April 30, Saturday – Trail Work Day at Grafton Lakes State Park from 9 am to 12 pm. We have a lot of mess from the big ice storm earlier this year. Come help us out clearing debris from trails and enjoy a beautiful day in the outdoors. Refreshments are available in the morning for all volunteers. Please call the Park to register at 279-1155.
May 5, Thursday – Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park Spring Meeting at 7 pm in the Park Office. Join this diverse group of outdoor enthusiasts in improving Grafton Lakes State Park. Bring your ideas.
May 6, Friday – Star Watch at 8 pm. Enjoy a tour of the night sky with Albany Area Astronomers Association. Enter the Park via the winter entrance and follow signs to the group. Weather may cancel; call Bernard at 658-9144 to confirm. The rain date is May 7.
May 7, Saturday – Nest Watch Training at 1 pm. Find bird nests in your yard or neighborhood. Scientists need your help. Please pre-register for this free training by calling 279-1155.
May 21, Saturday – Cemetery Restoration Seminar at Grafton Lakes State Park from 9 am to 3 pm. Learn how to preserve your family cemetery in this free seminar. The seminar will be held in an old family cemetery in the Park and will teach resetting stones, cleaning and adhesive repair. Lunch is provided. To register, please contact Dorothy Surprise at 641-9660.
May 22, Sunday – Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis. Registration for this 1 k fund-raising walk begins at 11 am. For more information about the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the event, please call CFF at 783-7361.
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February 3, 2023 Edition
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38th Annual Ice Fishing Contest Rescheduled
Submitted by GLSP Due to warmer than usual temperatures, the 38th annual ice fishing contest at Grafton Lakes State Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, from 5:30 am to 2 pm. Join in on the fun as several-hundred anglers brave the cold temperatures for their chance to make a winning catch on several […]
Celebrating Retiring Board President Deborah Tudor
On Tuesday, January 25, Cheney Library honored Ms. Deborah Tudor for her 12 years of service on the Cheney Library Board of Trustees. During her tenure as a trustee, Ms. Tudor made immense contributions to physical improvements of the library’s property. Some of these projects include the installation of a propane fireplace, creation of the […]
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February 3, 2023 Edition
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Powers Claims Runner-Up
At Inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational Submitted by BNL Varsity Wrestling Coach Wade Prather Tallulah Powers was runner-up at 165 pounds in the inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational held at Onondaga Community College. She was one of only three finalists from Section 2, and the only Runner Up. The meeting of 204 of the State’s top female […]
November 25, 2022 Edition
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