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Upcoming Stephentown Memorial Library Events

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Family Movie Night – On Friday, March 13 at 6:30 pm we will show a recently released movie. Bring the family for a free movie at the library. Popcorn and juice will be served. This month the movie is “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1,” rated PG-13. Running time for this movie is 123 minutes. Popcorn and juice will be served.  Family Movie Night is free and all are welcome!

Computers for Beginners Classes – On Thursday, March 26 at 2 pm  and  Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30 pm, Farid Gruber will help new computer users understand how to use a computer and get connected to the internet.  This class is for anyone just beginning to learn how to use a computer. We will briefly go over the physical computer parts, how to turn the computer on and off, the desktop, Start menu, and how ‘Windows’ works. We will also spend time learning how to use the mouse.  Depending on time and interest, the class may move forward to internet use and email.  If you know someone who will benefit from this class, help spread the word and invite them to join.  Laptops provided for use, or bring your own.

Monthly Lego Club – Friday, April 3 at 6 pm.  Do you have a Lego enthusiast who could spend hours and hours every day engrossed with creative building? Do you have so many Legos in your house that you never know when you’ll suck one up with your vacuum cleaner? Do you sometimes get down on the floor with your clever builders and create something of your own? Well, this club is for you and your family! The Lego Club meets on a Friday night each month for an hour of building fun. There is no sign-up or charge.  Donations of Lego blocks are most welcome at the library desk.

Peter Pan At Sand Lake Center For The Arts

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Join Sand Lake Center for the Arts – Circle Theatre Players as they present J. M. Barrie’s play Peter Pan opening March 20 and continuing March 21, 26, 27, 28 at 8 pm and March 22 and 29 at 2:30 pm.  Directed by Jane Nielsen and produced by Eric Washburn, this classic tale will take you on a journey with Wendy, John and Michael as they travel through time to follow after Peter Pan and Tinker Bell.

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Local Sugarmakers To Host Two Maple Open House Weekends

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The Upper Hudson Maple Producers Association will once again host two Maple Open House Weekends, March 21 and 22, and March 28 and 29, allowing the public to take a free tour of area sugarhouses and see maple syrup made first hand.

“We’re inviting area families to come and experience first hand the sights, smells and sounds of maple sugar-making,” said David Campbell, a Salem producer and president of the Upper Hudson Maple Producers Association. “The event has been so successful we have expanded it to two weekends, giving folks more opportunity to come visit sugarhouses,” he said.

Signs will be placed along roadsides over the course of the weekend to direct motorists to the sugarhouses. The sugarhouses will be open from 10 am to 4 pm each day.

Most sugarhouses will offer samples and demonstrations.  Many of the locations will be serving pancake breakfasts as well.

Sugarhouses participating in the event are located throughout Washington, Warren, Saratoga, Rensselaer, Fulton and Montgomery Counties. Area sugarhouses participating are  Ioka Valley Farm, Hancock, MA, 413-738-5915, and Kent’s Sugar House, Berlin, 518-658-2134.

Maple season generally runs from now through the beginning of April.  The Upper Hudson region is among the biggest syrup producing areas in New York State.

The Upper Hudson Maple Producers Association is a trade organization representing maple producers in Washington, Warren, Saratoga, Montgomery, Fulton and Rensselaer Counties.

Veterans of Stephentown Texas Hold’em Tournament

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The Veterans of Stephentown will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, March 14, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located at 35 Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 5:30 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp.

A free buffet will be served at the first break and refreshments will be available.

No advance registration is required. A donation of $35 will be accepted and give the player 7,500 in chip value. Players can make an additional $10 donation at the door for 2,500 extra in chips. This tournament will pay one place for every 10 players with a minimum of four places and a maximum of 9 places.

The next Texas Hold’em tournaments will be held on Saturday, March 28, and April 11. For further information, please call Tom MacVeigh at 518-658-2448.

Legislature Seeks Public Forum In County On Proposed Pipeline Project

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submitted by Rich Crist

Rensselaer County Legislators Alex Shannon and Judith Breselor said they would like applicants for a major gas pipeline proposed to be routed through southern Rensselaer County to schedule a public forum on the project in the County.

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Dave Ruch Brings History To Life At Stephentown Heritage Center

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Musician and historian Dave Ruch captivated his audience at the Stephentown Historical Society’s Heritage Center Monday evening. Whether he was playing guitar, mandolin, jaws harp, bones or spoons or singing, he brought history to life with his tales and songs of a long ago New York. [Read more…] about Dave Ruch Brings History To Life At Stephentown Heritage Center

The Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Co. Breakfast

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submitted by Elizabeth M. Hurley

The Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company, serving Brainard and East Nassau and surrounding community, will hold its monthly Breakfast on Sunday, March 15,  from 8 to 11:30 am at their firehouse on Firehouse Lane behind the post office near the intersection of Routes 20 and 66N, in the hamlet of Brainard.

Breakfast offers your choice of pancakes or french toast, together with bacon or sausage, eggs cooked to your order, applesauce and an assortment of beverages for your donation of $7 for adults, children 5 to 12  at $4 and under age five free.   Bring your family and join friends to enjoy a delicious breakfast while supporting your  local fire company.

Pipeline Opponents Urge Stephentown Board To Take A Stand Against It

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By Thaddeus Flint

The high pressure fracked-gas pipeline that the Kinder Morgan company wants to put through Stephentown was once again the major focus of discussion at the February Stephentown Board meeting on Monday.

“This isn’t a public hearing,” pointed out Town Supervisor Larry Eckhardt. But it might as well have been. [Read more…] about Pipeline Opponents Urge Stephentown Board To Take A Stand Against It