The Petersburgh Public Library has just received a coveted Community Arts Grant from the Arts Center of the Capitol Region/New York State Council on the Arts, for a creative video and music project to be produced by two of Petersburgh’s resident composers/video artists, Barton and Priscilla McLean. This grant was supplemented by the Taconic Corporation, whose early support was crucial in the success of the Library’s grant application.
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Local News
Hoosick Falls Police Blotter – April 1 to April 7, 2012
Sunday, April 1 – Investigate a Property Damage Auto Accident on Congress Street. A tractor trailer took down telephone wires.
Investigation of Larceny from a house. Arrest made.
Warrant Arrest of Tracy New, age 21, of Rogers Avenue, Village of Hoosick Falls. Arrest on a warrant for Criminal Possession of Marihuana. Remanded to Rensselaer County Jail in lieu of $500 cash bail
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Local Restaurants Show Support For Taste Of Hoosick Food And Music Festival
Do you have a desire to sample some of the best food in upstate New York? Here is your chance. Popular restaurants returning for the third annual Taste of Hoosick on May 6 at St. Mary’s Academy include Potters Tavern, Falls Diner, Eagle Bridge Inn, Subway and Pizza Bella. The Taste of Hoosick Committee is excited to announce major additions. Joining this year will be newcomers, Cambridge Hotel, Farrara’s Restaurant, Weeb’s Fish Fry and Jeannie’s Sweet Dreams.
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The Burial Place Of The New Lebanon Library’s Founder
Commemorating the centennial of the New Lebanon Library’s charter as the Joseph Hooper Free Library, the Library and the Lebanon Valley Historical Society will co-sponsor a program on Saturday, April 21, at 11 am at the Library.
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Hoosick Falls Elementary School Accepting Universal Pre-Kindergarten Applications
The Hoosick Falls Central School District is currently looking for the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) class of 2012-2013. UPK is a special program established by the State Education Department to provide an early learning experience for the children of eligible families. Eligible families are defined as those who live in the Hoosick Falls School District and have children who will be four years old on or before December 1, 2012.
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W.J. Cowee Is The Topic At The Taconic Valley Historical Society Meeting
Mrs. Sharon Klein, Berlin Town Historian, will be the guest speaker at the April 16 meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society. Klein will present a program on W. J. Cowee – The Man and the Company.
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Stephentown’s Future
Sustainable Stephentown will hold its next meeting on Thursday, April 19, from 7 to 9 pm at the Stephentown Memorial Library to continue the discussion about creating a revitalized Stephentown. We have begun to identify key areas/projects on which to focus. This is an ongoing conversation, and the public is welcome to join the discussion. For more information, visit and/or join our web presence at http://stephentowncommunity.wikispaces.com/.
SVFD Roast Beef Dinner
The annual Stephentown Vol. Fire Dept. Roast Beef Dinner is Saturday, April 21, from 4 to 7 pm at the Stephentown Fire Hall. The meal costs $10 for adult and take-out dinners, $7 for kids 6-10 and free for those under 6.
Lillis Bunce Memorial Award
Applications are being accepted for the Lillis Bunce Memorial Award. This $200 award is offered by the Grafton Community Library Board of Trustees in recognition of the lifetime community service of the late Lillis Bunce of Grafton. The purpose of this award is to encourage and reward the community service of our youth as demonstrated by the example Mrs. Bunce set throughout her life. Mrs. Bunce served faithfully and generously as a volunteer in many areas of her community such as the Library, her church, the Town, scouts and more.
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Upcoming April Events At The Stephentown Library
• Family Movie Night – Friday, April 13, at 7 pm. Enjoy a showing of the recently released family film, Hop. It is the tale of Fred, an out of work slacker, who accidentally injures the Easter Bunny and must take him in as he recovers. As Fred struggles with the world’s worst house guest both will learn what it takes to finally grow up. This movie is rated PG. Popcorn and drinks will be served. This event is free, and all are welcome. Bring the whole family.
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