Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Jen Burhans
The Berlin girls soccer team played a great game Saturday, October 25, defeating Hoosick Valley. The girls came into the Class C Sectional game as the CHVL’s league champions and were looking to start off their trip to the Sectional finals with a big win over H.V.
[Read more…] about Berlin Girls Soccer Season Ends In Sectional Quarterfinals
by Jen Burhans
Berlin boys varsity soccer finished the regular season undefeated and were CHVL champions. They went into Class C sectionals ranked 5th with a first round bye, guaranteed a home game. [Read more…] about BCS Boys Soccer Win Sectional Game Against Middleburg
New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz will come to Petersburgh for a reading from his new book Saving Simon: How A Rescue Donkey Taught Me the Meaning of Compassion on Thursday, November 6, at 7 pm at the Petersburgh Town Hall. Hosted by the Petersburgh Public Library, Katz will be accompanied by his border collie/therapy dog Red.
Every Saturday from 10 to 11:30 am the Grafton Community Library hosts “Sit and Knit,” a knitting and needle arts group that is open to all ages and abilities. Everyone is invited to come share his or her skills and learn new techniques and tricks. No previous experience is necessary. Participants practice a variety of techniques including stitching, crocheting, knitting and more. Drop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time.
For more information and to find out about the Library’s other programs and services, visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 279-0580. The Library is located at 2455 NY Route 2 in Grafton.
Forget the trick… but come to the Library in costume for a treat on Friday, October 31, between 3:30 and 5:30.
Make A Dream Catcher
Dream catchers are a native American symbol of strength and unity. As we approach Thanksgiving and its origins everyone is invited to the Library to make a dream catcher on Saturday, November 8, between 10 am and noon. The craft will be facilitated by Craig Levesque, who has made numerous dream catchers. One is on display at the Library. Please sign up at the Library so there will be enough supplies for all who want to participate.
Book Group
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd is the subject of discussion at the next book group meeting on Wednesday, November 12, at 7 pm. Anyone who has read the book and would like to join the discussion is welcome to attend even if it’s only this time. Copies of the book are available at the Library for your reading pleasure.
Story Hour
Pre-school story hour is held Tuesday mornings at 11 am when school is in session. On November 4 join us for stories about the changing seasons and on November 18 for Thanksgiving stories. Story hour includes stories, crafts, activities and snacks. All pre-schoolers and their caregivers are invited to attend.
LEGOS
LEGOS at the Library will be held Wednesday, November 12, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The Library received a grant of thousands of LEGOS to make this program possible. Donations of LEGOS would also be welcomed if your children have outgrown them.
Knitting Group
Knitters, and those wanting to learn to knit, are invited to the Library on Wednesday afternoons at 4 pm. Bring any projects you are working on and enjoy knitting together.
Children and families are invited to stop by Grafton Community Library on October 31 from 3 to 8 pm to celebrate Halloween with spooky stories, sweet treats and great give-aways. All children will get to choose a book to keep from our grab bag. Come in costume for a special prize!
For more information visit our website or call 279-0580.
The annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park in Stephentown will honor in particular this year those veterans who served during the Vietnam War era. The celebration, sponsored by the Veterans of the Stephentown Area, will be held on Saturday, November 8, starting at 11 am. Speakers will include County Executive Kathy Jimino, NYS Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin and County Veterans Service Agency Director Peter Goebel. The ceremony will be followed by a catered lunch at the Fire Hall on Grange Hall Road. All are invited to attend.
submitted by Gail Smith
Heroes at Home has initiated two new veterans groups this fall to help our servicemen and women and their families connect.
One is a Veterans Dinner Group on the first Thursday of each month at the American Legion, 150 Main Street, Hoosick Falls. The evening includes a free dinner plus a guest speaker or workshop on topics that are of interest to the military community. The first event will be held on Thursday, November 6, from 5 to 7 pm with a workshop entitled “Income, Savings and Assets for the Future.” This is being sponsored by the Commission on Economic Opportunity.
If you’d like to be kept informed of upcoming dinner meetings or presentation topics or request a presentation on a specific subject, email Amy Molloy at amy.molloy@heroesathomerensco.com.
All veterans, active duty, and their families are welcome to attend.
Second is a Veterans Walking Group at the HAYC3 Armory. All veterans and spouses are invited to join other vets from 9 to 10 am in the HAYC3 Armory to get in a walk and some conversation. This will not only be good physically, but it will also be a great way to connect with those you know and perhaps even meet some you haven’t rubbed elbows with before.
For more information on either of these programs, contact John Holmes at Heroes at Home at 545-6781 or john.holmes@heroesathomerensco.com.
On Sunday, November 5, from 7 to 11 am, the Berlin Fire Department will be holding its monthly breakfast. Breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, French toast, biscuits with homemade sausage gravy, bacon and sausage, home fries, toast and eggs (sunny side up, over easy or over hard, scrambled). Beverage choice is coffee or tea (both available as decaf), hot chocolate, milk and orange juice.
The price is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12 and free for children under 5. Take-outs are available by calling 658-2890.
The Veterans of Stephentown will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, November 1, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located at 35 Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 5:30 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp.
No advance registration is required. A donation of $35 per player will be accepted and give the player 6,000 in chip value. Players can make an additional $10 donation at the door for 2,000 extra in chip value. This tournament will pay one place for every ten players with a minimum of four places and a maximum of nine places.
A free buffet will be served at the first break, and refreshments will be available.
For further information, please call Tom MacVeigh at 518-658-2448.
