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Saratoga Springs Supervisor Candidate Floats “Drunk With Guns” Local Law 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Gordon Boyd, a Democratic candidate in this year’s county supervisor election has proposed the county prepare and adopt a local law to prohibit being  “armed while intoxicated” anywhere in the county.   

“I call it a ‘Drunk With Guns’ prohibition,” Boyd said in a statement, adding that he is writing to county Board Chairman Todd Kusnierz to let his intentions be known. 

“The gun violence that occurred last November 20 in downtown Saratoga Springs was frightening and horrific. It put our courageous police officers in danger, as well as dozens of bystanders, casting a cloud over our vibrant downtown,” Boyd said. “The dangerous troublemakers involved in the downtown shootout have been charged by the DA, which is appropriate. However, if we had had a law making it a crime to be intoxicated while possessing a firearm, the perpetrators might have thought twice about coming to Saratoga Springs.”

Boyd proposes the county approve a local law that specifically creates a misdemeanor crime with penalties, including fines and prison time. if elected, Boyd said he will present a local law as such, but added that he wishes the current Board of Supervisors do so at its earliest opportunity.

Both city supervisor positions will be up for election in November. 

$100 Million Broadband Investment for New York – High-Speed Internet to Underserved Families Across Region

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SARATOGA COUNTY —Congressman Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) celebrated the White House announcement March 30 that New York State will receive $100 million in federal funding to expand broadband internet services. That funding was delivered under the American Rescue Plan that Tonko successfully pushed to advance.

“The COVID pandemic shined a spotlight on the vital need—as well as the current deficiencies—of broadband internet access across our nation,” Tonko, an author of the Access Broadband Act, said in a statement. “I was proud to help secure funding to expand and improve broadband for unserved and underserved communities with our American Rescue Plan, and I am thrilled that these critical investments are reaching our state.” 

It is anticipated organizations and municipalities will be able to submit grant proposals, and then the state will handle the allocation of those funds.

Adirondack Trust Community Fund Awards $75,560.68 to Lend-A-Hand Grant Recipients

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — During the last week of March, The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund announced that its Independent Advisory Committee has awarded Lend-A-Hand Grants to 35 local nonprofit organizations.

The Community Fund’s Autumn of Giving Campaign raised $85,864.08, which has been generously matched by Adirondack Trust Company, while $75,560.68 was awarded in grants. The grants were presented at the Community Fund’s Annual Lend-A-Hand Grant Award Reception on December 1, 2022, at Longfellows Restaurant.

“We are so fortunate to have the support of our communities, which enabled us to award 35 Lend-A-Hand Grants this year,” said Colleen Carlson, Volunteer Chair for the ATCCF Independent Advisory Committee. “This year, we received 54 grant applications. Although we wish we could fund every request, each year we are fortunate to be able to fund more and more as our community support grows. The awarded grants will support programs for a wide variety of needs, and will include the areas of the arts, education, health, and family activities.”

 Lend-A-Hand Grant Awards for 2022 were provided to the following organizations:

A Dapple a Day Equine Center, AIM Services, Inc., After the Fire, Ballston Area Community Center, The Ben Osborn Memorial Fund, Inc., Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks, Inc., Caffe Lena, Camp Abilities Saratoga, Camp Little Notch, Catie Hoch Foundation, Community, Work & Independence, Inc., C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios, First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa’s Summer Lunch Program, Flutters of Hope, Inc., Franklin Community Center, Inc., Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties, Hudson Crossing Park, Malta Avenue Elementary PTA, NYSARC, Inc., Saratoga County Chapter (Saratoga Bridges), Nipper Knolls Equine Center, Open Door Mission, Operation Adopt-a-Soldier, Inc., Prospect Center—Center for Disability Services, Inc., Queensbury Senior Citizens, Inc., Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, Saratoga Center for the Family, Saratoga County Children’s Committee, Saratoga County History Center, Saratoga Pride, an affiliate of the Pride Center of the Capital Region, Saratoga/Wilton Soccer Club, Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs, Inc., Shelters of Saratoga, SNACpack (Saratoga Nutritional Assistance for Children), Stories for Success Saratoga, Inc., Veterans & Community Housing Coalition.

Adirondack Northstars 14u Wins National Championship

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Photo by Ben Marcantonio

GLENS FALLS/IRVINE, CA — The Adirondack Northstars 14U AA girls hockey team captured the 2023 Chipotle-USA Hockey Girls Tier II 14U national championship in Irvine, CA, on Monday, April 3. The Northstars beat Team Colorado 2-1 in the championship game.

