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2010 Concerts in the Park Series
June 24-Lustre Kings July 1– Ballston Spa Community Band
July 8-The Zucchini Brothers July 15– Red Haired Strangers
July 22– Dan Berggren July 29– Ryan Jensen
August 5– Annual Ice Cream Social August 12– Annie & The Hedonists
August 19– Happy Balky & The Good Living August 26-Sirsy
All concerts are 6-8 pm in Wiswall Park and are FREE to the public thanks to the generous support of our sponsors. Want to support live music in our com-
munity? Consider sponsoring at one of the following levels:
Naming Rights (1 sponsor only): $1,200 Biggest Fan (1 sponsor only); $1,000
Singers & Soloists ($600) The Rhythm Section ($350-$599)
Roadies ($150-349) Groupies ($150 or less)
For more details about sponsorship levels and their promotional benefits, please contact Sam Capuano at [email protected] or 281-1072 or the BSBPA at
[email protected] or 885-2772
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Jim Whittredge Daniel DeFabio Sam Capuano Donna Avery Ballston Spa Lions DeFabioDesign.com Sunmark Federal Credit Union Ballston Spa National Bank
May 2010
Ellen Mottola, Editor Ellen Mottola, Editor Ellen Mottola, Editor Ellen Mottola, Editor [email protected]@[email protected]@ballston.org
It may be only April, but the Third Annual Ballston Spa Film Festival (August 6-7, 2010) is coming together
quickly. Short films from around the world are already coming in and attendees from last year can attest to the diverse and entertaining subject matter, from animation, to comedy, drama and documentary. It takes a lot of work to put on this event (along with the summer series of Mov-ies in the Park). The Film Festival committee is looking for diligent, dedicated volunteers who can attend a meeting a month, take on tasks and see them to completion. Assignments include finding sponsors for the event, planning a party after the screening and distributing posters. The BSFF committee’s next meeting is May 12 at 7 pm. Contact Daniel DeFabio [email protected] for more information. The funding for the BSFF also makes possible the movies in the park all summer long. If you are a resident who enjoys bringing your family out for a free night at the movies right here in Wiswall Park, please consider making a donation to the BSFF. You can donate as little as $10. That is what it would cost one person to see one movie in a theater, but you'll get to bring as many peo-ple as you want to four feature films on First Fri-days and all the short films during the film festi-val. For anyone who wishes to sponsor the BSFF, 2010 sponsor level details can be found at www.ballston.org, click on the Merchandise page and choose Film Festival.
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From our members and Neighbors
Thank you to the following mem-bers for their support for Adopt A Plot through their donations: Suzan & Jim Bussen, John BatteSuzan & Jim Bussen, John BatteSuzan & Jim Bussen, John BatteSuzan & Jim Bussen, John Batten-n-n-n-field & Rebecca Shepard, Curtis field & Rebecca Shepard, Curtis field & Rebecca Shepard, Curtis field & Rebecca Shepard, Curtis Lumber Co. Inc., Joan Bargovic, Lumber Co. Inc., Joan Bargovic, Lumber Co. Inc., Joan Bargovic, Lumber Co. Inc., Joan Bargovic, Saratoga Organics and Hydroponic Saratoga Organics and Hydroponic Saratoga Organics and Hydroponic Saratoga Organics and Hydroponic Supply, Ballston Spa National BSupply, Ballston Spa National BSupply, Ballston Spa National BSupply, Ballston Spa National Bank, ank, ank, ank, Village Photo LLC, Danielle ThoVillage Photo LLC, Danielle ThoVillage Photo LLC, Danielle ThoVillage Photo LLC, Danielle Thom-m-m-m-son & James Carter, Eileen Danson & James Carter, Eileen Danson & James Carter, Eileen Danson & James Carter, Eileen Dani-i-i-i-son, Sutton & Tarantino Insurance son, Sutton & Tarantino Insurance son, Sutton & Tarantino Insurance son, Sutton & Tarantino Insurance Agency, Frank & Rose Rossi, ChriAgency, Frank & Rose Rossi, ChriAgency, Frank & Rose Rossi, ChriAgency, Frank & Rose Rossi, Chris-s-s-s-tine Fitzpatrick, Almost 1 of a Kind tine Fitzpatrick, Almost 1 of a Kind tine Fitzpatrick, Almost 1 of a Kind tine Fitzpatrick, Almost 1 of a Kind Quilt Shop, Spa Dental, Lewis Quilt Shop, Spa Dental, Lewis Quilt Shop, Spa Dental, Lewis Quilt Shop, Spa Dental, Lewis House Bed & Breakfast. House Bed & Breakfast. House Bed & Breakfast. House Bed & Breakfast. Thank you to the following people for their do-nations of plants for the Adopt a Plot Sale at Brookside Museum on June 12th and 13th: Cheryl SpringerCheryl SpringerCheryl SpringerCheryl Springer, Jodi MonacoJodi MonacoJodi MonacoJodi Monaco, Joan AndersJoan AndersJoan AndersJoan Andersonononon. All of these donations are greatly appreci-ated. Gardeners, if you are dividing perennials, there is still time to make a donation. Please call Tina at 885-2725 or Steve at 225-7320 to arrange pick up of the plants. Cecile Picard Cecile Picard Cecile Picard Cecile Picard of Cecile Window Cecile Window Cecile Window Cecile Window CoCoCoCouuuutureturetureture is looking for a part-time bookkeeper (3-4 hours/month). If interested, please contact her at 885-7713 or [email protected].
