TTTTake A Trip to the Islands Without ake A Trip to the Islands Without ake A Trip to the Islands Without ake A Trip to the Islands Without Leaving Town!Leaving Town!Leaving Town!Leaving Town!

February is just about the depth of winter here in upstate New York, and outside of diehard skiers and snowmobile enthusiasts, many of us are starting to dream about warm tempera-tures—perhaps a getaway to someplace tropical and exotic. Since that may not be an option for some, why not bring a little bit of the tropics here to Ballston Spa? The Ballston Spa Business and Professional As-sociation is hosting a Winter Luau Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, February 27 at Manna’s Restaurant, 17 Low Street in Ballston Spa. What better way to fight the winter blues and help our community than by spending an evening at a luau! Enjoy cocktails starting at 6 pm with a full dinner buffet, including a Hawaiian pig roast, at 7 pm. There will be a silent auction from 6-9 pm featuring specially donated items and services from many local businesses, a limbo contest, music and dancing, including a Hawaiian dance demo. Tickets are a bargain, too—just $30 per person. Proceeds from the event, as with all BSBPA fundraisers, go right back into community to support free events like our concerts and films as well as village beautification through-out the year. Tickets are available in advance from any BSBPA board member, online at our secure site www.ballston.org or call 885-2772. Tickets will also be available at the door. Hawaiian attire is encouraged (come on, where else are you going to wear that shirt?) but not required. Silent auction donations are still being accepted—please contact Sam Capuano, wsamcap@gmail.com 281-1072 or Heather Leyh heather@heatherbeads.com.

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

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Ellen Mottola, Editor Ellen Mottola, Editor Ellen Mottola, Editor Ellen Mottola, Editor info@ballston.orginfo@ballston.orginfo@ballston.orginfo@ballston.org

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53 Winners Circle Saratoga Springs, NY

From our members and Neighbors

BBBBallston Spa United Methodist allston Spa United Methodist allston Spa United Methodist allston Spa United Methodist Church’s Church’s Church’s Church’s free monthly lunch dates are Wed., Feb. 10 (sponsored by Saratoga Bridges) and Sat., Feb. 27 (sponsored by BSUMC). Both lunches are from 11:30 am– 1 pm. Creative Endeavors Gift Shop & Art Creative Endeavors Gift Shop & Art Creative Endeavors Gift Shop & Art Creative Endeavors Gift Shop & Art Center Center Center Center will host a papermaking workshop on Saturday, February 20th, from 10 am to 2 pm. Conven-iently located at 49 Front Street in Ballston Spa, Creative Endeavors offers art classes as well as hand-made crafts and artwork. For more information, please contact LenaLenaLenaLena at 363-0015 ext 300. Bridgewater Apartments Bridgewater Apartments Bridgewater Apartments Bridgewater Apartments is continu-ing their move-in special for Febru-ary. Move in with security deposit only. For more information, call 885-4185 The Sharing Love Art Exhibit takes place at Green Green Green Green Conscience Home & Conscience Home & Conscience Home & Conscience Home & Garden Garden Garden Garden until Feb 5th with a silent auction on Feb 6th 10-8 pm. Pro-ceeds of the auction will be split equally between the artist and Re-building Together Saratoga. Pieces can be previewed on Green Con-science’s Facebook Page. Baby News: Welcome to Jacob Jacob Jacob Jacob OravskyOravskyOravskyOravsky, the newest arrival for AAAAl-l-l-l-ison Thomasison Thomasison Thomasison Thomas----Oravsky Oravsky Oravsky Oravsky and her hus-band JeffJeffJeffJeff. He joins big sister Molly. Molly. Molly. Molly. And Corina Oberai Corina Oberai Corina Oberai Corina Oberai is enjoying her new granddaughter, Zoey Audrey Zoey Audrey Zoey Audrey Zoey Audrey Tanaka. Tanaka. Tanaka. Tanaka. Congratulations to all!

