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Blues Guitar Hero Walter Trout at The Strand Theatre Oct. 12

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HUDSON FALLS — Walter Trout, set to release his 29th solo album over a career that has spanned the globe, performs at The Strand Theatre, 210 Main Street, Hudson Falls on Tuesday, Oct. 12. Show time is 7:30 p.m.

In addition to his solo work, Trout has shared the stage as a sideman with Jesse Ed Davis, Big Mama Thornton, John Lee Hooker, Lowell Fulson, Joe Tex, and John Mayall, among others. 

Tickets are $30 General Admission. Call 518-832-3484 or online through Brown Paper Tickets, at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5158312. Please note this performance is requiring all fans to be fully vaccinated or to provide PRINTED proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of the event. 

For more information, please call 518-832-3484 or go to www.hudsonrivermusichall.org or www.mystrandtheater.org . The Hudson River Music Hall, Productions, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit.

September 24 – September 30, 2021

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Friday, September 24 

Day of Play
Saratoga Spa State Park
Polaris Pavilion, Saratoga Springs |  4 – 7 p.m.
Presented by: the Beagle School and Go Kids. Free for all to play. Activities for all ages including home run derby, dodgeball, pumpkin painting, a frisbee golf hole-in-one contest, smores and more! 

Fundraiser Fish Fry
Hosted by Knights of Columbus #246
50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Meal choices: fried or baked haddock $14, or fried clam strips $12, French fries, Cole slaw, tartar sauce, cocktail sauce included. Macaroni and cheese $5, New England clam chowder (pint $7; quart $13) side of fries $3, dessert, $2. To order call 518-584-8547 on Wednesday, Sept. 22 – Friday, Sept. 24 from 12 – 3 p.m.  Pickup Friday at 5 p.m. and every 15 minutes thereafter until orders are filled or out of food. Pick up your meal inside or have it brought to your vehicle. Call, give your name and description of vehicle. 

Saturday, September 25

Trap/Clay Shoot
Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club
123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Trap/Clay shoot open to the public – Great time to introduce the youth to trap shooting for Fun. Novice to Expert only $5.00 per round. Bring your own gun and ammo. Hot dogs, hamburgers, soda, and water will be available for purchase.

6th Annual Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest
Saratoga Springs City Center Parking Garage
11-77 High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Giant pumpkin growers from the Northeast will compete at this Festival to find the biggest pumpkin of the year. The Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest is a FREE family friendly event. These giant pumpkins begin arriving at 9 a.m. with the weigh off starting at 11 a.m. There is the Saratoga Farmer’s Market next door on High Rock Avenue, food vendors, and special exhibits. 

Art in the Park 2021
Congress Park, Downtown Saratoga Springs
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | A day of fine art in Saratoga Springs’ historic downtown Congress Park, curated and presented by Saratoga Arts. Nearly 80 artists from the greater Saratoga and Capital regions will display and sell their original fine art and hand-crafted functional art in a beautiful park setting. Artists will be on hand to discuss their drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, photography, and printmaking techniques. Rain date October 2.

Sunnyside’s Fall Festival
Sunnyside Gardens, 345 Church St., Saratoga Springs
Kick-off weekend. Each year, we create amazing one-of-a-kind displays and fill our patch with locally grown pumpkins of every shape and size. You’ll notice the intoxicating scent of freshly made cider donuts as soon as you step out of the car. And don’t forget our main attractions: our tractor-pulled hayrides and the area’s only ride-on train.

2021 Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival
Washington County Fairgrounds
392 Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Experience Everything Fiber Arts, Also, on Sunday, September 26 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This event will offer education on the products produced in fiber arts, raw fleece, roving, spinning supplies, needle felting, dyes, yarns, and items needed to knit, crochet, and weave. Located in beautiful Washington County, a top producer of animal fiber, this is a great way to spend the day, browsing, shopping, and learning. For more info, visit: www.adkwoolandarts.com 

The Great Saratoga Museum Treasure Hunt
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa
1 – 5 p.m. | Grab your car keys, smart phones, and sense of adventure because Saratoga County is about to embark on a family-friendly treasure hunt from Lake Luzerne to Waterford! During the weekend of September 25-26, the Saratoga County History Center is hosting a wide-ranging scavenger quest that includes a dozen of the county’s charming local museums and historical societies. To participate in the scavenger hunt, please pick up a “passport” (at a cost of $5 – perfect for a family or a carload of people) at Brookside Museum. Inquiries should be directed to Field Horne: field.horne@gmail.com or 518-885-4000. For details, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org. 

