The Grafton Community Library is sponsoring Wildlife Alive! on Saturday July 18 at the Grafton Summer Festival from 11 am until 1 pm. Licensed wildlife rehabilitator Kelly Martin will introduce some of the birds of prey and other live animals in her care. Learn about where and how they live, and what to do if you find orphaned or injured wildlife. [Read more…] about Wildlife Alive! Meet Live Birds of Prey In Grafton
Tune Travelers Get A Big Turnout
The Tune Travelers journeyed to the “Fabulous Fifties” at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center on June 19. Vocalists Maeghan DiMaggio, Lindsay Cave, Ingrid Schaaphok, Leonard Cave and Andrew Hanerfeld belted out one hit after another in a show that lasted over two hours. [Read more…] about Tune Travelers Get A Big Turnout
New Life For An Old Building
by Bea Peterson
Like a long sleeping benevolent dragon, the old St. Mary’s Academy is slowly lifting its head, spreading its imaginary wings and coming back to life. That new life is being created by Capital District entrepreneur and realtor Jasen Von Guinness. [Read more…] about New Life For An Old Building
Stephentown Historical Society 34th Annual Strawberry Festival
submitted by Bill Zimmerman
The Stephentown Historical Society’s 34th annual Strawberry Festival became one of its most exciting events in recent memory. On Thursday evening SHS members and members of Girl Scout Troop 1752, along with some members of the Youth 2 Youth Berlin group, picked 150 pounds of strawberries in under 90 minutes at the Berry Patch on Route 22. On Friday morning about 18 members and friends hulled nearly 200 pounds of berries in under 3 hours. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society 34th Annual Strawberry Festival
New York State Parks And HooRWA Present Historic Interpretation At The Bennington Battlefield
Partnering with the New York State Parks, the Hoosic Rivershed Watershed Association (HooRWA) is offering an opportunity to experience the history of this pivotal site, [Read more…] about New York State Parks And HooRWA Present Historic Interpretation At The Bennington Battlefield
Circus In Berlin: The Big Top Is Coming To Town!
The Kelly Miller Brothers Circus is returning to Berlin after several years’ hiatus. The all new 2015 season features tigers, an elephant, zebras, llamas, camels and a host of international circus stars from all over the world. [Read more…] about Circus In Berlin: The Big Top Is Coming To Town!
Hoosick Falls 10U All Star Baseball Team Wins Brunswick Tourney!
Fireworks For Sale Locally
by David Flint
No, it’s not Virginia or Carolina. Fireworks are now being sold in Stephentown just next to Gardner’s Ice Cream Shoppe. Governor Cuomo signed legislation last November that allows counties and cities outside of New York City to legalize the sale and use of some fireworks such as sparklers, fountains, snappers and poppers. [Read more…] about Fireworks For Sale Locally
SMA Social Studies Unit Culminates In Trip To Apple Store
Some of St. Mary’s Academy’s Academy third grade class were able to visit the Apple Store at Crossgates after completing a long unit studying various countries. [Read more…] about SMA Social Studies Unit Culminates In Trip To Apple Store
July Program At Grafton Historical Society Parker Francis Dunn: A Boy, His Bravery And A Bridge
More than 35,000 motorists drive over the Hudson River on the Dunn Memorial Bridge each weekday, heading into work in Albany or home to the suburbs beyond the city of Rensselaer. It’s a safe bet that none of the commuters who cross the bridge know anything about the person for whom it is named. Even former Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings was stumped when asked. So, just who was Parker Francis Dunn? Where was he from? What did he do to have the bridge named for him? [Read more…] about July Program At Grafton Historical Society Parker Francis Dunn: A Boy, His Bravery And A Bridge