The Shaker Museum|Mount Lebanon will host a weekend of events and programs to commemorate over 200 years of Shaker pacifism, Saturday, August 29 through Monday, August 31. The Mount Lebanon Peace Weekend will consist of readings, a brunch and facilitated discussion about Shaker pacifist history, a panel of speakers currently active in the peace movement, and a special walking tour. [Read more…] about Shaker Museum / Mount Lebanon To Hold Peace Weekend
Petersburgh
New Business Growing In Hoosick Falls
by Deb Alter
Little Sprouts Baby Bump and Beyond, a children’s boutique offering pre-loved clothing, toys, furniture, baby gear, books, and more, opened on Saturday, August 1. The owner is Renee Parker (née Koronas), a graduate of Hoosick Falls High School (Class of ’02) and the mother of two children, aged four and eight and a half months. She has a degree in business and marketing from HVCC. [Read more…] about New Business Growing In Hoosick Falls
PARIS : Through The Eye Of Ann Lindsay
An exhibition of photographs of Paris by award winning artist Ann Lindsay is currently hanging at the Petersburgh Public Library. [Read more…] about PARIS : Through The Eye Of Ann Lindsay
PVMCC Seeking Grant Funding To Make Veterans Hall ADA Compliant
by Alex Brooks
Although the Town of Petersburgh may be stymied by the cost of making the entry door of the Veterans Hall compliant with ADA standards of accessibility, the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center Inc (PVMCC) has been seeking a solution. [Read more…] about PVMCC Seeking Grant Funding To Make Veterans Hall ADA Compliant
Ballet Students Pass Examinations
There are eleven grades in ballet in the French method. Each grade is marked out of 100 marks. Students have to earn 65 marks to pass, 75 for commendation, and 85 marks or higher for honors. Students really have to work hard to pass these exams. [Read more…] about Ballet Students Pass Examinations
Petersburgh Democratic Party Caucus Results
by Alex Brooks, from information submitted by Denise Jacon Church, Petersburgh Democratic Chair
The Petersburgh Democratic Committee held its caucus on Friday, August 21, to nominate candidates to run for Town offices in the November 3 election. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Democratic Party Caucus Results
Mountain Chapel: New Pastor Brings Experience, Passion
Julian Poczatek has been chosen to be the new pastor at Mountain Chapel. He and his wife, Debra live in the Mill Yard in Petersburgh. [Read more…] about Mountain Chapel: New Pastor Brings Experience, Passion
A Farewell To The Knightes From The Communities They Served For So Long
Friends, family, and members of the Berlin, Petersburgh and Grafton communities gathered at the Petersburgh Memorial Hall on Sunday, August 23 to honor a couple that has served them for 40 years. [Read more…] about A Farewell To The Knightes From The Communities They Served For So Long
At The Clark Art Institute
Free Fun Friday At The Clark Art Institute
The Clark Art Institute offers a day of fun and free admission on Friday, August 28 from 10 am to 5 pm as part of the Highland Street Foundation’s Free Fun Friday initiative. Gallery admission is free to all.
For the seventh consecutive year, the Highland Street Foundation’s summer program provides no-cost admission to cultural institutions throughout Massachusetts. [Read more…] about At The Clark Art Institute
Battenkill Chorale Seeks New Members
Auditions, Rehearsals Will Be Held At Historic Hubbard Hall
The Battenkill Chorale is accepting experienced choral singers for their twenty-first season, which opens with a program connected to the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, featuring Ralph Vaughan Williams’ impassioned plea for peace, Dona Nobis Pacem, January 17 at Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall at Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College. Soloists Sylvia Stoner (Artist-in-Residence at Skidmore) and Keith Kibler will join the 100-voice chorus and 45-piece professional orchestra in this poignant work. [Read more…] about Battenkill Chorale Seeks New Members