Chicken & Biscuit Drive-thru Dinner
South Glens Falls United Methodist Church
15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Menu: Chicken & gravy with veggies, biscuit, soup, and homemade dessert. Cost is $12. Pre-orders are recommended and delivery is available. Call 518-793-1152.

Sunday, September 26

“Purple” Documentary and Discussion
United Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave., Saratoga Springs
2 – 4 p.m. | At a time of immense division, PURPLE tells the story of Americans with opposing viewpoints confronting their disagreements head-on and discovering the concerns and humanity that lie behind each other’s positions.

Monday, September 27

 

Artist Demonstration
Zoom Program | 6:30 p.m. | Southern Saratoga Art Society is hosting a free and open to the public demonstration by Award winning artist Lisa David.   Lisa will demonstrate a Fall still life in oils. To register please visit: www.southernsaratogaartist.com 

Tuesday, September 28

After the Fire’s Monthly Meeting
Hillcrest Fire Department, 145 Pruyn Hill Rd., Mechanicville | 7 p.m.
After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire.  Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc.  Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Volunteers needed. Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571. Masks and social distancing required.                                         

Wednesday, September 29

Roast Pork Dinner 
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, applesauce, gravy & roll, tossed salad. Dinner for 2 is $25.00 cash only. 

Galway Photography Club
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Village of Galway | 6 p.m.
These monthly meetings provide a safe, relaxed and friendly atmosphere for those interested in photography to share their photographs and learn how to improve their technical and artistic skills. This month Galway photographer and club member Jason Cromie will be sharing images from his portfolio and explaining the techniques he used to create these photographs. Following CDC guidelines, masks and social distancing are required in the library building, For more information contact: Dave Waite, davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

Community Conversation Series: Bridging Saratoga’s Public Safety Divide
Putnam Place, 63 Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.
A meetup where we get everybody in the same room and talk it out. This session’s topic is the hot button matter of ‘Public Safety: Civil Protests; the Nightlife District; Police Reform and more. Featured guests/presenters include Public Safety Commissioner Dalton, reps from the SSPD, members of Black Lives Matter-Saratoga, election candidates and other interest groups. The public is invited to join in the discussion as well. This event is presented by The Black Elks / Frederick Allen Lodge in the spirit of finding common ground and community unity. Production help from Saratoga Flash News and The 398Group. Contact: FrederickAllenLodge@gmail.com with questions.

Thursday, September 30

Painting in Nature – Acrylic Workshop
Delegan Pond, Parking Lot #1 on Scout Rd., Wilton | Noon – 3 p.m.
This workshop will be led by local artist Page Darrow. This program is appropriate for participants older than 13. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required at least one business day in advance. Space is limited.  Our outdoor programs are weather-dependent and may be cancelled during bad weather. For more information or to register for the program, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. Please provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people within your party.

September 24 – September 30, 2021

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Pack 4016 Scout Olympics Open House
September 30 at the East Side Recreation fields (enter by Caroline St. School), 226 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, at 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Saratoga-Wilton Elks, welcomes prospective new families to join us for our “Scout Olympics” first meeting of the year. From exploring nature in the fall to racing Scout-built cars at the January Pinewood Derby to summer outdoor activities, elementary grade Cub Scouts have year-round fun with friends while learning a wide range of skills.  For information, please contact Cubmaster Rob Donnarumma at rob.donnarumma@gmail.com, 518-588-5616 or visit www.beascout.org. 

Diabetes Support Group Online 
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will host an informal support group via Zoom for people with diabetes or prediabetes. The program will meet the first Friday of each month, the next meeting is October 1 at noon. Contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu for more information. There is no fee for the support group. Topics will vary and may be based on the interest of the group. Register in advance for this meeting at: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrcumprTgsHdTnn FQhaAk3DmT35kxzTfzR  

Champlain Canal Tour 
Come walk in the foot prints of the canallers and mules who worked the Canal in Waterford! The Canal, in operation from 1823-1918, made Waterford an important transportation hub for almost a century. The Saratoga County History Roundtable is sponsoring this one-mile walking tour on Friday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. led by Waterford Town Historian Russ VanDervoort who will share the stories of the trials and tribulations of those who made their living on the canal. Tour begins at the Waterford Harbor Visitors Center on Tugboat Alley.  Preregistration required to Jim Richmond, saratogacohisotryroundtable@gmail.com.      

