Hoosick Falls Girl Scouts Kristin Bird, Somer Cook and Samantha Skott have each earned a Girl Scout Gold Award – an award that represents a girl’s accomplishments in scouting and in her community as she grows and works to improve her life and the lives of others.
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Fish Fry Friday Challenge is Met
St. Mary’s Academy parent and head fish fry chef, Jerry McAuliffe, challenged the students and families to help the school sell 150 fish fry dinners last Friday. That goal was exceeded so Mr. McAuliffe made good on his promise to shave his head and beard!
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St. Pat’s At The Grafton Senior Center
story and photo submitted by Jan MacDonald
On March 11, the Everett Wagar Senior Citizen Center sponsored a St. Patrick’s Day dinner with all the trimmings! Music was provided by Bob Treffiletti. The Bob Treffiletti Project is unique entertainment – we can attest to that – the guy is a virtual one-man band. [Read more…] about St. Pat’s At The Grafton Senior Center
Hoosick Grange News
C.Q., C.Q., has anyone got their ears on? This is Ham Radio Operator talk. The code is short hand for calling anybody. On Wednesday night after a delicious covered dish supper, we were surprised at all the things we learned on amateur radio. Mr. Don Babbitt was our speaker along with Martha, his wife. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
Ethel Simmons Memorial Award Contest
The Grafton Community Library and the Grafton Historical Society are pleased to announce that the Ethel Simmons Memorial Award contest is being offered once again to Grafton High School seniors who are to graduate this year. Public school, private school and home schooled students are eligible to apply. The award is $500 to the student who submits the winning essay. The deadline to apply is May 1.
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Open House At The Youth Center
The Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition (HAYC3) is hosting a three-day Open House celebration this weekend, March 26-28. Activities kick off on Friday evening with a Family Movie Night, featuring the Center’s new projection screen and sound system.
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Lions Club Penny Hunt On Saturday
The Town of Hoosick Lions Club Annual Penny Hunt will be Saturday, March 27, in Wood Memorial Park at 1 pm. The rain date is April 3. Prizes will be awarded in groups 3 years and under boys and girls, 4 to 6 year girls and boys and 7 to 9 year girls and boys. The egg toss event will follow the Penny Hunt.
Hoosick Cemetery 2010 Spring Clean-up
Notice is hereby given that seasonal and unsightly decorations should be removed from all lots on or before April 3. Please take all refuse with you. Do not dump debris over the fence or leave it on the cemetery grounds. By order of the Trustees, Hoosick Cemetery Association.
Hoosick Falls Extra Helpings!
Join Extra Helpings and save money on your food bill. Extra Helpings is a community food buying club with no age limits or income limits. Now there are more choices and better quality.
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Stephentown Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The Stephentown Youth Commission Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 3, at 12:30 pm at the Stephentown Firemen’s Pavilion on Grange Hall Road. The hunt is for children pre-k through fifth grade. This event will be held entirely outdoors – please dress appropriately. Don’t forget your Easter basket to collect your treats. The Easter Bunny will be hopping around! Adult supervision is required.
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