The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Hoosick Falls

Letter to the Editor

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To the Editor/Eastwick Press:

I just want to comment on this past Saturday evenings benefit, held for the Center for Rehabilitation, (Hoosick Falls Health Center to most of us).  For the first time, the “Younger Generation” put on this event – with guidance and great input from the experienced and dedicated Joyce Davis – and what a job they did! [Read more…] about Letter to the Editor

Stephen Colvin Memorial Run-Walk-Roll 5K Race

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by Steve Bradley

Held last weekend on a brisk Saturday morning, the Stephen Colvin Memorial Run, Walk or Roll Race drew 102 competitors. Participants gathered at Wood Park then walked up to the corner of Munsell and High Street, where the race began, with temperatures in the upper forties. [Read more…] about Stephen Colvin Memorial Run-Walk-Roll 5K Race

Hoosick Hootenanny October 17

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The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly Hoosick Falls Health Center) Foundation presents Hoosick Hootenanny! Join the celebration of local flavors on October 17 from 3 to 8 pm at the Town of Hoosick Park. The Hootenanny will feature a local, honest ingredient meal, craft beer, wine, cider, music, tastings and products found in our own backyard. With local sponsors Tiashoke Farm of Buskirk, Brown’s Brewing Co. of Walloomsac and Troy, and Adirondack Winery of Lake George, attendees are sure to have a delicious time and discover extraordinary local products.  [Read more…] about Hoosick Hootenanny October 17

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

Hoosick Falls Central School’s “Fill The Bus” Food Drive Helps Local Food Pantry

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HFCS Will Team Up With Hoosac, SMA For “Empty Bowls” in March

Caring for the community is one of the many values taught at Hoosick Falls Central School, and our students excel at it. Our student council is in the middle of the 5th annual ‘Fill the Bus’ project, collecting nonperishable food items and toiletries for our local food pantry.  [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School’s “Fill The Bus” Food Drive Helps Local Food Pantry

15th Annual Fall Festival At HFCS Loads Of Fun And Prizes!

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submitted by Paula Kamperman

On Saturday, October 10, the HFCS PTA held its fifteenth annual Fall Festival with HFCS bustling with over 400 attendees with vendors selling their wares, kids doing craft projects, some amazing pumpkin displays, and everyone enjoying baked goods made by many volunteers and food provided by The Frying Dutchman. [Read more…] about 15th Annual Fall Festival At HFCS Loads Of Fun And Prizes!