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Full Moon Hike At Dyken Pond

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Take a twilight full moon walk and experience the sounds sensation of early spring at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center on Wednesday evening, April 28, from 7 to 9 pm. During twilight we will walk to Dustin Swamp to listen for spring peepers (frogs) and barred owls. As dark descends, we’ll watch the full moon rise over the lake. This program is free and is an easy paced hike of about 1½ miles. Experienced guides will show you how to hike without a flashlight, using night vision to guide your way. No registration required.  For more information please contact the Center at 658-2055 or dykenpond@fairpoint.net.

Public Forums On The Future Of The Rensselaer Plateau

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The public is invited to two community forums on the Future of the Rensselaer Plateau hosted by the New York Forest Owners Association (CDC), Trout Unlimited (Home Waters), Black River Raiders and the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance.
The first forum is on Monday, April 12, at the Stephentown Fire Hall, Grange Hall Road, Stephentown. The second is on Tuesday, April 13, at the Grafton Fire Hall, 581 South Road, Grafton. The time for both gatherings is 6 to 9 pm. A light dinner will be available.
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Grafton Historical Society Volunteer Recognition

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The Grafton Historical Society will be honoring a volunteer at the April 21 meeting of the Society. Who will it be? We won’t know until April 21, so join us to find out who this hardworking member is.
The meeting will be held at the Grafton Town Hall, 2379 NY 2, Grafton at 7 pm. It is free, and the public is invited to attend. A short business meeting will precede festivities. Light refreshments will be served.
Contact Dorothy Surprise at historicgrafton@aol.com or 641-9660 for more information.

Babcock Lake Murder Mystery Dinner

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The Babcock Lake Community Center (a non-profit organization) is putting on the 3rd annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Babcock Lake in Grafton on Saturday, April 24.
The Murder Mystery is entitled “Class Reunion” and will be presented by Brick Road Productions (traveling professional actors from Massachusetts) at the Babcock Lake Community Center.
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Auction Supports 4-H Youth Development

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Come support the 4-H Auction on April 9 and bid on amazing items that Teen Council and 4-H Club Members have gathered from local businesses and families. Some items for auction are a gift certificate to Shiloh’s Edge for a private 1/2 day experience on the Challenge Ropes Course for up to 12 people, a sterling silver cuff bracelet, a Pandora bracelet with Murano beads and sterling silver charm,  a Tiffany and Company sterling necklace, a copy of In the Kitchen with Rosie and a $15 gift certificate from Good Buy Books as well as many assorted theme baskets.
The Rensselaer County 4-H Teen Council Annual Auction is Friday, April 9, at Tamarac High School, Route 2 in Brunswick.   Doors open at 6:30 pm.  Bidding starts at 7 pm. Make a night of it!

Parking Fees To Rise At Grafton Lakes State Park

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New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation officials identified $4 million in fee increases to take effect for the 2010 season. The increased revenues are built into the 2010-11 fiscal year budget plan that calls for closing and reduced operations at dozens of state parks and historic sites and will not change the number of parks and historic sites slated for those cutbacks.
The fee increases include:
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Meeting On Rensselaer Plateau Legacy Area Is Packed

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by David Flint
DEC officials are convinced that designating the Rensselaer Plateau as a Forest Legacy Area would make good environmental and economic sense. Representatives from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) presented their proposal Before a packed audience of about 150 people at Tamarac School last Wednesday, March 24. Not all in the audience were likewise convinced, however.
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Grafton Senior Center Gets 50 Inch TV On Hat Day

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Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center held a ribbon cutting event on Hat Day, March 31. The seniors at the Center have been trying to get a television for the last few years. That dream was fulfilled recently with a 50″ flat screen television, thanks to the generosity of many people.
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AARP Defensive Driving Course

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The Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, will be holding an AARP Safe Driving Course, Wednesday, April 28, and Thursday, April 29, from 10 am to 2 pm with a break at noon for lunch. Save up to 10% on your car insurance. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Please call Penny at 279-3413 for reservations – spaces are limited!