The Annual Meeting takes place on Wednesday, March 12th , 6 pm, At Manna’s Restaurant We encourage members to attend and welcome your input. Visit our website! www.ballston.org Member Newsletter March 2008 Ellen Mottola, Editor [email protected]President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Cliff Baum Jim Whittredge Sam Capuano Donna Avery Coffee Planet, Inc. Ballston Spa Lions Sunmark Federal Credit Union Ballston Spa National Bank Annual Meeting nnual Meeting nnual Meeting nnual Meeting and Community Mixer and Community Mixer and Community Mixer and Community Mixer The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Asso- ciation marks its 25th Anniversary (1983-2008) this year and we have a lot to celebrate. Join us at the Annual Meeting and Community Mixer, Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Manna's Restaurant in Ballston Spa, starting at 6 pm. Find out all the reasons "Ballston Rocks"! There will be a social hour at 6 pm with a buffet and cash bar. The meet- ing will start at 7 pm and include highlights of all the Association activities and events over the past year and a look forward to the com- ing year. Our outgoing board mem- bers will be recognized and new board members will be elected. There will be opportunities for members to sign up to help on vari- ous committees for the 2008-09 year. We encourage you to find an event or activity you can donate just a little of your time to. The suc- cess of our Association depends on the great volun- teers in our community. Non-members are also welcome to come and learn more about the BSBPA. Non-members who join the BSBPA that evening will receive a $5 discount on their membership. Cost is $10.00 per person. For more information, call 885-2772 or e mail [email protected]Opportunities to Market Your Business in Ballston Spa The BSBPA offers business members several op- portunities for wider exposure, locally, regionally and on the internet. Directory Signs: Five directory signs are located throughout the vil- lage, offering visibility for your business to resi- dents and visitors alike. There are currently a few slots open. The cost is a bargain—a one time fee of $25 per slot with just a $10 yearly maintenance fee. The first slots filled up fast, so if you are inter- ested, contact Tina Mangino-Coffey. Map Guide: One of our greatest marketing tools is the Ballston Spa Map Guides which have proved to be highly successful in attracting visitors to out village. 10,000 guides are dis- tributed throughout the Capital Re- gion every year, at the Exit 9 North- way rest area, Proctors Theater in Schenectady, hotels and visitors centers in Saratoga and businesses throughout Ballston Spa. They are found on each of the directory boards and have been included in realtors packets for new home owners who move to the area. This year, the guide will have full color ads with updated images and photos throughout. All businesses with current membership dues paid are listed in the guide along with our 2008 Schedule of Events. Advertis- ing space is now available, starting at $129.00 for one of the full color 2”x 2” ads surrounding the map. Other ad sizes and are available as well. To learn more about Map Guide Advertising, contact Cliff Baum at [email protected] or call 885-2772. (Continued—Please see Opportunities on Page 4)
Transcript
The Annual Meeting takes place on Wednesday, March
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Cliff Baum Jim Whittredge Sam Capuano Donna Avery Coffee Planet, Inc. Ballston Spa Lions Sunmark Federal Credit Union Ballston Spa National Bank
and Community Mixerand Community Mixerand Community Mixerand Community Mixer
The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Asso-
ciation marks its 25th Anniversary (1983-2008) this year and we have a lot to celebrate. Join us at the Annual Meeting and Community Mixer, Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Manna's Restaurant in Ballston Spa, starting at 6 pm. Find out all the reasons "Ballston Rocks"! There will be a social hour at 6 pm with a buffet and cash bar. The meet-ing will start at 7 pm and include highlights of all the Association activities and events over the past year and a look forward to the com-ing year. Our outgoing board mem-bers will be recognized and new board members will be elected. There will be opportunities for members to sign up to help on vari-ous committees for the 2008-09 year. We encourage you to find an event or activity you can donate just a little of your time to. The suc-cess of our Association depends on the great volun-teers in our community. Non-members are also welcome to come and learn more about the BSBPA. Non-members who join the BSBPA that evening will receive a $5 discount on their membership. Cost is $10.00 per person. For more information, call 885-2772 or e mail [email protected]
Opportunities to Market Your Business in Ballston Spa
The BSBPA offers business members several op-portunities for wider exposure, locally, regionally and on the internet. Directory Signs: Five directory signs are located throughout the vil-lage, offering visibility for your business to resi-dents and visitors alike. There are currently a few slots open. The cost is a bargain—a one time fee of $25 per slot with just a $10 yearly maintenance fee. The first slots filled up fast, so if you are inter-ested, contact Tina Mangino-Coffey.
