On Saturday, March 13, the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Dept. served 295 corned beef dinners at their 12th annual event. The Department would like to thank everyone who helped to make it a success including Susie Cooper, Karen Fairs, Dave’s Market, the Eastwick Press and the local girl scouts who came out to sell cookies. [Read more…] about Corned Beef With A Smile
Local Girls Earn Girl Scout Gold Award
Hoosick Falls Girl Scouts Kristin Bird, Somer Cook and Samantha Skott have each earned a Girl Scout Gold Award – an award that represents a girl’s accomplishments in scouting and in her community as she grows and works to improve her life and the lives of others.
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Fish Fry Friday Challenge is Met
St. Mary’s Academy parent and head fish fry chef, Jerry McAuliffe, challenged the students and families to help the school sell 150 fish fry dinners last Friday. That goal was exceeded so Mr. McAuliffe made good on his promise to shave his head and beard!
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St. Pat’s At The Grafton Senior Center
story and photo submitted by Jan MacDonald
On March 11, the Everett Wagar Senior Citizen Center sponsored a St. Patrick’s Day dinner with all the trimmings! Music was provided by Bob Treffiletti. The Bob Treffiletti Project is unique entertainment – we can attest to that – the guy is a virtual one-man band. [Read more…] about St. Pat’s At The Grafton Senior Center
Hoosick Grange News
C.Q., C.Q., has anyone got their ears on? This is Ham Radio Operator talk. The code is short hand for calling anybody. On Wednesday night after a delicious covered dish supper, we were surprised at all the things we learned on amateur radio. Mr. Don Babbitt was our speaker along with Martha, his wife. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
Ethel Simmons Memorial Award Contest
The Grafton Community Library and the Grafton Historical Society are pleased to announce that the Ethel Simmons Memorial Award contest is being offered once again to Grafton High School seniors who are to graduate this year. Public school, private school and home schooled students are eligible to apply. The award is $500 to the student who submits the winning essay. The deadline to apply is May 1.
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Elmer A. Grogan Scholarship
Deadline Is April 1
Applications are being accepted for the scholarship award of $250 for the best essay on “What Freedom Means To Me” by a graduating senior from Brunswick Central School District or Berlin Central School District who is continuing on with his or her education. The essay should not be less than 250 words nor more than 500 words. The scholarship is being given jointly by the Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340 and the Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340 Aux. in memory of a former member, Elmer A. Grogan.
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Open House At The Youth Center
The Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition (HAYC3) is hosting a three-day Open House celebration this weekend, March 26-28. Activities kick off on Friday evening with a Family Movie Night, featuring the Center’s new projection screen and sound system.
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Lions Club Penny Hunt On Saturday
The Town of Hoosick Lions Club Annual Penny Hunt will be Saturday, March 27, in Wood Memorial Park at 1 pm. The rain date is April 3. Prizes will be awarded in groups 3 years and under boys and girls, 4 to 6 year girls and boys and 7 to 9 year girls and boys. The egg toss event will follow the Penny Hunt.
“B-I-N-G-O” – More Than 110 Said It Loud And Often!
The HFCS PTA proudly sponsored its Family Fun Bingo on Saturday, March 20. The annual function was attended by more than 110 kids, moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas and others out for some family fun! This free event, that brings local families together to win great prizes and have loads of fun, continues to be a favorite annual gathering.
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