Youth Theatre Players presents “Where in the World did the Van Gogh Go” on July 31 at 7 pm and August 1 at 2:30 pm. at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts. Directed by Val Kavanaugh and Sue Frost, where did the famous Van Gogh painting go? Sunflowers is the only famous painting of Small Lake Museum and it’s been stolen! [Read more…] about Youth Theatre At Sand Lake Center For The Arts
Many Express Opposition To The NED Pipeline At FERC Scoping Meeting In Rensselaer County
submitted by Sandra Nathan of SNYFGP
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) hosted scoping meetings in Rensselaer County on July 14 and 15. The meetings’ purpose was to gather information on the scope of adverse environmental impacts that the Northeast Energy Direct (NED) pipeline project may have on water, air, farms, historic preservation, wildlife, trees, green fields, health, safety and on the socio-economic status of residents and their communities. [Read more…] about Many Express Opposition To The NED Pipeline At FERC Scoping Meeting In Rensselaer County
New Legislation On Abandoned Buildings Hoosick, Rensselaer County, Other Agencies Work Together To Solve Difficult Problem Of Worthless Real Estate
by Deb Alter
Senator Kathy Marchione, Chair of the Senate’s Local Government Committee, has announced that her bi-partisan legislation to help local communities address the growing challenge of abandoned buildings has been unanimously passed by the New York State Senate. Hoosick Falls is one of the communities that could benefit from this legislation. It still needs to be passed by the State Assembly. [Read more…] about New Legislation On Abandoned Buildings Hoosick, Rensselaer County, Other Agencies Work Together To Solve Difficult Problem Of Worthless Real Estate
Fractalfest Invites Stephentown Residents
On the weekend of July 31-August 2, Worcester-based organization Fractaltribe will be presenting its annual project Fractalfest at Gardner’s Farm in Stephentown. Fractaltribe is a community of artists, musicians, and craftsmen dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and immersive atmospheres; celebrations which foster creative expression in a healthy and supportive environment. [Read more…] about Fractalfest Invites Stephentown Residents
BEHOLD! New Lebanon Announces Rural Guide Tours For July 25
BEHOLD! New Lebanon, the living museum of contemporary rural American life, has announced its Rural Guide schedule for Saturday, July 25, the third week of its inaugural summer programming. The new museum without walls celebrates the rich historical and cultural heritage of New Lebanon. [Read more…] about BEHOLD! New Lebanon Announces Rural Guide Tours For July 25
Free Shakespeare In The Park: Love’s Labour’s Lost
Hubbard Hall Center for the Arts and Education in Cambridge, New York, announces its annual Free Shakespeare in the Park tour throughout Washington County and beyond. This weekend’s performance is at Wood Memorial Park in Hoosick Falls, Saturday, July 25 at 7 pm. [Read more…] about Free Shakespeare In The Park: Love’s Labour’s Lost
Farewell Reception In Grafton
submitted by Leanna Sweet
The Grafton Community Library invites you to a farewell reception for Cindy and Joe Pulito and Christian Collins, Library Director on Sunday, August 9, from 1 to 3 pm at the Grafton Senior Center. [Read more…] about Farewell Reception In Grafton
Atwater-Donnelly To Perform And Teach At New Lebanon Library
Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly will perform at the New Lebanon Library Friday, August 7 at 7 pm. The highly acclaimed husband-wife duo will present a delightful program of traditional American and Celtic folk songs, a capella pieces, old-time gospel songs, dance tunes, and original works. [Read more…] about Atwater-Donnelly To Perform And Teach At New Lebanon Library
Join Hoosick Falls CSD Jazz Band At The Great NY State Fair
The Hoosick Falls Central School Jazz Band is once again venturing out to The Great New York State Fair! On Saturday, August 29, a group of 25 students, ranging in age from 9th grade through 12th grade, will travel to Syracuse to perform. This year will be the fourth time they’ve done so. They will perform twice, at 2 pm and 4 pm in the Empire Theater. [Read more…] about Join Hoosick Falls CSD Jazz Band At The Great NY State Fair
Stephentown Memorial Library Events
Free Breakfast & Lunch for kids – through July 31. We are pleased to have been chosen as a feeding site for this federally funded program. We will be serving a healthy breakfast and lunch each weekday. Breakfast will be from 8:30 -9:30 am and Lunch will be from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm in the community room. There is no charge and no income or residency requirement. All children under age 18 are encouraged to take advantage of this program. The program will run until Monday through Friday until the end of the month. [Read more…] about Stephentown Memorial Library Events