For three days, the residents of the Town of Hoosick and the surrounding communities will have the opportunity to come together to celebrate the end of summer and all that our area has to offer. Hoosick Hometown Days will be held August 25 – 27 at the Town of Hoosick Athletic Fields from 5 to 10 pm on Thursday and Friday and from noon to 10 pm on Saturday.
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Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department Meetings 1939-1942
transcribed by Rik McClave
Transcribed from the minutes of meetings of the first three years of the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department are the minutes of the SVFD for meeting #28 through meeting #40 in December of 1942.
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Hoosick Grange News
Hoosick Grange met on July 27, with Master David Cornell. After the business meeting we had the Lecturer’s program. Betty Kipp was in charge of the program. Betty started out with a poem titled “Good Morning God.” She had two jokes and another poem by Helen Steiner Rice. She asked us if we remembered the autograph book we would get people to sign back when we were kids. They would write poems or some silly thing. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
Saint Michael’s College Book Award Given To Charles Farrell Of Grafton
Charles Farrell of Grafton, a student at Catholic Central High School was named the 2011 recipient of the Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social Conscience.
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Ed Carknard Golf Scramble Approaching Fast
The 6th Annual EC Golf Scramble will be held Saturday, August 13, at the Hoosick Falls Country Club. This event is a benefit to support youth participation in sports activities in the Town of Hoosick. To date the fund has supported multiple children in the community who need financial assistance while allowing the support to remain anonymous. All that is required to start the process is a phone call or letter to a member of the Carknard family with a brief description of what is needed.
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Coach Baker Fund Announces 2011 Scholarship Winners
The Coach Baker Fund and the Baker family are proud to announce the winners of the 2011 Coach Ken Baker Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from both Cambridge Central and Hoosick Falls Central schools who exemplify the values of Coach Ken Baker through their demonstration of respect, perseverance, hard work and a love of competition. [Read more…] about Coach Baker Fund Announces 2011 Scholarship Winners
HFCS Student Handbook Review
The Hoosick Falls Central School will be holding its annual public meeting to review the 2011-2012 Student & Parent Handbook for students in grades 7-12 on Wednesday, August 17, at 6 pm in the high school auditorium.
Back To School Clothing And More At Local Thrift Shop
Local Girl Scouts will once again open the Thrift Shop on the first Friday and Saturday of the month. The hours are Friday, August 5, from 4 to 7 pm and Saturday, August 6, from 9:30 am to noon. The shop is also open on Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm.
This is a great time to get some great back to school deals for children. There is a huge selection of clothes for all ages, and the prices are extremely reasonable, especially girls’ clothing and women’s plus-sized clothing. [Read more…] about Back To School Clothing And More At Local Thrift Shop
PVMCC Square Dance
The Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center will host a square dance on Friday, August 12, from 7 to 9:30 pm. People under the age of 18 get in free courtesy of the Stewart’s grant. Gail Griffith and the Cambridge County Dance Band will be performing. Don’t worry if you don’t know how, they teach the dance. Come on out and enjoy the fun.
Tuesday Women’s Bowling League Meeting
There will be a meeting on Tuesday, August 9, at 6:30 pm at the Barbecue Recreation pavilion for the Tuesday Night Women’s Bowling League. All team captains are encouraged to attend. At least one person from each team must be represented to cast any votes that might be taken.
We are looking for new teams and new bowlers to fill spots on teams that have vacancies. If you are interested in forming a new team or joining one, please contact Risa Bacon, 518-428-3026, Pat Hayes, 518-205-5104, or Jean McCart, 518-686-9817.