Create your own Origami Accordion Book, a beautiful example of handmade “book art” that makes a treasured keepsake, diary or unique gift for holidays, weddings or birthdays at the workshop that will be taught by Donna Maria de Creeft on September 15, from 10 to 11:30 am. A fee of $25 per person includes materials. The workshop must have a minimum of ten participants and will be held at the HAYC3 Center.
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Information And County Services Available At The Schaghticoke Fair
Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino and representatives of County Departments will be on hand at the Schaghticoke Fair to both offer services and provide information on programs and services available to County residents. The information and services will be available for the entire fair which runs from August 29 to September 3. County information and services will be located in the Hoosic Valley Fire Department building.
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September Events At The New Lebanon Library
The New Lebanon Library announces the following September events. All of these events are free and will take place at the Library which is located at 550 State Route 20 with the exception of the book sale, which will take place at the Midtown Mall in New Lebanon.
• September 4 – Kid’s Yoga – 10:15 am.
• September 5, 12, 19, 26 (event is on Wednesdays) – Tales for Tots Story Hour – 10:30 am. Story hour includes crafts, songs and movement activities.
• September 5, 12, 19, 26 (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.
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Ninth Annual Hoosick Republican Golf Tournament
The Town of Hoosick Republican Party will host its Ninth Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 15, at the Hoosick Falls Country Club with an 8:30 am shotgun start. The tournament will have a 4 man scramble format with 18 holes. Lunch will be served, and several prizes will be awarded. You can win $20,000 with a hole-in-one!
There are not many days left to golf before the leaves change color and the snow falls. Sign up now – call Dave at 518-956-0803 to sign up your team and join in on the fun.
Extreme Bull Featured At Columbia County Fair Rodeo
When most people read the words “blue canyon” they imagine a placid scene – maybe a green valley surrounded by craggy mountains underneath a perfectly blue sky dotted with clouds. But come September 3, for those who attend the rodeo at the Columbia County Fair, those images will change dramatically.
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Emma Kerr Becomes A Silver Girl Scout
Emma Kerr visited the Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club to show off her special project that earned her the status of a Silver Star Girl Scout. [Read more…] about Emma Kerr Becomes A Silver Girl Scout
Kevin Weber Graduates From Norwich
Kevin Edward Weber of Stephentown recently graduated from Norwich University. He earned a Bachelor of Science-Biology from the School of Math and Science. He also graduated Magna Cum Laude with High Honors 3.30-3.59 GPA. He was a four year member of Norwich swim team and its captain for two years. He was a finalist in the New England Swimming Championship every year.
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Palmer On Dean’s List Paul Smith’s College
Llewellyn Palmer of Berlin has been named to the Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College for the spring 2012 semester. Palmer, who majors in parks, recreation and facilities management, earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction.
At Paul Smith’s College, it’s about the experience. The College, which is on the shores of Lower St. Regis Lake, is the only four year institution of higher education in the 6 million acre Adirondack Park. Our programs, in fields including hospitality, culinary arts, forestry, natural resources, entrepreneurship, the sciences and many others draw on industries and resources available in our own backyard while preparing students for successful careers anywhere.
Jeremy Pelletier Awarded Degree From Binghamton University
Jeremy Charles Pelletier from Petersburgh was recently awarded a Master of Public Administration degree in Public Administration from the College of Community and Public Affairs at Binghamton University.
Binghamton University is one of the four university centers of the State University of New York. Known for the excellence of its students, faculty, staff and programs, Binghamton enrolls close to 15,000 students in programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.
Learn To Clog
Come have fun and learn clogging with the Hill Country Cloggers. Classes start in the Elementary School cafeteria at the Hoosick Falls Central School on September 11 at 6:30 pm. For more information, call Margaret Pine at 686-7767.