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Monday, Dec. 2 INTRO TO EFT TAPPING: Monday, December 2, 6pm. Join Colleen Capobianco as she introduces us to the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and the many benefits of tapping. In this class Colleen will work with you to release old emotions that have been stored in the body, to create a happier and healthier life. This tool can be used every day moving forward! Join Colleen and many others in a group setting, as when a group comes together, healing takes place on an even greater level. Colleen Capobianco is an EFT Practitioner and Reiki Master, who focuses on healing the body naturally. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641.

GALWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY:

The December 2nd meeting of the Galway Preservation Society will feature “Looking at That Antique Christmas Present - a Survey of 19th Century Decorative Arts,” presented by John Cromie, Ballston Spa attorney and history buff. Meetings start with refreshments and social time at 7:00 and a brief business meeting at 7:30, with the presentation beginning at approximately 7:45. The meeting is held at the Galway Town Hall at 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway, NY.

SARATOGA RETIRED TEACHERS:

Saratoga Retired Teachers will meet on Monday, December 2, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs. For membership information and luncheon reservations, call 518587-5356.

AUXILIARY MEETING:

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 234 will have their monthly meeting, Dec.2nd at the Post home, 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa, at 7 PM.

MOVIE MAKERS:

Mondays, 3:30pm. Join us in making YouTube movies after school. Permission slips are required before filming. *There will be no Movie Makers on December 23. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641.

Tuesday, Dec. 3 SUPER HERO PARTY:

Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York (GSNENY) will host a Super Hero Party, a free recruitment event for girls and their families interested in learning more about Girl Scouts. During the event, girls in grades K - 3 will explore selfawareness and teambuilding. Conversations and activities will focus on strengths and weaknesses and exemplify how individuals can complement one another in a team setting. With this new approach to recruitment events, GSNENY is giving girls the opportunity to experience activities similar to the ones they will be doing in troops while parents learn about the program during an information session. 6 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3 at Waterford Elementary School, 125 Middletown Rd., Waterford.

GIVING TUESDAY:

Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation on Tuesday, December 3rd at The Brook Tavern, 139 Union Avenue, to support the Foundation’s educational programs, advocacy efforts, technical assistance, and restoration projects. Giving Tuesday is an international day of charitable giving following Thanksgiving and Black Friday. For this Giving Tuesday The Brook Tavern will donate 20% of all food and drink purchases from 5-9PM as well as 100% of pours from a specialty keg to the Foundation! Call The Brook Tavern at (518) 871-1473 to make your reservation today! For more information or if you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation please call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation at (518) 587-5030, visit www.saratogapreservation.org, or email

Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.

STORY TIME:

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am. Children are invited for a story, a fun craft or activity, and then stick around to socialize with other families and open play. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641.

OZOBOTS WORKSHOP:

Tuesdays, 5:30pm. Ozobots are adorable coding robots, and are so much fun kids won’t even know they are learning the skills to code! Drop ins welcome. Ends December 17. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641.

AFTER SCHOOL DIY:

Tuesdays, 3:30pm. Kids are invited to join us in making fun DIY projects. There will be a new project every week! Ends December 17. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641.

FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT:

Burnt HillsBallston Lake Rotary presents a free holiday concert by The Music Company on Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:30 PM at the Burt HillsBallston Lake Senior High School, 88 Lakehill Road, Burnt Hills.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS MEETING:

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court McClaughlin #422, will hold their next monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, NY. Members gather at 6:00pm for social time and bring a dish to share and the meeting will begin promptly at 6:30pm. The December meeting will assist Shelters of Saratoga/ Code Blue. Members will be bringing the following donation items: coffee, sugar, bottled water, hearty soups with pop-tops preferred, fruit juice, protein/granola bars, fruit cups, shelf stable milk, ready made meals, instant oatmeal, ramen noodles, slim jim, tuna, crackers, cereal, ziplock bags, plastic wrap, paper plates/ cups, women’s underwear (M-XL), insulated boots & gloves, umbrellas, socks, razors, hand wipes, cleaning products, sleeping bags, tents & small propane tanks. New members are always welcome to attend. For questions or further information please contact Regent Ann Argentine at 518-3066060.

