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A Guide for "Where to Go & What to Do" LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT • MOVIES • EVENTS FA I R S & F E S T I V A L S • N I G H T L I F E • C O M M U N I T Y F A M I LY F U N • P A R K S • S H O P P I N G • D I N I N G MUSIC • SPORTS • GIFTS • LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT

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September/October 2013

BUD LIGHT, BECK’S OKTOBERFEST AND SHOCKTOP PUMPKIN WHEAT proudly present

Riverfront Rocktoberfest 2013 A 21-AND-OVER EVENT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Riverfront Park, Troy 1-10pm Featuring live music by local favorite Wild Adriatic, Antelope: playing the music of PHISH and the nation’s leading Dave Matthews Band tribute act, Big Eyed Phish. Tickets only $10 online, $15 at the door Go to q103albany.com to purchase tickets!

Sponsored by Saratoga Eagle Sales & Service, Bootlegger’s

Come see us at Troy’s Twilight Farmers’ Market The last Friday of every month at midnight – until October

Farm-to-Table Catering

Two-Time “best breakfast” Winner Award-Winning Chili AFWF 2012 Rising Star Chef

Also offering Dinners to Go $30 serves 4 people

Award-Winning Breakfast Served All Day

• Local raw honey • Battenkill Valley milk • Mapledale Farm cheese • Local spices • Farm-fresh eggs • Buckley Farms’ grass-fed beef • Teas, coffees • Local peanut butter

615 Pawling Ave., Troy 12180 874-4573 http://thehungryfishcafe.com Hours: Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat/Sun 9-3

• H O M E M A D E F R O M S C R AT C H • B R E A K FA S T • L U N C H • C AT E R I N G

• GIFTS • LOCALLY-SOURCED MENU • G R A S S - F E D B E E F

“New-Fangled Food for Highfaluting Foodies”

• G R A S S - F E D B E E F • FA R M - F R E S H E G G S • F R E E W I F I

• BREAKFAST • LUNCH • CATERING • GIFTS • LOCALLY-SOURCED MENU

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Pet Extravaganza THIRD ANNUAL

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Ro Shortaynd s Hercule

Saturday, Oct. 5 11:00-4:00 $3 donation fee per person

Meet-and-Greet with Shorty

Thursday, Oct. 3 6:00-9:00pm (limited tickets) RSVP Deborah 674-3836. Tickets $35

Visit local pet rescue groups, Rensselaer County Sheriff K-9 Unit, Rensselaer County 4-H, and a bounce ride. No Pets Please! We Carry Nutro,Wellness, Evangers, FussieCat, Nutri-Source, Fromm, Iams, Eagle Pack, Eukanuba, Merrick, Greenies, Paragon, RedBarn, SmartBones, Zukes, Tropiclean, Kong, Advantage, Frontline Plus, Lupine, Coastal, and Midwest.

Tremont

Tremont Lumber • Averill Park, NY • 674-3836

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30-6:00; Sat 7:30-5:00; Sun 9:00-3:00

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Fri., Sept. 6 Zip Lining and, Pumpkin Picking and Hayrides! Engelke Farm 463 Garfield Road, Troy Weekends Sept. and Oct. (518) 337-0103 reservations See GoToGuide.net for special offers. www.engelkefarm.com

Country Folk Art & Craft Show Hudson Valley Community College 80 Vandenburgh Ave., Troy (5-9pm) $7 through Sun., Sept. 8 Celebrating 30+ years! Handcrafted furniture, home and garden decor, jewelry, textiles, holiday decor, wearable art, quilts, framed art, florals, iron work, wood carvings, and much much more! www.countryfolkart.com

Elks Friday Night Dinner

Richie Byrne

History Walks

The Comedy Works 500 Northern Boulevard, Albany (7:30-9:30pm) and Sat., Sept. 7 Outstanding talent every Friday and Saturday night. For full schedule and to purchase tickets online, visit www.thecomedyworks.com or call 877-JOKE-TIX!

Farmers’ Market, Downtown Troy (10am) $5; members free The Rensselaer County Historical Society and Museum will host history walks. The walks begin from the Troy Farmers’ Market information table and run approximately one hour. 518-272-7232 • www.rchsonline.org

Festa Italiana

Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival

The Italian Community Center Charitable Foundation 1450 Fifth Ave., Troy (5-11pm) and Sat., Sept. 7 Our 25th Anniversary. You don’t have to be Italian to enjoy a fun-filled weekend of culture, live music, incredible food, children’s activities, games of chance and raffles. troyicc.org

Jennings Landing, Albany (1-9pm) FREE This all-day concert features worldclass music, great food & beverages and a fireworks show over the Hudson River to end the day. (518) 434-2032 www.albanyevents.org

American Italian Heritage Association Fundraiser

Sat., Sept. 7 Zip Lining and, Pumpkin Picking and Hayrides!

Franklin Terrace Ballroom 4 Fourth St., Troy (6:30-11pm) $65 Cocktail hour, appetizers and dinner. Professional ballroom dance troupe. 435-1979

Engelke Farm 463 Garfield Road, Troy Weekends Sept. and Oct. (518) 337-0103 reservations See GoToGuide.net for special offers. www.engelkefarm.com

Saratoga Winners Reunion and Rock n Roll Rescue 2 Michael’s Banquet House 1019 New Loudon Rd., Cohoes (7pm-2am) $20 To benefit two local non-for-profits that help the animals; Guilderhaven, Inc. and Adirondack Save-A-Stray. saratogawinners2@gmail.com or Sue: 518 861-6861.

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September/October 2013

private and group lessons music retail store 564 Bloomingrove Rd. • North Greenbush www.rockysmusicstudio.com Sat., Sept. 7

Troy Farmers’ Market The First Youth Make a Diﬀerence 5K North Greenbush Town Hall 2 Douglas St. (10am) $25/$40 One mile kids’ run at 9:30 am. T-shirt to first 300 to register. zippyreg.com

Tag and Bake Sale Garfield School 605 Brunswick Rd., Eagle Mills (9am-3pm) Sponsored by The Brunswick Historical Society Sherry - 279-3325

Poestenkill Farmers’ Market & Craft Fair Algonquin Middle School Rt. 66 & 351, Poestenkill (9am-12pm) Pete or Karen St. Germain at 518-283-4990 poestenkillfarmersmarket.com

429-6380

New Music Festival featuring Mayer Hawthorne

Holy Cross Annual Picnic

Empire State Plaza, Albany (2-9pm) Up-and-coming retro soul artist Mayer Hawthorne is taking the music world by storm http://ogs.ny.gov/plaza

Live Entertainment

Rensselaer County Author Event Stephentown Memorial Library 472 Route 43 (11:30am-1:30pm) Meet Norma Williams Lasch, Randy Kneer, and William Middleton. Area authors will present brief descriptions of their books, read passages and sign copies of their books which will be available for purchase. 733-5750 • www.stephentownlibrary.org

Bake and Tag Sale Strawberry Acres, Route 67, Buskirk (9am-4pm) and Sun., Sept. 8 Sponsored by the Eagle Bridge Methodist Church Ladies.

LUCY’S GRAND TRUNK Quality Thrift and Consignment Gently used men’s, women’s and children’s clothes books • CDs • DVDs • video games • collectibles jewelry • household • handmade one-of-a-kind items

Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church 255 Spring Ave., Troy Traditional shish kebab dinner. Advanced orders being taken. Delicious American pastries. 283-3515 hcarmenianpicnic@gmail.com Appletini’s Cafe 1118 Central Ave., Albany (9pm-1am) FREE (518) 489-2990

80s with the Ladies The Roadhouse Grille 27 Fuller Rd., Albany (9:30pm-1am) FREE (518) 489-3170

Band of Gold The Orchard Tavern & Restaurant 68 North Manning Blvd., Albany (7-9pm) FREE (518) 482-5677

= ongoing event. See page 46 for description.

518-233-7333 71 Columbia St., Cohoes, NY 12047 Hours: Sun 10-5; Mon-Tue 10-4 Wed 11-5; Thur call ahead Fri 10:30-6; Sat 11-3

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Delmar Clifton Park

Do-It-Yourself ~ Just $13 Just bring your dirty dog – everything else is supplied, and we clean up.

We Will Do It We’ll wash your dog in an hour or less. (Appointment necessary, we only do one pup at a time)

We Do Grooming For pups who need a trim or full cut. Your pup will look amazing! (Appointment necessary • experienced groomer does one dog at a time only)

No kennels no stress! Ready in less than two hours (Grooming starts at 8am Mon.-Sun.)

www.shampoodledogwash.com

266 Delaware Ave. Delmar 368-3260

Plaza 8 • 1536 Crescent Rd. Clifton Park 371-6600

behind Finishing Touch – next to CVS

just off exit 8 of the Northway – in the plaza with CVS

HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 11am-7pm, (Delmar opens 10am weekdays)

Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm

GoTo for Pets WE’RE INFECTED! RUN!

