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Stephentown Historical Society Holiday Dinner

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The Stephentown Historical Society will hold its holiday potluck dinner on Monday, December 5, at 6:30 pm at the Stephentown Heritage Center, Garfield Road (County Route 26), Stephentown. Officers and Board members will be elected at the brief business meeting. Fred Cashmere will tell about coffee and its history after the dinner.
For the dinner, bring a dish large enough to share – main course, salad or dessert. Beverages and table service are provided. All meetings are free and open to the public. The building is handicapped-accessible. For information, phone 518-733-5675.

December Events At The Stephentown Memorial Library

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• Mitten Tree – The Library is sponsoring a Mitten Tree again this year. We will begin accepting donations on December 1 and complete our collection on December 22. We invite the community to bring new mittens, gloves, hats and scarves to decorate our tree at the Library. Just after the holidays, we will donate these items to a local agency for distribution to families in need. Children’s items are especially needed. Help us keep others warm this holiday season and decorate our Mitten Tree.
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New Lebanon Library December Events

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All of these events are free and will take place at the Library which is located at 550 State Route 20.
• December 2 – Holiday Movie Night – 6:30 pm – showing of a current film suitable for the whole family. Call 518-794-8844 for the title. Snacks will be provided.
• December 4 – New Lebanon Book Group – 11 am. The book to be discussed is To The End of the Land by David Grossman. Newcomers are welcome.
• December 5 – Crochet & Knitting Group – 6:30 pm. Bring your needlework, pull up a chair and share ideas and conversation. Newcomers are welcome.
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Lions Sell Trees

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On Saturday, December 10, the Town of Hoosick Lions Club will once again be selling Christmas trees in the Grand Union parking lot. Trees are local and fresh cut and will be ready to sell by 9 am. Christmas tree sales are one of the Club’s main fundraisers and proceeds benefit the local community and sight, hearing and diabetes related causes. Trees go fast so be sure to come early.

Mountain Road School Hosts 13th Annual Holiday Fair

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On Saturday, December 10, from 10 am to 3 pm, Mountain Road School in New Lebanon will hold its 13th Annual Holiday Fair. The cozy classrooms of the school’s historic Shaker building are transformed into a wintry wonderland with seasonal fun for the whole family and admission is free.
Children and adults can make gingerbread houses, weave a jump rope, dip candles and make a nature-themed candle holder, construct a pine cone bird feeder, take a cake walk or play in the game room. Younger children can browse for gifts in the Tiny Treasures room and visit the Pocket Lady. Locally produced jewelry, skin care products, pottery, chocolates, blown glass, hand decorated wreaths and other holiday gifts will be on sale, plus a unique selection of children’s books.
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WNF&G Christmas Party

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The Cambridge Area Branch of the Woman’s National Farm and Garden will celebrate at their next meeting with a Christmas party at Albie’s Restaurant at 12 noon on Thursday, December 8. Lunch can be ordered off the menu. Members are asked to bring non-perishable items for the food pantry.  Mary Lee Weeks and Arlene Karpiak are hostesses for this meeting.

Phyllis E. Hoffman

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Stephentown – Phyllis E. “Curly” Hoffman, 1928-2011, 83, of Route 43, Stephentown, NY, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at the Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA.
Born October 29, 1928, in Stephentown, Phyllis graduated from New Lebanon (NY) High School. As a Teacher’s Assistant working at the Stephentown Elementary School, she encouraged and assisted many students. Phyllis served the community in the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department as a “Fire Belle.” She was a longtime fan of the Philadelphia Phillies. “Curly” enjoyed many camping trips to the ocean with her family and gave loving encouragement and support to all of her grandchildren.
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