The Petersburgh Public Library will be having a drop in craft activity between 10 am and 12 noon on Saturday, January 14. Children are invited to join us in making a shadow box to take home and use to display their treasures.
Book Group
The book Cleopatra, A Life by Stacy Schiff will be discussed at the next book discussion group on Tuesday, February 7, at 8 pm. For this month only the meeting will be at 8 pm rather than the usual 7:30 pm time. Copies of the book are available at the Library, and everyone is invited to join in the discussion.
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How To Borrow E-Books Explained At The Grafton Community Library
Did you receive a Kindle®, Nook® or other e-reader over the holidays? Already own an iPad®, iPod®, MP3 or other portable device? Join us on Saturday, January 28, at 1 pm as we learn how to borrow digital content from the library system. Jo-Ann Benedetti of the Upper Hudson Library System will lead us through the process of downloading books, audiobooks and video to various devices. Bring your device to the program to follow along.
Seating is limited, so pre-registration is requested by calling the Library at 279-0580, or stop by in person. Visit the Library’s web site at www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org to keep up with what is new at the Grafton Library, and “like” us on Facebook, too.
Petersburgh Ice Fishing Derby
The Petersburgh Rod & Gun Club is sponsoring an ice fishing derby on January 28 from 6 am to 3 pm on Dyken Pond and South Long Pond. Prizes will be awarded at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Hall at 5 pm.
The entry fee is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Register at the Dam or pre-register at Papa’s Pizza, Vonadeau Wine & Spirits or the Stephentown Hotel. Parking is available at the Dyken Pond Environmental Center. Come join the fun! If you have questions, call 207-7518.
Bronte Roman Jazz At The New Lebanon Library
The Bronte Roman Jazz Ensemble will perform an evening of jazz standards at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, January 20, at 6:30 pm. The band will perform music by Gershwin, Porter, Mercer and many of the greatest American Composers.
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Taconic Valley Soccer Club Spring Travel Team Registration
The Taconic Valley Soccer Club has reopened its rosters for the upcoming Spring travel teams. If you want to play during the Spring season there is still time to register until January 20. The following teams are still looking for a few players: U12 girls, U14 girls, U16 boys and U17 girls.
You can register on-line at www.sportssignup.com/taconicvalley.start. If you need more information, please contact Dean Maxon at 658-2492 or Jen Burhans at 658-2096.
A Program On The Erie Canal
The Poestenkill Historical Society will start the new year with a program on the Erie Canal by guest speaker Marvin Bubie. Bubie’s second book is an accumulation of seals from places along the Erie Canal. He will be showing the seals and telling interesting and funny stories related to them. The majority of seals are pictured in color in his book, available at the program.
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New Lebanon Recreation Committee Meeting
The New Lebanon Recreation Commission will be meeting on Tuesday, January 24t, at the New Lebanon Library at 6:30 pm.
The Committee is looking for input from the community for the types of activities residents would like to have. Please attend, share your ideas and enjoy some light refreshments.
Hoosick Falls Health Center Annual Meeting Postponed
The Annual Meeting of the Hoosick Falls Health Center, Inc., has been postponed at this time. The new date will appear in a future notice.
Molly Durnin Debuts At Caffe Lena
Singer-songwriter Molly Durnin of Petersburgh makes her debut at the Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs, on Wednesday, January 18, at 7 pm. Caffe Lena is the region’s foremost folk club with a national reputation for presenting the best in acoustic music. Durnin is being featured in the venue’s monthly Emerging Artist Breakout series.
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