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Saturday, Nov. 11
AGELESS HARMONY: Saratoga’s Racing City Chorus and Cambridge’s Men O’ War Balladeers will present “An Evening of Ageless Harmony” on Veteran’s Day, November 11, at 7 p.m. at Cambridge United Presbyterian Church, 81 E Main St, Cambridge. Tickets are $20; $15 for Veterans. Tickets can be purchased online at cambridgenyupc.org, by phone at 518-677-3863 or picked up at the Cambridge office of Glens Falls National Bank. The concert proceeds will benefit The Capital Campaign of the Cambridge United Presbyterian Church for the restoration of its Historic Sanctuary. CHURCH GARAGE SALE: Indoor, rain or shine, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. No early birds admitted. All proceeds benefit church youth group activities. Antique, vintage, gently used, new. Furniture, linens, housewares, books, CDs, toys, collectibles, appliances, jewelry, much more. No clothing or computers. Plus home made cakes, pies and cookies. Come early for the best selection, then come back for the half price sale from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. FREE LUNCH: The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church will hold its monthly Free Lunch on Saturday, November 11, at the Church located at 729 Malta Avenue Extension, in Malta Ridge. Lunch will be served at no charge from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210. FRENCH FILM SCREENING: The film “Molière” will be shown in French with English subtitles on Saturday, November 11, at 1 p.m. at the Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street, Troy. This free screening is presented by La Fédération Franco-Américaine du New York. As a courtesy, please call the Library at 518274-7071 to reserve a seat.
THE GREAT WAR: A centennial remembrance of American paticipation in World War I takes place at 11 a.m. in the Community Room of the Greenwich Free Library. The German perspective will be presented by Walter Grom. Following a short intermission, the U.S. and Local perspective will be presented by The Gill Room. This event is sponsored by the I.V.H. Gill Room and the Willard’s Mountain Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. HOLIDAY ART FAIR: The Holiday Art Fair at the National Museum of Dance, is an Art-ful way to shop for the up-coming gift giving season and at the same time visit The Dance Museum. The juried fine arts and fine crafts fair of visual and performing arts takes place on November 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Sunday. throughout the galleries and foyer at the National Museum of Dance in the Historic Saratoga Spa State Park, 99 S. Broadway. The fair includes live music, a farmers’ market, children’s art projects and food by Fitzy’s Fork. Admission is Free with a food item or a suggested $3 donation to benefit local food pantry and Mental Health services.
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: The Ballston Spa Elks Lodge’s 1st Annual Holiday Vendor/Craft Fair will be held on November 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a great variety of direct sales and crafters, as well as a basket raffle with baskets donated from the vendors and crafters, and local business. All proceeds from the basket raffles will be going to Wreaths Across America. Please check out our Facebook page for a list of Vendors and Crafters. For more information please contact Shelly Bessey at 518-791-8013.
MEDITATION RETREAT: In this workshop, you will be given the tools to access your heart of compassion and transform daily difficulties into the spiritual path. Learn to develop altruistic states of mind to gain a sense of purpose and enjoy greater harmony in your
relationships. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Spa State Park, Administration Building (back of Little Theater), 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs. Course fee $20. For more information and to register visit KadampaNewYork.org/Saratoga or call 845-856-9000.
NYS STATE MUSEUM: Take a guided tour of “A Spirit of Sacrifice: New York State in the First World War” at noon. At 1 p.m., University at Albany Professor Richard Fogarty discusses “The Empire State and the War of Empires, 1917 - 1918.” 222 Madison Avenue, Albany. Admission is free. Further information can be obtained by calling 518-4745877 or visiting the Museum website at www.nysm.nysed.gov. SARATOGA FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lincoln Baths, 65 S. Broadway, Saratoga Spa State Park, with an Electric Car Expo outside and music by the Tisch Family Band. Approximately 45 vendors will be attending the Saturday market from November to April. See http://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/saratoga-farmers-market-vendors/ for a complete vendor list. SARATOGA SINGS FOR
SENIORS: Saratoga Sings for Seniors is an Opera Saratoga initiative introduced by Edelson in 2014 to bring opera into the lives of older adults throughout the area. 2 p.m., The Wesley Community, 131 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs. Open to the public.
