consider applications from lot owners as well as those who simply appreciate all that Memory Gardens offers. Prospective candidates are asked to download an applica-tion from Memory Gardens’ website: https://memorygar-dens.org/ Completed applications (and a current résumé) should be mailed to Executive Director Andrew Carroll at Memory Gardens, 983 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12205, or emailed to: Director@memorygardens.org Applications will be accepted until October 30, 2015.

ElKS hOOp ShOOTALBANY – Colonie Elks will sponsor competition for the Elks Hoop Shoot for youngsters ages 8 through 13 at the Rudy Ciccotti Center, 30 Aviation Road, Albany on November 7th. Registration begins 8:45am to 9:15am with competition beginning 9:30am. Competition is free and open to all boys and girls 8 through 13. Age groups determined by ages April 1, 2016. Bring copy of birth certificate. Each contestant has 25 foul shots at the hoop. Trophies for first, second, and third in each boy-girl cat-egory. First place winners go on to compete in higher-level competition.

ARThRITIS FOUNDATION SEEKS vOlUNTEERSALBANY – We are looking for volunteers to give 3-4 hours per week to help out with general office duties, light maintenance, or program and event related projects. Training is provided. Make your own hours. Call Terry for more information at 456-1203.

DEBTOR’S ANONYMOUSALBANY – Debtor’s Anonymous is a 12-step fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength

and hope with each other that they may solve their com-mon problem and help others to recover from compulsive debting. Group meets on Tuesdays at St. Andrew’s Epis-copal Church (Room 5, upstairs), 10 North Main Street, Albany. For additional information, contact Donna at 588-3405.

NYqUIST lEADERShIp SERIES: EThICS, INTEgRITY, AND lEADERShIp IN pUBlIC SERvICE BY ExCElSIOR COllEgETROY – Does the topic of ethics interest you personally or professionally? Here’s a great chance to discuss how ethics impacts our local community. Please join Excelsior College on Wednesday, October 7 from 7:15am-9:30am at WHMT Studios, 4 Global View, Troy, NY for the Ny-quist Leadership Series: Ethics, Integrity, and Leadership in Public Service. Rex Smith, Editor at the Times Union, will moderate. Panelists include: Congressman Mike Ar-curi, NYS Business Council’s Heather C. Briccetti, and Dis-trict Attorney David Soares. All events are free and open to the public. Registration is limited to 125 attendees. Please email PR@excelsior.edu to register for the event.

BEREAvEMENT SUppORT gROUpTROY- Seton Health is holding a support group for indi-viduals who have recently lost a loved one. The Bereave-ment Support Group meets at St. Mary’s Hospital on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 4:45-5:45pm in Conference Room D. The Bereavement Support Group is a confidential meeting for anyone who has recently lost a family member due to illness or injury. Individuals experiencing symptoms such as disbelief, anger, resent-ment, loneliness or guilt from the loss of a loved one who has recently passed away are encouraged to attend. This event is free and open to the public. To register, or for more information, call 371-1400 x162.

NEW ExERCISE ClASSESLOUDONVILLE – Shaker Road Loudonville Fire Depart-ment announces our new exercise classes! Sunrise Yoga, Afternoon Yoga, Daytime Thursday Body Toning and Daytime Wednesday Wellness Workout, Qigong and a Slower Zumba Class and as always Baby Boot Camp for new moms/dads or grandparents! Daytime and night-time classes available. Please register with Etta Fink prior to the first class. All forms located on our Website and posted at the firehouse. Call 458-1352 for more informa-tion. Please send your registration form into the teach-ers ASAP for these classes. http://shakerroadfire.com/exercise-health

gOOD ShEphERD FIFTh ANNUAl COMMUNITY FUN DAYLOUDONVILLE – A Community Fun Day will be held at

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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 510 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, on Saturday, September 26 from 11am to 3pm. The event is free and open to the public. Hot dogs, chips, cookies & beverages from 11am to 2pm. Pony rides and petting zoo from noon to 2pm. Games for children. Some of the organizations providing information about their services are: Attorney General’s Office (Public Service Commission), Mi Sci Museum, Hudson Mohawk Humane Society with cats and dogs for adoption, Albany County Sheriff’s Department, Otto the Auto with traffic safety tips, Rite Aid Pharmacy providing flu, pneumonia and shingles shots (insurance needed), ShopRite dieti-tian with information on healthy snacks and YMCA’s Well-ness Program. All are welcome. For more information call the Church Office at 458-1562.

pROTECT ThOSE EARSLOUDONVILLE – On September 29 from 6-8pm at the Colonie Town Library, 629 Albany Shaker Rd., Loudon-ville, HLAA Albany Chapter presents Protect Those Ears -- Tips for Enjoying Music Without Compromising your Hearing, an ear-opening program about preserving hearing while enjoying life to the fullest. Pete Mason, a former Special Ed teacher and co-owner/editor at NYS-Music.com, will speak on enjoying music while protect-ing your hearing. Otolaryngologist Dr. Michael DeVito will talk about the mechanics of protecting your hearing. The meeting will be accessible to persons with hearing loss. Any questions: hearhlaa@yahoo.com

ChARISMATIC MASS & hEAlINg SERvICELOUDONVILLE – A Charismatic Mass and Healing Service will be held at Christ Our Light, 1 Maria Dr., Loudonville on Wednesday, October 14th. Prayer and Praise: 7pm; Mass: 7:30pm. Healing Service to follow. All are wel-come, please bring a friend. For information, call Ruth at 785-0905.

CRAFTERS WANTEDLOUDONVILLE – Shaker Road-Loudonville Fire Dept. La-dies Auxiliary is looking for crafters for our annual Craft Fair, which will be held on Saturday, October 17, from 10am-4pm. Handmade items are preferred. $25 for one space or $40 for two. 550 Albany Shaker Rd. Call Don-na at 782-4928 or the firehouse at 458-1352 for more information.

ExplORER pOST 475 IS RECRUITINg NEW MEMEBERSLOUDONVILLE – Shaker Road Loudonville Fire Dept. Ex-plorer Post 475 is currently recruiting new members. If you know a young person between the ages of 14-18 that is interested in Firematics and Emergency Services have them contact us. Prospective Explorers are asked to attend 3 meetings and drills as an observer to make

an informed decision on joining our group. Meetings and drills are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month starting at 6:30pm at Shaker Road FD Sta. 1 - 550 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY. For further infor-mation please call 458-1352.

ONgOINg FUND RAISINg ExERCISE ClASSESLOUDONVILLE – Shaker Road Fire Department cares about your health and wellness, so take part in our vari-ous ongoing fund raising classes and be a better you! Baby Boot Camp, Morning Wellness Workout, Midday-Get-Away, Kids Zumba, Adult Zumba, Qigong. Visit our website at http://www.shakerroadfire.com/exercise-and-health

COlONIE CURBSIDE COllECTION BEgINSCOLONIE – Colonie’s free weekly yard waste collection has begun. Regular weekly curbside collection is by fire district, as follows: Monday, Midway/Stanford Heights; Tuesday, Shaker Road/Loudonville; Wednesday, Latham/Schuyler Heights; Thursday, Verdoy/Boght/Maplewood; and Friday, Fuller Road/West Albany. When a legal holi-day falls on a collection day, pick up for all districts may occur on another day during the week. Regular weekly service continues through November 6. After November 6, the Town will continue to pick up yard waste, but not on the regular weekly schedule. Collection continues through December 11, weather permitting. Call 783-LEAF for information.

SUppORT FOR FAMIlY CAREgIvERSCOLONIE – The Town of Colonie Senior Resources De-partment provides individual support, assistance and counseling to family caregivers caring for an aging loved one or friend. For information and assistance please con-tact the Senior Resources Dept. at 459-5051. Caregiver support services are partially funded by Albany County Department for Aging.

“A SECOND ChANCE” ThRIFT ShOpCOLONIE – Come visit our upscale thrift shop offer-ing clothing and shoes for men, women, and children, household items, books, toys, linens, small appliances, and jewelry, all at reasonable prices. The shop is located at 1229 Central and Frederick Avenues. Hours are: Sat. 10am-1pm, Tues. 10am-3pm. All proceeds go to the American Italian Heritage Association and Museum, a non-profit organization.

