Archive for November, 2011
Clifton Park Nursery School To Hold 17th Annual Goods And Services Auction!
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March
12
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Jennifer Kenna Clifton Park Nursery School 344 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065 |
jenniferkenna@gmail.com 518-371-5850 |
The fundraising auction is held annually order to help raise money for repairs and maintenance of the school. "As a not-for-profit organization we rely on fundraising to keep the school up and running," comments Tricia Tierney, current Co-Chair of the school. "The auction is a great way to bring out community members and alumni and always proves to be our most successful effort."
Last year the auction made over $12,000, and the school hopes to exceed that number this year. Goods ...
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Mannix Marketing Goes Mobile!
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February
17
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February 14, 2012 – Mannix Marketing, Inc. today announced the release of 5 mobile websites to correspond with their most popular local guide websites: Albany.com, CliftonPark.com, Saratoga.com, GlensFallsRegion.com and LakeGeorge.com.
“The number of mobile visits our websites receive daily has become an increasingly larger piece of the pie,” said Sara Mannix, Founder and CEO of Mannix Marketing. “Creating mobile sites for our online guides allows our users a better experience while offering our advertisers better exposure to those who are out and about using their mobile devices.”
Like many other mobile websites, Mannix Marketing now offers a mobile-friendly layout for each website, designed specifically for the mobile user, with a clean look ...
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Angelo’s Prime Bar and Grill scheduled to open in November!
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November
1
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Mark Bardack or David Filkins Ed Lewi Associates 6 Chelsea Place Clifton Park, NY 12065 |
mbardack@edlewi.com (518) 867-7943 |
Mazzone Hospitality announces plans for newest property in Southern Saratoga County
Angelo’s Prime Bar and Grill scheduled to open in November
Region’s premier restaurateur and event planner to host functions in new location
Clifton Park, N.Y., [1/1/2011] – Mazzone Hospitality today announced the name of its first venture in Southern Saratoga County: Angelo’s Prime Bar and Grill which is scheduled to open in November in the Hilton Garden Inn in Clifton Park Center Mall.
The latest Mazzone property will capitalize on the popularity of the company’s Prime brand while offering a relaxed menu that will feature burgers, sandwiches and salads.
“Southern Saratoga County is an area we’ve had on our radar for some time,” said Mazzone Hospitality Owner Angelo Mazzone. “Angelo’s Prime Bar and Grill will continue our tradition of quality food and impeccable service while catering ...
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Saratoga Bridges raises close to $8,000 (net) from a Raffle for 2 tickets to the 1st Major Golf Tournament of the Year
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April
15
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The golf experience included private plane from Albany on April 6, chance to play at the Palmetto Golf Club in Aiken, SC, dinner, hotel, tickets for the tourney on April 7 and shuttle transportation. These hard to obtain tickets were generously donated by Relph Benefit Advisors.
Mr. Hines shared these comments:
“First, I would like to thank Saratoga Bridges for an opportunity of a life time. Playing a round of golf at Palmetto Golf Club on Wednesday was amazing. Knowing that Ben Hogan once played practice rounds here before ...
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Saratoga Casino and Raceway Rewards Designated Drivers
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April
15
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In response to the revival of Skidmore’s “CHEERS to the Designated Driver” program, the casino got on board as a participant offering complimentary soda and juice to any designated driver wearing the neon green wristband provided by the program. The gaming floor bars, restaurants and Vapor Night Club will all be supporting this program’s cause. Designated Drivers can get a bracelet at select pick-up locations before heading out with friends for the night.
The program was originally created in 2009, but had dissolved after the founding students graduated. In light of recent alcohol-related incidents, “CHEERS” is being re-launched by Skidmore’s Peer Health Educators to promote positive decision-making and to reward those who choose not to ...
