Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
The Grafton Community Library presents Intermediate Basket Weaving – Spring Basket Workshop as part of the Grafton Community Arts Program that has been awarded grant funding from The Arts Center of the Capital Region.
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Join the 300-plus community members on May 7 from 9 am to noon and volunteer to help do some spring-cleaning in Hoosick Falls with HAYC3. Go get your cleaning team together! Or come on your own. Everyone is encouraged to help. [Read more…] about HAYC3, Saint-Gobain Partner For Annual “Love Your Village” Day
submitted by Brian Bushner
Every year the Albany Times Union (and companion publication Women@Work Magazine) recognizes talented and successful regional women. This year they also recognize young women who are about to embark on their careers. [Read more…] about Bradley Named ‘Girl of Excellence’
The Berlin Free Town Library presents singer/songwriter/guitarist Jeff Przech and his band the Outfit at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center (PVMCC) on Saturday, April 30 at 7:30 pm. [Read more…] about Jeff Przech And The Outfit In Benefit Concert At PVMCC
submitted by Brian Bushner
As graduation approaches, students at Hoosick Falls High School are busy filling out scholarship applications. There are many scholarships to apply for, and the district would like to share the current list with the community. If you have a child or grandchild who attends HFHS or know of a student who does, please encourage them to apply for any scholarships for which they are eligible. [Read more…] about Scholarship Opportunities For HFHS Students
submitted by Gail Smith
The Honorable Richard P. Whalen Memorial Scholarship was established in 2015 to honor and preserve the legacy and life work of Judge Richard P. Whalen – Vietnam Veteran, beloved family member, friend, community member, and volunteer. [Read more…] about The Honorable Richard P. Whalen Memorial Scholarship
By Doug La Rocque
Earth Day was celebrated around Rensselaer County this past weekend. At the Dyken Pond Environmental Center in Grafton, volunteers gathered Saturday for the annual Trails and Tales Day. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Earth Day Events
General Ulysses S. Grant, in the person of Steve Trimm, will visit the Stephentown Historical Society on Monday, May 2. Trimm will portray General Grant recalling his life … family, Civil War, and Presidency. [Read more…] about General Ulysses S. Grant Comes To Stephentown
Local favorites David Grover and Linda Worster will be performing together at the New Lebanon Library on Sunday, May 15 from 2 to 4 pm. All are welcome and the event is free, although donations for the performers are appreciated.
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The Town of Hoosick Lions Club 31st Annual Wood Memorial 5K Road Race and one mile Fun Run will be held on Saturday, May 21. Registration is from 7 am to 8:40 am at the bandstand with the 5K race starting at 9 am. [Read more…] about 31st Annual Wood Memorial Road Race
