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Sunday, Nov. 3

AUTHOR EVENT: Sunday, November 3 at 5 pm - Christopher McDougall - Running with Sherman: The Donkey with the Heart of a Hero Tickets Required. The author of the wildly popular bestseller “Born to Run” will share his latest - a funny and insightful book about training a rescued donkey to be his running partner. Visit northshire.com for tickets & full event information. Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

NORTHEAST SKI & CRAFT BEER SHOWCASE: The Northeast Ski & Craft Beer Showcase will feature an all-new lineup of local and regional brews, wines and cider when it returns to the Albany Capital Center on November 1-3, 2019. The Saratoga Eagle Craft Beer Garden, presented by Great Lakes Brewing Company, will be open Friday from 4 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday from noon to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 3:30 p.m. (must be 21 years of age or older with valid ID). Additionally, guests will be able to enjoy two varieties of mimosas, apple cider and orange, on Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon. Sampling tickets are $6 for three samples of any craft beer, wine or cider selections (cash only). Sunday mimosa specials are available for $8 per serving. The Northeast Ski & Craft Beer Showcase will take place on Friday, November 1 from 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, November 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, November 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Albany Capital Center is located at 55 Eagle Street in downtown Albany. For more information about the Northeast Ski & Craft Beer Showcase or to buy tickets visit NortheastSkiShow.com.

BREAKFAST BUFFET: Sunday, Nov. 3 and 17, 8:30-11:00 am at Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Eggs to order, Fruit Cocktail, French Toast / Pancakes, Potatoes, Breakfast Sausage and Ham, Corned Beef Hash, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Juice, Coffee and Tea. Donation Requested: Adults $9.00, Seniors(62 Years) and Military (Active/ Retired with ID Card) $8.00, Children 5—12 $7.00, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $9.00. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: Waterford Knights of Columbus will host a buffet featuring its famous Omelet Station, Eggs cooked to order, Pancakes, (plain and blueberry) French toast, sausage, bacon, home fries, toast, bagels, pastries, coffee, tea, orange and apple juices, hot chocolate. Take a chance to win the 50⁄50 drawing. Each paid breakfast ticket also enters you in a chance to win a free breakfast at a later date. 8 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 and every 1st Sunday of the month. K of C Hall, 76 Grace Street, Waterford 518-237-9330. $8.00 adult - $4.00 children – (Children under 4 free).

VETERANS BALL: The fourth annual Veterans Ball is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Hall of Springs, located at 108 Avenue of the Pines. The event, a fundraiser for the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition, will include dinner, live music, a cash bar and a silent auction. Tickets are available online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4089627.

NORTHEAST FILMMAKERS LAB: Capital Cinema Cultural Exchange, Inc. (CCCE), a nonprofit filmmaking resource based in Albany, will host the 6th Northeast Filmmakers Lab (NEFL6) November 1 - 3, 2019 at The Linda, WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206.

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: An English Country Dance will be held on November 3 at Channing Hall of the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 405 Washington Avenue, Albany 12206. Dances will be called and taught by Tom Amessé. Live music will be by Carol Compton and Thal Aylward. The Dance will be held 2 -5 PM, an Introductory Workshop is at 1:30 PM. All are welcome, no experience or partner is necessary. Admission is $12 at the door, $10 members. The Dance is sponsored by Capital English Country Dancers (For information: www.danceflurry.org/capital-english or 4775684).

WOODCARVING: Woodcarving Old World St. Nick with Rick and Ellen Butz. Sunday November 3, 10am-4pm. Tuition $175. Member Tuition $155. Materials fee $10. Just in time for Christmas learn to carve and paint a Bavarian St. Nicklaus in a style learned from the instructor’s father. Topics covered will include carving faces, tool selection, sharpening and safe carving techniques. All tools and materials are provided, but if the students have their own carving tools and small paintbrushes, they may bring them if they wish. This class is recommended for beginning and intermediate woodcarvers, ages 16 and up. NOTE: Students may bring their own woodcarving tools if they have them, but it is not required. Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. www.adirondackfolkschool.org.