Adirondack was 6-0 overall in the tournament, defeating teams from Wyoming, Texas, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Tennessee before the title matchup with Team Colorado.

Suzanne Vega to Stage Show at Saratoga Springs’ UPH on April 14

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Suzanne Vega performs in Saratoga Springs on Friday, April 14.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Suzanne Vega performs at Universal Preservation Hall on Friday, April 14. 

Vega, who released her acclaimed debut in 1985, will be joined on stage by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard, performing favorites from across her career.

Vega’s self-titled debut, co-produced by Steve Addabbo and Patti Smith Group guitarist Lenny Kaye, saw the release of her songs “Marlene On The Wall,” “Small Blue thing,” and “The Queen and the Soldier.”  

Her 1987 follow-up, “Solitude Standing’ — again co-produced by Addabbo and Kaye — was nominated for three Grammys and went platinum in the U.S., selling three million copies worldwide, powered by her song  “Luka,” and her initial, original a cappella piece, “Tom’s Diner.”  

Vega’s latest album, “An Evening of New York Songs and Stories,” was recorded at the Café Carlyle in New York City.  

Tickets available at: universalpreservationhall.org.  

Tears For Fears Announces July 2 Saratoga Show

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Tears for Fears will perform at SPAC in July.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — This week, iconic British duo Tears For Fears, announced their North American 2023 summer tour — The Tipping Point Tour Part II – with special guest Cold War Kids. 

Produced by Live Nation, the 22-city tour kicks off in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 23, and includes a stop at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 2.

General public on sale tickets will be available starting Friday, April 7 at TearsForFears.com.

Tears For Fears – Roland Orzabal (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Curt Smith (vocals, bass, keyboards) formed in Bath, England 1981. Tears For Fears has sold over 30 million albums worldwide with singles such as “Shout,” “Everybody Wants To Rule The World,” “Mad World,” “Sowing The Seeds Of Love,” and “Woman In Chains.” In 2022, the band released their latest studio album, “The Tipping Point.”

Tootsie Coming to Proctors Next Week

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Tootsie will stage at Proctors April 11-16.

SCHENECTADY  — Tootsie, the award-winning musical, is coming to Proctors in Schenectady for a limited one-week engagement from April 11-16. 

The laugh-out-loud love letter to the theater tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime. 

Tootsie is based on the story by Don McGuire and Larry Gelbart and the Columbia Pictures Motion Picture produced by Punch Productions and starring Dustin Hoffman. 

For more information, visit www.tootsiemusical.com

April 7 – April 13, 2023

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Empowering Adults to Take Control of Their Own Aging Luncheon

Friday, April 14 at the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Academy for Lifelong Learning invites you to hear Dr. Roger Landry, preventative medicine physician, discuss a game plan for healthy longevity and resilience as we age. A full plated lunch will be served. $45 per person. For a registration form, go to www.allsaratoga.org, call 518-290-6988, or email jeff@allsaratoga.org.

Lunch and Learn – Aging Successfully

The Academy for Lifelong Learning is hosting “Empowering Adults to Take Control of Their Own Aging” Lunch and Learn on Friday, April 14, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Holiday Inn – Saratoga Springs, 232 Broadway. Admission is $45 ($40 for Academy members) and includes a plated lunch. For registration information and form, go to www.allsaratoga.org or call the Academy office at 518-290-6968. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga, the event will feature two, 45-minute presentations: “Game Plan for Healthy Longevity” and “Resilience” with a served lunch in between.

Saratoga Sustainability Fair

Join Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College on Sunday, April 16 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Skidmore’s Case Center. A free community event celebrating sustainability awareness and opportunities. Spend some time in our exhibitor hall, where you will find resources on renewable energy, zero waste, sustainable gardening, social justice, alternative transportation, food production and security, natural resource protection, energy efficiency, sustainability efforts in Saratoga Springs, and much more. Listen to our keynote speaker, Jen Kretser, Director of Climate Initiatives for The Wild Center. The day’s offerings also include an electric vehicle (EV) car show and an opportunity to test drive an EV. As well as a Repair Cafe. Bring a broken item and save it from the landfill. www.skidmore.edu/sustainability/events/fair.php

Corning Museum of Glass Trip

A one-day trip on Wednesday, April 19, open to the public. Explore this amazing glass museum right in our own backyard. Optional sandblasting workshop available, must pre-register. Lunch on your own at the museum cafe. After the museum, wander around the quaint town of Corning for the afternoon. Member price $80. Non-member price $105. Optional sandblasting workshop- add $14. Call the Saratoga Senior Center at 518- 584-1621 to sign up.

