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Historical Cemetery Program In Stephentown

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On Sunday, September 26, at 1 pm, the Rensselaer Land Trust will lead an outdoor program at the cemetery of the historical Stephentown Old Baptist Church on Calvin Cole Road. The church is no longer at this site, but the cemetery remains, containing graves dating to the early 1800s and many colorful epitaphs. The Stephentown Historical Society will show gravestone rubbings. Following the cemetery stroll there will be a short walk to Randall Brook and an extensive wetland. The owner of this property has protected it for future generations through a donated conservation easement to RLT.
For information and directions, call Doree Cox at 658-2643 or Francille Egbert at 674-3214.

Junior Girl Scout Troop 1104 News

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Hoosick Falls Junior Girl Scout Troop 1104 is gearing up for another fun filled year of troop and community events.  Fifteen third grade girls from the area are registered this year. Last year the troop participated in the annual food drive, caroling at The Danforth Center and the Hoosick Falls Health Center, sledding in Wood Park, swimming at the Town pool, pizza parties, strawberry shortcake sales at the Community Band concerts and much, much more.
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Cheney Library Storytime

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Storytime for preschool children and their caregivers will begin at 10 am on Tuesday, September 28, in the Cheney Library, Hoosick Falls. We will be sharing classic stories of childhood from Mother Goose. There will be finger plays, crafts and snacks. This is a great time for children ages 2-4 years to get together and have fun learning. Please call 686-9401, if you have any questions.

Stephentown Extra Helpings

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The ordering date for October bundles from the Extra Helpings Community Food Buying Club in Stephentown is Thursday, September 30, from 3:30 to 6 pm at the Stephentown Federated Church on Garfield Road. The Extra Helpings program is part of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. It allows anyone to buy nutritious food at lower than retail prices. There are no limits on age, income, number of bundles or geography so all smart shoppers are welcome and encouraged to participate.
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Brunswick Grange Tailgate Sale

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On Sunday, October 3, Brunswick Grange will hold a tailgate sale at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, Rt. 67 & 40, Schaghticoke, from 8 am to 12:30 pm. Up to 50 vendors will have various varieties of chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, plants, flowers and other related agricultural items. A donation of $15 per vendor will be charged. The event will be held rain or shine. Refreshments will be available. For more information, please call 279-9113.

AARP Defensive Driving Course

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The Hoosick Area Senior Center will be holding an AARP Safe Driving Course, on Thursday, October 14, from 9 am to 3 pm. The cost will be $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Please call the Center at 686-7561 to sign up. Spaces are limited!