submitted by Chief Robert Ashe
On January 14 the Hoosick Falls Police arrested Kyle Winters, age 22, who used to live in Hoosick Falls but is now reporting that he is homeless.
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Hoosick Barn Quilt Project Underway
by Bea Peterson
On Saturday, January 25, a group of volunteers gathered at the Armory to get the Hoosick Barn Quilt Project underway. Those volunteers included Linda Redden, Carol Gatus, Kathy Andritz, Ric, Alex and Suzanne DiDonato, Carol Gaillard, Jane Verdarosa, Joe and Faye MacDonald, Dave Kipp, Brian Bushner and HAYC3 staff members Aaron Buzzinski, Chris Mead and Patti Zilinskas.
Hoosick Community Rallies To Support Center Street Families Devastated By Fire
submitted by Deb Alter
Early Friday morning, January 24, there was a devastating fire on Center Street. Thankfully all the people were able to get out safely, but the two families who lived there have lost everything. Everything.
One of the families has two boys in elementary school. They have a place to stay but they need Hoosick’s help, and help is what we do best. It’s what makes us such a great community.
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St. Patrick’s Parade Fundraiser
submitted by Kevin O’Malley
The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Committee will hold a fundraiser on Saturday, February 1, at 1 pm at the Sand Bar in Hoosick Falls. Join us for a fun afternoon of Irish road bowling, the Irish drink contest, the Irish Stew Cook-Off, raffles, potato bar, music and lots of blarney.
Our big money raffle is still underway and will be drawn with $250, $150 and $50 prizes.
To enter the Irish stew Cook-Off contact Marie O’Neil at 686-4828.
The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade will be held on Saturday, March 15, at 1 pm.
Boy Scouts Check Duck Boxes
submitted by Bernard Davock
Hoosick Falls Boy Scout Troop 63 camped out at the Pioneer Fish and Game Club this past weekend. In addition to practicing survival skills like fire building and what to do if you fall through some ice into water while hiking in the woods, the boys enjoyed a impromptu class by Ed Sukuskas about the habitat of wood ducks.
First Friday Texas Hold’em Tournament
Shuffle up and deal at the Texas Hold’em Tournament at The Armory in Hoosick Falls on Friday, February 7. Get in on the most exciting Texas Hold’em tourney in the area on the very first Friday of every month. Doors open at 6 pm and play starts at 6:30 pm. The buy-in is $35.00 with an option for a $10 add on, plus a $ high hand pot. Newcomers and experienced players are all welcome. The Armory is at 80 Church Street in Hoosick Falls.
For more information, call 518-686-9050 or email contacthayc3@gmail.com. Visit the HAYC3 website, www.hayc3.org.
HFCS PTA Family Fun Bingo
The HFCS PTA is pleased to host its annual fun-for-the-whole-family Family Fun Bingo on Saturday, February 8, from 9 to 11:30 am in the Hoosick Falls Jr./Sr. High School cafeteria. Come one, come all – kids with their moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas and more, join the fun – play Bingo with your family and friends and win great prizes donated by many local vendors.
Snacks and beverages will be served, and school spirit items will be for sale. Paper bingo cards will be used this year, so please bring blotters if you have them. Folks are also welcome to participate in the raffles. Don’t forget to bring your Box Tops for Education product labels that help the school purchase school supplies and equipment.
For more information, please contact Sarah Bushey, Chair, at 518-686-9492 ext.1010 or busheys@hoosickfallscsd.org.
Cheney Library Book Sale
The Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls will have a Book Sale on February 1 from 8 am to 1 pm in the Library. All books will be half price, which means paperbacks will be 25 cents and hardcovers will be 50 cents. This is a great time to get some reading material for these cold winter days or to anticipate reading on the beach in summer.
The Cheney Library is located on Classic Street at the foot of NY 22 South in the Village of Hoosick Falls. Our hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 1 to 8 pm, Tuesday 10 am to 5 pm, Friday 11 am to 4 pm and Saturday 8 am to 1 pm.
Learning Fair At St. Mary’s Academy
A Huge Indoor Tag Sale At The Armory In Hoosick Falls
This Saturday, February 1, is Minks to Sinks, the ultimate indoor tag sale with offerings plain and fancy, new, barely used and well-worn, large and small. And because it’s indoors, whether it rains, snows or the sun shines, whether it’s freezing outside or balmy, the sale will go on at The Armory, 80 Church Street, in Hoosick Falls from 9 am to 3 pm.
Find everything and anything at Minks to Sinks. From furniture, rugs and lawn mowers, kitchen and household items, to gardening and bicycles and sports equipment, kids’ toys, luggage, electronics, clothing, children’s toys, books, home decor, lamps, artwork, seasonal clothing and much more. You might even find minks and sinks!
Discover bargains on the new and used things you need. People looking for the perfect chair to go in the corner of the den or a table for under the living room window might be in luck. Families with kids who want an extra stroller or some toys might find just what they are looking for. Curious browsers will find that something you’ve been looking for for ages or that something you never knew you needed but now just have to have. Treasure hunters, maybe you’ll come across that big score. Maybe your snowblower just conked out and you need a replacement. Antique dealers searching for desirable collectible items could get lucky.
Get ready to do some serious bargain hunting. From Minks to Sinks will be the biggest treasure hunt in town.