Calendar
EDITOR’S NOTE: This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellations and postponements. However, it is recommended that readers contact event organizers before they attend. For the most updated version of the calendar, please visit saratogian.com.
Saturday, Nov. 28
HAM DINNER: South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, located at 15Maplewood Parkway in South Glens Falls, is having a Ham Dinner 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 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.24 at 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.
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 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 from 8a.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 from 7a.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. Saxo Claus 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.
The beloved “Artisan Market” at Brookside Museum will be returning in 2020, running from “Small Business Saturday” Nov. 28through Dec.24 at 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.
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 7a.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 from 7a.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
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 the meeting 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-19 protocols. 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-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.
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 21- December 2, 2020. You may register by phone at 518-664-4834or email dcylynne@gmail.com. For further information visit stlukesonthehill.org/events.
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 1 to 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 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett 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