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Lord’s Acre Fair Returns BURNT HILLS - The Burnt Hills United Methodist Church at 816 Route 50 in Burnt Hills will again sponsor the Lord’s Acre Fair Friday, September 10th from 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday, September 11th from 9 am to 3 pm. On Friday we will again have our great Chicken Bar-B-Que serving our famous potato salad, cole slaw and beans and yummy desserts from 4:30 to 7pm. Tickets will be $13.00 for adults and $7.00 for children’s meals or half chickens. Meals will be available till 7pm or until we run out of chickens. This year, all meals will be take-out. There will be picnic tables set up on the church grounds. The Free Pony Rides will return on Friday as well with rides available from 4:30 to 7:00pm. Booths will include favorites such as the white elephant, linens, furni-
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for more information. Location in Colonie: 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “Hill” door. Friday Night – September 10: DON “THE SOUL MAN” HYMAN returns to our stage to entertain us with music and stories of the original music. This is guaranteed to be a fun and participation evening. Performance starts at 7 pm. Friday Night – September 24: EDD T. “The Human Jukebox” CLIFFORD will be performing on our stage. He has been named “The Man of 40 Voices”. He recreates the music that you heard on the jukebox years ago. This is guaranteed to be an enjoyable evening. Performance starts at 7 pm.
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WILTON - You are invited to our “Summer’s End” luncheon on Tuesday, September 14th, from noon to 2 pm. $20.00 cash, inclusive. Circa’21 Restaurant at McGregor Country Club, 359 Northern Pines Rd., Wilton, NY. Our Special Feature is Kathy Handy, our favorite retired IT teacher from Saratoga Library who will speak on the “other 90% of the fun and useful things our cell phones provide that we do not know how to use”. She will have flyers available to take home. Our Speaker will be Cherie Lasher from Wells, NY who will speak on “Known, Accepted & Restored”. Reservations are necessary by September 9th, call Ellie at 518-5843779 or Anita at 518-5834043. Menu includes Gourmet Mac and Cheese (meat and vegetable choices), green salad, dessert and beverages. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection
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Records fall at finish line For third consecutive year, Saratoga Race Course fans take betting to a new level; downtown business thrives ByLINE: WENDY LIBERATORE
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Despite above average rainfall and ongoing fears about the spread of coronavirus, more than 1 million horse racing fans returned to Saratoga Race Course this summer and set an all-time betting record. New York Racing Association President and CEO Dave O'Rourke said the all-source handle, or the total amount of money bet, reached more than $800 million, the third year in a row that the handle record was broken during the 40-day meet. "Thanks to the energy, enthusiasm and support of the best fans in horse racing, the 2021 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course has been a tremendous success," O'Rourke said. He also noted that this year's meet "has been a summer reunion like never before," after NYRA raced without fans in Saratoga in 2020
due to the coronavirus pandemic. "We're especially pleased that the return of fans has translated into strong business for downtown Saratoga Springs and the entire Capital Region community," he said. "The summer meet at Saratoga is as strong as any point in its storied history." NYRA officials said this summer's handle of $815.5 million topped 2019's previous record-breaking number of $705 million, a 15.6 percent increase over that year. The average daily handle, all the wagering money the track generated, was PHOTOS BY LORI VAN BUREN / TIMES UNION $20.4 million. This was the first time that NYRA's handle topped $20 Above, people walk past wooden crates destined for Belmont Park on Monday as they leave Saratoga Race Course on the last million a day. day of the meet. Paid attendance to the track totaled 1,046,478, marking the sixth television audiences. NYRA reported that the consecutive season, excluding 2020, that the highlight of the meet, the 152nd running of track attracted more than a million spectathe Travers Stakes, was watched by nearly 1.1 tors. This put the average daily attendance at million as it aired on FOX Sports. 26,000, NYRA officials said. Please see MEET 10 Racing at Saratoga was also popular with
Blanco visiting artist at SPAC Obama's inauguration poet part of mentoring program ByLINE: SHRISHTI MATHEW
Richard Blanco came to the United States in 1968 as an infant, fleeing Cuba via Spain. Forty-four years later in 2013, he stood on the same stage as President Barack Obama as the BLANCO chosen inaugural poet. Blanco will be the first visiting artist at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center School of the Arts. He will also serve as mentor for the 2022 Adirondack Trust Company Festival of Young Artists. As visiting artist and mentor, Blanco will work with a group of about 20 students, ages 7 to 18. He will also select the poetry submissions to be featured in the 2022 Festival of Young Artists and mentor three poetry finalists who will have the opportunity to recite their work with him on the SPAC amphitheater stage.