David Stone, DVM Bloomingrove Veterinary Hospital

What’s the itchiest thing I know? The itchiest thing in veterinary medicine? SCABIES!! And it’s HERE! In the woods behind our houses...the FOX! So cute with her pups—is she shedding? No…that’s MANGE—scabies! Run! Don’t let your dog play there! Chase the fox away! It’s SCABIES! Highly transmissible! Little 8-legged mites that burrow through and lay eggs in our skin! SOOO ITCHY as they burrow. EAT! Burrow. LAY! Most people get scabies from other people in the manner of an STD…not from their dog…not from the FOX. Those people can give scabies to their dog by scratching themselves then scratching their dog. Thankfully, most dogs get it from the FOX or other infected dogs, not from their owners scratching themselves. Thankfully. SAD FACT: Scabies is not always easy to diagnose.

LOCALLY-OWNED

Skin scrapings are often negative and lots of things can cause itching. Fleas, for example, are much more popular. And what if you don’t notice a fox in your back yard? Scabies may seem unlikely. There is, however, a simple preliminary test for scabies that anyone can perform at home. Take your dog’s ear into your hands—scratch your fingernail back and forth over a small area along the outer edge. If your dog starts violently thumping their back leg, it might be SCABIES! RUN! Call your vet. Call your vet even if they don’t do the thumping thing—it might still be SCABIES! If you’ve got any itchy spots on you, call your doctor—RUN! I don’t think the ear trick works on people—so don’t go by that. But if your let does start thumping, you need to see your doctor.

266 Delaware Ave., Delmar

Blaise Price Media

368-3260

Professional Video Production for TV, Web, Corporate, and Music

behind Finishing Touch – next to CVS

Plaza 8 • 1536 Crescent Rd. Clifton Park

371-6600

just off exit 8 of the Northway in the plaza with CVS

www.shampoodledogwash.com

Blaise Morrell Co-Founder/President

518.542.7222 blaise@blaisepricemedia.com blaisepricemedia.com

Purrfect Kitty of the Month My name is Star. I’m a sweet, white female kitty with dark-grey tiger accents and a heartshaped mark on my nose. I’m just about two years old. I’m gentle and a little shy, but I love getting pets from you and I warm up as I get to know you. I was living outside in the Park Ave. neighborhood in Albany when a concerned lady took me to the rescue group. I seemed afraid of people at first, but now I look for affection. I’m looking for a warm and welcoming home to call my own and hope that someone think “that pretty Star kitty will be purrfect for me!” Bring me home and I’ll purr my thanks to you! As with all Purrfect Companion kitties, Star is up-to-date on shots, house trained and neutered or spayed. Please contact Maryann for details on Brady, at 331-2221 or at kitties.purrfectcompanions@yahoo.com. Purrfect Companions is a non-profit, all-volunteer rescue organization. We’re always looking for good volunteers. If you’d like to help, call 463-8709. Adoption clinics are held 12:30-4:00 most Saturdays and Sundays at Petco, Northway Mall, Albany, NY. Stop by and see some of our other kitties! We may have one that is just “PURRFECT” for you!

“He is very imprudent, a dog is. He never makes it his business to inquire whether you are in the right or wrong, never bothers as to whether you are going up or down upon life’s ladder, never asks whether you are rich or poor, silly or wise, sinner or saint. You are his pal. That is enough for him.” – Jerome K. Jerome

Pets of the Month PLEASE ADOPT US! Hello, I’m Marissa, a gentle cat of around 10 years old. My coat is very soft and I sure enjoy having it petted. Sitting on your lap will make me purr, too. In spite of the difficulties I’ve been through recently, I am a happy cat. I was abandoned and living the stray life. Can you imagine that at my age? It’s why I’m a little skinny. The other reason is that I have significant dental disease. You’ll need to take me to you vet for help with this when you adopt me. Right now I can only eat canned food. A sweet lady like me needs to be safe in a forever home. Could it be yours? Isis is my name-o! I’m a 3-year-old who likes to relax and snuggle on a daily basis. Lucky for my brothers and me, an animal control officer found us in an abandoned building and saved us. Now I’m waiting for my family to come. I’m a lover and enjoy everyone’s company. I’d love to meet you and brighten your day, so hurry down to see me! The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) of Menands is a non-profit organization that receives no ongoing funding from federal, state or local government or any other animal welfare organization. We rely on your generous donations to support our vital services for the animals. Mohawk Hudson Humane Society 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204 (518) 434-8128 www.mohawkhumane.org

GoTo for eating in… Pumpkin Bread 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 2/3 cups sugar 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2 tsp vanilla 4 eggs 3 cups flour 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts 1/2 cup raisins, if desired 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp ground cloves Step 1 Move oven rack to low position and preheat to 350ºF. Grease bottoms only of two 8-inch or one 9-inch loaf pan, with shortening. Step 2 Stir together pumpkin, sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into pans. Step 3 Bake 8-inch loaves 50 to 60 minutes, 9-inch loaf 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minute s. Loosen sides of loaves; remove from pans and place top side up on wire rack. Cool before slicing.

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Apple Crisp 4 cups tart cooking apples, sliced 1/2 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg

3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup oats 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon cream or ice cream, if desired

Step 1 Heat oven to 375ºF. Grease bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan. Step 2 Spread apples in pan. In medium bowl, stir remaining ingredients except cream until well mixed; sprinkle over apples . Step 2 Bake about 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender when pierced with a fork. Serve warm with cream.

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2880 NY 43 • Averill Park, NY 518-674-2007 info@slca-ctp.org • www.slca-ctp.org

Nashville-based singer, fingerstyle guitarist Joni Bishop Sept. 21 Squire Jacob Concert Series

New BIGGER Season

Circle Theatre Players

beginning with One Act Play Festival Oct. 17-20

Sat., Sept. 7

Diva CD Release Party w/DJ McGeary’s Irish Pub Clinton Square, Albany (9pm) FREE (518) 463-1455

LIVE MUSIC Broadway Joes of Albany 51 South Pearl St., Albany (9pm) FREE (518) 432-5637

Fall Harvest Craft Fair Shaker Heritage Society 25 Meeting House Rd., Albany (10am-4pm) $4. and Sun., Sept. 8 Enjoy the outdoors as you explore booths representing over 75 different crafters at our Fall Harvest Craft Fair. (518) 456-7890

Music of Mississippi John Hurt & Elizabeth Cotton

Bingo Melvin Roads ICC Bingo Hendrick Hudson Male Chorus Community Congregational Church of Clinton Heights, 221 Columbia Turnpike (7:30-9pm) every Monday Rehearsals for the 2013 holiday season begin. The chorus sings sacred, classical, spiritual, theater and film, folk, popular and operetta music. 237-0032

Tues., Sept. 10 Team Trivia McGeary’s Irish Pub 4 Clinton Sq., Albany (8pm) (518) 463-1455

Local Audition Night

Sun., Sept. 8 Capital Region Blues The Roadhouse Grille 27 Fuller Rd., Albany (8pm) • (518) 489-3170

Mon., Sept. 9 Live Music/Poetry, etc. McGeary’s Irish Pub 4 Clinton Sq., Albany (7:30pm) • (518) 463-1455

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The Comedy Works 500 Northern Blvd., Albany (6:30pm) www.thecomedyworks.com 1-877-JOKE-TIX!

Wed., Sept. 11 Troy Sip 20+ businesses throughout Troy (6-9pm) $20 advance/$25 door Tour and taste to help raise money for the City’s 9-11 Memorial.

Half Moon Button Club Bethlehem Library 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar (10am) Presentation on local button manufacturers. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert provided. Kathy 393-3156 • Kirsti 869-8125

September in the City Art Fair Tricentennial Park Broadway & Columbia St., Albany (11:30am-2pm) 518-434-5416 phanr@ci.albany.ny.us

Preschool Story Time ICC Bingo Story Time

Open Mic

5th Freedom Walk

Emack & Bolio’s 366 Delaware Ave., Albany (7pm) (518) 512-5100

(6pm) Sponsored by The Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Capital Region NY 2. Walk in honor of the memories of lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks, our police, fire, emergency workers and military. Rain or shine all are welcome. Speakers and refreshments. www.capitalregion2bsm.org

Team Trivia The Rusty Anchor Bar 1 Selke Dr., Watervliet (8pm) (518) 273-2920

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Fall Funnies

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What does a cat have that no other animal has? Kittens What always sleeps with its shoes on? A horse

What fur do we get from a Tiger? As fur away as possible! Why do dragons sleep all day? They like to hunt Knights Dotty and her twin sister went trick-or-treating at the same houses, but did they get the same candy? Find the two candies that do not appear in both bags.

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September/October 2013

Great local produce is still plentiful – stop by your local farm stand or farmers’ market. Wind your way through a corn maze, pick your own apples and pumpkins, sample cider and other fall favorites or enjoy one of our many family activities.

Visit www.rensselaercountyfarmmarkets.com for more information about Rensselaer County greenhouses, nurseries, farmers’ markets and farmstands.

