The Berlin Republican Committee will be meeting Wednesday, May 20 at 7 pm at the home of Ralph deLeon, Green Hollow Road, Berlin. We will conduct organizational business as well as discuss a proposed slate for the 2015 local elections. Anyone interested is invited to attend. For more information you may contact Tara Fisher at 658-0242.
Hoosick GOP Annual Spring Giffy’s Chicken BBQ
The Town of Hoosick Republican Committee will host its annual spring Giffy’s Chicken BBQ on Thursday, May 21 at Liporace’s old Getty station on Rte 22 near Blue Flame Gas. Meal consists of a half BBQ chicken, with baked potato, cole slaw, beverage and dessert. Pick up is from 4 to 6 pm. Cost is $12 a meal or $8 for chicken only.
Get a ticket by contacting any committee member, or call Cindy at 518-322-8685 to reserve tickets. There will be a limited number of tickets available, so call now.
Grafton Volunteer Fire Department Monthly Breakfast
The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be serving you an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, May 30 from 8 am to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85) . On the menu: Belgian Waffles, Pancakes, French Toast, Eggs (made to order), sausage gravy and biscuits, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee, and milk. Cost is $10 per adult, kids 12 and under $5, kids 5 and under free! We look forward to serving you!
Berlin Plant Sale Is Off
The Berlin Ladies Fire Department Auxiliary would like to send our regrets for any inconvenience it may have caused you, for having to cancel our annual spring plant sale this year. We hope to see you next year, the first weekend in May.
Brown’s Cup: Wait ’Til Next Year
While the fish may be biting, the Brown’s Cup Annual Trout Fishing Tournament planned for Saturday, May 16 at the Walloomsac Brewery will be cancelled this year. Brown’s apologizes to all anglers but plans are already underway for the event next year in May. The trout dinner will also be cancelled. The tournament registration fees and dinner tickets already purchased will be refunded. Keep fishing and please join us next year. If you have any questions, please connect through our website at www.brownsbrewing.com.
Helping To Make Great Strides In Finding A Cure For Cystic Fibrosis
This Sunday, at 12:00, friends and family will be joining the Kempf family in support of their son, Mathew, in the Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis walk. [Read more…] about Helping To Make Great Strides In Finding A Cure For Cystic Fibrosis
Lots Going On At Dyken Pond
Ephemeral Ponds Sunday, May 17 1 to 3 pm
This free program focuses on the importance of seasonal ponds and the life cycles of amphibians and plants that inhabit them. We will use nets to catch varius herpetofaunal species and microscopes to get a close up look. Rubber boots recommended but not necessary. You can bring your own frog catching nets. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Newcomb Pond Fundraiser at the Lucas Confectionery
Wednesday, May 20 6 to 9 pm
Join us at the Lucas Confectionery in Troy to raise money to protect 56 acres of land on Newcomb Pond, home to moose, river otter, great blue herons and more. The Lucas Confectionery Wine Bar has agreed to donate 20% of all beverage sales from 6 to 9 pm on Wednesday, May 20; additional donations will be accepted. It is also Artisanal Grilled Cheese Night. Donations may also be accepted through our website.
Bird Club
Wednesdays at 7:30 am
We are big fans of birds up here at Dyken Pond Center and enjoy bird watching when we can. We invite you to join us in our birding adventures throughout our 500 acres of forested land, home to many different birds. This club is informal and free.
Wildflower Walk Saturday, May 23, 10 am to 12 pm
Join us for a leisurely walk on Center’s trails focusing on the identification and folklore of wildflowers. Free.
Volunteer Tuesdays
Every Tuesday is volunteer day beginning at 9:30 am. This is a drop-in day, but please let us know if you plan on coming out so we can plan accordingly. Feel free to call the center for information on what projects we are currently working on or if you can’t make it by 9:30. We appreciate all of you and your help!
Opportunities For Youth At Dyken Pond
Scholarship applications are now being accepted for the Summer Outdoor Learning Adventure, a summer nature day camp at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center. This popular one week nature program is for youth ages 6 – 13.
The Forest Conservation Corps, for teens aged 14 -16, will reconvene for its third year at the Dyken Pond Center. The program runs from June 29th – July 3rd from 9am – 3:30pm. FCC crews work on valuable conservation projects while developing job skills, personal values and knowledge of the environment. This experience and the skills gained can enhance your education, leadership and future job opportunities. Participants work on conservation projects and participate in environmental education for a one week session. There is no cost to participate in FCC and students who attend can gain community service hours. Applications can be found on our website at www.dykenpond.org. If you have any questions please e-mail us at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or call (518) 658-2055.
Spring Home-School Series
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is offering a Series for students 3rd grade and up every Tuesday for five weeks May 19 until June 16. Each Tuesday covers a different special habitat and run from 1 pm to 3 pm. Cost is $5 per student or $15 per family. More infomation is at www.dykenpond.org. Pre-registration is encouraged.Contact the Center at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or (518) 658-2055.
Evolving Relationships Explored In Driving Miss Daisy At SLCA
Join Sand Lake Center for the Arts and Circle Theatre Players for their production of Driving Miss Daisy. Written by Alfred Uhry, directed by CarolLynn Langley, and produced by Shirley Neiss. [Read more…] about Evolving Relationships Explored In Driving Miss Daisy At SLCA