SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – May 1, 2011 — In order to raise awareness and funds for March for Dimes, Hair Divas salon, located at 1146 Route 29 in Schuylerville, N.Y., is participating in the “March of Babies” event on Sunday, May 1. This event will begin promptly at 9 a.m. at High Rock Park in Saratoga Springs, where Hair Divas will be holding a booth and offering purple hair extensions and tinsel for all who wish to join a good cause.
According to the March for Dimes, an estimated eight million children are born with a serious birth defect of genetic or partially genetic origin. Participating in March for Babies can provide hope to over half a million babies born too soon each year. The money raised at March for Babies supports programs in the local community that help mothers have healthy, full-term pregnancies. Hair Divas salon [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 11, 2011
Contact:
Jaysie Walts
Hair Creations
(518) 583-4281
jaysie@haircreationssalon.com
Hair Creations is now accepting nominations for their “Makeover Mondays”, set to begin in June

Local salon to commence six months of makeovers for deserving community members

Saratoga Springs, New York- Hair Creations, located on 12 Phila Street will commence a six-month complimentary makeover event beginning the last Monday in June. The event, called “Makeover Mondays”, will center on giving back to six special women in the community.

Each month’s recipients will be chosen based on the following criteria:
June 27: A professional woman who has fallen on hard times due to the present economic climate, and thus, may need some assistance [...]

Saratoga Springs, NY. March 23, 2011 A celebration of National Homebrew Day, known as AHA Big Brew, is now in its 14th year. Saratoga Zymurgist will host a local site on May 7, 2011.

Organized by the American Homebrewers Association (AHA), AHA Big Brew celebrates National Homebrew Day, honored on the first Saturday of May. AHA Big Brew brings together thousands of homebrewers from around the world, all brewing the same beers simultaneously. More than 5,000 homebrewers from North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, South America and Australia are expected to participate this year.

Brew a Batch at Saratoga Zymurgist: We will supply the grain, hops, and yeast. Brewers will have the choice of three recipes to pick from, and it can be extract or all-grain version. Please contact Reed to register for this event. Come on Saturday, May 7, 2011 to join the fun!</ [...]

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – May 1, 2011 — In order to raise awareness and funds for March for Dimes, Hair Divas salon, located at 1146 Route 29 in Schuylerville, N.Y., is participating in the “March of Babies” event on Sunday, May 1. This event will begin promptly at 9 a.m. at High Rock Park in Saratoga Springs, where Hair Divas will be holding a booth and offering purple hair extensions and tinsel for all who wish to join a good cause.

According to the March for Dimes, an estimated eight million children are born with a serious birth defect of genetic or partially genetic origin. Participating in March for Babies can provide hope to over half a million babies born too soon each year. The money raised at March for Babies supports programs in the local community that help mothers have healthy, full-term pregnancies. Hair Divas salon is [...]

Saratoga Springs – Reform. A True Pilates™ Studio announces that it will be offering two summer scholarships for high school and college students (14-24 years of age) for June 1st, 2011 – August 1st, 2011. The scholarship application deadline is May 1st. Scholarships include unlimited mat classes and one private session per week. With over 20-years of dance experience, studio owner Meghan Del Prete also teaches True Pilates™ at Skidmore College as a member of the faculty of the Dance Department. True Pilates™ will assist scholarship recipients in deepening their undertsanding of their bodies, becoming stronger, healthier and more balanced, and ultimately improving their dance performances and lengthening their dance careers. For application information about the summer scholarships and scholarships for the next academic year (September 1st, 2011 – May 31st, 2012), contact the studio at (518) 871-1315 or info@reformyourbody.com. The [...]

Saratoga Springs, NY–

The Downstreet Marketplace at 454 Broadway is getting a new name, a new sign and some new tenants.

“This is a new name for a new millennium. The name ‘Downstreet Marketplace’ was originally given in the late 1970’s, now we are re-naming it ‘Saratoga Marketplace.’ The new sign is up on the outside of the building and we are working on very exciting plans to refurbish the Marketplace inside and out including having wifi,” comments Betty Straus, owner of Pangea.

“The new name reflects the type of stores and look that exists inside. All the [...]

More information:
Ms. Heather Varney
hvarney@saratogabridges.org
(518) 587-0723 ext. 1266

April 19, 2011

Saratoga Bridges announces Season Sponsors

Saratoga Bridges is thrilled to announce its’ generous Season Sponsors have donated $41,000 thus far in 2011. More than any recent year, the agency is extremely concerned about the people with disabilities and their families who Saratoga Bridges serves every day due to the proposed cuts in state and federal funding. The list of contributors is as follows:

Lead Season Sponsors
The Adirondack Trust Company
Constance & Thomas D’Ambra
DIAGEO

Featured Season Sponsors
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
New Country Toyota Scion of Saratoga

Associate Season Sponsor
The Bonadio Group
CDPHP
Stewart’s Shops
TCT Federal Credit Union

3 Sponsors offered these quotes [...]

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (April 13, 2011) – Designated drivers visiting Saratoga Casino and Raceway will now be provided free non-alcoholic beverages to reward responsible choices and their contribution to the safety of others.

In response to the revival of Skidmore’s “CHEERS to the Designated Driver” program, the casino got on board as a participant offering complimentary soda and juice to any designated driver wearing the neon green wristband provided by the program. The gaming floor bars, restaurants and Vapor Night Club will all be supporting this program’s cause. Designated Drivers can get a bracelet at select pick-up locations before heading out with friends for the night.

The program was originally created in 2009, but had dissolved after the founding students graduated. In light of recent alcohol-related incidents, “CHEERS” is being re-launched by Skidmore’s Peer Health Educators to promote positive [...]

Bat Country Entertainment is proud to announce its formation as an independent video game development studio. Located in Albany, NY, the studio is founded by 12-year industry veteran Mike Chrzanowski. Bat Country Entertainment consists of numerous local, experienced industry members from such companies as Looking Glass Studios, Vicarious Visions, Electronic Arts, and Sony. Mike and the other founding members of Bat Country have over four decades of experience in the video game industry, and have worked on numerous AAA titles such as Thief, SyphonFilter, Guitar Hero, and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance.

“We’re doomed to succeed!” says Marketing Coordinator Mike Chera. “We are a group of highly motivated, game-industry alumni with an unquenchable desire to make games.” The studio is adamant in targeting multiple independent platforms, including Xbox Live Indie Games, PC, iOS, and Android. Currently their first title AardBloxX, a 3D Puzzle [...]

Saratoga Springs, New York- Hair Creations, located on 12 Phila Street will commence a six-month complimentary makeover event beginning the last Monday in June. The event, called “Makeover Mondays”, will center on giving back to six special women in the community. Each month’s recipients will be chosen based on the following criteria:

June 27: A professional woman who has fallen on hard times due to the present economic climate, and thus, may need some assistance with appearance enhancement before starting the interview process. Nomination deadline is Saturday June 18. Voting is from Sunday June 19 – Wednesday June 22.

July 25: A deserving woman who has been – for a significant period of time – selflessly advocating for a cause and/or volunteering her time. Nomination deadline is Saturday July 16. Voting is from Sunday July 17 – Wednesday July 20.

August 29: [...]