The Saratoga Builders Association Inc. will be awarding two student scholarships in 2023.
One is the SBA $1,000 scholarship award and the other is the $1,000 Bob Best Memorial Scholarship award.
The organization makes the scholarships available annually to students who are planning to pursue a construction industry education. They are open to any high school senior or college undergraduate in Saratoga County planning to pursue a construction education at a two- or four-year accredited college or university; or to students who would like to purchase tools and/or equipment for employment/career or to start a business in the construction industry.
Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must demonstrate current or past involvement in the construction field, including classes taken in high school or college, to be eligible for these awards.
Each applicant must also submit a high school or college transcript or list of construction classes taken plus a short essay describing why they are interested in a construction industry career and what events led to this decision.
Applications must be postmarked on or before April 1. Only the first 25 completed applications will be accepted. The winner and their school will be notified by June 1.
To receive a scholarship application,contact Barry Potoker, executive director, at 518-366-0946 or bpotoker@saratogabuilders.org.
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The 2023 Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA), will run from June 10 through Sept. 23. The market is now accepting vendors for the 2023 season.
The markets will be held on Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Wiswall Park on Front Street, in downtown Ballston Spa.
The markets have been serving the local community since 2003. The mission is to bring together local farms and food/craft producers with consumers and to promote locally created products.
New and returning vendors can apply online at www.ballston.org/category/farmers-market.
Organizers are also looking for community volunteers to help on market days. Interested people can email nora@ballston.org to find out more.
Updates on the market throughout the season can be found on the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market Facebook page and at ballston.org.
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The Saratoga County History Center is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques, and farm products for the annual craft fair on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
No mass produced or commercially manufactured products will be permitted. Spaces are available outdoors, with limited spaces available indoors.
Visit brooksidemuseum.org/events/2022-craft-fair for more information, or contact Beth Silvestri at (518) 885-4000 or bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org.