Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Opera review by Alex Brooks
Last year when it was announced that Alix Jones was stepping down as the leader of the Hubbard Hall Opera, there was uncertainty about whether Hubbard Hall’s annual opera productions would continue, and if so, whether they could live up to the high standards set by Jones. [Read more…] about Hubbard Hall’s The Elixir of Love Is A Triumph
The Stephentown Seniors celebrated the New Year at their meeting in the Fire Hall on January 19 (a bit late, but at our age, who’s counting?) [Read more…] about Stephentown Seniors (Slightly Tardy) New Year’s Party!
After three months or so of interior renovation owner Mike Milliron held the Grand Opening of the Iron Coffee Company on Saturday afternoon December 10. [Read more…] about Iron Coffee Company Holds Grand Opening
The Cambridge High School football team became the 2016 New York State Class C football champions on Friday. [Read more…] about Congratulations To Cambridge Football
submitted by Ray Smith of SVHC
Each year, Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) honors a nurse whose accomplishments in the areas of leadership, service and scholarship are worthy of the health system’s highest recognition. This award is called the Search for Excellence, and the 2016 honoree is Karen Hewson, MSN, RN, CEN, of Hoosick Falls, NY. [Read more…] about Nurse From Hoosick Falls Honored
The Rensselaer County Department of Health is offering blood testing for PFOA at no charge to Petersburgh residents. The clinic will be at the Petersburgh Veterans Community Center (PVMCC) In Petersburgh on Saturday, July 23 from 9 am to 2 pm. Please call 518-402-7950 for an appointment.
The Grafton Peace Pagoda will commemorate the 71st anniversary of Hiroshima Day on Saturday August 6 with a ceremony dedicated to forever renouncing war creating a nuclear-free world
“We come together to commit to peace and never again using weapons of mass destruction. Let us find ways to heal the earth and all beings. We must have no enemies and become the enemy of none.”
At 6:30 pm walk from the Grafton Town Square to Peace Pagoda (4.3 miles). At 8:30 pm at the Peace Pagoda, there will be a Program of Peace, Ceremonial Lighting of Lanterns, Interfaith Prayers for Peace, Musical Offerings, Speakers and Readings, and a Fire Hoop Dance
The event will be held rain or shine. Please wear weather-appropriate clothes and bring a flashlight and insect repellent. You may also want a blanket.
The Grafton Peace Pagoda is at 87 Crandall Road in Grafton.
Endicott College has announced the Dean’s List students for spring, 2016. Ayla Marie Gee Graney, the daughter of Bernie and Catherine Graney of Hoosick Falls, NY is on that list. Ayla graduated from Endicott on Saturday, May 21 with a major in Visual Communications.
Join HAYC3 on Sunday, July 3 for a free showing of The Princess Bride, at Wood Memorial Park, beginning at dusk.
The movie is “A classic fairy tale, with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess, and yes, some kissing (as read by a kindly grandfather).”
It’s a fun, feel-good, free night for the whole family.