Green Conscience Home & GaGreen Conscience Home & GaGreen Conscience Home & GaGreen Conscience Home & Gar-r-r-r-den’s den’s den’s den’s May workshop will be “Using Plant Driven Design: An Easy Way to Choose Plants for Your Yard” on May 15th at 9 am. In nature, plants typically grow in association with other plant species that share a need for similar growing condi-tions. This workshop will explore how to select and choose plants for your yard or garden based on these natural associations and work with the site conditions present rather than trying to adapt the growing conditions on your property. Please bring a sketch or plan of your prop-erty or site that you will be working on. Cost is $25. Call 306-5196 or e mail [email protected]. Ballston Spa United Ballston Spa United Ballston Spa United Ballston Spa United Methodist Methodist Methodist Methodist Church’s Church’s Church’s Church’s free monthly lunch dates are Wed., May 12 (sponsored by Saratoga Bridges) and Sat., May 22 (sponsored by BSUMC). Both lunches are from 11:30 am– 1 pm. The winners of Beautifully Done Beautifully Done Beautifully Done Beautifully Done Flowers’Flowers’Flowers’Flowers’ fresh flower bouquet drawings, held during April’s First Friday, are Andrea Palone, Anthony Andrea Palone, Anthony Andrea Palone, Anthony Andrea Palone, Anthony Russo Russo Russo Russo and Tina ManginoTina ManginoTina ManginoTina Mangino----Coffey. Coffey. Coffey. Coffey.
Welcome to Our New Members
New BSBPA member Gallery Max Gallery Max Gallery Max Gallery Max is located at 130 Milton Avenue on the second floor, above Finishing Touch Salon. Gallery Max is a fine arts gallery and studio whose pur-pose is to give a venue for emerging and local professional artists to show and sell their work at low commissions, present their work in a professional gallery setting and promote the sale of their work at prices that encourage patrons to own original, signed creations. Gal-lery Max is also a teaching studio and will offer both private and group painting lessons. Assistance will be given to artists to learn to set up a professional gallery showing. Gallery hours will be limited to the weekends, but lessons will be scheduled at any time determined by need and interest. Owner Maxine Maxine Maxine Maxine TuckerTuckerTuckerTucker may be reached at 893-7646 or 857-8851. Please stop in a take a look. Living Well Healing Arts Center & Living Well Healing Arts Center & Living Well Healing Arts Center & Living Well Healing Arts Center & Spa Spa Spa Spa is delighted to announce that they now offer organic manicures and pedicures for natural nails. If you choose to wear polish, you can feel confident using SpaRitual ve-gan product.
