Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
It wasn’t until last Friday that Mother Nature relented enough that the Berlin Mountaineers baseball and softball teams could hear the cry of “play ball.” [Read more…] about Mother Nature And The Opposition Team Up To Make For A Tough Week For Berlin Baseball
The Hoosick Falls Central School Parent Teacher Association’s regularly scheduled monthly meeting, previously scheduled for Thursday, April 21, has been moved to Wednesday, April 20, at 5:30 pm in the Elementary Library. All members are encouraged to attend.
The mild winter has resulted in snow days going unused and the remaining unused snow days will be ‘given back’ on Thursday, April 21 and Friday, April 22. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School District Announces Dates For Unused Snow Days “Give Back”
submitted by Brian Bushner
The Hoosick Falls Central School District is hosting ‘Empty Bowls’, an event that connects art to hunger awareness. The event is a partnership with Hoosac School and St. Mary’s Academy that brings all three schools in the Hoosick community together for a great cause. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Hoosick Area Church Association (HACA) Food Pantry. Additionally, the event will recognize all of the dedicated HACA volunteers by awarding the first ever Community Spirit Award to each of them. [Read more…] about Schools Will Host ‘Empty Bowls’ Event To Benefit HACA Food Pantry, Recognize Community Volunteers
submitted by Tammy Osterhout
Members of the Berlin Chapter of FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) attended the annual FCCLA State Conference at the Oswego Treadway Inn, in Oswego, NY on March 30-April 1, 2016. [Read more…] about Berlin Group Attends FCCLA State Conference
By Doug La Rocque
The Berlin Mountaineers varsity baseball and softball teams opened competition in the Central Hudson Valley League this past week, but the results were not what either team hoped for. The Berlin boys hosted the Eagles of Loudonville Christian in their season opener. The game remained close in the early innings, with Berlin starter Garrett Fiske keeping the Eagles’ bats fairly quiet. [Read more…] about A Tough Opening Week For Berlin High School Spring Sports Teams
submitted by Bill Gaillard
The Symphonic Band from Hoosick Falls Central School and the Hoosick Falls Community Band will present a band concert on Wednesday, April 13, at 7 pm in the school auditorium. [Read more…] about HFCS Symphonic Band And Hoosick Falls Community Band Joint Concert
submitted by Brian Bushner
The Hoosick Falls Central School Drama Club will perform ‘How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying’ the nights of Friday, April 8, and Saturday April 9 at 7 pm. There will be a matinee performance on Sunday, April 10 at 2 pm. There is no admission charge for the performances and members of the community are invited and encouraged to attend. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Drama Club Spring Musical Is this Weekend
submitted by Brian Bushner
Students at Hoosick Falls Elementary School were treated to a hands-on learning experience based on art. Naomi Meyer from the Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery visited Hoosick Falls Elementary School to teach about art, ideas, and the human experience. Naomi was joined by Caroline Declercq-Blake. [Read more…] about Museum Educator From Tang Teaching Museum And Art Gallery At Skidmore Visits Hoosick Falls Elementary
Students in Chris Farley’s 7th grade Social Studies classes had a special guest before the Easter break – Cadet Luis Weierbach, who is attending the United States Military Academy at West Point. Luis graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School in 2014. [Read more…] about HFCS Alumnus Visits 7th Grade Students To Talk About His Experiences At West Point