PASTA DINNER: Bacon Hill Reformed Church will hold a Pasta Dinner on Saturday November 11, with servings at 4:30 p.m. & 5:45 p.m. Menu: Lasagna Meat or Vegetable, Salad, Bread, Dessert, Beverage. Take outs will be available from 4:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Adults $10, children under 12 $5, Veterans $8. For reservations call Jennifer Thomas 518-695-6116. The church is handicapped-accessible. Proceeds will benefit Youth camp scholarships. PILATES FOR A PURPOSE: A 50-minute Pilates class suitable for all levels to benefit the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will be held at the Reform Pilates Club 18 Division Street,
Saratoga Springs, at 10 a.m. There is no fee for the class. All donations collected will benefit the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Note: Please arrive a few minutes early to fill out paperwork if you are new to the studio. Call 518-8711315 or email info@reformyourbody.com to sign up. ROAST PORK DINNER: The Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, Wilton, will hold a roast pork dinner with all the trimmings on Saturday, November 11, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The church is located 1⁄3 mile east of Exit 16 on the Northway. Suggested $9 donation. The church is handicapped-accessible and take outs will be available. ROAST PORK SUPPER: Adults: $12, children 6-12: $6. 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Fort Miller Reformed Church Complex, 1239 Fort Miller Road, Fort Edward.Call Tina DeJong at 518-747-8011 for more information. SENIOR RESOURCE FAIR: The First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa announce the 1st Annual Ballston Area Senior Resource Fair on November 11. Multiple agencies and vendors will be on hand to distribute information about resources and services available to seniors in Saratoga County, including Legal Services, In-Home Healthcare, Assisted Living, Medicare and more. The Resource Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa, 23 West High Street. Light refreshments will be provided at the event by the Deacon Group of the First Presbyterian Church. For more information please email ballstonpres@gmail. com. SHEN LAND SALE FOREST WALK: The Friends of Clifton Park Open Space will host a guided walking tour of the 37-acre parcel which the Town of Clifton Park has agreed to purchase from the Shenendehowa Central School District. The tour takes place on November 11 at 11 a.m. The land is the last pristine forest in the heart of the Exit 9 commercial area. A referendum on the proposed purchase is scheduled for December 5 at Gowana Middle School. Hikers should park at the rear of the Clifton Park Public Safety Building at the corner of Maxwell Rd. and Route 146 to meet with tour leader Jim Ruhl. For more information call Jim Ruhl at 518-877-5949. TALK SARATOGA: Listen To ‘Talk Saratoga’ from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. on 91.1FM -WSPN Radio as host Rick Thompson & Lynn Goodness welcome Lori Gédon, CTC, luxury travel consultant. You can also listen live on your computer at http:// tunein.com/radio/WSPN911-s22928/ Please feel free to call in with questions to 518-580-5783. TANG FAMILY SATURDAYS: Take a look at and talk about Willie Cole’s large installation based on a chess set, “To get to the other side.” Each participant then designs and makes a game board and pieces to move on it, and the group tries out each other’s games. Reservations for this 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. program are highly encouraged. For additional information and reservations, or to be added to the Family Saturday e-mail list, please call 518580-8080. USS SLATER: The USS SLATER Veterans Day observance will be held Saturday, November 11 at 9 a.m. The public is invited to attend. The ship will be open to the public for guided tours following the observance until 4 p.m. USS SLATER, a National Historic Landmark and the only Destroyer Escort afloat in America, is located on the Hudson River in Downtown Albany just south of the Dunn Memorial Bridge. Admission is $9 for adults and $7 for children. Call 518-431-1943 for more information or visit www. ussslater.org. VETERANS’ DAY PRESENTATION: The Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery invites the public to attend its 19th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony, beginning at 11 a.m. at the assembly area at the main flag pole. Seating will be available, however, you are welcome to bring lawn chairs. The keynote speaker will be Keith Koster, Dept. Vice Cmdr, American Legion, Dept. of NY, 3rd & 4th District. VFW