To advertise, please call Linda at 518.469.4038 or Ginny at 518.522.0575

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Passion for Fashion

• Themed Costume Birthday Parties • Newborn Photography • Family Portraits • Pet Photography

Costume Photography

All aspects of veterinary medicine offered in a kind and caring manner for you and your pet(s)

Grooming • Kenneling • Day Care • Training 498 N Greenbush Rd. North Greenbush Wed., Sept. 11

3049B NY 43, Averill Park, NY 12018

518-331-1000

Exit 8 off I90

283-2700

www.passionforfashionstudios.com

Elks Friday Night Dinner

Tommy Davidson

Max Dolcelli

The Comedy Works 500 Northern Blvd., Albany (7:30pm) www.thecomedyworks.com 877-JOKE-TIX!

The Comedy Works 500 Northern Blvd., Albany (7:30-9:30pm) and Sat., Sept. 14 www.thecomedyworks.com 877-JOKE-TIX!

Thurs., Sept. 12 A Taste of Rensselaer County Goold Orchards I-90 to Exit 11E and follow signs 732-7317 • www.goold.com

New Found Fortune The Hollow Bar & Kitchen 79 North Pearl St., Albany (8pm) $5 • (518) 426-8550

Live Entertainment

Elks Bingo

Appletini’s Cafe 1118 Central Ave., Albany (8:30pm-12:30am) (518) 489-2990

BVM BINGO

DJ Cherchio

Bingo Germania Hall

Fri., Sept. 13 Zip Lining and, Pumpkin Picking and Hayrides!

Graney’s Bar & Grille 275 New Scotland Ave., Albany (10-11pm) • (518) 453-3299

Trivia hosted by Baker Broadway Joes of Albany 51 South Pearl St., Albany (5:50pm) (518) 432-5637

Karoake w/ Kevin the Goodman Broadway Joes of Albany 51 South Pearl St., Albany (7:30pm) (518) 432-5637

Ladies Night - Sex in the City Elda’s On Lark 205 Lark St., Albany (10pm) (518) 499-3532

Friday Night Rewind Water Works Pub 76 Central Ave., Albany (11pm-2am) (518) 465-9079

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September/October 2013

September 20, 21 Contests, Kid Activities, Music, Food

Sand Lake, NY 674-4080 674 www.oktoberfestfun.com

oin us for the 3rd annual Sand Lake Townwide Garage Sale! September 14th, 8am to 5pm! undreds of Sales and Unique Vendors!

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• 5,000 square feet of fabric • In-store classes • Check us out on the GoToDeals Open Mon.-Fri. 10-5; Sat. 10-4 Sun. closed or by appointment 539 Pawling Ave., Troy, NY 12180 Sat., Sept. 14 Uncle Marty’s Summer Party Uncle Marty’s Adirondack Grill 2930 Rt. 43, Averill Park Sand Lake Townwide Garage Sale 518-674-4080 • www.justsayuncle.com

21st Annual Capital Region Apple and Wine Festival Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont (10am-6pm) $8. Free parking A fall family event. Craft show, wine tasting, cooking demonstrations, haunted house, pony rides, kids’ activities, farmers’ market, and more. (518) 861-6515 www.appleandwinefestival.com

Riverfront Rocktoberfest

LOCALLY-OWNED

Riverfront Park, Downtown Troy (1-10pm) $10 (21-and-over event) Presented by Goose Island, Bud Light, Becks, and Shocktop Pumpkin Wheat. Food trucks, vendors, and the sounds of local favorite Wild Adriatic, Antelope: Playing the music of PHISH, and the nation’s leading Dave Matthews Tribute Band - BIG EYED PHISH! q103albany.com

Lansingburgh Artists Program Melville House, 114th St. & First Ave. (9am) fee/preregister Two-hour walking tour of Oakwood Cemetery grave sites of 12 important artists from the Troy area. Lunch on your own, then 1:30pm at Melville House, the work of Lansingburgh artists will be on display. 235-3501 • LHSsecretary@gmail.com lansingburghhistoricalsociety.org

Zip Lining and, Pumpkin Picking and Hayrides! 3rd Annual Sand Lake Townwide Garage Sale! (8am-5pm) Hundreds of sales and unique vendors.

Poestenkill Farmers’ Market & Craft Fair Algonquin Middle School Rt. 66 & 351, Poestenkill (9am-12pm) Pete or Karen St. Germain at 518-283-4990 poestenkillfarmersmarket.com

History Walks

405 River St., Troy 518 273-2196 www.josemalones.com

518-272-2347 Troy Farmers’ Market Saratoga Springs Food Tour High Rock Rd., Saratoga Springs (12-2pm) Start at the famous Saratoga Farmers’ market and taste some of the mouthwatering creations produced by local food artisans as experienced guides tell you the inside history of Saratoga and the area’s farm community. www.saratogaspringsfoodtours.com (518) 803-4181

Community Garage Sale Third Presbyterian Church 115 Winter St., Troy (9am-2pm) No cost to participate. Just bring a table and treasures to sell. Food and beverages will also be available. No charge for the food but donations will be accepted and will go to help those in need. To reserve a space, or for additional information, please call the church office at 283-2420

Live Entertainment Appletini’s Cafe 1118 Central Ave., Albany (9pm-1am) (518) 489-2990

80s with the Ladies The Roadhouse Grille 27 Fuller Rd., Albany (9:30pm-1am) (518) 489-3170

= ongoing event. See page 46 for description.

September/October 2013

Doors open 5pm Cooking School with

Chef Eric Villegas starts at 7pm. Vendors in atrium from 5-7pm with various displays and items for purchase.

Tuesday, October 15 sponsored by

Holiday Inn, Wolf Road For ticket information, go to WGNA.com

Sat., Sept. 14

Live Music Broadway Joes of Albany 51 South Pearl St., Albany (9pm) • (518) 432-5637

Ghost the Musical Proctors Theater 432 State St., Schenectady (times vary) $20-$80 through Sept. 20 Relive the magical moments from the Oscar-winning movie Ghost in a brand-new Broadway musical that breathes glorious new life into a timeless love story. (518) 346-6204 • www.proctors.org

Sun., Sept. 15 Capital Region Blues Jam The Roadhouse Grille 27 Fuller Rd., Albany (8pm) • (518) 489-3170

Fuess Performing Space Grand Reopening

12th Annual Teal Ribbon 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk

Sand Lake Center for the Arts 2880 NY 43, Averill Park (1-3pm) Celebrate the start of our 10th year with laughter, a look back and a look forward. Champagne and sweets. 518-674-2007 • www.slca-ctp.org

Washington Park Lake House Madison Ave., Albany (9am) Coordinated by Caring Together, Inc. to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and raise funds in support of research. Awards, raffles, prizes, children’s activities, and awareness materials. (518) 439-7415

The Hungry Fish Cafe Grand Reopening The Hungry Fish Cafe & Country Store 615 Pawling Ave., Troy Celebrate our two-year anniversary! Give aways, raffles for $10-$50 gift certificates, music, $2 hot dogs and more! Serving New York beers and wines and offering great deals all day! thehungryfishcafe.com (518) 874-4573

Harvest Faire Crailo State Historic Site 9 ½ Riverside Ave., Rensselaer (11am-4pm) Free; donation to exhibit Sponsored by Crailo State Historic Site and the Friends of Fort Crailo. 518.463.8738. • www.nysparks.com

= ongoing event. See page 46 for description.

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Retirement Sale September 5-8 Up to 70% off Remaining inventory

Introducing the new home of Carrie’s Country Charm at 395 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush • 477-1274 Country Furniture...Designs...And More!

Mon., Sept. 16 Bingo Melvin Roads ICC Bingo Restaurant Week

Wed., Sept 18 Preschool Story Time ICC Bingo Story Time September in the City Art Fair

Various locations throughout Troy through Sun., Sept., 22 Last year was such a success, we decided to do it again! For our second annual Troy Restaurant Week, participants will be offering up to 4 different price points to fit anyone’s budget! At the $30 and $20 price point you can indulge in a 3-course menu, the $10 price point gets you a featured menu item (perfect for any time of day) and new this year, a $5 price point to satisfy Troy’s ever-growing lunch contingent!

The Comedy Works 500 Northern Blvd., Albany (6:30pm) www.thecomedyworks.com 877-JOKE-TIX!

Tues., Sept. 17 Acoustic Big Band Night

Thurs., Sept. 19 Full Moon Kayak Tour

The City Beer Hall 42 Howard St., Albany (9pm) (518) 449-2337

Tricentennial Park Broadway & Columbia St., Albany (11:30am-2pm) 518-434-5416 phanr@ci.albany.ny.us

Mel’s Fighters

Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville (6pm-8pm) pre-register Kayak under a full moon! (518) 658-2055 • dykenpond.org

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Elks Bingo BVM BINGO Adirondack Balloon Festival Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport & Crandall Park, Glens Falls through Sept. 22 The four-day event is the oldest and largest balloon event on the East Coast set against the backdrop of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. www.adirondackballoonfest.org/

LaSalle Institute Athletic Hall of Fame Franklin Terrace Ballroom 4 Fourth Street, Troy (6pm) Seven former players, one former coach, and two contributors of the distinguished alumni association and Lasallian community will be inducted. 518-283-2500 ext.270 alumni@lasalleinstitute.org www.lasalleinstitute.org

Fri., Sept 20 Zip Lining and, Pumpkin Picking and Hayrides! Elks Friday Night Dinner Karen’s Team The Comedy Works 500 Northern Blvd., Albany (8:30pm) www.thecomedyworks.com 877-JOKE-TIX!

