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Friday, Nov. 16 BEATLEMORE SKIDMANIA: This year’s Beatlemore Skidmania event features music from the White Album in celebration of its 50th anniversary. 8 p.m., Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College campus. Adults $10, seniors $7, students and children $5. All proceeds from tickets, posters and t-shirt sales will be donated to local nonprofits via the Skidmore Cares holiday campaign. For ticket information call 518-580-5321 or visit skidmore.edu/Zankel. CLINICAL CARE CONFERENCE: The Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State medical Directors’ Council conducts a conference on “Multi-Disciplinary Clinical Care for Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities” on November 16 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 86 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs. Dr. Steven Perlman, Clinical Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, will give the keynote address. For more information, visit http://www. cpofnys.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018Clinical-Conference-ProgramBook.pdf.

EVENING WITH ELVIS: An Evening with Elvis starring Donny “Elvis” Romines takes place Friday, November 16, at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Tickets are $15 at the door which opens at 6 p.m. Food is available, along with a cash bar, raffles and 50⁄50. Showtime is 7 p.m. For more information, call Helen at 518745-7821. NORTH COUNTRY ARTS: The opening reception for the “Celebration” Art Exhibition Series takes place on Friday, November 16, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at North Country Arts’ main gallery, located at The Shirt Factory, 71 Lawrence Street, Suite 114, Glens Falls. The event is free and open to the public; light refreshments will be served. “Celebration” will be on exhibit through January 5. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Author Virginia Sole-Smith shares her exploration of how we learn to eat in today’s toxic food culture in “The Eating Instinct: Food Culture, Body Image and Guilt in America.” 7 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. PACK THE RINK: The Skidmore Thoroughbreds face off against the NEC Pilgrims at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga City Rink Weibel Arena. Free admission, plus free t-shirts to the first 150 fans who donate a canned good. SENIOR CITIZENS DAY CONCERT: The Waterford Halfmoon School District will host its annual Senior Citizens Day Concert and Luncheon on Friday, November 16. At 11:45 a.m. a performance by the secondary band and choir will be held in the school auditorium. Immediately following the performance at 12:15 p.m., a traditional holiday dinner will be served by the students of the junior high school. Reservations are required and interested senior citizens of the Town and Village of Waterford are invited to participate by calling the Superintendent’s Office at 518-237-0800 ext 3309.

TANG MUSEUM: A brown bag lunch at noon with artist Tim Davis in conversation with scholars Janet Borgerson and Jonathan Schroeder revolves around the vinyl LP, the subject of Bergerson and Schroeder’s book “Designed for Hi-Fi Living: The Vinyl LP in Midcentury America” and a component of Davis’s exhibition “When We Are Dancing (I Get Ideas). Bring your own lunch; drinks and sweets will be provided. For more information call 518-580-8080. Saturday, Nov. 17 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 1-877-237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. ALL SAINTS CRAFT FAIR: All Saints on the Hudson, 52 William Street, Mechanicville, holds its annual Craft Fair, on Saturday, November 17, in the parish hall from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information or a vendor application form, contact Carmella Hein at chein@nycap.rr.com or 518-664-5950. BEATLEMORE SKIDMANIA: This year’s Beatlemore Skidmania event features music from the White Album in celebration of its 50th anniversary. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College campus. Adults $10, seniors $7, students and children $5. All proceeds from tickets, posters and t-shirt sales will be donated to local nonprofits via the Skidmore Cares holiday campaign. For ticket information call 518580-5321 or visit skidmore. edu/Zankel.

BOOK FAIR: Barnes & Noble is hosting a book fair to benefit the Academy for Lifelong Learning at their 50 Wilton Square location on Saturday, November 17. A portion of the proceeds from your purchases between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. will benefit the Academy. Stop by the Academy table for a voucher and a chance to win a $50 B&N gift card. Academy volunteers will staff a free gift-wrapping station for your purchases. You can also take part in an online book fair on November 17-22. Go to www. bn.com/bookfairs and use book fair ID#12431573.

