SPAC Action Council

SPAC Action Council SPAC Action Council’s mission is to serve as a community of ambassadors to SPAC It is a family-focused event that sells out two performances year after year.

Our Events:

Nutcracker Tea: November
The Nutcracker Tea is an annual favorite and a perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Children delight in the English tradition of high tea, complete with kid-friendly finger sandwiches, hot chocolate, and dessert, while enjoying an up close and personal performance of excerpts from The Nutcracker, as presented by the Northeast Ballet Company. SPAC Gala:

TBD

SPAC In Conversation: October
The annual SPAC In Conversation event has been dubbed a "day all about me - feed your brain, feed your body, and feed your need for self-indulgence with a little retail therapy, all for a great cause". The events begin with a continental breakfast in the lobby of the Spa Little Theatre. Next a speaker or performer entertains us, often speaking about artists, writers, historical figures or cultural icons. We then move to the Hall of Springs for a fabulous luncheon complete with shopping booths from local vendors who donate a fee to participate to SPAC. SPECIAL PROGRAM:

Vivienne Anderson Children's Program: July
The Action Council funds support for this very special program which provides free tickets to a ballet performance to underserved area youth, offering them the opportunity to experience the joys of the arts. The children visit the National Museum of Dance, meet with dancers from the company, and learn about a dancer's life. They view the performance after having been introduced to the story line, choreographer, and composer. It is the goal of the program that experiencing the arts in such a meaningful way, often for their first time, will help these children foster a lifelong love of the arts.

11/12/2025
11/01/2025

Celebrating our 9th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

Sharing a few pics of Action Council members getting things ready for S**C in Conversation with Julie Scelfo! So much fu...
10/24/2025

Sharing a few pics of Action Council members getting things ready for S**C in Conversation with Julie Scelfo!
So much fun planning, setting up and creating together!

Action Council would like to thank everyone that attended, sponsored, donated, and volunteered on 10/22 for our S**C In ...
10/23/2025

Action Council would like to thank everyone that attended, sponsored, donated, and volunteered on 10/22 for our S**C In Conversation with Julie Scelfo, held at the Hall Of Springs. We appreciate all the support for this beloved fundraing event. We had great vendors to shop, a very informative guest speaker, Julie Scelfo, good food, awesome raffle prizes, and great conversations with friends old and new.

It was a wonderful success again this year

Here are a few highlights

(Most photos provided by Lori Whitney AC member. Thank you 💕)

Thank you so much to the amazing S**C staff that put in the work to make this event happen! Could not have done it without you all! Simply the best! 🥰

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10/23/2025

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As we gather for today’s S**C in Conversation event with Julie Scelfo, we want to take a moment to thank our wonderful S**C Action Council. Your dedication make moments like this possible and we’re so grateful for everything you do. And of course, thank you Julie Scelfo, Author and Mothers Against Media Addiction for joining us for this event. ​

From fundraising to ambassadorship, our S**C Action Council members help support S**C's mission year-round. Interested in learning more or joining as an AC member? Click here: https://bit.ly/49eb4DQ

10/18/2025
A S**C Action Council celebration of membership at our annual luncheon. Truly an amazing, supportive, “take action”group...
10/09/2025

A S**C Action Council celebration of membership at our annual luncheon. Truly an amazing, supportive, “take action”group! ❤️🥰
The best ambassadors for S**C!

We are Action Council, ambassadors for S**C
10/08/2025

We are Action Council, ambassadors for S**C

Please Join us!
09/20/2025

Please Join us!

S**C IN CONVERSION Julie ScelfoMothers Against Media Acidiction (MAMA) Fighting back against runaway techto protect our ...
09/19/2025

S**C IN CONVERSION
Julie Scelfo
Mothers Against Media Acidiction (MAMA) Fighting back against runaway tech
to protect our kids' childhoods

https://mail.spac.org/c/AQjm2xQQw9aTAhjDmZAtII7iqxlnDTI5ifvIxiaxFMqBCOLi-D8LpoxCN2oT8tJBURL8mw

The S**C Action Council presents
S**C in Conversation: Julie Scelfo Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA)
Fighting back against runaway tech to protect our kids’ childhood

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Hall of Springs
Saratoga Springs, NY
Don’t miss your chance for a festive fall day of shopping with carefully curated local boutique vendors, lunch with community, and an inspirational talk with veteran journalist and healthy childhood advocate, Julie Scelfo.

Limited tickets remain! If you haven’t yet reserved your spot, please join us by clicking the button below or calling 518.584.9330 ext 142 to make your reservation by phone.
TICKETS - $100pp

Even more vendors and extended shopping hours this year—check out our amazing vendor list below!

2025 Boutique Shopping Vendors
22 Shades of Gray One of a kind and limited-edition clothing for women of all sizes and ages

Alpine Sport Shop Saratoga’s Premier Ski & Snowboard Shop

Beekman Street Arts District Handwoven textiles, jewelry, art, quilts, wearables, and pottery

Bows the Sock Monkey Handmade toys designed by Lynnette Manuse, a writer and sock toy maker – she aims to spread joy, bring smiles, and raise the spirits of her readers

Bumble B Boutique Women’s apparel and accessories

Buttercup Cookie Hand crafted, decorated sugar cookies in seasonal fall themes and DIY cookie kits

Claudia Russell's Homemade Jams & Jellies Homemade jams and jellies in seasonally decorated boxes, wreaths, and gift baskets

Frivolity and Grandeur
Home decor, wooden cutting boards, trays, charcuterie items, and candles

Gail’s Glasses
Hand painted crystal and fine glassware – many items boxed and ribboned for gift-giving

Goodway Gourmet Bakery
Pre-packaged delicious rum cakes – every purchase helps to educate students and provides important career development opportunities

Hannah Daye & Company
Artisan crafted fine jewelry in silver and gold with natural gemstones

KW Pottery
Colorful, functional, and decorative pottery

Lifestyles of Saratoga Women’s fall and winter accessories, handbags, and jewelry

Morra Designs
Classic & timeless hand-crafted contemporary jewelry collections

Nourish Designs
Apparel, tea towels, stationary, and totes featuring hand-drawn designs, a curated array of artisan and fair-trade gifts, books, and accessories – all purchases help provide meals for children in Upstate NY

Paper Dolls of Saratoga
Home decor and items, much of it in the Equestrian and Saratoga style - includes tableware, decorative items, linens, and pillows as well as fine stationery, gift wrap, and cards

Petal + Hive
Clean skincare, wellness, and gifts for women

Piper Boutique
A fresh and fashion-forward clothing boutique

Saratoga Quarter Pole
Custom and handcrafted mini quarter poles, plus horse-themed cutting and charcuterie boards

Shuck and Awe
Shell creations

The Crafting Wino Creatively crafted and curated home & holiday decor and gifts

The Velvet Passport Italian leather goods and craft candles

Vessel by Saratoga Clay Arts
One-of-a-kind ceramic pieces that are functional and sculptural, from local artists as well as those from across the country

Enjoy a sit-down luncheon after boutique shopping!

THANK YOU to our Sponsors and Honorary Committee!

Presented by the S**C Action Council │ Action Council President: Stephanie Markowich Event Co-Chairs: Emily Reilly, Elizabeth Rutnik, Elissa Smith
S**C is a 501c3 charitable organization. Donations and proceeds from fundraising events support our work to serve art, artists, and community.
For additional information, please contact Maddie McCarthy, Development and Events Coordinator, at 518-584-9330 ext. 142 or [email protected]

We have a big vision at S**C
We need your help to make it happen
S**C is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Support our mission by making a donation or becoming a member and help make our work on stage, in our community and in arts education possible. Join or donate today!

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Saratoga Performing Arts Center
518.584.9330 | spac.org

The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (S**C), located in the historic resort town of Saratoga Springs in upstate New York, is one of America's most prestigious outdoor amphitheaters. Its tranquil setting in a 2,400-acre park preserve surrounded by hiking trails, geysers, and natural mineral sprin...

Please join us October 22nd! Reserve your ticket today!
09/06/2025

Please join us October 22nd! Reserve your ticket today!

Join us for an inspirational talk with award-winning journalist, former staff writer for The New York Times, and media ecologist, Julie Scelfo, Author, alongside curated shopping and a seasonal luncheon.​

Reserve your tickets here -> https://bit.ly/4giVcSg

"I look forward to sharing the inspiring stories of people whose frustration with social media giants and AI companies putting profits before children's safety led them to take action, and to exploring how we can work together to protect childhood by making changes in our homes, our communities and across the nation." –Julie Scelfo

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108 Avenue Of The Pines
Saratoga Springs, NY
12866

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