Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly will perform at the New Lebanon Library Friday, August 9, at 7 pm. The highly acclaimed husband-wife duo will present a delightful program of traditional American and Celtic folk songs, a capella pieces, old time gospel songs, dance tunes and original works. [Read more…] about Atwater-Donnelly To Perform And Teach At New Lebanon Library
Letter To The Editor – The Martinezes Make A Difference
To the Editor:
How do you compile a letter of sincere appreciation and thanks to a couple who have made such a huge impact on this community? How do you possibly put into words how much Dr. and Mrs. Martinez mean to all they have treated, the many families they have delivered a child for, saved a loved one, held a hand and wiped a tear over the countless years of their practice?
We all have stories we could tell of the way this wonderful couple have changed our lives, saving my son, Matt, as a baby during birth, saving my daughter, Stephanie, three times during her childhood, and I’m sure there are many in the community who have similar stories. They say behind every man is a good woman. In this case beside this great man is a great woman with a kind word and that beautiful smile. What a perfect team they have made and continue to make. Thank you doesn’t seem enough, but please know for all you do, have done and continue to do for all of us, you are appreciated and highly thought of. It is only fitting that this honor [Health Care Leadership by SWVTMC] is bestowed upon you.
Our community is a much better place for having the privilege of Dr. and Mrs. Martinez amongst us. They will never have to ask the question of themselves that many of us do, “Did we make a difference?” Absolutely, they did, beyond a shadow of a doubt.
We are most fortunate and blessed to have you. Thank you.
Respectfully,
Stan and Robin Brownell
A Heavenly Quilt Raffle
submitted by Donna Mullet
The ladies of the Heavenly Quilters have assembled two raffle quilts and are ready to sell tickets to win one of them. The monies received will be donated to “Quilts for Kids,” and the drawings will be held at the Heavenly Quilters meeting on October 8.
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Raffle For An Attic Window Quilt
Make ’Em Laugh Film Festival In Chatham
PS21 presents its Make ’Em Laugh Film Festival beginning August 5. Enjoy nine consecutive nights of classic comedy that will make you laugh out loud. All films are free of charge, open to the public, begin at 8:30 pm and shown under the tent at 2980 Route 66 in Chatham.
This season’s Make ’Em Laugh Film Festival will show some of comedy’s most iconic films. [Read more…] about Make ’Em Laugh Film Festival In Chatham
Leah Jo Hyde And Christopher Eli Bush United In Marriage
submitted by Sandy Hyde
Leah Jo Hyde and Christopher Eli Bush were united in marriage on May 18, 2013. The 1:30 pm country wedding took place at Higher Ground Farm, owned by Eric and Jamie Ziehm, in West Hoosick, NY.
As the groom and his best man, Jeremie Younger, walked down the hill between the horses, the bride’s party emerged from the horse barn and made its way down the aisle between the seats made of bales of hay.
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Berlin Library News
Book And Bake Sale
The Berlin Free Town Library announces its annual Book and Bake Sale. What could be better than a new stack of books to read? How about a baked goody to enjoy with your new books? The Book and Bake Sale will take place at the Library on Saturday, August 17, from 9 am to 1 pm.
Donations
The Library Board asks for your support through donations of new or gently used books and items for the bake sale. Books must be in good condition; no textbooks, technical manuals or encyclopedias, please. We cannot accept musty or moldy books. Please try to make all book donations by August 12. Please donate only when the Library is open so that books are not damaged by being left out in rainy weather. Baked goods should be brought to the Library the morning of the sale. Cash donations will be happily accepted at any time.
Summer Reading Activities
• Wednesday, August 7, from 1 to 2 pm. Led by Charlotte Neaton, participants, ages 8 and up, will craft some crazy looking birds.
• Tuesday, August 13, at 6:30 pm – Summer Reading Closing Ceremony and Party. Children, family and friends, please join us for the presentation of Reading Certificates. We will have snacks and entertainment.
Pirate Puppet Show In Grafton
As part of the “Dig Into Reading” Summer Reading activities, the Grafton Community Library is sponsoring a free special event for all ages. Join us at the Everett Wagar Senior Center on Friday, August 9, at 6:30 pm for a pirate puppet adventure to solve the mystery of Book Island, presented by The Puppet People.
The Puppet People are a professional touring puppet company and have been entertaining audiences for over twenty years. For more news of the Summer Reading Program and other activities at the Library visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 279-0580.
Martha Raleigh Winsten To Visit The Cheney Library
On Saturday, August 17, please come at 11 am and meet Martha Raleigh Winsten at the Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls. Winsten is a local painter/artist/author from Moreau, NY. She has written a wonderful children’s book, Awesome Elijah, which is a true story about a young, rescued steer who is raised by a young girl and winds up at the Saratoga Horse Expo! Elijah lived to be 19 years old.
Winsten will read from her book and will also sing a song she composed about a coyote, accompanied by her guitar. And to top it all off, she will show children how to draw animals. Winsten has painted many famous race horses at the Saratoga track. The Library will provide paper and crayons.
This will be a morning of fun – so please do join us. You can see a picture of Winsten and her book and paintings on our website, www.cheneylibrary.org. Her book is on display, but circulation will not take place until August 17. Winsten will bring books for sale and sign them. Any questions? Our Library Staff is always happy to answer them; call 518-686-9401.
HFCS Student/Parent Handbook Meeting
Hoosick Falls Jr./Sr. High School will hold a public meeting on Thursday, August 15, at 6 pm in the high school auditorium. The purpose of this meeting is to go over the 2013-2014 Student and Parent Handbook.