From MLK Saratoga
April 20, 2021
TONIGHT @ 6pm: Let us come together in CommUnity
We are all anxiously awaiting the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. Whether we have one or not, we will gather in CommUnity with our families and friends, in peace and solidarity, tonight @ 6 pm in Congress Park.
We ask everyone to wear masks and practice social distancing.
From Chapman Museum
April 19, 2021
Chapman Museum to open new exhibit of “Now & Then” Photos May 1st.
Courtesy Chapman Museum (2021)
Glens Falls: CHANGES: “Now & Then” Photos of Glens Falls & Queensbury, opens to the public May 1, 2021 at the Chapman Museum. The new exhibit, organized by researchers Robert Bayle and Andrea Matte, tells the stories of "what came before." The exhibit runs through September 2021.
Bob Bayle and Andrea Matte have assembled thirty-six sets of photographs of area buildings that tell the story of what shaped our present landscape. In some cases, buildings received a facelift. In others, they were demolished to make way for something new. They range from present day Cool Arena and Centennial Circle in central Glens Falls to Mount Royal Shopping Center and Sweet Basil Restaurant on Route 9 in Queensbury. Along with the photos will be information garnered through their extensive research.
For example, the idea for a Glens Falls Hospital, built specifically for that purpose, was raised by a group of doctors in 1897. When the concept was first being discussed, Solomon Parks offered his home to become the new hospital. The building required extensive renovations that were designed by local architect E.B. Potter. After about ten years, a new hospital building was added, and the original structure became a home for the hospital’s nursing school. Over the years, many changes were made to the hospital in response to increased demand and growth in services. An east wing was added in 1962, the west tower in 1976, the Pruyn Pavilion in 1993, and the Northwest Tower in 2005.
From Saratoga Chamber
April 19, 2021
Veterans Business Council announces the 2021 Veterans Business Council Scholarship Program
Courtesy Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
$5,000 scholarship to be awarded to a Veteran from Saratoga County
Saratoga Springs, N.Y., April 19, 2021 – The Saratoga County Foundation’s Veterans Business Council announces the 2021 Veterans Business Council Scholarship Program.
The Veterans Business Council (VBC) of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2021 Veterans Business Council Scholarship Program. Under the Program, one (1) $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a veteran or service member that lives in, attends college in, or works in Saratoga County, New York. For full program details and eligibility criteria, please visit www.VeteransBusinessCouncil.com.
The mission of the Veterans Business Council of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is to facilitate opportunities for our military veterans residing in Saratoga County. Efforts will be to connect them with the business community to enhance their knowledge of employment opportunities, job or entrepreneurial training, and new business development. The Council will also seek additional opportunities in support of our local veterans.
Veterans interested in this opportunity should reach out to Denise Romeo at the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce at 518-584-3255 or dromeo@saratoga.org. More information, to include online application, is also available at www.veteransbusinesscouncil.com.
From Sustainable PR
April 19
Tell Your Earth Day Story: Green PR Agency to Hold Public Art Event Showcasing Community Commitments to the Environment
Courtesy: SustainablePR
Glens Falls, NY— Sustainable PR, a green-focused public relations agency, is partnering with local Glens Falls business and community groups to host an event April 22 to celebrate Earth Day and spark conversations about what a bright — and green — future will look like.
The kid-friendly “Tell Your Earth Day Story” community art event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. outside Crandall Public Library in City Park, and will feature a public chalkboard art installation where participants of all ages can write and draw their messages of hope for Earth Day and what “sustainability” means to them. All activities will be outdoors and will include green giveaways and vegan-friendly treats from local sponsors. Host Sustainable PR will be giving out plant seedlings to attendees, and local event sponsors will be providing complimentary snacks including vegan-friendly peanut butter protein balls from Juicin’ Jar, a Glens Falls health-focused eatery, and spring water from JUST Water, a trailblazer in sustainably sourced packaging.
Additional community partners and contributors include the Adirondack Regional Chamber of
Commerce, the Warren County Economic Development Corporation, Glens Falls Collaborative and World Awareness Children’s Museum.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 14, 2021
North Elba Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund (LEAF) awardees announced
Courtesay LEAF/ROOST (2021)
Lake Placid, NY – The Town of North Elba is pleased to announce the newly established North Elba Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund (LEAF) is awarding funds to several local organizations.
The North Elba LEAF is a dedicated and ongoing fund available to nonprofits, local governments, and public sector organizations within the Town of North Elba. Monies for the fund are derived from a dedicated 2% Essex County occupancy tax that was implemented by the Essex County Board of Supervisors in June of 2020.
“The funds available from LEAF will improve the quality of place for both residents and visitors,” North Elba Town Supervisor Jay Rand said.
The projects recommended by the LEAF committee and approved by the Town of North Elba were submitted by the following 17 nonprofits, local governments, and public sector organizations: the Rotary Club of Lake Placid, Barkeater Trails Alliance, Zonta Club of the Adirondacks, Ausable River Association, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, Lake Placid Community Day, Lake Placid Community Beautification Association Inc, Lake Placid Elementary School, Lake Placid Land Conservancy, Adirondack Land Trust, Village of Saranac Lake, Lake Placid Volunteer Ambulance, Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society, Lake Placid Central School District, Village of Lake Placid (North Elba website), Mirror Lake Watershed, and Essex County Industrial Development Agency.
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