by Bea Peterson
The Hoosick Falls Community Band, under the direction of Bill Gaillard, will begin its 136th series of summer band concerts in Wood Park on Wednesday, July 1, at 7:30 pm.
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Local News
Health Center To Hold Garden Tour
by Bea Peterson
Begin a spectacular tour of 10 area gardens at the Hoosick Falls Health Center on Sunday, July 12. The Health Center and Auxiliary are holding only one fund raiser this year, and they are calling it “The Art of Gardening.” The event will run from noon to 5 pm. Tickets are $15.
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Sympathy For The Chicken
Watch Out For Outrageous Deed Copy Charges
Local constituents contacted Rensselaer County Legislators about the legality of a solicitation they received from New York Record Retrieval, Inc. offering to obtain a certified copy of their deed for what seemed to be an excessive charge.
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Taking A Dip In The Town Of Hoosick Pool
St. Mary’s Academy students were the first to dip into the Town of Hoosick’s Pool for the 2009 season. [Read more…] about Taking A Dip In The Town Of Hoosick Pool
ROUSE Picnic At Grafton State Park
Rensselaer Organizations United For Senior Endeavors Inc. (ROUSE) has announced the date for its annual picnic. It is Wednesday, August 5, and it will be held at the Deerfield Pavilion at the Grafton Lakes State Park.
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Prom And Graduation Season Is A Dangerous Time For Our Youth
The Hoosick Area Partnership for Parents and Youth reminds parents and all adults in the community that it is against the law to allow alcoholic beverages to be consumed in your home by minors.
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Prizes Offered For Berlin July 4th Parade
The Town of Berlin 2009 July 4th Parade will be held on Saturday, July 4, at 11 am. This year, in celebration of Independence Day, the committee has chosen the theme “The Four Seasons.”
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Library Celebrates “Poestenkill Flag” On July 4
On Poestenkill’s Town Green families and folks of all ages will gather at 9:30 am on the Fourth of July to honor a remarkable flag. More than 140 years ago Poestenkill seamstress Chloe Ives created a 12’ x 20’ Stars and Stripes entirely by hand. [Read more…] about Library Celebrates “Poestenkill Flag” On July 4
Pie Á La Mode Cafe Back By Popular Demand
The Friends of the Berlin Library will be serving up delicious slices of homemade pie with or without a scoop of vanilla ice cream this Fourth of July. The annual event is a big hit with parade viewers and participants alike. [Read more…] about Pie Á La Mode Cafe Back By Popular Demand