Starting in mid-August, local artists will begin to paint existing benches from around the village of Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Painting Hoosick: HAYC3 Recruits Local Artists For Bench Project
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Love’s Labour’s Lost
Hubbard Hall’s Shakespeare In The Park Production
by Bea Peterson
On Saturday evening, July 25, Wood Park had a large gathering of folks in lawn chairs and on blankets and toddlers wandering very close to “the stage area.” They were all soon transported to Bryant Park during NY Fashion Week in the 1980s. This Shakespeare in the Park performance included singing and dancing, featuring pop music from that era. [Read more…] about Love’s Labour’s Lost
HFCS Introduces “Mindful Education”: Be Quiet, Breathe, Relax, Focus…And Learn
by Deb Alter
It isn’t easy being a student these days. While trying to stay focused on their coursework, kids are constantly responding to texts, e-mails, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Pressure from high stakes tests, sports teams, extracurricular activities, and for some, work, add more stress. Young people face emotional and social issues every day, like peer pressure, temptations, bullying, and sometimes home issues. Students’ lives are cluttered and there are many distractions. [Read more…] about HFCS Introduces “Mindful Education”: Be Quiet, Breathe, Relax, Focus…And Learn
“Hoosick Has Heart” Blood Drive
Hoosick Falls Community Alliance Church, 484 Hill Road, Hoosick Falls, will be the venue for Hoosick Falls’ next community blood drive on Monday, August 10, from 1 to 6 pm. [Read more…] about “Hoosick Has Heart” Blood Drive
Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home
Parade Line-Up
August 8 is the day when the Town of Hoosick officially welcomes home and honors our Vietnam Veterans. Are you in? [Read more…] about Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home
Salute To Liberty: The Victory At Bennington Recalled
The Battle of Bennington fought on August 16, 1777 in Walloomsac, New York provided a long-needed victory for American forces during the American Revolution. [Read more…] about Salute To Liberty: The Victory At Bennington Recalled
Walter A. Wood High School Reunion
submitted by Janice Tate
Approximately 140 alumni and guests attended the 34th Annual Walter A Wood Alumni Reunion on Saturday, July 13 at the Pittstown Volunteer Emergency Corp. Master of Ceremonies, Ronald Seifert, was introduced by Janice Tate, who welcomed the group and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Malcolm Brownell delivered the Invocation. [Read more…] about Walter A. Wood High School Reunion
Hoosick Grange News
On July 22, Hoosick Grange had an open meeting. Master David Comell conducted the meeting, where various issues were discussed. The Lecturer had the program for the evening. The topic was Health and Things. She told about home remedies for ailments in the not-always good old days. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
Cheney Library Book Sale Features Old Books
Featured at the Cheney Library first Saturday Book Sale on August 1, from 9 am to 1 pm will be old books which circulated many years ago when the library was known as the Cheney Free Public Library and Historical Reading Rooms, chartered in January 1924. Since then we have had a name change along with a population service change. [Read more…] about Cheney Library Book Sale Features Old Books
HAYC3 Farmers Market
The HAYC3 Farmers Market is well underway in Hoosick Falls! Come and enjoy local products such as maple syrup, hickory products, various fruits and vegetables, crafts, and massage services! [Read more…] about HAYC3 Farmers Market