The Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition (HAYC3) will host a free performance by Brennan McGuire on Friday, August 6, at 8 pm. The Youth Center is located at 115 Church Street in Hoosick Falls.
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Hall Of Heroes
by Kieron Kramer
On Monday, July 12, a ceremony was held in the entrance foyer of the Rensselaer County Legislative Chambers unveiling a memorial to Lt. Col. William J. O’Brien and Sgt. Thomas A. Baker; both made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II, and both are recipients of this nation’s highest military honor, the Congressional Medal of Honor. The memorial is part of the Hall Of Heroes to be located permanently in the Rensselaer County Office Building. [Read more…] about Hall Of Heroes
Reynolds Foundation Disburses $12k For Community Work
by Bea Peterson
On Saturday, July 18, members of the local Reynolds Foundation committee presented $12,000 in checks to the following organizations for their community work: the Town of Hoosick Community Band, Town of Hoosick Historical Society, Hoosick Area Church Association Food Pantry, Hoosick Falls Girl Scout Service Program, Hoosick Falls Girl Scout Troop #1144, Cheney Library Children’s Reading Program, Hoosick Veterans Memorial, Hoosick Falls Boy Scout Troop #63 and to the local Reynolds group as a reserve.
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Canines And Cars For Lacrosse
by Bea Peterson
The HFCS girls Lacrosse Club team held a fund raiser on Saturday, July 17. The event included 30 vintage cars from Vermont, New York and Massachusetts and 25 folks with their dogs, including special demonstrations by the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department K9 Unit. [Read more…] about Canines And Cars For Lacrosse
H. Bradford Cole Remembered
by Bea Peterson
Last Wednesday evening, July 14, the Hoosick Skating Rink reverberated with the sounds of the 50 member Town of Hoosick band, plus nine guests. The special concert honored H. Bradford (Brad) Cole, Sr., a beloved music teacher at HFCS for 14 years who passed away 50 years ago at the age of 44. [Read more…] about H. Bradford Cole Remembered
Hoosick Grange News
It was Dairy Princess night at Hoosick Grange. Dave Schmidt introduced the Rensselaer County Dairy Princess, Miss Leah Remington from Melrose, NY. Leah started out with making a milk punch and serving it to everyone. It was delicious. She was assisted by her mother and grandmother.
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Four New Vendors At The Hoosick Farmers Market
Stannard Farm of Cambridge has joined the Hoosick Farmers Market. They have a full array of fruits and vegetables and accept WIC coupons.
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Walter A. Wood Alumni Reunion
Nearly 200 Alumni and guests attended the 2010 annual Walter A. Wood High School (Hoosick Falls) Alumni Reunion on Saturday, June 12, at the Pittstown Volunteer Emergency Corp. Co-chairperson Janice Tate welcomed the group and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Charles Mason of the Class of 1955 delivered the invocation.
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St. Mary’s Academy Alumni Weekend
St. Mary’s Academy will hold its Alumni Weekend on August 6 and 7.
Friday we kick things off with the Tenth Annual SMA Golf Scramble at the Hoosick Falls Country Club. The tournament will be a scramble format with teams consisting of four players. [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Academy Alumni Weekend
Show Your Support For The Pumpkinpalooza
Community businesses, individuals and organizations are invited to show their support for the Second Annual Hoosick Pumpkinpalooza by becoming a sponsor. This family-friendly community event, organized by the Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition, will take place on the weekend of September 24-26 in and around the Village of Hoosick Falls.
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