BOTTLE DRIVE: Boy Scout Troop 4013 of Schuylerville is hosting a bottle drive fundraiser in connection with a food and cash drive for their community food pantry SAFER. Please bring your returnable bottles and donations to the American Legion at 6 Clancy Street Schuylerville on November 17 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Troop 4013 has been active for 100 years, please consider supporting them so they can continue for another century. DARE TO DREAM FUNDRAISER: The Spina Bifida Association of Northeastern New York honors Dr. Barry Kogan, Chief of the Division of Urology at Albany Medical Center, at its annual Dare to Dream fundraiser. Included at the event will be a silent and live auction, appetizers, live music by Fresh and dancing, desserts and a cash bar. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., Wolferts Roost Country Club, 120 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at http://sbaneny. org/non-displayed-pages/archived-pages/dare-to-dream/ dare-to-dream-2018/tickets/ online-pay-2/. Any questions can be directed to 518-3999151. GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY: Kimberly Harvish, Educator for the Chapman Historical Museum, om Glens Falls presents “Dear Diary,” showcasing peoples’ lives in this vicinity through six diaries spanning the years 18551920, at the Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County meeting

on November 17 at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall at the corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Free and open to the public. Form ore information, call 518-587-2978.

LITTLE FALLS TRAIN WRECK: On April 19, 1940, the Lake Shore Limited derailed, killing 31 and injuring 51 others in the deadliest accident in the annals of the New York Central Railroad. Hear the story of the Little Falls Gulf Curve train wreck, presented by members of the Little Falls Historical Society at Middlefield Town Hall. 2 p.m., 3137 County Rt. 35 in the Hamlet of Middlefield.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Board of Trustees meets the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. The public is always welcome. 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville.For more information, call 518-6644646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville. sals.edu.

NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Story Time with Robert Broder & Jenn Kocsmiersky (“Paul and His Ukelele”), 11 a.m. Edward G. Lengel, “Never in Finer Company: The Men of the Great War’s Lost Battalion,” 7 p.m. 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING COURSE: The next NYS 5-Hour PreLicensing course will be offered Saturday, November 17, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40. To register, call John Rinko at 518-5842221 or email RinkoDrivingSchool.com. A portion of the cost will be donated to United Methodist Church.

OPIOID CRISIS PANEL: On Saturday, November 17, at 6 p.m., St. Luke’s Recovery Resource Center will host a panel discussion: “It Takes a Village”: Empowering Communities to Help Build and Support Resilient Families in the Midst of the Opioid Crisis”. Panelists will share what they are doing to build a resilient community that helps prevent substance abuse. The forum is preceded by a 12 Step Eucharist at 4 p.m. and a Community Potluck Dinner follows at St. Luke’s on the Hill, 40 McBride Road, off Pruyn Hill Road, Town of Halfmoon, (GPS Mechanicville, NY 12118.) For more information about the St. Luke’s Recovery Resource Center: www. http://stlukesonthehill.org/RRC.html.

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.

SARATOGA SPRINGS FARMERS’ MARKET: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lincoln Baths building, 65 South Broadway. With more than 50 vendors, market-goers will be able to shop for a wide variety of local products year-round. The Holiday Market features local artisans, crafters, and specialty foods from November 3 to December 29. For a complete list of winter vendors, visit http://www. saratogafarmersmarket.org/ saturday-winter-vendors/.

SKIDMORE BRASS ENSEMBLES: Concert by Skidmore Brass Ensembles, 5 p.m., ELM room 117, Zankel Music Center. For more information call 518-5805321.

TANG FAMILY SATURDAYS: Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang Museum exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity suitable for children ages 5 and up with adult companions. 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Tang Museum, Skidmore College. Free and open to the public; registration strongly suggested. For reservations and more information, call 518-580-8080.

TRACTOR PARADE: Choose your favorite tractor during the 6th Annual Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade in Greenwich. Each tractor must have a minimum of 1,000 lights, while each one with a float or trailer must have a minimum of 2,000 lights. The parade starts at 6 p.m. at Greenwich Junior High School, 10 Cray Avenue.

