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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 518-584-2585 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 518745-8611 or 518-793-2276, or email mbailey90@gmail.com. For more information about the Cheri Taylor Ministries, visit www.cheritaylor.org. FLY TYING WORKSHOP: Learn to tie flies at Saratoga Spa State Park with fly fisherman Paul Sinicki. Bring your own equipment or use the park’s. No registration required. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Creekside Classroom on Picnic Loop Road, rain or shine. Appropriate for ages 10 and up. GRACE CHURCH (WATERFORD): The Rev. Kathy AlongeCoons 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 pop-culture 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 handson 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, heart-warming 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 518-423-8195 for baptisms and weddings. YOGA TEQUILA BRUNCH: One With Life Organic Tequila is collaborating with three other local women-owned 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 triedand-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 518-9283328. BALLSTON AREA HISTORY ROUNDTABLE: in a combined Brookside Museum Long Room Lecture and Ballston Area History Roundtable meeting rescheduled from November 15 due to the weather, Jim Richmond, Paul Perrault and other researchers will present stories of local soldiers in the American Revolution, Civil War and the World Wars. 7 p.m., Brookside Museum, Saratoga County Historical Society, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa. 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. Friday, Nov. 23 BLACK FRIDAY BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library Book Shop is having a Black Friday sale with great reads at 50% off on November 23. The sale is open to Friends membership and the public. Cash and checks accepted. The library is located at 49 Henry Street in downtown Saratoga Springs. For more information call the Friends Book Shop at 518584-7860 ext. 333. 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. Take-out 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 518-237-7370 or visit www.gracewaterford.com. INDOOR CRAFT & GARAGE SALE: The popular SaratogaWilton 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. INTRO TO GAELIC FOOTBALL: The Albany Rebels will host afree Gaelic Football (https://www. albanyrebels.com/what-isgaelic-football) introduction workshop for boys and girls ages 8-16 on Sunday, November 25, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the Armory at Sage Colleges, 130 New Scotland Avenue, Albany. The first hour will be for ages 8-12, the second for ages 12-16. An adult must be present with any child participating for the duration of the event. To register, go to https:// docs.google.com/forms/ d/e/1FAIpQLSd_ul0Fuw20wqxJ4sgBb7loW19wTPdlW204haMf05fmbUcDIw/ viewform?usp=sf_link. For more information visit www. albanyrebels.com or their pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 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. 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. 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. Monday, Nov. 26 VILLAGE OF BALLSTON SPA: The Board of Trustees of the Village of Ballston Spa will hold a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 26, in the Municipal Building, 66 Front Street. Tuesday, Nov. 27 AFTER THE FIRE: After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. After the Fire’s monthly meeting will be Tuesday, November 27, at 7 p.m. at Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse on Washington St. in Ballston Spa. For more information call 518-4354571 (leave a message) or visit www.afterthefire.org.