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Uncle Marty’s Oktoberfest Uncle Marty’s Adirondack Grill 2930 Rt. 43, Averill Park Back again! Multi-day festival with a home brew contest, great music (SIRSY!!), and family fun activities! 518-674-4080 • www.justsayuncle.com

Carmen Lynch The Comedy Works 500 Northern Blvd., Albany (7:30-9:30pm) and Sat., Sept. 21 www.thecomedyworks.com 877-JOKE-TIX!

Sat., Sept. 21 Larkfest Lark St., Albany (10am) New York’s largest one-day street festival celebrating the Heart of Albany 518-336-LARK • info@larkfest2013.com www.larkfest2013.com

Book Sale Castleton Public Library, 101 Green Ave. (8am-2pm) Sponsored by The Friends of the Castleton Public Library. Accepting pre-sale donations of good-condition books, DVDs, and CDs at the back hallway of the Library/Village Hall. Part of the village-wide garage sale. www.castletonpubliclibrary.org

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It’s more fun on Fulton Street!

Knickerbocker Harvest Festival

Fulton St., Troy (11am-4pm) Free Family fun: face painting, temporary tattoos, music, block party specials, sidewalk chalk, bouncy bounce, dunk tank and more! Participating businesses: A.V. Costa, Black & White Taxi, Essence Hair Studio, First Choice Caribbean, Fulton Street Gallery, Muddaddy Flats, Nite Owl News, Shalimar Restaurant, Tammie’s Hair Design, Twisted Creations Tattoo.

Knickerbocker Mansion 132 Knickerbocker Rd. off State Rte. 67 between Schaghticoke and Mechanicville (8am-4pm) and Sun., Sept. 22 Pancake Breakfast: $6 (8-11am) Hudson River Ramble Devil’s Chimney Walk: 10 am. Historical Presentations: 11 am; 1 pm; 3 pm. Chicken & biscuits: $10 (12-4). Mansion and cemetery tours; bake sale; Charlotte’s Shop; snack bar; harvest produce. 518-664-1700 • knickinfo@aol.com www.knickmansion.com Saturday, September 21, 2013 (N/A) Community Event

Zip Lining and, Pumpkin Picking and Hayrides! Liberty Ridge Farm Fall Festival 29 Bevis Rd., Schaghticoke through Nov. 11 Spend an Autumn day on the Farm. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, shows and activities; includes the Albany Capital Region’s largest and most original corn maze, Brad’s Barnyard Adventure and family fun on the farm (518) 664-1515 libertyridgefarmny.com

Goold Golden Oldies Antique-Classic Car Show Goold Orchards I-90 to Exit 11E and follow signs 732-7317 • www.goold.com

Chicken BBQ Sergeant Walter A. Adams American legion Post 1021, Averill Park Rd. Reservations 674-2309

History Walks

Home Brew Competition Uncle Marty’s Adirondack Grill 2930 Rt. 43, Averill Park $15 includes weekend admission Uncle Marty’s exciting new Oktoberfest element – His own, fun-loving style of Home Brew. Be a part of the best Fall tradition in Rensselaer County and join the Home Brew Competition or support your favorite crazy friend or relative who did register! Prizes and t-shirt for registering. 518.674.4080 • www.justsayuncle.com

Basket Making Workshop Shaker Heritage Society 25 Meeting House Rd., Albany (10am-2pm) $35 pre-register Learn how to weave a Shaker-style cheese basket with Sandy Salada All tools included. Bring a lunch. (518) 456-7890

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Troy Farmers’ Market Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony Albany Symphony Orchestra Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany (7pm) $19-$59 Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 is featured in this season-opening weekend of Russian masterpieces! (518) 465-3334 www.palacealbany.com

Saratoga Springs Food Tour High Rock Rd., Saratoga Springs (12-2pm) Start at the famous Saratoga Farmers’ market and taste some of the mouthwatering creations produced by local food artisans as experienced guides tell you the inside history of Saratoga and the area’s farm community. www.saratogaspringsfoodtours.com (518) 803-4181

Sun., Sept 22 The Upper Madison Street Fair

Wed., Sept. 25 September in the City Art Fair

Madison Ave., Albany (12-5pm) Free music, quality crafts, and art. Foods and children’s activities.

Tricentennial Park Broadway & Columbia St., Albany (11:30am-2pm) 518-434-5416 phanr@ci.albany.ny.us

5th Annual Conroy Classic Golf Tournament Frear Park Golf Course, Troy Four-person scramble includes greens fees, cart, lunch, pig roast dinner, prizes, raffles, and more. Proceeds to benefit Frear Park Conservancy. Kim Roarke jlroarke@nycap.rr.com 785-7555 ext. 12 www.frearparkconservancy.org.

Equinox Tree ID Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville (1-3pm) $1 suggested This program teaches different ways to identify tree species. Dress for a short hike through the trails. (518) 658-2055 • dykenpond.org

Preschool Story Time ICC Bingo Story Time Andrew Dice Clay The Egg, Empire State Plaza Lancaster St., Albany (8pm) $49.75/$59.75 www.theegg.org • (518) 473-1845

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story Proctors Theater 432 State St., Schenectady (7:30pm) $20-$70 This story charts Buddy Holly’s meteoric climb, legendary adventures and the fateful day the music died. (518) 346-6204 • www.proctors.org

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Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany (7:30pm) $28-$98 Global comedy rock-star. (518) 465-3334 www.palacealbany.com

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Thurs., Sept. 26 An Autumn Evening in the Garden 2013

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Franklin Plaza Ballroom 4 Fourth St., Troy (6:30pm) An Autumn Evening in the Garden connects the region’s most talented chefs with local growers from the greater Capital District for an evening of fresh foods and mingling between chefs, farmers and friends. Capital District Community Gardens 518.274.8685 • www.cdcg.org

The Waterboys The Egg, Empire State Plaza Lancaster St., Albany (8pm) $29.50/$39.50/$49.50 Performing songs from their grand catalog plus their 2013 opus “An Appointment with Mr. Yeats.” www.theegg.org • (518) 473-1845

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Fri., Sept. 27 Zip Lining and, Pumpkin Picking and Hayrides! Elks Friday Night Dinner John Dicrosta The Comedy Works 500 Northern Blvd., Albany (7:30-9:30pm) and Sat., Sept. 28 www.thecomedyworks.com 877-JOKE-TIX!

Troy Night Out Downtown Troy (5-9pm) Enjoy an evening of art and culture. www.troynightout.org

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Western Massachusetts Events! GoToGuide is very excited to welcome our new salesperson, Alan Franco, to our staff! Alan is talented, loves people, and wants to work with them to succeed. He will be covering Western Massachusetts and is already working on events in the area, which is not far from the Capital Region! He is introducing places to go and specials offered in the area. If you are interested in advertising in GoToGuide, Alan can be reached at 413.347.2801. Advertising in GoToGuide is a great way to attract customers from the Capital Region!

Fri., Sept. 6 Glory, The Civil War World Pittsfield Cemetery, 203 Wahconah St. (6pm) $10 Historic Pittsfield play by Sally Filkins, author of “The Melville Trilogy.” by VOICES Theater Company and Berkshire Historical Society 413-442-1793 • mobydick.org director@berkshirehistory.org

First Fridays Artswalk in Pittsfield Downtown Pittsfield, MA (5-8pm) Explore Pittsfield’s upstreet cultural district’s shops, restaurants and galleries to check out artwork by dozens of talented local artists. firstfridaysartswalk.com

Young Children’s Story Time Mason Library, 231 Main St. Great Barrington (8pm) • gblibraries.org

Sat., Sept. 7 Third Annual Hillcrestfest Hillcrest Educational Centers 788 South St., Pittsfield, MA (11am) Free Musician David Grover, Bowey the Clown, pony rides, bounce houses, face painting and more. $1 hot dogs, burgers, and beverages – free ice cream. www.hillcrestec.org • smason@hillcrestec.org

Sun., Sept. 8 10th Annual Festival of Sharing Roots St. Joseph Church lawn 414 North St., Pittsfield, MA (12pm) Serving cuisines that highlight the cultures of the community along with music and kids’ activities. (413) 445-5789

Mon., Sept. 9 West Stockbridge Playgroup

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Town Hall, 9 Main St., West Stockbridge (9:30am) free Adults with young children (infant to age 5) meet in a group setting. berkshirefamilyfocus.com 413-644-0104, ext. 1159

Wed., Sept. 11 Nice and Easy Hikes Mt Greylock State Reservation (10am) free Get outdoors and stay active. Held every Wed. and Sat., May-Oct. Bring water and a snack. In the event of rain or snow, the hike is cancelled. (413) 499-4262

Thurs., Sept. 12 Eco-volunteers Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield, MA (9am) Monitor and care for Cobble trails and plant life. We have a variety of projects for you to get involved, or reserve a special day or time for your community service group to help out at the Cobble. Call Ranger Rene Wendell for more information or visit thetrustees.org/volunteer