TURKEY SHOOT: Colonie Elks Lodge #2192’s annual raffle of turkeys, pies and bottles of wine takes place on November 17. There will be complimentary hot dogs and refreshments for all players, and you can bring your own food. There will also be door prizes and tables for silent auction items and 50⁄50 raffles. Doors open at 5 p.m., raffles start at 6 p.m. at 11 Elks Lane, Latham. Call 518-785-3557 for more information.

WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE: The 11 a.m. Autumn Discovery Hike at Camp Saratoga covers about a mile of gently rolling terrain as hikers learn how plants and animals adapt and prepare for the winter. Meet at the trailhead kioski by Parking Lot #1 on Scout Road. Nature Craft: Leaf Print Wall Hangings, 12:30 p.m. After a walk to collect fall leaves, make beautiful wall hangings using their natural colors. Registration is required for each event. Call 518-450-0321, email info@wiltonpreserve.org or visit www.wiltonpreserve.org. for more information.

YEAR OF KOSCIUSZKO: This is UNESCO’s Year of Kosciuszko, but who was Tadeusz Kosciuszko, and why are the Northway’s Twin Bridges named after him? Polish-American expert Dr. James Pula of Purdue University discusses the notable military leader and his contributions to the American Revolution. 2 p.m., Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Street, Schenectady. Admission $5, free for SCHS members. Sunday, Nov. 18

BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 serves a Breakfast Buffet from 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Rt.9, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $9, Seniors/Military $8, Children 5-12 $7, under 5 free. Takeouts $9. Call 518-5842585 for more information.

CHRISTIAN MUSIC CONCERT: Singer/Recording artist Cheri Taylor will present a Christian music concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 18 at Oneida Community Church, 197 Sunnyside Road, Queensbury. There is no door charge for this concert, which is sponsored by the WNGN radio concert series. A free-will offering will be taken, and light refreshments will be served. For more information, call the church at 518-745-8611 or 518-793-2276, or email mbailey90@gmail.com. For more information about the Cheri Taylor Ministries, visit www.cheritaylor.org.

GRACE CHURCH (WATERFORD): The Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons celebrates the Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Sundays at Grace Church, 34 Third Street, Waterford. Deacon Denise Moore assists. An adult Christian Education program begins at 8:30 a.m. A coffee hour follows each service. For more information, call the Episcopal parish at 518-237-7370 or visit www.gracewaterford.com.

HEALING SERVICE: William M. Champine will conduct a Healing Service on November 18 from 3 p.m. – 5p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. Free admission; free-will donation. For more information on Champine visit www.williaminthelightofjesus.com or call 518-237-6378.

HOME MADE THEATER AUDITIONS: Home Made Theater announces open auditions for their February production of Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap.” General auditions for adult actors will be held Sunday, November 18, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Monday, November 19, rom 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park. No appointments are necessary. Please bring a current photo and resume. For information about character descriptions and other audition details visit www. homemadetheater.org or call the HMT office at 518-5874427.

NUTCRACKER TEA: Hosted by SPAC’s Action Council, the Nutcracker Tea features excerpts from “The Nutcracker” performed by The Northeast Ballet Company, a delicious tea service with savory and sweet treats, exciting vendors for holiday gifts, and raffle tickets for fun prizes, including an American Girl doll. Every child attending will receive a special gift when leaving the tea. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., The Hall of Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. Adults $75, children 15 and under $25.

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.

SUNDAY MEDITATION: Cultivating compassion & wisdom. Sunday morning meditation 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at One Big Roof, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health & Wellness Building (across from the Maple Avenue Middle School, just off Route 50). By donation. No experience necessary. All are welcome.

SUNNY SUNDAYS: Sunny Sundays are your opportunity to take a safe glimpse at the sun. Educators from the Dudley Observatory at miSci will operate their 14inch telescope inside the roll-top roof observatory, allowing visitors to safely look at the sun and search for sunspots. Other objects such as the moon and planets may also be visible. In the event of poor weather, there will be hands-on indoor activities instead. The observatory will be open from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. every Sunday through December 30. miSci galleries will be open continuously from noon – 5 p.m. Access to the observatory or activities is free with museum admission ($12 Adult, $10 Senior, $8 Child) at miSci, the Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady.

