Saturday, Nov. 18 Sunday, Nov. 19

See more Calendar listings at www.saratogian.com/community. Submit items at least two weeks in advance to calendar@ saratogian.com.

BARNES & NOBLE BOOKFAIR:

Barnes & Noble is hosting a bookfair to benefit the Adirondack Folk School at their Saratoga Springs location. It’s Barnes & Noble’s way of giving back to the community. A portion of the proceeds from your purchases will benefit AFS at no additional cost to you. Come out and visit on Saturday November 18 or make your purchases through Barnes & Noble online (www.bn.com) from November 18-23. Please use bookfair ID 12082640 for all online purchases.

CBA CRAFT FAIR:

The 20th Annual Christian Brothers Academy Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 18, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 12 Airline Drive, Colonie. Over 130 quality vendors from around the state will offer handmade treasures including candles, spices, jewelry, baskets, clothing, ceramics, quilted and painted items, woodworking and carved items and more. Win great raffle prizes, enjoy delicious food and drink at the Crafters Café, and visit the renowned CBA Parents Association’s Bake Sale. Free admission. For more information, visit www.cbaalbany.org/ craftfair/.

CRAFT FAIR: All Saints on the Hudson, 52 William St. Mechanicville, will host a Craft Fair on Saturday, November 18, with Crafter, raffles, home baked goods booth. The kitchen will be open offering home made soups, chilli, fresh sandwiches, hot dogs and more. No admission charge. For vendor infor contact chein@nycap.rr.com.

DONE TO DEATH: Ballston Spa High School’s Troupe presents their fall production, “Done to Death,” a mystery comedy by Fred Carmichael. The 2-act play, written in 1970, follows five once-famous mystery writers brought together to apply their writing styles to the perfect mystery television series. The show alternates between imagination and reality. In addition to the 7 p.m. performance, there will be an understudy performance at 1 p.m. Ticket are available at the door:$10 Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at CALENDAR@SARATOGIAN.COM. for adults, $5 for students/ seniors. Please contact the Ballston Spa High School at 518-884-7150 for additional information.

GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY:

Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, November 18, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Loraine Wies, Local History Librarian at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, will be the speaker. She will speak about some of the projects she has undertaken in the Saratoga Room at the library. the public is welcome. For more information call 518-587-2978. HOPE GALA: Please join in a Celebration of HOPE (Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist) with special guest MC Steve Caporizzo, including music by The Hot Club of Saratoga, fantastic hors d’oeuvres, gourmet food stations, and delicious desserts. All soda, beer, wine, tea, and coffee are also complementary. There will be a cash bar available for cocktails. 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs. Your donation of $95 per ticket includes fine foods, drinks, entertainment, a silent auction and a fantastic wine raffle. Tickets will not be available at the door. Get tickets at www.hopeanimalrescue.org.

LIGHTED TRACTOR PARADE:

Join in the fun at the 5th Annual Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade in Greenwich. Choose your favorite tractor as they parade through the historic village. These tractors are sure to catch your eye as each one must have a minimum of 1,000 lights! In addition, each tractor with a float/trailer must have a minimum of 2,000 lights. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. at Greenwich Junior-Senior High School, 10 Gray Avenue. Free admission. Call 518-692-7979 for more information

NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS:

The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered Saturday, November 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, at the First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40. To Register: call John Rinko at 518-584-2221 or E-Mail Rinko Driving School.com. A portion from the cost is donated to the First Baptist Church.

NYS STATE MUSEUM:

Thomas Rinaldi and Robert Yasinsac, photographers and authors of the book “Hudson Valley Ruins: Forgotten Landmark of an American Landscape,” will present gallery tours of the “Hudson Valley Ruins” exhibition at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. 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. Approximately 45 vendors will be attending the Saturday market from November to April. See http://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/saratogafarmers-market-vendors/ for a complete vendor list.

TANG FAMILY SATURDAYS:

Come to the 15th Annual Make-a-Turkey-Out-of-a-Potato Festival and make holiday centerpieces out of potatoes, pipe-cleaners, feathers, and beads. Create a fantastic bird sculpture to decorate your Thanksgiving table. Reservations for this special 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. program are required and can be made anytime. For additional information and reservations, or to be added to the Family Saturday e-mail list, please call 518-5808080.

USED BOOK SALE:

The Galway Public Library’s Used Book Sale takes place on Friday, November 17, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on November 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.at the Galway Town Hall, located at 5910 Sacandaga Road (NYS Rte 147). At 11 a.m. on Saturday November 18, the $2/bag sale begins. Prices are: 25 cents children’s books, 50 cents per paperback, $1 hardcover.

