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Meet the Candidates Deputy Supervisor Dan Waterhouse and Your Town Board Delivered
“It’s Time for the TRUTH”
During Dan’s Tenure as Interim Supervisor, in Under 90 Days
Saturday, October 23rd
H H H 9 KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS H H H
• We entered into an agreement with Hudson Headwaters, providing healthcare to our local residents, utilizing a mobile RV, to be located at the Municipal building weekly. This program will be starting by January 2022. • We developed a “Emergency & Pandemic Policy” to cover our townspeople and employees, in conjunction with our local EMS, Fire Department and the HL Central School. We formulated this action plan to keep the community safe and informed. • We have submitted our application for a $35,000 grant to update our Town Master Plan, long overdue. This is necessary every 10 years; and nothing had been started to get this in motion, until we spearheaded the initiative. We formed a Master Plan Committee made up of our local citizens to help us lead the charge. Having an updated Master Plan helps tremendously when applying for grants. • We are partnering with “Solitude Lake Management” to help eradicate milfoil in a cost efficient and effective manner, that is also APA compliant. • We formed a “Lake Preservation Committee” covering Lake Luzerne and all waterways that fall within our town boundaries. We need to be proactive to keep our lakes healthy and free from invasive species. • We are going to refinance our long-term bonds, in order to save the taxpayers roughly $45,000 annually in interest alone. More on this to come in early 2022… • We enacted new procedures to oversee and regulate the out-of-control overtime within the town. From May-thru Labor Day, 2016-2020, overtime averaged $13,570 annually, with a high water mark in 2016 of $17,428. This is the result of a complete lack of oversight, and certification of hours actually worked. Year to date 2021, under the Board’s control, (not Supervisor Merlino’s) it is now down to just under $500, during the same time period. This new system has enabled us to remove $50,000 earmarked for unchecked and unauthorized overtime payroll, from our 2022 budget. HUGE SAVINGS! Supervisor Merlino, has stated he has NEVER reviewed or certified any payroll or overtime during his tenure. That’s 15 years of NO CHECKS AND BALANCES on YOUR hard earned tax dollars, allocated for payroll!!! ABSOLUTELY CRAZY and totally irresponsible! • YOUR entire Town Board embraces a team approach, of which all residents are a vital part of. Think of us every time you look at a dollar bill, you see the words E Pluribus Unum which translates to…”Out of many, one”. We value input, and are transparent. And above all, we act in YOUR best interests, unlike Supervisor Merlino, who is only concerned with his own best interests, and those of his supporters. Hopefully that outlook will be seen as a refreshing and vital change.
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H H NOVEMBER 2ND WITH YOUR VOTE! H H 3 DAN WATERHOUSE 3 Dave O’Neal 3 Mike Fazio 3 Jim Niles October 2021 Meeting for the Capital District Genealogical Society CAPITAL DISTRICT - Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM ET - Online Zoom Meeting. CDGS meetings are presently held on Zoom. Registration is free and
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Thank You LAKE LUZERNE - Lake Luzerne Supervisor Merlino and Team Candidates, Roger Nelligan, Rayl Zubal and Pamela Petteys wish to say “THANK YOU” to all those who attended the “Meet & Greet” on Sunday, October 16th at the Nettle Meadow, our gracious host. Besides introduction to old and new friends, the ambiance of the aka Hitching Post was an added delight as well as cheese samples and cookies. For those unable to attend please join us this coming Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 1-3 at Nettle Meadow.
Take-out Turkey Dinner GANSEVOORT - October 30, 2021, 4:00-6:00 pm. Adults $12, Children $6. Pre-order only . Call (518) 683-8195 from 10-4 Monday-Friday. Cut-off for orders – October 27, 2021. Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green beans, rolls cranberry sauce and dessert. Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort. To pick up, please arrive 10/30 at Trinity UMC, remain in car, wear mask and have exact dollar amount. A Trinity UMC volunteer will take payment and bring dinners.
Election Day Chicken & Biscuit Dinner MIDDLE GROVE Election Day Chicken & Biscuit Dinner at Middle Grove United Methodist Church, Tues., Nov 2 from 4-7pm or until sold out. TAKE OUT ONLY. Dinner includes: homemade chicken & biscuit, homemade cranberry relish, peas, homemade apple crisp. Tickets: $12. Church is located at 429 Middle Grove Rd. (corner of Middle Grove & North Creek Rd).
