Pasta and Meatball Fundraiser Dinner
Principessa Elena Society (11-13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs) is hosting a pasta and meatball fundraiser dinner from 5-7 p.m. Menu: Italian wedding soup, ziti with sauce, meatballs with sauce, sausage, peppers, onions, salad, bread, butter, dessert, coffee, tea. Seniors $8, regular $9, Children 5-12 $5, All take-out dinners $10. All are welcome. All proceeds donated to the Saratoga Children’s Museum.
Equitas Agents to Gather Food and Supplies
As temperatures drop, Equitas Realty agents will be fanning out through their communities to collect much-needed donations to Shelters of Saratoga (S.O.S.), the area’s only men’s and women’s homeless shelter. Starting Nov. 14, families have been finding a door hanger with a collection bag and a list of the dozen items most in demand, including canned goods, powdered coffee creamer, sugar and Stewart’s milk cards as well as socks, underwear, bedding and personal care items such as soap and toothpaste. Monetary donations are also welcome. The door hanger includes a raffle ticket to win a free turkey in time for Thanksgiving. On Friday, Nov. 21, Equitas agents will collect bags from doorsteps throughout Saratoga Springs, Ballston Spa, Wilton and Greenfield. Formore information, contact either Justin or Cindy at (518) 584-9990 or (518) 581-1097.
Over-30 Basketball at Gavin
Grab your sneakers and get ready for Over-30 Basketball! Designed with the mature, basketball-playing crowd in mind, the Over-30 Basketball Program is for adults, ages 30 and over. This is a drop-in activity which runs Mondays, 8-10 p.m. now through May 19. The weekly fee is $5 per person (cash only), and a maximum of 20 players can participate on any given night. Any questions, please contact the park office at (518) 584-9455.
First Night Saratoga 5K Run
The 17th annual First Night Saratoga 5K Run, presented by the Saratoga Arts, will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 5:30 p.m. The run is limited to the first 1,500 registrants. There is no day of race registration. The race has sold out for the past 13 years. A ChronoTrack B-Tag computerized scoring system will be used. The USA Track and Field certified course starts and finishes on the Skidmore College Campus. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers as well as the top three male and female finishers in five-year age categories. All finishers will receive a First Night commemorative medal. Register by Nov.28 for the early registration fee of $25 and a guaranteed moisture-wicking long-sleeved shirt. After Nov. 28, registration is $30. Refreshments following the race. Showers and restrooms available in the athletic complex. Save time by registering online or download an application and map at www.saratoga-arts.org. There is no additional fee for registering online. For further information contact First Night Saratoga at (518) 584-4132.
3rd Annual Evening of HOPE Gala
Join other animal lovers at this premier event in support of HOPE (Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist) at the Saratoga National Golf Club (458 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs). On Nov. 21, from 6:30-10 p.m., the event includes a gourmet dinner, beer and wine, auction, wine pull, musical entertainment and special guest Steve Caporizzo from WTEN. Proceeds go to HOPE who provides foster care for homeless cats and dogs and a low-cost spay/neuter clinic that benefits over 4,000 local animals annually. To purchase tickets online, visit HOPE's website. Don't' delay. This event sold out last year. For more information call (518) 428-2994. Cost is $125.
12th Annual Potato Turkey Festival
The Tang Museum at Skidmore College is hosting the 12th annual Make-a-Turkey-Out-of-a-Potato Festival on Nov. 22. Make holiday centerpieces out of potatoes, pipe-cleaners, feathers, and beads. Create a fantastic bird sculpture to decorate your table!
The Now Testament at St. Clements
St. Clements Church (231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs) will be producing and hosting a production of JŌB: The Now Testament on Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 20-22 at 7 p.m. It is a provocative original musical by John Angotti, directed by Karey Hall-Trimmings, with musical director Matt Duclos. Tickets are $10 at the door before each performance. For more info call (518) 584-6122. All proceeds go to benefit St. Clements’ outreach in helping to develop new local programs that will be sending students in need home on Fridays with backpacks filled with food. The program will be piloted in two elementary schools in January.
Christmas Shopping Crafts, Garage Sale, Lunch
Come check out Christmas shopping at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane. With the Christmas season in force, there are extra vendors for shopping. Admission is free, over 40 vendors, great parking, bargains galore, bakery goods, books, household items, clothing, jewelry, handwork, party vendors, hand-painted bird feeders and ornaments, all natural soaps, jewelry, ladies handmade accessories, knitted baby items, Christmas decorations and antiques. Fun for the entire family. There will be pizza and other lunch choices available. All proceeds go to local charities. All markets are held the fourth Sunday of each month, excluding December. The next date is November 23. Tables are available for $15. Call Linda at (518) 289-5470 for more information.
Annual Coat Drive
Donations for the eighth annual coat drive are being accepted now through Jan. 7, the Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company (4208 Route 50 and 227 Ballard Road, Wilton) is hosting their annual Coat Drive. The Jones Road and Ballard Road offices of Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company are collecting winter coats and other cold-weather clothing items to benefit the Adirondack Vets House. Items can be dropped off during regular business hours. For more information about the coat drive, call the Jones Road branch at (518) 587-8484.
Polar Express Comes to Saratoga
The Polar Express comes to the Saratoga North Creek Railway (26 Station Lane Saratoga Springs). Take your child to experience the magic of the season on a mystical round-trip journey to an extravagantly built North Pole. Read along with the story as the train makes its magical round trip journey to the North Pole. Meet Santa and enjoy caroling, hot cocoa, a treat, and a special gift for each child. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas, just like in the story. Trips are in November (18-23, 25-26, 28-30) and December (2-7, 9-14, 16-23, 26-28). Ticket prices vary by class and availability.
Annual Members' Art Show
The ever-popular, year-end show is a great opportunity for established and emerging member artists to display their best works in a professional exhibition at The Arts Center Gallery and celebrate their many talents with fellow artists and the community. The show goes from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. Annually, with over 150 artists exhibiting artworks ranging from painting, drawing and printmaking to sculpture, functional fine art and photography, the annual Members' Show promises to be a real treat. For more information call (518) 584-4132.
After The Fire Monthly Meeting
After The Fire will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. at Eagle Matt Lee Fire House on Washington Street in Ballston Spa. Anyone interested in learning how you can help your neighbors in need may attend. After The Fire is a non-profit organization comprised entirely of much-needed volunteers that helps Saratoga County residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided gift cards, personal care items, a night's stay at a participating hotel/motel, informational material, Red Cross referral, emotional support, etc. For more information on After The Fire, leave a message at (518) 435-4571 or visit www.afterthefire.org.
