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Sat., Nov. 9th, 9am-3pm. No early birds admitted. All proceeds benefit church youth group activities. Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. Something for everyone: antique, vintage, gently used, new. Furniture, linens, housewares, books, LPs, CDs, toys, collectibles, small appliances, jewelry, much more. No clothing or computers. Bring a box to fill! Plus home made cakes, pies and cookies. Come early for the best selection; come back again after 2pm for the half price sale. AUTHOR EVENT: Saturday, November 9 at 6 pm - Amanda Vaill in conversation Jerome Robbins, by Himself: Selections from His Letters, Journals, Drawings, and an Unfinished Memoir. The editor of this stunning new collection of Jerome Robbins’ writings will discuss her book with Skidmore College Theater Professor Eunice Ferreira & Dance Professor Jason Ohlberg. Vaill is also the author of the fascinating Jerome Robbins biography “Somewhere.” Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-682-4200 or visit www.northshire.com. PASTA DINNER: Bacon Hill Reformed Church will have a Pasta Dinner Saturday November 9 Servings are 4:15 & 5:30 P.M. Take outs available 4:15 to 6:00 P.M. Adults $10 Children under 12 $5. Veterans $8. Menu: Lasagna, Meat or Vegetable, Garden Salad, Bread, Dessert, Beverage. For reservations call Jennifer Thomas 518 695-6116 Benefit Youth Camp Scholarships. SUPER BINGO: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting Super Bingo on Saturday November 9, 2019 at 1pm. The payout prize will be $2500 along with a $1000 coverage all. The larger the crowd the larger the prize. Doors open at 11am and tickets start selling at 12pm with games beginning at 1pm. We will have concession stand available before and during intermission. This event is open to the public and you must be 18 years or older. All proceeds go to Elks Charities. HARVEST BUFFET: Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is sponsoring its Annual Harvest Buffet on Saturday, Nov. 9th from 4:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.. First come, first served. On the menu will be pork roast, stuffed cabbages, vegetables, salad, dessert and beverages.Take out orders will be available. For further information, call 518-306-5754. LAMPWORKING: Beads Don’t Have To Be Round with Renee Kingsley.Saturday November 9, 9am-1pm. Tuition $80. Member Tuition $60. Materials Fee $20. Tired of Round beads? Beads come in many shapes and sizes. In this class you will learn how to use tools and marvering techniques to shape glass into square, triangle, bi-cone, tube and tab shaped beads. Previous lampwork experience Required. Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. (518) 6962400. www.adirondackfolkschool.org. BASKETMAKINGHoliday Braided Rim Basket with Barbara Boughton. Saturday November 9, 9am-5pm. Tuition $105. Member Tuition $85. Materials Fee $30. This basket serves equally well as a tabletop display filled with seasonal items, or as a wall basket, with an “ear” woven into the back for hanging. The basket is woven in the plain weave method with a solid bottom. Several methods of filling a solid bottom will be discussed. The body of the basket incorporates a chain weave woven with dyed round reed in the student’s choice of colors. The basket is finished with a braided and scalloped rim, woven with matching dyed reed. A choice of a hand-painted ceramic accent embellishes the basket in coordinating colors with holiday themes. Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. www. adirondackfolkschool.org. SOAPMAKING: Soap Swirl and Design with Roberta Devers-Scott. Saturday November 9, 10am-4pm. Tuition $105. Member Tuition $85. Materials fee $20. Do you love the different designs you see in handmade soap?

Then come to this advanced workshop and learn various swirling techniques that will take your plain bar of soap to the next level. We will learn the hanger swirl, drop swirl and the in the pot swirl. We may even do a layering technique if time permits! You will go home with a minimum of 10 bars of soap and after the 4-week curing process they will be ready for use or gifting. NOTE: A basic knowledge of soap making is needed for this class. Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. www.adirondackfolkschool.org. Sunday, Nov. 10 HONORING VETERANS: Free Spirit Fellowship is looking forward to giving honor to all Veterans Sunday, November 10, at the 10:30 Sunday morning service. All are welcome. Our church is located at 1425 West High Street in Ballston Spa. 8853149. BRAHMS REQUIEM: Brahms Requiem – Burnt Hills Oratorio Society, Sunday, November 10, 2019, 4pm. The Spa Little Theater, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs. Don’t miss this rare performance of The Brahms Requiem, a soul-stirring choral masterpiece. Featured soloists are soprano Rachel Mikol form Opera Saratoga Young Artist Program and baritone Woodrow Bynum. The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society (BHOS) is a dedicated community of singing musicians from around the Capital District that produces highly artistic and diverse choral performances under the direction of William Jon Gray, a nationally recognized choral director. Sharing the stage will be the 30-piece Oratorio Orchestra. The performance is November 10, 2019, 4pm at The Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $25 General; $20 Senior; $18 Student and can be purchased at the Oratorio’s website, bhos.us, or by phone, 518-416-4060. FALL FESTIVAL & FAMILY FUN DAY: Sunday, Nov 10 at Living Hope Christian Church, 978 Route 50, Ballston Lake. Schedule: 10:00-11:15 Morning Service with Pastor Eric Walton, 11:30-12:30 Free lunch with fabulous desserts and a variety of drinks, 11:45-12:30 Kids Games, 12:45-2:15 Folk Dance for all ages. Join Us for a Fun Filled Day! ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge All You Can Eat Breakfast will return on November 10, 2019 8am to 11am. Veterans and active military eat free! The buffet includes scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausage, home fries along with eggs and omelets to order. Adults $7, Seniors $6 and kids 10 & under $5. This is open to the public with profits going to Elks charities For more information please contact Ballston Spa Elks Lodge 518-885-1149. BREAKFAST: Monthly breakfast at the VFW Post 1938, Poplar Avenue, Valley Falls, NY 2nd Sunday of each month from September to June, 8-11 a.m. Menu includes eggs cooked to order, french toast, pancakes, sausage, bacon, toast, potatoes, biscuits with sausage gravy, fruit, juice and coffee. Cost is $8 (age 13 and over), $4 (children 5-12), free (children under 5). MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BASH: TJ’s Flightline Pub in Glenville, NY is set to host the 5th Annual Marine Corps Birthday Bash on November 10, 2019. The celebratory evening begins at 7:00 P.M. and will feature several notable guests, including Iwo Jima Veterans from the local Capital Region. Every person is invited to attend the festivities; there is no entrance fee! However, donations will be accepted to support the supportive, life-changing Wounded Warriors programs at STRIDE Adaptive Sports. The ceremonial cake cutting is scheduled to take place at 8:00 P.M. and the oldest and youngest Marines in attendance will also be recognized during this time. This special occasion is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the meaningful experiences of those who have generously served our country. Don Tallman, the STRIDE Wounded Warrior Liaison, expressed his excitement for this unique Marine Corps celebration: “There will be so much history in one location at the same time! Come enjoy an awesome evening with these distinguished guests.” For more information or to inquire about what you can do to help, please call Don Tallman at 518-466-3331.