NETWORKING BREAKFAST:

The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, December 3 from 7:30-8:30 am, hosted by Saha Yoga, 12 Washington Street in Ballston Spa. Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation—prepayment available at www. ballston.org or RSVP to info@ballston.org and pay at the door. Nonreserved walk-ins 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. The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, established in 1983, is a non-profit organization committed to making the Village of Ballston Spa a great place to live, work and visit. To learn more, visit at www.ballston.org.

USING LINKEDIN TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS:

Don’t miss this seminar packed with valuable information you can implement immediately to increase leads and sales - get ready for 2020 now by: Harnessing the power of LinkedIn to grow your pipeline, learning powerful insider best practices from LinkedIn for effective social selling that dovetail with proven sales methodology, using LinkedIn to generate warm referrals from your existing contact network and how to make your profile the most attractive to potential prospects. 7:30 - 8:00 am Registration/continental Breakfast, 8:00 - 9:30 am Presentation on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Hyatt Place Saratoga/ Malta, 20 State Farm Place, Malta. $30 Chamber Members, $40 Non-Member Admission.

HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION CONCERT:

“Demon Rum! Songs of Temperance and Prohibition,” Performed by The Lost Radio Rounders. December Program - New Scotland Historical Association. The temperance movement reached fever pitch in the early 1900s. Campaigns for and against prohibition were waged and one means of expressing one’s view was through song. As the 100 th anniversary of the implementation of the 18th amendment approaches the popular duo, Lost Radio Rounders, will perform songs of temperance and prohibition “from both sides of the bar, with some trying to quell the flow of demon rum and others hurrying to drink it up.” Tom Lindsay and Michael Eck make up the Lost Radio Rounders. Performing in the style and dress of a brother duo in the 1930s when families would gather around the radio in the evening, their programs are wellresearched, historically accurate and fun! The duo has been praised for helping to keep the legacy of American folk music alive. Come and enjoy this entertaining and educational program on Tuesday, December 3 at 7:30pm, at the Wyman Osterhout Community Center in New Salem on Old New Salem Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186. Admission is always free. On the same day and at the same location, please take the opportunity to take in the exhibits at the NSHA Museum which will be open for a half hour before the program.

Wednesday, Dec. 4 SANTA VISIT:

Wednesday, December 4, 5:30-7pm. Santa Claus is coming to the Library!! Join the Advocates for Schuylerville Library for some craft projects and snacks at 5:30 and then stick around to visit with Santa from 6-7pm. Parents are encouraged to bring a camera. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641.

CBD 101: What CBD is, what it isn’t and how it can be a therapeutic addition to a healthy, active senior lifestyle. Lecture provided by Saratoga CBD Wellness and will be held at 1 pm Wednesday, Dec. 4 at The Summit at Saratoga Senior Living Community, 1 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs. Please RSVP at Concierge@SummitSeniorLife.com or call 518-430-2136.

LUNCHTIME MEDITATION:

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

TACKLE YOUR DEBT:

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6:00pm-7:30pm, 700 Patroon Creek Boulevard, Albany and 469 State Street, Schenectady. Learners will develop an effective debt pay down strategy. They will also consider appropriate debt levels and reflect on what is considered good debt and bad debt. A basic budgeting framework is also discussed as part of scoring a debt reduction plan. Registration is required. Please visit www.sefcu.com/ financialeducation to reserve your spot

today!

BLUE CHRISTMAS: Community “Blue Christmas” at the Melrose United Methodist Church, 20 Church Street, on December 4. 2019 at 7:00 p.m. The Blue Christmas is for anyone who are mourning, who have or are experiencing loss of the recent death of a family member or friend, the end of a marriage, the loss of work, or a move away from the place that has been home for a while. Blue Christmas is an opportunity to gather together to begin the Advent Christmas season with a quiet time of worship and healing. Blue Christmas is an ecumenical community service of scripture, prayer and music during Advent for those who struggle, who mourn and any who find celebrating difficult. If this Christmas season is difficult for you, come and begin your Advent worship. Everyone, regardless of church background, is welcome. Call the church for further information at 518-233-0044, do not hesitate to leave a message which will be returned promptly.