TRIBUTE: Gurtler Brothers VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs, will host a Veterans Day tribute on Saturday, November 11. A short ceremony will commence at 11 a.m., followed by an unveiling of a “Wall of Valor” - a photographic display of area veteran photographs. Lunch will be served at noon. Area veterans and the general public are invited to attend. YADDO PRESENTS: Emmy Award-winning writer Matthew Weiner will appear at 7:30 p.m. at Gannett Auditorium, Skidmore College as part of the popular “Yaddo Presents” series, an ongoing collaboration between Northshire Bookstore and the world-famous artist retreat Yaddo. Mr. Weiner will be interviewed on stage by Elaina Richardson, President of Yaddo, about his chilling debut novel, “Heather, the Totality,” written at Yaddo. The conversation will be followed by a question and answer session, and a book signing. Tickets are required and space is limited. Tickets can be purchased at Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, by phone at 518682-4200, or at northshire. com. A limited number of VIP tickets, which include a private reception with the author, are available through a donation to Yaddo at www.yaddo.org.
Sunday, Nov. 12
BASKET SHOW: The Auxiliary of the Lake George Volunteer Fire Department will host their 10th Annual Baskets and Desserts fund raiser on Sunday, November 12, at the Lake George Fire House on Ottawa Street. Doors open at 1 p.m. sharp, with drawings at 2:30 p.m., You must be present to win baskets, Seating is limited to 200 guests. $10 admission for all ages includes Dessert and 25 tickets. Additional basket raffle tickets will be available inside for $5. All proceeds will go to support the Ladies Auxiliary Community Needs Program, Scholarship program & Adopt a Family Holiday Program. BOOK BOUND: The First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa invites the public to discuss Paul Kalanithi’s “When Breath Becomes Air: with their book club, BookBound. The group meets on the second Monday of each month, 4:30-5:30 at the First Baptist Church, 202 Milton Ave. Ballston Spa. BREAKFAST BUFFET: The Ballston Spa Elks Lodge’s All You can Eat Breakfast Buffet will be served on November 12 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Veterans and active military eat free. The buffet includes scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, home fries, sausage, toast along with eggs and omelets to order. The November berakfast will also include sausage gravy and biscuits. Adults $7, Seniors $6 and Children $5. For more information please see the Ballston Spa Elks’ Facebook page or call 518-885-1149. CANCER AWARENESS FUNDRAISER: Mother Teresa Academy will sponsor a local Cancer Awareness Fundraiser on Sunday, November 12, from noon – 5 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church of Glenville, 400 Saratoga Road, Glenville. The event will feature entertainment provided by Nick of Maddalone Entertainment, LLC, Face Painting and Art Projects for the children, over 100 items in the Basket Raffle and Silent Auction, a 50⁄50 Raffle, Bake Sale, Chili, and Dancing. Proceeds will assist in the start of the Mother Teresa Cancer Awareness Fund to support cancer patients within Joyce Maddalone’s community. For more information visit Facebook at www.facebook.com/ events/351928185266513 or Joyce’s GoFundMe page at https://www.gofundme. com/joycemaddalone. CONCERT OF THANKSGIVING: Join the Music Company Orchestra for an afternoon of familiar and fun classical favorites to benefit Schenectady Inner City Ministry’s (SICM) 50th Anniversary Celebration next year. The concert will take place on Sunday, November 12, at 3 p.m. at Schenectady High School Auditorium. It will feature a free will offering to support SICM Attendees are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for Thanksgiving dinner for SICM’s food pantry. Visit www.mcomusic.org for more information. ‘FAKE NEWS’: Nancy Roberts and Thomas Palmer of the University at Albany’s Journalism Program will provide an overview of the history of “Fake News” in America from Revolutionary times, and examine how social media can magnify such effects the effects of “Fake News.” 1:15 p.m., Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road, Albany. The talk will be preceded by refreshments at 12;30 p.m. This free event is presented by the Capital District Humanist Society. For more details or directions, call 518-5332666, or visit www.humanistsociety.org. HESTER STREET: A portrait of the Jewish immigrant experience at the turn of the 20th Century comes to Saratoga Jewish Community Arts November 