Calendar
See more Calendar listings at www.saratogian.com/community. Submit items at least two weeks in advance to calendar@ saratogian.com.
Sunday, Dec. 24 MALTA RIDGE UMC:
The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church will hold its annual Christmas Eve service on Sunday, December 24 at 7 p.m. at the church located at 729 Malta Avenue Extension in Malta Ridge. All are welcome. There will be no service Sunday morning.
OLD SARATOGA REFORMED CHURCH:
Old Saratoga Reformed Church, Pearl and Burgoyne Streets, Schuylerville, will be holding its annual Candlelight Celebration of the Birth of Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 24, at 8 p.m. The Christmas Story will be read, carols and anthems sung, and the Christmas Message will be delivered by Pastor Joyce deVelder. Pastor Jennifer Legg will assist in the service. Worship will include traditional candle lighting during the singing of “Silent Night.” The sanctuary is handicapped accessible. All are welcome.
Tuesday, Dec. 26 BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS:
9 a.m. to noon, Billiards, Crafts & Woodcarving. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Quilting. 12:30 p.m., Wifi Bowling. 1 p.m., Mahjong, Board Games & Cards. 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m., OsteoBusters. Milton Community Center, 320 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. For more information call 518-8856740, visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com or Facebook Ballston Area Seniors.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA:
Tuesday for Tots: Happy New Year, 10 a.m. A special time for visitors ages 2-5 to gain preschool readiness skills in a fun and social environment. 69 Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 for more information.
CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER:
Tuesday activities include Exercise to Tape, LCR or Dice 3000, Pinochle, Pool/Billiards, Duplicate Bridge, Tai Chi, Scrabble. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch.
FREE FAMILY OPEN SWIM:
The Galway Youth Commission sponsors Free Family Open Swim for families in the Galway School District Area from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Greater Glenville YMCA located at 127 Droms Road. Sign in at the YMCA Main Desk and attend as many days as you can.
Wednesday, Dec. 27 ACOUSTIC BLUES OPEN MIC:
This months featured artist is Cafe Lena’s very own Open Mic host Sonny Speed, who will be jamming some hot Blues with a few fine players. Acoustic Jam to follow - All levels of playing are welcome. Sign-up 7 p.m., opening set 7:30 p.m. Admission $5. Café Lena,33 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP:
Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at Saratoga Hospital. Free. Pre-registration required. Call Pierre Zimmerman M.S. at 413992-7012 for more information. Sponsored by One Roof Holistic Health Center.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA:
Build a Fairy Garden Workshop, 10 a.m. for ages 4 and up. Join Sue DuBois from garden Goddess to learn about flower fairies, dance like a fairy and create your own Fairy Garden. Children will receive a starter container with soil, two plants, stone and a fairy or gnome to live in their Garden. Pre-register by December 26. $35 for museum members, $40 for future members. 69 Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 for more information.
CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER:
Wednesday activities include Exercise to Tape, Senior Investment Group, Social Bridge, Shabby Sheik Crafting, Memories to Memoirs, Living with a Loss, Hand & Foot, Dice 6-5-4, Crochet & Knitting, Poker, Osteo exercise. 6 Clifton Common Road, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 by noon the day before to make lunch reservations.
FREE FAMILY OPEN SWIM:
The Galway Youth Commission sponsors Free Family Open Swim for families in the Galway School District Area from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Greater Glenville YMCA located at 127 Droms Road. Sign in at the YMCA Main Desk and attend as many days as you can.
ROAST BEEF DINNER:
Saratoga -Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Roast Beef Dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $12, Seniors/Military $11, Children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. Takeouts $12. Cash bar available. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER:
Settle down from all the excitement of the holidays with a performance from Jeff Walton. Free and open to the public, sponsored by Memory Cafe. 10 a.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.
Thursday, Dec. 28 BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS:
9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., Craft, Cards, Billiards. 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lunch: bring a dish to share, meeting. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.,Bingo. Milton Community Center, 320 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. For more information call 518-885-6740, v is itwww. balls ton area seniors. com or Facebook Ballston Area Seniors.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA:
Music & Motion Workshop, 10 a.m. for ages 6-9. Join Tara Ellsworth from Sunshine Ballroom in Ballston Spa for a fun music andmotion class teaching the basics of dance and motion through music and games.Pre-register by December 26. $5 for museum members, $10 for future members. 69 Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 for more information.
CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER:
Thursday activities include Exercise to Tape, Pool/Billiards, Chorus, Yoga, Watercolor & Sketch, Legal Assistance by appointment, Seton Health Seniorcize, Duplicate Bridge, Mah-Jongg, Pinochle and Bunco. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch.
FREE FAMILY OPEN SWIM:
The Galway Youth Commission sponsors Free Family Open Swim for families in the Galway School District Area from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Greater Glenville YMCA located at 127 Droms Road. Sign in at the YMCA Main Desk and attend as many days as you can.
HORSE EXPLORERS:
“Horse Explorers” is a hands-on series intended to creatively educate children about horses by developing age-appropriate skills in disciplines including art, literacy, science and math. “Horse Explorers” will take place each Thursday morning beginning Nov. 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Museum’s Horseplay Gallery. The programs will run through December. This special Horse Explorers program during December break week is open to ages 3-12 Children are
free to attend with a paid accompanying adult. For more information, please contact Karen Wheaton at 518-584-0400 ext. 118 or Sheileen Landrey at 518584-0400 ext. 120.
Friday, Dec. 29
BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m., OsteoBusters. 6:30 p.m., cards and games. Milton Community Center, 320 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. For more information call 518-885-6740, visit www. balls ton area seniors. com or Facebook Ballston Area Seniors. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: 10 a.m., Busy Bees drop-in for ages birth-24 months. This open playgroup for the youngest visitors and their caregivers provides the space and activities for you to create an environment fostering early childhood development in a social setting. 11 a.m., Wiggles & Giggles, drop-in for ages 2-5. In this play program oung children can exploore the world around them through guided free play. 69 Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 for more information. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: 12:15 p.m., Lunch & Learn: John Welter on Introverts. Friday activities include Orchestra on the Common, Woodcarving, Tap Advanced, Ballet, Dominoes, Center Big Band, Diabetes Support Group, Bingo, Lunch & a Movie, Beading Buddies, Scrabble, Osteo exercise. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. FREE FAMILY OPEN SWIM: The Galway Youth Commission sponsors Free Family Open Swim for families in the Galway School District Area from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Greater Glenville YMCA located at 127 Droms Road.
Saturday, Dec. 30
OLD FRIENDS AT CABIN CREEK: Old Friends at Cabin Creek’s Eighth Annual Birthday Party for the Horses will be held on Saturday, December 30 from noon to 3 p.m. at 483 Sand Hill Road, Greenfield Center. Visitors can taste delicious hot soups from local restaurants, visit with the 15 retired Thoroughbred racehorses, and of course, enjoy cake to help celebrate. This is a family-friendly afternoon outdoors.Suggested donation is $10, and all proceeds go to benefit the horses. The Gift Shop, offering photographs, art, jewelry and books will also be open. For more information, call 518-698-2377.
Sunday, Dec. 31
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: The Children’s Museum kicks off First Night New Year’s Eve activities by hosting a special event for children and their families. Count Down to First Night starts at 4 p.m. Children will set resolutions for the coming year, create time capsules, noise makers and a lantern to light the night ahead. There will be a countdown tot he beginning of First Night activities at 5:33 p.m. before a parade to the children’s activities at Lake Avenue Elementary School. Museum admission is free to First Night button holders starting at 4 p.m. 69 Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-5845540 for more information. FIRST NIGHT 5K: First Night Saratoga is the most affordable, accessible, safe and exciting way to spend New Year’s Eve in the region. Most people arrive downtown around 6 p.m. when the entertainment officially starts, but for for the past nineteen years, a brave group of runners get a jump on the night at the Annual First Night 5k Roadrace. With their friends and family cheering them on, they don their best holiday running attire and gather at the Skidmore College gymnasium at 5:30pm, where the 3.1 mile loop around campus begins. Race registration is $30. Register online at https://www.zippyreg. com/online_reg/reg2017. php?e=980, or download a paper registration form from http://www.saratogaarts.org/sites/default/ files/sites/default/files/ images /5 K %20 Registration%20 form 2017_0. pdf. NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY: Singles Outreach is joining the party at the Phoenician Restaurant, 71 Fuller Road, Colonie. Festivities start at 8:30 p.m. with appertizers, superb dinner, platter of three meats, salad, soup and dessert. There will be a dj for dancing and a champagne toast at midnight. Complete evening cost is $65, OR you may choose to skip the dinner and just join the party for $25. Call Joan at 518-522-7960 or 518452-6883 for more details and reservations.
