Saratoga Family Fall 2020
Author: Saratoga TODAY
2021 Decentralization Grants Application Schedule
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Arts offers free informational seminars to assist applicants in understanding the grant process. Seminars focus on specifics of the grant application, including writing the narrative, successfully completing the budget form, how to submit the application and support materials on Submittable, the online grants management system new for this year. The seminars also explore successful project examples, and review panel tips.
Most informational grant seminars for the 2021 grant cycle will run as webinars through Zoom video conferencing, or choose to schedule a one-on-one grant info session via phone or Zoom call; contact Grants Coordinator Diane Swanson at dswanson@saratoga-arts.org, 518-240-4240 (temporary phone number) to arrange a session.
For all interested applicants, application schedule deadlines are: Letter of Intent Deadline: Sept. 25, 2020. Application Draft Review Deadline: Oct. 16, 2020. Application Deadline: Nov. 6, 2020.
Since 1991, Saratoga Arts has awarded just over $1,536,000 for community-enhancing and life-enriching arts programs.
Saratoga Arts’ Decentralization Grants provide funding for arts and cultural programming through three categories: Community Arts Grants, Individual Artist Grants and Arts Education Grants (for short term residencies that take place in the community or in schools). Saratoga Arts’ Decentralization Grants are made possible with funding by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York
State Legislature.
The Sembrich Launches Rare Interview: “In Conversation with Philip Glass”
BOLTON LANDING — The Sembrich has launched “In Conversation with Philip Glass.”
This 20/20: Virtual Visionaries Summer Festival event, the second in the Alfred Z. Solomon Innovator Series, explores the vast universe of Philip Glass’ unique and innovative style. The presentation features a rare, never-before-heard audio interview with Glass conducted by mezzo-soprano Theresa Treadway Lloyd. The interview was held in Germany just shortly after the premiere of Glass’ opera Akhnaten.
“We’re truly privileged to present this never-before-heard conversation between composer Philip Glass and mezzo-soprano Theresa Treadway Lloyd!” states The Sembrich’s Artistic Director Richard Wargo, in a statement. “Terry happened to uncover a cassette of the interview during a recent move and graciously shared the tape with us.”
The dialogue covers a wide array of topics, ranging from the composing process and sources of musical inspiration to spirituality in music and the subjects of dreams and the subconscious. Interview segments are complemented by selected works of Glass, including scenes from the opera Akhnaten.
The presentation, including this rare interview, can be found on The Sembrich’s website at TheSembrich.org/online.
The Sembrich is located at 4800 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing. For more information, visit www.TheSembrich.org or call 518-644-2431 or email: Office@TheSembrich.org
New York, New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Will Reopen Aug. 29
NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced it will reopen to visitors on August 29. The announcement came after state and city officials approved the reopening of museums and cultural institutions beginning Aug. 24. The Met will offer preview days for Members on Aug. 27 and 28. The Met Cloisters is scheduled to reopen on Saturday, Sept. 12.
“After nearly six months, The Met’s reopening will be a historic moment for the Museum and the City,” said Daniel H. Weiss, President and CEO of The Met, in a statement. “Throughout the recent months of uncertainty, isolation and grief, we have longed for the day when we can safely welcome everyone back to The Met, where all can find comfort, inspiration, and a sense of community. To see visitors walk through the doors of the Museum once again will be a very powerful experience.”
The Met’s Fifth Avenue building will be open five days a week, Thursday through Monday. On Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, it will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum will offer later hours on Thursdays and Fridays and be open from noon to 7 p.m.
The Met has developed comprehensive safety procedures for its staff and visitors, following guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), New York State, and New York City. Measures include limiting the number of visitors to 25 percent of the Museum’s maximum capacity and requiring timed entrance registration.
For more information, go to: metmuseum.org.
Capital Region Music Veteran Releases First Solo LP
After 30 years in the music business — writing, recording, touring, and performing as a collaborator, bandmate, and sometimes sideman — Christopher Peifer has released his first full-length solo record.
