The Hoosick Falls Baseball and Softball Program, in partnership with HAYC3, is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner at The Armory on December 13, from 5 to 7:30 pm in honor of Mr. George Villarini, beloved coach, teacher, trainer and referee for the Hoosick baseball and softball leagues.
Ask anyone who has ever played sports in Hoosick Falls and they will tell you that George Villarini was an important part of his or her sports career. He has always been there for the community, and now the community is there for him. Sadly, Mr. Villarini is suffering from liver cancer and is currently undergoing treatments in Dartmouth, NH. He is also on the National Transplant List at Mass General.
Mr. Villarini is a long time resident of Hoosick Falls and an incredible advocate for children’s sports in not only Hoosick Falls but in the surrounding communities as well. He has umpired and refereed many sports throughout the years, including basketball at The Youth Center, Little League and more. He never missed an opportunity to teach kids good sportsmanship and how to play better. Even a strike out or a foul on the court were teaching moments for him.
The spaghetti dinner menu includes all-you can-eat spaghetti and sauce, meatballs, bread and butter, dessert and drinks. Additionally, there will be baked goods for sale.
Mr. Villarini’s friends are “looking to do a great deed for a dear friend,” said one of the organizers, Maggie Thayne. All proceeds from this event will be used to help Mr. Villarini in his struggle to beat liver cancer. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for kids 4-12. Children under 4 enter free. You can get tickets in advance through HAYC3 at The Youth Center, 115 Church Street, Hoosick Falls, weekdays between 10:30 am and 6 pm, at Thorpe’s Pharmacy or from Maggie or Tony Thayne. For more information contact HAYC3 at 686-9050.