Aviation Mall is partnering with the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce and ConfiData to offer the community and its residents an opportunity to drop off documents to be shredded for free! This event will take place on Saturday, September 16th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the front east parking lot of Aviation Mall.
Participants can bring up to five boxes to shred (box size cannot exceed 24” x 12” x 10 ¼”), and items will be shredded on the spot in the mobile shred trucks. ConfiData can shred and recycle just about anything – junk mail, tax returns, checks, files, manila folders, or any documents containing personal information.
Please consider bringing a non-perishable food donation with your shred drop-off. All food item donations will benefit the Open Door Mission, which exists to serve people at their point of need, cultivating personal growth and community sustainability – individuals who are homeless and low income.
The event is open to the public, and will occur rain or shine.
The Fort William Henry Hotel, located at 48 Canada Street in Lake George, would like to invite friends, family and neighbors to a Community Day on Sunday, September 17th, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Carriage House! This event will feature a BBQ, music by DJ Suzie Q and Fran, games for kids, and tours of the property. Tickets are $40 for adults, $15 for kids 4 to 10 years old, and free for 3 and under; and they include free admission to the Fort William Henry Museum.
A Community Day follows a long-standing tradition at the hotel: “It started as a clambake when I was a kid,” said Fort William Henry Corp. CEO, Kathy Flacke Muncil. “Our goal was to give everyone a chance to relax after a long summer. I want everyone to feel the joy I did as a kid, running around the property on a beautiful September day.”
Proceeds from the event will go to co-sponsor Women in Need (WIN), a nonprofit that serves families in Lake George. WIN helps women and families living in Warren, Washington, Saratoga and Essex Counties who need food, clothing, medical services, home fuel, transportation and shelter.
The BBQ will include chicken, sausage and peppers, hamburgers, hot dogs, 12 clams per adult – an extra dozen clams available for an additional $12 – and desserts donated by Lake George Baking Company. Deadline for ticket purchase is Friday, Sept. 15. Tickets are available either at fortwilliamhenry.com, or by contacting Nancy Nichols of Lake George Region Women for WIN, Inc. at (518) 668-2665.
Ticket holders are invited to tour the Carriage House and the newly renovated rooms. Parking for the event is free!
About WIN:
Lake George Region for WIN, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation, was founded to help women and families living in Warren, Washington, Saratoga and Essex Counties through financial grants of $300 to $500. WIN identified women and families in need through recommendations from individuals, churches, schools, and government agencies.
WIN does not receive government funding. Its services depend entirely on fundraisers and individual donations.
About Fort William Henry Hotel:
The first hotel on the property opened in June 1855, and was eventually expanded to accommodate 900 guests. A veranda facing the lake was supported by 30-foot tall Corinthian columns. The original hotel burned in 1909, and another building was erected in 1911… In the 1950s, a 64-room motor inn was built.
The Fort William Henry Corporation was founded in 1952 by a group of entrepreneurs from Lake George and the Capital Region, including Robert F. Flacke, Sr. The corporation commissioned a replica of the fortress built by the British in 1755 during the French and Indian War era two centuries earlier.
In 1969, the older portion of the hotel was demolished. The kitchen and dining room – known as The White Lion Room – remained. A 35-room annex and indoor pool were added in 1984, and the 10,500-square-foot conference center was built in from 1999 to 2000. The five-story Grand Hotel opened in July 2004.
The Carriage House, built for housing horses and carriages, was renovated in 2022 and 2023 to provide a venue for weddings and events. The four-season venue can accommodate table seating for 400 people, and theater seating for 750. It also has a kitchen on site. The rooms in the motor inn wing were renovated during the winter of 2022-2023, alongside renovation work at the Carriage House.
Glens Falls Boys Varsity Soccer came up with the win against Schuylerville under the lights at the Putt LaMay Memorial Field. This key Foothills Council matchup was the first-ever home night game on turf in Glens Falls program history.
