Friday, November 9
Kids Night Out
Lake Avenue Elementary School, 126 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Drop your kids off 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. 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 & Fundraiser
Key Hall at Proctor’s, 436 State St., Schenectady
6 – 11 p.m.
Sponsored by Regina Caeli Academy, hosted by Emcee, Fr. Rick Lesser. The evening includes local priest entertainment, dinner, and auctions. Tickets can be purchased by visiting RCAhybrid.org. For more info call 518-232-6070.
Saturday, November 10
Annual Church Garage and Bake Sale
Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Indoor. All proceeds benefit church youth group activities. Vintage, used, and new furniture, housewares, books, toys, appliances, jewelry, and much more. No clothing or computers. Bring a box to fill. Home-made cakes, pies and cookies. Come early for the best selection; after 2 p.m. is half-price sale.
4th Annual Holiday Art Fair
National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Paintings, photography, scuptures and more. All pieces are original works of art and are available in every price range. Admission is free with a food item or a $3 donation to benefit local food pantry and Mental Health services. Admission includes both the Fair and the National Museum of Dance exhibits. Sunday hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free Lunch
The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta Ridge
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch will be served at no charge. All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.
Barnes & Noble Bookfair Benefit
Barnes & Noble, 50 Wilton Square, Saratoga Springs
Bookfair to benefit the Adirondack Folk School. A portion of the proceeds will benefit AFS. Come in person or make your purchases through the website www.bn.com from November 10-15. Use bookfair ID #12421756 for all online purchases.
Senator John McCain Day
American Legion, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs
1 p.m.
Join us in celebrating the life of Senator John McCain. We will honor his memory with speakers who will share some personal stories and the reading of the proclamation of the City Council. For more information contact Ron Rucker This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Tang Family Saturdays
Tang Museum, Skidmore Campus, 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 suggested. Call 518-580-8080.
Chicken & Biscuits Dinner
The Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, Wilton
3:30 – 6 p.m.
Suggested $10 donation. The church is handicap accessible. Take-outs available.
Annual Harvest Buffet
Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Homemade soups, pork roast, stuffed cabbages, roasted potatoes, vegetables, salad, dessert and beverages. Take-out orders will be available. Donations are $12 for adults, $6 for children 6-12, under 6 are free. For further information, call 518-306-5754 or 518-363-0001.
Ballston Area Senior Monthly Dance
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa
7 - 10 p.m.
Open to the public.Free parking. Members are asked to bring a snack to be shared. Live music by Peaceful Country Band. Enjoy the fun and dance the night away. $5 fee for non-members.
After the Fire Fundraising Show
Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
6 p.m.
The “Not Too Far from Home” comedy tour dinner and show will benefit After the Fire, Inc. 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 for dinner and show; $20 show only (advance); $25 show only at the door.
Sunday, November 11
Monthly Breakfast
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Rte 32 South of the Village of Victory
8 – 11 a.m.
Eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost: Adult $8, Child $4. Everyone welcome.
Indoor Craft and Garage Sale
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Admission is free. Over 40 vendors, bargains galore, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. Snow or rain, the sales go on and it is a fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to our local charities.
5th Annual Jewish Book Fair
Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weible Ave., Saratoga Springs
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
A wide-range of Jewish themed or Jewish authored books. A portion of the proceeds will go to Congregation Shaara Tfille/The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs.
5th Annual Featured Author with Ruth Behar
Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weible Ave., Saratoga Springs
Noon
Behar will be speaking about her book, “Lucky Broken Girl.” Admission is $5, free for students with ID accompanied by an adult. Please call 518-584-2370 to RSVP or for more information.
“Dance the Night Away” Fundraiser
Terrace at Waters Edge, 2 Freeman’s Bridge Rd., Glenville
3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Please join the Empire State Aerosciences Museum in honoring our veterans. The event will be hosted by Master of Ceremonies, Jack Arnecke and will feature live music, a buffet, and a silent auction. The public is invited to attend. Call 518-377-2191 for more information.
Monday, November 12
Family Science Night: Break Out EDU
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Crawshaw Story Room
6 – 7 p.m.
Join us for a science themed team scavenger hunt for families. Find clues to solve the puzzle and break the code. For children ages 5-12 with their families. Register each child online through our Events Calendar, in-person, or by calling 518-584-7860, ext. 305.
Tuesday, November 13
Paperback Sale
Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs
10 a.m. – 4p.m.
The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library are having a 25-cent used paperback sale on November 13 and 14. For questions, call the Friends Book Shop at 518-584-7860, ext. 333.
Pieroghi Sale
Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake
We will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghis. Please order soon as we expect the orders to be larger than usual. Call 518-363-0001 to order.
Korean War Vet Association Luncheon
Ambrosia Diner, 518 Aviation Rd., Queensbury
11:30 a.m.
Hosts are Cebe and Jim McConkey. Call to make your reservation by Nov. 11 to 518-581-7763. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. For further information please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037. Annual dues for veterans are $10 and $5 for all others.
Wednesday, November 14
Ballston Area Seniors Pickin’ Sessions
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Amateur and professional musicians. Free to the public with ample free parking. Please bring a snack to be shared.
Turkey Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Soup, roast turkey, bread stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, vegetable, tossed salad, bread and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation requested: $12 adults, $11 seniors (62 years) and military (active or retired) with ID card, $8 children 5-12. Children under 5 free. All Take-outs $12. Cash bar available. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.
Thursday, November 15
Thanksgiving Special Senior Meal Program
Saratoga County | Noon
Menu: roast turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, roll, pumpkin pie and milk/coffee. Reservation is required. All participants are required to complete registration form. Suggested contribution is $2 per meal for those over age 60. $6 fee for under 60. Senior Dining sites: Ballston Spa-Doubleday Woods Apartments, Clifton Park Senior Community Center, Corinth Senior Center, Galway Town Hall, Greenfield Community Center, Hadley Senior Community Center, Halfmoon Senior Center, Malta Community Center, Mechanicville Senior Center, Moreau Community Center, Saratoga Senior Center, Schuylerville Town Hall, Charlton at Ballston Town Hall, Waterford Senior Center, and Edinburg Community Center.
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, November 13
Seniors Questions & Concerns
Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 1-1:30 p.m.
