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A Talk On Covered Bridges At The Stephentown Historical Society Meeting

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Lloyd Schliesser will give an illustrated talk on covered bridges at the Stephentown Historical Society meeting on Monday, April 1, at 7:30 pm. The meeting will be at the Stephentown Heritage Center on Garfield Road, Stephentown. It is free and open to the public. The building is handicapped accessible. For directions or information, phone 518-733-0010.
Schliesser, a Poestenkill resident, has been studying and photographing covered bridges for many years. He is interested in the design and uniqueness of each bridge and will tell about the architecture and history of these useful structures, which originated in the Alpine region of Europe. He displays some of his photographs and information on his website, lloydsbridges.com.

Join The Fun At The Stephentown Memorial Library

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There’s plenty to do at the Stephentown Memorial Library this week. Join the fun!
• Easter Event – Saturday, March 30, at 2:30 pm. The Stephentown Youth Commission and the Stephentown Memorial Library invite you to an Easter Event at the Stephentown Memorial Library. Activities will include crafts, games, a movie and some treats! To ensure we have enough materials, registration is requested. Please call the Library at 733-5750 to register your child. All are welcome!
• Comics Workshop with George O’Connor – Monday, April 1, at 4:30 pm. Do you doodle? Draw comic characters on your class notes? Bring your talents and ideas to our workshop where illustrator George O’Connor will help you produce a polished comic to keep. He’ll share a behind the scenes look at his comic making process, from first sketches to finished books. Some of his popular books are the Captain Awesome series and graphic novels like The Olympians, which you may have seen in the Library. Don’t miss this awesome opportunity to learn from a master artist. Please register in advance. Comics Connect, a collaborative project of the Mohawk Valley Library System and the Upper Hudson Library System, is supported by funds from the New York State Library’s Family Literacy Library Services grant program.
• Story Time – Wednesdays at 10 am. Calling all preschoolers (and their caregivers). Join us each Wednesday for some story time fun. In this half hour session, we read aloud, sing songs, move about and explore the world around us through literature. Parents and children are encouraged to stay after story time so children have time for free play while grown-ups browse for books and socialize. Story Time is led by Jane Halleck, a local educator.
• Zumba Classes at SML – weekly on Wednesdays at 7 pm. Zumba is an exhilarating Latin-inspired dance fitness class designed to benefit anyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Zumba Instructor Kim Conley is also a Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer who works with people of every age and ability all over the Berkshires. She will lead us in a one hour weekly class. Each class costs $5 per participant. Class will be held in the main room of SML. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. There is additional parking at the school across the road. Zumba is a blast – come join the party! Class size is approximately 8 to 10. Work out in air conditioned comfort at the Library.
• Let’s Go Fly a Kite at the Library – Thursday, April 4, at 6:30 pm. April is National Kite Month, and we invite you to join us for a kite making workshop for kids using easy to assemble Tyvek Scott sleds. A variety of kites will be on display. Our presenter, Phil Dixon, is a member of NYKE (New York Kite Enthusiasts). There will be a short presentation of how kites have been used through history, the different types and what makes kites fly. If the weather cooperates, we’ll take our kites and fly them in the space behind the Library. You must sign up in advance as space is limited.
• Teen Night with Magic Man – Join us on Friday, April 5, at 6:30 pm. Teens age 13 and up are invited to come and learn about magic. Bring a friend and enjoy this one hour course in the basic art of magic. Participants will learn the science and psychology behind magic through tricks that they can bring home and master. Space is limited, so please register in advance.
For more information, call the Stephentown Memorial Library at 733-5750. Check our website,www.stephentownlibrary.org for regular updates.

New Lebanon Rails To Trails Meeting

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submitted by Scott Larabee, Chairman, Town of New Lebanon Recreation Commission
The Town of New Lebanon Recreation Commission invites the public to a meeting on the Rails to Trails project on Thursday, April 4, from 7:30 to 9 pm at the New Lebanon Town Hall.
We will be joined by a representative from the Columbia Land Conservancy who will speak about what is involved and answer any questions you may have on the Rails to Trails project.
If you have any interest in this project, you are urged to attend this meeting. The project is a huge undertaking and will require many people who are truly interested in seeing it become a reality.

Petersburgh’s Pelletier Paves Way For Sandy Relief

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Hurricane Sandy’s devastation in New York has led Christopher Pelletier, a SUNY Delhi Construction Management major from Petersburgh, to volunteer his talents and aid residents of the Breezy Point and Far Rockaway areas.
Pelletier joined other Delhi students majoring in carpentry, electrical, architecture and construction technology and management to provide skilled assistance for the recovery efforts during the college spring break, March 2-9. Pelletier was thrilled to help others while putting into practice what he has learned while studying Construction Management at SUNY Delhi.
SUNY Delhi’s building technologies students gain experience in a range of real world projects. These projects place an emphasis on the skills and techniques essential in the workforce. Students complete regular assignments on job sites and serve in internships across the country.

Grafton Indoor Yard Sale

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The Second Annual Grafton Indoor Yard Sale will take place on  Saturday, April 20, from 8 am to 3 pm at the Grafton VFW/Fire hall located at 585 County Route 85 in Grafton. Reserve your table today!  Single tables cost $20, and doubles $30. Call Jay at 817-3941 or Noelle at 269-8988 for your reservation.
The yard sale is sponsored by the Grafton Volunteer Fire Department and Grafton Ladies Auxiliary.

New Lebanon Town Board Meeting Date Changed

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The New Lebanon Town Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 26, has been cancelled and rescheduled for Wednesday, April 3, at 7 pm at the Town Hall. John Behan of Behan Planning & Design will make a presentation to the Town Board regarding a study and grant application for hamlet revitalization.

Hoosick Has Talent

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No doubt there is plenty of talent in the Hoosick area. And often there is nowhere to exhibit that talent. The Empowerment Exchange invites everyone to bring his or her best voice, instrument, comedy, poetry or skits to the Immaculate Conception Dining Hall, 67 Main St., Hoosick Falls, on April 5, from 6 to 9 pm.
Talent can’t shine without an audience, so bring friends and family along to enjoy a great night out and enjoy some laughs and good wholesome fun! There is no charge for this event, and there will also be free raffle prizes.

Second Annual Daughter’s Ball

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The Second Annual Daughter’s Ball, a community dance, will take place on April 13 from 6 to 9 pm at the Berlin Elementary School. Admission is $5. There will be a DJ, snacks and pictures. The theme is “Glow.” Daughters, wear your best dress.
This event is sponsored by Girl Scout SU 154. Call Tammy at 279-3772 with any questions.

Spring Fun At The New Lebanon Library

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The New Lebanon Library will celebrate Spring Break with the following delightful family events.  Mark your calendar – you won’t want to miss out!
• Bingo for Kids – Monday, April 1, at 1:30 pm. There will be Bingo, prizes and fun for kids aged 5 to 12.
• Rhonda’s Reptiles – Tuesday, April 2, at 2 pm. Join Rhonda Leavitt and meet, touch and learn about snakes, tortoises, dragons, iguanas and even a baby alligator.
• Columbia Land Conservancy presents Beaver Tales – Thursday April 4, at 2 pm. This New York State mammal is an interesting critter with amazing adaptations. Learn how they’ve changed the look of Hand Hollow over the years. Create a wooden medallion with a beaver print to take home. Please call the Library to register in advance at 518-794-8844.
For more information about any of these events, call the New Lebanon Library at 794-8844. The Library, at 550 State Route 20, is located ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.