November, 11th – November, 17th 2016

Friday, November 11 Veterans Day Ceremony Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, 11 a.m. The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association will take part in a Veterans Day Ceremony at the main flag pole. You do not have to be a veteran to attend. All are welcome. The ceremony will take place regardless of weather conditions. Free Open House for New Students Newberry Music Hall, 388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Tango Fusion Dance Company is hosting a free open house for new students. New students may take one complimentary class. No partner or experience necessary. At 7 p.m. all levels Cha Cha, and at 8 p.m. beginners Salsa and Intermediate Salsa. Students may stay after class and Dance to a DJ and enjoy drinks and food from the bar. For more information go to www.tangofusiondance.com or call 518-932-6447. Mozart Requiem Immaculate Conception Church, 400 Saratoga Road, Glenville, 8 p.m. Burnt Hills Oratorio Society joins S.U.N.Y. Choral Artists to sing Mozart Requiem. Lose yourself in the powerful, emotional and transcendent genius of Mozart’s immortal Requiem Mass. Performed by the 120 voices of the combined Burnt Hills Oratorio Society and the University at Albany Choral Artists, with the Oratorio Orchestra conducted by William Jon Gray. Tickets can be purchased at www.BHOS.us, or at the door the day of the concert. Saturday, November 12 Annual Church Garage & Bake Sale Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Indoor, rain or shine. No early birds admitted. All proceeds benefit church youth group activities. Something for everyone: No clothing or computers. Bring a box to fill. Plus, there will be home-made cakes, pies and cookies. Come early for the best selection; come back for the half-price sale 2 – 3 p.m. Free Admission to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame 191 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. In celebration of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s popular exhibit, The Sanford Legacy, the Museum will offer free admission throughout the day during regular museum hours. For more information, visit www.racingmuseum.org. Holiday Bazaar Porter Corners United Methodist Church, 512 Allen Road, Porter Corners, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Baked goods, gift items, holiday decorations and soup and sandwiches will be on sale. Handicap accessible. For more information, call 518-893-2289. Tang Family Saturdays Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Skidmore College, 2 – 4 p.m. Woven Benches - We will explore, discuss, and get comfy on Liz Collins’ artistic pot-holder style seating pads in her installation Energy Field on the mezzanine, then make pot-holder style weavings to use as bench covers for seats we will make, inspired by the ones in A More Perfect Union. Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions. Free and open to the public. Reservations encouraged, space is limited. For more information and reservations, please call 518-580-8080. Annual Fall Craft Fair and Holiday Festival Elks Lodge, Route 40, Greenwich, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Over 40 vendors. Hand-made knitted items, quilts, goat milk soap and lotions, candy, leather goods, metal works, name tags, Christmas stockings, ornaments, angels. Home-made baked goods, snacks, chili, hot dogs and sandwiches for sale. All proceeds donated to the community. Twelfth Annual Harvest Buffet Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake. 4 – 6 p.m. The menu features: soup (cream of broccoli or Borscht), pork loin roast, kielbasa and sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, vegetable, salad, dessert, beverage and more. Donation: adults $10, children (5-12) $5, under 5 free. Take-out is available. For more information, call 518-306-5754. 23rd Big Bake Sale St. Mary’s Church, School Cafeteria, Ballston Spa, following Saturday and Sunday Masses Proceeds will benefit abandoned and orphaned children at the Cardinal Stepinac Children Center in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Baked items are needed and can be left at school prior to masses (Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and Noon) For more information on how you can help call Josie Uhlinger, 518-885-9620. Sunday, November 13 Monthly Breakfast The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory, 8 – 11 a.m. The monthly breakfast will continue on the second Sunday of each month all year. Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost: Adults $7, Children $4. Everyone is welcome. 518-695-3917. Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, 538 Maple Ave., Saratoga Health & Wellness Building, Saratoga Springs, 9-10:15 a.m. Weekly meditation followed by short discussion. All contemplative traditions honored. By donation. For more information call (413)992-7012 or visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com. Indoor Crafts/Garage Sale Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission, over 40 vendors, great parking, bargains galore. All proceeds go to local charities. Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. 6 p.m. Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read the book. This month’s book is, A Blessing in Disguise, edited by Andrea Joy Cohen, M.D. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call 518-366-9918. Monday, November 14 Writing is an Ageless Activity Prestwick Chase, 100 Saratoga Blvd., Saratoga Springs. 2 – 3 p.m. Members of The Academy for Lifelong Learning will present, Writing is an Ageless Activity. Learn what inspires these writers as they read selections of their prose and poetry. This event is free and open to the public with no reservation required. Refreshments will be provided by Prestwick Chase. For more information, please call 518-587-2100 ext. 2415, www.esc.edu/all. Film: Portrait/Biography Series Emerson Auditorium, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. As part of a series on portraiture and biography in documentary work, filmmaker Adam Hall offers a special screening of his feature film Offset: Seeing Beauty through a Brain Injury, telling the story of renowned photographer Brian Nice. A Q&A will follow the screening. For more information call 518-580-5271 Tuesday, November 15 Genealogy Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St., Schuylerville, 10 a.m. Delve into family history, share information, and get help with your genealogy searches. For more information, call 518- 695-6641. Wednesday, November 16 Guided Mindful Meditation Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Take a break from the daily grind and clear your mind with guided Mindful Meditation led by professionals from One Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are free and open to the public, and will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 518-584-7860 ext. 205. Turkey Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks, located at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. The menu will feature soup, roast turkey, bread stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, vegetables, tossed salad, bread and butter and 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, $12 all take-outs. Cash bar available. Call 518-584-2585 for more information. New Saratoga Friends Glasby Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. New Saratoga Friends is a social group for baby boomers who are new to the Saratoga area and are interested in making new friends to socialize with. Group members plan social activities based on their interests. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or join our meet up group,www.Meetup.com. Thursday, November 17 Sausage and Pepper Dinner Saratoga Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 7 p.m. The public is invited to a Sausage and Pepper with Italian Roasted potatoes dinner. Cost is $10 adults, $9 seniors and children. For more information call 518-584-8547. New Member Reception Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. Catholic Daughters of America will be having a new member reception. New members are always welcome to attend a meeting. For questions or further information contact Regent Aileen Thomas at 518-583-2905.