Museum Adventures Berkshire Museum 39 South St. (Rt 7), Pittsfield (11am) Free w/museum admission Children 18 mos. to 3 yrs. Every Friday, each week is a different experience: songs stories, scavenger hunts, play time, and more. 413-443-7171 • berkshiremuseum.org

Women’s Brand-Name Clothing and Accessories. We have sizes 0-22 at a price You Can Afford! We’re now taking in Fall and Winter Clothing! By Appointment Only. Jeanne Little – Owner 419 North St. - Pittsfield, MA 01201 - 413-448-6001 ctimbero@aol.com • www.itmystyleconsign.com

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413.443.6969 Open Sun., Tues., Wed., Thurs 11-9 Fri-Sat. 11-10

Fri., Sept. 13 The Big E 1305 Memorial Avenue (Rte. 147) West Springfield (Gates open 8am) through Sept. 29 Largest fair in the Northeast. A New England extravaganza with top name entertainment, The Big E Super Circus, The Avenue of States, Storrowton Village Museum, animals, competitive exhibits, rides, shopping, crafts, a daily parade and a Mardi Gras parade, and foods from around the world! It’s the last blast of summer! www.thebige.com

Sat., Sept. 14 MyGlo 1190 South State St. (Rt. 8), North Adams (2pm) $5-$20 (includes on free game of mini golf) Music festival with family activities beer tent, local food and craft vendors. (413) 663-3030 • www.myglofest.com

Bump Series Greylock Hillclimb Time Trial Race Gateway Heritage State Park 115 State St., North Adams (8am) $19/$65 Annual event hosted by Northampton Cycling Club. 9.1-mile course to the summit of Mt Greylock. Refreshments at top and afterparty at the Freight Yard Pub. www.nohobikeclub.org

Hoosic River Revivial Walk Meets at parking-lot side of Mass MoCA, Marshall St. entrance, North Adams (11am) One-hour walks along the Hoosic. www.hoosicriverrevival.org

Early Childhood Educator Training Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesboro (9am) $15 Engage children in the natural world by building on the familiar. Models activities from Project Learning Tree’s Early Childhood curriculum. Gini.Traub@state.ma.us • 413/584-6788

Sun., Sept. 15 Berkshire Food Festival Main St., North Adams Features the cuisine of at least 20 restaurants, micro-brewed beer and wine tasting, live music drawings. northadams-ma.gov • 413-664-6180

Thurs., Sept. 19 3rd Thursday of September Outdoor Street Festival North Street, Pittsfield (5-8pm) Four stages of live music, a variety of food, and themed entertainment for all guests of all ages. This month’s theme is Festa Italiano. Rain or shine and free parking in the Upstreet Cultural District. discoverpittsfield.com

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Western Massachusetts Events!

Thurs., Sept. 19

Caregiver Support Group Sugar Hill Mansion, Rt. 9, Dalton 2pm Monthly gathering offering support, education, and resources on advances; available for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia and memory impairments. (413) 684-0100 • sugarhillmansion.com

Housatonic Heritage Walks Great Barrington, MA (times vary) and Sept. 22/Oct. 5-6 Registration recommended. Short walks, longer hikes, walking tours of towns and historical buildings, nature and birding walks, tours of industrial site ruins, and, a canoe/kayak trip on the river. heritage-hikes.org

Thurs., Sept. 26 London’s National Theatre Othello Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center 14 Castle St., Great Barrington (7pm) $25/$18 students A major new production of William Shakespeare’s celebrated play. Mahaiwe.org • 413-528-0100

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Sat., Sept. 28

Founder’s Weekend Celebration

BerkShares 7th Anniversary Celebration of Local Business

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3 Park Place, Lee, MA (10am) through Sept. 22 Three fun-filled days entertainment, family activities, Taste of Lee. leefoundersweekend.com

Fresh Grass Bluegrass Festival MASS MoCA 87 Marshall St., North Adams (1pm) $18-$78. through Sept. 22 Traditional and cutting-edge bluegrass. An opportunity to appreciate and participate. www.massmoca.org

Sat., Sept. 21 Historic Lenox Horse-Drawn Carriage Tub Parade Shakespeare & Company 70 Kemble Street. Lenox, MA (1:30-6pm) 22nd reenactment of the “Cottagers” parading through Lenox to celebrate the close of the summer season. lenox.org

Mahaiwe Theater 14 Castle St., Great Barrington (7pm) $10 Honoring the local businesses at the heart of the Berkshire economy. berkshares.org

Tues., Sept. 24 Tuesday Trail Team Notchview Trail System, Windsor, MA (9am) Join a small group working on repairs to skating loop and Windsor Trail. Second and fourth Tues. through Oct. www.thetrustees.org

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center 14 Castle St., Great Barrington (8pm) $52-balcony Sponsored by Fairview Hospital. Mahaiwe.org • 413-528-0100

Pittsfield Fall Foliage Festival 6 W Main St., North Adams through Oct. 6 Parade and week-long events. Theme, “Haunts, Legends, and Ghost Stories.” embraces the history of Berkshires. fallfoliageparade.com

Sun., Sept. 29 Musical Brunch Starving Artist Creperie and Cafe 40 Main St., Lee (11am) Featuring live music in the Good Purpose Gallery and organic brunch. starvingartistcreperie.com

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Wed., Oct. 9

Sat., Oct. 19

Croquet on the Lawn at Naumkeag

Kindergym & Swim at Dalton CRA

North Adams Open Studios Weekend

5 Prospect Hill Rd., Stockbridge (3pm) free Join us on Oak Lawn for a game of croquet, the leisurely sport of Edwardian high society. Immediately following the free children’s tour of Naumkeag. thetrustees.org

Community Recreation Association, Inc. 400 Main St., Dalton (10am) Mon. and Wed. $4 member/$7 non-member. For Pre-K children and their caregivers. 413-684-0260 • altoncra.org.

243 Union Street, #401, North Adams (10-6pm and Sun., Oct. 20, 10am-4pm) A behind-the-scenes look into the artistic community of North Adams. facebook.com/northadamsopenstudios

Fri., Oct. 4 First Fridays Artswalk in Pittsfield and Anniversary Party

Pilobolus Dance Company

Downtown Pittsfield, MA (5-8pm) free Pittsfield’s upstreet cultural district’s shops, restaurants and galleries host artwork by dozens of local artists. Open anniversary party at Spice Dragon 8-10pm. Free and features live music, refreshments, and cash bar. firstfridaysartswalk.com • 413.443.6501

Sat., Oct. 5 Bela Fleck NY Banjo Summit Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center 14 Castle St., Great Barrington (7pm) $30-$70 Bela Fleck is joined by Tony Trischka, Bill Keith, Richie Stearns, Eric Weissberg, and Noam Pikelny in a concert that will find the banjo being performed in both conventional and unexpected ways. mahaiwe.org • 413-528-0100

Sun., Oct. 20 Sat., Oct. 12 Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center 14 Castle St., Great Barrington (8pm) $35-$80 Troupe members are fairly amazing as they leap, fall, contort and twist into seemingly impossible positions, which is their own singular style. mahaiwe.org • 413-528-0100

Thurs., Oct. 17 3rd Thursday of October Outdoor Street Festival North Street, Pittsfield (5-8pm) Four stages of live music, a variety of food, and themed entertainment for all guests of all ages.This month is a Monster Mash and Halloween Costume Contest. Rain or shine and free parking in the Upstreet Cultural District. discoverpittsfield.com

The Great Chair Auction Bounty Fare Restaurant, Rt. 8, Adams (1pm) Hosted by Youth Center Inc. to support youth, families and programs. Sonia DiSanti - 413.743.3550 sonia@youthcenterinc.org youthcenterinc.org.

Wed., Oct. 30 Williamstown Film Festival Williamstown, MA through Nov. 3 Cinematic achievement, showcasing the finest new independent films. williamstownfilmfest.com

Thurs., Oct. 31 Happy Halloween

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Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to child safety. There are several easy and effective behaviors that parents can share with kids to help reduce their risk of injury.

Top Tips

Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, they should stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30-9:30 pm, so be especially alert for kids during those hours.

Keep Costumes Both Creative and Safe

When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls. Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors. Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision. Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.

Drive Extra Safely on Halloween

Slow down and be alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways. Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs. Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully. Eliminate distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings. Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.

See more at: safekids.org/tip/halloween-safety-tips

…And Don’t Forget Your Pets Halloween can be a traumatic and even dangerous time for your pets. The ASPCA offers some common-sense tips to help you protect them: Don’t leave pets out in the yard on Halloween: there are many stories of vicious pranksters who have abused pets on this night. Treats are not for pets: chocolate is poisonous to many animals, and tin foil and cellophane candy wrappers can be hazardous if swallowed. Be careful of pets around a lit pumpkin: pets may knock it over and cause a fire. Curious kittens especially run the risk of getting burned. Don’t dress the dog in costume unless you know he loves it. Otherwise, it puts a lot of stress on the animal. If you do dress them up, make sure the costume isn’t constricting, annoying or unsafe.

