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Jeremy Burns Goes To NCAA Wrestling Championships

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The Springfield College wrestling team had six student-athletes qualify for the NCAA Division III Championships at the NCAA Northeast Regional Championships on March 2 and 3. Tommy Casper, Derek Adams, Joe Grippi, Derrick Longo, Devin Biscaha and Jeremy Burns all represent Springfield College on the national scene.
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The Lillis Bunce Memorial Award

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The Lillis Bunce Memorial Award is a $200 scholarship presented annually by the Grafton Community Library in memory of Lillis Bunce, who served as Library Director on a volunteer basis for twenty-five years and who was also instrumental in the founding of the Library.
The purpose of the award is to keep Mrs. Bunce’s memory alive within the Grafton community, to acknowledge on an annual basis her many contributions to the community and to encourage community service in our younger citizens.
Applicants must be a citizen of the Town of Grafton and currently a senior in high school.  Public, private and home-schooled students are eligible. Applicants need to provide evidence of volunteer service such as, but not limited to, the following areas:  library/literacy, gardening, environmental and civic organizations.
Students should contact their guidance offices for applications which are due May 15, 2013.

April Events At The New Lebanon Library

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The New Lebanon Library announces the following April events. All of these events are free and will take place at the library which is located at 550 State Route 20.
• April 10, 17, 24 (event is on Wednesdays) – Tales for Tots Story Hour – 10:30 am. Story hour includes crafts, songs and movement activities.
• April 10, 17, 24 (event is on Wednesdays) – Hug-A-Bye Babies – noon. This event includes age appropriate stories, songs and movement activities for our youngest patrons and their caregivers.
• April 5 – Linda Worster in Concert – 6 pm. This is an evening of exceptional acoustic music that explores the joy of inner discovery.
• April 7 – New Lebanon Book Group – 11 am. The book to be discussed is Secret Daughter by Shilpi Somaya Gowda. Newcomers are welcome.
• April 12 – Family Movie Night – 6:30 pm. This showing of a current film is suitable for the whole family. Call for title. Popcorn and juice will be provided.
• April 18 – Family Craft Night – 6:30 pm. This activity is for ages 5 and up although younger siblings are welcome. All materials will be provided.
• April 19 – Paul De Jong in Concert – 7 pm. The acclaimed cellist of “The Books” will perform a program of original music for cello accompanied by found video collage and poetry.
• April 25 – Community Film Night – 6:30 pm. A current documentary film will be shown with a discussion to follow. Call for title.
• April 26 – David Grover and Linda Worster Together in Concert – 7 pm. Enjoy an evening of acoustic music with these Berkshire favorites.
• April 27 – Paws-to-Read – 9 am. Therapy dogs come to the Library, and children read to their furry friends. And, of course, the dogs listen! Please call 518-794-8844 to register.
For further information on any of these events, please contact Jeannie Bogino at 518-794-8844.

Linda Worster Performs At The New Lebanon Library

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Berkshire musician Linda Worster will perform at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, April 5, from 6 to 8 pm. The public is welcome, and the event is free, although donations for the performer are welcome.
Singer/songwriter Worster has toured as a solo musician throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, performing in many coffeehouses, colleges, churches, healing centers, cafés and clubs. She has opened for many well known artists including Livingston Taylor, Harry Chapin, Paul Stookey, Leo Kotke, David Bromberg, Bill Staines, Dave Mallett, Jonathan Edwards, Joan Baez, Richie Havens and Taj Mahal. Her blend of folk covers and uplifting original music proclaim the joy of living and explore the struggle of inner discovery.
The New Lebanon Library is located at 550 State Route 20, New Lebanon, just north of the yellow blinking light. For further information, contact the Library at 518-794-8844.

Texas Hold’em Tournament At The Armory

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Shuffle Up and Deal! Join us at the Hoosick Falls Armory for the Texas Hold’em Tournament every first Friday of the month starting April 5.
The doors for the tournament will open at 6 pm, and play starts at 6:30 pm. The buy-in is $35 with an option for a $10 add on, plus a $5 high hand pot. Whether you are new to the game or not, come and have a great time at the Armory, 80 Church Street, Hoosick Falls.
For further information, please contact HAYC3 at 518-686-9050.

4-H Auction Supports 4-H Youth Development

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The Rensselaer County 4-H Teen Council will host its annual auction on Friday, April 19, at the Brittonkill Elementary School, Route 2 in Brunswick. Doors open at 6:30 pm, bidding starts at 7 pm.
Auction items will include new and used items, merchandise and gift certificates donated by Rensselaer County businesses and theme baskets designed and donated by 4-H Clubs throughout the county. Dinner, desert and refreshments will be available.
The 4-H auction is an annual county-wide fundraiser and all proceeds from the auction go toward awarding college scholarships and to fair judges, to awards, to educational activities, to trips and to support volunteer recognition efforts.
We will be collecting donations until that evening. To get more information, call the 4-H Office at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County at 518-272-4210. Items may be delivered to the Rensselaer County CCE Office, 61 State Street, Troy, NY, 12180. The 4-H Office is located on the second floor.
Please join us on April 19.