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The History Of Wedding Gowns

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by David Flint
The Stephentown Fire Hall looked more like a bridal salon last week as the Stephentown Historical Society put on a program on historic wedding dresses. Anne Kiely, Past President of the Grafton Historical Society, was the emcee, ably assisted by Dianne Mosher who teaches occupational education and advises the Drama Club at Berlin High School. With Dianne’s help the Society had borrowed and assembled more than two dozen wedding gowns from different periods and with quite a diversity of styles.
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Hats! Hats! Hats!

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Don your favorite bonnet and join us as Gail Bentley narrates Barbara Bubie Dzembo’s hat collection at the June 21 meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society.  Bring your favorite hat, and tell your own tale.
Meetings are held at the United Methodist Church, South Main Street, Berlin at 7:30 pm.  The programs are free and open to the public.

PVMCC News – June 18

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The Veterans Hall Café is winding down for another season. The last day will be Friday, June 25. There will be a complementary full breakfast for the regulars. The PVMCC Board wishes to thank all the volunteers who have kept the Café open for the past two years. A heartfelt thank you to the faithful and mysterious muffin man! The Veterans Café will re-open when school resumes in the fall.
Music And Art Café
The Music and Art Café Night will feature ace guitarist Mike McMann on Friday, June 25. He is a versatile musician who has been noted as “one of the finest guitar players to hail from New York’s Capital Region.” Mike is a veteran of classic rock, alternative rock, bluegrass and original songs. Show times are 7 and 9 pm. The cost is $5 per person, $8 per couple and $10 for a family. Desserts and non-alcohol beverages will be available.
Teen Night
On Saturday, June 26, Teen Night is kicking off the Summer Season with music provided by local guitarist Nick Hurd. PVMCC’s Teen Night Program Leader, Kasson Sauer will be organizing basketball contests, pool shoot-outs and air hockey competitions with only teens allowed. The cost is $2. This program is made possible through the Stewart’s Holiday Match Fund.

Stephentown Food Pantry Closed On July 3

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The Stephentown Food Pantry will be closed on Saturday, July 3, because of the holiday; please plan accordingly. The pantry is usually open every Saturday morning from 9 to 11 am at the Stephentown Federated Church, Garfield Road (County Route 26). Appointments are not needed. As always, requests for help are confidential. For information, call 518-733-5923 or 733-0268.
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