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Berlin Scholarships

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submitted by Pamula Gerstel

Berlin Alumni Scholarship

The Berlin Alumni Scholarship was awarded to Alessa D’Alessio, the daughter of Yolanda and Mike D’Alessio. She was chosen out of ten applicants. Alessa will be attending the University of Rochester.

The Margaret Kinn Scholarship

Cody Seel of Petersburgh is the first recipient of the Margaret Kinn Scholarship award in the amount of $1,000 per year. He must maintain a 3.0 GPA to continue to receive this scholarship. His parents are William and Maureen Seel.

Wildlife Presentation At The New Lebanon Library

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The New Lebanon Library’s Summer Reading Program ends with a bang on Thursday, August 14,  at 1 pm. The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center will be at the Library to present a wildlife program  in which children will have a chance to  get up close and personal with some of the animals.  Participants will learn more about and touch a giant rabbit, a chinchilla, an armadillo, reptiles and more! The event will conclude with an ice cream social  and balloon animals made by a clown.

Space is limited  for this free event  and registration is required.  To sign up, call 518-794-8844  or email leb@taconic.net . The Library, at 550 State Route 20, is located ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.

Pay it Forward

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submitted by Gail Smith

Last week, the American Red Cross went out on National Appeal, which means there is not enough blood in the system to meet the anticipated needs. You can help change that. Hoosick Falls’ next community blood drive takes place on Saturday, August 9, from 8 am to 1 pm at the H.F. Community Alliance Church, 484 Hill Road.

With people on vacation, we aren’t getting the response we usually get when we place phone calls, so new donors are needed to help fill those gaps. We would like to suggest that all eligible donors pay it forward, whether you’re a first-timer or if you’ve given gallons of blood before. Think of one or more people you can donate in memory of, or in honor of, and we’ll put their names on hearts and plaster the wall with them. Another way you can help is by telling a friend of the dire need and personally inviting them to make an appointment, or stop in to donate.

The Red Cross is offering 2 incentives on August 9. All presenting donors will receive a free T-shirt plus a $2.50 coupon for Turkey Hill Ice Cream, and we’ll also be serving Weeb’s doughnut holes at the canteen. But more importantly than all of that, you’ll help narrow the margin between what is available and the anticipated need.

To make your appointment, call 1-800-red-cross, go to redcrossblood.org or, if you’d like more information, contact Gail at 686-3269. Walk-ins are welcome.

August Events At The New Lebanon Library

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The New Lebanon Library announces the following August events. All of these events are free and will take place at the Library which is located at 550 State Route 20.

• August 1 – Coffeehouse Night with Linda Worster – 6 pm. Enjoy an evening of acoustic music with this Berkshire favorite. Donations for the performer are appreciated.

• August 3 – New Lebanon Book Group – 11 am. The book to be discussed is The Painted Girls by Cathy Marie Buchanan. Newcomers are welcome.

• August 5 – Block Party: Legos in the Library! – 1 pm. This is a Lego club for kids. We’ll display their creations in the Library until the next club.

• August 6, 13, 20, 27  (event is on Wednesdays) – Small Wonders Storytime – 10 am. There will be songs, movement activities and age-appropriate stories for our younger patrons and their caregivers, for toddlers up to 35 months.

• August 6, 13, 20, 27 (event is on Wednesdays) – Preschool Story Hour – 11 am. Story hour includes crafts, songs and movement activities for kids from 35 months to 5 years old.

•August 6 – Cut-Ups! Collaging Workshop! – 4:30 pm. Participants will explore the techniques and methods used in collaging. The workshop is suitable for anyone age 3-100 who can cut paper and use paste. Everyone will leave with a collage.

• August 7 – Simple Science – 1 pm. Join us and explore fun and simple science experiments. All materials will be provided – for ages 7-12.

• August 7 – Author Janice Goldfrank – 6:30 pm. Goldfrank will discuss her iBook Field Guide to the Seasons.

• August 8 – Outdoor Concert with Divinitress – 6 pm. Enjoy acoustic rock, originals and sing-along favorites with these two talented songstresses. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us on the lawn. Rain or shine; the performance will move indoors if the rains come. Donations for the performers will be appreciated.

• August 12 – Bingo for Kids – 1 pm. Bingo, prizes and fun for kids aged 5-12.

• August 12 – Teen movie night – 6:30 pm. Join us for a free screening of a current film suitable for teens.

• August 14 – Zoo on the Go! – 1 pm. This is a wildlife program in which participants get up close and personal with animals and reptiles. An ice cream social and balloon animals will follow.

• August 14 – Family Crafts Night – 6:30 pm. Join us and make a sunflower wall hanging. All materials will be provided for ages 5 and up.

• August 15 – The Ladies Auxiliary Ukulele Orchestra – 7 pm. The Orchestra includes Bernice Lewis and Bernie McMahon, who perform songs from every musical era, ranging from Mozart to the Andrews Sisters, from Led Zeppelin to Radiohead. Donations for the performers will be appreciated.

