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EDITOR’S NOTE: This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellations and postponements. However, it is recommended that readers contact event organizers before they attend. For the most updated version of the calendar, please visit saratogian.com.

Friday, Nov. 6

TAKEOUT ITALIAN NIGHT: Knights of Columbus #246, 50Pine Rd, Saratoga Springs, will be hosting a Fundraiser Takeout Italian Night on Friday, November 6th, from 5:00-7:30. On the menu will be your choice of either Lasagna or Chicken Cacciatore at a cost of 2Dinners for $30.00, either the same or one of each. Please call 518-584-8547on Wednesday - 11⁄4, Thursday - 11⁄5, or Friday - 11⁄6 between 1:00 and 3:00to place your order or for more information. You may either enter the building wearing a mask or phone from the parking lot upon arrival to have your meals delivered to your vehicle. As always, this event is open to the public. The Knights wish to thank all those in the community who have continually supported their events to allow them to continue their good works.

SINGLES OUTREACH EVENT:

Friday, November 6th – Timeless Duo with Donna Lee and Bob Egielski (on guitar) will be performing on our Community Room Stage stating at 7pm at Hanover Square, 435New Karner Road (Hill Entrance Door). Donna Lee is wellknown throughout the Capital Region for her wide range of vocal abilities. There will be a tribute to Janis Joplin as well. They perform frequently in the Capital Region. $12. Social distancing and masks required. COVID compliant. Seating limited. Call 518-452-6883. Singles Outreach is a NYS nonprofit organization, open to those who are never married, single, divorced, widowed or legally separated. It was incorporated as an activities organization that provides all types of activities for singles, including dances, discussion groups, live entertainment, picnics, etc. This is not a dating organization. Our activities and programming leaders have worked hard to provide a safe, healthy environment, which willmeet all CDC guidelines in order to keep our members safe and still enjoy the weekly and daily activities. If you are interested in learning more about this organization you can go to our website at www. singlesoutreach.org or call 518-452-6883.

HAUNTED SARATOGA GHOST TOUR:

LITTLE STORYTIME:

Every Friday at 11am. Join us weekly for our interactive story time, to encourage early literacy development and library love! (ages 2-5). This program is presented by the Stillwater Public Library, located at 662Hudson Ave. in Stillwater. Registration is required - visit stillwater.sals. edu to register for children’s programs. TEEN TGIF FRIDAYS: Every Friday at 3pm. This is your change to just hang out and be a kid for a couple of hours. Any teens in 6th grade and up are welcome to join us in the Stillwater Public Library Zoom room . Why Zoom? We want to make faces, hear each other, play games and be silly! Visit stillwater.sals. edu for more information.

PUMPKIN GLOW & LIGHT SHOW:

Saturday, Nov. 7

STUFF THE TRUCK: From 9a.m. to 3p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, Galway Volunteer Fire Company, located at 1985 West St. in Galway, will host a Stuff The Truck event, during which the company will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys For Tots.

HAUNTED SARATOGA GHOST TOUR:

Come walk with us and discover the ghosts of Haunted Saratoga. Hear the stories that have lived on in our city for hundreds of years. They will enchant, entertain and perhaps even scare you. Our 90-minute long walking tour will take you in search of the countless ghosts rumored to haunt the city. Total walking distance is less than a mile, covered at a very leisurely pace so that you can enjoy Saratoga’s many infamous ghosts and haunted locations. We are very respectful of the spirits we will encounter along the way. You will hear about and perhaps even meet Old Smoke who, it is said, haunts the old Canfield Casino, Angeline, known as the Witch of Saratoga, Hattie, who has been known to make appearances in her restaurant since her passing and several other spirits.To book a time slot, visit hauntedsaratogatours.com. HARVEST SUPPER: On Saturday, November 7, the Annual Ham Harvest Supper will be continuously served from 4to 6pm at Old Saratoga Reformed Church at the corner of Pearl and Burgoyne Streets in Schuylerville. This year it is a drive through dinner only. The menu is: Baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, green beans, Dutch Kraut, roll, and homemade apple crisp. Price for adults is $12.00, $6.00 for children 5-12. Take-outs are the only option. Reservations are recommended by calling 518-695-6638(or the church at 518- 695-3479, M-W-F, 9am-12noon.) To pick up a dinner, enter the driveway by the lower alley end, pull up to the front door and a server will bring your dinner out to you. Exit onto Pearl Street.