Peifer spent his formative years in the Capital Region in the 1990s playing with local artists like Sandy McKnight, Stephen Clair, John Powhida, the Staziaks, and Nick Bisanz. “One of my favorite bands, The Figgs, from Saratoga, have kept it going for 30 years, whereas in 30 years I’ve played in 30 bands,” he says.
Recorded over the past year and musically inspired by everyone from Elvis Costello to The Replacements, The Figgs to Roy Orbison and Hüsker Dü, the album “Suicide Mission” is “art and love in the time of coronavirus,” Peifer says.
The title symbolizes the pursuit of a life in rock n roll, especially at a certain age, and likens it to a kind of suicide mission, or a kamikaze flight. For more information about the album and downloads, go to: chrispei.bandcamp.com.
August 21 – August 27, 2020
Gala Raffle Tickets
Due to COVID-19, Ladies of Charity will not have the traditional Annual Health, History and Horses Charity Gala. We will be raffling off a Saratoga Race Course T-Shirt Quilt. Raffle tickets can be purchased on our website at www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com or by calling Gail at 518-587-5392. Raffles will be drawn after our Garage/Bake & Plant Sale on September 12, 2020. Winner need not be present. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
Adirondack Greek Festival
The 11th annual Adirondack Greek Festival hosted by St. George Church, 55 Main St., South Glens Falls, will be held on Friday & Saturday, August 28 & 29 from 12 to 7 pm. We will be offering Take-Out ONLY and requiring social distancing and face masks. Come enjoy gyros, souvlaki, Greek salads, Greek fries, baklava & other delicious pastries. OPA! Take I 87 to Exit 17 N to US-9N for 5.5 miles. For more information, call 518-792-2359 (parish hall) or check us out on Facebook, Instagram, or www.sgforthodox.org.
Live Chamber Music Benefit
A Benefit at SPAC’s Pines Pavilion on Friday, August 28 and repeated Sunday, August 30. Both concerts start at 3 p.m. Join the Saratoga Chamber Players for a LIVE chamber music experience at the Pines, SPAC’s new open-air, covered pavilion. The concert is a benefit in support of SCP’s musicians. Tickets are $50 and must be purchased in advance online at www.eventbrite.com/o/saratoga-chamber-players-25178185141. First-come, first-served. To provide an intimate musical experience, to offer shelter from the weather, and maintain appropriate social distancing, there will be a strict limit of 25 attendees at each performance. For more information visit, www.saratogachamberplayers.org.
9th Annual Jane Austen Retreat
Join the Jane Austen Society North America (JASNA)-New York Capital Region for the 9th Annual Jane Austen Retreat at Wiawaka Retreat Center for Women on Lake George, on August 28-30. Participants will join scholars and enthusiasts in exploring Austen’s world through facilitated discussions, viewing and discussion of a filmed adaptation of “Lady Susan,” and special sessions led by the featured presenters, concluding with a Box Hill Picnic. The cost of retreat attendance is $25 for JASNA members and $30 for non-members. To register for the retreat, please make check payable to JASNA NYS Capital Region and send to: JASNA NYCR, c/o Nancy Duell, 56 Fifth St., Glens Falls, NY 12801. For more information on the Retreat, contact Nancy at 518-321-1887 or ardhn23@netscape.net.
Sunday Slow Roll
Pump up your tires and celebrate summer biking with an all ages slow roll on the streets of Saratoga Springs Sunday, August 30 at 10 a.m. Helmets encouraged; masks are a must. Hosted by Bicycle Benefits, Palette Cafe, Bikeatoga and Impressions of Saratoga.Ride rolls out from Palette Cafe at 10:15 sharp so roll over early to grab a bite to eat or drink. Cruisers, road bikes, tandems welcome. We will ride at 10 mph for 6-8 miles and finish at Humpty Dumpty’s Ice Cream at noon.
