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Cheney Library Storytime

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Break out of the winter doldrums and welcome spring during storytime at Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls. It will begin on March 1 at 10 am in the Library. We will have fun with stories, singing, crafts and snacks. This storytime is ideal for pre-school children and their caregivers. We do have a lot of fun so come and join us. The Library hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 1 – 8 pm; Tuesday 10 am – 5 pm; Friday 11 am – 4 pm; and Saturday 8 am -1 pm.

Oral History At The Stephentown Historical Society

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“Tell Me About It,” an oral history project at the Stephentown Memorial Library, is the topic for the Stephentown Historical Society on Monday, March 7, at 7:30 pm. Library Director Laurenne Teachout will present the program along with several of the participants. The meeting will be at the Stephentown Heritage Center on Garfield Road, Stephentown.  It is free and open to the public. The building is handicapped accessible. For directions or information, phone 518-733-5935.
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Grafton Historical Society Community History Day

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The Grafton Historical Society will conduct its first Community History Day on March 16, at 7 pm at the Grafton Town Hall.  Community members are invited to bring their Grafton treasures and share its story with us.  Please bring your photos, letters, diaries, school items, military records, deeds, newsletters, fliers, business records, club records and church bulletins, etc.
Light refreshments will be served.  For more information contact Dorothy Surprise, Public Relations Contact, at historicgrafton@aol.com or at 641-9660.

Grafton Historical Society Genealogy Workshop

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The Grafton Historical Society will conduct its first genealogy workshop on Saturday, March 19, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Grafton Town Hall. If you want to know where to start, this is the workshop for you. Learn the basics – how to start… where to look on the internet. This class is for those with little or no experience. We will have hands-on computer to use, templates and brochures to help you start your search and hints to help you be more productive.
RSVP to historicgrafton@aol.com or call Dorothy at 641-9660 to reserve your place today!

Stephentown Youth Commission To Go Tubing

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The Stephentown Youth Commission is going tubing at the Bousquet Ski Area on Sunday, March 6, from 1 to 3 pm. The cost is $12 per person. We will be meeting at 12:30 pm to purchase tickets. Adult supervision is required.  Please contact Samantha Bink to RSVP or if you have any questions.