Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
submitted by Corinne Philpott
It was the week of Memorial Day and Master David Cornell presided over the meeting on May 25. Donations for the three prizes at the Hoosick Falls Central School, and donations to NY State Grange were taken care of. Other business and delegates to State Grange were brought up. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
Fly Fishing for Women with Trout Unlimited. Saturday, June 11 from 2 to 5 pm. Learn the basics from an experienced fly fisherwoman. Rods, reels, waders and flies provided. $10 non-members, $5 members of Trout Unlimited or RLT. To register, contact Jenny Prazak, jprazak@vha.com or 908-803-0247. More details at www.renstrust.org. [Read more…] about Upcoming Rensselaer Land Trust Events
Give your child the gift of connecting to nature this summer. Camp scholarships are still available for the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center’s Summer Outdoor Learning Adventure (SOLA). [Read more…] about Dyken Pond Summer Camp Scholarships
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is offering two options for the Full Strawberry Moon on June 20 from 7 to 9 pm for the first day of summer. Ian Keefe will lead a guided kayak paddle, while Leonard Tremblay will lead a hike at the same time. The guided paddle is limited to 12 boats so pre-registration is required and can be done by contacting the Center at dykenpond@gmail.com or 518-658-2055. Kayaks can be rented for $10, or you can bring your own. Bring a picnic dinner beforehand if you’d like. Both tours are free.
[Read more…] about Two June Dyken Pond Events Full Strawberry Moon Paddle and Hike
Flying Deer Family Day Offers
Fun and Festivities for All Ages
This year, Flying Deer Nature Center marks two decades of providing nature education to children, teens and adults in Columbia and Berkshire Counties. Since 1996, more than 2,500 children and adults have participated in the center’s nature education programs, wilderness adventures, coming-of-age experiences, and community activities. [Read more…] about Flying Deer Nature Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site 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 be on hand to share the history of the battle. [Read more…] about Bennington Battlefield “Path Through History Weekend”
Peebles Island State Park will host “Chickens in your Backyard”, a beginner poultry class through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County, on Saturday June 18 at noon in the Visitor Center located at One Delaware Avenue in Waterford, NY. [Read more…] about Cornell Cooperative Extension: “Chickens in Your Backyard” At Peebles Island State Park
Stephentown – Charles E. Hoffman, 89, died peacefully Thursday, June 2, 2016 at his home with his children at his side. Born in Cambridge, NY on June 5, 1926, he was the son of the late Martin and Jennie May Sherman Hoffman. [Read more…] about Charles E. Hoffman
Berlin – William B. Sweet, Jr., 81, died peacefully at his home on Friday, June 3, 2016 with his family at his side. Born in Pittsfield, MA on September 23, 1934, he was the son of the late William B. and Evelyn Huff Sweet, Sr. Bill was raised in Stephentown and Berlin by his grandparents and was a graduate of Berlin High School. He was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War serving aboard the carrier, the USS Antietam as a radar operator for the flight squadron. [Read more…] about William B. Sweet, Jr.
Ashley E. Bentley, 29, a longtime resident of East Poestenkill, died on Sunday June 5, 2016 at Ellis Hospital after being stricken at her residence. Ashley was born in Albany and was the beloved daughter of Alan E. and Gloria Goodermote Bentley of East Poestenkill. Ashley was raised in Berlin and East Poestenkill and was a 2006 graduate of the Berlin High School. [Read more…] about Ashley E. Bentley
