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Brunswick Elks Defensive Driving Course

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Are you paying high premiums on your automobile insurance? If you have had tickets, accidents, DWI’s, or you are a youthful operator, you probably are. We offer a NYS DMV approved 6 hour defensive driving course, “Traffic Survival Workshop,” that will provide you with a 10% reduction off your auto insurance (no-fault, collision and liability) for three years and up to 4 points off your NYS driver’s license.
Our next class will be two 3-hour sessions on Monday, April 12 and 19. Both are from 6 to 9 pm. The cost to attend is just $40 per person if paid in advance and $45 if paid at the door.
The Brunswick Elks is located at 665 Brunswick Road (Route 2, Eagle Mills). To enroll please call Don at 935-8885 or email driverclasses@aol.com with your request. Spaces are limited so enroll now and start saving.

American Legion Post 40 Anniversary Celebrations

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Each year the American Legion Post 40 and the Auxiliary Unit 40 of Hoosick Falls get together and celebrate their  anniversaries. This time the gentlemen are celebrating their 91st year and the ladies their 78th year.
Through the years we have supported our veterans and our community with all the programs we have to offer.  We do everything from the Memorial Day Parade to our open house on Veterans Day. If you are interested in helping us celebrate, we are having a dinner on Saturday, April 10, starting at 5 pm. Seating and tickets are limited, so book early. You can call Don Tate at 686-4703 or Sue Landry at 686-0717 for tickets.

Karaoke Contest At Kids Dance

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The North Hoosick Fire Department is sponsoring its first karaoke contest at the Kids Dance this Friday, April 2, from 7 to 10:30 pm at the fire house on Rt. 22. Students ages 9 to 15 are welcome to attend the dance.
There are only two rules for the contest:
1) A maximum of two singers per performance, and
2) You must complete the song to qualify for the first place cash prize. The more performances the higher the prize.
Students who are participating should arrive early to sign up.

Food For Fines At The New Lebanon Library

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Put your library fines to work for the community. This year National Library Week is April 12-17. During this time, the New Lebanon Library will exchange food for fines. Fines for overdue materials, regardless of the amount, will be cleared from your record at a rate of one fine for one food item donated. Only overdue items – not lost or damaged items – are eligible for the exchange.
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2010 Christian Action Award Nominations

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The Hoosick Area Church Association is now accepting nominations for an award for a deserving senior graduating from Hoosick Falls Central School who has exhibited significant Christian attributes and service. The award consists of a monetary award and a certificate recognizing the student.
Nomination forms are available from any Church in Hoosick Falls and from the HFCS guidance office. The deadline for nominations is May 18.