TELLABRATION: The 23rd Annual Tellabration! features humorous, heartwarming and/or dramatic tales of people dealing with sparks which sometimes crate new ideas and sometimes start fires. 3:30 p.m., GE Theatre at Proctor’s, 432 State Street, Schenectady. Adults $12, $10 apiece in groups; students $6 Tickets available at Proctors Box Office or at www. proctors.org. Tellabration ! is a trademark of the National Storytelling Network (www. storynet.org).

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Trinity United Methodist Church of Wilton holds Worship and Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a.m. Choir meets at 9 a.m. Youth group follows worship. Nursery provided. 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort. Contact Pastor Jeffrey Stratton at 518423-8195 for baptisms and weddings.

YOGA TEQUILA BRUNCH: One With Life Organic Tequila is collaborating with three other local womenowned businesses to bring yoga and tequila to the Saratoga community on Sunday, November 18, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Putnam Place, 63 Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs. A local instructor from the Hot Yoga Spot studio in Saratoga will lead a vinyasa flow class for all levels from 11 a.m. to noon. Afterward, Saratoga’s 5 Points Market & Deli will donate a pop up healthy light brunch to all attendees. The $15 cost of the event includes the class, brunch, tequila sample and a $5 donation to Code Blue shelter in Saratoga Springs. Reserve tickets online at TheHotYogaSpot.com/capital-region-special-events. Tickets will also be available at the door. Monday, Nov. 19

HOME MADE THEATER AUDITIONS: Home Made Theater announces open auditions for their February production of Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap.” General auditions for adult actors will continue on Monday, November 19, rom 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park. No appointments are necessary. Please bring a current photo and resume. For information about character descriptions and other audition details visit www.homemadetheater.org or call the HMT office at 518-587-4427.

PRESCHOOL NATURE HOUR: Seed exploration is the theme for the November Preschool Nature Hour at Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 19. The program for ages 3-6 begins with a brief nature walk in the forest to explore the different strategies plants use for seed dispersal. Later, the children will participate in a short nature craft and enjoy a nutritious snack. Adults are expected to attend with their children. Be sure to dress for the weather. Registration is required; call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.

THYMLY HERB GROUP: SPAC President Elizabeth Sobol presents an update on the new and tried-and-true happenings at the nationally-recognized center for the performing arts at the next Thymly Herb Group meeting. 10 a.m., 4H Training Center, Middleline Road, Ballston Spa. New members are always welcome. Please note: the meeting will be canceled if Ballston Spa public schools are closed or delayed.

WELLNESS WALK: Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will hold a Wellness Walk at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 19. Led by Saratoga Springs YMCA fitness instructor Linda Hovious, the walk is geared toward gentle exercise and the enjoyment of nature. It is accessible for participants at basic fitness levels. The walk departs from the Opdahl Trailhead kiosk on Ballard Road. Registration is appreciated as the program is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. To register, or for more information, call 518-450-0321 or emila info@wiltonpreserve.org. Tuesday, Nov. 20

ARCHAEOLOGY TALK: Archaeologist Ed Curtin talks about “Frontenac Island: Time, History and Myth in the Finger Lakes,” focusing on burials, symbolism and ritual, on Tuesday, November 20, at 7 p.m. at Grooms Tavern, 290 Sugar Hill Road, Rexford. Sponsored by the Auringer Seelye Chapter of the NYS Archaeological Association. For more information contact Bernadette at bpgiardina@yahoo.com or call 518-928-3328.

FAVORITE BOOKS SHOW: Students from Geyser Road Elementary School will present projects from their Favorite Books Show, the culmination of the Parents as Reading Partners Program sponsored by the Parent Teacher Organization. 5 p.m., 61 Geyser Road, Saratoga Springs.

FULTON COUNTY IN HOLLYWOOD: Fulton County Historian Samantha Hall-Saladino presents “Fulton County in Hollywood” as part of NYS History Month on Tuesday, November 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Enders House at the Schoharie Crossing Historic Site, 129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter. The program explores Fulton County’s links to MGM Studios, the Schine theater empire and its connection to McCarthyism, local celebrities, and more. Free and open to the public. For information about this program, please call the Visitor Center at 518-829-7516, email SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov, or visit Schoharie Crossing’s Facebook page.

GREENFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The monthly meeting of the Greenfield Historical Society features “Into the Woods,” a presentation on the educational Woods Farm by Phaedra Stasyshyn, assisted by her children, Rhedyn and Drake, and Adrianna Drindak. 7 p.m., Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center. TUESDAY TALK: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site conducts its fourth annual Tuesday Talk series to recognize New York State History Month this November. Fulton County Historian Samantha Hall-Saladino will discuss “Fulton County in Hollywood” on November 20. 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.

WW1 COMMEMORATION: Saratoga County will host a ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1 at 2:30 p.m. at the Board of Supervisors meeting room in Ballston Spa, in place of the monthly “Honoring Our Deceased Veterans” program. The program includes a short presentation about Saratoga County and WW1 by county historian Lauren Roberts and a reading of names of Saratoga County soldiers who lost their lives in the “Great War.” For more information, call the Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency at 518-884-4115. Wednesday, Nov. 21

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. Saturday, Nov. 24

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Treat your children to the ultimate holiday tradition on Saturday, November 24, from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Hall, 80 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls. Take a picture with Santa and take home your framed photo free. Crafts for kids, reindeer games, mailbox to the North Pole and much more. Adults $10, children 8 and up $5, kids up to age 7 free. Tickets are available at the door, but reservations are preferred; call 518-793-5835 to RSVP. Sponsored by the Rosary Altar Society.

HAM DINNER: Soup, complete dinner and homemade desserts. Adults $10, kids $5. 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway. Takeout and delivery available. Call 518-793-1152 for more information.

HOLIDAY CRAFT MARKETPLACE: The 43rd Annual Saratoga Holiday Craft Marketplace will be held at the Saratoga Springs Civic Center, 522 Broadway, on Small Business Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 145 selected artisans will showcase and sell their wares. All proceeds, including the $5 admission, will benefit the missions of the Saratoga Center for the Family to prevent and treat child abuse, trauma and neglect.

NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Beloved Newberry Honor author Grace Lin shares her new picture book, “A Big Mooncake for Little Star,” her homage to the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. 2 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING COURSE: The next NYS 5-Hour PreLicensing course will be offered Saturday, November 24, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40. To register, call John Rinko at 518-5842221 or email RinkoDrivingSchool.com. A portion of the cost will be donated to United Methodist Church.

SARATOGA SPRINGS FARMERS’ MARKET: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lincoln Baths

building, 65 South Broadway. With more than 50 vendors, market-goers will be able to shop for a wide variety of local products year-round. The Holiday Market features local artisans, crafters, and specialty foods from November 3 to December 29. For a complete list of winter vendors, visit http://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/saturday-winter-vendors/.

Sunday, Nov. 25

GRACE CHURCH (WATERFORD): The Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons celebrates the Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Sundays at Grace Church, 34 Third Street, Waterford. Deacon Denise Moore assists. An adult Christian Education program begins at 8:30 a.m. A coffee hour follows each service. For more information, call the Episcopal parish at 518237-7370 or visit www. gracewaterford.com. INDOOR CRAFT & GARAGE SALE: The popular Saratoga-Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale, featuring extra vendors for Christmas shopping, takes place at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane on Sunday, November 25, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free and parking is great. All proceeds go to local Elks charities. To sell at the next event call Linda at 518-289-5470 for more information. PATRIOT FLIGHT FUNDRAISER: A Christmas Fund Raiser to benefit Capital District Patriot Flight features fun with Santa and Uncle Sam, live entertainment, auctions and raffles, military items, artworks, hams and turkeys, gift baskets and much more. 1 p.m – 3:30 p.m., Zaloga Post American Legion #1520, 4 Everett Road Ext., Albany. Make reservations by November 19 by calling 518-732-2793 and leaving a message with the number attending. SUNDAY MEDITATION: Cultivating compassion & wisdom. Sunday morning meditation 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at One Big Roof, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health & Wellness Building (across from the Maple Avenue Middle School, just off Route 50). By donation. No experience necessary. All are welcome.