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Did You Receive an IRS Notice About Changes to Your Tax Return? CAPITAL DISTRICT The IRS has been sending “math error” notices to taxpayers. The notices list changes the IRS has made to the amount the taxpayers owe in tax or how much they will receive as a refund. If you receive this type of notice, it does not necessarily mean there was a math or computational error on your return. There are time limits to act if you think the notice is incorrect. So far this year, the IRS has sent about 11 million math error notices. This is many times more than in past years. The IRS sent most of these notices to taxpayers who filed a return seeking the Recovery Rebate Credit. Taxpayers claimed this Credit on their tax return if they did not receive the full amount
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After The Fire’s Monthly Meeting Volunteers Needed SARATOGA COUNTY - Masks And Social Distancing Required After the Fire’s monthly meeting will be Tuesday, September 28th at 7 PM at Hillcrest Fire Department, 145 Pruyn Hill Rd., Mechanicville. After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7PM. Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www. afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.
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Ballston allowing vendors, not lounges Licensed businesses can sell, but customers can't consume on site ByLINE: KATHLEEN MOORE
BALLSTON - Licensed businesses will be allowed to sell marijuana in Ballston, but their customers won't be able to enjoy their purchase until they leave the store. The Ballston Town Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to opt-out of allowing "cannabis lounges" and any other form of on-site consumption of marijuana. But the board will allow licensed sellers to sell marijuana products in town. A cannabis lounge is somewhat like a bar: people buy their preferred product and use it there, in a social environment with others. A new state law allows the sale of recreational
marijuana and lounges, unless a municipality opts out. Ballston Town Board members said they would rather skip marijuana bars than discover that they cause trouble when it's too late to ban them. "We only have one bar in town," said Supervisor Eric Connolly after the meeting at which the board voted 5-0 against marijuana lounges. "We are a bedroom community, a rural and farming community." Municipalities can opt back in later, but can't opt out after Dec. 31. The board put out a survey to which nearly 1,000 residents responded about marijuana. In terms of stores that can sell marijuana, 64 percent were in favor. But only 33 percent were in favor of marijuana lounges. "The residents and the Town Board are in favor of not opting out of dispensaries," Connolly said.
But buyers should use marijuana in the privacy of their homes, board members said. People can also now smoke small quantities of marijuana anywhere that smoking cigarettes is legal, except motorized vehicles. Like alcohol, no one can use marijuana in a car. That is where Ballston officials are concerned. There is no easy test like the Breathlyzer to determine whether a driver is impaired by marijuana. A blood test only shows that someone had marijuana, not how much was in their system when they were driving. Approved marijuana retailers are not expected to open in New York until next year at the earliest. The state has not yet finished writing the regulations, taxing and license structure that will govern them. But parts of the law are already in effect, allowing adults to possess up to 3 ounces of Please see VENDORS 18
Coalition presses to link bike lanes Organizations ask council to connect as singular network ByLINE: WENDY LIBERATORE
SARATOGA SPRINGS - There is a sign on Excelsior Avenue that Ed Lindner wants to see removed. "Bike lane ends." But uprooting the sign means the city will have to fulfill the promise of its Complete Streets Plan -- a continuous loop of bike lanes in and around the city. Thus on Tuesday, his group, Bikeatoga, with a coalition of the city's most prominent businesses, organizations and nonprofits, will present a joint resolution to the City Council, asking leaders to commit to making room for the bike lanes within the next three years, linking and expanding the current strips of disjoined byways. "We do have bike lanes, but what we need to do is connect them into a network so we can ride ... and have a safe transportation all along the trip," said Lindner, who is the advocacy chair of Bikeatoga. "We would like to raise the profile and
elevate it in terms of the city's priorities." The yet-to-be realized Complete Streets Plan is something city leaders have discussed since 2012, adopting a formal 202-page outline in 2016. In addition to bike lanes, it includes access to pedestrian walkways, trails and public transportation with an eye toward being compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It's something, Linder said, many Saratogians want. "Cycling cuts across a lot of communities," Lindner said. "It promotes a healthy lifestyle, so the (Saratoga) hospital and (Saratoga Regional) Y(MCA) want bike lanes to see people out there getting exercise. It's certainly part of the city's sustainability commitment. The (Saratoga Springs Public) library, Sustainable Saratoga, Saratoga PLAN are always looking for ways to make Saratoga a greener city." He also said lanes are key for those who don't have a car and must ride to work or to run errands. Thus such groups as LifeWorks Community Action, the Franklin Community Center, Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington coun-
ties, the Backstretch Employees Service Team and the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority have joined the push to make bikeways a priority. "The low-income community is disparately impacted by the inequity of safe transportation options," said Lifeworks Executive Director Jo Anne Hume. "An investment in bike infrastructure is an investment in all our community members, particularly impacting those that ride out of economic necessity." Skidmore College has also united with Bikeatoga, indicating in a letter to city leaders that it has a bike share program in which 600 students participate each academic year, with 200 riders every summer. Please see BIKES 18
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COPS, COURTS AND FIRE CALLS Man faces drug and weapon charges ALBANY -- A 29-yearold city man was arrested Thursday on Sherman Street while holding cocaine in both of his hands and carrying a bag with a 9mm pistol in it, city police said Friday. The man was arrested at 10:45 a.m. Thursday in the 200 Block of Sherman Street between Robin Street and North Lake Avenue. The arrest was made following an investigation by detectives from the Albany Police Department's Community Response Unit, police said in a news release. He was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and seventh-degree possession of a controlled substance. The man was also
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Home Made Theater Announces a Change of Venue for the 2021 and 2022 Performance Season SARATOGA SPRINGS - Home Made Theater, the popular Saratoga Springs community theater company, announces an exciting change of venue for the 2021-2022 season. Beginning with the upcoming production of Almost, Maine, opening on September 24th, all performances will be held at Saratoga Arts in the Dee Sarno Theater located at 320 Broadway in Saratoga. Home Made Theater has had a long and loyal run at the Spa Little Theater in the State Park. Since the beautiful and historic landmark became its home stage in 1986, Home Made Theater has performed nearly 200 productions at Spa Little Theater. However, the age of the building presents COVIDera challenges that cannot be overcome in time to ensure that patrons, casts, crew, and volunteers are kept safe. The pandemic has created many obstacles for the arts over the past eighteen months. Pivoting and innovating is critical to Home Made Theater’s commitment of continuing to bring community theater to the community. While COVID has presented hardships, it has also fostered changes that encourage collaboration and celebration. Home Made Theater will stage five performances in the Dee Sarno Theater at Saratoga Arts between September 24th, 2021, and June 19th, 2022. An “off-Broadway” site at the Wilton Mall will provide the additional space and necessary accommodations for rehearsals, a scene workshop, and storage. (Stay tuned for information about an Open
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Capital Region Social Happenings September Concert Series Announced CAPITAL DISTRICT - Email: CapRegSocialHappenings@gmail. com - Facebook: Capital Region Social Happenings -- @CapitalRegionSocial Open to the public at large. CDC & COVID compliant. Masks required on everyone. Inside seating is limited; outside seating is unlimited. $12 pp and that includes beverages and snacks. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. Location in Colonie: 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “Hill” door. 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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Home Made Theater Presents “Almost, Maine” SARATOGA SPRINGS Written by playwright and Tony-Award nominated actor John Cariani, and directed by Michael McDermott, Almost, Maine will have a limited, seven performance engagement at Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Performances will be September 24, 25, October 1, 2 at 8:00pm and September 26, October 2 and 3 at 2:00pm. Single tickets, plus information and subscriptions to Home Made Theater’s entire 2021-2022 season are available on their website, www.HomeMadeTheater. org, or by calling (518) 587-4427 during regular
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4-H to Host Military Kids Fishing Derby SARATOGA COUNTY Saratoga County 4-H will be hosting a Fishing Derby for youth of military families on Saturday, September 25th from 10:00am2:00pm The FREE event will take place at the 4-H Training Center on Middleline Rd. in Ballston Spa. Youth participants will receive a free fishing pole, and youth and families will receive tee-shirts. Lunch will also be provided to all participants. “4-H has a long tradition of working with military families. The “Operation Military Kids” program when it existed was a great program. These families sacrifice so much for us, and any little thing that we can do in return for them is special”…said 4-H Issue Leader, Greg Stevens. This event is put on with support from the New York State Conservation Officer Association, Avery’s Trout Hatchery, and Wiggly Worm Bait Supply. Space is limited to 50 youth plus their families. You must pre-register! Please come out and enjoy a day of fishing and fun at the 4-H Training Center. If you have any questions or to register, please contact the 4-H at CCE Saratoga at 518-885-8995.
