Homes decorated outside
The Junior League of Schenectady & Saratoga Counties, the host of the biennial Homes for the Holidays, seeks homes in the two counties that are decked out for the season for its holiday house tour on Dec. 3 and 4, 2021.
The 91-year old women’s civic leadership organization is considering retooling the event to showcase homes decorated on the outside instead of its traditional indoor event.
Schenectady and Saratoga county homeowners are encouraged to submit a picture of their decorated homes for consider
ation by a team of league members who will visit during this holiday season and pick homes to be included in next year’s event.
Submit a photo of your decorated home, address and phone number by Dec. 20 to Junior League Homes for the Holidays: Jlsspresident@gmail.com.
Fundraiser book sale
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Automobile Museum is holding a holiday book fair through Sunday in the museum’s Orientation Theater, 110 Avenue of the Pines.
These books from the museum’s collection cover all ranges of automotive topics. Proceeds will help support the museum.
Face masks and physical distancing must be observed.
For more information, call Megan Hennessey, 518-401-5185, or email her: megan.hennessey@saratogaautomuseum.org.
ALBANY — Monetary donations totaling $2,000 are sought for holiday meals and gifts for Bishop Broderick apartments seniors, some of whom have not left their apartment since March when the pandemic began.
The goal was $6,000, of which $4,000 has been raised. The money will cover the cost of 300 meals for the seniors (100 each for breakfast, lunch and dinner) by Mazzone Hospitality. Each senior will also receive a warm blanket, crossword puzzle, a small box of candy and a sweet treat from Coccadotts Bakery.
To donate, go to https:// www.facebook.com/donate/471818967116261. A small choir is sought to sing some holiday songs outside the seniors’ apartments so they may listen from their apartment windows. Interested groups may call 518-3692291.
Holiday food drive
ALBANY — Nonperishable food, personal care items and cash donations will be accepted during a holiday food drive 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, on Hackett Boulevard between Fleetwood and Van Schoick avenues.
Donations will benefit the Regional Food Bank of
Northeastern New York.
Take photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch.
Face masks and physical distancing required.
The event will be hosted by the Whitehall and Helderberg Neighborhood Associations with the Council of Albany Neighborhood Associations, Hon. Jack Flynn and Hon. Judy Doesschate.
For more information, call 518-227-0032 or email: whitehall.community@gmail.com.
Help ‘Rescue Christmas’
GLENS FALLS — The pandemic has proved challenging for the Salvation Army’ iconic red kettles, and cash donations are 25 percent short of goal while toys donations are only at 50 percent of what’s needed. To help:
A Be part of Rescue Christmas Streaming Event with performance by Tony Desare starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday by sending in your video (or a link to one) to Maj. Leo Lloyd: leo.lloyd@use.salvationarmy.org
A Share a holiday video from your school, place of worship, club or organization. Music, dance or drama performances are great, but so is a simple holiday wish for the community.
A Share a holiday video greeting card from your family.
A Share a video message about how you were helped or helped at the Salvation Army this year. Video entries must be filmed horizontally if recorded on a phone, and audio should be good.
A Purchase a toy for a local child on the Angel Tree Gift Registry at Walmart at https://www.walmart.com/ registry/registryforgood/44445f43-d5d04252-A47C-ACCeac030685/view.
A Donate using the virtual Christmas Kettle: Give.salvationarmy.org/glensfallskettle.