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Flag Day Ceremony In Hoosick Falls

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by Bea Peterson

The annual Hoosick Falls Flag Day Ceremony was hosted by American Legion Post #40 outdoors at its headquarters on Main Street on Sunday, June 14… Flag Day. Mistress of Ceremonies was Elks member Terri Burdick who described the evolution of the American flag from its beginnings up to today. The various flags were carried by senior Boy and Girl Scouts from the Legion building through an honor guard of very young future girl and boy scouts. [Read more…] about Flag Day Ceremony In Hoosick Falls

New Lebanon Color Run 5K A Success

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submitted by Erin Clary

The New Lebanon Travel Club hosted its first Color Run 5K on Saturday, June 6. Thirty-one runners/walkers participated in the 5K and eight children participated in the Fun Run.  First, second, and third place male and female finishers were awarded with trophies following the race:

First Place, male: Harrison Zema, 20:48

Second Place, male: Tim Lambert, 20:49

Third Place, male: Billy Poppy, 21:05

First Place, female: Corie Noel, 22:29

Second Place, female: Allura Meizinger, 25:30

Third Place, female: Natalie Zema, 26:09

Top finishers Billy Poppy, left, Tim Lambert, Harrison Zema, Natalie Zema, Corie Noel, and Allura Meizinger. Photo courtesy of Erin Clary.
Top finishers Billy Poppy, left, Tim Lambert, Harrison Zema, Natalie Zema, Corie Noel, and Allura Meizinger. Photo courtesy of Erin Clary.

Wire Wrapping Workshop In Grafton

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Wire wrapping of beautiful stones has been around for centuries, and the simple beauty of a wire wrapped pendant is a piece of jewelry anyone would love! The Grafton Community Library will present an introductory Wire Wrapping Workshop on Saturday, June 27 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.  Instruction will cover basic wire wrapping techniques using sterling silver wire to frame a cabochon and at least one pendant will be finished and ready to wear by the end of class. Suggested minimum age is fifteen. Class size is limited, and advance registration, along with a twelve-dollar materials fee, is required. This introductory class is a prerequisite for the upcoming wire wrapped bracelet workshop. Register at the Grafton Community Library, located at 2455 NY Route 2, during open hours on  Monday and Tuesday 3 to 7 pm, Thursday and Friday 3 to 8 pm, Wednesday and Saturday 10 am to 1 pm.  Connect with the Grafton Community  Library via Facebook, by phone at 279-0580, or visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org.

Born in Berlin, NY, instructor Sandra Vincent Haggett has had a lifelong passion for the visual arts.  She began her artistic journey with instruction in tole and decorative painting, and taught classes locally for several years.  After an introductory metalsmithing and jewelry-making course at the Arts Center in Troy in 2004, Haggett began creating unique pieces of jewelry. Her work encompasses gold, silver, brass and copper as well as found objects. She continues to teach at the Arts Center.

This project is made possible in part through a Community Art$ Grant,  a program funded by The Arts Center of the Capital Region through the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.

Something for Everyone – Three Events By The Rensselaer Plateau Alliance

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Three events are scheduled for the near future that should be of interest to many living on or around the Rennselaer Plateau.

Trail Vision Meeting Tuesday June 23:   The 118,000 acre (or roughly 184 square mile) Rennselaer Plateau is the fifth largest contiguous forested region in New York State and is an ideal area for a trail network. On Tuesday June 23 the RPA will host a public meeting at 6 pm at the Sand Lake Town Hall to present and discuss the results of the first phase of planning for a trail network on the plateau. The first phase of planning included multiple public and targeted interest-group sessions to gather input for the project. Come to learn about the results and to suggest ideas for Phase II of the project. Registration is not required.

Land Use Planning Workshop Wed. June 24:  This is a workshop for municipal planning board members or anyone who wants a better understanding of the ecology of the Plateau or the use of the detailed ecological maps developed for the RP Regional Conservation Plan. Learn about the significant natural areas on the plateau for forests, water and wildlife and how they benefit our communities and how ecological maps and conservation principles can inform planning. Planning board members will get self-certification forms for four hours of municipal training credit. The workshop will be from 5 to 9:30 pm at the Sand Lake Town Hall. There is a $12 registration cost which includes dinner. Please register by contacting Lea Stickle at 845-758-7053 or lstickle@bard.edu. This project is presented in partnership with the Hudson River Estuary Program, NYS DEC, Cornell University and Hudsonia Ltd. It is funded by the New York State Environmental Protection Fund through the Hudson River Estuary Program of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

Reading the Forested Landscape with Tom Wessels, Sunday June 28:  Based on his popular book, “Reading the Forested Landscape, A Natural History of New England,” Tom Wessels introduces people to approaches used to interpret a forest’s history while wandering through it. Using evidence such as the shapes of trees, scars on their trunks, the pattern of decay in stumps, the construction of stone walls, and the lay of the land, it is possible to unravel complex stories etched into our forested landscape.  This process could easily be called forest forensics, since it is quite similar to interpreting a crime scene.  The program will take place from 10 am to 2 pm at Pineridge Cross Country Ski Area and costs $45. Registration is required at www.rensselaerplateau.org. Click on Events.

