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Hubbard Hall Opera Presents World-Class Production Of Rigoletto

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Review by Alex Brooks

The Hubbard Hall Opera Theatre has chosen the Verdi classic Rigoletto as its major production this year, which brings a world-class production of one of the greatest works of opera to the small town of Cambridge, NY. Benjamin Bloomfield who plays Rigoletto, and Meghan Picerno who plays his daughter Gilda, are clearly up and coming stars of the New York opera world, and their performances here are riveting. [Read more…] about Hubbard Hall Opera Presents World-Class Production Of Rigoletto

Hoosick Falls Village Board Action

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Praise For Vietnam Vets Events

by Deb Alter

The Village Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, August 11, opened with praise and thanks to the people who organized the Viet Nam Veterans Welcome Home Celebration. Mayor David Borge lauded the many groups that had worked together to make the day happen. “It was quite the celebration,” he said, “It was the biggest crowd I’ve ever seen in the [Wood Memorial] Park.” He thanked Gail Smith, Tom McMartin and Joyce Brewer of Voice of a Vet, The Patriot Guard Riders (who were made Hoosick Falls citizens for the day), Heroes at Home, the American Legion, and all the people from the churches that made “miles of sandwiches.” “It was all about working together with organizations that help our veterans,” said Smith.

McMartin and Smith  added thanks to the Highway Department, Police Chief Bob Ashe and his department, Charlie Filkins for filming the event, and Phil Leonard, the Town Historian. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Village Board Action

Introducing The Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Road Race

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CiviCure and HAYC3 are proud to present The Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Road Race for Vibrant Communities, the annual race that celebrates Rolf Sternberg’s life (1945-2012) and legacy in Hoosick Falls, NY, and helps ensure we continue the community’s revitalization. The race will take place on Saturday, September 26 with a start time of 9 am in Wood Memorial Park on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Introducing The Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Road Race

Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training To Begin In September

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Would you like to be a volunteer? We can train you. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) welcomes all kinds of volunteers, from tutors to administrative helpers and event planners. As a volunteer you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a difference in your community.  [Read more…] about Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training To Begin In September