TOWN OF COlONIE BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINgSCOLONIE - Board of Assessment Review -- Annually 4th Tuesday in May; Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee -- as needed; Conservation Advi-

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sory Council -- 1st and 3rd Thursday of month; Friends of Pruyn House -- 2nd Monday of each month; Highway Safety Committee -- 3rd Wednesday of each month; In-dustrial Development Agency -- as needed; Justice Court -- Every Monday and Wednesday night and Thursday morning; Library Board -- 3rd Wednesday of the month & special meetings as announced; Planning Board -- Ev-ery other Tuesday (Subject to change, please see Plan-ning Board Agenda webpage to verify).; Senior Citizen Advisory Committee -- 3rd Thursday of month, 9:30 AM; Sign Review Board -- 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month, 7:00 PM; Significant Environmental Areas Management Ap-peals Board -- Meets monthly on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM at Public Operations Center, 347 Old Niskayuna Road. For exact meeting dates, please contact the Plannning and Economic Development Department at 783-2741.; Solid Waste Alternative Planning Committee (SWAP) -- Normally meets monthly on Fridays at 7:00 AM at the Public Operations Center, 347 Old Niskayuna Road. For exact meeting dates, please contact the Division of Envi-ronmental Services at 783-2827.; Town Board -- Usually the 2nd & 4th Thursday of month, special meetings as announced (Subject to change, please call ahead, 783-2700 to verify).; Youth Advisory Board -- 1st Thursday of month, 12:00 PM; no meetings in June, July or August.; Zoning Board of Appeals -- Every other Thursday, 7:00 PM (Subject to change, please see Zoning Board of Ap-peals webpage to verify)

pOlISh FOOD SAlE AND FREE gENEAlOgY SESSIONLATHAM – Polish Food Sale and Free Genealogy Session at the Blessed Virgin Mary of Czestochowa Parish, 250 Old Maxwell Rd., Latham, on September 26, from 11am to 6pm. Eat in or take out at the Blessed Virgin Mary of Czestochowa Parish’s semi-annual Polish Food Sale! We will have a Pierogi Bar featuring 10 different varieties of pierogi plus all of your favorite foods: Golabki, Bigos, Haluski, Kielbasa, Kapusta, Potato Pancakes, Borscht, Polish-style Crepes, and more! In addition, local genealo-gist, John Szypulski, will be providing a free genealogy discussion and one-on-one assistance in researching your family tree. John’s expertise is in Polish-American geneal-ogy and he is very familiar with the region of Poland from which most immigrants to Albany came. 518-453-2258; www.bvmc.org

hEAlINg SERvICESLATHAM – William M. Champine will conduct Healing Ser-vices at the Days Inn and Suites Hotel, 954 New Loudon Rd. (Rt.9), Latham, at 3pm on the following dates: Sun-day, September 27. Bring your families, friends, and chil-dren. William has had the gift of healing since 8-9-91. For information see www.williaminthelightofjesus.com or call (518) 237-6378. All are welcome in the hope that those in

need of the healing power of Jesus will receive it.

KNIghTS OF COlUMBUS BOOK SAlELATHAM – The Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus will be holding a book sale at the council hall on Satur-day, October 3. Come in and browse a large selection of hard cover and paperback books of assorted titles, types and authors including fiction, non-fiction, self-help, biographies, DIY, and cooking/craft. Reading material for all ages. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Hope to see you there! Saturday, October 3, 10am-4pm at Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus, 328 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham. Phone: 783-0572; web-site: www.lathamcoloniekofc.com

ANNUAl SMAll BUSINESS AlBANY ShOWCASE & JOB FAIRLATHAM - The annual Small Business Albany Showcase and Job Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 7th at The Holiday Inn Express & Conference Center in Latham on at 400 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Admission is Free. The SBA Showcase is an all-day event that features semi-nars on the latest in business technology, social media strategies, mobile applications, digital marketing, and ca-reer enhancement. Google will be presenting at 10am & 2pm. Find everything you need to grow your business from start up funding to expansion and outsourcing. Find your next job with over 30 employers that are hiring! Talk to recruiters and get hired on the spot! Attend a variety of business seminars, network with area business owners and marketing professionals. For more details and free tickets: go to www.smallbusinessalbany.com Admission is free, the show is open to the public from 8am to 5pm. The SBA Showcase is underwritten by The Daily Gazette and Albany Broadcasting.

RUMMAgE SAlELATHAM – The women of St. Matthew’s Church, 129 Old Loudon Road, will hold their Rummage Sale on Friday, October 9th from 4-7pm. Bag Sale will be on Saturday, October 10th from 9am-noon.

All YOU CAN EAT BREAKFASTLATHAM – K of C “All You Can Eat” Breakfast on Sun-day, October 11, from 8:30-11:30am at Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus, 328 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Latham. Menu includes: juice, coffee, tea or hot chocolate, fruit cup, scrambled eggs, pancakes with hot syrup, French toast, home fries, corned beef hash, bacon, sausage, ce-reals & banana, Danish pastries, bagels, toast plus an omelet station. Come relax and let us do the cooking! All you can eat for only $9.00, children 5-10 $4.00, under 5 free. Phone: 518-783-0572; website: www.lathamcol-oniekofc.com The best deal in town!

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ROllINg SUNDAY SChOOl REgISTRATIONLATHAM – The Blessed Virgin Mary of Czestochowa is ac-cepting registrations for our weekly School of Christian Living (Sunday School) classes. Classes continue until Summer 2016. Preparation classes for the sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation are also available. Sun-day School is free and is held every Sunday at 10:30am at the Blessed Virgin Mary of Czestochowa Parish, 250 Old Maxwell Road, Latham, NY. For more information contact Father Mark at 518-453-2258 or visit www.bvmc.org.

lAThAM WOMEN’S ClUB SEEKS NEW MEMBERSLATHAM – The Latham Women’s Club is a group whose main goal is fundraising for many different charities in the Capital Region. We meet seven times a year in various area restaurants. Our members range in age from 30 to 100 yrs.! We are now in need of young members with new and different ideas to help people in our communities. If you are that person and would like to find out additional information, please call Mo at 518-810-6272, after 6pm.

FREE pUBlIC lECTURESMENANDS – Concrete Evidence Proving The Messiah’s Birth, Life, Death, Burial and Resurrection! The Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research, Inc. presents Free pub-lic lectures explaining uncommon facts about the Creator and the creation. In these lectures we show how this pattern operates throughout the Bible and the creation, even how your body is made by this pattern. Lectures are held every Wednesday and Friday from 7:30-9:30pm and Sundays from 11am-1pm at 100 Broadway / Mid City Plaza / Menands. For further information, email us at id-mralbany@yahoo.com

NEWTONvIllE UNITED METhODIST ChURCh SpONSORS BROOKS BBqSNEWTONVILLE – The Newtonville United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Maxwell Rd. & Rt. 9 near Siena College will sponsor Brooks BBQs on Thursday, Oc-tober 15, from 4:00pm until sold out. Menu includes ½ chicken or 3 ribs, baked potato, snowflake roll, applesauce and home baked brownie. Price: Chicken dinner: $10.00; chicken only: $7.00. Rib dinner: $12.00; ribs only: $9.00. Take-out only; no reservations. For information, call the church office at 785-6789.

ChICKEN & BISCUIT DINNERWATERVLIET – Watervliet United Methodist Church will hold a Chicken & Biscuit Dinner on Saturday, September 26 from 4-6pm. Take-outs & Free delivery in Watervliet. The Church is located at 1401 First Ave., Watervliet. For more information, call (518) 273-0191 x4.

NEIghBORhOOD pARTYWATERVLIET – Free Spirit Fellowship will be hosting a Neighborhood Party Saturday, October 3, at the United Methodist Church located at 1401 1st Street in Watervliet from 10am to 3pm. All are welcome. Join us for a day of fun, food and prizes. For additional information, call 961-3464 or 885-3149.

STORYTIME AT lIBRARYWATERVLIET – Storytime at the Watervliet Public Library every Wednesday at 6pm. The Library is located at 1500 Broadway. Registration is required; call 274-4471.

FABUlOUS FINDS ThRIFT ShOp WATERVLIET – Fabulous Finds Thrift Shop located at Wa-tervliet United Methodist Church, 1401 First Avenue, Wa-tervliet. Open every Thursday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. We have clothing, accessories, shoes, household items, books, furniture, etc. For further information, please call (518) 273-0476.

ChIlDREN’S ChURChWATERVLIET – Free Spirit Fellowship Church is now hav-ing Children’s Church services at their branch office ev-ery Thursday night at 7:00pm. The address is 1401 First Avenue in Watervliet. Free Home Bible Studies are also available. Please call 518-961-3464 for information.

gREEN BURIAlS NOW AvAIlABlE AT vAlE CEMETERYSCHENECTADY – People concerned about the environ-ment are looking at “The American Way of Death” (tip of the hat to Jessica Mitford’s 1963 book by the same title). Typically after death, the body is embalmed with formal-dehyde (a known carcinogen) and placed in a metal or exotic wood casket, which is then placed in a concrete vault and buried. A large carved granite or bronze marker is placed at the grave. Thereafter, the burial site is scru-pulously maintained by frequent mowing and applications of herbicide and fertilizer. An environmentally friendly alternative is “green burial” does not involve chemicals. Organic products are used. Burial is in a biodegradable wood, wicker, or cardboard container. No concrete vault is used. In time the burial site may become a wildflower meadow or even a bird/butterfly habitat. A simple flat marker is placed at the site and the global positioning satellite coordinates are recorded. The Historic Vale Cem-etery in downtown Schenectady is among the first New York State cemeteries to offer green burials in its “Dell.” Vale is a not-for-profit, non-denominational cemetery founded in 1857. It was designed in the 1850s Rural Cem-etery Movement style with lakes, scenic pathways, exotic trees and flora. Fishing is permitted in the lakes where fish, turtles, and aquatic fowl are abundant. Vale Cem-etery is contiguous to Vale Park and home to deer, fox,

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woodchucks, opossums, and nesting hawks. Most recently wild turkeys were observed among the wildlife population. Vale consists of 100 acres (15 city blocks) and is the site of a 5K Run, a bike path, and a playground with public BBQ grills. The cemetery also offers public, school, na-ture and historic tours (War Heroes, Giants of Industry, Notable Women, The Victorian Lady in Mourning, et al.). It is under 24-hour video surveillance to prevent vandalism and to insure visitor safety. For more information, contact Vale’s office at 346-0423 or the Green burial Council at 1-888-966-3330, or visit Vale on line www.valecemetery.org. To schedule an interview with a Vale Cemetery Board member, Clark Adams, the cemetery superintendent, or the local architect who designed the Green Burial area (Frank Gilmore), you can contact Bernard McEvoy, M.D., Vale Vice President, at 421-0079.

