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visit womenspressclubnys.com/events. 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 413-992-7012.

Friday, Dec. 6

HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS: Downtown Glens Falls will be in the holiday spirit from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2019, as the community officially ushers in the holiday season with “Hometown Holidays”. Additional events planned for Saturday, December 7, 2019. This year’s celebration will recognize the 1944 designation of Glens Falls as Hometown USA by Look Magazine. Gather at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 6, in City Park, along the Bay Street side of the library, to visit with friends and neighbors, listen to holiday music, and enjoy the ceremonial tree and park lighting at 5:45 p.m. Once the tree is lit, Santa will greet the crowd and then be escorted by veterans to Glens Falls National Bank where children can have their picture taken with the man in red and tell him their holiday wishes. There will be costumed characters, musical performances, horse and wagon rides, and so much more! On Saturday, December 7, there will be a free showing of The Grinch at the Charles R. Wood Theater at noon and a free holiday concert at the Hyde Collection starting at 2 p.m.

ELVIS FUNDRAISER: An Evening with Elvis starring Donny Romines. Friday, Dec. 6th 7-9pm at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, Route 9, Saratoga, NY. All proceeds to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks. Ticket are $15.00 at the door. Raffles, 50⁄50, cash bar and food is available. Doors open at 6pm. For information call Helen at 518-745-7821.

FAIR TRADE EXPO: The 2019 Saratoga Fair Trade Market Expo is scheduled for 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 on the second floor of the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Admission is free.

HOLIDAY PARADE: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association’s annual Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting takes place Friday, December 6. The step off time is 6:30 pm, proceeding on Milton Avenue and ending in Wiswall Park on Front Street with Santa lighting the Christmas tree. The parade is a hometown-style holiday tradition, with fire trucks, floats, animals, kids and Santa parading down the main street of the village. Once again this year, the parade will spotlight the Toys for Tots campaign, in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga County Sheriff Department and U.S. Marine Corps. Volunteers from these organizations will be on hand to collect donations of new, unwrapped toys from spectators along the parade route as well as at the tree lighting. The Holiday Parade is a true community event so parade participants are welcome. If your organization, group or business would like to take part in the parade that night, go to www.ballston.org to register, or contact the BSBPA office 518 885-2772 or info@ballston.org. The parade headlines a holiday-themed “First Friday”, Ballston Spa’s signature monthly event, which celebrates its 15th year in 2019. Home to unique shops, museums, and a host of popular restaurants, Ballston Spa pulls out the stops for December’s First Friday by filling the village with a merry atmosphere. Many businesses will be open with special holiday activities and specials, while local churches plan musical performances that evening. Ballston Spa High School singers and musicians and Union Fire Company band members perform carols on the street corners. After lighting the village Christmas tree, Santa Claus heads to Ballston Spa National Bank on Front Street where he visits with kids of all ages. Additionally, a community art project “A Village of Friends” will feature painted banners and posters by residents young and old displayed on lampposts and in storefronts throughout the village.

SARATOGA CHILDREN’S THEATRE: Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this “masterpeach” of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic. Performances at Saratoga Springs High School Teaching Auditorium (1 Blue Streak Blvd): Friday, December 6th at 7pm and Saturday, December 7th at 1pm and 7pm. Ticket Prices: Reserved (Center Section): $13, General Admission Adult (Side Sections): $10, General Admission Student/ Senior (Side Sections): $5. sctjames.brownpapertickets.com.

Saturday, Dec. 7

FAIR TRADE EXPO: The 2019 Saratoga Fair Trade Market Expo is scheduled for 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 on the second floor of the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Admission is free.

SARATOGA CHILDREN’S THEATRE: Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this “masterpeach” of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic. Performances at Saratoga Springs High School Teaching Auditorium (1 Blue Streak Blvd): Friday, December 6th at 7pm and Saturday, December 7th at 1pm and 7pm. Ticket Prices: Reserved (Center Section): $13, General Admission Adult (Side Sections): $10, General Admission Student/ Senior (Side Sections): $5. sctjames.brownpapertickets.com.

HOLIDAY SALE: In conjunction with Schuylerville’s village-wide Celebration of St. Nicolaas, Old Saratoga Reformed Church, located at Pearl and Burgoyne streets in Schuylerville, will be having a Holiday Sale on Saturday, Dec. 7 th from 8 am -2 pm. New and gently used Christmas items will be available for a donation. There will be a basket raffle, a bake sale, and much more.

For more information, call the church office at 6953479.

COOKIE & CANDY SALE: The Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Road in the village of Charlton, will hold its annual Christmas Cookie & Candy Sale on Saturday, December 7, from 10 am to 1pm at the church. This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase some tasty and beautiful cookies and candy for the holidays. 20% of profits will be donated to Code Blue of Saratoga!

HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS: Downtown Glens Falls will be in the holiday spirit from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2019, as the community officially ushers in the holiday season with “Hometown Holidays”. Additional events planned for Saturday, December 7, 2019. This year’s celebration will recognize the 1944 designation of Glens Falls as Hometown USA by Look Magazine. Gather at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 6, in City Park, along the Bay Street side of the library, to visit with friends and neighbors, listen to holiday music, and enjoy the ceremonial tree and park lighting at 5:45 p.m. Once the tree is lit, Santa will greet the crowd and then be escorted by veterans to Glens Falls National Bank where children can have their picture taken with the man in red and tell him their holiday wishes. There will be costumed characters, musical performances, horse and wagon rides, and so much more! On Saturday, December 7, there will be a free showing of The Grinch at the Charles R. Wood Theater at noon and a free holiday concert at the Hyde Collection starting at 2 p.m.

GREATER GREENWICH BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Santa is coming to Greenwich! The Annual Greenwich Breakfast with Santa event will be held on Saturday, December 7th, 2019 from 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the Greenwich Elks Club on Route 40 in Greenwich. As always Santa is due to arrive by fire engine courtesy of the Greenwich Fire Department at approximately 8 a.m. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children under 10 – tickets are available at the door. The breakfast is a family style pancake breakfast cooked by the Greenwich Elks Club. Children will have the opportunity to get their picture taken with Santa, make holiday crafts, create Christmas cards, and write Christmas Lists to Santa. The FFA, FBLA and local vendors will also have Holiday decorations, GCS Clothing and other craft items for sale. The Pooh’s Corner Preschool will also be on hand to spread some cheer as they sing some Christmas carols. The event is sponsored by the Greenwich Women’s Service Club in association with the Greenwich Central School District’s FFA, FBLA and National Honor Society Clubs. The proceeds from the event will go towards Operation Santa and local community projects. Sunday, Dec. 8

JEWISH GENEAOLOGY: “Post 1492 Sephardic Dispersion and A Guide to Sephardic Genealogy” Sunday, December 8th, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, 184 Washington Ave Extension, Albany, NY. Please join the Capital Region Jewish Genealogical Society (CRJGS) on Sunday December 8th at 1 PM for the Society’s Annual Meeting. CRJGS will hosting a respected expert from New York City, who will deliver a presentation, “Post 1492 Sephardic Dispersion and A Guide to Sephardic Genealogy.” Sarina Roffé, the author of the book “Branching Out from Sepharad,” will provide an overview of how Sephardic Jews dispersed around the globe after 1492 and will discuss Sephardic resources for genealogy. Following the presentation, please join us to celebrate the holiday season (refreshments and goodies will be served).

FREE CHRISTMAS CON-

CERT: The Community Choir of Ballston Spa invites the public to a free Christmas Concert of “Love Made a Way”. Come celebrate how love made a way home for each of us. The concert will be on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 6 pm with appetizers at 5 pm. It will be held at The First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa, 202 Milton Ave. Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

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).

CHOIR PERFORMANCE: Festival Celebration Choir will present “Rise Up Ye Shepherds!” on Sunday, December 8th at 3:00 pm at the First Lutheran Church of Albany., 181 Western Ave. The choir is directed by Julie Panke and accompanied by Daniel White. The Musicians of Ma’alwyck will be guest artists for the concert with Ann-Marie Barker Schwartz and Julie Signitzer, violins, Andrew Snow, viola, and Andre O’Neil, violoncello. Baritone soloist will be Christopher Trombley. Works for choir accompanied by strings will include The Shepherd’s Carol and See Amid the Winter Snow by Dan Forrest, The Ground by Ola Gjeilo, What Sweeter Music by John Rutter, Tell Me Shepherd by Thomas Savoy, and two pieces from Handel’s Messiah. Two pieces accompanied by organ and solo cello will be Rutter’s Carol of the Magi, and Fantasia on Christmas Carols by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Tickets are $18, $13 for seniors and students. For more information go to www.festivalcelebrationchoir.org.

TROY VICTORIAN STROLL: The 37th Annual Troy Victorian Stroll will be held on Sunday, December 8 in historic downtown Troy from 11a.m. – 5p.m. Now in its 37th year, the annual event attracts thousands to the heart of historic downtown Troy and features a wide variety of vendors and live entertainment for families to enjoy. For more information, please visit victorianstroll.com.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: On Sunday, December 8th 2019, 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. 12110. For information 518 783 0572 or www.lathamcolonie.com/events.

Wednesday, Dec. 11

HOLIDAY MIXER: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will meet for their largest networking mixer of the year, the Holiday Mixer, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019, at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. On hand will be hundreds of Chamber members looking to build connections while enjoying food and drinks. Be sure to mark your calendars for this festive event as you will be sure to gain valuable contacts as you head into the 2020 season. Cost is $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers.

ROAST BEEF DINNER: 4:30—6:30 pm on Wednesday, December 11 at Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Soup, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Tossed Salad, Bread and Butter, Dessert, Coffee and Tea. Donation Requested: Adults $12.00, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID card) $11.00, Children 5—12 $8.00, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $12.00. Cash Bar Available.

Thursday, Dec. 12

GREENFIELD SENIORS: The Greenfield Seniors meet at 25 Wilton Rd Greenfield on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 1PM. New members 50 years and up are cordially invited to join.

Friday, Dec. 13

CHRISTMAS FAIR: The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church at 175 5th Ave will be hosting a Christmas Fair on Friday December 13th from 10 AM to 7 PM and on Saturday December 14th from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please come see the luxurious items in Wesley’s Treasures, shop for homemade crafts and baked goods, browse the Book Nook, pose for a fun festive photo and join in the fun of our Silent Auction. New this year, Stu’s Traveling Road Show offering entertainment appraisals of jewelry!

Saturday, Dec. 14

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY: The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 234 will be hosting the annual Children’s Christmas Party on Dec.14th at 8am.-10:30 am. This will take place at the post home at 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa. This event is opened to children age 12 and under. The public is welcomed to attend.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA CLAUS: Saturday, December 14th, 8 am to 10:30 am at 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa. Come join us for a Hot Breakfast with Santa Claus hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #234. Children ages twelve and under are welcome.

WREATH LAYING: The Glenville Hills Garden Club of Saratoga County will lay wreaths to honor veterans and their families on Saturday, December 14, at 12 noon in the following locations: Galway Jr./Sr. High School, Galway Town Hall, Galway Village Park, Gideon Hawley Park in Charlton, Scotch Church Cemetery in West Charlton, and Providence Town Hall. Please join us as we remember the fallen and honor those who serve.

AUTHOR EVENT: Meet the Gnarlys at the Galway Public Library Saturday, December 14, 10:30am – 11:30am. Author Mary Cuffe Perez and illustrator Sallie Way will introduce you! What is a Gnarly? … the dumbest, smartest, laziest, most adventuresome and bothersome creature in the North Woods. For children and adults! Enjoy the free program together – a short reading of the book, a discussion with author and illustrator about its creation, a showing of the book’s illustrations and a Find the Gnarly puzzle. Books will be available for sale.

SWEET SALE: Saturday, December 14, 2019; 11 AM - 2 PM at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church; 50 Sacandaga Rd, Scotia.

Sunday, Dec. 15

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Sunday, December 15, 8:30-11:00 am at Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Eggs to order, Fruit Cocktail, French Toast / Pancakes, Potatoes, Breakfast Sausage and Ham, Corned Beef Hash, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Juice, Coffee and Tea. Donation Requested: Adults $9.00, Seniors(62 Years) and Military (Active/ Retired with ID Card) $8.00, Children 5—12 $7.00, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $9.00. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.

JANE AUSTEN BIRTHDAY TEA: Celebrate Jane Austen’s Birthday with Tea and Reviews of Her Work - The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA)New York Capital Region is hosting the annual celebration of Jane Austen’s birthday on Sunday, December 15 at 1:00 pm at the Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, NY. This year’s festivities include a free raffle ticket for Austen-related items and an Afternoon High Tea with scones, biscotti, finger sandwiches, green salad, fresh strawberries and cream, and, of course, Jane’s Birthday Cake. A participatory group reading of reviews and comments about Jane Austen’s novels from her own time rounds out the celebration. The cost is $30 for JASNA members and $35 for non-members. Please reserve your place by making a payment before December 9. Make check payable to JASNA NYS Capital Region and send to: JASNA, NYCR, c/o Nancy Duell, 56 Fifth Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801. For additional information, contact Nancy at 1 (518) 321-1887 or ardhn23@netscape.net.

Tuesday, Dec. 17

SOUTHERN SARATOGA HOLIDAY BREAKFAST: Don’t miss the 1st Annual Southern Saratoga Holiday Breakfast 7:30 - 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Vista at Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main St., Clifton Park. The festive and informative morning will feature The Chamber’s Southern Saratoga based 2020 & 2022 Incoming Chairs of The Board of Directors, Kevin Hedley, Hedley & Co., PLLC and Tara Pleat, Wilcenski & Pleat, PLLC . Learn more about their vision for The Saratoga County Chamber in the new year and beyond. Take advantage of quality networking at the sponsor reception to kick off the morning then enjoy a delicious hot breakfast buffet and presentation. There will be great giveaways for all and lots of fabulous door prizes! High visibility sponsorship opportunities can be viewed here. If you have any questions, please email lroggenbuck@saratoga.org. $35 Members, $45 NonMembers.

Wednesday, Dec. 18

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

Friday, Dec. 27

FOAL PATROL KIDS: “Foal Patrol Kids!” - Friday, December 27th, 10:00 a.m. to noon. – Join the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame for a family-friendly open house celebrating season 3 of Foal Patrol, the Museum’s one-of -a-kind collection of live cameras following the daily activities of in-foal mares. “Foal Patrol Kids!” will include a variety of fun and educational activities, as well as healthy snacks, giveaways, and special guests. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Foal Patrol website on Museum iPads to learn about the new infoal mares, participate in an arts and crafts activity, ride an equipony, and see the HorsePlay! Gallery to groom a life-sized stuffed animal horse, dress in jockey attire, and investigate objects related to the many careers associated with horse racing. Free Admission.

Tuesday, Dec. 31

NEW YEAR’S EVE BLACK & WHITE GALA: Vanderheyden Inc. Nonprofit Fundraiser in celebration of 185 years of changing lives to save lives. December 31, 2019, 7:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m., 60 State Place, Albany. Champagne upon arrival & midnight toast, open bar, delectable food stations, dance to the New York Players. Last Day to Book: Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. $150 per person, honorary ticket $250. A block of rooms have been reserved at the Fairfield Inn and Suites 74 State St., Albany at the special rate of $109 per night plus tax. Call 518.874.4901 for more information. To buy tickets go to: https://vanderheydenhall.networkforgood.com/events/13155vanderheyden-s-black-andwhite-gala.