PR Real Estate Trish Roberts 537 Leahy Lane Ballston Spa, NY 518 885-9121
pr-realestate.info
High Rock Property Management, LLC
Ron Murphy 193 Lake Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 518 9139 ext 24
Northeast Parent & Child Society Lisa Costello
63 Quaker Road Queensbury, NY
518 798-4496, ext 5320 neparentchild.org
Gallery Max Maxine Tucker
130 Milton Avenue (Second floor)
Ballston Spa, NY 518 893-7646
Winners Circle at Saratoga By Malta Development
100 Madison Drive, Suite 1 Ballston Spa, NY 518 885-6420
winnerscircleatsaratoga.com
Cupcake Diva Alissa Jones 518 387-9531
Cupcakediva.info Coming to the Farmers’ Market
in June
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BBBBSBPA Members: Do you have upcoming events or news that you would like to share in our next issue? Contact SBPA Members: Do you have upcoming events or news that you would like to share in our next issue? Contact SBPA Members: Do you have upcoming events or news that you would like to share in our next issue? Contact SBPA Members: Do you have upcoming events or news that you would like to share in our next issue? Contact Ellen Mottola, mottolEllen Mottola, mottolEllen Mottola, mottolEllen Mottola, [email protected] or [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected], 885----2772 (2772 (2772 (2772 (phone or faxphone or faxphone or faxphone or fax) or mail to BSBPA, PO ) or mail to BSBPA, PO ) or mail to BSBPA, PO ) or mail to BSBPA, PO Box 386, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The deadline for the June issue is Box 386, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The deadline for the June issue is Box 386, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The deadline for the June issue is Box 386, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The deadline for the June issue is May 27, 2010May 27, 2010May 27, 2010May 27, 2010. I am also interested in spo. I am also interested in spo. I am also interested in spo. I am also interested in spot-t-t-t-lighlighlighlightttting member businesses. Promptness is always appreciated, questions answered with a smile! ing member businesses. Promptness is always appreciated, questions answered with a smile! ing member businesses. Promptness is always appreciated, questions answered with a smile! ing member businesses. Promptness is always appreciated, questions answered with a smile!
Member ItemsMember ItemsMember Items The Ballston Spa Central School Ballston Spa Central School Ballston Spa Central School Ballston Spa Central School
DiDiDiDisssstricttricttricttrict is offering a series of work-
shops on “TECH TUESDAYS” de-
signed to provide adults with the
latest information on using technol-
ogy tools effectively. These evening
sessions, from 7– 8:30 pm, will be
held during May for district resi-
dents in the High School Li-
brary. Class space is limited. Please
register by calling the High School
Library at 884-7150 x2325 or
emailing at [email protected].
Congratulations to Ballston Spa
School District for recently winning
one of The Chamber of Southern The Chamber of Southern The Chamber of Southern The Chamber of Southern
Saratoga’s Saratoga’s Saratoga’s Saratoga’s Annual Achievement
Awards ! The district received the
Endurance Award for “exhibiting
the dedication to excellence neces-
sary to achieve long term success.”
The Chamber of SouthernThe Chamber of SouthernThe Chamber of SouthernThe Chamber of Southern SaratogaSaratogaSaratogaSaratoga invites you to attend their Business is Blooming Spring Showcase and Networking Mixer on May 13th from 4- 7 PM at the Southern Saratoga YMCA. 70+ exhibitors including education, financial institutions, communication, hospitality, and healthcare. Local restaurants will be serving complimentary food samples and many exhibitors will be holding raffles for great gifts. At 5:30 PM a special presentation will be made on the Chamber's upcoming trip to the magnificent cities of Eastern and Central Europe including a tour of GLOBALFOUNDRIES' Fab 1 in Dresden, Germany. Sincere condolences to Rebecca Rebecca Rebecca Rebecca Shepard Shepard Shepard Shepard and family on the passing of her mother Suzanne Suzanne Suzanne Suzanne in April.
BSBPA member Kerry MendezKerry MendezKerry MendezKerry Mendez, owner of Perennially YoursPerennially YoursPerennially YoursPerennially Yours will be signing her new book The Ultimate Flower Gardener's Top Ten Lists between 2 and 5 pm at Brookside Brookside Brookside Brookside NurseryNurseryNurseryNursery. While you’re there, you can join their perennial club. Now is the time to start planting cold toler-ant flowers and veggie. Shrubs, trees and perennials are more than happy to get their roots in the soil this time of year too--when the weather is cool, roots are quicker to spread out into surrounding soil. As always, your gardening questions are welcomed. Happy gardening! Our Towne Ballston SpaOur Towne Ballston SpaOur Towne Ballston SpaOur Towne Ballston Spa has en-tered into a partnership with the Capital District "Smile Monster", a web-based media that promotes celebratory events and good will. Each month, a "Smile-Alert" is published and is exclusively de-voted to awards, accomplishments and anything that generates a smile. To be considered for publi-cation in this special spot, send a paragraph with photo to [email protected] by the 20th of the month. The Whistling KettleThe Whistling KettleThe Whistling KettleThe Whistling Kettle was named Best Lunch Spot in the April issue of Capital Region Living Magazine’s annual “Best Of” awards. “The cozy ambience and smell of freshly brewed tea is a great combination for the perfect lunch spot.” Well done, Kevin and Meahgan Kevin and Meahgan Kevin and Meahgan Kevin and Meahgan BorowskyBorowskyBorowskyBorowsky! May is National Foster Care Month. Learn more about foster families and children by visiting the website of new BSBPA member Northeast Parent and Child Society Northeast Parent and Child Society Northeast Parent and Child Society Northeast Parent and Child Society www.neparentchild.org.