Map Guide: One of our greatest marketing tools is the Ballston Spa Map Guides which have proved to be highly successful in attracting visitors to out village. 10,000 guides are dis-tributed throughout the Capital Re-gion every year, at the Exit 9 North-way rest area, Proctors Theater in Schenectady, hotels and visitors centers in Saratoga and businesses throughout Ballston Spa. They are
found on each of the directory boards and have been included in realtors packets for new home owners who move to the area. This year, the guide will have full color ads with updated images and photos throughout. All businesses with current membership dues paid are listed in the guide along with our 2008 Schedule of Events. Advertis-ing space is now available, starting at $129.00 for one of the full color 2”x 2” ads surrounding the map. Other ad sizes and are available as well. To learn more about Map Guide Advertising, contact Cliff Baum at [email protected] or call 885-2772. (Continued—Please see Opportunities on Page 4)
Page 2 March 2008
Welcome to
Our newest
members
BSBPA Members: Do you have upcoming events or news that you would like to share in our next issue? Contact Ellen Mottola,
[email protected] , 885-2772 (phone or fax) or mail to BSBPA, PO Box 386, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The deadline
for the April issue is March 25, 2008. I am also interested in spotlighting member businesses. Promptness is always appreciated,
questions answered with a smile!
Member News
AAAAbout Our Members & Neighbors:bout Our Members & Neighbors:bout Our Members & Neighbors:bout Our Members & Neighbors: Genevieve's Genevieve's Genevieve's Genevieve's Spring Open House is postponed until Fri-day, March 7th from 5-9 pm. Christi & Spencer Tacy are truly sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding—they have had a death in their family and need to be with them at this time. A reminder that A Silver Spoon, A Silver Spoon, A Silver Spoon, A Silver Spoon, located inside Tammy Tammy Tammy Tammy Loya Studio, Loya Studio, Loya Studio, Loya Studio, will be hosting a Trunk Show on March 7th, 8th and 9th for First Communion Dresses. There will be a fashion show of the dresses on March 8th with a special guest from The Etiquette School of New York The Etiquette School of New York The Etiquette School of New York The Etiquette School of New York teaching the girls how to act properly in their formal wear. RSVP is required to attend the fashion show. More information is available via phone 885-7587. Twice Told Books Twice Told Books Twice Told Books Twice Told Books now has an eBay store (http://stores.ebay.com/Twice-Told-Used-Books) Of course, their Ballston Spa location on Milton Ave. is still active and full. “Virtual shopping is only ONE of our goals - flesh and blood in the brick and mortar always welcomed!”
The Big Book of Logos #5 was recently released. It will highlight the work of BSBPA member Phil Rogers Phil Rogers Phil Rogers Phil Rogers and his graphic design studio, Atlantis Visual GraphicsAtlantis Visual GraphicsAtlantis Visual GraphicsAtlantis Visual Graphics. Two of the company's logos will appear in the book, after Atlantis won an international design competition. Stone Soup Antiques Gallery Stone Soup Antiques Gallery Stone Soup Antiques Gallery Stone Soup Antiques Gallery will be hosting their an-nual Customer Appreciation Open House on Saturday, March 8, 2008, from 10 am to 5 pm. (Weather date is Sunday, March 9th.) They will be serving savory finger foods, sweets and refreshments. They will also be giving away two $100 gift certificates (no purchase necessary). This is the perfect time to stop in and meet more than 20 professional antiques dealers, and if you've had your eye on something special in the gallery, they will be of-fering discounts galore. The Ballston Area Community Center (BACC) Ballston Area Community Center (BACC) Ballston Area Community Center (BACC) Ballston Area Community Center (BACC) is putting in a playground at its site, 9 Scott Street, on Saturday, May 10. BACC provides school-age child care for over 170 children daily, and runs a teen center. BACC needs volunteers to help with installation. The playground will be completely open to the entire community, not just BACC kids. It is designed for children ages 5 to 12. The community build event is Saturday, May 10, from 8 am to 7 pm, rain or shine. Half-day shifts are also much ap-preciated. No construction skills are necessary. We will have a professional playground engineer telling us what to do. There will be free food and good cheer. \ \ Con-tact Ben Baskin Ben Baskin Ben Baskin Ben Baskin at 885-1711, or email: bjwalter@nycap.
