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2020-11-27 -

EDITOR’S NOTE: This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellations and postponements. However, it is recommended that reader

s contact event organizers before they attend. For the most updated version of the calendar, please visit saratogian.com.

Friday, Nov. 27

TROY NIGHT OUT: Last Friday of every month from 5 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 3p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27at 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 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 15Maplewood Parkway in South Glens Falls, is having a HamDinner 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

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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 518-7931152.

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 2020 hours 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 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 8:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 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 from8a.m. to 1p.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 from7a.m. to 3p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28at the

Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

COHOES SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: The Cohoes Local Development Corporation and the City of Cohoes present Cohoes Small Business Saturday. Features include Cohoes Restaurant Wing Wars (11am-2pm), Eat in the Street (11am-9pm), and shopping at retail shops and in an open airmarket. All will take place on Remsen Street, which will be closed to traffic. Join us to support small business and kick off the holiday season. More information is available online at www.ci.cohoes.ny.us.

Sunday, Nov. 29

SONG RELEASE: Luke McNamee and Josh Greenberg, (a.k.a. SaxoClaus and the Elf) are releasing a New Christmas Song entitled, “Mrs. Claus.” from 6to 8p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29at Nanola Restaurant, 2639U.S. 9, Malta. Must make a reservation at nanolaevents@gmail.com.

VIRTUAL HOLIDAY AUCTION: Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs presents a Virtual Holiday Auction from Nov. 27through Dec. 6. Consider bidding on one or several of the many handmade artisanal goods, specialty items, and experiences! A link to the auction is available online at www.waldorfsaratoga.org. The auction will culminate in an exciting live Zoom event at 7p.m. on Dec. 5. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drivewill be held from7a.m. to 3p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29at the Everett Road Blood Donation

Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Monday, Nov. 30 VIRTUAL HOLIDAY AUCTION:

Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs presents a Virtual Holiday Auction from Nov. 27through Dec. 6. Consider bidding on one or several of the many handmade artisanal goods, specialty items, and experiences! A link to the auction is available online at www.waldorfsaratoga.org. The auction will culminate in an exciting live Zoom event at 7p.m. on Dec. 5. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from7a.m. to 3p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30at 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 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS

MEETING: The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court McLaughlin #422, will hold it’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 1st at the Knights of Columbus, 50Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. Members will gather at 6:00pm for social time and themeeting will begin at 6:30pm. December’s meeting focuses on Toys For TOGA. Members will be bringing toys to be donated to the Toys For TOGA program. New members are always welcome to attend a meeting and join the court in their activities and camaraderie. We follow all Covid-19protocols. Please join us.

VIRTUAL HOLIDAY AUCTION: Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs presents a Virtual Holiday Auction from Nov. 27through Dec. 6. Consider bidding on one or several of the many handmade artisanal goods, specialty items, and experiences! A link to the auction is available online at www.waldorfsaratoga.org. The auction will culminate in an exciting live Zoom event at 7p.m. on Dec. 5. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30 p.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 FESTIVAL OF TREES:

Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties invites the local community to unwrap the magic of the holiday season at their 25th annual fundraiser - The Festival of Trees - on Wednesday, Dec. 2through Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Saratoga Springs City Center. With COVID-19precautions in place, the Festival will once again showcase beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and other holiday and gift items for purchase. Festival proceeds will benefit the programs of Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. New this year, the community will also be able to view and purchase trees online at https://give.classy.org/ festivaltrees. Hours vary as follows: Wednesday 5-7pm; Thursday 4-9pm; Friday 2-6pm; Saturday 12-6pm; and Sunday 11-2pm. Tickets are $8per person, $5for Seniors, $3for ages 10-18 and free for anyone 10and under when accompanied by an adult. The Festival will go on without traditional group activities, such as Breakfast with Santa. Instead, various “Santa Experiences” are available for interested families. Children will receive a letter or video call from Santa or parents can purchase a

DIY Christmas Cookie Kit to decorate at home. Anyone interested in a Santa Experience can visit https://give. classy.org/festivaltrees to purchase. Further details for this year’s Festival, including guidelines for the virtual sale and hours for in person viewing, can be found by calling 518-587-5000. All attendees will be asked to wear a mask and socially distance, with limited numbers safely allowed in the Tree Display Room at one time.

ROAST BEEF DINNER:

Saratoga– Wilton Elks Lodge # 161presents a Roast Beef Dinner for curbside pickup 4:30- 6p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2at 1Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-584-2585Monday 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

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You may register by phone at 518-664-4834or email dcylynne@gmail.com. For further information visit stlukesonthehill.org/events.

VIRTUAL HOLIDAY AUCTION:

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 New York, 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 FESTIVAL OF TREES:

Dec. 6, at the Saratoga Springs City Center. With COVID-19precautions in place, the Festival will once again showcase beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and other holiday and gift items for purchase. Festival proceeds will benefit the programs of Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. New this year, the community will also be able to view and purchase trees online at https://give.classy.org/ festival trees. Hours vary as follows: Wednesday 5-7pm; Thursday 4-9pm; Friday 2-6pm; Saturday 12-6pm; and Sunday 11-2pm. Tickets are $8per person, $5for Seniors, $3for ages 10-18 and free for anyone 10and under when accompanied by an adult. The Festival will go on without traditional group activities, such as Breakfast with Santa. Instead, various “Santa Experiences” are available for interested families. Children will receive a letter or video call from Santa or parents can purchase a DIY Christmas Cookie Kit to decorate at home. Anyone interested in a Santa Experience can visit https://give. classy.org/festivaltrees to purchase. Further details for this year’s Festival, including guidelines for the virtual sale and hours for in person viewing, can be found by calling 518-587-5000. All attendees will be asked to wear a mask and socially distance, with limited numbers safely allowed in the Tree Display Room at one time.

