Book Themed Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Ballston Spa Public Library will hold a book themed pumpkin decorating contest. Entries will be accepted from October 2 – 30. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, October 31. Feel free to be as creative as you want with paint and glued objects, but please no carved pumpkins. There will be 3 age categories: ages 5-10, 11-15 and 16 – 100. Pick up any sized pumpkin, your favorite book character and get creative. Ballston Spa Public Library is located at 21 Milton Ave., (RT 50). For more information stop in, call 518-885-5022 or visit ballston.spa.edu.
Calling All Artists
The Community Hospice of Saratoga and Washington Counties is pleased to announce that the Pumpkin Carving Contest is once again going to be part of Touched by An Angel, which is being held on October 18 at the National Museum of Dance. Sunnyside Gardens is donating giant pumpkins to be carved for our contest. Carving will be done on Tuesday, October 16 and Wednesday, October 17 at Sunnyside. Voting will be done at Touched by Angel with 10 prizes being awarded. Carvers should bring their own tools. For more information, please call Gina Peca at 518-581-9727 extension 8611 or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Blood Drive
The Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation will be holding a blood drive at Shenendehowa United Methodist Church on Friday, October 19 from 1 – 6 p.m. with homemade goodies at the finish. Every donor is appreciated and saves lives. Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation supports local pediatric cancer patients and their families, as well as raise awareness about the emotional, physical and financial needs children with cancer face during and after treatment. Please sign up today at www.redcrossblood.org (use sponsor code NICKSFIGHT) or call 1-800- RED CROSS to make an appointment.
Golf Tournament for Hugs from Henry
The tournament will be held on October 20 at Van Patten Golf Club, located at 924 Main Street, in Clifton Park. It will benefit Hugs from Henry, a 501C3 organization. 100 percent of all proceeds from this event will go toward the health and welfare of local animals. Donations are $100 per person and includes green fees, cart and buffet. Non-golfers are invited to join us for the buffet at 6 p.m. for $30 per person. Awards and prizes (longest drive and closest to the pin for men and women). Registration is from noon – 12:30 p.m., Shot gun start (18 holes) at 1 p.m., buffet and cash bar at 6 p.m. where prizes and awards will be given. Sponsorships at all levels - business, agency, friends and family teams of 4. Please sign up to play or sponsor a hole for our homeless animals. Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Don Roy 518-935-8885. Deadline for signups by October 3.
10th Annual Low Vision Tech and Health Fair
The Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA) will be hosting the fair on October 16 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. free to the public. People with vision impairment as well as family members, caregivers, educators and healthcare professionals are encouraged to attend. This year’s theme is diabetes prevention awareness. Attendees are encouraged to bring used eyeglasses and hearing aids for re-purposing. The purpose of the fair is to showcase the latest in technologies designed to assist people with low vision and vision impairment with reading and daily activities. Low vision technology and vision related companies will be showcasing state-of-the-art products that help with reading and everyday tasks. NABA technology and rehabilitation staff will be on hand to answer questions. For more information, contact Cheryl Lawyer at 518-463-1211 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.naba-vision.org.
Benefit Show at Long Shadow Farms
World renowned equestrian performer Chantal Turvey will perform with her horses at Long Shadows Farm in Cambridge on Friday, October 19 at 7 p.m. The event will benefit the sanctuary horses at Long Shadows Charitable Foundation (LSCF) as well as its healing programs for veterans, first-responders and others. Turvey is a highly acclaimed horse trainer, stunt rider, and trick trainer specializing in training equines for television and cinema. Her performance will be a special tribute to American veterans. The gates open at 5:30 p.m. There will be entertainment as well as food and beverage concessions on site. Long Shadows Charitable Foundation Farm is located at 84 Dr. Brown Lane, Cambridge. The event will take place in the arena on the premises. Tickets are $10 per person in advance, $15 at the door. Veterans and children 10 and under get in free. For more information: 518-928-6161 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Saratoga Recycle Day
Keep it out of the landfill. New this year. On October 20 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. you can bring clothes, appliances, electronics, bicycles, TVs and monitors to the SPAC parking lot, west side of Route 50. Cost is $5 per vehicle.
Gold Star Memorial Dedication
The public is invited on Saturday, October 20 at 11 a.m. in Congress Park to the dedication. The Gold Star Marker is sponsored by the Federated Garden Clubs of NYS, District IV. The ceremony of dedication will include an Honor Guard, bag pipers, representatives from Veterans’ organizations, Gold Star Mothers and Families and the NYS Federated Garden Club President. Dating back to World War I, the term Gold Star came from the custom of families of servicemen hanging a banner in the window of their homes. The service flag had a star for each family member that was serving in the Armed Forces. Living servicemen were represented by a Blue Star and those who had lost their lives by a Gold Star. Blue Star Markers have been placed in various locations since 1944 honoring Veterans who have served. Refreshments will follow at the Visitors’ Center. For more information contact Barbara Millington at 518-587 3085.
