Deana Mallory, Director of Public Programs for the Bennington Museum, will give an illustrated talk on the life of Grandma Moses on Sunday, February 7, at 2 pm at the Stephentown Historical Society’s Heritage Center, Garfield Road (County Route 26), Stephentown, New York. The program is free and the building is handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone (518) 733-0010. [Read more…] about The Life of Grandma Moses Is Topic Of Stephentown Historical Society Talk
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Girl Scouts Collect 500 Pounds Of Food For Local Food Pantries
Girl Scout Service Unit 154 has been collecting food donations throughout December and January on behalf of the communities’ local food pantries as well as the Berlin Elementary School’s weekend and holiday pantry. Troops contacted community organizations and asked for donations at meetings and placed boxes in public places across the four towns. [Read more…] about Girl Scouts Collect 500 Pounds Of Food For Local Food Pantries
Legislature Generates Nearly $200,000 In Savings in 2015
submitted by Rich Crist
The Rensselaer County Legislature recorded a savings of $194,000 in 2015, thanks to various efficiencies and cost-saving measures employed during the year, Chair of the Legislature Stan Brownell announced today. [Read more…] about Legislature Generates Nearly $200,000 In Savings in 2015
Misty Blues in Concert At The New Lebanon Library
Beat the winter blues and celebrate Black History Month with a journey through the Blues with the versatile and celebrated Berkshire band, Misty Blues, February 19 at 6:30 pm at the New Lebanon Library. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. [Read more…] about Misty Blues in Concert At The New Lebanon Library
Valentine’s Day Rose And Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Sale
The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Foundation (The Health Center) is hosting their 2nd annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser. The Center’s Foundation will be selling premium red roses and fine milk chocolate covered strawberries to raise funds for the foundation. [Read more…] about Valentine’s Day Rose And Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Sale
Preparations For Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade In Full Swing
The Hoosick Falls St Patrick’s Day Parade will celebrate its 25th Anniversary this year with the annual parade and Irish festival on March 12. The last fundraiser before the parade is a “Paint-n-Sip” At the Sand Bar in Hoosick Falls on Sunday, February 21 from 1 to 4 pm. [Read more…] about Preparations For Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade In Full Swing
Petersburg Rod And Gun Club Sets 5th Annual Ice Fishing Derby
The Petersburg Rod & Gun Club will be hosting its 5th Annual Ice Fishing Derby, February 6 from 6 am to 3 pm, on Dyken Pond, in Berlin. Bring your family and friends for the competition and enjoy the great outdoors. There will be cash prizes (based on the number of entries) for perch, pickerel and crappie; food, raffles and many other prizes. [Read more…] about Petersburg Rod And Gun Club Sets 5th Annual Ice Fishing Derby
Hoosick Falls Residents Get Clearance To Donate Blood
Submitted by Gail Smith
On Friday, February 5, from 1 to 6 pm, the Hoosick Falls Baptist Church on Main St. will host Hoosick Falls’ first blood drive of the year. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Residents Get Clearance To Donate Blood
Erin Brockovich Visits Hoosick Falls
Erin Brockovich came to Hoosick Falls on Saturday January 30, had breakfast at the Falls Diner, and toured the Village. [Read more…] about Erin Brockovich Visits Hoosick Falls
Jonathan M. Laubacker
Hoosick Falls – Jonathan M. Laubacker, 45, passed away on Friday January 29, at his residence surrounded by his family. He resided on Wall Street with his wife Monica (Hanselman) Laubacker. [Read more…] about Jonathan M. Laubacker