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Grafton Summer Festival

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The Grafton Summer Festival, sponsored this year by the Grafton United Methodist and St. John Francis Regis Catholic Churches, will be held on Saturday, July 11, between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm at the Town Park on Route 2. There will be a Flea Market, a Bake Sale, a Giant Raffle Booth, all kinds of food and some live music, A Giffy’s BBQ will end the day from 3 to 5 pm. All are welcome.

Stephentown Memorial Library Events

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St. Patrick’s Day Craft – Kids of all ages are welcome on Saturday, March 14, at 2 pm for some stories and a craft project as we get ready for St. Patrick’s Day.

Toddler/Preschool Story Time – Join us for stories, songs and an art project each Wednesday at 10 am led by Rebekkah Corbett, a local educator. 

Sunday Classics Film Series – showcasing classic films in black and white and color that are suitable for all ages.  Join us for popcorn and refreshments as we watch some of the best films from the past. This month’s film is High Noon starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly, on Sunday, March 15 at 2 pm in the Library Community Room.

Tween Night – Come join us for our monthly Tween Night for 10-14 year olds.  This month will feature Guitar Hero, board games, pizza and refreshments. Bring your friends on Friday, March 20, at 6:30 .

Twilight Party for Teens – Bring your friends on Saturday, March 21 at 8 PM to view the DVD release of Twilight, starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson.  

All events are free and open to the public.  Call the Stephentown Memorial Library, 472 Route 43, Stephentown at 518-733-5750 for information.

Teens are invited to join us for this movie on our big screen, prizes and trivia.   For 9-12 grade students.  Refreshments will be served.  

Teaching Emotional Intelligence to Children – Mo Therese Hannah, Ph.D., a Professor of Psychology at Siena College in Loudonville, NY, will explain the EQ program and how it can help your child. The EQ program encourages inclusion, tolerance of differences and empathy and discourages peer rejection. Join us on Tuesday, March 24 at 7 PM for this informative parenting program. This program is made possible by a Family Literacy Service grant from New York State Library, New York State Education Department.

Pajama Storytime – Wear your pj’s and bring your favorite stuffed animal, along with a parent or caregiver.  We will listen to stories and have some laughs! Join us Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 PM for some family fun!  We will have a special guest reader from Stephentown Elementary School.

SML Unplugged – Gather you singers, songwriters, musicians and poets! Artists of all ages are welcome to join our monthly Open Mic event on Sunday, March 29 at 1 PM. Show off your talents or come to listen.

All events are free and open to the public.  Call the Stephentown Memorial Library, 472 Route 43, Stephentown, NY at (518) 733-5750 for information.

March Events At The New Lebanon Library

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Chess Instruction for Kids

Saturday, March 14, at 10 am. Instruction for kids, but players at all levels are welcome.

Poetry Group

Monday, March 16, at 6 pm. Poets age 12 and older are invited to come and share their work. 

Bingo for Kids

Monday, March 23, at 2 pm. Celebrate winter with cookies, juice and prizes! For ages 5-12.

Film Night

Friday, March 27, at 6:30 pm. Come enjoy a free showing of a current film for the whole family. Call for title.

Games Night For Teens And Tweens

Tuesday, March 31, at 6 pm. Bring your games and your appetite (pizza provided!).  We’ll also provide a Nintendo Wii, Rock Band 2 Wii Sports, DDR and Bee Movie Game. Feel free to bring board games as well.

and don’t forget these recurring events:

Tales for Tots Story Hour – Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Story hour includes crafts, songs, and movement activities.

Hug-A-Bye Babies – Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. Age appropriate stories, songs, and movement activities for our youngest patrons and their parents.

For further information on any of these programs, please call the New Lebanon Library (518) 794-8844.  All are welcome to these events.  The library is located at 550 State Route 20, 1/4 mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.

Arrests Made In Slaughter Of Horse In Hoosick

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by Bea Peterson

On January 5, according to NYS Trooper Maureen Tuffey, the New York State Police at Brunswick arrested Michael J. Lohnes, age 25, of Hoosick Falls, and Alyna A. O’Donovan, age 17, at a residence located at 610 19th Street Watervliet, NY. The arrests were the result of a criminal investigation that began on December 22, 2008. At that time the owner of a farm located on Hill Road in Hoosick reported that several out buildings had been burglarized and a horse boarded on the property had been slaughtered.

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