Calendar
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 518-584-7860 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 Pre-Licensing 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-is-gaelic-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 518-423-8195 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.