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December, 2nd – December, 8th 2016

Friday, December 2 Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Downtown Ballston Spa, 6:30 p.m. Enjoy holiday floats, marching groups, musicians and carolers, animals, fire trucks and more. Parade step off is at 6:30 p.m. sharp at old South Street School and will proceed down Milton Avenue. Santa himself officially lights the village Christmas Tree at Wiswall Park at approximately 7:45 p.m.. Saturday, December 3 Defensive Driving Class First Baptist Church, 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. New York State approved. Save 10 percent on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee $35.00. Bring a friend and fee is $30.00 each. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church. Registration required by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. Saratoga Fair Trade Market Expo Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. A dozen vendors offering exquisite items from all over the world: jewelry, textiles for the home, baskets, clothes, handbags, purses, scarves, children’s products, and more. Mayan Hands, Mango Tree Imports, Women’s Peace Collection, Amani ya Juu, and Freeset, all fair trade businesses will be present, as well as several small projects like the Bosnian Handcraft Project, that provide training and markets to people for whom it’s nearly impossible to find employment in the countries where they live. Our Fair Trade Expo provides people in our region with opportunities to buy great gifts at the same time that they empower the producers all over the world! Free admission. Winter Book Sale Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. A great assortment of books, movies, music and more. The popular “buck-a-bag” sale will be held from 3 – 4 p.m. If you are a Friend of the Library, stop down for your free item. For more information call 518-885-5022. Schuylerville Community Theater Festival of Trees and Craft Fair Town of Saratoga Town Hall, Corner of Route 29 and 4, Schuylerville, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and centerpieces will be on display and offered for sale. There will also be numerous artisans offering unique craft items for sale and a variety of musical groups will be performing throughout the day. Then enjoy the annual parade down Main Street at 4:15 p.m. featuring the arrival of St. Nicholas on his white horse. Holiday Art Show and Sale Saratoga Springs Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Artists from our center and the community will be showcasing their work. The exhibition will include works in drawing, painting, ceramics and more. All artwork is for sale. Free and open to the public. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Center. Come and support the Center and our talented members. Tang Family Saturdays Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Skidmore College, 2 – 4 p.m. Starry Mobiles - After looking at Grace DeGennaro’s paintings in Sixfold Symmetry: Pattern in Art and Science, we will make patterned mobiles out of paper circles and beautiful colored yarn. 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. Sunday, December 4 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $10, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $9, Children 5—12 $8, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $10. Call 518-584-2585 for more information. Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health and 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, December 5 The Best Books of 2016 Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 5 p.m. Experts from the Iroquois Reading Council, the Saratoga Springs Public Library and Northshire Bookstore will share their “Best of 2016” book lists for children and adults - and make some predictions about the Newbery and Caldecott announcements coming up at the Youth Media Awards (the “Oscars” of children’s literature!). Information will be shared on how to use these great new books in an educational setting. Professional development certification will be available for educators and librarians, and light refreshments will be served. This is also a great chance to get expert suggestions for your holiday shopping! For more information visit www.northshire.com Saratoga Retired Teachers Meeting Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs, noon. Prospective members, please call 518-587-5356 for membership information and luncheon reservations. Retired educators who worked in Saratoga County or live in the County are eligible for membership. Tuesday, December 6 Santa at the Library Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St., Schuylerville, Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Santa is making a special stop. He arrives at 6 p.m. Join us for cookies, crafts, stories, and of course – a night with Santa. Open to all ages. For more information call 518-695-6641. Community Discussion about Suicide for Adults and Teens Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Guidance for adults talking with children and teens about suicide. Resources available from local agencies. Join us in sharing ideas, thoughts and hope. Sponsored by: The Prevention Council and Saratoga County Mental Health Services. Wednesday, December 7 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. 3rd Annual Snow-A-Palooza Bryant & Stratton College, 2452 Route 9, Suite 201, Malta, 4:30 p.m. This event is free to attend 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. In addition to providing a fun-filled, community event to local families, there will be a silent auction with various items donated by local businesses and not-for-profits to help raise funds to support the Navy Child and Youth Programs and MBPA’s Community Events. Body Contouring Event Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC, 3rd floor of 7 Wells St., Saratoga Springs, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC and Saratoga Springs MediSpa invites you to a Body Contouring Question and Answer Event. Learn about how you can “Shape Up” your body with LASER therapy, truSculpt® and Liposuction fat removal, Tummy Tucks, Breast enlargement and lifts and “Mommy Makeovers”. Find out what works and what doesn’t. Hosted by board certified plastic surgeon Steven Yarinsky, MD, you’ll have the opportunity to have your questions answered. Dr. Yarinsky has been in practice in Saratoga for over 25 Years and is currently the only plastic surgeon in the Capital Region able to offer the new Sientra “Gummy Bear” gel implants. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and all attendees will qualify for a Free Consultation ($200 Value) with Dr. Yarinsky and his staff at a later date. Seating is limited, so RSVP is required by 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 6 at 518-583-4019. Poetry Readings Ndakinna Education Center, 23 MIddle Grove Rd., Greenfield, Doors open at 7 p.m. Caffè Lena will present poetry readings by Judith Prest and Mike Jorkovic. An open reading will follow. The cost is $5. Caffè Lena 518-583-0022, www.caffelena.org Thursday, December 8 Interfaith Prayer Meeting Courtyard of Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs, 7:15 a.m. The Meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes no later than 8:30 a.m. Sign-in and continental breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m. There are no charges or donations. All are welcome. For more information call 518- 450-1615. Launch Party Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m Launch party for Saratoga Performing Arts Center 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book.
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