Calendar
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.
Monday, Nov. 9 VETERANS DAY DINNER:
Cohoes-Waterford Elks
Lodge #1317presents a Veteran’s Day take out Chicken Parmesan Dinner from 3to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9at 45 N.Mohawk St. in Cohoes. The meal 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!
GREEN COMMITTEE MEETING:
The next meeting of the New York State GreenNY – Executive Order No. 4 Interagency Committee on Sustainability and Green Procurement is scheduled for 2 p.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 the OGS website at ogs. ny.gov. For further information, please contact GreenEO4@ogs.ny.gov. ALBANY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING:
The Albany County Airport Authority will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 11:30a.m. Due to COVID-19this will be a telephonic meeting. The call in number for themeeting is 866-5905055or 816-423-4282 Access Code 3535358.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9at the Town of Milton Community Center located at 310Northline 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
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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 5:30PM 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 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 activeduty personnel during the Veterans Day event. Information regarding the free wash and $9.99oil change event is available online at hoffmancarwash.com/vets.
TURKEY DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161 presents a Turkey Dinner from 4:30- 6p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11at 1Elks 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.
VETERANS BALL: An Evening with and for our Veterans, hosted by the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition in place of their annual Veterans Ball fundraiser. The program will be streamed live from Caffe Lena at 7p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and will include performances by regional musicians, stories fromthe community, a tour of the Military Museum, and more! This event has helped us raise the necessary funds to provide extensive service to our homeless veterans. Caffe Lena has graciously offered to host a live event for VCHC to honor our Veterans and raise the needed funds for our programs. We hope to build on our past success with this year’s special event so that we may continue to serve the homeless veterans in our community. Like so many not for profit organizations, the pandemic has had a devastating effect on our organization and the brave women and men we serve. Please join us on Veterans Day as we honor our Veterans from every conflict and every branch of our Country’s Military. Enjoy entertainment from many veteran and civilian bands and a visit to the New York State Military Museum. Feel the pride of America as we listen to the experiences of our Veterans and active duty military members. Celebrate Veterans Day with us! Your support will ensure that we can continue to provide safe, decent and affordable housing while providing the necessary support services to help our Veterans regain their dignity and lead productive lives in our community. More information is available online at www. vchcny.org.
STILLWATER LIBRARY FRIENDS MEETING:
Wednesday, 11⁄11 at 6:30pm: Friends’ of the Library meeting ~ held at Stillwater United Church. Masks required. Stillwater.sals.edu.
COMFORT FOR THOSE WHO MOURN:
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 7PMvia Zoom.
The event is free to members of SCHC, and $5for nonmembers. When participants register on www.brooksidemuseum.org, they will receive a Zoom link.Dr. Anbinderwill 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 cohosted 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-nextdoorAny 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 7pm on Thursday 11/ 12/20 by computer, tablet or cellphone. Register online at https://eastgreenbushlibrary. librarymarket.com/hot-topics
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 (518664-6255) 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 7 pm. Call for reservations 518-452-6883due to limited seating. $12. Location: Hanover Square at 435New Karner Road in Colonie (Hill Door Entrance). Social distancing andmasks required. COVID compliant. 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 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.
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. Youwill hear about and perhaps even meet Old Smokewho, it is said, haunts the old Canfield Casino, Angeline, known as theWitch 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.
LITTLESTORYTIME:
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.
Saturday, Nov. 14 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. Youwill hear about and perhaps even meet Old Smokewho, it is said, haunts the old Canfield Casino, Angeline, known as theWitch 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.
DRIVE-THRU FOOD DRIVE:
The Town ofWaterford is hosting a drive-thru food drive to benefitWaterford’s food pantries on November 14th, 10AMto 1PMat 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 25 cars 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 CRAFTMARKETPLACE: 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 14-28and click on the link to the showto 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 WELLNESSWALK:
On Monday, November 16th at 10:00am Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holdingaWellnessWalk 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! TheWellnessWalk 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 masks will be expected to be worn throughout the duration of the program. TheWellness 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 CLUBMEETING:
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 6p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18at the American Legion Post 1450, located at 275Grooms 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. Wewill meet in person using Covid guidelines for safe distancing in theGreat Roomat 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 classwill be in a raffle towin a cookbook! Register online at https://eastgreenbushlibrary.librarymarket. com/hands-pre-thanksgiving
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 programis 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 662Hudson 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 (.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, 4-6p.m. and Sat. Nov., 21 11 a.m. - 2p.m. Holiday bake sale and hot dog lunch available during pickup Saturday Nov. 21. Any questions call 518-885-4794!