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Eighth Annual Town Of Hoosick Republican Golf Tournament

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The Town of Hoosick Republican Party will host its eighth Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 1, at the Hoosick Falls Country Club with an 8:30 am shotgun start. The tournament will be a 4 man scramble format with 18 holes.  Lunch will be served and several prizes will be awarded. Win $20,000 with a hole-in-one.
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The Artist’s Way At The Hoosick Youth Center

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Storm your imagination, generate ideas, amplify your artistry and sketch out creative strategies that will keep your artistic goals on track with this stimulating course. The Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition will offer a free 12 week course for adult artists using the highly effective weekly activities and exercises found in Julia Cameron’s best-selling book, The Artist’s Way.
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Rensselaer Land Trust October Events

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October 1, Saturday – Hike Up and Down the Hollows at 9 am. This free hike will go up the central portion of the Taconic Crest Trail, ascending via Mattison Hollow past waterfalls and descending via Robinson Hollow. This is a strenuous seven mile hike with steep uphill and downhill sections. Wear boots or sturdy shoes. Bring lunch, snacks and plenty of water. Prepare for cool and windy conditions. To register contact Nick Conrad at 279-1963 or nbconrad@msn.com
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Hoosick Falls Commemorates The Tenth Anniversary Of 9/11

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by Bea Peterson
Ceremonies commemorating the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, 9/11, were held in Hoosick Falls Sunday evening. Close to 200 people gathered at the Hoosick Falls Firehouse for the candlelight walk that began with prayers for healing, peace and understanding expressed by members of the Hoosick Area Church Association clergy. After the prayers firefighters rang the old firehouse bell four times in memory of the four attack sites. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Commemorates The Tenth Anniversary Of 9/11

Hoosick Board: Storm Issues And The White Creek Bridge

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by Bea Peterson
On Monday, September 12, the Hoosick Town Board heard Town Highway Superintendent Bill Shiland report that he has yet to meet with FEMA people. However he believes that both Tropical Storm Irene and the storm the following week are fundable. “At least 20 big trees came down in the second storm,” he said. [Read more…] about Hoosick Board: Storm Issues And The White Creek Bridge

Third Annual Harvest Moon Dinner To Benefit Hoosick Area Youth

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Join the Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition (HAYC3) for a fabulous celebration of the area’s bountiful harvest at the 3rd Annual Harvest Moon Dinner on Saturday, September 24. Reservations are now being accepted for this event which will be held at the Youth Center, 115 Church Street, in Hoosick Falls, from 6 to 11 pm. [Read more…] about Third Annual Harvest Moon Dinner To Benefit Hoosick Area Youth