by Bea Peterson
David Towne’s elaborate miniature Victorian Christmas Village is simply enchanting. It is also enormous! [Read more…] about A Victorian Christmas Village
Local News
Letter To The Editor – BCS Bond Proposal Ignores Probable State Cutbacks
To the Editor:
The elephant in the room regarding the proposed $19 million bond proposal seemed to be missing in much of the discussion to date, this pecuniary pachyderm being the state budget crisis and the almost certain inability of the state to maintain anything resembling its current aid to local districts, no matter what the state officials say in word or letter.
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St. Mary’s Holiday Cabaret
Rensselaer County H1N1 Vaccination Clinics
The Rensselaer County Department of Health will be holding four H1N1 vaccination clinics throughout the month of December. Free H1N1 vaccines will be provided for school aged children between the ages of 5 and 18 years old. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County H1N1 Vaccination Clinics
Breakfast With Santa
Usher in the Holiday season and visit with Santa Claus at the Hoosick Youth and Community Center’s Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 13. To accommodate everyone’s schedule there will be two seatings – one at 8:30 am and one at 10:30 am. Tickets are limited for each seating, so purchase early for first choice.
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Stephentown Historical Society Holiday Potluck Dinner
The Stephentown Historical Society will hold its Holiday Potluck Dinner on Monday, December 7, at 6:30 pm at the Heritage Center, Garfield Road, Stephentown. Bring a dish to share – main dish, salad or dessert. Beverages and table service are provided. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society Holiday Potluck Dinner
Berlin Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Is On Sunday
Come join Santa and the carolers on Sunday, December 6, at 4:30 pm for Berlin’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Fire House. Cookies and hot chocolate will follow, compliments of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company Ladies’ Auxiliary.
The Only Stephentown Memorial Library Holiday Bake Sale On Earth
On December 19 from 10 am to 2 pm the Stephentown Memorial Library, located at 472 State Route 43 in Stephentown, will hold its first annual Holiday Bake Sale. Pies, cookies, breads and assorted sweet treats will be available. To pre-order pies, please call Pam at 733-0456. To donate baked goods or baking supplies, please call the Library at 733-5750.
Let us do your baking! Have a sweet holiday, save time, and support the SML. See you there!
Ho Ho Ho Santa’s Here!! Berlin Fire Department Breakfast
On Sunday, December 6, from 7 to 11 am, the Berlin Fire Department will be holding its monthly breakfast. For your eating pleasure pancakes, sausage, toast, home fries and eggs, scrambled, sunny side, over easy or over hard, will be served. [Read more…] about Ho Ho Ho Santa’s Here!! Berlin Fire Department Breakfast
American Legion Christmas Party
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 40 along with American Legion Post 40 will hold its annual Christmas party on Sunday, December 13, at 1 pm at the post on Main St. All members are invited along with a guest. If you wish to make reservations or get tickets, please call Marilyn at 686-4703 or Susan at 686-0717.