ThE 55Th ANNUAl STOCKADE WAlKABOUTSCHENECTADY – The Stockade Association and the Sche-nectady County Historical Society are proud to present the 55th Stockade Walkabout, celebrating three centuries of Schenectady history and architecture. Ever wanted to peek inside the beautiful, historic houses of the Stockade? Join us September 26 and tour the fine homes and spac-es that grace our neighborhood! Times: 11:00am-5:00. Location: Maps, tickets, and information at Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Ave. Schenect-ady, NY 12305. Cost: $20.00 (advance tickets) or $25.00 (day of, cash or check ONLY) or $10.00 (students only). Buy your discounted tickets NOW at historicstockade.com or by visiting one of these locations: Proctor’s Box Office, 432 State St., Schenectady; Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Avenue, Schenectady; Open Door Bookstore, 128 Jay St, Schenectady; Nott St. Office, Nott St. Niskayuna; Kulak’s Nursery, 1615 Route 146, Rexford. For tickets purchased in advance at outlets, please pick up wristband and tour map day of event at Schenectady Coun-ty Historical Society, 32 Washington Ave. Schenectady, NY 12305. For tickets purchased online, please print confirma-tion and present at advance sale table at the Schenectady County Historical Society the day of the event to get wrist-band and tour map. Note that there will be no refunds, and that event will be held rain or shine. For more information, please contact Mary Zawacki at 518-374-0263 or curator@schenectadyhistorical.org.

WhITNEY BOOK CORNER SEpTEMBER BOOK SAlESCHENECTADY – The Whitney Book Corner, 600 Union Street, Schenectady, will hold a sale on non-fiction books during the month of September. Books will be half price. The store is open seven days a week, Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm (Thursday until 7pm); and Sunday 1:30pm-3:30pm. On the first Thursday of each month from 4-7pm

books are half price. The Whitney Book Corner sells qual-ity used books at reasonable prices as well as used au-dio books, CDs and DVDs. It is operated by the Friends of Schenectady County Public Library. All proceeds benefit the library system.

gENEAlOgY DAYSCHENECTADY – The Schenectady County Historical Soci-ety’s Genealogy Day. Our annual Genealogy Day is a great way for family history researchers - from beginners to ex-perts - to learn more about where and how to find informa-tion, to share stories with other researchers, and to have time to use resources in our Grems-Doolittle Library. This event will feature four speakers on various topics of gene-alogy along with open research time in our library. Date: Saturday, October 3; Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm; Location: SCHS, 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY 12305; Cost: $5.00; SCHS members free! Full Schedule: 9:00am – Doors open. 9:30am-10:15am - Genealogical Research in the Al-bany County Hall of Records by Craig Carlson. 10:30am-11:15am - Breaking Through Genealogy Brick Walls by Lisa Dougherty. 11:30am-12:15pm - The Contractual Fabric of Life: Using Wills, Deeds, and Marital Records to Discover the Past in New York by John T. McGuire. 12:30pm-1:30pm - Lunch break on your own. 1:30pm-2:15pm - Geneal-ogy in the New York State Library by Stephanie Barrett. 2:30pm-4:00pm - Open Research Time in the Library. The Schenectady County Historical Society is wheelchair acces-sible, with off-street parking behind the building and over-flow parking next door at the YWCA. For more information, please contact Michael Maloney, Librarian/Archivist, at 518-374-0263 x3 or librarian@schenectadyhistorical.org.

WOMEN IN MANUFACTURINg pANEl/DISCUSSIONSCHENECTADY – Friday, October 2 at 9:00am. Women in Manufacturing panel/discussion at miSci - Museum of Inno-vation & Science; Panelists include: Eileen Guarino – Gre-no Industries, Adine Viscusi – Casa Visco & Cecilia Tkac-zyk – Cece’s Wool; Moderator: Louise Aitcheson – Center for Economic Growth; Location: 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308. This event is free and open to the public. Manufacturing Day is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers.

FIRST FRIDAY DEvOTIONAl SERvICESSCHENECTADY – St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, lo-cated at 600 State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, is announcing its special First Fri-day Devotional Services. On Friday, October 2nd, following the 12:15pm. Mass, there will be Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, including exposition of the Blessed Sacra-ment. The public is cordially invited. St. Joseph’s Church

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is handicapped accessible and parking is available in the parking lot behind the Church. More information is avail-able by calling 374-4466 x13.

WOMEN’S hEAlTh & SAFETY SEMINARSCHENECTADY – Women’s Health & Safety Seminar will be held on Saturday October 3, starting at 9:00am at First Presbyterian Church, 209 Union Street, Schenectady NY 12305, Mekeel Hall. For Women and Teen Girls. Doctor Gerardi and other specialists discussing women’s health and safety topics such as: general health and disease pre-vention, gynecological, medications, first aid, and more! Special Personal safety/risk reduction session with Officer Brett McLaughlin, UAlbanyPD Email 1stpresschdy@gmail.com or call 518-374-4546 to register. Registration deadline September 30, 2015.

CONCERT AT FIRST UNITED METhODIST ChURChSCHENECTADY – The brass quintet Harmonic Brass – Mu-nich will present a concert at the First United Methodist Church, 603 State Street in Schenectady, on Sunday af-ternoon, October 4, at 3:00pm. This concert will be the opening concert in the church’s 37th annual Concert Series and will be the ninth time the quintet has performed at the church. The program will include Bach’s Brandenburg Con-certo No. 2; music from My Fair Lady; the three-trumpet tongue-breaking Bugler’s Holiday; and a medley of popu-lar melodies collected by the quintet in South Africa. The concert is free and open to the public and will be followed by a reception at the church at which the audience can meet the musicians.

AARp TAx-AIDE SEEKS vOlUNTEERSSCHENECTADY/MONTGOMERY/FULTON COUNTIES – AARP Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service is seeking volunteers to assist in tax assistance and preparation and to become leadership coordinators. Volunteers of all ages and back-grounds are welcome; you do not need to be an AARP member or retiree to volunteer. Volunteers receive free tax training. They help customers one-on-one at tax sites. It is a great way to learn new skills and to be involved in your community. For more information on how you can join the AARP Tax-Aide team, for Schenectady, Montgomery or Fulton Counties contact (Robert Parsons, 518 371-7729, email rparson1@nycap.rr.com) or call our toll-free number, 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277) or visit our web site at www.aarp.org/taxaide.

DONATIONS NEEDEDSCHENECTADY – The Home Furnishings Program, Inc. is seeking donations to serve clients in need in Schenectady County. Program operates at no cost to the donor or re-cipient. Currently needed: beds, dressers, kitchen tables &

chairs, coffee tables, end tables, loveseats and household items such as blankets, pots & pans, towels, small kitchen appliances and kitchenware. Donations are tax deductible. To arrange a pick up (in Schenectady County only), call 346-2444.

ADDITIONS TO lIBRARY pASS pROgRAMSCHENECTADY-- The Schenectady County Public Library has added three museums to its Library Pass program: Albany Institute of History and Art, the Berkshire Museum and the FASNY Museum of Firefighting. The Library Pass Program is a partnership between the public library and area museums and cultural venues. Library patrons can sign out a pass – just like a book – to visit participating locations. Each pass offers free or reduced admission ac-cording to the terms for that pass. For more information and a full listing of passes, visit http://friendsofscpl.org/library-pass-program/ or call 388-4508. The program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Library.

MOhAWK TOASTMASTERS DEvElOp COMMUNICATION & lEADERShIp SKIllSSCHENECTADY/ ROTTERDAM – Toastmasters is an effec-tive program to develop your leadership, communication, and listening skills in both social & business environments. The Mohawk Toastmasters Club in Schenectady/Rotter-dam is part of the Toastmasters International, a non-prof-it, membership based organization and a world leader in communication and leadership development. Club mem-bers improve their skills by attending one of the 14,650 clubs in its global network. All are welcome to attend our meeting on every first and third Wednesday of the month at Rotterdam Senior Center at Hamburg Street and East Campbell Road. You can also learn more about Mohawk Toastmasters on http://www.mohawktoastmasters.com/

BBq pUllED pORK DINNERSCOTIA – St. Andrew’s in Scotia is holding a BBQ Pulled Pork Dinner on Saturday, October 3rd from 4-7pm. Eat in or take out. Adults: $10; Seniors: $9; Children: $7. St. Andrews is located at 50 Sacandaga Road.

OCTOBER SAlESCOTIA – City View Church located at 132 Mohawk Avenue in Scotia will hold a sale on Tuesday, October 6 from 9am-2pm; Bag Sale at 1pm. Clothing, books, jewelry, baked goods, housewares, CD’s and more!

vENDORS AND CRAFTERS NEEDEDSCOTIA – Trinity Presbyterian Church will be holding their well-received and well-attended second annual One Stop Holiday Shoppe Craft and Vendor Fair on Saturday, No-vember 14. Registration is $25 per space and all proceeds

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ANIMAl pROTECTIvE FOUNDATION SEEKS vOlUNTEERSSCOTIA - The Animal Protective Foundation is seeking daytime volunteers within the shelter, located at 53 Ma-ple Avenue in Scotia, and morning and evening help at its PetSmart Cat Adoption Center on Balltown Road in Niska-yuna. Time commitment varies and training is provided. Volunteer positions include: adoption; dog walking; spe-cial event and outreach support; laundry; bottle and can sorting; and morning cage cleaning at PetSmart. Must be at least 18 years. Contact Denise Altobelli, volunteer coordinator, at 374-3944 x118 or altobelli@animalprotec-tive.org.

