Galway Photography Club
Held on the last Wednesday of each month, providing a safe, relaxed, and friendly atmosphere for those interested in photography. Share your photographs and learn how to improve their technical and artistic skills. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Galway Public Library. At this meeting club member Maria Goldsmith will be speaking about photographs from her portfolio and members of the group will be sharing their photographs from our recent photo walk at Camp Brookledge in Middle Grove. Following CDC guidelines, masks and social distancing are required in the library building. For more information contact: Dave Waite, davewaitefinearts@gmail.com. 

Southern Saratoga Art Society Member Exhibits
Frank Coletta will be exhibiting during December in the Lobby of Clifton Park Town Hall, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Clifton Park. Valerie Wolf will be exhibiting at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St, Mechanicville. Valerie’s Show includes a colorful collection of styles. The Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, will host four artists, Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton, Rita Helie and Jack Morgan. The Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park will be exhibiting in a Themed Show, “Nature.” Visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information visit southernsaratogaartist.com.

Monthly Fundraiser Dinner
To benefit the building fund. Friday, December 17, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Principessa Elena Society located at 11 – 13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs. Menu: Pasta with sauce, meatballs with sauce, sausage with sauce, salad, Italian bread and butter. Curbside pickup only. Cost is $10. Open to the public. 

29th Annual Holiday Cookie Sale 
The Galway United Methodist Church will hold its annual cookie sale on Saturday, December 18. Cookies must be pre-ordered and paid for in advance. Cookies will be boxed in 1-pound assortments and pick up will be available for drive through only in the church parking lot at the corner of Rte.147 and CR45 in the Village of Galway between the hours of 10 AM and noon. Contact Sharyn Kalinkewicz at 518-928-0179 for information, placement of orders and/or payment. 

A Winter Musical Interlude
Saratoga Chamber Players return for an exciting 35th season on Sunday, December 19 at 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, located at 5th Avenue & Henning Road with works of Haydn, Martinū and Beethoven. For tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-musical-interlude-tickets-167626901575. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to start of concert to have time for covid screening. Concertgoers are encouraged to purchase and print tickets before the day of the performance to facilitate screening. For everyone’s health, all attendees must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test and agree to wear a mask throughout the performance. All seating will be socially distanced. For questions, please contact us at: info.saratogachamberplayers@gmail.com

Galway Photography Club
Held on the last Wednesday of each month, providing a safe, relaxed and friendly atmosphere for those interested in photography. Share your photographs and learn how to improve their technical and artistic skills. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 29, at 6 p.m. at the Galway Public Library. At this meeting club member Maria Goldsmith will be speaking about photographs from her portfolio and members of the group will be sharing their photographs from our recent photo walk at Camp Brookledge in Middle Grove. Following CDC guidelines, masks and social distancing are required in the library building. For more information contact: Dave Waite, davewaitefinearts@gmail.com. 

Southern Saratoga Art Society Member Exhibits
Frank Coletta will be exhibiting during December in the Lobby of Clifton Park Town Hall, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Clifton Park. Valerie Wolf will be exhibiting at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St, Mechanicville. Valerie’s Show includes a colorful collection of styles. The Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, will host four amazing artists, Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton, Rita Helie and Jack Morgan. The Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park will be exhibiting in a Themed Show, “Nature.” Visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com.

Christmas Pop-up Shop 
Sponsored by the Town of Greenfield Lions Club. Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center. Will feature local vendors, Lunch: fresh homemade soups or chili and beverages. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate for the Greenfield Food Pantry. For more information email vplummer122@gmail.com or call Lion Vera Plummer at 518-605-6105. 

Defensive Driving Class 
On Saturday, Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to four points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave, Saratoga Springs. $35 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30 each. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski  @518-286-3788. As we are social distancing, a mask is required if you are not vaccinated & your temperature will be taken upon entry. Class size is limited. 

Holiday Gift Making Workshop for Kids 
The Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. in Galway will hold a Holiday Gift Making Workshop for kids ages 7-16 on Saturday Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Participants must register at 518-882-6385 for a 1-hour time slot in advance. All materials will be provided, and volunteers will be on hand to help. This program is provided with support from the Galway PTSA, Mrs. Kinne’s Family & Consumer Sciences classes, and the Saratoga County Youth Bureau. Details are available on www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. Masks and social distancing are required in the library.