SOTA is a multidisciplinary school dedicated to performing arts like dance, music, and theater which also focuses on literary arts, visual arts and media arts. To celebrate his new role along with the opening of the school on Sept. 18, Blanco will recite two of his poems, "Declaration of Inter-dependence" and "Looking for the Gulf Motel." The public event will take place outdoors at SPAC at the SOTA Courtyard or indoors in the Lewis A. Swyer Studios in case of inclement weather. Advance registration is required as space is limited; visit spacschool.org. "Since serving as presidential inaugural poet, and maybe even before that, I realized the power of poetry and the arts when people are given the chance to connect with it," Blanco said in a phone call. "I became sort of a champion (of the arts). Because I've come as an immigrant and (as a) working class kid, I really didn't have much access to the art. I'm really glad about the whole programming and concept." Blanco said that what he likes about the SOTA is that instead of trying to make
poets or musicians, the approach is to expose students to great experiences so as to let them decide what sort of art speaks to them. It also improves their ways of thinking, he said, which is one of the values of the arts that people aren't always cognizant of. "As a mentor, I just want to keep this kind of open conversation across the disciplines," he said. "Also seeing how artists think alike though their mediums are different. ... I think that part of the goal of this school is to just keep them connected and communicating across their various disciplines." According to Elizabeth Sobol, president and CEO of Please see BLANCO 10
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COPS, COURTS AND FIRE CALLS Albany man charged in January slaying ALBANY — A 28-yearold Albany man has been charged in connection with a homicide that occurred in January, Albany police said Friday. Nicholas Higgins was arraigned in Albany County Criminal Court on second-degree murder and weapons charges, police said. Police believe Higgins is connected to the homicide of 23-year-old Uizaie Brigman, who was found dead Jan. 11 inside a vehicle on Ontario and Hamilton streets in Albany with gunshot wounds. The investigation was conducted by detectives from the Albany Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Unit. Following his arraignment, Higgins was returned to the Albany
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Two killed in Northway collision CHESTERTOWN — Two people were killed in a head-on collision on the Northway Friday night in Warren County, State Police said. Troopers said the crash happened at about 10:30 p.m. in the southbound lanes as Dennis M. Ford, 65, of Saranac Lake, driving a 2017 Mini Countryman north in the southbound, collided head-on with a southbound Volvo SUV. The Volvo’s driver was airlifted to University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington in critical condition. The Volvo’s front seat passenger and rear passenger were declared dead at the scene. They were a man, age 27 or 28, from
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Claverack crash kills two men CLAVERACK -- State Police said they are investigating a car crash in Columbia County that killed two men on Sunday. Troopers responded to the report of a car that went off Preusser Road after striking a utility pole and bursting into flames around 1 a.m., officials said. Troopers found Robert Bailly, 32, of Stockport outside of the car suffering from severe injuries, and a second man identified as Kyle Germann, 25, of New York City dead inside of the vehicle. Authorities said Bailly
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Man, 47, wounded in Albany gunfire ALBANY — City police are investigating a shooting Friday on Central Avenue where a man was wounded in the leg. At about 10:20 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Central Avenue just west of Lexington Avenue for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 47-year-old man with a gunshot wound. The victim was treated by emergency medical personnel and taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital where he is listed in stable condition. At this time the investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 518-462-8039.
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CAPITAL DISTRICT Capitalland lacrosse will be running a boy’s fall lacrosse program. Players can chose to play on Wednesdays night, Sunday afternoons or BOTH. Programs will start on Sept. 15 and end on Oct. 24. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day/ night. Levels include: a co-ed K – 5th learn to play program; boys instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades 2nd – 5th & 6th- 10th; an advanced instruction program for players in graders 3 – 6 & 7 – 9 who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques. For more information on all of these programs go to www. capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail us at chad@capitallandlacrosse.com.
