JOIN US FOR THESE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES!
Contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com
1. What Next?
The Social Justice Team (SJT) welcomes and invites your ideas as we tackle the
actions we must take to support our community within and outside our
congregation as a result of the elections. The most targeted individuals will be
immigrants and our friends in the LGBTQ community. At our next monthly
meeting on Nov. 20 we will consider possibilities as we must DO SOMETHING!
Please send any suggestions to Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com .
2. Special Meeting with Saratoga Immigration Coalition
Monday, Nov. 18, 6:30 PM, Nolan House at the Presbyterian—United
Church of Christ
Community strategizing in response to the next Trump presidency. It will
occur both in-person and on-line. Attendance by Zoom requires
registration at this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsdemoqzMjHtzUJN5fcXJ4yUXsgDE1vi3f
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing
information.
Questions? saratogaimmigration@gmail.com; 518-306-1313.
3. Little Free Library
We’re happy to report that children have been using our Little
Free Library! Our original collection of books, many from Caffe
Lena and others from you, is running short.
We would welcome your donations of books for children and
teens, preferably challenged or banned titles. If you would
rather make a cash donation, we will purchase appropriate items.
Linda Giancola or Linda Miner would be happy to receive your
donation.
In Our Community:
Saturday, November 16, 7:30 pm. Ask: Music, Love, and Mysticism in the Ottoman
World at the Zankel. Joseph Alpar and his ensemble will perform a diverse and
exciting program of music exploring the long, intertwined histories of Jews, Muslims,
and Christians in the Ottoman Empire from the 14th through 20th centuries. The central
theme of the concert is love—aşk in Turkish (pronounced ah-shk)—in all its forms. Free
and open to the public, no ticket required. The Zankel Music Center is on the campus of
Skidmore College, 815 N Broadway.
Sunday, November 17, 1:00 – 2:30 pm. Sustainable Saratoga Open House at the
library. Find out about our committees in Urban Forestry, Pollinator Protection, Land
Use, Zero Waste, and Climate and Energy. We will start with a presentation about each
of our 5 committees, followed by a meet and greet session where you can talk with our
executive director, board members, and committee members. In the Dutcher
Community Room at Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St.
Tuesday, November 19, 7:00 pm. Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting. Meetings
are regularly scheduled on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Meetings are
open to the public, and admission will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Meetings are
held in the Council Room at City Hall, 474 Broadway. The Ramp Door on the Broadway
entrance to the building will be open for public access at 6:30 pm. More information,
hours of public hearings, and the meeting agenda are available online
at https://www.saratoga-springs.org
SPONSOR A BACKSTRETCH FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS
Race Track Chaplaincy of America, New York Division
Flurry Festival looking for performer hosts!
The Flurry Festival, one of the largest annual traditional dance and music festivals in
North America, will be back at the Saratoga Springs City Center February 14-16, 2025!
The Flurry is looking for community members interested in hosting one or more
performers, instructors, or sound pros during the weekend of the festival.
Homestays allow the Flurry to hire the high-caliber national and global professionals
that make this festival fantastic. As a thank you for your support, hosts will receive one
full festival ticket per person hosted.
Hosts must be able to provide a private room with a door and a bed or futon (no air
mattresses). Hosts can indicate their household preferences and will be matched with a
person/people who meet their specifications, eg. single people only, okay with couples
or families, no smoking, etc. Housing is needed primarily for the nights of Friday, 2/14,
and Saturday, 2/15, but some individuals will be looking for a place that can
accommodate a three-night stay.
Please reach out to Maddy at homestays@flurryfestival.org with interest or any
questions.