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Anne Marie Lizzi, editor and co- producer of Dorian Blues and The Skeptic Jim Jermanok, former Schenectady resident, award-winning writer, di- rector and producer of independent films Passionada, Em (which just won the Grand Jury Prize at the Se- attle Intl. Film Festival) and Agganis. Screenings take place both Friday and Saturday, with 7 pm showings at the Malta Avenue School Audito- rium and 9 pm showings outdoors in Wiswall Park each evening. Best of all—the screenings are FREE to the public. Bring your own chair or blan- The next Board of Directors Meeting takes place on Monday, August 18, 7 pm at Brookside Museum We encourage members to attend and welcome your input. Visit our website! www.ballston.org Member Newsletter August 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 Hollywood has come to Ballston Spa before, most memorably when director Sydney Pollack filmed scenes from “The Way We Were” in front of the Medbery Inn back in the early 70’s. Now, a slice of the film world is back in a more locally in- spired form as the first ever Ballston Spa Film Festival takes place August 1 & 2. The festival features 28 short films from across the United States, Canada and England including nine world premiere films. Also show- cased are the films of local filmmak- ers and student filmmakers. The festival is the brainchild of Daniel DeFabio, Nicole Coady and Eric Vollweiler, each of whom moved from Hollywood to Ballston Spa. Calling on their friends and col- leagues in the film business from LA to New York, they pulled together a panel of working filmmaker judges and knew they could make a go of the festival. There will be several judging categories including one for young filmmakers. The festival judges include: Daniel Pyne, screenwriter of the films Fracture, Manchurian Candidate, The Sum of All Fears, Any Given Sun- day, White Sands, and Doc Hollywood. Daniel Fried, producer of O with Josh Hartnett and Julia Stiles and Illusion starring Kirk Douglas Marcus Fuller, actor in All My Chil- dren and As The World Turns ket for the outdoor shows (of course seating is provided in the auditorium setting). Refreshments will be sold by youth from the BACC. As befits a special event such as this, the festivities are not limited to just the screenings. There is always the all-important social aspect of being seen at the hottest parties! A special “Party Like A Movie Star” Premiere Party will be held Thursday, July 31 at Manna’s Restaurant, including live music from Tom Evans Band, a sneak peek at films, Visuals by VJ LeopardHead and free Hollywood makeovers by TV and film make-up artists from Make Me Fabulous. This is the festival’s only paying event— $5 if tickets are bought in advance (visit ballston.org and click on mer- chandise to purchase online) or if you show up that evening dressed as a movie star. Tickets purchased at the door by the “non-movie star at- tired” are still only $10. Proceeds help to keep the films free to the pub- lic. After the screenings each night at 11 pm, there will be more parties— Friday night at Sunset Café and Sat- urday night at 51 Front Wine Bar, both on Front St. For a full list of scheduled films and more details about the Festival week- end, visit bspafilm.com . Hollywood Hits Ballston Spa

Transcript of Hollywood Hits Ballston Spaall-important social aspect of being seen at the hottest parties! A...

Anne Marie Lizzi, editor and co-

producer of Dorian Blues and The Skeptic

Jim Jermanok, former Schenectady

resident, award-winning writer, di-rector and producer of independent films Passionada, Em (which just

won the Grand Jury Prize at the Se-attle Intl. Film Festival) and Agganis.

Screenings take place both Friday and Saturday, with 7 pm showings at the Malta Avenue School Audito-rium and 9 pm showings outdoors in Wiswall Park each evening. Best of all—the screenings are FREE to the public. Bring your own chair or blan-

The next Board of Directors Meeting takes place on Monday, August 18, 7 pm at Brookside Museum

We encourage members to attend and welcome

your input. Visit our website! www.ballston.org

Member Newsletter August 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

HHHHollywood has come to Ballston

Spa before, most memorably when director Sydney Pollack filmed scenes from “The Way We Were” in front of the Medbery Inn back in the early 70’s. Now, a slice of the film world is back in a more locally in-spired form as the first ever Ballston Spa Film Festival takes place August 1 & 2. The festival features 28 short films from across the United States, Canada and England including nine world premiere films. Also show-cased are the films of local filmmak-ers and student filmmakers. The festival is the brainchild of Daniel DeFabio, Nicole Coady and Eric Vollweiler, each of whom moved from Hollywood to Ballston Spa. Calling on their friends and col-leagues in the film business from LA to New York, they pulled together a panel of working filmmaker judges and knew they could make a go of the festival. There will be several judging categories including one for young filmmakers. The festival judges include: Daniel Pyne, screenwriter of the

films Fracture, Manchurian Candidate,

The Sum of All Fears, Any Given Sun-

day, White Sands, and Doc Hollywood.

