The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be holding an All You Can Eat Benefit Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, May 26, 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 and 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 5 and under.
All proceeds will go to Rick Bly and family. The Blys lost everything in a house fire on April 14. Please come out and help us support this family. There will be a 50/50 raffle as well.
Great Strides Walk In Grafton For CF
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be holding its National Great Strides Walk on May 20 at 11 am. Locally the walk will take place at the Grafton Lakes State Park. [Read more…] about Great Strides Walk In Grafton For CF
Hoosick Falls Police Blotter – April 22 to April 29, 2012
Sunday, April 22 – Investigate a criminal Mischief on First Street
Investigated an Aggravated Harassment on Classic Street. Arrested for Aggravated Harassment was Shannon Prokopiah, age 21, of Beck Road, Eagle Bridge.
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Living In A Supportive Community
by Chuck Riccardi
The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone who came out on Saturday, April 21, to support its annual Roast Beef Dinner and the spring open house. We served 301 dinners this year compared to 364 last year, but it was still a great turnout. [Read more…] about Living In A Supportive Community
The Stephentown Library Is Ready For Spring
Pre-Registration Begins For Lions 5k Road Race
The Town of Hoosick Lions want to remind everyone that the 27th Annual Wood Memorial Road Race will be held on Saturday, May 19. As in past years, there will also be a 1 mile walk and a 1 mile “fun run” for the kids. Registration and check-in is from 7 to 8:40 am. The race begins at 9 am. The course route is the same as in previous years. Trophies and medals will be awarded to the top finishers, and refreshments will be provided at the conclusion of the race.
Pre-Register For T-Shirt
Pre-register by May 6 to be guaranteed a newly designed commemorative T-shirt. Registration forms may be obtained at Thorpe’s Pharmacy or online at www.townofhoosicklions.org.
Official Kentucky Derby Collectibles And A Day At The Races In Saratoga To Be Auctioned At Fundraiser
submitted by Marilyn Douglas
Adding to the exciting program of the Pre-Kentucky Derby Celebration on Friday, May 4, will be the featured “Run for the Roses Auction of Derby Collectibles” with gate time at 8 pm. [Read more…] about Official Kentucky Derby Collectibles And A Day At The Races In Saratoga To Be Auctioned At Fundraiser
Scouts Hike To The Snow Hole
Members of Boy Scout Troop 65 from Hoosick Falls sponsored a family hike to the Snow Hole on the Taconic Crest Trail in Petersburgh. [Read more…] about Scouts Hike To The Snow Hole
American Legion Prepares For Memorial Day
submitted by Walter Zwinge
A banquet was held at the Holiday Inn Banquet hall for the American Legion National Commander Fang A. Wong, a United States Military Veteran who served during the Vietnam War era. There were around one thousand Veterans, all American Legion Legionnaires, in attendance. A sirloin beef dinner with all the trimmings was enjoyed by all.
Hoosick Post 40 is open to new members and will accept all Veterans who have been honorably discharged and have served during a period of war. To apply, contact the Commander, Walter Zwinge, at 518-686-9887.
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Hoosick Grange News
It was open meeting night at Hoosick Grange on April 25. It was preceded by a covered dish supper that was just delicious with a great variety of foods. After the supper we had a video on the Rutland Corkscrew Railroad. This was the part that ran to Johnsonville and beyond. We had already seen the first part of the video from North Bennington to Chatham. We had people comment on their train experience. We thanked Martha and Don Babbitt for the program.
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