Vendors Wanted: Annual Spring Craft Fair 

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks #161 Auxiliary is holding their Annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 22 at the Lodge at 1 Elk Lane in Saratoga from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An eight-foot table and two chairs in a 6 x 8’ space is $40.  Admission will be free with ample parking. There are 36 spaces available, and we are accepting a wide variety of crafters on a first come first serve basis.  If you know of anyone you think would be a great addition, please share this notice with them. For more information or to signup, contact Debbie at dozolins@nycap.rr.com or 518-885-6506.

Volunteer Actors Needed

NYS Park Police, Saratoga Spa State Park, and Saratoga Performing Arts Center are holding a Full-Scale Training Exercise on April 30, 2023 from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The training will focus on coordination and emergency response during several simulated scenarios envisioning an incident involving injuries to a large number of concertgoers at the venue. For more information, email: ParksEmergencyMgmt-Exercises@parks.ny.gov

Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party

The Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party is an annual fundraiser for Universal Preservation Hall. Local businesses team up to compete against each other, bartending for the most tips. The team that raises the most during their shift wins. This year’s event will be 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at the Saratoga National Golf Course. All proceeds raised go towards our education programs through the Collaborative School of the Arts, which is an incredibly important aspect of arts for youth in our area. For more information, go to universalpreservationhall.org. There is no cover charge for this event.

Spring Fling Festival

The Spring Fling Festival is benefiting the Adirondack Vets House, Inc by bringing our area’s businesses together to create a day of fun in the sun for everyone! Free admission, open to the public. There will be pony rides and farm animals, bounce houses, a dunk tank, cornhole tournament, face painting, food trucks, candle making, local vendors, live music, raffle baskets, carnival games and more! The goal is to maximize attendance and support local business all while raising very critical funds for the Adirondack Vets House, Inc. The Car Shoppe will be hosting the first Annual Spring Fling Festival on Saturday, May 20 from Noon – 5 p.m.  Rain date is May 21, Noon-5 p.m. The location is 1110 US-9, Queensbury.

The Inaugural Yaddo Golf Invitational 

The Inaugural Yaddo Golf Invitational takes place on May 24 at the Saratoga National Golf Club, with Honorary Chair and special guest, Dottie Pepper. Golfers will enjoy 18-holes of golf plus carts, lunch, fun contests, and admission to the dinner and awards ceremony. Each golfer will receive a signed copy of Dottie Pepper’s book, Letters to a Future Champion: My Time with Mr. Pulver. Space is limited to the first 128 golfers. Reserve your foursome today! All monies raised from this event will benefit Yaddo’s historic Artist Residency programming. Not a golfer? Tickets are also available to join us for post-play dinner, starting at 6 p.m. Tickets and Sponsorship Information: www.yaddo.org/the-2023-inaugural-yaddo-golf-invitational/

Trip to Niagara Falls

The Olde Saratoga Seniors is hosting a trip to Niagara Falls on June 6-8, 2023 (3 days, 2 nights) The Price will be $469 per person double occupancy. Includes 2 breakfast 2 dinners, a tour of Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Hornblower Cruise, Chocolate FX Tour, Niagara Falls view casino and bus transportation. If you are interested, please contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329 or email patty61349@yahoo.com. This will be a first come first served list for the bus. For an itinerary and more information contact me.

Craft Fair – Vendors Wanted

The Saratoga County History Center is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques, and farm products for the annual craft fair at Brookside Museum on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No mass produced or commercially manufactured products will be permitted. Spaces are available outdoors, with limited spaces available indoors. The fair is a rain-or-shine event. Visit brooksidemuseum.org/events/2022-craft-fair/ for more information, or contact Beth Silvestri at 518-885-4000 or bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org.

Travel with Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.   This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo.  For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

April 7 – April 13, 2023

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Friday, April 7

Used Book Sale 

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room,
49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Select paperbacks will be on sale. Please join us on April 7 and 8 for our 3 for $1 book sale. Everything in the used book shop will also be 25% off. All proceeds from the sale will go to the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library, the mission of the Friends is to support the programs, staff, and facilities of the public library.  

Good Friday Fish Fry ?

Union Fire Co. #2,
319 Milton Ave., Ballston
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Annual Fish Fry, while supplies last. Eat in, take -out or free local delivery. Call 518-885-7121 or Fax: 518-885-3725 to reserve your order. Placing large orders in advance is encouraged. Suggested donation $15 per dinner. Menu includes fish fry, fries, coleslaw, water. 

SSPD Spring Event ?

Congress Park, Circular St., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 2 p.m.

