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Cheney Library Sponsors Books Are Fun Fair

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The Cheney Library will be sponsoring a Books Are Fun Fair on November 20. Books Are Fun will be held at the Hoosick Falls Fire Department community room on the corner of Main Street and Griffin Avenue in the Village of Hoosick Falls. The fair will be held from 10 am until 3 pm. There will be many unique books and gift items from which to choose. Think of the holidays that are coming and get your gifts early.
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Texas Hold’em

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The Veterans of Stephentown will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, November 20, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located on Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 5 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp.
A free Thanksgiving buffet will be served at the first break.
No advance registration is required, and a donation of $35 per player is accepted. Players can make an additional $10 donation at the door for 1,000 extra chips. This tournament will pay one place for every ten players.
For more information, please call Tom at 518-658-2448.

Hancock VFD To Be Recognized

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The Hancock Historical Commission’s 21st Annual Gathering will recognize the Town’s Volunteer Fire Department and its current and former members.
Come meet the firemen, see pictures from the archives, hear some gripping stories and rekindle memories of times gone by as we acknowledge the ingenuity, determination and dedication of this devoted group of volunteers.
The program will take place November 14 at 2 pm at the Hancock Central School on Rt. 43 in Hancock. All are invited to attend this event which is open to the public.

National Memory Screening Day

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The Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center will be offering free, confidential, memory screenings to the public on Tuesday, November 16, from 10 am to 2 pm in recognition of National Memory Screening Day. National Memory Screening Day is an annual initiative of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America that emphasizes the importance of proper detection and treatment of memory problems and educates the public about successful aging and resources.
The Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center is located at 2 Blackberry Lane, 802-442-8525.

Grafton Fire Department Breakfast

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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, November 27, 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), bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee and milk are on the menu.  Cost is $8 per adult, $4 for kids 12 and under and kids 5 and under eat for free. We look forward to serving you!