Friday, 14 March 2014 10:26
Fundraiser for Educational Enrichment: ‘A Taste of Ballston Spa’
BALLSTON SPA – The Ballston Spa Education Foundation (BSEF) will hold its annual fundraiser, “A Taste of Ballston Spa” on Monday, March 24 from 6-8 p.m. at the HVCC TEC Smart Campus, 345 Hermes Road in Malta.
The BSEF’s signature event raises money for educational enrichment for all students in the Ballston Spa School District. Since its inception in 1996, the foundation has awarded over $313,000 in grants for programs, projects, technology and classroom equipment that enhance the learning experiences of students in grades K-12. Several displays from past grants recipients will be on exhibit at the event, including the Ballston Spa district’s highly successful Robotics team.
Guests will be able to sample delicious offerings from some of the area’s most popular restaurants and food vendors, including Sunset Cafe, Ripe Tomato, LaBella’s, Augie’s, Front Street Deli, Pellegrino Imports, Crystal Rock, Bear’s Cafe, Village Sweet Shoppe, 50 South and more. A cash bar, with wine and beer, will be available. There will be a raffle for gift baskets and other great prizes.
Tickets for the event are $30 per person, $55 per couple, $10 for students and are available for pre-sale on the BSEF website, www.ballstonspaeducationfoundation.com, or checks can be mailed to BSEF “Taste of Ballston Spa”, PO Box 276, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Please indicate the names of those attending. Tickets will also be available at the door. For more information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Sponsors of the event include: HVCC TEC-SMART, The Ballston Journal, Ballston Spa National Bank, Adirondack Trust Company, Ballston Spa Veterinary Clinic, Trustco Bank, Richard J. Connors & Streever Agency, Sherry Hoffman/State Farm Insurance.
The Ballston Spa Education Foundation is a volunteer 501(c)(3) corporation whose purpose is to support the mission of the Ballston Spa Central School district by raising and distributing resources for educational enrichment outside the realm of the daily operational needs of the district.