VIRTUAL MEETUP: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will hold two Virtual Meetups on Thursday Dec. 3from

7to 8:30pmand Thursday Dec.10 from 1:30to 3 pm to examine the state of Healthcare in New

York State prior to joining Leagues across the state in reaching a state position on Healthcare and the Financing of Healthcare in January. These meetings are open to the public to attend either or both meetings. Meetups are a way for us to come together virtually to explore, understand and advocate for issues that matter to us and they are focused on our members and their interests. We are open to the public so invite a friend to register for the event. Please register under events on the League website, (www.lwvsaratoga.org). After registering, you will receive an email containing information and a link to join this meeting on Zoom.

VIRTUAL HOLIDAY AUCTION:

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 FESTIVAL OF TREES:

Dec. 6, at the Saratoga Springs City Center. With COVID-19 precautions in place, the Festival will once again showcase beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and other holiday and gift items for purchase. Festival proceeds will benefit the programs of Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. New this year, the community will also be able to view and purchase trees online at https://give.classy.org/festivaltrees. Hours vary as follows: Wednesday 5-7pm; Thursday 4-9pm; Friday 2-6pm; Saturday 12-6pm; and Sunday 11-2pm. Tickets are $8per person, $5for Seniors, $3for ages 10-18 and free for anyone 10and under when accompanied by an adult. The Festival will go on without traditional group activities, such as Breakfast with Santa. Instead, various “Santa Experiences” are available for interested families. Children will receive a letter or video call from Santa or parents can purchase a DIY Christmas Cookie Kit to decorate at home. Anyone interested in a Santa Experience can visit https://give.classy.org/festivaltrees to purchase. Further details for this year’s Festival, including guidelines for the virtual sale and hours for in person viewing, can be found by calling 518-587-5000. All attendees will be asked to wear a mask and socially distance, with limited numbers safely allowed in the Tree Display Room at one time.

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-19 restrictions 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-19 social 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 community made decorations. Village shop windows will be decorated, and good cheer will abound. For more information, visit www.ballston.org.

VIRTUAL HOLIDAY AUCTION:

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.

POP-UP PORCH SALE:

New this year at the Ten Broeck Mansion in Albany is a Pop-up Porch Sale, featuring wreaths designed and made by local garden clubs and artisans. All proceeds support the Albany County Historical Association’s education programming. Locally-made artisanal gifts and ornaments and new historic embroidery kits available. Pop-up Porch Sale hours are Fridays-Sundays, noon-3pm, December 4-20. For more information visit www.tenbroeckmansion.org.

Saturday, Dec. 5 FESTIVAL OF TREES:

Dec. 6, at the Saratoga Springs City Center. With COVID-19precautions in place, the Festival will once again showcase beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and other holiday and gift items for purchase. Festival proceeds will benefit the programs of Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. New this year, the community will also be able to view and purchase trees online at https://give.classy.org/festivaltrees. Hours vary as follows: Wednesday 5-7pm; Thursday 4-9pm; Friday 2-6pm; Saturday 12-6pm; and Sunday 11-2pm. Tickets are $8per person, $5for Seniors, $3for ages 10-18 and free for anyone 10and under when accompanied by an adult. The Festival will go on without traditional group activities, such as Breakfast with Santa. Instead, various “Santa Experiences” are available for interested families. Children will receive a letter or video call from Santa or parents can purchase a DIY Christmas Cookie Kit to decorate at home. Anyone interested in a Santa Experience can visit https://give.classy.org/festivaltrees to purchase. Further details for this year’s Festival, including guidelines for the virtual sale and hours for in person viewing, can be found by calling 518-587-5000. All attendees will be asked to wear a mask and socially distance, with limited numbers safely allowed in the Tree Display Room at one time.

VIRTUAL HOLIDAY AUCTION:

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.

POP-UP PORCH SALE:

TEN BROECK MANSION HOLIDAY HOUSE:

The Ten Broeck Mansion, home of the Albany County Historical Association, announces its Holiday House 2020schedule. Shimmering lights, festive trees and bright garlands inside and out set the scene at the Ten Broeck Mansion, a historic house museum which welcomes the community as a place to make family memories today. Tours with timed tickets are on Saturdays and Sundays from noon until 2:30pm from December 5-20. For the health and safety of all visitors, indoor admission is by timed tickets, advance purchase only. Tickets are available via the ACHA’s website www.tenbroeckmansion.org, Eventbrite, or Facebook. Walk-through tours of groups of 5or less feature docents to share information about holidays in the past, and the history of the Ten Broeck Mansion. Adults $5. Children and ACHA members free.

Sunday, Dec. 6 FILM DISCUSSION:

Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY, presents the Zoom panel discussion of Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story on December 6, 2020, at 7 p.m. Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story is available for rental or viewing on most major video platforms and will be discussed on Dec. 6at 7p.m. Registration is required at email address sjca.sjcf@gmail.com for the Zoom link. Follow www.saratogajewishculturalfestival. Facebook and www. saratogasinai.org.

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