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Community Farmers Market Meeting

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The first vendor meeting of Our Valley Community Farmers Market (OVCFM) will be held on April 29 at 6:30 pm at the Seventh Day Baptist Church on North Main Street, Berlin. Open to all interested vendors, the meeting will include an overview of OVCFM’s handbook and marketing efforts as well as location and layout, the finalization of market hours, a look at “Opening Day” activities and any questions from vendors.
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Upcoming Grafton Lakes State Park Events

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April 30, Saturday – Trail Work Day at Grafton Lakes State Park from 9 am to 12 pm. We have a lot of mess from the big ice storm earlier this year. Come help us out clearing debris from trails and enjoy a beautiful day in the outdoors. Refreshments are available in the morning for all volunteers.  Please call the Park to register at 279-1155.
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Bond With The Birds: Nest Watch Training At GLSP

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On Saturday, May 7, from 1 to 2 pm, the Shaver Pond Nature Center at Grafton Lake State Park and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology will be hosting a training session for NestWatch volunteers. In this program, you will learn more about NestWatch and how you can participate, including tips on how to safely locate and monitor nests.
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Spring Gift Basket Raffle At The Grafton Library

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Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Grafton Community Library will raffle a gift basket to benefit the Library. The winning ticket will be drawn on Saturday, April 30, at the Library. Ticket prices are one dollar each or six tickets for five dollars.
Give the basket as a gift, keep it as a treat for yourself or use the goodies as individual gifts. [Read more…] about Spring Gift Basket Raffle At The Grafton Library

Harnessing The Barberville Falls

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Tom Hohman and Chuck Friday will be guest speakers at the Poestenkill Historical Society’s April 26 program on Harnessing the Barberville Falls. Friday has studied the Barberville Falls and will be presenting a program on the history of the falls. Hohman, who lives on Plank Road, has harnessed the power made from the falls with water turbines and uses the power it generates in both his home and sawmill.
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Grafton Fire Department And Ladies Auxiliary Buffet Breakfast

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The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be holding an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, April 30, 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. We look forward to serving you!

Volunteer For Earth Day At Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center

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Enjoy the early spring weather and volunteer for Earth Day at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center on Saturday, April 16, from 9 am until 12 pm. Volunteers are needed to do basic trail work including clearing winter debris and clearing trails for the hiking season. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to work outdoors. All ages are welcome as well as families and organizations. Volunteers can come for the entire morning or for an hour. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
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Donated Quilted Blankets For NICU Babies

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submitted by Penny Jones
The Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), represented by two local Berlin youths, Courtney Kellar (grade 9) and Jackson Burhans (grade 7), were recently presented with 11 beautiful hand made baby quilts donated by the Grafton Quilters in support of the students’ current project.
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