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: 9 a.m. to noon, Billiards, Crafts & Woodcarving. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Quilting. 12:30 p.m., Wifi Bowling. 1 p.m., Mahjong, Board Games & Cards. 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m., OsteoBusters. Milton Community Center, 320 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. For more information call 518-8856740, visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com or Facebook Ballston Area Seniors. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Tuesday activities include Exercise to Tape, LCR or Dice 3000, Pinochle, Pool/ Billiards, Duplicate Bridge, Tai Chi, Scrabble. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: “Happy New Year” Story Time & party. 11:30a.m., Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Laurie will be accepting appointments for computer assistance on Tuesdays in the month of January. Please call to reserve a time slot. For more information, call 518-6644646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville. sals.edu. RIFLE COMPETITION: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club will start a 22 caliber rifle competition at the club house. You will need to bring your own rifle and ammunition. The first shoot will be Tuesday, January 2, 2018, starting at 7 p.m. The competition will continue every Tuesday for the month of January. For more information, contact the club house at 518-695-3917.
Wednesday, Jan. 3
CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Wednesday activities include Exercise to Tape, Senior Investment Group, Social Bridge, Shabby Sheik Crafting, Memories to Memoirs, Living with a Loss, Hand & Foot, Dice 6-5-4, Crochet & Knitting, Poker, Osteo exercise. 6 Clifton Common Road, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 by noon the day before to make lunch reservations. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATES: Ballston Spa High School’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme will host an IB Information Night on January 3 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the High School Library for interested students and families. In addition to hearing about the IB options available at Ballston Spa High School, both public and private colleges will present on the role IB plays in the college admissions process. Also joining the discussion will be current IB students and teachers. All those interested in pursuing the full IB Diploma Programme can obtain an application in the guidance office or via the International Baccalaureate Programme tab on the High School webpage. The application is due February 2 to Mrs. Kavanaugh in the guidance office. LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: Held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Free and open to all. Sponsored by One Roof Holistic Health Center. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Sign Language Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Stop in and practice your skills with others. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville.For more information, call 518-6644646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville. sals.edu. WINTER STORYTELLERS SERIES: The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents the tenth annual storytellers series every Wednesday through February 21. January 3 features storytellers Carol and Kent Gregson with “Adirondack Living.” Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. Free and open to the public. Postponed if Saratoga Springs city schools are closed. For more information, call the Academy at 518-587-2100 ext. 2415. www.esc.edu/all.
Thursday, Jan. 4.
CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Thursday activities include Exercise to Tape, Pool/ Billiards, Chorus, Yoga, Watercolor & Sketch, Legal Assistance by appointment, Seton Health Seniorcize, Duplicate Bridge, MahJongg, Pinochle and Bunco. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-3831343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. GREEN DRINKS: A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at Harvey’s Restaurant and Bar (the “Library Room”), 14 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Cash bar. Happy Hour runs until 6:30 p.m. with 1⁄2 priced drafts, wines, and
cocktails. Non-alcoholic drinks and food may also be ordered.For more information visit http://www.greendrinks.org/NY/Saratoga%20 Springs. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The January meeting of the Adirondack Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans Assoc., will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, January 4, at the VFW home on Veterans’ Way, located off the arterial, just North of Saratoga Springs. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. For further information or for an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-5843037. Annual dues for Veterans are $10 and all others are $5. New members are always welcome.
Friday, Jan. 5
BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m., OsteoBusters. 6:30 p.m., cards and games. Milton Community Center, 320 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. For more information call 518-885-6740, visit www. balls ton area seniors. com or Facebook Ballston Area Seniors. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Friday activities include Orchestra on the Common, Woodcarving, Tap Advanced, Ballet, Dominoes, Center Big Band, Diabetes Support Group, Bingo, Lunch & a Movie, Beading Buddies, Scrabble, Osteo exercise. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch.