Ballston Spa National Bank Sponsors “The Great Saratoga Museum Treasure Hunt” BALLSTON SPA - Big news! Ballston Spa National Bank, excited about the county-wide “treasure hunt” hosted by the Saratoga County History Center, has offered a generous sponsorship! “The Great Saratoga Museum Treasure Hunt” will occur the weekend of September 25-26, 2021. It is a wide-ranging scavenger quest that includes a dozen of the
county’s charming local museums and historical societies. Participants will receive “passports” which list locations and unique historical items. They will then hunt for each object and record its location in their passport, learning about local and regional history along the way. The first three completed passports received by the History Center will win prizes. Participants are also encouraged to post their sleuthing adventures on social media, tagging the History Center as appropriate. The treasure hunt is a fabulous opportunity for families to get out of the house in lovely fall weather, explore the county, and learn about the living past. Historians and volunteers at each location will be eagerly awaiting arrivals and ready to answer any questions. Participating organizations, open noon to 5 p.m. on both days: Charlton Historical Society; Grooms Tavern; Corinth Museum; Day Museum; Chatfield Museum of Local History; Frances Kinnear Museum of Local History; Halfmoon Historical Society; Parks-Bentley Place; Brookside Museum; Waterford Historical Museum; Grant Cottage State Historic Site; and the Wilton Heritage Museum. To participate in the scavenger hunt, please pick up a “passport” (at a cost of $5 – perfect for a family or a carload of people) at either Brookside Museum (6 Charlton St, Ballston Spa), Parks-Bentley Place (53 Ferry Blvd, South Glens Falls), the Waterford Historical Museum & Cultural Center (2 Museum Lane, Waterford), or the Kinnear Museum (52 Main Street, Lake Luzerne). Any inquiries should be directed to Field Horne: field.horne@ gmail.com or 518-885-4000.
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WILTON - If you want to get outside, get some pointers from an artist, and combine your love of art and nature, this is the workshop for you! These free workshops are offered on two different days at Delegan Pond of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. The workshops are scheduled in late September to take advantage of Autumn’s display of colors. These two workshops will utilize acrylic paints and are scheduled for Thursday, September 30th from noon to 3:00pm and Saturday, October 2nd from noon to 3:00pm with local artist Page Darrow. This program is appropriate for participants older than 13. Workshop size is limited to 12 participants. All supplies will be provided but if you prefer to use your own supplies, you can bring them. This is a free program. Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Registration is required by September 25th. Space is limited. For more information or to register for the program, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. Please provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people within your party. Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization whose mission is to conserve ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.
