Assess your attic. Cull your cupboards. Besiege your basement. Grub out your garage. Your donations can help support the Stephentown Historical Society and its programs. Good clean, usable items will be accepted for the August 6 Community Tag Sale to be held at Gardner’s Field on Rt. 22 in Stephentown, New York. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society Seeks Goods For Tag Sale
Rensselaer County
Give Blood – Give Life
The United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on August 1, from 1 to 6 pm at 17 South Street in Berlin. Stewart’s Ice Cream is generously donating an ice cream cone for every donor. We Need You! Please remember when you give blood you give another birthday, another day at the beach, another laugh, another chance. For more information or to make an appointment, contact: Sarah J. French, Volunteer Blood Drive Coordinator Berlin Central High School – Class of 2017 H: 518/733-9705 C: 518/429-9202
Walter Wood High School Reunion Is Well-Attended
submitted by Janice Tate
The 35th Annual Walter A. Wood Alumni Reunion was held at the Pittstown Rescue Squad on Saturday, June 11. Approximately 150 members and guests from the 50-year and over graduating classes attended. A turkey dinner was served and Ronald Seifert was Master of Ceremonies. Invocation was given by Malcolm Brownell. Janice Tate introduced the M.C. following dinner, and classes were introduced. [Read more…] about Walter Wood High School Reunion Is Well-Attended
Annual Sand Sculpture Contest At Grafton Lakes Park Had Many Creative Entries
By Doug La Rocque
The hot and humid weather combined with the 4th of July sent crowds to Grafton Lakes State Park in nearly record numbers to cool off and enjoy a day at the beach. Because of the many improvements to the facilities already in place, with even more to come, Grafton Lakes has seen a resurgence in attendance the past few years. The park not only has one of the largest beach shoreline in the Capital Region, it also boasts many trails for hiking and biking and numerous picnic areas. Programs such as the holiday sand sculpture contests liven up a day at the beach. [Read more…] about Annual Sand Sculpture Contest At Grafton Lakes Park Had Many Creative Entries
Rensselaer County Hits The Jackpot Even Before Gaming Begins At The New Rivers Casino
By Doug La Rocque
Late last year the New York Racing and Wagering Board announced it was awarding a license to the Rivers Gaming and Resorts group to open a casino along the Mohawk River in Schenectady. Acceptance of this license meant the casino group would have to pay the State millions in dollars in licensing fees. Some of this money is now finding its way to counties around the Capital Region, including Rensselaer County. County Executive Kathy Jimino announced Tuesday that the County’s share was $900,774.62. Jimino said some of the money will help fund additional highway maintenance and improvements, and the rest will be set aside for tax relief in the 2017 and 2018 fiscal years. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Hits The Jackpot Even Before Gaming Begins At The New Rivers Casino
Something About Summer: Paintings by Mark Barry
Opening Saturday, July 16 and on view through October 2 in the Regional Artists Gallery of Bennington Museum is a vibrant exhibition of recent paintings by Baltimore and North Bennington painter Mark Barry, who describes his work as “Painting the seemingly ordinary moments in life that aren’t ordinary at all.” Meet the artist, July 16 at 3 pm in the gallery. [Read more…] about Something About Summer: Paintings by Mark Barry
4-H Teen Council Scholarship Awards
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County is pleased to announce the 2016 4-H Teen Council Scholarship Recipients. The 4-H Teen Council Scholarship is a very special award. Any graduating senior enrolled in the Rensselaer County 4-H program is able to apply for the scholarship, awarded annually. [Read more…] about 4-H Teen Council Scholarship Awards
WCNY Welcomes Award-Winning Author For July 17 Lecture
Dr. Andrew O’Shaughnessy, author of the award-winning The Men Who Lost America: British Leadership, the American Revolution, and the Fate of the Empire, will speak at the Hoosick Falls Junior/Senior High School Sunday July 17 at 2 pm, located at 21187 NY 22, Hoosick Falls.
The free public presentation is sponsored by WCNY, Central New York’s public broadcasting organization headquartered in Syracuse, New York. [Read more…] about WCNY Welcomes Award-Winning Author For July 17 Lecture
Avoid the Homesick Blues!
THE EASTWICK PRESS is the perfect way to help your graduate keep connected to what’s going on at home while they’re away. Whether they’re at college, at work, or in the military, you can get an Eastwick subscription sent directly to them wherever they are.
To keep them in the loop, subscribe today. For information, call 518.658.9177 or email news@eastwickpress.com.
Jazzed for Literacy – And Wine Tasting!
On Friday, June 24, music lovers and friends of literacy are invited to an evening of jazz, wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres with Sonny and Perley at the elegant Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Street, Troy, NY. All proceeds will benefit Literacy Volunteers. [Read more…] about Jazzed for Literacy – And Wine Tasting!