Saratoga County EOC Thanksgiving Baskets
The Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) is helping families celebrate the upcoming holiday through Adopt-a-Family. The EOC will begin taking applications for Thanksgiving Baskets until Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Applications can be filled out at our main office at 39 Bath St., Ballston Spa from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, at your local WIC clinic or call your Head Start/Early Head Start Family Advocate. Criteria: Applications are for Families of 2 or more only (permanent household members), you must be a Saratoga County resident. Thanksgiving basket distribution will be the week of Thanksgiving at the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church, Saratoga Springs: last names beginning A – L: Monday, November 23 – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and last names beginning M – Z: Tuesday, November 24 – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. You must have a receipt to pick up your Thanksgiving basket. There will be a last chance pick up on Wednesday, November 25, with a receipt – 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and without a receipt – 10:30 a.m. until gone. For more information, please contact the Saratoga EOC at (518) 288-3206 in reference to Thanksgiving Baskets.
October Genealogy Conference
Scott Andrew Bartley will be the speaker at the annual Heritage Hunters Genealogy Conference. The Conference will be held on Saturday, October 17 at Saratoga Town Hall in Schuylerville, at the corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, 12 Spring St. Scott is a genealogist, archivist, librarian and editor specializing in Vermont, Mayflower lineages and colonial New England. He is currently an editor/researcher for New England Historical and Genealogical Society [NEHGS]. The Conference topics are: Crossing the Border, U.S. and Canadian Records; Family Search Program; American Probate System; and Your Brick Walls.
The day begins with registration, exhibits and coffee at 8:45 a.m. and will conclude at 3:15 p.m. Registration is $30 for members and $40 for non-members. Included is a hot lunch, breaks and exhibits. An option is offered for $45 that would include Heritage Hunters 2015-2016 membership at $15 and the Conference at $30. For information and registration call (518) 587-2978 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
a ca Celebration!
Ladies, do the holidays make you want to sing? Do you like to have fun and give back to a worthy cause? Come join us in an “a ca CELEBRATION!” Attend Monday night rehearsals with Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus from October 19 - December 7, 7 - 8:15 p.m. Learn traditional and modern holiday classics in women’s 4-part a capella harmony and be a part of our “ a ca CELEBRATION!” Show December 7 will benefit Code Blue Saratoga. Rehearsals and the show will take place at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, NY. Registration and materials fee: $25. Register on-line at www.saratogasoundtrack.org or call (518) 747-3823, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Country Dance Night to Benefit the Veteran’s Homes
On Friday October 23, 2015 the Ladies Auxiliary of the Saratoga-Wilton Elks will present a Country Dance Night hosted by DJ Kevin Richards. It will be held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks on Elk Lane in Saratoga; the tickets are $15 at the door from 7 to 10 p.m. All proceeds will benefit The Guardian House and The Saratoga County Rural Preservation Co. (Men’s Vet House). Kevin Richards will offer dance lessons followed by an “Open Country Dance Party.” The Auxiliary will also sell hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, fries, onion rings, hot dogs and nachos with cheese for everyone’s convenience from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There will be a cash bar and several raffle baskets available for added fun. For more information or to reserve a table for eight or more, please call Arlyne Henley at (518) 879-9262.
Residential Design Trends
An evening with the experts at the Saratoga Springs Library, Community Room, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs from 7 – 8 p.m. on October 26. A free presentation by local Professionals designed to share their insight and experiences in a way that is informative and inspirational. They will be sharing not only their projects and experiences, but their perspectives on home design, building and remodeling trends. They will also share thoughts on budgets, value, resources and inspiring ideas. If you own a home or plan to own a home the odds are one day you will find yourself looking for a professional to assist you in your endeavor. Meet and enjoy the comfort and candor of this team of Professional Women in Building. The fast-paced presentation will provide an opportunity to learn, gain insight into the process, and see the latest trends and technologies in residential construction. RSVP online https://www.crbra.com/members/calendar/detail.cfm?id=129 or call Capital Region Builders & Remodelers Association (518) 690-0766. Attendees will receive with our compliments a copy of “Residential Building & Homeowner’s Resource Guide” and “The Professional Women in Building 2015 Member Directory.” The home is the great American savings plan. Maintained and upgraded it will serve you well and reward you in the future. For more information contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Annual A Cappella Festival
Vocal Point, South Glens Falls High School’s select a cappella group, will be hosting their second annual a cappella festival, TuneUp, on Friday, October 23. Seven a cappella groups will be performing and a host of clinicians will be presenting workshops to regional 7th through 12th grade students. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Betsy Stambach-Fuller (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more information about the workshops. Event details: held on the South Glens Falls High School campus, the concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. General Admission is $5 and tickets may be purchased at the door or online at http://vocal-point.ticketleap.com/tuneup/. Performing ensembles include The Flipsydz (www.theflipsydz.com), the Midnight Ramblers (University of Rochester), the Girls Next Door (College of St. Rose), and the Treblemakers (Skidmore College). In addition to South High’s Vocal Point, vocal ensembles from Schuylerville High School and Corinth Junior High School will also be taking the stage.
