Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
submitted by Bill Gaillard
The Hoosick Falls Community Band under the direction of Bill Gaillard will present its 31st annual Christmas Concert on Wednesday, December 18, at 7:30 pm. The first concert was initiated by the late Rev. Robert Sprunger who was pastor and clarinet player at that time. The concerts have continued since. The location is the First United Presbyterian Church in Hoosick Falls.
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submitted by Bill Gaillard
Hoosick Falls own “big band,” the Stardusters, will present its second annual Christmas Concert at the Community Alliance Church on Hill Road in Hoosick Falls. The concert will be held on Sunday, December 15, at 3 pm.
Girl Scout Service Unit 154 will be marching down Main Street in Berlin on Wednesday, December 18th singing Festive Holiday Carols. We will be leaving the Seventh Day Baptist Church at 5:45pm and marching to the Berlin Library. We invite the community to sit out on their porches and enjoy in the festive singing or join us in our march down Main Street.
The Grafton Community Library’s annual appeal is underway, with letters recently sent to Grafton property owners asking for their support of this local gem. Use of the Library has been growing steadily, with a three percent increase in Library visits in 2012, totaling 7,488. As an association library, Grafton relies on essential community support to fund the operating expenses of electricity, heating oil, telephone, DSL, public access computers and library materials. Donations will have an immediate impact right here in our local area. With support from the community, the Library can continue providing quality programs and improvements in library services that benefit residents of all ages.
There are several ways to donate. Stop by the Library at 2455 NY Route 2 with your donation or mail it to Grafton Community Library, P.O. Box H, Grafton, NY, 12082. The Grafton Community Library is also a participating agency in the State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA), Capital Region Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), and the United Way. The Grafton Community Library is a 501c3 non-profit organization, and donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. Contributions of any amount will be gratefully accepted. Visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 279-0580 for more news and information about the activities at the Library.
On Friday, December 20, the Berlin Rescue Squad will be holding its monthly delicious Fish Fry Dinner. For $10 you can come enjoy a hearty helping of fried cod on a roll, French fries, coleslaw, brownie and soda or water. Eat in or take out, its up to you. We have also decided to serve mini-hot dogs as well. These can be purchased in a meal – $10 for 10 dogs with fries, brownie and beverage, $5 for 4 dogs with fries, brownie and beverage or purchased a la carte. Call in orders are welcome; the Firehouse number is 658-2890. The dinner will be held from 5 to 7 pm at the Berlin Fire Department. Any questions? Please call Stan at 658-0088 or 269-8646.
The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be serving an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, December 28, 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. We look forward to serving you!
The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, December 21, 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 more information, please call John Linton at 518-733- 0469.
To the Editor:
In dreary December how welcome are the festive lights in Grafton Center. The trees of the town park are aglow, the gazebo sparkles and the Christmas trees in the windows of the senior center twinkle. Amid busy lives and an even busier season dozens of people young and not so young made the time to beautify our community. Kudos to every one who participated in creating this gift for all of us to enjoy.
What a vision Donna Walker had when she conceived the notion of a miniature Festival of Trees. Thanks to all who participated by entering trees and to those who supported it with prize donations.
Hats off to the Grafton Fire Auxiliary for volunteering to spearhead the decoration of the town park. It is immensely gratifying to see so many members of our town cooperating and pulling together to create this seasonal beauty for us.
Thank you.
Anne Kiely
Grafton
Ice at the Hoosick Falls skating rink is starting to look good for the holiday season. The Town now has 194 pair of skates; 75 pair are new. The rink is scheduled to open Saturday, December 21. Holiday Hours are Saturday, December 21 – 12:30 to 2:30, 3:30 to 5:30 and 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Sunday, December 22 through Tuesday, December 24 – 12:30 to 2:30 and 3:30 to 5:30 pm, Closed December 25, Thursday, December 26 through Monday December 30 – 12:30 to 2:30, 3:30 to 5:30 and 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Rink Prices: Children up to age 17 and Seniors 62 and over are $3; Adults $4. Skate rentals are $3 and skate sharpening is $5. All hours are subject to change because of the weather. Please call the Rink at 686-4833 for more information and after Holiday hours.
