With the slogan, “imported from Main Street”, Chatham Brewing has been building a regional brand for almost 10 years. Last weekend, that local strength was recognized at New York’s largest beer festival, TAP-NY, when the brewer was named Best Craft Brewery in the Hudson Valley. [Read more…] about Chatham Brewing Scores Big At TAP New York
Hoosick Grange News
submitted by Corinne Philpott
Hoosick Grange had its regular meeting on April 22. Master David Comell presided over the business meeting. The charter was draped for Robert Bentley who died in January. Marion Cipperly was recognized tor seventy years of service to the Grange. She told us about the time she joined and how she met her future husband.
After the business meeting the lecturer was in charge of the program. She told about many good things that happen in April.April is Safe Digging Month, and April 5 was Easter Sunday, when we celebrate Jesus rising from the dead. She had a story about Easter. April is also Yogurt Month and what a delicious snack it is. It provides calcium and phosphorus for bone health and essential nutrients tor your body.
April is Poetry Month. The lecturer read a poem she wrote titled “Seeing Double” about two black crows. April 15 was Tax Day, and we had a joke on that. April 22 was Earth Day, and how we need to protect our environment and conserve open spaces. She read about different states and what they are doing for Earth Day. South Carolina is bucking the trend of aging American farmers near Charleston. It offers a three year training program for aspiring farmers.
The Grange had the Masonic Dinner on April 25 and it went well. On May 6 Rensselaer County Pomona met at Hoosick Grange, with a covered dish supper at 7 pm. Hoosick Grange will meet on May 13 at 8 pm. Martha Babbitt is in charge of the program and Burta Burr is in charge of refreshments.
HACA Pantry Loses Bread Donor, And Finds A New One
by Deb Alter
Two Tuesdays ago, the Hoosick Falls Food Pantry thought they would be suffering a severe shortage of bread. This was due to the unexpected closing of the Freihoffer’s bakery outlet in Troy that had been supplying bread to the pantry for more than six years.
But HACA Executive Director Dianne Hosterman was on top of the situation immediately. [Read more…] about HACA Pantry Loses Bread Donor, And Finds A New One
Petersburgh Library Events
The annual Library Plant, Book and Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, May 16 from 9 am until 1 pm. Donations of plants, books and baked goods would be appreciated to support the Library programs. Donations should be brought to the Library Friday afternoon between 2 and 6 or before 9 am on Saturday.
The Petersburgh Public Library will hold a “Spring Foraging” program on Saturday, May 9 at 9 am. Danny Schnoop will lead this spring foraging workshop. He will lead a group to places where baby dandelion greens, fiddlehead ferns and other spring plants can be foraged. Afterward, the group will return to the PVMCC for some pointers in preparing and preserving our finds. Please sign-up at the library if you will be attending since space in the kitchen is limited. In the event that there is inclement weather or the plants are not out yet the workshop will be held on May 16 from 1to 3 pm.
Story hour is held Tuesdays at 11 am. Preschoolers and their care givers are invited to join us for stories, games, crafts and snacks. On May 12 story hour will feature stories about “How does your garden grow?” and on May 19 it will be “Rhymes and Songs”. There will be no story hour from May 26 through June 23 and it will resume on Tuesday, June 30 for our summer program.
Legos at the Library is held the second Wednesday of the month from 3:30 to 6:30 pm, which will be May 13. Stop by the Library and make a lego creation with the thousands of legos that the Library has. Creations will be displayed at the Library for the month until they are dismantled for the next lego program.
The book discussion group will meet on Wednesday, May 13 to discuss “The Testament of Mary” by Colm Toibin. Copies of the books are available at the Library for anyone who would like to read the book and join the discussion.
Preparations are underway for the summer reading program which is for all ages from toddler to adults. Sign-up begins June 1 and the first 100 people to sign up will be given a bag to carry their books back and forth to the library. Save the date: on Tuesday, June 30 at 7 pm, the Puppet People will present their “Wizard of Oz” production at the PVMCC, sponsored by the Library. Invite a friend and enjoy their wonderful show.
