Grafton Center Cemetery Association Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 pm in the basement of the Grafton Library, Route 2, Grafton.
New members are welcome.
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Garfield Cemetery Annual Meeting
The Garfield Cemetary will hold its annual meeting on Monday, May 18 at 3 pm at the Stephentown Federated Church on Garfield Road.
Kathryn Geer Knights
Petersburgh – Kathryn G. Knights, owner and resident of an historic farm on Hell Hollow Road in Petersburgh, NY, died on Sunday April 19, 2015. She will be buried in a small cemetery on a hilltop overlooking her 19th century home.
George Brimmer
Grafton – George H. Brimmer, 86, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 24, 2015. Born in Petersburgh on May 3, 1928, he was the son of the late Darius G. and Ethel M. Jones Brimmer. George attended schools in Petersburgh, Berlin, Hoosick Falls and received his GED at Albany High School in Albany, NY.
Irene M. Gundrum Spring Burial
A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 30 at 1 pm at the Meadowlawn Cemetery in Petersburgh for Irene M. Gundrum, 75, of Grafton and Petersburgh who died on February 27, 2015. Arrangements are by the Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home in Petersburgh.
Pearl Crandall Jones Burial
A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 2 at 2 pm at the Meadowlawn Cemetery in Petersburgh for Pearl E. Crandall Jones, 74, of Hoosick Falls and formerly of Berlin who died on February 5, 2015. Arrangements are by the Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home in Petersburgh.
Darwin Crandall
Hoosick Falls – Darwin F. Crandall, 93, passed away on Thursday April 23, at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls. He resided on Wood Park Lane with his wife Lillian (Diaduk) Crandall.
Darwin was born on February 16, 1922, in Hoosick Falls, son of the late Oliver and Viola (Babcock) Crandall. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. Darwin was employed at Alteck in Watervliet, New York as a truck driver. He enjoyed bowling, hunting and golf. Darwin was a member of the Grafton VFW #6340 and the American Legion Post #13 in Bennington, Vermont.
Survivors other than his wife Lillian include his sister Shirley Wager, two half sisters Joyce and Caroline and two half brothers Dale and Wayne Crandall.
Services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, New York. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, 21 Danforth Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090.
Popular Performer Whose Songs Tell The Stories of Our Times At SLCA
Sand Lake Center for the Arts is proud to bring you “Tom Chapin” live on stage Sunday, May 17 at 2 pm. Tom Chapin’s performances appeal to all ages, his songs tell the stories of our times. [Read more…] about Popular Performer Whose Songs Tell The Stories of Our Times At SLCA
Lots Going On At Dyken Pond
Almost Full Moon Walk
Saturday, May 2 at 7 pm
Join Leonard Tremblay (President of the Friends of Dyken Pond) on this laid back stroll through our trails the evening before the Full “Flower” Moon. Bring a snack for a campfire afterwards. Free.
Ephemeral Ponds
Sunday, May 17 1 to 3 pm
This free program focuses on the importance of seasonal ponds and the life cycles of amphibians and plants that inhabit them. We will use nets to catch varius herpetofaunal species and microscopes to get a close up look. Rubber boots recommended but not necessary. You can bring your own frog catching nets. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Newcomb Pond Fundraiser at the Lucas Confectionery
Wednesday, May 20 6 to 9 pm
Join us at the Lucas Confectionery in Troy to raise money to protect 56 acres of land on Newcomb Pond, home to moose, river otter, great blue herons and more. The Lucas Confectionery Wine Bar has agreed to donate 20% of all beverage sales from 6 to 9 pm on Wednesday, May 20; additional donations will be accepted. It is also Artisanal Grilled Cheese Night. Donations may also be accepted through our website.
Bird Club
Wednesdays at 7:30 am
We are big fans of birds up here at Dyken Pond Center and enjoy bird watching when we can. We invite you to join us in our birding adventures throughout our 500 acres of forested land, home to many different birds. This club is informal and free.
Wildflower Walk
Saturday, May 23, 10 am to 12pm
Join us for a leisurely walk on Center’s trails focusing on the identification and folklore of wildflowers. Free.
Let’s Move: A Day of Healthy Family Activity
Saturday, June 27,
10:30 am to 2:30 pm
All activities are free, family-friendly and for the beginner.
Activities will be held in two sessions,
Come for one or both!
Session 1: 10:30am – 12 pm
Session 2: 12:30pm – 2 pm
Activities Included: Nature Walks, Fishing, Fly tying instruction, casting, Kayak Lessons*, Nature Games, Geocaching
*Kayak Lessons for ages 12 and up
co-sponsored by CDPHP and Friends of Dyken Pond
Volunteer Tuesdays
Every Tuesday is volunteer day beginning at 9:30am. This is a drop-in day, but please let us know if you plan on coming out so we can plan accordingly. Feel free to call the center for information on what projects we are currently working on or if you can’t make it by 9:30. We appreciate all of you and your help!
**Kayaks available for rent beginning May 16th from 9am – 3pm.
$10 for an hour and a half, $20 for 3 hours.**
475 Dyken Pond Rd.
Cropseyville, NY 12052
518.658.2055
E-mail: dykenpond@fairpoint.net
Web: www.dykenpond.org
Friends of Dyken Pond Center
475 Dyken Pond Rd
Cropseyville, New York 12052
HACA Presents 1895 Journal To The Louis Miller Museum
The highlight of the HACA annual meeting was the presentation and display of an historic journal received recently by Cornerstone Church Pastor Mike Benoit detailing meetings of the Hoosick Christian Endeavor Union, an early forerunner of HACA. [Read more…] about HACA Presents 1895 Journal To The Louis Miller Museum