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National supply chain issues in the food-service industry are hitting school cafeterias across the region, prompting last-minute menu changes. Certain products are not being manufactured while other foods are back-ordered or in limited supply. Ballston Spa, East Greenbush, Averill Park, North Colonie and Albany are among districts that are impacted, notifying families that menus may be subject to change. “While kitchen staff are doing their best to be creative and deliver nutritious and delicious meals to students, the choices offered may not always reflect what is on the breakfast and lunch menus that are printed each month,” East Greenbush officials wrote in a notice to families. “The Food Service Department will do its
best to notify families and students ahead of time if a menu item is changed.” Parents and students say meal quality has declined since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. Menus are limited in variety and nutrition, they claim, and fresh fruits and vegetables have been replaced with sugar-filled, processed fruit snacks. Food-service providers say they were hard hit by the pandemic which kept many students out of school for more than a year. In some districts, low participation rates in the lunch program are affecting the quality of meals they are able to provide. Cafeterias are also impacted by the ongoing food industry labor shortages. So far, districts say they are able to provide breakfast and lunch that meet federal nutrition standards. In other states, parents are being asked to pack bagged meals
Tri-County United Way Announces New Officers and Board Members QUEENSBURY – A new slate of officers and members have been elected to the Tri-County United Way Board of Directors following a September annual meeting and organizational meeting. The new officers include Zack Moore, L&M Associates, chairperson; Mickey Orta, NBT Bank, 1st vice chairperson; Tracy Mills, Glens Falls Hospital, 2nd vice chairperson; Brian Corcoran, Post Star, treasurer; Kara Lais, Fitzgerald Morris Baker Firth, secretary. “The legacy of passionate community leaders will continue with this talented group of individuals,” Director Brian Bearor noted. The Tri-County United Way also welcomed Brian Corcoran, Senior Regional Finance Director, Lee Enterprises; Judge John Hall, Retired, Warren County Judge and Surrogate Judge; Kristine Orr, Superintendent, South Glens Falls School District; Liza Ochsendorf, Director of Warren County Employment andTraining Administration; Lottie Jameson, Director of Compliance and Risk Management, SUNY Adirondack.
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Downtown Glens Falls’ Boo2You Halloween Festival GLENS FALLS - The Glens Falls Collaborative announces its annual Boo2You Halloween festival to take place Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 2 to 4 p.m. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to attend in costume to trick or treat
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League of Women Voters of Saratoga County Launches Electronic Voter Guide SARATOGA COUNTY - The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is pleased to announce Vote411.org, an electronic voter guide is now available with information on over 100 races in the county . Vote411 may be accessed on computers, tablets, and mobile phones Candidate information includes biographical information and responses to questions posed by the League, as well as links to candidates’ social media and campaign websites. Candidates who have not yet submitted their information are listed with “Candidate Has Not Responded;” their responses will be posted as soon as the candidates provide the information. There is also a YouTube link to a Candidate Forum posted where one is available.
All of this can be accessed online at www. vote411.org in an easyto-use electronic format. Citizens can enter their addresses, compare candidate information and print a customized sample ballot. Information is also available on our website, www.lwvsaratoga. In addition to the candidate responses videos of Candidate Forums are posted
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Camp Stomping Ground Hosts Community Fall Festival
MIDDLE GROVE - Camp Stomping Ground, a new summer camp located on the old Boyhaven property, will host a fall festival to officially commemorate its doors opening to the larger Saratoga community. The campground is located on Middle Grove Rd and Route 29, and they operate 8 weeks each summer with hundreds of campers and staff. The organization partnered with local businessman, John Munter, to acquire the property and renovate the existing infrastructure. “For the past six years Stomping Ground had to rent a facility to run our summer program. Now we are thrilled to be in Saratoga Springs, settled in our permanent home. This area is a perfect fit with such vibrant community and purpose” said Executive Director and Co-Founder Laura Kriegel. “We want to invite our neighbors and local partners to see what camp is all about.” Previous owner John Munter, Founder of Munter Construction, bought the property from the Boy Scouts of America after the town’s plan to buy the land fell through. Camp Stomping Ground acquired 70 of the 300 acres, and transformed antiquated buildings and grounds with new infrastructure, vibrant paint jobs, and extensive landscaping. The camp is now looking towards another season of programming, with registrations already booming for summer 2022.
