The Town of Hoosick Lions will be holding their annual Penny Hunt at Wood Memorial Park this Saturday, April 16, at 1 pm. In case of rain, the event will be held the following Saturday. As always, the Easter Bunny will make an appearance. The Penny Hunt has been held since 1961 and is now seeing it’s third generation of children.
Harnessing The Barberville Falls
Tom Hohman and Chuck Friday will be guest speakers at the Poestenkill Historical Society’s April 26 program on Harnessing the Barberville Falls. Friday has studied the Barberville Falls and will be presenting a program on the history of the falls. Hohman, who lives on Plank Road, has harnessed the power made from the falls with water turbines and uses the power it generates in both his home and sawmill.
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Horseshoe League Meeting
There will be a horseshoe league meeting on April 19 at 7 pm at the Barbecue recreation bowling lanes. Anyone who cannot attend but is interested in shooting please call Jack at 518-686-5751.
Grafton Fire Department And Ladies Auxiliary Buffet Breakfast
The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be holding an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, April 30, from 8 to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85) .
Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, eggs (made to order), sausage gravy and biscuits, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee and milk are on the menu.
The cost is $8 per adult, $4 for kids 12 and under and free for kids 5 and under. We look forward to serving you!
Crohn’s Fund-Raiser
There will be a pancake breakfast on Sunday, April 17, at the Hoosick Falls Firehouse to support Julie Hathaway and her “Walk For Crohn’s.” Serving is from 7 am until noon. The price is $7 for adults and $3.50 for kids 10 years and younger. Easter Basket full of goodies will be raffled off. Bring your family, your friends and your appetite. See ya there…
Berlin Library News
Berlin Free Town Library announces a new Story Time series. Starting Wednesday, April 20, the Library will host children ages pre-school and younger for a story time and craft session. The new Story Time will start at 10:30 and end at 11:15 am. Call the Library with any questions you may have about this at 658-2231.
Artist Janet Alling Featured At Arsenal Gallery, NYC
Herb and Peg Loretan are proud to announce that Janet Alling will be featured at the Arsenal Gallery in New York City on April 28 in celebration of garden month. [Read more…] about Artist Janet Alling Featured At Arsenal Gallery, NYC
Janet S. Brenenstuhl
Hoosick Falls – Janet S. Brenenstuhl, 81, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2011, at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. She was the wife of Gordon Brenenstuhl, whom she married in 1949.
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Rebecca M. Sherwin
Hoosick Falls – Rebecca M. Sherwin, 69, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. She was the wife of William Sherwin of Wood Park Lane in Hoosick Falls, NY.
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Volunteer For Earth Day At Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center
Enjoy the early spring weather and volunteer for Earth Day at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center on Saturday, April 16, from 9 am until 12 pm. Volunteers are needed to do basic trail work including clearing winter debris and clearing trails for the hiking season. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to work outdoors. All ages are welcome as well as families and organizations. Volunteers can come for the entire morning or for an hour. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
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