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16 HANDLES™ TO OPEN IN CLIFTON PARK, NY ON APRIL 9, 2011
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April
7
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Quick-Service Restaurant Brings Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Concept,Endless Toppings to Saratoga Springs/Albany Region
Grand Opening to Include Promotions including and Apple iPad Giveaway
NEW YORK – March 25, 2011 – 16 Handles™, the unique self-serve frozen yogurt operation based in New York City, will open its newest location in Clifton Park, New York on Saturday, April 9th, 2011. The new store, located at 5 Southside Drive, in the same plaza as Border’s book store, will be the company’s first location in the Saratoga Springs/Albany region. The franchised store will be owned and operated by Melissa Salisbury who first discovered 16 Handles as a loyal customer while living in Manhattan.
“In response to growing demand and endless inquiries to bring 16 Handles™ to the upstate New York area, we are excited that Melissa will open a 16 Handles in Clifton Park,” said company ...
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Clifton Park Buys Clifton Knolls Golf Course
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October
15
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TOWN OF CLIFTON PARK ACQUIRES 39‐ACRE CLIFTON KNOLLS EXECUTIVE GOLF COURSE
The Clifton Park Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to acquire the Clifton Knolls Executive Golf Course in the Stony Creek watershed. The purchase price of $1,075,000 will be paid for from surplus funds.
The purchase of the Clifton Knolls Golf Course permanently protects 39 acres of parkland in the heart of the Clifton Parks oldest neighborhood,Town Supervisor Phil Barrett said. "As we have with the Clifton Park Ice Arena, the town will leverage our resources to turn a profit at the golf course and offer added services to residents year‐round."
The town also agreed to lease the nearby golf course parking lot, five‐bay maintenance garage, putting green ...
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New Practice Opens In Clifton Park
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September
22
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John Mitchell MITCHELL\'S ADVANCED BODYWORKS 56 Clifton Country Rd. Clifton Park, NY 12065 |
jmitchlmt@gmail.com 518-288-8422 www.fit-massagetherapy.com |
A new Massage therapy and Personal training practice is open for business in Clifton Park. Located near Hannaford and the Clifton Commons, Mitchell's Advanced Bodyworks offers the following: Massage Therapy, Rehab Fitness,and Personal Training at competetive rates.
MITCHELL'S ADVANCED BODYWORKS
Massage Therapy and Fitness Studio
56 Clifton Country Rd.
Suite 104
Clifton Park, NY 12065
www.fit-massagetherapy.com
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Clifton Park Late Summer Pool Membership Rate Reduction
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July
29
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Clifton Park, NY - The Town of Clifton Park Office of Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs has announced that beginning Friday, July 30, membership fees to all three town pools will be half price. This change is typically made on August 1, but since that date falls on a weekend, Town Supervisor Phil Barrett has opened up half-price memberships on the Friday prior to August 1.
For the last month of the season, pool membership will be $60 for an individual, $95 for a couple and $127.50 for a family. Children ages 3 and under are free when a parent is a member.
The pools are located on Burning Bush Blvd. in the Country Knolls development, Locust Lane and Barney Road, both in the Clifton Knolls development.
Residents may purchase the half-price memberships beginning 8 a.m. on Friday, July 30 at Town Hall in the Office of ...
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Chamber Hosting a Tour of Magnificent Central & Eastern Europe
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June
4
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The 10-day tour includes airfare, 5-star hotels, most meals, transportation and transfers. The highlights of the trip include visits to sites such as the Berlin Wall/Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag Building, Sans Souci Palace, Hradcany Castle, Mathias Church, and Schoenbrunn Palace in addition to the tour of the GLOBALFOUNDRIES Fab 1. The entire trip is designed for 2 night stays at each hotel with additional free time to also explore these historical cities on your own if ...
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Fight Cancer with Amore
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May
13
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Paula Isaksen Fight to be Healed Foundation 17 Carpenter Way Clifton Park, NY 12065 |
Pisaksen@nycap.rr.com www.Fighttobehealed.org |
1st Annual ‘Fight Cancer with Amore!’
