Famous Brown Bread & Bake Sale
Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Rd, Rock City Falls is having its semi-annual Brown Bread & Bake Sale just in time for Thanksgiving. The cost will be $8 per loaf. Pick-up dates: Friday, Nov. 17 between 4 - 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 18 between 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bake sale on Saturday. Don’t miss out. Call 518-885-4794 to place your order. Please leave your name, telephone number and the number loaves you would like to reserve. And if possible, let us know if you will be picking up your order on Friday or Saturday. A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order.
Special Thanksgiving Pierogi Sale - Order Now
Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is having a special pre-frozen pierogi sale on Saturday, November 18. We will have only potato/cheese and sauerkraut (very limited) pierogi. All pierogi orders are $10/dozen because of this occasion. Please call 518-363-0001. Pick up will be from 11 - 11:30 a.m. that day.
The NightmarKeT Before XMAS
The NightmarKeT will be held on Saturday, November 18 from 2 – 6 p.m. and will be an outdoor evening market with a Tim Burton vibe. Thirteen vendors will be set up between 30 and 38 Beekman Street selling a variety of handmade goods including oddities, ceramics, paintings, jewelry, accessories, hand knitted items, baked goods and more. For more information contact Jessica at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit thedarkgemshoppe.com.
Saratoga Comic Con
November 18 – 19 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Tickets are on sale now. Saratoga Comic Con is the largest Comic Con in upstate New York. The two-day event will feature over 200 vendor and artist tables from all over the world, celebrities, guest artists, gaming, Super Smash Bros. tournaments, cosplay contests, panels, events, tattooing, bouncy house and other pop culture fun. For details, visit SaratogaComicCon.com.
Clayfest
Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery presents CLAYFEST, a national invitational exhibition celebrating the holiday season with a compilation of incredible functional pots and decorative works by twenty-one established clay artists from across the country. The exhibition opens on Saturday, November 18 with a public opening from 5-7 p.m. and runs through December 30. The work will also open online in our SHOP at 5 p.m. on November 18. The Schacht Gallery is open Monday - Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment. We are located at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. Details for the exhibition can be found online at www.saratogaclayarts.org or call 518-581-2529 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Nutcracker Tea
Presented by Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet on November 19, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Join us at the historic Canfield Casino for a whimsical event with tea, delicious treats, dancing, and holiday fun. Delight in a live performance from the Nutcracker Suite along with a reading of the Nutcracker Story. Children and families will enjoy holiday shopping from local vendors, and silent auctions. Don’t forget to take your photo with Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy! Tickets are on sale now at eventbrite.com. For additional information, visit: www.saratogaspringsyouthballet.org
The Thymly Herb Garden Group Monthly Meeting
Monday, November 20, from 9:45 a.m. until noon. The meetings are at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes that day, then we will not meet. There will be a short herb of the month presentation by a member. Next, our guest presenter will be Laurie Freeman who will demonstrate chair yoga for gardeners. Members and guests are asked to participate if they would like. Following the presentation there will be light refreshments and a meeting. The dues for the year to join the Thymly Herb Group are $20. First time attendance is free. New members are always welcome. Please RSVP with questions or to let us know you will be joining us. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
22nd Annual Christopher Dailey 5K Saratoga Turkey Trot
This Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23 the Christopher Dailey Foundation will host their 22nd Annual Christopher Dailey 5K Saratoga Turkey Trot. The Run/Walk will be held on Broadway in Saratoga Springs starting at 8:30 a.m. Signups are now open. All proceeds from the event will support the Christopher Dailey Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting youth needs in the Saratoga community since 2002. For instructions on how to register online, in person, or by mail, you can visit our website, www.christopherdaileyfoundation.com. You can connect with the Foundation by calling us at 518-879-8305 or by emailing us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Conference
November is National Family Caregivers Month and to honor the superheroes who provide unpaid care day in and day out to a loved one with dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York is hosting a free Caregiver Conference on Tuesday, November 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center in Saratoga Springs. There will be presentations and discussions with local experts on topics of interest to caregivers. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions and connect with other caregivers in our community. For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/3SmyjDu or call 518-675-7214.
Lancaster, PA Bus Trip
The Olde Saratoga Seniors of Schuylerville is hosting a bus trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania on November 29 - December 1, 2023; 3 days, 2 nights for a total cost of $499 which includes 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, two Xmas shows and travel. For more information, please contact Peg Jennings at 518-275-5805 or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.