POETRY READING: On Wednesday, December 4, Caffè Lena will present poetry readings by Stuart Bartow and Liv McKee. An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7pm and the readings will start at 7:30. The host for the event will be guest hosted David Graham and the cost is $5 general, free for students. Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 583-0022, www.caffelena.org. Thursday, Dec. 5

NEW PARENT MEETUP: Every Thursday at 10:30 (no new parent meetup on December 26) These events are free and open to the public and will take place at Northshire Bookstore at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. BOOK CLUB: Thursday, December 5 , 6:30pm. Pick up your copy of the latest book pick and come back for discussion. There will also be planning for next year’s book list. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 6956641. STORY TIME: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am. Children are invited for a story, a fun craft or activity, and then stick around to socialize with other families and open play. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641.

KWVA MEETING & CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Ch. 60, Korean War Vet. Assoc. December meeting and Christmas party will be held at noon on Thurs., Dec. 5th, at the Log Jam Restaurant on Rt. 9 in Queensbury. The restaurant is located on Rt. 9, at the North end of the outlets, So. of Lake George. Hosts are Patti and Gene Slavin. Door prizes will be awarded. For a reservation or further information, please contact the Slavins at 518-793-2358 by Dec. 3rd. Ordering will be off the menu. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, family and friends are all invited to attend. For an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Robert Garland at 518-280-0075. Annual dues are $10 for veterans and $5 for all others.

VICTORIAN STREETWALK: The celebration of the holiday season kicks off with the 33rd Annual Victorian Streetwalk, Sartoga’s longest-running Downtown Festival, presented by the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association. Come visit the majestic City of Saratoga Springs, adorned in holiday splendor, as the local shops, boutiques and restaurants open their doors to welcome visitors and locals alike. Share the holiday spirit, amidst the Victorian charm of Downtown Saratoga Springs, where you can enjoy more than 30 live performances, the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting,, and the Arrival of Santa in his horse drawn sleigh. Whether you’re starting a family tradition or rekindling the warm memories of your own childhood, put it on your calendar to join us for the 33rd Annual Victorian Streetwalk. The event is 6pm-9pm on Thursday, Dec. 5 in downtown Saratoga Springs. www.saratogaspringsdowntown.com.

GLOBAL GOURMANDS: Thursday, December 5th, 3:30pm. Join us in learning about the world through snacking! Every month a YUM Box is delivered to our library. Kids get to explore that lands particular goodies while also learning about the culture and geography! Drop ins welcome. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 6956641.

PERILS OF JOURNALISM: The Women’s Press Club of New York State will present a panel discussion and invites the community to dialogue with the experts regarding the current Perils of Journalism and threats to freedom of the press on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Key Auditorium (Room 202) in Roger Bacon Hall at Siena College, Friars Drive, Loudonville. Admission is free for WPCNYS members and college students with a valid ID. A $10 donation is suggested for all others. Light refreshments will be served. While walkins are welcome, advance registration is appreciated. Doors open at 6 p.m. Accessible parking is available in Parking Lots G and H. For further information or to register in advance, please visit womenspressclubnys.com/events. AUTHOR EVENT: Thursday, December 5 from 6-8 pm - Multi Author Signing for Victorian Streetwalk - During downtown Saratoga’s annual holiday event, authors will be signing their books at locations throughout the bookstore. Signed books make great holiday gifts! For a complete list of participating authors visit northshire.com. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Northshire Bookstore at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. For more information on this or other events, call 518-682-4200 or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com.