TAKE OUT TURKEY DINNER: Trinity United Methodist Church, 155Ballard Road, Gansevoort NY will hold a take-out only turkey dinner November 7, 2020from 4:30 to 6:30PM. Menu is turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, rolls, green beans, cranberry sauce and dessert. Price is $10per adult, $5per child. Dinner is by pre-order only. To place an order, call 518-683-8195between 10AM and 4PM MondayFriday. Cut-off date for orders is November 4. On November 7, please arrive at Trinity UMC, remain in your car, wear a mask and have exact payment for the number of dinners ordered. A Trinity UMC dinner volunteer will take your payment and bring your dinners. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 7at St. Joseph’s Church, located at 3159Rt. 9N in Greenfield. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

PUMPKIN GLOW & LIGHT SHOW:

Ellms Family Farm is launching a new fall themed attraction. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is an enchanting Halloween experience that features a pumpkin wonderland with thousands of hand carved illuminated jack o’lanterns. Guests are invited to be immersed in the magic fromthe safety and comfort of their own vehicle. The Drive-Thru experience boasts single pumpkin carvings to larger than life dazzling light displays. Ellms Family Farm has partnered with master carvers that are bringing all of the Halloween spirit to life. In addition to marveling at the masterpieces created by talented artists, guests will have the opportunity to be able to enjoy all the Ellms Farms fall snacks they know and love, by preselecting and prepaying for tasty fall themed treats, food & beverages, again to be enjoyed from your vehicle. This attraction is open from 7to 10p.m. Sunday through Thursday from Oct. 1to Nov. 8at Ellms Family Farm, located at 448Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa. Tickets are currently on sale and more information can be found on the Ellms Farms website, www.ellmsfarms.com. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is a great event for families, couples and young adults alike. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this truly magnificent Fall Spectacular – perfect for all ages! HORSESHOE TOUR: The Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway will offer its annual “Origins of the Modern Horseshoe Tour” again this year. Henry Burden of Troy was the first person in history to make horseshoes by machine, and by the Civil War his mills were producing 51million shoes a year. The tour begins at the Burden Iron Works Museum with an overview of Henry Burden and his development of machines to make horseshoes. Afterwards, participants will be led on an optional hike to the site of the famous Burden water wheel. This walk involves a fairly active climb, so sensible walking shoes and weatherappropriate clothing are an absolute must. The tour starts at 1:00pm on Saturday, Nov. 7and costs $15 pp. To register, or for more information, call the Gateway at (518) 274-5267, or email info@hudsonmohawkgateway. Social distancing will be observed and masks must be worn. 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 ourministry. Bidding ends on Saturday, November 7atbit.ly/UUnmasked2020. Bidders can register for free. Winning bidders will be notified by email. Questions? Call 518-587-0403.

Sunday, Nov. 8

CONVOY FOR TOTS: The seventh annual Convoy for Tots - the Capital Region Toys for Tots campaign’s single largest donation intake event is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8and will travel from the Ballston Spa High School campus at 220

Ballston Ave. in Ballston Spa to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center parking lot on Route 50in Saratoga Springs. This year, the public is invited to participate in a toy drop-off from 9 to 10:30a.m. at Ballston Spa High School, prior to the convoy’s departure at approximately 10:45a.m. This donation opportunity is new this year, created specifically for those who would prefer to donate at an outdoor event. As always, Toys for Tots collection boxes will be set up at various local businesses throughout the Capital Region in the coming weeks for anyone looking to make a donation in this manner. Additionally, several emergency response agencies will have collection boxes available at their stations. Capital Region Toys for Tots accepts donations of new, unwrapped toys, as well as monetary donations. For more information about Capital Region Toys for Tots and how to donate visit www.capitalregiontoysfortots. or www.facebook. com/capitalregiontoysfortots. Instructions on how to request a toy fromthe 2020 Capital Region Toys for Tots campaign can be found online at www.capitalregiontoysfortots.org.

VIRTUAL FESTIVAL OF NATIONS:

Free, virtual event starting at 1:30p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8online at www.Festivalofnations.net. This year we are celebrating the 49th year of the Festival of Nations. For 49years the festival has provided a platform for the ethnic groups of the Capital Region to share their ethnic identity. Unfortunately, due to constraints imposed by the Covid-19 virus, we must do things a little bit differently. Information regarding our Virtual Festival can be found on the Festival’s website www.Festivalofnations.net.

