There's a new spot in Ballston Spa for social canines. Lazy Dog Cookie Co. is holding a grand opening celebration for its new sPAW CITY Social Club Indoor Dog Park. It's on the second floor of a manufacturing facility at 101 Ford St.
There's off-leash space and on-leash social space, a coffee bar and Wi-Fi and soon to be more space for private parties, trainers and other events. The grand opening will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 27 at the Ford Street location.

There's also a lighting and design showroom, Two If By Sea gallery, will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony in conjunction with the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, village Mayor John Romano and showroom owners Gregory and Melissa Tkal, will take part in the event at 7 p.m. May 4 at the gallery, 91 Milton Ave. The lighting and design showroom will feature vintage, reproduction and custom light fixtures. According to a news release sent out by the association, Gregory's work has been featured in films like "The Amistad" and "The Patriot," and his wife, Melissa, is an interior designer.

And here's a little event coming up at Lake Avenue Elementary School in Saratoga Springs, being put on by young students who are apparently braver than me...25 students are going to be involved in a circus act at 7 p.m. Friday, April 27 in the school gym. They participated in a school residency program for a week with Circus Smirkus. Admission costs $1 or 10 BoxTops for Education, and all proceeds benefit the Lake Avenue Parent-Teacher Association.



--Jamie