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Grafton Library Book Sale And VHS Give-Away Day

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The Grafton Community Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, November 27, from 9 am until 1 pm in the basement. Movies in the VHS format that have been withdrawn from the collection will be given away. Items for sale include hardcover books, music CDs and DVDs for one dollar. Paperback and audio books cost fifty cents. You never know what you’ll find. Stock up now for your winter reading and gift giving.
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Spanish Language Fun At The Grafton Library

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The Grafton Community Library will be sponsoring a new monthly program for school age children and their families entitled “Spanish Language Fun for Families.” The program will be held on the first Friday of each month at 6:30 pm beginning on December 3. The program will be led by Grafton resident Angela Jimenez, a native of Bogota, Colombia.  Basic vocabulary will be taught through the use of interactive activities and music.
For more information, please contact the Library at 279-0580 or visit the Library’s website at graftoncommunitylibrary.org.

Yule Log Tradition At The Dyken Pond Center

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Celebrate the outdoors this season by attending the annual Yule Log Event at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center on Sunday, December 12. Beginning at 1  pm, there will a search for the hidden yule log. Guests can then enjoy this informal day at the outdoor campfire or make holiday crafts for the season. There will also be a children’s scavenger hunt as well. People of all ages are encouraged to come out and don’t forget to bring your sleds! Hot chocolate and light snacks will be provided or feel free to bring your own snacks as well.
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Calling All Knitters

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If you like to knit or would like to learn,  please join the knitters at Sit ‘n Knit the first and third Saturday of each month at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 1 Roxborough Road, next to the Grafton Post office from 9 to 11 am, weather permitting.
Beginners, advanced and drop-in adult knitters are welcome to these relaxed and informal meetings. This is an opportunity to knit your own project at your own pace and visit and meet with other local knitters. Members share patterns, knowledge and ideas. There is no cost to attend the gatherings.
For more information please call 658-9761.

Lillis J. Bunce

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Grafton – Lillis J. Bunce died Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at Crofton Care and Rehabilitation Center in Crofton, MD, at the age of 90. Born Lillis Adele Jackson on August 5, 1920, in Greene, NY, she was the daughter of Harold Wallace Jackson and Theo Preston Jackson. She graduated from Auburn East High School, Auburn, NY, in 1938 and from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY, in 1942 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. She worked in a hospital laboratory in East Orange, NJ, until her marriage to Stanley Chalmers Bunce in 1944.
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Girl Scout Junior Troop 1752 Gets Fit

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Girl Scout Troop 1752 has been very active earning their Fun and Fitness Badges and Adventure Sports badges. We would like to extend a very special thank you to Lisa Garnett for teaching our troop Zumba.  Mrs. Garnett came out to Berlin Elementary and spent an hour of great fun with the girls teaching them all the Zumba moves to the latest music. The junior girl scouts had an amazing time and loved all the dance moves. Who knew exercise could be such fun? Lisa teaches classes at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 and on Thursday evenings from 6 to 7.
The girls also spent a separate fabulous afternoon kayaking and canoeing at Dyken Pond with the wonderful staff there. The girls were especially thrilled with Mr. Trevor. For most of the girls, this was their first time in a kayak or canoe, and he was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Although the weather was a little chilly, it was an exciting fun filled day for all. We would like to thank everyone at Dyken Pond for a great afternoon.

Girls from Girl Scout Troop 1752 pose with kayaks at the Dyken Pond Educational Center. Photo courtesy of Kathy Despart.

Girl Scouts provides wonderful opportunities for girls ages 5-18 to try new experiences in a fun and safe atmosphere.  If you would like to learn more about girl scouts in the Stephentown, Berlin, Petersburgh and Grafton areas, please contact Kathy Despart at kdespart@aim.com.

Girls from Girl Scout Troop 1752 pose with Zumba instructor Lisa Garnett at BES. Photo courtesy of Kathy Despart.

Grafton Fire Department 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, November 27, 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), bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee and milk are on the menu.  Cost is $8 per adult, $4 for kids 12 and under and kids 5 and under eat for free. We look forward to serving you!