Daniel Fried, producer of O with

Josh Hartnett and Julia Stiles and Illusion starring Kirk Douglas

Marcus Fuller, actor in All My Chil-

dren and As The World Turns

ket for the outdoor shows (of course seating is provided in the auditorium setting). Refreshments will be sold by youth from the BACC. As befits a special event such as this, the festivities are not limited to just the screenings. There is always the all-important social aspect of being seen at the hottest parties! A special “Party Like A Movie Star” Premiere Party will be held Thursday, July 31 at Manna’s Restaurant, including live music from Tom Evans Band, a sneak peek at films, Visuals by VJ LeopardHead and free Hollywood makeovers by TV and film make-up artists from Make Me Fabulous. This is the festival’s only paying event—$5 if tickets are bought in advance (visit ballston.org and click on mer-chandise to purchase online) or if you show up that evening dressed as a movie star. Tickets purchased at the door by the “non-movie star at-tired” are still only $10. Proceeds help to keep the films free to the pub-lic. After the screenings each night at 11 pm, there will be more parties—Friday night at Sunset Café and Sat-urday night at 51 Front Wine Bar, both on Front St. For a full list of scheduled films and more details about the Festival week-end, visit bspafilm.com .

Hollywood Hits Ballston Spa

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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 September issue is August 25, 2008. I am also interested in spotlighting member businesses. Promptness is always appre-

ciated, questions answered with a smile!

Member News

AAAAbout Our Members & Neighbors:bout Our Members & Neighbors:bout Our Members & Neighbors:bout Our Members & Neighbors: Pamela Grandin Pamela Grandin Pamela Grandin Pamela Grandin of Hunter Learning Solutions Hunter Learning Solutions Hunter Learning Solutions Hunter Learning Solutions is excited to announce the addition of Deb Seifert Deb Seifert Deb Seifert Deb Seifert to her learning center staff. Deb will be working one-on-one with chil-dren at the center and will be heading up an Early Learners™ program that will prepare 4-year-olds for Kindergarten. Look for Deb at upcoming functions and please welcome her to the BSBPA family. Alayne Curtiss (Make Me Fabulous) Alayne Curtiss (Make Me Fabulous) Alayne Curtiss (Make Me Fabulous) Alayne Curtiss (Make Me Fabulous) and Rebecca Rebecca Rebecca Rebecca ParkerParkerParkerParker, of the American Cancer Society (American Cancer Society (American Cancer Society (American Cancer Society (and future Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Jared Taisey {Medbery Inn and Spa}) Jared Taisey {Medbery Inn and Spa}) Jared Taisey {Medbery Inn and Spa}) Jared Taisey {Medbery Inn and Spa}) recently con-ducted the first of many Look Good, Feel Better semi-nars for Children and Teens with cancer at Albany Medical Center. Alayne also featured Mineral Makeup from both Make Me Fabulous and The Medbery Inn and Spa on her monthly beauty segment on the Midday Show on WNYT Channel 13. Alayne's segment can be seen monthly on the Third Thursday of each month at 11 am.