Oompa Loompas Come to Malta
Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe presents Willy Wonka TYA at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr., Malta on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Malta Community Center or www.maltaparksrec.com. General admission seats are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 18. Free children’s tickets are available with paying adult courtesy of Stewart’s Holiday Match grant. Call Malta Community Center for more details at 518-899-4411. House opens 30 minutes before show and tickets may be purchased at the door if seats are still available. Willy Wonka TYA is produced through special arrangement of Musical Theatre International, and directed by Malta’s Artistic Director, Elyse Young.

Celebrate Jane Austen’s Birthday 
The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA)-New York Capital Region is hosting the annual celebration of Jane Austen’s birthday on Saturday, Dec.11 at 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. This year’s festivities include a free raffle ticket for Austen-related items and an Afternoon High Tea with scones, biscotti, finger sandwiches, green salad, fresh strawberries and cream, and, of course, Jane’s Birthday Cake. Tea and conversation followed by a talk by Jane Cleland on her novel The Lost Letters of Jane Austen. The cost is $36 for the High Tea. For more information, contact Nancy at 518-321-1887 or jasnanycaptitalregion@gmail.com 

GriefShare “Surviving the Holidays”
For people who are grieving a loved one’s death. In it you will learn: How to deal with many emotions you’ll face during the holidays. What to do about traditions and other coming changes, Helpful tips for surviving social events; How to discover hope for your future. The seminar is being held on Sunday, Dec. 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls. Register by calling the Church Office Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or leave a message after hours. Or email sgfumc1@gmail.com.

Jane McCrea: A Revolutionary Martyr and an Early American Family Story
On Dec. 14 at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa, at 7 p.m. Learn about Jane McCrea with Blake Grindon, Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University. She will explore and examine the life and legacy of Jean McCrea. Best remembered as the focus of anti-Indian and anti-British Patriot propaganda that followed her death during the Saratoga Campaign in 1777, further investigation reveals her role in an interconnected world of colonial wars and Native politics stretching back long before the American Revolution. This will be a virtual event as part of the Expert Next Door series via Zoom. 

December Meeting/Luncheon
The Ch. 50 Korean War Veterans Assoc. will be holding their December Meeting/Luncheon at 12 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at the Embassy Hotel on Congress St. in Saratoga Springs. Reservations should be made no later than Dec. 14 to Carole Waldron at 518-584-4362 or Louise Finan at 518-584-1293. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends, and relatives are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome. Annual dues for veterans are $10 and $5 for all others. For an application to join the organization or any other questions, please contact Comm. Paul O’Keefe at 518-603-4186.

Galway Photography Club
Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Village of Galway – 6 p.m. These meetings, held on the last Wednesday of each month, provide a safe, relaxed and friendly atmosphere for those interested in photography to share their photographs and learn how to improve their technical and artistic skills. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 6 p.m. at the Galway Public Library. At this meeting club member Maria Goldsmith will be speaking about photographs from her portfolio and members of the group will be sharing their photographs from our recent photo walk at Camp Brookledge in Middle Grove. Following CDC guidelines, masks and social distancing are required in the library building. For more information contact: Dave Waite, davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

29th Annual Holiday Cookie Sale 
The Galway United Methodist Church will hold its on Saturday, Dec. 18. Cookies must be pre-ordered and paid for in advance. Cookies will be boxed in one-pound assortments and pick up will be available for drive through only in the church parking lot at the corner of Rte.147 and CR45 in the Village of Galway between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Contact Sharyn Kalinkewicz at 518-928-0179 for information, placement of orders and/or payment. 

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Members will be exhibiting throughout the area. Frank Coletta will be exhibiting during December in the Lobby of Clifton Park Town Hall, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Clifton Park. Valerie Wolf will be exhibiting at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville. Valerie’s Show includes a colorful collection of styles. The Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, will host four amazing artists, Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton, Rita Helie and Jack Morgan. The Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park will be exhibiting in a Themed Show, “Nature.” Visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com

Christkindlmark
Held in Lake George at the Glens Falls City Park with vendors, holiday friends, live music, activities, food and drink. The event takes place under heated tents in the heart of downtown Glens Falls on Friday, Dec. 3, 4-8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 5, from 11-4 p.m.

Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association’s annual Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting takes place Friday, December 3.  The parade step off time is 6:30 p.m., proceeding on Milton Avenue and ending in Wiswall Park on Front Street with Santa lighting the village Christmas tree. The parade is a hometown-style holiday tradition, with fire trucks, floats, animals, kids and Santa parading down the main street of the village.  Once again, this year, the parade will spotlight the Toys for Tots campaign, in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga County Sheriff Department and U.S. Marine Corps.  Volunteers from these organizations will be on hand to collect donations of new, unwrapped toys from spectators along the parade route as well as at the tree lighting.

Holiday Sale
The Old Saratoga Reformed Church, located at Pearl and Burgoyne Streets in Schuylerville, will be having a Holiday Sale on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 8 a.m.  – 2 p.m.  New and gently used Christmas items will be available, including decorations and collectables. There will also be a basket raffle. For more information, call the church office at 518-695-3479, 9 a.m-12 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair
To be held on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Admission is free. There will be 35 crafters and vendors displaying their wares for your shopping convenience.  We will also offer raffles and food.  Please come and enjoy holiday shopping and support the local Elks Fundraiser. 

“Great Train Extravaganza” Giant Model Train Show 
The original and largest model train event in the Capitol Region will be held on Dec. 5 at the Empire State Convention Center from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost is $7 for adults, children under 12 are free. 300+ tables: model trains, parts, train sets, buildings, craftsman kits, accessories, electronics, scenery, books, DVDs, prints, railroad memorabilia. Education and NMRA displays. Switching puzzle. Roaming Railroad and giant Legos Layout for the kids and grandkids. Door prizes. www.gtealbany.com. 518-727-2009, trains@gtealbany.com. 

Christmas Pop-up Shop
Sponsored by the Town of Greenfield Lions Club, Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center. Will feature local vendors, lunch and beverages. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate for the Greenfield Food Pantry. For more information email vplummer122@gmail.com or call Lion Vera Plummer at 518-605-6105. 

Celebrate Jane Austen’s Birthday 
The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA)-New York Capital Region is hosting the annual celebration of Jane Austen’s birthday on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.  This year’s festivities include a free raffle ticket for Austen-related items and an Afternoon High Tea with scones, biscotti, finger sandwiches, green salad, fresh strawberries and cream, and, of course, Jane’s Birthday Cake.  Tea and conversation followed by a talk by Jane Cleland on her novel The Lost Letters of Jane Austen. The cost is $36 for the High Tea. Reserve your place by making a payment before Dec.1.  Make check payable to JASNA NYS Capital Region and send to:  JASNA, NYCR, c/o Nancy Duell, 56 Fifth St, Glens Falls, NY 12801. For more information, contact Nancy at 518-321-1887 or jasnanycaptitalregion@gmail.com 

Jane McCrea: A Revolutionary Martyr and an Early American Family Story
December 14 at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa, at 7 p.m. Learn about Jane McCrea with Blake Grindon, Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University.  She will explore and examine the life and legacy of Jean McCrea. Best remembered as the focus of anti-Indian and anti-British Patriot propaganda that followed her death during the Saratoga Campaign in 1777, further investigation reveals her role in an interconnected world of colonial wars and Native politics stretching back long before the American Revolution. This will be a virtual event as part of the Expert Next Door series via Zoom. 

Galway Photography Club
These meetings, held on the last Wednesday of each month, provide a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for those interested in photography to share their photographs and learn how to improve their skills. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no November monthly meeting. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 6 p.m. at the Galway Public Library. At this meeting club member Maria Goldsmith will be speaking about photographs from her portfolio and members of the group will be sharing their photographs from our recent photo walk at Camp Brookledge. Following CDC guidelines, masks and social distancing are required in the library building. For more information contact: Dave Waite, davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Members will be exhibiting throughout the area over the next two months. Carol Winterton will be exhibiting during November and Frank Coletta during December in the Lobby of Clifton Park Town Hall, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Clifton Park.  Valerie Wolf will be exhibiting at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville. The Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, will host four artists, Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton, Rita Helie and Jack Morgan. The Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park will be exhibiting in a Themed Show, “Nature.”  Visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County.  For more information, visit:  southernsaratogaartist.com

Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist Black Caturday Sale
Shop to help the animals, Friday, November 26 and Saturday, November 27, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at our center in the Wilton Mall. Come support Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist by shopping at our Black Caturday Sale! We will have: Dog coats, collars, dog toys, cat items, pet supplies, gift items, holiday gift wrap/bags, artwork, jewelry and more! All proceeds collected from this sale will go towards HOPE and the animals, while they wait to find their forever homes.