Looking for something fun and ex-citing for your kids this summer? The Ballston Area Community CeBallston Area Community CeBallston Area Community CeBallston Area Community Cen-n-n-n-terterterter is currently accepting applica-tions for full day summer program for 5-12 years old. Children will en-joy art, Discovery and swimming lessons at the village pool and a weekly trip! Hours are 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. The weekly fee is $175. The BACC also offers a full day travel program for ages 11-15 where kids are always on the go and ex-perience an adventure every day. The weekly fee for the Travel Pro-gram is $195. Both programs oper-ate for 8 one-week sessions. You may choose any one-week or a com-bination of weeks. Both programs are licensed through the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. For information please email [email protected] or call 885-3261. The Rotary Club of Ballston SpaRotary Club of Ballston SpaRotary Club of Ballston SpaRotary Club of Ballston Spa will hold a special brunch in June to in-stall officers for the year 2010/ 2011 and honor their annual Rotarian of the Year as well as their Citizen of the Year. Club officials for the new year are President: Angela Angela Angela Angela McFarlandMcFarlandMcFarlandMcFarland, (Ballston Journal and Our Towne Ballston Spa), Vice-President, President-Elect: John John John John CromieCromieCromieCromie (Attorney), Treasurer: Linda ThomasLinda ThomasLinda ThomasLinda Thomas (Saratoga Gaming and Raceway), Secretary: Michelle Michelle Michelle Michelle TaylorTaylorTaylorTaylor, (Ralph's Sporting Goods). Outgoing officers are Paul PePaul PePaul PePaul Per-r-r-r-reaultreaultreaultreault, retired BSHS Principal, com-pleting his 2nd presidency over many years of service, and Patty Patty Patty Patty RutlandRutlandRutlandRutland, (Pattycake Shoppe) who, after many years as Secretary, maintains the distinction as the first female member to join the club in the '80's. (Member News Continues, page 4)
MMMMember Spotlight:ember Spotlight:ember Spotlight:ember Spotlight: Ballston Spa House and Garden ClubBallston Spa House and Garden ClubBallston Spa House and Garden ClubBallston Spa House and Garden Club The Ballston Spa House and Garden Club celebrated its 55th anniversary this past month. Special honorees included Jean Puckhaber, a founding member of the club, Mary Ortoleva, a member for 53 years, Diane Lang, 43 years, and Jennie Talbot, 40 years. Ms. Puckhaber and Ms. Ortoleva received commemorative pins designed and donated by club member Corina Oberai of Corina Contemporary Jewelry and Fine Crafts. Ms. Lang and Ms. Talbot received lovely dish gardens filled with fresh plants. NYS Federated Garden Club District IV President Patricia Wania pre-sented the club with a certificate of appreciation, and former NYS Federated Garden Club District IV President Janet Billingsley presented a pink lilac tree. Club activities include:
• The 4th Annual Patriotic Tree Planting, May 1st, 11 am at Veteran's Memorial Park on Low Street. The planting honors military, firefighters, police, emergency corps and civilian heroes.
• Maintenance of the Assemblyman Jim Tedisco Fitness Trail Garden. Each year through the spring and summer, club members get together to do clean-up, weed, water, add/remove plants, and provide general maintenance.
• Sponsoring a $325 one-week scholarship to Camp Colby in Saranac Lake. The recipient of the award is 13 year-old Angelo Damiano. Angelo won an essay contest entitled "Acid Rain in the Adirondacks".
