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Knitting Group

The Petersburgh Public Library knitting group resumes meeting for the fall on Wednesday, October 1, at 4 pm. All knitters are welcome as well as anyone interested in learning how to knit. Yarn and needles are provided if you would just like to give it a try without making any monetary investment.

Story Hour

Preschoolers and their care-givers are invited to story hour on Tuesdays at 11 am. On September 30 we are continuing our transportation theme with airplanes, and on October 7 stories will feature trains. On October 14 we head into fall with apples.

Book Group 

You are invited to come to the book discussion group on Wednesday, October 8, at 7 pm to discuss the book Wonder by R. J. Palacio. Any young people who have read the book are encouraged to come for the discussion.

Copies of the book are available at the Library for you to take home and read.

Letter To The Editor – 60 Years Old Picnic

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To The Editor:

The Grafton Library’s “60 Years Old” picnic [on September 14] was a wonderful event. The weather was sunny; the food was terrific and abundant. The cake was delicious, and the company was friendly and entertaining. Those Graftonites who didn’t attend missed an awesome and auspicious celebration. I met some neighbors I had not known before. I hope you have another picnic.

Elsie Risedorf

Route 2, Grafton

Berlin Rabies Fall Clinic

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A Rabies Clinic will be held on Thursday, October 16, at the Town of Berlin Municipal Center, 17563 NY Route 22 in Cherry Plain (formerly Berlin Lumber). All rabies vaccines, dog-DHLPP vaccines and cat-FURCP vaccines cost $10 each; cash only! Cats will be treated from 6 to 7 pm, dogs from 7 to 8 pm. No appointment is necessary. Call Doug Goodermote at 658-3308 if you have questions.

More Poker

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Due to the popularity of our Texas Hold’em Tournaments, HAYC3 is expanding to a second monthly night for the event. Newcomers and experienced players are all welcome. Doors open at 6 pm; play begins at 6:30 pm. Buy-in starts at $35 with an option for a $10 add on plus a $5 high hand pot.

The HAYC3 Armory is at 80 Church Street on the corner of Elm Street in historic downtown Hoosick Falls. For more information, call 518-686-9050 or email contacthayc3@gmail.com.

Upcoming poker dates:  October 3 and 17, November 7 and 21, December 5 and 19.

Old Chatham Ladies Night Out

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The Tri-Village Fire Company Auxiliary  will hold a Ladies Night Out  on Friday, October 3, from 7 to 10 pm at the Tri-Village Fire Station No. 1, located at 111 County Route 13, Old Chatham.

The evening will feature area vendors such as Avon, Thirty One, Pink Zebra, Arbonne, Silpada Jewelry, Premier-Design, Essential Body Wear, Yankee Candle, Tastefully Simple, Monet Handbags, Real Time Pain Relief, Wild Braid Art, Signs, Mary Kay, NYR  Organic, Scarves by Janette, Asia Luna, Tupperware, Todd Emmons (sunglasses) It’s a Wrap, Longerberger,  Party Time and more.    There will also be a Psychic Fair,  Chair  Massages, Chinese Auction, Bake Sale, 50-50 raffle and Decadent desserts for refreshments.

Admission is free so bring a friend and join the fun.

Gibson Angered Over Faulty Water Tests

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U.S. Congressman Chris Gibson (NY-19) joined local officials in expressing anger over the failure by State and federal regulators to disclose faulty water tests performed at the Dewey Loeffel Superfund site in Nassau.

“I stand with my neighbors in Rensselaer and Columbia counties in demanding answers as to why these test results and the State’s settlement were never made public,” Gibson said.

HFCS Flu Shot Clinic

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An on site flu shot clinic is being held on Wednesday, October 8, at Hoosick Falls Central School from 2 to 5 pm. The clinic will be in the auditorium on the stage. Enter through the high school.

The clinic is open to the public – to parents, children and adults in the community. The shot is covered by insurance or a fee of $27. The shots are being given by Blue Shield and the HFCS Wellness Committee.

Upcoming Events At Grafton Lakes State Park

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• September 27, Saturday – Fall Foliage Hike to the Fire Tower at 10:30 am. Pack a lunch and join us for a three mile round trip hike to the Dickinson Hill Fire Tower. We’ll break for lunch and a view before returning, around 1 pm. Please call 279-1155 to pre-register. This hike is part of the region-wide Hudson River Ramble. Hikers will meet at parking lot at end of North Long Pond Road in Grafton.

• October 4, Saturday – Autumn Trails Day and lunch with the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park, 9 am to 12 pm. Help us improve the Long Pond trail and then enjoy a complimentary lunch with Friends Board Member Chris Roe. Please RSVP at 279-1155 by Thursday, October 2, so we have enough food for our participants. Meet at Long Pond beach with lunch to follow at the Park office.

• October 10, Friday – Outdoor Tykes at 10:30 am. Bring out the toddlers and preK-k kids for some fun in the outdoors. This free program will give you ideas for how to play with your child in nature’s playground, and you’ll see how much they love to explore. Pre-register at 279-1155. Meet at Second Pond parking lot off of North Long Pond Road. Please note this is accessed via the Winter Entrance, not the main Park entrance.

• October 11, Saturday – Be Prepared! Hug-a-Tree and Great Northeast Shakeout Trainings at 1 pm. What should your child do if they’re lost in the woods? And how about if the Northeast gets an earthquake? (It’s not as farfetched as you think!) Please pre-register by calling the Park office at 279-1155. Scout troops are welcome. Meet at the Park office.

• October 15 Wednesday – Trail Advisory Meeting at 7 pm. Maintaining over 25 miles of trails takes the volunteering and enthusiasm of many people so come lend a hand at our trail advisory meeting. The new Park map will be shared. Meet at the Park office.

• October 17, Friday – Star Watch at 7:30 pm. Enjoy a free tour of the night sky with the Albany Area Astronomers. Call Bernard at 658-9144 to confirm as cloudy skies may cancel. The rain date is Saturday, October 18, at 7:30 pm. Please use the Winter Entrance and follow the signs to program.

• October 25, Saturday – Trick or Treat Nature Trail from 4 to 7 pm. Meet forest critters along a trail lit by jackolanterns. This event has become a family tradition for many locals so come join us again or for the first time. The cost is $3 per person or $10 per family. Pre-registration for a time slot is required; call 279-1155. Meet at Shaver Pond Center, 194 Shaver Pond Road, Grafton.

Please call the Park at 279-1155 for more information on any of our upcoming events or to pre-register.

Rensselaer Plateau Alliance Land Use Planning Workshops

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The Rensselaer Plateau Alliance will partner with Hudsonia Ltd. and the NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program to host two land use planning workshops, on October 1 and 18. The workshops will introduce ecological maps created for the Plateau’s 11 municipalities that can inform planning and project review in Plateau towns. Participants will work hands-on with the maps to identify important natural resources, apply conservation principles and discuss strategies for conserving forests, wildlife and water resources through townwide policy, planning and project reviews.

[Read more…] about Rensselaer Plateau Alliance Land Use Planning Workshops

Brunswick Grange Tailgate Sale

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On Sunday, October 5, the Brunswick Grange will hold its annual Fall Agricultural Tailgate Sale at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, Rts. 67 And 40, in Schaghticoke, from 8 am to 12:30 pm. More than 50 vendors will have various varieties of chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, vegetables, plants and other agricultural items. Absolutely no dogs, cats, puppys or kittens will be allowed for sale.

A donation of $15 per vendor will becharged. The event will be held rain or shine. There will be no refreshments available. For more information, please call 279-9113.