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The Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Co Inc. Breakfast

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The Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company, serving Brainard and East Nassau and surrounding community, will hold its monthly Breakfast on Sunday, February  15,  from 8 am until 11:30 am at their firehouse on Firehouse Lane behind the post office near the intersection of Routes 20 and 66N, in the hamlet of Brainard.

Breakfast offers your choice of pancakes or french toast, together with bacon or sausage, eggs cooked to your order, applesauce and beverages for your donation of $7 for adults, $4 for children 5 to 12, under age five is free.

Why not bring your loved ones for a Valentine weekend treat and shake away the winter blues while sharing an hour with friends and neighbors and supporting your local fire company.

Sullivan-Jones VFW #7466 Breakfast Buffet, Poestenkill

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Treat your Valentine early!!  Join us for our Breakfast Buffet on February 8  – 8 am – 11 am. Enjoy our regular buffet including fresh scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, pancakes, homemade French Toast, fruit, juice, tea and coffee. “Build your own Omelets” ham, bacon, sausage, cheeses, mushrooms, peppers and onions and try our NEW Country Style Sausage Gravy-n-Biscuits.     Adults – regular buffet $8 with Omelet $10. Children 6-12 $4.00 and Children under 5 free.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:  March 14 for our St. Patrick’s Dinner – corned beef and cabbage – details to follow.

HAYC3 Offers New Workshop On Chakras

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HAYC3 is pleased to announce a new workshop in its Wellness Series.  A Chakra Workshop titled ‚”Energy Centers: An Introduction to the Chakra System.‚”  Chakras are the seven life-force energy centers. Each one is associated with the body organs, endocrine system and aspects of human behavior and development. We will talk about the essence of each Chakra and how it affects our physical, mental and spiritual health and explore ways that will suite the individual to clear the blocks and open the energy flow.

The workshop will be held on three Tuesdays, February 10, 17 and 24, from 7 to 8 pm. The workshop will take place downstairs in The Keep. The cost for each workshop is $10 and RSVP is required.

To learn more information on this workshop or for more information on HAYC3, call 518-686-9050, email contacthayc3@gmail.com, or visit hayc3.org.

Petersburgh Sunshine Seniors Present Andy Cooney – Get YourTickets!

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The Petersburgh Sunshine Seniors is  presenting highly acclaimed Irish Singer, Andy Cooney,  at the Petersburgh Veteran’s Memorial Community Center  (PVMCC) on Friday April 10 from 7 to 9 pm.

From his sold-out appearance at Carnegie Hall on December 8, 2009, Andy Cooney has taken the Irish-American music scene by storm. He was christened by The New York Times as “Irish America’s Favorite Son”. His outstanding voice and dynamic stage presence makes him a favorite with audiences as he renders songs ranging from all-time favorites like “Galway Bay” and “Danny Boy” to songs from his hit records “The Irish Wedding Song”, “Boston Rose” and “Daughter of Mine”. Andy’s talent and versatility provide the ability to deliver a song directly to the hearts of his listeners.

Upscale desserts prepared by chef Justin Rice will be available for purchase.  A portion of those proceeds will go to the Everett Wagar Senior Center food  pantry.

Get your tickets early. A minimum of 60 tickets need to be sold for the show to go on.   Tickets bought before March 15th will include a free raffle ticket.Tickets are available at Papas Pizza, The Petersburgh Library and Hewitt’s Market. Or contact Mary Lou Walters at 518-658-0136 or marylouwalters@taconic.net.

Events At The New Lebanon Library

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Author Dr. Conrad Vispo To Speak At The New Lebanon Library

Dr. Conrad Vispo will discuss his book “The Nature of the Place — A History of Living with the Land in Columbia County, NY” at the New Lebanon Library on Thursday, February 12, at 7 pm. The reading will be followed by Q & A and signing.

The book, which is a culmination of over five years of hard work, extends an exciting invitation to explore the rich heritage and nature of Columbia County. It describes local forest, field, soil and waters both from the perspective of the diversity and beauty of their inherent nature and also in terms of the way the human head and hand has, for better or worse, left its mark.

Dr. Vispo is a wildlife ecologist with the Farmscape Ecology Project, a research and outreach branch of Hawthorne Valley Association. He received a Ph.D. in wildlife ecology, specializing in nutritional ecology, at the University of Wisconsin. He studied the ecology and management of a tropical freshwater fishery with the Wildlife Conservation Society and Venezuela’s Fundacion La Salle for several years before co-founding Hawthorne Valley’s Farmscape Ecology Program. With that program he has been exploring the role of agriculture in providing habitat for native species and the importance of native (or at least wild) species in providing ecological services to farms. He was born and raised in Canaan.

All are welcome at this free event.

Folk Duo Divinitress Performs At New Lebanon Library’s Valentine Dance

Local acoustic folk duo Divinitress will be performing at the New Lebanon Library on Valentine’s Eve – Friday, February 13, from 7 to 9 pm. The duo will be performing a program of romantic music. Dancing will be encouraged and light refreshments will be served.