rr.com. The BACC will also be holding their 10th A10th A10th A10th An-n-n-n-
nual Fundraising Gala, “Hog Wild” nual Fundraising Gala, “Hog Wild” nual Fundraising Gala, “Hog Wild” nual Fundraising Gala, “Hog Wild” (a motorcycle theme) on Saturday, March 29, 6:30 pm at Manna’s Restaurant. There will be silent and live auctions, din-ner, music and dancing. For more information, call the center, 885-3261. The Ballston Spa High School Drama Troupe Ballston Spa High School Drama Troupe Ballston Spa High School Drama Troupe Ballston Spa High School Drama Troupe will be presenting “The Pajama Game” on March 28 & 29, and April 4 & 5 at 7:30 pm at the Ballston Spa High School Auditorium. Ticket prices are $10 adults/ $8 seniors & students, and are available at the door. This is an eve-ning of non-stop familiar Broadway pop standards of the '50's including "Steam Heat", "Hey There" and "Hernando’s Hideaway” . For more information, please call the school at 884-7150
Curtis Lumber Co., Inc. Doug Ford
Box 885 Route 67 Ballston Spa, NY 518 490-1434
www.curtislumber.com
Lynn Allison, DC 753 Goode Street Ballston Spa, NY 518 268-9542 www,knotdr.info
Wing Road Farm Aaren Hatalsky 270 Wing Road Greenfield, NY
2008 Farmers Market Vendor
Bloomers-An American Bistro Michael Bauer 2853 Route 9 Malta, NY
518 584-4484 www.bloomersbistro.com
Bronwyn Bartlett 32 Chapman Street Ballston Spa, NY
Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association Page 3
member News
Ballston Spa college athletes in the news: Congratula-tions to Drew FitzgeraldDrew FitzgeraldDrew FitzgeraldDrew Fitzgerald, son of Patty and Bob FitzgePatty and Bob FitzgePatty and Bob FitzgePatty and Bob Fitzger-r-r-r-ald,ald,ald,ald, for an outstanding performance at the Patriot League Men’s Indoor Track championships. Drew, who competes for Bucknell University, finished tied for first in the high jump at 6’ 8”, which also tied a school re-cord, and fifth in the pole vault at 14’ 3”. Drew’s efforts helped Bucknell capture it’s 7th League title. Mike Mottola, Mike Mottola, Mike Mottola, Mike Mottola, son of Bill and Ellen Mottola, Bill and Ellen Mottola, Bill and Ellen Mottola, Bill and Ellen Mottola, was re-cently named Empire 8 Conference Swimming Athlete of the Week after breaking 5 Utica College school re-cords in the 100 and 200 meter butterfly, 100 meter freestyle and as a member of the 200 meter freestyle and 400 meter medley relays at a meet against Naz-areth College. For his efforts, Mike was also named Utica College Athlete of the Week for the 2nd time this season. To all members of BSBPA, the Spring I session of Chil-dren's Lessons in Manners & Social Graces at The EtThe EtThe EtThe Eti-i-i-i-quette School of New Yorkquette School of New Yorkquette School of New Yorkquette School of New York begins with grades 10 - 12 meeting on March 23rd, grades 6-9 meeting on March 28th, grades 2 - 5 meeting on March 24th and a brand new pre-school class beginning on March 31st. All stu-dents with parents that are members of BSBPA receive a 10% discount for classes and CAN be combined with other discounts the school permits. For pricing, more information, or to request a brochure be mailed to your home, please go to the school's website: www.etiquetteschoolofnewyork.com or call: 518.893.0066 The Ballston Spa Rotary Club Ballston Spa Rotary Club Ballston Spa Rotary Club Ballston Spa Rotary Club and Ballston Spa PresbBallston Spa PresbBallston Spa PresbBallston Spa Presby-y-y-y-tttteeeerian Churchrian Churchrian Churchrian Church are co-hosting a Pancake Breakfast at the church on Saturday, March 29th from 7 - 11 am. Adults $5.00, children $3.00, all proceeds to benefit the Kelley Park Playground project. Also, the 5th Annual ““““Gaudy Gaudy Gaudy Gaudy GalaGalaGalaGala” ” ” ” will be held Saturday, March 8 from 7-11 pm at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks. Cost is $45 per person with proceeds also going towards the FANs FANs FANs FANs playground. ef-fort For more information on this event : www.gaudygala.org or 587-4811 or 583-0894. Former longtime Ballston Spa resident, BSBPA board member and tireless volunteer Barbara Cardinali Barbara Cardinali Barbara Cardinali Barbara Cardinali passed away in January. Barbara and her husband ArtArtArtArt, had moved to Virginia in 2006 to be near family. Mary Mary Mary Mary Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis of Blue Caboose Blue Caboose Blue Caboose Blue Caboose lost her mother earlier this month; Sara Armer Sara Armer Sara Armer Sara Armer passed away on February 14th; Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Ray Colucciello’s (Ray Colucciello’s (Ray Colucciello’s (Ray Colucciello’s (Superintendent of Ballston Spa Schools) sister Marie also passed away in February. We extend our sincere condolences to their families.
