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TVSC Now Accepting Applications

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The Taconic Valley Soccer Club is now accepting applications for the Fall Season for grades k-6. Registration forms can be found at any of our local libraries or on the Soccer Club’s website at www.taconicvalletsoccer.com. We are also looking for parents interested in coaching teams this season. Opening day is September 7 at 9 am at the Berlin Elementary School. If you have any questions, contact Jen Burhans at 658-2096.

28th Annual Run For The Roses Held Under Blue Skies

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by Liz Wagner, Park Naturalist
Brilliant sunshine and cool breezes welcomed runners for the 28th Annual Run for the Roses on Sunday, August 11. A benefit for the local Grafton Community Library, the race had 136 runners participate in the 5k. Their ages ranged from 8 to 72 and all completed the strenuous course. Fifteen youth participated in the Fun Run as well.  In addition, a Nature Walk was held to benefit the Courtney Carelli Literacy Foundation, with participants walking around picturesque Shaver Pond.
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BCS Fall Sports Practice Schedule

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Berlin Central High School sports practices begin Monday, August 19, for the following sports and levels:
• Girls Varsity Volleyball – 6 to 8 pm;
• Girls JV and Varsity Soccer –  5:30 to 7:30 pm;
• Boys JV and Varsity Soccer – 8:30 to 10:30 am;
• Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country – Monday, Wednesday and Friday  at 8 am and 6 pm;
• Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country – Tuesday and Thursday at 6 pm.
Modified boys and girls soccer, girls modified volleyball and modified cross country will start the first day of school.
All students need to hand in their health treatment form and concussion information form the first day of practice in order to be able to participate.
Health forms are on the school website page.

Riot At The Rink; Wrestling Tournament Draws Hundreds

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by Steve Bradley
On Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, a major wrestling event was held in Hoosick Falls, the fourth year of what is now called “Riot at the Rink.” According to organizer Mike LaPorte and his assistant Walter Sass, 14 teams, consisting of more than 245 wrestlers, came to wrestle at the wrestling tournament. [Read more…] about Riot At The Rink; Wrestling Tournament Draws Hundreds

Mud Lake Preserve Hike

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The Rensselaer Land Trust is sponsoring a Mud Lake Preserve hike on Saturday, August 10, at 10 am. The RLT’s Mud Lake Preserve in Sand Lake contains a classic kettlehole bog with a floating bog mat, surrounded by a spruce-tamarack swamp. Dr. David Hunt will explain the ecology of bogs, fens and swamps.
We will see unusual plants living here, including insect-eating pitcher plants and sundews and wild cranberries. Dragonflies are abundant. You will help take a pH sample and measure peat depth and participate in a “peat passing ceremony.” The walk will be short but wet and adventurous. Wear footwear you can get very wet. The charge is $5, free for RLT members. For registration and information contact Nick Conrad at 518-279-1963 or nbconrad@msn.com.

Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center Events

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Friday, August 9, 8:30 pm: Star Gazing For The Perseids Meteor Shower. Come stargaze for one of the biggest meteor showers this summer, the Perseids meteor shower. If you would like, please bring lawn chairs, blankets, binoculars and bug spray for your comfort. There is a $1 suggested donation.  Pre-registration is encouraged for both of these events to help with planning.
Wednesday, August 14, 6:30 to 8:30 pm: Full Moon Kayak Tour This program is limited to 12 boats, so pre-registration is required and can be done by contacting the Center at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or by calling 658-2055. Kayaks can be rented for $10, or you can bring your own.
Fun Flopping Fish
The Junior Naturalist Program on August 20, from 1 to 3 pm, will be about the biology and anatomy of different fish species that live in Dyken Pond.  This program will take place indoors for the first hour, and then the last hour will take place by the docks, fishing.  Please bring your own fishing pole if you have one, since we only have a limited number available. A $1 per child donation covers material costs. Pre-registration is encouraged to help with planning but not required and can be done by contacting the Center at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or 658-2055.
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is a Rensselaer County Park open daily during daylight hours for hiking, fishing and non-motor boating at 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent each day from 9 am until 3 pm. Our programs can be found at www.dykenpond.org.