Open House - Independent and Enriched Senior Living Apartments
Come to the open house at Woodlawn Commons located at 156 Lawrence Street in Saratoga Springs on Friday, November 13 from 2 – 6 p.m. For more information or directions please call (518) 691-1560.
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.
Eleventh Annual Harvest Buffet
Please join us for the Annual Harvest Buffet at Christ the Savior Church, located at 349 Eastline Rd., in Ballston Lake from 4 – 6 p.m. The menu includes: Cream of Broccoli soup or Borscht, Coke beef roast, chicken mole’, kielbasa and sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, green beans almondine, salad, dessert and beverage. Donation: Adults $10, Children ages 5 – 12, $6. Under 5 is free. Take-out available.
1st Annual Holiday Art Fair
More than 40 artisans showing one-of-a-kind works in fine arts and fine crafts will be featured at the 1st Annual Holiday Art Fair on Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Juried exhibitors specializing in painting, sculpture, wood, wearable and decorative fiber, glass, ceramics, and art jewelry will share their unique talents at this premier event held at the National Museum of Dance located at 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs. In addition to showing their work, the exhibiting artists will be available on site to share their artistic process with patrons. There will be demonstrations, hands-on art projects and plenty of complimentary art supplies available for inspired children and adults to enjoy throughout the weekend event. In the spirit of giving, we will be collecting donations and food items for the local food pantry at the door. For information, visit Gordonfinearts.org or call (518) 852-6478.
Big Bake Sale to Help Children in Haiti
St. Mary’s School in Ballston Spa will be holding a big bake sale on November 14 and 15 to help the children of Haiti on Saturday and Sunday after the masses. Saturday’s mass is at 4 p.m. and Sunday masses are 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and Noon. Raffle tables will be available. Proceeds will be sent to Fr. Giordano Belanich for the orphans at the Cardinal Stepinac Children Center in Haiti . Baked items are needed and can be left at the School before all masses. Monetary donations payable to St. Mary’s Church only, can be sent to Josie Uhlinger, 7 E. Grove St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. For more information call Doris Smith (518) 882-9226 or visit www.CrotianRelief.org.
Crafters Sought for Artisans Market
Brookside Museum is seeking craft vendors for its Juried Artisans Market, to be held at Brookside Museum November 14 – December 23. This is the 16th annual market and features only hand-made products created by the vendor. The market is open to the entire capital district and is heavily attended by residents of Saratoga County. The museum utilizes social media, posters, email blasts, press releases and media announcements, our newsletter and web site to promote this eagerly anticipated event. A limited number of booths with electricity are available. Interested vendors should contact Beth Silvestri via email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (518) 885-4000 for details.
Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
The annual holiday parade and tree lighting will take place on December 4. The step off time is 6:30 p.m. proceeding on Milton Avenue and ending in Wiswall Park on Front Street with Santa lighting the Christmas tree. The parade has become a hometown-style holiday tradition, with fire trucks, floats, animals, kids and Santa parading down the main street of the village. In lieu of a grand marshal this year, the parade will spotlight the Toys for Tots campaign, in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga County Sheriff Department and U.S. Marine Corps. Volunteers from these organizations will be on hand to collect donations of new, unwrapped toys from spectators along the parade route as well as at the tree lighting. The Holiday Parade is a true community event so parade participants are welcome.
The Petite Retreat – Venture into Modern Parenting
The Petite Retreat, which will take place on November 15 at Longfellows in Saratoga Springs, is really unique in that moms and dads can venture into modern parenting through this intimate opportunity to interact with national and local baby experts. Parents can brush up on health tips, attend workshops, speak with birth experts, participate in demo classes, enjoy a cravings bar, learn about modern baby products and go home with some valuable swag. Trail passes: www.ThePetiteRetreatExperience.com.
Parkinson’s Support Group
The Parkinson’s Support Group of Saratoga will meet at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence Street in Saratoga Springs on Monday, November 16, at 2 p.m. This meeting is open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, family members and friends. For more information, call Joyce Garlock at (518) 885-6427 or Marilyn Merry at (518) 798-8947.
Wild Birds through the Seasons
Dr. Gordon Ellmers will present “Wild Birds through the Seasons” on Wednesday, Nov. 18, as part of 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. The program is organized by season and shows a variety of bird species that breed in upstate New York as well as those that migrate through. Gordon Ellmers, a resident of Fort Edward, is a practicing veterinarian. He is an amateur wildlife photographer specializing in wild birds in their natural habitat. For more information, visit www.southernadirondackaudubon.org.
Book Fair
The Library is going on a field trip! Join Schuylerville Public Library on Saturday November 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Barnes and Noble in Wilton, located at 3029 New York 50, Saratoga Springs 12866. Join us for crafts, music, story time, games, and more! A percentage of purchases made will benefit the library.
New York City Trip
Town of Greenfield Recreation Department is sponsoring a bus trip to New York City on Sunday, Dec. 6. We provide the transportation you make your own plans. Bus will leave Town Hall at 7 a.m. Drop off is at Bryant Park. We leave NYC at 6 p.m. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis. Registration is at Town Hall, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Cost of the trip is $40.00. Any questions please call Karyn Zanetti at (518) 893-7432, ext. 307 for more information.
Gifting the Adirondacks Holiday Fair
On December 5, Adirondack Folk School instructors will showcase and demonstrate their handcrafted items, works of art and crafts. The Adirondack Folk School is dedicated to teaching the arts, crafts, and culture of this unique Adirondack region. It will be held at the Adirondack Folk School located at 51 Main St. in Lake Luzerne from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call (518) 696-2400 or visit www.adirondackfolkschool.org.
Breakfast with Santa
The Annual Breakfast with Santa event is on Saturday, December 12, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Henry Cornell Post 234 at 23 Pleasant Street in Ballston Spa. Kids 12 and under can enjoy a hot breakfast with Santa Claus. There will be a holiday raffle for parents. The event is open to the community.
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 located at 116 Broad St. in 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 from 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.
