The Berlin Free Town Library presents singer/songwriter/guitarist Jeff Przech and his band the Outfit at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center (PVMCC) on Saturday, April 30 at 7:30 pm. [Read more…] about Jeff Przech And The Outfit In Benefit Concert At PVMCC
Local News
Rensselaer County Earth Day Events
By Doug La Rocque
Earth Day was celebrated around Rensselaer County this past weekend. At the Dyken Pond Environmental Center in Grafton, volunteers gathered Saturday for the annual Trails and Tales Day. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Earth Day Events
General Ulysses S. Grant Comes To Stephentown
General Ulysses S. Grant, in the person of Steve Trimm, will visit the Stephentown Historical Society on Monday, May 2. Trimm will portray General Grant recalling his life … family, Civil War, and Presidency. [Read more…] about General Ulysses S. Grant Comes To Stephentown
David Grover And Linda Worster At New Lebanon Library
Local favorites David Grover and Linda Worster will be performing together at the New Lebanon Library on Sunday, May 15 from 2 to 4 pm. All are welcome and the event is free, although donations for the performers are appreciated.
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31st Annual Wood Memorial Road Race
The Town of Hoosick Lions Club 31st Annual Wood Memorial 5K Road Race and one mile Fun Run will be held on Saturday, May 21. Registration is from 7 am to 8:40 am at the bandstand with the 5K race starting at 9 am. [Read more…] about 31st Annual Wood Memorial Road Race
Petersburgh Comedy Show
Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center and The Not Too Far From Home Comedy Tour will present an evening of professional stand up comedy on Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 pm, to benefit the PVMCC. Help support your community center by laughing with MC Aaron David Ward, feature Deric Harrington, and headliner Steve Van Zandt. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Comedy Show
The Hoosick Post #40 Will Host The Village of Hoosick Falls Memorial Day Parade
The Hoosick Falls Memorial Day Parade will be held Monday, May 30 at 10 am. Please consider joining us in honoring the men and woman that made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Enter a float, antique car, tractor or march with your business or community group.
For a parade entry form contact Kevin O’Malley at 518-686-9460 or hoosickkid@gmail.com.
HAYC3 Sponsoring Community Walk For Suicide Prevention
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among teens and young adults in the United States-and even the community of Hoosick is not immune to such tragedy. [Read more…] about HAYC3 Sponsoring Community Walk For Suicide Prevention
Petersburgh Town Board Action
Progress Difficult On PFOA Issue In Petersburgh
by Alex Brooks
Petersburgh Supervisor Peter Schaaphok gave an update on the Town administration’s efforts to deal with the PFOA situation at the Petersburgh Town Board meeting on April 18. He said work on the filtration systems on individual homes are “on hold” because the DEC is changing its specifications on the carbon used in the filters. Contractors are waiting for information from DEC about what charcoal filters to use. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board Action
“I Heart Hoosick” Earth Day Celebration At Brown’s Brewing Co. Walloomsac Brewery And Taproom
Brown’s Brewing Company’s Walloomsac Taproom invites the area community to celebrate Earth Day at the taproom on Friday, April 22 beginning at 5 pm. This event is the kick off for a season of “I Heart Hoosick” community-wide programs. In addition to celebrating Earth Day, the gathering at Brown’s will recognize and thank the various entities that were instrumental during the recent water crisis. As area residents and brewery owners for over 20 years, Garry and Kelly Brown realize the importance of good quality water in the region. [Read more…] about “I Heart Hoosick” Earth Day Celebration At Brown’s Brewing Co. Walloomsac Brewery And Taproom