The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County has added two new staff members. Elizabeth Kistler Elizabeth Kistler Elizabeth Kistler Elizabeth Kistler has taken the position of Account Executive and Gail Simon Gail Simon Gail Simon Gail Simon joins the team as Executive Administrator. The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County is a membership-based busi-ness organization that exists to promote and serve its members. The mission is to work for members, custom-ers and stakeholders to create a successful business en-vironment, provide resources and be a vigorous advo-cate for the business community, enhancing the quality of life in Southern Saratoga County. For further infor-mation, visit the website at www.southernsaratoga.org. Thank you to Ballston Carpet and TileBallston Carpet and TileBallston Carpet and TileBallston Carpet and Tile for donating a theatre themed area rug to the Ballston Spa Film FestBallston Spa Film FestBallston Spa Film FestBallston Spa Film Festi-i-i-i-valvalvalval. The rug will be on display at the Annual Meeting and used to promote this year’s upcoming Festival. We have had several requests from residents who would like to purchase a Victorian Benches Victorian Benches Victorian Benches Victorian Benches in memory of a loved one. These benches must be ordered in groups of 5. Benches will be inscribed with brass plaques and set out throughout the village this summer. If you are inter-ested in purchasing a bench as a memorial or would like just to sponsor one, please contact TinaTinaTinaTina at [email protected]. The Ballston Spa Educational FoundationThe Ballston Spa Educational FoundationThe Ballston Spa Educational FoundationThe Ballston Spa Educational Foundation will be pre-senting its 6th annual Taste of Ballston SpaTaste of Ballston SpaTaste of Ballston SpaTaste of Ballston Spa on Monday, March 31 from 6-8 pm in the cafeteria of Ballston Spa High School, 220 Ballston Avenue. Each year, the “Taste” features delicious menu items from several of the area’s fine restaurants and caterers. Sample a selec-tion of appetizers, entrees and desserts from establish-ments such as Sunset Cafe, Front St. Deli, My Other Sunset Cafe, Front St. Deli, My Other Sunset Cafe, Front St. Deli, My Other Sunset Cafe, Front St. Deli, My Other Kitchen, Manna’s, Sonny and Jeff’s, Great Bay Clam Kitchen, Manna’s, Sonny and Jeff’s, Great Bay Clam Kitchen, Manna’s, Sonny and Jeff’s, Great Bay Clam Kitchen, Manna’s, Sonny and Jeff’s, Great Bay Clam Co., Patty Cakes,Co., Patty Cakes,Co., Patty Cakes,Co., Patty Cakes, Good TiGood TiGood TiGood Times Lakeview Restaurant, mes Lakeview Restaurant, mes Lakeview Restaurant, mes Lakeview Restaurant, Fifty SouthFifty SouthFifty SouthFifty South, to name a few, with coffee furnished by McDonald’sMcDonald’sMcDonald’sMcDonald’s of Ballston Spa. Admission is $30.00 per person or $55.00 per couple. As in previous years, a sellout crowd is anticipated, so tickets will be available by advance purchase only. More information and ticket purchases are available at their website, www.ballstonspaeducationfoundation.com or by calling Meg Meg Meg Meg Stevens Stevens Stevens Stevens at 885-3650. April 9th is being recognized as Yellow Ribbon Day.Yellow Ribbon Day.Yellow Ribbon Day.Yellow Ribbon Day. There will be a program that day at the Saratoga Elks at 10:30 am to remember the troops fighting abroad. Peo-ple are encouraged to bring items to send over to the troops. For more information, contact Carol Hotaling Carol Hotaling Carol Hotaling Carol Hotaling at 885-8811.
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Association news