Holiday Craft Marketplace
Held at the Saratoga Springs City Center on November 27 from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Holiday Craft Marketplace will benefit Saratoga Center for the Family for the 46th year. Shop over 100 local crafters. Local crafters and artisans will be showcasing their homemade items, from beautiful woodwork to handmade jewelry, from scented candles to holiday cards & decor! Bring your shopping bags and be ready to fill them with unique gifts for your loved ones or yourself! Masks required.

21st Annual Artisan Market
The beloved “Artisan Market” at Brookside Museum will be November 27 through December 24. The market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans.  Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to delicious syrups and edibles.  A unique shopping experience and a variety of items that makes holiday shopping simple, plus each item sold supports both the Saratoga County History Center and local artisans. Brookside Museum is located at 6 Charlton St, Ballston Spa. Hours as follows: Thursdays, 12 – 5 p.m., Fridays, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Face coverings are required during your visit. Hand sanitizer will be available. 

Lake George’s Festival of Lights
Takes place along Canada Street in Lake George from November 27 – December 31. Visitors and locals alike can get in the holiday spirit by enjoying decorated storefronts on Canada Street and a huge light display in Shepard’s Park in Lake George. There is no cost to enjoy the lights. The festival also features several standout events which are ticketed: Royal Snow Sisters Holiday Princess Show, Ha-Ha-Holiday Comedy Show, a Holiday Artisan Market, and live family-friendly music. Advance tickets are required. Tickets can be purchased, and information can be found at www.eventstoat.net.

Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association’s annual Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting takes place Friday, December 3.  The parade step off time is 6:30 p.m., proceeding on Milton Avenue and ending in Wiswall Park on Front Street with Santa lighting the village Christmas tree.  The parade is a hometown-style holiday tradition, with fire trucks, floats, animals, kids and Santa parading down the main street of the village.  Once again, this year, the parade will spotlight the Toys for Tots campaign, in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga County Sheriff Department and U.S. Marine Corps.  Volunteers from these organizations will be on hand to collect donations of new, unwrapped toys from spectators along the parade route as well as at the tree lighting.

Holiday Sale
The Old Saratoga Reformed Church, located at Pearl and Burgoyne Streets in Schuylerville, will be having a Holiday Sale on Saturday, December 4 from 8 a.m.  – 2 p.m.  New and gently used Christmas items will be available, including decorations and collectables.There will also be a basket raffle. For more information, call the church office at 518-695-3479, 9 am-12 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Christmas Pop-up Shop
Sponsored by the Town of Greenfield Lions Club, December 11 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center. Will feature local vendors, Lunch: fresh homemade hot soups or chili with crackers and beverages. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate for the Greenfield Food Pantry. For more information email vplummer122@gmail.com or call Lion Vera Plummer at 518-605-6105. 

Celebrate Jane Austen’s Birthday 
The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA)-New York Capital Region is hosting the annual celebration of Jane Austen’s birthday on Saturday, December 11 at 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway in Saratoga Springs.  This year’s festivities include a free raffle ticket for Austen-related items and an Afternoon High Tea with scones, biscotti, finger sandwiches, green salad, fresh strawberries and cream, and, of course, Jane’s Birthday Cake.  Tea and conversation followed by a talk by Jane Cleland on her novel The Lost Letters of Jane Austen. The cost is $36 for the High Tea.  Please reserve your place by making a payment before December 1st.  Make check payable to JASNA NYS Capital Region and send to:  JASNA, NYCR, c/o Nancy Duell, 56 Fifth St, Glens Falls, NY 12801. For additional information, contact Nancy at 1 518-321-1887 or jasnanycaptitalregion@gmail.com 

Jane McCrea: A Revolutionary Martyr and an Early American Family Story
On December 14 at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa, at 7 p.m. Learn about Jane McCrea with Blake Grindon, Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University.  She will explore and examine the life and legacy of Jean McCrea.  Best remembered as the focus of anti-Indian and anti-British Patriot propaganda that followed her death during the Saratoga Campaign in 1777, further investigation reveals her role in an interconnected world of colonial wars and Native politics stretching back long before the American Revolution.  This will be a virtual event as part of the Expert Next Door series via Zoom. 

