October 18 – 24, 2024
13th Baskets for Ben – Ben Osborn Memorial Fund
Join us on October 25 for the Ben Osborn Memorial Fund’s 13th Baskets for Ben fundraiser at the Queensbury Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6196 in Queensbury. The Ben Osborn Memorial Fund is a 501 C3 charity created in memory of CPL Ben Osborn killed in Afghanistan, to fund “children with need” in Saratoga, Warren, Washington and Essex Counties in conjunction with their school districts. Enjoy our live auction, great company, delectable foods and desserts, entertainment and a cash bar for a $20 ticket! www.benosbornfund.org; or call 518 792-4514.
Carnegie Hall Ensemble Connect Residency
Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect returns for its annual October residency on October 25 at Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs at 7:30 p.m. Ensemble Connect, a group of the finest young professional classical musicians based out of Carnegie Hall, celebrates its 17th full season at Skidmore! Visit https://www.skidmore.edu/news/2024/1010-ensemble-connect.php for event details.
6-Hour Live Defensive Driving
Saturday October 26, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Save 10% on Auto Insurance for 3 years and reduce 4 points off record.
10-minute morning break and ½ hour for lunch – bring your own or step out. No formal testing.
Cost: $40 prepaid or $45 at door. Limited seating, please pre-register. Donation given to the church.
Call: 518-784-5009 or register online: www.facetofacecourses.com. Instructors: Victor Bujanow and Deborah Harpine.
Indoor Craft and Garage Sale
Sunday, October 27 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will start at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors, great parking, bargains galore, and lunch. A variety of shopping: necklace sets, earrings, body lotions, clothing, household items, knitted and crocheted gifts, hand-made items, antiques, vintage items, hand-painted rocks, food treats and more. All proceeds go to our local charities. An 8’ table and chairs are just $15. Email Debbie at dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s). Applications in the Lodge lobby after 3 p.m. daily.
Annual Fall Bazaar
For the Benefit of the Ballston Area Seniors. Saturday November 9, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. Come out and get into the holiday spirit. There will be vendors & crafters of all kinds. Country Café, Bake Goods, Crafter, Books & Puzzles, Thrift Room,
A Quilt Raffle & 50/50 Raffle. Raffle featuring Baskets of assorted items & gift cards, & services. You do not have to be present to win.