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Local Girls Scouts Earn Silver Awards

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Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is proud to announce that Girl Scouts in grades 6-8 (Cadettes) have earned their Silver Awards in 2014. Involving more than 50 hours of work per girl, the Take Action project for the Girl Scout Silver Award is aimed at making the local neighborhood or community better. The project allows girls to understand sustainability as they plan and implement their project. It also incorporates a global dimension, which encourages girls to connect with friends outside of their immediate community, learn how others have solved similar problems and determine whether the ideas of others can help with their plan. Throughout the award process, girls put the Girl Scout Promise and Law into action. The following Girl Scouts have received their Silver Awards in 2014:

Anna Brewer, Hoosick Falls – It’s a Noisy Planet

Taylor Angrisano, Averill Park – St. Joseph’s House Project

Emily Rousseau, Averill Park – St. Joseph’s House Project

Morgan Angrisano, Averill Park – Kids Night Out

Victoria Lee, Averill Park – Kids Night Out

Holiday Music By The Community Band And The Stardusters

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Holiday music will be presented in Hoosick Falls by the Hoosick Falls Community band and the Stardusters of Hoosick Falls.

The Stardusters will present their third annual Christmas Concert at the Community Alliance Church on December 14, at 3 pm.

The Community Band will present its 33rd Annual Christmas Concert at the Presbyterian Church on December 17 at 7:30 pm.

Miss Olivia’s Students To Dance In Professional Nutcracker For 37th Year

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submitted by Miss Olivia

Six students from the British School of Ballet in Hoosick Falls auditioned for parts in the Christmas Ballet The Nutcracker. All six girls received parts. Over 200 students from different ballet schools auditioned, and about 40 students were chosen.

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Please Give To Home For The Holidays

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Some Of Our Neighbors May Not Make It Home This Holiday Season – Please Help

Some of our neighbors had one wish this Christmas – to go home to Mexico to see their loved ones. Several weeks ago, after years of saving hard and honestly earned money for the trip, the dream was taken from them when someone entered their home and stole their entire savings.

In the classic Hoosick Falls fashion, we’re calling upon friends and neighbors to help make right what is so clearly and terribly wrong. Along with local churches, schools and other organizations, HAYC3 will be accepting donations to help our neighbors realize at least some portion of their dream this holiday season.

We have established an account at the Hoosick Federal Credit Union called “Home for the Holidays” where you can contribute. Anything you can give to help our neighbors make it home for the holidays will be appreciated greatly.

If you would like to be a part of this giving effort, please call HAYC3 at 518-686-9050.

Cheney Library Half Price Book Sale

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The Cheney Library will have a more than Half Price Book Sale on December 6 in the Library from 9 am to 1 pm. All paperback books and children’s books will cost $.25; all adult hardcover books will cost $.50. Think Christmas! Many books are in pristine condition and would be great for giving.

Also, you could bid on one or more of the lovely items that have been made by our staff and patrons. We have knitted items, quilted items and festive wreaths. The bidding will end on Tuesday, December 9, in time for giving.

Cheney Library hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 1 to 8 pm, Tuesday 10 am to 5 pm, Friday 11 am to 5 pm and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm.

HAYC3 Announces A New Season Of B-Ball

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Basketball clinics and seasonal sign ups happen Saturday, November 22 and 29. These clinics are free to the public as well as an opportunity to sign-up for the season. The mini clinics will be for co-ed grades 3,4 and 5 from 10 to 11:30 am and grades 6, 7 and 8 from 11:30 am to 1 pm.

Information on the recreational season will be available during these open clinics. The season will focus on skill development, teamwork, fundamentals and fun. All participants must be registered and paid by no later than the final clinic.

For more information, please call HAYC3 at 518-686-9050.