The Black Bears got the prime-time win, defeating the Black Horses 3-1 to move to 4-0 in conference play and 5-0 overall. Glens Falls had goals from Landan Phipps, Gavin Rittenhouse and Cameron Shaver. Schuylerville’s lone goal came from Trevor French. Both goalkeepers played outstanding games!
Ayden Grieve recorded the win for the Black Bears while Griffin Brophy racked up 16 impressive saves for the Black Horses to keep the game tight throughout.
Next Up: Glens Falls will travel to Mechanicville on Saturday, September 16th – game begins at 12:30 PM!
Queensbury’s varsity girls tennis team upped its record to 4-0 overall and 3-0 in Foothills Council play with a 7-0 victory at Hudson Falls! The Spartans increased their Foothills Council winning streak to 52 consecutive matches.
Queensbury, 7… Hudson Falls, 0~
Singles Results:
1. Nicole Greenstein (Q) def. Madison Sawyer, 6-1, 6-0
There is always a reason to stop by SPoT Coffee in downtown Glens Falls! They have a wide variety of food, wonderful iced and hot beverages, and a comfortable and casual vibe… And now, there’s one more reason to stop by: The Fall Fest menu has been rolled out, and these menu items have been an instant hit!
The Falls Features include beverages that can be served hot or iced: White Chocolate Pumpkin Mocha, SPoT Chaider (Chai and Cider), and Autumn Green Tea with Maple and Ginger. The Fall Feature Sandwiches include, Top Round Roast Beef, Oktoberfest Ham, and the Bacon on Bacon Grilled Cheese!
SPoT Coffee understands that with the changing of seasons, pumpkin spice is everywhere! Bill Dingman, the Glens Falls District Operations Manager of SPoT Coffee, joked: “Here in the Northeast, it’s pumpkin seaso,n and that lasts eight months out of the year.”
This year, SPoT Coffee has gone above and beyond to create a seasonal menu that has more of an Oktoberfest vibe. These menu items will be available well after the pumpkin spice has been put back on the shelf!
The evolution of Fall Fest into a multi-month, multi-item promotion is something that Bill is proud of: “We had promotions with three beverages over the summer and one food item… Now we are doing three and three, three beverages and three sandwiches,” he said.
The sandwich board that is in front of the service counter draws the eye and entices the taste buds… The artwork is created by the assistant manager and has added to the success of the promotion: “It’s been really popular. I am super happy to see how the sandwiches have taken off,” Bill said.
He also noted the importance of the cafe staff when speaking of the new menu items: “Some of the things that help to make a promotion a success is the beautiful signage and friendly people at the point of sale who can talk to the guests and suggestively sell our features… Our crew has been crushing it, and I couldn’t be more proud!”
At SPoT Coffee, Fall Fest is more than seasonal promotion – it’s an indication that SPoT Coffee is not only thriving, but growing: “We are just grateful, this cafe has really grown, we are really happy to be part of this community… We want to be the place where Glens Falls starts their day and ends their day. We are really proud of our staff… My assistant manager has been with me for two years, and several of the other staff members have been with me just as long… We are employing more people because demand is there,” he said.
SPoT Coffee is open 7-7-7: from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, seven Days a week! So, stop in today and try one of the new additions, or a beloved favorite from the menu.
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson and visionary founder Derek Foster interview three Blue Collar superstars – Amanda Triolo, Brian Correll, and Luke Scarcelli of Grasshopper Heating & Cooling! Grasshopper has been all the buzz – or rather, chirp – on the scene lately as their marvelous marketing, terrific teamwork and stellar service take the community by storm! What’s the secret to their raid growth and success? We have some of the answers for you here in this episode!
Saratoga, Warren, and Washington County have no shortage of fantastic goods and services to offer! In this podcast, our host Mike Nelson will clue you in on the amazing gems hidden in your very own community!
Let’s Go To the Hub
Episode 39
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Robert Starbuck, the CEO at Migrate Business Services, and Saratoga’s Business Hub! Robert has 40 years of experience in world business, and his company can help you and your business get the help you need by providing office space, professional help, outsourcing options, and more!