Eagle Matt Lee Fire Co. #1 William F. Lewis

35 Washington Street Ballston Spa, NY 518 885-6261

Members of The Chamber of Southern Saratoga's The Chamber of Southern Saratoga's The Chamber of Southern Saratoga's The Chamber of Southern Saratoga's Women in Business Committee are reaching out to the community for help with Baskets of Hope, which sup-ports the daily needs of Domestic Violence Services of Domestic Violence Services of Domestic Violence Services of Domestic Violence Services of Saratoga CountySaratoga CountySaratoga CountySaratoga County. The Committee seeks donations of personal care items; soap, shampoo, toothpaste and other toiletries, which are assembled into gift baskets by Committee members and given to victims entering the shelter with the hope that the recipient will take com-fort in knowing there are people in their own commu-nity who care and want to help. The Committee wishes to extend its program to include the needs of children who are helped by the Shelter. Since most victims flee with nothing more than the clothes on their backs, the children are left without the necessary supplies to re-turn to school. In response to this need, the Committee is seeking donations of backpacks, lunch boxes and school supplies. All donations will be packed within backpacks or lunch boxes and will be presented to the shelter before the beginning of the school year. Anyone who wishes to participate in this worthy program can do so by bringing donations to The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County at 15 Park Avenue Clifton Park (behind Shopper's World Plaza) or to Expressions of Gratitude, Inc. at Northway 10 Executive Park, 313 Ushers Road in Clifton Park no later than Monday, August 11th. Ques-tions about the program should be directed to Chamber Member Services Manager Liz Roggenbuck Liz Roggenbuck Liz Roggenbuck Liz Roggenbuck at 371-7748 ext. 108 or by email at [email protected] . The Ballston Spa Community Band Ballston Spa Community Band Ballston Spa Community Band Ballston Spa Community Band will give their final concert of the summer season Wednesday, August 6 at the Gazebo in Malta (northwest corner of Routes 9 and 67) Music from Movies and Broadway will be featured. The concert starts at 7:00. Bring a lawn chair and a pic-nic and enjoy the music! Rehearsals and concert season will resume on Wednesday, September 17th in the BSHS Band room. Contact Tracy DeRagon at 580-1037 or [email protected] for more details. The Ballston The Ballston The Ballston The Ballston Spa Community Band Saxophone QuartetSpa Community Band Saxophone QuartetSpa Community Band Saxophone QuartetSpa Community Band Saxophone Quartet will be play-ing at Strolling Village Artisans Strolling Village Artisans Strolling Village Artisans Strolling Village Artisans on First Friday, playing a great variety of music from Bach to Dixieland. Please stop by and give them a listen. Cire' Fine Consignment and Gifts Cire' Fine Consignment and Gifts Cire' Fine Consignment and Gifts Cire' Fine Consignment and Gifts begins accepting Fall/Winter consignments on August 15. They will be having a 50% off most inventory sale as well as have three racks of $1.00 items.

Donna Shorkey, CPA 560 Goode Road Ballston Spa, NY 518 885-2900

Jessica & Alan Poremba 1 Sherman Way Ballston Spa, NY

2008 Farmers’ Market Vendor

Ford Street-Mechanic Street Neighborhood Watch Assoc.

