Author: Saratoga TODAY

The BSEF is preparing for their annual online auction and is looking for donations from local restaurants and shops to help support innovative projects across the Ballston Spa school district. Gift cards, goods, services and experiences are welcome! Every dollar raised from the auction directly supports our district students and classrooms.

Donations are due by November 18, 2025. To learn more or to make a contribution, please contact bspaedfoundation@gmail.com.

Saratoga Springs, NY — This November, the Saratoga Springs History Museum invites the public to step into the shadows of one of the most haunted places in America for “A Spirited Evening: A Paranormal Experience at the Haunted Canfield Casino” on Thursday, November 6, from 6:00–10:00 PM. 

The Canfield Casino, famously featured on Ghost Hunters and the Travel Channel’s Most Terrifying Places in America, opens its doors for one night only, offering guests an unforgettable mix of gourmet dining, chilling stories, and encounters with the unknown. 

The evening begins with cocktails and a lavish buffet dinner provided by Salvato’s and Wandering Food Dude, followed by an interactive paranormal presentation by Dan and Lauren Perez, The Radikals. Guests will be introduced to their traveling collection of occult artifacts, each with a mysterious and often unsettling backstory. A ghost theory discussion will follow, led by Jamie Parillo, Museum Director, and Matt Derway of the Olde Saratoga Paranormal Group. 

Ticket Information 

• General Admission: $150 per person 

• Museum Members: $140 per person 

Tickets are available now at https://www.saratogahistory.org/spirited-evening

On Mondays, November 3 and 17, from 10:30 am to noon, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will hold its bi-weekly Nature on the Move walks. These walks are led by one of Wilton Wildlife’s volunteers, Linda Hovious, along with an Environmental Educator. 

These walks enable participants to explore the trails with like-minded individuals and appreciate the beauty of nature as the seasons change. These walks are geared towards gentle exercise and are appropriate for adults at basic fitness levels. 

The group usually covers about 1.5 miles of trails. Nature on the Move happens every other week, year-round. 

Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register, or for up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the website at  www.wiltonpreserve.org or on Facebook or Instagram @wiltonpreserve. 

For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org. Wilton Wildlife’s mission is to provide environmental education and opportunities for outdoor recreation while supporting conservation of ecological systems and natural settings

Parents as Education Partners (PEP) raised $40,285 during its 2025 fundraising effort — a major step toward PEP’s goal of purchasing a new full-size basketball court with multipurpose hoops. This project, totaling $72,000, will provide students with an upgrade from the current half court and create new opportunities for school and community recreation.

PEP would like to give special recognition to its Silver Sponsor, Stone Bridge Iron and Steel, Inc. for their generous donation, a contribution that helped push this year’s fundraiser over the $40,000 mark.

“On behalf of the entire PEP board, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for helping make this year’s Fun Run such a huge success!” said PEP President Christine Barbeau. “It was an incredible day filled with smiles, teamwork, and school spirit. The new format, with grades running together and families cheering from the sidelines, was so special.”

Barbeau added that the success of the Fun Run represents more than just dollars raised — it’s a reflection of the strong sense of connection within the school community.

“We’re so grateful for the time and effort that make days like this possible, fostering a positive, connected environment for our students,” she said.

This November, the Saratoga Automobile Museum will celebrate the legacy of American performance with Pontiac: The Dawn of Muscle, a major new exhibition showcasing sixteen of Pontiac’s most iconic performance machines.

Opening Wednesday, November 5, the exhibition traces the rise of the muscle car through Pontiac’s defining models—from the original GTO that started it all to the Firebird and Trans Am that carried its spirit for decades.

 To mark the occasion, the Museum will host a special Exhibit Reception on Thursday, November 13, from 5 to 7 PM, where guests can enjoy light refreshments, mingle with fellow enthusiasts, and experience the exhibition up close.

At the heart of the show is a stunning lineup of Pontiac GTOs, including multiple examples of the legendary GTO Judge in its most striking factory colors: Liberty Blue, Carousel Red, Orbit Orange, Granada Gold, and Lucerne Blue. Visitors will encounter the 1964 Tempest GTO that sparked a movement, the refined 1967 model, and the show-stopping Judges of 1969 to 1971 that turned performance into pop culture.

Adding to the excitement, the Museum will feature the 1966 Pontiac GTO Monkeemobile, one of the most recognizable custom cars ever built for television. Created by customizer Dean Jeffries for The Monkees TV show, the Monkeemobile perfectly captures the playful energy and over-the-top creativity that defined the muscle car era.

The exhibition also explores how Pontiac’s image shaped a generation. In the Museum’s Orientation Theater, guests will find digital reproductions of more than 30 vintage Pontiac advertisements by Art Fitzpatrick and Van Kaufmann, courtesy of the GM Heritage Collection. These vivid, stylized scenes helped define Pontiac as more than a car—it was confidence, freedom, and attitude on wheels.