The Ballston Spa Rotary ClubBallston Spa Rotary ClubBallston Spa Rotary ClubBallston Spa Rotary Club has donated $1,000 to Haitian Relief Efforts as a result of the purchases made by the community of Christ-mas Trees this past season. Presi-dent-Elect Angela McFarland, states "It is a true blessing to be able to have the resources on hand to help those in need with immedi-acy, that's what Rotarians do. Hon-estly, this isn't just a Rotary dona-tion, its a community donation made possible by those who bought trees at our annual Christmas Tree fundraiser. We want our neighbors to know that its THEIR dollars at work, where its needed the most, and hope their purchase decision has a deeper meaning with this do-nation." Mark Hersh Mark Hersh Mark Hersh Mark Hersh of Hersh Productions Hersh Productions Hersh Productions Hersh Productions will be hosting the 'Friday Night Star' Karaoke Competition Series, starting Friday February 5th, at Jays Bar & Grill, 430 Geyser Road in Ballston Spa. It could be worth $800 to one lucky and talented vo-calist. Late entries will be accepted until Friday Feb. 26th. For more info, complete rules and regulations and to sign up, contact Mark Hersh at 885-5604 or hershpro@nycap.rr.com. Our appreciation to Angela Angela Angela Angela McFarland McFarland McFarland McFarland and the Ballston Journal Ballston Journal Ballston Journal Ballston Journal for helping to support local busi-nesses with the Shop Local promo-tion and contest.

Michael A. Attanasio Agency Chris Attanasio

35 Milton Avenue Ballston Spa, NY 518 288-3380

attanac@nationwide.com

Welcome to Our New Members

The Ballston JournalBallston JournalBallston JournalBallston Journal is pleased to welcome long time area reporter, Ann Marie French, to its editorial staff. Ann Marie French is a free-lance writer whose work has ap-peared in the pages of Saratoga, Ballston Spa and Malta newspapers and magazines covering education, business, government, and the peo-ple who are the heart of the local community. Brookside Brookside Brookside Brookside Museum Museum Museum Museum presents "Who Are You, Gal-way, NY?" Patricia Patricia Patricia Patricia KayKayKayKay, a local photogra-pher, cre-ated por-traits of Gal-way elders in their environments, focusing on the query, “Who Are You?” Photo-graphs and written responses to her thought-provoking question make up this enlightening exhibit, which runs February 2nd-April 30th. Sincere condolences to the family of Walt BydarkWalt BydarkWalt BydarkWalt Bydark, who passed away in January. Walt was a former BSBPA board member, representing the Ballston Seniors and could often be seen enjoying the summer concerts in the park.

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BSBPA Members: Do you have upcoming events or news that you would like to share in our next issue? Contact Ellen Mottola, mottola-bsbpa@nycap.rr.com , 885-2772 (phone or faxphone or faxphone or faxphone or fax) or mail to BSBPA, PO Box 386, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The deadline for the March issue is February 24, 2010. I am also interested in spotlighting member businesses. Promptness is always appreciated, questions answered with a smile!

Member ItemsMember ItemsMember Items The Ballston Spa School District Ballston Spa School District Ballston Spa School District Ballston Spa School District Board of Education will hold Facili-ties Master Plan Workshops in the HS Library from 6– 7 pm on Febru-ary 3, 10 & 17. Members of the com-munity are invited to participate in the district’s current facilities mas-ter planning process and provide input for the Board of Education as they develop a plan to address the district’s facilities needs. Additional information will be posted on the district website at www.bscsd.org or

available from the District Office. In

other news, the District will be host-ing the area's first regional STEM 2010 EXPO focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (or STEM) at the Ball-ston Spa High School on March 26, 2010, from 8 am – 3:30 pm. The event is free for participants. An ex-hibit area will provide information and products from over 30 regional and national corporate, governmen-tal, business organizations and edu-cational partners. Information and registration is available at www.bscsd.org or by contacting Ballston Spa’s Community Relations office 884-7195 ext. 1329. Yoga with AmberYoga with AmberYoga with AmberYoga with Amber is holding a Be-ginner Yoga Workshop February 20 from 10:45 to 12:45. The workshop will cover yoga basics including yoga philosophy, alignment, class structure and more. Cost is $15. Pre-registration is recommended. Yoga with Amber also offers several open yoga classes as follows: Mon. 4:40p Malta - Beginner/Intermediate; Tue. 4:30p Ballston Spa – Beginner; Tue. 7:00p Malta - Beginner/Intermediate; Wed. 9:15a Malta – Intermediate; Sat. 9:15a Ballston Spa - Beginner/Intermediate. For more informa-tion: www.YogawithAmber.net

The Saratoga County Animal SheSaratoga County Animal SheSaratoga County Animal SheSaratoga County Animal Shel-l-l-l-terterterter is having a brick paver fund-raiser. Funds from the sale of these bricks will be placed in the animal shelter’s Trust Account to be used for the care of the animals at the facility. 900 Bricks are available at $50 each and will be installed at the entrance to the new shelter To find out more and to get a printable or-der form, visit www.saratogacountyny.gov.