Amore Clothing is sponsoring a fundraiser to support Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation on Wednesday, May 19 from 5:30-8:00pm at Wolff’s Biergarten, 895 Broadway, Albany. Free food or drink for donations at door. Fabulous raffles from downtown Albany businesses and special silent auction for stay at 74 State Street hotel. Go to www.fighttobehealed.org/event/html for more information. Money raised will assist pediatric blood cancer patients at The Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer at Albany Med. The Foundation is named after Nick Cammarata, a Clifton Park teen who passed away October 2008 from Leukemia.
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Dominican Retreat & Conference Center May Events
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April
30
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May 11, 2010, 6:30-8PM, Soup With the Saints “St. Damian of Molokai” Presenter: Sr. Aimee Ryan, OP. (1 of 4). $15.00/person/session or $40.00/ all 3 sessions. Info/reservations, call Dominican Retreat & Conference Center, 518-393-4169 Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, e-mail dslcny@nycap.rr.com or visit www.dslcny.org
May 12, 2010, 9:45AM-3PM, Senior Day of Reflection “The God of Surprises.” Presenter: Fr. Chris Welch. $23.00. Info/reservations, call Dominican Retreat & Conference Center, 518-393-4169 Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, e-mail dslcny@nycap.rr.com or visit www.dslcny.org.
May 14, 2010, 9AM-12PM, CASAC Training “Sexual Addictions” Presenter: John Crowe, MS, CRC, LMHC. This program is approved through NY OASAS for 3 hours CASAC/CPP/CPS credentialing credit. Registration fee received BEFORE May 7th - $25.00. After May 7th - $30.00. Info/reservations call Katie Rooney at 518-393-4169 Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM ...
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Chamber of Southern Saratoga County’s Endurance, Inspiration, and Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards
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April
15
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The Endurance Award has eligibility requirements of employing more than 50 employees and be in business for longer than 5 years. The Endurance Award nominees also exhibit the dedication to excellence necessary to achieve long term success. Additionally, all award nominees must serve the Southern Saratoga County area and be members of good standing in the Chamber. The nominees for the Endurance Award are: Ballston Spa Central School District, Price Chopper, Schenectady Regional Orthopedic Associates, P.C., and Stewart’s Shops.
The criteria for the Inspiration Award, recognizing smaller businesses, must have less than 50 ...
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What do you think of the new Peddlers Bar & Bistro?
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April
13
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This late-night spot serves all the classics. Appetizers including wings, sliders, calamari, ect., burgers, sandwiches, among other entrees. Drinks - including 10 beers on draft and a large wine selection are also served. And last but not least, the bar is surrounded by 16 TVs.
Peddlers is open until 4 a.m. and food is served until 3:30 a.m.
If you have been there, let us know what you think! ...
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Joyful Quilter Offers Unique Heart Health Event
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March
25
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Bob Silverman The Joyful Quilter 19 Glenridge Rd. #A Towne Center Glenville, NY 12302 |
bob@joyfulquilter.com 518-399-0128 |
The sun’s peeking out from behind the clouds and the air is a smidge warmer. At The Joyful Quilter, it’s time to start thinking about summer! And when we think about summer we think about having a Healthy, Joyful Heart.
The Healthy, Joyful Heart program is our way of inviting and encouraging all of us to take good care of ourselves. Maybe that means to take time out to just sit, or to sew a little more, or to take a walk, or to be sure to take those vitamins every day. Whatever we need to do to take care of ourselves, sometimes a little reward helps to get it done. So here’s the reward we’re offering this year:
When you sign up for the Healthy, Joyful Heart program between now and April 15, and pay the program fee of $55, by the end of the summer you will ...
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Saratoga County Fair Announces Scholarships to be Awarded
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March
3
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Susan L. Farnsworth Media Consultant 105 East Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 |
slfdesign@aol.com |
Ballston Spa, NY - The Saratoga County Fair announces today that six $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to current New York State high school seniors and also students enrolled in college who are pursuing a degree in a field related to agriculture, fair management or the outdoor amusement business.
The New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs and the New York State Showpeople’s Association sponsor the scholarships.
The qualifying students must be active at the Saratoga County Fair. All applicants from Saratoga County must submit their applications through Saratoga County Fair no later than Friday, April 9, 2010.