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Ag Drive-In Movie Night with Charlotte’s Web and Farmland SARATOGA COUNTY - The Saratoga County Agricultural Promotion Committee presents Ag Drive-In Movie Night hosted at the Malta DriveIn. On Sunday September 12th the public is invited to enjoy one of two movies; Charlotte’s Web for the families and Farmland a documentary for the more mature crowd. Gates will open at 6:00 PM and the films will be shown simultaneously at approximately 7:20PM. Entrance to the drive-in is $15 per carload and can be purchased in advance by calling 518885-8995 or at the venue
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Pet adoption rates soared during the COVID-19 pandemic. The desire to adopt was so significant that animal shelters around the country nearly emptied. According to Dr. Elizabeth Berliner, an associate clinical professor and the director of the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at Cornell University, as many as one in five pet-owning homes adopted a new pet during the pandemic. Animal shelters are once again reaching capacity. As with many industries, there simply isn’t enough staff to care for all the animals. Furthermore, animal adoption saturation over the past year may have contributed to fewer people seeking new pets. Those who still have room and love to share can put these tips to use as they look for a furry friend to call their own. • Do your research. Ensuring your pup can seamlessly transition from the shelter to your home requires some pre-adoption legwork. This animal will be occupying a spot in your home and heart for 10 years or more if all goes well. The size of the dog, age, anticipated energy levels, exercise needs, shedding capacity, and overall personality can affect how well the dog fits in. Research breeds and try to find one that suits your household and lifestyle before visiting the shelter. • Start local first. Don’t discount local groups when searching for pets. Many small rescues can’t afford the time or money to maintain a website or constant social media presence. But they make up for that by being hands-on when matching pets with people. • Be sure everyone is on board. All members of the household need to share the same enthusiasm for the dog. Weigh everyone’s opinions, but expect that certain people will take on more responsibility for the pet than others. • Consider your finances. Although adopting a dog is initially less expensive than buying, there’s still the adoption fee to consider and other costs that come with dog ownership. Routine vet visits, emergency medical situations, food, grooming, training classes, toys, and other needs should be considered. The American Kennel Club previously found the average annual costs for dog ownership is $2,500. One-time or irregular costs, such as a crate, spaying/neutering or emergency vet care, cost an average of $2,100. However, these rates vary depending on where you live. • Is space available? Dogs need space. While a chihuahua may need less space than a Great Dane, make sure you have adequate room in a home, apartment and backyard for the breed you are considering. The day a dog is welcomed into the family is a joyous occasion. That joy only increases when prospective dog owners do their homework and find a dog that will fit right in with their families.
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Racquetball Rentals at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center SARATOGA SPRINGS - Reservations for court times can be made through Community Pass. Fees are $5 for City residents with a verified Community Pass account and $8 for all others. Reservations and fees are per person/per hour. Participants must create an account and register for a Rec Card prior to coming. Participants must a racquet, racquetballs, and appropriate footwear. Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Rec Center Drop in Sessions for additional information and to reserve a court. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 5873550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs. org with questions.
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Curtis Lumber Car and Truck Show 2021 BALLSTON SPA – Curtis Lumber, 885 Rt. 67 – Join Curtis Lumber for their 11th annual family and pet-friendly Car and Truck Show on Sunday, September 12 from 11am-3pm. The show is FREE for spectators. All makes of cars, trucks, and tuners are welcome. (no-cut off years). $20 per PRE-REGISTERED ONLINE show vehicle OR $25 show vehicle registration DAY OF SHOW. We highly recommend that you pre-register your show vehicle. All registered vehicles with receive a free goodie bag, dash plaque, and gift. 40+ awards and trophies will be awarded!
Gorgeous custom-designed, handcrafted wood “shifter” awards, and trophies made of domestic and exotic hardwoods by the Northeast Woodworkers Association are available to win. No two awards are alike, and each award is truly a piece of art! Music by DJ Jason La Juene of Raven Events, giveaways, 50/50 raffle to benefit the WTEN Pet Connection, food trucks, and more! Leashed pets are welcome. For full details visit www. CurtisLumberCarShow. com or find the event page on Facebook!
The Capital District Humanist Society Presents: Good Vibrations: The Interplay of Music and Physics CAPITAL DISTRICT - Why do we find the combination of certain musical pitches pleasing? Why does the same note sound different on different instruments? Can musical instruments be improved? Dr. Laurie McNeil. Who is both a physicist and a musician, will explore how principles of musical acoustics affect the way instruments work and how
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Trunk or Treat at Simpson UMC ROCK CITY FALLS - Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 mi south of Rte 29) is hosting a Trunk or Treat in their parking lot on Saturday, October 30, from 1pm to 3 pm (rain or shine). Come join us for some Halloween fun!
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SPAC, Blanco's ideas are in tandem with SPAC's own, to use art as a binder that brings people together. CONTINUED FROM 3 "At the heart of what SPAC does is not about which artist is appearing on the amphitheater stage," Sobol said. "We are bringing experiences that bring people together through music and art. We're trying to create the human connection. And that's the word we were working with Richard on about how does poetry inspire us? How does poetry give us a common language?"
1959 Graduates of Draper High School CAPITAL DISTRICT - A reunion has been set for Saturday, September 18 at 5:30 at the Turf Tavern in Scotia, NY. Menu is a choice of chicken milanese, roast sirloin of beef or baked scrod. Cost of the meal is $35 and includes tax and tip. Deadline for reservations is September 1st. Send your check made payable to Carol DeSilva, 1027 St. Lucille Drive, Schenectady, NY 12306. Please pass on this information to as many classmates as you can as the committee is not sending mailing out invitations this year.
