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 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 warm outerwear (coats, gloves, scarves, sweaters, hats and boots) which will be delivered to the vet houses periodically during the drive which runs through December 1.
Bottle Drive Fundraiser
Boy Scout Troop 4013 of Schuylerville is hosting a bottle drive fundraiser in connection with a food and cash drive for our community food pantry SAFER. Please bring your returnable bottles and donations to the American Legion, 6 Clancy Street, Schuylerville on November 17 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Saratoga Veterans Chorus
Veterans, active, guard and reserve service members are invited to enjoy the camaraderie of a cappella harmony in a relaxed, informal setting. No auditions or public singing required. Instruction by a professional choral director. Free. Every Monday, 7 to 9 p.m., American Legion Post 70, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. Contact Amy Hughes at 518-884-4999 for more information.
Genealogy and Local History
Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, November 17 at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Kimberly Harvish, Educator for the Chapman Historical Museum, will present the program “Dear Diary.” She will showcase peoples’ lives in our vicinity by examining six diaries spanning the years 1855 through 1920. The Museum at 348 Glen Street in Glens Falls houses a collection of artifacts and manuscripts which can be researched, and an online database of 5,000 photographs at www.chapmanmuseum.org. Open to the public. For information call 518-587-2978.
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 three hours, this wonderful 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 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 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.
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. 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 584-8730, ext. 4.
Indoor Crafts and Garage Sale
Come check out Christmas shopping at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane on Sunday, Nov. 25 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. With the Christmas season coming quickly, we have extra vendors for Christmas shopping. Admission is free, over 40 vendors, great parking, bargains galore, bakery goods, books, household items, clothing, jewelry, ornaments, baby items, holiday décor, hand-made accessories, antiques, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. We also have some items you might never expect to find. Since there is something for everyone, it is a fun activity the entire family can enjoy. Come to browse, visit, or just get out of the house. We will have pizza and other lunch choices to enjoy. All proceeds go to our local charities. All markets are held the fourth Sunday of each month, excluding December. Next sale is January 27, February 24, and March 24. Tables available for $15, call Linda at 518-289-5470.
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.
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. 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..
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.
Seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers
TaxAide, the free income tax assistance program sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the IRS, is seeking volunteers for the coming tax season. TaxAide volunteers answer questions, prepare and file returns for low to moderate income taxpayers and seniors from February 1 to April 15 at various sites in the Capital District. One day per week, with flexible schedules. No experience required, computer experience is helpful for tax counseling. Volunteers also needed to greet taxpayers, review documents, confirm appointments by phone, or assist with computer hardware/software matters. Training is provided. Volunteers may be reimbursed for a moderate level of necessary travel expenses. For more information, visit www.nytaxaide.org
Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Retired Senior Volunteer Program helps recruit volunteers age 55 and older for many community organizations throughout Saratoga County. We have a variety of options on how you could spend your volunteer time. We will educate you on what is available and help with you with your placement process. You will be given an orientation and training with your placement. Some of our current needs include: Transportation Drivers for patients in need of a ride to medical appointments, Blood Drive Donor Ambassadors to assist at events, Tax Aides to prepare/file returns for eligible individuals, Literacy Classroom Helpers for Children, Home Delivery for seniors in need of a nutritious meal and many other worthy opportunities. Free training is provided. If you are interested in learning more, please call Billie Jo at the RSVP Program at 518-884-4110.
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.