SCOTIA-glENvIllE FOOD pANTRYSCOTIA – The S-G Food Pantry, located at the City View Church, 132 Mohawk Ave., Scotia, provides a 3-day sup-ply of food to residents of Scotia-Glenville. Pantry is open Tuesdays 5:30-7:00pm and Fridays 9:00-11:00am. In-formation: 399-9426, ask for Janice Cooper; or call Tim Horn at 377-0372.

TRANSpORTATION FOR SENIORSSCOTIA/GLENVILLE - The Glenville Senior Center offers transportation to seniors who live in the Town of Glenville or Village of Scotia. We’ll take you to the hairdresser, grocery store, Walmart, to visit a friend, the bank etc. We are not able to transport folks to medical appoint-ments. Available pick up at your home Mon.-Fri., 9:00am-3:00pm. For additional information, call 374-0734. Dona-tions gladly accepted.

vOlUNTEERS NEEDEDSCOTIA – Compassionate and caring individuals needed to assist in providing care for the dying. The Joan Nicole Prince Home, a community home for the terminally ill, is looking for individuals wanting to “make a difference” by caring for terminally ill residents who lack the support and options to remain at home during their final days. Volunteers are needed to provide personal care, support, meal preparation, laundry and light housekeeping. Train-ing and ongoing support is provided. If interested, please call 346-5471 or e-mail volcoorjnp@nycap.rr.com.

Al-ANON FAMIlY gROUp MEETINgSSCOTIA – If you are affected by a loved ones’ addictive behavior (alcohol, substances, gambling), Al-Anon can help restore your sanity. We, as a group, come together to share our experience, strength and hope, and discov-er ways to live a happier life. Every Friday from 6:30-7:30pm, we meet upstairs at Our Redeemer Lutheran

Church, So. Reynolds St. (corner of Glen Ave.) in Scotia. Questions? Call 377-9765 or email EKL@nycap.rr.com with Meeting in the

“ISlAM 101” pRESENTED BY REvEREND JAMES KANEGLENVILLE – Talk - “Islam 101” presented by Reverend James Kane, Director of the Commission for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs for the Albany Diocese. Tuesday, September 29 from 7:00-9:00pm at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Saratoga Road, Glenville. For additional information, contact Kim Klementowski at kdklem2@gmail.com or 384-2234. All are welcome.

pRESENTATION ON END OF lIFE ISSUESGLENVILLE – End of Life Issues Presentation will be held on Tuesday, October 6th at 7pm at Immaculate Concep-tion Church Parish Hall, 400 Saratoga Rd. (Route 50), Glenville. “Doctor-Assisted Suicide: Unethical, Unnec-essary and Dangerous -- What You Need to Know” by Kathleen Gallagher, Director of Pro-Life Activities for NYS Catholic Conference. No cost to attend. Teens and Adults are encouraged to attend and learn about the moral teaching and principles of the Catholic faith and how they offer a better alternative to today’s destructive right-to-die culture. Sponsored by the parish Respect Life, Youth, and Adult Faith Enrichment Ministries.

CRUISIN’ TO ThE 50’SGLENVILLE – Glenville Senior bus trip on Thursday, Oc-tober 15th for fabulous 50’s show at Michael’s banquet House in Latham. Lunch will be a 3-course roast turkey dinner. Cost is $51.00 per person, which includes lunch, show, bus, tax and tip. Bus leaves the Senior Center at 10:30am and returns at 3:30pm. For further information contact the Senior Center, 32 Worden Rd. Glenville, NY; 518-374-0374.

vENDORS WANTED GLENVILLE – Vendors wanted for Fall Craft & Vendor Fair to be held at Centre Glenville United Methodist Church, corner of Sacandaga and Bolt Roads on Saturday, Oc-tober 17. Art, baked goods, crafts, farmers market, etc. Registration Flat Fee $35.00. For Vendor Application Con-tact: Sue 518-399-8544; Melanie 518-860-6892 melani-enostrand@gamil.com

JOSEph MIChAEl KOlARCIK FOUNDATION TO hOlD 7Th ANNUAl “ANgElvERSARY” DINNERGLENVILLE – Joseph Michael Kolarcik Foundation’s 7th Angelversary Dinner will be held on October 17 from 6-9:30pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 547 Sara-toga Road, Glenville. Advance tickets please: $15.00. Contact Cynthia at 518-878-9000 or Cynthia@jmkf.org.

Bulletin BoardBulletin Boardwww.jmkf.org All proceeds benefit families of stillborn or infant loss. Joseph Michael Kolarcik Foundation is a non-profit organization spreading awareness regarding stillborn babies & infant loss such as SIDS and neonatal deaths. Our mission is to raise money to provide finan-cial assistance to parents of stillborn babies, SIDS and neonatal deaths. Enjoy Good Food, Music, Dancing, Fun Auctions, 50/50 Raffle, New Friends. An evening like no other!

DONATIONS OF SChOOl SUpplIES & BACKpACKS NEEDEDGLENVILLE – Help Give Kids a Running Start this school year! The Glenville YMCA is accepting donations of school supplies and backpacks to help get kids started off right in the upcoming school year. The generosity of our community has been overwhelming, but there are still children who need a backpack sponsor; can you help them? Contact Patty McCormack at 399-8118.

ARE YOU A FAMIlY MEMBER IN CRISIS?GLENVILLE – Families Anonymous is a free support group for family and friends of a loved one who is suf-fering from alcohol, drugs, or other addictive behavior. You are not alone and there is help. Meetings are every Monday at 7:15pm at Conifer Park (not associated), 79 Glenridge Road, Glenville, off main lobby in room 117. Come listen to other FA members, become stronger, and learn new ways to improve the situation. For more in-formation, contact Sharon at 518-488-0995, or e-mail saphelps055@gmail.com

BOY SCOUT BOTTlE & CAN DRIvEGLENVILLE – Boy Scout Troop 65, chartered by the Church of the Immaculate Conception, conducts a re-turnable bottle and can collection drive and accepts used printer cartridges for recycling on the 1st Saturday of every month from 9:00am-12noon at the Church located at 400 Saratoga Road (Rte. 50) in Glenville. Follow the signs at the entrance of the parking lot of the Church to the Boy Scout Troop 65 garage. The Scouts will unload the returnables from your vehicle.

“TOpS” TAKE OFF pOUNDS SENSIBlY GLENVILLE – TOPS meets every Thursday evening at 6:45pm at Immaculate Conception Church, 400 Sara-toga Rd., Glenville. Please check us out if you would like a fresh start and looking to change your weight loss rou-tine. For more information, please call 374-9659.

ARE YOU A NURSINg MOThER?GLENVILLE - The Breastfeeding USA: Capital Region NY Chapter’s Breastfeeding Cafe is now meeting from 10:15am to noon on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the

month in the Training Room of the East Glenville Fire De-partment, 433 Saratoga Road (Rt. 50), Glenville. We wel-come all women, together with their babies and children, who are interested in learning more about breastfeeding. Thank you for bringing quiet toys for your children, and a nutritious snack to share. In bad weather, we follow Glenville and Burnt Hills school closings. For more infor-mation, email normaBfUSA@gmail.com

lOOKINg FOR vETERANSGLENVILLE – Wanted: A lot of good men & women who have served our country in combat, hostile fire and im-minent danger duty. All current members of the Armed Forces and Veterans of combat related military service are invited to join our Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4660 (Mayfair-Glenville). Qualifying dates of military ser-vice are stated in your DD214 (separation document). In the absence of the DD214, Hostile Fire or Imminent Dan-ger Pay can be established through your pay records. If you choose to join us, the Post will pay for your first year’s dues! We meet at the East Glenville Firehouse at 7:00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. For more information, please contact Larry Zeglen at 399-7559 or Bob Bishop 399-9249. Visit our website at www.vfw-post4660.com

FIRE COMpANY SEEKS vOlUNTEER hElpERSWEST GLENVILLE – West Glenville Volunteer Fire Com-pany is looking for basic help. We need folks for com-puter input, grant writing, shopping, gardening, event planning, photo album organizing and as basic helpers in the ‘social’ end of the fire service. If you are a district resident that can commit a few hours a week, this call for help is for you. This is an opportunity for couples to get out and for community service for teens! Firefighters are always needed. Mondays at 7:00pm, 2024 West Glenville Road, 399-0567.

glENvIllE TOWN BOARD MEETINgSGLENVILLE – Glenville Town Clerk Linda Neals has an-nounced that all regular Town Board meetings and work sessions will now convene at 7:00pm. Glenville Town Board meetings are held at the Municipal Center, 18 Glenridge Road, on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, except June, July, & August, when meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday only. Town Board work sessions are scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of each month, at 7:30pm.

TURKEY DINNERWEST CHARLTON – West Charlton United Presbyterian Church located at the corner of Routes 67 and 147, West Charlton, will hold a Turkey Dinner on Saturday, Septem-ber 26 from 3:30-6:30pm. Tickets: $12 per person.