PetAPalooza Pet Adoption Day
Curtis Lumber, 885 Rt. 67, Ballston Spa, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 
We invite you to join us for a day of fur and fun at Curtis Lumber’s 11th Annual PetAPalooza Pet Adoption Day.  Meet adoptable animals from local shelters and rescue groups who are eager to meet you, your family, and your current pets at select Curtis Lumber retail store locations.  Dogs, Cats, Birds, Rabbits, Horses and more will be available for adoption. Curtis Lumber’s Ballston Spa store will also host Steve Caporizzo’s WTEN Pet Connection, Abby’s Lemon-Aide Stand for Animals, Benson’s Pet Center and will also have a 50/50 raffle and food trucks available. For full details visit www.clpetapalooza.com  or www.facebook.com/clpetapalooza.   

Cerebral Palsy Fundraiser
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Auxiliary is sponsoring “Octoberfest 21” for our Cerebral Palsy Fundraiser on Friday, October 1, at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge from 6 to 10 pm.  Put on your dancing shoes and casual attire while movin’ and groovin’ with Betsy and the Byegons. Cost is $20 per person in advance. Call Judy at 518-587-5568 for additional details and reservations.  A delicious German meal and dessert, included.  Cash bar, and raffle baskets available.  Help us raise donations for Cerebral Palsy and have a fun night out.  All NYS requirements for social gatherings will be followed, including unvaccinated persons to be masked.

Saratoga Recycles Day
Sustainable Saratoga is holding their fifth annual Saratoga Recycles Day on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the SPAC overflow parking lot on the west side of Route 50. There are COVID-related safety protocols in place again this year – masks are required; please bring exact change to minimize the handling of money; and organize items by drop-off station to reduce physical contact; always remain in your vehicle. Visit www.sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/recycles-day/ for full details.

Fall Festival Craft Fair and Bake Sale
On Saturday, October 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church will welcome many and various artisans from around the Capital District.  Snacks and lunch will be available – enjoy purchasing home-baked items.  20% of the net income from the sale will go to CAPTAIN, Community Human Services.

Blessing of the Animals
To take place at the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 2, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton.  The Fall Festival will feature crafters, vendors and bake sale.  Everyone’s invited!

3D Bow Shooting Course 
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club will host a 3D Bow shooting course, on our new course Saturday, October 2 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Open to the public, all are welcome novice to expert, bring your own bow and equipment (No Crossbows). This is a great time to introduce youth to the sport. Cost is $5 per course. There will be available for purchase hot dogs, burgers, soda, and water. We are located at 123 Route 32, Schuylerville, (look for our sign). 

4th Annual Dan Provost Memorial Walk for Awareness and Recovery 
Please join us at Gavin Park in Saratoga Springs, on Saturday, October 2.  Registration, fun and games begin at 10 a.m. with a 1.25-mile family-friendly walk at approximately 11 a.m.  Refreshments and numerous raffle items will be available. Suggested individual donation is $10, family $20. For additional details and to register in advance at zippyreg.com/register/danprovost; day-of registration available.  Proceeds will benefit recovery and education programs, Recovery Advocacy in Saratoga and the Healing Springs Recovery Community and Outreach Center.  For more information, contact Ken & Maureen Provost at 518-587-8422, danprovostmemorialwalk@gmail.com or facebook.

Blessing of all God’s Companion Creatures 
In commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis you are cordially invited on Saturday, October 3 at 11 a.m. to bring your pets (leashed, caged, or securely held), pictures of your pets, or beloved stuffed animals (no leashes or cages required) to a service of blessing of all God’s companion creatures. Professional nail clipping will be offered free of charge. (Please note: Snakes are welcome but will, regretfully, be excluded from this offer.) All are welcome! St Peter Lutheran Church, 2776 Hwy 9, across from the Malta Drive-In.

Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe Auditions
Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for a December 2021 production of WILLY WONKA TYA, presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Auditions are by appointment only on Monday, October 4 or Wednesday, October 6. Looking for actors, singers, and dancers age 7+ through adult. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org or 518-899-4411 x 305 to schedule your appointment or for additional questions. This production is produced through a grant from GLOBAL FOUNDRIES/Town of Malta Foundation, Inc. Additional sponsors to date include Adirondack Trust Company, Stewart’s Shops, Ballston Spa National Bank, Levine & Levine.

St Paul’s Lutheran Church Annual Garage Sale
St. Paul’s annual yard sale will take place Saturday, October 9, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. The sale will benefit Missions to address food insecurity, homelessness, and assistance to missionaries overseas. Accepting item donations. A great opportunity to clean out your garage or attic! We accept most items, except TV’s, electronics, and clothing. Donations can be dropped off at the church Friday, October 8, from 4 – 8 p.m. A separate table at the sale will be for non-perishable food item donations.  Let your neighbors and friends know, so we can support the St. Paul’s Food Pantry. 

19th Annual The Way We Were Car Show
Come stroll our historic village, check out the hundreds of cars and trucks on display, and enjoy live music, vendors and downtown businesses on Sunday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Front St. in Ballston Spa. Rain date Oc. 17. A “Kids Zone,” will be located by the Old Iron Springs, with free children’s activities. Free to spectators.  Exhibitors can pre-register by Sept. 30 for $15 per car or $20 the day of show. All proceeds benefit BSBPA community activities. To pre-register, sponsor or become a vendor, visit www.ballston.org.  For more information, contact bspacarshow@ballston.org or the BSBPA at 518-885-2772, info@ballston.org. 

Saratoga Book Festival
Russell Banks will provide the opening keynote address to kick off the festival on Friday, October 15, at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center.  On Saturday there will be upwards of a dozen author events around downtown Saratoga at various venues including the Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga Arts, and Caffe Lena, spotlighting emerging local and regional authors, poets, children’s book authors and illustrators, along with nationally known bestselling authors upstate New York readers love and appreciate.  A diverse range of authors, genres, and formats like panels, moderated discussions, interactive programs, accompanied by author readings, signings, and more.” For more information, visit: www.saratogabookfestival.org/ 

Trunk or Treat at Simpson UMC
Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 mi south of Rte 29) is hosting a Trunk or Treat in their parking lot on Saturday, October 30, from 1 to 3 p.m. (rain or shine). Come join us for some Halloween fun!

Saratoga County Stories
A major achievement for the History Center and the Roundtable, comprised of fifty-eight short articles, the collection is a veritable who-what-where-when-and-why of Saratoga County history.  Contributing authors include familiar names of local historians, as well as many regional “history buffs.”  Two in-person events: Saturday, October 23, 2-5 p.m. at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa; and Sunday, November 7, 2-4 p.m. at Historic Grooms Tavern in Clifton Park.  The public will be able to meet contributing authors and the editorial team, purchase copies of the book, and have their editions signed.  For more information, or to pre-order books, go to  brooksidemuseum.org or email Jim Richmond of the Saratoga County History Roundtable: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com. 

“I Peel Good!”

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Hello my Foodie Friends! 

Back in early August, Paula and I had the opportunity to visit a beautiful part of our country to attend our treasured friend son’s and our son’s best friend’s wedding being held in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. If you have never seen the Grand Tetons’ or Yellowstone Park, you need to put it as a “must” on your list. Part of Teton Village is a quaint historical inn called the Alpenhof Lodge. It is one of the original hotels in the village. It provides a warm, cozy, welcoming environment with a restaurant that offers tasty Alps-inspired food. Each morning we were offered a menu selection that included offerings from the Alps region that really highlighted some of the most unique and exciting European cooking with Swiss, German, Austrian influences.

One of my favorite breakfast foods was Rösti with ham and eggs. Rösti is a Swiss shredded potato casserole that’s perfect for brunch. It comes out of the oven, brown and crisp on the edges, melting cheese in the middle, soft-cooked eggs on top. Swiss Rösti recipe is more like a pancake than a casserole. It’s made by pressing shredded potatoes into a cast iron skillet to form a cake, and cooking it in hot butter until it’s brown on the outside and soft inside. Back in the early 1800’s this was a common farmer’s breakfast – cooked over the fire in a wood stove. Nowadays in Switzerland Rösti is served for breakfast, lunch or dinner and sometimes as a hearty side dish with meat.

