Ribbon Cutting at The Real McCoy Beer Company
We are so happy to welcome the Tap Room for the Real McCoy Beer Company to Ballston Spa, in the building that is the birthplace of General Abner Doubleday and dates back to 1820. “We make beers people like to drink. Unpretentious and delicious. Next time you ask for a beer, ask for The Real… Read more »
2020 Chocolate Fest Sweet Spots, Guest Chocolate Chefs and More
As part of our monthly First Friday Events, we present our February family fun event – the Ballston Spa Chocolate Festival on Friday, February 7, 2020. Area restaurants, bakeries, and chefs are all welcome to compete in a chance to showcase their talents and tastes by preparing small sample sized chocolate offerings to be judged… Read more »
Ribbon Cutting at Church Mouse Nursery School
Join us for a ribbon cutting to mark a milestone for one of Ballston Spa’s most cherished places for children! The Church Mouse Nursery School turned 50 years old and we’ll be celebrating with staff and students on Saturday, February 1 at 12 pm. The Church Mouse is a ministry of the First Baptist… Read more »
February Networking Breakfast
February’s networking breakfast is Tuesday, February 4 from 7:30-8:30 am, hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa, 22 West High Street. The First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa was founded in 1834. Its distinctive 1835 structure is the oldest church building in the village and features a Tiffany-created stained glass window. The faith community… Read more »
January 2020 Newsletter
Happy New Year! In this issue, we look back on the holiday celebrations in the village and forward to the next big event–the 7th Annual Ballston Spa Chocolate Fest on February 7. Read more about how your business or organization can participate and/or sponsor this very popular chocolate-tasting extravaganza, which in the past has brought… Read more »
2020 Chocolate Fest Information and Chef Application
What is Chocolate Fest? As part of our monthly First Friday Events, we present our February family fun event – the Ballston Spa Chocolate Festival on Friday, February 7, 2020. Area restaurants, bakeries, and chefs are all welcome to compete in a chance to showcase their talents and tastes by preparing small sample sized… Read more »
January Networking Breakfast
January’s networking breakfast is Tuesday, January 7 from 7:30-8:30 am, hosted by The Medbery Day Spa, 48 Front Street in Ballston Spa. The Medbery Day Spa is located inside the historic Medbery Inn on Front Street in Ballston Spa. Built in 1804, this 215 year old building has kept a wonderful secret hidden within the… Read more »
Breakfast With Santa
The BSBPA presents the annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 7, from 8-11 am in the gymnasium of St. Mary’s School, 40 Thompson Street, Ballston Spa. Our local fire companies, Union and Eagle Matt Lee, will again be donating and cooking a delicious pancake breakfast. There will be a craft table and a free… Read more »
December 2019 Newsletter
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Here in Ballston Spa, that means festive lights and decorations in shop windows, a jolly parade and family fun and some spiritual introspection as well. It’s all part of what makes living in a small town even more meaningful during this season of joy and hope. Read… Read more »
Village of Ballston Spa Economic Development Survey
The Village of Ballston Spa has begun the NextWave Communities Program in collaboration with the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership (SCPP), the county’s economic development leader. The NextWave Communities Program is an initiative to provide individual towns, cities, and villages a specific and bespoke economic development plan. Information gathered in this survey will help the SCPP… Read more »
December Networking Breakfast
Because of the snowstorm, December’s Networking breakfast has been postponed to Tuesday, December 10 Time is still 7:30-8:30 am, hosted by Saha Yoga, 12 Washington Street in Ballston Spa Saha is a Sanskrit word that means coming together, interdependence, cooperation. The word speaks directly to the Saha vision of building a yoga community that… Read more »
Small Business Saturday-November 30, 2019
Small businesses are important because they provide opportunities for entrepreneurs and create meaningful jobs with greater job satisfaction than positions with larger, traditional companies. They foster local economies, keeping money close to home and supporting neighborhoods and communities. Ballston Spa is home to a wonderful variety of small businesses–and supporting them keeps our community thriving. On… Read more »