Fall Bazaar
Round Lake United Methodist Women are having their Fall Bazaar Saturday, October 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Luncheon served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bake Sale all day. Holiday table sale with Christmas and Fall décor, Chinese auction drawing at 3 p.m. (need not be present to win). Come join us for a day filled with fun, food and fellowship. The Round Lake United Methodist Church is located at 34 George Ave., Round Lake.
The Petite Retreat - From Pregnancy to Preschool
The Petite Retreat is an annual event that brings Capital Region families together for an exciting day of learning and venturing into the world of parenting infants to preschoolers. Meet with local parenting experts, attend any of our 15 exciting educational workshops, shop with local and national vendors, mingle with other area parents, check out some area preschools, sample gourmet food and snacks and much more. The Petite Retreat will be held at The National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs on Sunday, October 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ticket price of $25 includes admission for two people, a reusable tote bag full of products, samples and special offers, and all-day access to the 15 workshops taking place at the event.
Dan Provost Memorial Walk for Awareness and Recovery
A 1.5-mile family-friendly walk around the Skidmore Campus on October 27. Registration, games and activities begin at 10 a.m., walk at 11 a.m. Suggested individual donation of $10 and family donation of $20. Dan Provost lived his entire life in Saratoga Springs and passed away in 2014, at age 23 of a drug overdose, after struggling for several years with substance use disorder. The purpose of this Memorial Walk is to remember lives taken too soon, raise awareness of addiction, educate the community about recovery services, and celebrate those living in recovery. Proceeds of this event will benefit Recovery Advocacy in Saratoga (RAIS) and the Healing Springs Recovery Community and Outreach Center. Register: Facebook Event Page: Dan Provost Memorial Walk or www.zippyreg.com?event=1147.
Arts, Crafts, and Gifts Fair Seeking Vendors
On Saturday, November 3 from 9 a.m. – 3p.m. crafters and artisans of handmade items are being sought and vendors of manufactured merchandise will be considered on a juried basis for this lovely event at the Malta Community Center, located at 1 Bayberry Drive in Malta. Booth fees are $60. Call 518-899-4411 or visit ww.MaltaParksRec.com for a show application.
Fabulous Fathers Priest Talent Show and Fundraiser
Sponsored by Regina Caeli Academy, hosted by Emcee, Fr. Rick Lesser. Friday, November 9 at Key Hall (off Proctors arcade) from 6-11p.m. The evening includes local priest entertainment, dinner, and auctions. Tickets can be purchased by visiting RCAhybrid.org. For more info call 518-232-6070.
Senator John McCain Day
Join us in celebrating the life of Senator John McCain at the American Legion, located at 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, on November 10 at 1 p.m. Although Senator McCain maintained no regular ties to our city, we mourn his loss just as all America mourns his loss. We will honor his memory and his legacy with speakers who will share some personal stories, the reading of the proclamation of the City Council, a time of fellowship and refreshments. For more information contact Ron Rucker This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Fundraising Show
The Not Too Far From Home Comedy Tour Dinner and Show will be held Saturday, November 10 at the Holiday Inn, located at 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The event will benefit After the Fire, Inc. a volunteer non-profit, publicly supported organization helping people in Saratoga County who have been victims of fire in their home. The headliner is Mark Riccadonna, featuring Paul Schissler and Emcee Aaron David Ward. Dinner is at 6 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m. For tickets contact Maureen Smith at 518-581-1823, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Afterthefire.org. Tickets are $54 per person for dinner and show and $20 show only (advance) or $25 show only at the door.
Crafters Needed
Crafters needed for Holiday Crafts and Greens Fair on Saturday, December 1 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation located at 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For details and reservations, call Laurie at 518-893-2305.
Transportation Drivers Needed
RSVP- Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Saratoga County helps recruit volunteers age 55 and over for many organizations throughout Saratoga County. We are currently looking for volunteers to transport people to and from medical appointments - van, gas, and directions are provided. We are also looking for drivers to transport hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors throughout Saratoga County. Schedules with all opportunities are flexible. Please call Billie Jo at 518-884-4110 for more information and details.
Lions Bottle Drive
Help the Lions Club continue to serve the needs of the Saratoga Springs community with special emphasis on site, hearing and diabetes and help the environment by taking part in our year-long bottle drive/fundraiser. Bring all your bottles and cans to the user-friendly Minogue’s Beverage Centers with 4 convenient locations: 16 West Ave. and 624 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs, 2421 State Route 9 in Malta and 266 Quaker Rd. in Queensbury and donate your receipt to The Lions Club account at the check-out counter. Do Good, Feel Good! Thanks for your support.
