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Gates of Heaven believes in challenge Synagogue launches online Dare to Do a Mitzvah as a way to do good deeds in world ByLINE: LYNDA EDWARDS
Think of it as an antidote to "devious licks," the stupid viral online dare that challenges its sheep-like followers to vandalize school toilets. Schenectady's Gates of Heaven launched its warm-hearted polar opposite. Gates of Heaven has launched Dare to Do a Mitzvah, an online challenge to repair the world in ways ranging from prosaic but necessary to creative and epic. Mitzvah's literal translation is "commandment" but Gates of Heaven uses it as most people do, to refer to a "good deed." The synagogue normally has a Mitzvah Day but in these nerve-shredding times, more was needed. November was declared "Mitzvah Month." "The world needs us more than ever, and while most of our opportunities to give back will take place virtually or from a social distance, our commitment to our local community through volunteerism and tzedakah (charitable generosity) is unchanged," the website says. The website offers the congregation many projects that can involve a month-long commitment, from which to choose; dropping off food donations for Schenectady Community Ministries at the temple Nov. 6, making a dish for Bethesda House's Christmas or Thanksgiving meal for its homeless women and children, donating financially to Mooncatcher or sewing sanitary napkins for impoverished African school girls. There's even a chance to volunteer to transcribe the diaries of 19thcentury explorers and scientists so they will be easy to read and accessible to students of all ages. A link on the synagogue website can take you to Amnesty International's sign up for volunteer researchers who monitor international news and track cases of good people imprisoned by dictatorships. The Dare to Do a Mitzvah is Gates' new social media initiative, designed with kids and teenagers in mind. Each Sunday morning at Gates Quest School, one or more attendees will be challenged, asked to film or photograph the mitzvah he or she performs, then send
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Forget online challenges that challenge you to trash a school toilet. It takes brains and wit for two seventh-graders. Evelia Echandy and Ava Sylvia. to raise $1,000 in a few days for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. It was for Schenectady’s Gates of Heaven Dare to Do a Mitzvah challenge. PROVIDED PHOTOS
Dare to Do a Mitzvah challenges Gen-Zers to leave the couch and repair the world in ways big and small. Join Amnesty International. Rake leaves for a neighbor-- or a parent. Elijah Follman, above, rakes his family's yard with a handcut mitzvah man. Isaac Follman, below, also does yard work as his Dare to Do A Mitzvah challenge in Schenectady.
it to congregational Jewish living director Arnold Rotenberg. He posts them on the congregation's Facebook page. "We have encouraged kids in our "Dare to do a Mitzvah" to do something at home," Rotenberg said. "I have pics of kids taking out the garbage, sorting
socks, helping with groceries." But two teen girls aimed for a big impact outside their homes. Seventh-graders Evelia Echandy, who is enrolled in Gates Quest, and her friend, Ava Sylvia, are blessed with awesome fundraising skills. They raised $1,000 in a few days for St. Jude's Hospital as their "dare." The temple has hosted opportunities for youthful mitzvahs for decades, long before texting, tweets and TikTok. The Temple Community Service Corps was launched as a major project of the Social Action Committee back in 1971. Gates describes it as a local version of the Peace Corps. According to the application forms, those eligible are in the 11th and 12th grades, at least 16 years old. (The minimum required is 20 hours weekly). They are paid minimum wage for a 35 hour week. The jobs offer chances to work for community agencies such as nursing homes, children's recreation programs and agencies for the homeless and the disabled.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS - Dining with Diabetes, a program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members, is being sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Public Library via Zoom, Mondays, November 8, 15 & 22 at 11 am. No fee. Register online with this link: Dining with Diabetes Registration. Presented by Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipe ideas provided. Time provided for Q&A. For program details contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County- 518-885-8995, or email Diane at dwhitten@ cornell.edu.
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COHOES - The Cohoes Columbietts will have their monthly meeting, Thursday night, November 11th at 7pm. 255 Remsen St. Cohoes.
