Holiday Helper Tree
The Malta Community Center Holiday Helper Tree is now on display and is loaded with children’s gift wish ornaments. Come pick an ornament and purchase that wish for a needy child. Return the ornament with the unwrapped gift to the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr. Malta by Tuesday, December 11. Help make a child holiday special this year.
The Town of Malta Decorate for the Holidays Contest 2018
Town of Malta announces “Decorate for the Holidays 2018” which is open to Malta residents and businesses that love to light and trim their homes and work establishments throughout the holiday season. Awards are given in six categories: The “WOW” Award, Fun for Kids, Christmas in Motion, Sweet and Simple and two new categories, Winter White and Balcony Beauty. No registration fee. Entry forms can be obtained at the Malta Community Center and at www.maltaparksrec.com. Deadline for entries is Wednesday, December 12. Judging will take place on Saturday, December15 and Sunday, December 16. For further information, please call 518-899-4411.
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 warm outerwear (coats, gloves, scarves, sweaters, hats and boots) which will be delivered to the vet houses periodically during the drive which ends on December 1.
Ballston Spa Holiday Parade
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 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..
Annual Kids Day Out
The Schuylerville United Methodist Church invites all children (under 5 accompanied by an adult) to our Annual Kids Day Out, Saturday, December 8, 9 a.m. to Noon at Schuylerville United Methodist Church, located at 51 Church Street. Christmas stories, crafts, games and at 11:30 parents enjoy pizza lunch with us! This is a free event. RSVP if you can but not necessary, Name and age of child: For more information text or phone 518-538-4832 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Havurah Vatik
On Tuesday, December 11, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., join local musicians of the Adirondack Klezmer Band for their fourth fabulous appearance to celebrate the Hannukah festival. This energetic ensemble will treat us to traditional Hannukah songs as well as the Klezmer melodies and dances of Eastern Europe: the “voice of the Jewish heart.” And once again, they’ll have us dancing in the aisles. A festive catered lunch featuring LATKES follows the program . We need your RSVP by December 5. Call the Temple Sinai Havurah Vatik reservation line at 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.
Wanted: Folks 55+
If you’re over 55, a long-time or new resident in the area and looking to meet “young” seniors, check out the Ballston Area Senior Citizens (BASC.) BASC sponsors many activities at The Milton Community Center located at 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Residents from the Town of Milton, Village of Ballston Spa, Town of Ballston and other area municipalities are welcome to join. Programs and activities include festive dinners, dances, Pickin’ Sessions, bus trips, pot luck luncheons, crafts, movies, chorus, cards, bingo, billiards, Osteo Busters and Stretch & Fit exercise classes. Over 75 members attend the weekly Thursday pot luck luncheons which are often followed by speakers or other entertainment. Stop in around 11 a.m. any Thursday. Be our guest for your first pot luck lunch and learn more about BASC. Yearly membership fee is $10. Call Barb Broderson, Membership Chair 518-885-4229 or visit our website at www.ballstonareaseniors.com for additional information and to view our newsletter.
The Saratoga Veterans Chorus
Male and female 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.
Ballston Area Seniors Chorus
We are looking for new members who enjoy singing. Once we have a program, we go to nursing home and retirement home to entertain the people there. Do come and join us.