Bulletin BoardBulletin BoardROAST BEEF DINNERCHARLTON – The Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church located at 768 Charlton Road, Charlton is having a Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 3rd from 4-6:30 pm. The cost of the meal is $12 adults, $5 for children age 5-10 (free for children under 5). The menu includes Roast Beef, Potatoes, Vegetable, Coleslaw and a variety of Pies for dessert.

MS SElF hElp gROUpBURNT HILLS/SARATOGA – Saratoga Multiple Sclerosis Self Help Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 6-8pm at the Town of Ballston Community Library, 2 Lawmar Lane, Burnt Hills (399-8174). Registration is not required. For more information, call 1.800.FIGHT.MS (1-800-344-4867, Press option #1).

ChARlTON CUB SCOUT BOTTlE DROp lOCATIONBURNT HILLS – Please support Charlton Cub Scout Pack 4 Bottle Drop at its new location at Purdy Realty, 123 Lake Hill Road in Burnt Hills.

ENJOY YOUR lIBRARY AT hOMEBURNT HILLS – Visit the Town of Ballston Community Li-brary website, http://salon.sals.edu, install the free soft-ware, browse the collection, and add titles to your cart. Check out with a valid library card and download titles to a personal computer or laptop. When the download pro-cess is complete, you can enjoy titles on your Windows or Mac computer or transfer to supported devices, like an MP3 player or Apple iPod. Many audio titles can be burned to CD to listen in the car. For more information and help resources, visit http://salon.sals.edu.

gOODREADS BOOK ClUBBURNT HILLS – The Burnt Hills Teen Reading Club is the Town Of Ballston Community Library’s virtual discussion group for teens. We will talk about our favorite books, have reading challenges and raffle prizes! Our Club is open to students in grades 7-12 and is a private group on goodreads.com that is not visible to non-members. Students can participate by signing up on goodreads.com, with parent permission. Interested parents are also welcome to join our online group. For more information please mail rdarling@sals.edu.

MOMS ClUB OF Bh-BlBURNT HILLS – Social and support group with activities during the day for moms and children, including play dates, field trips, informational lectures, crafts, and com-munity service projects. Contact us at 631-4633 or Mom-sClubBurntHills@gmail.com. Membership area includes Burnt Hills, Ballston Lake, Charlton, Glenville, and Scotia.

ChURCh YARD SAlEBALLSTON LAKE – Our Lady of Grace Church invites you to a Yard Sale on Friday, September 25, 10am-2pm and Saturday, September 26, 8am-2pm. A Country Store with baked goods, home canned goods and fresh produce will be available. Handmade crafts will be on hand. The event will also feature household items, games & toys, jewelry, sports and much more. Don’t miss it! Join us at 73 Midline Rd., Ballston Lake. For more information call 399-5713.

ElKTOBERFEST 2015BALLSTON LAKE – Ya gotta taste ‘em all! Local bever-age tastings, authentic German food, and fun for a great cause - Major Projects supporting Cerebral Palsy Associa-tion of NYS!! Elktoberfest 2015 on October 10 from 12-6pm, Clifton Park Elks Lodge #2466, 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Cost: $10.

TEEN MINISTRY MEETINgSBALLSTON LAKE - Greater Grace Community Church, Malta Mall, 43 Round Lake Rd., Ballston Lake, would like to invite teens between the ages of 12-19 to their Fri-day night meetings as part of the church’s Teen Ministry. Meetings begin at 7:30pm. Come have a great time with plenty of other teens and listen to the Pastor Scott Et-man, preach the Word of God. Take the advice from this teenager whose life has never been the same. For more information, call 899-7777.

ElKS ThURSDAY NIghT BINgOBALLSTON LAKE - The Clifton Park Elks hold bingo ev-ery Thursday evening (except major holidays). There are a wide range of games including a progressive jackpot and ‘Bonus Ball’. Proceeds help support the Elks’ Charity Programs. The Lodge is located at 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake. Admission is $5 plus game cards (vari-ous prices). Doors open at 6pm and the first game starts promptly at 7pm. Refreshments are available for sale. For additional information visit www.cliftonparkelks.com or call (518) 877-5200.

FAMIlY hARvEST FESTIvAlREXFORD – Please join us for an evening for FREE FAM-ILY FUN! Faith Baptist Church in Rexford will hold a Fam-ily Harvest Festival from 5-7pm on Saturday, October 24. Church members welcome and new friends too! We’ll have games, music, a Bouncy Bounce, a bonfire, a petting zoo, food for kids and adults and lots of candy! Costumes encouraged, but not required. There’s no program – it’s an opportunity to share God’s love in a positive environ-ment. Location: 11 Glenridge Road, phone 399-2220. Come and go anytime.

25Th ANNUAl ANTIqUE TRUCK, TRACTOR & gAS ENgINE ShOWBALLSTON SPA – September 26 & 27, 2015. Come visit

Bulletin BoardBulletin Boardour 25th Annual Antique Truck, Tractor & Gas Engine Show sponsored by the ATHS at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds. Vehicles from 1920 and earlier thru 2015 on display, rain or shine! Flea Market and old parts for sale. No vehicle Registration fee. Admission is $1.00 / per per-son. 9am-5pm Sat. and Sun. Children under 12 admitted free. Food and drinks will be available. Antique Tractor pull is planned on September 27. No Pets are allowed due to Fairground rules.

4Th ANNUAl pET-STOCK ADOpTION ClINIC & FUN DAYBALLSTON SPA – Ballston Spa Veterinary Clinic will hold its 4th Annual Pet-Stock adoption clinic and fun day on Sat-urday, September 26 from 1:00pm-5:00pm. This year’s Pet-Stock lineup includes many local shelters and rescue groups in attendance with animals up for adoption, live music by George Fletcher’s Foldin’ Money, tie-dye station, canine agility contest, pet photo booth, Dunk the Doctor Dunk Tank, bounce house, food, face painting, raffle and silent auction. The mission of Pet-Stock is to find forever homes for pets, to raise funds for the Clinic’s Pet Assis-tance Fund and for local shelters & rescues, and to create an afternoon of family fun for both humans & pets. The Pet Assistance Fund is BSVC’s initiative to help clients who are having financial difficulty taking care of their pets. In 2014, 53 different families and their pets benefited from the Pet Assistance Fund, for a total of $8,802.11 given to families in need. “We are really excited for Pet-Stock 2015,” said Ballston Spa Veterinary Clinic Owner, Dr. Eric Andersen. “It’s an annual tradition for the pet community and a great way to create awareness for pets in need, and everyone gets to have a lot of fun in the process!” Ballston Spa Veterinary Clinic is located at 365 Saratoga Avenue (Route 50) in Ballston Spa. For more information call (518) 885-5650 or visit www.ballstonspavet.com.

FEED ThE lIvINg, FEAR ThE DEAD: FOOD DRIvE & zOMBIE FESTBALLSTON SPA – The zombie apocalypse is coming – for a cause! Double M Haunted Hayrides and Ballston Spa Rotary are joining forces to collect non-perishable food items for the food pantries of Ballston Spa while having a day filled with zombie fun. Feed the Living, Fear the Dead: Food Drive & Zombie Fest will take place Satur-day, September 26 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Double M Haunted Hayrides. Anyone who brings a non-perish-able food item will be entered into a drawing for several prizes. Show up in your very best zombie attire for the Best Dressed Zombie Costume Contest. Judging will take place at 1:00pm and the winner will receive a very spe-cial prize pack from Double M Haunted Hayrides featuring the first ever Golden Ticket Season Pass to the haunted hayrides. The event will also feature live (or dead?) en-tertainment, the Double M zombies and Scary Harry, car-

nival games, a bounce house, and a concession stand by Ballston Spa Rotary. The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County and the Ballston Spa Business & Professional As-sociation will be on hand for a ribbon cutting at 2:00 pm to celebrate Double M’s opening night, as they kick off the 2015 haunted hayride season later that evening. The Food Drive & Zombie Fest is a free event open to the entire public. “This is going to be a lot of fun,” said Ray Otten, President of Ballston Spa Rotary. “We are thrilled to partner with Double M Haunted Hayrides for such a worthy cause. We invite the public to come enjoy the zombie fun and help us collect a lot of food for our hungry neighbors.” Double M Haunted Hayrides is located at 678 Route 67 in Ballston Spa.

ADUlT SpORTS AND FITNESS OppORTUNITIES AT ThE BAllSTON SpA SChOOlSBALLSTON SPA – The Ballston Spa Community Education Program is currently offering a variety of adult sports op-portunities. Sports programs are held from 8:00-10:00pm with Co-ed Indoor Soccer and Co-ed Volleyball held on Mondays and Men’s Basketball on Wednesdays. A 10-week session begins the week of September 28th and requires a $30 fee for district residents. The district’s popular Walk About program is starting October 13th and provides a safe, indoor walking course for those inter-ested in a low impact fitness activity. The program con-tinues throughout the year when school is in session. A $15 registration fee is required for this program and non-residents are charged $18 to participate. Walkers may join the program at any time throughout the session. Pre-registration is required and fees are due at the beginning of each course. Those interested may register for courses by mail or in-person at the District Office, 70 Malta Ave-nue. Additional information regarding any of the courses offered is available online at www.bscsd.org or by calling 884-7195 x1329.