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COHOES - The Cohoes Knights of Columbus will have their All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet, Sunday, November 21st, 8:30am11:30am. 255 Remsem St., Cohoes. We have an omelet station and hash, eggs, pancakes, french toast, bacon, toast and juice. Adults are $9.00 and children under five are free.
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Waterford’s projects listed In state agreement, Momentive to pay for repairs, forgo bill ByLINE: KATHLEEN MOORE
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federal and state pollution violations, the state Department of Environmental Conservation said. The state announced the town projects Tuesday. The goal of the projects is to “improve, restore, protect, or reduce risks to public health or the environment.” In practice, that will range from playground upgrades and pool repairs to major work at the water treatment plant. There, the sludge tanker -- a crucial part of the system that taxpayers would have had to pay for otherwise -- will be replaced at a cost of $150,000. The company will also pay $125,000 to repair the roof at Town Hall and $165,000 Please see PROJECTS 8
City declines to act on water complaint Kingsbury Sweeping agrees to pay $100 for filling street sweepers ByLINE: KATHLEEN MOORE
MECHANICVILLE - The city is not pressing charges against John Pickett, whose employees were caught on camera filling up water trucks from a city hydrant. The decision ends a complaint that was filed this summer against Pickett’s company, Kingsbury Sweeping. Pickett paid $100 as restitution for the unknown number of gallons of water taken by Kingsbury Sweeping over the last two years. The city also put a meter on the hydrant, and Pickett is now paying for his water usage. The building never had a water line for trucks. It only had the standard interior hookups. But often street sweepers fill up at the job site, so Public Works Commissioner Anthony Gotti said he did not have any way of knowing how much water was taken. After the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office investigated the situation, deputies asked Gotti if he wanted to press charges. The mayor advised him to say no, he said, and he felt the same way. “I didn’t see anything criminal. Restitution was made, just like it would be for anyone else that was caught. It’s always been that way. I just didn’t see the reason to prosecute for something that was taken
care of and paid for,” he said. “As long as he’s paying for the water, I’m happy.” Past incidents have involved people using a hydrant to fill a swimming pool, which can be more than 10,000 gallons. It takes 300 gallons to fill one street sweeper, but it’s not clear how often they were filled. Gotti said he was content to have the hydrant metered from now on. “I don’t want people to think it’s OK to do it,” he said. “But if they pay restitution and they don’t do it again -- everything is metered now, there’s no problem.” He added that he was pleased that Pickett admitted to taking the water after videos surfaced showing his trucks hooking up to the hydrant. “When I talked to him, he said there were multiple times (in which hydrant water was used), after he talked to his people,” Gotti said. “I felt that was very honest.” A private investigator filed a detailed report of multiple days of observing the company using the hydrant last summer. In one video, a man appearing to be Pickett hooked up a water truck to the hydrant, according to videos reviewed by the Times Union. Gotti said he hadn’t been given the videos or the investigator’s report, and that he believed Pickett when Pickett said employees made a mistake. “He said, ‘I didn’t really realize my guys were filling up from the hydrant.’ Here’s a
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Saratoga County Installing Traffic Signal; Crosswalks at Grooms & Vischer Ferry Intersection in Clifton Park; Project On Schedule CLIFTON PARK - Work continues as Saratoga County installs an all-way traffic signal at the intersection of Grooms Road and Vischer Ferry Road in Clifton Park to improve traffic flow. The project includes signal-controlled crosswalks to enhance pedestrian safety at the intersection. The intersection is open to traffic during the project installation, however drivers may experience intermittent, short delays. Despite ongoing supply chain disruptions happening nationwide, the project that began last week remains on schedule with completion expected in mid-November. Clifton Park Supervisor, Phil Barrett, who serves as Chairman of the County’s
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Upcoming Events for Waterford Community Senior Center WATERFORD - Tuesday, November 9th at 12-12:45pm: An Education Program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Northeastern NY Chapter; “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia”. Registration Info: To register, contact 800-2723900 or Sierra Snoddy at 518-675-7214 Email: ssnoddy@alz.org Saturday, November 13th at 10am-12pm: Drive Thru Food Drive Do-