Galway Photography Club
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Village of Galway – 6 p.m. These meetings, held on the last Wednesday of each month, provide a safe, relaxed and friendly atmosphere for those interested in photography to share their photographs and learn how to improve their technical and artistic skills. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no November monthly meeting. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 29, at 6 p.m. at the Galway Public Library. At this meeting club member Maria Goldsmith will be speaking about photographs from her portfolio and members of the group will be sharing their photographs from our recent photo walk at Camp Brookledge in Middle Grove. Following CDC guidelines, masks and social distancing are required in the library building. For more information contact: Dave Waite, davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
SSAS members will be exhibiting throughout the area. October – Carol Winterton, Town of Clifton Park, 1 Town Hall Plaza. – Watercolors, oil, and acrylics. November/December – Valerie Wolf – Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St. flo abstract and realistic pieces. November/December – Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton, Rita Helie and Jack Morgan – The Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady. November/December – the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Themed Show “Nature.”  Visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County.  For more information about SSAS, visit southernsaratogaartist.com

Heroic Handel! Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus
On Friday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. Saratoga Voices will perform a semi-staged version of Handel’s oratorio, Judas Maccabaeus at the newly renovated Universal Preservation Hall. To perform two of the lead rolls, Saratoga Voices has engaged the talent of two internationally renowned vocal artists with strong dramatic experience. Tenor Thomas Cooley sings the title role of Judas Maccabaeus and baritone Jesse Blumberg sings the equally heroic role of Simon, the brother of Judas. Tickets for Heroic Handel! ($40/$35 seniors) can be purchased at the UPH box office – UniversalPreservationHall.org or by calling the box office at 518-346-6204. Seating is open, and the hall is fully accessible. For more information about Saratoga Voices, visit SaratogaVoices.org.

Monthly Fundraiser Dinner 
The monthly dinner will be held on November 19 at Principessa Elena Society, 11-13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs, 5 – 7 p.m. The funds raised will benefit the building fund. Menu: Pasta with sauce, sausage, peppers with sauce, salad, Italian bread, butter. Curbside pick up only. Cost $10. Open to the public. 

Steamed Brown Bread and Bake Sale 
Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Rd., Rock City Falls (.4 mi south of Route 29) is hosting their famous Steamed Brown Bread and Bake Sale on November 20. Brown bread is an old fashioned delicious, rich, and hearty treat made with molasses and raisins, steamed in coffee cans over a water bath.  Freezes well, keeps great in the fridge.  Place your order by calling 518-885-4794 by Monday, November 15, leave name, phone number and number of loaves ($6.50 each).  Pick up: Friday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday Nov. 20, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bake sale Saturday.  For questions: 518-885-4794.  

American Legion Post 70 Fundraiser Dinner
Pork Tenderloin Dinner, Nov. 20 from 3 -7 p.m. Menu: Pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, gravy, string beans, dinner roll. Only $15 per person. Eat in or take away. Hosted by the Sons of the American Legion, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. To place an order, call 518-587-0236.

Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association’s annual Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting takes place Friday, December 3.  The parade step off time is 6:30 p.m., proceeding on Milton Avenue and ending in Wiswall Park on Front Street with Santa lighting the village Christmas tree.  The parade is a hometown-style holiday tradition, with fire trucks, floats, animals, kids and Santa parading down the main street of the village.  Once again, this year, the parade will spotlight the Toys for Tots campaign, in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga County Sheriff Department and U.S. Marine Corps.  Volunteers from these organizations will be on hand to collect donations of new, unwrapped toys from spectators along the parade route as well as at the tree lighting.

Celebrate Jane Austen’s Birthday 
The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA)-New York Capital Region is hosting the annual celebration of Jane Austen’s birthday on Saturday, December 11 at 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway in Saratoga Springs.  This year’s festivities include a free raffle ticket for Austen-related items and an Afternoon High Tea with scones, biscotti, finger sandwiches, green salad, fresh strawberries and cream, and, of course, Jane’s Birthday Cake.  Tea and conversation followed by a talk by Jane Cleland on her novel The Lost Letters of Jane Austen. The cost is $36 for the High Tea.  Please reserve your place by making a payment before December 1st.  Make check payable to JASNA NYS Capital Region and send to:  JASNA, NYCR, c/o Nancy Duell, 56 Fifth St, Glens Falls, NY 12801. For additional information, contact Nancy at 518-321-1887 or jasnanycaptitalregion@gmail.com 

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
SSAS members will be exhibiting throughout the area. October – Carol Winterton, Town of Clifton Park, 1 Town Hall Plaza. – Watercolors, oil, and acrylics. November/December – Valerie Wolf – Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St. flo abstract and realistic pieces. November/December – Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton, Rita Helie and Jack Morgan – The Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady. November/December – the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Themed Show “Nature”.  Visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County.  For more information about SSAS, visit www.southernsaratogaartist.com 

E-Book Class at Galway Public Library
Galway Public Library will hold a class on Accessing & Downloading E-books and Audiobooks on November 20th at 11:00a.m. The library is located at 2112 East St. in Galway. Participants should register ahead at 518 882 6385 or  gal-director@sals.edu.Masks and social distancing are required in the library building.

