Calendar of Events

 

French ToastSunday, Nov. 1st 7:30 – 11:00 am

Monthly Breakfast ($)

JOHNSONVILLE - The Johnsonville Rescue Squad located on 4 River Rd. Menu consists of eggs, sausage, toast, pancakes, French toast, fried potatoes, juice, coffee, omelets and fruit. Price Adult age 12 and up $7 Children 5-11 $4. It's also a good time to drop off your returns and sign up to become a volunteer to help your community. Questions call 753-9549

 

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All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast ($)

CLIFTON PARK - Clifton Park Fire Department at Old Route 146, between Route 9 and 146 in Clifton Park. The menu will include Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Toast, Coffee, Juice and Milk. The costs for the all you can eat breakfast is $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Children 6 to 12 and FREE for kids under 6. Bring a New Unwrapped Toy for the Toys for Tots Convoy and receive a FREE adult breakfast.

 

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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.

 

breakfastSaturday, Nov. 7th from 8:30-10:30 am

FREE Community Breakfast Honoring Veterans

STILLWATER - Stillwater United Fellowship Hall, 747 Hudson Avenue. The time is extended this month to accommodate the Militia and their schedule for the day. Come and show your appreciation and support for their service to our country. Invite Veterans you know.

 

breakfast2Saturday, Nov. 7th 8-11:00 am

VFW Breakfast ($)

VALLEY FALLS - the Valley Falls VFW Post 1938 located on Poplar Ave. please note day change for only this month. Menu consists of eggs made to order, pancakes, French toast, bacon, sausage, toast, hash browns juice, coffee and biscuits and sausage gravy. Veterans and active military eat FREE! Cost adult age 13 and up $7 5-12 $4.

 

 

11-10_LPW_Holiday_Craft_FairSaturday, Nov. 7th from 9-4:00 pm

All Saints on the Hudson Craft Fair

MECHANICVILLE - All Saints on the Hudson Parish, 52 William St, Mechanicville. For vendor information please contact

Carmella Hein 518-810-3861, or chein@nycap.rr.com . Save the date for a great day with handmade crafts. Also home baked goods, and raffles and more.

 

 

church_craft_fairSaturday Nov. 7th 9-6:00 pm

Sunday, Nov. 8th 9-1:00 pm

Craft Fair at Corpus Christi

ROUND LAKE - Corpus Christi Church Hall, 2001 Route 9 and Ushers Road. Featured will be 32 vendors. NO admission fee. Lots of parking! The day will include a Bake Sale, Morning Café, light lunch with homemade soup and pizza, until 2 p.m. Raffles of unique prizes will also be occurring. For further information, contact Matt Duclos at 877-8506

 

waffles1Sunday November 8th at 9am

Waffle Breakfast

BUSKIRK - Buskirk Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2176 West Hoosick Road (NY 67 & County Route 103)

 

 

CITV_LogoSunday, Nov. 8th 11-4:00 pm

Christmas in the Valley

VALLEY FALLS - The Valley Falls VFW Post 1938 on Poplar Ave. Come shop for Christmas gifts, baked goods and raffles.

 

Thursday, Nov. 12 at 8:00 am

Capital Region Kingdom Builders Networking

BALLSTON SPA - Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa. Dr. Tom Denham will be sharing tips on using social media to promote your business. For more information on Kingdom Builders please call (518) 301-0140 or email kingdombuilderscapitalregion@hotmail.com.

Friday, Nov. 13 at 8:00 pm

Comedic Fundraiser for After The Fire ($)

SARATOGA SPRINGS - "The Not Too Far From Home Comedy Tour" will perform at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, For advance tickets at $15.00, contact After The Fire member Maureen Smith at 581-1823, or tickets will be available at the door for $20.00.

 

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Saturday, Nov. 14th 6-9:00 pm

Bicentennial Dinner Dance ($$)

STILLWATER – SACC, there is a FEE. Tickets maybe purchased at Stillwater Town & Village Hall, Historian Office at the Community Center. To purchase tickets: phone 664-1847 ext. 11 or 664-4614.

 

 

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Harvest Buffet ($)

BALLSTON LAKE – Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd. Soup, Beef Roast, Chicken Mole, Kielbasa & Sauerkraut, Stuffed Cabbage, Green Beans, Salad and Dessert.

 

imagesWednesday, Nov. 18th at 7:00 pm

Meet The Author

VALLEY FALLS - The Valley Falls Free Library will be hosting a local author, Dawn Lajeunesse.

 

Waterford LibrarySaturday, 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.

 

imageSaturday, 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.

 

 

Christmas+Parade5Saturday, 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.

 

annual-holiday-celebration-0Saturday, 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

 

wBIyscQY_400x400Thursday, 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!

Summer – Calendar of Events

thrift-storeOPEN Every Wednesday from 9- 12:00 Noon

1ST Saturday of Each Month from 9-12:00 noon ($)

Thrift Shop at Christ United Methodist Church JOHNSONVILLE - Just off Rte. 67 in Johnsonville, NY, except on holidays. Most items are priced at $2.00 per bag.

