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Belle Comes To The Cheney Library

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The Friends of Cheney Library are bringing Belle from Beauty and the Beast to the Library on April 27 at 10 am. Belle will read and talk with the children. As a part of this exciting day all children who are currently five, six and seven years old will be able to get their own Cheney Library card. Because several children wondered why they couldn’t have their own card the Trustees of Cheney Library discussed the issue and voted to lower the age of getting a card from 8 years old to 5. Please be sure to bring your child to this wonderful event.
The following weekend, May 4,  at 10 am we will have a Master Gardener here at the Library to talk about and demonstrate The Beginner’s Garden. Marilou Town will talk about what is needed for a first garden, how to decide what to plant, how to plant the seeds and how to care for the plants. This program is aimed at older children and adults.
After this program you can head on over to the Hoosick Falls Fire House for Books are Fun. This event is also sponsored by the Friends of Cheney Library. Beverly White will bring a very nice display of books and spring items. Beverly will generously donate the proceeds of this sale to the Friends group. Mother’s Day is May 12 and this is a great time to buy something for moms and grandmothers.

Petersburgh Library News

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Story Hour
The Petersburgh Public Library pre-school story hour continues to meet on Tuesdays at 11 am. We are reading our way through the alphabet and will be continuing with Q, R, S and T in the next four weeks. Pre-schoolers and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, activities and crafts.
Book Group
The book discussion group will meet on Tuesday, May 14, at 7:30 pm to discuss the book The Tender Bar by J. R. Moehringer. Copies of the book are available at the Library, and new members are welcome to join in the discussion.
Summer Reading Program
Plans have begun for the summer reading program. The schedule will be out in a few weeks. Save the date on Thursday, June 27, at 7 pm when The Puppet People will be back in town with the performance of The Firebird. Youth ages 10-16 are invited to sign up for a special program, Take a DIP (Digital Instagram Photographs) This Summer. There is room for eight participants in this workshop which will be held from 1 to 3 pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, June 24, 26 and 28 and Tuesday, July 2, at 6:45 pm. Jordan Elmowitz, Assistant Director, The Photography Center of the Capital District, LLC, will be teaching the workshop. Everyone will learn how to take the best pictures, edit them and prepare them for printing as well as learning the best way to use Instagram. Sign-up is required since space is limited.
This program is supported by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Land View Farm Captures Friday National Bowling League

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Surdam Rolls Back To Back Perfect Games
The Land View Farm team captured the championship in the Friday National League at the Barbecue Recreation this past Sunday with a win over Sykes’ Store in the roll-off. Sykes’ Store earned a chance at the title by defeating the defending two time champs, The Hoosick Fire Department, in the first round of play by the total pintail score of 3040 – 3022. Land View defeated the Beck Farms team in their preliminary round by the score of 2873 – 2827.
In the first match, Jason Sykes rolled 217, 234, 226 for a 677 series, and Richie Bennett had 203, 207, 219 for a 629 for Sykes’ Store. The highlight of the day was when Steve Surdam Sr. rolled back-to-back perfect 300 games for The Hoosick Fire Department. Steve had a 215 his first game, finishing with the last six strikes in that game, and proceeded to throw twenty-four more in a row to finish with an 815 series!
In the Beck Farms vs. Land View Farm match, Rich Grey led Land View to the win with a 239 game and 607 series. Josh Case had 239, 657 and Don Goodermote shot 237, 633 for Becks in the loss.
In the championship round, it was Rich Grey leading the way once again with score of 205, 193, 222 for a 620 series. The remaining bowlers for Land View are Mike Stone, John Ruggles Sr., Jay Lacroix and Ray Gates. The final tally in the championship round was Land View 2808 and Sykes’ Store 2722.
The Friday National League will hold its banquet on Friday, April 26, at the Barbecue Recreation.

Berlin Rescue Squad Fish Fry

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On Friday, April 19, the Berlin Rescue Squad will be holding its monthly, delicious Fish Fry Dinner. For $10 you can come enjoy a hearty helping of fried cod on a roll, French fries, coleslaw, a brownie and soda or water.  Eat in or take out, it’s up to you. Call in orders are welcome; the Firehouse number is 658-2890. The dinner will be held from 5 to 7 pm at the Berlin Firehouse. Please call Stan at 658-0088 or 269-8646 if you have any questions.

West Hoosick FD Pancake Breakfast

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The West Hoosick Fire Department announces an All You Can Eat Breakfast at the firehouse on Sunday, April 21, from 7:30 to 11 am. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. The local girl scouts will be on hand to collect food for the Hoosick Area Food Pantry. This is part of their annual girl scout food drive so please bring your non-perishables when you come to the breakfast.
The firehouse is located on Pine Valley Road near the intersection of County Routes 109 and 103. Please call the firehouse at 686-1814 with any questions.

The 15th Annual SVFD Roast Beef Dinner Is April 20

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The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold an all you can eat Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday, April 20, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, 35 Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 4 pm and close at 7 pm.
Adult, all you can eat dinners cost $12, dinners for children age 6-10 cost $7 and youth ages 5 and under eat free.  No advance registration is required. Take out dinners will be available for $10 each.

Brunswick Grange Tailgate Sale

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On Sunday, May 5, the Brunswick Grange will hold its Annual Spring Agricultural Tailgate Sale at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, Routes 67 & 40, Schaghticoke, from 8 am to 12:30 pm. More than 50 vendors will have various varieties of chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, vegetables, plants, flowers and other agricultural items. Absolutely no dogs, cats, puppys or kittens will be allowed  for  sale. A donation of $15 per vendor will be charged.
The event will be held rain or shine. Refreshments will be available. For more information, please call 279-9113.

Perennial Sale At Hubbard Hall

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It’s time to give Spring a push start and what better way than with the Hubbard Hall Annual Perennial Sale! This year’s sale takes place on Saturday, April 27 from 9 am until noon (or until everything is sold!). Expert gardeners on hand will help you choose what works best for your garden location.
You’ll find lots of healthy divisions of perennials, some common old workhorses for the garden as well as some rare and special.
Donate and shop early! Contribute plants, tools, garden decor, etc. to the sale and you may begin shopping as early as 7 am. Donations may be dropped off behind Hubbard Hall anytime on April 26 or 27.  Shop early! Most items sell out by 11 am so don’t dally! It’s a great way for enthusiastic gardeners to exchange choice plants while supporting Hubbard Hall at the same time!
You may also arrange to have your donations picked up prior to the sale day by calling Bliss McIntosh at 518-677-3151.
It is not necessary to pot up your divisions if they are taken soon before the sale; just wrap the roots in damp newspaper and place them in plastic bags. We do ask you to label them accurately and clearly if possible.
Hubbard Hall is located at 25 East Main Street in Cambridge, NY.  For more information on this and all Hubbard Hall programs, please visit our website at www.hubbardhall.org or call 518-677-2495.