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The Great Saratoga Museum Treasure Hunt! BALLSTON SPA - Grab your car keys, smart phones, and sense of adventure because Saratoga County is about to embark on a family-friendly treasure hunt from Lake Luzerne to Waterford! During the weekend of September 25-26, 2021, the Saratoga County History Center is hosting a wide-ranging scavenger quest that includes a dozen of the county’s charming local museums and historical societies. Participants will receive “passports” which list locations and unique historical items. They will then hunt for each object and record its location in their passport, learning about local and regional history along the way. The first three completed passports received by the History Center will win prizes. Participants are also encouraged to post
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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County - National Voter Registration Day SARATOGA COUNTY - The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Saratoga County is proud to be a National Voter Registration Day partner. On September 28, 2021, LWV Saratoga County volunteers, with the assistance of the Adirondack Women’s Bar Association, will register voters at the following locations: Clifton Park, Stewarts, Crescent Rd, 1pm to 6pm Gansevoort/Wilton Stewarts, Ballard Rd, 2:30pm to 5:30pm Saratoga Springs, ACC Wilton Campus, 10:30am to 2pm Presbyterian NE Con-
gregational Church, Circular St, 11:30am to 1:30pm SSPHA Vanderbilt Parking lot, 9am to 2pm Saratoga YMCA, 290 West Ave, 8am to 12pm Stewarts 402 Lake Avenue, 10am to 2pm Saratoga Hospital, 8am to 2pm Schuylerville, Ben and Jerry’s , 1pm to 4pm Stewarts 208, Broad St, 1pm to 5pm This year, the LWV of Saratoga County is partnering with Stewarts Shops at six of their locations across Saratoga and Warren counties. People will be welcome to complete the voter registration forms and return them to the LWV volunteers to take to the Board of Elections, or they may take the registration forms home and mail to the Board of Elections themselves. For additional locations and
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History Center Creates Annual Public History Award BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce the creation of an annual award to be presented to an individual (or organization) in the greater Saratoga region who engages in outstanding work in teaching, writing, cataloging, or preserving history. There are many individuals and associations in the greater Capital District who devote endless hours and dollars to the preservation or dissemination of local, regional, and national histories. Too often, their work goes unnoticed or unrecognized by the general public. The Saratoga County Public History Award seeks to raise awareness of their efforts and provide much-needed positive reinforcement to their selfless work. The Herculean task of preserving the past rests on the tireless shoulders of our many history practitioners, and it is high time we celebrate their achievements. The first annual Public History Award will be selected by a committee of esteemed professionals, including Ronald Schorpp, social studies department chair at Saratoga Springs High School; Lisa Kissinger, social studies academic administrator for Shenendehowa CSD; Heather Mazurowski, social studies department chair at Ballston Spa High School; Heidi Hill, Historic Site Manager at the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site; Samantha Bosshart, Executive Director of the
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Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation; and Isobel Connell, trustee of the Saratoga County History Center. The committee will be chaired by Michael Landis, Ph.D., trustee of the Saratoga County History Center. Committee members are pleased to accept nominations from the public. Please send all nominations (with explanation and contact information) to mlandis@brooksidemuseum.org. Nominations must be submitted by the end of September 2021. The committee will make a final decision in November, and the award will be presented at a public event at Brookside Museum in December. The Saratoga County History Center is dedicated to preserving and sharing the diverse histories of Saratoga County. In addition to the venerable Brookside Museum, the History Center offers a wide variety of innovative, exciting, and educational programming online, including the popular “Experts Next Door” virtual speaker series. Please visit the website (www. brooksidemuseum.org) and social media accounts (@SaratogaCoHistory) for news and announcements.
Diabetes Support Group Online SARATOGA COUNTY - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will host an informal support group via Zoom for people with diabetes or prediabetes. The program will meet the first Friday of each month, the next meeting is October 1 at noon. Contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu for more information. There is no fee for the support group. Topics will vary
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Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church Fall Festival, Craft Fair and Bake Sale CHARLTON - Featuring: Many and various artisians from around the Capital District some of which have participated in previous years. Snacks & Lunch Available. Enjoy Purchasing Home Baked Items. Saturday, October 2nd. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton NY. 20% of the net income from the sale will go to CAPTAIN, Community Human Services.