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Capital Region Social Happenings November Event and Concert Series CAPITAL DISTRICT - https://www.facebook. com/CapitalRegionSocial - CapRegSocialHappenings@gmail.com. Friday Night Events at 7 pm –
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SARATOGA SPRINGS - Nacre Dance Group is pleased to announce the annual ‘So, You Think You Can Choreograph?’ performance is back for its 7th season on November 6th in a new venue and format. ‘So You Think You Can Choreograph?’ - The beloved competition highlighting best modern and contemporary choreography talent in the Capital Region and beyond is back at a new venue; The Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs, NY. To highlight this newest state of the arts performing venue, choreographers have been asked to create pieces in-the-round as dancers
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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY Southern Saratoga Art Society SARATOGA COUNTY - SSAS members will be exhibiting throughout the area over the next two months. During October, Carol Winterton will exhibit in the lobby of the Town of Clifton Park, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Tel. # 518-371-6651. Carol has been painting for over 30 yrs., but when her husband
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NORTH GREENBUSH – The Hudson-Mohawk Weavers’ Guild invites the public to its 43rd Annual Show & Sale, held Friday, November 12 through Sunday, November 14. Big changes are in store for this year’s event, as the Show & Sale moves to Pat’s Barn in the Rensselaer Tech Park in North Greenbush. After going virtual for the 2020 Show & Sale, the Guild is thrilled to be back in person at a new, larger venue. After outgrowing its previous home, the event moves to an equally historic, new location of Pat’s Barn, which offers better accessibility (including an elevator), more space, and ample free parking. More than 40 handweavers will exhibit and sell their work at the Show & Sale, making it the largest display of handweaving in the Northeast. Guild members work all year to prepare over 2500 items for sale. Pat’s Barn, a 200 year old landmark, serves as the new home of the event, with two full floors of exhibits. The Show & Sale will include housewares such as rugs and table linens, garments including scarves, shawls and jackets, as well as holiday gifts such as cards and ornaments. The event features a wide range of gift options suitable for everyone’s holiday shopping list. Over 500 people are expected to attend this year’s event. The show draws attendees from a wide radius, with visitors coming from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and even Ohio. Admission and off-street parking are
LANSINGBURGH - A Holiday Fair will be held at Cornerstone Community Church of Lansingburgh on Friday November 5 (4PM to 6PM) and Saturday, November 6 from 9AM to 2PM. The church is located at 570 Third Avenue (corner of Third Ave and 115th St.).Preview Friday night will feature the sale of takeout Lasagna. Saturday lunch will be Chili, also sold as take out only. Items for sale include holiday decorations, toys, jewelry, collectibles and much more. The Corner Shoppe (thrift store) will also feature a huge sale and be open Friday evening from 4-6 and Saturday 9-2. For further information please call 518-235-3851.
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Amity Reformed Church Annual Holly Berry Christmas Sale VISCHER FERRY Amity Reformed Church located at 335 Riverview Road, Vischer Ferry will hold their annual Holly Berry Christmas sale on Saturday, November 13. The hours for the sale are 9am to 3pm. The annual sale will feature large assortment of Christmas traditional indoor and outdoor decorations. There will be Then and Now items such as toys, glassware, tree ornaments, hand crafted items and seasonal memorabilia. There will be a bake sale of home made cookies and other delicious baked foods. For further information call 518-371-8237.
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Basket Bingo COHOES - Do you like playing bingo? Please join us on Sunday, November 7th at 1:00pm at St. Michael’s Church, Page Ave. in Cohoes. Instead of winning cash prizes, you will win beautiful prize baskets. Doors open at 11:30am. There will be food, desserts and beverages. For further information, please call Maria at 518 782-1203, Michelle at 518 235-3292 or Kathy 518235-5286. The church hall is handicapped accessible. Come and have a fun afternoon. Under New York State law, you must be at least 18 years old in order to participate.
