President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Jim Whittredge Daniel DeFabio Sam Capuano Donna Avery Ballston Spa Lions Resident Sunmark Federal Credit Union Ballston Spa National Bank

April 2009

From the BSBPA President

My first article to the readers of the BSBPA newsletter and a great time to tell those who missed the An-

nual Meeting/ Community Mixer that it was great evening of information and an opportunity to network

with residents and gain potential new business opportunities—and best of all, make new friends. My

message is simple—build friendships and business will follow. Opportunity in our community is what

you make of it. My greatest accomplishments of the last 25 years in Ballston Spa are the friendships I

have made through my participation in great civic organizations and volunteer organizations such as the BSBPA. My

goals as president are to increase the resident membership, to maximize your membership dollars and to build upon

the success the BSBPA has developed through our events and fundraisers, which have become signature pieces of

this great community in which we choose to live, do business and prosper in. I expect in the next few months I will

be around to many business and organizations spreading the word of the good things that can come from being a part

of the BSBPA.

Your Friend and President,

Jim Whittredge

BSBPA 2008 Annual Report in Brief

2008 Membership Businesses: 186 Residents/Farms: 72 Non-Profit:: 22 Honorary: 2 Total: 282 Membership increased 4% over 2007.

2008 Marketing Ballston Rocks Promotion including: New “Ballston Rocks” logo; Rocking Chair walking map guide; Rocking Chair Auction and Community Party; exten-sive local and regional newspaper, television and internet coverage. Billboard Program: including the following billboards: Ballston Rocks; Join Us; Farmers Market; Ballston Spa Film Festival; Concerts in the Park; Car Show; First Fridays (6 weeks); Holiday Shopping Radio Promotion: WAMC 90.3 Public Radio Multi-faceted promotion branding the village as a fair trade town and promoting the activities and lifestyle element of the local community (current). Group Ad Opportunities for our members: Saratoga Living; Our Town; Daily Gazette (Car Show, Christmas); Go & Do (Post Star); WAMC radio spots; SPAC program; Adirondack Life- Regional Sum-mer issue.

Website www.ballston.org Over 176,000 visits/year 372,000 page views Over 1.6 million hits Shopping cart feature allows for dues, spon-sorship and donation payments as well as merchandise. Home Page Redesigned Fair Trade Towns page added

Community Ballston Rocks

Spring/Summer 2008: Over 100 Adirondack rocking chairs were sponsored, with over 90

decorated and on display throughout the village. Ballston Spa Film Festival

First annual event in August 2008 drew hun-dreds to the village to see 27 short films from across the country and abroad. Judges chose winners in several categories. Event was free to

the public Fair Trade Town

Promoting Fair Trade Town initiative, encour-aging member businesses and residents to par-

ticipate and support. Community Pride Parade

Joined the Village and the Ballston Spa School District to celebrate community and school

pride. Business Directory Signs

Five signs located through the village to help promote local businesses to strolling visitors.

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Member ItemsMember ItemsMember Items

Ambit Energy Rick Luetters 518 772-1439

Rodman.ambitenergy.biz

Studio Massage Lisa Ciniglia

85 Rowland Street Ballston Spa, NY 518 383-3873

studiomassage.org

Village Sweet Shoppe Kristle Mathison & Annelise Kavanaugh 24 Low Street Ballston Spa, NY 518 885-4165

Perfect Touch House & Office Cleaning Kendra Hennessy 23 Church Avenue Ballston Spa, NY 518 727-1597

perfecttouchny.com

Cabria Tents & Events Cari Lawrence

155 Goldfinch Lane Ballston Spa, NY 518 490-1047

cabriatentsandevents.com

Dutch Desserts Marjan Beebe

30 Sunset Avenue PO Box 716

Kinderhook, MY 518 758-8820

Dutchdesserts.com

David Gehrs

387 Goode Street Ballston Spa, NY Resident Member

KC Rendezvous Christina Faulkner & Kim Mosteller 2780 Curry Road Schenectady, NY 518 774-7933

