Darrow School, an independent, college-preparatory boarding and day school in New Lebanon, will host an Open House on Monday, February 21, from 10 am to 2:30 pm. The event includes a full information session, an in-depth discussion with faculty, lunch with students and faculty, a Q&A with current students and tours of Darrow’s historic Shaker campus.
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How And Why To Homeschool
Laura Bassallo will lead an open forum on How and Why to Homeschool on Monday, February 28, from 6 to 8 pm at the Grafton Community Library. She will address the benefits of homeschooling and review different philosophies behind why and also discuss curriculum choices, State requirements and sports alternatives associated with how. The program is for all parents and educators concerned and curious about education options for their kids at home and in their communities.
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Local Acoustic Folk Trio At The New Lebanon Library
Local acoustic folk trio, Divinitress, will be performing at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, February 18, from 7 to 9 pm. Their blend of harmonies and acoustic instruments give this group a unique and uplifting sound.
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Handford Named Russell Sage Kellas Scholar
Jaime Handford from Berlin, a Health Sciences major at Russell Sage College, has been named a Kellas Scholar for the fall 2010 semester. Kellas Scholars have been on the Dean’s List for three consecutive semesters. Dean’s List students have achieved a semester grade point average of at least 3.4 while carrying a course load of at least 12 credits.
Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department Texas Hold’em
The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, February 26, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located on Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 5 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp.
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Brunswick Elks Need Vendors
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Brunswick Elks will be holding its Annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, March 5. Profits will help support many of the charities the Ladies support such as Needy Local Families, Hospice, Cerebral Palsy, VA Hospital and more. The Lodge is located on Rt. 2 in Brunswick. Contact Denise at 273-1449 for more details.
Cabin Fever Day
The annual Cabin Fever Day for ladies of North Chatham and surrounding area takes place on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 21, at the North Chatham United Methodist Church located on Route 203 in the hamlet.
All ladies of the general area are invited to meet in Fellowship Hall of the Church at noon with a food dish to share; place settings and drinks will be furnished.
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Enjoy The Outdoors Over The Winter School Break
Grafton Lakes State Park will be offering two winter break programs while the kids are off from school this coming week. Backyard Birding on February 19 and Animal Tracks & Traces on February 23 will get the whole family outside for some winter fun. The Park is also open daily from 8 am to 4:30 pm and free to access, with trails in great shape for snowshoeing or snowmobiling.
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Woodside Cemetery Meeting
The Woodside Cemetery Association will hold its annual lot owners and families business meeting on March 1 at 7 pm at the Union Gospel Church Hall on Plank Road, Rt. 40, in East Poestenkill. All interested parties are welcome to attend. We will discuss general business and plans for spring projects. The election of officers will be held. The floor will be open to anyone who would like to comment.
Questions may be made by phoning 518-283-1257. Contributions or comments may be mailed to Woodside Cemetery Association, 56 Road, P.O. Box 76, Poestenkill, NY, 12140.
Donald S. Hewitt Jr.
Petersburgh – Donald Seward Hewitt, Jr., 72, of Route 22, Petersburgh, NY, died on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at the White River Junction VA Medical Center in White River Jct., VT.
Born June 14, 1938, in Petersburgh, he was the son of the late Donald S. and Lydia Quackenbush Hewitt. A lifelong resident of Petersburgh, Don graduated from Hoosick Falls High School and was a member of the Petersburgh Baptist Church. He worked on the family farm before joining the United States Army in 1962. After his honorable discharge, he was with the Army Reserve. [Read more…] about Donald S. Hewitt Jr.