Divinitress consists of singer-guitarist Tistrya Grace, who has spent ten years performing at coffee houses and festivals, and versatile Berkshire singer-songwriter Erin Laundry. They play a combination of original songs along with popular covers. Their blend of harmonies and acoustic instruments give the duo a unique and uplifting sound.

This event is free and open to the public, although donations for the performers are welcome.

Father and Son Author Team To Speak At The New Lebanon Library

Local authors Michael and Diego Mongue will appear at the New Lebanon Library on  Monday,  February 16 at  2 pm, to talk about their quarterly comic book series, Awesome Robot Science Fiction Action Comix. The talk will be followed by Q& A and discussion, after which Michael and Diego will sign copies of the book.

Awesome Robot started as letters left in Diego’s school lunches. Messages of encouragement like, “Have a great day at school” or “Eat your lunch and work hard” soon morphed into stranger missives, such as “Don’t eat cake from the cafeteria garbage pail.” These notes were accompanied by illustrations that eventually became the Awesome Robot series, the story of Dennis the Robot and his anthropomorphic misadventures. The story and renderings marry the musings of a prepubescent boy and the satirical commentaries of his outsider artist father.

Michael Mongue is an artist residing in Williamstown, MA. His work has been shown at the Left Bank Gallery in Bennington, the Arts and Crafts Guild in Dalton, the Flatiron Gallery in North Adams, the Amsterdam Whitney Gallery in New York City, the Deborah Davis Fine Art Gallery in Hudson, and the Firehouse Cafe in Adams. He is the author of M.Mongue: Acrylic Paintings from a Berkshire Artist, as well as the Awesome Robot series which he writes with his son. Diego, aged  12, is in the  seventh  grade.

All are welcome at this free event, which is most appropriate for school aged children although interested patrons of all ages are welcome.

New Lebanon Library To Host Tom Abdow Concert

New England folk-rock singer and songwriter Tom Abdow will perform an acoustic concert of folk, country and rock music at 6:30 pm on Friday, February 20, at the New Lebanon Library. All are welcome and the event is free, although donations for the performer are appreciated.

Abdow has performed at various venues throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic areas. He has opened shows for Jonathan Edwards, Steve Forbert, Aztec Two-Step, and the Vassar Clements Band.

The New Lebanon Library is located at 550 State Route 20, New Lebanon, NY, just north of the yellow blinking light. For further information on any of these programs, contact the Library at (518) 794-8844.

Elmer A. Grogan Scholarship

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Applications are being accepted for the scholarship award of $250 for the best essay on “What Freedom Means To Me” by a graduating senior from Brunswick Central School District or Berlin Central School District who is continuing on with his or her education.  The essay should not be less than 250 words or not more than 500 words.  The scholarship is being given by the Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340 in memory of a former member Elmer A. Grogan.

The deadline for applications is May 4.  Applications are available at the guidance counselor offices of both high schools and should be mailed to:

Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340,

PO Box 361, Grafton, NY  12082

attn:   Commander Richard Terpening

Ladies Oriental Shrine Lasagna Dinner Fundraiser

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The Ladies Oriental Shrine, a not for profit organization is holding its Second Annual Lasagna Dinner on Sunday March 1 from 4 to 7 pm at the Seventh Day Baptist Church on North Main Street in Berlin.

Advance tickets available or at the door. Take outs will be available. For information please call Carol – 518-658-2446 or Pat – 518-658-3558.

This event is meant to raise monies to aid the Shriners Hospitals for Children in their quest to help disabled children. Come eat, and enjoy.

Because of you, we can help make dreams come true.

Hudson Valley Students Named to Deans’ List for Fall 2014 Term

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More than 1300 students at Hudson Valley Community College were recently named to the college’s Deans’ List for the Fall 2014 term. Students named to the Dean’s List have a term grade point average between 3.0 to 3.49.

Those honored include:

Tucker Connally of Berlin, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Eric Kaufmann of Hoosick, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Lajuana Berry of Petersburgh, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Tyler Gagnon of Petersburgh, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Brigitte Goldstein of Petersburgh, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Brandy Morine of Petersburgh, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Erika Pelletier of Petersburgh, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Kayla Tobin of Petersburgh, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Nick Howard of Stephentown, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Abbey Peterson of Stephentown, who is studying in the Nursing academic program.

Elizabeth Rathbun of Stephentown, who is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program.

Samantha Spaniol of Stephentown, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College offers 75 degree and certificate programs in four schools: Business; Engineering and Industrial Technologies; Health Science; and Liberal Arts and Sciences; it has an enrollment of more than 12,000 students,and has more than 75,000 alumni.

Nicole Hensler Of Petersburg Named To The University Of Rhode Island’s Fall 2014 Dean’s List

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The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that Nicole Breanne Hensler of Petersburgh, NY, was named to the Dean’s List. for the Fall 2014.

Students who have completed 12 or more credits during a semester for letter grades with at least a 3.30 quality point average qualify for the Dean’s List. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 credits with a 3.30 quality point average.