UPCOMING CALENDAR

FREE TURKEYS FOR VETERANS: Tully Rinckey PLLC will once again provide free turkeys to local active duty and retired military personnel this Thanksgiving through the 11th annual Turkeys for Veterans program on Tuesday, November 26 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. This year’s event will be held at the Barn Gathering Room at The Crossings in Colonie, where officials from Tully Rinckey PLLC will hand deliver approximately 4,200 pounds of turkey to military personnel and veterans. (Turkeys will be available on a first-come, first-served basis with proof of military ID. Limit one turkey per person.) For more information, visit TullyLegal.com.

HOLIDAY KIDS BIKE GIVEAWAY: Bikeatoga will be holding its annual Holiday Kids Bike Giveaway on Saturday December 7, 2019 in Saratoga Springs. Over the past several months Bikeatoga has collected and refurbished used kids bikes specifically for this event. Parents or guardians of children who are in need of a free bicycle must call the Bikeatoga Phone line at 518-5425464and leave a voicemail. You will receive a return call with an appointment for Saturday December 7th, and directions to the Bikeatoga Workshop. The Holiday Kids Bike Giveaway is by appointment only, and a parent or guardian must be present. Helmets will be provided by Adirondack Trust, The Christopher Dailey Foundation and Bikeatoga. Bikeatoga is prepared to give away approximately 60 bikes to needy children through age 17. The best selection of bikes is for younger children, and selection of some bike sizes is limited. We cannot guarantee we will have the size requested.

ARTISAN’S MARKET: Artisan’s Market returns to Brookside Museum November 30 thru December 23. For the 19th year the Artisan’s Market will return to Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa for the holidays beginning on Small Business Saturday November 30 from 12- 5 PM. A wide selection of handcrafted products created by local artisans, including soaps and lotions, ornaments, jewelry, spices and syrups, cutting boards and home décor will be available for holiday shopping. Each purchase supports the Saratoga County Historical Society and the local artisans. The market will be open Tuesdays -Thursdays 10-4 PM, Fridays 10-6 PM, Saturdays 12-5 PM and Sundays 12-4 PM, concluding with a special finale on Monday, December 23 10-4 PM. Contact the Museum at info@brooksidemuseum.org or call 518885-4000 for more information.

TRIVIA NIGHT: Saratoga Springs Lions Club & Saratoga Springs History Museum present Trivia night at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at the Canfield Casino in Congress Park in Saratoga Springs. Teams are made up of six players at $50 per person or $300 per team. Dinner is included for each team participant. Pre-registation is required. To register team for the History Museum, visit www.saratogahistory.org/ trivia-night for a team application and email the completed form to jparillo@saratogahistory.org. Payment can be made online or via check. To register in person, visit the Museum shop Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you represent a company, please provide your logo via email to jparillo@ saratogahistory.org. Questions? Email Jamie or call 518-584-6920 x102.

CHRISTOPHER DALEY TURKEY TROT: Thursday, November 28, 8:30am, Broadway, Saratoga Springs. All proceeds benefit the Christopher Dailey Foundation. On or before November 17: $25, November 18 – 27: $27. Mail entry to CDF c/o AREEP P.O. Box 38195,Albany, NY 12203. Any questions about registration email info@zippyreg.com .Any other questions email the foundation at mdailey2@ nycap.rr.com or call 518-5811328. For registration questions only call 518-650-6963.

HOLIDAY GALA: 14th annual Holiday Gala at the Canfield Casino. 7 - 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Canfield Casino in Congress Park in Saratoga Springs. Dinner stations by Longfellows, live music by Erin Harkes and Mike Lemme, dancing, silent auction, photo booth. $75 pre-order, $80 at the door, $65 junior/members ticket. Tickets are available online at www.saratogahistory.org.

PERILS OF JOURNALISM: The Women’s Press Club of New York State will present a panel discussion and invites the community to dialogue with the experts regarding the current Perils of Journalism and threats to freedom of the press on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Key Auditorium (Room 202) in Roger Bacon Hall at Siena College, Friars Drive, Loudonville. Admission is free for WPCNYS members and college students with a valid ID. A $10 donation is suggested for all others. Light refreshments will be served. While walk-ins are welcome, advance registration is appreciated. Doors open at 6 p.m. Accessible parking is available in Parking Lots G and H. For further information or to register in advance, please visit womenspressclubnys.com/events.

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.

