Tuesday, 21 November 2017 10:07

11.22.17 - 11.30.17

Community Emergency Corps and Toys for Tots

Community Emergency Corps of Ballston Spa will be an official drop off point for donations for the Toys for Tots program sponsored by the United States Marine Corps. We will be partnering with the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Toys will be accepted at 78 Thompson St., Ballston Spa, until December 15.  New, unwrapped toys, games, books, puzzles, sport balls, dolls, snow toys, and anything for kids from infant to teens are all appreciated. Stuffed toys are the only exception. You can drop them off anytime, days or evenings. If we are not at the building due to answering emergency calls, we hope you will return at another time with your contribution. Toys will be redistributed right back into this community to those in need. Folks may bring toys to donate during the annual Santa Parade in Ballston Spa on December 1. Step off is at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Ray Otten, Executive Director of CEC, at 518-885-1478.

Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association’s annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting takes place, Friday, December 1. The step off time is 6:30 p.m., proceeding on Milton Ave. and ending in Wiswall Park on Front St. 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.  The Holiday Parade is a true community event so parade participants are welcome.  If your organization, group or business would like to take part in the parade that night, go to www.ballston.org to register, or contact Ellen Mottola at the BSBPA office 518-885-2772 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

                 

Southern Saratoga Artists’ Society Exhibit

The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library will be exhibiting the work of members of the Southern Saratoga Artists’ Society from December 1 through December 29 during regular library hours.  For more information, visit the Society’s website: southernsaratogaartist.com. 

Breakfast with Santa

The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA) is once again presenting the annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 2, from 8-11 a.m. in the gymnasium of St. Mary’s School, 40 Thompson St., in the Village of Ballston Spa. A delicious pancake breakfast will be provided courtesy of the Eagle Matt Lee and Union Fire Companies.   Children and their families will enjoy activities, live performances and a chance to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.  Cost for the breakfast is $5 per person and reservations are not necessary. All proceeds will go to support community events and village beautification. A portion of the proceeds from the breakfast will go to support the youth programs at St. Mary’s Parish.  We will also be collecting unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots, so please bring a toy to donate if you would like. 

Gifting the Adirondacks Holiday Fair

The community is invited to the Folk School to share some holiday goodies and a cup of something warm to ward off the Adirondack chill. It’s your chance to shop for some of the amazing items made by our instructors and other local artisans. The “big room”, as well as our gift shop, is brimming with decorations and gifts, snacks and good cheer. Please stop by on December 2 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and end our very fine 2017 season while we raise a toast to new things ahead for 2018! The school is located at 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. For more information call 518-696-2400 or visit www.adirondackfolkschool.org. 

2017 Saratoga Fair Trade Market Expo

Fight against worldwide poverty while getting all your holiday shopping done in one location, on Saturday, December 2, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center. A beautiful array of handcrafted gifts fairly traded from around the world. There will be live music by local music teacher/musician Jon Tario and a free scavenger hunt all day with prizes for kids.  Come shop with purpose and joy. Free Admission. Hosted by New Life Fellowship Church and The Bosnian Handcraft Project. For more information call 518-580-1810.

Elvis Blue Christmas Concert and Dinner

The Saratoga Children’s Theatre announces their Blue Christmas Fundraiser, on Saturday, December 2 at the Saratoga Music Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a light dinner (included), and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Raffle baskets and 50/50 raffle will be available.  Help support Saratoga Children’s Theatre during this night of music and fun. Come see this two-act reproduction of Elvis on tour, featuring multi-award winning Elvis Tribute Artist, Mathew Boyce, and his 28-piece Suspicious Mind Orchestra. Tickets: $40 for adults, $35 for seniors, and $15 for students. For more information and tickets, please visit ww.saratogachildrenstheatre.org or call 518-430-7423.

Traditional English Choral Service

A traditional English choral service of Advent Lessons and Carols will be held at Bethesda Church, Washington St. near Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 3 p.m. The choir is directed by Dr. Kathleen Slezak and accompanied by Organist, Farrell Goehring with a reception immediately following. A free will offering will be taken. For more information call 518-584-5980. 

