Clifton Park and Albany NY Homes for Sale: October 2008

The Friends of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library will hold its first Community Scrabble Tournament on Saturday, November 8 at the CPH Library. The tournament will feature two competitions: ADULTS beginning at 9:30am, and HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS beginning at 1:00pm. All proceeds from the tournament will be donated to Literacy NENY. Each tournament will have a maximum field of 64 participants, playing in groups of 4, with two elimination rounds to produce a final group of 4, resulting in one ultimate champion. Pre-registration is required, forms may be obtained at the Shenendehowa H.S. East Engineering Dept. Office, the CPH Library Information Desk, or on the Friends of Library website www.cliftonpark.org/friendsofcphl

THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS NOVEMBER 1, 2008.

The student tournament requires no registration fee. The adult tournament requires a registration fee of $10 per player. Prizes will be awarded. For more information email cphscrabble@hotmail.com or call Keith Willis at 371-0834.

Event Location: Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Start Time: 9:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Contact Person: Keith Willis
Phone: 371-0834

The Not So Common Players is a musical theater company located in Clifton Park, New York and was founded in 2000 by Jennifer Bullington and Yvonne Masse.  The mission of the Not So Common Players is to produce quality community theater and to encourage members of the Clifton Park Region to get involved and love musical theater.  They are very proud and fortunate to be sponsored by the Town of Clifton Park and to perform at the Clifton Common stage during the Summer and the Shenendehowa High School Little Theater during the Spring and Fall.

Their next production will be "The Spitfire Grill, a musical" and will be performed on October 31, November 1, 2, 7, and 9.  Friday and Saturday shows are at 8pm and Sunday matinees are at 2pm.

If you have the "acting bug" and wish to get involved please contact them as listed below.  They are always looking for technical people and help backstage.  If you or someone you know has set design and construction experience and would like to join the Not So Common Players board please contact them: Not So Common Players, One Town Hall Plaza, Clifton Park, New York 12065 or call Pat O'Donnell at 518-371-6681.

What a great community partner in Clifton Park!!!

If you have any questions about the Clifton Park real estate market, please call me anytime at (518)281-3951.

The Town of Clifton Park, NY is conveniently located in Southern Saratoga County approximately halfway between Albany and Saratoga Springs.  It was the last town formed in Saratoga County and covers about 47 square miles in area.

This suburban bedroom community sprang up "overnight" in the 60's and 70's and quickly became a significant town within the Capital District.  It boasts several great facilities for adults, seniors, and children.

Take a look around www.cliftonpark.org to learn more.

The office of Parks, Recreation, and Community Affairs can be found at www.cliftonpark.org/townhall/parks-rec/

If you have any questions about the real estate market in and around Clifton Park, NY please give me a call (518)281-3951.  It would be my pleasure to assist you and your family.

Thank you.

Clifton Park, NY is grateful to be served by 6 excellent volunteer fire departments.  These brave men and women volunteer everyday to help protect our community.  Please join me in thanking them for all their hard work and efforts to protect our lives, belongings, and health.  Listed below are all the links available to their sites:

The Clifton Park Fire Department: http://www.cliftonparkfire.org/

The Jonessville Volunteer Fire Department: http://www.jonesvillefire.org/index.asp

The Vischer Ferry Fire Department: http://www.vffd.org/index.htm

The West Crescent Fire Department: http://departments.firehouse.com/dept/Halfmoon3NY

Rexford Fire Department: http://www.rexfordfd.org/

Ballston Lake Fire Department: http://www.bhblny.com/services_or_organizations/police_fire/fire.htm

If I can assist you in your real estate needs throughout the entire Southern Saratoga County, including Clifton Park, NY please call me at your convenience (518)281-3951.

Thank you.

The Shenendehowa Central Schools District (www.shenet.org) encompasses the Clifton Park, NY area and surrounding communities including parts of Rexford, Halfmoon, Ballston Lake, Malta, and Waterford.  It is the largest school district in New York's Section II region.  The total enrollment in the Shen District is 9,869.

There are 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, a freshman building and one high school.  All of the buildings are located on one "campus" with the exception of 4 elementary schools.  The High School averages 15.4 students per teacher and the senior class is approaching 700 this year.  92.6% of all Shen Seniors are planning to go on to college.

By virtue of the size of the district, there is a program for every student to join; academic, artistic, social, or athletic.  There is no reason for any student to feel that they "are just a number."

If you are interested in the Southern Saratoga County or Clifton Park Real Estate market, please call me so I can provide you a comprehensive report on all the public schools in our marketplace.

Thank you.

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This open and spacious 3 Bed, 2 Bath Condo is proudly offered at $420,000.  Don't wait for track season to open, come see this EXCELLENT VALUE today.  This top floor home is in the heart of Saratoga Springs! Enjoy privacy and sundrenched rooms.  The kitchen features granite counter tops and cherry cabinets, hardwood floors, living room with fireplace and balcony w/gas grill hook up. The master bedroom has two walk-in closets and tiled bath. This home includes all appliances and custom window treatments. All this and close to everything the city has to offer. Come home to the good life in Saratoga!  Call Lewis for a showing today (518)281-3951 or LewisB@nycap.rr.com or search the entire MLS at www.LewisB.com

The Capital District of New York received some very exciting news recently.  AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.) made a major press release on October 7, 2008 announcing the creating of a new production company that will be building a new micro processor manufacturing facility in the Luther Forest Technology Park located in Saratoga County in upstate New York.  This is great news for our economy in the Capital District since it will bring no less than 1,400 jobs to our area.

Although our real estate market hasn't been impacted like the rest of the country, sales have definitelyslowed and as such, inventory is building.  Prices have basically remained flat compared to last year, but you know that won't last as AMD moves into our area.

So, if you have any Real Estate needs in Southern Saratoga County, please give me a call.

Here is a link to the press release made by AMD.

http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/VirtualPressRoom/0,,51_104_543_1991~128482,00.html

This beautiful Clifton Park, NY 4 bedroom 2.1 bath raised ranch is located on a private cul-de-sac lot that is surrounded by woods and water.  It features 2 fireplaces, a huge deck, and a screened in porch.  Please come see this home and feel the tranquility as you sit on the deck on a cool crisp fall afternoon.  Contact Lewis Beynon today for more details: (518)281-3951 or LewisB@nycap.rr.comor search the entire Clifton Park, NY real estate MLS on my Web site: www.LewisB.com

The Sportsplex of Halfmoon is one of the great athletic facilities in the Clifton Park, NY area that supports a wide variety of sports.  Soccer is their main attraction, but they also support a flag football league and lacrosse camp in the winter months.  It was built three years ago and was a great addition to the Clifton Park, NY area.  My son has been playing flag football there in the off-season for the last three seasons.  The program has become so successful that the dads started a flag program for us.  Personally, I choose not to participate, but if you ever need a good laugh please feel free to stop by.  Please check out their site, I know you will be impressed.  http://www.sportsplexofhalfmoon.com

If you have any questions about Clifton Park Real Estate, please give me a call.  I would love to help you.

More accurately known as Shenendehowa Senior Citizens, Inc.  This organization is located at the Clifton Commons which is known for its soccer, basketball, ice hockey, baseball, and softball fields.  I think it is meaningful that this "senior" center chose to be located here.  They could have gone anywhere, but decided to be among all the "youth" facilities.

They are a very active group of individuals that support a lot of community events and programs.  They also support one another with numerous programs.  For more information please visit their Web site at http://www.cliftonpark.org/seniors/Default.htm