Dinner, concessions, and a cappella merchandise will be available for purchase. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The High School is located at 42 Merritt Road in South Glens Falls, NY.
Wildlife Winter Survival Program
Naturalist Peter Olesheski will present “Ready or Not: How Animals Prepare for Winter” on Wednesday, Oct. 28, for the monthly program of the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. The program will be held in the Christine L. McDonald Community Room on the lower level of Crandall Library in downtown Glens Falls. The program starts at 7 p.m. It is free to the public. This presentation will explore animal survival methods including migration, hibernation, adaptation and dormancy. For more information visit www.southernadirondackaudubon.org.
Chefs en Pointe
Chefs en Pointe is a benefit for the National Museum’s School of the Arts. It will be held on Friday evening, November 6, 2015. Its partners in the event are New York States of Mind LLC and The Chef’s Consortium. This promises to be a convivial evening with local chefs and bartenders showing off and discussing their creations at tasting stations. Both the food and cocktail pairings will be inspired by New York State purveyed products including, Fall wildflower honey, maple syrup and Honey Whiskey from Catskill Provisions and spirits from Finger Lakes Distilling. Be sure to save the date for this fantastic event. The cost is $100 person and tickets are available at (518) 584-2225 until October 26. To purchase tickets call the Dance Museum or purchase tickets online at dancemuseum.org.
Arts, Crafts & Gift Fair
The annual Arts, Crafts & Gift Fair will be held on November 7 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Malta Community Center, located at One Bayberry Dr., Malta. Enjoy great shopping, good food and free admission. For more information call (518) 899-4411.
Vendor/Craft Show
The General Schuyler Rescue Squad is hosting a Vendor/Craft Show on Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their building on Rt. 29, Schuylerville, NY. If you are interested in reserving a table, please contact Pat Temple, (518) 331-2978 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please come out and support your local community and rescue squad. Refreshments will be sold.
Looking for Volunteers
CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is accepting new adult volunteer applications for its Homework Help, and Family Assistance. We are in need of van drivers at this time. Please visit www.captaincares.org for the application, or call Mary at (518) 371-1185. CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is a social service agency located in Clifton Park. CAPTAIN operates a runaway and homeless youth shelter, street outreach services, Teen Talk Helpline, emergency food pantry, family assistance program, and various youth leadership programs. For those with questions about CAPTAIN, please visit our website at www.captaincares.org. Those wishing to speak to a CAPTAIN Representative may also call (518) 371-1185.
Burnt Hills Oratorio Society Call for Singers
If you love to sing, come join The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society. The music is inspiring and the people are fun. No audition required and you will get to sing with an orchestra. The choir is accepting new singers through mid-October for its upcoming concert scheduled for Saturday, December 5 at 3 p.m. at Grace Chapel in Clifton Park. The choir will be performing Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols” and Vaughn-William’s “Hodie”. Founded in 1970, BHOS proudly presents two major concerts annually that feature local soloists and orchestral players. The members represent all age groups and vocations. Participating in a large chorus is a chance to blend voices and enjoy community. The choir rehearses Tuesday nights, 7 p.m., in the Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School choir room. Membership is $45 plus the cost of music. For more information, visit www.bhos.us, find us on Facebook, or just show up at a rehearsal.