 

 

 

Waterford Library

Thursday, July 16th at 6:30 pm

Waterford Library Meeting

WATERFORD - The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will meet to discuss and plan 2015 and 2016 events and fundraising activities 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.

 

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Chicken BBQ ($)

SCHAGHTICOKE - Victor Lodge of Schaghticoke on Route 67 on July 18. The menu will include 1/2 chicken, salads, baked beans, rolls and brownies. Members of the lodge are cooking and they will serve dinners from 4 until 6.   Reservations are appreciated and they can be made by calling 753-0406

 

Genealogy-TreeSaturday, July 18th at 1:00 pm

Genealogy and Local History

SCHUYLERVILLE - Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville.   Susan Voso Lab, costume and textile historian, will help date “mystery photos” in family history collections by analyzing the clothing worn in the pictures. Those attending should bring photos an hour before the start of the regular meeting, if the photographs require scanning. Public is welcome. For information call 587-2978

 

country breakfastSunday, July 19th from 7:30-11 am

Breakfast ($)

SCHAGHTICOKE - Victor Lodge of Schaghticoke on Route 67.   The menu will be pancakes, Belgian waffles, omelets, scrambled eggs, potatoes with and without onions, Knickerbocker soufflé, sausage, bacon, juice and coffee.   Serving is from 7:30 to 11:00.     The public is invited to enjoy a warm breakfast with good company.

 

ad_family-fun-nightFriday, July 24th from 6:30-8:00 pm

Family Fun Night

MECHANICVILLE - Everyone is invited to Highway Tabernacle's Backyard 235 Hudson Ave, Mechanicville Come and bring your favorite game (bocce, horseshoes, croquet, can-jam, ladder golf, etc.) Board games are also welcome. Basketball court on premises.

 

picnic_5906c11_webSaturday, July 25th 11:00 am

Smith Family Reunion

GANSEVOORT - Descendants of Margaret Hawley Smith, of Schaghticoke, at the Gansevoort Fire Department Hall, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort, NY. Table settings, meat and beverages will be provided. Bring a dish to pass and any photos, scrapbooks and special memories of Grandma Smith. Call Ken and Gerry Smith, Allee Wheeler or Raema Mitchell for information and directions.

saladLuncheonMonday, July 27th 11:00 am

Memorial Service Korean War Luncheon to Follow

GLENS FALLS - The Korean War Veterans' Assoc., Adirondack Chapter 60, ,are asked to l meet at 11:00 a.m. at the Korean War Memorial in Crandall Park in Glens Falls. Ambrosia Restaurant just off Exit 19 of the Northway at noon. We will be ordering off the menu. Please phone reservations in to Patti and Gene Slavin at 793-2358 by July 25th.

nklriYhYWednesday, July 29th at 6:00 pm
Hoosic Valley Booster Club Community Celebration

SCHAGHTICOKE - The Hoosic Valley Booster club will be holding a Community Celebration honoring the New York State Class C Champion, Hoosic Valley Varsity Boys Baseball Team. Please join the team, coaches, friends, family and the Hoosic Valley Community in the Picnic Pavilion at Joe Bruno Stadium, 80 Vandenburg Avenue, Troy, New York 12180.

Visit the school website for the ticket order form, contact Bonnie Speanburg at 573-1852 or Don Espey Jr. at 225-0770 with questions.

 

youcantooThursday, July 30th at 4:00 pm

Foster Parent Meeting

BALLSTON SPA – Services Building, 152 W. High St. Saratoga County is in need of foster homes for school-aged children and teenagers. Please contact Melissa Myers or Stacey McVaigh at 884-4157.

 

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Horse Farms Tour

SARATOGA - Join us for a FREE Horse Farm For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County at 518-885-8995. The horse farms featured this year on the tour are: Avanti Stables, Howe Road Training Facility, Old Friends at Cabin Creek in the Town of Greenfield, McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds in the Town of Saratoga, Traylor Stables in the Town of Malta, North Country Horses/ReRun a retraining and Thoroughbred adoption farm and Stonebridge Farm in Gansevoort. New this year Upstate Medical Equine a veterinary hospital in Schuylerville. Tour information can also be found at www.cceequine.com

 

class-reunion-header1Saturday September 12, 2015

Mechanicville Class of 1965 ($)

MECHANICVILLE - Fairways of Halfmoon...Mechanicville Class of 1965 50th Class reunion. Buffet, band, cash bar. Contact John DiVirgilio by August 15th at 466-3919.

 

Stillwater & Mechanicville Government News

Snow Emergency

MECHANICVILLE - In the event of a major snowstorm, the commissioner may call for a snow emergency. Also, if there are three or more inches falling there is a snow emergency and will most likely be in the media. To be notified of a snow emergency, go to the city's website and click on the tab saying 'notify me' and fill out the required information.

The entire article is in the February 26th issue.