by Fleda Berschwinger, BCS Varsity Girls Coach
The Mountaineers Girls Varsity Basketball team beat Loudonville Christian by a score of 38-32 on Wednesday, January 30. Berlin was led by Maggie Gordon’s 14 points followed by Tine Royce with 10, Brittany Gilbert with 9 and Nicole Zlotnick with 5. It was a great all around team effort both offensively and defensively.
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The Next HFCS PTA Meeting
The next business meeting of the HFCS PTA will take place on Thursday, February 21, in the Elementary School Library beginning at 6 pm.
As always, members and non-members are encouraged to join meetings to find out what the PTA is doing for our children and to share ideas for special programs and events to benefit the children and families of our School District.
If you would like to become a member or to learn more about the PTA and its programs, please attend this meeting or contact Membership Chair Paula Kamperman at 518-686-5344.
Come To The Cabaret My Friend
On Saturday, February 9, at 6 pm come for dinner and a show. The Berlin High School Chorus and Berlin High School Band will be performing music from Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble. [Read more…] about Come To The Cabaret My Friend
Cheney Library Silent Auction
The Cheney Library on Classic Street in Hoosick Falls is holding a silent auction of items knitted and crocheted by the Tuesday Morning Group. All around the Library are colorful sweaters, mittens, scarves and blankets.
Come often and make your bids on these beautiful and lovingly made items. The auction runs the entire month of February. Winning bidders will be notified on February 28.
The Cheney Library is open on Monday 1 to 8 pm, Tuesday 10 am to 5 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 1 to 8 pm, Friday 11 am to 4 pm and Saturday 8 am to 1 pm.
Hoosac Varsity Boys Basketball Beats RPI JV
submitted by Mike Foster
On Sunday, February 3, the Hoosac School Owls traveled to Troy to take on the RPI JV team. Not knowing what to expect the Owls tried to focus on the fundamentals of offense and defense all week.
The game got off to a slow start with the Hoosac cagers trailing 2-0 after four minutes. The expanse of the RPI facility had a lot to do with the many missed shots. Finally Charles Wingate got on the board with a triple and then the team settled in for the remainder of the half.
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An Evening Of Jazz And Swing With The Limb Shakers At The New Lebanon Library
Berkshire band The Limb Shakers will be performing at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, February 8, at 6:30 pm. They will perform a program of old time jazz and swing music at this event, which is free and open to the public although donations for the performers are appreciated.
The Limb Shakers have played swing dances at Club Helsinki and given concerts throughout western Massachusetts and New York. The band features Allen Livermore on saxophone and clarinet, bassist Seth Travins and Alfred Brewer on trombone. Allen Livermore has performed at clubs, restaurants, resorts, colleges and arts spaces throughout New England and New York. “Sauerkraut Seth” Travins has toured extensively as bassist for Hudson Valley band The Wiyos. Berkshire-based Alfred Brewer performs on alto, tenor and bass trombones and euphonium. He currently studies with Norman Bolter at the New England Conservatory
For further information on this event, please call the Library at 518-794-8844. The Library is located at 550 State Route 20, ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.
Events At The Grafton Library
• Friday, February 15, 4 pm – Legos at the Library. Come to the Library and build something cool with Legos. Duplo blocks for little ones are also available. All ages are welcome.
• Tuesday, February 19, at 4 pm – Pre-School Sing-a-long! Join Mary Pierson for some songs and fun!
• Friday, February 22, 4 pm – Winter Break Fun. Need to get out of the house? We’ll have board games, Legos and crafty things to do! All ages are welcome.
• Wednesday, February 27, 10:30 am – Story Time – stories, songs and playtime for little ones and their caregivers.
The Grafton Community Library is located at 2455 NY Route 2. Handicap access is available to the building. For more information on our events, please call 518-279-0580, email the Director, Stephanie Preston, at director@graftoncommunitylibrary.org or visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org.
Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri. 3-7, Wed. and Sat. 10-1.
Grover And Worster To Perform Together At New Lebanon Library
Local favorites David Grover and Linda Worster will be performing together at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, February 15, from 6 to 8 pm. The public is welcome and the event is free.
David Grover has earned countless awards including a Grammy nomination and Artist of the Year. He spent many years as Arlo Guthrie’s lead guitarist and band leader. Grover and his Big Bear Band have performed at the White House, opened the Goodwill Games, appeared on The Today Show, performed with the Detroit Symphony for their Youth Series and played for the delegates of the United Nations.
Linda Worster has toured as a solo musician throughout New England, New York and New Jersey performing in many coffee houses, 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.
For further information, please call the Library at 518-794-8844. The Library is located at 550 State Route 20, ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.
Quilters Invited To Quilt Meeting
The Binding Friends quilt group meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 1 Roxborough Road in Grafton. The group offers quilters the opportunity to share their work, seek advice, participate in group quilting projects and learn new skills. It is free and new members are always welcome .
If you are a quilter or would like to be, please join us on February 14 at 9:30 am to see what we do. You do not need to be a member of the Senior Center to join this group.
For more information please call Anne at 235-8317 or the Senior Center at 279-3413.
Matters Of The Heart
A program on the prevention and reversal of heart disease will be presented on Thursday, February 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Buskirk Better Living Center meeting in the Buskirk Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2176 W. Hoosick Road (Co.103 & NY 67) in Buskirk.
Heart disease, or cardiovascular disease, is the nation’s leading killer for both men and women among all racial and ethnic groups. Almost one million Americans die of heart disease each year, about 42% of all deaths. Why? Because of sedentary lifestyle habits, poor food choices, etc.
Heart disease costs the nation $274 billion each year, including health expenditures and lost productivity. Most heart disease can be prevented. Learn practical inexpensive strategies to improve your heart health. There will be food samples, a video lecture by a lifestyle medical doctor and a coronary risk assessment.
To pre-register call 518-686-4524.
This is a community service supported by your donations.