Kcrendezvous.com

Welcome to Our New Members

From our members and Neighbors

Thank you to the following mem-bers for their support for Adopt A Plot through their donations: Eagle Eagle Eagle Eagle View Farm, Stutzenstein's Sugar View Farm, Stutzenstein's Sugar View Farm, Stutzenstein's Sugar View Farm, Stutzenstein's Sugar Shack, Bob & Mary CavanaShack, Bob & Mary CavanaShack, Bob & Mary CavanaShack, Bob & Mary Cavanaugh, ugh, ugh, ugh, Barry Bruno, NY Life, Daniel Barry Bruno, NY Life, Daniel Barry Bruno, NY Life, Daniel Barry Bruno, NY Life, Daniel Bruno, NY Life, Almost One Of A Bruno, NY Life, Almost One Of A Bruno, NY Life, Almost One Of A Bruno, NY Life, Almost One Of A Kind Quilt Shop, LLC, Ballston Spa Kind Quilt Shop, LLC, Ballston Spa Kind Quilt Shop, LLC, Ballston Spa Kind Quilt Shop, LLC, Ballston Spa National Bank, Midtown WineNational Bank, Midtown WineNational Bank, Midtown WineNational Bank, Midtown Wine & & & & Spirits, Streever Agency, Inc., Spirits, Streever Agency, Inc., Spirits, Streever Agency, Inc., Spirits, Streever Agency, Inc., Wheeler Funeral Home, Joan BaWheeler Funeral Home, Joan BaWheeler Funeral Home, Joan BaWheeler Funeral Home, Joan Bar-r-r-r-ggggoooovic, Kevin & Ellie Dillon, Peter & vic, Kevin & Ellie Dillon, Peter & vic, Kevin & Ellie Dillon, Peter & vic, Kevin & Ellie Dillon, Peter & Jean Relyea, Perennially Yours, Jean Relyea, Perennially Yours, Jean Relyea, Perennially Yours, Jean Relyea, Perennially Yours, Lorraine Komar, Frank & Rose Lorraine Komar, Frank & Rose Lorraine Komar, Frank & Rose Lorraine Komar, Frank & Rose Rossi and McDonald’s of BallstonRossi and McDonald’s of BallstonRossi and McDonald’s of BallstonRossi and McDonald’s of Ballston Spa. Spa. Spa. Spa. The Adopt a Plot fund helps to purchase and maintain flowers and plantings throughout the vil-lage during the spring and summer months. The Adopt a Plot program is taking applications for full time and part time watering positions for the Village flower program this season. Dates for the program run from Memorial Day through mid-October. Positions pay between $10 - $15 an hour with weekly hours varying from 20 - 30 hours. Applicants must have a valid NY State Drivers License. Please contact TinaTinaTinaTina at 885-2725 or tmanginocoffey@mangino.com for more information.

AAAAngela McFarlandngela McFarlandngela McFarlandngela McFarland is pleased to announce the addition of two Ac-count Executives, offering contin-ued excellence for small business advertising and expert attention to detail. Ballston Spa resident, Terry Terry Terry Terry Vas NunesVas NunesVas NunesVas Nunes, is covering the Saratoga region for Our Towne SaratogaOur Towne SaratogaOur Towne SaratogaOur Towne Saratoga and Paige McCarthyPaige McCarthyPaige McCarthyPaige McCarthy will continue ex-pansion plans for the Our Towne Our Towne Our Towne Our Towne Ballston SpaBallston SpaBallston SpaBallston Spa publication. Both come with extensive experiences in product promotion and marketing services. Ground Breaking: Corina ConteCorina ConteCorina ConteCorina Contem-m-m-m-porary Jewelryporary Jewelryporary Jewelryporary Jewelry is expanding their retail space and creating a spacious workshop area. Look for jewelry making classes this summer. For more information about classes email CorinaCorinaCorinaCorina at cjo@corinajewelry.com. Ballston Spa United Methodist Ballston Spa United Methodist Ballston Spa United Methodist Ballston Spa United Methodist Church’s Church’s Church’s Church’s (101 Milton Ave.) free monthly lunches dates for April are Wednesday, April 8th (sponsored by Saratoga Bridges) and Saturday, April 25th (sponsored by BSUMC). Both lunches are from 11:30 am– 1 pm.

