The unveiling of the Crest-Nut Tree Sculpture took place during our 25th Anniversary Open House Celebration. The funding for this project was a $3,470.00 grant; funded in part by the Saratoga Program for the Arts Funding (SPAF) part of the Decentralized Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the Saratoga Arts Council.

Daniel Hart, the well-known local artist that created our sculpture did an amazing creation that will be a permanent structure for all to see. We are pleased to have seen this funding go towards such a unique venture for the entire community to enjoy!

We would like to give the Skidmore Men's Lacrosse Team a special thank you for always helping our Center. The men volunteered their time and strength by laying sod on the piece of land where the sculpture was placed.

Giving Back to the Community: What Skidmore Men’s Lacrosse Team Does Best
To be pillars of the community at an age where partying is at its’ height; is what amazes us here at Franklin Community Center about the Skidmore Men’s Lacrosse Team. Under the guidance of head coach Jack Sandler, the enthusiasm and drive to always help our Center is unforgettable. One particular effort from the team that we would like to make aware to the community of Saratoga is this: Saratoga Sod donated sod to our agency and with the female skeleton staff that we run on; we would have not been able to install it if it weren’t for the Skidmore Men’s Lacrosse Team and Bob Bakken; a dedicated volunteer at our Center. October 9th was a school holiday for the men, but all where with us that day, raking leaves and laying sod. Franklin Community Center commends Jack Sandler and the Skidmore Men’s Lacrosse Team; our agency would not be as successful as it currently is if it weren’t for their continuous dedication. We would like to thank these Men for always putting our agency at the top of their priority list. We will be eternally grateful and wish the Skidmore Men’s Lacrosse Team a successful 2009 season!