All are welcome to join us in Congress Park for some hotdogs, refreshments, and family fun. Get a family photo with the Easter Bunny, receive a face painting, and tackle the Army National Guard’s inflatable obstacle course! The event is free of charge and refreshments will be provided while available. We hope to see you there!

Fish Fry Fridays ?

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Victory Mills | 4 -7 p.m. 

Friday Night Fish Fry will be back for 2023. It will run through April 7. Various menu items are available from fried fish to chicken tenders with French fries, Cole slaw and chowder also available. For more information call 518-695-3917.

Fish Fry Friday ?

Knights of Columbus Council #246, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs

5 – 7 p.m. | Fish Fry Friday will run throughout Lent, February 24 – April 7. Advance call-in of orders Wednesdays – Fridays between noon – 3 p.m. Menu includes Fried or Baked Haddock ($15) or Fried Clam Strips ($12), each with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce; Macaroni and Cheese ($5); New England Clam Chowder (pint – $7/quart – $13); Single Order of French Fries ($3); and Dessert ($2 – when available). Call 518-584-8547 to place your order or for more information. 

Saturday, April 8

Healthy Life, Happy Life

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa

11 a.m. – Noon. | An informative lecture on successful aging, presented by life coach Barry Loffredo. Well-being is a three-legged stool: mental health; physical health, and emotional health. All three will be addressed with tips for positive aging. Other items that will be discussed will be the mind, “use it or lose it”, personal risk management, socialization, meaningful engagement (purpose), gratitude, and more. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit bspl.sals.edu or call 518-885-5022. 

Cat and Dog Adoption Event ?

H.O.P.E. Adoption Center, Wilton Mall at Saratoga,
3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Come meet the many adoptable pets of H.O.P.E. Many of the Dogs and Cats listed on our webpage will be available to meet. You can start the adoption process today by filling out an adoption application online at hopeanimalrescue.org/forms.

Cabin Fever ?

Embassy Suites, Saratoga Springs

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  | Visit the Easter Bunny too. Benefits Saratoga Shelter and Operation At Ease Inc. 

Easter Egg Hunt ?

Saratoga Harness Track,
342 Jefferson St., Saratoga Springs

5 p.m. | Easter Egg hunt for children after the 2nd race. Face painting, Crafts, and Fired Up Pizza truck! We will have a visit from the Easter Bunny! We have more than 15 Raffle baskets with items and Gift Cards up for grabs from so many local places such as Impressions of Saratoga, Just Meats, Painted Pony Rodeo, Saratoga Paint & Sip, Indulgence Bakery, Roosevelt Baths & Spa, The Log Jam, Ben & Jerry’s, and many, many more!! We will also have an adult egg pick with the purchase of a program for those 18yrs and older, you could win a $100 betting voucher!! Every egg is a winner.

Doggie Paddle for Veterans

VFW Ballston Spa,
68 East North St., Ballston Spa

7:30 p.m. | Going the distance for veterans in need of service dogs. The Glenville Rotary Foundation Dinner will benefit Doggie Paddle with dinner, music, raffles, auction and more. Tickets are $65 (make checks payable to Glenville Rotary Foundation). To learn more, visit doggiepaddle.org. 

Sunday, April 9

HAPPY EASTER 

Monday, April 10

Parachute Play ?

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room,
49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs

2 – 2:30 p.m. | Children aged 4-6, with an accompanying caregiver, are invited to join us for some cooperative parachute games and songs. Let’s play! Please register online, www.sspl.org. 

Ozobots: Code with Markers ?

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 3 – 4 p.m. Children in grades K-8 are invited to play and learn with our classroom set of Ozobots, the robots that follow marker lines! Learn how to code by using patterns of colors to tell Ozobots what to do. No registration required.

Tuesday, April 11

Live Music with Tim Wechgelaer and Friends 

Saratoga Senior Center,
5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs

3 p.m. | Tim Wechgelaer is an amazing musician and songwriter. He has a warm, rugged voice and plays multiple instruments. Join us for a beer tasting from Common Roots Brewery and light fare as we enjoy Tim’s live performance. Cost is $10. 

Wednesday, April 12

Stuffed Shells Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club,
1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs

4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: stuffed shells, meatballs, sweet sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner for 2 / $30. (cash only).  

Green Drinks

The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m.

A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability.

Poems We Love

Galway Public Library,  2112 East St. Galway | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Poetry lovers are invited to gather the second Wednesday of each month, and read aloud a favorite, previously published, poem. The group will be facilitated by Galway resident and poetry lover Susan Dufel. Suitable for adults, teens, and youth (under 12 who are good listeners are welcome with an adult), this program is designed for participation, but listeners are always welcome! To assist with planning, please be sure to register at 518-882-6385.