“The past year had its challenges that we were able to surpass with great dedication from our year-round team,” said Kriegel, “To balance the maintenance of a new 70 acre property with a global pandemic, we have had to be more flexible and innovative than ever.” But Camp Stomping Ground persisted, and the work shows. While losing opportunities to host work weekends and large crews due to COVID-19, their year-round team and small volunteer force were able to transform the grounds, unused since 2015, into a facility that will host over 750 campers over the course of a summer. The camp received significant support from several local Capital Region natives to make this possible including the Munter Family, the Dake Family, and (former Boyhaven Alumni) William Byrnes and his wife Lisa. After wrapping up a successful first summer at the Saratoga Springs property, Kriegel and her team will host “Fall Fest”, an event that will welcome local families, neighbors, and partners to see the site and venture throughout the campgrounds. There will be pumpkin carving, hay rides, face painting, food, and live music all happening from 1-4pm on Saturday October 30th. And to top off the celebration, admission to the event is free for all who wish to attend, but folks are reminded to bring money with them for food and beverage vendors. “We are so grateful to the warm welcome and vast support we have received since opening in Saratoga Springs. We want to invite everyone to visit camp for the day, and have some fall fun with us,” said Kriegel. Kriegel and her team have also announced that 25% of camper slots are being reserved for local families and partnerships with discounts available as well. To find out more about Camp Stomping Ground and program offerings, visit www.campstompinground.org and follow along on their Facebook and Instagram pages. About Camp Stomping Ground: Camp Stomping Ground is an overnight summer camp based in Saratoga Springs NY. Their mission is to inspire the next generation of radically empathetic decision makers. Stomping Ground believes in bringing kids together from all backgrounds, and draws campers from all over the Northeast.
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Call for Kitchen Aprons That Have That Have a Story: LAKE LUZERNE - “Every apron has a story and I am looking for yours.” Please call if you have a vintage apron you would like to donate to the Lake Luzerne Town Historian’s Office. The catch is there must be a true heartwarming story to go along with it. “Short and Sweet is OK” and “As long as you like is OK.” Both a photo of the apron and the story will in
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Porter Corner’s UMC Continues to Collect Bottles and Cans PORTER CORNERS -The Porter Corners UMC continues to collect deposit refundable beverage bottles and beverage cans They must have the label intact. You can leave yours at the back door of the church at 512 Allen Road or if you have a large amount we can arrange to pick them up. To arrange for pickup please call Jane at 518-893-2289 or Carrie at 518-893-6214. We thank you for your continued support!
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Capital District (Colonie), Franklin Community Center (Balston Spa), Fulton Community Action Agency (Amsterdam), Hope 7 Food Pantry (Troy), Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (Albany), Loaves and Fish Food Pantry (Binghamton), Northeast Regional Food Bank (Latham), People’s Place (Kingston), South Glens Falls Moreau Community Center (Queensbury), The Wilton Food Pantry (Saratoga). Suggestions of non-perishable food items to donate include canned meat or fish, canned entrees (stew, ravioli, etc.), canned fruit in juice, canned spaghetti sauce, canned soup, hot or cold cereal, canned 100% juice, and peanut butter and jelly. To participate, individuals simply need to donate one non-perishable food item at any Exterior or Full Service location. Individuals wishing to participate can find a complete list of locations at HoffmanCarWash.com. The event is part of Hoffman Car Wash’s “Practice Kindness” initiative to spread positivity and goodwill in the communities it serves. Within the last year, Hoffman Car Wash has supported Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (IPH), Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), American Red Cross, Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), and First Responders and Hospital Personnel. Later in 2021, Hoffman Car Wash will continue its Veteran’s Day tradition, which includes a free car wash for active and retired military members and/ or a $9.99 Hoffman Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change. Hoffman Car Wash also supports many non-profits and youth organizations through its Helping Hands Fundraising program.
