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CAPITAL DISTRICT - At Fairways of Halfmoon, August 17, 2014. 8am-4pm. To benefit a Cure for Pancreatic Cancer. 4 man scramble. $100 per golfer, includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, breakfast at registration, lunch on the turn, Italian Dinner buffet, raffles & 50/50. To join us

for dinner & raffles, $30 per person. Registration and more details long onto: www.bettysbebrave.com

reGistration now open wswHe BoCes adult ContinuinG eduCationSARATOGA SPRINGS - Registration is now open for WSWHE BOCES Adult Continuing Education courses. WSWHE BOCES offers evening courses in: Skilled Trades, Health-Related Programs, Computer Classes, and Driver Training. Classes are held at the F. Donald Myers Education Center in Saratoga Springs and the Southern Adirondack Education Center in Hudson Falls. Adults may also enroll in daytime Career and Technical Education programs on a space-available basis. View all the classes and register online: www.wswheboces.org/AdultEducation.cfm

summer amusement park disCount proGramCAPITAL DISTRICT - The New York State Recreation and Park Society is pleased to announce our Summer Amuse-ment Park Discount Program, offering a variety of tickets at a greatly reduced savings (up to 40% off gate prices). Popular parks include: Hershey Park, Six Flags, Darien Lake, Morey’s Pier, Splish Splash and Lake Compounce. Contact NYSRPS at 584-0321 for ticket availability, quanti-ties are limited.

Harness raCinG memoraBilia on display at City CenterSARATOGA SPRINGS - The City Center’s lobby is filled with several local treasures for residents and visitors to enjoy this summer. Currently on display are the Saratoga En Pointe ballet shoes and the “Saratoga Surrender” bronze on loan from the Friends of the Saratoga Battlefield. The newest edition to the space is a harness racing exhibit from the Saratoga Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame. Admission in free.Harness racing has a rich history that interestingly began in 1847, at least 16 years prior to the start of thoroughbred racing. Our local museum opened in 1981 to honor the sport’s past and present and houses both historical and contemporary artifacts. Special selec-tions from the private collection were made for the City Center exhibit and include an antique sulky and driver’s

colors. Hosting this free exhibit is one more way that the City Center is “Bringing People Together,” in honor of its 30th Anniversary. The public is encouraged to trot or gal-lop down to the City Center to experience this colorful dis-play which is open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, now through Friday, September 12th. This exhibit will spark your interest in a different type of horse racing and will leave you curious to know more. After stopping into the City Center make a point to visit the museum located at 352 Jefferson Street in Saratoga Springs to see their inspired full presentation. Their summer hours are 12pm-4pm Tuesday-Saturday.

saratoGa County kids Care CluB 2014 summer food drive serviCe projeCt

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Club members are col-lecting non-perishable food items that will be donated to the Franklin Community Center and the Mechanicville Community Center to help feed kids that are out of school and will not be receiving free or reduced breakfast and

lunch during the summer. Drop-off sites include: Toyota of Clifton Park -202 Route 146, Mechanicville,NY 12118 - Tor-res XTF Health and Fitness - 43 Round Lake Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. The final school bell of the year will ring before we know it, and children will leave their schools for the summer. But for many kids who depend on free or re-duced-priced school lunches, they could be without a source for nutritious meals. The Saratoga County Kids Care Club wants to help and so can you! All non-PERISH-ABLE FOOD donations will be delivered to the franklin and Mechanicville community centers. Thank you for all your help! For more information please contact the Saratoga County Kids Care Club at 412-CLUB (2582) or email sckids-care@gmail.com

Ballston spa farmers’ market ColleCtinG produCe donations

BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market is open every Thursday 3 to 6 pm and Saturday 9 am to Noon through October 18th in Wiswall Park, at the corner of Front Street and Low Street in the Village of

Ballston Spa. The Ballston Spa Rotary Club will be collect-ing produce donations at the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market to distribute to the needy in the Ballston Spa area through local food pantries. If you have extra garden produce, please consider dropping it off at the farmers market to help others in the community. Donation bins will be set up by the BSBPA table. In addition to bringing local produce into the Village the market has teamed up with many orga-

nizations, clubs, and businesses in the area this year to create fun events for the kids that will be offered free of charge. For more information please contact the market sponsor, The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Asso-ciation, at 885-2772 or visit their website www.ballston.org. Like us on Facebook!

sinGle parents of tHe Capital distriCt meetupCAPITAL DISTRICT - Calling single parents ages 30’s – 70’s (with young or adult children) - Parents Without Partners (PWP) meets 6:45 PM, August 2nd for our singles Orienta-tion and Open House at the Shenedehowa Adult Community Center, at Clifton Commons. You are invited to meet other singles from the Capital District, Saratoga and surrounding areas. PWP brings singles together in a fun, supportive, so-cial environment through a variety of monthly activities for parents alone and/or with their children. Children’s activi-ties are subsidized through chapter funds. Learn more at: www.meetup.com/PWP796 or call us at 348-2062.