Mark D. Sharadin 40 Mechanic Street Ballston Spa, NY 518 885-8931

Robert T. Mancini

1300 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY

Zorbas Natural Food Colleen Zorbas

Battenkill Kitchen 518-280-9118

2008 Farmers’ Market Vendor

and her sister who is in college. The Rotary is still seek-ing two out of three host families that she will spend the year with. She arrives August 12 and the opportu-nity to have her in your home exists from then un-til November/December or November/December through March/April. The host family must live within the BSCSD and be responsible for her school atten-dance. To be a host family or request more informa-tion, please call Dr. Steve Esposito Dr. Steve Esposito Dr. Steve Esposito Dr. Steve Esposito at 885-6416 after 6 pm or email [email protected]. The Greenfield Community & BusinesGreenfield Community & BusinesGreenfield Community & BusinesGreenfield Community & Business Associations Associations Associations Association is having a mixer at Tinney's TavernTinney's TavernTinney's TavernTinney's Tavern on Lake Desolation Road in Middle Grove on August 11th from 6-10 pm with appetizers, pizza and a cash bar. There will also be live music from 7-10. Cost per person will be $10. They are inviting members of the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association to acknowledge their assistance in helping their Association get started. If you'd like to attend, please contact Michelle Michelle Michelle Michelle ChandlerChandlerChandlerChandler at 584-8640 or [email protected] by August 4. BrooksideBrooksideBrooksideBrookside Museum's Museum's Museum's Museum's 6th annual Jailhouse Rock 5K will take place on Saturday, August 9. T-shirts are given to the first 250 registered and prizes are awarded to over-all winners as well as males and females in 5 year cate-gories. The cost of registration is $20 for pre-registrations, and $25 after 8/6/08. Late registration begins at 7:15 a.m. on August 9; the race kicks off at 8:30 a.m. Register online at www.active.com or download a form from www.brooksidemuseum.org. All proceeds raised from this event help fund Brookside's educational programs, which serve thousands of local children each year. The Ballston Spa Educational Foundation Ballston Spa Educational Foundation Ballston Spa Educational Foundation Ballston Spa Educational Foundation will hold it’s Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, August 25 at the Ballston Spa CountBallston Spa CountBallston Spa CountBallston Spa Country Club. ry Club. ry Club. ry Club. Golfers can put together foursomes or can be placed in one. Cost is $100 per player, which includes golf, cart and dinner. Tee time is 1 pm with a shotgun start. There will be prizes for long-est drive, closets to the pin, low gross, low net and raffle prizes as well as a hole in one prize sponsored by Mangino PontiacMangino PontiacMangino PontiacMangino Pontiac----Buick. Buick. Buick. Buick. Proceeds support the efforts of the BSEF, a volunteer non-profit corporation that raises and distributes resources for educational enrichment in the Ballston Spa School DistrictBallston Spa School DistrictBallston Spa School DistrictBallston Spa School District. Sponsorships are avail-able for businesses. For more information on sponsor-ship levels or to register online, visit www.ballstonspaeducationfoundation.com or call 884-7195, ext. 402

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member News

Congratulations to Kasie Whittredge Kasie Whittredge Kasie Whittredge Kasie Whittredge ,daughter of Jim Jim Jim Jim and Kelly Whittredgeand Kelly Whittredgeand Kelly Whittredgeand Kelly Whittredge, who recently graduated from Ballston Spa High School and will be attending the Col-lege of St Rose this fall, pursuing a degree in Elemen-tary Education. Kasie recently returned home after a dance tour this summer. Kasie, who has been dancing for fifteen years with Joanne’s Dance CenterJoanne’s Dance CenterJoanne’s Dance CenterJoanne’s Dance Center, competed to become a member of this tour. Kasie traveled with a group of 20, learning new choreography and perform-ing from Disney in Orlando to Houston, Texas, Minne-sota, Wisconsin and Boston. The experience was made possible by her hard work saving her money and a few business sponsors from the village of Ballston Spa along with her parents’ help. Kasie will continue to teach this fall at Joanne’s Dance Center while going to college. Kasie and her cousin Audrey Whittredge Audrey Whittredge Audrey Whittredge Audrey Whittredge competed at the Saratoga County Fair Saratoga County Fair Saratoga County Fair Saratoga County Fair this past week qualifying them with their duet “Captain Jack” to compete at the state level at the State Fair in September. “Good luck, Kasie and Audrey we are proud of what you both have accom-plished this year in dance as a team”. Jim and Kelly's son, Zach Whittredge, Zach Whittredge, Zach Whittredge, Zach Whittredge, recently completed his first two years at Hudson Valley Community College and will be transferring to the University of Buffalo this fall to pur-sue his degree in psychology. The National Bottle MuseumThe National Bottle MuseumThe National Bottle MuseumThe National Bottle Museum will feature the photo-graphic art of Fred Neudoerffer Fred Neudoerffer Fred Neudoerffer Fred Neudoerffer for the months of Au-gust and September. A newly developed art gallery on the second floor of the museum features the work of various artists throughout the year. EXCERPTS, Photo-graphs by Fred Neudoerffer, is a sample show of 4 dif-ferent photographic projects by the artist . An opening reception is planned for Tuesday, August 5th. The pieces in this show are from his on-going projects “Water Works”, “Hudson River Movements”, “Shadow, Texture & Light” and “The North American Farm…May it Rest in Peace”. Gateway House of Peace Gateway House of Peace Gateway House of Peace Gateway House of Peace is a non-profit, community- based organization committed to providing comprehen-sive and compassionate care to the terminally ill and their families in a home-like atmosphere. They are look-ing to raise money to open a facility locally (Greenfield Center area) by holding a golf tournament at Brook-haven Golf Club in Porter Corners on September 13th. Visit www.gatewayhouseofpeace.org to learn more about the organization and details on the tournament. The Ballston Spa Rotary Ballston Spa Rotary Ballston Spa Rotary Ballston Spa Rotary is seeking host families for an exchange student from Germany. RebeccaRebeccaRebeccaRebecca is 16, turning 17 in November, likes sports, soccer and horses. Re-becca currently lives with her mom who is a hotelier

