Downtown Happenings  January 2016 Greetings!     We hope everyone enjoyed their holidays and our unseasonably warm weather.  As we head into 2016, and the bicentennial celebration of Troy's incorporation, we are looking at some downtown Troy projects that are beyond exciting. Stay in touch with us so that you don't miss out! It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Troy's Director of Operations, Bill Chamberlain, who tragically left us all too soon in December. We will do all that we can to honor Bill's memory and work ethic as we continue to program the city he loved so much.  We are so grateful for all of the support that we receive on Troy's behalf every day. Here is to charging forward, into what we feel will be a record year for downtown! Sincerely,  Your Downtown Troy BID team Troy BID Events  Sage Night Out  Friday, January 29, 5:00 - 9:00 This month's Troy Night out is in honor of The Sage College's Centennial year. The night will begin at 4:30 with the president of Sage, Susan Scrimshaw flipping a switch and turning the college Green.  Show your support by coming downtown and celebrating with Sage students from both the Troy and Albany Campus, as well as numerous alumni. Many downtown businesses will be showing their support by lighting up their business green! We are so excited to kick of 2016 with a great Troy Night Out inspired by our Sage neighbors! Grand Opening & Open House - The Balance Loft  Friday, January 29 11 State Street The Balance Loft is owned and operated by Kelly Kendall who has been working on opening an integrative fitness studio since 2013. Kelly looked at many different areas to open her studio but when she came to Troy she felt a "fresh, friendly and creative"energy that she hadn't felt in other areas. Kelly is so happy to both live and operate her business on in historic Troy, as she says "the studio just feels right here." The Balance Loft is a boutique fitness studio offering warm and hot yoga, Barre and Boot Camp in an Infrared heated studio. The studio also offers private TRX personal training from Adam Howard who has over 9,000 hours of experience.  The 4th Annual Dinner & Sammy Awards- Thank you  Thank you so much to everyone who came out to support us. The Fourth Annual Dinner was a wonderful evening filled with people who make what we do possible. Save the Date your upcoming events calendar   Troy Night Out  :: Friday, 29 :: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm  Stay tuned for the release of our full 2016 events calendar! Member Events    Troy Savings Bank Music Hall 30 2nd Street  Sunday, January 24 - High School Choral Festival - 4:00pm This performance gives gifted local students the opportunity to sing with this premiere chorus in our amazing Hall!   Live Music at Dinosaur BBQ 377 River Street  Friday, January, 8 :: 9:00 pm ::   Bendt -   This is a great show featuring two alternative rock bands.  Guided Meditation Classes The Troy Public Library  10 2nd Street  Thursdays, January 7 - February 25, 5:45 - 6:45 Led by Michael Fuselli, the sessions include basic guided meditation instruction, practice and discussion. "learn how this technique helps reduce stress and improve energy, focus, self-esteem. balance, self control, improved health, relationships,. productivity and much more!" Game Night Featuring Hungry Hungry Hippos Tournament! The Ruck  104 3rd Street  Tuesday, January 5, 6:00pm - 10:00pm Head on down to The Ruck for a monthly game night. January's tournament features Hungry Hungry Hippos! Free to play and there will be prizes for winners! For more information click here.  Marketing Keep an eye out for our winter billboards and posters throughout the city! Getting Involved Committee Meetings  Stay involved and up to date with BID news by attending one of the monthly committee's. Find out more information on our website.  Fund Development Committee: Second Tuesday of each month, 1:00 pm at Groff Networks (81 4th Street).  Committee Chair :: Lauren Groff  Marketing Committee: Second Tuesday of each month, 9:00 am at Mudaddy Flats (49 3rd Street). Committee Chair :: Debra Lockrow  Beautification Committee: Second Tuesday of each month, 5:30 pm at The Judge Development Corp. office (255 River Street). Committee Chair :: Sam Judge  Business Development at Retention Committee: Second Wednesday of each month, 8:30 am, meet at BID office (251 River Street) and proceed to restaurant.  Committee Chair :: Sarah Jermano Special Events Committee: First Wednesday of each month, 8:30 am at Muddaddy Flats (49 3rd Street).  Committee Chairs :: Robin McDonough and Dan Frament  Share your news with us Have something for next month's news letter? Send the information along to events@troybid.org and we will consider it for next month's edition! The Downtown Troy Business Improvement District | DowntownTroy.org  | 518-279-7997 | 251 River Street