Honor our vets Car sHowCAPITAL DISTRICT - Saturday, August 2, 10am-3pm (Rain date: August 3) - 5th an-nual Honor Our Vets Car Show at Stratton VAMC, 113 Holland Ave., Albany. View 200

spectacular show cars as well as a featured car “Log Dog”, a favorite for children and adults. All vehicles welcome. Registration: $10 minimum (please be generous). Dash plaques for first 250 cars. Trophies awarded 3:00 PM. DJ Andy Narzynski, food by Sandies Smokehouse Cafe. Pre-sentation of Colors at noon. Trivia contest, silent auction, door prizes. Proceeds to go to VA Voluntary Services to benefit Hospitalized Veterans. Presented by Vietnam Veter-ans of America chapter’s 8 & 79. Contact (518) 664-7466, Complete information : www.HonorOurVetsCarShow.com

annual sCs alumni BanquetSCHUYLERVILLE - When: August 2, 2014; Where: Ameri-can Legion Post 278, 6 Clancy St., Schuylerville. Cost: $30.00 a ticket. Time: 6:00 cocktails, 7:00 dinner-a deluxe buffet, 8:00 Dancing- Music by DJ “Happy Days”. **Tickets may be purchased by sending a check to: SCS Alumni, P.O. Box 50, Schuylerville, NY 12871. **Tickets are limited and will not be sold at the door.

nys Boater safety CourseSCHUYLERVILLE - Capt. Robert Foster, owner of Champlain Canal Tour Boats, LLC, announces a NYS Boater Safety Course on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014. This course is man-datory in NYS to certify & license anyone who operates a power boat or jet ski. The 8 hour class will take place in the Church hall located beneath Notre Dame – Visitation

Church, 19 Pearl St., (off of Rte. 32) Schuylerville, NY be-ginning at 8 AM. The cost is $41.00. Pre-registration is necessary by calling or emailing Capt. Foster at 518-695-5609 fostermr@verizon

sinGle? join us at our annual sinGles piCniC!CAPITAL DISTRICT - Calling all single adults! Parents With-out Partners (PWP) and Single Parent of the Capital District Meetup Group is hosting its ANNUAL SINGLES PICNIC this Sunday, August 3rd at Collins Park, on Moe Road in Clifton Park from 1:00 – 5:00 PM. You are invited to meet other singles from the Capital District, Saratoga and surrounding areas. PWP brings singles together in a fun, supportive, social environment through a variety of monthly activi-ties. Admission is just $5 adult/$2child plus a picnic dish to share. Join us for a fun opportunity to meet other single adults. Learn more at: www.meetup.com/PWP796 or call 348-2062.

Breakfast BuffetsSARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga/Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs presents a Breakfast Buffet. Fruit cock-tail, French toast/pancakes, potatoes, break-

fast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, Eggs Benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Sundays, August 3 & 17, 2014. 8:30am-11:00am. Donation requested: Adults $8.00; Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $7.00; Children 5-12 $6.00; Under 5 Free. Takeouts $8.00.

ConCerts BriGHten dark tuesdays at Battlefield

STILLWATER - The race track in Saratoga Springs may be quiet on Tuesdays, but Saratoga Battlefield will be alive with music.

Friends of Saratoga Battlefield will sponsor four free lunch-time concerts at 12 noon at Saratoga National Historical Park’s visitor center. Bring a lunch and listen to a different program each week: folk, traditional and martial music. Au-gust 5: Elizabeth Huntley; August 12: Linda Russell; Au-gust 19: Rich Bala; August 26: Fort Ticonderoga Fife and Drum Corps. This series is sponsored in part by the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the NYS Canal Corporation. Saratoga National Historical Park offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year. For further infor-mation about this and other activities please contact the park at (518) 670-2985, check the park website at www.nps.gov/sara follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/saratoganhp or check our Twitter feed www.twitter.com/saratoganhp

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Gateway House of peaCe polo & piZZaZZ!SARATOGA SPRINGS - Please join us Friday, August 8th, 5-9pm at Saratoga Polo Field, 2 Bloomfield Rd., Saratoga Springs. (Rain Date: Sun., Aug. 10th). Dress: Casual Chic. Advanced Ticket Purchase: $65pp/$120 couple. Polo Match & Clubhouse After Party. Polo Hall of Fame Challenge Cup Tournament. Old Daley Inn - Bistro at the Gazebo 5-7. Dancing to: Rock and Roll DJ John Clark. Silent Auction Items. Please register on our website: www.gateway-houseofpeace.org by August 1st.

annual Clam steamVICTORY - Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club will have its Clam Steam on Saturday, August 9 starting at 12 Noon–9PM. Tickets: $40.00 Full Steam Menu: steamed Clams, raw clams, po-

tato, sweet potato, corn on the cob, sausage, chicken, wa-termelon, open bar ( soda, water, beer ), entry into raffle, also from the kitchen sausage with peppers/onion, & roll, clam chowder, hot dogs, hamburgers & roll $35.00 Chicken ( No raw clams ), $30.00 Chicken Only No Clams, No entry into raffle. For tickets or information call Bill at 378-2208 or the club house at 695-3917.

