May 2011 BSBPA Newsletter DRAFT
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May 2011 Ellen Mottola, Editor [email protected] President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Daniel DeFabio Corina Oberai Sam Capuano Donna Avery DeFabio Design Corina Contemporary Jewelry Sunmark Federal Credit Union Ballston Spa National Bank From the BSBPA President It's an exciting time to be a part of Ballston Spa. Whether you're a resident or a business owner, you'll find more and more opportunities in our village. New stores and restaurants are opening. That means more options for residents to stay local and more chances for our businesses to send traffic to each other. I sometimes write a blog for the Times Union on happenings in our village and recently I commented on how few vacancies we currently have for retail. “Coming soon” signs have popped up all over the village and many are already open. These include Torso Lingerie Studio, opening in the former Genevieve’s space, The Vil- lage Barber and a second barber shop, Decadent Diva, a gourmet chocolate shop and a thrift shop/spiritual studies meeting room called Array of Hope. The old Chez Sophie diner car on Route 9 is the future home of Quintessence 2. The former Domino’s pizza place looks to be re-opening as a new eatery. Loca Luna Mexican grille is now open. And I am pleased to report that our most talked about vacancy, the former Manna’s Restaurant, has just been sold. The owner plans to rent the space to a retail tenant. Success brings on more success. Of course, the BSBPA can't take credit for all of these improvements but you, our members, can take a great deal of pride in helping to foster a climate in our charming village that has made businesses want to open shop here. Your membership and your participation in our events allows us to highlight the best aspects of living and doing business in Ballston Spa. We put on free events for our residents both because it creates the type of community we want to live in and because bringing a crowd into the village helps our businesses find customers. Consider our concert series in Wiswall Park. Naturally, many of those attending will do a bit of shopping before the show and some will grab food to go before or get dinner afterwards. This year we've partnered with WEQX 102.7 FM to kick our concert series up a notch. We'll promote the concerts on air and WEQX will present two of the bands this season. WEQX is able to book nationally-known acts that we otherwise could not. I'm thrilled that one of these will be Ra Ra Riot. If you don't know them, check them out at www.rarariot.com . They mix cello and violin into their alterna- tive rock. Bands like these are bound to bring in not just our residents but fans from across the capital region. You can help insure this success continues. If you're attending one of our events, invite your friends to join you. If they are residents but not members, ask why. A resident membership is just $25 a year. I know if my family went to just two free concerts or two free movies that's worth $25 to us easily. If you're able to be more involved, consider volun- teering to make one of our events happen. Everything the BSBPA does is done by volunteers. If money is easier to part with than your time, many of our bigger events like Concerts in the Park, Ballston Spa Film Festival and The Way We Were Car Show rely on sponsorship dollars to operate. In fact, both Concerts in the Park and Ballston Spa Film Festival need to finalize their sponsorships in the next few days. So, thank you again for making all this possible and please see if you can get your friends involved too. Together we can do even more great things in our village. I'm sure we'll be hearing more and more people saying “B. Spa B. There”. Daniel DeFabio, BSBPA President Member Items Welcome to Our New Members Dan & Jilly Sansone Torso Lingerie Studio Lipstick N Lashes The Village Barber Quincy Farm 76 Ballston Avenue Deborah Curcio Joanna Romanzo Bucky Elliott Cara Fraver Ballston Spa, NY 55 Front Street 76 Front Street 39 1/2 Front Street 5 Wrights Road Resident Members Ballston Spa, NY Ballston Spa, NY Ballston Spa, NY Schaghticoke, NY 914 648-8109 518 316-1819 518 669-5274 518 290-0296 [email protected] Lipsticknlashes.info bspabar- quincyfarm.net torsolingerie.com @yahoo.com [email protected] 2011 Farmers’ Market Opening May 2011 Vendor From Our Members and Neighbors Thank you to the following members Ballston Spa United Methodist Ballston Spa Elks Lodge has for their support for Adopt A Plot Church’s free monthly lunch dates three events coming up this month. through their donations: Saratoga for the month are Wed., May 11 The all-you-can-eat Breakfast is May Cookie Company, Saratoga Or- (sponsored by Saratoga Bridges) and 8, 8- 11:30am. All kids up the age of ganics & Hydroponic Supply, Saturday, May 21 (sponsored by 12 eat for free for the month of May. Cole’s Spa Body Works, Barry BSUMC). Meal includes ziti, salad, Buffet includes scrambled eggs, sau- Bruno/NY Life, Dan Bruno/NY bread, beverage and dessert. Both sage, home fries, pancakes, French Life, Armer Funeral Home, lunches are from 11:30 am– 1 pm. toast, eggs and omelets to order. Inc., Mangino Buick, The church will hold their annual Adults $6, Seniors $4 children up to Midtown Wine & Spirits, Ball- Roast Pork Dinner on Saturday, May age 12 FREE The Elks Lodge is hold- ston Spa National Bank, PR 7 in the Fellowship Room, from 4- ing a Benefit for Kirsten Galuski Real Estate, Streever Insurance 6:30 p.m. The family-style dinner on May 14, 4-8 pm. Kirsten has Agency, Sherry Hoffman/State consists of roast pork, mashed pota- Cerebral Palsy and the van her fam- Farm Insurance, Almost One of toes with gravy, peas with mush- ily uses to transport her around is no a Kind Quilt Shop, Curtis Lum- rooms, coleslaw, homemade pies, longer safe to transport Kirsten. All ber Co., Inc., Kevin & Ellie Dil- and beverages. The cost is Adults - proceeds from the benefit will go lon, Christine M. Fitzpatrick, $10; Children (5-12 years) - $5; Un- toward the purchase of a handicap Charles Koines, Danielle Thom- der 5 years - Free. Take-outs are accessible van to transport Kirsten son & James Carter, Stephen available - call 885-6886. Come and around. The dinner will be a ham Rutkey, Lorraine Komar, Bob & enjoy the food and hospitality! dinner, scalloped potatoes, vegetable Mary Cavanaugh, Rae & David and dessert. $10 per person. Basket Whitehead , and a very generous Brookside Nursery says it's time Raffles and Chinese auction. Eat In, donation by Springer Properties. to get out in your yard and start Take Out and Delivery available. Fi- planting! Cold weather veggies and nally, the Lodge is having a Turkey The Adopt a Plot fund helps to pur- annuals will tolerate the milder tem- Dinner on May 20 4:30-7 pm. Din- chase and maintain flowers and peratures we've been experiencing. ner will include turkey, mashed pota- plantings throughout the village dur- Shrubs, trees, and perennials settle toes, stuffing, corn, cranberry sauce, ing the spring and summer months. their roots in faster when it's cool. rolls and dessert. Adults $8.00 per Don't forget Mother's Day- flowers person, Seniors (62) and Children The Rotary Club of Ballston Spa for mom are a tradition in most under age 12 $7. For more informa- is pleased to welcome new members families. Memorial Day comes with tion on any of these events, please Jack Seydler of Patriot Con- its own traditions too. It's usually call 885-1149. struction and Michelle Burlin- safe to plant everything on this week- game of Burlingame Orthodon- end. Be sure to include the children- tics as official club Rotarians. gardening is a wonderful experience at any age Page 2 May 2011 Member Items Tracing your family can be an im- Dominic Garrant, financial advi- May promises to be busy at Mango mensely rewarding experience. The sor with Edward Jones Invest- Tree Imports . The business will be Brookside Museum's three- ments , is holding an Open House at celebrating its Fifth Anniversary this session introduction to genealogy 20 Prospect St., Suite 101 (in the month . Owners Kim and Chris will help you get started, teach you Chocolate Factory) on Friday, June basic research skills and acquaint 3 from 4-7 pm. You are welcome to Andersen want to thank members you with vital records, state and fed- bring family and friends with you! of the BSBPA and all the fair traders eral census records, deeds and wills, in and beyond Ballston Spa for their military records, cemetery and other enthusiastic support and encourage- The Ballston Spa House and databases, online websites and Garden Club is sponsoring a draw- ment. If you haven’t seen their new more. Visits to the County Clerk's ing for Yankee tickets. Proceeds location, 12 Washington Street (Art office, County Surrogate Court and from the drawing will support a one- Alley) in the village, be sure to stop County Historian's office will help week scholarship for a Ballston Spa familiarize you with resources avail- in soon. This month’s First Friday middle school student to attend the able at the county level.