12, at 7 p.m. with the classic 1975 film “Hester Street” at Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway. Added to the National Film Registry in 2011, “Hester Street” brings into focus the struggles and transformations of the Jews who settled in the Lower East Side and tried to reconcile the ordered values they brought with them alongside the diverse opportunities they found. The 7 p.m. screening will be followed by a panel discussion and dessert reception. A $5 donation is requested. For information or reservations, please call 518-594-8730, option 2, or visit http://www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org/ contact or Temple Sinai’s Facebook page. HOLIDAY ART FAIR: The Holiday Art Fair at the National Museum of Dance, is an Art-ful way to shop for the up-coming gift giving season and at the same time visit The Dance Museum. The juried fine arts and fine crafts fair of visual and performing arts takes place on November 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Sunday. throughout the galleries and foyer at the National Museum of Dance in the Historic Saratoga Spa State Park, 99 S. Broadway. The fair includes live music, a farmers’ market, children’s art projects and food by Fitzy’s Fork. Half Moon Tribal will give a dance performance at noon on November 12. Admission is Free with a food item or a suggested $3 donation to benefit local food pantry and Mental Health services. HOME MADE THEATER: For the 12th season, HMT presents a series of play readings, each consisting of actors who read and discuss each piece. Audience members (non-readers) are welcome. There’s no rehearsal – just the one day everyone gets together. Please join HMT on Sunday, November 12 for “Heartbreak House” by George Bernard Shaw. For more information visit https://homemadetheater. org/special-events/shusterseries-staged-readings/. JEWISH BOOK FAIR; On Sunday, November 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Sisterhood of The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs in Saratoga Springs will hold its 4th Annual Jewish Book Fair at 84 Weibel Avenue. This year’s featured author is Alexandra Silber, who recently starred in “Fiddler on the Roof” on Broadway and in London, Silber will speak about her new book, “After Anatevka,” a sequel to “Fiddler” focusing on Tevye’s daughter Hodel, at 1 p.m. The admission for the speaker is $5. Please call (518) 584-2370 for more information or to make a reservation. Please call 518-584-2370 for more information. MESSY CHURCH: A Messy Church gathering will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 at Grace Church, 34 Broad Street, Waterford. Messy Church provides an opportunity for people of all ages to worship together in a fun and creative way. Free activities for all age, including Christ centered crafts, and a free community Thanksgiving Dinner are planned. For more information, call the Episcopal parish at 518237-7370 or visit gracewaterford.com. MONTHLY BREAKFAST: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club located on route 32 south of the village of Victory ( look for the sign ) will serve breakfast on Sunday, November 12, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast ( white or wheat ), pancakes ( regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon ), french toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Adults $8, Children $4. Phone 518-6953917 for more information. SUNDAY MEDITATION: Buddhist meditations and teachings from all three traditions (Tibetan, Zen, and Vipassana) are offered Sunday mornings from 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices,538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs in the Saratoga Health & Wellness Building. TELLABRATION: Storytellers Kate Dudding, Margaret French, Marni Gillard, Christie Keegan, Bonnie Mion, Claire Nolan, Nancy Marie Payne and Sandy Schuman share humorous, heartwarming and/or dramatic tales of people dealing with challenges. Emcee: Karen Pillsworth. GE Theatre at Proctors, 432 State St., Schenectady. Tickets available at Proctors Box Office or http://www.proctors.org. $12 adults; $10 newcomers. $10 groups; $6 students. For more information call 518383-4620, email kate@ storycircleatproctors.org or visit http://storycircleatproctors.org/tellabration. shtml. VETERANS FUNDRAISER: From 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Sunday, November 12, the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition will hold a fundraising dinner at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga Spa State Park. Proceeds will be used to purchase a van to help