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Wednesday, Nov. 6

OLDE SARATOGA SENIORS MEETING: The Olde Saratoga Seniors will be meeting on Wed, Nov 6 at noon at Town Hall, Spring St., Schuylerville. It will be a casserole luncheon. All veterans are invited along with all seniors. Entertainment will be provided. Members please bring a dish to share. Also money for dues, xmas party and trip are due. For more information contact Pat at 518-3382329.

LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: at the Saratoga Springs Public Library with Pierre Zimmerman, 49 Henry St, first and third Wednesday each month (12:30pm). Dropins welcome. Free and open to all.

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS WHEN A LOVED ONE HAS DIED: November 6 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Saratoga Hospital C-1 Conference Room, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs. When your heart is broken by grief, the holiday season promises more pain, and even the desire to simply skip the whole thing. If you are a grieving adult stressing about how to survive “the most wonderful time of the year,” join us to learn practical ideas and tips to make the holiday season a little easier. All events are offered free of charge. Registration is required. Please call Jean Malone, LMHC, at 518-886-5210.

UNDERSTANDING & MANAGING CREDIT: Nov. 6, 6:00pm-7:30pm, 469 State Street, Schenectady. Financial decisions you make today will greatly impact your future. When using credit you are spending your future income. This concept will be the backdrop of this session where learners will explore managing credit responsibly, how to obtain credit and the meaning of credit scores and credit reports. Registration is required. Please visit www.sefcu.com/financialeducation to reserve your spot today!

Thursday, Nov. 7

KWVA MEETING: The Nov. meeting for Ch.60 Korean War Veterans Assoc., will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7th, 1:30 p.m., at the VFW home, located at the end of Veterans’ Way, off the arterial, just North of Saratoga Sprs. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, family and friends are all invited to attend. For further information or an application to join the organization, please call Comm. Bob Garland at 518-280-0075. If interested in joining, annual dues are $10 for veterans and $5 for all others.

ALL CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP: All Caregivers Support Group with Pierre Zimmerman, 211 Church St, first Thursday of each month (6:00pm). Free and open to all. Pre-registration required. Call Pierre for info at 413992-7012.

Friday, Nov. 8

AUTHOR EVENT: Friday, November 8 at 7 pm - Bill Halpin - The Cult of Eden. Celebrate a late Halloween at Northshire with horror author Bill Halpin, as he reads from the first volume in his creepy & frightening Unrisen Saga. Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-6824200 or visit www.northshire.com.

CODE BLUE BENEFIT: Help the financial needs of Code Blue as winter approaches. Join us for an extended Mega Happy Hour, followed by a live concert by nationally touring country-rock band The Mallett Brothers Band. Multiple bands on two stages in two rooms, tap takeovers, darts challenge, 50-50, food specials and more. Free Happy Hour (5-8) admission, with the concert $15 advance/$20door. The Parting Glass Pub, 40 Lake Ave, Saratoga. Info 879-2835.

GOURD DESIGN: Bird Feeders with Tim Sauter. Friday November 8, 9am-4pm. Tuition $105. Member Tuition $85. Materials fee $50. This course teaches participants how to make a natural Gourd Bird Feeder. During the introduction, numerous examples of raw and finished gourds will be shown. The first part of the class will be devoted to preparation and planning, and the cleaning and preparation of both interior and exterior surface of the gourd will be covered in detail. Various tools and materials will be used, including scouring pads, steel wool, power drills and saws, Dremel tools, scrapers, sanding materials and more. Students will cut out and sand down one to four large openings in the upper half of their gourd. After a rigorous interior scraping preparation of the gourd, numerous painting and drawing techniques will be discussed and demonstrated, including wet and dry brush, sponge, stencil and others. After the base is dry, students will decorate their own gourds. Once complete, the gourds will be coated with polyurethane and made ready to hang. NOTE: Students should bring with them a pail or basin to clean their gourd, and smock or old clothes. Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. www.adirondackfolkschool.org. CREATE YOUR OWN CUTTING BOARD: Create Your Own Hardwood Cutting Board with Frank Friday & Saturday, November 8 & 9, 2 half days. 9am-12pm. Tuition $105. Member Tuition $85. Materials fee $50. Come create a beautiful 12-18” hardwood cutting board during two, half-day sessions. The class will discuss the types of wood being used, such as sappala, purple heart, African cherry and hard maple. The wood will be cut to size on a table saw. Then, using a jointer, students will make sure all pieces are the same size before gluing the various pieces together and allowing them to dry overnight. On the second day, the class will use planers to ensure that all boards are level and the same thickness. Students will then use a router to create a well and handles. Finally, the boards will be sanded. Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. www.adirondackfolkschool.org.

Saturday, Nov. 9

CHURCH GARAGE & BAKE SALE: Indoors - rain, snow, or shine. 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 518-3065754.

