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Main Street, Lake Luzerne. HOLIDAY SALE: In conjunction with Schuylerville’s village-wide Celebration of St. Nicolaas, Old Saratoga Reformed Church at Pearl and Burgoyne Streets will hold a Holiday Sale on Saturday, December 1, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. New and gently used Christmas items will be available for a donation. There will also be a basket raffle, a bake sale and much more. For more information call the church office at 518-695-3479 from 9 a.m. – noon Monday through Friday.
LEONARD BERNSTEIN AT 100: “Leonard Bernstein at 100 – The Humanitarian and Social Critic” includes a “West Side Story” suite, the “Candide” Overture and a rare performance of “Songfest,” a song-cycle commissioned for the U.S. bicentennial that remains relevant to social issues today. Bernstein scholar Paul Laird, professor of musicology at the University of Kansas, will host the program. A reception will follow. 7 p.m., Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College. Adults $8, seniors and Skidmore community $5, free for students and children. For ticket information call 518-580-5321 or visit www.skidmore.edu/zankel.
MAKE IT & TAKE IT: The Adirondack Folk School participates in the Town of Lake Luzerne’s craft walk and tree lighting by presenting their first ever “Make It and Take it” family event from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.. Children and parents will be able to buy a “ticket” allowing them to make 1-6 items at $5 each as gifts for relatives or friends. Each item will have an instructor and helpers and all materials will be provided. Each round of instruction lasts 30-45 minutes. Gift bags will be included for all items. Cookies, cider and cocoa will be served. Children 10 and over may stay at AFS, 51 Main Street, while parents shop at other venues. Call 518-696-2400 to reserve a “ticket” for your child.
MEDITATION WORKSHOP: “Discover Inspiration: Empowering Spiritual Growth,” taught by Evelyn Williams, includes guided mediation, practical advice on maintaining inner peace in daily life, and time to discuss the ideas presented. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saratoga Spa State Park Administration Building, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs. Course fee $20. For more information or to register call 845-856-9000 or visit KadampaNewYork. org/Saratoga.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: Visit a variety of local vendors for great holiday shopping during the Museum’s Holiday Open House. There will be hot chocolate, coffee and donuts and a visit from Tom Durkin as Santa. Durkin will be available for photos with children and families starting at 11 a.m. and will read “Upset: The Original Dark Horse” by Maddy Zanetti and illustration Gretchen Tisch. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Free to attend.
NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: New York Times bestselling author and podcaster Joseph Fink discusses his new novel “Alice Isn’t Dead” with journalist and blogger Mary Darcy. Tickets $5. 7 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Tickets and more information at www.northshire.com.
NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING COURSE: The next NYS 5-Hour PreLicensing course will be offered Saturday, December 1, 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.
NYS MILITARY MUSEUM: On Saturday, December 1, at 1 p.m., Nimrod T. Frazier, author of “The Best World War I Story I Know: On the Point in the Argonne,” will tell the story of the 35th Division, 1st Division and 42nd Division and their attack on German positions on the Cote de Chatillion ridge during the American Meuse-Argonne offensive in the autumn of 1918. Frazier’s remakrs will be followed by Dr.Monique B. Seefried’s presentation on the French National Office of Forestry’s World War I Trail, which connects some of the important sites where Americans fought in that war. Admission is free for this special event at the New York State Military Museum, 61 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs.