Annual Coat Drive
Post 36 of the Jewish War Veterans of Saratoga Springs is pleased to announce the launch of its 6th Annual Warm Outer Wear for Vets project. The project seeks to collect gently used, clean and warm outer wear (coats, gloves, scarves, sweaters, hats and boots only, please) which will be distributed to the vet houses periodically during the drive which ends on December 1. Donation receptacles are available in four convenient locations: Embury Apartment Cafeteria, 133 Lawrence St., Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., and Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway. The Summit, 1 Perry Rd. Those who are unable to reach any of these locations may call Post Commander, David Kieserman at 518-587-7809 or 518-681-9891 to arrange for a private pickup.
Catholic Daughters 100th Anniversary Celebration
Please join us for the 100th Anniversary Celebration of The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court McLaughlin #422 on Saturday, November 23 at 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
The Not Too Far from Home Comedy Tour
A fundraising show for After the Fire, Inc., a volunteer non-profit organization helping people in Saratoga County who have been victims of fire in their home. Emcee will be Dan Geurin, headliner is Moody McCarthy, featuring Jeremy Goff. The show will take place on Saturday, November 23 at the Saratoga Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Dinner 6 p.m., Show 8 p.m. dinner and show cost $60. Show only advanced sale $20 (at the door $25). Call 518-581-1823 to reserve your tickets now.
Annual Brown Bread/Bake Sale & Light Luncheon
Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, (.4 m S of Rt. 29) is hosting their annual Steamed Brown Bread Sale just in time for the holidays. Cost is $6 per loaf. Orders will be taken until Monday, November 18, with pickup Friday, November 22 from 4 -6 p.m. and Saturday, November 23 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. There will be extras at sale but First Come First Serve. A traditional bake sale and light luncheon will also be available for purchase during Saturday’s pickup hours. All proceeds to benefit our Christmas Adopt-a-Family and other missions. Call Jerry at 518-587-7942 to place your orders or if you have any questions; please leave a message if no answer.
Make and Take Course
Cornell Cooperative Extension class: Making Jam for Gifts (Just in time for the holidays). November 23. Call for time. Please contact Diane Whitten, Food and Nutrition Educator, at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. 518-885-8995 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
18th Annual Christopher Dailey 5K Turkey Trot
The Run/Walk will be held on Thursday, November 28 on Broadway in Saratoga Springs starting at 8:30 a.m. All proceeds from the event will support the Christopher Dailey Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting youth needs in the Saratoga Community. To register electronically go to www.christopherdaileyfoundation.com or www.zippyreg.com/cdtt. No day of registration. The foundation can be reached at 518-581-1328 and/or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Free Thanksgiving Meal at EOC Soup Kitchen
A free Thanksgiving dinner will be served by Longfellows at Saratoga County EOC’s Soup Kitchen from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 28. EOC’s Soup Kitchen is located at the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., in Saratoga Springs. All are welcome. For more information call 518-288-3206 or visit saratogaeoc.org.
Saratoga Holiday Craft Marketplace
On Saturday, November 30 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 140 artisans will display and sell their handmade items at the Saratoga Springs City Center. How fitting these individual crafters are exhibiting on “Small Business Saturday” in a small city known for its unique boutiques and shops. Some of the handmade items for sale are home and holiday decor, blown and etched glass, fiber art, pottery, woodworking, food delicacies, photography, fashion wear, jewelry, repurposed/recycled items, and so many more unique unusual items. Open the holiday season in Saratoga Springs while 100% of your $5 admission fee benefits the mission of the Saratoga Center for the Family in its quest to prevent and cure child abuse, trauma and neglect.
Vendors Wanted for 2019 Annual Artisan’s Market
A juried, month-long market, for local vendors of hand-made goods. Vendors set-up their displays and Brookside will handle all sales and taxes. The Market is open to the public from Saturday, November 30 through December 23 during museum hours. Every year we have hundreds of people come to the Artisan Market who want to purchase unique, locally-made items. For more information, contact Beth Silvestri, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Call: 518-885-4000, Tuesdays - 1 - 4 p.m., Thursdays - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa.