Information is available at the Saratoga County Fair office, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County and from local high school offices. Applications must be printed and completed from the web at www.nyfairs.org.
For more information, contact the Saratoga County Fair office at ...
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Mechanicville Sweets To Treat Oscar Celebs
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March
3
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Jennifer Savino Park 19 Cookies 75 N. Main St Mechanicville, NY 12118 |
park19cookies@gmail.com 664-4300 www.Park19Cookies.com |
Park 19 Cookies chosen as one of the items in this year's Oscar gift bag
Mechanicville, NY -- As local residents are getting their fill of celebrity entertainment watching the Oscar ceremony this week, Hollywood celebrities will be getting their fill of a local treat!
Park 19 Cookies on N. Main Street in Mechanicville, NY was selectively chosen out of many different businesses to be featured in this year's Oscar gift bag. The Cinnamon Bun Cookie, a popular local favorite from Park 19 Cookies, will be treating celebrities at this years Oscar ceremony. Overnight guests staying at the Four Seasons in LA will enjoy a taste from this Mechanicville bakery.
Want to know more? For additional details about Park 19 Cookies or their 'celebrity appearance' contact them at 877.7.PARK19
Have you ever tried the Cinnamon Bun Cookie or another Park 19 treat? Tell us what you think ...
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Clifton Park Concert To Benefit Orphans In Haiti
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January
28
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Myla Kramer To Love a Child PO Box 165 Clifton Park, NY 12065 |
myla125@aol.com www.toloveachild.org |
CLIFTON PARK, NY—Capital Region residents wanting to help the victims of the earthquake that devastated Haiti will have an opportunity to attend a benefit concert for “To Love A Child” Haiti Mission at Northern Lights, Route 146 in Clifton Park on Saturday, January 30th from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The January 12th earthquake devastated Haiti killing perhaps hundreds of thousands of people and leaving thousands of children as orphans.
Members of the Capital Region-based organization “To Love a Child” have been to Haiti bringing various supplies including first aid kits, newborn and birthing kits, clean drinking water, clothes, shoes and other essentials to the children from the Orphanage of Good Will in Port-au-Prince and a school in the nearby town of Hantlamouhaie.
While the orphanage in Port-au-Prince was destroyed by the earthquake all 29 children survived and are now living under a tarp near the street.
“So many of us ...
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Vendor’s Needed for 3rd Annual “Ladies Night Out”
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August
28
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Ladies Night Out will be held at the beautifully restored Historic Grooms Tavern located on the corners of Grooms and Sugarhill Roads in Clifton Park on November 18, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m.
We are looking for individuals who would normally hold house parties to demonstrate and showcase their products. This will be a wonderful opportunity for local residents to start their holiday shopping!
Space is limited. As an historic building, Grooms Tavern has several small rooms which will be utilized in this event. Set up space will be limited, ranging from 5’x10’ to 7’x12’. One table with linens and two chairs will be provided for each vendor.
Vendor forms are now available online at cliftonpark.org and ...
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Cirque Du Soleil Returns To Albany With Alegria
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July
15
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Mark Bardack Ed Lewi Associates 6 Chelsea Place Clifton Park, NY 12065 |
mbardack@edlewi.com www.edlewi.com |
Limited engagement opens September 2 at the Times Union Center
Tickets now Available for Cirque Club Members
Tickets for General Public On Sale
Starting Monday, July 20 at 10:00 a.m.
Albany, NY - July 13, 2009 - Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that the Alegría Arena Tour will stop in Albany this Summer. Alegría will perform 7 shows at the Times Union Center from September 2 to 6, 2009.
Advance tickets for Alegría are now available online to Cirque Club members and to the general public on Monday, July 20 at 10:00 a.m.on the Cirque du Soleil website or by phone. To purchase tickets, go to www.cirquedusoleil.com/alegria or call 1-800-30-EVENT.
Alegría is a Cirque du Soleil classic and an internationally acclaimed production that has entertained more than 10 million people worldwide since ...
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