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Folk Trio Divinitress To Perform At The New Lebanon Library

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Local acoustic folk trio, Divinitress, will be performing at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, March 21, from 7 to 9 pm.  Their blend of harmonies and acoustic instruments give this group a unique and uplifting sound.

Divinitress consists of singer-guitarist Tistrya Grace, who has spent ten years performing at coffee houses and festivals, and versatile Berkshire singer-songwriter Erin Laundry. They play a combination of original songs along with popular covers that encourage the audience to sing along.

For further information on this event, please call the Library at 518-794-8844. The public is welcome, and the event is free, although donations for the performers are appreciated. The library is located at 550 State Route 20, ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.

Dublin Porter Performs The Music Of Ireland At The New Lebanon Library

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Irish music trio Dublin Porter will perform at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, March 14, 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. The public is welcome and the event is free. 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.

Dr. Seuss At The Cheney Library

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The Friends of Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls will be hosting a Dr. Seuss Party at 10 am on March 15, in the Library. We will be celebrating Dr. Seuss by reading some of his books, doing a craft and having a snack. Last year the children who attended had a wonderful time. This is a great day in Hoosick Falls because after the Dr. Seuss Party you can grab some lunch and be on time for the St. Patrick’s Parade in downtown Hoosick Falls. Be sure to start your day at the Library with our party for the great children’s author Dr. Seuss.

The Cheney Library is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 8 pm, Tuesday from 10 am to 5 pm, Friday from 11 am to 4 pm and Saturday 8 am to 1 pm.

Taconic Valley Soccer Club Looking For Players

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The TVSC is looking for boys and girls from New Lebanon, grades kindergarten to fifth, who want to learn to play soccer! We play at Berlin Elementary School on Saturdays starting on April 26. Play begins at 9 am.

Registration costs $35. This fee includes uniforms, socks and insurance. Our club participates in the John Warner Youth Soccer League in Southern Vermont.

Forms for registration can be picked up at the local libraries as well as online at taconicvalley.sportssignup.com.

For further information, please contact Jen Burhans at 658-2096.

Taconic Valley Soccer Club Spring Soccer

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The TVSC is currently accepting registrations for its Spring soccer program for boys and girls k-5th grade who would like to play soccer! Opening Day is April 26, at the Berlin Elementary School, starting at 9 am. No registrations will be accepted at Opening Day.

Registration forms are located at local libraries as well as online at taconicvalley.sportssignup.com.

Also, we are looking for volunteers for coaching and participating on the Board.

For further information, please contact Jen Burhans at 658-2096.

Texas Hold’Em Is Back At The Armory

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Shuffle up and deal at the Texas Hold’Em Tournament at the Armory in Hoosick Falls on Friday, March 7.

Doors open at 6 pm, play starts at 6:30. The buy-in is $35 with an option for a $10 add on, plus a $5 high hand pot. Newcomers and experienced players are welcome. The Armory is at 80 Church Street in Hoosick Falls.

Plan to be at the Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament at The Armory in Hoosick Falls on the first Friday of every month.

Call 518-686-9050, email contacthayc3@gmail.com or visit the HAYC3 website at www.hayc3.org for more information.

Students To Spend Sunday In School Solving Math Challenge

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A group of Tech Valley High School students will report to school on Sunday to spend the day engrossed in math. And they are doing so willingly!

The students are competing in the Moody’s Mega Math Challenge, during which they have 14 hours to complete an open-ended, applied math modeling problem based on a real world issue.

Panels of Ph.D. level applied mathematicians will serve as judges during three rounds of judging in the international contest.

A Tech Valley math teacher said TVHS is fielding two teams to compete in the competition. Included on the all-junior teams is Erin Wilder of New Lebanon.

Haas And Oligny Named To RPI Dean’s List

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Dean’s List recipients from the fall 2013 semester at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute include Maccabee Haas of Petersburgh and  Larry Oligny of Stephentown. Both study Mechanical Engineering. The Dean’s List recognizes full time students who maintain grade point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0.

Patrick Adrion Named To The President’s List At MVCC

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Mohawk Valley Community College, located in Utica and Rome, NY, is proud to announce that Patrick Adrion from Petersburgh, has completed the Fall 2013 semester with academic excellence and qualified for the President’s List. Adrion’s degree/certificate is in the field of Telecommunications Technology – Verizon NextStep.