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.
Friday, Nov. 20
FREE DRIVE-THRU FLU VACCINE CLINIC: Saratoga County Office for the Aging and Saratoga County Public Health will be hosting a free Drive Thru flu vaccine clinic at the Shelly Park Adult Community “Club House Lot” at 19Elm Street, Gansevoort from 1:00pm-3:00pm on November 20. First Come, First Serve, No appointment required, Quick/Simple bring your health insurance member ID card- if you have one, No cost even if you do not have insurance. Vaccines will be administered by Adirondack Health & Wellness. Please come wearing a mask and short sleeve shirt
(if receiving a vaccine), CDC COVID-19 guidelines will be practiced. Seniors will receive additional giveaways while supplies last. For more information call The Office for the Aging at 518-884-4100.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20at the Burnt Hills United Methodist Church, located at 816Rt. 50 in Burnt Hills. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20at the Malta Community Center, located at 1Bayberry Dr. in Malta. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. 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 ($6.50each) 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 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 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.
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.
Saturday, Nov.
21 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 ($6.50each) 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 call 518-885-4794!
WEAVERS GUILD SHOW & SALE: Hudson-Mohawk Weavers’ Guild 42nd Annual (Virtual) Show & Sale, Nov 21-22. Hudson-Mohawk Weavers’ Guild 42nd Annual Show& Sale goes online this year. Full schedule of demonstrations, interviews and discussions via livestream. Fashion shows at 2pm each day. 10AM- 5PM. Handwoven fashions, furnishings and holiday gifts, all made by local artisans. For more info, visit https://www.hmwg.org/show.
VIRTUAL RETREAT: Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents Virtual Retreat - 10:45am – 3:00pm on 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.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
Sunday, Nov. 22
WEAVERS GUILD SHOW & SALE: Hudson-Mohawk Weavers’ Guild 42nd Annual (Virtual) Show & Sale, Nov 21-22. Hudson-Mohawk Weavers’ Guild 42nd Annual Show& Sale goes online this year. Full schedule of demonstrations, interviews and discussions via livestream. Fashion shows at 2pm each day. 10AM - 5PM. Handwoven fashions, furnishings and holiday gifts, allmade by local artisans. For more info, visit https://www.hmwg.org/show.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. Monday., Nov. 23 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6p.m. on Monday., Nov. 23at the Troy Masonic Temple, located at 39Brunswick Rd. in Troy. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood. org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Monday., Nov. 23at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
Tuesday, Nov. 24
AFTER THE FIRE MEETING: After the Fire’s monthly meeting will be Tuesday, November 24th at 7PM at Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse on Washington St. in Ballston Spa. After the Fire is a nonprofit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7PM as follows: Feb., March, Oct., & Nov. at Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse on Washington St. in Ballston Spa; April, May, June &
Sept. at Halfmoon Town Hall on Lower Newtown Rd. in Halfmoon. Anyone interested in learning more about After The Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www. afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571. Volunteers are needed. Masks and social distancing required.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8a.m. to 1p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24at the Riverview Center, located at 150Broadway in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9:30a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24at the New York State United Teachers, located at 800
Troy Schenectady Rd. Rd. in Latham. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24at the Albany Marriott, located at 189Wolf Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. Wednesday, Nov. 25
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 5p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 30Clifton Country Rd. in Clifton Park. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at the Gideon Putnam Hotel, located at 24Gideon Putnam Rd. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at the Empire State Plaza concourse in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
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 662 Hudson Ave. in Stillwater. Registration is required - visit stillwater.sals.edu to register for children’s programs.
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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.
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. 26 BLOOD DRIVE:
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to noon on Thursday, Nov. 26 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
Friday, Nov. 27 TROY NIGHT OUT:
Last Friday of everymonth from5 to 9p.m. in downtown Troy. Troy Night Out is a monthly late evening that regularly draws thousands of people onto the streets of downtown Troy to shop, dine and explore. Attendees are able to enjoy countless art openings, music performances, fine restaurants as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. For more information visit www.downtowntroy.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27at the Poestenkill Fire Dept., located on Rt. 355in Poestenkill. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
Saturday, Nov. 28 HAM DINNER:
South
Glens Falls United Methodist Church, located at 15 Maplewood Parkway in South Glens Falls, is having a Ham Dinner on Saturday, November 28th from 4:30-6:00pm. This dinner will be a drive-thru/pick-up dinner we will not be serving sit down meals inside. Dinners will be bagged and delivered to your car. We will have the full meal available with a Homemade dessert . Ham Dinner with scalloped potatoes, vegetable, Navy bean soup & carrot cake for dessert. We will not be able to take special requests. We will be taking pre-orders & dinners will be $12. We are also offering delivery service. Our phone # is 518793-1152.
