Kids Night Out
Come support Saratoga High School Girls Swim and Dive team at the Kids Night Out fundraiser on Friday, December 13. Drop your children off at Lake Ave. Elementary School from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and go to dinner or get some holiday shopping done. Only $10 per kid; all school-age children welcome. Snacks and drinks for sale for $1 each. Babysitting and activities provided by Saratoga High School Girls’ Varsity Swim and Dive Team: games, legos, arts and crafts, movies. No pre-registration necessary; just sign your child in at the main entrance. Questions? Contact Paul Benzon at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Travel with Saratoga Arts to Spain
Saratoga Arts is sponsoring a tour to Spain May 11-20, 2020 and invites you to a trip overview for “Spain: A Treasure Chest of Wonders” at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, December 14 at Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Explore one of Spain’s best kept secrets on this trip that begins in the north where you can discover the Basque Country with a visit to Bilbao and the seaside town of San Sebastián. On the way south to Madrid revel in the vistas and vineyards of the Rioja Region and the historic city of Segovia with its Roman ruins and medieval old town. Then on to the bustling metropolis of Madrid, whose highlights include a visit to its Royal Castle and the famous Prado Museum. From there we will enjoy an excursion to the famed city of Toledo, the city of three cultures: Jewish, Muslim and Christian. A special bonus is an overnight in one of Spain’s paradors, a historic building transformed into a hotel. The trip price is $3399 land only, double occupancy. For additional information, go to www.goedventures.com, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Mary at 607-387-3322.
Ballston Area Senior Monthly Dance
Come and enjoy the fun and dance the night away on December 14 from 7 to 10 p.m. The dance will be held at the Milton Community Center located at 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa, Peaceful Country Band will be providing the music. Open to the public. Ample free parking. There is a $5 entrance fee for non-members. Members are asked to bring a snack to be shared. Check out our web page, www.ballstonareaseniors.com.
Celebrate Jane Austen’s Birthday
The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA)- is hosting the annual celebration of Jane Austen’s birthday on Sunday, December 15 at 1 p.m. at the Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. This year’s festivities include a free raffle ticket for Austen-related items and an Afternoon High Tea with scones, biscotti, finger sandwiches, green salad, fresh strawberries and cream, and, of course, Jane’s Birthday Cake. A participatory group reading of reviews and comments about Jane Austen’s novels from her own time rounds out the celebration. The cost is $30 for JASNA members and $35 for non-members. Please reserve your place by making a payment before December 9. Make check payable to JASNA NYS Capital Region and send to: JASNA, NYCR, c/o Nancy Duell, 56 Fifth Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801. For additional information, contact Nancy at 518-321-1887 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Havurah Vatik
Join local musicians of the Adirondack Klezmer Band for their fifth fabulous appearance to celebrate the Hannukah festival at Congregation Shaara Tfille, located at 84 Weible Ave., Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, December 17 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. This energetic ensemble will treat us to Hannukah tunes as well as the Klezmer melodies and dances of Eastern Europe: the “voice of the Jewish heart.” Don’t forget your dancing shoes. They always insipire us to tap, clap, and move. A festive catered lunch featuring latkes follows the program. We need your RSVP by December 11.
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. 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. Volunteers typically participate one day per week, with flexible schedules to accommodate volunteer availability. No experience required, but computer experience is helpful for tax counseling. Volunteers who do not wish to prepare returns are also needed to greet taxpayers and confirm appointments. Training is provided for all positions. Volunteers may be reimbursed for a moderate level of necessary travel expenses. For more information on how you can join our team in Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties, contact Communications Coordinator Gail Carroll, 518-541-3173 at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For further information, visit www.nytaxaide.org
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Members of SSAS are exhibiting at various venues throughout the area for December. Stop in and see these exhibits and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For further information about SSAS visit: southernsaratogaartist.com. Burnt Hills Library, 2 Lawmar Lane, is hosting four artists: Deb Hutchins, Valerie Woodward, Judy Loucks and Carol Winterton. Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, is showing the works of artist Frank Coletta. Catskill-Hudson Bank, 2452 State Route 9, Malta, hosting artist Eva Marie Loucks. Zion Evangelical Luthern Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, is showing the work of artists Rebecca Jenkins and Patricia Wade.
Transportation Drivers Needed
RSVP- Retired Senior Volunteer Program, helps recruit volunteers age 55 and older for many opportunities throughout Saratoga County. We are currently looking for Transportation Drivers to take seniors to and from medical appointments. We provide the vehicle, gas, and trip details with directions. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or hearing about the MANY other volunteer opportunities, please call Billie Jo at 518-884-4110.
