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HFCS Winter Concerts

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The Hoosick Falls Central School Music Department will present its annual Winter Concerts on Thursday, December 6, and Thursday, December 13. Both concerts begin at 7 pm, and both are free to the public. All groups will be performing a variety of music, including selections for the holiday season.
The first concert will feature the Elementary Band directed by Bill Brown, the Junior Chorus directed by Ambigay Yudkoff and the Concert Band and Symphonic Band directed by Robert Allen.  It will also feature additional vocal performances by some of Yudkoff’s choral students.
The second concert, on the following Thursday, December 13,  will involve the Elementary Chorus conducted by Ray Connolly, the Junior Band conducted by Robert Allen, the Senior Chorus conducted by Ambigay Yudkoff and the Jazz Band conducted by Bill Brown.

HFCS Boys JV Basketball Continues Winning Streak

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by Ben Gaines
The Panthers’ JV Boys Basketball squad is continuing its 18-0 streak from last season under Coach Chris Fleming with a 59-28 win over Argyle. Mark Hackett (#32) and Justin Gaines (#11), return players on the squad from last season, took the reins and drove the team to the win.
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HFCS PTA December Family Movie Nights

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Hoosick Falls Central School PTA announces its December family night film series co-sponsored with the Hoosick Federal Credit Union. Here is an opportunity for families to enjoy an outing free of charge. The first movie scheduled is “Arthur Christmas” on Friday, December 14, at 6 pm in the Elementary School Cafeteria. Doors open at 5:30 pm, and drinks, popcorn and pizza will be for sale with the proceeds going to the Hoosick Falls PTA. This movie night has a “Drive-In” theme, where you take along a comfy blanket or favorite chair to sit in.
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St. Mary’s Academy Presents The Swing Docs

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Cure the winter blues or whatever’s ailing you! The Swing Docs have the prescription for entertainment as they deliver a dose of big band, swing, Latin, rock and holiday selections. The annual event will also feature light fare and a silent auction to start your holiday shopping early.
The event will be held on Saturday, December 8, in the St. Mary’s Academy gym. Doors open at 6 pm, and entertainment begins at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now for $25 each.  Please contact Pat Hayes at 518-686-4314 for reservations.

Youth 2 Youth Berlin Teen Event

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Youth 2 Youth Berlin will be hosting a holiday teen event on Friday, December 14, at the Berlin Middle School/High School from 7 to 10 pm. Berlin Youth 2 Youth has planned a night with DJ, dancing, games, Wii, prizes and raffles and other activities planned.
Tickets cost $3 in advance, $5 at the door, and include snacks and beverage; pizza will be available to purchase. Tickets can be pre-ordered through the Y2Y Berlin Group, Biffy Cahill by email at BiffyCahill@gmail.com or by calling 518-733-9031, the Main Office at the Berlin Middle/High School and the Stephentown Memorial Library.

State Champions! Panthers Bring Championship Home From Dome; Stun Hornell 34 – 21

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by Steve Bradley
They said they were going to play football in the Dome. They were only 11 and 12 years old, but they honestly believed they were going to play in the Dome. The mother of one of those then 12 year old boys wanted to move back to her hometown, but her young son said he wanted to stay in Hoosick Falls so he could play football and go to The Dome with his friends. When they won the Pee Wee football championship, they said they were going to play in the Dome.
And they did. They played in the Dome. Boy, did they ever play in the Dome.
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BCS Board Agrees To Disagree

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by Thaddeus Flint
The Berlin School Board seems to have arrived at a point where they can agree to disagree. The traditional vote on the Capital Project bond flotation failed to pass at the November 20 meeting with the required two-thirds super majority, just like it always does. The only difference was that the Board members present didn’t even bother to take the time to argue their views; the matter went straight to vote.
“What? No discussion?” asked Board Member Bev Stewart.
Her fellow members sighed as one.
“Just kidding,” said Stewart.
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HFCS Presents “And Then There Were None”

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by Bea Peterson
The Hoosick Falls Central School Drama Club has been rehearsing for the past seven weeks. This week rehearsals are very long as the cast and crew count down to the opening night performance Friday. The cast of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None feels they are already ahead of schedule. “We’re ready,” they said at a get-together on Monday. They have been sworn to secrecy about the ending of this production as it doesn’t follow the book, the movie or the play. [Read more…] about HFCS Presents “And Then There Were None”