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HFCS PTA To Host Book Fair Event On May 10

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Hoosick Falls Central School PTA will host a Scholastic Book Fair and Family Night Luau on Thursday, May 10, from 6 to 8 pm with ice cream and popcorn in the elementary cafeteria. The goal of this annual event is to increase literacy among students and raise funds to purchase books for the elementary school library.  Families, teachers and the community are invited to attend the Book Fair for a night of fun for everyone!
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New Lebanon Student To Meet With National Leaders In Washington, D.C.

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Kendall Kelly, a junior at New Lebanon High School, was chosen to attend the National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) this summer in Washington, D.C. Kendall was nominated by New Lebanon’s School Counselor, Meghan Pepe.
“This conference is a great opportunity for our motivated students to enhance their leadership traits, already making them an asset to our school community,” said Pepe.
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An Evening With Clara Barton

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Come spend an evening with Clara Barton, as portrayed by Phyllis Chapman, at the Stephentown Historical Society meeting on Monday, May 7, at 7:30 pm. Barton will tell of her experiences as a battlefield nurse during the American Civil War and her work after the war. The meeting will be at the Stephentown Heritage Center on Garfield Road, Stephentown. It is free and open to the public. The building is handicapped accessible. For directions or information, phone 518-733-5675.
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Large Collection Of Clothes Offered At Thrift Store

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The Hoosick Falls Thrift Store has a large collection of clothes for all seasons, all ages and all shapes and sizes. And all are priced extremely reasonably. Prices range from $.25 (children’s clothing) to $1 for men’s and women’s tops, pants and skirts and $3 for adult jackets and suits. Or, shoppers can fill a provided shopping bag for $3. Only cash will be accepted for purchases.
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Petersburgh Fire Department Cindy Harrison Memorial Scholarship

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Applications are now being accepted for the Petersburgh Fire Department Cindy Harrison Scholarship from those continuing their education through either college or vocational training. Current or former Berlin graduates who have overcome obstacles and/or struggled through adversity are eligible.
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The History Of The Poestenkill Fire Company

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On Tuesday, May 22, the Poestenkill Historical Society will present a program on The History of the Poestenkill Fire Company. Late in 1919 a group of civic-minded men, led by Marvin Foster, worked long and diligently to organize and equip a fire department in Poestenkill. The first official meeting was held on January 7, 1920. [Read more…] about The History Of The Poestenkill Fire Company