submitted by Shari Hand
Participants from near and far came out to show their support for the 2011 Coach Ken Baker Fund Sports Weekend. The weekend consisted of youth, teen and adult 3 on 3 basketball tournaments on Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19, and an open format golf scramble held at the Hoosick Falls Country Club on June 19. Through the generosity of area business, individuals, organizations and friends, the committee is happy to announce that this was the most successful year yet for these events!
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Sports Outdoors
Ed Carknard Golf Scramble Approaching Fast
The 6th Annual EC Golf Scramble will be held Saturday, August 13, at the Hoosick Falls Country Club. This event is a benefit to support youth participation in sports activities in the Town of Hoosick. To date the fund has supported multiple children in the community who need financial assistance while allowing the support to remain anonymous. All that is required to start the process is a phone call or letter to a member of the Carknard family with a brief description of what is needed.
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Tuesday Women’s Bowling League Meeting
There will be a meeting on Tuesday, August 9, at 6:30 pm at the Barbecue Recreation pavilion for the Tuesday Night Women’s Bowling League. All team captains are encouraged to attend. At least one person from each team must be represented to cast any votes that might be taken.
We are looking for new teams and new bowlers to fill spots on teams that have vacancies. If you are interested in forming a new team or joining one, please contact Risa Bacon, 518-428-3026, Pat Hayes, 518-205-5104, or Jean McCart, 518-686-9817.
Joe-Pye Weed With Visitors
Shatford Little League 7-8 All Stars
The Gardner/Carelli Motorcycle Run
The eighth Annual Memorial Ryan Gardner/Courtney Carelli Motorcycle Run will be held in Stephentown on Saturday, August 6. Once again, motorcyclists and spectators will gather at Gardner’s Ice Cream and Coffee Shoppe on Route 22 at 9 am for the annual benefit that will depart at 11 am for a 90 mile ride through three states. The motorcyclists from around the region will return to the Fire Hall on Grange Hall Road for a day of food, gifts, games, live music, raffles and prizes from 1 to 10 pm.
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Hoosick Falls Soccer Club Registration Begins
The Hoosick Falls Soccer Club is now accepting registrations for Fall Soccer; both rec and travel teams are in need of players.
Travel soccer is open to players in grades four and up with a deadline of August 1.
Rec soccer is open to students in pre-k to second grade with a deadline of September 1.
Registration is open to players in Hoosick Falls and surrounding towns. For more information, go to www.hoosickfallssoccer.org.
Slugfest
Snyder Cemetery Restoration Project At Grafton Lakes State Park
On May 21, the Grafton Historical Society gathered several volunteers to preserve and restore Snyder cemetery in Grafton Lakes State Park. Led by Joe Ferrannini of Grave Stone Matters of Hoosick Falls, the group was able to repair and clean several of the markers within the cemetery. The before and after pictures above show the remarkable work the group accomplished in only one day. “We are very thankful to have a partnership with the local community that helps us preserve this special historical site within the park,” said Park Manager Melissa Miller. “It is remarkable to see what a few volunteers can accomplish in such a short time.”
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Run For The Roses Coming Up
Volunteers from the Grafton area are busy planning the 26th Annual Run for the Roses to be held on Sunday, August 14, at Grafton Lakes State Park. The race is a well established and popular annual event. People from all over the northeast come to participate in the 5k foot race starting at 9 am. Additional events include the 2.5 mile Scenic Nature Walk starting at 8 am and the Kids 1 Mile Fun Run starting at 10 am. All proceeds for the events will benefit the Grafton Community Library and the Courtney Carelli Foundation for Literacy.
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