Hoosick Falls

HAYC3 is pleased to announce a new workshop in its Wellness Series.  A Chakra Workshop titled ‚”Energy Centers: An Introduction to the Chakra System.‚”  Chakras are the seven life-force energy centers. Each one is associated with the body organs, endocrine system and aspects of human behavior and development. We will talk about the essence of each Chakra and how it affects our physical, mental and spiritual health and explore ways that will suite the individual to clear the blocks and open the energy flow.

The workshop will be held on three Tuesdays, February 10, 17 and 24, from 7 to 8 pm. The workshop will take place downstairs in The Keep. The cost for each workshop is $10 and RSVP is required.

To learn more information on this workshop or for more information on HAYC3, call 518-686-9050, email contacthayc3@gmail.com, or visit hayc3.org.

The Hoosick Area Church Association (HACA), for the eleventh year, is offering free assistance to the public in preparing income tax returns through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or VITA program. The VITA site is located at the HACA Center at 26 John Street, Hoosick Falls. The office will be open each Saturday beginning February 7, from 10 am to 3 pm and on Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 through February. In March and April offices will be open on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm, and on Thursday evenings by appointment. Office hours have been scheduled for evenings and weekends to accommodate people who find it difficult to take time off from work.  The service is free and is provided by IRS Certified VITA/TCE Volunteer Preparers. To help accurately prepare their returns, taxpayers should bring the following:

• Photo identification

• Valid Social Security cards for the taxpayer, spouse, and dependents

• Birth dates for primary, secondary and dependents on the tax return

• Current year’s tax package, if received

• Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers

• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)

• A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available

• Bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit

• Other relevant information about income and expenses

• Total paid for day care

• Day care provider’s identifying number.

Call Hoosick VITA at 518-686-9491 to make an appointment.

Volunteer positions at the site such as reception, filing, photo copying, or hostess are also available.

The VITA program offers free assistance to those with low-to-middle incomes (wage earners who make $55,000 or less) who file Form 1040EZ, Form 1040A, or a basic 1040 Federal tax return. Most returns for both Federal and State (including Vermont and Massachusetts) can be filed electronically and, upon request, refunds can be deposited electronically into a checking or savings account.

submitted by Gail Smith

The Red Cross’ first 2015 community blood drive in Hoosick Falls will be held at Hoosick Falls First Baptist Church at 80 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, on Friday, February 6, from 1 to 6 pm.

Hoosick has Heart has set its goal at 500 units again this year for all drives in the Town of Hoosick, including community, school and business.

To make your appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go online at redcrossblood.org to make your appointment.

Let’s start the year off with a bang and help fill that blood bank.

The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Foundation (The Health Center) is playing cupid this Valentine’s Day. The Center’s Foundation will be selling premium red roses and fine milk chocolate covered strawberries to raise funds for the foundation. “It’s a win-win! Treat your Valentine to beautiful red roses or delicious milk chocolate covered strawberries while supporting a local non-profit organization,” said Joyce Davis, Foundation Board President.

The community is encouraged to order at Artistic Hair Designs, Hoosick True Value, Maggie’s Beauty Shop and Thorpe’s Pharmacy. Milk chocolate covered strawberries start at $10 a box and red roses range from $20 to $50, and you can choose to include a card. The $50 packages include a combination of milk chocolate covered strawberries, a card and premium red roses.

Pick-up will be at 43 Church Street (the former Goober’s Pizza) on Friday, February 13, from 3 to 6 pm or Saturday, February 14, from 9 am to 1 pm. Street parking will be readily available as well as parking in the lot across the street.

For more information on ordering, please call Christina at 518-423-5636. If organizations would like to arrange for larger orders (20+ dozens), delivery can be arranged.

Warm-Up in February with our Adult Cooking Class: Soup, Soup, Soup! Taught by local Chef, Kelly O’Connor, this hands-on culinary class will be held on February 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in our certified kitchen.  The Hoosick Kitchen is located downstairs in the HAYC3 Armory at 80 Church Street. This class will spotlight some new twists on old favorites and a few new flavors you might not have thought of.  Participants will sample and take home the soups that they prepared in class. (Please bring three containers.) The cost of this class (including supplies) is $15.

Little Sweetie Baking Class

The Little Sweetie Baking Class is designed for our young bakers from ages 8 to 12. This class will teach our younger chefs baking skills, perfect for Valentine’s Day. The class will be held on Friday, February 6, from 4 to 5:30 pm. Participants will take home a gift bag of goodies. The cost for the class is $10 and is limited to ten participants.

To reserve a place or for more information, please call HAYC3 at 518-686-9050, or visit the website www.hayc3.org.

HAYC3’s Yoga Program will begin on Wednesday, February 4, at 5:45 pm. This four week program will be held at the HAYC3 Armory located at 80 Church Street in Hoosick Falls. The cost for the program is $55. To reserve your place or for more information please call HAYC3 at 518-686-9050, or visit the website www.hayc3.org.