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) 696-2400. www.adirondackfolkschool.org. BASKETMAKING: Holiday 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. 885-3149. LIBRARY PRESENTATION: “Journey to Tahiti and French Polynesia” by Rob Fischer. Description - Travel to the enchanted land of Tahiti and French Polynesia made famous by James Michener’s, Tales of the South Pacific. Experience French Polynesian culture while sailing in a four-masted schooner to the Society and Tuamotu Islands. Explore the rich ecosystems and snorkeling in the clear turquoise lagoons with colorful fish, stingrays, and sharks. Enjoy the South Pacific sunsets of Bora Bora and discover Moorea, the inspira

tion for the South Pacific’s mystical Bali Hai, set to the music of the islands. Thursday, November 21 at 12 noon, Saratoga Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. 518-584-7860. 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.

PLAY READINGS: Sunday, November 10 th at 1:00pm: The Shuster Series of Play Readings - Home Made Theater is pleased to continue to present its series of play readings, The Shuster Series. Join us for a “round table” play reading as we dissect and discuss Beyond the Horizon by Eugene O’Neill as a group. Roles are assigned so all who attend get plenty of “performance” time. Audience members (non-readers) also welcome. Sign up at https://homemadetheater.org/special-events/shusterseries-staged-readings/. Suggested donation $5.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: On Sunday November 10th, 2019, the Latham Colonie Council Columbiettes and Knights of Columbus will host their All You Can Eat Breakfast! Serving from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Menu includes; Variety of Juices, Rolls, Sweet Breads, an Omelet Station, Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Corned Beef Hash, Bacon, Sausage, Cereals, Bananas and Fruit Cup. Adults $9, Children 5-10 $4 and Children Under 5 are Free! Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus is located at 328 Troy, Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. For information 518 783 0572 or www.lathamcolonie.com/events. SILK PAINTING: Silk

Painting: Scarves with Nan Travers. Sunday November 10, 9am-4pm. Tuition $105. Member Tuition $85. Materials fee $45. Painting silk is an exciting and magical process. First silk is stretched on a frame and then dyes are applied using paint brushes and other techniques. The colors develop right before your eyes along the beautiful surface of the silk. You will learn different application techniques, first with a sampler and then with scarves and/or fabric. Students will be mixing their colors from the primary colors and black and will complete the process by steam setting the dyes. All work is done on silk provided by the instructor and each student will make two scarves. NOTE: Additional scarves will be available at an extra cost for those who would like to make more than two. Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. (518) 6962400. www.adirondackfolkschool.org. RUGS FROM RAGS: Rugs from Rags with Caroline Dvorak. Sunday November 10, 12pm-4pm. Tuition $80. Member Tuition $60. Materials fee $10. Fabric remnants will be used to make a rug. Students will have a choice of making a “Sock Rug”, using loopers from a sock factory, or making a Rag Rug using strips of fabric remnants or clothing. No weaving experience is necessary. The looms are dressed and ready to go, all you need to bring is your creative spirit and leave with a finished one-of-a-kind rag rug. Extra materials may be purchased for a small fee of $3.00 per inch if you wish to make a longer Rug. Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. www.adirondackfolkschool.org. TINSMITHING: American Tinsmithing Basics with Art Thorman. Sunday November 10, 9am- 4pm. Tuition $110. Member Tuition $90. Materials fee $10. Learn basic 19th Century American tinsmithing from a master tinsmith. This class will introduce you to and teach you about all the tools, forming stakes, swedges and hand-operated machines used in a wellequipped 19th-Century tin shop. You will be shown how to do basic layout work, cutting, forming, assembly and soldering. Complete both a finger candle stick and a wall sconce by the end of class. You will be amazed at what you’ve accomplished. NOTE: Students must be 14 years of age or older. Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. www.adirondackfolkschool.org.

Monday, Nov. 11

JEWELRY GIFTMAKING: Seasonal Gifts from the Heart with Susan Arehart. Monday November 11, 1⁄2 day. 9am-1pm. Tuition $55. Member Tuition $45. Materials fee $15. Do you need a holiday gift or grab bag item? This class will focus on learning a few basic bead stringing and wire beading techniques to create one or two personalized pieces of jewelry, perfect for this time of year. Give one, and keep one: make a bracelet, wine charms, choker, key chain, ankle bracelet and more. Holiday themed beads and materials will be available. As well as gift boxes you can personalize.

NOTE: Materials will be provided with a wide variety of stone, crystal, glass and metal beads and findings. Sterling Silver materials will be available for an additional cost. Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. www.adirondackfolkschool.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 12

STORY TIME: Tuesday, November 12 at 10:30 am Story time with Illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi - I’m Worried. Ohi is a Northshire staff favorite, back by popular demand! Join us for story time and an art demonstration with the illustrator of this delightful new picture book – part of a series that helps children understand their emotions. Northshire Bookstore is located at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518682-4200 or visit www. northshire.com.

PIEROGHI SALE: Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is holding a pieroghi sale on Tuesday, Nov. 12th. As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghis. Please order soon as we expect the orders to be larger than usual. Please call 518-363-0001. Don’t forget our Harvest Dinner on Saturday the 9th of November.