Tuesday, 22 November 2016 13:53

November, 23rd – December, 1st 2016

Wednesday, November 23 Cancer Support Group Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs. Noon – 1 p.m. The cancer support group is a safe container to explore common physical, financial, emotional, cognitive, developmental, familial and spiritual issues. Pierre Zimmerman, who facilitates this group, has been working with people who have cancer for the last 12 years, leading support groups, mindfulness based stress reduction programs and spiritual retreats. Pierre is a survivor of stage 4 cancer, diagnosed in 2001 and given a few months to live. He has been dedicating a large part of his life since then to supporting people on their journeys with cancer. Call Pierre at 413- 992-7012 to register and confirm, as schedule may be subject to change. Thursday, November 24 15th Annual Turkey Trot Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 8 a.m. The Christopher Dailey Foundation’s annual turkey trot 5K Run/ Walk packet pick up is at the Saratoga Hilton on Wednesday, November 23 between 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. or Thursday, November 24, 6:30 – 8 a.m. Last chance to register in person is on Wednesday, November 23 at Saratoga Hilton. There will be no day of race registration. On line registration closes at noon on Tuesday, November 22. Entry fee is $25 November 23. All proceeds benefit the Christopher Dailey Foundation. Register online at www.zippyreg.com/?event=815 or www.christopherdaileyfoundation.com. Annual Ballston Spa Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner Union Fire House, 319 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, Noon – 3 p.m. Take home meals are also available Sponsored by the community for the community. There is no cost and all are welcome. Friday, November 25 15th Annual Holiday Open House The Shirt Factory, 71 Lawrence St./21 Cooper St., Glens Fall, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Visit Shoppes, galleries, artist studios, guest vendors, handcrafted artisan gifts, holiday raffle giveaways. The open house will be held on November 25 – 27 and December 10 and 11. Saturday, November 26 Saratoga Holiday Craft Marketplace Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Over 100 artisans will display and sell wares. This charity function of 41 years offers a whole array of outstanding crafts along with several unusual items. Celebrate Small Business Saturday with the very epitome of small business at this show. The $5 entry fee goes directly to the mission of The Saratoga Center for the Family to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect. Visit www.saratogcraft.org for more details. Brookside Museum Artisans Market Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St, Ballston Spa, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Find the perfect gift! Brookside Museum’s Artisans Market will feature local artisans varying from jewelry, ornaments, photography, hot fudge, soaps and lotions, aprons and much more! A portion of each sale goes directly to the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum, leading Saratoga County in the preservation and education of local history. through Friday, December 23. Sunday, November 27 Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, 538 Maple Avenue, 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. Monday, November 28 Parent/Child Workshop Saratoga Springs Public Library, H Dutcher Community Room, 10:45 – Noon Children ages 12-36 months and a parent or caregiver will participate in interactive hands-on learning and play stations and enjoy circle time with song and movement activities. Visit the Children’s Room or call 518-584-7860 ext. 305 to register. Tuesday, November 29 Make a Seasonal Ornament Saratoga Springs Public Library, The Children’s Room, 4:15 – 5 p.m. Celebrate the season by creating a holiday ornament. For students in grades 3-6. Register by using our online calendar or by calling the Children’s Room at 518-584-7860, ext. 305. Wednesday, November 30 Saratoga Festival of Trees Preview Reception Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6 – 8 p.m. Be the first to walk among 250 intricately decorated trees, wreaths, and centerpieces. The Saratoga Springs Festival of Trees is a fun-filled event and fundraiser that takes place from November 30 through December 4 and is great for kids and adults alike, putting the spirit of Christmas in everyone’s heart. Tickets for the preview reception are $75 (under 35 $60). Call 518-587-5000 to reserve your ticket or visit, www.saratogafestivaloftrees.com. Screenagers Film Showing Maple Avenue Middle School Auditorium, Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. “Screenagers” probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including the director’s own, and depicts messy struggles, over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Parents, students, staff and community members are invited to attend . All Parent University programs are free and no registration is required for programs unless otherwise specified. Know Your Snow Crandall Library, Downtown Glens Falls, 7 p.m. Researcher Charlotte Demers will present “Know Your Snow” for the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society’s monthly program. Free and open to the public. Demers will discuss how snow is formed, the different type of snow flakes and why snow is so important to many mammals. She will offer information on “ice in” and “ice out” dates and the impact of climate change on Adirondack winters. Please avoid wearing fragranced products to the program. Fragranced products trigger allergies, asthma and migraines in others attending the event. For more information, visit wwwsouthern adirondackaudubon.org. Thursday, December 1 The Round Lake Artisans Holiday Market Stop by the Victorian Village of Round Lake on Thursday, December 1 from 4 – 8 p.m. The Market will be held in the Round Lake Village Hall located at 49 Burlington Ave., Round Lake for some holiday cheer, buy some presents, eat some sweet treats provided by Leah’s Cakery and support some local artists. Shopping Local and Handmade is made easy with our eclectic collection of gifts including pottery, paintings, fiber art, cards, knitting, jewelry, blacksmithing, honey, candles and more! Check our Facebook page frequently to see all the amazing creations that the artists have been working on for the show. Korean War Veterans Association Christmas Party Log Jam Restaurant, Route 9, Lake George, Noon Hosts are Patti and Gene Slavin. We will be ordering off the menu. For reservations or further directions, please contact the Slavins at 518-793-2358 by November 29. Korean War Veterans or Veterans who served in Korea at any time, spouses, widows and friends are all invited to attend. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037. Multi-Author Signing Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6-8 p.m. More than a dozen authors - both children’s book authors and authors of books for adults – will be signing books in our store during the Victorian Streetwalk. Stock up on signed books as holiday gifts, in this rare opportunity to chat with authors from around our region. For more information on these or other events, call 518-682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com. Annual Holiday Celebration The Lodge, Corner of Nelson and Crescent Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. The event will be an evening of cocktails, dinner and celebration among the friends and supporters to celebrate all the wonderful work of Old Friends at Cabin Creek Thoroughbred retirement farm, and ReRun Thoroughbred rehab, re-training and adoption facility. Tickets are $100 each. Proceeds go directly for winter feed for the residents at both farms. To purchase tickets call Joann Pepper at 518-698-2377. You can also mail a check, payable to Old Friends at Cabin Creek, 483 Sand Hill Road, Greenfield Center, NY 12833. To purchase tickets to support ReRun, you can call Lisa Molloy at 859-595-6660 or visit their website at www.rerunottb.com and click on reservations information and ticket purchase on their eventbrite page.
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