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The New Lebanon Drama Club will present “Drinking Habits,” on Friday, February 27, at 7 pm. at the New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School.
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All requests for transportation to Private or Parochial schools must be submitted to the Board of Education by April 1. State law requires that requests for transportation must be made by April 1 of each year for both new and returning students. If a child’s placement or acceptance at a particular school has not been finalized, return a completed request form in anticipation of attendance. New residents must submit a written request immediately after establishing residence in the district.
Request forms are available on line at www.berlincentral.org, click on Parents then Forms. You may also contact the District Office at 658-2690.
The Petersburgh Town Board held a special meeting on Monday, February 23. With only one town resident in attendance, the Board immediately convened an executive session with the Code Enforcement Officer, Martin Conboy. The executive session lasted 95 minutes. At the conclusion of the executive session, the Board immediately made a motion to adjourn. Prior to adjournment, Supervisor Krahforst indicated that the purpose of executive session was to review and discuss the job description for the Code Enforcement Officer, and to discuss communication between Town departments, specifically between the Building Department and the Town Board.
Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls recently received money from the Weir estate for the Children’s Story Room. A sink/stove combination was bought; it was put together by John and Susan Hoffman; there are also pots and pans and food; a wooden barn with animals; a wooden train layout; some pull toys and puzzles for toddlers; and a set of cardboard blocks. [Read more…] about Children’s Story Room At The Cheney Library Gets New Toys
February 11 was a very cold night for a meeting. We had low attendance but completed our business, draped our charter in loving memory of Vera Griswold.
The Lecturer announced there wouldn’t be a meeting on February 25. Our next meeting is on March 11, and is contest night – photography contest and zucchini bread. Lets have lots of entries. We had our lecturer’s program, a movie “BABE” that was very good, and refreshments. Refreshment Committee for March 11 is Kendall Baker.
On March 5, there will be an A.S.A. (Agricultural Stewardship Association) meeting at Hoosick Grange Hall. This is a pre-application meeting, for anyone interested, and is open to the public. This is on Thursday March 5, 1 pm to 3 pm. All are welcome who are interested.
Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls, NY will have their first Saturday Book Sale on March 7 from 9 am to 1 pm. There is a large selection to choose from and all books will be half-price, so that means $.50 for hardcover and $.25 for paper. Plus there is a wide selection of free books. So come in and get some reading material for the rest of winter. Cheney Library is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 1 to 8 pm; Tuesday from 10 am to 5 pm. Friday from 11 am to 5 pm; Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm.
Cheney Library will begin a Spring Story Time for preschool children and their caregivers. “Every Hero Has a Story” will be the theme. There will be stories, a craft, songs, and of course snacks. The fun will begin March 10, 2015 at 10 am in the Cheney Library Story Room and will finish on April 21. So come along and have some fun as Spring will certainly come.
The New Lebanon Library will present “Anatomy of an Indie Novel: Moving from Concept to Publication” on Thursday, March, 5 at 6:30 pm. This event, part of the Berkshire Festival of Women’s Writers, is free and open to the public.
Publishing a book is a highly collaborative effort. This program will present the elements that went into creating the novel Rock Angel: writing, editing, publishing, marketing and art design. The panelists will discuss the challenges of bringing all these elements together and balancing each piece of the project with everyone else’s contributions. The panel will consist of local author and librarian Jeanne Bogino, Prashanti Press CEO Wendy Lipp, freelance editor Marlene Adelstein, and graphic artist and cover designer Julie Metz. Gina Coleman, marketing director of Prashanti Press, will moderate. The presentation, which will shine a light on the pros and cons of independent publishing, will be followed by audience discussion and Q&A.
For further information on this event, please call the library at (518) 794-8844. The library is located at 550 State Route 20, 1/4 mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.
Family Movie Night – On Friday, February 27 at 6:30 pm we will show a recently released movie. Bring the kids for a free movie at the library. Popcorn and juice will be served. This month the movie is Big Hero 6, rated PG. Running time is 102 minutes. Popcorn and juice will be served. Family Movie Night is free and all are welcome!
Red Cross Babysitter Training Class – On Saturday, February 28, from 10 am to 5 pm (Please note time change!) in the Stephentown Memorial Library Community Room. Registration is limited – sign up soon. For anyone age 11 to 15. Bring a bag lunch. $60 fee for class, but scholarships are available. Become a certified sitter!
Monthly Lego Club – Friday, March 6 at 6 pm. Do you have a Lego enthusiast who could spend hours and hours every day engrossed with creative building? Do you have so many Legos in your house that you never know when you’ll suck one up with your vacuum cleaner? Do you sometimes get down on the floor with your clever builders and create something of your own? Well, this club is for you and your family! The Lego Club meets on a Friday night each month for an hour of building fun. There is no sign-up or charge. Donations of Lego blocks are most welcome at the library desk.
For more information on any of these programs or to register for programs, call the Stephentown Memorial Library at 733-5750 or stop by during our Library hours. Also check our website, www.stephentownlibrary.org, for regular updates.
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Roger and Mary Gentner of Grafton, NY are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica to David Eberwein, son of Jacob and Patricia Eberwein of Niskayuna, NY.
