Saratoga County EOC Thanksgiving Baskets
The Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) is helping families celebrate the upcoming holiday through Adopt-a-Family. The EOC will begin taking applications for Thanksgiving Baskets until Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Applications can be filled out at our main office at 39 Bath St., Ballston Spa from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, at your local WIC clinic or call your Head Start/Early Head Start Family Advocate. Criteria: Applications are for Families of 2 or more only (permanent household members), you must be a Saratoga County resident. Thanksgiving basket distribution will be the week of Thanksgiving at the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church, Saratoga Springs: last names beginning A – L: Monday, November 23 – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and last names beginning M – Z: Tuesday, November 24 – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. You must have a receipt to pick up your Thanksgiving basket. There will be a last chance pick up on Wednesday, November 25, with a receipt – 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and without a receipt – 10:30 a.m. until gone. For more information, please contact the Saratoga EOC at (518) 288-3206 in reference to Thanksgiving Baskets.
Wildlife Winter Survival Program
Naturalist Peter Olesheski will present “Ready or Not: How Animals Prepare for Winter” on Wednesday, October 28, for the monthly program of the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. The program will be held in the Christine L. McDonald Community Room on the lower level of Crandall Library in downtown Glens Falls. The program starts at 7 p.m. It is free to the public. This presentation will explore animal survival methods including migration, hibernation, adaptation and dormancy. For more information visit www.southernadirondackaudubon.org.
2015 Saratoga DBA Fall Festival
Bring the whole family to celebrate the fall season in beautiful downtown Saratoga Springs with fun and games at the 14th Annual Saratoga Downtown Business Association Fall Festival on Saturday, October 31, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Young and old alike will find themselves rediscovering all there is to love about the fall season at this fun-filled free event. Plus, with all of the fun activities planned, this is one event you and your family will not want to miss. For further information, contact the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association at (518) 587-8635.
LARAC Fall Arts Festival
A juried show featuring over 75 artisians making handmade unique products such as pottery, fiber, jewelry, culinary items, wood, photography, plus much more. We’ll also have live music, food concessions, and not-for-profit information tables. In the spirit of Halloween there will be activities for the kids including a costume contest and some trick-or-treating. The festival is at a new location this year at Heritage Hall, Glens Falls Civic Center, Glens Falls on October 31 and November 1. There will also be children’s activities. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is $5, children under 12 free, (518) 798-1144 Ext 5; larac.org
Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association Meeting
The Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association will meet on Monday, November 2, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. (Route 9P), Saratoga Springs. Membership is open to retired educators who taught in or now live in Saratoga County. For membership information, call (518) 587-5356.
Chefs en Pointe
Chefs en Pointe is a benefit for the National Museum’s School of the Arts. It will be held on Friday evening, November 6. Its partners in the event are New York States of Mind LLC and The Chef’s Consortium. This promises to be a convivial evening with local chefs and bartenders showing off and discussing their creations at tasting stations. Both the food and cocktail pairings will be inspired by New York State purveyed products including, Fall wildflower honey, maple syrup and Honey Whiskey from Catskill Provisions and spirits from Finger Lakes Distilling. Be sure to save the date for this fantastic event. The cost is $100/person and tickets are available until October 26th. To purchase tickets call the Dance Museum or purchase tickets online at dancemuseum.org.
Malta Community Center Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair
The Malta Department of Parks and Recreation will be hosting their annual Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair on Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Malta Community Center located at 1 Bayberry Dr., just off Route 9, ½ mile north of Routes 9 and 67. Over 50 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.
Vendor/Craft Show
The General Schuyler Rescue Squad is hosting a Vendor/Craft Show on Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their building on Rt. 29, Schuylerville, NY. If you are interested in reserving a table, please contact Pat Temple, (518) 331-2978 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please come out and support your local community and rescue squad. Refreshments will be sold.
Annual Harvest Supper
The Annual Harvest Supper will take place on November 7, from 4:30 – 6 p.m. at Old Saratoga Reformed Church, Corner of Pearl and Burgoyne Streets, Schuylerville. The menu is: baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, green beans, Dutch kraut, rolls and butter, homemade apple and pumpkin pies, beverages. Price for adults is $10, children 5 – 12 is $5. Take-out available. Reservations are recommended by calling (518) 695-6638, or you may call the church at (518) 695-3479, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – noon. Walk-ins are welcome.
Admissions Open House at Saratoga Independent School
Parents of elementary and preschool-aged children who believe in lifelong learning and independent thinking are invited to an Admissions Open House on Tuesday, November 10 at 9 a.m. This year, Saratoga Independent School’s tuition assistance program was enhanced by an anonymous gift of $24,000 to create “The Founder’s Scholarship.” The intent of the Founder’s Scholarship is to provide a full-tuition scholarship for one primary aged student for four years of their education at Saratoga Independent School. The Saratoga Independent School is located at 459 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Register online at www.siskids.org or call (518) 583-0841 for more information.
Brown Bag Lunch Series
The Brown Bag Lunch Series will be held on November 12 in the H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library from noon – 1 p.m. The subject will be, The Railroads of Saratoga Springs, presented by Gino DiCarlo, author of “Trolleys of the Capital District”. Open and free to the public.
Comedic Fundraiser for After the Fire
“The Not Too Far From Home Comedy Tour” will perform at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs on Friday, November 13 at 8 p.m. Aaron David Ward, Frank Gentile and Steve VanZandt will provide the laughs at this fundraiser for After the Fire. For advance tickets at $15, contact After the Fire member Maureen Smith at (518) 581-1823, or tickets will be available at the door for $20. Come join us for an evening of fun, and help to support After the Fire.
Simpson UMC Annual Brown Bread Sale
Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 mi south of Rt. 29), is offering their legendary Steamed Brown Bread for sale just in time for the holidays. Excellent by itself or toasted with cream cheese or butter, this hearty and delicious molasses, flour, bran, raisin, and buttermilk-based bread is steamed in cans over the stove; refrigerates and freezes well; and makes great gifts, too! Cost is only $5 a loaf. Orders will be taken until Friday, November 6, with pick up in the church fellowship hall Friday, November 13, from 1-5 p.m. Please call Dorothy at (518) 584-9078 or Cindi at (518) 885-9791 to place your order.
Looking for Volunteers
CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is accepting new adult volunteer applications for its Homework Help and Family Assistance. We are in need of van drivers at this time. Please visit www.captaincares.org for the application, or call Mary at (518) 371-1185. CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is a social service agency located in Clifton Park. CAPTAIN operates a runaway and homeless youth shelter, street outreach services, Teen Talk Helpline, emergency food pantry, family assistance program, and various youth leadership programs. For those with questions about CAPTAIN, please visit our website at www.captaincares.org. Those wishing to speak to a CAPTAIN Representative may also call (518) 371-1185.
Special Sale
Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop, 116 Broad St., Schuylerville announces a special in-shop sale, with some exceptions. All clothing is on sale for $1 and $2. Special Children’s books are selling for 10 cents to 50 cents. Second Hand Rose is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Shop has continuous indoor sales of First Class bargains with new items arriving daily. Our proceeds, after expenses, are given back to Community Service Organizations. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. For more information, please call Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop at (518) 695-4640.