August 19 – Simple Science – 1 pm. Join us and explore fun and simple science experiments. All materials will be provided.

• August 21 – Author Debby Mayer – 7 pm. Author Mayer will read from her memoir Riptides & Solaces Unforeseen after which she will answer questions and sign books.

• August 22 – David Grover and Linda Worster in concert – 6 pm. Enjoy an evening of acoustic folk, rock and originals with these acclaimed Berkshire musicians. In case of poor weather the concert will move indoors.

• August 23 – Paws-to-Read – 9 am. Therapy dogs come to the Library and children read to their furry friends. And, of course, the dogs listen! Please call 518-794-8844 to register.

• August 28 – Rick Leab in concert – 6:30 pm. This acclaimed Berkshire musician performs works for guitar, mandocello and rhumba box. Donations for the performer will be appreciated.

• August 29 – Family Movie Night – 6:30 pm. A current film suitable for the whole family will be shown. Call for title. Popcorn and juice will be provided.

For further information on any of these events, please contact Jeannie Bogino at 518-794-8844.

Tsatsawassa Pig Roast

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On Saturday, August 16, the Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company Inc. will hold its 26th Annual Pig Roast on the firehouse grounds located just off Route 20 in the hamlet of Brainard. Doors will open at 1 pm and the afternoon will be filled with fun events including door prizes and games as well as hot dogs, sausage/hamburgers and drinks, all while the “whole pig” covered with foil, will be roasting on the spit in view of the attendees.

At about 5 pm the roast pig will be served with a baked potato, applesauce, corn on the cob – all followed by ice cream with your choice of strawberry or chocolate sauce.

Tickets may be reserved by calling 518-766-3815. They cost $20 for adults and $10 for children 5 to 12 years old. Children under five enter free. The event is held under cover of the large pavilion in the rear of the fire house where parking is also available.

Completing the event will be a large raffle, and members are currently canvassing area residents to offer them an opportunity to support this project with the purchase of tickets for which prizes have been donated by area merchants. Special thanks to those merchants who include Jackson’s Old Chatham House, Antiques at Bailey’s and Ultra Lube, LLC in Nassau, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Angel’s Trumpet Flowers and Gifts, Mario’s Restaurant and Hermon T. Huntley Insurance Agency all in New Lebanon, as well as Curtis Lumber in Schodack. Additional door and game prizes will be distributed during the event.

The Berlin Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Fabulous Fall Out Car Show

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The Berlin Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold its Ninth Fabulous Fall Out Car Show on September 27 at the Berlin Fire House on Community Avenue in Berlin. There will be refreshments for sale all day.

Vendors should reserve their space now. There is limited space at $15. Call Tena at 658-2294 or Shirley at 658-2893 for more information.

No food vendors, please.

The Folk Duo Divinitress Performs

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Local acoustic folk duo Divinitress will be performing at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, August 8, from 6 to 8 pm. Their blend of harmonies and acoustic instruments give the duo a unique and uplifting sound. Weather permitting, the duo will perform on the Library’s patio. Should the rains come, they will move the concert indoors. This event is free and open to the public, although donations for the performers are welcome.

Divinitress consists of singer-guitarist Tistrya Grace, who has spent ten years performing at coffee houses and festivals, and versatile Berkshire singer-songwriter Erin Laundry. They play a combination of original songs along with popular covers that encourage the audience to sing along.

For further information on this event, please call the Library at 518-794-8844. The public is welcome, and the event is free. The Library is located at 550 State Route 20, ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.

Sullivan Jones VFW Post Garage Sale/Bake Sale

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An indoor Garage Sale/Bake Sale at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post located on Veterans Street in Poestenkill will be held on August 2 from 9 am to 4 pm, rain or shine. There will be something for everyone.

Items are being donated by the Sullivan-Jones Ladies Auxiliary members and proceeds will benefit veterans and their families. Come and show your support on August 2.

Thank you for your continued support for our veterans and their families.

Chartered Bus Trip To See The HFCS Jazz Band At The NYS Fair

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Join the Hoosick Falls Central School Jazz Band on a trip to the NYS Fair on August 27. For $40 per person, you will receive a round trip chartered bus seat, driver gratuity and a pass into the Fair.

There are many free concerts and entertainment to see while at the Fair. The Jazz Band will be playing at 2 pm in the Empire Theater, located inside the Art & Home Center, as well as playing in the hometown parade, which starts at 6 pm.

If you sign up to be a jazz band “groupie” you will save on gas, tolls, parking fees and just be a part of the group!

The bus will leave HFCS at 7:45 am and will arrive back by 11 pm. Call Joyce Brewer at 258-5772 or email tjbrewer4942@gmail.com to reserve your seat by August 13.