The United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on August 1, from 1 to 6 pm at 17 South Street in Berlin. Stewart’s Ice Cream is generously donating an ice cream cone for every donor. We Need You! Please remember when you give blood you give another birthday, another day at the beach, another laugh, another chance. For more information or to make an appointment, contact: Sarah J. French, Volunteer Blood Drive Coordinator Berlin Central High School – Class of 2017 H: 518/733-9705 C: 518/429-9202
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Art School Of Columbia County Programs For Children And Teens At The New Lebanon Library
The Art School of Columbia County will present three “Art in the Library” programs at the New Lebanon Library during July and August. These outreach programs combine art and reading, using poetry as a short, visual text form from which to begin creative explorations. These programs are free and open to the public. [Read more…] about Art School Of Columbia County Programs For Children And Teens At The New Lebanon Library
Walter Wood High School Reunion Is Well-Attended
submitted by Janice Tate
The 35th Annual Walter A. Wood Alumni Reunion was held at the Pittstown Rescue Squad on Saturday, June 11. Approximately 150 members and guests from the 50-year and over graduating classes attended. A turkey dinner was served and Ronald Seifert was Master of Ceremonies. Invocation was given by Malcolm Brownell. Janice Tate introduced the M.C. following dinner, and classes were introduced. [Read more…] about Walter Wood High School Reunion Is Well-Attended
Rock A Cake For Rock the Block
Hoosick community members are invited to Rock a Cake for the Rock the Block community party taking place on Wednesday, August 3.
A free and open event, Rock the Block will take place on Main Street at 6:30 pm and feature a free chicken barbecue (while supplies last), chalk art drawing (starting at 4 pm), live music, and more.
Nine-inch by eleven-inch sheet cakes will be available for pick up on Monday, August 1. Community members are invited to take one home and decorate it in a style that celebrates Hoosick and bring their “Hoosick Cake” to the party on Wednesday.
For more information on the Rock the Block party, contact organizers at ihearthoosick@gmail.com. To reserve a cake, call HAYC3 at 518-686-9095.
Tractor Show Planned For Oct. 1
The 2016 Walter A. Wood Tractor and Agriculture Show is looking for vendors, tractors, hit and miss engines, horse drawn farm equipment, agricultural products and livestock.
Preparations are under way for the annual The 2016 Walter A. Wood Tractor and Agriculture Show in Wood Park in Hoosick Falls, with the application period now open for vendors, tractor enthusiasts, hit and miss engines and horse drawn equipment. [Read more…] about Tractor Show Planned For Oct. 1
HFCS Hosts PFOA Session With Senator Gillibrand
By Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls Central School hosted a visit from U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand which was billed as a listening session. A series of Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh residents told stories of the impact on their lives of learning that the water they had been drinking for years is contaminated with PFOA and that they have elevated levels of PFOA in their blood. Gillibrand was visibly moved by the stories being told. She said, “The most important thing I can do today is listen to these devastating stories,” and vowed to impress on her colleagues in Washington and in Albany the gravity of the situation in Rensselaer County. [Read more…] about HFCS Hosts PFOA Session With Senator Gillibrand
Sunny Skies And A Large Turnout For The Annual Berlin 4th Of July Parade
By Doug La Rocque
There may be larger 4th of July Parades, replete with gallant pageantry, but nowhere does the American heart beat any stronger on Independence Day than in Berlin and the Taconic Valley. The streets along the parade route were crowded with supporters who continually voiced the approval of all the floats and marchers, and unlike last year, Mother Nature was also in a good mood. [Read more…] about Sunny Skies And A Large Turnout For The Annual Berlin 4th Of July Parade
Annual Sand Sculpture Contest At Grafton Lakes Park Had Many Creative Entries
By Doug La Rocque
The hot and humid weather combined with the 4th of July sent crowds to Grafton Lakes State Park in nearly record numbers to cool off and enjoy a day at the beach. Because of the many improvements to the facilities already in place, with even more to come, Grafton Lakes has seen a resurgence in attendance the past few years. The park not only has one of the largest beach shoreline in the Capital Region, it also boasts many trails for hiking and biking and numerous picnic areas. Programs such as the holiday sand sculpture contests liven up a day at the beach. [Read more…] about Annual Sand Sculpture Contest At Grafton Lakes Park Had Many Creative Entries
Rensselaer County Hits The Jackpot Even Before Gaming Begins At The New Rivers Casino
By Doug La Rocque
Late last year the New York Racing and Wagering Board announced it was awarding a license to the Rivers Gaming and Resorts group to open a casino along the Mohawk River in Schenectady. Acceptance of this license meant the casino group would have to pay the State millions in dollars in licensing fees. Some of this money is now finding its way to counties around the Capital Region, including Rensselaer County. County Executive Kathy Jimino announced Tuesday that the County’s share was $900,774.62. Jimino said some of the money will help fund additional highway maintenance and improvements, and the rest will be set aside for tax relief in the 2017 and 2018 fiscal years. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Hits The Jackpot Even Before Gaming Begins At The New Rivers Casino
Questions Still Linger About Grafton Ambulance Purchase
By Doug La Rocque
Amid new concerns about the status of a New York State grant for $150,000, the discussion at the Grafton Town Board meeting July 11 showed the concern of many about moving forward with the purchase of a new vehicle. Members of the Grafton Rescue Squad and the Town Board opened bids last week from three companies submitting proposals. [Read more…] about Questions Still Linger About Grafton Ambulance Purchase