Monday, Nov. 4

GALWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY: The next meeting of the Galway Preservation Society will be on November 4th at 7:00 at Galway Town Hall. The program will feature “High Rock to High Stakes” the history of Saratoga from the discovery of mineral water springs in the late 1700s to the start of gambling in the early 1900s, presented by Charles Kuenzel. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. with a social time, refreshments and very brief business meeting. The public is invited to attend. For more information, visit our website at www.galwaypreservationsociety.org.

SARATOGA RETIRED TEACHERS: Saratoga Retired Teachers will meet on Monday, November 4, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs. For membership information and luncheon reservations, call 518-587-5356.

Tuesday, Nov. 5

THE ESSENTIAL ERNEST HOLMES CLASS: 10 Tuesdays, beginning November 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. This class explores the life-transforming lectures and writings of 20th century mystic and metaphysical teacher Ernest Holmes. Engage in this study with like-minded truthseekers and explore how Holmes practical spirituality can be employed in your own life. Required textbook: “The Essential Ernest Holmes.” Required student workbook is $9 and available from the class facilitator. Suggested donation: $20 per class. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit our meetup.com group or call (518) 366-9918.

NETWORKING BREAKFAST: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, November 5 from 7:30-8:30 am, hosted by Nomad Coffee & Crepes, 80 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa. The venue is small and cozy, so be sure to reserve your spot soon. Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation—preregistration/ prepayment is available at www.ballston.org or RSVP to info@ballston.org and pay at the door. Non-reserved walkins that morning are $10. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Membership information will be available. The BSBPA sponsors networking breakfasts the first Tuesday of every month throughout the year at different BSBPA member locations.

CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER: Election Day Chicken & Biscuit Dinner and Bake Sale at Middle Grove United Methodist Church, Tues., Nov 5 from 4-7pm or until sold out. Eat in or take out. Dinner includes: homemade chicken & biscuit, homemade cranberry relish, peas, beverage, homemade apple crisp. Tickets: $11 for adults, $6.00 for children ages 5-10 yrs, FREE for children ages 5 and younger. Don’t forget to check out our Bake Sale! Church is located at 429 Middle Grove Rd. (corner of Middle Grove & North Creek Rd).

ELECTION DAY DINNER: Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church November 5, 4-6:30pm Election Day Chicken ‘n’ Biscuit Dinner. Eat In or Take out. Chicken ‘n’ Biscuit, gravy, mixed vegetables, cranberry sauce, beverage, variety of cakes for dessert. Adults: $10; Age 5-10 $5; Under Age 5: Free. 20% of proceeds will be donated to Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York’s Back-Pack Program.

PIE SALE: Annual Election Day Pie Sale at Beukendaal FD Ladies Auxiliary at 501 Sacandaga Rd., Scotia, on 11/5/19 from 6 AM to 9 PM (or unless we sell out before 9). Pies are ALL Homemade by the Ladies Auxiliary Apple, Apple Crumb, Cherry, Blueberry, Pecan, Pumpkin, to name a few.

SHOULDER REPLACEMENTS: November 5 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Saratoga Hospital First Floor Classroom, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs. Join Dr. George Silver of OrthoNY for an open discussion on shoulder replacements and recovery. Dr. Silver will address the types of shoulder replacements, pre-op/post-op procedures, and rehabilitation. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the seminar. All events are offered free of charge. Registration is required. Please call 518-580-2450 or register online at www.saratogahospital.org/Event/shoulderreplacements-11-05-19.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND BAKE SALE: Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, (.4 mi s of Rte 29) is hosting an Ice Cream Social and Bake Sale on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, from 4 pm to 7 pm. $2 for children 12 and under; $4 for adults. So vote and celebrate or just join us!

Wednesday, Nov. 6

OLDE SARATOGA SENIORS MEETING: The Olde Saratoga Seniors will be meeting on Wed, Nov 6 at noon at Town Hall, Spring St., Schuylerville. It will be a casserole luncheon. All veterans are invited along with all seniors. Entertainment will be provided. Members please bring a dish to share. Also money for dues, xmas party and trip are due. For more information contact Pat at 518-3382329.

LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: at the Saratoga Springs Public Library with Pierre Zimmerman, 49 Henry St, first and third Wednesday each month (12:30pm). Dropins welcome. Free and open to all.

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS WHEN A LOVED ONE HAS DIED: November 6 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Saratoga Hospital C-1 Conference Room, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs. When your heart is broken by grief, the holiday season promises more pain, and even the desire to simply skip the whole thing. If you are a grieving adult stressing about how to survive “the most wonderful time of the year,” join us to learn practical ideas and tips to make the holiday season a little easier. All events are offered free of charge. Registration is required. Please call Jean Malone, LMHC, at 518-886-5210.

UNDERSTANDING & MANAGING CREDIT: Nov. 6, 6:00pm-7:30pm, 469 State Street, Schenectady. Financial decisions you make today will greatly impact your future. When using credit you are spending your future income. This concept will be

the backdrop of this session where learners will explore managing credit responsibly, how to obtain credit and the meaning of credit scores and credit reports. Registration is required. Please visit www.sefcu.com/financialeducation to reserve your spot today! Thursday, Nov. 7 KWVA MEETING: The Nov. meeting for Ch.60 Korean War Veterans Assoc., will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7th, 1:30 p.m., at the VFW home, located at the end of Veterans’ Way, off the arterial, just North of Saratoga Sprs. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, family and friends are all invited to attend. For further information or an application to join the organization, please call Comm. Bob Garland at 518-280-0075. If interested in joining, annual dues are $10 for veterans and $5 for all others. ALL CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP: All Caregivers Support Group with Pierre Zimmerman, 211 Church St, first Thursday of each month (6:00pm). Free and open to all. Pre-registration required. Call Pierre for info at 413992-7012. Friday, Nov. 8 AUTHOR EVENT: Friday, November 8 at 7 pm - Bill Halpin - The Cult of Eden. Celebrate a late Halloween at Northshire with horror author Bill Halpin, as he reads from the first volume in his creepy & frightening Unrisen Saga. Northshire

Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-682-4200 or visit www.northshire.com. CODE BLUE BENEFIT: Help the financial needs of Code Blue as winter approaches. Join us for an extended Mega Happy Hour, followed by a live concert by nationally touring country-rock band The Mallett Brothers Band. Multiple bands on two stages in two rooms, tap takeovers, darts challenge, 50-50, food specials and more. Free Happy Hour (5-8) admission, with the concert $15 advance/$20door. The Parting Glass Pub, 40 Lake Ave, Saratoga. Info 879-2835. GOURD DESIGN: Bird Feeders with Tim Sauter. Friday November 8, 9am-4pm. Tuition $105. Member Tuition $85. Materials fee $50. This course teaches participants how to make a natural Gourd Bird Feeder. During the introduction, numerous examples of raw and finished gourds will be shown. The first part of the class will be devoted to preparation and planning, and the cleaning and preparation of both interior and exterior surface of the gourd will be covered in detail. Various tools and materials will be used, including scouring pads, steel wool, power drills and saws, Dremel tools, scrapers, sanding materials and more. Students will cut out and sand down one to four large openings in the upper half of their gourd. After a rigorous interior scraping preparation of the gourd, numerous painting and drawing techniques will be discussed and demonstrated, including wet and dry brush, sponge, stencil and others. After the base is dry, students will decorate their own gourds. Once complete, the gourds will be coated with polyurethane and made ready to hang. NOTE: Students should bring with them a pail or basin to clean their gourd, and smock or old clothes. Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. www.adirondackfolkschool.org. CREATE YOUR OWN CUTTING BOARD: Create Your Own Hardwood Cutting Board with Frank Friday & Saturday, November 8 & 9, 2 half days. 9am-12pm. Tuition $105. Member Tuition $85. Materials fee $50. Come create a beautiful 12-18” hardwood cutting board during two, half-day sessions. The class will discuss the types of wood being used, such as sappala, purple heart, African cherry and hard maple. The wood will be cut to size on a table saw. Then, using a jointer, students will make sure all pieces are the same size before gluing the various pieces together and allowing them to dry overnight. On the second day, the class will use planers to ensure that all boards are level and the same thickness. Students will then use a router to create a well and handles. Finally, the boards will be sanded. Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. www.adirondackfolkschool. org. Saturday, Nov. 9 CHURCH GARAGE & BAKE SALE: Indoors - rain, snow, or shine. Sat., Nov. 9th, 9am3pm. No early birds admitted. All proceeds benefit church youth group activities. Presbyterian-New England

Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. Something for everyone: antique, vintage, gently used, new. Furniture, linens, housewares, books, LPs, CDs, toys, collectibles, small appliances, jewelry, much more. No clothing or computers. Bring a box to fill! Plus home made cakes, pies and cookies. Come early for the best selection; come back again after 2pm for the half price sale. AUTHOR EVENT: Saturday, November 9 at 6 pm - Amanda Vaill in conversation - Jerome Robbins, by Himself: Selections from His Letters, Journals, Drawings, and an Unfinished Memoir. The editor of this stunning new collection of Jerome Robbins’ writings will discuss her book with Skidmore College Theater Professor Eunice Ferreira & Dance Professor Jason Ohlberg. Vaill is also the author of the fascinating Jerome Robbins biography “Somewhere.” Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-682-4200 or visit www.northshire.com. PASTA DINNER: Bacon Hill Reformed Church will have a Pasta Dinner Saturday November 9 Servings are 4:15 & 5:30 P.M. Take outs available 4:15 to 6:00 P.M. Adults $10 Children under 12 $5. Veterans $8. Menu: Lasagna, Meat or Vegetable, Garden Salad, Bread, Dessert, Beverage. For reservations call Jennifer Thomas 518 695-6116 Benefit Youth Camp Scholarships. SUPER BINGO: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting Super Bingo on Saturday November 9, 2019 at 1pm. The payout prize will be $2500 along with a $1000 coverage all. The larger the crowd the larger the prize. Doors open at 11am and tickets start selling at 12pm with games beginning at 1pm. We will have concession stand available before and during intermission. This event is open to the public and you must be 18 years or older. All proceeds go to Elks Charities. HARVEST BUFFET: Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is sponsoring its Annual Harvest Buffet on Saturday, Nov. 9th from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.. First come, first served. On the menu will be pork roast, stuffed cabbages, vegetables, salad, dessert and beverages.Take out orders will be available. For further information, call 518-306-5754. LAMPWORKING: Beads Don’t Have To Be Round with Renee Kingsley.Saturday November 9, 9am-1pm. Tuition $80. Member Tuition $60. Materials Fee $20. Tired of Round beads? Beads come in many shapes and sizes. In this class you will learn how to use tools and marvering techniques to shape glass into square, triangle, bi-cone, tube and tab shaped beads. Previous lampwork experience Required. Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. www.adirondackfolkschool. org. BASKETMAKINGHoliday Braided Rim Basket with Barbara Boughton. Saturday November 9, 9am-5pm. Tuition $105. Member Tuition $85. Materials Fee $30. This basket serves equally well as a tabletop display filled with seasonal items, or as a wall basket, with an “ear” woven into the back for hanging. The basket is woven in the plain weave method with a solid bottom. Several methods of filling a solid bottom will be discussed. The body of the basket incorporates a chain weave woven with dyed round reed in the student’s choice of colors. The basket is finished with a braided and scalloped rim, woven with matching dyed reed. A choice of a hand-painted ceramic accent embellishes the basket in coordinating colors with holiday themes. Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. www. adirondackfolkschool.org. SOAPMAKING: Soap Swirl and Design with Roberta Devers-Scott. Saturday November 9, 10am-4pm. Tuition $105. Member Tuition $85. Materials fee $20. Do you love the different designs you see in handmade soap? Then come to this advanced workshop and learn various swirling techniques that will take your plain bar of soap to the next level. We will learn the hanger swirl, drop swirl and the in the pot swirl. We may even do a layering technique if time permits! You will go home with a minimum of 10 bars of soap and after the 4-week curing process they will be ready for use or gifting. NOTE: A basic knowledge of soap making is needed for this class. Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. www.adirondackfolkschool. org.