montHly Breakfast CanCelledVICTORY - the Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club monthly break-fast scheduled for August 10, 2014 is cancelled. The next breakfast will be on Sunday, September 14, 2014 starting at 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

new skete pilGrimaGe “mystery and History; two pillars of tradition”CAMBRIDGE - Saturday, August 9, 2014 8:30am to 5:00pm, Cambridge, New Skete Monastery. Church services; 8:30 am Matins (morning services), 9:30 am - 11:00 am Divine Liturgy, 4 pm - 4:30 pm Healing Service with Anointing, and 5 pm Vespers (evening services.). Scheduled activities throughout the day: church tour, talk on monastic life at New Skete, presentation by Sister Vassa Larin, a nun of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad and host of Coffee with Sr. Vassa. Activities throughout the day: photo exhibit of New Skete life, Meditation Gardens, and monks’ and nuns’ gift shops. Boxed lunches available for purchase. Slices of Nuns of New Skete Kitchens Cheesecake and a bever-age for sale. Free. 518-677-3928 ext 214 karengladstone@newskete.org. PO Box 128, Cambridge, NY 12816. Karen Gladstone 518-677-3928 ext 214. www.newskete.org karengladstone@newskete.org

round lake art & Craft sHowROUND LAKE - The highly anticipated an-nual event is taking place on August 9 & 10 from 9:00-5:00 each day. The show is

set up along the Zim Smith trail in the Victorian village of Round Lake, NY, just off exit 11 on the Northway. Thou-sands of people flock to this show to find one of a kind, handmade items from local artists and to wander through the beautiful and historic “Village in the Grove”. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. This is a free event. For more information, contact the Village office at 518-899-2800.

Hudson CrossinG park 10tH annual CardBoard Boat raCesSCHUYLERVILLE - Saturday, August 9th (Raindate Sunday) 8:00am – 3:00pm. Schuylerville Beach at Fort Hardy Park, Rt. 29. Spectators FREE - Participants: $5 fee for boats and sailors. This year’s theme is “A Day At The Beach”. More in-formation and Online registration is available at www.hud-soncrossingpark.org - There will be live music by Swing Shift, food services, t-shirt sales, eco-info, and terrific pho-to opportunities in a family fun-filled day for all. Whether you come as a crew member or an on-shore cheerleader, it’s a day you’ll never forget! See you on the river!

ColumBia Hs 1970-1979 alumni party 2014CAPITAL DISTRICT - The annual CHS Classes of the ‘70s Alumni Party is set for Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the E.G. Town Park. Cost of $20/person includes hot/cold picnic buffet and soft drinks (BYOB). To obtain a flyer/registration form contact CAROLINE LYNCH ZEYAK at 518-928-3223 el-vis628@fairpoint.net, TAMMY BUB WELLS at 518-273-6506 tammy.wells758@gmail.com, or HELENE MAYONE REED at 518-527-9623 helene_reed2005@yahoo.com. Welcoming Class of ’74 on their 40th anniversary! Mark your calen-dars! Pass the word! Look forward to seeing you!

saratoGa k of C Benefit to aid mission of Ballston spa native rev. william traCySARATOGA SPRINGS - Knights of Columbus Council 246 will host a benefit at 50 Pine Road in Saratoga Springs from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 10 to support an alcoholism treatment facility in South America that was founded by Ballston Spa native Rev. William Tracy. Tracy, who gradu-ated from Ballston Spa High School in 1946 and celebrated his first Mass at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in the village in 1955, established the New Life Community – or Associacao Communidad Vida Nova – in Curitiba, Brazil in the early 1980s after receiving treatment for his own ad-

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diction to alcohol. The facility has since assisted more than 1,000 individuals, including hundreds of priests, seminar-ians and nuns. Tickets to the August 10 benefit are $15 each and may be purchased at the door or after Masses at local Roman Catholic churches, including St. Mary’s in Ballston Spa. Reservations may also be secured by calling Sir Knight Rich Gorman at 885-3810 or Sir Knight Vern Ut-ter at 584-0034.

video Contest salute to County fair momsGREENWICH - The Washington County Fair along with the Greenwich Economic Development Group are challenging their youth, to honor their mom or that special someone that helps them prepare for the fair, with a video contest. Exhibiting youth are encouraged to submit original videos, sharing why their mom should be the 2014 Washington County Fair Mom of the Year. Videos can be serious or hu-morous. They should be thoughtful, creative and origi-nal. Videos will be judged on creativity and quality. Use of video footage, still photos, illustrations, voice over, and text titles is encouraged.Age brackets are six to twelve and ages thirteen to nineteen. One winner from each bracket will be selected. Submission will be accepted thru August 10, 2014, via the fair’s website or YouTube. Rules and entry form can be found at www.washingtoncountyfair.com/vid-eo-contest.hmtl Prizes will be awarded at the Washington County Fair’s opening ceremony, August 18th at 1:00 PM

eyes on saratoGa lunCHeonSARATOGA SPRINGS - All women are invited to attend a luncheon Tuesday, Aug 12, 2014 from 12:00-2:00 PM at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P Saratoga. Cost is $13.00 inclusive. Our feature is Jaime Parillo, Executive Director of the Saratoga Springs History Museum. Our speaker, Jean Bisnett from Albany, will speak on “The Best is Yet to Come”. Reservations are required by Aug 7th. Please call Ellie at 584-3779 or Anita at 583-4043. No membership or dues required.

korean war veterans meetinGCAPITAL DISTRICT - The Adirondack chapter 60 of the Ko-rean War Veterans’ Assoc., will be holding their August lun-cheon at the C & R Restaurant on Rt. 29, just west of Gal-way at noon on Wednesday, August 13th at noon. Service members from all wars, spouses, widows and friends are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome. Please call Bill and Lillian Reid at 885-1414 by August 11th, for reservations and directions.

italian dinnerSARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga/Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Fettuccine Alfredo,

Baked Ziti, Chicken Parm, Meatballs, Italian Sausage & Peppers, Antipasto Salad, Dessert, Garlic Bread & Butter, Coffee, Tea. Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 4:30-7:00pm. Donation requested: Adults $10.00; Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $9.00; Children 5-12 $6.00; Under 5 Free. Takeouts $10.00. Cash Bar Available.

reGister now for tHe 12tH annual jailHouse roCk 5k!

BALLSTON SPA - Brookside announced that the 12th Annual Jailhouse Rock 5k Race will take place on Saturday, August 16 at 8:30 am. The out-and-back course follows Fairground Avenue, beginning at

the top of the hill by the Fairgrounds, continuing out to the correctional facility and then circling back. The 3.1 mile course ends with a downhill finish right outside Brookside. This course is USATF CERTIFIED. Only 200 t-shirts avail-able to runners, so register now! Registration rates are $22 per person through Aug. 12, 2014; $27 Aug. 13, 2014 through Aug. 16, 2013. Join with a friend or family mem-ber and get a discount! $35 for two entries through August 12, 2014* *Entries MUST be submitted together to be eli-gible and this rate is only valid through Aug. 12, 2014. NOT VALID for day of race registrations. This 5K supports edu-cation programs offered to thousands of Capital Region school children and is sponsored by Ballston Spa National Bank. Register online at active.com or download an appli-cation from www.brooksidemuseum.org.

“Cruisin’ tHe Canal”SCHUYLERVILLE - Join Underground Railroad History Proj-ect of the Capital Region on Saturday, August 16 from 5:30pm – 7 pm for “Cruisin’ the Canal”, a wonderful eve-ning cruise aboard the paddleboat Caldwell Belle located at Lock C5, US Rt 4, in Schuylerville. Cruise to Northum-berland Falls via Champlain Lock-5. Enjoy a narrated tour with music, tantalizing hors d’oeuvres and great conver-sation. Be the first to enjoy the debut of Myers Cider, a specialty blend of hard cider designed for URHPCR by Nine Pin Cider Works. Cash Bar and URHPCR merchandise will be available. $65 per person – limited seating – advance ticket purchase required. For tickets and carpooling call 518-432-4432 or visit www.UndergroundRailroadHistory.org/events/.

tHe HealtH, History, & Horses CHarity GalaSARATOGA SPRINGS - Presented by Ladies of Charity, Sara-toga Vicariate to support our community charity programs in Saratoga , Washington and Warren Counties. Thursday, August 21, 2014, 6:00-9:00pm. Longfellow’s Restaurant, 500 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs. Complimentary Beer &

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Wine the 1st hour, Live Music, Hot and cold food stations, Silent Auction & 4 Seasons Basket Raffle. Cost: $60.00 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Tickets: www.ladiesof-charitysaratoga.com. Contact Carol at 518-584-7496, 19 Alydar Ct. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Attire: Summer Festive.

Golf tournament and silent auCtion

WARRENSBURG - On August 23, 2014 Cornell Cooperative Extension will be holding its 5th An-nual Golf Tournament and Silent Auction at Cro-nin’s Golf Resort in Warrensburg, NY. All pro-ceeds from this benefit will be used to help financially support Cornell Cooperative Exten-

sion’s educational programs. A donation of $85 per person includes: green fees, cart, chicken barbecue, goodie bag, awards and prizes. The tournament will begin with regis-tration at 9:15 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 10 a.m. The tournament format is a 4-person scramble. Individual players are welcome and will be placed within a team. Pre-registration for tournament and barbecue is required by contacting Amy Sabattis at 518-623-3291 or 668-4881.

Baked CHiCken / swiss steak dinnerSARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga/Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Toss Salad, Baked Chicken, Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegeta-bles, Rolls & Butter, Coffee and Tea. Wednesday, August 27, 2014, 4:30-7:00pm. Donation requested: Adults $10.00; Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $9.00; Children 5-12 $6.00; Under 5 Free. Takeouts $10.00. Cash Bar Available.