Korean War Veterans Association Christmas Party and Meeting

The Christmas party/meeting of Ch. 60 Korean War Veterans Association will be held at noon on December 5 at the Log Jam restaurant, located in the outlets, south of Lake George. We will be ordering off the menu.  Hosts are Patti and Gene Slavin. Please call the Slavin’s at 518-793-2358 with your reservations by December 3.  The December raffle will be awarded, and entertainment will be provided.  All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, family and friends are all eligible to attend.  For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037.  Annual dues are $10 for veterans and $5 for associates.

Poetry Readings

On Wednesday, December 6, Caffè Lena will present poetry readings by Marilyn Zembo Day and Leslie Neustadt.   An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7 p.m. and the readings will start at 7:30 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5, free for students. Caffè Lena is located at 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, call 518-583-0022, or visit
 www.caffelena.org. 

Bus Trip to New York City

Come celebrate Christmas in NYC on December 6. See the Rockefeller tree, browse holiday windows, get some Christmas shopping done or see a show. Bus trips and excursions are open to the public, regardless of age. Bring your friends, family or grandkids. For more information call the Saratoga Senior Center at 518-584-1621. 

Friends in Adoption Get Acquainted Workshop 

Families interested in adopting infants in need of forever families.  The workshop will be held at the Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. It begins  at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, continuing Thursday all day, December 7, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. We are very excited to be offering onsite consults at the end of the workshop on December 7. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.friendsinadoption.org/gaw

4th Annual
Snow-A-Palooza

Join us on Thursday, December 7, at 4 p.m. at Bryant & Stratton College located at 2452 Route 9, Suite 201, Malta. This event is free and includes a craft room, cookie decorating room, game room, refreshments and a visit from Santa on his Red Fire Engine courtesy of Round Lake Fire Department. There will be a silent auction with various items donated by local businesses and not-for-profits to help raise funds to support the Toys for Toga, the Ballston Area Community Center, and the Mother Teresa Academy Cancer Awareness Fund.  For more information on volunteering and/or donating please contact Melyssa Wall at 518-437-1802 ext. 280. 

Breakfast with Santa

Come have breakfast with Santa on December 9 from 8 - 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion, located at 23 Pleasant St., Ballston Spa. Make some crafts and sit on Santa’s Lap to tell him what your wish is for Christmas. All Village children are invited to join us at this event. 

Dinner Theater:
The Call of Christmas 

Experience the Christmas Story like never before. Performances are on Saturday, December 9 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, located at 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls.  Advance sale tickets $10 or at the door $12. Seating is limited so make your reservation early, 518-793-1152. 

Brown Bag Lunch Lecture

Saratoga Mineral Baths: Not Just for Saturday Nights, presented by Charlie Kuenzel. 

Free and open to the public, no registration required.  The program takes place on December 14 from 12 – 1 p.m. in the H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, call 518-587-3241 or visit, www.SaratogaSpringsVisitorCenter.com or www.DiscoverSaratoga.org. 

Read 1593 times Last modified on Thursday, 25 January 2018 13:16

Blotter

  • New York State Police The New York State Police announced that it issued 5,576 tickets during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day enforcement initiative. The campaign began on Friday, March 15, and continued until Sunday, March 17. During the campaign, funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, State Police utilized sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, and underage drinking and sales to minors detail. State Police also ticketed distracted drivers who use handheld electronic devices. State Troopers arrested 132 people for DWI and investigated 199 crashes, which resulted in 25 people being injured and no fatalities. As part of the enforcement, Troopers also…

Property Transactions

  • BALLSTON Heather DiCaprio sold property at 473 Garrett Rd to Justine Levine for $288,000 Sharon Willman sold property at 99 Jenkins Rd to Charles Lemley for $165,000 CORINTH George Montena sold property at 422 Oak St to Stephen James for $142,250 Mark Makler sold property at 313 Oak St to Sabrina Sinagra for $195,000 GREENFIELD Landlord Services of Upstate New York sold property at 1935 NYS Rt 9N to Cochise Properties LLC for $210,000 MALTA  Linda LaBarge sold property at 35 Snowberry Rd to Qu Haozheng for $270,000 Dennis Mitchell sold property at 60 Village Circle North to BGRS Relocation…
  • NYPA
  • Saratoga County Chamber
  • BBB Accredited Business
  • Discover Saratoga
  • Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association