The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Cabaret To Benefit The Stephentown Memorial Library

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Berkshires-based cabaret performer Lisa Kantor will present “You Read Me Like a Book!” – an evening of love songs and love-gone-wrong songs at The Theater Barn in New Lebanon on Friday, September 28, to benefit the Stephentown Memorial Library. The unique fundraiser and musical program is organized by the Friends of the Library. Wine and light refreshments will be available at 7 pm, and the cabaret show follows at 8 pm. Tickets cost $45 each and are available by email at Debbie.Pentak@gmail.com or by phone at 518-733-0410 or 518-733-5750.
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Pre-Licensing Course At HFCS

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The NYS 5 hour pre-licensing course, needed to obtain a valid NYS license, will be offered on Thursday, September 13, at the Hoosick Falls Central School.  A valid learner’s permit and $35 correct cash or check is required.  Registration is that evening, beginning at 4:30 pm in the High School Office, with class following promptly at 5 pm. For further information,  call Terri Burdick at 686-0492 x1034.

Letter To The Editor – Please Allow Her To Have Her Dream

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Dear Editor:
She’s been shut out by a chain fence, watched her family mistreated, endured property damage and been betrayed by the modern members.
It was early summer in 1948 when Helen Ellett, an avid horsewoman had a vision. Many times she had thought about the joy of having a horse club, a club that consisted of great friends that shared horses and the joys of riding in common.
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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.

Sponsors Wanted For Berlin Community Harvest Bazaar

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Organizers of the third annual Berlin Community Harvest Bazaar, a fundraiser for the Berlin Community Food Closet (BCFC) are seeking sponsors and vendors for the October 28 event. This year’s activities will include a coloring contest, a donut eating contest, apple and pumpkin pie judging and a canned goods raffle. Event sponsors will provide or help purchase prizes for these activities and will receive recognition on event signage as well as a free vendor space during the bazaar. Additional vendor spaces are available for a nominal fee or a percentage of sales made at the event.
For more information about either opportunity, companies and individuals should contact BCFC Coordinator Trish Gerstel at growerarts@live.com.

HAYC3 Offers Before School Program

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HAYC3 is offering a before school program beginning on Thursday, September 6. The program will begin at 5 am and end at 8:15 am. Bus transportation will be provided to school. Parents are welcome to send a bag breakfast with their child if they wish to do so. This program will cost $45 a week. Please contact HAYC3 at 518-686-9050 for more information and registration.