Film Festival News
The Ballston Spa Film Festival is already shaping up to be a great event. We've had more great films come in than we could have hoped for. A two minute sneak peek at a few of them can be found on our website http://www.bspafilm.com/films.html. The following short films have been chosen as part of the early selections for the festival. New Detroit - 15 min - NYC Ben Bowman of NYU's Film Department crafts a gorgeously grim and twistedly funny vision of a retro-bureaucratic future in which we've extinguished the sun and must find an alternative. Scapegoats – 9 min – Los Angeles From Writer Director Jesse Lawler (Pirate Camp starring Corbin Bernsen) Stars Joshua Feinman (Mr. Woodcock, Transformers) Ryan Honey (General Hospital) and Kaitlin Olson (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Riches, Curb Your Enthusiasm). When a roommate messes up the
kitchen someone has to take the fall. The Cobbler – 15 min – New York Directed by Minnie Tran and written by Voorheesville, NY native Bernie Schallehn. This short film stars Randall Duk Kim (The Keymaker in The Matrix Reloaded, Dr. Crab in Memoirs of A Geisha). This quirky comedy may touch you somewhere deep in your stomach. Jean's Postmodern Masterpiece - 13 min - Oberlin, OH Oberlin College sophomore Jason Outenreath wrote and directed this sharp satire of egomaniacal student filmmaker auteurs. The lengths Jean will go to for his art are nothing compared to the lengths he'll go to for his reputation among his peers.
eScape - excerpts - Scotia, NY Mike Feurstein directed over 30 local student actors ages 5-15 in this sci-fi mix of Lost and The Matrix, shot entirely in the Capital Region. These are just a few of the many great short films we have received. Our selection process has just begun. More films will be announced soon. We're especially pleased with the quality of the films made by area students. Entries have come in from California, Canada, Ohio, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Indiana and the Capital District. Our sponsorships are coming along pretty well as we are about halfway to the amount needed for a successful event. CDTA has just joined BSNB, British Atlantic, Ballston Spa Veterinary Clinic, Whistling Kettle and Adirondack Trust among other sponsors. Of course, we can always use more support. If you would like to be a sponsor or know someone who would you can do so online in our e-commerce store here http://www.ballston.org/store/Results.asp or by contacting Daniel DeFabio 309-4970 [email protected]
A scene from New Detroit
Randall Duk Kim in The Cobbler
(Opportunities, cont’d from page 1)
Website Banner Ads: The BSBPA website, www.ballston.org, gets thousands of visits every month. Our business members al-ready benefit from free listing and free links to their own websites. The BSBPA offers banner ads on our home page and specific category pages on our site. If you haven't been to the web site lately, check it out. These ads are links to the advertiser’s web site and are an inexpensive and effective manner of marketing your business. You get 24/7 exposure at a price that can't be beat. There are 2 options. Option 1 is a ban-ner ad on your main category page (Restaurants, for example). Cost: 3 months for $60.00, 6 months for $110.00, 12 months for $200.00. Option 2 is your ad on the home page of the BSBPA web site as well as your main category page for an additional $10.00 per month. (Example: An Antiques store banner ad will be displayed on the Antiques page and will also be displayed on the home page.) Cost: 3 months for $90.00, 6 months for $170.00, 12 months for $320.00. Banner Ads are links to your website or can be stand-alone (i.e. you do not need to have a website to have a banner ad). Each banner displays five ads at a time. Ads will randomly rotate on the banner. For example, if there are ten ads to display, each time the page is refreshed the banner ads will rotate randomly so that all ads will be displayed in a random/rotating manner. Ads can be made from images provided by the advertiser for as little as $25.00 Prices are subject to change upon renewal. To take advantage of this opportunity contact Cliff or Ellen for more in-formation.