00:21 – Introductions
00:56 – Who is Robert Starbuck?
03:38 – What’s the Business Landscape Look Like?
06:19 – The Remote Boat
09:19 – The Business Hub vs. Migrate: What Does What?
13:53 – Services: What and How?
15:38 – It’s About Trust
17:27 – From Jordan to Jersey: Similarities and Differences
PRODUCTION NOTE: The opinions reflected in this podcast are not indicative of the views of Saratoga Business Report, SaratogaBride.com LLC, Saratoga TODAY, Glens Falls TODAY, Spa City Digital, or Five Towers Media.
The 2023 Glens Falls/Hudson Falls 51st Jug Game matchup took place on the Hudson Falls home field. This traditional game spans generations… This year the competition and camaraderie also touched a somber note when the players and coaches observed a moment of silence for the late John Barvieri, a long time Tigers assistant coach who passed away suddenly on November 11th, 2022.
Glens Falls, in their first season as Black Bears, prevailed in this year’s Jug game to take the victory for the ninth straight year! The early season game was played in warm and muggy conditions, and was the Class B North season opener for each team. Senior runningback Dimaggio Riley led Glens Falls with 95 yards on nine carries, and Junior Brody Holcomb had three scoring passes in his debut as quarterback for the Glens Falls Black Bears, completing 9 of 11 passes for 188 yards in his first varsity start.
The Hudson Falls Tigers, led by senior quarterback Will Coon, rushed for 140 yards, including a 62-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Fullback Peyton Dupuis ran for 95 yards on 22 carries, and found the end zone. With the loss, Hudson Falls fell to 1-1 overall… Hudson Falls opened the season against Plattsburgh, and prevailed in a non-league, nail biting 24 to 22 victory.
The rivalry between Glens Falls and Hudson Falls, which dates back to 1917, is a battle to take home the red-and-green whiskey jug.
The Jug game came early in the season this year, giving both Glens Falls and Hudson Falls an opportunity to start the season with focus and intensity. Last year, Glens Falls won the Jug game 38 to 0, on the shoulders of seasoned Glens Falls quarterback Carson Rath… In that matchup, Rath completed five touchdown passes. Rath and most of his seasoned offensive line graduated last year, creating an opportunity for a younger – and until this season’s Jug game, untested – offense.
Next up, Glens Falls will travel to Gloversville on Friday, September 15th, for a 7:00 PM match up.
High Peaks Hospice will be holding a Remembrance Event on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at Crandall Park Pavilion in Glens Falls from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. This remembrance and gathering is an opportunity to commemorate those who were cared for by High Peaks Hospice, and passed away between June 2022 and June 2023.
Friends, family and the community are welcome to attend, and may bring photos of loved ones to add to the display. Candles and memory name cards will be available to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. This is an opportunity for the community to honor those who have been lost regardless of being in hospice. The names of people who were cared for by hospice between June 2022 to June 2023 will be read.
The mission of High Peak Hospice is to provide end of life care that listens with respect, cares with compassion, supports with choice, and comforts with understanding. Come to Crandall Park on September 16th, and light a candle in the memory of a loved one to represent how their light lives on.
Meredith is a petite girl with a big heart! She is curious, feisty and independent. She was found abandoned with six kittens to care for and shorty after their rescue, needed an urgent, lifesaving surgery. Meredith has faced a lot of adversity within the short span of time she has been in our care, but this youngster is still full of kitten energy! There is no space she will leave unexplored and is among the first to socialize with any visitors to her room. She loves to be at the center of attention and doesn’t want to share the spotlight with anyone else.
She is still learning her manners and can play a little rough at times. Her purrfect family would be one with feline experienced adults and older children who can give her the attention her youthful, active personality needs.
If you are interested in learning more about Meredith, please contact the Adoption Center at 518.409.8105 ext 101 or adoptadk@animalleague.org. You can also complete the adoption application using the link: www.animalleague.org/adkpreapproval