Be careful not to obstruct his or her vision; even the sweetest dogs can get snappy when they can’t see what’s going on around them. All but the most social dogs should be kept in a separate room during trick-or-treat visiting hours; too many strangers in strange garb can be scary for a dog. Be careful your cat or dog doesn’t dart out through an open door. While this can be a fun time for people and pets alike, remember that your pets are depending on you to keep them safe from the more dangerous goblins and ghouls that this holiday brings.

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MIRON’S FOR FLOORS “Still the Best”

Family Owned & Operated

239 Remsen St. • Cohoes, NY 12047-3024 (518) 237-1313 • mironsforfloors.com

Sat., Sept. 28 Oktobeerfest Saratoga County Fairgrounds 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa (1-7pm) $10 (21-and-over event) German and Fall Seasonal Craft beers, German food and live music. www.oktobeerfestny.com

Zip Lining and, Pumpkin Picking and Hayrides! The Bro Show Times Union Center 51 South Pearl St., Albany (11am-8pm) Come have some beer and check out ideas for your man cave, tvs for football, and four wheelers just because you can! www.timesunioncenter.com

2013 Capital Region Homeless Veterans’ Stand-Down (8am-1pm) Are you a Veteran in need of help? Brother and sister veterans who are homeless, at risk of being homeless and their families. Free - help employment, food, clothing, medical screening, legal assistance, and information about programs and services. please call 518-270-2760

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AIDSWalk 2013 Washington Park Lake House, Albany (11am-2pm) Join us for a fun-filled afternoon with friends, family, awards, the names quilt, food, and entertainment. caresny.org/aidswalk.php

History Walks Richard and Teddy Thompson The Egg, Empire State Plaza Lancaster St., Albany (8pm) $39.50 British folk-rock legend and son. www.theegg.org • (518) 473-1845

Ladies’ Bus Trip to Boldt Castle and Wine Tasting $400 ($50 deposit) reservation Sponsored by Forever Young Hair Designs. Includes transportation, two nights lodging, meals, boat ride, castle admission, wine tasting, taxes and gratuities. Proceeds benefit Food Pantry at Hope 7 Community Center. Vincenza Zucaro 274-7845 vincenza@nycap.rr.com

Annual International Food Festival and Craft Fair St. Jude the Apostle 43 Brookside Ave., Wynantskill (11:30am-7pm) Food, entertainment, kids’ activities. 283-1162

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Sun., Sept. 29 10th Annual Crossings 5K Challenge and kids Fun Run Rudy A. Ciccotti Family Recreation Center, 30 Aviation Rd., Albany (8am) To benefit Colonie Youth Center. (518) 438-9596

35th Annual Carrot Festival Congregation Agudat Achim 2117 Union St., Niskayuna (10am-4:30pm) Free As always, featuring delicious food, fun activities for children, vendors galore, mini health fair, farmers’ market and more! Music and entertainment throughout the day. (518) 393-9211 • agudatachim.com

Carol’s Place 30th Anniversary Celebration 540 Pawling Avenue, Troy (2-5pm) Pizza tasting, Pizza cook off, pictures with the family, giveaways and special offers, $19.83 dinner specials. 518-271-7700 • cateringbycarols.com

Steve Hackett-Genesis Revisited World Tour 2013 The Egg, Empire State Plaza Lancaster St., Albany (7:30pm) $38/$48 Revisit the golden era of Genesis with former member Steve Hackett. www.theegg.org • (518) 473-1845

September/October 2013

BECKER’S FARM

“Your Hometown Garden Center” For Gardening At Its Best! 420 Columbia Turnpike • East Greenbush (Across from Columbia Plaza)

518-477-4163 We carry a full selection of lawn care and gardening products and offer a pleasant shopping atmosphere with personal service. www.beckersfarm.com • Open 7 Days Weekly!

Sun., Sept. 29

Dearly Beloved? A look at Some Noteworthy Oakwood Couples (1-3pm) $15 register Meet costumed interpreters at the gravesites of some of our interesting “residents and visitors” as you stroll through the cemetery. Members of the Highlight Acting Troupe will perform as selected “residents.” 800-556-6273 • oakwoodcemetery.org

Tues., Oct. 1 Engelke Farm Fall Festivities 463 Garfield Rd., Troy (Visit website for hours) Open every day during October. Pick your own pumpkin, free hayride to the pumpkin patch or better yet... Zip Line to the Pumpkin Patch! Fri. and St. Fright Night Zip Lining and Haunted Hayrides, Corn Maze & Bon Fire! engelkefarm.com

Diane Krall Proctors Theater 432 State St., Schenectady (8pm) $30-$120 Glad Rag Doll World Tour 2013. (518) 346-6204 • www.proctors.org

Open Mic Emack & Bolio’s 366 Delaware Ave., Albany (7pm) • (518) 512-5100

Women’s Employment & Resource Center Annual Awards Lunch and Ceremony Hilton Garden Inn 235 Hoosick St., Troy (11am) Our 25th Anniversary. Honoring Ann Myers, Associate Professor at The Sage Colleges, Joella Viscusi, President of Ambient Environmental, Inc., Lori McPherson, a WERC Alumni, and CDPHP for their advancement of women in the WERCplace! Beth Miller (518) 225-3131

Local Audition Night The Comedy Works 500 Northern Blvd., Albany (6:30pm) www.thecomedyworks.com 877-JOKE-TIX!

Wed., Oct. 2 Senior Health Expo Day Goold Orchards I-90 to Exit 11E and follow signs 732-7317 • www.goold.com

Preschool Story Time ICC Bingo Story Time Trivia Blue 82, 82 North Pearl St., Albany (8:30pm) • (518) 445-8082

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Wed., Oct. 2

Joe Satriani Palace Theatre • 19 Clinton Ave., Albany (7:30pm) $38-$78 Worldwide guitar hero on his Unstoppable Momentum Tour. (518) 465-3334 www.palacealbany.com

Trivia Mania Graney’s Bar & Grille 275 New Scotland Ave., Albany (7:30-9:30pm) • (518) 453-3299

Capital Underground Live Free shows Savannah’s Albany’s Dublin Underground, 1 South Pearl St. (8-11pm) • (518) 426-9647

Thurs., Oct. 3 Bingo Germania Hall Elks Bingo BVM BINGO The Midtown Men Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany (7:30pm) $35-$68 Celebrates the music that defined the ’60s. Three shows to choose from. (518) 465-3334 • palacealbany.com

Rock and LOL Comedy Open Mic Savannah’s Albany’s Dublin Underground, 1 South Pearl St. (8-11pm) • (518) 426-9647

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Great for Rehearsal Dinners, BRIDAL or BABY Showers, Anniversary or Birthday Parties The North Greenbush Farmers’ Market will come to a close September 12, however, we will be continuing the Weekly Hot & Ready to Serve Dinner Option for pick up on Thursdays, 2:30-6pm at Carol’s Place. Complete meal is only $10.

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Fall Foliage Hike Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville (1-3pm) Free Enjoy autumn colors on this easy hike through forest and wetlands. (518) 658-2055 • dykenpond.org

9th Annual Art Auction and Reception to Benefit Mohawk Hudson Humane Society Arts Center of the Capital Region 265 River Street, Troy (5:30-8:30pm) Cocktail reception and live and silent auctions of original artwork and handcrafted items. We are very pleased to have WNYT Channel 13 Meteorologist Jason Gough as emcee of the event. www.mohawkhumane.org

Fundraiser for March of Dimes The Comedy Works 500 Northern Blvd., Albany (6:30pm) www.thecomedyworks.com 877-JOKE-TIX!

Fri., Oct. 4 Zip Lining and, Pumpkin Picking and Hayrides! Elks Friday Night Dinner DJ Cherchio Graney’s Bar & Grille 275 New Scotland Ave., Albany (10-11pm) • (518) 453-3299

Charles Semowich will be here for his book signing “Images of Rensselaer” Thurs., Nov. 21, 6-8 pm 330 Columbia Turnpike East Greenbush

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3rd Annual Pet Extravaganza

The Comedy Works 500 Northern Blvd., Albany (6:30pm) and Sat., Oct. 5 www.thecomedyworks.com 877-JOKE-TIX!

Tremont Lumber 2897 NY Route 43, Averill Park (11am-4pm) $3 donation Meet Animal Planet’s Shorty Rossi and Hercules. (Meet-and-Greet on Oct. 3, 6-9pm - $35 limited tickets) (518) 674-3836

Jerry Seinfeld Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany (7:00pm) $48+ Premier comedian will be performing his signature stand-up routine. (518) 465-3334 www.palacealbany.com

Zip Lining and, Pumpkin Picking and Hayrides!