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Business Spotlight—The Autumn Leaf
The Autumn Leaf Gift Boutique,
located in downtown Ballston Spa
at 80-82 Milton Avenue, celebrates
its one-year anniversary in March
2008. Owners Chad and Jessica
Mayette have been residents of
Ballston Spa for the past 5 years.
“We really wanted to be part of the
movement in revitalizing the down-
town,” says Jessica. Chad and Jes-
sica’s dream was to create “a cute,
unique and affordable gift shop”.
The Autumn Leaf offers a variety
of distinctive gifts, including locally
handcrafted jewelry, embroidered
tea towels and tea accessories, kitty
toys, Gooseberry Patch books, can-
dles, soaps and other bath and body
specialties.
Since opening last year, the shop
has been a regular participant on
First Fridays each month, with spe-
cial sales and refreshments for cus-
tomers.
This month’s First Friday will be
no exception. On Friday, March 7
and Saturday, March 8, along with
special discounts on select items
and free food tasting, the Mayettes
will have goodie bags for all who
visit. Says Jessica, “We would like
to thank all of our wonderful cus-
tomers who have stopped in,
brightened our day, and supported
our little shop."
The Autumn Leaf
80-82 Milton Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
518-885-5357
www.theautumnleaf.org
Brookside Museum Announces High School Art Competition Brookside Museum is inviting high school juniors and seniors to participate in a juried art competition. The winning entry will be used to produce the 2008 Village of Ballston Spa Commemorative Ornament. "We are thrilled about this pro-ject," said Joy Houle, Brookside Museum's Executive Director. "This is a great opportunity for high school students to get experi-ence working on a professional project and we are excited about working with talented juniors and seniors."
Each year, Brookside Museum produces a commemorative or-nament that features a different historic property portrayed by a local artist. In 2003 the ornament featured The Old Iron Spring by Karin Vollkom-mer; 2004 featured Brookside by Phil Spaziani; 2005 featured Ballston Spa National Bank by Lisa Martinez; 2007 featured The Village Office by Donna Martin. This program was originally developed in 2003 as a fund-raiser for the Ballston Area Community Center. In 2004 and 2005, BACC and Brookside collaborated for a joint fund-raiser. In 2006, neither organi-zation had the funds or other resources
to create the ornament. Since 2007, Brookside has been ad-ministering the project. In 2008, the ornament will fea-ture the Medbery. Brookside is soliciting original artwork cre-ated by high school juniors and seniors enrolled in public schools. All entries meeting the identified criteria will be exhib-ited in Brookside's Long Room Gallery May 16 through Au-gust 29. Entries must be re-ceived with the proper registra-tion form no later than Thurs-day, May 1 at 4:00 PM. Details, including forms and competition rules can be found at www.brooksidemuseum.org.
