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Morgan’s Artillery At the Stephentown Historical Society

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by David Flint

Although the subject of Civil War re-enactor Mac McEvilly’s very entertaining talk at the Stephentown Historical Society Monday night was Morgan’s Artillery, a unit in the Union Army’s 155th New York Volunteers, part of the Irish brigade known as Corcoran’s Legion, McEvilly as a re-enactor portrays both Union and Confederate soldiers. [Read more…] about Morgan’s Artillery At the Stephentown Historical Society

PVMCC News

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PVMCC would like to extend a warm and heartfelt thank you to Byron and Susan Dawes and family for creating and donating their time to cook an Appreciation Breakfast for our Veterans. The food and atmosphere was enjoyed by all who attended. We hope to do this again next year.
Square Dance Rescheduled
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Grafton Fire Department Breakfast With A Mission

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The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be holding an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, February 26, from 8 to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85). Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, sausage gravy and biscuits, eggs (made to order), bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee and milk are on the menu. Cost is $8 per adult, $4 per kid 12 and under and free for kids 5 and under.  We look forward to serving you!  This month there will be a bake sale to benefit a Ukrainian family.

Upcoming Events At Stephentown Memorial Library

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• Batik Inspired Accent Pillow – On Monday, February 21, at 12:30 pm, Casey Southard will show you how to make your own batik inspired accent pillow.  The beauty of batik has inspired fabric artists throughout the ages. Learn a little about Batik’s rich history in Africa and Asia.  By using an alternative medium, we will eliminate the hazards and time investment of the traditional hot-wax method without losing the special batik appearance. [Read more…] about Upcoming Events At Stephentown Memorial Library

Petersburgh Library News

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The Petersburgh Public Library invites children of all ages to drop in at the Library on Saturday, February 12, any time from 10 to noon to create a Valentine Day’s craft. This is the kick-off for our Second Saturday Kids Crafts series. There will be more craft programs on Saturdays – March 12, April 9, May 14 and June 11.  All materials will be provided, and you are invited to join us and be creative!!
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Local Girl Scouts Help Extend Thrift Shop Hours

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To help get great clothes for great prices into the hands of those who need them, Girl Scouts from local Service Unit #155 will again be opening the Thrift Shop for business on Friday, February 11, from 4 to 8 pm and Saturday, February 12, from 9:30 am to noon. The shop is located at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (second floor) on Main Street, Hoosick Falls.
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Freeing Charles At The Poestenkill Historical Society

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The Poestenkill Historical Society will be celebrating Black History Month with a special presentation on Tuesday, February 22, at the Poestenkill Town Hall on Rt. 351 at 7 pm. Author Scott Christianson from Sand Lake will discuss his book Freeing Charles and the history of the Underground Railroad. The public is welcome.
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