Gloria Martinez and Tiffany St. Hilaire, two students from Hoosick Falls, were recently honored at a statewide awards ceremony for gifted children held by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) on October 9 at Siena University.
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NYS 43rd District Senatorial Candidate Visits Hoosick Falls
by Bea Peterson
Saratoga County Supervisor and small business owner Joanne Yepsen attended the Hoosick Democrats pre-election rally Sunday afternoon, October 21, at the Sand Bar. Yepsen is running for the NYS 43rd District Senate seat now held by Republican Roy McDonald. [Read more…] about NYS 43rd District Senatorial Candidate Visits Hoosick Falls
American Red Cross Goal Reached
The Town of Hoosick Republican Club sponsored its yearly blood drive on Columbus Day, October 11, at the North Hoosick Fire Department. The American Red Cross provides a goal for the event, and once again that goal was met, thanks to the many residents who gave blood and the team effort of the Republican party. Many lives can be saved with the blood donated. [Read more…] about American Red Cross Goal Reached
Hoosick Falls Veterans Day Event
submitted by Walter Zwinge
Hoosick Falls American Legion Post 40 Commander Walter C. Zwinge wants to remind the community that Veterans Day is quickly approaching. At 11 am on Thursday, November 11, the Legion will present a short ceremony in Wood Park to honor all Veterans who have served and who have fought to keep America free. “Please show your patriotism by attending this event,” said Zwinge.
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Hoosick Community Halloween Parade
Join us for the Town of Hoosick’s Annual Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 30. The parade will start and end at Wood Memorial Park beginning at 6 pm.
Prizes will be awarded for the cutest, scariest, funniest and most original costumes. Following the parade, Halloween treats will be provided. For further information, call Aelish Nealon at 686-9050 or visit www.hoosickyouth.org for details.
HFCS Key Club Trick Or Treat
On Sunday, October 31, the Key Club of Hoosick Falls Central will be Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF. Key Club members in grades 9 – 12 will be going door to door asking our community to donate their coins to help children around the world. The funds raised will be used to help save children’s lives in over 150 countries and territories through immunization, education, healthcare, nutrition, clean water and sanitation.
The “goblin” who knocks on your door will have an official orange “Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF” collection box. You can contact Mrs. Danforth, Key Club Advisor at HFCS for more information. Key Club wants to wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween!
Hoosick Falls Extra Helpings!
Join Extra Helpings and save money on your food bill. Extra Helpings is a community food buying club with no age limits or income limits. Now there are more choices and better quality.
The November choices which can be ordered then are: $21 basic bundle – 10-12 lb. whole turkey, 1 lb. tilapia fish fillets, 1 lb. mild bulk sausage roll, 1 dozen fresh large eggs, 5 lb. bag potatoes and 1 bunch sleeved celery.
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St. Mary’s Cemetery General Cleanup
A general cleanup will be conducted in the St. Mary’s Cemetery on or about November 1 or as soon as weather permits. The Cemetery is not liable For private property and lot owners are responsible for removing decorations that they wish to save prior to the general cleanup. Income from the Perpetual Care Fund is used for the general maintenance (mowing) of the Cemetery grounds. Such income may not be used for special care of graves, memorials or other private property.
Hubbard Hall Opera Theater Presents “Semi-Staged” La Boheme
The Hubbard Hall Opera Theater presents a winter concert featuring the greatest hits from Puccini’s La Bohème. This performance will be semi-staged and in Italian, accompanied by Michael Clement and featuring past HHOT artists from The Tragedie of Carmen and Hansel and Gretel. The concert will take place Saturday, November 27, at 2 pm on the Hubbard Hall mainstage.
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Photography Exhibit At The Hoosick Falls Health Center
Corrina Aldrich grew up on a dairy farm in Woodsville, NH. Her love of cows and farming life are the primary inspiration for her work. A self taught photographer, she picked up a camera about twelve years ago and has taken photography and art classes to help define her style and develop her eye artistically. Her favorite subject matter is the Washington County landscape and the barns, farms and old equipment that populate its various corners.
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