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At The Clark Art Institute

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Free Fun Friday At The Clark Art Institute

The Clark Art Institute offers a day of fun and free admission on Friday, August 28 from 10 am to 5 pm as part of the Highland Street Foundation’s Free Fun Friday initiative. Gallery admission is free to all.

For the seventh consecutive year, the Highland Street Foundation’s summer program provides no-cost admission to cultural institutions throughout Massachusetts. [Read more…] about At The Clark Art Institute

Battenkill Chorale Seeks New Members

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Auditions, Rehearsals Will Be Held At Historic Hubbard Hall

The Battenkill Chorale is accepting experienced choral singers for their twenty-first season, which opens with a program connected to the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, featuring Ralph Vaughan Williams’ impassioned plea for peace, Dona Nobis Pacem, January 17 at Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall at Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College. Soloists Sylvia Stoner (Artist-in-Residence at Skidmore) and Keith Kibler will join the 100-voice chorus and 45-piece professional orchestra in this poignant work. [Read more…] about Battenkill Chorale Seeks New Members

Candidates Selected For Grafton Town Elections

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By Doug La Rocque

Both the Democratic and Republican parties in Grafton have made their selections for the November 3 town wide races.  The Democrats met in caucus last week to name those they wish to represent their party ticket while the Republicans circulated and filed nominating petitions to fill out their slate.  [Read more…] about Candidates Selected For Grafton Town Elections

Introducing The Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Road Race

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CiviCure and HAYC3 are proud to present The Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Road Race for Vibrant Communities, the annual race that celebrates Rolf Sternberg’s life (1945-2012) and legacy in Hoosick Falls, NY, and helps ensure we continue the community’s revitalization. The race will take place on Saturday, September 26 with a start time of 9 am in Wood Memorial Park on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Introducing The Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Road Race

Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training To Begin In September

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Would you like to be a volunteer? We can train you. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) welcomes all kinds of volunteers, from tutors to administrative helpers and event planners. As a volunteer you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a difference in your community.  [Read more…] about Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training To Begin In September

Congressman Gibson Visits Grafton Summer Youth Program

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by Bea Peterson

On Monday afternoon, August 10, U.S. Congressman Chris Gibson, representing the 19th District of NY, visited the Grafton Summer Youth Program. On hand to greet him were Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino, County Youth Director Pierce Hoyt, County Summer Feed Coordinator Greg Rogers, Grafton Town Supervisor Frank Higgins and Town Councilwoman Barbara Messenger. [Read more…] about Congressman Gibson Visits Grafton Summer Youth Program

Grafton Town Board Action

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Valente Quarry Under Fire From Grafton Town Officials

by Alex Brooks

At the Grafton Town Board Meeting on August 10, the R.J. Valente Quarry came in for some criticism. At last month’s meeting, Doug LaRocque told the tale of an extremely loud and violent blast at the mine that he said started an electrical fire on a pole next to Route 2. At the public comment period at the beginning of this month’s meting, LaRocque thanked Supervisor Frank Higgins for relaying the townspeople’s concerns to DEC, which regulates the mine. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action