ThE 13Th ANNUAl “ThE WAY WE WERE” CAR ShOWBALLSTON SPA – The Ballston Spa Business & Profession-al Association (BSBPA) & Saratoga Automobile Museum are pleased to announce plans for the 13th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show to be held Sunday, October 11, from 9:00am-4:00pm on Front Street in Ballston Spa. The rain date will be October 18. “We are very excited for another year of “The Way We Were” Car Show in Ballston Spa,” said Dan Barner of the BSBPA who serves on the car show’s leadership team. “We are also very excited to partner with the Saratoga Automobile Museum this year to make the show even greater. We invite the public to come stroll our historic village, check out the hundreds of cars and trucks on display, and enjoy the music, vendors and downtown businesses. It’s a great day for the whole

Bulletin BoardBulletin Boardfamily.” Front Street will be blocked off from Milton Av-enue past the Old Iron Springs to accommodate car ex-hibits and vendors. A new addition to the show this year is the “Kids Zone”, located by the Old Iron Springs, which will feature several free children’s activities. The car show is a judged show and several trophies will be awarded, including Best of Show, Mayor’s Choice, Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Stock, Oldest Vehicle plus the top 3 in each of 13 categories. Judging begins at 9:00am with trophies awarded at 3:30pm. The event is free to spectators. Ex-hibitors can pre-register by 10/1/15 for $10.00 per car or $15.00 the day of show. All proceeds will benefit BSBPA community activities and the Saratoga Automobile Mu-seum. Dash plaques will be given to the first 400 cars registered and the first 200 cars registered will receive car show souvenirs. Pre-registration can be completed online at www.saratogaautomuseum.org or the BSBPA website, www.ballston.org. A printable, mail-in registra-tion form is also available on the BSBPA website. For more information, contact the BSBPA at info@ballston.org or 885-2772. The Ballston Spa Business and Profes-sional Association was founded in 1983 with the mission of promoting Ballston Spa as a great place to visit, do business and live. The Saratoga Automobile Museum was organized in 1999, and opened to the public in 2002. The Museum’s mission is to preserve, interpret and exhibit au-tomobiles and automotive artifacts.

BABY & ChIlDREN ClOThINg SAlEBALLSTON SPA – Old Stone Church is holding a baby and children clothing sale on Friday and Saturday, October 16 & 17, from 9am-3pm. The church is located at 159 Stone Church Rd. For more information or questions please call 518-885-5896.

hAM DINNERBALLSTON SPA – A family style Ham Dinner will be held at the Ballston Spa United Methodist Church on Satur-day, October 17th from 4:00 to 6:30pm. The dinner will include roasted ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, coleslaw and dinner rolls with a slice of pie for dessert. Beverages will include coffee, tea or juice. Cost: $13.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 4-12, children un-der 4 are free. Tickets are available at the door. Take-out dinners will also be available. There will also be a bake sale of homemade goodies. Come and enjoy the food and hospitality! Ballston Spa United Methodist Church is lo-cated at 101 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa. For additional information, call (518) 885-6886.

FREE ClOThINg BALLSTON SPA – Free clothing will be given away at the Ballston Center Associate Reformed Church on Saturday, October 17th. Families needing clothing can come to the Fellowship Hall at the church between 10am and 1pm.

There will be clothing and shoes for men, woman, and children. All are welcome! The church is located at the corner of Charlton and Middle Line Roads in Ballston Spa. The phone number is 885-7312.

BAllSTON SpA SChOOl DISTRICT OFFERS COMMUNITY SWIM OppORTUNITIESBALLSTON SPA – The Ballston Spa Aquatics Program is currently offering opportunities for public use of the pool during adult lap swimming sessions, from 6:00-7:00am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings and on Tuesday & Thursday from 5:30-6:30pm. A family/open swim is also offered on Saturday afternoons from 12noon - 2:00. Additional opportunities are offered throughout the year, including adult Aqua Cardio classes and a Learn-To-Swim program in the spring. The Community Swim Program is open to district students, families and com-munity members. District residents need to show identi-fication and pay a $1.00 entrance fee to utilize the pool. Non-residents are admitted, as space allows, for a $2.00 fee. The pool is closed during swim meets, school vaca-tions, emergency cancellations (i.e. snow days or early dismissals) and when school activities necessitate clo-sure. Information is available online at www.bscsd.org, by clicking on the aquatics/pool button on the left side of the homepage. For more information, please contact the pool office directly at 884-7150 x2324.

vFW #358 MEETINgSBALLSTON SPA – The VFW Post 358, 68 E. North St, Ballston Spa has announced their meetings schedule: Men - Every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm; La-dies Auxiliary - Every 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm; and Men’s Auxiliary - Every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm. Call 885-8580 for more information.

JOIN CUB SCOUTS BALLSTON SPA - Boys 1st to 5th Grade, Pack 2, Ballston Spa. Wednesday Nights, 7-8pm, 1st Presbyterian Church, 22 West High Street. Info: Buddha Hurtt, CubMaster 884-8666 www.pack2bspa.com

FREE hOME BIBlE STUDYBALLSTON SPA - A Great way to study through the Bible at your convenience. Exciting and informative study that could change your life. Compliments of Free Spirit Fellow-ship, 885-3149.

ElKS WEEKlY BINgOBALLSTON SPA – The Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton St., Ballston Spa, holds a $1,600 plus Bingo every Wednesday night. Doors open at 5:30pm and Bingo starts at 7pm. There is a progressive game and a 50 / 50 special as well as a $700 coverall. Refreshments and Bell Jar Tickets are available. Call 885-1149 for more informa-

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CAREgIvER SUppORT gROUpBALLSTON SPA – Evergreen Adult Day Services, 357 Mil-ton Avenue, Ballston Spa, an affiliation of The Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs, hosts a Caregiver Sup-port Group the last Tuesday of each month from 3-4pm. This group is designed for caregivers, families and friends of people with dementia. The group offers participants a chance to meet others in similar situations, share stories of successes and challenges, exchange tips and ideas and learn more about daily care-giving issues. The group also provides an opportunity for additional education on vari-ous aspects of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. For more information or to register, please contact Trudi Cholewinski, at 691-1516. The caregiver support group is provided in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association of NENY.

DEFENSIvE DRIvINg ClASSMALTA – The Malta Community Center at 1 Bayberry Drive in Malta is offering a Defensive Driving Class on Saturday, September 26th from 9am-3pm. State law requires all in-surance companies to provide a 10% reduction for three years and up to a 4-point reduction on your NYS driving record. No tests! DMV-approved. For registration please call 899-4411.

NEW 16U gIRlS SOFTBAll TEAMMALTA/BALLSTON SPA – A new girls 16U travel softball team is forming for the 2015 Fall and 2016 Spring/Sum-mer season based in the Malta/Ballston Spa Area. Look-ing for position players and pitchers. For more informa-tion please contact Mike Simmons at 518-331-0558 or Rebecca at Rebakemp72@yahoo.com

ART AND CRAFT ShOWMALTA – Malta Presbyterian Church, Dunning Street in Malta will hold an Art & Craft Show on Friday, October 2, from noon to 6:00pm and Saturday, October 3, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. If you would like to be a vendor or would like additional information, contact Jane Morrison applace@aol.com or 518-928-2655.

“FROM MAlTA TO ThE MOON”MALTA – Malta Town Historian Paul Perreault will present the program “From Malta To The Moon” on Thursday, Oc-tober 8, 6:30pm at the Malta Branch of the Round Lake Library located in the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayber-ry Drive in Malta. This historical program will feature the Malta Rocket Test Station, which General Electric operat-ed in Luther Forest from 1945 through the 1960’s. Rocket engines were developed, assembled and put through sta-tionary ground tests, powering some of the first satellites and missiles in America. To register, please call the Malta Branch Library at 682-2495 or online at Roundlakelibrary.

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BAllSTON SpA SOCCER ClUB 3v3 TOURNAMENTMALTA – The Ballston Spa Soccer Club in conjunction with Kick It 3v3 Soccer is holding a 3v3 tournament Saturday, October 17th! Teams of 4 to 6 players are guaranteed 4 games at the Luther Forest Athletic Fields in Malta on this day. You may register your team for $195-225 at www.3v3soccer.com. Come join the fun and competition!

CRAFTERS WANTEDMALTA – The Malta Department of Parks and Recre-ation announces the date for the Malta Community Cen-ter Arts, Crafts, and Gifts Fair as Saturday, November 7 from 9:00am-3:00pm. Crafters and artisans of handmade items are being sought and vendors of manufactured merchandise will be considered on a juried basis for this lovely event at the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive in Malta. Booth fees are $60. Call 899-4411 or visit www.maltaparksrec.com for a show application.

plAY CARDS WITh RETIRED SENIORSMALTA - Come join retired seniors Tues & Friday 12:00-4:00pm at the Malta Community Center playing cards. Open table, no requirements, enjoy pleasant afternoons without a TV set. (This is an independent group and not a community center program.)

ART DISplAY SpACE MALTA – The Malta Dept. of Parks and Recreation is look-ing for artists either professional or amateur who are looking to display their artwork in the Malta Community Center on a month long basis. Contact Holly Kane, the art display coordinator at 899-4411 for further information.