TEN BROECK MANSION HOLIDAY HOUSE: Thursday, December 5, 2019 - Candle Light Tours -6:15 pm and 7:15 pm. The Albany County Historical Association at the Ten Broeck Mansion, located at located at 9 Ten Broeck Place in Albany, will host the annual Holiday House activities beginning on Sunday, December 1 and continuing until Sunday, December 22, 2019. There are many planned events the public will enjoy including candle light tours, a holiday tea, two musical performances, an open house, a lecture, and a children’s story hour. Sinterklaas will visit many of the events throughout the month. The Ten Broeck Mansion is a 222 year old Federal Style home that was built for Abraham Ten Broeck and his wife Elizabeth Van Rensselaer and family. It is lovingly preserved by the Albany County Historical Association. During the holiday season volunteer decorators from around the Capital region transform the home into a holiday wonderland. The decorating theme this year is “American Treasures.” Handicapped accessibility is limited to the first floor. Ample parking is available behind the garden which can be accessed from Livingston Avenue. Please visit the website: www.tenbroeckmansion.org or call (518) 436-9826 for details and tickets.

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 413-992-7012. Friday, Dec. 6

AUTHOR EVENT: Friday, December 6 at 7 pm - Yaddo Presents Meghan Daum in conversation - The Problem with Everything: My Journey Through the New Culture Wars The acclaimed essayist & political thinker will discuss her latest book. From “one of the most emotionally exacting, mercilessly candid, deeply funny, and intellectually rigorous writers of our time” (Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild) comes a seminal new book that reaches surprising truths about feminism and the Resistance movement. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Northshire Bookstore at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. For more information on this or other events, call 518-6824200 or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www. northshire.com.

STORY TIME: Every Friday at 10:30 (no story time on December 20 and 27). These events are free and open to the public and will take place at Northshire Bookstore at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

PRE-K PLAYDATE: Fridays, 10am. Stop in for some open play with other families and our wide selection of toys. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641.

HOLIDAY GALA: 14th annual Holiday Gala at the Canfield Casino. 7 - 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Canfield Casino in Congress Park in Saratoga Springs. Dinner stations by Longfellows, live music by Erin Harkes and Mike Lemme, dancing, silent auction, photo booth. $75 pre-order, $80 at the door, $65 junior/members ticket. Tickets are available online at www.saratogahistory.org.

HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS: Downtown Glens Falls will be in the holiday spirit from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2019, as the community officially ushers in the holiday season with “Hometown Holidays”. Additional events planned for Saturday, December 7, 2019. This year’s celebration will recognize the 1944 designation of Glens Falls as Hometown USA by Look Magazine. Gather at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 6, in City Park, along the Bay Street side of the library, to visit with friends and neighbors, listen to holiday music, and enjoy the ceremonial tree and park lighting at 5:45 p.m. Once the tree is lit, Santa will greet the crowd and then be escorted by veterans to Glens Falls National Bank where children can have their picture taken with the man in red and tell him their holiday wishes. There will be costumed characters, musical performances, horse and wagon rides, and so much more! On Saturday, December 7, there will be a free showing of The Grinch at the Charles R. Wood Theater at noon and a free holiday concert at the Hyde Collection starting at 2 p.m.

TEN BROECK MANSION HOLIDAY HOUSE: Friday, December 6, 2019- Candle Light Tours- 6:15 pm and 7:15 pm The Albany County Historical Association at the Ten Broeck Mansion, located at located at 9 Ten Broeck Place in Albany, will host the annual Holiday House activities beginning on Sunday, December 1 and continuing until Sunday, December 22, 2019. There are many planned events the public will enjoy including candle light tours, a holiday tea, two musical performances, an open house, a lecture, and a children’s story hour. Sinterklaas will visit many of the events throughout the month. The Ten Broeck Mansion is a 222 year old Federal Style home that was built for Abraham Ten Broeck and his wife Elizabeth Van Rensselaer and family. It is lovingly preserved by the Albany County Historical Association. During the holiday season volunteer decorators from around the Capital region transform the home into a holiday wonderland. The decorating theme this year is “American Treasures.” Handicapped accessibility is limited to the first floor. Ample parking is available behind the garden which can be accessed from Livingston Avenue. Please visit the website: www.tenbroeckmansion.org or call (518) 436-9826 for details and tickets.

LEGO LEAGUE: Fridays, 3:30pm. Kids are welcome to come and play with our giant selection of Legos! There will be weekly challenges available for inspiration! Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641.