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Monday, Nov. 5
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: The Henry Cornell Post 234, American Legion Auxiliary, holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 5, at 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa. GALWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY: The November 5 meeting of the Galway Preservation Society will feature the program “How Silent and Stern this Fate Looms: World War I and the Influenza Epidemic of 1918,” presented by Anne Clothier, Director of Education at Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum. Meetings are held at the Galway Town Hall, beginning at 7 p.m. with a social time, refreshments and very brief business meeting. The public is invited to attend. For more information, visit www.galwaypreservationsociety.org. TOWN OF MALTA: Malta Town Board Meeting, 6 p.m. Malta Town Hall. Meetings are open to the public; time is set aside for residents to voice their concerns about the town. TOYS FOR TOGA KICKOFF: Beginning Monday, November 5, members of local communities can donate new, unwrapped toys to help spread holiday cheer Just look for the cardboard box with a Toys for Toga logo at participating businesses. . On December 13, all donated toys will be distributed equally to the Franklin Community Center, CAPTAIN Community Human Services and Mechanicville Area Community Services Center. On November 5, join Druthers Brewing Company, DeCrescente Distributing Company and Discover Saratoga for beer and snacks and meet some of the participating businesses at the official kickoff event. 5 p.m., Druthers Brewing Company, 381 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Tuesday, Nov. 6
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 70 holds its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 6 at 6 p.m. at 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. BALLSTON SPA BPA NETWORKING BREAKFAST: The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association sponsors a networking breakfast on Tuesday, November 6, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., hosted by the Milton branch of Trustco Bank, located at 2 Trieble Road in Ballston Spa. The cost is $5 with advance reservation (prepay at www. ballston.org or RSVP to info@ ballston.org) and pay at the door. Non-reserved walk-ins on the morning of the event are $10. You don’t need to be a BSBPA member to attend. To learn more, visit www.ballston.org. BROOKS BBQ: The First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa holds its annual Election Day Brooks Chicken BBQ from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at 22 West High Street. A halfchicken, roll, coleslaw, potato and dessert cost $12.50, eat in or carry out. All proceeds go toward supporting families in the Ballston Spa area. Call 518-885-5583 before 4:30 p.m. to reserve your order. CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER: Election Day Chicken & Biscuit Dinner at Middle Grove United Methodist Church will be served on November 6 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., or until sold out. Eat in or take out. Adults $11, children 51- $6, 5 and under free. There will also be a bake sale and a fudge shop. The church is located at 429 Middle Grove Road, at the corner of Middle Grove and North Creek Road. CHILI FEAST: The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church will hold its annual Chili Feast on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, at 729 Malta Avenue Extension, in Malta Ridge. The menu will feature chili, salad, rolls, and cookies for dessert. Eat-in or take-out is available from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., for an $8 donation.. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210. TUESDAY TALK: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site conducts its fourth annual Tuesday Talk series to recognize New York State History Month this November. Michael Diana, the Education and Programs Manager for the Schenectady County Historical Society, starts the series on November 6 with “The Mabee Farm: New Stories from Old Schenectady.” All presentations are free of charge and will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Enders House adjacent to the Schoharie Crossing Visitor Center, 129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter. Refreshments will be provided and donations are always appreciated.
Wednesday, Nov. 7
CONCERT FOR SENIORS: The Empire State Youth Orchestra’s annual concert for seniors reaches into the heart of the community to share the joys of classical music. 1 p.m., Proctor’s Theatre, 432 State Street, Schenectady. Free and open to the public; groups of ten or more should call 518-382-7581 to reserve seats. Limited accessible seating options are available. Paid parking is available; parking validation is not offered for this concert. Call Proctor’s at 518-346-6204 for more parking information. This concert is sponsored by CDPHP. For more information visit http://esyo.org/programs/concertsevents. FEEDER CANAL ALLIANCE: If you use the Feeder Canal Towpath Trail or paddle on the Fedder Canal, join the Feeder Canal Alliance in honoring present and past board members at their 30th Anniversary celebration on Wednesday, November 7. Appetizers and get-together 6 p.m. Maxwell’s Restaurant, 198 Main Street, Hudson Falls. Suggested donation $10. The annual meeting, featuring a cello performance by John Anthime Miller of his original composition, “Feeder Canal: A Song Cycle,” takes place next door at The Strand Theater, 210 Main Street, at 7 p.m. Call 518-792-5363 or email jwilliams@feedercanal.org if you plan to attend. GREENWICH SENIORS: Greenwich Seniors invite all area Veterans & family as special guests to their pot luck luncheon on November 7 at noon, at the VFW on Abeel Avenue. There will be a speaker from the Washington County Veteran’s Office and enjoyable music entertainment by Bob & Brenda Lanoue. Call 518-6388937 for more information. . LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: Free and open to all on the first and third Wednesday of each month. 12:30 p.m., Saratoga Springs Public Library. Presented by One Roof Saratoga. MOTHERS OF TWINS: The Tri-County Mother of Twins Club will hold their 50th Anniversary Banquet on November 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Log Jam Restaurant on Route 9 in Queensbury. Please R.S.V.P. to Angela at 518-695-6946. The Club offers support, information, outings and camaraderie for twin families in Washington, Warren and Saratoga counties. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/TriCountiesMothersOfTwinsClub/. For directions and more event information email momsoftwins@gmail.com. NEW YORK CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION: The Capital Region Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) will honor three successful advocates for fairness and justice – Muslim Community Center founding president Aliya Saeed M.D., It Could Happen to You founder Bill Bastuk and Assembly member Nick Perry — at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7, at St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church at 4400 Whitehall Road, Albany. Reservations may be made by calling 518-436-8594 or online at: https://action.aclu.org/event/nyclu-capital-regionchapter-annual-awards-2018.