Auction, Dinner, Golf And Basketball
Tournament Are This Weekend
The ninth annual auction, Golf Scramble and basketball tournament will be June 17 and 18 at the historic Hoosick Falls Country Club in Hoosick Falls. The weekend was established in memory of the late coach Ken Baker of Hoosick Falls and Cambridge who passed away in 2008. [Read more…] about 9th Annual Coach Baker Fund Weekend
Town And Village Hold Joint Informational Meeting About Water And Sewer Extension
by Deb Alter and Alex Brooks
On Tuesday, June 7, the Village of Hoosick Falls and the Town of Hoosick held a joint informational meeting concerning the potential water and sewer expansion south along Route 22 to the school and in the Wilson Hill and Bovie Hill areas, and the expenditure of $46,000 for a comprehensive feasibility engineering study that is necessary in order to apply to New York State for grants and low- or no-interest loans to complete the project. If the two Boards decide to go ahead with the project, they will split the cost. The $46,000 would be refunded if the project gets approved. [Read more…] about Town And Village Hold Joint Informational Meeting About Water And Sewer Extension
HFHS Girls Have Successful Donation Event For “Children with Hair Loss”
submitted by Brian Bushner
Girls in the “Advocates of Compassion Club” planned an event to benefit “Children With Hair Loss,” an organization that creates wigs for children in need. [Read more…] about HFHS Girls Have Successful Donation Event For “Children with Hair Loss”
Jazzed for Literacy – And Wine Tasting!
On Friday, June 24, music lovers and friends of literacy are invited to an evening of jazz, wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres with Sonny and Perley at the elegant Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Street, Troy, NY. All proceeds will benefit Literacy Volunteers. [Read more…] about Jazzed for Literacy – And Wine Tasting!
Brown’s Brewing Partners With Battlefield For Historical Event
Brown’s Brewing Company’s Walloomsac Taproom and the Bennington Battlefield will partner on Saturday, June 18 during New York State’s Path Through History Weekend.
The Bennington Battlefield will host two “History on the Hill” sessions on Saturday, June 18 at 10 am and 3 pm as part of New York State’s Path Through History weekend. Musicians, speakers, and reenactors will share the history of the battle and tales of the Revolutionary War soldier’s experience. [Read more…] about Brown’s Brewing Partners With Battlefield For Historical Event
The Beer Diviner Celebrates New Taproom
The Beer Diviner Taproom will hold a Grand (Re) Opening Celebration on Saturday, June 25, from noon to 6 pm. Admission is free. The Beer Diviner Taproom is at 243 Bly Hollow Road, Cherry Plain (or Petersburgh for those using GPS), NY 12040. [Read more…] about The Beer Diviner Celebrates New Taproom
County Honors Irving Mason, Korean War Era Veteran
The late Irving T. Mason, who served as a heavy machine mechanic with the United States Army during the Korean War, was recognized by Rensselaer County’s Honor-A-Deceased Veteran Committee and County officials on Monday, May 9, during services at the County Office Building. [Read more…] about County Honors Irving Mason, Korean War Era Veteran
Petersburgh Library Events
submitted by Sharon Hodges
The Petersburgh Public Library invites everyone to “The Last Dragon,” a puppet performance presented by The Puppet People on Monday, June 27 at 7 pm at the PVMCC. Join The Puppet People as they retell the fairy tale “The Last Dragon” by E. Nesbitt. Are all princesses helpless? Are all knights brave and strong? Are all dragons evil? Come and find out!!! [Read more…] about Petersburgh Library Events
Cheney Library Hosts Illustrator Wassick, Meets Many Of Her Fans
More Exciting Events Coming In July
Cheney Library had a wonderful program on Saturday morning with illustrator Kimalie Wassick. She read from her series of books “Basil and Prune the Pug.” [Read more…] about Cheney Library Hosts Illustrator Wassick, Meets Many Of Her Fans
BEHOLD! New Lebanon Programs For June 18
Living Museum Explores Contemporary
Rural American Life With A Variety
Of Indoor And Outdoor Sessions
Behold! New Lebanon, the living museum of contemporary rural American life, has announced its Rural Guide schedule for Saturday, June 18, the third weekend for its 2016 summer programs. The museum without walls celebrates the rich historical and cultural heritage of New Lebanon. [Read more…] about BEHOLD! New Lebanon Programs For June 18