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Shaker Museum / Mount Lebanon To Hold Peace Weekend

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Shaker Museum / Mount Lebanon 

To Hold Peace Weekend

The Shaker Museum|Mount Lebanon will host a weekend of events and programs to commemorate over 200 years of Shaker pacifism, Saturday, August 29 through Monday, August 31. The Mount Lebanon Peace Weekend will consist of readings, a brunch and facilitated discussion about Shaker pacifist history, a panel of speakers currently active in the peace movement, and a special walking tour. [Read more…] about Shaker Museum / Mount Lebanon To Hold Peace Weekend

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

BEHOLD! New Lebanon Announces Rural Guide Tours For August 22

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Living Museum Explores, Celebrates 

Contemporary Rural American Life

Behold! New Lebanon, the living museum of contemporary rural American life, has announced its Rural Guide schedule for Saturday, August 22, the eighth week of its inaugural summer programming. The new museum without walls celebrates the rich historical and cultural heritage of New Lebanon. [Read more…] about BEHOLD! New Lebanon Announces Rural Guide Tours For August 22

Tsatsawassa Pig Roast

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On Saturday, August 15, the Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company Inc. will hold its 27th Annual Pig Roast on the firehouse grounds located a 9 Firehouse Lane,  just off Route 20 in the hamlet of Brainard.  Doors will open at 1 pm and the afternoon will be filled with fun events including door prizes and games as well as hot dogs, sausage/hamburgers and drinks, all while the ‘whole pig’ covered with foil, will be roasting on the spit in view of the attendees.  [Read more…] about Tsatsawassa Pig Roast