Community Winter Sports Equipment Sale BURNT HILLS - The annual Winter Sports Equipment Sale will be held from 9:00 am to Noon on Saturday, October 23rd at the Burnt Hills United Methodist Church, 816 Rt. 50. This year, the sale will be held outside , under tents, on the church grounds. All winter sports equipment including downhill and cross country ski equipment, boots, skates, snowboards, sleds and winter sports clothing will be sold. There will be new and used winter sports equipment for sale. This annual event gives the community an opportunity to recycle winter sporting equipment. Items for consignment sale may be delivered to the church between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm on Thursday, October 21st
and 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, October 22nd. Downhill skis with out of date bindings will not be accepted. Sellers determine the cost of the articles for sale and receive 75% of the sale price. Donations of winter sports equipment are gladly accepted. You can drop off equipment M-F 10:00 am till 2:00 PM at the church or during the consignment drop off times. For more information contact the Church Office at 518-399-5144.
Corinth Community of Churches Trunk ‘n Treat CORINTH - The Corinth Community of Churches will sponsor a Trunk N Treat at the Methodist Church Parking Lot, Corinth, NY on Sunday, October 31, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. This is being sponsored a “safe activity” for your young people.
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National Divorce Is A Poisonously Stupid Idea By Rich Lowry
Divorce usually isn't a good idea, and that's especially true of a nearly 250-yearold continental nation. A cadre of apocalyptic writers on the right, who believe the country is too far gone to save, has become obsessed with a Secession 2.0 that would cleave red America from blue and allow the former to escape the ever-rising tide of woke insanity. There is no doubt the country is deeply riven along political, cultural and religious lines. Yet, a national divorce has nothing to recommend it. The practical obstacles are insuperable, and the likely effects would be very unwelcome to its proponents. If an insufficient patriotism is one of the ills of contemporary America, then a national divorce would prescribe arsenic as a cure. It would burn down America to save America, or at least those parts of it considered salvageable. A disaggregated United States would be instantly less powerful. Indeed, Russia and China would be delighted and presumably believe that we'd deserve to experience the equivalent of the crackup of the Soviet Union or the Qing dynasty, respectively. The economic consequences could be severe. The United States of America is a continent wide free trade zone, creating a vast domestic market that makes us all better off. Exchanging that for a market Balkanized by state or region would be a major loss. Finally, the United States foundering on its domestic divisions would be a significant blow to the prestige of liberal democracy. Abraham Lincoln worried about this effect the first time around, and it might be even worse now, with a long stable republic unable to survive internal dissension. Then, there's the question of how this is supposed to work. Lincoln warned of the physical impossibility of secession when the Mason-Dixon Line was a more-or-less ready line of demarcation. How would it play out now, with conservatives and progressives amply represented in every state in the Union?
If there were to be sovereign pure red and blue places, this wouldn't look like the relatively neat split of the United States into two in the 1860s, but more like postPeace of Westphalia Europe, with hundreds of different entities. Some proponents of national divorce say not to worry -- it can all be worked out amicably. But if we are going to split up because we can't even agree on bathroom policies or pronouns, how are we going to agree to divvy up our territory and resources? It would matter, obviously, who gets control of the federal government, the most powerful organization on Earth. It has 1.3 million people under arms and a stockpile of 3,800 nuclear warheads. Whether it accrues to red or blue America would, to understate it, be a matter of considerable haggling. On top of all this, red-state secession would be self-defeating. Let's say Texas left. That's 40 electoral votes off the national map for Republicans. In 2020, with no Texas, Trump could have won Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, and still fallen short of an electoral majority. On the other hand, Texas isn't quite as ruby red as it used to be. It could secede and still find itself governed by the very Democrats it hoped to leave behind. Besides, would the rest of the country really be willing to watch a state of 29 million people that represents the ninth-largest economy in the world go its own way? Meanwhile, red-state secession might not actually stem the cultural tide. Would the college professors in these places be less woke? Would the newsrooms be more conservative? Would people in the state stop using social media? The real impetus for the talk of a breakup is despair. It constitutes giving up on convincing our fellow Americans, giving up on our common national project, giving up on our birthright. This is an impulse to be resisted. Breaking up is hard to do and quitting on America is -- or should be -- unforgivable. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.