Annual Church Garage Sale
Indoors – rain, snow, or shine. Saturday, November 13, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. No early birds admitted. Masks required. All proceeds benefit church youth group activities. Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. Something for everyone: antique, vintage, gently used, new. Furniture, linens, housewares, books, LPs, CDs, toys, collectibles, small appliances, jewelry, much more. (No clothing or computers.) Bring a box to fill! Come early for the best selection; come back again after 1 p.m. for the half-price sale.

Defensive Driving Class
To be held On Saturday, November 13 at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, located at 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. New York state approved. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee: $35 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. As we are social distancing, a mask is required if you are not vaccinated, and your temperature will be taken upon entry. Class size is limited. 

Holiday Indoor Craft & Garage Sale 
On Sunday, November 14, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane will hold an extra monthly sale for holiday shopping.  Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch. Household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, soaps, body lotions, and just about anything you can imagine. All proceeds go to our local charities. Call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). Masks should be worn by everyone unvaccinated.

Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group
Live meeting on Monday, November 15 at 1 p.m. Kathrin LaFaver, MD, FAAN, Neurologist – Movement Disorder Specialist, Saratoga Hospital, will speak on “Lifestyle Medicine for Brain Health” at the Ballston Area Community Center, 20 Malta Ave., Ballston Spa. For more information contact Kevin McCullough Saratoga.parkinsons@gmail.com, 518-222-4247 or Marie Thorne softballmom300@yahoo.com, 518-810-8483. Masks  required.

Collecting Political Memorabilia
On Monday, November 15 at 7 p.m., the Saratoga County History Roundtable will present a program on “Collecting Political Memorabilia” by Bill McPherson at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa. Mr. McPherson will bring portions of his collection, which is concentrated on 19th and early 20th century Presidents and electoral campaigns, the issue of the 8-hour day, and suffrage, as well as political material that has a regional or local flavor. He will also share images from his collection with the group. Please pre-register by e-mail to Jim Richmond at SaratogaCoHistoryRoundtable@gmail.com. Masks required within the Museum.

Pierogi Sale
Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is having a pierogi sale on Tuesday, November 16. As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghis. All pierogi orders are $10/doz. We will also have a limited supply of stuffed clams for purchase. Please call to place your order 518-363-0001. Pickup will be from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Havurah Vatik
November Zoom Event – Meet the Maker: Meryl Davis of Blackbird Design Studio on Tuesday, November 16 from 11 a.m. – Noon. Meryl Davis, artist and jewelry designer, discusses her “late bloomer” career and the evolution of her craftmanship and artistry. She will tell how she found her voice and developed her creativity to create original designs in stained glass, mosaics, and jewelry. She will take you through her processes as she brings raw materials to vibrant life. Meryl is a New York native, born in Brooklyn. She has lived in the Saratoga area for 13 years. To join the Zoom meeting: www.us02web.zoom.us/j/89744740745?pwd=eGg0Smt6WXQzUmRXMmt6UG1kaWZ1Zz09 Passcode 724095

Steamed Brown Bread & Bake Sale 
Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Rd., Rock City Falls (.4 mi south of Route 29) is hosting their famous Steamed Brown Bread and Bake Sale on November 20. Brown bread is an old fashioned delicious, rich, and hearty treat made with molasses and raisins, steamed in coffee cans over a water bath. Freezes well, keeps great in the fridge. Place your order by calling 518-885-4794 by Monday, November 15, leave name, phone number and number of loaves ($6.50 each). Pick up: Friday, November 19, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday November 20, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bake sale Saturday. For questions: 518-885-4794. 