ARTISAN MARKET: The beloved “Artisan Market” at Brookside Museum will be returning in 2020, running from “Small Business Saturday” Nov. 28through Dec.24at at 6Charlton St. in Ballston Spa. The market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans. Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to scrumptious syrups and eatables – quite simply the best our community has to offer. The 2020hours are noon to 4p.m. on Thursdays, 11a.m. to 6p.m. on Fridays, 11a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturdays and 11a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. All money raised by the Artisan Market will fund Saratoga County History Center public programming and collection maintenance, ensuring that future generations of Saratogians, as well as people from around the world, will be able to learn about and enjoy our amazing, historic region.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28at Heritage Baptist Church, located at %0St. Rita Lane in Cohoes. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood. org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28at Hope Lutheran Church, located at 470Winter St. Ext. in Troy. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
Sunday, Nov. 29 ARTISAN MARKET:
The beloved “Artisan Market” at Brookside Museum will be returning in 2020, running from “Small Business Saturday” Nov. 28through Dec.24at at 6Charlton St. in Ballston Spa. The market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans. Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to scrumptious syrups and eatables – quite simply the best our community has to offer. The 2020hours are noon to 4p.m. on Thursdays, 11a.m. to 6p.m. on Fridays, 11a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturdays and 11a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. All money raised by the Artisan Market will fund Saratoga County History Center public programming and collection maintenance, ensuring that future generations of Saratogians, as well as people from around the world, will be able to learn about and enjoy our amazing, historic region.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
Monday, Nov. 30 BLOOD DRIVE:
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany.
More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30at the Desmond Hotel, located at 660Albany Shaker Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
Tuesday, Dec. 1
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30p.m. on Tuesday,
Dec. 1at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
Wednesday, Dec. 2 ROAST BEEF DINNER:
Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161presents a Roast Beef Dinner for curbside pickup 4:30- 6p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-5842585Monday or Tuesday between 10a.m. and noon to place an order. Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, roll, salad, vegetable, gravy. Dinner for two is $25. Cash only.
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.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2at the Waterford Emergency Team, located at 122First Ave. in Waterford. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at at American Red Cross of Eastern NewYork, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30a.m. to 1p.m. on Wednesday,
Dec. 2at the Empire State Plaza concourse in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
Thursday, Dec. 3 ARTISAN MARKET:
The beloved “Artisan Market” at Brookside Museum will be returning in 2020, running from “Small Business Saturday” Nov. 28through Dec. 24at 6Charlton St. in Ballston Spa. The market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans. Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to scrumptious syrups and eatables – quite simply the best our community has to offer. The 2020hours are noon to 4p.m. on Thursdays, 11a.m. to 6p.m. on Fridays, 11a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturdays and 11a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. All money raised by the Artisan Market will fund Saratoga County History Center public programming and collection maintenance, ensuring that future generations of Saratogians, as well as people from around the world, will be able to learn about and enjoy our amazing, historic region.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3at Saratoga Hospital, located at 211Church St. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
Friday, Dec. 4 TAKEOUT ROAST BEEF DINNER:
Knights of Columbus #246will be hosting a Fundraiser Takeout Roast Beef Dinner on Friday, December 4th, from 5:00-7:30 at 50Pine Rd, Saratoga Springs. Meals will include 8oz. each of tender Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, a Vegetable, Salad, and Rolls for $15.00each. Because of the planning involved, orders must be called in ahead of time. At our last event, we ended up running out of food, and individuals who waited to call at the last minute were unfortunately not able to be accommodated. Call-in hours will be on Wednesday, 12⁄2, Thursday, 12⁄3, and on Friday, the day of the event, between the hours of 1:00 and 4:00or until we run out. To place your order or for questions, please call 518-584-8547. Thank you once again for your continued support of this and all of our events, which help us to continue our work in the community.
