May 7, 9 am to 4 pm – I Love My Park Day: Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site, NY State Route 67, Walloomsac, NY. Volunteers are needed for a planting project to beautify the picnic area of the park. Appropriate for all ages. Participants may bring their own trowels. Green thumbs encouraged. Help beautify the site for Spring.RSVP required. No cost.[private]May 12, 3 pm – Friends of Bennington Battlefield Meeting: Hoosick Falls Jr./Sr. High School, 21187 NY 22, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090. The Friends of Bennington Battlefield meet to plan events and other projects that support presentation of the history of the battle. Open to the public and new members are welcome. No RSVP. No cost.
May 21, 1 pm – Nature Hike: Battle Loop Trail Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site, NY State Route 67, Walloomsac, NY. Learn how to read the landscape on this nature-themed program. Appropriate footwear and attire recommended. RSVP required. No cost.
May 30 – Memorial Day Walking Tour: Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site, NY State Route 67, Walloomsac, NY. Observe Memorial Day by joining us for a tour of the Battlefield. Learn how the Battle of Bennington unfolded and about the sacrifices militiamen made in defense of their homes and nascent country. RSVP required. No cost.[/private]
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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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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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