The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Irish Eyes Are Smilin’

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by Bea Peterson
According to Marie O’Neill, one of the St. Patrick’s Day events organizers, the Irish Basket Bingo at Immaculate Conception Church Hall on Saturday afternoon, January 19, went very well. Between 85 to 90 people participated in the fun day. Bingo caller was Ric DiDonato.

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Folks at this table had already won some of the great baskets in the Irish Basket Bingo last Saturday. They are hoping to be lucky again as they continue to play. Bingo announcer was Ric DiDonato. The fund raising event at the Immaculate Conception Church hall on Saturday, February 19, was to benefit the upcoming St. Patrick's Day parade and events. (Bea Peterson photo)
Folks at this table had already won some of the great baskets in the Irish Basket Bingo last Saturday. They are hoping to be lucky again as they continue to play. Bingo announcer was Ric DiDonato. The fund raising event at the Immaculate Conception Church hall on Saturday, February 19, was to benefit the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day parade and events. (Bea Peterson photo)

Irish Stew Cook-off
The next fundraising event will be at the Sand Bar on Saturday, February 9, starting at 1 pm. The event will include an Irish Stew Cook-off, a potato bar and Irish Road Bowling.
To enter your super spectacular Irish Stew contact Kate Bradley at 518-701-3377 or kbradley87@gmail.com for an application. There is an entry fee.
Irish Road Bowling
To learn more about Irish Road Bowling, you have to come to the Sand Bar for the competition and the fun.
Parade
The St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held on Saturday, March 16, at 1 pm followed by events at the Armory.[/private]