TREE LIGHTING& HOLIDAY PARADE: The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association is making every effort to keep the holiday spirit alive even if COVID-19restrictions to large gatherings require a different approach to the celebrations. On Friday, December 4at 6-6:30pm, Santa will light the village Christmas tree fromthe bucket of a fire truck in Wiswall Park. The tree lighting will be live-streamed on the BSBPA Facebook Page. For those who may choose to come to the park, New York State COVID-19social distancing and mask requirements will be followed. Following the tree lighting, residents should be sure to peek out their front windows or stand at the end of their driveways as Santa will parade through neighborhoods in the village, along with the Ballston Spa Police and Fire Departments and Community Emergency Corps’ ambulance collecting Toys for Tots. The approximate route and times will be posted closer to the parade date on the BSBPA Facebook Page. The BSBPA sponsors a downtown holiday window decorating contest, which inspires some beautiful displays in shop windows along the main streets. Additionally, the village-sponsored annual holiday community art project “5,278Points of Light”, under the direction of local artist Mark Blech, will feature hand-painted banners displayed on lampposts throughout the village and an ornament decorating competition. So never fear, Santa is coming to town, there will be a tree lighting and whimsical communitymade decorations. Village shop windows will be decorated, and good cheer will abound. For more information, visit www.ballston.org.
ARTISAN MARKET: The beloved “Artisan Market” at Brookside Museum will be returning in 2020, running from “Small Business Saturday” Nov. 28through Dec.24at at 6Charlton St. in Ballston Spa. The market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans. Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to scrumptious syrups and eatables – quite simply the best our community has to offer. The 2020hours are noon to 4p.m. on Thursdays, 11a.m. to 6p.m. on Fridays, 11a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturdays and 11a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. All money raised by the Artisan Market will fund Saratoga County History Center public programming and collection maintenance, ensuring that future generations of Saratogians, as well as people from around the world, will be able to learn about and enjoy our amazing, historic region.
TAKE OUT GOLUMPKI DINNER: Take Out Dinner! Latham-Colonie Knights of
Columbus, 328Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, N.Y. 12110On Friday, December 4, serving from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, Jeannine LaRose’s “Famous Golumpki Dinner”! Cost is $12.00per person. Menu; Golumbki, Kielbasa, German Potato Salad, Rye Bread and Dessert. Please Call 5188923750to reserve your dinner (please indicate pick-up time). Social distancing and masks required!
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10a.m. to 5p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4at Saratoga Hospital, located at 211Church St. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8a.m. to 2p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4at Quad Graphics, located at 2056Duplainville Rd. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6on Friday, Dec. 4at the Vischer Ferry Fire District, located at 360Riverview
Rd. in Rexford. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
Saturday, Dec. 5
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 5at Stillwater United Church, located at 747Hudson Ave. in Stillwater. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
ARTISAN MARKET: The beloved “Artisan Market” at Brookside Museum will be returning in 2020, running from “Small Business Saturday” Nov. 28through Dec.24 at 6Charlton St. in Ballston Spa. The market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans. Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to scrumptious syrups and eatables – quite simply the best our community has to offer. The 2020hours are noon to 4p.m. on Thursdays, 11a.m. to 6p.m. on Fridays, 11a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturdays and 11a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. All money raised by the Artisan Market will fund Saratoga County History Center public programming and collection maintenance, ensuring that future generations of Saratogians, as well as people from around the world, will be able to learn about and enjoy our amazing, historic region.
Sunday, Dec. 6 ARTISAN MARKET:
The beloved “Artisan Market” at Brookside Museum will be returning in 2020, running from “Small Business Saturday” Nov. 28through Dec. 24at 6Charlton St. in Ballston Spa. The market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans. Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to scrumptious syrups and eatables – quite simply the best our community has to offer. The 2020hours are noon to 4p.m. on Thursdays, 11a.m. to 6p.m. on Fridays, 11a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturdays and 11a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Allmoney raised by the Artisan Market will fund Saratoga County History Center public programming and collection maintenance, ensuring that future generations of Saratogians, as well as people from around the world, will be able to learn about and enjoy our amazing, historic region.