Curtis Lumber’s PetAPalooza Pet Adoption Day! CAPITAL DISTRICT - Whether you currently own a pet or are looking to adopt, we invite you to join us for a day of fur and fun at Curtis Lumber’s 11th Annual PetAPalooza Pet Adoption Day! Saturday, October 2, 2021. Meet adoptable animals from local shelters and rescue groups who are eager to meet you, your family, and your current pets at select Curtis Lumber retail store locations. Dogs, Cats, Birds, Rabbits, Horses and more will be available for adoption. (Selection varies per store) Curtis Lumber’s Ballston Spa store will also host Steve Caporizzo’s WTEN Pet Connection, Abby’s Lemon-Aide Stand For Animals, Benson’s Pet Center and will also have a 50/50 raffle and food trucks available. Bring your family and your pets
and enjoy a great day of pet adoptions, fur and fun! Last year’s event resulted in over 250+ pets finding forever homes! For full details visit www.clpetapalooza or www.facebook.com/clpetapalooza
CSA First Annual Car Show at Siena College
LOUDONVILLE - Sunday, Oct. 3, 10am-2pm (Rain Date TBD) - 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY. Awarding 30 trophies in total - 25 of which are favorites and the remaining 5 are specialty picks. Dash plaques to the first 100 cars with a DJ spinning the tunes. Enjoy the beautiful Siena campus setting. Open to all cars and trucks. Registration $15.00 day of the show. More information at: http:// www.capitalcarshows. com/2021Siena.html
Defensive Driving Course
SCOTIA - Defensive Driving Course being offered at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (103 S. Reynolds Street, Scotia). October 6th & 7th (6 - 9 pm). This is a DMV approved six-hour defensive driving program sponsored by the Empire Safety Council. Participants are required to bring their NYS Driver’s License, a pen and MUST attend both evenings to complete the course requirements and receive credit. Class size will be limited due to social distancing - mask/ facial covering will be required by all participants. The course fee is $32. Advanced registration and payment is required no later than Sunday, October 3rd. (Please make checks payable to Armand Canestraro.) For more details or to register, contact Melissa at the church (518) 393-5031.
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HOUSE OF THE WEEK 16 Kings Road, Gansevoort
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his week’s selection is a home in Wilton, in the hamlet of Gansevoort. Built in 2000, the one-floor home has a deep porch inspired by Arts and Crafts style architecture and an open layout inside. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms in the main house and another bedroom and bathroom in a gest cottage on the 1.42-acre property. The main house has 3,100 square feet of living space. Highlights include a stone fireplace and a screened deck in the back, as well as landscaping replete with LEIGH stonework and perennials. HORNBECK The property also includes an in-ground pool and a garage. HOUSE OF Saratoga Springs schools. THE WEEK Taxes: $5,499. List price: $859,000. Contact listing agent Dona Federico of Select Sotheby’s International Realty at 518-421-6753.
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From top: the screened porch; the living space features a fireplace; the kitchen; At far left: the in-ground pool.
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Sustainable Saratoga to Host 5th Annual Saratoga Recycles Day SARATOGA SPRINGS – Sustainable Saratoga will hold their 5th annual Saratoga Recycles Day on Saturday, October 2, from 9 am – 12 pm in the SPAC overflow parking lot on the west side of Route 50. There are COVID-related safety protocols in place again this year – masks are required; exact change is requested to minimize the handling of money; donation items should be organized by drop-off station to reduce physical contact; and participants should remain in their vehicles at all times. Anyone can participate! There are no residency requirements for this event. Cost: $5 per vehicle fee, plus $30 per TV or monitor (limit of 4 TVs per vehicle)
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Sustainable Saratoga will accept clothing & textiles (any condition), small appliances & electronics (including TVs), scrap metal, eyeglasses, hearing aids, adult bikes, 20 & 24-inch mountain bikes, musical instruments, backpacks, cell phones with chargers, garden tools and more. This year, as always, Sustainable Saratoga is collecting items for a wide range of local nonprofits, including Bikeatoga, Pitney Meadows Community Farm, We Are Instrumental, Wellspring, Backstretch Employees Service Team (B.E.S.T.), Domestic Violence Project of Warren & Washington Counties, and the Saratoga Springs Lions Club. For specific details about what is being collected, a map of the collection stations, COVID-related safety
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protocols, and an extensive list of FAQs, visit https://sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/recycles-day/. Still have questions? Email zerowaste@sustainablesaratoga.org.
