Are you feeling adventurous for a two day, 25 mile hike? If so, hikers will meet at the Dyken Pond Center at 8 am on Saturday, September 25, where they will be transported to the starting point in Pittstown State Forest. Saturday’s hike will cover 10 miles and will end at Dyken Pond Center. Hikers will be treated to a BBQ dinner and can camp the night at the Center.
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Grafton
Fall Outdoor Fun Day At Grafton Lakes State Park
Grafton Lakes State Park is hosting their first ever Fall Fun Day on Sunday, September 26. The day’s events include the Barge Chaser Canoe and Kayak Race, a treasure hunt, a bike ride, a kayak demo and much more. Enjoy this beautiful time of year in the outdoors by adventuring in Grafton Lakes State Park for the day.
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Junior Naturalist Programs For Kids
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is offering weekend nature programs throughout the fall season. A Junior Naturalist Series will be held every Saturday morning from 10 am until 12 pm. Each week will cover a seasonal theme and include activities for children ages 3 through 10. On Sunday afternoons, a naturalist will offer fall foliage hikes for all ages from 1 to 3 pm. Pre-registration is encouraged to help with planning but is not required. For more information and details on these programs or to get on our email notification list, please contact the Center at 518-658-2055 or dykenpond@fairpoint.net.
Grafton Man Earns Promotion
submitted by Bob Fish
Timothy Etman from Grafton was recently promoted to 4th Degree Black Belt in a ceremony held at the Stephentown Town Hall. Etman’s rank is recognized by the following organization: John Izzo’s Okinawan Karate, Stephentown Self Defense Systems and Green Island Academy of Martial Arts. On behalf of the instructors and students of these organizations we wish to congratulate Mr. Etman on his achievement.
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Grafton FD And Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast
The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be holding an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, September 25, from 8 to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85).
The menu includes Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, eggs (made to order), bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee and milk.
The cost is $8 per adult, $4 per kid 12 and under and free for kids 5 and under. We look forward to serving you!
GLSP September Calendar
17-Friday, Star Watch at 7:30 pm at Main Lot. Enjoy a guided tour of the night sky with Albany Area Astronomers Association. Telescopes provided. Rain date: Saturday, 9/18.
18–Saturday, American Littoral Society Shoreline Cleanup at 10 am. Join thousands of people around the world all cleaning up freshwater and marine shorelines. Pre-registration requested.
18-Saturday, Empire Orienteering Meet at 10 am. Courses for all levels of experience. Compete on your own or with a group. For more information, contact Pat Dunlavey of Empire Orienteering Club at 413)458-9273.
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Eberly Brothers At The Grafton Historical Society
The Grafton Historical Society’s September meeting will be held at the Grafton Town Hall on September 15 at 7 pm.
The Society will host Charles Filkens, Curator of the Lewis Miller Museum in the Town of Hoosick. Filkens will present a DVD video program on the Eberly Brothers, big band era singers who sang with the Glen Miller Orchestra and the Dorsey Brothers and who hailed from Hoosick Falls.
For more information contact Dorothy Surprise at historicgrafton@aol.com or 641-9660.
Brunswick Library News
September events at the Brunswick Community Library at 4118 State Rt. 2 are:
• Storytime for ages up to 5 is held every Saturday at 11 am.
• Old Daley Chicken BBQ is on Friday, September 10, to benefit the Library. The BBQ will be held at the Wal-Mart Plaza on Route 7 from 4 to 7 pm. Dinner is $10 and includes potato, coleslaw and dessert. Buy your tickets at the Library now!
• The Friends of the Brunswick Community Library will meet at the Library on Saturday, September 11, at 10 am.
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Learn To Clog
Come, have fun and learn clogging with the Hill Country Cloggers of Hoosick, NY Inc. beginning September 14 at 7 pm at the Hoosick Falls Central School. For information call Margaret Pine at 518-686-7767.
Clogging classes will begin at the Brittonkill School on September 21 at 7 pm. For information call Linda Schroeder at 518-674-2943.
AARP Defensive Driving Course In Grafton
Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, will be holding an AARP Safe Driving Course, on Thursday, September 30, from 9 am to 3 pm with a break at noon for lunch.
Save up to 10% on your car insurance. The cost will be $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Please call Penny at 279-3413 for reservations. Spaces are limited!