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HELP WANTED Schonwetter Enterprise, Inc. DBA Bilinski Sausage Mfg. Co seeks a Food Safety and Quality Manager (Cohoes, NY) to direct the continuous mgmt & improvement of the co’s. existing GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative, SQF Level 3) compliant food safety & quality program. Reqs: Mstrs in Food Engg, Food Sci, or rel + 1 yr of exp in the job offered or 1 yr of exp in food mfg plant mgmt under USDA inspection. Exp must incl conducting USDA & FDA audits & working w/those regulatory bodies; conducting internal & external audits, incl GFSI food safety & food quality audits, organic audits, & customer food safety & food quality audits; & in the evaluation of the products w/the use of advanced instrumentations & sensory analysis. Must hold valid SQF Practitioner Certification; HACCP Certification; & FSPCA PCQI Certification. Mail CV to Bilinski Sausage Mfg. Co, ATTN: HR, 41 Lark St, Cohoes, NY 12047, [Ref Job Code FSQE - 101521]
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COPS, COURT AND FIRE CALLS No one injured after small plane lands in field in Milton
Ax used during attack in Corinth, investigators say
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MILTON -- No one was hurt when a small plane came down in a field west of the Saratoga County Airport in the town of Milton Wednesday sometime before 6 p.m., sheriff's investigators said. The sheriff's office received 911 calls at 5:54 p.m. about a plane crash. The craft, occupied by two people, was returning to the airport when it reportedly lost power and was brought down in the field. Neither those in the plane nor anyone on the ground was hurt, deputies said. Occupants were Justin Platt, 30, of Ballston and Jesse Richardson, 35, of Fultonville flying in a 1963 Beechcraft. The model of the plane was not provided. Sheriff's officials said they are working with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board to learn more about what happened. Community Ambulance Corps and Rock City firefighters assisted at the scene.
CORINTH -- A Hamilton County man attacked an acquaintance with an ax Tuesday night, nearly killing him, Saratoga County sheriff’s investigators said Friday. Investigators said they arrested Justice D. Locke, 19, of Indian Lake, on felony charges of attempted murder and burglary. Locke broke into his acquaintance’s residence in Corinth around 11:30 p.m. Oct. 26 and attacked him with an ax. The victim was airlifted to Albany Medical Center Hospital with life-threatening injuries, but is expected to survive, officials said. Two days later, the sheriff’s office located Locke in Indian Lake and recovered the weapon with the help of State Police. Locke was arraigned in Milton Town Court and sent to Saratoga County jail without bail.
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- City police are investigating two fights that resulted in injuries over the Halloween weekend. Officers responded to Caroline Street near Henry Street shortly before 3:30 a.m. Saturday for a “large fight” in the roadway, police said. It ended before authorities arrived. A 22-year-old man, located at the scene, sustained blunt-force injuries to his head and was transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital. A 35-year-old man who sustained several minor stab wounds to his abdomen was treated and released. Officers responded to another incident shortly before 2 a.m. on Sunday that resulted in two people in need of medical treatment after an altercation at a Caroline Street establishment. A 26-year-old man was treated at the scene with a hand laceration. A 35-yearold man was transported to Albany Med after being stabbed in the torso. In each incident, cooperation from those involved was minimal, police said. The Saratoga Springs Police Department is asking anyone with any information to call 518584-1800 or 518-584-TIPS to remain anonymous. The assaults follow incidents of violence that have been happening in the Caroline Street business district. One of the last incidents happened the first weekend in October, when four people were charged after police allege a group retaliated against another group they were arguing with earlier on Oct. 1, hitting a woman repeatedly in the head with a cellphone, and assaulting others while stealing items from them in a downtown
Edinburg, Schenectady fire victims receive aid Volunteers from the Northeastern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross provided emergency aid to two people after fires Wednesday in Schenectady and Edinburg. The Red Cross provided financial assistance for necessities such as shelter, food, and clothing to two adults in the Shields Road, Edinburg, blaze. One resident is eligible for veterans' services. Volunteers also provided similar assistance to three people in Wednesday morning's fire on Union Avenue, Schenectady.
