Friday, November 1
29th Annual Adirondack Stampede Charity Rodeo
Cool Insuring Arena, One Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls | 7:30 p.m.
Featuring all the excitement of a pro rodeo’s top national and regional competitors. The Stampede showcases 200 competitors in the seven standard rodeo events Friday and Saturday. After the rodeo, everyone is invited to the Round-Up Party in the Cool Insuring Arena’s Heritage Hall. Proceeds benefit several local children’s charities. Adults $16-30, children (age 3-12) $8-30.
Saturday, November 2
Malta Community Center Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Over 65 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.
Learn How to Homebrew Day
Saratoga Zymurgist, 112 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 3 p.m.
Thousands of people will gather today at Learn to Homebrew Day sites worldwide to brew beer and learn about the hobby of homebrewing. In 1999, Learn to Homebrew Day was established by the American Homebrewers Association to promote the most rewarding, and delicious activity of all time — homebrewing. Join the celebration. There will be a brewing demonstration, meet other home brewers, and see their equipment that they use to brew with. There is no cost to attend. Rain or shine.
Tang Family Saturdays
Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs | 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions. Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations are strongly suggested. For reservations and information, call 518-580-8080.
Model Railroading Open House
Mike Hachey’s House, 4026 Ryan Pl., Schenectady| Noon – 5 p.m.
Sponsored by Hudson-Berkshire, one of the most active Divisions of the National Model Railroad Association welcoming current, old and especially prospective members. Learn all about model railroading, in all scales. See awesome model railroad in action. Pizza and refreshments will be served. For more information call 585-506-2680 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Sunday, November 3
Breakfast Buffet
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Now featuring eggs to order, fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $9, Seniors and Military (active/retired with ID card) $8, Children 5-12 $7. Under 5 free, Take-outs $9. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.
Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman
One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, 538 Maple Ave., Saratoga Health & Wellness Building, Saratoga Springs | 9-10:15 a.m.
Weekly meditation followed by short discussion. All contemplative traditions honored. By donation. For more information call 413-992-7012 or visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com.
Fourth Annual Veterans Ball
Hall of Springs, 108 Ave. of the Pines, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 9 p.m.
Attendees will support VCHC’s mission to serve local Veterans and their families with affordable housing and support services. This year proceeds will be used to kick-off a campaign to build Foreverly House, a two-family home for Veteran Moms and their children while they make the transition from military to civilian life. Live music, photobooth, complimentary champagne, chocolate fountain, food stations, cash bar and silent auction. A special tribute to area resident WWII Veterans. The event will also honor five local Veterans, a Fallen Hero and the Saratoga-Wilton Elks. Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4089627.
Monday, November 4
Saratoga County Restaurant Week
Participating Restaurants in Saratoga County
Get a three-course dinner for just $20 or $30 plus tax and tip. Start off with your choice of an appetizer, then choose from a menu of delicious entrees, and top it off with a decadent dessert! Some participating restaurants are offering lunch specials for just $10 plus tax and tip. Saratoga Restaurant Week is the perfect time to get out and try new restaurants in Saratoga County. Reservations are suggested. For more information and a list of participating restaurants/menus visit www.discoversaratoga.org/restaurant-week.
Tuesday, November 5
Chicken ‘n’ Biscuit Dinner
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton | 4-6:30 p.m.
Eat-in or Take-out Chicken ‘n’ Biscuit, gravy, mixed vegetables, cranberry sauce, beverage, variety of cakes for dessert. Adults: $10; Age 5-10 $5; Under Age 5: Free. Come for a great Election Day meal! 20% of proceeds will be donated to Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York’s Back-Pack Program.
Wednesday, November 6
Guided Mindful Meditation
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 47 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Take a break from the daily grind and clear your mind with guided Mindful Meditation led by professionals from One Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are free and open to the public and will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 518-584-7860 ext. 205.
Poetry Reading by Judith Prest
Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m.
An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students For more information call 518-583-0022, or visit www.caffelena.org.
Malta Food Festival
HVCC’s TEC-SMART Facility, 345 Hermes Rd., Malta | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The Malta Food Fest offers attendees a great opportunity to sample delicious offerings from some of the best restaurants in Malta, Ballston Spa and surrounding communities including: Wired; Nanola; The Hideaway; Two Birds & Iron Roost; Augie’s; The Adelphi Food Truck; Mazzone Hospitality; 30 Park & The Diamond Club Grill; Spot Coffee; Healthy Living; Esperanto’s; Stewart’s Shops; and Ben & Jerry’s. The net proceeds of this event will be contributed to the Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education Fund of The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, Inc. Cost is $15 per person, children under 6 are free.
Thursday, November 7
Girlfriends Helping Girlfriends
Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m.
Hosted by Wellspring. Join us for a fun night filled with shopping, a fashion show, great raffle prizes, food, drinks & more! All proceeds raised will be used to help support Wellspring’s programs and services. Domestic violence and sexual assault are prevalent in our community but often hidden from view. Girlfriends is an event that helps raise funds to increase awareness so that individuals know there is a place to get help nearby. For more information contact Stevie Church, Wellspring Director of Development, 518-583-0280 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Upcoming Meetings
Monday, November 4
Saratoga Retired Teachers Meeting
Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. (Rt. 9P), Saratoga Springs | Noon
For membership information and luncheon reservations call 518-587-5356.
Galway Preservation Society
Galway Town Hall 5910 Sacandaga Rd., Galway | 7 p.m.
The program will feature “High Rock to High Stakes” - the history of Saratoga from the discovery of mineral water springs in the late 1700s to the start of gambling in the early 1900s. For more information, visit www.galwaypreservationsociety.org
Wednesday, November 6
Olde Saratoga Seniors Luncheon
Town Hall, Spring St., Schuylerville | Noon
Members bring dish to share, entertainment provided.
Wilton Heritage Society Meeting
5 Parkhurst Road, Wilton | 6 p.m.
A pot luck supper, followed by speaker MaryAnne Fitzgerald who will speak on “Talk On Balance.”
Thursday, November 7
Korean War Veterans Association
VFW, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 1:30 p.m.
For further information or an application to join the organization, please call Comm. Bob Garland at 518-280-0075.
