Calendar

EDITOR’SNOTE: 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 themost updated version of the calendar, please visit saratogian.com.

Sunday, Nov. 8

CONVOY FORTOTS: The seventh annual Convoy for Tots - the Capital Region Toys for

Tots campaign’s single largest donation intake event is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8 andwill travel from the Ballston Spa High School campus at220 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 9to 10:30 a.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 whowould 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 v is it www.capitalregion toys for to ts. or www.facebook.com/ capital region toys for to ts. Instructions on howto request a toy from the 2020 Capital Region Toys for Tots campaign canbe found online atwww. capitalregiontoysfortots.org.

VIRTUAL FESTIVAL OF NATIONS: Free, virtual event starting at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov .8 online atwww. Festival of nations. net. This year we are celebrating the 49thy ear 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, wemust do things a little bit differently. Information regarding our Virtual Festival can be found on the Fest iv al’ sw eb sitewww.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 19 rules will be ineffect 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: $8.00Adult, $4.00Child. Everyone will bewelcome to join us. 695-3917.

PUMPKIN GLOW& LIGHT SHOW: Ellms Family Farmis 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 themagic from the safety and comfort of their own vehicle. The DriveThru experience boasts single pumpkin carvings to larger than life dazzling light displays. Ellms Family Farmhas 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. 1 to Nov. 8 at 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 ShowDrive-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!

Monday, Nov. 9

VETERANS DAY DINNER: Cohoes-Waterford Elks Lodge #1317presents a Veteran’s Day take out Chicken Parmesan Dinner from 3 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9at 45N.Mohawk St. in Cohoes. The meal includes chicken parmesan, pasta, salad, bread and dessert. Veteranseat 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!

GREEN COMMITTEE MEETING: The next meeting of the NewYork StateGreenNY – Executive Order No. 4Interagency Committee on Sustainability and Green Procurement is scheduled for 2p.m. on Monday, November 9. This meeting will be webcast live at https://players.brightcove.net/2886492229001/ default_default/index. html?videoId=6193797864001.

Access to a recording of the meeting will be made available on theOGSwebsiteat ogs.ny.gov. For further information, please contactGreenEO4@ogs.ny.gov.

ALBANY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING: The Albany County Airport Authority will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 9, 2020at 11:30a.m. Due to COVID-19 this will be a telephonic meeting. The call in number for themeeting is 866-590-5055 or 816-423-4282Access Code 3535358.

BLOODDRIVE: An American

Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9 at the Town of Milton Community Center located at 310Northline Rd. in Balls ton Spa. More available online atwww. redcrossblood.org.

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

Tuesday, Nov. 10

CATHOLIC DAUGHTER MEETING: Please join us at the next Catholic Daughter meeting of Court McLaughlin 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 special memorial service will be held at 5:30 PM for our deceased members. Please feel free to joinus.

STILL WATER 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

FREE CARWASH FOR VETERANS: For the 15th consecutive year, Hoffman Car Wash and Hoffman Jiffy Lube will show appreciation to the men and women who serve the United States of America. On Wednesday, November 11th, all active and retired military personnel will receive a free car wash at any of the 17Exterior or Full Service Hoffman Car Wash locations. Additionally, all military members can receive a $9.99Hoffman Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change. Military personnel are not required to present ID; the event will be run on the honor system. Since 2006, Hoffman Car Wash has washed 55,000vehicles belonging to U.S. veterans and active-duty personnel during the Veterans Day event. Information regarding the free wash and $9.99 oil change event is available online at hoffmancarwash.com/vets.