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Petersburgh Library News

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The Petersburgh Public Library invites children of all ages to drop in at the Library on Saturday, February 12, any time from 10 to noon to create a Valentine Day’s craft. This is the kick-off for our Second Saturday Kids Crafts series. There will be more craft programs on Saturdays – March 12, April 9, May 14 and June 11.  All materials will be provided, and you are invited to join us and be creative!!
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Local Girl Scouts Help Extend Thrift Shop Hours

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To help get great clothes for great prices into the hands of those who need them, Girl Scouts from local Service Unit #155 will again be opening the Thrift Shop for business on Friday, February 11, from 4 to 8 pm and Saturday, February 12, from 9:30 am to noon. The shop is located at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (second floor) on Main Street, Hoosick Falls.
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Freeing Charles At The Poestenkill Historical Society

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The Poestenkill Historical Society will be celebrating Black History Month with a special presentation on Tuesday, February 22, at the Poestenkill Town Hall on Rt. 351 at 7 pm. Author Scott Christianson from Sand Lake will discuss his book Freeing Charles and the history of the Underground Railroad. The public is welcome.
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Stephentown Book Group To Discuss The Art Of Racing In The Rain

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The Stephentown Library Book Discussion Group will read The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein for their meeting on Thursday, March 3.
Enzo, the old dog with the philosopher’s soul, takes the reader through the trials of his family, up-and-coming race car driver Danny and his daughter Zo’.  This is a beautifully crafted look at the wonders and absurdities of human life … as only a dog could tell it.
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Free Flu Clinic

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The Rensselaer County Department of Health will be hosting a free flu inoculation clinic for County residents on Saturday, February 12, from 10 am to noon at Mink’s Firehouse located at 595 Broadway in the City of Rensselaer.
All residents age 18 and over are urged to be vaccinated against the flu and especially residents 65 and older or individuals 18 to 64 years old who are either a smoker or suffer from long term health problems.
Registration for the clinic is not required. For more information about the upcoming clinic, please contact the Rensselaer County Department of Health at 270-2655.

Brunswick Elks Mardi Gras Bash

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The Brunswick Elks #2556, 665 Brunswick Road, Troy, will host a Mardi Gras Bash on Saturday, February 19, from 7 to 11 pm. The tickets cost $25 which includes entry, good music from Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers, great food, beer, wine and soda.
Profits from this event will aide the  Pittstown United Methodist Food Pantry. Beads will be given to all guests bringing a nonperishable food item for the pantry.
For more information, call the Lodge at 279-1344 or Cindy or Joe at 233-7496.

Sledding Event And Races On The Greenway

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There will be a sledding event and sled races on Saturday, February 19, from 1 to 3 pm, weather permitting, on the short hill on the Greenway near the old water works plant off Carey Avenue in Hoosick Falls. Build or decorate your own sled and bring it. Prizes will be given for the most creative sled concept and fastest sled-pullers.