Colden Company IncColden Company IncColden Company IncColden Company Inc., a BSBPA member, has been contracted for international work. Colden Com-pany Inc. President James Lapointe James Lapointe James Lapointe James Lapointe will be working with companies in Bermuda and South Africa to help them with their IT needs. Colden Company had the right technical skills for the job but more impor-tantly had shown a commitment to customer service which led to refer-rals for these two opportunities. Colden Company Inc. is proud to represent Ballston Spa internation-ally! Beautifully Done Beautifully Done Beautifully Done Beautifully Done is offering 10% off Valentine orders called in by Feb. 7 and starting the first week of Feb., fresh roses are $5.99/dozen until sold out—–cash and carry. St. Mary's SchoolSt. Mary's SchoolSt. Mary's SchoolSt. Mary's School will hold their 2nd Annual Big Heart Gala on February 27, 6- 10 pm at the Hall of Springs. Featuring Fine Dining/Dancing/Live and Silent Auctions/Raffles; Semi Formal Attire; Tickets $125 each, Table of 8, $900 Buy online at www.smsbspa.org, call 518-885-7300 or email big-heartgala@smsbspa.org Proceeds continue to make a St. Mary's education possible. Auction donations are being accepted.

The 12th Annual Chowderfest takes place February 6th from 11-4 pm at participating establishments in Saratoga Springs. Sponsored by the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Saratoga Convention and Tourism Saratoga Convention and Tourism Saratoga Convention and Tourism BureauBureauBureauBureau, the event takes place as part of the city’s Winterfest Week-end. Pick up a ballot form at any participating establishment, taste different soups and chowders for a $1 a cup (3 oz. serving) and vote for your favorite! Go to www.discoversaratoga.org/ChowderFest/ for a list of participants and spon-sors. The Prevention CouncilThe Prevention CouncilThe Prevention CouncilThe Prevention Council is a group that has formed to help combat is-sues facing the teens within the community in Ballston Spa. Mary Mary Mary Mary ZlotnickZlotnickZlotnickZlotnick is currently working with Ballston Spa High School and the Youth Task Force. The organization would like to have more local busi-ness leaders participate and extends an invitation to all who are inter-ested to attend their open meetings. For more information contact Mary at 581-1230, ext 26, or mary@preventioncouncil.org. MarMarMarMarcia M. Steiner cia M. Steiner cia M. Steiner cia M. Steiner is the 2010 Chair of the Board of The Chamber of The Chamber of The Chamber of The Chamber of Southern Saratoga CountySouthern Saratoga CountySouthern Saratoga CountySouthern Saratoga County. Ms. Steiner is the Executive Director of the Seton Health Foundation and has served on the Chamber's Board of Directors since 2007. George CalveyGeorge CalveyGeorge CalveyGeorge Calvey, son of DougDougDougDoug and Donna Morris CalveyDonna Morris CalveyDonna Morris CalveyDonna Morris Calvey, was recently recognized as a Presidential Scholar for the fall semester at Clarkson University for maintaining a 3.8 or better grade point average. George is a sophomore majoring in Me-chanical Engineering.

Association NewsAssociation NewsAssociation News

The next BSBPA Board of Directors Meeting

is Monday, February 15, 2010, 7 pm Elliott Property Services, 36 Front 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

Tuesday, February 10Tuesday, February 10Tuesday, February 10Tuesday, February 10 5:305:305:305:30----7 pm7 pm7 pm7 pm

Good Times Restaurant, 175 LakeGood Times Restaurant, 175 LakeGood Times Restaurant, 175 LakeGood Times Restaurant, 175 Lake Road, Ballston Lake Road, Ballston Lake Road, Ballston Lake Road, Ballston Lake Light fare and cash bar. Light fare and cash bar. Light fare and cash bar. Light fare and cash bar. $1 Coors Light Special $1 Coors Light Special $1 Coors Light Special $1 Coors Light Special

