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Halloween For Heros

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A Spooky Night In Grafton

For more than ten years Marty Sawyer of Grafton has been transforming his barns and garage into a regular chamber of horrors to provide a little Halloween fun for both adults and children.  The numbers of people getting their wits scared out has grown each year, and many of Marty’s friends and neighbors have urged him to turn it into an annual charitable event.  [Read more…] about Halloween For Heros

Farm To Canvas Event Features Unique Art Lottery

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Submitted by Sarah Hoffman

On Saturday, October 24 Brown’s Brewing and CiviCure are excited to present Farm to Canvas, an event combining the profound pleasure of collecting art with the excitement of a lottery where every ticket holder is a winner. The goal of Farm to Canvas is to grow the audience for original artwork while supporting the restoration of Hoosick Falls’ Wood Block Opera House. Since 1880, Wood Block has housed two extraordinary exhibition and performance spaces. CiviCure is leading the effort to restore these facilities to ensure the future of the arts in the community.  [Read more…] about Farm To Canvas Event Features Unique Art Lottery

Pioneer Fish and Game Club Meets To Elect Officers, Review Year’s Many And Varied Activities

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submitted by Ed Sukuskas

Pioneer Fish and Game Club, Inc. held its 69th yearly election on September 23 at the Club’s grounds in Potter Hill. Ed Sukuskas was re-elected  as president, as were the rest of the nominees: Rodd Post, vice-president; Gary Sargood, secretary; and Dick Ogden, treasurer. [Read more…] about Pioneer Fish and Game Club Meets To Elect Officers, Review Year’s Many And Varied Activities

October Events at Grafton Lakes State Park, Bennington Battlefield

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Monday, October 12: Fall Foliage Hike at Bennington Battlefield at 10:30 am. Did you know we’ve added trails to this historic site? Come walk over the grounds where few trees stood during the battle 238 years ago, but majestic maples now adorn the hillsides with fall colors. The Battlefield is located off of Route 67 in Hoosick Falls. Pre-register: 279-1155. [Read more…] about October Events at Grafton Lakes State Park, Bennington Battlefield

Small Towns In Eastern Rensselaer County Struggle To Keep Local Ambulance Service

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By Doug La Rocque

Many are aware that some area volunteer ambulance corps have been suffering from a lack of personnel.  The Eastwick Press has reported on the dilemma several times. Every now and then the situation becomes more critical.   [Read more…] about Small Towns In Eastern Rensselaer County Struggle To Keep Local Ambulance Service

Public Archaeology & Volunteering Day At Bennington Battlefield

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On Saturday, October 24 a Public Archaeology Day will be held at the Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site in Walloomsac, NY off Route 67. The event is open to the general public and free of charge. Consultants with Commonwealth Cultural Resources Group, Inc. and NYS Parks employees will be on hand to share the history of the battle, provide demonstrations of both metal detecting and ground penetrating radar equipment as well as to discuss the future of the site. Additionally, volunteer metal detectorists with experience are invited to directly assist the consultants. [Read more…] about Public Archaeology & Volunteering Day At Bennington Battlefield