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Town Of Hoosick Halloween Parade

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All ghosts, goblins and super heroes are invited to the annual Town of Hoosick Halloween Parade on Friday, October 30. Judging will begin at 6:30 pm. The parade will kick-off at 7 pm from Wood Park. Prizes will be awarded for children with the best costumes. Students from the Hoosick Falls Central School Honor Society will be judging the costumes. Refreshments will be provided by Stewart’s, and prizes will be awarded by the Hoosick Falls Police Department PBA. For more information, contact Kevin O’Malley at 686-9460.

Hoosick Democrats Host Meet The Candidates Event

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The Town of Hoosick Democratic party will be hosting their annual Wine and Cheese Party on Sunday, October 25, from 5 to 8 pm at The Sand Bar. Everyone is invited to come and meet the Democratic candidates for the upcoming November 3 election. There will be a light fare, soft drinks, beer and wine. Tickets are on sale at Thorpe’s Pharmacy from Jim Monahan, or you can call Mark Cottrell at 686-9521, Kevin O’Malley at 686-9460,  Marilyn Douglas at 686-9707, Maggie Casey at 686-7367, Pat Hayes at 205-5104 or Bob Ryan at 686-4857. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Tickets cost $10.

Meet The Stephentown Republican Candidates

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The Stephentown Republican committee is sponsoring a Fall Apple Fest Meet the Candidate night on Friday, October 23. This event will be held at the Town Hall on Grange Hall road at 7 pm. We will be having apple pie, (sugar free available) apple cake, apple crisp, hot mulled cider, cold cider, coffee, tea and more. Doors will open at 6 pm so stop down.
Any candidates who would like to be involved should contact Tammy Madden at 733-5603 for more information.

Halloween Kids Dance

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The North Hoosick Fire Department will hold its annual Halloween Kids Dance on Friday, October 23, from 7 to 10:30 pm at the fire station on Rt. 22. Students ages 9 to 15 and who attend Hoosick Falls Central, Cambridge Central and St. Mary’s Academy are invited to attend this dance. Costume judging will take place, and prizes will be awarded for the best five costumes. Costumes are optional. Parents are reminded to be on time to pick up students and they must sign their child out after the dance.