• The second annual Woodsy Owl/Smokey the Bear Poster Contest sponsored by the National Garden Clubs. The contest invites Ballston Spa elementary students demonstrate their understanding of fire prevention and basic environmental conservation principles through original drawings of Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl. Last year's contest produced a NYS winner in the 4th grade category, Austin Winter, whose poster went on to compete at the Central Atlantic Region level where it placed second. This year's contest resulted in 45 submissions and again, one winner has moved on to the next level. A reception for all the participants will be held on May 18th at Ballston Spa High School.
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BBBBrookside Museum’srookside Museum’srookside Museum’srookside Museum’s new exhibit features the work of equine artist Sharon MillerSharon MillerSharon MillerSharon Miller. A local elementary school music teacher and self-taught artist, Ms. Miller will display her paintings and photographs, which are primarily of horses and people and feature local, national, and foreign scenes and sub-jects. The exhibit runs from May 8-July 31. The opening reception will be Saturday, May 8th, from 1-3 pm on Brookside’s lawn (weather per-mitting). FREE museum admission and refreshments. Don't forget the Busy Bone 500Busy Bone 500Busy Bone 500Busy Bone 500 on May 8th at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds starting at 11 am. Even if you don't have a dog to walk, come and buy lunch and attend a silent auction with over 40 baskets to bid on for Mother’s Day. All pro-ceeds go to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter.
Member ItemsMember ItemsMember Items New member Cupcake Diva Cupcake Diva Cupcake Diva Cupcake Diva will be participating in the 20th annual Feast for Famine, a fundraiser for the Hunger Action Network, on Wed., May 26, 5:30 to 8 pm, at the Terrace Gallery of the State Mu-seum in Albany. Ticket info avail-able at 434-7371. The event raises money for local food pantries. Cup-cake Diva is happy to be a vendor at the Ballston Spa Saturday Farmers Market starting in June! Wheats & Sweets Hometown BaWheats & Sweets Hometown BaWheats & Sweets Hometown BaWheats & Sweets Hometown Bak-k-k-k-eryeryeryery will exhibit watercolors by BSBPA member Esther Chiappone Esther Chiappone Esther Chiappone Esther Chiappone CarlsonCarlsonCarlsonCarlson. The exhibit, titled “Going Somewhere”, includes local fall im-ages and Adirondack lakes and wa-terways. Esther is a graduate of the College of Fine Arts at Edinboro University in Pennsylvania. After living in the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska for 20 years, she currently resides in Clifton Park . The exhibit runs from May 7-June 3 with an artist reception on May 7 from 4-8 pm.
The Good Times Restaurant The Good Times Restaurant The Good Times Restaurant The Good Times Restaurant is in-troducing “Speed Dating on the Lake” this coming fall-an opportu-nity to enjoy an evening of good food and meeting new people. Four age groups will be part of the pro-gram: 21-31, 32-45, 46-57, 58 and up. Tickets are $10 and reserva-tions should be made in advance. Dates are Sept. 12, Oct. 20, Nov. 24 and Dec. 15. Call Good Times at 399-9976 for more information. May 16-22 is National Emergency Medical Services week. The CoThe CoThe CoThe Com-m-m-m-mmmmuuuunity Emergency Corpsnity Emergency Corpsnity Emergency Corpsnity Emergency Corps will be involved in presentations at schools, the Rotary Club, and at the annual State EMS Memorial service in Albany during this week. They welcome the public to visit them anytime for a tour of the building and to see some of the equipment used to help save lives on a day to day basis.
The final Indoor Farmers Market will be Saturday, May 8th from 9 am until noon in the Cornell Co-operative Extension auditorium at 50 West High Street. This month will feature spring plants for your garden and gifts for Mother’s Day, including great new beaded items and silver pendants at Dazzle Spa Crafts. As always, the indoor market will have a great selection of local foods including meats, poultry, eggs, cheese, yogurt, honey, and maple syrup, in addition to locally made gourmet
cheese spreads, breads, herb rubs, salad dressings, marinades, blended spice mixes, and mustard. The market also has vendors who specialize in indoor plants, imported olive oil, custom embroidery, handmade jewelry, soy candles and knife sharpening services. Live music for the May market will be provided by local musician Sandy Shoor. Starting June 10th, the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market will be heading back outdoors to Wiswall Park in downtown Ballston Spa for the summer season, with two markets a week: Thursdays, from 3-6 pm and Saturdays from 9 am –12 pm. The Ballston Spa Farmers Market is now scheduling musicians for the summer season.