Cost is $10 at the door Cost is $10 at the door Cost is $10 at the door Cost is $10 at the door

Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast Tuesday, FTuesday, FTuesday, FTuesday, February 16 ebruary 16 ebruary 16 ebruary 16

7:307:307:307:30----8:30 am8:30 am8:30 am8:30 am Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company, Washington Street, Ballston SpaEagle Matt Lee Fire Company, Washington Street, Ballston SpaEagle Matt Lee Fire Company, Washington Street, Ballston SpaEagle Matt Lee Fire Company, Washington Street, Ballston Spa

Cost is $5 with advance reservation or $10Cost is $5 with advance reservation or $10Cost is $5 with advance reservation or $10Cost is $5 with advance reservation or $10 without reservation, both payable at the door. without reservation, both payable at the door. without reservation, both payable at the door. without reservation, both payable at the door. 885885885885----2772 or info@ballston.org 2772 or info@ballston.org 2772 or info@ballston.org 2772 or info@ballston.org

Would you like to host a mixer or breakfast evWould you like to host a mixer or breakfast evWould you like to host a mixer or breakfast evWould you like to host a mixer or breakfast event at your business or organization in 2010? ent at your business or organization in 2010? ent at your business or organization in 2010? ent at your business or organization in 2010? Contact Wayne McCormick at earthcare@verizon.net, 885Contact Wayne McCormick at earthcare@verizon.net, 885Contact Wayne McCormick at earthcare@verizon.net, 885Contact Wayne McCormick at earthcare@verizon.net, 885----8733 or the BSBPA (see abov8733 or the BSBPA (see abov8733 or the BSBPA (see abov8733 or the BSBPA (see above)e)e)e)

Ballston Spa Ballston Spa Ballston Spa Ballston Spa Business & Professional AssociationBusiness & Professional AssociationBusiness & Professional AssociationBusiness & Professional Association

Annual Meeting Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Manna’s Restaurant, Low Street 6-7 pm Social Hour

7 pm Meeting $10 per person

Discount on membership if you join that evening. Please join us to meet and mingle.

Learn more about the BSBPA’s plans for 2010 and find out how you can play a more active role in keeping our community vital and productive.

Membership Committee News The Membership Committee is now being co-chaired by Heather Leyh and Corina Oberai. We have a very excited, active committee and recently had our first meeting which was full of great ideas. Our current need is for coupons or gift cards from our member businesses that will be included in the packages given to new members. If you would like to have your business included, please let Corina know at 885-0930 or corina@corinajewelry.com. Our next membership committee meeting will be held at Happy Hands on Thursday, Feb. 11th at 6 pm. We would love to have your input and ideas.

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BBBBallston Spa Indoor Farmers Marketallston Spa Indoor Farmers Marketallston Spa Indoor Farmers Marketallston Spa Indoor Farmers Market The Ballston Spa Indoor Farmers Market continues one Saturday a month through the cold winter season. This month’s market is Saturday, February 6th from 9 am until noon in the Cornell Cooperative Extension auditorium at 50 West High Street. Approximately 20 vendors are participating in the in-door markets selling a variety items. At the February market we will highlight locally made foods with cooking demos and food sampling at 10 and 11 am. The items prepared will be made with products available for sale at the market. The February market will also feature several bakers and a candy maker with delicious sweets for Valentines Day. 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 of 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 jew-elry, soy candles and knife sharpening. services. Music for the February market will be provided by local musician Sandy Shoor. Please mark your calendars that the date of the March indoor market has been changed to March 20thPlease mark your calendars that the date of the March indoor market has been changed to March 20thPlease mark your calendars that the date of the March indoor market has been changed to March 20thPlease mark your calendars that the date of the March indoor market has been changed to March 20th.

Additional Holiday Thanks In addition to thanking the Eagle Matt Lee #1 and Union #2 Fire Companies for their help during the Breakfast with Santa event, the committee would also like to thank John Romano, Patty Bowers, Hunter Learning Solu-tions, Ellie Dillon, Cheryl Springer, Jennifer Hartman, Jodi Monaco, Roz Baker, Sue Staulters, Nancy Monaco, Carol Lang, Karen Heggen, Nicole Uline, Kaila Gregory and Fred Uline.

