by Bea Peterson
This year Tammy’s Candy Kettle on NY Route 7 has more to offer than ever before. Besides the 22 acre corn maze, which is touted as the largest corn maze on the east coast, there are corn cannon and pumpkin slingshots, moonlight mazes and flashlight nights, country music jams, contests and much more. The maze has four separate sections for a total of 8.8 miles of trails.
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Walking Club Comes To Hoosick Falls
by Bea Peterson
On Saturday, September 18, the Empire State Capital Volkssporters (ESCV) will be coming to Hoosick Falls to host a One-Day Traditional Event starting at the Ken Baker Sports Complex on Barton Avenue. Self guided walks begin at 9:30 and continue until noon. There will be two groups with guides starting out about 9:45; one will follow the 10K (about 6 mile) route and the other will take the 5K (about 3 mile) route. [Read more…] about Walking Club Comes To Hoosick Falls
Two Day Hike Across The Rensselaer Plateau
Are you feeling adventurous for a two day, 25 mile hike? If so, hikers will meet at the Dyken Pond Center at 8 am on Saturday, September 25, where they will be transported to the starting point in Pittstown State Forest. Saturday’s hike will cover 10 miles and will end at Dyken Pond Center. Hikers will be treated to a BBQ dinner and can camp the night at the Center.
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Fall Outdoor Fun Day At Grafton Lakes State Park
Grafton Lakes State Park is hosting their first ever Fall Fun Day on Sunday, September 26. The day’s events include the Barge Chaser Canoe and Kayak Race, a treasure hunt, a bike ride, a kayak demo and much more. Enjoy this beautiful time of year in the outdoors by adventuring in Grafton Lakes State Park for the day.
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Junior Naturalist Programs For Kids
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is offering weekend nature programs throughout the fall season. A Junior Naturalist Series will be held every Saturday morning from 10 am until 12 pm. Each week will cover a seasonal theme and include activities for children ages 3 through 10. On Sunday afternoons, a naturalist will offer fall foliage hikes for all ages from 1 to 3 pm. Pre-registration is encouraged to help with planning but is not required. For more information and details on these programs or to get on our email notification list, please contact the Center at 518-658-2055 or dykenpond@fairpoint.net.
Antiques Appraisal Day AT St. Mark’s
Replacing The Broken Butter Pot
Tuesday, April 4, 1854: I went to Election to the house of Mr. Mason what is called Hiram Brown’s old stand and Randal A. Brown was elected supervisor over James W. Glass, the whig candidate. I paid six cts to Wm. L. Brown’s store for maple sugar.
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Opening Day In The BCSD
by Kieron Kramer, Editor
As we have for many years the Eastwick Press attended the opening day of school at BCS to present another milestone in the life of our community. Our reporter went to Berlin Elementary on the first day that all BCS elementary students have gathered together at one location. However, no photograph or story will appear about the event because Michelle Colvin, Principal of the Berlin Elementary School, requested that we not release any photos or information without the School District’s authorization. We are honoring the District’s request at this time.
Colvin wrote in an email, “At a recent BOE meeting the Board requested that school and district news be sent to the papers in the form of Press Releases. Once I have reviewed the photo release information I’ll let you know which pictures are OK to use…”
A New Way To Cast Your Ballot
by Bea Peterson
On Tuesday, September 14, voters will find some changes when they go to the polls for the primaries and for the general election in November.
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North Petersburgh Farm Wins Blue Ribbon At The Fair
A Day At The Fair
by Bea Peterson
The Schaghticoke Fair was last week. The first few days were really hot, but the weekend was glorious and the weather was perfect for strolling through the exhibits. Some families have been exhibiting at the Fair for 50 years or more. Today their children and grandchildren also show animals, participate in 4-H programs or exhibit crafts and more. Besides the rides, which the young people love, there were plenty of activities and interesting programs for young and old to enjoy and plenty of food to try as well.
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