The Hoosick Falls Thrift Store has a large collection of clothes for all seasons, all ages and all shapes and sizes – men, women, and children. And all are priced extremely reasonably. Prices range from $.25 (children’s clothing) to $1 for men’s and women’s tops, pants and skirts and $3 for adult jackets and suits. Or, shoppers can fill a provided shopping bag for $3. Only cash will be accepted for purchases.
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Berlin Fire Department Breakfast June 3
On Sunday, June 3, from 7 to 11 am, the Berlin Fire Department will be holding its fresh, hot off the griddle monthly breakfast. For your eating pleasure we include all-you-can-eat pancakes, French toast and biscuits for our homemade sausage gravy, sausage and bacon, toast, home fries and eggs (scrambled, sunny side, over easy or over hard). Beverage choices include coffee, tea, (both decaf available), hot chocolate, milk and orange juice.
Prices are $7 for adults, $4 for kids 5-10 and free for kids under 5.
Please join us before church, grocery run or what you are doing for the day and have a great start to the morning.
This will be the last breakfast until October.
Stephentown Youth Commission Summer Program Registration
submitted by Jessica Rontey
The Stephentown Summer Program, for Stephentown residents only, will run from July 9 through August 17, a six week program for children who have completed kindergarten through the completion of fifth grade. The program will be held at the Stephentown Elementary School. Camp operates from 9 am to 12 pm rain or shine. Campers will participate in many daily activities such as arts and crafts, recreational sports, theme weeks and weekly visits to the Stephentown Memorial Library.
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North Hoosick Fire Dept. Kids Dance
The North Hoosick Fire Department will hold a kids dance on Friday, June 1, from 7 to 10 pm at the fire station on Rt. 22. Students ages 9 to 14, and who attend the locals schools, are invited.
There are only three more dances left in the school year. The last dance is the annual pool dance at the Town of Hoosick community pool in Hoosick Falls on Friday, July 13. Tickets for the pool dance can only be purchased at the last two regular dances at the firehouse.
Lecture On Herbs In Literature And Legend In New Lebanon
New Lebanon Librarian Jeannie Bogino will present “The Literary Herb: Herbs in Literature, Legend, Myth and Folklore” on Saturday, June 9, at 1 pm at the New Lebanon Library. This free program, which is oriented to adults and teens, is being offered in conjunction with Mount Lebanon HerbFest weekend.
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Cheney Library News
Fundraiser
Friends of the Cheney Library invite the public to Dine Out to Help Out. The event will be held at the Falls Diner, 22 River Road, Hoosick Falls, on Monday, June 11, from 5 to 8 pm. The Falls Dinner has generously offered a portion of the night’s proceeds to expand the programs and services offered by Cheney Library to the community of Hoosick Falls. There will be a 50/50 Raffle and Book Basket Raffles. So please join us for a special night of food and fun at the Falls Diner.
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Summer Theater Program In Cropseyville
The Highlight Acting Troupe will be holding a two week Summer Theater Program for children between the ages of 6 and 16. The program will begin on July 9 and end on July 20 and will be held at the Brittonkill District Auditorium, Rt. 2 in Cropseyville. The program runs from 9 am to 3:30 pm daily. The daily activities will include acting, stage movement, choral and solo work. Children should bring a bag lunch and beverage. For more information, please call Ethel at 237-6936 or email us at Hatactingtroupe@yahoo.com. Visit our website at http://Highlightacting.org.
Kiwanis Spring Homemade BBQ
On Tuesday, June 12, the Hoosick Falls Kiwanis is holding its barbecue. You get homemade potato salad, homemade coleslaw, rolls, cake and fresh barbecued chicken all for a $10 donation. We start serving at 4:30 pm at the Hoosick Falls Fire Dept. Take-out are available. Need tickets? Call Malcolm Brownell at 518-659-6053 or stop in at Denim & Deeds Real Estate.
Local Students Graduate from Clarkson University
Matthew J. Hartnett of Berlin and Nicholas Paine of Petersburgh graduated from Clarkson University on May 12, 2012. Hartnett earned a bachelor of science in chemical engineering with a chemistry minor. Paine earned a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering.
Presidential Scholar
Nicholas Paine was also named a Presidential Scholar for the spring 2012 semester at Clarkson University.
Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.
Brundige Named To Honors List At SUNYIT
Stephanie Brundige of Petersburgh, majoring in Nursing, has been named to the Honors List for the spring 2012 semester at SUNYIT. A semester grade point average of 3.20-3.59 qualifies full time, matriculated students for inclusion on the Honors List.