The St. Stanislaw Society on Mechanic Street in Hoosick Falls is sponsoring its annual clam/steak bake on Sunday, September 2, from 1 to 7 pm. Hamburgers, sausages and hot dogs will be served from 1 to 3 pm to complement the Manhattan clam chowder and raw clams, served until gone!
The main bake includes three dozen steamers (available earlier, too), steak, baked potato and fresh corn on the cob. Beer, soda and water are also included. Great lobster and 50/50 raffles add to the fun of the day!
DJ John Woodell will entertain from 4 to 7 pm. Member price is still only $30, $35 for nonmembers. Tickets are available for purchase at the Polish Hall, 686-7810. The first 50 sold earn a free lobster raffle ticket too! With only 100 for sale, don’t be left out!
Berlin-Based Farmers Market Moves To Town Garage Parking Lot
Following approval by the Berlin Town Board in July and subsequent approval by the Town’s insurance carrier, Our Valley Community Farmers’ Market (OVCFM) now sets up in the parking lot of the Town’s Highway Garage on Route 22 in Berlin from 11 am until 2 pm on Sundays.
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Petersburgh Public Library Changes Hours
The Petersburgh Public Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce a change in the Petersburgh Public Library hours. Starting September 1 the Library will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2 until 6 pm. The Library will be open on Wednesday from 2 until 7 pm.
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Trick Riding At The Columbia County Fair
Cellist Paul de Jong To Perform At New Lebanon Library
Internationally renowned cellist Paul de Jong will perform at the New Lebanon Library on August 24 from 7 to 8:30 pm. The program, which is free and open to the public, will consist of classical, traditional and original works accompanied by a collage of found video.
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Many Thanks For A Successful Fundraiser
The Trustees of the Cemetery of the Evergreens are pleased to announce that their recent Cabaret at The Theater Barn realized a profit of $7,303. A monumental success such as this is not possible without the assistance, cooperation and support of many individuals and businesses.
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Veterans Hall At The Schaghticoke Fair
What have you done for your Rensselaer County Veteran lately? Here is your chance to do something really good – bring her or him to the Veterans Hall building at the Schaghticoke Fair.
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Tyler Pomakoy Recognized For Outstanding Academic Achievement
Tyler Pomakoy, a student-athlete at Binghamton University, was named to the spring 2012 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll after achieving semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.30 or higher. Tyler Pomakoy, who is on the Men’s Soccer team and pursuing a major in Harpur College, hails from Stephentown and attended Berlin High School. [Read more…] about Tyler Pomakoy Recognized For Outstanding Academic Achievement
Community Members Wanted
The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls, formerly the Hoosick Falls Health Center, is seeking community members who have experience in marketing and/or website maintenance for its publicity and marketing committee. Any person who is interested should Contact Committee Chairman, Bill Johnston, at 686-7390.
The Life Of George Holcomb – Winter – Illness in the Family
At the end of the last installment, Holcomb’s second daughter Lucinda Angeline was dangerously ill.
January 20, 1824, Monday: Doctor Graves came and concluded the complaint was in my child’s head and there was no cure. Last night said Right gave nine portions of Markery injections and draughts and today said Graves draws blisters ointing the head with salt. This afternoon brother Wm took my sorrel mare and cutter and rode to Richmond after Dr. Merryman to come and see my child. He agreed to come tomorrow. This evening I borrowed John Wylie’s cutter and went after widow Lucy Rowley to watch, but she could not come and I stopped and got the widow Earlebel Campbell to come and watch.
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