North Adams woman killed in Canaan crash CANAAN -- A Massachusetts woman was killed and two other occupants injured after the car they were riding in crashed into a tree Friday morning on Route 295, State Police said. Police responded to the scene at about 2 a.m. after getting a report about a vehicle off the road. Passenger Paula R. Buxbaum, 58, of North Adams, was taken to Berkshire Medical Center by responding EMS where she was pronounced dead. The driver, a man aged 51, and a second passenger, age 17, were both treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police said the investigation remains ongoing, but they said that all current evidence suggests the inci-
Fights Roil Saratoga Springs
parking lot. In August, a 56-year-old retired corrections officer died outside a Caroline Street bar. Two brothers are charged with allegedly punching him in the head, which resulted in the man hitting the pavement and sustaining a fatal injury.
Seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers CAPITAL DISTRICT TaxAide, the free income tax assistance program sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the IRS, is seeking volunteers for the coming tax season. TaxAide volunteers answer questions, prepare and file returns for low to moderate income taxpayers and seniors from February 1 to April 15 at various sites in the Capital District. Volunteers typically participate one day per week, with flexible schedules to accommodate
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St. Mary’s Church, Waterford, Food Pantry
accepting new Waterford clients. To register, or for more information, contact Anne Marie at 518-2383431. In addition to receiving food each month, clients are eligible for Thanksgiving baskets and for Christmas and Easter baskets. Returning clients should continue to contact the Rectory at 518-2373131 on Monday mornings to sign up for the Tuesday distribution. The Food Pantry is staffed by volunteers of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary’s Church. The Pantry looks forward to seeing returning clients are to meeting new ones.
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WATERFORD - The Food Pantry of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Sixth and Broad Streets in Waterford, is open and that get in the way of your productivity. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, get in touch with a distant relative or old friend. This person may be in need of company and a simple phone call or text could be just what the doctor ordered. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Don’t be surprised if someone rubs you the wrong way this week, Libra. You don’t have to feel compelled to like everyone, but you will have to get along. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 It’s difficult not to take things personally when someone disagrees with you about something, Scorpio. Resist the urge to get into a heated debate. Focus your energy elsewhere. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, this is a time for plenty of communication between you and your loved ones or coworkers. Listen and contribute to discussions as much as you can this week. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, your slow and steady nature will be appreciated and
acknowledged by others, particularly those who have been paired with you on a project. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may find out something surprising about your family that you didn’t know before. Even if it comes as a shock, delve deeper for the story behind the situation. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Emails are going back and forth, the phone is ringing off the hook and video conferences are booming. Try to find a quiet place to unwind, Pisces. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS NOVEMBER 7 Lorde, Singer (25) NOVEMBER 8 Gordon Ramsay, Chef (55) NOVEMBER 9 Chris Jericho, Wrestler, (51) NOVEMBER 10 Taron Egerton, Actor (32) NOVEMBER 11 Calista Flockhart, Actress (57) NOVEMBER 12 Russell Westbrook, Athlete (33) NOVEMBER 13 Julia Michaels, Singer (28)
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1366 Burden Lake Road, Sand Lake
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The 1,654-square-foot home includes 250 square feet of private lake frontage, at right.
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Clockwise from left: the living space; one of three bedrooms; dining space; a view of the lake from inside the home; and cottages on the property available to rent.