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Association news

Wachovia Securities, LLC, the second

largest full service retail brokerage firm in

the nation, announced that Stephan Scrib-

ner, CFP® of Malta, New York, has joined

the team of the Queeney Financial Con-

sulting Group of Wachovia Securities in

the Crossroads Business Park, 110 Decker

Drive, Johnstown, New York.

“We’re delighted that an investment pro-

fessional of Stephan’s caliber has decided to join our team,”

said Lisa Queeney of Wachovia Securities, Johnstown.

“Stephan epitomizes the kind of knowledgeable and highly

respected investment professional who does credit to our in-

dustry, our firm and our clients.”

Mr. Scribner is an active member of the Chamber of South-

ern Saratoga County, The Saratoga County Chamber, Malta

Business and Professional Association, Ballston Spa Busi-

ness and Professional Association, Estate Planning Council

of Eastern New York, Inc, and the Financial Planning Asso-

ciation of Northeastern New York. He is a church council

member at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Malta and a member

of the Adirondack Mountain Club.

Mr. Scribner has more than 20 years experience in assisting

clients with developing and meeting long-term financial ob-

jectives. He is a graduate of the College of Saint Rose in Al-

bany, holds both Series 7 and 66 registrations, and is certified

to offer NYS Partnership for Long-Term Care Insurance.

Mr. Scribner joins Lisa Queeney, CFP® and Scott D. Perkins,

RP; the team boasts over 65 years of experience and now

serves Fulton, Montgomery, and Saratoga Counties, as well

as surrounding areas. Wachovia Securities offices in the three

locations of Albany, Saratoga, and Johnstown are available

for client consultations.

The Team’s VISION is to improve the quality of your life by

facilitating financial confidence, giving lifelong meaning to

what you’ve worked so hard to earn through their MISSION

of providing financial coaching and comprehensive, continu-

ous investment advice to families like yours.

Mr. Scribner was raised in Clifton Park, and now lives in

Malta with his wife Cari and their three children.

Business Spotlight: Stephan ScribnerBusiness Spotlight: Stephan ScribnerBusiness Spotlight: Stephan ScribnerBusiness Spotlight: Stephan Scribner Queeney Financial Consulting GroupQueeney Financial Consulting GroupQueeney Financial Consulting GroupQueeney Financial Consulting Group

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New Board Member

The BSBPA is pleased to announce the newest mem-

ber of its board of directors. Pamela Grandin of Hunter Learning Solutions was recently chosen to be our 20th board member. Grandin, who recently moved her business to the historic Doubleday House on Wash-ington Street has been a frequent participant and vol-unteer in past BSBPA events. The BSBPA still has a few openings on the board of directors. If you are in-terested, and willing to volunteer some of your time, please contact Sam Capuano at 281-1072.

August MidAugust MidAugust MidAugust Mid----Week MixerWeek MixerWeek MixerWeek Mixer Join us for August’s Mid-Week Mixer at Coffee Planet Coffee Planet Coffee Planet Coffee Planet , 100 Milton Avenue on Wednesday, August 13 from 5:30–7 pm. Cost is $10 per person . Light buffet and cash bar.

