For a celebration all about community spirit and tradition, join the festivities as the Berlin July 4th Parade Committee hosts the annual Independence Day Parade, with the theme, “Tall Tales”. The parade is set for Saturday, July 4 at 11 am. [Read more…] about Berlin July 4th Annual Independence Day Parade
Arlie Greene Chosen Grand Marshal Of Berlin 2015 July 4th Parade
by Jean Barber and Luella Osterhout
Arlie Greene, 95, has lived in Berlin his entire life. This Saturday, he will be honored as grand marshal in the Berlin July 4th Parade. Arlie will enjoy the parade from his seat in a 1950 Willys Jeepster Convertible, owned and driven by local resident, John Kellar. The annual parade is set for July 4th at 11 am.
Greene was born in 1919 on the family farm, [Read more…] about Arlie Greene Chosen Grand Marshal Of Berlin 2015 July 4th Parade
Wildlife Alive! Meet Live Birds of Prey In Grafton
The Grafton Community Library is sponsoring Wildlife Alive! on Saturday July 18 at the Grafton Summer Festival from 11 am until 1 pm. Licensed wildlife rehabilitator Kelly Martin will introduce some of the birds of prey and other live animals in her care. Learn about where and how they live, and what to do if you find orphaned or injured wildlife. [Read more…] about Wildlife Alive! Meet Live Birds of Prey In Grafton
Tune Travelers Get A Big Turnout
The Tune Travelers journeyed to the “Fabulous Fifties” at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center on June 19. Vocalists Maeghan DiMaggio, Lindsay Cave, Ingrid Schaaphok, Leonard Cave and Andrew Hanerfeld belted out one hit after another in a show that lasted over two hours. [Read more…] about Tune Travelers Get A Big Turnout
New Life For An Old Building
by Bea Peterson
Like a long sleeping benevolent dragon, the old St. Mary’s Academy is slowly lifting its head, spreading its imaginary wings and coming back to life. That new life is being created by Capital District entrepreneur and realtor Jasen Von Guinness. [Read more…] about New Life For An Old Building
Stephentown Historical Society 34th Annual Strawberry Festival
submitted by Bill Zimmerman
The Stephentown Historical Society’s 34th annual Strawberry Festival became one of its most exciting events in recent memory. On Thursday evening SHS members and members of Girl Scout Troop 1752, along with some members of the Youth 2 Youth Berlin group, picked 150 pounds of strawberries in under 90 minutes at the Berry Patch on Route 22. On Friday morning about 18 members and friends hulled nearly 200 pounds of berries in under 3 hours. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society 34th Annual Strawberry Festival
New York State Parks And HooRWA Present Historic Interpretation At The Bennington Battlefield
Partnering with the New York State Parks, the Hoosic Rivershed Watershed Association (HooRWA) is offering an opportunity to experience the history of this pivotal site, [Read more…] about New York State Parks And HooRWA Present Historic Interpretation At The Bennington Battlefield
Circus In Berlin: The Big Top Is Coming To Town!
The Kelly Miller Brothers Circus is returning to Berlin after several years’ hiatus. The all new 2015 season features tigers, an elephant, zebras, llamas, camels and a host of international circus stars from all over the world. [Read more…] about Circus In Berlin: The Big Top Is Coming To Town!
Hoosick Falls 10U All Star Baseball Team Wins Brunswick Tourney!
Fireworks For Sale Locally
by David Flint
No, it’s not Virginia or Carolina. Fireworks are now being sold in Stephentown just next to Gardner’s Ice Cream Shoppe. Governor Cuomo signed legislation last November that allows counties and cities outside of New York City to legalize the sale and use of some fireworks such as sparklers, fountains, snappers and poppers. [Read more…] about Fireworks For Sale Locally