The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Celebrating The Birth Of Buddha

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The Grafton Peace Pagoda is holding a Flower Festival Celebrating the Birth of the Buddha and a Mother’s Day Celebration on Sunday May 10 at 11 am. Everyone is invited to join us in celebrating Buddha’s Birth in this world and in reawakening our belief in humanity’s noble, spiritual purpose on this earth. This will be a traditional Buddhist Ceremony with interfaith prayers. The speaker will be Mark Johnson sharing stories of the NPT Walk for a Nuclear Free Future.

There will be music and dance and a Pot Luck Lunch. Everyone is welcome to bring a dish to share, vegetarian options preferred.

Berlin Alumni Scholarship

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The Alumni Association is accepting applications for the Berlin Alumni Scholarship. Any Berlin High School Senior or graduate who has been accepted into a two or four-year college may apply.

Application forms are in the Berlin High School Guidance Office. Applications must be postmarked by May 15 in order to be considered. To receive the award, the recipient must attend the Alumni Banquet on June 6 at 6:30 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Hoosick Street in Troy.

Brunswick Grange Tailgate Sale

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On Sunday, May 3 Brumswick Grange will   hold   its   Annual   Spring Agricultural  Tailgate  Sale  at  the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, Rte. 67 and 40, Schaghticoke, from 8 am to 12:30 pm.   More than 50 vendors will have various varieties of chickens,  ducks, geese, pigeons, veggies, plants and other agricultural items.  Absolutely no dogs, cats, puppies or kittens will be allowed for sale.  A donation of $15 per vendor will be charged.

Event will be held rain or shine.   There will be no refreshments available.  For more information please call 279-9113.

Elmer A. Grogan Scholarship Award

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Applications are being accepted for the scholarship award of $250.00 for the best essay on “What Freedom Means To Me” by a graduating senior from Brunswick Central School District or Berlin Central School District who is continuing on with his or her education.  The essay should not be less than 250 words or not more than 500 words.  The scholarship is being given by the Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340 in memory of a former member Elmer A. Grogan.

Thedeadlinefor applications is May 4.  Applications are available at the guidance counselor offices of both high schools and should be mailed to Carner,Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340, PO Box 361, Grafton, NY  12082, attn:   Commander Richard Terpening

St. Mary’s Academy Open House

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St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls will be holding an Open House for Perspective Parents on Monday May 4 from 6 to 7 pm.

St. Mary’s offers a Full Day Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 program five days a week.  Before Care is available beginning at 7 am. and After Care is available until 6 pm.  St. Mary’s Academy is currently accepting Open Enrollment for grades K-8.  Call today for a tour!! 686-4314.

Earn 10% Off Your Car Insurance

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The Northeast New York Safety & Health Council will sponsor the Defensive Driving Course at the Hoosick Falls Health Center, Danforth Street, Hoosick Falls, NY on Saturday, May 2, beginning promptly at 8:30 am.

Successful completion of this class allows for 10% insurance reduction on collision and liability for 3 years, as well as reduces 4 points from your driver’s license on points acquired in the prior 18 months. The course fills up quickly, please register by calling 518-686-4854.

Woodside Cemetery Of East Poestenkill Annual Meeting

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Woodside Cemetery Association announces the annual cemetery meeting on May 5 at 7 pm at the Union Gospel Church Hall, 1039 Plank Road, Route 40, in East Poestenkill, NY.

Spring plans will be discussed and the annual election of officers will be held. All people with an interest in the cemetery are welcome to join.

Tax-deductible donations for the cemetery are always needed to perpetually care for the grounds. Make checks payable to Woodside 56 Road Cemetery. Mail to P.O. Box 76, Poestenkill, NY 12140.

We always need volunteers to help. Please call 518-283-5303 for more information or if you have questions.