NNNNew BSBPA Board Memberew BSBPA Board Memberew BSBPA Board Memberew BSBPA Board Member The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association’s Board of Director would like to welcome its newest board member, Nur Atalay. Nur, who joins us as a resident board member, works at State Farm and has been active in volun-teering with the BSBPA over the past year with the concert and car show, among other events. Nur is a member of the fundraiser and membership committees.

Are You Current With Your BSBPA Dues?

As we approach the end of our fiscal year in March, the budget committee is in the process of preparing our budget for 2010-11. Membership dues are a big part of the equation, as we depend on the support of our membership through their dues to fund the many free events and activities we sponsor, as well as keep us ever improving in providing benefits to our members. In order to have a clearer picture of our available budget for next year, it is important to have the most reliable membership figures. We currently have members who have not paid or fully paid their 2009-10 dues in the past few months. You would have received an invoice by mail followed by an email re-minder. In order to continue to be an active member, it is important that your dues be up to date. If you are unsure about your dues status, please don’t hesitate to contact Ellen at info@ballston.org or 885-2772 and we can make sure everything is square. Thanks!

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Community Events in the Ballston Spa School District The Ballston Spa Aquatics Program is currently offering opportunities for public use of the pool during adult lap swimming sessions, from 6-7 am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, and on Monday through Thursday evenings from 8– 9 pm. A family/open swim is also offered on Saturday afternoons from 2- 4 pm. Additional opportunities are offered as well, including an adult Aqua Cardio program (starting on February 22nd), Life Guard Certification (February 16th-19th) and a Learn-To-Swim program later this spring. The Community Swim Program is open to district students, families, staff and community members. Participants need to show identification and pay a $1.00 entrance fee to utilize the pool. Non-residents are admitted, as space allows, for a $2.00 fee. The pool is closed during school vacations, emergency cancellations (i.e. snow days or early dismissals) and when school activities necessitate closure. Information is available online on the Aquatics pages of the district website at www.bscsd.org, by clicking on the aquatics/pool button on the left side of the homepage. For additional infor-mation, please contact the pool office directly at 884-7150, ext. 2324.

Upcoming district/community events for February include: 2/2 - Financial Aid FAFSA Workshop, HS Library, 6:30 pm

2/3- Board of Education Facilities Workshop & Meeting, HS Library, 6 pm 2/5 – Middle School Play, “Oliver”, HS Auditorium, 7 pm

2/6 - Middle School Play, “Oliver”, HS Auditorium, 1 and 7 pm 2/10 - 8th Grade Parents Night, HS Auditorium, 6:30 pm

2/11 – Electrify Your Strings – Orchestra Concert, HS Auditorium, 7 pm 2/25 - All District Chorus Concert, HS Auditorium, 7 pm

2/26 - Faculty Basketball Game, HS Gym, 7 pm

15th Annual Winter Fun Festival 15th Annual Winter Fun Festival 15th Annual Winter Fun Festival 15th Annual Winter Fun Festival Saturday, February 20th Saturday, February 20th Saturday, February 20th Saturday, February 20th

Sledding & TobogSledding & TobogSledding & TobogSledding & Tobogganing 11 amganing 11 amganing 11 amganing 11 am–––– 5 pm 5 pm 5 pm 5 pm Bath Street Bath Street Bath Street Bath Street

Washtub Ice Fishing 11 amWashtub Ice Fishing 11 amWashtub Ice Fishing 11 amWashtub Ice Fishing 11 am----12 noon12 noon12 noon12 noon---- Prizes (7 & under) Prizes (7 & under) Prizes (7 & under) Prizes (7 & under) E E E Evening Ice Skating 5vening Ice Skating 5vening Ice Skating 5vening Ice Skating 5----9 pm (weather permitting)9 pm (weather permitting)9 pm (weather permitting)9 pm (weather permitting) Front Street Front Street Front Street Front Street Eastern Avenue Rec. Field Eastern Avenue Rec. Field Eastern Avenue Rec. Field Eastern Avenue Rec. Field Music, Dancing and Free Food (while supplies last) 6 Music, Dancing and Free Food (while supplies last) 6 Music, Dancing and Free Food (while supplies last) 6 Music, Dancing and Free Food (while supplies last) 6----9 pm9 pm9 pm9 pm Children’s Coloring Contest and Crafts 6 Children’s Coloring Contest and Crafts 6 Children’s Coloring Contest and Crafts 6 Children’s Coloring Contest and Crafts 6----8 pm8 pm8 pm8 pm

