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The Hoosick Irish Open

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The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade committee will host a half-way to St. Patrick’s Day event – the Hoosick Irish Open Crazy Pin Golf Scramble. The Scramble will take place on Saturday, September 22, with a 1 pm shotgun start. Each team will consist of four players. The fee is $50 per player.
Come and test your golf skills at some of the craziest pin placements. Golfers and non-golfers are welcome to attend and take a chance on great raffles. Come and enjoy the scenic views, music, bagpipes and food on the Hoosick Falls Country Club porch. Come take part in the fun.
Sign up at the Hoosick Falls Country Club or call Kevin O’Malley at 518-894-5035.

Deadline Looms For HFCC Men’s Invitational Golf

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The Hoosick Falls Country Club Men’s Invitational Golf Tournament will be held on September 8 and 9. It is a 36 hole medal play tournament with a two day flighted skins game and team buys in each flight. The deadline is Monday, September 3. You will not officially be in the field until your fee is paid.
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BCS Sports Schedule For This Upcoming Week

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Saturday, September 1
Cross Country Scrimmage At Mt. Greylock, Williamstown, 10 am
Tuesday, September 4
Boys JV Soccer at Stillwater 4 pm
Thursday, September 6
Boys JV Soccer at Lee, MA, 4 pm
Girls JV Soccer at Lee, 4 pm
Girls Varsity Soccer At New Lebanon Tournament   5 pm
Girls Varsity Volleyball at home vs Cambridge      4 pm
Friday, September 7
Boys Varsity Soccer At New Lebanon Tournament  5 pm
Girls JV Soccer at home vs Hoosick Falls    4 pm
Saturday, September 8
Boys Varsity Soccer At New Lebanon Tournament noon or 4 pm           Girls Varsity Soccer At New Lebanon Tournament 2 or 6 pm

Information And County Services Available At The Schaghticoke Fair

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Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino and representatives of County Departments will be on hand at the Schaghticoke Fair to both offer services and provide information on programs and services available to County residents. The information and services will be available for the entire fair which runs from August 29 to September 3. County information and services will be located in the Hoosic Valley Fire Department building.
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Ninth Annual Hoosick Republican Golf Tournament

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The Town of Hoosick Republican Party will host its Ninth Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 15, at the Hoosick Falls Country Club with an 8:30 am shotgun start. The tournament will have a 4 man scramble format with 18 holes. Lunch will be served, and several prizes will be awarded. You can win $20,000 with a hole-in-one!
There are not many days left to golf before the leaves change color and the snow falls.  Sign up now – call Dave at 518-956-0803 to sign up your team and join in on the fun.

Extreme Bull Featured At Columbia County Fair Rodeo

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When most people read the words “blue canyon” they imagine a placid scene – maybe a green valley surrounded by craggy mountains underneath a perfectly blue sky dotted with clouds.  But come September 3, for those who attend the rodeo at the Columbia County Fair, those images will change dramatically.
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Rensselaer Land Trust News

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Rensselaer Plateau Traverse
Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9.
This is a strenuous two day hike with some off trail bushwhacking and significant elevation change. We will be traveling approximately 15 miles each day. Participants must be in excellent physical condition. There is a $10 suggested donation to offset fuel costs. As part of the Hudson River Valley Ramble, pre-registration is required. This is your chance to see some beautiful areas of the Plateau that are not open to the public. [Read more…] about Rensselaer Land Trust News