BsHs Class of 1949 plans 65tH reunionBALLSTON SPA - The 65th reunion of BSHS Class of 1949 will take place at The White House Restaurant at 95 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa on Saturday, September 13. The event will begin with a cocktail hour at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. Former classmates who are interested in assisting with reunion planning are welcome to attend pre-reunion luncheons at the White House at noon on Friday, August 15. To reserve seats for the pre-reunion luncheons and/or the September reunion dinner, please call Agnes Anderson Downing at 885-5807 or Donald Perkins at 885-7096.

Ballston spa HiGH sCHool reunionCAPITAL DISTRICT - The class of 1964 Ballston Spa High School 50th reunion committee is looking for classmates

who are interested in attending a reunion on Sat. Sept. 20, 2014 at the Ballston Spa Country Club. If you have not yet been notified and wish to attend, please call or e-mail Maureen at (518) 587-3280 (MoeJoeHick@aol.com) or Lenny at (518) 490-2312 (lleaper2000@gmail.com.) You may also e-mail us on Facebook at BSHS Class of 1964 with your contact information.

stillwater alumni reunionCAPITAL DISTRICT - The class of 1964 will host the Still-water Central School District Alumni Reunion set for Sept. 20th at The Fairways of Halfmoon, 17 Johnson Road, Me-chanicville, NY. The reunion begins with a cocktail recep-tion and cash bar from 5-6 followed by dinner. Information regarding cost etc. and the reservation forms are available at the School’s website: www.scsd.org OR by contact to: Martha Chase Shea at lmshea2@nycap.rr.com or phone 584-8367 OR Judy DeCota Ferris at jdferris@verizon.net or phone 583-0200. We’re hoping for a good turn out and are looking forward to sharing a “flood of memories”!! Those interested in being listed as a “patron” must do so by Aug. 1. Banquet reservations are due by Sept 1. Now is the time to pass the word, mark your calendars and make your reservations. We look forward to seeing you!

sHaker HiGH sCHool 50tH reunionCAPITAL DISTRICT - Coming soon!! September 5-7, 2014. Don’t miss it! The 50th Reunion Committee has located more than 150 classmates. Still looking for the other 130 to share details of our upcoming celebration. If that’s you, please send your contact information to shaker64reunion@gmail.com. Evening events will be held at the Holiday Inn Express in Latham, NY, where there is a reduced room rate for those staying at the hotel. Lots of special surprises. Something for everyone. Plan to be there.

18tH annual irisH 2000 festivalBALLSTON SPA – The celebration that is midway to St. Pat-rick’s Day -- the Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival -- takes over the Saratoga County Fairgrounds on Sept. 12 and 13 with new groups and old favorites. The festival features more than 25 performers and two days of all things Irish. It opens at 5 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, with performances by Kilrush, Scythian, Clan na Gael and the Red Hot Chilli Pipers. On Saturday, Sept. 13, Irish 2000 opens at 10 a.m. and continues until midnight, with three stages of non-stop music and a fourth stage where Irish dance takes the center. Discounted tickets will be available through Price Chopper’s Tickets to Go program starting on August 3 or through the festival website through Sept. 11. Those using their Price Chopper AdvantEdge Card receive an additional $1 the advance sale prices. Advance sale Fri-

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day only tickets are $16, Saturday only tickets are $18. A two-day pass is available by advance sale only at $29. At the gate, tickets for Friday only are $20. Tickets for Satur-day only are $25 at the gate. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free. All sales at the gate are cash only. There is a $3 parking fee. Additional information about the 18th Annual Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival is available by calling 1-888-414-3378. or visiting irish2000fest.com.

save tHe date! Casino niGHt GalaSARATOGA SPRINGS - Please save the date for I am I can’s annual casino night gala Thursday, September 18th! The gala will be held from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Canfield Casino in Saratoga and will include fun casino games, tarot card readers, live music, delicious food, and a silent auction. Tickets are $75 each and all proceeds will go to support our mission of connecting professional women to local high school girls to achieve their post-graduation goals. I am I can is a 501(c)3 organization that was created to mentor girls in grades 9 - 12. Programs provide needed encourage-ment, guidance and advocacy to students as they navigate their high school years and move toward post-graduation goals. The organization currently supports teenage girls in area high schools by providing mentoring partnerships. We’re still looking for additional silent auction items as well! If you would like to donate a silent auction item, purchase a ticket to the gala, or learn more about this amazing or-ganization, please visit our website, www.iamicanachieve.org, or contact Founder, Avon Scherff at 688-3010 ext 102, or email Avon@scherffinsurance.com.

tHe vinCentian institute Class of 1954CAPITAL DISTRICT - will celebrate their 60th high school reunion September 19th and 20th. For details call 518 233-8579.