Marketing News: Billboards There are select months left for businesses that would like to sponsor a billboard in 2010. Sponsorships are available at the $600.00 and $200.00 levels. Your logo will appear as the spon-sor of the billboard for thousands of motorists to see each month. Please see the example billboard at right, featuring the Farmers’ Market. At these prices, you will not find get more visibility for your advertising dollars. If you need more infor-mation please contact Tina at [email protected] or 885-2725.
Association NewsAssociation NewsAssociation News
The next regular BSBPA Board of Directors Meeting is Monday, May 17, 2010, 7 pm
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street We encourage members to attend and
welcome your input. Visit our website www.ballston.org
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Upcoming Networking OpportunitiesUpcoming Networking OpportunitiesUpcoming Networking OpportunitiesUpcoming Networking Opportunities————Please Join Us!Please Join Us!Please Join Us!Please Join Us! MidMidMidMid----Week MixerWeek MixerWeek MixerWeek Mixer
Wednesday, May 12 Wednesday, May 12 Wednesday, May 12 Wednesday, May 12 5:305:305:305:30----7 pm7 pm7 pm7 pm
Coffee Planet, 100 Milton AvenueCoffee Planet, 100 Milton AvenueCoffee Planet, 100 Milton AvenueCoffee Planet, 100 Milton Avenue LLLLight Fare ight Fare ight Fare ight Fare
Cost is $10 at the doorCost is $10 at the doorCost is $10 at the doorCost is $10 at the door
Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast Tuesday, May 18 Tuesday, May 18 Tuesday, May 18 Tuesday, May 18 7:307:307:307:30----8:30 am8:30 am8:30 am8:30 am
Pizza Works, 54 Milton AvenuePizza Works, 54 Milton AvenuePizza Works, 54 Milton AvenuePizza Works, 54 Milton Avenue Cost is $Cost is $Cost is $Cost is $5 with advance reservation or $10 without reservation, both payable at the door. 5 with advance reservation or $10 without reservation, both payable at the door. 5 with advance reservation or $10 without reservation, both payable at the door. 5 with advance reservation or $10 without reservation, both payable at the door.
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Bring the Kids to "Sheep to Shawl" at Brookside Museum Brookside Museum presents a Family “Sheep to Shawl” Program on Sunday, May 2 from noon to 3 p.m. For more than twenty years in the spring, Brookside had hosted hundreds of school age children for a Sheep to Shawl Program. This year they have added a family day so children and their families can experience the program. The interactive program is designed to take a step back in time to see how early Saratoga County residents provided for their own needs, specifically the
processing of wool from sheep into a finished garment. The day’s activities include sheep shearing, spinning of fibers into yarn, and weaving the yarn into cloth. Additional craft activities will be available. Admission will be $2.00 per person/$5.00 per family. For more information call Brookside at 885.4000 or email Linda at [email protected].
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Ballston Rocks! Ballston Rocks! Ballston Rocks! Events & Activities Around TownEvents & Activities Around TownEvents & Activities Around Town
Family Friendly Spring Clean Up Friends and Neighbors of Ballston Spa (FANS) is teaming up with The Friends of the Kayaderosseras (FOK) for a Family
Friendly Spring Clean-up, Saturday May 1, 9 am (Rain date May 15).
We hope that families will attend the event and work together with spouses and/or friends to allow some people to partici-
pate in the clean-up and others to stay at Kelley Park Playground. Parents should decide which children are old enough to
go with a parent on a clean up crew and which children should stay at the playground. Families and friends should coordi-
nate to ensure that good supervision is provided for both groups of children. We welcome the participation of middle and
high school age students - this volunteer experience does count for their community service hours.
FANS GOALS for the volunteer day:
Cut and place large beam in playground (tot lot where swings are)
Hang the tot swing
Rake wood chips
Sweep play equipment
Inspect for wasp/bee nest activity
Pick up trash in playground area, surrounding fields, and near creek.
FOK GOALS for the volunteer day:
Clean public access points along the Kayaderosseras (most will be on land, but dress to wade)
Small crew needed for bridge construction at Gray's crossing, food prep for lunch (for those who do not want to do trail
work)
ITEMS to Bring (if you have them-label with your name & phone #)
Gloves
Rakes
Cordless drills & screws
FOK will generously provide lunch to the volunteers. Please RSVP by Friday, April 30th to let us know how many volunteers
will be attending the event so that we can have an accurate head count for lunch. Come for an hour, a few hours, or the
day! Please participate if you can and help keep our park, Kelley Park, the wonderful natural resource and beautiful desti-
nation that it is!