August Networking BreakfastAugust Networking BreakfastAugust Networking BreakfastAugust Networking Breakfast August’s Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast will be held on Tuesday, August 19 from 7:30-8:30 am at Elliott Property Services’ Elliott Property Services’ Elliott Property Services’ Elliott Property Services’ new offices,,,, Front Street in Ballston Spa. Cost is $5 with advance reservation or $10 without reservation, both payable at the door. 885-2772 or [email protected]

“Ballston Rocks” Rocking Chair Auction and Celebration

The Ballston Rocks Chair committee wants you to save September 12th for the Ballston Rocker Auction and Cele-bration. The auction preview of avail-able chairs will begin at 6:00 at Brookside Museum with the auction beginning at 7 pm. John Christman will

conduct the auction with the proceeds to benefit community activities. There will be a $5 cover at the door, light appetizers and a cash bar will be available. Awards for chairs in different categories will be an-nounced and a good time will be had by all. So plan to be there with your neighbors at the Brookside Mu-seum for the celebration of the Rocking Chairs of Ballston. All other chairs not donated to the auction will be uncabled and available for pickup beginning Saturday morning, September 13th at 10 am. Please make arrangements to pick up your chair from its current location at that time.

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Strolling Village ArtisansStrolling Village ArtisansStrolling Village ArtisansStrolling Village Artisans----

Iron Spring Gallery Iron Spring Gallery Iron Spring Gallery Iron Spring Gallery

Opening Reception: “Honoring the Great Mother” clay sculptures by William Shirley. 6-9 pm 49 Front Street 885-5855 www.strollingvillageartisans.com Claysculpture potteryClaysculpture potteryClaysculpture potteryClaysculpture pottery

“Garden Goddesses”. 20 Washington St. 885-6302, www.claysculpturepottery.com Coffee Planet Coffee Planet Coffee Planet Coffee Planet

Singer/songwriter Phil Henry; View local artists’ displays 6-9 pm 100 Milton Ave. 884-9913 www.thecoffeeplanet.net Heather Hollywood DesignsHeather Hollywood DesignsHeather Hollywood DesignsHeather Hollywood Designs

Flameworking demonstrations, glass beads & jewelry, special pric-ing on glass beadmaking classes and new glass accessories for your home. 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

Summer Earring Sale!. Cookies & lemonade. 6-9 pm 89 Milton Ave. 885-0930 www.corinajewelry.com Midtown Wine & SpiritsMidtown Wine & SpiritsMidtown Wine & SpiritsMidtown Wine & Spirits

Stop in and try some wine. Check out our great selection @ Ware-house prices. 5-9 pm 77 Milton Ave. 518 884-8346 Daisy Dry Goods Vintage Cards & GiftsDaisy Dry Goods Vintage Cards & GiftsDaisy Dry Goods Vintage Cards & GiftsDaisy Dry Goods Vintage Cards & Gifts

Join us for our Gift Basket Giveaway-and a slice of carrot cake. 28 Front St. 885-2782 www.daisydrygoodsballstonspa.com

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Local happenings

RosieBloom AgainRosieBloom AgainRosieBloom AgainRosieBloom Again

Vintage Clothing Sale 6-9 pm 91 Milton Ave. 885-8344 Hunter Learning SolutionsHunter Learning SolutionsHunter Learning SolutionsHunter Learning Solutions

Come Luau with us! Enjoy music, games and snacks. Families and children of all ages welcome. 28 Washington St. 441-4236 www.hunterlearningsolutions.com Wild Wild Wild Wild Thyme Whole Food & Tea CompanyThyme Whole Food & Tea CompanyThyme Whole Food & Tea CompanyThyme Whole Food & Tea Company

Stop by anytime Friday to enjoy free samples of delicious organic food! 108 Milton Ave. 885-7275 www.wildthymewholefoodandtea.com Whistling KettleWhistling KettleWhistling KettleWhistling Kettle

Robb Linquist-Jazz/Funk/Fusion, 6-9 pm 24 Front St., 884-2662 www.thewhistlingkettle.com Creative endeavorsCreative endeavorsCreative endeavorsCreative endeavors

Portraits by Roena Brennan. Photographs of the Beach and Peo-ple. Refreshments served; gift shop open. 49 Front St. 363-0015 Genevieve’s Home & GardenGenevieve’s Home & GardenGenevieve’s Home & GardenGenevieve’s Home & Garden

Come enjoy some sweets while you shop! 55 Front St., 885-7276 www.genevieveshomeandgarden.com Stone Soup Antiques GalleryStone Soup Antiques GalleryStone Soup Antiques GalleryStone Soup Antiques Gallery

Twilight Sale Store-wide discounts, 6-9 pm only 19 Low St., 885-5232 Mango tree ImportsMango tree ImportsMango tree ImportsMango tree Imports

It’s Christmas in August! Discount on all holiday items and cards. 6-9 pm 2124A Route 50 884-4652 www.mangotreeimports.com Film Festival screeningsFilm Festival screeningsFilm Festival screeningsFilm Festival screenings

7 pm Malta Ave. School Auditorium/ 9 pm Wiswall Park (Outdoors) 11pm After party at Sunset Café, Front St.

