Thanksgiving Pies
The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church is taking orders for homemade Thanksgiving Pies. Apple and pumpkin pies can be ordered for $12 each. Pre-order and payment arrangements can be made by contacting Marie Balet by phone at 518-584-9083 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The pre-order deadline is November 17. The pick-up date is Wednesday, November 21 between 3-6 p. m. at the church, located at 729 Malta Avenue Extension in Malta Ridge.
Annual Coat Drive
Post 36 of The Jewish War Veterans of Saratoga Springs is pleased to announce the launch of its fifth Annual “Warm Outer Wear for Vets” project. This project was established to service the cold weather needs of the homeless veterans of Saratoga County with a focus on men’s and women’s vet houses in Ballston Spa. Collecting gently used warn outerwear (coats, gloves, scarves, sweaters, hats and boots) which will be delivered to the vet houses periodically during the drive which begins on November 1 and ends on December 1.
Fine Amnesty
The Mechanicville Library is teaming up with the Mechanicville Area Community center for Fine Amnesty this November. All proceeds will benefit the Mechanicville Emergency Food Pantry. Throughout the month of November, we will accept a food item at the Library for each Mechanicville late fine on your card. For example, if you have three fines on your card, you need to bring in three food items to the Library to have your fines waived. Please note that fines from other libraries, replacement costs, and collection agency fees cannot be waived. Even if you have not accumulated fines, we will encourage our community to donate. Food items needed include peanut butter, jelly, tuna, pasta, tomato sauce, soup, beans, coffee, canned vegetables and fruit, cereal, and any other non-perishable items you can give. And remember, personal care items and food donations can be donated year-round directly to the Mechanicville Area Community Center. We thank you in advance for your generosity. Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville. Phone: 518-664-4646 Website: meclib.sals.edu
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 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 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, Sherry at 518-522-2472 or Bruce at 518-495-0700. www.operationadoptasoldier.org.
Indoor Craft and Garage Sale
On Sunday, November 11, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will 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. 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.
“Dance the Night Away” Fundraiser
Please join the Empire State Aerosciences Museum in honoring our veterans on Sunday, November 11, from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. and “Dance the Night Away” at the Terrace at Waters Edge, 2 Freeman’s Bridge Road, Glenville. Relive the 40’s with the magical music of Georgie Wonder and his Orchestra featuring the sounds of Frank Sinatra and the Andrews Sisters. The event will be hosted by former TV News anchor Jack Arnecke and will feature a buffet of hors d’oeuvres and canapés with a fabulous silent auction. Come swing with us and honor our Veterans and ESAM. Open to the public. Call 518-377-2191 for more information.
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 and Light Luncheon
Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, is hosting their annual Steamed Brown Bread Sale. Rich with molasses, bran, raisins, and buttermilk, then poured into coffee cans and steamed over the stove for 3 hours, this wonderful bread freezes well, is great on its own or toasted with butter or cream cheese and only $6 per loaf. Orders will be taken until Tuesday, November 13, with pickup Friday, November 16 from 4 -6 p.m. and Saturday, November 17 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. A traditional bake sale and light luncheon will also be available for purchase during Saturday’s 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.
Paperback Sale
The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library are having a 25-cent used paperback sale on November 13 and 14. Open to the public. It’s held in the Dutcher Community Room from 10 a.m. – 4p.m. Get some great reads for stocking stuffers. Cash and checks accepted. Library is located at 49 Henry St in downtown Saratoga Springs. For questions, call the Friends Book Shop at 518-584-7860, ext. 333.
Havurah Vatik
Curator Rachel Seligman will join us on November 20 at Congregation Shaara Tfille, located at 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to present an overview of the Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College, an inside look at the architecture, mission, and collections: the real scoop. Plus she will explain how curating works, in particular curatorial collaborations for interdisciplinary exhibitions. How do a variety of “cooks” create a successful “broth?” We need your RSVP by November 14 by calling the Temple Sinai Havurah Vatik reservation line at 518-584-8730, ext. 4.
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.
Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association’s annual Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting takes place, Friday, December 7. The step off time is 6:30 p.m., proceeding on Milton Ave. and ending in Wiswall Park on Front St. with Santa lighting the Christmas tree. The parade is a hometown-style holiday tradition, with fire trucks, floats, animals, kids and Santa parading down the main street of the village. Once again this year, the parade will spotlight the Toys for Tots campaign, in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga County Sheriff Department and U.S. Marine Corps. Volunteers from these organizations will be on hand to collect donations of new, unwrapped toys from spectators along the parade route as well as at the tree lighting. The Holiday Parade is a true community event so parade participants are welcome. If your organization, group or business would like to take part in the parade that night, please go to www.ballston.org to register, or contact Ellen Mottola at the BSBPA office 518-885-2772 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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.