ADIRONDACK BLUEGRASS LEAGUE:

Meeting, Jam and Potluck, 1 p.m., Lake Luzerne Town Complex,539 Lake Avenue, Lake Luzerne. For more information visit www. adirondackbluegrassleague. com, email adirondackbluegrassleague@gmail.com or

call 518-221-6231. BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Breakfast Buffet, now featuring eggs cooked to order, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $10, seniors/military $9, children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. Takeouts $10. Call 518-5842585 for more information. CHRISTIAN MUSIC CONCERT: Singer/guitarist/ songwriter Nate Fiorino of Waterford will present a Christian music concertat 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, at Oneida Community Church, 197 Sunnyside Road, Queensbury. Fiorino will perform original, traditional & contemporary gospel songs with accompanying sound background. There is no door charge. A free will love offering will be taken. For more information, call the church phone at 518745-8611 or 518-793-2276 or email mbailey90@gmail. com. FAMILY DAY: Please join Rob’s Team for a fun-filled community event for children and families in celebration and remembrance of Robert Wheaton III from noon to 5 p.m. at The Parting Glass Pub, 40-42 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Family friendly activities include music, face painting, button and card making, raffle prizes and giveaways for all ages. The event also features tools to support families in every stake of loss, including speakers, poetry, art and meditation. There is no cost to attend. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Saratoga Community Health Center.

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. CONSCIOUSNESS-RAISING BOOK DISCUSSION: This month’s book is “Power Through Constructive Thinking” by Emmet Fox. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit www. new thought new york. org or call 518-366-9918. NUTCRACKER TEA: SPAC’s popular “Nutcracker Tea,” a beloved Capital Region holiday tradition is back for two special performances on Sunday, November 19 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Hall of Springs. The event features excerpts from “The Nutcracker” by Northeast Ballet Company, a traditional English Christmas Tea, American Girl activities, giveaways and gift bags, and more. Tickets are $75 for adults and $35 for children 15 and under and can be purchased online at spac. org, or by calling 518-5849330 ext.164. Proceeds benefit arts education programs at SPAC. NYS STATE MUSEUM: Celebrate the opening of “Votes for Women: Celebrating New York’s Suffrage Centennial” at 1 p.m. and take a 1:30 p.m. tour of the exhibition with the curators. At 2 p.m., take a behind-thescenes tour of the State Museum’s history collection. Space is limited and

registration is required by calling 518-474-0575. 222 Madison Avenue, Albany. Admission is free. Further information can be obtained by calling 518-474-5877 or visiting the Museum website at www.nysm.nysed. gov.

Monday, Nov. 20

ADIRONDACK TROUT UNLIMITED: ”Hold the Salt!” Brittany Christensen of Adirondack Action will give a presentation on mitigation of road salt in the Adirondacks and its impact on its waters, fish, and wildlife at 7 p.m. at the Community Room of the Saratoga Public Library. Sponsored by Adirondack Trout Unlimited. Contact Dick Osborne 518-598-4380 for further information. BEEKEEPERS’ ASSOCIATION: The Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association (SABA) will meet on November 20 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 50 West High Street in Ballston Spa. Katherine Kieffer’s talk, “The Politics of Killing Bees,” will cover the history of agricultural chemicals and how they are affecting beekeepers and their bees. V is itwww. adirondack bees. org for information about the organization, meetings, classes, and other programming. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: CDPHP 2019 Medicare Advantage Presentation, 10 a.m. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. For more Monday activities, see the online newsletter at http:// bit.ly/2y22D9Y. LAKE GEORGE BLOOD DRIVE: The Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB Women in Business group will sponsor a Red Cross Blood Drive on

Monday, November 20, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center, 48 Canada St. All eliglble presenting donors 21 years of age and older will be given a pass for a free wine tasting session at Adirondack Winery, which has Tasting Rooms in Lake George and Bolton Landing. Download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/rcbmobile/drive/ choose Donation Time.j sp and schedule an appointment or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.