BSUMC will also be hosting a Movie Night on Saturday, April 4. See the film “The Express” (PG), based on the true story of Ernie Davis, the unstoppable running back and He-isman Trophy winner for the Syra-cuse Orangemen. Special guest will be Pasquale "Pat" CaramannaPasquale "Pat" CaramannaPasquale "Pat" CaramannaPasquale "Pat" Caramanna, teammate of Ernie Davis. Free Ad-mission. Doors open at 5:30 pm, Movie starts at 6 pm. . . . Discussion to follow movie. Refreshments will be sold. The Union Fire CoUnion Fire CoUnion Fire CoUnion Fire Company mpany mpany mpany will be holding their 11th Annual Good Fri-day Fish Fry on April 10th from 11 am- 7 pm while it lasts. $6.00 per dinner including Fresh Fish with a grilled roll, fries and slaw, beverage. Eat in or Take Out. Be sure and re-serve yours today by calling or fax-ing the Union Fire House— phone: 885-7121, fax: 885-3725. Brookside Museum Brookside Museum Brookside Museum Brookside Museum is announcing Spring craft classes for both adults and kids in April and May. Check out their website to find out more www.brooksidemuseum.org or call Becky CodnerBecky CodnerBecky CodnerBecky Codner, public programs di-rector at 885-4000.

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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 May issue is April 27, 2009.

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ICE, ICE BABY----At the March 24th Ballston Spa RotaryBallston Spa RotaryBallston Spa RotaryBallston Spa Rotary meeting, local business owner Dave AvenariusDave AvenariusDave AvenariusDave Avenarius, of Cunningham's Ice and Coin LauCunningham's Ice and Coin LauCunningham's Ice and Coin LauCunningham's Ice and Coin Laun-n-n-n-drydrydrydry, presented a neighborhood spe-cific history of ice harvesting and how it has shaped his business into what it has become today. Featured left to right: Dave Ave-narius, Club President Elect Paul Paul Paul Paul PerreaultPerreaultPerreaultPerreault and Consultant to the Vil-lage of Ballston Spa Historian, ChriChriChriChrisssstopher "Maurice" Morleytopher "Maurice" Morleytopher "Maurice" Morleytopher "Maurice" Morley. The Chamber of Southern Saratoga The Chamber of Southern Saratoga The Chamber of Southern Saratoga The Chamber of Southern Saratoga CountyCountyCountyCounty has launched a 2009 Buy Local Directory to jump-start a re-gional economic recovery by en-couraging the buying goods and ser-vices from local businesses. The 96-page directory includes both an al-phabetical and categorical listing of quality local businesses. The publi-cation also includes contact infor-mation for government officials, information on arts, entertainment, and recreation, community organi-zations, school districts, health ser-vices, and places of worship. Copies of the Buy Local Directory can be found at the Chamber Office, 15 Park Ave, Suite 7, Clifton Park (behind the Shopper's World Plaza), at Town Halls and various other lo-cations throughout Southern Sara-toga County. Call 371-7748 or email info@southernsaratoga.org. An online directory can be found at www.southernsaratoga.org/directory.