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Give Thanks Walk

Schodack Island State Park Fall Festival

Crossgates Mall, Albany (7am) FREE Join over 90 cities across America participating in this family friendly 5k! Walk, give, to help them live! (518) 453-6800

Sat., Oct. 5 Kids Apple-Olympics Goold Orchards I-90 to Exit 11E and follow signs Sponsored by Your News Now 732-7317 • www.goold.com

History Walks Troy Farmers’ Market

Uncle Marty’s Summer Party Tremont Lumber’s Pet Extravaganza 518-674-4080 • www.justsayuncle.com

1 Schodack Island Way (12-5pm) 732-0187

The Festival of Laughs Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany (8:00pm) $25 Five headlining comedians as seen on Comedy Central, HBO and ShowTime. (518) 465-3334 www.palacealbany.com

19th Annual Susan G. Komen Northeastern New York Race for the Cure Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany (9am) To raise funds and awareness to fight breast cancer (518) 250-5379 • komenneny.org

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Woodwick Candles • Celtic Jewelry

WWE Live Times Union Center 51 South Pearl St., Albany (7:30pm) $18-$98 All your favorite superstars for the final time this year. www.timesunioncenter.com

GHH Presents Surviving Evidence Proctors Theater 432 State St., Schenectady (7pm) $20/$50 Movie world premiere and first-ever paranormal investigation of Proctors. (518) 346-6204 • www.proctors.org

Fall Foliage Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center 195 New Karner Rd., Ste. 1, Albany (11-12:30pm)$3/Family $5 3.0-mile hike in the beautiful scenery of this rare ecosystem. (518) 456-0655 • albanypinebush.org

Live Entertainment Appletini’s Cafe 1118 Central Ave., Albany (9pm-1am) (518) 489-2990

Live Music Broadway Joes of Albany 51 South Pearl St., Albany (9pm) • (518) 432-5637

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Formula 5 with Schoolbus Yellow

Capital Region Blues Jam

The Hollow Bar & Kitchen 79 North Pearl St., Albany (8pm) $10 (518) 426-8550

Music in the Meeting House w/Dyer Switch Shaker Heritage Society 25 Meeting House Rd., Albany (7:30pm) This band spans many genres of music and plays original and traditional bluegrass tunes. (518) 456-7890

Sun., Oct. 6 Craft Program Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center 195 New Karner Rd., Ste. 1, Albany (1:30-3pm)$3/Family $5 Make some unique Pine Bush inspired crafts to take home! All ages are welcome. No Preregistration Required (518) 456-0655 • albanypinebush.org

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The Roadhouse Grille 27 Fuller Rd., Albany (8pm) (518) 489-3170

Mon., Oct. 7 Industry Appreciation Night Appletini’s Cafe 1118 Central Ave., Albany (10pm) (518) 489-2990

Bingo Melvin Roads ICC Bingo

Tues., Oct. 8 Brian Wilson and Jeﬀ Beck Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany (8pm) $45-$115 Join us for an evening of historical musical collaboration. (518) 465-3334 www.palacealbany.com

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GHH Presents Surviving Evidence Proctors Theater 432 State St., Schenectady (7pm) $20/$50 Movie world premiere and first-ever paranormal investigation of Proctors. (518) 346-6204 • www.proctors.org

Thurs., Oct. 10 Bingo Germania Hall Elks Bingo BVM BINGO www.thecomedyworks.com 877-JOKE-TIX!

Rensselaer County Historical Society’s Gala Franklin Plaza Ballroom 4 Fourth St., Troy Honoring Joyce and John Chupka, Recipients of the 2013 Hart-Cluett Award. Silent and Live auction 418-272-7232

Dan Soder The Comedy Works 500 Northern Blvd., Albany (7:30-9:30pm) and Fri., Oct. 11

Bing Futch

Sat., Oct. 12 Uncle Marty’s Firehouse Chili Cookoﬀ Uncle Marty’s Adirondack Grill 2930 Rt. 43, Averill Park 518-674-4080 • www.justsayuncle.com

25th Annual Apple Festival and Craft Show Goold Orchards 1297 Brookview Station Rd., Castleton (9am-5pm) and Sun., Oct. 13 A celebration of the arts, crafts and agriculture of the Capital Region. Fresh cider donuts, fruit pies, cookies and strudels from our bakery. Pick apples and pumpkins. Handmade crafts under the tent. Entertainment schedule with some of our favorites. Stop by the Brookview Station wine tent to sample and or purchase a bottle of local wine. Rain or Shine. 732-7317 • www.goold.com

Zip Lining and, Pumpkin Picking and Hayrides! Troy Farmers’ Market History Walks Ralphie May The Egg, Empire State Plaza , Lancaster St., Albany (8pm) An evening of comedy. www.theegg.org • (518) 473-1845

3rd Annual Rhino Run 5K

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The Crossings of Colonie, Albany (9:30am) 5k run/walk, kids’ fun run, strollers welcome.

Sand Lake Center for the Arts 2880 NY 43, Averill Park (8pm) $10/$16 Award-wining singer/songwriter takes the Appalachian mountain dulcimer to electrifying extremes. African & Native American rhythms, blues, bluegrass, funk, jazz, Celtic, country/western, middle eastern & Latin influences mix with original rock and pop grooves. 518-674-2007 • www.slca-ctp.org

Octoberfest German-American Club of Albany 32 Cherry St., Albany (5pm) $20 An evening of German dinner and drink. Live music by Herb Liebenhagen. (518) 439-5932

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Sun., Oct. 13 Chowderfest Riverfront Park, Troy (10am-3pm) Going into its seventh year, the Troy Chowderfest welcomes chowderlovers throughout the Capital Region to judge who has the best chowder in the area. Over 30 restaurants fill Riverfront Park with decorated booths and creative chowders. It’s a full day of fall food, live music, and family fun! Prizes awarded - judged by a secret panel of local restaurant critics. Vote on the coveted ‘People’s Choice’ award.

Tues., Oct. 15 Local Audition Night The Comedy Works 500 Northern Blvd., Albany (6:30pm) www.thecomedyworks.com 877-JOKE-TIX!

Taste of Home Cooking School Holiday Inn Albany, 205 Wolf Rd. (5pm) $16 Attendees get a reserved sign to put on a chair, then they can head down to the Atrium for shopping at the various vendors we have at our show. Chef Villegas’s show will start at 7pm. www.tasteofhome.com

Pittstown Seniors Trip Tribute to Dick Clark Hilton Garden, Hoosick St., Troy (11:30 am) Lunch (1pm) Show $48.95 Drive yourself or car pool. Cost includes lunch and show. All trips leave from Raymertown Firehouse. Sylvia 663-0005

Thurs., Oct. 17 Bingo Germania Hall Elks Bingo BVM BINGO

Fundraiser for Albany County Department for Children, Youth and Families The Comedy Works 500 Northern Blvd., Albany (6:30pm) www.thecomedyworks.com 877-JOKE-TIX!

Irish Nudes Live in the Café Sand Lake Center for the Arts 2880 NY 43, Averill Park (8pm) through Oct. 19; Oct. 20 (2:30pm) Circle Theatre Players present An Evening of One Act Plays 518-674-2007 • www.slca-ctp.org

Harvest Evening Celebration The Century House, Latham (5:30-8:30pm) $65/$125 couple Register by Oct. 1 Sponsored by Fagan Associates Honoring Congressman Paul Tonko and Arnoff Moving and Storage as outstanding community partners thefoodpantries.org

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Fri., Oct. 18 Zip Lining and, Pumpkin Picking and Hayrides! Elks Friday Night Dinner Ross Bennett

Sat., Oct. 19 Zip Lining and, Pumpkin Picking and Hayrides! TruTV Impractical Jokers Tour

The Comedy Works 500 Northern Blvd., Albany (6:30pm) and Sat., Oct. 19 www.thecomedyworks.com 877-JOKE-TIX!

Featuring The Tenderloins Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany (7:30pm) $35-$85 The cast of Impractical Jokers live on stage with improv and more. (518) 465-3334 www.palacealbany.com

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The Piano Guys

The Egg, Empire State Plaza Lancaster St., Albany (8pm) $24 Experience the idiosyncratic strains that form the many-colored crazy quilts of American music. www.theegg.org • (518) 473-1845

The Egg, Empire State Plaza Lancaster St., Albany (7:30pm) $34 A highly original blend of classical music with pop. www.theegg.org • (518) 473-1845

Chicken BBQ = ongoing event. See page 46 for description.

Sergeant Walter A. Adams American Legion Post 1021, Averill Park (11am-4:30pm) Reserve at 674-2309

Troy Farmers’ Market Annual Autumn Craft Fair Greenbush Reformed Church 688 Columbia Turnpike (10am-3pm) More than 24 crafters/vendors and a bake sale. 477-6030 • 479-7113

Muttville Comix Dog Circus Goold Orchards I-90 to Exit 11E and follow signs 732-7317 • www.goold.com

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Sun., Oct. 20 Halloween Pets on Parade Goold Orchards I-90 to Exit 11E and follow signs 732-7317 • www.goold.com

Mind, Body & Spirit Health Fair Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany (12-4pm) FREE Celebrate health and wellness with vendors, door prizes, fitness demos, healthy living classes, health clinics and a farmers’ market. (518) 465-3334 • palacealbany.com

Urban Raid Times Union Center 51 South Pearl St., Albany (7am) $50 The one-of-a-kind 5K course will take racers past numerous downtown Albany landmarks including the Capitol Building, the Times Union Center and Lincoln Park! www.timesunioncenter.com

Nature Games Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center 195 New Karner Rd., Ste. 1, Albany (1:30-3pm)$3/Family $5 Kids get to be silly and creative as they study the natural world around them. (518) 456-0655 • albanypinebush.org

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Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody The Egg, Empire State Plaza Lancaster St., Albany (7pm) $39.50 Hilarious musical brings all the naughty fun of the best-selling book to life. www.theegg.org • (518) 473-1845

Tues., Oct. 22 Roger Hodgson, formerly of Supertramp The Egg, Empire State Plaza Lancaster St., Albany (8pm) $49.50/$59.50/$79.50 One of the most gifted composers, songwriters and lyricists of our time. www.theegg.org • (518) 473-1845

Local Audition Night The Comedy Works 500 Northern Blvd., Albany (6:30pm) www.thecomedyworks.com 877-JOKE-TIX!