Saturday, Jan. 6
OLD CHATHAM QUAKERS: “Health Care: Where do we go from here” presented by be Michael Kaplan, MD and Charles Wohl, MD of Physicians for a National Health Program at Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse on Saturday, January 6. A Potluck at 6 p.m. will be followed by the talk at 7 p.m. at 539 County Route 13, across from Pitt Hall Road and Powell House. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served and a moderated discussion will follow. For more information call 518-766-2992. For directions, visit www. oldchathamquakers.org.
Monday, Jan. 8
BOOKBOUND: The First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa’s book club, BookBound, discusses “Lost Lake: a Novel” by Sarah Addison Allen from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 202 Milton Ave. Ballston Spa. BookBound meets on the second Monday of each month. All are welcome. SARATOGA RETIRED TEACHERS: Saratoga Retired Teachers will meet on Monday, January 8, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs. Prospective members, please call 518-587-5356 for membership information and luncheon reservations.
Tuesday, Jan. 9
BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: 9 a.m. to noon, Billiards, Crafts & Woodcarving. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Quilting. 12:30 p.m., Wifi Bowling. 1 p.m., Mahjong, Board Games & Cards. 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m., OsteoBusters. Milton Community Center, 320 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. For more information call 518-8856740, visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com or Facebook Ballston Area Seniors. BALLSTON SPA BPA NETWORKING BREAKFAST: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, January 9, from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 am, hosted by Rebuilding Together Saratoga County at 132 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. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Tuesday activities include Exercise to Tape, LCR or Dice 3000, Pinochle, Pool/ Billiards, Duplicate Bridge, Tai Chi, Scrabble. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch.
Wednesday, Jan. 10
CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Wednesday activities include Exercise to Tape, Senior Investment Group, Social Bridge, Shabby Sheik Crafting, Memories to Memoirs, Living with a Loss, Hand & Foot, Dice 6-5-4, Crochet & Knitting, Poker, Osteo exercise. 6 Clifton Common Road, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 by noon the day before to make lunch reservations. ROAST PORK/BAKED CHICKEN: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Roast Pork & Baked Chicken Dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $12, Seniors/Military $11, Children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. Takeouts $12. Cash bar available.
Thursday, Jan. 11
CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Thursday activities include Exercise to Tape, Pool/ Billiards, Chorus, Yoga, Watercolor & Sketch, Legal Assistance by appointment, Seton Health Seniorcize, Duplicate Bridge, MahJongg, Pinochle and Bunco. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-3831343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS: January 11 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa, in conjunction with Albany Presbytery, will be hosting a special Awareness Evening from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Church Hall. John Kelly, Law Enforcement Coordinator for Saratoga Center for the Family will offer a presentation. The entire community, Ballston Spa area congregations and Albany Presbytery congregations are encouraged to attend. Please call Pastor Scott DeBlock at 518-8855583 for details.
Friday, Jan. 12
BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m., OsteoBusters. 6:30 p.m., cards and games. Milton Community Center, 320 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. For more information call 518-885-6740, visit www. balls ton area seniors. com or Facebook Ballston Area Seniors. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Friday activities include Orchestra on the Common, Woodcarving, Tap Advanced, Ballet, Dominoes, Center Big Band, Diabetes Support Group, Bingo, Lunch & a Movie, Beading Buddies, Scrabble, Osteo exercise. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. DR. KING CHALLENGE: A free evening of spoken word, music and performance art that calls out injustice and creates community. Theatric performances by Soul Rebel Performance Troupe, Lake Theatre, Illuminate, Storyteller Kate Dudding and Saratoga’s Humanitarian Youth for Transformation (SHYFT). Spoken word and musical artists, Poetyc Visionz, D Colin, Roosevelt Baker, “Scrambled & Company,” Robert Miranda and others. Opening remarks by Taina Asili, NY-based Puerto Rican artist and activist. Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater, Skidmore College, doors open at 7 p.m. FISH FRY FRIDAY: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club in Victory will start Fish Fry Friday on January 12 from 4:30 p.m.- 7 p.m. and will continue every Friday in January. All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu: Fish Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp Fry, Chowder, ask about extras and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house, or call 518-6953917 for Take Out. MLK SARATOGA FUNDRAISER: To make it possible to offer free programs throughout the year, MLK Saratoga is holding its first fundraiser in the lobby of Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater, Skidmore College and will include hor d’ouevres, beverages and live music. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information visit: MLKSaratoga. org or email MLKSaratoga@ gmail.com.