The Saratoga Builders Association Inc. announced the awarding of two student scholarships.
One is the annual SBA scholarship for $1,000 and the other is the annual “Bob Best” memorial scholarship for $500.
Luke Baringer of Wilton, a senior at Saratoga Springs High School, won the SBA scholarship. He will be attending Clarkson University in the fall to study civil engineering and architecture design.
Brendan Lee, a senior at Salem Central School, won the $500 scholarship. She attends WSWHE BOCES at the F. Donald Myers Education Center.
The Saratoga Builders Association makes student scholarship awards available annually to high school seniors or college students who are planning to pursue a career in the construction industry.
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Saratoga Mortgage, a service of Saratoga’s Credit Union, is offering a unique outdoor expo to help consumers better prepare and understand the home buying process.
The expo will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at Saratoga’s Credit Union’s Ballston Spa branch, 444 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa.
The event is open to the public and all are welcome to stop by and meet with representatives to gain knowledge on how each organization plays a role in the home buying process.
Representatives include a mortgage originator, a real estate agent, financial advisor, and home insurance agent who will collectively educate attendees on how they can help new and existing home owners. Each representative will be ready to meet with individuals to discuss their needs. Meet with one or with all representatives and learn how they can help you on your journey.
Reservations are not required.
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Quick Response was honored with the Community Partner Award the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County Salute to Business Awards at the Hilton Garden Inn in Clifton Park on June 17.
A local, family-owned and operated restoration company, Quick Response is very involved in the community. From volunteer/free services provided to first responders and nonprofits, to the annual Christmas display, community spirit is embedded in its culture, officials said.
Fabian Johnston, direct of business development, accepted the award on behalf of the company.
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The National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 6 at Fasig-Tipton, will be open to the public and free to attend.
The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will also be streamed live on the museum’s website at racingmuseum.org.
Public seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors will open at 9:30 a.m.
This year’s induction ceremony will honor the Hall of Fame classes of 2020 and 2021. Legendary track announcer Tom Durkin will serve as the master of ceremonies. The 2020 inductees include racehorses Tom Bowling and Wise Dan; jockey Darrel McHargue; trainer Mark Casse; and Pillars of the Turf Alice Headley Chandler, J. Keene Daingerfield, Jr., and George D. Widener, Jr. The 2021 class is comprised of racehorse American Pharoah (a 2013 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Yearling Sale graduate) and trainers Jack Fisher and Todd Pletcher.
For more information about the Museum, including special events and program offerings, please call (518) 584-0400 or visit our website at www.racingmuseum.org.