The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

NLCS Alumni Banquet 2013

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by David Flint
The New Lebanon Central School Alumni Reunion banquet was held this year at Jackson’s Old Chatham House in Old Chatham. For the eighth year in a row the buffet dinner was compliments of the generous Mr. Robert Burns, Class of 1949. Attending the festivities on July 13 were some 158 graduates representing the class of 1935 through the class of 2007, along with more than 70 spouses and guests.
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HF Boy Scout Troop 63 Attends Camp Wakpominee

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submitted by Bernard Davock
Hoosick Falls Boy Scout Troop 63 attended Camp Wakpominee recently.  The boys who went were able to attend sessions to get merit badges.  Some of the badges earned were in swimming, archery, wilderness survival, forestry, soil and water conservation, fishing, and environmental science.  [Read more…] about HF Boy Scout Troop 63 Attends Camp Wakpominee

Petersburgh Library News

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Everyone is invited to the Library’s next “Saunter in the Shire” on Wednesday, July 31, at 5 pm.  Meet at the Library and journey to the Petersburgh sculpture garden featured in the DVD “Peter’s People.”  If you want a sneak preview, the DVD is available at the Library for you to take home and view.
On Wednesday, July 31, at 6 pm everyone is invited to the opening reception for a new photography exhibit at the Library.  In June the Library sponsored a photography workshop for youth ages 10 to 16.  The photographs will be on display at the Library during the months of August and September.  This program was supported in part by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Children’s Activities
On Tuesday, July 30, at 11 am Story Hour will feature stories on “I Dig Hidden Treasure.”  All pre-schoolers are invited to attend.  On Wednesday, July 31, our drop-in craft will feature painting and decorating a treasure box to take home.  All children are invited to join in this activity any time between 2 and 4 pm.
Don’t forget to keep reading this summer.  Children who have signed up for the summer reading program can log their books online or on forms provided.  They need to be turned in by August 12  so you have lots of time to read.  Teens and adults may enter a prize drawing for every book read.  There are 11 prizes for adults and 4 for teens.  Stop by the Library and pick up some entry slips, and keep reading!

It’s Time To Play Bocce At The Grafton Center

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The bocce court at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, has been completed thanks to the many volunteers, Donna Walker and the Town of Grafton. If you are a senior in Rensselaer County please feel free to come try it out.
Our Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm. If you have any questions or need more information, please call the Center at 279-3413.

Tuesday Women’s Bowling League Meeting

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There will be a meeting on Tuesday, August 6, at 6:30 pm at the Barbecue Recreation pavilion in Hoosick for the Tuesday Night Women’s Bowling League. All team captains are encouraged to attend. Each team must have at least one member of their team present to cast any votes on any issues that might arise.
We are looking for a few more teams to fill the empty slots that we have. We also need individual bowlers to fill some vacancies on other teams. If you are interested in coming out on Tuesday nights and having some fun with your friends, please give us a call. Call Risa at  518-428-3026, Pat at 518-205-5104, Jean at 518-686-9817 or Barbecue Recreation at 518-686-5751.