Annual Senior Picnic
The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is proud to present an All-American Salute to Seniors. This year’s Annual Senior Picnic will be on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds! Car-hop style event complete with hotdogs, hamburgers, apple pie and other summer hits. This event is for Saratoga County Residents 60 and over. Lunch is served at 12 p.m. and parking will be available on-site. For your safety, this event will look a bit different than prior years. Vehicles will be parked at a safe distance. We encourage you to bring a lawn chair or blanket to place in front of your vehicle or you may stay in your vehicle drive-in style). Unfortunately, there will be no seating at the picnic tables under the pavilion. Our staff and volunteers will serve you at your parking space. There will be access to public restrooms and golf carts to assist. A $4 advanced meal ticket is required. Please contact 518-363-4020 for more information.
Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday At West Mountain
QUEENSBURY — West Mountain now offers a High Ropes Adventure pizza party package that is great for birthday parties, work outings, or with a group of friends or family members that are ages seven and older. Groups must consist of ten or more people and will cost $35 per person and includes two hours of Aerial Adventure High Ropes Course Fun.
West Mountain staff recommend having an adult chaperone present in the park for children’s parties. For all groups they require a head count and full payment at the time of booking and a guaranteed head count at least 48 hours prior to arrival. West Mountain also requires a signed waiver from each participant. Book a party today by calling group sales at 518-636-3699, ext. 316 or email Shannon@westmountain.com
Masks will be required for loading and unloading the lift, when indoors for any reason and when social distancing cannot be maintained. For more information visit westmountain.com/aerial-adventure-pizza-parties.
The Sara Marie School
THE SARA MARIE SCHOOL IS A PRIVATE, INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ENCOURAGING LOVE FOR SELF, BUILDING CHARACTER, AND STRONG COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, ALL WHILE BUILDING A FIRM EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION.
THE SARA MARIE SCHOOL’S MISSION
Located in Clifton Park, The Sara Marie School’s mission is to provide a stimulating educational environment, fostering academic achievement and a lifelong love of learning.
Students are encouraged to apply moral values in their everyday lives by participating in the community, respecting the dignity of others and making responsible choices for themselves and their community.
The Sara Marie School’s academic program currently consists of nursery (3-year-old) through grade one classrooms. To foster a personalized and nurturing learning experience, the Sara Marie School presently limits enrollment to 75 students.
COMMON CORE CURRICULUM
The curriculum is designed around New York State Common Core Standards to enable each student to achieve their maximum potential and is continually upgraded to include a variety of innovations. It is created to encourage students to explore and experiment.
By limiting class size, we are able to accommodate multi-age learning activities and provide individualized attention.
The Sarah Marie School is dedicated to bringing the most highly talented team together under one roof to deliver the best in education and character-building to our children.
Our faculty members are selected for their adherence to The Sara Marie School’s educational philosophy.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Katie Gifford, Director, The Sara Marie School at kgifford@thesaramarieschool.org or 518-280-3982.
Property Transactions: August 15-21, 2020
BALLSTON SPA
19 Kasey Pass, Unit 19, $280,812.
Brookview Court Inc. / Pigliavento Builders DBA sold property to Erik Rayno.
52 Forestbrook Dr., $356,641.
Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Robert and Irene Sears.
36 Sherman Way, $397,500.
David and Margaret Ostrom sold property to James Senese and Brooke Boghosian.
504 Randall Rd., $382,000.
David and Jennifer Apffel sold property to Daniel and Paula Johnson.
21 Skaarland Dr., $175,000.
Thomas Joslin (by Execs) sold property to Michael Desormeaux.
CHARLTON
2555 Route 67, $67,500.
David and Amy Castricone sold property to Kristi Vertucci.
42 Beechwood Dr., $225,000.
Michele Armstrong sold property to Margaret Healy.
1091 Peaceable St., $26,000.
Susan and Nancy Pokrzywka (as Successors Co-Trustees) sold property to Susan Pokrzywka.
6 Meadow Lane, $229,500.
Michele Laures, Lisa Emerson and Nicole Bissonette sold property to Jacqueline DiPasquale.
4034 Jockey St., $215,000.
Patricia Paniccia (as Trustee) sold property to Patricia Paniccia.
