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Martha Raleigh Winsten To Visit The Cheney Library

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On Saturday, August 17, please come at 11 am and meet Martha Raleigh Winsten at the Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls. Winsten is a local painter/artist/author from Moreau, NY. She has written a wonderful children’s book, Awesome Elijah, which is a true story about a young, rescued steer who is raised by a young girl and winds up at the Saratoga Horse Expo! Elijah lived to be 19 years old.
Winsten will read from her book and will also sing a song she composed about a coyote, accompanied by her guitar. And to top it all off, she will show children how to draw animals. Winsten has painted many famous race horses at the Saratoga track. The Library will provide paper and crayons.
This will be a morning of fun – so please do join us. You can see a picture of Winsten and her book and paintings on our website, www.cheneylibrary.org. Her book is on display, but circulation will not take place until August 17. Winsten will bring books for sale and sign them. Any questions? Our Library Staff is always happy to answer them; call 518-686-9401.

Registration Day At Berlin Middle/High School

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There will be a Registration Day at Berlin Middle/High School in the Counseling Office on Tuesday, August 20, from 8:30 am until 1:30 pm for all new students in grades 6 – 12.
To register a child you will need a copy of your child’s birth certificate, health record (available at the previous school), the last report card, a copy of the IEP (if your child is classified by the Committee on Special Education), proof of residency within the Berlin Central School District and a copy of the Custodial Agreement if you are divorced or separated.
Please keep in mind you do not have to wait until August 20 to register your child.  We welcome and encourage you to register your child as soon as possible.  In addition, there are summer assignments that need to be completed before the first day of school.  Therefore the sooner you can come in to register your child the better it will be for everyone.
Registration packets are available for pick up in the Main Office from 7:30 am until 1:30 pm weekdays.

BES Students Attend RPI Summer Camp

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Brianna Cole and Zachary Waldron, currently fifth-graders at Berlin Elementary School, were selected to attend the 2013 ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp (EMBHSSC), hosted at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This camp provides a great opportunity for students to increase their mathematics, science, engineering, technology and communication skills.
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Cub Scout Pack 911 Sign Up

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Cub Scout Pack 911 will be having sign-ups on Wednesday, August 14, from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Stephentown Fire Hall on Grange Hall Road. The Cub Scout Pack is open for boys entering first grade through fifth grade.  For more information contact Samantha at 733-6729.

Learn History At The Cemetery

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submitted by Sandra Davis
Learn local Cambridge history with voices from the past at Woodlands Cemetery in Cambridge, NY. On August 3 meet at the Cambridge Historical Society at 10 am for brunch, tours and tickets. (This is a $15 fundraiser.) The Society is at 12 Broad Street in Cambridge.
We will proceed to the cemetery about 10:45 to view six re-enactors: Morris Driggriss by Paul Adams, William Watkins by David McNitt, Ruth Davis by Beverly Collamer, Ernest Skellie by Bob Wright, Olive Noteman by Audrey Hall-Seeley and George Law by Conrad Pederson.

Harpeth Rising At HedgesFest In Cambridge

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Praised as an “Americana sensation,” the four classically trained musicians of Harpeth Rising bring an exciting and distinctively new sound to the folk genre.  With a banjo and a fiddle, you might think they’re traditional bluegrass – but think again.  Cello and percussion round out the ensemble, creating a truly unique sound.  Their virtuosic instrumentals are coupled with intimate vocals and powerful lyrics.  [Read more…] about Harpeth Rising At HedgesFest In Cambridge

Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center August Events

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Tuesday, August 6, 1 to 3 pm:  Fantastic Ferns. The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is offering a Junior Naturalist Program. This program will teach Jr. Naturalists all about the indigenous ferns of Dyken Pond Center.  A short hike and hanging wall craft will be included in this program.  A $1 per child donation covers material costs.
Friday, August 9, 8:30 pm: Star Gazing For The Perseids Meteor Shower. Come stargaze for one of the biggest meteor showers this summer, the Perseids meteor shower. If you would like, please bring lawn chairs, blankets, binoculars and bug spray for your comfort. There is a $1 suggested donation.  Pre-registration is encouraged for both of these events to help with planning.
Wednesday, August 14, 6:30 to 8:30 pm: Full Moon Kayak Tour. This program is limited to 12 boats so pre-registration is required and can be done by contacting the Center at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or by calling 658-2055. Kayaks can be rented for $10, or you can bring your own.
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is a Rensselaer County Park open daily during daylight hours for hiking, fishing and non-motor boating at 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent each day from 9 am until 3 pm. Our programs can be found at www.dykenpond.org.