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.
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 & Outreach Center. Register: Facebook Event Page: Dan Provost Memorial Walk or www.zippyreg.com?event=1147
Soupapalooza
Area restaurants will compete at Scotch Hill Farm in Cambridge during ACTT Naturally’s “Soupapalooza” on Saturday, October 27 from 4 - 7 p.m. The soup competition will benefit ACTT Naturally, a Thoroughbred rescue and re-training operation that also provides unique healing programs for veterans and their families, women and teens. This is a family friendly event, with a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and a demonstration in ACTT Naturally’s unique training program with former race horses. Tickets are available for pre-purchase online at www.acttnaturally.org for $25 or $35 the day of the event. For more information, call Rachel Barkley at 315-952-5584, or visit www.acttnaturally.org.
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.
Digestive Health Discussion
Join us on Tuesday, November 6 at AAC Family Wellness Centers, located at 402 Rowland St., Ballston Spa for a discussion on digestive health and the relationship it has with your overall health. Learn about how to promote a healthy gut with some general recommendations that work with everyday life. Hosted by Wellness Coaches of Market America. Call to reserve your seat 518-363-0202.
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 6-11 p.m. The evening includes local priest entertainment, dinner, and auctions. Tickets can be purchased by visiting RCAhybrid.org. For more info please 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.
Veterans Buffet/Brunch
Operation Adopt a Soldier presents honoring our Veterans Buffet/Brunch. November 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fortunes Restaurant on grounds of Saratoga Casino and Hotel. Chef’s Daily entrée specials, fresh baked breads, carving station, omelets made to order, sausage and bacon, breakfast potatoes, French toast, Chef’s selection of lunch entrees items, delectable desserts, coffee, tea and assorted soft drinks. Price per person $25 ($30 at the door), Children 3-10 yrs. old $10 ($15 at the door), Children under 3 are free. 50/50 raffle, gift basket raffles, auctions and lots of fun. Reservations a must by November 1. Operation Adopt a Soldier is a 501c3 organization that helps military families and soldiers overseas. For more information contact Cliff at 518-260-9922 or Sherry at 518-522-2472 or Bruce at 518-495-0700. www.operationadoptasoldier.org.
Indoor Craft and Garage Sale
On Sunday, November 11, from 11a.m. – 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will again take place at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, lunch, books, fall and Holiday decorations, household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. Snow or rain, the sales go on and it is a fun activity the entire family enjoys. Come browse, visit, eat, or just get out of the house with a friend. All proceeds go to our local charities. All markets are held the fourth Sunday of each month: except December, May, June, July, and August. Next sales dates are November 25 and January 27. An 8-foot table and chairs are just $15; call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). This is a busy time of year: call soon.
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, please call Laurie at 518-893-2305.
NYC Bus Trip and Ballet Performance
Join the National Museum of Dance on a bus trip to New York City for a spectacular performance by Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Joyce Theater. The charter bus will depart from the Museum at 7 a.m. on Saturday, December 15, stop in Clifton Park for a second pick up at 7:30 a.m., and will arrive back in Saratoga Springs at approximately 11 p.m.
Spend the day exploring the city and at 3 p.m. celebrate the holiday season with brilliant pointe work and hilarious parodying of ballet classics by your favorite men in tights, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. The program highlight will be the first performance in fifteen years of the Balanchine-inflected Stars and Stripes Forever, with choreography by Robert LaFosse and music by John Philip Sousa. This fantastic package is $90 per person and $85 per person for Museum members and includes one performance ticket and one roundtrip bus ticket. Space is limited, so book your spot no later than November 1 by calling 518-584-2225, ext. 3001 or visiting the Museum website www.dancemuseum.org.
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 sight, 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.