TTTThe 199 Professional Building he 199 Professional Building he 199 Professional Building he 199 Professional Building has space available; custom office suites, ideal for lawyers, CPA’s, Mortgage Brokers, Title companies, any small business that wants a prestigious loca-tion and image. All suites come with parking, use of the com-
mon Conference Room, AND rents include utilities! Starting at $575 per month: Starting at $575 per month: Starting at $575 per month: Starting at $575 per month:
short or long term leases are accepted. short or long term leases are accepted. short or long term leases are accepted. short or long term leases are accepted. The 199 Professional Building…Ballston’s premiere, afford-able office suites. Contact Rory O’Connor, 857-6400 direct
for your personal tour!
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Annual School Budget Vote and Board of Education Elections May 18, 2010
Voting hours and sites: The annual statewide School Budget Vote and Board of Education Elec-tions will be held May 18, 2010 from 7 am - 9 pm. District residents vote in either the Malta Town Hall (residents of Malta) or the Ballston Spa High School (residents of Milton, Ballston and Charlton). School Pride Day: Exhibits will be located at both sites and student performances will be held in the High School cafeteria / auditorium. A Community Fair, Middle and High School Art Show, award ceremonies, chicken barbeque and ice cream social are also being held at the High School.
Ballston Rocks! Ballston Rocks! Ballston Rocks! Events & Activities Around TownEvents & Activities Around TownEvents & Activities Around Town
Run to the Future 5K—May 22 The Ballston Spa Educational Foun-dation will be hold-ing the 1st Annual “Run To The Fu-ture" 5K Run/Walk and Kids Run. This event will raise
money to support educational enrichment programs for the BSCD. The USATF certified 5K will be held at the Ballston Spa High School, Saturday May 22 with a 9 am start . There will be a Kids Run (400 meter) directly following the 5K. To register for the run/walk, visit www.ballstonspaeducationfoundation.com
SSSSaratoga Automobile Museum Presentsaratoga Automobile Museum Presentsaratoga Automobile Museum Presentsaratoga Automobile Museum Presents Spring Invitational and Spring Auto ShowSpring Invitational and Spring Auto ShowSpring Invitational and Spring Auto ShowSpring Invitational and Spring Auto Show
When: When: When: When: Spring Invitational, Saturday, May 15, 10 am-4 pm Spring Auto Show, Sunday, May 16, 10 am-4 pm (registration starts at 8 am) Where: Where: Where: Where: Saratoga Spa State Park's Reflecting Pool Lawn between the Saratoga Automobile Museum and the Gideon Putnam Hotel. Admission: Admission: Admission: Admission: $10, with purchasers given a lanyard and cre-dential good for both days if they purchase it Saturday. If purchased Sunday, the credential will only be good that day. Besides admission to the show field, the credential will entitle attendees to tour the auto museum, Food and beverages available, courtesy of the Greenfield Lions Club and the Hall of Springs catering service . Saturday's activities will be concluded with a Beach Party inside of the museum with Jay Yager and Audio Stars beginning at 9:30 pm. Advance regis-trations may be made electronically at www.saratogaautomuseum.org or in per-son at the museum during business hours.
Ballston Rocks! Ballston Rocks! Ballston Rocks! Events & Activities Around TownEvents & Activities Around TownEvents & Activities Around Town
Milton Ave. [Route 50] Coffee Planet
“Nancy Walker Trio” “More New Art on the Walls”
6-9 pm. 100 Milton Ave. 884-9913 www.cafe.thecoffeeplanet.net
Corina Contemporary Jewelry and Fine Crafts
Come and Enjoy "Landscapes in Miniature"
By Local Artist Judith Slawter 6-9 pm 89 Milton Ave 885-0930
Happy Hands Beads and Crafts
Galway Library's Art League New and Upcoming Artists Show 6 - 9 pm 91 Milton Ave 885-0930
Midtown Wine Stop in and try some wine.
Check out our Great Selection @ Warehouse Prices
5-9 pm 77 Milton Ave. 884-8346
National Bottle Museum Hot glass demos at
Museum Glassworks 10 Washington Street
www.nationalbottlemuseum.org
Wild Thyme Whole Food &Tea Co.