Car Show & Festival at Maple Ski Ridge SCHENECTADY - Saturday, October 9, 2021 (rain or shine) 9:00 - 3:00. 2725 Mariaville Road, Schenectady, NY. So much more than a car show. Enjoy your interest in cars while other members of your family enjoy different festival events. Activities include a small engine display, chair lift rides, and a craft show. Twenty five trophies awarded with specialty picks. Car registration is $15. See event link for details. http://www.capitalcarshows.com/MapleSki.html
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Saratoga Automobile Museum Corvette Car Show SARATOGA SPRINGS Join us for a Corvette Car Show on Sunday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vehicle pre-registration is $15 per car and day of registration is $20 per car (includes two admissions to the museum the day of the car show). The show will feature a Peoples Choice Award. We’ll also have the High Noon food truck here! This event is free for spectators to enjoy these beautiful cars! Contact Megan Hennessey at (518) 401-5185 or megan@ saratogaautomuseum.org
October Networking Breakfast in Ballston Spa BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA) is sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, October 5 from
7:30-8:30 am, hosted by Gateway House of Peace, 479 Rowland Street in Ballston Spa. Gateway House of Peace is a charitable organization dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable and caring home free of charge for terminally ill patients under the medical care of Hospice. Gateway House is a donor driven community organization which receives no insurance reimbursements, state or government funding. The home relies solely on donations and community support. Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation—prepayment available at www.ballston. org or RSVP to info@ ballston.org and pay at the door. Non-reserved walkins that morning are $10. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Membership information will be available. The BSBPA has spon-
sored networking breakfasts the first Tuesday of every month throughout the year at different BSBPA member locations. Networking breakfasts have been paused for the past year and a half due to COVID-19. Depending on the interest and attendance at the October breakfast and the prevailing guidance on public gathering from CDC and NYS, future breakfasts will be determined on a month to month basis. Please consider your health/COVID vaccination status and the consideration of others when choosing to attend.
Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe Auditions MALTA - Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for a December 2021 production of WILLY WONKA TYA, presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre Interna-
tional (MTI). Auditions are by appointment only: Monday, October 4 or Wednesday, October 6. Looking for actors, singers and dancers age 7+ through adult. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@ malta-town.org or (518) 899-4411 x305 to schedule your appointment or for additional questions. This production is produced through a grant from GLOBAL FOUNDRIES/ Town of Malta Foundation, Inc. Additional sponsors to date include: Adirondack Trust Company, Stewart’s Shops, Ballston Spa National Bank, Levine & Levine
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a few days of selfreflection is not a selfish endeavor. Sometimes you need to give yourself a little TLC so you can more effectively care for others. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you find that some bad habits are increasingly getting in the way, then push those vices aside for good. Focus on activities that benefit your overall health. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are wielding a lot of energy and some people just may not be ready for your kind of motivation. Read the room before you come in like a whirlwind. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Mistakes that you made in the past are just that: in the past. You can learn from them and move on to bigger and better things. Enjoy turning over a new leaf. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 This week your energy and outlook are both very positive, Leo. You’ll be in a good frame of mind to take on some new endeavors that have been
tions for their December production of Moonlight and Magnolias, written by Ron Hutchinson, and directed by Terri Storti. These auditions will be held on Thursday and Friday, October 7th and 8th, from 7:00-9:00pm at Home Made Theater’s new location, at the Wilton Mall, near JC Penney. The cast consists of three men and one woman, all approximately between the ages of 35 and 55. All ethnicities and gender identities are encouraged to attend. Auditions will consist of readings from the script (which will be provided). Bring with you a current photo (cannot be returned) and a list of ALL your commitments, from the date of audition through December 12th. Rehearsals will start on Sunday, October 10, and will be held 4-5 days a week. Rehearsals will be held in the Wilton Mall until tech week, when the
production moves to the performance venue, Saratoga Arts in downtown Saratoga Springs. Performances are December 3rd-5th, and 10th-12th, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00pm. For a detailed flyer with character descriptions visit Home Made Theater’s website, www.homemadetheater.org.
pushed to the side. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Share what you are going through with someone you trust, Virgo. This person can help you through some sticky situations and provide valuable guidance. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a great rapport with a new acquaintance could bode well for this budding relationship. Take things slow but enjoy getting to know this person. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may ask yourself if a relationship with someone who is always drumming up drama is worth it in the long run. Carefully consider whether to cut ties. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 You don’t always have to do everything you are told, Sagittarius. You can go your own way in the name of having a little fun. Color outside of the lines once or twice. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, satisfy an urge to travel by getting away for a little while. Why not venture to
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Charlton Freehold PC’s Fall Festival CHARLTON - The Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd. Charlton NY, will hold its Fall Festival on October, 2, 2021. Crafters, vendors, and anyone interested in participating in this event can request an application per email at office@charltonfreehold. org or call 518-399-4831. There will be both inside and outside spaces available.
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