Tuesday, Nov. 21

BALLSTON SPA BPA NETWORKING BREAKFAST: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, November 21, from 7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m., hosted by Roohan Realty at 48 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa. Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation— prepayment available at www.ballston.org or RSVP to info@ballston.org and pay at the door. Non-reserved walk-ins that morning are $10. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Membership information will be available. To learn more, visit www. ballston.org. 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. GREENFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Town of Greenfield Historical Society will hold its November meeting on Tuesday, November 21, at 7 p.m. at the Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Road. Guest speaker Andrea Mann is the author of “A Letter From Ginger Boy”, the story of a girl and horse growing up circa 1964 in the Adirondack foothills. The public is welcome to attend. TUESDAY TALKS: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site conducts its third annual Tuesday Talk series to recognize New York State History Month this November. On November 21 Ashley Hopkins-Benton, a Senior Historian and Curator of Social History at the New York State Museum, presents

“Votes for Women: Celebrating New York’s Suffrage Centennial.” All presentations are free of charge and will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Enders House at Schoharie Crossing, 129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter. Refreshments will be provided and donations are always appreciated. For information about this event and more, please call the Visitor Center at 518-829-7516, email SchoharieCrossing@parks. ny.gov, or visit Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site’s Facebook page.

Wednesday, Nov. 22

ACOUSTIC BLUES OPEN MIC: Hosted by: NYS Blues Hall of Fame inductee Sonny Speed. This months featured artist is David Rubin, a Blues Open Mic regular player who specializes in Blues, traditional Folk, and old Jazz tunes. All levels of playing are welcome. Sign-up 7 p.m., opening set 7:30 p.m., Café Lena, 33 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Admission $5. For more information visit www.Caffelena.org or call 518-587-6433. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Held the fourth Wednesday of each month at Saratoga Hospital with Pierre Zimmerman M.S. Free and open to all; preregsitaration required. Call Pierre for more information at (413) 992-7012. NARCAN TRAINING: The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting Narcan training and a heroin/ opioid abuse discussion on November 22 at 6 p.m. at the Saratoga County Fire Training Center, located on the Sheriff’s campus at 6010 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa. The training is open to the public at no cost and attendees will receive a supply of Narcan. The training is being conducted in cooperation with the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), The Prevention Council, Community Center for Family Wellness, and Omnicare. While reservation is not mandatory, RSVP is appreciated and may be made to Lieutenant D.P Morley at dmorley@ saratogacountyny.gov.

Thursday, Nov. 23

CHRISTOPHER DAILEY TURKEY TROT: Each year, on Thanksgiving morning, thousands of runners (and walkers) congregate in Saratoga Springs NY to race in the annual 5K Turkey Trot race, which benefits the Christopher Dailey Foundation. Register online at ZippyReg.com. Online registration closes at noon on Tuesday, November 21. Register in person between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday

at the Saratoga Hilton Hotel. Packet pickup on November 22 between 4 p.m. and 8 p..m or Thursday morning, November 23, from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. at the Saratoga Hilton Hotel. There is no day-of registration this year. TURKEY WADDLE FUNRUN: Fundraiser for for the Drake Bay Elementary School on Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. 9 a.m., Fort Miller Reformed Church Complex, 1239 Fort Miller Road, Fort Edward. Call Nancy Crosby at 518-6956132 for more information.

Friday, Nov. 24

ALBANY INSTITUTE: The Albany Institute of History & Art in Albany will be decorated and ready to welcome locals and out-ofarea guests to the museum for “Home for the Holidays” on Thanksgiving weekend. The popular free admission weekend is one of the kick-off holiday events in the Capital Region. Once again, it will be packed with festive decorations and fun activities that will appeal to the entire family. Major sponsors for the weekend include Omni Development Corporation, Inc. and M&T Bank. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 125 Washington Avenue, Albany. For more information about the Home for the Holidays Free Thanksgiving weekend, please visit the museum’s website: www.albanyinstitute.org. KNOCKERBALL: Knockerball is a new type of sport combined with soccer to make a fun way to run around and not get hurt if you bump into someone. It is performed inside a single chamber inflatable sphere with inner handles and shoulder straps. The participant’s legs are free to run. The St. Luke’s Recovery Resource Center will sponsor a Knockerball Soccer Game on Friday, November 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Halfmoon Town Sports Fields next to the Halfmoon Town Hall off Route 236, near the intersection of Harris Road. Call Dr. Mark Polsinello at 518-441-6634 to register your 3-6 person team. The $150 registration fee benefits the St. Luke’s Recovery Resource Center (RRC). THAT 70S NIGHT: An amazing Concert starring Joe Ventura from Eden Cafe. Joe and his guitar will entertainus with tributes to such legends as The Eagles, John Denver, The Beatles and many more. This event starts at 7 p..m, sponsored by Singles Outreach, at 435 New Karner Road, Colonie. Price is $6. Bring a snack to share. For further information call 518-452-6883.