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Amadeus Shines In Hubbard Hall Production

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reviewed by Alex Brooks
Hubbard Hall has opened a new production of Amadeus, and it is a fine piece of work.
The play was written in 1979 by Peter Schaffer, inspired by a short play written by Pushkin in 1830, which Rimsky-Korsakov turned into an opera in 1897. Schaffer’s play opened on Broadway in 1980 in a production starring Ian McKellen, which won five Tony awards. it was made into the movie with which we are all familiar, directed by Milos Forman, in 1984, with a screenplay also written by Peter Schaffer.
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Capital District Friday Field Group Outings

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The Capital District Friday Field Group, formed in 1993, is a mix of amateur and professional naturalists that meets weekly on Fridays at 5:30 pm between April and September to explore the natural features of sites in the Capital Region.  The trips are free, and the public is welcome.  Upcoming Trips:
May 11 – spring wildflowers in a rich hardwood forest at Pittstown State Forest
May 18 – marsh and swamp at Tamarac Wetlands in Brunswick
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Play Ball! The Youth Baseball And Softball Season Opens In Hoosick

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by Bea Peterson
Two hundred and fifty-one boys and girls and their families gathered in Wood Park Saturday morning, April 28, for the start of the Town of Hoosick Youth Baseball/Softball season. The youngsters, ages four to twelve, were decked out in their new uniforms. Many wore warm jackets as the weather was cooler than it had been in March. [Read more…] about Play Ball! The Youth Baseball And Softball Season Opens In Hoosick

Third Annual Taste Of Hoosick To Raise Money For The Food Pantry

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The Third Annual Taste of Hoosick on Sunday, May 6, from 3 to 6 pm at St. Mary’s Academy auditorium showcases fifteen of the top restaurants in the area to give the public the opportunity to taste specialty items from each of them and the opportunity to vote for their favorite taste. [Read more…] about Third Annual Taste Of Hoosick To Raise Money For The Food Pantry

Vet Establishes Clinic In Hoosick

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by Bea Peterson
Dr. Lee Delaney graduated from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990 and a week later he started his first veterinary job. Since then he has worked in clinics and animal emergency hospitals in Williamstown and Pittsfield, MA, Latham, Glens Falls, West Mountain, Chatham, Saratoga and Rutland, VT, and from his home in nearby Shaftsbury, VT. [Read more…] about Vet Establishes Clinic In Hoosick

Pre-Registration Begins For Lions 5k Road Race

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The Town of Hoosick Lions want to remind everyone that the 27th Annual Wood Memorial Road Race will be held on Saturday, May 19. As in past years, there will also be a 1 mile walk and a 1 mile “fun run” for the kids. Registration and check-in is from 7 to 8:40 am. The race begins at 9 am. The course route is the same as in previous years. Trophies and medals will be awarded to the top finishers, and refreshments will be provided at the conclusion of the race.
Pre-Register For T-Shirt
Pre-register by May 6 to be guaranteed a newly designed commemorative T-shirt. Registration forms may be obtained at Thorpe’s Pharmacy or online at www.townofhoosicklions.org.

Official Kentucky Derby Collectibles And A Day At The Races In Saratoga To Be Auctioned At Fundraiser

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submitted by Marilyn Douglas
Adding to the exciting program of the Pre-Kentucky Derby Celebration on Friday, May 4, will be the featured “Run for the Roses Auction of Derby Collectibles” with gate time at 8 pm. [Read more…] about Official Kentucky Derby Collectibles And A Day At The Races In Saratoga To Be Auctioned At Fundraiser

American Legion Prepares For Memorial Day

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submitted by Walter Zwinge
A banquet was held at the Holiday Inn Banquet hall for the American Legion National Commander Fang A. Wong, a United States Military Veteran who served during the Vietnam War era. There were around one thousand Veterans, all American Legion Legionnaires, in attendance. A sirloin beef dinner with all the trimmings was enjoyed by all.
Hoosick Post 40 is open to new members and will accept all Veterans who have been honorably discharged and have served during a period of war. To apply, contact the Commander, Walter Zwinge, at 518-686-9887.
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