Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Bea Peterson
“I was not looking to sell,” said Nancy Schneider of Baker Insurance, located at 60 Classic Street in Hoosick Falls. “In the back of my mind, however, I was contemplating ways of perpetuating the company. Then Erie Insurance introduced me to Sean Culnan and it seemed a great match.” Culnan of Culnan Insurance Agency, LLC of North Greenbush also saw it as a great match. [Read more…] about Baker Insurance Now Culnan Insurance
Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls recently received money from the Weir estate for the Children’s Story Room. A sink/stove combination was bought; it was put together by John and Susan Hoffman; there are also pots and pans and food; a wooden barn with animals; a wooden train layout; some pull toys and puzzles for toddlers; and a set of cardboard blocks. [Read more…] about Children’s Story Room At The Cheney Library Gets New Toys
Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls, NY will have their first Saturday Book Sale on March 7 from 9 am to 1 pm. There is a large selection to choose from and all books will be half-price, so that means $.50 for hardcover and $.25 for paper. Plus there is a wide selection of free books. So come in and get some reading material for the rest of winter. Cheney Library is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 1 to 8 pm; Tuesday from 10 am to 5 pm. Friday from 11 am to 5 pm; Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm.
Cheney Library will begin a Spring Story Time for preschool children and their caregivers. “Every Hero Has a Story” will be the theme. There will be stories, a craft, songs, and of course snacks. The fun will begin March 10, 2015 at 10 am in the Cheney Library Story Room and will finish on April 21. So come along and have some fun as Spring will certainly come.
On Sunday, March 8, HAYC3 will present The Parasol Project with the installation of over 30 hand-painted parasols by local artists. Parasols will be suspended from the ceiling of The Perry Room at the HAYC3 Armory.
The latest effort of the HAYC3 Artist Guild, The Parasol Project will be on display through April 10.
“The parasols were the perfect follow-up to the Barn Quilt Snowmen that were on display throughout the community in January and February,” said HAYC3 Executive Director Aelish Nealon. Over 30 local talents stepped up to create this unique collection. Some invoke the idea of warmer weather to come while others are just pure artistic expression and a reminder that art is very much alive in our community.
The opening will also feature live music as part of HAYC3’s Music in Hoosic Series. Recognized local musician Barry Hyman will be on hand doing what he does best on the banjo.
The opening will run from 10 to noon on Sunday, March 8 and is free and open to the public. For more information on this event please call HAYC3 at 518.686.9050, or visit the website www.hayc3.org.
What better way to warm up during the winter months than with a meal of homemade soup and bread? Toward that end, the Hoosick Kitchen at the HAYC3 Armory is offering an adult class on Bread 101 and a Young Chef’s Cooking Class called Soup, Soup, Soup!
Taught by local Chef Kelly O’Connor, these hands-on classes will be held in The Hoosick Kitchen located downstairs in the HAYC3 Armory at 80 Church Street.
Bread 101 will be held on Tuesday, March 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm and will teach participants how to make three different kinds of bread. Bakers will sample and take home breads prepared in class. The cost of the class is $15 including all supplies.
The Young Chef’s Cooking Class Soup, Soup, Soup! is the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of cooking soup. Designed for ages 8 to 12, the class covers basic cooking skills and fundamentals. Soup, Soup, Soup! will be held on Saturday, March 21 from 11 am to 12:30 pm. The cost for the class is $10 and limited to ten participants. The cost includes all supplies and young participants will take home a sample of their creation.
To reserve a place or for more information, please call HAYC3 at 518-686-9050 or visit the website www.hayc3.org.
The Minks to Sinks Annual Indoor Tag Sale will happen this Saturday, February 28, from 9 am to 1 pm at the HAYC3 Armory. Along with great buys attendees will have an opportunity to Shop Local and support three area businesses. Hoosick Hickory, Sweet Sara’s Bakery and That’s Different Chocolate will join the event providing tasty food to eat in or take home.
Tag Sale spaces are still available. Vendor forms can be found online at www.hayc3.org.
If you have any questions about the Minks to Sinks event or for more information, contact HAYC3: Call 518-686-9050, email contacthayc3@gmail.com, or visit http://hayc3.org.
by Bea Peterson
The Hoosick Falls Village Board began its meeting on February 10 with a moment of silence in remembrance of Freddie Bouplon, Joseph Cullen and Justice Richard Whalen. Whalen was a Town and Village Justice and the Village Assessor. He was on vacation at the time of his passing and had provided coverage for his positions while he was away, said Mayor David Borge. In an effort to expand replacement possibilities for these positions, the Board approved a motion to hold a Public Hearing before the March 10 meeting. [Read more…] about Village Of Hoosick Falls Board Action – Possible Expansion Of Residency Requirements For Appointed Positions
submitted by HAYC3
The Edith Craig Reynolds Foundation regularly contributes to community endeavors in the Hoosick area and this year honored HAYC3 with a contribution of $2,500 to be put towards the purchase of a sound system.
[Read more…] about HAYC3 Receives Generous Donation From Reynolds Foundation
Hubbard Hall’s Theater Company will present one of Moliere’s best known and loved comedy, Tartuffe, directed by John Hadden, weekends February 20 through March 15.