CORINTH
10 Mallory St., $125,000.
John Fiore sold property to Samantha Stephens.
8 Heather Lane, $30,000.
Terre Holdings LLC sold property to Foothills Builders LLC.
8 Bianca Dr., $269,000.
Foothills Builders LLC sold property to Deidre Edwards.
115 Maple St., $159,000.
Wanda Rubin sold property to Dawson Delisle.
202 Wells Rd., $277,000.
Ralph and Patrice Iovino sold property to Aimee and Steven Trader.
3100 Ridgewood Dr., $231,000.
Shawn Renner sold property to Crystal Cobert Giddens and Daniel Giddens, Jr.
1381 Point Rd. (lots 2 & 3), $400,000.
Donna Malebranche sold property to Jeffrey and Cynthia Knox.
6460 Antioch Rd., $305,000.
George and Terry Hunsinger sold property to Gary and Carole Levine.
5010 Jockey St., $330,000.
Brandon and Rebecca Vance sold property to David and Kelly Clements.
5084 Jockey St., $253,000.
Mary Hall sold property to Jamie Sittner.
GALWAY
712 County Highway 132, $100,000.
Community Bank National Association sold property to Real Estate Services Com LLC.
5715 Sacandaga Rd., $120,000.
Steven and Deborah McIntosh sold property to Trevor Parkis.
GREENFIELD
330 North Greenfield Rd., $60,000.
Robert Wadsley, Jr. sold property to Arthur Ivanaj, George Begetis, and Valmira Dodaj.
76 Locust Grove Rd., $456,500.
Robert Courtney sold property to Mark Lyle.
MALTA
280 Thimbleberry Rd., $215,000.
Nicole Passante Himmelwright sold property to Victoria Wickham and Patrick Ryan.
25 Ordelia Lane, $437,470.
Farone Amedore LLC sold property to Thomas Burk, II (as Trustee).
21 Coronado Way, $449,900.
Lealon and Lisa Lane sold property to Kyle and Kaitlin Kuwitzky.
71 Pepperbush Place, $140,000.
Key Property Management Inc. (as Trustee) sold property to Jenna Cowie and Jacob Ellsworth.
28 Village Circle South, $464,640.
Belmonte Properties LLC sold property to Stephen and Lisa Dong.
17 Marions Way (unit 17), $199,000.
Held Properties LLC sold property to Peter Geis.
18 Wake Robin Rd., $183,500.
Michele Fisher sold property to Joshua Keating.
186 Thimbleberry Rd., $215,000.
Christopher Montalbano sold property to Nicholas Audi.
MILTON
33 Huntington Way, $370,228.
Brookview Court Inc. / Pigliavento Builders DBA sold property to Michael and Monique Batty.
1073 Middleline Rd., $39,666.
Carrington Mortgage Services LLC sold property to Sticks and Stones Holding LLC.
38 Frederick St., $215,000.
Horace and Jane Horton sold property to Michael Misurelli.
22 Dublin Dr., $260,000.
Scott and Lisa Cutting sold property to Christopher Coughlan.
39 Red Coach Trail, $278,000.
Michael and Colette McGan sold property to Paul and Marie Mercier.
SARATOGA
6 Eagles Way, $249,000.
Ryan and Nora Rubano sold property to Julianna Sorel.
34 Morgans Run, $177,000.
Pamela Meeker and Laurence Peterson (Co Trustees) sold property to Elizabeth Veglia.
5 Anthony Lane, $632,000.
Brian and Marissa Hughes sold property to James and Kathleen Williams.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
2 Campion Lane, $1,800,000.
William and Judy Morris sold property to Joseph and Patricia Hays.
37 Henry St., Unit 301. $870,000.
Ronald and Nancy Solevo sold property to Real Mike Saratoga LLC.
209 Grand Ave., $425,000.
Potter LLC sold property to Ryan Balzer.
30 Whistler Court, Unit 222. $360,000.
Donald Fitzsimons and Hope Goffstein (Co-Trustees).