TTTThe Village Sweet Shoppehe Village Sweet Shoppehe Village Sweet Shoppehe Village Sweet Shoppe will be opening at 24 Low Street on April 1—no fooling!—from 10-5 and April 2nd from 10-5. The official Grand Opening will be Friday April 3rd from 10-8 where there will be free products to give away, balloons for the kids and entertainment for the kids from 6-8 pm. Regular store hours will be Tuesdays-Fridays 10-5 (they will always be open First Fri-days from 10-8), Saturdays 10-5. Stephan ScribnerStephan ScribnerStephan ScribnerStephan Scribner has been named Business Development Officer at Ballston Spa National Bank.Ballston Spa National Bank.Ballston Spa National Bank.Ballston Spa National Bank. In this capacity, Mr. Scribner will develop and manage relationships with high-net-worth individuals as well as small-to-mid-sized businesses and professional firms. His exper-tise is in providing investment, credit and deposit products and ser-vices. Prior to joining BSNB, Mr. Scribner (a BSBPA member) was most recently a Financial Consult-ant with Wachovia Securities. The 3rd Annual Busy Bone 500 Dog Walk takes place Saturday, May 9th at the Saratoga County Fair-grounds., benefiting the Saratoga Saratoga Saratoga Saratoga County Animal Shelter.County Animal Shelter.County Animal Shelter.County Animal Shelter. Registra-tion is 10:30 am. Free T-Shirts to registrants with $100 or more in pledges. Sponsor sheets will be available at the following locations: Coffee Planet, Stewart’s Shop on Coffee Planet, Stewart’s Shop on Coffee Planet, Stewart’s Shop on Coffee Planet, Stewart’s Shop on Church Ave., Coseo’s Service StChurch Ave., Coseo’s Service StChurch Ave., Coseo’s Service StChurch Ave., Coseo’s Service Sta-a-a-a-tion, Manna’s Restaurant, Agway of tion, Manna’s Restaurant, Agway of tion, Manna’s Restaurant, Agway of tion, Manna’s Restaurant, Agway of Ballston Spa, The DBallston Spa, The DBallston Spa, The DBallston Spa, The D----Line Pub, The Line Pub, The Line Pub, The Line Pub, The Brickyard Tavern & Grill or the Brickyard Tavern & Grill or the Brickyard Tavern & Grill or the Brickyard Tavern & Grill or the SarSarSarSaraaaatoga County website. toga County website. toga County website. toga County website. For more info or to donate an item for the si-lent auction, contact Carol Lang Carol Lang Carol Lang Carol Lang 884-9352 or langbro2@gmail.com Proof of rabies required for any ani-mal entering the fairgrounds.

UUUUpcoming Fair pcoming Fair pcoming Fair pcoming Fair Trade EventsTrade EventsTrade EventsTrade Events—Mark Your CaleMark Your CaleMark Your CaleMark Your Calen-n-n-n-dar!dar!dar!dar! April 3April 3April 3April 3, Mango Mango Mango Mango Tree ImportsTree ImportsTree ImportsTree Imports,

Movie: Black Gold; “As westerners revel in designer lattes and cappuc-cinos, impoverished Ethiopian cof-fee growers suffer the bitter taste of injustice.” 6:30 PM April 4April 4April 4April 4, Ballston Spa Public LibraryBallston Spa Public LibraryBallston Spa Public LibraryBallston Spa Public Library, Movie: Black Gold: 2 PM AAAApril 24pril 24pril 24pril 24, Fifty SouthFifty SouthFifty SouthFifty South, Happy Hour / Informal meeting with David FunkhouserDavid FunkhouserDavid FunkhouserDavid Funkhouser from TransFair USA. A great opportunity for food and beverage businesses to find out more about carrying FT products, 5-7 PM AprilAprilAprilApril 25252525, Ballston Spa High SchoolBallston Spa High SchoolBallston Spa High SchoolBallston Spa High School, Fair Trade Conference co-sponsored by the Village of Ballston Village of Ballston Village of Ballston Village of Ballston Spa and Ballston Spa for Fair Trade Ballston Spa for Fair Trade Ballston Spa for Fair Trade Ballston Spa for Fair Trade Steering CommitteeSteering CommitteeSteering CommitteeSteering Committee, Workshops, FT info, FREE! Registration sug-gested, 9 am-12 pm Ballston SpaBallston SpaBallston SpaBallston Spa————Fair Trade Town PHOTO OPPOFair Trade Town PHOTO OPPOFair Trade Town PHOTO OPPOFair Trade Town PHOTO OPPOR-R-R-R-TUNITY AT 9 am SHARP!TUNITY AT 9 am SHARP!TUNITY AT 9 am SHARP!TUNITY AT 9 am SHARP! May 9May 9May 9May 9, World Fair Trade Day - An internationally recognized day in which fair traders all around the world celebrate. This year's theme is BIG BANG! Expect Mango Tree to have some drum circles in the parking lot. It is also a day in which the US will attempt to recapture the record for the World's Largest Fair Trade Coffee break. The goal for this year is 55,000 participants. If you already are serving fair trade coffee or tea, let us know so that your customers can be counted to-wards recapturing the World Re-cord.

Concerts in the Park Sponsorships Since its inception more than twenty-five years ago, the success of the BSBPA Concerts in the Park Series has been due in great part to the generous financial support of local sponsors and volunteers. This free concert series is a signature event in Ballston Spa and draws hundreds of visitors, as well as residents of the greater Ballston Spa community, to the village’s historic downtown. Naming Rights ($1200) – One sponsor only; Entire concert series named for your business; Your logo on billboard and all advertising and large sandwich/logo boards and any other promotional materials dis-tributed; Top billing with company logo on concert poster (100 posters displayed in many local businesses and other locations through out the community), all schedules & BSBPA web site (linked to each band web-site); Announcement 3 times at each concert (beginning, break and closing); Credit in all press releases sent to area papers; Space pro-vided for stage banner, table, etc. at concerts. Biggest Fan ($900) – One sponsor only Your logo on fan with con-cert schedule printed on one side (1,000 to be printed); Your logo on billboard and all advertising and large sandwich/logo boards and any other promotional materials distributed; Top billing with company logo on concert poster, all schedules & BSBPA web site; Announcement 3 times at each concert (beginning, break and closing); Credit in all press releases sent to area papers; Space provided for stage banner, table, etc. at concerts Singers and Soloists ($600) Top billing with company logo on bill-board, concert poster, all large sandwich/logo boards, schedules & BSBPA web site; Announcement 3 times at each concert; Credit in all press releases sent to area papers; Space provided for stage banner, table, etc. at concerts The Rhythm Section ($300 - $599) Company logo on concert post-ers, BSBPA website and schedules; Announcement 3 times at each con-cert; Credit in all press releases sent to area papers Roadies ($100 - $299) Secondary billing on concert poster website and schedules; Announcement 3 times at each concert Groupies ($99 or less) Group listing on concert poster and BSBPA website (if desired) Sponsorships can be paid by check (mail to: BSBPA, PO Box 386, Ball-

ston Spa, NY 12020) or by credit card through our secure website www.ballston.org. For sponsorships of $300 or more, payment plans can be accommodated. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Alison Thomas-Oravsky at 899-1518 or AlisonCThomas@nycap.rr.com or Ellen Mottola 885-2772 or info@ballston.org.

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Association NewsAssociation NewsAssociation News Directory Boards Spring is right around the corner and now is the perfect time to highlight your business on one (or more) of the Village Directory Boards. Each Directory Board has a weather proof holder which holds the map guides—we are always refill-ing them, showing just how many people walking around the Village look at the boards! Directory Boards are available on a first come, first serve basis in the following locations: 1. Front Street in Wiswall Park 2. Malta Avenue in the public parking lot be-

hind Spa Cleaners 3. Milton Avenue and Prospect Street in front

of the Chocolate Factory 4. Milton Avenue on the wall of O'Brien's build-

ing 5. Washington Street on the wall of Midtown

Wine & Spirits Contact Tina Mangino-Coffey tmanginocoffey@mangino.com; Cliff Baum coffeeplanet@nycap.rr.com or the BSBPA office info@ballston.org 885-2772 for more information.

April Networking OpportunitiesApril Networking OpportunitiesApril Networking OpportunitiesApril Networking Opportunities MidMidMidMid----Week MixerWeek MixerWeek MixerWeek Mixer Wednesday, April 8Wednesday, April 8Wednesday, April 8Wednesday, April 8 5:305:305:305:30----7:00 pm7:00 pm7:00 pm7:00 pm

Coffee Planet, 100 Milton AvenueCoffee Planet, 100 Milton AvenueCoffee Planet, 100 Milton AvenueCoffee Planet, 100 Milton Avenue Light fare and caLight fare and caLight fare and caLight fare and cash bar. Cost is $10 at the door sh bar. Cost is $10 at the door sh bar. Cost is $10 at the door sh bar. Cost is $10 at the door

Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast Networking Breakfast Tuesday, April 21 Tuesday, April 21 Tuesday, April 21 Tuesday, April 21 7:307:307:307:30----8:30 am8:30 am8:30 am8:30 am

Russell’s Deli, 303 Milton Avenue Russell’s Deli, 303 Milton Avenue Russell’s Deli, 303 Milton Avenue Russell’s Deli, 303 Milton Avenue Cost Cost Cost Cost is $5 with advance reservation or $10 without is $5 with advance reservation or $10 without is $5 with advance reservation or $10 without is $5 with advance reservation or $10 without

reservation, both payable at the door. reservation, both payable at the door. reservation, both payable at the door. 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

April BSBPA Board of Directors Meeting Monday, April 20, 2009, 7 pm

Brookside Museum We encourage members to attend and

welcome your input.

April 3, 2009April 3, 2009April 3, 2009April 3, 2009April 3, 2009April 3, 2009April 3, 2009April 3, 2009April 3, 2009April 3, 2009April 3, 2009April 3, 2009

Strolling Village Artisans: Strolling Village Artisans: Strolling Village Artisans: Strolling Village Artisans:

Opening Reception: “A Voice Found” a retrospective on the works and words of Betty Best. 6-9 pm 20 Washington St. /885-5855 www.strollingvillageartisans.com Claysculpture Pottery:Claysculpture Pottery:Claysculpture Pottery:Claysculpture Pottery:

Opening reception: Pots for Flowers, 20 Washington St. 885-6302 www.claysculpturepottery.com Captured Light Photography:Captured Light Photography:Captured Light Photography:Captured Light Photography:

Photography Exhibit: Images of Water, 20 Washington St., 2nd Floor 885-1358 www.capturedlightphotography.com Coffee Planet: Coffee Planet: Coffee Planet: Coffee Planet:

“Red Hen”-blended palette of Old Time, Country & Bluegrass Check out our “Fresh New Look” 6-9 pm 100 Milton Ave. 884-9913 www.thecoffeeplanet.net Whistling KettlWhistling KettlWhistling KettlWhistling Kettle: e: e: e:

Jonn Lorentz Jazz Trio 6-9 pm 24 Front Street 884-2664 www.thewhistlingkettle.com Wild Thyme Whole Food & Tea Co.:Wild Thyme Whole Food & Tea Co.:Wild Thyme Whole Food & Tea Co.:Wild Thyme Whole Food & Tea Co.:

“Spring Cleansing” Jump start weight loss/detoxify with 20% off all Internal Cleansing products. 108 Milton Ave. 885-7275 www.wildthymetea.com Corina Contemporary Jewelry & Fine CraftsCorina Contemporary Jewelry & Fine CraftsCorina Contemporary Jewelry & Fine CraftsCorina Contemporary Jewelry & Fine Crafts

Come in and see what’s new for spring! 6-9 pm 89 Milton Avenue, 885-0930 www.corinajewelry.com

Ballston Rocks! Ballston Rocks! Ballston Rocks! Events & Activities Around TownEvents & Activities Around TownEvents & Activities Around Town

Ballston Spa Scavenger Hunt Sponsored by Fit For Kids of Saratoga County

Who: Any interested business or child-friendly

place

What: Community Wide Scavenger Hunt

When: April 13-18, 2009

Where: Ballston Spa and surrounding communities

Why: To encourage children to look in their own

backyards and explore the community in conjunction

with “Reduce Screen Time Week”. Also, we would

like to promote local businesses!

How: Offer to be a stop on the scavenger hunt! In-

structions and needed materials will be provided on

or before April 9th.

For more information, contact Nancy Robertson at

Cornell Cooperative Extension 885-8995.

Brookside Museum:Brookside Museum:Brookside Museum:Brookside Museum:

Exhibit by Ballston Spa resident Greg Klein-beautiful paintings fea-ture the Saratoga County countryside and familiar landmarks, such as the Chocolate Factory and Old Post Road. Complimentary re-freshments will be served. 6 Charlton St. 885-4000 www.brooksidemuseum.org Daisy Dry GoodsDaisy Dry GoodsDaisy Dry GoodsDaisy Dry Goods

Stop in for a slice of carrot cake. Enter to win our gift basket give away. 25% of all jewelry items. 28 Front St. 885-2782 www.dasydrygoodsballstonspa.com RosieBRosieBRosieBRosieBloom Againloom Againloom Againloom Again

“Costume Jewelry Sale” 6-9 pm 91 Milton Ave. 885-8344 Midtown WineMidtown WineMidtown WineMidtown Wine

Stop in and try some wine. Check out our great selection at ware-house prices. 5-9 pm 77 Milton Ave. 884-8346 Mango tree Imports Mango tree Imports Mango tree Imports Mango tree Imports

Hosting a showing of “Black Gold” a film about Ethiopian coffee growers 6:30-8:30 pm 2124A Route 50 884-4652 www.mangotreeimports.com Red Dragon Karate SchoolRed Dragon Karate SchoolRed Dragon Karate SchoolRed Dragon Karate School

“Open Self-defense class for personal protection” Call 885-5894 to reserve your participation 6-8 pm Carousel Village Plaza 2100 Doubleday Ave. (Rt. 50) FiftyFiftyFiftyFifty South South South South

Drink specials and 10% off the food portion of your dinner order that evening. 6-9 pm 2128 Doubleday Ave. (Rt. 50) 884-2926 www.fiftysouth.com

Easter Egg Hunt Jaycee International Saratoga Springs, the Village of Ballston Spa and the Town of Milton are sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 5th, from 1-3 pm at the Milton Community Center. Fun and games for children up to 5th grade--games, prizes, raffles, food and, of course, lots of candy filled eggs for the chil-dren to find. Event takes place rain or shine. "Admission" is a canned food item or monetary donation for the local food pantry as we "Hop Out Hunger". For more information contact Karen Stern, 885-4549 or egghunt@saratogajaycees.org

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

P.O. Box 386 Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Calendar of EventsCalendar of EventsCalendar of Events April 3 First Friday in Ballston Spa, 6-9 pm, Shops, restaurants, galleries and museums April 4 Movie Night “The Express” 6 pm Ballston Spa United Methodist Church April 5 Easter Egg Hunt, 1-3 pm Milton Community Center April 8 Mid-Week Mixer 5:30-7 pm Coffee Planet April 10 Union Fire Company Fish Fry, 11 am-7 pm April 20 BSBPA Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm Brookside Museum April 21 Networking Breakfast, 7:30-8:30 am Russell’s Deli April 25 Fair Trade Conference 9 am-12 pm, Ballston Spa High School

The BSBPA Member newsletter has a new look and a new name:The BSBPA Member newsletter has a new look and a new name:The BSBPA Member newsletter has a new look and a new name:The BSBPA Member newsletter has a new look and a new name: “The Volunteer” “The Volunteer” “The Volunteer” “The Volunteer”

Special thanks to Daniel DeFabio for our new mastheaSpecial thanks to Daniel DeFabio for our new mastheaSpecial thanks to Daniel DeFabio for our new mastheaSpecial thanks to Daniel DeFabio for our new masthead design!d design!d design!d design!