rHineBeCk arts festivalCAPITAL DISTRICT - The second-annual Rhinebeck Arts Festival (formerly the Hudson Valley Arts Festival), Sep-tember 26-28 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, will be a celebration of artistic expression in its many forms with a main focus on craft and visual art. This mostly indoor shopping experience includes: 200 outstanding artists; a Hudson Valley Furniture Makers showcase; exceptional live music; inspiring dance performances; craft demonstra-tions; hands-on art encounters; children’s activities; gour-met foods and more! Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-6pm;Sunday 10am-5pm.Weekend passes $10,seniors $9,children 6-16 $4, under 6 free. Group discounts avail-able. Free parking. Rain or shine. No pets allowed.www.artrider.com

Granville lions CluB summer furniture saleGRANVILLE - We sell World Famous Furniture to use at your pool, patio, porch, deck or the beach. We are located behind the Post Office, off Main St. in Granville. Open every Friday 5-8pm and Sat. 10-2pm from May until Labor Day. In the over 50 years we have been selling furniture, we have donated over 2 million dollars to local, state, national and world charities including hundreds of eye exams and glass-es; scholarships; the purchase of a home for senior citizens with continued support; and funds to local fire companies, rescue squads, scouts, special camps for children with spe-cial needs, local cultural events, libraries and museums, Christmas programs for needy families, 4th of July Kids Days, Little League programs, winter skating, a skate board park, playgrounds, Glens Falls Assoc. of Hearing Impaired and Sight Soc. and many more great programs. So, please come and support us by buying your summer furniture; and at the same time, save a huge amount with our unbe-lievable pricing - most items at wholesale or below. www.granvillelions.org.

Burnt Hills/Ballston lake Class of 64CAPITAL DISTRICT - The Class of 1964 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School 50th Reunion Committee is gathering in-formation from classmates to share details of our upcom-ing celebration. The 50th Reunion weekend will be October 10-12, 2014. We will have our usual get together on Fri. Oct. 10th at Carney’s. The Saturday night event will be held at the Clifton Park Elks Club. It will be a great weekend. Plan to be there. Please send your contact information to Barb (Ross)Oberdieck boberdieck@aol.com or Bill Wigley b94w@aol.com

oCtoBer 2014 art sHowCAPITAL DISTRICT - Southern Saratoga Artists’ Society is sponsoring an Art show in the month of October 2014. It is held at the Shenendehowa Adult Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park, NY 12065. It is open to the public. Go to our website www.southernsaratogaartist.com for the entry form which has all information on the form or call Angela at 399-1824.

tHe way we were Car sHowBALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Spa Busi-ness & Professional Association announced plans for the 12th annual “The Way We Were” Car Show to be held Sunday, Octo-ber 12, 2014 from 9:00 am -4:00 pm on

Front Street in Ballston Spa. The rain date for this event will be October 19, 2014 from 9:00am – 4:00pm. This is

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one of the few local judged shows and several trophies will be awarded, including Best of Show, Mayor’s Choice, Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Stock, Oldest Vehicle plus the top five in each of 13 categories. Judging begins at 9:30 am with trophies awarded at 3:30 pm. The event is free to spectators. Exhibitors can pre-register by 10/1/14 for $10.00 per car or $15.00 the day of show. All proceeds will benefit community activities sponsored by the BSBPA. Dash plaques will be given to the first 400 cars registered and the first 200 cars registered will receive car show sou-venirs. A printable registration form is available on the BSBPA website, www.ballston.org. For more information, contact Steve Farnham at stevefarnham@ballston.org, Dan Barner at dan@ballston.org or the BSBPA at info@ballston.org or 885-2772.

nortHeast kidneys foundation Catwalk for kidneys fasHion sHowSARATOGA SPRINGS - The 4th annual Catwalk for Kidneys fashion show will return to Saratoga on Sunday October 12, 10am-1pm. This event is a yearly favorite, featuring the very best of Saratoga fashion, fabulous brunch, ven-dors, and a Catwalk that tells a story! Each model fea-tured in the show has a connection to kidney disease or organ donation. They are patients, family members, donor families, living donors, clinical and academic professionals, all coming together to educate about kidney disease and raise funds for local patient and community services. Holi-day Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. (518) 584-4550. Cost-$49. More info- http://healthykidneys.org/

tHe international Center of tHe Capital reGion (iCCr) is seekinG loCal Host families for fleX studentsCAPITAL DISTRICT - Created in 1992 by the US Depart-ment of State, the Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX) is a scholarship exchange program for high school students (ages 15-17) from Eurasia. The program’s goal is to provide an opportunity for the students to spend an academic year in the United States, living with a host fam-ily and attending an American high school, while engaging in activities to learn about American society and values to experience life in a democratic society. If you would pos-sibly consider hosting a student, the International Center would like to hear from you. For further information, call (518) 708-7608.

saratoGa national Cemetery Honor Guard assoCiation SCHUYLERVILLE - The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association is a VOLUNTEER organization. Member-

ship in the organization is restricted to active duty, reserv-ists, national guard and any honorably discharged veterans of war and/or peace time service of all branches of service. You MUST have proof of eligibility. Please feel free to visit our web site at: www.snchga.com or contact our Adjutant at: image.347@verizon .net . We are always looking for volunteers (male or female) to become members. You will be trained and issued our uniform.