Strolling Village ArtisansStrolling Village ArtisansStrolling Village ArtisansStrolling Village Artisans----
Iron Spring Gallery Iron Spring Gallery Iron Spring Gallery Iron Spring Gallery
Meet the Artist Night: Fabric Artist Michele Merges Martins will demonstrate and talk about her art. 6-9 pm 49 Front Street 885-5855 www.strollingvillageartisans.com Claysculpture potteryClaysculpture potteryClaysculpture potteryClaysculpture pottery
Bring on the flowers! Exhibit of Pottery Vases to put them in! 20 Washington St. 885-6302, www.claysculpturepottery.com Coffee PCoffee PCoffee PCoffee Planet lanet lanet lanet
Gregory DeLuis-Gypsy Jazz guitarist w/special guest players 6-9 pm 24 Front Street 884-2664 www.thewhistlingkettle.com Mango treeMango treeMango treeMango tree Imports Imports Imports Imports
Closing Night– Global Village: Faces of Asia, the Middle East & Africa, photography by Diane H. Reiner; 7 pm 6-9 pm, 2124A Route 50 884-4652 www.mangotreeimports.com Las Mariposas language CenterLas Mariposas language CenterLas Mariposas language CenterLas Mariposas language Center
Free tango instruction with Dave Wolf, Saratoga Savoy. DJ Tango Dancing to follow class, 7 pm 2124A Route 50 884-4652 Creative EndeavorsCreative EndeavorsCreative EndeavorsCreative Endeavors
Poetry readings: In anticipation of a welcome change into Spring, our theme is “Changes”. The reading will start at 6:30 pm 49 Front St. 363-0015
MMMMarch Networking Breakfastarch Networking Breakfastarch Networking Breakfastarch Networking Breakfast March's Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast will be held on Tuesday, March 18 from 7:30-8:30 am at Ballston Spa VeterBallston Spa VeterBallston Spa VeterBallston Spa Veteri-i-i-i-nary Clinic,nary Clinic,nary Clinic,nary Clinic, 365 Saratoga Ave. Cost is $5 with advance reservation or $10 without reservation, both pay-able at the door.
April MidApril MidApril MidApril Mid----Week MixerWeek MixerWeek MixerWeek Mixer Due to this month’s Annual Meeting, there will be no Mid-Week Mixer in March. However, do plan to join us for April’s Mid-Week Mixer at Bloomers BistroBloomers BistroBloomers BistroBloomers Bistro, 2853 Route 9 in Malta on Tuesday, April 9 from 5:30–7 pm. Cost is $10 per person . Light buffet and cash bar.
For more information on either of these events, please call 885-2772 or email [email protected]
Around
Ballston Spa
Heather Hollywood DesignsHeather Hollywood DesignsHeather Hollywood DesignsHeather Hollywood Designs
Handmade Glass Beads and Jewelry. Stop in and visit my new studio space, check out new jewelry and accessories for spring and see beads being made at the torch. Don’t forget to ask about glass beadmaking classes. 20 Washington St. Upstairs studio 5 (518) 817-5524 www.heatherhollywood.com Corina Contemporary Jewelry & Fine CraftsCorina Contemporary Jewelry & Fine CraftsCorina Contemporary Jewelry & Fine CraftsCorina Contemporary Jewelry & Fine Crafts
Dina Fortune of Beadina Designs with a special “Trunk Show-ing” of her unique creations. 6-9 pm 89 Milton Ave. 885-0930 www.corinajewelry.com National Bottle MuseumNational Bottle MuseumNational Bottle MuseumNational Bottle Museum
Free flamingworking demos by Larry Rutland at Museum Glassworks, 10 Washington St. 885-7589 www.nationalbottlemuseum.com The Autumn LeafThe Autumn LeafThe Autumn LeafThe Autumn Leaf
Come out and help celebrate the store's First Anniversary on First Friday, March 7th and the following day, Saturday, March 8th. 20% off select items, a tasting of our Rabbit Creek food products, and goodie bags for all. 80-82 Milton Ave. 885-5357 www.theautumnleaf.org Midtown Wine & SpiritsMidtown Wine & SpiritsMidtown Wine & SpiritsMidtown Wine & Spirits
Stop in and try some wine. Check out our great selection @ Warehouse prices. 5-9 pm 77 Milton Ave. 518 884-8346 Daisy Dry GoodsDaisy Dry GoodsDaisy Dry GoodsDaisy Dry Goods
First Friday Gift Package Drawing, 28 Front St., 885-2782 www.daisydrygoodsballstonspa.com Stone SStone SStone SStone Soup Antiques Galleryoup Antiques Galleryoup Antiques Galleryoup Antiques Gallery
“Oh My Lucky Stars” Twilight Sale 5:30-9 pm. 19 Low St. 885-5232 www.webteek.com/stonesoupantiques FiftyFiftyFiftyFifty South South South South