Getting Kicks By Bob Franken
"The (plug in random NFL team) play Radio City Rockettes offense. One, two, three, kick." That's an old football joke. If you don't understand the finer points of the game, ask your wife. And if you don't get how Washington deals with crises, it's the same thing. The politicians just punt the ball a short d ist a nce aw ay. T h is way, they keep attention on themselves by never leaving crisis mode. Every game they play ends in overtime. The congressional and W hite House gladiators have done it again, taking their back st abbing match beyond regulation and into December. I should say "matches," since they have managed to combine two budgetary shambles into the same holiday month: December, the month of Christmas, Hanukkah and now the month of fiscal drama. First off, there is the traditional nail-biter over a federal government shutdow n. Remember that one? The original deadline for funding operations was supposed to be the end of September, but the tradition now includes the punt that stretches the boundary to Dec. 3, just when some federal employees were worrying about being able to afford holiday inflation this year because of supply chain issues c au sed by t he yea rround fear of COVID.
Head coac hes Joe Biden and Mitch McConnell have their work cut out for them. Will their strategy include still another kick of the ball (called a "can," as in "kick the can down the road")? Note that I said Head Coach Biden, who's running the administration team with McConnell leading the congressional unit. "But he's the Senate minority leader," you say. "How could he be controlling the Capitol Hill unit?" Chuck Schu mer a nd Na nc y Pelosi manage the majority Democrats. Because there are actually too many Democratic squads to control, Mitch a s s u m e s h i s a c c u stomed role of puppeteer on behalf of GOP team owner Donald Trump. T r u mp pr e t end s he should be running the W h it e Hou s e t e a m . If he were in charge, they would be named the Autocrats, and we wou ld n't h ave to go through all these games -- by now he would be President for Life and he'd rule by decree, just like those he admires so much, his buddies Vlad and Xi and Kim. Until then, it's Mitch versus Joe. While the advantage would seem to be held by Joe, it's Machiavelli Mitch who runs this show. Says a competing senior Senate Democrat, "Mitch McConnell loves chaos." Note the way Mitch played Pelosi and Schumer into December w it h t hat even
bigger fiasco, the debt ceiling vote. Sometime in December the United States of A merica will welch on its debts, near $30 trillion worth. That is, unless Congress votes to raise the debt limit. Mitch managed to somehow snap the ball at the last minute -- being the holder and kicker at the same time -- and send it through the uprights, contriving the current overtime situation. Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer and all the rest are little more than spectators. Biden could initiate a change in the Senate rules and get rid of the filibuster (if you don't understand the Senate rules, ask a parliamentarian). But he doesn't want to get rid of the filibuster. As a former senator, for decades he maneuvered through the incomprehensible maze of the U.S. Senate, dealing with people like Mitch. He loves the Senate, as does McConnell, while a sane person finds it boring. Paradoxically, that experience of moving through quicksand is how the two of them and most of the players will find some way out of this mess. Just when everybody throws up his or her hands and screams "It's hopeless!" someone may find an obscure way out and the game will kick off still again. Bob Franken is an Emmy Award-winning reporter who covered Washington for more than 20 years with CNN.
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landowners are also increasingly seeing the impacts of climate change such as severe storms, floods, drought and wildfire events that damage their operations. “USDA is taking an all-hands-on-deck approach to supporting the school meal programs, taking action to help schools get out in front of possible challenges and addressing other issues that arise from all angles and with all available resources,” U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said. “We are committed to the program’s success, and confident in its ability to serve children well.”
