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Join us on January 11, from 8 to 11 am for our next monthly VFW Breakfast Buffet. Enjoy the regular buffet including fresh scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, pancakes, fruit, juice, tea and coffee. Or build your own omelets with ham, bacon, sausage, cheeses, mushrooms, peppers and onions and homemade French toast.
Adults pay $8 for the regular buffet, $10 for the omelet. Children 6 to 12 can eat for $4 and children under 5 eat free.
The Grafton Lakes State Park and the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park will host the 30th Annual Winter Festival and Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, January 24. The Winter Fest will feature outdoor events along with indoor exhibits, food vendors and family-friendly and recreational activities. The event is free of charge and main events run from 10 am to 4 pm.
[Read more…] about Grafton Lakes State Park 30th Annual Winter Festival
by Kieron Kramer
There were two public hearings held before the Grafton Planning Board regular meeting at 7 pm on Monday, December 15. The first one, at 6:40, concerned the Michael Longo minor subdivision at 132 North Shore Road; the second one, at 6:50, concerned the Kenneth Maxfield minor subdivision at 321 Jay Hakes Road.
[Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board Action – No Clear Cutting
On Saturday, December 20, at 11 am, the Grafton Community Library will present a free, informative program about finding, downloading and organizing digital media, including music, books and movies. This class will help people rediscover old favorites, catch up on current trends and build their media library. All ages and abilities are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions. This class is part of the Library’s “Get Savvy about Computers” and is offered in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension. For more information contact the Library at 279-0580 or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org.
• December 23, Tuesday – Treasure Hunt at 10:30 am.
Use a treasure map to discover clues and search for signs of critters along this one mile exploration. If we succeed in finding all our clues, a treasure awaits. The cost is $2 per person or $5 per family. This is recommended for five to ten years olds, but younger siblings are welcome to tag along. This event will be held at the Shaver Pond Center, 194 Shaver Pond Road in Grafton. Please pre-register by calling 279-1155.
• January 3, Saturday – Snowshoe Outing at 10 am.
Head out on the trail to enjoy some crisp winter air and try out snowshoes. Rentals are available with the program, but please call to reserve your spot. Pre-register at 279-1155. The cost is $2 per person.
• January 24, Saturday – 30th Annual Winter Festival
GLSP is celebrating 30 years of getting families and outdoor enthusiasts into the Park during this beautiful time of year. This will be a big one everyone! Let’s hope for ice on the lakes with plenty of snow, and we’ll provide fun for all. Ice fishing contest registration begins at 5:30 am. Main events are 10 am to 4 pm with exhibits open 11 am to 4pm. The Polar Plunge is at 1 pm – call us for pre-registration information.
by Alex Brooks
The Grafton Town Board meeting began with a presentation check given to the Board by elementary school student Abby Buckley (as well as the real check in an envelope) for $156.15. These were the proceeds of a bottle-return fundraiser she had undertaken with her brother Zachary and the rest of her family to raise funds to give to the Grafton Youth program. The Board commended her for her initiative and generosity.
[Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action – A Fight Over Vouchers
The snow is a perfect setting for this Saturday’s open house for Grafton’s Festival of Trees. It will be held at the Everett Wagar Senior Center from 10 am to 2 pm. Santa will visit around noon time, and there will be music around 1 pm. Light refreshments of the season will be served.
Please join your neighbors and friends to check out these trees and support our community.
The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be serving an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, December 27, from 8 to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85). Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, eggs (made to order), sausage gravy & biscuits, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee and milk are on the menu.
The cost is $9 per adult, $4 for kids 12 and under and free for kids five and under. We look forward to serving you!
• Snow Crafts – Saturday, December 27, from 1 to 3 pm. Kids of all ages are invited to come make some crafts outside in the snow. We will be making our own free form snow candles decorated with natural items (parents will need to help supervise young ones) and making our own maple syrup taffy in the snow. All crafts will be completed outside so please dress appropriately. There is a $1 materials fee.
[Read more…] about Dyken Pond Winter Break Family Activities
• December 12, Friday
Outdoor Tykes at 10:30 am. Join with other pre-school age children for a fun outing in the Park. Bundle up for a short hike where we’ll move like the animals and then come inside for a lantern nature craft. Meet at the Shaver Pond Center, 194 Shaver Pond Road in Grafton, NY. Pre-register, please, by calling 279-1155.
• December 17, Wednesday
Wandering Wednesday and Holiday Gathering at 4 pm.
Take a hike with Friends President Dorothy Surprise. Please bring a flashlight as night will fall during this program before you’re out of the woods. For the holiday party, bring a potluck dish to share. If weather permits, we’ll light a bonfire to welcome in winter. The hike begins at the Shaver Pond Center, 194 Shaver Pond Road in Grafton. To register for event listings and receive Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park program location details, visit http://www.meetup.com/Friends-of-Grafton-Lakes-State-Park.
• December 23, Tuesday
Treasure Hunt at 10:30 am.
Use a treasure map to discover clues and search for signs of critters along this one mile exploration. If we succeed in finding all our clues, a treasure awaits. The cost is $2 per person or $5 per family. This is recommended for five to ten years olds, but younger siblings are welcome to tag along. This event will be held at the Shaver Pond Center, 194 Shaver Pond Road in Grafton. Please pre-register by calling 279-1155.