step volunteers neededSARATOGA SPRINGS - STEP the Saratoga Therapeu-tic Equestrian Program a 501 ( c ) 3 not -for –profit organization, is seeking VOLUNTEER POOP PICKERS, SIDEWALKERS,HORSE LEADERS, PAPER JOCKEYS, AND WRANGLERS to care for its program horses, provide help with lessons for special needs children & adults, fix and repair the facility and promote fundraising. Horse is experi-ence is not needed but a plus. A caring heart and a love of CHILDREN & HORSES is a must! Call (518) 374.5116 or email stepatnfec@yahoo.com

new memBers welComeCAPITAL DISTRICT - La Fédération Franco-Américaine du New York (The Franco-American Federation of New York) welcomes new members. You don’t need to speak French to enjoy our activities. The Federation’s goals are to create awareness of the French history of North America, encour-age the use of North American French, and celebrate the culture and heritage of the American French. Our 2014-15 calendar of activities will include a film series, lectures, a Christmas and Mid-Lent Brunch, wine tastings, and more. Yearly dues are $15 for individuals, $18 for families. For more information, visit our website at http://www.alban-yareafrenchclub.com/ or call Bernard Ouimet at 518-692-2690.

searCH and resCue volunteers neededCAPITAL DISTRICT - The Tri-State Emergency team is recruiting volunteers to provide wildland and underwater searches. This includes all aspects of field and underwa-ter search. The tri-state emergency team responds when requested by NYS forest rangers and other police agencies throughout New York State, Western vermont and massa-chesettes. We are looking for certified scuba divers, ex-perienced boat handlers, and people who enjoy hiking and the outdoors in general who wish to help people in need. The team will provide training and complete support as needed. Our headquarters is located in Waterford. Appli-cants need not live in Waterford to volunteer. If interested, please call 518-237-6744 or visit our website at www.tri-stateemergencyteam.org

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Bulletin Boardvolunteer divers neededCAPITAL DISTRICT - The Tri-State Emergency Team (One of the oldest organized dive teams in America) located in Waterford, NY is looking for BASIC CERTIFIED SCUBA DIVERS to help with underwater search and recovery op-erations throughout western Vermont, western Massachu-setts, and NY. To learn more simply call: (518) 237-6744 OR download an application from our website at: www.tri-stateemergencyteam.org

youtH proGramSCHUYLERVILLE - The Greater Schuylerville Youth Pro-gram at the Youth Center in Fort Hardy Park is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Most Saturdays from 5:30 - 8:30 there will be 5 styles of Scooter Board Races complete with prize ribbons. Bring a buddy as some racing requires teams of two. The Greater Schuylerville Youth Program provides social, recreational, and educational activities on a year round basis. For up to the minute information please visit us at www.facebook.com/greaterschuylervilleyouthprogram.

saratoGa sponsor-a-sCHolar seeks volunteer mentorsSARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar (SSAS), a non-profit organization in Saratoga Springs, is seeking volunteer mentors for high school students enrolled in the program. SSAS helps motivated, financially disadvantaged students at Saratoga Springs High School excel in high school and succeed in college. Mentors are asked to com-mit to four years with a student, beginning in 10th grade and continuing through the first year of college. Mentors must be college graduates and agree to meet with their student once a month. To volunteer, contact Pat Titter-ton at 518-339-9474 or saratogasponsorascholar@yahoo.com. Information: www.saratogasponsorascholar.org.

volunteers needed! CAPITAL DISTRICT - National non-profit Binky Patrol pro-vides blankets for children in need locally through the Mechanicville chapter. They supply handmade blankets and hats to children who are sick, homeless, grieving or traumatized throughout Saratoga, Albany and Rensselaer Counties. No sewing experience necessary. They also need donations of materials such as cotton flannel, fabric, yardage or scraps, Polar fleece, quilt batting, postage, old clean sheets, yarn and thread. Blanket sizes range from 24x30” to twin for teens. Work on your own schedule to make blankets or help deliver them. Contact Dayle Gruder at 664-5271 or dgruder@nycap.rr.com.

support Group for survivors of suiCide lossSO. GLENS FALLS - Group Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. If you have lost a loved one to suicide, you are not alone. We offer a healing environment for you to share your experience, to offer support and to be supported by others who understand suicide loss. There is a wealth of local resources for supporting survivors of suicide loss. You do not have to grieve alone. For time and meeting location please contact: Andrea Bello at 518-792-6007 Or andrea@moreaucommunitycenter.org

saratoGa tHerapeutiC equestrian proGram open reGistration 2014SARATOGA SPRINGS - STEP the Saratoga Therapeutic Equestrian Program a 501 (c) 3 not for profit and totally volunteer organization is open for registration for the 2014 season. Children and adults ages 2 and up with special needs may apply. There are limited open spots in the pro-gram as STEP fills up quickly. For registration information please call 518 374.5116 or email stepatnfec@yahoo.com or visit our website www.stepup-nfec.org