Giant Model Train Show
50th Great Train Extravaganza, December 1 at Empire State Convention Center from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $7 adults, children under 12 are free. Operating layouts all scales. 300+ gables: model trains, train sets, buildings, craftsman kits, accessories, scenery, books, DVDs, prints, railroad memorabilia. Educational and NMRA displays. Roaming Railroad and giant Legos layout for the kids. Door prizes. www.gtealbany.com. 518-668-9892 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Patriot Flight Christmas Party
A Christmas Party will be sponsored by the Capital District Patriot Honor Flight from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, December 1 at the Zaloga American Legion Post at 4 Everett Road Extension, Colonie. Entertainment, refreshments, pizza, wings and beverages will be available for purchase. A Chinese auction and raffles of military items, books, gift cards, artwork, gift baskets and other items are planned. All are welcome. Admission is free but donations will be accepted. Proceeds will help finance future Patriot Honor Flights of veterans who will visit war memorials and historic sites in Washington, D.C. during a free one-day excursion. To make reservations, call Lois Wilson 518-732-2793 by November 19.
An Evening with Elvis
Starring Donny Romines as Elvis. Friday, December 6, 7 – 9 p.m. at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, Route 9, Saratoga, NY. All proceeds to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks. Tickets are $15 at the door. Raffles, 50/50, cash bar and food available. Doors open at 6 p.m. For info call Helen at 518-745-7821.
James and the Giant Peach Jr.
Presented by Saratoga Children’s Theatre on December 6 at 7 p.m. and December 7 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs High School Teaching Auditorium, 1 Blue Streaks Blvd., Saratoga Springs. Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, James and the Giant Peach Jr. is a brand-new take on this “masterpeach” of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic. To purchase tickets go to sctjames.brownpapertickets.com.
Christmas Cookie & Candy Sale
The sale will be held at the Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, located at 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton on Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 20% of the profit will be donated to Code Blue Saratoga. Cost is $6 per pound.
Celebrate Jane Austen’s Birthday
The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA)- is hosting the annual celebration of Jane Austen’s birthday on Sunday, December 15 at 1 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. A participatory group reading of reviews and comments about Jane Austen’s novels from her own time rounds out the celebration. The cost is $30 for JASNA members and $35 for non-members. Please reserve your place by making a payment before December 9. Make check payable to JASNA NYS Capital Region and send to: JASNA, NYCR, c/o Nancy Duell, 56 Fifth Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801. For additional information, contact Nancy at 518-321-1887 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Southern Saratoga Art Society
Members of SSAS are exhibiting throughout the area at various venues during November and December. Stop by and support local art in Southern Saratoga County. For more information about SSAS visit southernsaratogaartist.com. Burnt Hills Library is hosting four artists, Deborah Hutchins, Valerie Woodward, Judy Loucks and Carol Winterton. NBT Bank in Clifton Park is showing the works of artist Sweta. Mechanicville Library will host artist Frank Coletta. Zion Lutheran Church Schenectady hosting Rebecca Jenkins and Patricia Wade. Catskill-Hudson Bank in Malta will host Eva Marie Loucks.
Bus Trip to Niagara Falls
The Old Saratoga Seniors are hosting a bus trip to Niagara Falls: Two nights, three days. Thursday, May 28 - Saturday, May 30, 2020. Package includes Round trip transportation, two nights at the Sheraton Niagara Falls, two breakfast buffets, two dinners, one is a dinner theater, Admission to the Herschel Carousel Factory, one ride on the carousel, one day of local guide service, Admission to the Niagara Adventure Theater, Admission to the Maid of the Mist, Stop at Seneca Casino, Stop at the Niagara Power Vista, and baggage handling. Price for double two people in room, two beds $588 each. Deposit of $50 due by November 20, 2019 and then can pay increments. Total due by March 31, 2020. For an itinerary and additional price for one, three or four people per room, contact Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.
