Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Steve Bradley
The day was off to a perfect start before the first competitor arrived at the Wood Park. It was a spectacular spring day for the Lace Up and Race For the Cure. Competitors began arriving an hour before start time and didn’t stop until there were 262 of them, a new race record that surpassed the hopes of the organizers. [Read more…] about A Great Day For a Great Cause
Internationally famous bluegrass band Monroe Crossing performs “The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass” with the Battenkill Chorale on Saturday, May 7 at 7 pm and Sunday, May 8 at 4 pm, at Immaculate Conception Church, 73 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY.
[Read more…] about Monroe Crossing Partners With Battenkill Chorale In “Bluegrass Mass”
Berlin Dog Control Officer Doug Goodermote was all smiles this past Thursday night, as the semiannual rabies clinic in at the Berlin Municipal Complex again had a good turnout. [Read more…] about Good Turnout For Berlin Rabies Clinic
submitted by Joan James
The Derby Community Club was started back in 1935 when a few men pooled their money at the American House for the Kentucky Derby and won on a horse named “Omaha.” [Read more…] about Derby Community Club To Celebrate 81st Anniversary
By Aimee Beaudette
Hoosac celebrated Earth Day a little early this year to stay ahead of the weather. The day was packed full of community service and educational seminars. To kick off the day, students watched part of a documentary showing the beauty and wonder of the Earth we live on and some of the magnificent creatures we share it with. [Read more…] about Hoosac School Celebrates Earth Day
The Grafton Community Library presents Intermediate Basket Weaving – Spring Basket Workshop as part of the Grafton Community Arts Program that has been awarded grant funding from The Arts Center of the Capital Region.
[Read more…] about Basket Weaving Workshop At Grafton Library
Join the 300-plus community members on May 7 from 9 am to noon and volunteer to help do some spring-cleaning in Hoosick Falls with HAYC3. Go get your cleaning team together! Or come on your own. Everyone is encouraged to help. [Read more…] about HAYC3, Saint-Gobain Partner For Annual “Love Your Village” Day
submitted by Brian Bushner
Every year the Albany Times Union (and companion publication Women@Work Magazine) recognizes talented and successful regional women. This year they also recognize young women who are about to embark on their careers. [Read more…] about Bradley Named ‘Girl of Excellence’
The Berlin Free Town Library presents singer/songwriter/guitarist Jeff Przech and his band the Outfit at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center (PVMCC) on Saturday, April 30 at 7:30 pm. [Read more…] about Jeff Przech And The Outfit In Benefit Concert At PVMCC
submitted by Brian Bushner
As graduation approaches, students at Hoosick Falls High School are busy filling out scholarship applications. There are many scholarships to apply for, and the district would like to share the current list with the community. If you have a child or grandchild who attends HFHS or know of a student who does, please encourage them to apply for any scholarships for which they are eligible. [Read more…] about Scholarship Opportunities For HFHS Students