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
SSAS members will be exhibiting throughout the area. October – Carol Winterton, Town of Clifton Park, 1 Town Hall Plaza. – Watercolors, oil, and acrylics. November/December – Valerie Wolf – Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St. flo abstract and realistic pieces. November/December – Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton, Rita Helie and Jack Morgan – The Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady. November/December – the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Themed Show “Nature”. Visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information about SSAS, visit www.southernsaratogaartist.com 

Holiday Shopping Day
The Adirondack Folk School, located at 51 Main St, Lake Luzerne, will host an on-site Holiday Shopping Day on Saturday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. A selection of ornaments, icicles, cards, soaps, advent calendars, wooden boxes, scarves, hats, frames, jewelry, candles, wreaths, nightlights, quilted items, and other sweet things. This will be held indoors and on the porch, with well-spaced, masked inside visits as needed. Hot chocolate will be served! And there may be a surprise or two, just for fun!

Dining with Diabetes
A program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members is being sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Public Library via Zoom, Mondays, November 8, 15 & 22 at 11 am. No fee. Register online with this link: Dining with Diabetes Registration. Presented by Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant, and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipe ideas provided. Time provided for Q&A. For program details contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County- 518-885-8995, or email Diane at dwhitten@cornell.edu.

“Blue Ribbon Fair” Luncheon
Tuesday, November 9, Noon to 2:00, cost $20.00 cash inclusive. The luncheon will be held at Circa’21 at McGregor Links Country Club, located at 359 Northern Pines Rd, Wilton. Craft Fair, Bake Sale, Silent Auction & Gently Used Items. Proceeds go to StoneCroft for Missions (donations to fair requested, please bring along by 11:30 a.m. Speaker: Sharon Palmer from Mohawk, NY “A musician who found the right keys.” Reservations necessary by November 4. Call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection. 

Annual Church Garage Sale
Indoors – rain, snow, or shine. Saturday, November 13, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. No early birds admitted. Masks required. All proceeds benefit church youth group activities. Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. Something for everyone: antique, vintage, gently used, new. Furniture, linens, housewares, books, LPs, CDs, toys, collectibles, small appliances, jewelry, much more. (No clothing or computers.) Bring a box to fill! Come early for the best selection; come back again after 1 p.m. for the half-price sale.

Havurah Vatik
November Zoom Event – Meet the Maker: Meryl Davis of Blackbird Design Studio on Tuesday, November 16 from 11 a.m. – Noon. Meryl Davis, artist and jewelry designer, discusses her “late bloomer” career and the evolution of her craftmanship and artistry. She will tell how she found her voice and developed her creativity to create original designs in stained glass, mosaics, and jewelry. She will take you through her processes as she brings raw materials to vibrant life. Meryl is a New York native, born in Brooklyn. She has lived in the Saratoga area for 13 years. To join the Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89744740745?pwd=eGg0Smt6WXQzUmRXMmt6UG1kaWZ1Zz09 Passcode 724095

Steamed Brown Bread & Bake Sale 
Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Rd., Rock City Falls (.4 mi south of Route 29) is hosting their famous Steamed Brown Bread and Bake Sale on November 20. Brown bread is an old-fashioned delicious, rich, and hearty treat made with molasses and raisins, steamed in coffee cans over a water bath. Freezes well, keeps great in the fridge. Place your order by calling 518-885-4794 by Monday, November 15, leave name, phone number and number of loaves ($6.50 each). Pick up: Friday, November 19, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday November 20, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bake sale Saturday. For questions: 518-885-4794. 

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
SSAS members will be exhibiting throughout the area. October – Carol Winterton, Town of Clifton Park, 1 Town Hall Plaza. – Watercolors, oil, and acrylics. November/December – Valerie Wolf – Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St. flo abstract and realistic pieces. November/December – Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton, Rita Helie and Jack Morgan – The Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady. November/December – the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Themed Show “Nature.” Visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information about SSAS, visit southernsaratogaartist.com

Holiday Shopping Day
The Adirondack Folk School, located at 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, will host an on-site Holiday Shopping Day on Saturday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. A selection of ornaments, icicles, cards, soaps, advent calendars, wooden boxes, scarves, hats, frames, jewelry, candles, wreaths nightlights, quilted items, and other sweet things. This will largely be held indoors and on the porch, with well-spaced, masked inside visits as needed. Hot chocolate will be served! And there may be a surprise or two, just for fun!

