October 29 – November 4, 2021

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!