STROLL SEASON: The Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce announced their plans for the 38th Annual Troy Victorian Stroll Season. Poised to look and feel different from past years, the 2020‘Stroll Season’ will officially kickoff on Sunday, December 6and create a festive atmosphere to encourage supporting local shops and restaurants in downtown Troy throughout the holiday season. The Chamber and City of Troy are focusing on creating an ongoing festive atmosphere in downtown Troy, including decorated storefronts, piped-in holiday music, a ‘Stroll Season Bingo’ card for patrons to complete throughout the month of December, and more. In an effort to mitigate crowds and adhere to COVID-19safety guidelines, this year’s Troy Victorian Stroll will feature significantly fewer entertainers and street performers than usual. A major component of that festive atmosphere will be the return of the Stroll’s window decorating contest. The theme for this year’s window decorating contest is ‘Merry and Bright,’ and businesses are encouraged to have their storefronts decorated beginning on Friday, December 4. Participating businesses will receive posters from the Chamber that will direct patrons to an online poll to vote for their favorite window displays via a QR Code. Voting will take place December 4-28, and winners will be announced on December 30. An application for businesses to complete for this year’s window decorating contest will be available on VictorianStroll.com beginning on Friday, November 13. VictorianStroll.com will also feature a comprehensive list of promotions, specials and holiday offerings from local downtown businesses throughout Stroll Season. Businesses are encouraged to submit their plans for Stroll Season to VictorianStroll.com/attractions. Additionally, a ‘Stroll Season Bingo’ card will be available for download on VictorianStroll.com beginning on Friday, December 4. The bingo card will feature a variety of activities and plans families can make to enjoy Stroll Season throughout the entire month of December. Completed bingo cards will be entered to win a holiday prize package complete with gift cards and holiday products from Troy businesses. For more information on the 38th Annual
Troy Victorian Stroll, visit VictorianStroll.com.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
Monday, Dec. 7 BLOOD DRIVE:
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1:30to 6:30p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7at the Rensselaer Elks, located at 683Columbia Tpke in East Greenbush. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
Tuesday, Dec. 8 BLOOD DRIVE:
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 1389Washington Ave. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
Wednesday, Dec. 9 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9at the Empire State Plaza concourse in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30p.m. onWednesday, Dec. 9at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
Thursday, Dec. 10 ARTISAN MARKET:
The beloved “Artisan Market” at Brookside Museumwill be returning in 2020, running from “Small Business Saturday” Nov. 28through Dec. 24at 6Charlton St. in Ballston Spa. The market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans. Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to scrumptious syrups and eatables – quite simply the best our community has to offer. The 2020hours are noon to 4 p.m. on Thursdays, 11a.m. to 6p.m. on Fridays, 11a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturdays and 11a.m. to 4p.m. on Sundays. All money raised by the Artisan Market will fund Saratoga County History Center public programming and collection maintenance, ensuring that future generations of Saratogians, as well as people from around the world, will be able to learn about and enjoy our amazing, historic region.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10 at Curtis Lumber, located at 885Rt. 67in Ballston Spa. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10at the King of Kings Lutheran Church, located at 1593Crescent Rd. in Clifton Park. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Dec. 10at the Empire State Plaza Department of Health, located at Empire State Plaza concourse in Albany, next to the Hallmark store. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
Friday, Dec. 11
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11 at the Saratoga Springs
City Center, located at 522Broadway in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11 at the Town of Ballston, located at 323Charlton Rd. in Ballston Spa. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10a.m. to 4p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, located at 400Old Loudon Rd. in Latham. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
ARTISAN MARKET: The beloved “Artisan Market” at Brookside Museum will be returning in 2020, running from “Small Business Saturday” Nov. 28through Dec. 24at 6Charlton St. in Ballston Spa. The market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans. Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to scrumptious syrups and eatables – quite simply the best our community has to offer. The 2020hours are noon to 4 p.m. on Thursdays, 11a.m. to 6p.m. on Fridays, 11a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturdays and 11a.m. to 4p.m. on Sundays. Allmoney raised by the Artisan Market will fund Saratoga County History Center public programming and collection maintenance, ensuring that future generations of Saratogians, as well as people from around the world, will be able to learn about and enjoy our amazing, historic region.