MONTHLY BREAKFAST:

The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club invites all to join us at our monthy eat-in breakfast (Clubhouse and Pavilion), COVID 19rules will be in effect on Sunday, November 8,2020, starting at 8:00AM through 11:00AM. Menu: Eggs cooked to order, Bacon, Sausage, Toast ( White or Wheat ), Pancakes ( Regular, Blueberry, Buckwheat, Apple Cinnamon), French Toast, Home Fries, Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate. Cost: $8.00 Adult, $4.00Child. Everyone will be welcome to join us. 695-3917.

PUMPKIN GLOW & LIGHT SHOW:

Monday, Nov. 9

VETERANS DAY DINNER: Cohoes-Waterford Elks Lodge #1317presents a Veteran’s Day take out Chicken Parmesan Dinner from3to 7p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9at 45N.Mohawk St. in Cohoes. Themeal includes chicken parmesan, pasta, salad, bread and dessert. Veterans eat free. All others: $10. Children 4-12: $5. This event is to benefit the Lodge Veterans Service Program. Please place your order by Nov. 6by calling Regina Hogan at 518-2250778. There will be a free gift for veterans!

ALBANY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING:

The Albany County Airport Authority will hold its regularly scheduledmeeting on Monday, November 9, 2020at 11:30 a.m. Due to COVID-19this will be a telephonic meeting. The call in number for the meeting is 866-590-5055 or 816-423-4282Access Code 3535358. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. onMonday, Nov. 9at the Town of Milton Community Center located at 310 Northline Rd. in Ballston Spa. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

BOOK CLUB MEETING:

Monday, 11⁄9 at 7:00pm: Charlie’s Non-Fiction Book Club - A Higher Loyalty by James Comey ~ meets in the Stillwater Area Community Center board room. Visit stillwater.sals.edu for more information.

Tuesday, Nov. 10

CATHOLIC DAUGHTER MEETING: Please join us at the next Catholic Daughter meeting of CourtMcLaughlin 422on Tuesday evening November 10at the Knights of Columbus hall, 50Pine Rd., Saratoga springs New York. We gather at 6pm and our meeting begins promptly at 6:30. We will be following COVID protocols so please bring a mask. A specialmemorial service will be held at 5:30PM for our deceased members. Please feel free to join us.

STILLWATER LIBRARY TRUSTEES MEETING:

Tuesday, 11⁄10 at 7:00pm: Library Trustees Meeting ~ held at the Stillwater Town Hall. Masks required. Stillwater.sals.edu.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

TURKEY DINNER: Saratoga– Wilton Elks Lodge # 161presents a Turkey Dinner from 4:30- 6p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Menu includes Roast Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Vegetable, Gravy, Tossed Salad, Dinner Rolls. Dinner for two is $25. Cash only. Call 518-584-2585 Monday or Tuesday between 10a.m. and noon to place an order.

STILLWATER LIBRARY FRIENDS MEETING:

Wednesday, 11⁄11 at 6:30 pm: Friends’ of the Library meeting ~ held at Stillwater United Church. Masks required. Stillwater.sals.edu.

COMFORT FOR THOSE WHOMOURN:

This is a 6-week non-denominational Christian grief support group for all those grieving the death of a loved one. We will meet in person using Covid guidelines for safe distancing in the Great Room at St Luke’s on the Hill, 40McBride Rd., Mechanicville (located off Pruyn Hill Rd in the Town of Halfmoon). Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00pm October 21- December 2, 2020. You may register by phone at 518-664-4834or email dcylynne@gmail.com. For further information visit stlukesonthehill.org/events.

Thursday, Nov. 12 SENIOR FRAUDS, SCAMS & CYBERSECURITY:

Shenendehowa Neighbors Connecting in conjunction with the Albany Guardian Society, invites you to attend a program on Senior Frauds, Scams, and Cybersecurity presented via Zoom on Thursday, November 12th from 1:30to 3:00pm. Registration is required. Go to the Shenendehowa Neighbors Connecting Website, www. snc.clubexpress.com, click on the Upcoming Event to register. John Van Voris, Senior Consumer Frauds Representative, NYS Attorney General’s Office and Eleonora Morell, Training and Development Specialist, MicroKnowledge, Inc. will discuss how to avoid scams frauds and identify thefts that target senior citizens. Internet safety and security will also be covered. Shenendehowa Neighbors Connecting (SNC) is a newly formed Village serving residents of the Shenendehowa School District. Villages are membership-based, nonprofit organizations that help older adults age in their own homes by connecting them to neighbors, educational/social programs and community services.