To make this dish and many others that require peeling, we carry one of our favorite and best-selling kitchen tools; the Kuhn Rikon Swiss peeler. The Kuhn Rikon vegetable peeler can be one of the mandatory items that chef’s require you to come to work with and as part of the every-day kitchen. 

The Kuhn Rikon peeler has a little hole at the end, and you just loop your index finger into it, gripping the peeler with your thumb and middle finger; all you have to do to peel a vegetable is just pull. The flexibility of this peeler is fantastic — it curves around whatever vegetable you are peeling. You can peel using the entire blade — other peelers don’t allow you to do that. It is super light. It is easy to clean because it has no nooks, and easy to store because it has the hole, so you can hang it on a hook. And this design provides the most comfortable way to peel, and you don’t have to worry about nicking the end of your fingers.  Sometimes with kitchen tools you want complex, awesome technology, but sometimes you just want the simplest thing ever, and this is it—simplicity at its best. It’s the most efficient peeler that’s out there. Many of the Chef’s in the area will buy 10 at a time.  The ergonomic design works in right or left hand.

Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store for your culinary needs. Trying out international food recipes and doing them in an easy and quick way is a fun way to learn about the different cultures of the world. The wedding in Wyoming was absolutely beautiful with a week filled with lifelong memories. Congratulations to Brad and Julia for a lifetime of magnificent adventures and happiness. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care,
John & Paula

REARDON StrawberryCreamSwissRoll 

Celebrating Fall by Honoring the Pumpkin

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This past Wednesday officially marks the fall equinox. Still, without consulting the calendar, we start to feel the signs: the first leaves begin to turn, we wake up to cooler and darker mornings, and pumpkins and other winter squash make bold appearances.

At the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, we are preparing to fully embrace the transition to a new season by honoring pumpkins, a quintessential symbol of fall. This year, the market is kicking off the autumnal season by co-hosting the 6th Annual Saratoga Giant Pumpkin Fest, organized by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, on September 25th. The giant pumpkins are brought in by local growers and will be displayed in the Saratoga Springs City Center Parking Garage starting at 10 am, with the official weigh-off at 11 am.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market, located at 112 High Rock Ave., will be open from 9 am-2 pm, staying open an additional hour from its usual times to accommodate event crowds. A select group of vendors will continue vending until 4 pm, coinciding with the end of the Chamber’s event. Stop by the farmers’ market before or after viewing the pumpkins to browse a selection of seasonal fall goods from local farmers and producers.

You will find fall staples like apple cider, cider donuts, and pumpkin-flavored products, including cheesecake, peanut butter, jams, pies, cheese, and granola. Vendors will also have plenty of fall decor (and apparel, too) like potted mums, gourds, and of course, plenty of pumpkins. The farmers’ market will welcome a new vendor, Snyder’s Brooms, offering old-fashioned handmade brooms ready for sweeping those fall leaves. 

In addition to the bounty of fall products on Saturday, families can enjoy free children’s activities, including a live book reading by Elizabeth Macy and Lucky the Dog at 10 am and live music by Brendan Dailey and Zak Trojano. Stay tuned for more family-friendly activities to be announced before Saturday’s event. 

This Saturday will have it all: leaf-peeping, pumpkin purveying, and a farmers’ market bursting with fall fun and local products. We are getting into the spirit of the season with a recipe for apple pumpkin upside-down cake, and many ingredients will be available at the market this Saturday.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at High Rock Park. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

 

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Malta Ave. Elementary Named 2021 National Blue Ribbon School

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BALLSTON SPA — U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, including 19 schools in New York. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. 

Malta Ave. Elementary School in the Ballston Spa Central School District was among the list of New York schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools. Other schools honored in upstate New York include Castleton-on-Hudson’s Green Meadow Elementary in the East Greenbush Central School District and Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School in the Fonda-Fultonville Central School District. 

“I commend all our Blue Ribbon honorees for working to keep students healthy and safe while meeting their academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs,” said Secretary Cardona. “In the face of unprecedented circumstances you found creative ways to engage, care for, protect, and teach our children. Blue Ribbon Schools have so much to offer and can serve as a model for other schools and communities so that we can truly build back better.” 