Come Participate in Our Organic Veggie Box Program!
5 Items for $15 and Free Samples! 108 Milton Avenue 885-7275
www.wildthymewholefoodandtea.com
Gallery Max Opening Reception:
Maxine Tucker A fine arts gallery featuring local artists;
catering to emerging artists and local professionals
130 Milton Ave 2nd Floor 893-7646
Front Street/Low Street Whistling Kettle Tea Lounge
“Yuko Kishimoto Jazz Trio” 6-9 pm 24 Front Street 884-2664
www.thewhistlingkettle.com
Creative Endeavors Music by "One Voice" 6-7:30pm
Gallery, Gift Shop & Executive's Closet Consignment Clothing open
6-9 pm 49 Front Street 363-0015
Village Sweet Shoppe Look for Village Sweet Shoppe
in the parade! We will also be open late with free candy samples.
Stop in before or after the parade for a sweet treat!
5-8 pm. 24 Low Street 885-4165
Beautifully Done Flowers & Gifts
Stop in- Smell the flowers Enter a drawing to win a bouquet
of fresh Spring flowers. 10% off everything in the store
6-9 pm 76 Front Street 885-3663 www.beautifullydoneflowers.com
Wheats & Sweets Hometown Bakery
“Grand Opening” Cookies for the kids
Enter to win a free cake on your birthday Art Show presented by local artist
Esther Carlson Chiappone 88 Front Street 884-5814
Washington Street Strolling Village Artisans ~
Iron Spring Gallery Opening Reception: Fourth Annual High
School Art Exhibit 20 Washington Street 885-5855 www.strollingvillageartisans.com
claysculpture pottery Bird Baths and
Planters for the Garden 20 Washington Street 885-6302 www.claysculpturepottery.com
Captured Light Photography Photographs by: Eric Seplowitz
20 Washington Street 2nd Floor 885-1358
www.capturedlightphotography.com
Heather Leyh Designs Step into spring with
10% off in studio jewelry and beads, plus glass beadmaking
demonstrations and special pricing on classes.
20 Washington Street Upstairs 817-5524 www.heatherbeads.com
Upper Rt. 50 / Doubleday Ave. Fifty South
½ price Martinis and $3.00 draft beers plus 10% off of your food bill.
2128 Doubleday Ave. 884-2926 www.fiftysouth.com
Mango Tree Imports Celebrate World Fair Trade Day!
Meet Globally-Minded Teen and Tweens An evening of local activists
and peace-makers Fair Trade Snacks!
6-9 pm 2124A Route 50, 884-4652 www.mangotreeimports.com
www.ballston.org
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“Outside” Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company
“6-9 pm Open House” 7-8:30 Ms.Tina's Tribal Bellydance Co.
35 Washington Street 885-6261
Homecoming Parade
For Olympic Medallist Trevor Marsicano
6:30 pm
Ballston Spa Calendar of EventsBallston Spa Calendar of EventsBallston Spa Calendar of Events May 1 Family Friendly Spring Clean Up, 9 am, Kelley Park Playground Family Fun Fair, 10 am– 1 pm, First Presbyterian Church 4th Annual Patriotic Tree Planting, 11 am, Veterans Memorial, Low Street
May 2 “Sheep to Shawl” Program, 12-3 pm, Brookside Museum
May 7 First Friday in Ballston Spa, downtown shops and restaurants, 6-9 pm Homecoming Parade for Trevor Marsicano, 6:30 pm
May 8 Indoor Farmers’ Market, 9 am-12 pm, Cornell Cooperative Extension. Busy Bone 500, 11 am, Saratoga County Fairgrounds
May 12 Mid-Week Mixer, 5:30– 7 pm, Coffee Planet
May 17 BSBPA Board of Directors meeting, 7 pm, Brookside Museum
May 18 Networking Breakfast, 7:30-8:30 am, Pizza Works Ballston Spa School District Vote and School Pride Events, 7 am-9 pm
May 22 Ballston Spa Ed. Foundation Run to the Future 5K, 9 am, BSHS National Bottle Museum Bottle Show, 9:30 am-3 pm, BSHS
May 29 Village of Ballston Spa Memorial Day Parade, 9 am Milton Ave. to Front and Low Streets.
P.O. Box 386 Ballston Spa, NY 12020