EXPERTS NEXT DOOR:

As part of its ongoing monthly speaker series “Experts Next Door,” the Saratoga County History Center is proud to announce that Dr. Tyler Anbinder, acclaimed historian and award-winning author, will be featured in November 2020. “Not Like My Grandparents? Today’s Immigration in Historic Perspective” will be available to registered participants on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7PM via Zoom. The event is free to members of SCHC, and $5for non-members. When participants register on www.brooksidemuseum. org, they will receive a Zoom link.Dr. Anbinder will discuss his groundbreaking work on New York immigration, as well as help viewers understand and interpret immigration in our own time. Audience participation is encouraged. Anyone interested in heritage, culture, New York history, immigration policy, or the recent past will doubtless find his presentation thrilling, provocative, and informative. Dr. Anbinder is an engaging speaker who looks forward to an exciting and productive discussion with upstate residents. This event is co-hosted by Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, which will have copies of Dr. Anbinder’s books available for sale online and in person. The goal of the “Expert Next Door” series (launched in the spring of 2020) is to connect Saratoga County communities with top experts on a variety of topics. Participation in the series supports the historic preservation and public education activities of the Saratoga County History Center. The series website is located at https://brooksidemuseum.org/events/ experts-next-door-series/. Any questions or comments should be directed to Dr. Michael Landis, Public Programs Manager: mlandis@ brooksidemuseum.org.

VIRTUAL ASTRONOMY EVENT:

Thursday, November 12th at 7pm. Hot Topics in Astronomy is brought to us by MiSci. It covers the latest and greatest discoveries in astronomy and planetary science. We’ll be focusing on Mars exploration. With Mars2020scheduled to land in February we’ll cover the newest discoveries on Mars; the plan for this next lander mission; and what we’re looking to learn that puts us ever closer to sending humans to the red planet. Registration is required for this event, please register once for the whole household. The evening prior, participants will receive an email with a link to our Zoom Meeting and you may join in at 7pmon Thursday 11/ 12/20by computer, tablet or cellphone. Register online at https://eastgreenbushlibrary.librarymarket. com/hot-topics-astronomy. STEAM TIME: 2nd Thursdays at 6:30pm. What better way to try something new and exercise those brains! Children in grades 3and up can register by phone (518-664-6255) and will be given a kit of supplies to enter the world of Medieval machines, problem solving and art! This program is presented by the Stillwater Public Library, located at 662Hudson Ave. in Stillwater. Registration is required - visit stillwater. sals.edu to register for children’s programs.

Friday, Nov. 13 SINGLES OUTREACH EVENT:

Friday, November 13th —Entertainers Nick and Peggy Sue Barber will be giving tribute to Roy Orbison and Patsy Cline during this concert. Event starts at 7pm. Call for reservations 518-452-6883 due to limited seating. $12. Location: Hanover Square at 435New Karner Road in Colonie (Hill Door Entrance). Social distancing and masks required. COVID compliant. Singles Outreach is a NYS non-profit organization, open to those who are never married, single, divorced, widowed or legally separated. It was incorporated as an activities organization that provides all types of activities for singles, including dances, discussion groups, live entertainment, picnics, etc. This is not a dating organization. Our activities and programming leaders have worked hard to provide a safe, healthy environment, which will meet all CDC guidelines in order to keep our members safe and still enjoy theweekly and daily activities. If you are interested in learning more about this organization you can go to our website at www.singlesoutreach.org or call 518-452-6883.

HAUNTED SARATOGA GHOST TOUR:

LITTLE STORYTIME:

Every Friday at 11am. Join us weekly for our interactive story time, to encourage early literacy development and library love! (ages 2-5). This program is presented by the Stillwater Public Library, located at 662 Hudson Ave. in Stillwater. Registration is required - visit stillwater.sals.edu to register for children’s programs. TEEN TGIF FRIDAYS: Every Friday at 3pm. This is your change to just hang out and be a kid for a couple of hours. Any teens in 6th grade and up are welcome to join us in the Stillwater Public Library Zoom room . Why Zoom? We want to make faces, hear each other, play games and be silly! Visit stillwater.sals.edu for more information.

