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Stephentown Volunteer Fireman’s Muster

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The Annual Stephentown Fireman’s Muster kicks off at 7 pm on Saturday, September 15, with the Water Polo competition. On Sunday, September 16, the Parade begins at 11 am followed by the muster competition.  Come support your local fire departments as they battle each other in head-to-head competitions.  There will be a bouncy-bounce slide for the kids. Parade Float entries from the community are encouraged.

Origami Accordion Book Workshop

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Create your own Origami Accordion Book,  a beautiful example of handmade “book art” that makes a treasured keepsake, diary or unique gift for holidays, weddings or birthdays at the workshop that will be taught by Donna Maria de Creeft on September 15, from 10 to 11:30 am. A fee of $25 per person includes materials. The workshop must have a minimum of ten participants and will be held at the HAYC3 Center.
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Information And County Services Available At The Schaghticoke Fair

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Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino and representatives of County Departments will be on hand at the Schaghticoke Fair to both offer services and provide information on programs and services available to County residents. The information and services will be available for the entire fair which runs from August 29 to September 3. County information and services will be located in the Hoosic Valley Fire Department building.
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September Events At The New Lebanon Library

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The New Lebanon Library announces the following September events. All of these events are free and will take place at the Library which is located at 550 State Route 20 with the exception of the book sale, which will take place at the Midtown Mall in New Lebanon.
• September 4 – Kid’s Yoga – 10:15 am.
• September 5, 12, 19, 26 (event is on Wednesdays) – Tales for Tots Story Hour – 10:30 am. Story hour includes crafts, songs and movement activities.
• September 5, 12, 19, 26  (event is on Wednesdays) – Hug-A-Bye Babies – noon. This event includes age appropriate stories, songs and movement activities for our youngest patrons and their caregivers.
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Ninth Annual Hoosick Republican Golf Tournament

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The Town of Hoosick Republican Party will host its Ninth Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 15, at the Hoosick Falls Country Club with an 8:30 am shotgun start. The tournament will have a 4 man scramble format with 18 holes. Lunch will be served, and several prizes will be awarded. You can win $20,000 with a hole-in-one!
There are not many days left to golf before the leaves change color and the snow falls.  Sign up now – call Dave at 518-956-0803 to sign up your team and join in on the fun.

Extreme Bull Featured At Columbia County Fair Rodeo

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When most people read the words “blue canyon” they imagine a placid scene – maybe a green valley surrounded by craggy mountains underneath a perfectly blue sky dotted with clouds.  But come September 3, for those who attend the rodeo at the Columbia County Fair, those images will change dramatically.
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Kevin Weber Graduates From Norwich

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Kevin Edward Weber of Stephentown recently graduated from Norwich University. He earned a Bachelor of Science-Biology from the School of Math and Science. He also graduated Magna Cum Laude with High Honors 3.30-3.59 GPA. He was a four year member of Norwich swim team and its captain for two years. He was a finalist in the New England Swimming Championship every year.
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