Upcoming calendar

ELECTRONIC VOTER GUIDE:

The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County’s electronic voter guide, VotingNewYork.org is now live with current information on candidates running in the November 2018 elections for Assembly, State Senate, U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and State Comptroller. It can be accessed at www.lwvsaratoga. org or www.VotingNewYork. org by clicking on Voter Guide and entering your address.

SMALL BUSINESS FAIR:

The Mechanicville District Public Library will host a Small Business Fair on Saturday, November 24, from 11 a.. – 3 p.m. Participation is free. To register, or for more information, call 518-6644646 or stop in at 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville.

THANKSGIVING BAG MINISTRY:

First Presbyterian Church is once again organizing an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Bag Ministry to provide items needed for a Thanksgiving dinner to families in need. A suggested list includes a $10 gift card for a local grocery store or an 8-14 lb. frozen turkey; two boxes of stuffing mix; two boxes of mashed potatoes; two cans of gravy; 3-4 cans of vegetables; one can of cranberry sauce and one boxed dessert mix. Deliver the bag and turkey to First Presbyterian, 22 West High Street, on Sunday, November 18, from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. for distribution on November 19. Families may sign up to receive a bag through local food pantries from October 23 - November 14. Sign up at First Baptist Church, 202 Milton Avenue (Thursdays 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.; November 6 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.) , Christ Episcopal Church, 15 West High Street (weekdays except Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – noon), or United Methodist Church, 101 Milton Avenue (Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. – noon). For more information, call First Presbyterian Church at 518-885-5583, email ballstonpres@gmail.com or visit ballstonpresby.org.

BROWN BREAD SALE:

Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, is holding their annual Steamed Brown Bread Sale just in time for the holidays. Made with molasses, flour, bran, raisins, buttermilk, and other ingredients, poured into coffee cans and steamed over the stove for 3 hours, this rich bread freezes well, is great on its own or toasted with butter or cream cheese and still only $6 per loaf. Orders will be taken until Sunday, November 11, with pickup Friday, November 16 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, November 17 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will also be a traditional bake sale available during the pickup hours. All proceeds will benefit Christmas Adopta-Family and other missions. Call Jerry at 518-681-6797 to place your orders or if have any questions.

AFFORDABLE HEALTH SCREENING:

Residents living in and around Saratoga Springs can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other serious chronic conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening on Saturday, November 17, at New Life Fellowship, Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs. Packages start at $149, but consultants can work with you to create a package that’s right for you based on age and risk factors. Pre-registration is required; call 1-877-2371287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com.

HUDSON MOHAWK WEAVERS’ GUILD:

The Hudson-Mohawk Weavers’ Guild’s 40 th annual show and sale features handwoven fashions, furnishings and holiday gifts made by local artisans, fashion shows and weaving and spinning demos. November 15, 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.; November 16, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; November 17, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; November 18, noon – 4 p.m. at the Pruyn House, 207 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham. Free admission and parking. For more information visit https://www.hmwg.org/ show.

SOUTHERN SARATOGA ART SOCIETY:

Members of Southern Saratoga Art Society will exhibit their works throughout the area during November and December. “Winter” will be displayed in November in the Center Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community center. The works of Joan VanAlphen will be featured at the Mechanicville District Public Library during November and December. The Burnt Hills Library will feature the work of Jack Morgan, Richard Kitchen, Joan VanAlphen, Jean Skanes, Mary Fekete and Frank Fucci. CatskillHudson Bank features the work of Eva Marie Loucks at its Clifton Park branch and Virginia Harrison at its Malta branch. Rebecca Jenkins and Patricia Wade will be featured at Mocha Lisa’s Café in Clifton Park.

SARATOGA COMIC CON:

Due to ever-rising popculture and comic book fan demand, Saratoga Springs will host its 8th pop-culture comic con platform on November 17-18. Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. VIP’s get early access at 9:30a.m. each day. For ticket prices and more information visit http://www. saratogacomiccon.com or e-mail at chaseconexpo@ hotmail.com or call Samuel J. Chase at 518-260-1755.

GALLERY OF VALOR: On Veterans Day, November 11, Gurtler Bros. VFW Post 420 will have its remembrance ceremony at 1 p.m. followed by an unveiling of the Gallery of Valor picture display, with luncheon to follow. Anyone wishing to submit a photo of a family veteran member to be displayed in the gallery should submit it to VFW Post 420,190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Attn: Jim Hartman. For more information call 518-5876944. Please have photos received by November 5.

BENEDICTS DINNERDANCE:

Old Hollywood,” The Benedicts’ next dinner-dance of the 2018-19 season, is Saturday, November 3rd, 6:30 PM, at the Queensbury Hotel, Glens Falls. The Benedicts is an elegant dinnerdance group for couples that provides the opportunity for socializing, good food and ballroom dancing to a live band. “Old Hollywood” will feature the music of the T.S. Ensemble. For information about attending the November event as a guest, contact The Benedicts board president at: thebenedictsclub@ gmail.com by October 24. Please include your name and telephone number. Additional information about The Benedicts can be found at www.thebenedicts.info.

KIDS’ NIGHT OUT: Drop your kids off for an evening of fun on Friday, November 9, while you enjoy a night to yourself. Babysitting and activites will be provided by the Saratoga High School Girls’ Varisty Swim and Dive Team. $10 per school-age child; snacks and drinks $1 each. No preregistration necessary; just sign your child in at the main entrance. 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Lake Avenue Elementary School, 126 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

CALL FOR PHOTOS: Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park seeks photographs for a December 3 - April 1 exhibit that will highlight the beauty and the mission of the park. All entries must have been taken somewhere at the Preserve & Park. The entry deadline is November 1; up to four entries will be accepted per person. There will be prizes for Best in Show, Best Nature in Winter, Best featuring Conservation, Best featuring Education, Best featuring Recreation, Beast Nature in Autumn, Best Animal Shot, Best Karner blue butterfly, and Best under-13. Entries should be emailed to info@ wiltonpreserve.org with the following information; attached photograph files saved as jpeg, name, address, phone number, email, title of each submission, age if under 13. Photographers whose work has been selected will be notified by November 13. Photos must be delivered ready-to-hang by November 27. For more information, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

BALLSTON SPA CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS:

Ballston Spa’s Christmas theme for 2018 is “A Village of Friends,” featuring oversized gingerbread ornaments and holiday banners. Ornaments and banners are available at the Ballston Spa Public Library free of charge for decoration by children of all ages. All ornaments and banners are due back at the library by Saturday, ovember 3, to be used in decorating the Village Christmas Tree and the streets of Ballston Spa during the holiday season. Please use materials that are water resistant; no hot glue, tempera or watercolor paints. For more information call Mark Blech at 518-742-6334. This community arts event is sponsored by the Village of Ballston Spa and Curtis Lumber.