The topic of August meeting of the Grafton Historical Society is the history of the wedding dress. Although styles and church regulations about the all important dress have changed over the years, one thing has not – the desire for the bride to look her best on her wedding day. Come see what that has meant through the years.
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Working Gym Equipment Requested
Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, is in need of gym equipment to be used at the Center. [Read more…] about Working Gym Equipment Requested
Junior Naturalist Programs For Kids
The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center will hold the fourth session of its children’s nature programs for kids of all ages. [Read more…] about Junior Naturalist Programs For Kids
Events At Area State Parks
Run For The Roses This Weekend
The 24th annual Run for the Roses to benefit the Grafton Community Library and the Courtney Carelli Foundation for Literacy will take place this Sunday, August 9, at 9 am at Grafton Lakes State Park in Grafton. [Read more…] about Run For The Roses This Weekend
Patriot Flight Fund-Raiser
submitted by Mary Lou Walters
World War II veterans are dying at the rate of 1,500 a day and many have not seen their memorial in Washington DC. Patriot Flight is a nonprofit organization that covers the cost and organizes the trip to Washington for them. [Read more…] about Patriot Flight Fund-Raiser
Grafton Library Offers Free Admission To Clark Art Institute
The Grafton Community Library is pleased to offer library patrons the opportunity to visit The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA, at no charge. The Library’s museum pass allows free one day admission for two adults. Children are always admitted free of charge.
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Discover Mystery Artifacts At Grafton Elementary
Join us at the Grafton Elementary School at 10 am on Tuesday, August 4, as the Bennington Museum will help us uncover the past through a hands-on investigation of some unusual artifacts. Use your skills of observation and analysis to discover how these objects were used.
This program is free and is sponsored by the Grafton Community Library. Contact the Library at 279-0580 or check the new web site www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org for news and information about this event and others.
AARP Defensive Driving Course
Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, will be holding an AARP Safe Driving Course, September 23 and 24, from 10 am to 2 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.
Run For Roses Pre-Registration Deadline Is August 1
The 24th Annual Run for the Roses to benefit the Grafton Community Library and the Courtney Carelli Foundation for Literacy will take place on Sunday, August 9, at 9 am. The deadline for pre-registration is August 1. [Read more…] about Run For Roses Pre-Registration Deadline Is August 1