Southern Saratoga Art Society 24th Annual Autumn Jewels Show SARATOGA COUNTY - The 24th Annual Autumn Jewels Show will be held during October at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd. It is sponsored by the Southern
Saratoga Art Society and is open to all area artists. Entries will be judged and prizes awarded in both fine arts and photography. Entries must be received by September 20,2021 and mailed to Southern Saratoga Art Society, Attn: Rita Helie, Autumn Jewels Chairperson, 10 Forestbrook Drive., Ballston Lake, NY 12019. A reception for all artists, family and friends will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25th at the Senior Center. For rules, entry fees and forms, visit the website: southernsaratogaartist.com
Rotary District 7190 Annual Golf Tournament – Benefits Pediatric Heart Patients CAPITAL DISTRICT - Rotary Clubs from throughout the Capital Region are sponsoring the 23rd annual “Gift of Life International Golf Tournament on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Pinehaven Country Club in Guilderland, NY. The
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A Benefit Golf Outing for the City Mission of Schenectady SCHENECTADY - Saturday, Sept. 25 by friends of the city mission. This outing is open to the public and all proceeds will go directly to the City Mission of Schenectady to aid in their efforts to feed, cloth, give shelter and provide emotional and spiritual comfort to the hundreds of people who come to them each month. We hope that you will consider attending and/or donating to this worthy cause. This tournament is a friendly event with all skill levels are welcomed and encouraged to participate. TOURNAMENT INFORMATION - September 25th with a 8:00 am tee off time at Mohawk River CC. Green fees and cart are $50 and a $40 minimum tax deductible donation to the City Mission of Schenectady is requested. To join or donate please contact chad@ capitallandlacrosse.com
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Saratoga County History Roundtable Presentation SARATOGA COUNTY - The Saratoga County History Roundtable will offer a presentation by Russ VanDervoort, Waterford Town Historian, at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on Thursday September 16 at 7:00 PM. Russ will tell the story of a 150 year old murder
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for hire plot that a newspaper called “The Most Damnable Murder Plot ever Ventilated!”, an event that unfolded in 1870-1871 that involved participants from throughout Saratoga County. Preregistration required for the presentation at the Museum by email to Jim Richmond at saratogacohisotryroundtable@gmail.com. The program will also be available LIVE at 7:15 PM on
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Burgess Kimball Memorial Park (358 Rowland Street) in beautiful Ballston Spa, all are welcome to gather in neighborly camaraderie for games, grilled food, ice pops, music, and good humor. Local office holders and leaders, including Milton Town Supervisor Benny Zlotnick, will be there to meet voters, talk about what’s going on in local government, and, of course, have some fun.
The weather should be delightful, and the Burgess Kimball Memorial Park features an expansive playground for kids. Everyone is welcome, and the event is free. Milton Democrats stand boldly and proudly for human rights and equality. We believe that all people, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or class, deserve respect, dignity, and access to education,
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jobs, and healthcare. We meet monthly at The Factory restaurant in Ballston Spa, and we welcome with open arms all who are dedicated to community service, clean government, and social justice. Any questions or inquiries should be directed to Martha Iacolucci, Chairperson, Town of Milton Democrats: miltondemocratsny@gmail.com; 518-885-8196.
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Monarch Walks at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - On September 12th at 1:00pm there will be a guided walk at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park which will focus on the majestic monarch butterfly. The Monarch Walk will give participants a chance to look for monarch butterflies on a nature walk during their peak season just before they start to head to Mexico for the winter. The monarch butterflies love Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park for its many nectar species and its open pine/ oak savannah. The walk will cover about a mile of gently rolling terrain leaving from the Old Gick farm trailhead. A second Monarch Walk at the Old Gick Farm trailhead is also scheduled for Sunday September 26th at 1:00pm. The walk will not take place if there is rain. These walks are part of the Hudson Valley Ramble
events. Registration is required, space is limited. For more information about the walk or to register, please contact the Park Office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org. Please provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people attending within your party. For up to date program trail and program information, visit the website at www. wiltonpreserve.org. The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.
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Knights of Columbus #246 Fundraiser Stillwater Italian Night Takeout Class of 1971 – SARATOGA SPRINGS 50 Year Reunion Friday, September 17th, from 5:00-7:30 PM. For a cost of $15.00 each, you have a choice of Lasagna, Bracciole, or Chicken
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Columbia High School Class of 1986 35-Year Reunion CAPITAL DISTRICT - Columbia High School’s Class of 1986 is celebrating it’s 35-year reunion on Saturday, September 18th at Birch Hill from 6-11pm. There will be a full BBQ, unlimited beer/wine option, bonfire and live music! Visit: www.chs1986. com for registration details and a list of who’s attending.
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