older veterans who are downsizing and moving into apartments. Ten World War II veterans will be honored at the dinner. Also, plans call for recognizing Knights of Columbus for its support of veterans-related groups and organizations. Dinner tickets are $50. For more information call 518-885-0091. WILD ABOUT BLUE: Wild About Blue, a fundraising event for the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will take place on Sunday, November 12, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Saratoga National Golf Club with drinks, a bountiful buffet, a wine raffle, and a unique silent auction. At this year’s event, the Preserve & Park will present its Metamorphosis Award to Mike Huchro, Nancy Ferguson, and Barbara Messier. Partygoers at Wild About Blue will be helping to support the many successful undertakings at the Preserve & Park. Tickets for Wild About Blue are available for $75 per person and can be purchased by calling the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. in Glens Falls. For more information or to sign up for a training, please contact Jamie Munyon, Program Director at jamie@opendoorny.org or 518- 792-5900 x 200. NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM: “Revolution Song: A Story of American Freedom,” a Lecture and Book Signing by Russell Shorto. His new book makes the compelling case that the American Revolution is still being fought today and that its ideals are worth defending. A book signing will follow the lecture. Books can be purchased at the event. 7 p.m., New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Tayo Rockson of UYD Management gives the International Week Lecture, “Cultural Competency for Millennials and GenXers” at 7 p.m. in Gannett Auditorium. For more information call 517-580-5355. SKIDMORE FLUTE RECITAL: Skidmore students will perform solos interspersed with light discussion. 5:30 p.m. Arthur Zankel Music Center, ELM, Room 117. For more information, call 518580-5321 or visit www. skidmore.edu/zankel.
Tuesday, Nov. 14
ACADEMY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING: Learn about the seven-mile Feeder Canal, the last remaining original canal in New York State and an integral part of the state’s 524 miles of canals. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Academy for Lifelong Learning at SUNY Empire State College,113 West Avenue, Room 137, Saratoga Springs. The event is free and open to the public. To make a reservation, please contact the Academy at 518-587-2100 x2390 or vera.kasson@esc. edu. BLUE RIBBON FAIRE LUNCHEON: All women are invited to attend a luncheon Tuesday November 14, from noon -2 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P Saratoga. Cost is $15 inclusive. The annual craft faire includes baked goods, white elephant, crafts and silent auction, with roceeds going to Stonecroft Ministries. Guest Speaker, Linda Fanton will talk about Empty Nest Reversal. Reservations are required by November 9. Please call Ellie at 518584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. No membership or dues required. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Club. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Tuesday for Tots, 10 a.m. This drop-in for ages 2-5 is a special time for young visitors to gain preschool readiness skills in a fun and social environment. Drop in between 10 a.m. and noon for a changing variety of hands-on art and skill-building activities with friends. 69 Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 for more information. HOMEBUYERS’ SEMINAR: A free Homebuyers Seminar will be held at Round Lake/Malta Branch Library on Tuesday, November 14, at 6:30 p.m. Registration requested. Call 518-6822495 or go online at roundlakelibrary.org. The Round Lake/Malta Branch Library is located in the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive in Malta. PIEROGHI SALE: Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake holds its monthly pieroghi sale on Tuesday, November 14. Potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese will be available. As usual, pick-up is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. You can call 518-3630001 for orders. It is recommended that orders be placed as soon as possible. SARATOGA INDEPENDENT MIDDLE SCHOOL: The Public is invited to to a public meeting to learn about Saratoga Independent School’s Middle School on Tuesday, November 14, at 6 p.m. School representatives will share information about curriculum, athletics, fine arts, our advisory and leadership programs and much more. To learn more about Saratoga Independent School, please visit www. siskids.org.