Now in its 39th year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed approximately 10,000 awards to more than 9,000 schools. 

ONA and CanCode Announce Fall Schedule for Digital Literacy Training

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NEW YORK — The New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) and CanCode Communities have announced the opening of registration for the Fall 2021 session of Digital Literacy Training. Known as NewAmericans CanCode, the program provides digital literacy training to assist newcomers to New York State in gaining basic computer skills. 

“We are proud to partner with the New York State Office for New Americans to provide computer education and training to immigrants across the state,” said CanCode Communities Founder and CEO Annmarie Lanesey. “Digital literacy is essential for building a career in today’s information economy, and by equipping more New Yorkers with those critical skills, we are enhancing the tech talent pipeline to support the needs of employers.” 

As part of NewAmericans CanCode, students learn Microsoft Office, how to manage calendars and email, basic internet safety skills, and basic computer usage. The course is available to any immigrant living in New York regardless of status, who meets eligibility requirements. 

Fall courses will be offered remotely, with real-time instruction and hands-on learning. Classes will begin the week of Sept. 27, run for 10 weeks, and be conducted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 

For more information and to register, visit www.cancode.org/virtual-digital-literacy-program, email info@albanycancode.org, or call 518-238-6808. 

Daigle Cleaning Expands to Service Saratoga

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Daigle Cleaning Systems has recently acquired Care Clean of Saratoga, which will service Saratoga, Warren, and Schenectady counties. Care Clean of Saratoga will be branded under the Daigle Family of Companies and will operate with a similar model, offering the same services as Daigle Cleaning Systems. And, as their offices expand to areas outside of Albany, Daigle Cleaning Systems is looking to expand their workforce as well. 

Interested in hiring Daigle Cleaning Systems or Care Clean of Saratoga, or looking for a career opportunity on their cleaning team? Visit Daigle Cleaning Systems at www.daigleclean.com or call 518-768-4881. Visit Care Clean of Saratoga at www.carecleansaratoga.com or call 518-467-8370. 

CORRECTION: In last week’s issue (Sept. 17 – Sept. 23, 2021), in the story “Daigle Cleaning Expands to Service Saratoga” the name of the business and the link to the website was incorrect. The business Daigle Cleaning Systems has acquired is Care Clean of Saratoga and the website is www.carecleansaratoga.com 

Stewart’s Affected by Paper Shortage

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SARATOGA COUNTY – Stewart’s Shops paper containers are losing their maroon branding and being replaced by blank, white cups with white lids. A disappearance that has been noticed in local shops over the past few weeks, Stewart’s is quickly going through their remaining stock of printed cups. Due to the paper shortage, the chain’s supplier cannot make and print the traditional paper containers. In the meantime, they are urging customers to buy and use refillable mugs, which is a cheaper alternative to the paper cups. There are 348 Stewart’s locations; at an average of 70,000 cups of coffee a day, Stewart’s goes through 25.55 million cups annually. 

Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Saratoga Celebrates New Location

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The pandemic brought many challenges to many people, but for Fred Astaire Dance Studios (FADS) in Saratoga, it was an opportunity to relocate and re-open in a bigger and better space. The Capital Region Chamber and Owners Elizabeth and Grey Masko celebrated the new location with a ribbon cutting, champagne toast, and performances Sunday, Sept. 19, with Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner and National Ballroom Dance Champion Joan Regan Hayner. 

The new location offers a performance space that’s three times as large as before, fostering even more growth. As people are still recovering from the effects of the pandemic, FADS offers a safe environment for dancers of all ages and abilities to learn about the benefits of ballroom and Latin dancing and how even one lesson can help improve mental, physical, and emotional well-being. 

With this new location, the Maskos announce a new offering to help share the benefits of dancing with a wider audience; Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Saratoga Springs will be offering children’s classes beginning next spring.

“We are so excited about our new location, and everything we’ll be able to offer to the community,” said Elizabeth and Grey Masko. “We look forward to the children’s classes we’ll be offering in the spring and hope that our current students enjoy the new space for years to come.” 

To learn more about Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Saratoga Springs or sign up for adult or children’s lessons, visit www.fredastaire.com/saratoga-springs