COAT DRIVE: Post 36 of the Jewish War Veterans of Saratoga is launching its sixth annual Warm Outer Wear for Vets project. This project was established in 2014 as the post’s outreach program to service the cold weather needs of homeless veterans in Saratoga County, with a focus on the men’s and women’s Vet Houses in Ballston Spa. The project seeks to collect gently used, clean and warm outer wear (coats, gloves, scarves, hats and boots only), which will be distributed to the houses periodically during the drive, which begins on Nov. 1 and ends on Dec. 1. Donation receptacles are available at four convenient locations in Saratoga Springs and Wilton. They are the cafeteria area of Wesley’s Embury Apartment complex at 133 Lawrence St. in Saratoga Springs, the front lobby of Congregation Shaara Tfille at 184 Weibel rd. in Wilton, the main entrance of Temple Sinai on Broadway in Saratoga Springs and the lobby of The Summit apartment complex on Route 50 in Wilton. Those who are unable to reach any of thes elocations can call Post Commander David Lieserman at 518-5877809 or 518-681-9891 to arrange for a private pickup.

SOUTHERN SARATOGA ART SOCIETY: Members of SSAS are exhibiting at various venues throughout the area for the month of December. Stop in and see these exhibits and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. Burnt Hills Library, 2 Lawmar Lane, Burnt Hills, Tel. 518-399-8174 is hosting four artists, Deb Hutchins, Valerie Woodward, Judy Loucks and Carol Winterton. Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Tel.# 518-664-4646, is showing the works of artist, Frank Coletta. CatskillHudson Bank, 2452 State Route 9, Malta, Tel.# 518289-5463 hosting artist, Eva Marie Loucks. Zion Evangelical Luthern Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, is showing the work of artists, Rebecca Jenkins and Patricia Wade. For further information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com.

ART EXHIBITION: Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery presents The Eloquent Vessel a solo exhibition featuring the luscious woodfired vessels and sculpture of internationally renowned ceramic artist Chris Gustin. The exhibition runs through December 7th, 2019. Details for the exhibition can be found online at www.saratogaclayarts.org.

THE ESSENTIAL ERNEST HOLMES CLASS: 10 Tuesdays, beginning November 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. This class explores the lifetransforming lectures and writings of 20th century mystic and metaphysical teacher Ernest Holmes. Engage in this study with likeminded truth-seekers and explore how Holmes practical spirituality can be employed in your own life. Required textbook: “The Essential Ernest Holmes.” Required student workbook is $9 and available from the class facilitator. Suggested donation: $20 per class. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit our meetup.com group or call (518) 366-9918.

BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting Beginners Line Dancing on starting October 2nd thru December 11th at 7pm with Kevin Richards. There is a $10 charge at the door with proceeds going to Wreaths Across America. This is open to the public and all ages. For more information please contact Shelly Bessey at 518-7918013.

ZEN BUDDHIST SITTING GROUP: We meet every Wednesday at Wilson Chapel, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs. This gathering is open to everyone and is free of charge. Individuals of all religious backgrounds are welcome. We start promptly at 6:30 pm. Please try to arrive before 6:25 pm, however you are welcome to join when you can. Cushions, meditation benches, and chairs are provided; just wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Basic Zen meditation instruction provided at 6:30 pm for first-time attendees. Wilson Chapel is on the north side of campus. For a campus map and directions: https:// www.skidmore.edu/directions/maps.php. Questions? (518) 421-2155.

PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW: A selection of photographs will be on display from December 16, 2019 to April 1, 2020 at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Office located at 80 Scout Road in Wilton. There will be an Opening Reception at the annual Holiday Gathering which takes place after the Annual Meeting on Monday, Dec.16 at 7 p.m. For more information, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: Lunchtime Meditation at the Saratoga Springs Public Library with Pierre Zimmerman, 49 Henry St. in Saratoga Springs, first and third Wednesday each month at 12:30 p.m.. Dropins welcome. Free and open to all.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Cancer Support Group with Pierre Zimmerman at Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St. in Saratoga Springs on the second and fourth Wednesday each month at noon. Free and open to all. Pre-registration required. Call Pierre for info at 413-992-7012.

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.

DHARMA MEDITATION: Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman, at Saratoga Health & Wellness, 538 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Sundays (9:0010:15am). By donation. Dropins welcome.

HOLIDAY BASKET PROJECT: a sub-committee of the Galway Pantry is looking for individuals or families willing to provide gifts for children and adolescents in the local area. Gift donations will benefit those within the boundaries of the Galway Central School district, which includes all of the towns of Charlton, Galway and Providence and only parts of the towns of Amsterdam, Broadalbin, Glenville, Milton and Perth which are in the school district. Those interested in adopting a child or family for the holiday should contact Barb McKean, 518-882-6621, (bmckean@nycap.rr.com) or Sarah Benson, 518-366-0377 (sdbenson31@gmail.com).