Skidmore Theater Presents Macbeth
The Skidmore College Department of Theater is pleased to announce its Fall 2015 Mainstage production, Macbeth by William Shakespeare on Friday, November 20 at Janet Kinghorn Bernard Theater, Skidmore College, 8 p.m. This production is directed by published writer, feminist media critic, and Skidmore Theater artist-in-residence/director Holly L. Derr. Tickets: $12 general admission and $8 for students and senior citizens. To reserve seats, call the Skidmore Theater Box Office at (518) 580-5439, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or find us online on Facebook or at skidmore.edu/academics/theater/.
Genealogy and Local History
Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, November 21, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Field Horne, author and local historian, will be the speaker. He was editor of the recent publication, Saratoga Springs: a Centennial History. The book, a comprehensive look at the city of Saratoga Springs from its beginning in the 1700’s to its most recent hundred years, was a collaborative effort with the Saratoga Springs Centennial Committee. Field will explain how the book was created and discuss the sources that were used. Public is welcome. For information call (518) 587-2978.
Book Fair
The Library is going on a field trip! Join Schuylerville Public Library on Saturday, November 21 from 10a.m. to 4p.m. at the Barnes and Noble in Wilton, located at 3029 Route 50, Saratoga Springs. Join us for crafts, music, story time, games, and more! A percentage of purchases made will benefit the library.
Puppet People Performance: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Follow the Headless Horseman to the National Museum of Dance’s School of the Arts (SOA) Studios on Sunday, November 22 at 11 a.m. to see The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Join husband and wife puppeteer team, known as The Puppet People, as they return to the SOA to perform this seasonal favorite. It will be a wonderful event that will entertain your whole family. Tickets are $10 per person. After the performance, learn to make your own puppet. A puppet making workshop will take place at 12:30 pm. Cost: $15 per person.
Star Wars Party
Join our booksellers for an afternoon of Star Wars fun on November 22 from 2 – 4 p.m. Let the Force guide you on our scavenger hunt, complete our Jedi training course, compete in a costume contest (no light sabers allowed), and more. All ages. This event will take place at Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, and is free and open to the public. For more information call (518) 682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit www.northshire.com.
Public Policy Forum
The League of Woman Voters of Saratoga County will hold a Public Policy Forum on the topic of whether 16 and 17 year olds should be treated as adults in the NYS Court System. “Typically the criminal law treats children differently than it treats adults. New York is the only state other than North Carolina where all youth 16 years of age and older face the possibility of prosecution as adults in the criminal courts” according to Barbara Thomas, meeting chair. Leagues in New York State will be examining this issue this fall with a goal of adopting a juvenile justice position statewide. The Forum will be held on Monday, November 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Dutcher Community Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Soup and other light refreshments will be available that evening. Speakers include Paige Pierce and Karin Carreau, from Families Together, and Malta Town Court Justice, James Fauci.
Following the presentation, league members will remain to decide if they concur with the main principles of a position adopted by the League of Women Voters of Ohio. For more information, visit www.lwvsaratoga.org.
Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
The annual holiday parade and tree lighting will take place on December 4. The step off time is 6:30 p.m. proceeding on Milton Avenue and ending in Wiswall Park on Front Street with Santa lighting the Christmas tree. The parade has become a hometown-style holiday tradition, with fire trucks, floats, animals, kids and Santa parading down the main street of the village. In lieu of a grand marshal this year, the parade will spotlight the Toys for Tots campaign, in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga County Sheriff Department and U.S. Marine Corps. Volunteers from these organizations will be on hand to collect donations of new, unwrapped toys from spectators along the parade route as well as at the tree lighting. The Holiday Parade is a true community event so parade participants are welcome.
Stillwater’s 7th Annual Holiday Craft Fair
The craft fair will be held on December 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stillwater Area Community Center, located at 19 Palmer St., Stillwater. Vendors welcome. For more information email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Fabulous Christmas Cookie and Candy Sale
On Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church is having a Christmas Cookie and Candy Sale. Let us do the baking! The church is located at 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton.
New York City Trip
Town of Greenfield Recreation Department is sponsoring a bus trip to New York City on Sunday, Dec. 6. We provide the transportation, you make your own plans. Bus will leave Town Hall at 7 a.m. Drop off is at Bryant Park. We leave NYC at 6 p.m. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis. Registration is at Town Hall, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost of the trip is $40.00. Any questions please call Karyn Zanetti at (518) 893-7432, ext. 307 for more information.
Gifting the Adirondacks Holiday Fair
On December 5, Adirondack Folk School instructors will showcase and demonstrate their handcrafted items, works of art and crafts. The Adirondack Folk School is dedicated to teaching the arts, crafts, and culture of this unique Adirondack region. It will be held at the Adirondack Folk School located at 51 Main St. in Lake Luzerne from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call (518) 696-2400 or visit www.adirondackfolkschool.org.
Brown Bag Lunch Series
On December 10 the next Brown Bag Lunch Series will be held at the H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library from noon to 1 p.m. The subject will be History of the Saratoga Drum and Bugle Corps, presented by Jeff Perkins, of the Avant Guard Drum and Bugle Corps, Saratoga Springs. Open and free to the public
Breakfast with Santa
The Annual Breakfast with Santa event is on Saturday, December 12, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Henry Cornell Post 234 on 23 Pleasant Street in Ballston Spa. Kids 12 and under can enjoy a hot breakfast with Santa Claus. There will be a holiday raffle for parents. The event is open to the community.
Volunteers Needed
The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is in immediate need of volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound seniors in the Saratoga Springs area. This program helps many seniors remain independent in their own homes. Nutritious meals are prepared, packed and ready for transport. Delivery takes about an hour. A training/orientation is provided. Being a volunteer for this program is a gratifying experience. Seniors look forward to seeing a friendly face. Please call Billie Jo or Carmella at The Office for the Aging, (518) 363-4020 or (518) 884-4100 for details.
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.
Special Sale
Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop located at 116 Broad St. in Schuylerville announces a special in-shop sale, with some exceptions. All clothing is on sale for $1 and $2. Special children’s books are selling for 10 cents to 50 cents. Second Hand Rose is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Shop has continuous indoor sales of first class bargains with new items arriving daily. Our proceeds, after expenses, are given back to community service organizations. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. For more information, please call Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop at (518) 695-4640.