CRAFT FAIR AT CORpUS ChRISTI ChURChROUND LAKE – Lots of parking will be available at the Corpus Christi Craft Fair! A variety Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 7 from 9am to 6pm and Sunday, November 8 from 9am to 1pm at Corpus Christi Church Hall in Round Lake. Featured will be over 20 vendors with a large variety of handmade crafts. In addition, the “Church Mice” of Corpus Christi will be selling their hand-crafted items. There is NO admission fee. Lots of Christ-mas shopping ideas! The day will include a Bake Sale, Morning Café, light lunch with homemade soup and pizza, until 2pm. Raffles of unique prizes will also be occurring. New this year will be children’s activities – face painting and Christmas crafts. Corpus Christi is located at 2001 Route 9 and Ushers Road, Round Lake (east of Exit 10 of the Northway and North of Route 146). For further infor-mation, contact Matt Duclos at 877-8506.

Bulletin BoardBulletin BoardEMpOWERINg OUR FAITh COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS WE AgEROUND LAKE – The ABC’s of Aging – Empowering our Faith Community members as we age. Corpus Christi, St. Edward the Confessor, and St. Mary’s Crescent are co-sponsoring a series of three presentations open to all parishes and the public. There is no cost. All sessions will begin at 6:30pm and will run 60-90 minutes each. “What does our Mirror Say? Our Future as we Age” Wednesday, October 7. Dr. Kevin B. Costello, MD, Geriatrician, Albany Medical Center HPL. Location: St. Mary’s Church, Cres-cent, 86 Church Hill Road, Waterford. “My Home is My Castle. I Want to Stay in my Own Home and Age in Place” Wednesday, October 14. Susanne A. Kenneally, CAPS, Al-bany Guardian Society. Location: St. Edward the Confes-sor Church, 569 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton Park. “Home is Where I Hang My Hat. I Need to Plan. Where Do I Want to Live or Where Must I Live?” Wednesday, October 21. Kim Anderson Swire, LMSW, C-ASWCM, El-der Care Consultant, CHOICES at St. Peter’s. Location: Corpus Christi Church, 2001 Route 9 at Ushers Road, Round Lake. To register, please contact one of the follow-ing: Rob/Shirley Pilch, 877-8506 x302, pilchpc@nycap.rr.com; Mary Ann Sekellick, 371-7372 x224, maryann.sekellick@stedwardsny.org; Jeanne Gracon, 371-9632 x11; smcare@nycap.rr.com

SIMpSON UMC CRAFTERS RESUMES OCTOBER 7ROCK CITY FALLS – Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 mi south of Rt. 29) is happy to announce the resumption of the Wednes-day Crafters starting October 7, from 10am to 3pm. All in community are welcome to drop in and work on their hobby/project of choice. No church affiliation, registra-tion, attendance commitments, or ability level required to participate in this free weekly gathering. Bring a bag lunch or enjoy the light refreshments provided. We fol-low the Ballston Spa School District Calendar for vacations and snow days. So gather your yarn, coupons, papers, sewing machine -- whatever the materials -- and catch up on your UFOs (unfinished objects). Any questions please contact Laura at 288-5922 or lauraviolet@nycap.rr.com.

SARATOgA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIl ExhIBITION AT lIBRARY CLIFTON PARK – The Saratoga County Arts Council “Art in Public Places” Exhibition will be on display for the month of September in the 2nd floor Gallery at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library. Caroline Love Miller and Tim Do-bert will be this month’s featured artists.

FRIENDS’ USED BOOK SAlECLIFTON PARK – The Friends of the Clifton Park-Half-moon Public Library will hold their Fall Used Book Sale

in the Program and Friends’ Rooms on the 2nd floor of the library the weekend of September 25, 26, and 27. The schedule is as follows: Friday, September 25 from 1pm-5pm; Saturday, September 26 from 10am - 4pm; and Sunday, September 27 from 12pm-3pm. Preview Sale for Members of the Friends is Friday, September 25 from 11:45am-12:45pm. Paperbacks/Trade Books $.50, Chil-dren’s books $.50, Hard covers $1.00 with “special” books priced slightly higher, Single CDs/DVDs $1.00, CD/DVD sets $2.00, Audio Books $2.00. Sunday is Bag Day! A bag-ful of books is $3 and/or buy a Friends’ canvas tote bag or children’s backpack for $10 and fill it with books for FREE!

DUplICATE BRIDgECLIFTON PARK – The Capital District Bridge Association will sponsor their Early Fall Sectional Bridge Tournament Friday, September 25 thru Sunday, September 27. All games will be held at the Shenendehowa Adult Commu-nity Center located at 6 Clifton Common Ct., Clifton Park. Friday’s sessions will be held at 1pm and 6:30pm. Sat-urday’s sessions at 10am and 3pm. Sunday’s 2 session play-thru starts at 11am. Both the Friday and Saturday sessions will include a 0-300 game. All duplicate bridge players are welcome. It is not necessary to be affiliated with any bridge group. For more information please call Terry Bentley at 518 668-2248.

FREE SOCCER ChAllENgECLIFTON PARK – Kids ages 9 -14 are invited to the FREE Soccer Challenge at Clifton Park Soccer Club on Saturday, September 26 from 10am-2pm. Proof of age and written parental consent are required. For additional information, call Andy at 518-383-1208.

8Th ANNUAl pET FEST / hOME ShOW OF ClIFTON pARKCLIFTON PARK – The 8th annual Pet Fest - Home Show of Clifton Park has big plans for veterans! The Saturday, September 26 all-day event will host the local Leather-stocking Honor Flight, and the touring V.A. mobile health van. The learherstocking group raises funds for vets to see the W.W.II monument in Washington D.C. The pet and home show takes place at the Shenendehowa Meth-odist Church grounds, Rt. 146 from 10am to 3pm. Event features free admission, free pony rides and free parking. Attendees are encouraged to bring their pets, or consider adopting one from some of the on-site area shelters. At noon Pastor Lee Carlson will conduct a blessing of the pets ceremony followed by a grand March of Pets and Owners. Merchant-donated prizes will be awarded. The 50 or so vendors will consist of pet professionals and home remodelers. Sponsors include Toyota of Clifton Park, CertaPro Painters, Movin Ads, Recognize Awards, Zappone Jeep-Chrysler-Dodge-Ram; and Michele Riggi, Animal Advocate. For more information call Frank at 371-4547, or www.1petfest-homeshow.com

Bulletin BoardBulletin Board6Th ANNUAl NICK’S RUN TO BE hEAlEDCLIFTON PARK – Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation (NFTBHF) announces its 6th Annual Nick’s Run to be Healed 5K on Sunday, September 27, at the Clifton Com-mons in Clifton Park. This year we are proud to honor 16-year-old Kendra Sisco, who was diagnosed with large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma in September 2014. Event includes Nick’s Dash/1 Mile run, 2-mile walk, 5K Run, Zumba warm-up, carnival, and much more. Teams and individuals welcome. Registration begins at 10:00am, 5K at 1:15pm. NFTBHF was started in memory of Nick Cam-marata, who passed away in October 2008 from Leuke-mia. Register online @ www.fighttobehealed.org. NFTB-HF is a 501(c) (3) tax-deductible organization.

BRIAN zApEl DANCECLIFTON PARK – On the last Sunday of every month Bri-an Zapel holds a dance at the Shenendehowa Adult Com-munity Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. The next dance will be Sunday, September 27, at 7pm. The cost is $5 per person at the door. Come and enjoy this wonderful evening of dancing and entertainment. This event is open to the public.

SEpTEMBER IS BlOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONThCLIFTON PARK – Grecian Gardens & Team Myelofibro-sis Vogt have joined together in the fight against Blood Cancer! Join us: Sun., September 27 for our first annual Family Fun Day Fundraising Event from 12-5pm at Gre-cian Gardens, 1612 Route 9, Clifton Park. Raffles, 50/50, music, dancing, face painting, cotton candy, Sno Kones, crafts, hair extensions and much more! http://pages.lightthenight.org/uny/AlbanyNY15/myelofibrosisvogt

pJ STORYTIMECLIFTON PARK – Join the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Pub-lic Library staff on Mondays at 6:15pm, September 28 through November 16, for PJ Storytime. This is a quiet story time for working parents to spend with their chil-dren. Children, ages 2-6, along with their families are encouraged to wear their pajamas. This is a drop-in pro-gram; no registration required.

STORY CONNECTIONS: ART SMART!CLIFTON PARK – Story Connections at Clifton Park-Half-moon Public Library, September 29 at 4pm. We’ll start by reading Rob Scotton’s Splat the Cat, then young artists will create their own version of Splat with multi-media drawing using paint, chalk and collage. Wear something you don’t mind getting dirty! For children in grades K-5. Registration for this program begins September 22 at 9:30am.

DIY FAMIlY MOvIE-MAKINgCLIFTON PARK – September 30 & October 7 at 6pm at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library. Make your own movie (DVD) to cherish memories or share with family and friends. We will add pictures, videos, and music to your PowerPoint slideshow. PowerPoint is easy and fun to use. Please bring your pictures, videos, and music on a flash drive. This is a 2-day series open to all ages. Regis-tration is required for this program.

WORlD TAlES: RABBITS CLIFTON PARK – Laugh along as rabbits outwit larger creatures in stories from around the globe at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library on September 30 at 4pm. Make a craft to remind you of the fun. For children in grades K-2. Required registration begins September 23 at 9:30am.

lEgO BUIlDINg FOR gRADES K-2: OCTOBER 1 AT 4pMCLIFTON PARK – Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Junior LEGO builders are challenged to work as individu-als or in groups to build projects based upon the theme Powerful Machines using the Library’s blocks and materi-als. Builders and their constructions will be photographed for display on the Library’s Flickr web pages. For chil-dren in grades K-2; registration begins September 24 at 9:30am.

gRIEFShARE pROgRAM TO BEgINCLIFTON PARK – GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. This 13-week program begins at Clifton Park Center Baptist Church on Monday, Sep-tember 28, at 7:00pm. A $15 registration fee includes a workbook. Scholarships are available. If you have any questions, please contact the church office at 371-6023.

