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Stephentown Book Group To Discuss The Art Of Racing In The Rain

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The Stephentown Library Book Discussion Group will read The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein for their meeting on Thursday, March 3.
Enzo, the old dog with the philosopher’s soul, takes the reader through the trials of his family, up-and-coming race car driver Danny and his daughter Zo’.  This is a beautifully crafted look at the wonders and absurdities of human life … as only a dog could tell it.
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Next HFCS PTA Meeting

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The next business meeting of the HFCS PTA will take place on Wednesday, February 16, in the Elementary School Library beginning at 6:30 pm.
As always, members and non-members are encouraged to join meetings to find out what the PTA is doing for our children and to share ideas for special programs and events to benefit the children and families of our school district.
If you’d like to become a member or learn more about the PTA and its programs, please attend this meeting or contact Membership Chair Andrea Lane at 518-686-0734.

Free Flu Clinic

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The Rensselaer County Department of Health will be hosting a free flu inoculation clinic for County residents on Saturday, February 12, from 10 am to noon at Mink’s Firehouse located at 595 Broadway in the City of Rensselaer.
All residents age 18 and over are urged to be vaccinated against the flu and especially residents 65 and older or individuals 18 to 64 years old who are either a smoker or suffer from long term health problems.
Registration for the clinic is not required. For more information about the upcoming clinic, please contact the Rensselaer County Department of Health at 270-2655.

Brunswick Elks Mardi Gras Bash

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The Brunswick Elks #2556, 665 Brunswick Road, Troy, will host a Mardi Gras Bash on Saturday, February 19, from 7 to 11 pm. The tickets cost $25 which includes entry, good music from Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers, great food, beer, wine and soda.
Profits from this event will aide the  Pittstown United Methodist Food Pantry. Beads will be given to all guests bringing a nonperishable food item for the pantry.
For more information, call the Lodge at 279-1344 or Cindy or Joe at 233-7496.

Sledding Event And Races On The Greenway

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There will be a sledding event and sled races on Saturday, February 19, from 1 to 3 pm, weather permitting, on the short hill on the Greenway near the old water works plant off Carey Avenue in Hoosick Falls. Build or decorate your own sled and bring it. Prizes will be given for the most creative sled concept and fastest sled-pullers.

Upcoming Events At Grafton Lakes And Cherry Plain State Parks

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February 19, Saturday – Backyard Birding at 11 am with Bob Davis.  Learn the basics of backyard birding and bird feeding in winter. You’ll participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count! Pre-registration preferred. the cost is $2 per person. Meet at the Grafton Lakes State Park Office.
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