December, 16th – December, 22nd 2016

Friday, December 16 Parkinson’s Support Group Woodlawn Commons Building, 2nd floor, Wesley Health Care Center, 156 Lawrence St. Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m. This meeting is free and open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, family members and friends. For more information call Bruce McClellan at 518-331-9611. The Naughty List Riggi Theater, National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m. ‘Tis the season to get even! Celebrate the holidays with this reading of “The Naughty List,” by Thom Cammer. Presented by Creative Place International. Free event. Saturday, December 17 Children’s Christmas Party Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. - Noon. The Catholic Daughters will be providing crafts and rabbits for the children to pet and take their picture with. For more information about the Catholic Daughters or any of their events, contact Regent Aileen Thomas at 518-583-2905. Holiday Book Fair Barnes and Noble, Rt 50, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – Noon The Saratoga Springs Public Library / Saratoga Reads is holding a holiday book fair at Barnes and Noble. Friends of the Library volunteers will be on hand to wrap purchases for free. A children’s story time will take place at 10 a.m. along with holiday face painting from 10 a.m.- Noon, and a day long coloring contest. Barnes and Noble will donate a portion of the day’s sales to help fund Saratoga Reads programming. FACT Animal Rescue Holiday Adoption Day Saratoga Honda, 3402 Route 9, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Meet adoptable cats from FACT and dogs from 11th Hour Rescue. There will also be several vendors with unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list, a bake sale with lots of delicious goodies, tons of raffle items that make great gifts, photo opportunities with fun holiday props, and more! Entry is free and this event is pet-friendly. For more information, visit www.factanimalrescue.com. Photos with The Grinch Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Back by popular demand! Join us this holiday season to take a picture of your child with the Grinch. While you’re here, please consider making a donation or buying a book to support our Book Angels campaign, which gives new books to local children who would not otherwise receive them this holiday season. For more information visit www.Northsire.com. Family Film Saturday Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 11 a.m. We will show “The Secret Life of Pets”, a comedy about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day. Come along on the ultimate animated adventure that will leave the whole family “howling” with laughter. This event is free and open to the public. The movie is rated PG and runs for 1 hour and 30 minutes. For more information call 518-885-5022, stop in or visit Ballston.sals.edu. Annual Christmas Cookie Sale Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Select from a variety of home baked cookies. Fill your container with your choice for $10. The church is located ½ mile south of Stewart’s Shop at the intersection of Eastline Rd. and Rt. 67 west of the Northway. Toy Drive and Children’s Party Frederick Allen Lodge #609, 69 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs, 1 – 4 p.m. Meet Santa, enjoy cookies, music, and games. Co-sponsored by the Salvation Army. Adult party begins at 7 p.m. Open to the public. Drop off a children’s gift any time. For more information call Bob Reed at 518-583-2999. Sunday, December 18 Breakfast with Santa Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $10, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $9, Children 5—12 $8, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $10. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information. Celebrate Chanukah with Sylvia Fletcher and her Magic Trunk Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. Entertainment will feature professional Ventriloquist, Comedian and Actress Sylvia Fletcher and her Magic Trunk. Her performances and show is a production that incorporates her hilarious, intriguing world of comedy. The festivities include a dairy luncheon featuring latkes, children performing and lighting the Menorah. The cost is $10 per person over age 16; free for children under 16. Reservations required. For more information, call 518-584-2370. Monday, December 19 Polar Express Pajama Party and a Visit from Santa Claus Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. All Aboard! The Children’s Department invites all little ones to wear their jammies and join us for a cozy evening with a reading of The Polar Express and visit from Santa Claus! Hot cocoa and a treat will be provided to all Polar Express passengers. For more information, call 518-682-4200 or visit www.northshire.com. Tuesday, December 20 Havurah Vatik Hannukah Celebration Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join local musicians of the Adirondack Klezmer Band for their second rollicking celebration of the Hannukah festival. Instrumentalists Al Wadler, clarinet; Bob Orban, trumpet; Jim Fuchs, sax; Ray Rabl, drums; Barbara Rosoff, violin; Neil Herr, guitar; and Amy Mix-Sargent, keyboard/piano will treat us to traditional melodies and dances of Eastern Europe: the “voice of the Jewish heart.” A festive catered lunch featuring Latkes follows the program. RSVP 518-584-8730, ext. 4. Holiday Celebration at the Senior Center The Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga Springs, 5 Williams St. 3 – 5 p.m. Celebrate the holidays with mixing, mingling, entertainment, food and friends. Pay $2 at sign up. The event is sponsored by Centers Health Care. There will be music & dancing by Steve Keller, light fare, photos by Walgreen’s, a visit from Santa Claus and more. For more information, call 518-584-1621. Wednesday, December 21 Craftatoga: Holiday Gift Sachets Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, Saratoga Springs, 2 – 4 p.m. Join us for our monthly Craftatoga series, this session featuring guest crafter, Gloria Marceau, who will do a hands-on class in making holiday gift sachets. All materials will be provided. Register online on our website calendar or by calling Chris Alexander, Reference Librarian, at 518-584-7860, ext. 248. Thursday, December 22 Lake Bonita Hike Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Rd, Gansevoort, 1 – 3 p.m. Join us as we hike along the newly acquired land over at Lake Bonita. A park educator will lead this hike along the new property that just opened to the public. Registration is necessary with 24 hours advanced notice. Call 518-793-0511.