ThE NEIghBORhOOD ThAT DISAppEARED CLIFTON PARK – Film: October 1 at 10:30am; Discus-sion: October 2 at 10:30am at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library. Join us for a screening of the popular doc-umentary about the massive urban renewal project that changed the face of South Albany forever. Filmmakers Pat Bulgaro and Mary Paley will host a discussion about the film October 2 as part of our Friday Morning Free-For-All program. All ages are welcome; no registration required.

FIRST FRIDAY FRIENDS – OCTOBER 2 AT 10AMCLIFTON PARK – Come and make new friends at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library! Parents and chil-

Bulletin BoardBulletin Boarddren ages 12-36 months are invited to play and interact with others while using age appropriate toys, books and puzzles. Siblings welcome. This is a drop-in program; no registration required.

SCRATCh CAMp FOR KIDS (gRADES 3 – 5) OCTOBER 2 AT 4pMCLIFTON PARK – Scratch is a computer programming language that makes it easy to create your own interac-tive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. This class will motivate students for further learning through playful experimen-tation and project creation. For students in grades 3-5. Please register online or by calling the Clifton Park-Half-moon Public Library at 371-8622.

11Th ANNUAl KARAOKE CONTEST & SIlENT AUCTIONCLIFTON PARK—Twin Bridges Rotary will hold its 11th annual Karaoke Contest and Silent Auction Friday, Octo-ber 2 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Clifton Park. The event benefits a number of charitable programs in the South-ern Saratoga area and it’s lots of fun as well. There are several different ways for area businesses and individuals to show support: sponsorship levels ranging of $250 and $500 (the $1000 Platinum Sponsorship has already been sold to Catricala Funeral Home of Halfmoon); purchase of a corporate table to the event with discounted ticket prices; and donation of an item or service for the Silent Auction. Individual tickets can be purchased in advance for $50 at www.twinbridgesrotary.com or at the door for $60. This year Twin Bridges has designated two area ser-vice organizations for special support: CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services which offers a variety of services to youth in Saratoga County and To Love A Child which pro-vides humanitarian assistance to impoverished children and their families throughout the world. The rest of the proceeds will go to deserving local projects throughout the year. The Karaoke Event itself features a contest for serious singers (limited to the first 15 paid entrants) with celebrity judges and a $500 first prize, followed by time for any audience member who just wants to get up to the microphone and belt it out. The Silent Auction will offer a wide variety of products and services with some tremen-dous bargains available. More information is available at the Twin Bridges website: www.twinbridgesrotary.com. Any questions, please feel free to call 518.491.5553.

CAll FOR lOCAl AUThORSCLIFTON PARK – The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library invites published and self-published local authors to par-ticipate in our Local Author Fair on Saturday, November 14. The event will provide authors with an opportunity to promote, sell, and sign copies of their work. Jenny Milch-man, the award-winning author of The Cover of Snow

and As Night Falls, will deliver the keynote speech, fol-lowed by an autograph session and opportunity to visit with other local authors including Christa Parrish, Robin Antalek and Eleanor Kuhns. Please visit www.cphlibrary.org for more information or to submit an application. Ap-plication deadline is October 2.

ANIMAl ADOpTION ClINICCLIFTON PARK – On October 3, from 11:00am to 3:00pm, the Shenendehowa Adult Community Center, located at 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park, will hold an Animal Adoption Clinic hosted by The Town of Clifton Park and Saratoga County Animal Shelter. All cats and dogs are to-tally vetted, meaning they are spayed/neutered and have had all of the appropriate shots for their age. Please con-sider adopting a pet - they make wonderful companions and friends! This event is open to the public. Contact the Center for more information at 383-1343.

ANNIE AND ThE hEDONISTSCLIFTON PARK – Annie and the Hedonists – October 4 at 2pm at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library. The popular roots music group will perform at the Library. All ages welcome; no registration required. For more infor-mation please call 371-8622.

READINg ThERApY DOgSCLIFTON PARK – Wagging Their Tails for Tales: Reading Therapy Dogs – October 4 at 2pm at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library. Help your children gain more confidence in their reading abilities and improve their reading skills with this special therapy dog program in the Children’s Library. Children build confidence from the experience and are encouraged to continue with their reading at home. For children entering grades 1-4. Lim-ited 15-minute appointments are available by calling the Youth Services Department at 371-8622. Walk-ins wel-come if time slots are available.

gRIEF ShARECLIFTON PARK – A grief support group for help and en-couragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend, will be offered at Shenendehowa Unit-ed Methodist Church, 971 Route 146 left in Clifton Park. The 13-week sessions begin Sunday, October 4, from 7:00-9:00pm. At weekly meetings, participants watch a video lesson and share in group discussion. There are also daily assignments to reinforce the weekly topics. For more information, visit www.shenmeth.org. To register, call the church office at 371-7964. Cost of registration is $15, which includes the workbook.

BASKET pARTYCLIFTON PARK – The Shenendehowa Adult Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park, will be holding their annual Basket Party on October 4 at 1pm at

Bulletin BoardBulletin Boardthe Center. Tickets are $7. Bring your ticket and receive 10 free auction tickets! Sandwiches and dessert will be included. Come join us for a fun Sunday afternoon. This event is open to the public and tickets must be purchased in advance at the Center, as space is limited. Be sure to bring your entire ticket to the party for prizes. For more information please contact the Center at 383-1343.

EMpOWERINg OUR FAITh COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS WE AgECLIFTON PARK – The ABC’s of Aging – Empowering our Faith Community members as we age. Corpus Christi, St. Edward the Confessor, and St. Mary’s Crescent are co-sponsoring a series of three presentations open to all parishes and the public. There is no cost. All sessions will begin at 6:30pm and will run 60-90 minutes each. “What does our Mirror Say? Our Future as we Age” Wednes-day, October 7. Dr. Kevin B. Costello, MD, Geriatrician, Albany Medical Center HPL. Location: St. Mary’s Church, Crescent, 86 Church Hill Road, Waterford. “My Home is My Castle. I Want to Stay in my Own Home and Age in Place” Wednesday, October 14. Susanne A. Kenneally, CAPS, Albany Guardian Society. Location: St. Edward the Confessor Church, 569 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton Park. “Home is Where I Hang My Hat. I Need to Plan. Where Do I Want to Live or Where Must I Live?” Wednes-day, October 21. Kim Anderson Swire, LMSW, C-ASWCM, Elder Care Consultant, CHOICES at St. Peter’s. Location: Corpus Christi Church, 2001 Route 9 at Ushers Road, Round Lake. To register, please contact one of the follow-ing: Rob/Shirley Pilch, 877-8506 x302, pilchpc@nycap.rr.com; Mary Ann Sekellick, 371-7372 x224, maryann.sekellick@stedwardsny.org; Jeanne Gracon, 371-9632 x11; smcare@nycap.rr.com

ChRONIC DISEASE SElF-MANAgEMENT pROgRAMCLIFTON PARK – Are you living with a chronic condi-tion like arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis or diabe-tes? Interested in exploring new ways to manage your condition? Through participation in this evidence based Chronic Disease Self Management Program you can edu-cate and empower yourself with techniques to manage ongoing health conditions. Topics covered will include nu-trition, exercise, medication management, dealing with stress and difficult emotions. FREE training materials and light refreshments will be provided. Interested? Please contact Janet Haskell @ RSVP 884-4110 for information and details on Living Healthy and to register for this class. We will be starting a 6-week workshop series at Shenede-howa Village located at 300 Soloman Ave., Clifton Park on Wednesday from 1:30pm to 4:00pm: October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 18. The Saratoga County Office for the Aging and Center for Excellence are teaming together

to offer these workshops.

MEET MOJO ThE TAlKINg CROWCLIFTON PARK – Join Beth Bidwell of Wild Things Envi-ronmental Education at the Shenendehowa Adult Com-munity Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park, on October 12, at 1pm as she reads her new book, “Mojo, the Fabulous (Talking!!) Crow.” Afterwards, meet Mojo and learn some fascinating facts about the crow. Kids ages 5 and older are also welcome and encouraged to at-tend. For more information, please contact the Center at (518) 383-1343. This event is free and open to the public.

AN EvENINg WITh AUThOR ANThONY DOERRCLIFTON PARK – The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Li-brary and the Friends of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library are co-sponsoring “An Evening with Author An-thony Doerr” on Wednesday, October 14 at 7pm. Doerr wrote the instant best-seller, “All the Light We Cannot See” which won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for distinguished fiction by an American author. The New York Times de-scribed this book as, “Hauntingly Beautiful”. Due to an expected very large audience, we have moved the event from the Library to the High School East Auditorium, Shenendehowa Main Campus, Clifton Park. Registration is REQUIRED to attend and opened Tuesday, September 1. To register visit www.cphlibrary.org, then Calendar of Events or call the Library at 371-8622. Books will be available for purchase at the program by The Open Door Bookstore. Light refreshments will be served.