VVVVillage Fun for All Ages!!illage Fun for All Ages!!illage Fun for All Ages!!illage Fun for All Ages!! Rolling Roadsters– Annual race takes place Saturday, Aug. 9 from 9 am-noon. Homemade gravity racers compete as they race down Bath Street hill. 4 divi-

sions: three for youths, and one adult division. Trophies will be awarded to the top three rac-ers in each division and each non-winning racer receives a participation trophy. Specifica-tions for the roadsters and entry forms are available at the village office. Swimming Under the Stars-Saturday, Aug. 16, 8 pm-midnight at the village pool, Ralph Street. Cookout, marshmallow roast and DJ with music. T-shirts given out to first 200 persons. Make a splash!

Vacation Notice-The BSBPA office will be closed for vacation

from Aug. 8-August 23. You can find out information for many August events in this newsletter, at www.ballston.org or hear a recording at 885-2772. For association matters that may need immediate attention, please contact Cliff Baum at [email protected] or 884-9913 during this time. Thanks! Ellen Mottola, Exec. Admin. Asst.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Aug. 1 First Friday in Ballston Spa, downtown shops and restaurants, 6-9 pm Ballston Spa Film Festival, Malta Ave. Auditorium, 7 pm and Wiswall Park, 9 pm Aug. 2 Farmers Market, Wiswall Park 9 am-12 pm, featuring acoustic music by Ryan Jensen Ballston Spa Film Festival, Malta Ave. Auditorium, 7 pm and Wiswall Park, 9 pm Aug. 7 Farmers Market, Wiswall Park 3-6 pm

Aug. 9 Farmers Market, Wiswall Park 9 am-12 pm, featuring acoustic music by Janet Brady Rolling Roadsters, Bath Street Hill, 9 am –noon. Pre-race inspection, 7 am, County Court parking lot Aug. 13 Mid-Week Mixer, Coffee Planet, 100 Milton Ave., 5:30-7 pm. Aug. 14 Farmers Market, Wiswall Park 3-6 pm Concert in the Park, featuring Ryan Jensen, Wiswall Park 6-8 pm Aug. 16 Farmers Market, Wiswall Park 9 am-12 pm, featuring acoustic music by Chrissie Van Wormer Swimming Under the Stars, Village Pool, Ralph Street, 8 pm-Midnight Aug. 18 BSBPA Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm, Brookside Museum Aug. 19 Networking Breakfast, Elliott Property Services, Front Street, 7:30-8:30 am Aug. 21 Farmers Market, Wiswall Park 3-6 pm Concert in the Park, featuring The Audiostars, Wiswall Park 6-8 pm Aug. 23 Farmers Market, Wiswall Park 9 am-12 pm, featuring acoustic music by Ryan Larkin Aug. 25 8th Annual Ballston Spa Educational Foundation Golf Tournament, B Spa Country Club, 1 pm Aug. 28 Farmers Market, Wiswall Park 3-6 pm Concert in the Park, featuring Mudbug Uprising, Wiswall Park 6-8 pm Aug. 30 Farmers Market, Wiswall Park 9 am-12 pm

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Aug. 7 Old Fashioned Ice Cream SocialAug. 7 Old Fashioned Ice Cream SocialAug. 7 Old Fashioned Ice Cream SocialAug. 7 Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social with Union Fire Company Band, with Union Fire Company Band, with Union Fire Company Band, with Union Fire Company Band, Wiswall ParkWiswall ParkWiswall ParkWiswall Park,,,, 6 6 6 6----8 pm8 pm8 pm8 pm