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Troy Event Scheduled For September 12
submitted by Scott McCart
On Saturday August 15, a Spaghetti dinner was hosted by Connor McCart and Lizza Ryan at the Hoosick Falls Fire House for a special community member Nick Colaneri. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Community Comes Together To Support Officer Nick Colaneri
By Doug La Rocque
Rensselaer County legislator Stan Brownell of Hoosick Falls has assumed the duties of Chairman of the County Legislature, following the arrest and arraignment of Chairman Martin Reid of Sand Lake. Reid resigned the post and Brownell, as Vice Chairman, automatically took over. [Read more…] about Stan Brownell Elevated To Chairman Of Rensselaer County Legislature
CiviCure and HAYC3 are proud to present The Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Road Race for Vibrant Communities, the annual race that celebrates Rolf Sternberg’s life (1945-2012) and legacy in Hoosick Falls, NY, and helps ensure we continue the community’s revitalization. The race will take place on Saturday, September 26 with a start time of 9 am in Wood Memorial Park on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Introducing The Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Road Race
Would you like to be a volunteer? We can train you. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) welcomes all kinds of volunteers, from tutors to administrative helpers and event planners. As a volunteer you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a difference in your community. [Read more…] about Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training To Begin In September
By Gail Smith
At 8 am on Saturday, August 8, Vietnam Veterans began lining up at Wood Park to register for the Welcome Home that was to be held throughout the day in their honor. There were hugs and tears and handshakes and anticipation as more and more of the honored guests arrived and reconnections were made with comrades. [Read more…] about Ceremonies Honoring Vietnam Veterans In Hoosick Falls Draw A Large Crowd
The Grafton Community Library and Grafton Lakes State Park once again teamed up for the 30th Annual Run for the Roses, which took place under gloriously sunny skies on August 9. [Read more…] about Run For The Roses 2015!
Would you like to be a volunteer? We can train you. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) welcomes all kinds of volunteers, from tutors to administrative helpers and event planners. As a volunteer you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a difference in your community. [Read more…] about Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training To Begin In September
Caitlin Stein-Miner has been elected to serve as President of the Board of Directors of Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC). She has served on the Board since 2011, attaining the position of Vice President in 2013. She has been active in the many events that financially support LVORC including chairing the Literacy 5K in 2012. [Read more…] about Stein-Miner Elected President Of Board Of LVORC
The Rensselaer County Historical Society (RCHS) announced today the appointment of Karin Krasevac-Lenz, a long-tenured advancement professional and member of RCHS, as its new executive director. [Read more…] about RCHS Names Krasevac-Lenz New Executive Director
Cantering Cowpokes 4-H Club won 1st place for the Prettiest Float in the 4th of July parade with our “Something’s Fishy” float and accompanying fish, mermaids, turtle, and sea horses. Along with our cash prize, we also won a red, white, and blue ribbon to add to our scrapbook. Even though we were very wet, we still had a good time! [Read more…] about Cantering Cowpokes Float Wins!
