submitted by Brian Bushner
Each year the ‘Academy for Character Education at The Sage Colleges’ honors outstanding positive leadership in Capital District schools and communities. The Academy recognizes the leadership and dedication to the vision and mission of fostering positive character development. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Teachers Association Honored For Character Education Programs
Seniors Visit West Point
Seniors from the Lebanon Valley and Stephentown Seniors Clubs pose at the Hudson River Lookout on the steps of the West Point Civil War Memorial. The group was part of the 22 seniors who went on an excursion to the US Military Academy at West Point on Saturday, April 30. [Read more…] about Seniors Visit West Point
Brown’s Brewing Hires New Kitchen Manager For Troy And Hoosick Falls
Brown’s Brewing Company is pleased to introduce Melissa Doney Sheridan, CEC as the new kitchen manager for both the Troy and Hoosick Falls taprooms. Doney Sheridan joins the team at an exciting time in the company’s nearly 25 year history in the region. [Read more…] about Brown’s Brewing Hires New Kitchen Manager For Troy And Hoosick Falls
GHS Program On Lillian Gish
The Grafton Historical Society program will be held May 18 at the Grafton Town Hall at 7 pm. Phyllis Chapman will present the program “Lillian Gish: Star of the Silent Screen” Miss Gish was not only a pioneer in the development of the “movies” as we know them today. [Read more…] about GHS Program On Lillian Gish
Trilliums Are Up
Purple Trillium (Trillium erectum) is a gorgeous wildflower blooming now in our area woods. [Read more…] about Trilliums Are Up
Petersburgh Comedy Show This Weekend!
Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center and The Not Too Far From Home Comedy Tour will present an evening of professional stand up comedy on Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 pm, to benefit the PVMCC. Help support your community center by laughing with MC Aaron David Ward, feature Deric Harrington, and headliner Steve Van Zandt. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Comedy Show This Weekend!
Monroe Crossing Partners With Battenkill Chorale In “Bluegrass Mass”
Internationally famous bluegrass band Monroe Crossing performs “The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass” with the Battenkill Chorale on Saturday, May 7 at 7 pm and Sunday, May 8 at 4 pm, at Immaculate Conception Church, 73 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY. [Read more…] about Monroe Crossing Partners With Battenkill Chorale In “Bluegrass Mass”
Help Wanted For Kiwanis’ Playground Community Build
The Hoosick Falls Kiwanis, the Town of Hoosick, and the Village of Hoosick Falls need your help. We are putting the new playground together on Thursday, May 19 from 11 am to 6 pm, Friday, May 20 from 8 am to 7 pm, and on Saturday morning. Bring your own shovel, metal rake, and 3/8ths ratchet wrench. Meals for volunteers have been donated by local restaurants.
On Tuesday, May 24, we will add the swings, etc. Volunteers and their families will test it all out.
The playground will open the next day, Wednesday, May 25.
Anyone that would like to volunteer for any of those days or hours, please call Wendy Larson at 518-429-1646 or text only Gale Leva at 518-578-3348. Thank you!
Trout Discovery Day A Big Hit At Grafton Lakes State Park
By Doug La Rocque
More than 200 people were in attendance on a fine spring day to help Park Naturalist Liz Wagner release young trout they have been growing in a tank in the park office all winter. [Read more…] about Trout Discovery Day A Big Hit At Grafton Lakes State Park
Opening Day For Taconic Valley Soccer In Berlin
With 142 kids signed up for the Spring and Fall sessions, Taconic Valley Soccer kicked off its 25th plus season this past Saturday at the Berlin Elementary School. Coaches help teach the game to children from pre-K to high school age. [Read more…] about Opening Day For Taconic Valley Soccer In Berlin