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The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be serving an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, May 31, from 8 to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85). Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, eggs (made to order), sausage gravy & biscuits, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee and milk are on the menu.
The cost is $9 per adult, $4 for kids 12 and under and free for kids five and under.
Happy Mother’s Day! Treat your mom to breakfast at the Sullivan-Jones VFW monthly buffet breakfast on Sunday, May 11, from 8 to 11 am. The VFW is located on Veterans Street in Poestenkill.
The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, May 24, 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 10 players with a minimum of four places and a maximum of 9 places.
A free buffet will be served at the first break, and refreshments will be available.
For further information, please call John Linton at 518-733-0469.
Students from St. Mary’s Academy and Hoosick Falls Central School will make their debut appearance with the Battenkill Chorale on Saturday, May 17, at 8 pm and Sunday, May 18, at 4 pm at the Immaculate Conception Church in Hoosick Falls. The Battenkill Chorale will conclude its nineteenth season with these performances entitled “Freedom!” a choral tribute to Nelson Mandela, plus music of Argentina. Tickets cost $15 and can be reserved by calling 518-692-7458 or emailing jen.braucher@gmail.com.
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On Saturday, May 17, there will be a Trail Work Day at Cherry Plain State Park from 9 am to 12 pm. Call Fran Egbert 674-3214 for more information.
Beach Open
Cherry Plain State Park’s beach will open weekends through June 23 and then daily from 10 am to 6 pm.
Mother’s Day Wildflower Hike
The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is offering a Mother’s Day Wildflower Hike, May 11, from 1 to 3 pm to observe the many spring ephemerals in bloom. This will be a fun and easy hike for all ages.
Mid-Week Hike Series
The Center is offering a Mid-Week Hike Series on May 13, 22 and 27 from 2 to 4 pm. These guided hikes will cover about two or three miles over moderate terrain. You can attend one or more of these hikes, so come join us this spring for some outdoor adventures!
Sunday Pond Study
The Center is offering a Sunday Pond Study on May 18 from 1 to 3 pm. This program for all ages will have participants catching and releasing pond organisms and going over their importance to the environment. A complete list of programs can be found at www.dykenpond.org. Pre-registration is encouraged to help with planning, but not required, and can be done by contacting the Center at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or 658-2055.
Twilight Kayak Tour
The Center is offering a Twilight Kayak Tour on May 28 from 7pm to 9pm. This program is limited to 12 boats so pre-registration is required and can be done by contacting the center at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or 658-2055. Kayaks can be rented for $10 or you can bring your own. A complete list of programs can be found at: www.dykenpond.org.
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, located at 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville, is a Rensselaer County Park open daily during daylight hours for hiking, fishing and non-motor boating. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent each day from 9 am until 3 pm after May 15.
by Bea Peterson
Sunday, May 4, was not the most pleasant of spring days. However, inside the St. Mary’s Academy gym it was a wonderful day. It was the Fifth Annual Taste of Hoosick event, and it was the biggest and best yet. [Read more…] about Taste Of Hoosick Best Ever
Celebrate and enjoy the beautiful and historic stained glass windows of St. Mark’s, First Baptist, Immaculate Conception and the First United Presbyterian Churches in Hoosick Falls on Saturday, May 17, from 9 am to 2 pm. [Read more…] about Spring Stroll And Stained Glass In Hoosick Falls
submitted by Bev McClave
Despite the winter-like weather the Sounds of Spring organ concert warmed the hearts of the more than forty people who attended. On Sunday. May 4, at the Immaculate Conception Church in New Lebanon, five very talented organists from throughout the area played to the delight of all. [Read more…] about Sounds Of Spring Concert At The Immaculate Conception Church In New Lebanon
Cherry Plain – Caroline C. Crandall Perkins, 97, died February 27, 2014. She was the wife of the late Andrew H. Perkins, the mother of Ann and her husband Marc Woodroe, Lorraine and her husband Joe Schiff, Carol Wagar and Patricia and her husband David Shuhart. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 10, at 1 pm at the Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home, 66 Armsby Road, Petersburgh, NY, with visitation prior to the service from 11 am to 1 pm. A lunch will follow in the Berlin Methodist Church.