There are many other exciting events scheduled that may be of interest to you. Keep informed of what’s going on with RPA, more than 30 Alliance organizations and a wide range of other groups by checking out our new data-base driven calendar of events at http://www.rensselaerplateau.org/events

Grafton Fire Department Breakfast

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The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be serving an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, June 27 from 8 am to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85).  On the menu: Belgian waffles, Pancakes, French Toast, Eggs (made to order) , sausage gravy and biscuits, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee, and milk.  Cost is $10 per adult, kids 12 and under $5, kids five and under free!  We look forward to serving you!

Town Of Grafton Summer Youth Program

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Open To Grafton Residents Only, Ages 5 -13

July 13 to August 13 

From July 13 to 17 the summer program will be at Grafton VFW/Fire Hall, July 20 to 31 it will be at Grafton Lakes State Park under the tent, with swim lessons at 10 am daily, and August 3 to 13 at Grafton VFW/Fire Hall again.

All programs start at 9 am and end promptly at 2 pm. The Director is Kathy Mason-Wagar. Applications can be obtained at the Grafton Town Hall. Please return application to Kathy via drop off box in the front door of the Grafton Town Hall. Lunch and a snack will be provided daily.

Stephentown’s Youth Summer Camp Accepting Registrations!

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Stephentown’s summer youth day camp program will operate again this year under the direction of the Stephentown Memorial Library. Join camp director and certified physical education teacher Laura Hunt and local soccer coach Shawn Willis for four weeks of science, sports, arts, environmental education and lots of play and fun.  Camp activities will take place at the library, the Town Hall and the library’s green fields property.

The summer camp will take place beginning Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 31 this year.  Campers will be served free breakfast and free lunch, provided through the Rensselaer County Office of Family Services. Camp hours will be 9 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday. The camp is free for residents of Stephentown.  For families who would like to drop off their child early, 8 am drop off is available for $15/week (discount available for multiple children in a family.) Non-Stephentown residents can participate at a cost of $75/week, 8 am to 2 pm, space-permitting. Camp registration forms are available at the Stephentown Memorial Library and the town hall. Please call the library for questions or other information – 733-5750.

The Wizard of Oz Comes To Petersburgh!

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On Tuesday, June 30 at 7 pm everyone is invited to a very special program.  Join The Puppet People as they follow the yellow brick road to The Emerald City and beyond in the magical Land of Oz and bring to life this literary classic! See Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion learn about home, courage, heart and smarts! This puppet fantasy features marionettes, shadow puppets, rod puppets, a large parade puppet and more!  This program will be held at the Petersburgh Veterans Community Center.

Sign-up has begun for the summer reading program.  Everyone is invited to join in reading and programs throughout the summer months.  There are only 3 programs which require advance sign-up.  On Thursday, July 9 from 3 to 5 pm, youth in grades 6-12 are invited to a “Painting Party”.  All materials will be provided and when completed the youth will have a beautiful canvas painting to take home.

There will also be two Pinch Pots Pottery programs for which sign-up is required.  The first will be for children age 8 through grade 6 which will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, June 30 and July 14.  The second is for grade 7 through adults and will be held on Tuesday, June 21 and 28.  Both programs require attendance at both sessions to complete projects to be taken home by participants.  Please stop by the library or call 658-2927 to sign-up for the programs since space is limited.

Town of Berlin Swimming Lessons

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Swimming lessons will be 9:15 to 10 am, Monday through Friday from Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 31 at Grafton Lakes State Park.  The town will be providing a bus that will leave the Berlin Firehouse parking lot promptly at 8:55 am and will return approximately 10:30 am.  The space is limited to the first 60 children ages 5-12. Registration forms will be available at the following locations: Berlin Post Office, Berlin Town Library and the Town Hall.  Registration forms should be mailed by July 11 to Annette Bell, PO Box 191, Berlin, NY 12022.

Any questions, please call/text or email Annette, 518-925-7112 or carpteach25@yahoo.com.