CallinG all mentors!CAPITAL DISTRICT - I am I can is a 501(c)3 organization that was created to mentor girls in grades 9 - 12. Programs provide needed encouragement, guidance and advocacy to students as they navigate their high school years and move toward post-graduation goals. We are seeking adult female mentors to work with students on a weekly basis. As a mentor you would spend time with and get to know your student, while developing a relationship that provides support and guidance. If you are looking for some mean-ingful volunteer work, this may be for you. This program focuses not as much on job skill mentoring, but more on providing a positive role model in the student’s life. You will help the student to develop core values and “encour-age young women to discover their dreams, to believe in endless possibilities while empowering them to make it happen”. The organization is currently looking for mentors in the Clifton Park to Glens Falls areas. Immediate needs are to support girls in Hudson Falls, South Glens Fall, Glens Falls, Shenendehowa, and Ballston Spa school districts. If you have time on a weekly or bi-weekly basis and would like to have a positive impact on a girl in your community, please contact Founder, Avon Scherff at 518-688-3010 ext 102, or email Avon@scherffinsurance.com.

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Bulletin Boardtops of GalwayGALWAY - Looking to take weight off for new year!!! Need that accountability of weighing in very week!! Come check out Tops of Galway. We meet every Thursday at Galway lions building in Galway. Weight in at 6:30 and meeting starts at 7. For more info call Rose at 884-9785 or email sjrhodes50@gmail.com. Check out tops at www.tops.org

BinGo GamesSARATOGA SPRINGS - The Jewish Communi-ty Center, 84 Weibel Ave, Saratoga Springs adds ‘Bonus Ball’ and ‘Early Bird Progressive’ Bingo Games. Maximum Prize $6,000. Every

Thursday. Doors open at 6pm and games start at 7pm. Both smoking and non-smoking areas. 584-2370

proGram to assist low inCome veteransSARATOGA CO. - Saratoga County RPC, through its VetHelp division, is pleased to announce a new program to aid veterans and their families in their struggle to maintain permanent housing. The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program can provide monetary relief as well as extensive case management for veteran families that are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming home-less. Temporary financial assistance is available for rental assistance, utilities fees, security deposit, moving costs, emergency supplies, child care and transportation. Case management and referral services include health care, daily living activities, financial planning, transportation, in-come support and legal assistance. The goal of the SSVF program is to promote housing stability among very low income Veteran families who reside in or are transition-ing to permanent housing in the following New York State counties; Washington, Warren, Saratoga, Schenectady, Montgomery, Fulton and Schoharie. For more information, call VetHelp toll free at 1-855-233-1117.

BiG BrotHers BiG sisters lookinG for mentors

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Big Brothers Big Sis-ters is looking for mentors in Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, and Rensselaer Counties. We are the oldest and largest

provider of one-to-one youth mentoring services in the United States. In the Capital Region, we have been match-ing caring adults with local children for 50 years. Our men-toring relationships are proven to be a positive influence on the life of a child. Currently, we serve over 500 children, but there are over 100 more waiting for mentors. If you want to learn more about volunteering, contact Brigette Callahan at 862-1250 x15, or by email at Brigette@bbbscr.org.

are you HavinG a Hard time ControllinG tHe way you eat?SARATOGA SPRINGS - FA offers help and hope. Food Ad-dicts in Recovery Anonymous, “FA”, meeting in Saratoga Springs Mondays, 7pm at the United Methodist Church on Fifth Ave. FA is a recovery program for people who suffer from food obsession, overeating, bulimia and under-eat-ing. Everyone is welcome to this FREE meeting, including those who think they may have a food problem or those who are concerned about someone who may. For a list of regular, weekly meetings in the Capital District, visit www.foodaddicts.org or call Laurie at 518-879-7323.

women’s ruGBy team lookinG for playersSARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Brumbies, Women’s Rugby Team is always looking for new athletic minded women to join the team. Anyone 18+ that is team ori-ented, determined, and hard working is invited to join us. The Brumbies are an increasingly competitive team with a strong commitment to the community. If you are interest-ed in playing or finding out more, please email SwrRecruit-ing@gmail.com, visit us at SaratogaWomensRugby.com or find us on facebook.

seekinG Host familiesCAPITAL DISTRICT - Since 1952, International Fellowship, Inc. a non-profit organization has been successfully ex-changing students to and from the United States. Families in this area are invited to reach across the boarders and host a high school aged exchange student for the semes-ter or the academic year. The students come with their own spending money and are covered by health/accident insurance. All that is required of a host family is to pro-vide room, board, laundry facilities and some tender loving care. Host families can be married, single, have kids, no kids- even grandparents can apply. Please visit our web-site for more information at www.internationalfellowship.org, write to International Fellowship, Inc., P.O. Box 130, Westfield, New York 14787, email infelwes@gmail.com, or call 1-800-647-8839.