Saturday, Nov. 14 HAUNTED SARATOGA GHOST TOUR:

DRIVE-THRU FOOD DRIVE:

The Town of Waterford is hosting a drive-thru food drive to benefit Waterford’s food pantries on November 14th, 10AMto 1PM at the Senior Center. Please consider dropping by to contribute a food or personal care item. Volunteers will be on hand to collect items from your vehicle. The first 25cars will receive a free gift! Suggested donations include instant potatoes/ canned potatoes, gravy mix, cranberry sauce, baby foods, canned fish and meats, cereal, oatmeal, jams and jellies, cake mix, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, spaghetti sauce, personal care products, deodorant, disposable diapers/ baby wipes, shampoo/conditioner, soap, toilet paper, paper towels, toothpaste/ toothbrushes. VIRTUAL SARATOGA HOLIDAY CRAFT MARKETPLACE: Start your holiday shopping with our virtual show on November 14th and culminating with specials offered on November 28th which is Small Business Saturday and the original date of our show. Find crafters from previous shows or a discover new ones. These locally handmade items include Art, Quilting, Floral, Holiday Décor, Pottery, Baskets, Fashion, Woodworking. Visit www.saratogacraft. org home page anytime between November 14-28 and click on the link to the show to begin your virtual shopping. All proceeds benefit the Saratoga Center for the Family in their mission to reduce and treat abuse, neglect, trauma and mental health in our community’s children and families.

Sunday, Nov. 15 CHICKEN & BISCUIT TAKE- OUT DINNER:

Galway United Methodist Church, Village of Galway/ Rt 147/Sacandaga Road, Chicken and Biscuit Take Out Dinner. Sunday November 15th - 3:00- 6:00. Pre Sale Tickets can be purchased for $12.00- Purchase by 11/8/20. Contact Amy Zawisa - 518-6051244or at azawisa@jazfam.com. Catered by Joyce’s Country Cooking. Chicken and Biscuits w/ veggies and gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and apple crisp. All proceeds to benefit Missions projects.

TAKE- OUT ZITI DINNER:

Sunday, November 15from 3-5pm, St Luke’s on the Hill, 40McBride Road, Mechanicville, Located off Pruyn Hill Rd, Town of Halfmoon. All proceeds go toward St Luke’s Recovery Resource Center. Drive-thru service. Dinners $10. / Buy 3– Get 1 free. Meal includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, and cookie. Drive-thru: order, pay & pick up. Please pre-order your meals. Contact Pat C. at 518-410-5656. Take a break, let us do the cooking! Drive-up for our delicious take-out dinner. Stlukesonthehill.org.

Monday, Nov. 16

WELLNESS WALK: On Monday, November 16th at 10:00am Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holding a Wellness Walk led by Linda Hovious, fitness instructor at the Saratoga Springs YMCA. This is a great opportunity to enjoy an Autumn walk on the trails at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park! The Wellness Walk is geared towards gentle exercise and the enjoyment of nature and will be accessible for participants at basic fitness levels. The walk will depart from the Camp Saratoga South trailhead. Participants should park in Parking Lot #3on Scout Road. Registration is required. Face maskswill be expected to be worn throughout the duration of the program. The Wellness Walks are a bi- monthly activity with the next walk scheduled for November 30th, departing from the Opdahl trailhead located off of Ballard Road. For more information or to register for the program, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at www.wiltonpreserve.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16at the Cohoes Waterford Elks, located at 45N. Mohawk St. in Cohoes. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 17

BOOK CLUB MEETING: Tuesday, 11⁄17 at 7:00pm: Evening Book Club –Unless by Carol Shields ~ meets in the Stillwater Area Community Center board room. Visit stillwater.sals.edu for more information.

Wednesday, Nov. 18

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18at the American Legion Post 1450, located at 275 Grooms Rd. in Clifton Park. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. COMFORT FOR THOSE WHOMOURN: This is a 6-week non-denominational Christian grief support group for all those grieving the death of a loved one. We will meet in person using Covid guidelines for safe distancing in the Great Room at St Luke’s on the Hill, 40McBride Rd., Mechanicville (located off Pruyn Hill Rd in the Town of Halfmoon). Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00pm October 21- December 2, 2020. You may register by phone at 518-664-4834or email dcylynne@gmail.com. For further information visit stlukesonthehill.org/events.

VIRTUAL PRE-THANKSGIVING COOKING CLASS:

Hands-On Pre-Thanksgiving Cooking Class (virtual event) Wednesday, November 18th at 6:30pm. Join us on Zoom from your own kitchen. Felisha Chandler of Cornell Cooperative Extention of Rensselaer County will guide us as we prepare some delicious seasonal dishes with traditional Thanksgiving ingredients. Learn what to do with leftover Thanksgiving ingredients. To register: Call Felisha at 518-522-3442or email at fc54@cornell.edu. Learn about nutrition while having fun with your family, friends, or just on your own. Participants will receive a list of ingredients ahead of time. Everyone who participates in the class will be in a raffle to win a cookbook! Register online at https:// eastgreenbushlibrary.librarymarket.com/handspre

AFTERNOON STORIES:

Wednesdays at 4pm. Stories in the afternoon what’s not to love?! We will be spending a lot of time learning about kindness and sharing what we learn with those around us. This program is presented by the Stillwater Public Library, located at 662Hudson Ave. in Stillwater. Registration is required - visit stillwater. sals.edu to register for children’s programs.