Summer 2008 Summer Concerts in the Park Series Each Summer the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association sponsors a summer concert series
which draws hundreds of visitors and members of the Ballston Spa community to Wiswall Park to enjoy free live mu-sic amid our lovely Wiswall Park gardens. As the concerts in Wiswall Park have grown in popularity, the series has expanded to ten performances held each Thursday evening of summer from late June to early September. We are excited about the diverse line-up for the 2008 season, with musical genres for everyone. The series opens on June 19 with Rockabilly favorites, The Lustre Kings. Other acts scheduled this summer include: String Dusters (Bluegrass), Sonny & Perley (Pop and jazz standards), Mudbug Uprising (Rock), Happy Balky & the Good Livin’ (Acoustic alterna-tive), Jumpdaddies (Swing) and a special children’s program featuring the Zucchini Brothers. We will be celebrating Travers Week on August 21 with Audiostars, a dynamic group made up of former members of two popular local bands, The Burners UK and The Refrigerators. We continue to add new performers for the final few concert spots.
Since its inception twenty-five years ago, the BSBPA has relied upon local businesses to fund the Concert in the Park budget, which has grown to almost $8,000. Our goal is to raise $9,000 to continue increasing the publicity of the series beyond Saratoga County and to hire the wide variety of popular bands that we have had for the past few years. We are asking that you consider making a donation and being listed as a sponsor of the entire series. See be-low for a list of the various sponsorships available. As an additional benefit to those listed, each band also provides a link to the BSBPA’s website from its website.
In addition to our standard sponsorships, there is one “naming rights” sponsorship available for a donation of
$1,200.00. This sponsorship includes naming the series the “XYZ” Concerts in Wiswall Park, your logo on the sand-wich boards used to publicize each concert, and all of the benefits included with the “Singers and Soloists” level sponsorship. This year’s naming rights sponsor will be selected by the concert committee from those expressing in-terest before April 20. We hope to finalize our sponsors by May 1. If you are interested in being a sponsor please contact Alison Thomas at 899-1518 or by e-mail at [email protected] or Ellen Mottola at 885-2772 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you and we look forward to your support this summer.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK 2008 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Naming Rights ($1200) – One sponsor only
† Entire concert series named for your business † Your logo on all advertising and large sandwich boards † Top billing with company logo on concert poster, schedules & website
† Announcement 3 times at each concert (except ice cream social) † Credit in press releases sent to all area papers † Space provided for stage banner, table, etc. at concerts Singers and Soloists ($600)
† Top billing with company logo on concert poster, schedules & web site † Announcement 3 times at each concert (except ice cream social) † Credit in press releases sent to all area papers
† Space provided for stage banner, table, etc. at concerts The Rhythm Section ($300 - $599) † Company logo on concert posters and schedules † Announcement at beginning of concert † Credit in press releases sent to all area papers Roadies ($100 - $299) † Secondary billing on concert poster and schedules Groupies ($99 or less) † Group listing on concert poster
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 7 First Friday in Ballston Spa, downtown shops and restaurants, 6-9 pm March 12 BSBPA Annual Meeting & Community Mixer, 6 pm, Manna’s Restaurant March 18 Networking Breakfast, Ballston Spa Veterinary Clinic, 7:30-8:30 am March 28-29, April 4-5: Musical “The Pajama Game” , BSHS Drama Troupe, 7:30 pm Ballston Spa HS Auditorium March 29 BACC Fundraising Gala, Manna’s Restaurant, 6:30 pm March 31 Ballston Spa Educational Foundation “Taste of Ballston Spa”, 6-8 pm Ballston Spa HS Cafeteria
