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Nature Survival – Junior Naturalist Program

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The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center kicks off its summer Junior Naturalist Series on July 2 from 1 to 3 pm. This program will teach Junior Naturalists basic outdoor survival skills. Students will learn how to build survival shelters and how to identify some common edible plants found here at the Dyken Pond Center. A $1 per child donation covers material costs. Junior Naturalist programs will run each Wednesday from 1 to 3 pm and are open to kids of all ages. A complete list of programs can be found at www.dykenpond.org. Pre-registration is encouraged to help with planning but not required and can be done by contacting the Center at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or 658-2055.

Dyken Pond is a Rensselaer County park open daily.

Summer Reading At The Grafton Community Library

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The Grafton Community Library’s 2014 “Fizz, Boom, Read!” Summer Reading Program will start officially on Monday, June 30, but kids can sign up to be part of the fun anytime after June 23. Participants will set their own reading goals and be eligible for a variety of weekly prizes as well as the chance to win even more at the end of the summer drawing.

The Library will also host a series of exciting free programs for kids that are open to everyone. These will include Mystery Artifacts from the Bennington Museum, a community-wide geocache treasure hunt, stick rocket build and launch, shape-it clay picture making, a visit from a Canadian lynx and much more.

Stop by the Library or call 279-0580 for details about all the great summer offerings. You can also find out more and sign up for the Summer Reading Program online at graftoncommunitylibrary.org.

Grafton Library Services For Homebound Patrons

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Starting this summer, the Grafton Community Library will be offering a delivery service for Grafton residents who are homebound and cannot access the Library’s collections in person. Homebound patrons or their caregivers can contact the Library to request materials from the collection, including books, audiobooks, music CDs, DVDs and magazines. Volunteers will be available to bring the items to the patron’s home and pick them up when they are finished with them.

Library staff will be happy to assist in the selection of materials. They will also help sign up new patrons for their free library card. For more information contact Grafton Community Library by phone at 518-279-0580 or email director@graftoncommunitylibrary.org.

 

 

Grafton VFD And Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast

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The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be serving an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, June 28, 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.

Registration Opens For GLSP’s Free Learn To Swim Program

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Grafton Lakes State Park will hold its first annual Learn-to-Swim program starting July 7 at the beach. Learn-to-Swim is a statewide program that will teach more than 1,000 children across the state to swim for free this summer season. The program, for children age 5 years through 12 years, is made possible through a partnership between the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the American Red Cross, the National Swimming Pool Foundation and the Northeast Spa and Pool Association.

Grafton Lakes State Park will hold two Learn-to-Swim sessions this summer. The first session will run from July 7 through July 18 while the second session will begin on July 21 and end on August 1. The morning programs run from 10 to 10:40 am; the evening programs from 5 to 5:40 pm. A guardian must stay on site.

The free swim classes will help children become comfortable in an open water environment and will provide basic swimming and water safety techniques.

Register by July 4 for Session 1 and by July 18 for Session 2 by calling Melissa Miller or Laura Weir at 518-279-1155. Registration is required; space is limited.

GLSP And Bennington Battlefield June Events

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• Friday, June 13 – Mommy & Me! at 10 am – “The Grass is Always Greener” at Grafton Lakes State Park. Explore colors and plants on a fun romp in the Park for toddlers and pre-k aged children. Meet at the Park Office. This event is free. Please pre-register at 279-1155.

• Saturday, June 14 – Yoga in the Park Series Begins at GLSP from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the beach every Saturday though August 23. All levels welcome. The cost is $12 per class. For more information, please contact Kat Abrams at katyoga@hotmail.com.

• Saturday, June 14 – Flag Day Celebration at 11 am at the Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site. Honor the flag by learning about its history and enjoy fun activities with the kids. The event includes a birthday party for the flag, with games and cake. Meet at the Barnett Homestead, 30 Caretaker Road. Please call 279-1155 for information.

• Friday, June 20 – Star Watch at 9 pm at GLSP. Enjoy a free tour of the night sky with Albany Area Astronomers. Call Bernard at 658-9144 to confirm as cloudy skies may cancel. The rain date is Saturday, June 21 at 9 pm. Please use the Winter Entrance and follow signs to program.

• Saturday, June 28 – Go Fish! an introduction to fishing clinic from 9 am to 1 pm just past the docks by Long Pond Beach at GLSP. Instruction and fishing poles will be provided. Go fishing – because grandparents don’t frame pictures of the kids playing video games!

Grafton Senior Center Flea Market And Bake/Food Sale

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Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, is holding a Flea Market and Bake/Food Sale on Saturday, June 14, from 9 am to 3 pm. Please join us.

Tables are available for rent – inside $10 per table, outside $5, bring your own table. Donations are being accepted for the bake sale, white elephant table, holiday items, household and children items. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center.

For more information or to donate an item for our sale, contact Penny at the Senior Center 518-279-3413.

Sullivan-Jones VFW Breakfast

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The Sullivan-Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill will be holding its monthly buffet breakfast, once again, on Sunday, June 8, from 8 to 11 am. Breakfast includes eggs, home fries, sausage, pancakes, French toast, fruit, toast, coffee, tea and juice. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children 6 to 12 years old free for children  five years old and under. Hope to see you June 8.