Saturday, Dec. 12 ARTISAN MARKET:
The beloved “Artisan Market” at Brookside Museum will be returning in 2020, running from “Small Business Saturday” Nov. 28through Dec. 24at 6Charlton St. in Ballston Spa. The market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans. Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to scrumptious syrups and eatables – quite simply the best our community has to offer. The 2020hours are noon to 4 p.m. on Thursdays, 11a.m. to 6p.m. on Fridays, 11a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturdays and 11a.m. to 4p.m. on Sundays. Allmoney raised by the ArtisanMarket will fund Saratoga County History Center public programming and collection maintenance, ensuring that future generations of Saratogians, as well as people from around the world, will be able to learn about and enjoy our amazing, historic region. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
Sunday, Dec. 13 ARTISAN MARKET:
The beloved “Artisan Market” at Brookside Museum will be returning in 2020, running from “Small Business Saturday” Nov. 28through Dec. 24at 6Charlton St. in Ballston Spa. The market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans. Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to scrumptious syrups and eatables – quite simply the best our community has to offer. The 2020hours are noon to 4 p.m. on Thursdays, 11a.m. to 6p.m. on Fridays, 11a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturdays and 11a.m. to 4p.m. on Sundays. All money raised by the ArtisanMarket will fund Saratoga County History Center public programming and collection maintenance, ensuring that future generations of Saratogians, as well as people from around the world, will be able to learn about and enjoy our amazing, historic region.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
Monday, Dec. 14
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14at the Ballston Spa Elks, located at 10Hamilton Place in Ballston Spa. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
Tuesday, Dec. 15 CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING BOOK DISCUSSION: Tuesday, December 15at 6:30p.m. Hosted on Zoom by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is Key to Yourself: Opening the Door to a Joyful Life from Within by Venice J. Bloodworth, PhD. Call 518-366-9918 or use the Contact Us form at www.newthoughtnewyork.org for Meeting ID and discussion questions. Join our meetup.com group, Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures for notifications about upcoming events.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at American Red Cross of Eastern NewYork, located at 33Everett Rd. Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
BLOOD DRIVE:org. An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15at Malta Ambulance, located at 2449Rt. 9inMalta. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at American Red Cross of Eastern NewYork, located at 33Everett Rd. Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
Thursday, Dec. 17 ARTISAN MARKET:
The beloved “Artisan Market” at Brookside Museum will be returning in 2020, running from “Small Business Saturday” Nov. 28through Dec. 24at 6Charlton St. in Ballston Spa. The market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans. Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to scrumptious syrups and eatables – quite simply the best our community has to offer. The 2020hours are noon to 4 p.m. on Thursdays, 11a.m. to 6p.m. on Fridays, 11a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturdays and 11a.m. to 4p.m. on Sundays. All money raised by the Artisan Market will fund Saratoga County History Center public programming and collection maintenance, ensuring that future generations of Saratogians, as well as people from around the world, will be able to learn about and enjoy our amazing, historic region. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1n to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17 at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, located at 1Elk Lane in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
Friday, Dec. 18 ARTISAN MARKET:
The beloved “Artisan Market” at Brookside Museum will be returning in 2020, running from “Small Business Saturday” Nov. 28through Dec. 24at 6Charlton St. in Ballston Spa. The market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans. Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to scrumptious syrups and eatables – quite simply the best our community has to offer. The 2020hours are noon to 4 p.m. on Thursdays, 11a.m. to 6p.m. on Fridays, 11a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturdays and 11a.m. to 4p.m. on Sundays. All money raised by the Artisan Market will fund Saratoga County History Center public programming and collection maintenance, ensuring that future generations of Saratogians, as well as people from around the world, will be able to learn about and enjoy our amazing, historic region. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18 at the Clifton Park Elks, located at 695Macelroy Rd. in Ballston Lake. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
Saturday, Dec. 19 ARTISAN MARKET:
The beloved “Artisan Market” at Brookside Museum will be returning in 2020, running from “Small Business Saturday” Nov. 28through Dec. 24at 6Charlton St. in Ballston Spa. The market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans. Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to scrumptious syrups and eatables – quite simply the best our community has to offer. The 2020hours are noon to 4 p.m. on Thursdays, 11a.m. to 6p.m. on Fridays, 11a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturdays and 11a.m. to 4p.m. on Sundays. All money raised by the Artisan Market will fund Saratoga County History Center public programming and collection maintenance, ensuring that future generations of Saratogians, as well as people from around the world, will be able to learn about and enjoy our amazing, historic region. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 19 at American Legion Post 278, located at 6Clancy St. in Schuylerville. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.