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
SSAS members will be exhibiting throughout the area. October – Carol Winterton, Town of Clifton Park, 1 Town Hall Plaza. – Watercolors, oil, and acrylics. November/December – Valerie Wolf – Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St. flo.abstract and realistic pieces. November/December – Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton, Rita Helie and Jack Morgan – The Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady. November/December – the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Themed Show “Nature”.  Visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County.  For more information about SSAS, visit www.southernsaratogaartist.com 

Baskets for Ben
Celebrating a Decade of Service. Helping local children in need. Friday, October 29 at 4 p.m. Live auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Queensbury VFW Post #6196, 132 Luzerne Rd., Queensbury. Tickets are $20, includes appetizers, desserts, gift baskets, door prizes, auction, entertainment and more. To purchase tickets, call 518-792-4514 or benosbornfund@gmail.com. Visit benosbornfund.org. The Ben Osborn Memorial Fund is a 501(c)3 organization. 100% of the proceeds are donated to help local children in Warren, Washington, Saratoga, and Essex Counties. For more information visit www.benosbornfund.org. 

Turkey Dinner Take Out
Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort, will hold a take-out only Turkey Dinner October 30, from 4-6 p.m.  Price is $12 per adult, $6 per child. Dinner by pre-order only.  To place an order, please call 518-683-8195 between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Cut-off date for orders is October 27. On 10/30, please arrive at Trinity UMC, remain in your car, wear a mask and have exact payment.  A Trinity UMC volunteer will take your payment and bring you your dinners.

Saratoga Area Retired Teachers Meeting
Monday, November 1, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. (Rte 9P), Saratoga Springs.  For membership and luncheon information, please call 518-587-5356.

Holiday Shopping Day
The Adirondack Folk School, located at 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, will host an on-site Holiday Shopping Day on Saturday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. A selection of ornaments, icicles, cards, soaps, advent calendars, wooden boxes, scarves, hats, frames, jewelry, candles, wreaths nightlights, quilted items, and other sweet things. This will largely be held indoors and on the porch, with well-spaced, masked inside visits as needed.  Hot chocolate will be served! And there may be a surprise or two, just for fun!

Southern Saratoga Art Society Show
SSAS is hosting a group art show for members at the Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, “A” Gallery, Moe Rd, Clifton through Oct. 25. Twelve artists will display their works in mediums of oil, acrylic, pastels, mixed media, watercolor, acrylic on foil and colored pencils.  The subjects covered stretch from abstract expressionism to realistic landscapes and a lot in between.  Participating artists are Jack Morgan, Valerie Wolf, Kristine Kelly, Barbara Aldi, Karen Zimmers, Rita Helie, Roberta Moses, Joan Van Alphen, Carol Winterton, Diane Pollock, David Mayack and Barbara Buckly.  Come in and view the exciting show with the talented artists from Clifton Park and neighboring towns.

Saratoga County Stories
A major achievement for the History Center and the Roundtable, comprised of 58 short articles, the collection is a veritable who-what-where-when-and-why of Saratoga County history.  Contributing authors include familiar names of local historians, as well as many regional “history buffs.”  Two in-person events: Saturday, Oct, 23, 2-5 p.m. at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa and Sunday, Nov. 7, 2-4 p.m. at Historic Grooms Tavern in Clifton Park.  The public will be able to meet contributing authors and the editorial team, purchase copies of the book, and have their editions signed.  For more information, or to pre-order books, go to brooksidemuseum.org or email Jim Richmond of the Saratoga County History Roundtable: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com. 

Galway Photography Club 
Next meeting will be held on Oct. 27 at the Galway Public Library, located at 2112 East St, Village of Galway, 6 p.m. These monthly meetings provide a safe, relaxed, and friendly atmosphere for those interested in photography to share their photographs and learn how to improve their technical and artistic skills. This month club members Jason Cromie & Dave Waite will be offering practical tips for creating family holiday greeting cards from taking the photos to how to order cards online. Following CDC guidelines, masks and social distancing are required in the library building. For more information contact: Dave Waite, davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

Turkey Dinner Take Out
Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Rd, Gansevoort, will hold a take-out only Turkey Dinner Oct. 30, from 4 to 6 p.m.  Price is $12 per adult, $6 per child. Dinner by pre-order only.  To place an order call 518-683-8195 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Cut-off date for orders is Oct. 27. On Oct. 30, please arrive at Trinity UMC, remain in your car, wear a mask and have exact payment. A Trinity UMC volunteer will take your payment and bring your dinners.