Applications are being accepted for the Elmer A. Grogan scholarship award of $250 for the best essay on “What Freedom Means To Me” by a graduating senior from the Brunswick Central School District or the Berlin Central School District who is continuing on with his or her education. The essay should not be less than 250 words and not more than 500 words.
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Local News
Glover Family Has Twin Boys
The Glover Family, Christopher, Ann-Marie and Carson of Hoosick Falls are proud to announce the newest additions to their family, Grant Michael, weighing 5 lbs. 13 oz., and Chase Christopher, weighing 5 lbs. 12 oz., born on March 18, 2011, at Albany Medical Center. Grant and Chase are the grandsons of Kimberly Loszynski of Johnsonville, NY, Michael and Michele Rafferty of Cohoes, NY, and William and Patricia Glover of Alden, NY. Great-grandparents are Francis and Beverly Loszynski of Johnsonville, Francis and Joan Rafferty of Valley Falls, NY, and Robert C. Rademacher of Alden.
Berlin Library News
Children of all ages are invited to the Berlin Free Town Library on Saturday, April 30, at 1 pm for the Critter Spring Fling. Several young farm animals will be visiting the Library lawn for children to meet and greet. Local farmer Schuyler Gail will bring lambs and chicks. We also hope for a visit from a new calf and a kid or two. Children can learn about the critters from the farmers who bring them. If you have questions, call the Library at 658-2231.
Stephentown Library News
Mother’s Day Basket Raffle
The Friends of the Library are holding a Mother’s Day Basket Raffle. Stop by and take a chance on a beautiful basket for yourself or your favorite mom. [Read more…] about Stephentown Library News
Pleasant Valley-Meadowlawn Cemetery Assn. Annual Meeting
The Pleasant Valley-Meadowlawn Cemetery Association will hold its Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 23, at 10:30 am at 8 Main Street in Petersburgh. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend.
Texas Hold’em In Stephentown
The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, April 30, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located on Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 5 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp.
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Annual Algonquian Peoples Seminar At The NYS Museum
The New York State Museum Cultural Education Center, Empire State Plaza, Madison Avenue , Albany, will be the location of the 11th Annual Algonquian Peoples Seminar. Registration is from 9 to 9:30 am on Saturday, April 30.
Some highlights:
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Upcoming Grafton Lakes State Park Events
April 30, Saturday – Trail Work Day at Grafton Lakes State Park from 9 am to 12 pm. We have a lot of mess from the big ice storm earlier this year. Come help us out clearing debris from trails and enjoy a beautiful day in the outdoors. Refreshments are available in the morning for all volunteers. Please call the Park to register at 279-1155.
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Mating In Petersburgh
Bond With The Birds: Nest Watch Training At GLSP
On Saturday, May 7, from 1 to 2 pm, the Shaver Pond Nature Center at Grafton Lake State Park and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology will be hosting a training session for NestWatch volunteers. In this program, you will learn more about NestWatch and how you can participate, including tips on how to safely locate and monitor nests.
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