The Grafton Community Library will present an introductory Fused Glass Workshop as part of the Grafton Community Arts Program that has been awarded grant funding from The Arts Center of the Capital Region.
Participants will learn the basic properties of glass as related to fusing and the process and techniques of fusing dichroic glass to make jewelry or small glass pieces. Dichroic glass’ main characteristic is that it transmits one wave length of light and reflects another, which means that it displays an array of colors and shows different colors depending on the angle of view. This makes it an exciting, ideal material for artistic endeavors.
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Stephentown Historical Society Community Tag Sale
The Stephentown Historical Society will host the fifteenth annual Community Tag Sale on Saturday, July 28, at the grassy field south of Gardner’s Coffee Shop on Route 22 in Stephentown. Gather your items to sell for yourself or to donate to support the Society. Selling spaces are available for individuals or other organizations for $10. The tag sale will run from 9 am to 3 pm, with a rain date of Sunday, July 29.
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Beads Galore At The Grafton Elementary School
What can you do with an abundance of beads? Have fun and make animals, people or jewelry and take home your creation! Come to the Grafton Elementary School on Tuesday, July 31, at 10 am when the Scotia-Glenville Traveling Museum presents “Beads Galore,” a free program suitable for children ages five and up.
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Petersburgh Library Summer Reading
The Summer Reading Program “Dream Big – Read” continues at the Petersburgh Public Library for children, teens and adults. Everyone who signed up for the Summer Reading Program is encouraged to keep reading and recording the titles and authors of the books read. Also, all youth who signed up are reminded to stop into the Library each week to pick up his or her prize. If you haven’t signed up but would like to do the reading for the summer (reading must be completed by August 13), you can still sign up at the Library or through our website at www.petersburghpubliclibrary.org.
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Berlin Library Summer Reading
Summer Reading has begun! Join us at the Library to enroll in the reading program. Stop in or call to register for these programs:
• Tuesday, July 31 – 10 to 11 am; Story Time, led by Martha von Schilgen, “How does your garden grow?” stories and crafts for ages pre-school to 7.
• Wednesday, August 1 – 1 to 2 pm; Create A Lollipop Posy, led by Charlotte Neaton, for ages 6 and up.
• Thursday, August 9 – 6:30 pm; Children, family and friends – join us for Reading Certificate Night.
Songwriting Workshops At The New Lebanon Library
Linda Worster, Berkshire based performing songwriter, will conduct two songwriting workshops this summer at the New Lebanon Library. The first, for children ages 8-13, will be held on Tuesday, July 31, from 2 to 4 pm. The second, for teens and adults, will be held on Thursday, August 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Both events are free and open to the public. Advanced registration is recommended by calling the Library at 518-794-8844.
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Kara Deiana And Andrew Falkenstein To Wed
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Deiana of Stephentown proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Kara Nicole Deiana, to Andrew Eric Falkenstein, son of Dr. Jane Falkenstein and step-son of Dr. John McCarthy of Manhattan and Troy, NY, and the son of the late Dr. David Falkenstein of Manhattan.
A November wedding is planned.
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Bo Ryan Montanye Graduates From Colgate University
Bo Ryan Montanye, from Stephentown, graduated recently with a B.A. in Geology and Classical Studies from Colgate University. Montanye was one of 661 students to graduate with the Class of 2012, representing a graduation rate of 89.7%, which is among the highest in the nation.
Mark H. Murphy ’77, President and CEO of the Green Bay Packers, delivered an inspiring keynote address to a packed house.
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Zachary Ferris Named To The University Of Hartford Dean’s List
The University of Hartford is pleased to announce that Zachary Ferris of Stephentown has been named to its Dean’s List for Spring 2012.
Misty Blues To Perform At The New Lebanon Library
Berkshire band Misty Blues will be performing at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, July 27, from 7 to 9 pm. The band will perform a combination of traditional blues and contemporary pieces.
Misty Blues features vocalist Gina Coleman, who has been performing in and around the Berkshires since 1990. She has appeared at the Williamstown Theater Festival and Mass MoCA, and, by day, is an Associate Dean at Williams College. Appearing with Coleman will be guitarist Jason Webster, who has performed with Arlo Guthrie, Little Feat and Pete Seeger, and Berkshire bass player Bill Patriquin.
For further information on this free event, please call the Library at 518-794-8844.

