submitted by Marilyn Douglas
St. Mary’s Academy planned many events to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. The kick-off celebration was the well attended Spaghetti Dinner and Talent Show on Saturday, January 30. On February 3, the public was invited to the Learning Fair and Open House running from 6 to 7:30 pm. [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Events Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
New Lebanon Library Events For February
• Tales for Tots Story Hour – Wednesdays, February 10, 17 and 24, at 10:30 am; crafts, songs and movement activities.
• Hug-A-Bye Babies – Thursdays, February 11, 18, and 25, at 11 am; age appropriate stories, songs and movement activities for the Library’s youngest patrons and their parents.
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Texas Hold’em
The Stephentown Fire Department will sponsor a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, March 6, 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.
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Jeremy J. Healy Mobilized
Army Reserve Sgt. Jeremy J. Healy has been mobilized and activated at Fort Dix, NJ, in preparation for deployment to serve in support of either Operation Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom. The soldier is a member of the 304th Transportation Command based in Springfield, MA.
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Nicole Killeen On Sage College All-Academic Team
The Sage Colleges Department of Athletics and recreation has announced the Fall 2009 All-Academic Team. Only full time students who participate in intercollegiate fall sports are eligible for the team. The All- Academic Team consists of the highest semester GPAs of student athletes.
Nicole Killeen, a soccer player, topped the list with a GPA of 4.0. She is the daughter of Kim Killeen of Petersburgh.
Lisa Dooley On Sage College Dean’s List
Lisa Dooley from Cropseyville has been placed on the Dean’s Honor List for the Fall 2009 Semester at Sage College of Albany. Dean’s Honor List students obtain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.30 after completing a course load of 12 credit hours or more and receiving no letter grade below a C.
Dolan On SUNY Cortland Dean’s List
Andrew Dolan, a Kinesiology: Fitness Development major, has been named to the Fall 2009 semester Dean’s List at SUNY College at Cortland. Honorees must earn a grade point average of 3.3 or higher on a scale of 4.0 while completing 12 or more credit hours of classes during the semester.
Dolan is the son of Warren and Toni Dolan of Grafton and a 2007 graduate of Berlin Jr./Sr. High School.
Albany-Tula Alliance Announces Student Essay Contest
High school students in the Capital Region will have an opportunity to win a trip to Russia for two weeks this summer through an essay contest sponsored by the Albany-Tula Alliance. Students aged 16 to 18 who wish to compete will be asked to write a 1,500 word essay identifying and discussing an issue that Presidents Medvedev and Obama can work on together that will improve the lives of both Russians and Americans in terms of knowledge, resources and trust. [Read more…] about Albany-Tula Alliance Announces Student Essay Contest
Berta Burr Paintings On Display In Manchester, VT
Hoosick artist Berta Burr will have a showing of her most recent still life paintings at the Southern Vermont Arts Center. The Arts Center is located on West Road in Manchester, VT. The opening reception is Saturday, February 6, from 2 until 4 pm.
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Winter Fun Day At Cherry Plain State Park
On Saturday, February 20, the newly formed Friends of Cherry Plain State Park (FCPSP), is hosting an outdoor Winter Fun Day. The event will run from 10 am to 3 pm adjacent to the Cherry Plain State Park entrance on Miller Road in Berlin. [Read more…] about Winter Fun Day At Cherry Plain State Park