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December 4 – December 10, 2020

Victorian Streetscapes Cancellation Stamp 
The 2020 Victorian Streetscapes Cancellation Stamp will be available at the Saratoga Springs Post Office at 475 Broadway on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monthly Dinner
On Friday, December 11 from 5 – 7 p.m., Principessa Elena Society will have soups available by the quart. Choose from Pasta Fagioli or Italian Wedding Soup. Only Take out will be available. Cost is $5 per quart. Open to the public, purchases made at the front door. 

Fundraiser Takeout Fish Fry 
Knights of Columbus #246 will be hosting a Fundraiser Takeout Fish Fry on Friday, December 11 from 5 -7:30 p.m.  This will be the last event which the Knights will do until the beginning of Lent.  Orders should be called in to 518-584-8547 on Wednesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 10, between 1 and 3 p.m.  On Friday, December 11 orders will begin at 1 p.m. and continue until we have run out. Menu will be fried or baked haddock ($14) or fried clam strips ($12), shrimp salad special ($10), New England clam chowder ($4), macaroni and cheese ($5), and dessert ($2).  When picking up your order, you may enter the building wearing a mask or call from the parking lot upon your arrival, give a description of your vehicle, and your meal will be brought out to you.  Thank you, once again, to all those who have supported the Knights in all their efforts during these trying times.

Academy for Lifelong Learning Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Greet Academy members at the door and receive an Academy voucher. Shop at Barnes & Noble, located in Wilton Square, 3029 State Route 50, Saratoga Springs on Saturday, December 12 anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and mention the Academy for Lifelong Learning. A percentage of your purchases will be donated to A.L.L. Enter the free raffle for a case of Sundaes Best Hot Sauce. Find more information about the Academy for Lifelong Learning at www.esc.edu/all or call Jeff Shinaman at 587-2100, ext. 2390.

Saratoga Chamber Players Concert
2020-21 marks the 34th season of the Saratoga Chamber Players (SCP) and we’re still at it.  Under the artistic direction of Jill Levy, SCP will once again bring us programs with seasoned, professional musicians. This concert season kicks off with the return of Jill on violin and cellist Ashley Bathgate in a December 13 concert to be streamed.  And we plan on doing another streaming concert of all Beethoven sonatas on January 31 with Jill and pianist Peggy Kampmeier.  The concerts will ask you to pay what you will.  Jill also has plans for a string quartet concert on April 4 and a program of sextets in late May to include the rarely heard work of Peter Schickele, a concert in honor of the late David Wasser, long-time board member. www.eventbrite.com/e/contribute-click-on-tickets-tickets-127734729013

Havurah Vitik: Celebrate the Days of Chanukah
Rabbi Boaz Marmon who now serves as rabbi of Congregation Shaara Tfille, will join us with a program featuring an exploration of the Hasmonean royal dynasty -- descendants of the Maccabee leadership -- and how the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Greeks played out in history. He will combine this look back at Jewish history with music: songs for the Chanukah season and spirit. This is a Zoom event on December 15 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Havurah Vatik in the time of Covid: Bring your own lunch; pajama bottoms welcomed; coffee or tea suggested. Nothing supplied but valuable information, exchange of ideas, opportunity to “see” friends and acquaintances.

28th Annual Holiday Cookie Sale 
The Galway United Methodist Church will hold its 28th Annual Holiday Cookie Sale on Saturday, December 19, 2020.  Cookies must be pre-ordered and paid for in advance.  Cookies will be boxed in 1 pound assortments and pick up will be available for drive through only in the church parking lot at the corner of Rte. 147 and CR45 in the Village of Galway.  Pick up will take place between the hours of 10 AM and noon on the 19th.  Contact Sharyn Kalinkewicz at 518-928-0179 for information, placement of orders  and/or payment information.

Indoor Classes
Have you Heard? The Town of Malta Parks and Recreation has started indoor classes.  For the latest programs and events go to our website maltaparksrec.com

Friends Bookshop
Now open for 15-minute appointments, which can be made by calling 518-584-7860 ext: 333. The schedule is as follows: Monday - Thursday 12-5 p.m., Closed Fridays, Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.. Closed Sunday. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Volunteers Needed
Do you have a morning to spare? Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC), a nonprofit based in Ballston Spa, is looking for volunteers to help with its food programs on weekday mornings. Urgent needs include: 
• Pick-up assistants to ride-along and help retrieve donated food from local stores. Runs start in Ballston Spa and last from 8 - 11 a.m. Shifts are available Monday - Thursday. 
• Delivery drivers to bring food pantry packages to clients in Saratoga County. Shifts are available Tuesday through Friday mornings and routes begin in Ballston Spa. 

• Crew members to help prepare meals at the Soup Kitchen. Shifts are available Wednesday through Saturday mornings. 
Be part of neighbors helping neighbors. Apply online at saratogaeoc.org/volunteer, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 518-288-3206.

Southern Saratoga Art Society
Artists and members of the Southern Saratoga Art Society are exhibiting this month at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, in Clifton Park.  Thirteen artists will present “A Fall Festival of Art,” an eclectic mix of artwork.  Please try to visit, late afternoon is best at this venue, and support the arts in southern Saratoga County.  For more information about SSAS visit  southernsaratogaartist.com.

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