by Bea Peterson
Last Friday night, February 11, was Senior Night for the HFCS girls basketball team. Their opponent was WASAREN league first place team Hoosic Valley.
The Hoosick Falls gals couldn’t put it together in the first quarter and Hoosic Valley led them 15-5. Then in the second quarter HF came alive, including two interceptions and four points in the final minute. At the half it was 17-18 with HF behind by only one point.
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BCS Trip To The Lion King
Plans are in the works for BCS MS/HS students to attend the March 17 2 pm matinee of the musical The Lion King at Proctor’s Theatre in Schenectady. We will be leaving school at 10:30 am and returning by 7 pm. The cost is $38 for students and adults/chaperones. If you are interested in going permission slips can be picked up in the Berlin HS main office. Space is limited.
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PVMCC News
Teen Dance
Volunteers Kristy and Steve Lemiska have organized an awesome dance for our community teens. We will be holding a Starry Night-themed Teen Dance on Saturday, February 19, from 7 to 9 pm. It will be a fun filled night for teens to get a chance to hang-out with their friends and dance, dance, dance to enjoyable music. All teens are welcome to attend. Admission will be $3 per teen, and this will include snacks and beverages.
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Berlin Library Plant Sale
Want to bring a little bit of Spring into your home? Buy an oxalis (shamrock) plant from the Berlin Library. Fill out a form at the Library from February 17 to 26. The plants have white flowers, but you can chose your leaf color of red or green. A 4 inch pot costs $5, and a 6 inch pot costs $9. Plants will be ready for pick-up on March 5. Add a dash of color to your home and support your local Library and its programs.
(Mostly) Takeout Chili Supper At The Stephentown Memorial Library
Homemade vegetarian and beef chili will be available for takeout at the Stephentown Memorial Library on February 24, from 4 to 7 pm. Dinners cost $7 and include chili, cornbread, coleslaw, a brownie and a beverage. Chili will also be available for sale for $9 per quart. We have limited seating available for those wishing to eat at the Library.
Annual Meeting
The Library’s Annual Meeting will begin at 7 pm, so come, have dinner and stay to hear what your Library has accomplished in the past year and all the exciting plans for 2011.
Petersburgh Library News
The Petersburgh Public Library is having an afternoon/evening Wii program for kids aged 10 to 16.
On Wednesday, February 23, during winter break, the Library will have a Wii system set up, from 4 to 7 pm with lots of fun games to play. Snacks will be provided. Bring your kids for hours of fun. For more information, call the Petersburgh Public Library at 658-2927 during business hours.
Darrow School Open House
Darrow School, an independent, college-preparatory boarding and day school in New Lebanon, will host an Open House on Monday, February 21, from 10 am to 2:30 pm. The event includes a full information session, an in-depth discussion with faculty, lunch with students and faculty, a Q&A with current students and tours of Darrow’s historic Shaker campus.
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How And Why To Homeschool
Laura Bassallo will lead an open forum on How and Why to Homeschool on Monday, February 28, from 6 to 8 pm at the Grafton Community Library. She will address the benefits of homeschooling and review different philosophies behind why and also discuss curriculum choices, State requirements and sports alternatives associated with how. The program is for all parents and educators concerned and curious about education options for their kids at home and in their communities.
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Local Acoustic Folk Trio At The New Lebanon Library
Local acoustic folk trio, Divinitress, will be performing at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, February 18, from 7 to 9 pm. Their blend of harmonies and acoustic instruments give this group a unique and uplifting sound.
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Handford Named Russell Sage Kellas Scholar
Jaime Handford from Berlin, a Health Sciences major at Russell Sage College, has been named a Kellas Scholar for the fall 2010 semester. Kellas Scholars have been on the Dean’s List for three consecutive semesters. Dean’s List students have achieved a semester grade point average of at least 3.4 while carrying a course load of at least 12 credits.