20 Lakewood Dr., $470,518.
Dympna and Sean Weil sold property to Joshua and Sarah Paplanus.
700 N. Broadway, $225,000.
Erica Aisner and Lauren Wills (as Successor Co Trustees) sold property to Erica and Michael Aisner.
65 Spring St., $1,000,000.
Quiet Meadow LLC sold property to Oliver the Cat LLC.
3 Skidmore Dr., $235,000. Dana Hockenbury (as Exec) sold property to Ann Foster.
17 Underwood Dr., $472,500.
Meredith and James Wollford, Jr. sold property to Natale and Marlene Caruso.
19 Crommelin Dr., $325,000.
Tara Harte Pierce and Bernadette Harte (Co-Execs) sold property to Richard Klauser.
44 South Franklin St., $255,000.
Helen Sarro (as Devisee and as Agent), Gerard King, Jr. (as Devisee by Agent) and Defino Gomez (as Devisee) sold property to Jack Fox.
11 Michael Dr., $290,000.
Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2013 TT2 (by Atty) sold property to Danielle Cefalu.
217 East Ave., $780,000.
Anthony Bianchini, Jr. sold property to Thomas Andre and Paul Wiita.
7 Flying Dutchmann Way, $415,000.
Xuefeng Zhou (by Agent) sold property to Harrison Xu and Erika Enquist.
70 Kaydeross Park Rd., $395,000.
Bruce and Jennie Brown sold property to Edward Gardner, III.
4 Monroe St., $366,000.
Nancy Sullivan (Ind and as Trustee) sold property to Denise Hassey.
STILLWATER
42 Stratton Lane, $390,000.
Mark and Diane Zazzaro sold property to Joshua and Alicia Eiffe.
23 Farley Rd., $45,000.
Theresa and John Fiorino, Jr. sold property to Bruce Tanski.
4 Calvin Court, $107,000.
Grace Morre LLC sold property to James and Michele Brown.
51 McDermott Rd., $380,000.
Diplomat Property Manager LLC sold property to Jeremie and Samara Latremore.
446 County Route 76, $63,000.
Paul Lescault sold property to Andrew Luskin.
446 County Route 76, $391,000.
Andrew Luskin sold property to Adam Fiscal.
682 NYS Route 9P, $225,000.
Lisa Wicks sold property to Bryan Belinsky.
44A Colonial Rd., $269,900.
Steven Nieminski sold property to Christopher Austin.
36 Clinton Court, $190,000.
Louis Myers, Jr. sold property to Jennifer and Justin Kehl.
11 Champlain Rd., $154,500.
Keith Willard sold property to David Palmer.
26 Graves Rd., $480,000.
Gabriel Kristal and Cecilia Aldarondo sold property to Neil and Kateri Perkins.
Kellogg Rd. and Van Ness Rd., $55,000.
Mark and Erin Calicchia sold property to Rocky and Alyssa Pollock.
89 County Rd. 75, $275,000.
Ryan, Thomas and Laura Blass sold property to Angelina Corbett.
WILTON
31 Mt. McGregor Rd., $275,900.
Lucas and Alyssa Meyers sold property to Cody Miller.
12 Traver Lane, $235,000.
Thomas Merrills, Jr. sold property to Lee Robb, Jr. and Elizabeth Cutler.
28 Hopeful Lane, $280,000.
Marcia Lyons sold property to Benjamin and Rachel Lee.
50 Berkeley Way, $601,565.
Sonoma Grove LLC sold property to Jeffrey Blake and Maya Dobush (Co-Trustees).
55 Corinth Mountain Rd., $592,500.
Margaret and Edward Stover sold property to Stephen Kyne and Shane Pfannenstiel.
34 Whirlaway Blvd., $325,000.
Derek Swartz sold property to National Transfer Services LLC.
34 Whirlaway Blvd., $325,000.
National Transfer Services LLC sold property to Peter Zumpano.
24 Meditation Way, $321,900.
Richard and Gayle Cohen sold property to Keven Donohue and Kelsey McDonald.
