Newsletters

Nothing like starting off autumn with a flurry of activity!  October’s First Friday celebrates “Love Local” with a special shopping incentive, the 16th Annual “The Way We Were Car” Show fills the downtown with cars, music, food and fun and the Ballston Spa School District brings out school and community spirit during Homecoming Week.  Plus… Read more »

It’s September-typically one of the nicest times of the year here in upstate NY.  The hot, humid summer days are waning and we welcome temperate days and cool evenings.  In this issue, we look back at some of our very successful summer events and look forward to the Fall’s major event, the 16th Annual “The… Read more »

It’s August, and while we are certainly in the midst of all the usual mid-summer activities, we are already looking forward to Fall and one of our biggest events, the 16th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show.  Taking place on Sunday, October 7, the Car Show is our big fundraiser for the year.  It… Read more »

It’s July, and the heat is on!  We hope you are staying cool, and enjoying the simple things that make life in our small town so worth living.  From Adopt a Plot volunteers to the farmers’ market’s fresh summer produce, tasty baked goods and unique artisan crafts, to outdoor events for the entire community, to… Read more »

June is the official start of the summer season, and that means Ballstonians are taking it outside–whether dining al fresco, taking part in recreational activities or just enjoying the beautiful weather we’ve earned after the past winter!  This month, we roll out three of our most popular events: The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market, Movies in… Read more »

We’re on the countdown to the start of the summer season and here in Ballston Spa, things will be hopping.  Read about all the great family activities, from outdoor concerts and movies to farmers markets.  There’s information on some great networking mixer dates, a new board member to introduce and great events going on around… Read more »

April not only begins the BSBPA’s fiscal year for 2018, it also kicks off the Association’s 35th year of service!  It’s amazing to think about all the people who came before us who nurtured and grew the organization, making it into what it is today.  And through the entirety of its 35 years, the vision… Read more »

It’s that time of year when we start to turn the corner, weather-wise, and spring is more than just a rumor!  For the BSBPA, March is when we wrap up our fiscal year and start fresh, looking forward to all our 2018 plans at our Annual Meeting.  It’s something that happens every year, but this… Read more »

It’s February in upstate New York,  the heart of our cold, winter season. What better way to warm up, than to “stroll for chocolate”?!  The 5th Annual Chocolate Fest takes place on Friday, February 2, and anticipation is high for some tasty samplings.  See this issue for “sweet spot” locations, along with other First Friday… Read more »

Happy New Year!  As we get off to a decidedly frozen start to 2018, the January issue of The Volunteer, the BSBPA newsletter, offers some encouragement from Board President Stacy Simmons to “refresh” ourselves in the coming year.  Whether it is trying out new ideas, new outlooks or maybe stepping up and becoming a part… Read more »

We’re getting December off to a festive start–read about all the holiday-themed events kicking off December 1-3, including the Ballston Spa Holiday Parade, First Friday celebrations and Breakfast with Santa.  Plus lots of community events this month to get you in the Christmas spirit.  Please consider shopping small this holiday season and supporting our local… Read more »

November is here, and the holiday season is just around the corner.  Thanksgiving and Christmas plans are afoot, and you can read all about them in this issue.  We’re planning this year’s Ballston Spa Holiday Parade–find out how your group can take part.  This month sees the 13th Anniversary of First Fridays in Ballston Spa,… Read more »