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West Hoosick F.D. Pancake Breakfast

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The West Hoosick Fire Department announces an All You Can Eat breakfast at the firehouse on Sunday, October 17, from 7:30 to 11 am. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate.  This is our last breakfast for the year. Thank you for supporting your local volunteers.  The firehouse is located on Pine Valley Road near the intersection of County routes 109 and 103. If you have any questions, please call the firehouse at 686-1814.

Pioneer Fish & Game Club Sixth Annual Banquet

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submitted by Ed Sukuskas
The Pioneer Fish & Game Club, Inc. held its sixth Annual Banquet and Election of Officers on Sunday, September 19. Elected to office for the coming year were President Ed Sukuskas, Vice President Rodd Post, Treasurer Dick Ogden and Secretary Gary Sargood. Appointed Trustees are Gary Keegan, Ed Sukuskas, Jr. and Don McCabe.
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Hooskip Dairy Farm Tour

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On Saturday, October 23, at 1 pm, join the Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) and the Rensselaer Land Trust (RLT) for a tour of the 100 cow Hooskip Farm dairy operation run by the McMahon family. This is a wonderful opportunity to see the inner workings of a small, family-owned, dairy farm in an absolutely beautiful landscape. The stunning 716 acre farm straddles the Vermont border at the foot of the Taconics in Petersburgh. [Read more…] about Hooskip Dairy Farm Tour

Dyken Pond October Programs

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October 15 – Last day to order bird seed.
October 16 – bird seed pick-up day at Capital Agway in Brunswick; 9 am to 12 pm.
October 17 –  Fall Foliage Hike for all ages; leisurely hike on Center trails; 1to 3 pm; free.
October 30 –  Map and Compass;  the basics of reading topographical maps and using compass to navigate your way off trail. Basic skills will be covered that are useful even if you are using a GPS;  10 am to 2 pm; $10 or $8 for members. Pre-registration is required. Register by contacting the Center at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or 518-658-2055.

Trick or Treat Nature Trail At Grafton Lakes State Park

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Grafton Lakes State Park will be holding its third Annual Trick or Treat Nature Trail on Saturday, October 30, from 5 to 7 pm. Kids can go on a fun adventure on the trail, challenge their senses with some nature mysteries and, by trail’s end, find some treats. The trail departs from Shaver Nature Center, 194 Shaver Pond Road in Grafton.
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Blessing Of The Animals Moves Indoors

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Payton Zedalis and Aleah Stowell share a chair while they wait for their animals, Tyler the dog and Dolly the cat, to be blessed in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. The planned outdoor ceremony Wednesday evening, October 6, was moved to the First United Presbyterian Church Hall because of rain. Rev. Donna Eli bestowed blessings on five dogs and three cats. (Bea Peterson photo)