Save The Date!!! Holiday Shopping Day!! LAKE LUZERNE The Adirondack Folk School will host an on-site Holiday Shopping Day! Saturday, Nov. 6th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Their current vendors are replenishing the shop with gifts of all sorts, and orders are coming in from ANCA businesses and local artisans. You will love the selection of ornaments, icicles, cards, soaps, advent calendars, wooden boxes,
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Week Of October 24, 2021 ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 There’s no need to separate business and pleasure this week, Aries. You can find a way to combine them if you get creative. Get the work team on board. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if collaborating with someone else has you second-guessing yourself, venture out alone for a little bit and see what progress you made. You can always team up later. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, others look to your for support in the days ahead. Lend an ear and a helping hand if asked. Simply being there as a sounding board may be enough. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, expect the unexpected in the days ahead. The unknown can be mysterious, and that can spice things up for a little while. Embrace the challenge. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, your willpower may not be strong this week, so be on guard if temptation arises. It’s alright to indulge once in
awhile, but do your best to stay the course. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a little personal pampering can go a long way from time to time. You can’t always look the other way regarding your personal needs. Help yourself to help others. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you’re usually cool as a cucumber, but something has you riled up this week that may be putting doubts in your head. Focus and breathe. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may feel like you are ready to throw caution to the wind, but deep down you know that’s not your style. Continue to do your research and find the best way forward. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a conversation with a loved one provides some clarity for both of you. Allow this heart-to-heart to serve as a foundation for future discussions. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Build restful moments into your schedule while working from home, Capricorn. This
way you have a fine line between home and work life. Start today with a long lunch. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 You can pursue different ventures all the while keeping your day job, Aquarius. It’s not a “one-or-the-other” thing. If something feels like a calling, do your research. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Take stock of your relationships, Pisces. Make sure that you are getting as much as you’re giving. Work out any imbalances if necessary. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 24 Adrienne Bailon, Singer (38) OCTOBER 25 Mia Wasikowska, Actress (32) OCTOBER 26 Keith Urban, Singer (54) OCTOBER 27 Lonzo Ball, Athlete (24) OCTOBER 28 Brad Mondo, Stylist (27) OCTOBER 29 Tove Lo, Singer (34) OCTOBER 30 Ashley Graham, Model (34)
scarves, hats, frames, jewelry, candles, wreaths nightlights, quilted items and other sweet things. Your gifts will be boxed or bagged and ready to go! This will largely be held indoors and on the porch, with well-spaced, masked inside visits as needed. Hopefully, it’ll be a beautiful day for a stroll down Lake Luzerne’s Main Street, a chance to see neighbors and friends and an opportunity to make a dent in your shopping with some unique and lovely gifts. Of course, hot chocolate will be served! And there may be a surprise or two, just for fun! Holiday Shopping Day at the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400 - www.adirondackfolkschool.org
Saratoga County 4-H Hosts FREE Halloween Extravaganza SARATOGA COUNTY The Saratoga County 4-H will be hosting an Open House Halloween Extravaganza on Halloween! (October 31st) - The event is Free and open to the public. Activities will begin at 1:00PM at the Saratoga County 4-H Training Center on Middleline Road in Ballston Spa, and conclude at 3:00pm. The public is invited to join in the fun of trick-ortreating, hay rides, games, arts & crafts, farm animal meet & greet, and more! Costumes are HIGHLY recommended! No need to sign up for the extravaganza, just arrive and enjoy! Watch the horses as their riders take them around barrels, over jumps, and in costume at the Fall Fun Horse Show. Visit 4-H club booths in the main classroom and see what your youth can get involved in. 4-H members and clubs will have a chance to build, decorate, and submit life-size scarecrows which will then be displayed and
judged on creativity during the Extravaganza’s hay rides. Come join us for a spooky day at the 4-H Training Center. We are excited to see you all at the 4-H Open House Halloween Extravaganza on October 31st. For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County at 518-885-8995 or visit our website at ccesaratoga. org.
Go to the Polls and Vote this November 2 SARATOGA COUNTY - If you want to help at the polls, call the Saratoga County Board of Elections today, at (518) 885-2249. Your participation will be compensated with pay, both for the time you spend training and the time you spend working on election day. Poll workers are needed to represent both the Republican and Democratic parties as well as registered voters of no political affiliation. The objective is to have poll workers who will respectfully cooperate, maintain an atmosphere of fairness and security for the voters, and help with the ballots that are being cast. SIGN UP today and help keep democracy and your right to vote alive and thriving.
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Campfire Concerts - Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - Don’t let the cold, autumn weather bring you down! Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park will be hosting a weekend of campfire concerts on November 6th and 7th from 1:00-4:00pm. Join us either day, or both! The event includes live music, prizes, refreshments, roasting marshmallows and more... all while warming up by the campfire. Enjoy the tunes of our musical guests, the Red Spruce Band on Saturday November 6th and Thomasina Winslow on Sunday November 7th! Registration is required via Eventbrite platform. Space is limited. To receive the Eventbrite link please email info@wiltonpreserve.org.
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Nacre Dance Group Annual ‘So, You Think You Can Choreograph?’ Competition SARATOGA SPRINGS - Nacre Dance Group is pleased to announce the annual ‘So, You Think You Can Choreograph?’ performance is back for its 7th season on November 6th in a new venue and format. ‘So You Think You Can Choreograph?’ - The beloved competition highlighting best modern and contemporary choreography talent in the Capital Region and beyond is back at a new venue; The Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs, NY. To highlight this newest state of the arts performing venue, choreographers have been asked to create pieces in-the-round as dancers
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