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submitted by Chuck Riccardi and Mark Mazzeo
With generous donations and support from the community the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department held its 17th Annual Corned Beef Dinner this past Saturday, March 6. [Read more…] about With Help 300 Enjoy Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department Corned Beef Dinner
submitted by Judy Frost, Public Information Specialist, Hoosick Falls Central School District
Hundreds of Hoosick Falls Jr./Sr. High School students were recognized during an awards ceremony on Friday, February 27, for academic growth and performance at the midway point of the 2014-15 school year.
As part of his administrative internship, high school math teacher Bill Clairmont was tasked with organizing the awards ceremony, which recognized a significant number of students.
by Steve Bradley
After winning the WASAREN League title, then sending three wrestlers to the NYS championships, six Panther wrestlers were named as WASAREN League All Stars this week.
Named 2015 Section II Champions and State competitors Nolan Foster (113 pounds) and Colby Davendonis (152 pounds) were joined by Lucas Brogue (132 pounds), Shane Barss (195 pounds) and Alex Hull (285 pounds). Garrett Wright, who also wrestled in State competition, was named in the 182 pound class.
Everyone is invited to “Learn to Make Tamales” sponsored by the Petersburgh Public Library on Saturday, March 21, from 10 am until noon. A tamale is a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa (a corn meal) which is steamed or boiled in a leaf wrapper. Adrian Fox Dunn will lead a hands-on demonstration which will be held at the Petersburgh Veterans Community Center. Please sign up at the Library or by calling 658-2927 during Library hours so that there will be enough for all.
Africa Trip
The Petersburgh Public Library will present Ariel Dunn showing pictures and telling about her three week trip to Africa, her safari and her climb up Mount Kilimanjaro. She will be talking about how she planned the trip, chose the company and what it was like on the mountain. She will also be describing her safari, the parks visited and animals seen and just a little about what it was like to be there, her impressions of how people live and how it is different. She can answer questions on her decision making and assist if someone is interested in going on such a trip.
This program will be held on Wednesday, March 25, at 7 pm at the Library. Everyone is invited to attend and see another part of the world through photography.
Come to our Irish Jam Party at the Berlin Free Town Library on Saturday, March 21, from 7 to 9 pm. Our acoustic jam will feature musicians from the Saturday morning jam at Mass MoCA for a mostly Irish jam. Bring your instrument to join in for an unplugged evening or just come to listen and enjoy some traditional music from the Emerald Isle. Brush up on your St. Paddy’s Day facts for a game or two of trivia.
Admission is free; refreshments will be sold to benefit the Library. Please remember our goal this year is to raise $7,000 for our “Love Your Library” campaign.
The Stephentown Memorial Library is pleased to announce the upcoming performance of Shoni (Seonaidh) on March 20 at 7 pm at the Library. The Stephentown Memorial Library is located at 472 State Route 43 in Stephentown. This event is free and open to all. There will be coffee and refreshments served.
The Berlin Elementary School is hosting a Family Fun Math Night on Thursday, March 19, at 6:30 pm. It is a great opportunity for families to come together and play games that will strengthen math skills. Activities and games will be available for pre-k through fifth grade levels. We will have board games, card games, dice games, bowling games, play dough, technology, movies, dancing and so much more! The popcorn machine will be making our favorite snack and each family will receive a gift to play with at home. Please join us for a fun night! We look forward to seeing you!
Youth 2 Youth Berlin will be hosting its Spring Fling on Friday, March 20, at the Berlin Middle School/High School from 7 to 9:30 pm. Berlin teens are invited to a night of games, music, dancing, Wii, prizes and raffles. Tickets can be pre-ordered through the Y2Y Berlin Group, Biffy Cahill or the Main Office at the Berlin Middle/High School. They are $3 in advance or $5 at the door and include snacks and beverage.
Contact Biffy Cahill (BiffyCahill@gmail.com or 518-791-2001) for more information.
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