What a musical night! The Hoosick Falls Central School Jazz Band was just awesome. The large crowd at the Grange on March 28 was not disappointed. Mr. Brown, their leader, introduced each Jazz Band member. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
Local News
Valley Community Farmers Market Meeting
Our Valley Community Farmers Market (OVCFM) will hold its first meeting of the 2012 season on April 17 at 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall of the Berlin Seventh Day Baptist Church (North Main Street). Anyone interested in knowing more about the market – especially those interested in vending – is encouraged to attend. The meeting will include a discussion of OVCFM’s Market Handbook and policies, answer questions about New York State and Rensselaer County regulations, move toward creating a Market Committee and review community involvement.
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Square Dance At PVMCC
There will be a square dance at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center on April 14 from 7 to 9:30 pm. The callers are Ken Hollenbeck and Martha von Schilgen. The cost is $8 per person; those under 18 will be admitted for free. Be sure to come and kick up your heels!
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4-H Teen Council Auction
The Rensselaer County 4-H Teen Council will host its annual Auction, Friday, April 27, at Brittonkill Elementary School, Route 2 in Brunswick. Doors open at 6:30 pm, bidding starts at 7 pm. Auction items will include new and used items, merchandise and gift certificates donated by Rensselaer County businesses and theme baskets designed and donated by 4-H Clubs throughout the County. Dinner and refreshments will be available.
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Community Work Day At Shatford Park
submitted by Colleen Teal, New Lebanon Town Clerk
Please come join us on Saturday, April 21, starting at 9 am at Shatford Park for a community work day. The Town is seeking the help of all residents willing to assist with a variety of spring clean-up and other work items.
To sign up, or for more information, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 794-8888.
Ethel Simmons Award Essays Due May 1
Applications are being accepted for the Ethel Simmons award of $300. This award is open to high school seniors in public or private school or who are home schooled and who are residents of the Town of Grafton.
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Upcoming April Events At The Stephentown Library
• Be Red Cross Ready Program – Tuesday, April 10, at 6:30 pm. An instructor from the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York will lead this valuable class. [Read more…] about Upcoming April Events At The Stephentown Library
Petersburgh Public Library News
Book Discussion Group
The Petersburgh Public Library book discussion group will meet on Tuesday, April 10, at 7:30 pm to discuss the book The Dirty Life, on farming, food, and love by Kristin Kimball. Everyone is invited to join the discussion. Refreshments will be served.
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Food For Fines At The New Lebanon Library
Put your library fines to work for the community. During National Library Week, April 8-14, the New Lebanon Library will exchange food for fines. Fines for overdue materials, regardless of the amount, will be cleared from your record at a rate of one fine for one food item donated. Only overdue materials – not lost or damaged items – are eligible.
Unopened and unexpired cans, jars, boxed and packaged foods are welcome. Perishable items cannot be accepted. All food donations will be forwarded to Charlie’s Pantry for distribution to needy families in and around New Lebanon. So celebrate Thanksgiving by clearing your conscience and benefiting your community at the same time!
Berlin Library News – Plant Sale
The Berlin Free Town Library announces the Mother’s Day Plant Sale Fundraiser. Plants for sale will all be in 4 inch pots. Plant prices are $6 for African violets, $7 for kalanchoe and $8 for Rieger begonias. Stop by the Library to place your pre-paid order. The last day to order is April 18.
Plants will be available for pick up in early May, exact date in the Library. Support the Berlin Free Town Library and give someone special a special treat.