Second Annual Stephentown Memorial Library Plant Swap
Saturday May 23, 10 am to 2 pm
Did you start a few too many veggie or flower seeds? Have divisions of perennials you want a home for? Have a few extra cuttings you don’t want to compost? Bring them to the side porch of the Stephentown Memorial Library, preferably before 10 am on Saturday, May 23 and share them with your neighbors.
Please label what you bring!
Are you looking to add a tomato, herb or flower to your garden? Stop by and help yourself. It’s self-serve, although a gardener may be around to encourage and advise.
Although we call this a swap, you don’t need to bring a plant to take a plant. And don’t forget to bring your extra seeds in to the Seed Exchange. You can drop them off at the desk.
Questions? Call Joan-Claire at 733-0237
Dublin Porter Performs Music Of Ireland At New Lebanon Library
Irish music trio Dublin Porter will perform at the New Lebanon Library Friday, May 15 at 7 pm. The repertoire of this Berkshire band focuses on the dance music and airs of Ireland.
For further information on this event, please call the library at (518) 794-8844. All are welcome and the event is free, although donations for the performers are appreciated. The library is located at 550 State Route 20, 1/4 mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.
Program On Ticks At Cheney Library
Jennifer Mahoney, Senior Public Health Educator from the Rensselaer County Department of Health will provide information and discussion about ticks and the illnesses associated with tick bites in the capital region. The presentation will cover: general identification of ticks, tick removal, lyme disease, signs, symptoms, treatment, other tick borne illnesses, and prevention.
This will be an informative presentation at Cheney Library on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 pm. Please be sure to come before the tick season gets underway.
Storyteller Gil Payette Presents Night Sky: Native American Sun Worshipers, Moon Watchers And Stargazers
On Saturday, May 9 at 10:30 am, local Storyteller Gil Payette will present the latest installment in his multimedia program series on Native American culture and folkways. This month he will focus on how Native Peoples saw the Night Sky. Native Americans have always wondered about the hows and whys of the Sky Land. They talked of the light and dark and had stories to explain the Sun, the Moon and the Stars. They spoke of the Spirit Path, of Falling Stars, of Father Sky and of the Night. This program is free and open to everyone. It is a fascinating story that will appeal to young and old alike. For more information visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org.
“Acing Your Job Interview” Interview Clinic at Grafton Library
Landing the job you want can depend on making a good impression in your interview. On Thursday, May 14 at 4 pm, professional employment counselors from Rensselaer County One Stop will be on hand at Grafton Community Library to provided individualized coaching and advice on the ins and outs of how to ace your job interview. Sign up in advance is required. Contact the Library by phone (279-0580) or email director@graftoncommunitylibrary.org to get on the list. This program is part of Grafton Community Library’s “Skills for Job Seekers” program series. Upcoming programs include “Skype Skills for the Job Interview & Beyond” on May 29th. Visit the library’s website for more information.
Author Stanley Woods-Frankel At The New Lebanon Library
Local author, Dr. Stanley Woods-Frankel will read from his novel Resurrection of Evil at the New Lebanon Library on Thursday, May 14, at 7 pm. The reading will be followed by Q & A and discussion, after which Dr. Woods-Frankel will sign copies of his books.
The novel is the second in a macabre and humorous mystery series about forensic dentist Steve Landau. In this installment, Steve is recruited by a shadowy organization to identify the remains believed to be those of Hitler. His results are explosive and lead him on a trail through Europe and Russia.
Dr. Stanley Woods-Frankel is a member of the American Society of Forensic Odontology, (a Forensic Dentist.) He has worked closely with the NYPD, written articles for professional publications, testified as an expert witness, lectured extensively, and appeared on radio and TV. In addition to his curriculum Vitae, Dr. Woods-Frankel completed the masters writing program at NYU, is a member of the Mystery Writers of America, and participates in a bi-monthly writer’s group.
All are welcome at this free event. For more information, please call the library at (518) 794-8844.