GOOD NIGHT ZOOM:

Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Get ready for bed and then snuggle up and listen to stories by Ms. Carol on Zoom. This program is presented by the Stillwater Public Library, located at 662 Hudson Ave. in Stillwater. Registration is required - visit stillwater.sals.edu to register for children’s programs.

Friday, Nov. 20

BROWN BREAD SALE: Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089Rock 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 16by calling 518-885-4794and leaving message with your name, phone number and how many loaves ($6.50 each) you would like. Pick up times are Friday Nov. 20, 4-6p.m. and Sat. Nov., 21 11a.m. - 2p.m. Holiday bake sale and hot dog lunch available during pickup Saturday Nov. 21. Any questions call 518-885-4794! SINGLES OUTREACH EVENT: Friday, November 20th— Entertainer Joyce Kelly will perform and give tribute to Country Singer, Tammy Wynette, as well as paying tribute to other well-known County Singers. Event starts at 7pm. Call for reservations 518452-6883due to limited seating. $12. Location: Hanover Square at 435New Karner Road in Colonie (Hill Door Entrance). Social distancing and masks required. COVID compliant. Singles Outreach is a NYS non- profit organization, open to those who are never married, single, divorced, widowed or legally separated. It was incorporated as an activities organization that provides all types of activities for singles, including dances, discussion groups, live entertainment, picnics, etc. This is not a dating organization. Our activities and programming leaders have worked hard to provide a safe, healthy environment, which will meet all CDC guidelines in order to keep our members safe and still enjoy the weekly and daily activities. If you are interested in learning more about this organization you can go to our website at www. singlesoutreach.org or call 518-452-6883. LITTLE STORYTIME: Every Friday at 11am. Join us weekly for our interactive story time, to encourage early literacy development and library love! (ages 2-5).

This program is presented by the Stillwater Public Library, located at 662 Hudson Ave. in Stillwater. Registration is required - visit stillwater.sals.edu to register for children’s programs. TEEN TGIF FRIDAYS: Every Friday at 3pm. This is your change to just hang out and be a kid for a couple of hours. Any teens in 6th grade and up are welcome to join us in the Stillwater Public Library Zoom room . Why Zoom? We want to make faces, hear each other, play games and be silly! Visit stillwater.sals.edu for more information.

Saturday, Nov. 21

BROWN BREAD SALE: Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 mi s of Rte. 29) is once again hosting its preThanksgiving 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 16by calling 518- 885- 4794and leaving message with your name, phone number and how many loaves ($6.50 each) you would like. Pick up times are Friday Nov. 20, 4-6 p.m. and Sat. Nov., 2111a.m. - 2p.m. Holiday bake sale and hot dog lunch available during pickup Saturday Nov. 21. Any questions call 518885- 4794! VIRTUAL RETREAT: Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents Virtual Retreat - 10:45am – 3:00pmon Saturday, November 21. Losing a child under any circumstances is horrendous. Focusing on the spirituality of the grieving process can help tremendously. Just as He comforted His grieving disciples on the road to Emmaus, Jesus comforts us and we comfort each other in this very special ministry. Join other Emmaus Parent Companions in a warm and loving place— to think, to talk, to feel, and to pray. Find compassion, rest, and peace… at least for a time. Pre-registration is required. Donation: Optional Free-Will Offering to cover technical support, retreat materials and shipping costs. To register, go to: www.emfgp.org, or call 518-641-6818.

Wednesday, Nov. 25

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 5 p.m. onWednesday, Nov. 25 at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 30Clifton Country Rd. in Clifton Park. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

AFTERNOON STORIES:

Wednesdays at 4pm. Stories in the afternoonwhat’s not to love?! We will be spending a lot of time learning about kindness and sharing what we learn with those around us. This program is presented by the Stillwater Public Library, located at 662 Hudson Ave. in Stillwater. Registration is required - visit stillwater. sals. edu to register for children’s programs.

GOOD NIGHT ZOOM:

COMFORT FOR THOSE WHO MOURN:

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