Electrifying the Empire State 

Zoom Program | 7 – 8:30 p.m.

League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is holding a meeting, via zoom, on Electrifying the Empire State with all-electric, emissions free homes. This event is open to the public. Link to the meeting and additional information may be found at the League website lwvsaratoga.org/events. This meeting is co-sponsored by the LWVs of Albany, Schenectady, and Rensselaer Counties. Join research scientist advocate and climate activist Anshul Gupta for a presentation focusing on the science, technology, economics, and politics of building electrification in New York State. The League of women voters is a non-partisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. It is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle, and in practice. 

Thursday, April 13

The Internet of Things 

Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville | 10 a.m. 

A new program to help adults 60+ in our area learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends. In partnership with Senior Planet, a national nonprofit which harnesses technology to change the way older Americans age, the library will be offering classes and workshops about technology, health and wellness, and socialization. Give us a call to register for our first class. All are welcome. Library cards are not necessary for registration. 518-664-4646. Visit, meclib.sals.edu. 

Brown Bag Lunch Series

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room,
49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs 

Noon – 1 p.m. | The Lakehouses at Saratoga Lake presented by Lorie Wies, Local History Librarian, retired. This community lecture series is designed to highlight the rich history, culture, and traditions of our city. The program can also be accessed virtually. Attendees are encouraged to check the library website for more information and guidelines www.sspl.org.

April Doggie Social- Easter Parade

Saratoga Senior Center,
5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs

2:30 p.m. | Don your finest spring hat or outfit and join us and some pups for social hour. We have refreshments and may have some surprises for you!

Social Security Informational Session

Ballston Spa Public Library,
21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 

6 p.m. | Join financial advisor, John Kalil, as he explores the intricacies of collecting social security. Since there is no “one size fits all” approach to collecting one’s Social Security retirement benefits, individuals ages 55-70 will want to attend this free one-hour financial education program to learn how to make a more informed claiming decision. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit bspl.sals.edu or call 518-885-5022. 

Business Networking & Fundraiser

Bailey’s Cafe, 37 Phila St, Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m. Join us for a fun night of networking for good and growing your business – hosted by Networking @ Night. Admission is free, however a suggested donation of $20 for the Saratoga Center for The Family is encouraged. Includes a silent auction, taco bar, and drink specials! Registration is required: NetworkingAtNightEvent.eventbrite.com

Library Mini Golf ?

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. Galway | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

The indoor mini golf course is open for all ages to play. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Register by calling 518-882-6385. More information about the Teen Advisory Board and other library programs is available at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

2nd Annual Public History Awards Ceremony

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. The trustees and staff of the Saratoga County History Center are thrilled to announce the second annual Saratoga County Public History Award ceremony.  The 2022 winners are Paul Perreault and Charlie Kuenzel. Selected by a committee of historians and educators, Perreault is a retired high school principal and current Malta Town Historian, while Kuenzel is a retired Earth science teacher and board member of the Saratoga Springs History Museum. For more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org. 

DeCrescente Wins Molson Coors President’s Award For 2nd Consecutive Year, 10th Time Overall

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Photos provided by DeCrescente Distributing Company.

MECHANICVILLE — In its 75th year in business, family run local beverage distributor DeCrescente Distributing Company (DDC) has won the Molson Coors President’s Award for the second consecutive year and 10th time overall.

Only 32 beverage distributors nationwide earn this prestigious award each year. Winning the award twice in two years is uncommon and a testament to the hard work and creativity of the DDC team, said DeCrescente Distributing Company President C.J. DeCrescente.

“We set a high bar here,” DeCrescente said. “Each year, we create a strategic plan for each of our suppliers to help take their products to new heights. Winning this award proves that our entire team brought their A-Game to help us achieve our ambitious goals for the Molson Coors family of brands in 2022.”

In addition to winning the President’s Award, DDC is one of seven Molson Coors Founders Award finalists. This award recognizes the nation’s top Molson Coors distributor for exemplary sales and distribution performance over the last year. DeCrescente is the only distributor in the nation to have ever won the Founders Award four consecutive times.

The Founders Award winner will be announced later this year.

In 2020, C.J. DeCrescente was awarded the Molson Coors “Legends” award for his impact on the beverage industry. He followed in the footsteps of his father, Carmine “Carm” DeCrescente Sr., who was named a MillerCoors “Legend” in 2005.

Founded by Angelo DeCrescente in 1948, DDC will celebrate its 75th year in business this June with a series of events for its employees, customers, suppliers, and the community.

DDC distributes over 11 million cases of beer, soft drinks, and snacks to 11 counties in the Greater Capital Region, including Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington.