The Express Newspaper – December 19, 2019
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Calendar of Events for the August 18, 2016 issue.
Calendar of Events
Friday, Dec. 18 from 6-9:00 pm
Polar Express Pajama Party ($)
STILLWATER - Drop your children off at the "train station" where they will embark on a magical journey to the North Pole. During their journey they will enjoy pizza, hot chocolate, craft, and a viewing of The Polar Express! All children grades K-5 are welcome! We encourage children to wear their pajamas, although it is not necessary. There is a FEE. RSVP to (518)664-2515 ext 10 or email saccassistantdirector@gmail.com
Saturday, Dec. 19 at 11:00 am
Friends of the Waterford Public Library to Meet
WATERFORD - The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will meet to discuss and plan 2015-2016 events and fundraising activities in the Community Room at Van Schoonhoven Square,. Members of the community interested in participating and joining the Friends are invited to attend.
Sunday, Dec. 20 from 7:30-11:00 am
Christmas Breakfast (4)
SCHAGHTICOKE - Victor Lodge of Schaghticoke Route 67 in Schaghticoke. The menu will be pancakes, Belgian waffles, Knickerbocker soufflé, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, potatoes with and without onions, juice and coffee. Children are free and Santa Claus will be at the breakfast.
Calendar of Events
Saturday, Nov. 21 at 1:00 pm
Genealogy and Local History Meeting
SCHUYLERVILLE Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Field Horne, author and local historian, will be the speaker. Public is welcome. For information call 587-2978
Saturday, Nov.21 at 11:00 am
Friends of the Waterford Public Library to Meeting
WATERFORD - Discussion and planning 2015-2016 events and fundraising activities on in the Community Room at Van Schoonhoven Square, Waterford, NY. Members of the community interested in participating and joining the Friends are invited to attend.
Saturday, Nov. 28th at 5:45 pm
CP Holiday Train
MECHANICVILLE – Parking lot adjacent to CP tracks at the corner of Railway St. and Park Ave. Donations - check with your local Food Bank or Food Pantry to see what is on their wish list.
Saturday, Nov. 28th at 6:00 pm
Waterford Christmas Parade
WATERFORD – Starts at 7th Street. It will proceed down Broad Street ending at Soldiers and Sailors Park. Welcome a special guest who will help fill the park with a beautiful display of holiday lights.
Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7:00 pm
Community “Blue Christmas” Worship
MELROSE - At the Melrose United Methodist Church. This special time is for anyone who finds the Advent/Christmas season to be a difficult time. Blue Christmas is an opportunity gather together to begin the Advent/ Christmas season with a quiet time of worship and healing. Call the church for further information at 233-0044, do not hesitate to leave a message which will be returned promptly.
Friday, December 4th from 7 pm - 9 pm
Book Release - “Images of America, Waterford”
& Holiday Wine & Cheese Tasting ($)
WATERFORD - Celebrate the release of the new book on Waterford “Images of America – Waterford” and the Museums Holiday Wine & Cheese Tasting at the Waterford Historical Museum, 2 Museum Lane in Waterford. For your $10. donation, you will receive a beautiful keepsake etched wine glass. For more information, please call (518) 238-0809.
Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10-3:00 pm
Stillwater's 7th Annual Holiday Craft Fair
STILLWATER - Stillwater Area Community Center, 19 Palmer St. Vendors Welcome, email: elessonqueen@yahoo.com for info.
Friday, Dec. 5 from 10-3:00 pm
Christmas Sale ($)
MELROSE - decorations new and used PLUS plates of assorted Christmas cookies at the Melrose Methodist Church, 20 Church Street. To reserve cookies call Elsie at 235-4370.
Saturday, Dec. 5th 4-6:30 pm
Annual Holiday Celebration/Tree Lighting
HALFMOON – Pictures with Santa, Face Painting, Balloon Making, Crafts, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Photo Booth, Refreshments and more. Sponsored by Halfmoon Celebrations
Thursday, Dec. 5th from 4-7:00 pm
"Afternoon at Ursula's" To benefit St. Mary's Waterford
WATERFORD - Shop at Ursula of Switzerland’s showroom and boutique, (31 Mohawk Avenue, Waterford) enjoy free refreshments, raffles, tours of the historic building which was once a major mill on the Mohawk River. Ursula will generously donate 20% of all sales from the event to St. Mary's Church. Come for a fun afternoon/evening - bring you friends!
Sunday, Dec. 6 from 2-5:00 pm
The 19th Annual Holiday on the Avenue
SCOTIA - Mohawk Ave (Route 5). This free community event will feature Santa and Mrs. Claus, chili cook off, gingerbread contest, musical performances, vendors, and children's activities. For more information email holidayontheave@yahoo.com.
Sunday, Dec. 6 from 7:30-11:00 am
Last Breakfast ($)
JOHNSONVILLE - The last breakfast for the Johnsonville Rescue Squad at 4 River Road. Menu includes eggs, French Toast, pancakes, sausage, omelets, toast, hash browns, juice fruit or coffee. Cost is adults 13- $7 children 5-12 $4. Questions call 753-9549
Sunday, Dec. 6 from 4-6:00 pm
10th Annual Family Chanukah Celebration Menorah Mittens
CLIFTON PARK – Clifton Park Center. Please bring mittens, gloves, hats, socks, and scarves to help warm those in need. Menorah lighting, hot latkes, dreidels and donuts, crafts, face painting and raffles. RSVP 495-0772 or info@cliftonparkchabad.com
Monday, Dec. 7th at 7:30
Christmas Concert
SARATOGA - Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd. with Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus. All proceeds to benefit Code Blue. Admission payable at the door. Suggested donation: Cash or Canned Goods and/or Warm Outerwear such as Hats, Scarves, Gloves or Mittens. In the event of cancellation due to weather, our snow date will be December 14, 7:30 pm. Please check our website for updateatwww.saratogasoundtrack.org or call 518-747-3823.
Tuesday, December 8th from 7 pm - 8 pm
Winter Lecture Series Mary Liz & Paul Stewart
“The Underground Railroad: A New Interpretation of a Very Old Story”
WATERFORD - At historic Smith’s, 171 Remsen Street in Cohoes. Founding members of the Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region and Scholars in Residence at Russell Sage College, the Stewarts will speak on “The Underground Railroad: Food and drink will be available for purchase. If you would care to have dinner, please make a reservation at Smith’s at (518) 237-9809.
Wednesday, Dec. 9th at 7:00 pm
Hoosick Grange Christmas Cover Dish Dinner
HOOSICK FALLS - There will be a special musical program – no grab bag.
Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10:00
Malta Presbyterian Church Annual Cookie Sale!
MALTA - A huge variety of cookies available sold by the pound including nut and gluten free varieties!!!! Malta Presbyterian Church, 118 Dunning St.
Saturday, Dec. 12 at 6:30
Malta’s Holiday Revue ($)
MALTA - Dress in your holiday best and see talented area performers on a seasonally decorated stage at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr. singers, dancers, musicians and other performing artists entertain with a winter holiday theme! Tickets are on sale now. Call the Malta Community Center at 899-4411 for more information or purchase tickets at www.maltaparksrec.com.
Sunday, Dec. 13 from 8-11:00 am
Monthly Breakfast ($)
VALLEY FALLS - The Ladies Auxiliary from Valley Falls VFW located on Poplar Ave. will be having their monthly breakfast and the menu consists of biscuits with sausage gravy, sausage, bacon, eggs, toast, pancakes, french toast, juice, fruit, coffee and hash browns. Cost children 5-12 $4 adults 13 & up $7.
Sunday, Dec. 13 at 10:30 am
Who Killed Christmas 2
BALLSTON SPA - Free Spirit fellowship West High St. in Ballston Spa This is an original play with a myriad of interesting characters that will be featured at Free Spirit Fellowship. Join with us as we determine who is the guilty party. For more info call 518-885-3149.
Friday, Dec. 18 from 6-9:00 pm
Polar Express Pajama Party ($)
STILLWATER - Drop your children off at the "train station" where they will embark on a magical journey to the North Pole. During their journey they will enjoy pizza, hot chocolate, craft, and a viewing of The Polar Express! All children grades K-5 are welcome! We encourage children to wear their pajamas, although it is not necessary. There is a FEE. RSVP to (518)664-2515 ext 10 or email saccassistantdirector@gmail.com
Schaghticoke Harvest Festival – by C. Barton
Schaghticoke- On Saturday September 26th from 12noon to 4pm the Hoosic Valley Community Partners and the Schaghticoke Entertainment Committee hosted the annual community Harvest Festival at the Schaghticoke Town Hall. This same gazebo only a few short weeks ago was the platform for the many great bands that offered the community, “music in the open air,” with the Schaghticoke Summer Eve concerts.
Read the entire article in the Oct. 8th edition.
Calendar of Events
Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7:00 pm
SACC Paint and Sip
STILLWATER - The Stillwater Area Community Center is partnering with Saratoga Paint and Sip to bring you a new, fun way to help us raise money for the development of our Arts Programming here at the center! Grab your friends and join us.
Friday, Oct. 2 12-6:00 pm and Saturday, Oct. 3 10-4:00 pm
Art and Craft Show
MALTA - Malta Presbyterian Church, Dunning St. If you would like to be a vendor or would like additional information contact Jane Morrison applace@aol.com or 518-928-2655
Sunday, Oct. 4th from 8-11:30
All You Can Eat Breakfast ($)
CLIFTON PARK - The event will at the firehouse on Old Route 146, between Route 9 and 146 in Clifton Park. The menu will include Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Toast, Coffee, Juice and Milk. Tours of the fire trucks and equipment will also be given to all who attend as we also kick off National Fire Prevention Week which is October 4th to 10th, with fire safety information.
Sunday, Oct. 4th from 7:30-11:00 am
Monthly Breakfast ($)
JOHNSONVILLE - The Johnsonville Rescue Squad located at 4 River Rd. Menu consists of eggs, French toast, pancakes, hash browns, fruit, juice, coffee omelets, sausage and toast. Cost adults 13 up $7 children 5-12 $4 Bring your returns or sign up to volunteer and help your community
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Wednesday Oct. 7th
WATERFORD - Join the Waterford Museum & Cultural Center on Fall Bus Trip. Return at 4:30 – 5 pm. For more information please call Emily Wilson at (518) 237-7122.
Saturday, Oct. 10 4-6:00 pm
Pulled Pork Sandwich Dinner (Take-out Only) ($)
SCHAGHTICOKE - Victor Lodge on Route 67. The menu will feature pulled pork in a large bun with special sauce plus Cole slaw, baked beans, applesauce, and brownies. The public is invited to enjoy their meal at the lodge. Refreshments and entertainment are being planned for those who decide to eat at the lodge. Reservations can be made by calling 753-0406.
Monthly Breakfast ($)
VALLEY FALLS - The Valley Falls VFW Aux 1938 located on Poplar Ave, will be having their monthly breakfast Sunday Oct. 11th 8-11 AM. Menu consists of eggs made to order, French toast, pancakes, toast, hash browns, bacon, sausage juice, coffee and biscuits with sausage gravy. Cost $7 for 13 and up children 5-12 $4. Rada knives for sale.
Thursday, Oct. 15th from 5-6:30 pm
Annual Harvest Roast Beef Dinner ($)
STILLWATER - The Women’s Association of Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Ave., in the Church’s Fellowship Hall. The dinner consists of family style servings of roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, winter squash, coleslaw, rolls, pie and beverage. Takeout available. Cost: $12 Adults; $5 Ages 5-10; Under 5 Free. For advanced tickets contact the church office 664-7984. Tickets may also be at the door. The historic designated church is handicap accessible.
Friday, Oct. 16th 10-2:00 pm
Round Table Discussion -The Industrial Revolution in the Champlain Canal Region
SCHUYLERVILLE - Roundtable discussion. Stories gathered at the roundtable will be used to develop exhibit panels for the new Canal Region Gateway Visitor Center in Schuylerville. The Saratoga Town Hall is located at 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville. The workshop is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided for a FEE. Registration is required, please contact Margaret Gibbs at mgibbs@lakestolocks.org.
Saturday, Oct. 17th at 6:30
A Walk Back In Time Dinner
MALTA - Malta Presbyterian Church, 118 Dunning St. Cost: $7.00 Per person. Turkey Stuffing and all the fixings. Speakers on local history: Paul Perreault, Malta Town Historian, Linda Palmeri, Stillwater Town Historian and Curator for Stillwater Blockhouse.
Saturday, Oct. 17 4-7:00
Annual Turkey Dinner ($)
VISCHER FERRY - Amity Reformed Church, 335 Riverview Road, Vischer Ferry. Take out orders will be available from 4pm to 6:30 pm. Tickets will be $10.00 for adults, $5.00 children ages 6-12 and under 5 free may be purchased at the door. Reservations not needed. Featured as always will be the bake sale of home made cakes, cookies, brownies and fruited breads.
Saturday, Oct. 17th Starts at 8:45 am
October Genealogy Conference ($$)
SCHUYLERVILLE - Scott Andrew Bartley will be the speaker at the annual Heritage Hunters Genealogy Conference. The Conference at Saratoga Town Hall in Schuylerville, at the corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, (12 Spring St. Included in the cost is a hot lunch, breaks and exhibits.. For information and registration - call 518-587-2978 or email: melfrejo@aol
Monday, Oct. 19th Starting
Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus
Monday Night Rehearsals ($$)
SARATOGA - Attend Monday night rehearsals with Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus from October 19-December 7th, 7:00-8:15 pm. Learn traditional and modern holiday classics in women's 4-part a capela harmony and be a part of our " a ca CELEBRATION!" Show pm December 7th to benefit Code Blue Saratoga. Rehearsals and the show will take place at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, NY. Register on-line at www.saratogasoundtrack.org or call 518-747-3823, or email saratogasoundtrack@gmail.com
Saturday, Oct. 24, 5 & 6:30 pm
Roast Pork Dinner ($)
SCHAGHTICOKE - Presbyterian Church Call Sylvia 753-4545 for reservations.
Sunday, Oct. 25 1-4:00 pm
Saratoga County 4-H Offers Horse Club Open House
BALLSTON SPA— Saratoga County 4-H offers the First Annual “4-H Horse Open House” at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Road in Ballston Spa. This event is open to the public and seeks youth ages 8-18 with an interest in horses. You do not need to own a horse to attend! Come check out what we are all about. If you or anyone you know may be interested in attending, please contact Carter at the Saratoga County 4-H Office at co263@cornell.edu.
Thursday, Nov. 5th 10-4:00 pm
Bridge Tournament ($)
CLIFTON PARK - The Patricia Ashline Memorial Bridge Tournament at The VISTA Restaurant in Clifton Park The event will benefit Care Links, a program which supports senior citizens by linking them with volunteers in the community for non-medical assistance. To register, please call Francine Rodger, at 518-331-4011 before November 1st.
The Express Newspaper August 6, 2015
