UPCOMING CALENDAR
EDITOR’SNOTE: This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellations and post ponements. However, it is recommended that readers contact event organizers before they attend. For themost updated version of the calendar, please visit saratogian.com.
ELECTRONIC VOTER GUIDE: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is pleased to announce Vote411.org, an electronic voter guide is now available. Information may be accessed on computers, tablets, and mobile phones. Candidate information includes biographical information and responses to questions posed by the League, as well as links to candidates’ social media and campaign websites. Candidates who have not yet submitted their information are listed with “Candidate Has Not Responded;” their responses will be posted as soon as the candidates provide the information. There is also an informative video comparing the current and proposed charter for Saratoga Springs. All of this can be accessed online at www. vote411.org in an easy-to-use electronic format. Citizens can enter their addresses, compare candidate information and print a customized sample ballot. Information is also available on our website, www.lwvsaratoga. In addition to the candidate responses videos of Candidate Forums are posted there as soon as they are completed. Other election information, including registration, absentee ballots, and early voting information is also available on the league website.
BROWN BREAD SALE: Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4mi s of Rte. 29) is once again hosting its pre-Thanksgiving Steamed Brown Bread and Bake Sale. Traditional brown bread includes flours, molasses, raisins, and buttermilk, and is steamed in cans in water bath over the stove for three hours. Place your orders now until Monday November 16 by calling 518-885-4794 and leaving message with your name, phonenumber and how many loaves ($6.50 each) you would like. Pick up times are Friday Nov. 20,4-6p.m. and Sat. Nov., 2111a.m.- 2p.m. Holiday bake sale and hot dog lunch available during pickup Saturday Nov. 21. Any questions call518885-4794!
COLLECTION CANCELED: Post 36 of the Jewish War Veterans of Saratoga County regrets to announce that its annual Warm Coats for Veterans collection has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 Virus. The Coast drive will resume in November, 2021. During thepast 6 years, Post 36 has been successfully collecting winter coats, hats, gloves and scarves for distribution to both the Men’s and Women’s Vet Houses in Ballston Spa. Post 36 of the Jewish War Veterans thanks everyone who has supported our mission. We are grateful and look forward to seeing you in2021. Formore information, please contact Daviud Ki es er man, Commander, Post 36 at 518-587-7809.
PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW CALL FOR ENTRIES: For photographers who enjoy taking pictures of nature or of people enjoying nature, entries for a photography show that will be highlighting the beauty and the mission of Wilton Wildlife Preserve& Park are being sought. The entry deadline is November 30,2020 and up to four entries will be accepted per person. There will be prizes awarded for the following categories; Best in Show, Best Nature in Winter, Best featuring Conservation, Best featuring Education, Best featuring Recreation, Best Nature in Autumn, Best Animal Shot, Best Karner blue butterfly, and Best under-13. Entries should be submitted via email toinfo@wiltonpreserve. org with the following information; attached photograph files saved as jpeg, name, address, phone number, email, titleof each submission, age if under 13. All work should be original and have been taken at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve& Park. This year the will be displayed virtually, through a virtual Photography Gallery.
For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the Preserve& Park’ s website atwww. wiltonpreserve.org
ONLINE AUCTION: The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs is holding an, open to the community, online auction with the proceeds to be used in our social justice programs and in our ministry. Bidding begins Friday, October 30 at 10AM and ends on Saturday, November 7 AT bit.ly/UUnmasked2020. Bidders can register for free. Winning bidders will be notified by email. Questions? Call 518-587-0403.
WINTER COAT DRIVE: Donate to the Winter Coat Drive at CAPTAIN Community Human Services! Donate new or clean, gently-worn winter coats. All sizes appreciated. The coats will be given to families in need in Saratoga County. Donations can be dropped off at 5 Municipal Plaza, Suite 3, Clifton Park Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Collection deadline is
October 30th, 2020.
ART EXHIBIT: Artists and members of the Southern Saratoga Art Society are exhibiting during the months of November and December, 2020 at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Tel.# 518=3831343. 13 artists will present “A Fall Festival of Art”, an eclectic mix of art work. Please try to visit, late afternoon is best at this venue, and support the arts in southern Saratoga County. Formore information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com
GREAT PUMPKIN CHALLENGE: The Saratoga Bridges 2020Great Pumpkin Challenge is going virtual. This popular community event features 5K and 10K races with proceeds benefiting the organization’s essential services. Saratoga Bridges invites the community to run, walk and move “together but apart” in this year’s Great Pumpkin Challenge. By going virtual, participants can complete the 5Kand 10Kby running, jogging or walking anywhere and anytime between Oct. 17 and 31. Although there is no official course this year, participants can stay on the 2019 course in the Saratoga State Park and look for the designated mile markers. A map of this route can be found online at https://bit. ly/2SOK1a1. Otherwise, www. mapmyride.com provides alternative routes. Participants are encouraged to drive a route first to check the safety of the shoulders and sight lines and to follow social distancing policies and requirements. Anyone can register at https://zippyreg.com/online_ and receive a long-sleevemoisture wicking shirt. Once finished, participants need to report their time by Oct. 31. Saratoga Bridges requests that participants share photos of their experience by using the official hashtag #20SBGPC20, tagging @saratogabridges on social media, sharing virtual bibs on socialmedia, wearing a costume for a chance to win the costume contest, with categories for men, women and children. Those with Great Pumpkin Challenge shirts from over the years can also share their total for a chance to win a prize. More information about the 2020 Great Pumpkin Challenge is available online at saratogabridges.ejoinme.org/GPC. Those looking to support the event can contact Kelly Armer at karmer@saratogabridges.org. INTERNATIONAL CUISINE DINNER & AUCTION: The World Awareness Children’s Museum is excited to present their upcoming International Cuisine Dinner And Auction fundraiser, now in its 30th year! Due to COVID 19, the event is running virtually this year, October 25th through November 8 th ,2020! Patrons will gain access to exclusive digital content from a variety of renowned local restaurants and businesses, including videos on beer/ wine pairings, recipes, cooking techniques, and more! Guests will alsobe able to participate in their famous online auction and silent raffle, with a Facebook Live video raffle drawing running on Sunday, November 8th! Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased at: https://paybee.io/@wacm. All proceeds raised during International Cuisine help the Museum bring more fun and engaging multicultural programming for children to the greaterGlens Falls area!
PIE FUND RAISE R: Gal way United Methodist Church is hosting a Smith’s Pies fundraiser. We are accepting pie orders and payments through October 31st. Orders can be placed by commenting on the Facebook event page or through any Church member. $13 each or two for $25. Payments accepted as Cash, Checks made payable to: GUMC, or Venmo to@azawisa. Pies will need to be picked up at Galway United Methodist Church after Sunday service on November 15 th between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. unless arrangements have been made for a Church member to deliver them to you. Any questions can be directed to Amy Z aw is a at (518) 605-1244orazawisa@jazfam. com. Pies available for order: (Please specify whether you would like crumb topping or double crust for each pie ordered) Crumb topping or double crust is available for each of the following: Apple; Apple Blueberry; Apple Cranberry Walnut; Blueberry; Cherry; Raspberry Peach; Strawberry Rhubarb; Very Berry. No need to select crust/ top ping for these pie flavors: Mince; Pecan; Pumpkin; Tollhouse. Thank you in advance for supporting our Sunday School program and mission projects! If ordering through the Facebook page and paying by check payable to GUMC mail to: Amy Zawisa,104 Calderwood Rd, Amsterdam, NY 12010.