Michael Cohen, Columbia County artist, will conduct two painting and drawing workshops this summer at the New Lebanon Library. The workshops will be held on Tuesday, July 31, and Tuesday, August 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Both events are free and open to the public and are oriented towards teens and adults. Advanced registration is recommended by calling the Library at 518-94-8844 or emailing leb@taconic.net.
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Calling All Vendors For Hoosick Hometown Days
Hoosick Home Town Days is looking for all fine arts, crafters and vendors to participate in this year’s Second Annual Craft Fair and Carnival to be held, Friday, August 3, and Saturday, August 4, from noon to 10 pm. This event will be held on the Town of Hoosick Athletic Fields on Barton Avenue. Some other activities in the works for this weekend that will be spread out on the over 5 acres of property are fireworks on Saturday night, a car show, a Texas Hold’em tournament, a Chicken BBQ and music throughout the weekend provided by local musicians. A variety of food vendors and a carnival w/ rides and games. Contact Dawn Case at 518-677-3959 for more information or email her at case52@verizon.net.
North Hoosick Fire Dept. Chicken BBQ Is Friday
The North Hoosick Fire Department will sponsor a chicken barbecue on Friday, July 20. Serving time will be at 5 pm. The event is a part of the Fire Department’s 65th anniversary celebration. Tickets are limited so you are asked to get them early. It is unknown if any will be available at the door.
Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for children 10 and under. Tickets are now available through the Fire Department. For more information contact Chief Alan Bornt at 378-4538.
The Mountain Road School Is On The Move
In September, Mountain Road School will open its doors in a new home – 4565 County Route 9, New Lebanon. Known as the Hand House, this historic 1788 structure has been a landmark in West Lebanon for two centuries. Though the house was empty and was showing signs of deterioration, its “bones” are solid and true. Renovations are underway and even in the early stages, it is clear this is a perfect home for the school.
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Society Of St. Stanislaw Celebrates 100 Years – Weekend Long Festivities Planned
On January 13 the Society of St. Stanislaw, “The Polish Hall,” achieved the significant milestone of 100 years of existence and service to the greater Hoosick Community. The Society has over 500 members.
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Girl Scout Fun And Learning At GLSP
On May 29 forty-five Hoosick Girl Scouts, their leaders, and helping parents had a fun and learning filled day at Grafton Lakes State Park. Presenters included New York State Forest Ranger Joe Hess who taught them about stink bugs and funky weeds, and how to always remain calm (STOP – Stop, Think, Observe, Plan); nutritionist Joanne Tilly who worked with the girls to make a healthy trail mix with dried apricots, cherries, blueberries, and craisins; and singer Shari Hand, who led them in a traditional Girl Scout sing-a-long of patriotic songs and the classic “Rock Candy Mountain.”
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Poker Run Benefits Karen McGovern Fund
submitted by Bill McGovern
On Saturday May 19, over 70 motorcycles and one sports car turned out for the St. Stanislaw Society’s Annual Poker Run to benefit The Karen McGovern Memorial Fund. The riders made stops at the American Legion in Arlington, VT, Kevin’s in North Bennington, The Man of Kent in Tibbet’s Forest and Louis’s in Schagticoke, before completing their ride and receiving their last poker card at the Society’s Hall in Hoosick Falls where a dinner, hosted by the women of the Society, completed the day’s events. [Read more…] about Poker Run Benefits Karen McGovern Fund
HAYC3 Superheroes Complete Training!
HFCS Sports Awards
The Hoosick Falls Central School Annual Sports Awards Banquet was held in the high school gymnasium on Wednesday, June 6 The following awards were presented:
Scott Paterson Earns Degree From SUNY New Paltz
The State University of New York at New Paltz recently conferred over 200 graduate degrees. Scott Paterson, a resident of Stephentown, was among the university’s graduates. Paterson received a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in School Business Leadership.