Fri., Oct. 25 Zip Lining and, Pumpkin Picking and Hayrides! Robert Kelly The Comedy Works 500 Northern Blvd., Albany (6:30pm) and Sat., Oct. 26 www.thecomedyworks.com 877-JOKE-TIX!

Camille Brown & Dancers The Egg, Empire State Plaza Lancaster St., Albany (8pm) $26 Known for high theatricality, gutsy moves and virtuosic musicality. www.theegg.org • (518) 473-1845

Elks Friday Night Dinner Troy Night Out Downtown Troy (5-9pm) Evening of art and culture. www.troynightout.org

Northeast Show Promoters Craft Show Empire State Plaza, Albany North Concourse (8am-4pm) and Wed., Oct. 23 (518) 393-1000

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Knick at Night Knickerbocker Mansion 132 Knickerbocker Rd., off Rte. 67 between Schaghticoke and Mechanicville (5-9pm) $7 and Sat., Oct. 26 Souper dinner, Mansion ghost tours. 518-664-1700 • knickinfo@aol.com www.knickmansion.com

Sat., Oct. 26 Zip Lining and, Pumpkin Picking and Hayrides! Sugarbush Dog Agility Exhibition

Patricelli’s can handle anything from one item to the whole catering event. Call or email us with any questions. Our full catering menu is available online at patricellis.com Like us on Facebook!

History Walks Troy Farmers’ Market CRNA 5k Trail Run Goold Orchards I-90 to Exit 11E and follow signs 732-7317 • www.goold.com

The Fab Four The Egg, Empire State Plaza Lancaster St., Albany (8pm) $35 Note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ songs, You’ll think your are watching the real thing. www.theegg.org • (518) 473-1845

Goold Orchards I-90 to Exit 11E and follow signs and Sun., Oct. 27 732-7317 • www.goold.com

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Healthy Community Series: Monster Madness Dash Troy Family YMCA, 2500 21st St. (8:30-10:30am) FREE/$10/$20 This is a fall race leading participants through beautiful Frear Park. (518) 272-5900

Sun., Oct. 27 On the Runway – Masquerade Fashion Show Fundraiser Troy Hilton Garden Inn 235 Hoosick Street, Troy (1pm) $50/$90 couple RSVP October 10, 2013. Proceeds to benefit The Nikki L. Hart Memorial Childrens Fund and Unity House Domestic Violence Program. ontherunway2013.eventbrite.com

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Emcee and auctioneer Jason Gough, WNYT’s Meteorologist • Live auction of work by featured artists • Silent auction of artwork and handcrafted items by national, regional and local artists • Wine pull and more

Thursday, October 3, 2013 5:30-8:30-PM The Arts Center of the Capital Region 265 River Street, Troy

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Sand Lake Clipper

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BARBER & BEAUTY SALON

Open 6:45am-7pm

Oct. 22, 2013 Price/Donation per haircut: $10 Time: 2:30-8pm

Walk-ins & Appointments 18 Taborton Rd. Sand Lake, NY 12153

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Monday 2:30-8pm Tuesday 2:30-8pm Wednesday 9am-8pm Thursday 3pm-8pm Friday 9am-8pm Saturday 9am-3pm

Lots of play area now! We have moved into Shampoodle, both inside and out, in our new fenced area! Plaza 8 just off Northway Exit 8 1656 Crescent Rd., Clifton Park

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Thurs., Oct. 31

Bo Burnham - “What” The Egg, Empire State Plaza Lancaster St., Albany (8pm) $28.50 A new live comedy show thing. www.theegg.org • (518) 473-1845

The All About Events Experience: Weddings & More Times Union Center 51 South Pearl St., Albany (12am-4pm) Wedding tradesmen plus many other local special events vendors. timesunioncenter.com • 438-1000

Pretty Lights Times Union Center 51 South Pearl St., Albany (8pm) $24.75-$34.75 A Color Map of the Sun Fall Tour 2013. www.timesunioncenter.com

Bingo Germania Hall

Halloween Howl Prowl Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center 195 New Karner Rd., Ste. 1, Albany (4:30-5:30pm)$3/Family $5 Annual Howl Prowl begins inside with hands-on Halloween topics like skulls, bats, spiders, nighttime sounds and more. Then outside for a 0.5-mile night hike The evening concludes with cider and donuts. (518) 456-0655 • albanypinebush.org

Hallo-Wine Tasting and Psychic Fair Goold Orchards I-90 to Exit 11E and follow signs 732-7317 • www.goold.com

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Mark Your Calendar with These Ongoing Happenings Ongoing/weekly/daily-event descriptions are listed here. Throughout the listings in the Guide, we will list the name of each of these events with the green triangle to the left to remind you to refer to this page for the description.

MONDAYS Bingo Melvin Roads Melvin Roads American Legion Post 200 Columbia Tnpk, East Greenbush (7pm) • http://melvinroads1231.org

ICC Bingo Italian Community Center 1450 Fifth Ave., Troy (5-9:30pm) starts @ 7 Bingo every Mon. and Wed. www.troyicc.org

WEDNESDAYS Preschool Story Time Stephentown Library www.stephentownlibrary.org director@stephentownlibrary.org 518-733-5750

Story Time Nassau Free Library 18 Church Street, Nassau (10:30am) (518) 766- 2715 director@nassaufreelibrary.org www.nassaufreelibrary.org

THURSDAYS Bingo Germania Hall 309 3rd Ave at 107th St. Doors open (5pm) First game (7pm) www.troygermaniahall.com

Elks Bingo Clifton Park Elks MacElroy Rd., Clifton Park (7:15pm) • (518) 877-5200

BVM BINGO Blessed Virgin Mary Parish 250 Maxwell Rd., Latham (7:30pm) Full kitchen and bell jars (518) 453-2258

FRIDAYS Elks Friday Night Dinner Troy Elks Club 134 North Greenbush Rd. Menu: Fr/Br Haddock, Prime Rib, Coconut Shrimp, Meatloft Parm, Basket of Clams. Music by Paul Slusar. 283-1193 • www.elks.org

Troy Farmers’ Market River St., Troy (9am-2pm) Every Saturday troymarket.org

History Walks Farmers’ Market, Downtown Troy (10am) $5; members free The Rensselaer County Historical Society and Museum will host history walks. The walks begin from the Troy Farmers’ Market information table and run approximately one hour. 518-272-7232 • www.rchsonline.org

Poestenkill Farmers’ Market & Craft Fair Algonquin Middle School Rt. 66 & 351, Poestenkill (9am-12pm) Pete or Karen St. Germain at 518-283-4990 poestenkillfarmersmarket.com

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ICC Bingo Italian Community Center 1450 Fifth Ave., Troy (5-9:30pm) starts @ 7 Bingo every Mon. and Wed. www.troyicc.org

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Block Party Specials • Sidewalk Chalk

Bouncy Bounce• Dunk Tank PARTICIPATING RETAILERS

A. V. Costa 450 Fulton Street • 274-7075 www.avcosta.com 100 FREE Thank-You Notes and Napkins when ordering 100 or more Wedding Invitations!

Fulton Street Gallery

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408 Fulton Street Fine Art Gallery • 331-0217 fultonstgallery.org Sidewalk chalk and other children’s activities!

405 Fulton Street • 273-8744 ShalimarTroy.com Begin your spicy experience!

Black and White Taxi, Inc.

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400 Fulton Street Corner of Fulton and 4th 272-8586 Feel lucky? All lottery tickets sold here!

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410 Fulton Street • 272-2288 Ladies or men’s cuts/color/perms Booth rentals! Twisted Creations Tattoo

459 Fulton Street • 270-7007 TwistedCreationsTattoo.com FREE Temporary Tattoos!

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Saturday, September 28 Saratoga County Fairgrounds • 1-7pm Enjoy a wide variety of German and Fall Seasonal Craft beers, German food and live music from German accordion player and Oktobeerfest favorite Herb Liebenhagen, Saratoga’s own The Refrigerators and national touring act DSB BAND (check them out at www.dsbworld.com)! A 21-and-over event! Tickets and information available at www.oktobeerfestny.com

Visit us on Troy’s Night Out, or anytime you want, for a great meal and a fun time!

Tuesday - Music Night - Live music starting at 7 pm Wednesday - Mexican Fiesta Night with innovative Mexican-street-style tacos and margarita specials Thursday - Cocktail Party with cocktail specials Friday and Saturday - we are rolling out a late night menu! We are open Sundays!