The Grafton Community Library presents two Introduction to Basket Weaving workshops as part of the Grafton Community Arts Program that has been awarded grant funding from The Arts Center of the Capital Region. Students will learn basic basket-making techniques and weave a useful market basket with a wooden handle. An example of the basket is on display at the Grafton Community Library.
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Fall Story Time For Preschool Children At The Cheney Library
The Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls will be having a Fall Story Time for preschool children and their caregivers. The story time will start on October 2 at 10 am in the children’s section of the Library. This fall we will be reading about animals; all kinds of animals. We will do some exciting rhymes and finger plays and sing some songs. We will have a craft to go with the story, and, of course, we will have snacks – the high point of the story time.
Please join us for Fall Story Time. The Cheney Library is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 1 to 8 pm, Tuesday 10 am to 5 pm, Friday 11 am to 4 pm and Saturday 8 am to 1 pm. The Library phone number is 518-686-9401.
Berlin Fall Rabies Clinic
A Rabies Clinic will be held on Thursday, October 25, at the Berlin Highway Garage on Route 22 in Berlin. All rabies vaccines, dog-DHLPP vaccines and cat-FURCP vaccines cost $10 each; cash only! Cats will be treated from 6 to 7 pm, dogs from 7 to 8 pm. Call Doug Goodermote at 658-3308 if you have questions.
Book Sale At Grafton Library
The Grafton Community Library is holding a book sale on Saturday, September 29, from 8 am until 1 pm. Stock up on books at bargain prices. Hardcover books are one dollar, and paperbacks are fifty cents. You never know what you’ll find, including plenty of puzzles. Any remaining VHS tapes are free. The Library is located at 2455 NY Route 2. Visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more Library news or call 279-0580.
Pumpkinpalooza Pet Parade
The second annual pet parade will take place at HAYC3’s fourth annual Pumpkinpalooza. Owners of any and all pet types are welcome to participate in this fun event for a chance to win one of several pet prizes. Participants are welcome to register at the HAYC3 welcome station at the Athletic Field beginning at 10:30 am on Saturday, September 29.
The parade will step off at 11 am and proceed from the tennis courts, down Main Street to Wood Park. Judges will review the entries during the parade and select the winners. An award presentation will take place at the Wood Park Gazebo at 11:30 am.
Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded for the funniest, cutest and most original costume.
SMA Students Celebrate Constitution Day By Ringing Bell
Students from St. Mary’s Academy honored the celebration of Constitution Day on September 17 at 4 pm by ringing their (over 120-year-old) school bell in unison with the entire country, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Monday was the 225th anniversary of the acceptance of that historic document.
Cabaret To Benefit The Stephentown Memorial Library
Berkshires-based cabaret performer Lisa Kantor will present “You Read Me Like a Book!” – an evening of love songs and love-gone-wrong songs at The Theater Barn in New Lebanon on Friday, September 28, to benefit the Stephentown Memorial Library. The unique fundraiser and musical program is organized by the Friends of the Library. Wine and light refreshments will be available at 7 pm, and the cabaret show follows at 8 pm. Tickets cost $45 each and are available by email at Debbie.Pentak@gmail.com or by phone at 518-733-0410 or 518-733-5750.
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Fabulous Fall-Out Car & Bike Show
The Berlin Ladies Auxiliary will present its Seventh Annual Fabulous Fall-Out Car & Bike Show on September 29 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Berlin Firehouse located at 11 Community Avenue in Berlin. All cars and motorcycles are welcome! There will be vendors and crafters for shopping. Again this year, one of our vendors is Party of Gold. Bring your broken earrings, gold, silver and platinum jewelry, coins, tableware, etc. and take home a pocketful of money! Good food and homemade desserts will be available.
Vendor tables cost $20 – bring your own table. Vehicle entry is $10 on the day of show. The rain date is September 30. If you have questions, call 518-658-2163.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Hosting A “Half-way To St. Patrick’s Day” Tournament
The Hoosick Irish Open Crazy Pin Scramble will be held on Saturday, September 22, with a 1 pm shotgun start. Four person teams are $50 per player. Come and test your skills at some of the craziest pin placements. Golfers and non-golfers are welcome to attend and take a chance on great raffles. Come and enjoy the scenic views, music, bagpipes and food on the Hoosick Falls Country Club porch.
Come take part in the fun. A few spots are left. Sign-up at theHoosick Falls Country Club or call Kevin O’Malley at 518-686-9460.
Grafton VFD And Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast
The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be holding an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, September 29, from 8 to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85). Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, eggs (made to order), sausage gravy & biscuits, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee and milk are on the menu. The cost is $8 per adult, $4 for kids 12 and under and free for kids five and under.