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Taste of Troy Food Tours Again Offering Holiday Boxes of Local Love CAPITAL DISTRICT - Taste of Troy Food Tours LLC is supporting small, local business and entrepreneurs again with its 2021 Holiday Boxes of Local Love. With guaranteed delivery dates in time for Thanksgiving, Chanukah and/or Christmas, the Boxes are an easy way to express your love while supporting eight different local businesses and the South End Children’s Café. Each Box of Local Love offers you a chance to personalize the specially curated items from seven Capital Region businesses. Boxes contain six items, and purchasers are offered choices for five of the items. Every box will include an authentic, sweet taste of New York: a maple leaf-shaped bottle of Wells Maple Farm’s Grade A syrup. A portion of proceeds from each sale will be donated to South End Children’s Cafe located in Albany, New York. South End Children’s Cafe’s mission is to impact food equity and food justice, enhance academic success and positively influence the physical and mental health of children residing in the South End of Albany. Currently the Cafe provides to-go meals to children and families in need. What’s in the 2021 Holiday Box of Local Love? Each Box of Local Love* includes: • Collar City Candle: Choice of Cider Doughnut, Winter Solstice or Holiday Sparkle scented 9-ounce, candle jar; • TieBerry Sweets: Choice of six chocolate covered, seasonally decorated pretzel sticks (choice of white, milk, dark or mixed chocolate) or two pack of Hot Chocolate bombs; • Parchment Baking
Company: Choice of Kraneskake cookies or Pepperkaker cookies; • What’s Poppin: Choice of Albany Mix (Cheddar Caramel flavor) or Hot Cinnamon bag of gourmet popcorn; • Short and Stout Tea: Choice of 1-ounce bag of Blue Moon Tea, OR • Stack’s Espresso Bar: Choice of a 12-ounce bag of Lark Street House Blend coffee; • Wells Maple Farm: Grade A maple syrup in leaf bottle; • Taste of Troy Food Tours: $15 coupon toward any tour; • Meet our Vendors guide and Amy’s favorite recipe this holiday season; • Your Personal message; • Domestic shipping via US Postal Service Priority Mail OR curbside pickup option *Slight selection variations may be made due to product availability. The Holiday Box of Local Love is on sale now. Order by November 9 to ship in time for Thanksgiving and/or Chanukah, and by December 9 to arrive in time for Christmas. Price: $95 including taxes and domestic shipping; or save curbside pickup for $89. Only the offered
choices are options; please no substitutions. ORDER TODAY - To order or for more information about the Holiday Box of Local Love or Taste of Troy Food Tours LLC tours, visit www.tasteoftroyfoodtours.com or phone 518-495-2277.
November Holiday Indoor Craft & Garage Sale SARATOGA/WILTON - On Sunday, November 14th, from 11-3 pm the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane will hold an extra monthly sale for holiday shopping. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch, We offer household items, sports equipment, handmade items, clothing, fabrics, jewelry, party vendors , pet supplies, food treats, soaps, body lotions, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. Snow or rain, the sales go on and it is a fun activity the entire family enjoys. Come browse, visit, eat, or just get out of the house with a friend. All proceeds
go to our local charities. All markets are usually held the fourth Sunday of each month: except December, May, June, July, and August. Next sale dates are November 28th (for more holiday shopping), January 23 and February 27, 2022. An 8 foot table and chairs are just $15; call Linda at (518) 289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). Masks should be worn by everyone unvaccinated
Fresh Florida Fruit Fundraiser CAPITAL DISTRICT The Kiwanis Club of Troy is once again conducting their Annual Florida Fruit Sale!! 20 lb. cases of Navel Oranges; 20 lb. cases of Ruby Red Grapefruit; or 20 lb. cases Half Oranges/ Half Grapefruit. Only $25 Each. We have not raised our prices in years!!! Picked fresh from the Florida groves and shipped directly to Troy for your enjoyment!! All orders are needed by November 21st!! All will arrive
in Troy about December 10th. Call Dean today at 518-322-0826. All monies go to children’s causes locally!!!
Campfire Concerts - Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - Don’t let the cold, autumn weather bring you down! Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park will be hosting a weekend of campfire concerts on November 6th and 7th from 1:00-4:00pm. Join us either day, or both! The event includes live music, prizes, refreshments, roasting marshmallows and more... all while warming up by the campfire. Enjoy the tunes of our musical guests, the Red Spruce Band on Saturday November 6th and Thomasina Winslow on Sunday November 7th! Registration is required via Eventbrite platform. Space is limited. To receive the Eventbrite link please email info@wiltonpreserve.org.
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Monthly Breakfast VICTORY - The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club invites all to join us at our Monthly Breakfast on Sunday, November 14, 2021 starting at 8:00AM through 11:00AM. Menu: Eggs cooked to order, Bacon, Sausage, Toast (White or Wheat), Pancakes (Regular, Blueberry, Buckwheat, Apple Cinnamon), French Toast, Home Fries, Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate. Cost: $10.00 Adult, $5.00 Child. Everyone will be welcome to join us. 518-695-3917.
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