Stephentown

Hudson Valley Community College student Lisa Schulz of Stephentown was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the international academic honor society for two-year institutions of higher learning.

Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is indicative of academic excellence. Those inducted are matriculated students who have met standards including a grade point average of 3.71 or higher.

Schulz is studying Entrepreneurship at the Troy  college.

In November 1988, Hudson Valley established the Alpha Xi Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the only nationally recognized honor fraternity serving regionally accredited American institutions which offer Associate’s Degrees.

Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is a highly coveted honor. Students eligible for membership must achieve a high cumulative grade point, be of good moral character and possess recognized qualities of leadership. Induction into the chapter occurs in the fall and spring of each academic year. Scholarships to four-year institutions are available to Phi Theta Kappa members.

An induction ceremony took place, Thursday, November 21, in the College’s Maureen Stapleton Theatre.

The Veterans of Stephentown  will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, January 11, 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.

No advance registration is required. A donation of $35 per player will be accepted and give the player 6,000 in chip value. Players can make an additional $10 donation at the door for 2,000 extra in chip value. This tournament will pay one place for every 10 players with a minimum of four places and a maximum of 9 places.

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

For more information, please call Tom MacVeigh at 518-658-2448.

• Holiday Bake Sale at the Stephentown Memorial Library – Saturday, December 21, from 10 am to 2 pm. Help the Library by supporting the sale with donations and/or purchases. Spread the word and boost our proceeds!! Let us help you with your holiday baking and gift buying. Think “visions of sugar plums” and select from an assortment of cookies, candies, breads, pies and cakes. All items are baked by local volunteers and will be delicious! Donations of baked goods are most welcome and may be dropped off at SML on Friday, December 20. If you plan to bake, please let us know.

• Movie Matinee – Thursday, December 26, at 2 pm in the SML Community Room. Looking for something fun to do on school vacation? Come to the SML for a movie matinee. This beloved family film, Finding Nemo, tells the tale of a young clownfish who goes on a big adventure. The movie is rated G, and the running time is 100 minutes. Popcorn and drinks will be served.

• Pajama Story Time – Thursday, December 26, at 6:30 pm in the Community Room. You’ve got the pajamas, we’ve got the stories! Parents/caregivers and their children are welcome to join us for bedtime stories. Come snuggle up and listen to some holiday stories, sing a few holiday songs and enjoy some cocoa and cookies. Join the fun and bring a friend! Registration is encouraged but not required.

Holiday Closings

SML will be closed Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, for Christmas and also Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1 for New Year’s.

For more information, call the Library at 733-5750. Check our website,www.stephentownlibrary.org, for regular updates.

 

The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, December 21, 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. No advance registration is required. A donation of $35 per player will be accepted and give the player 6,000 in chip value. Players can make an additional $10 donation at the door for 2,000 extra in chip value. This tournament will pay one place for every 10 players with a minimum of four places and a maximum of 9 places.

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

For more information, please call John Linton at 518-733- 0469.