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.
Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair
The Malta Department of Parks and Recreation will be hosting their annual Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair on Saturday, November 3 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Malta Community Center located at 1 Bayberry Drive, just off Route 9, ½ mile north of Routes 9 and 67. Over 60 vendors will be on hand for your holiday shopping pleasure. This highly attended show has free admission and free parking. Call the center at 518-899-4411 for additional information.
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.
Kids Night Out
Drop your kids off at Lake Avenue Elementary School on November 9 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. for an evening of fun while you enjoy a night to yourself. Babysitting and activities provided by the Saratoga High School Girls’ Varsity Swim and Dive Team. Games, Legos, Arts and Crafts, Movies. Only $10 per school-age child. Snacks and Drinks for sale for $1 each. No pre-registration necessary, just sign your child in at the main entrance. Questions? Email Paul Benzon, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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 information call 518-232-6070.
Annual Church Garage and Bake Sale
Indoor, rain, snow, or shine. Saturday, November 10, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. No early birds admitted. All proceeds benefit church youth group activities. Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. Something for everyone: Antique, vintage, gently used, new. Furniture, linens, housewares, books, CDs, toys, collectibles, appliances, jewelry, much more. No clothing or computers. Bring a box to fill. Plus, home-made cakes, pies and cookies. Come early for the best selection; come back again after 2 p.m. for the half-price sale.
West Mountain Ski Swap
West Mountain School invites individuals and ski shops to consign new and used gear to our annual Ski Swap on November 10 at West Mountain. Free admission. Drop off is on Friday, November 9 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Main Lodge. New and used skis, snowboards, helmets, poles, boots and other sports equipment in good condition. The sale is on Saturday, November 10 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the main lodge. Pick up is Sunday, November 11 from 9 a.m. – Noon. Consignment proceeds benefit the West Mountain School.
Barnes & Noble Bookfair Benefit
Barnes & Noble is hosting a bookfair to benefit the Adirondack Folk School at their Saratoga Springs location, 50 Wilton Square, Saratoga Springs. It’s Barnes & Noble’s way of giving back to the community. A portion of the proceeds from your purchases will benefit AFS at no additional cost to you. Come out and visit us on Saturday, November 10 or make your purchases through Barnes & Noble online (www.bn.com) from November 10-15. Please use bookfair ID #12421756. for all online purchases. Share the news with friends and family far and wide and help raise money for the Adirondack Folk School. Let’s knock their socks off with the number of orders using our AFS Bookfair ID number. 50 Wilton Square, Saratoga Springs.
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, 2019. 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.
Seniors Questions & Concerns
An opportunity for seniors to meet with and ask questions of Mayor Meg Kelly, Public Safety Commissioner Peter Martin, Public Works Commissioner Skip Scirocco and Senior Center Director Lois Celeste. The meeting takes place at the Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., from 1-1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13. This is the fourth in a series of neighborhood meetings organized by the Mayor’s Senior Advisory Committee. For more information go to www.saratoga-springs.org/261/Senior-Advisory-Committee or call 518-681-7530.
Simpson UMC Annual Brown Bread Sale
Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, is hosting their annual Steamed Brown Bread Sale just in time for the holidays. Made with molasses, flour, bran, raisins, buttermilk, and other ingredients, poured into coffee cans and steamed over the stove for 3 hours, this rich bread freezes well, is great on its own or toasted with butter or cream cheese and still only $6 per loaf. Orders will be taken until Sunday, November 11, with pickup Friday, November 16 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, November 17 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will also be a traditional bake sale available during the pickup hours. All proceeds to benefit our Christmas Adopt-a-Family and other missions. Call Jerry at 518-681-6797 to place your orders or if have any questions.
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Members of SSAS will be exhibiting their works throughout the area during November and December. Be sure to stop in and see these talented artists. An exhibit titled “Winter” will be featured during the month of November at the Center Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center. Mechanicville Library will feature the works of Joan VanAlphen during November and December. Burnt Hills Library will feature six artists, Jack Morgan, Richard Kitchen, Joan VanAlphen, Jean Skanes, Mary Fekete and Frank Fucci during November and December. Catskill-Hudson Bank, Clifton Park Branch will feature Eva Marie Loucks and the Malta Branch will feature Virginia Harrison during November and December. Mocha Lisa’s Cafe will feature artists Rebecca Jenkins and Patricia Wade during November and December.
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.
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 extremely limited, so book your spot no later than November 1 by calling 518-584-2225 x3001 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.
