The HAYC3 Hoosical Furnishing event, whose purpose is to raise funds and celebrate community and art, was held in intimate setting of The Keep, downstairs at the HAYC3 Armory, for the first time this year. [Read more…] about Another Successful HAYC3 Hoosical Furnishings Auction
Hoosick Falls
Third Annual Isabel McGuire Memorial Beard-Off Raises More Than $1,300 For Scholarship Fund
submitted by Brian Bushner
Six members of the Hoosick Falls Central School faculty and staff have been growing beards since November to help raise money for a great cause, The Isabel McGuire Memorial Scholarship. Students in grades 7-12 can purchase raffle tickets for which teacher they would like a chance to “shave,” which is an opportunity for the students to shave humorous and creative patterns, shapes, and designs into the beards. [Read more…] about Third Annual Isabel McGuire Memorial Beard-Off Raises More Than $1,300 For Scholarship Fund
NYS Tax Department And Cheney Library Offer Free Tax Return Filing Assistance For New Yorkers
Earn under $62,000? You’re eligible to complete your federal and state return at a free tax assistance site. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and the Cheney Libraryto offer free e-filing assistance atthe Library, located at 73 Classic Street in Hoosick Falls. Individuals and families earning $62,000 or less will be able to e-file both their federal and state returns at no charge.
The site will be open from 1 to 8 pm on Wednesdays through April 13. Please call 211 to schedule an appointment. [Read more…] about NYS Tax Department And Cheney Library Offer Free Tax Return Filing Assistance For New Yorkers
Hoosick Has Heart Blood Drive
On Monday, April 11, from 1-6 m, Hoosick has Heart will hold its second community blood drive of the year. Hoosick Falls Community Alliance Church, 484 Hill Road, will host the event. [Read more…] about Hoosick Has Heart Blood Drive
Lace Up And Run For A Cure
The Fourth Annual “Lace up for a Cure” 5K Run/Walk is on Saturday, April 16. Start time is 9 am at Wood Memorial Park on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Prizes awarded to the top female and male runners. Register early for a chance to win a gift certificate ($10-$50 value) and save time on race day. The Kids’ Fun Run starts right afterthe 5K Run/Walk.
Registration fees are $25 by April 10, and $30 after; the the Kids’ Fun Run is $7. Registration forms available at Charity’s Hair Studio, Village Primary Care, or by emailing gyonconish@roadrunner.com.
The American House Comes Down
by Deb Alter
On Monday morning, March 25, the demolition process began for The American House on Elm Street in Hoosick Falls. It was once a grand hotel with two levels of wrap-around porches just a few steps from the railroad station, and was stylish and successful. But in recent years it has been steadily deteriorating. [Read more…] about The American House Comes Down
“Local Roads Matter” Is The Theme Of Highway Superintendents Annual March On The Capital
By Doug La Rocque
More than 700 local highway superintendents and their supporters gathered in the State capital in their quest for more Consolidated Highway Improvement Program funds (CHIPs) and bridge repair monies. This gathering has become an annual event. [Read more…] about “Local Roads Matter” Is The Theme Of Highway Superintendents Annual March On The Capital
Sap Happy Hop: Swing Docs Big Band Concert And Dance
CiviCure presents the Sap Happy Hop, a swing band dance and concert on Saturday, March 26. Spring will be in the air and in your step as the Swing Docs big band presents classic swing, Latin and rock selections featuring the vocals of Ric DiDonato and Tracy Teschka. Funds raised will support CiviCure’s efforts to restore the historic Wood Block building at 5 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, where traveling and local artists once graced the stages in this 1878 village landmark. [Read more…] about Sap Happy Hop: Swing Docs Big Band Concert And Dance
Music In Our Schools Month
submitted by Bill Gaillard
By the Governor’s proclamation the month of March each year is designated to celebrate the school music programs in the State of New York.
This is the 43rd year of this celebration that began as Music in Our Schools Day on March 14, 1973. [Read more…] about Music In Our Schools Month
Good Deed Club Makes Blankets
The Good Deed Club at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls was busy this past winter tying fleece lap blankets. [Read more…] about Good Deed Club Makes Blankets