Indoor Snowball Rumble 8 pm Indoor Snowball Rumble 8 pm Indoor Snowball Rumble 8 pm Indoor Snowball Rumble 8 pm Milton Community Center, Northline Road Milton Community Center, Northline Road Milton Community Center, Northline Road Milton Community Center, Northline Road

Sponsored by the Village of Ballston Spa, the Town of Milton and the Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association

For Information or to volunteer, call 885-5711

Milton Ave. [Route 50]

Coffee Planet Music by “No Outlet”

“More New Art on the Walls” 6-9 pm. 100 Milton Ave. 884-9913

www.thecoffeeplanet.net

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church An Evening of Contemporary

Christian Music over complimentary coffee, beverages and desserts. Free

parking in the rear of the church via Art Alley.

6-9:PM 101 Milton Avenue 885-6886

Corina Contemporary Jewelry and Fine Crafts

Duo Tones: A Painting and Textile Collage Show

Francelise Dawkins and Stephen Tyson

6-9 pm 89 Milton Ave 885-0930

Happy Hands Beads and Crafts

Stop by and make a luminary to light up Ballston Spa! Then stay and Knit and Bead with us!

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 Avenue 884-8346

Wild Thyme Whole Food & Tea Co.

Come sample amazing Gluten-Free, Local cookies from

Robbie's Cookies 6-8:30 pm 108 Milton Ave. 885-7275

Front Street/Low Street

Whistling Kettle Tea Lounge John Scarpulla (Folk inspired blues)

6-9 pm 24 Front Street 884-2664 www.thewhistlingkettle.com

Daisy Dry Goods Sale-25% Off Everything!

Enjoy a slice of carrot cake while you shop

Sign up to win a $25 Gift Card 28 Front Street 885 2782

www.daisydrygoodsballstonspa.com

Village Sweet Shoppe Stop in to Village Sweet Shoppe for

free candy samples and a free chocolate heart

5-9. 24 Low Street 885-4165

Washington Street Strolling Village Artisans ~

Iron Spring Gallery 'Mixed Media, Mixed Emotions', group show, and the is public

invited to participate Luminaries to Design

20 Washington Street 885-5855 www.strollingvillageartisans.com

claysculpture pottery Pots and sculptures to brighten up the

Winter Months 20 Washington Street 885-6302

www.claysculpturepottery.com

Heather Leyh Designs Fun & Funky Glass Creations Valentine's Day open studio.

Find the perfect gift for your sweetie and see how it was created! Special pricing on winter classes to fire-up

your creativity! 20 Washington Street Upstairs

817-5524 www.heatherbeads.com

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Upper Rt. 50 / Doubleday Ave. Fifty South

Celebrate “First Fridays in Ballston Spa”

DRINK SPECIALS. 2128 Doubleday Ave. 884-2926

www.fiftysouth.com

Mango Tree Imports Demo by Local

Origami Artist: Justina Danison Make an Origami Luminary Movie: Between the Folds 6-9 pm 2124A Route 50

884-4652 www.mangotreeimports.com

www.ballston.org

Milton Ave. [Route 50]

Excellent Adventures Comics & Collectibles

Signing by members of "In Your Face Wrestling".

Wrestlers in the store to sign

autographs and meet with fans. 110 Milton Avenue 518-884-9498

www.iyfwrestling.com,

www.myspace.com/eacomics.

Light up Ballston Spa with Luminaries

Calendar of EventsCalendar of EventsCalendar of Events February 5 First Friday in Ballston Spa, downtown shops and restaurants, 6-9 pm February 6 Winter Indoor Farmers Market, 9 am-12 pm, Cornell Cooperative Extension Auditorium February 5-6 Launching Pad Production “Oliver!”, BSHS Auditorium 7 pm Fri., 1 & 7 pm Sat. February 10 Mid-Week Mixer, 5:30-7 pm, Good Times Restaurant February 15 BSBPA Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm, Elliott Property Services February 16 Networking Breakfast, 7:30-8:30 am, Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company February 20 Winter Fun Festival, 11 am-10 pm, Bath Street, Milton Community Center February 27 BSBPA Winter Luau, 6 pm, Manna’s Restaurant

P.O. Box 386 Ballston Spa, NY 12020