C.Q., C.Q., has anyone got their ears on? This is Ham Radio Operator talk. The code is short hand for calling anybody. On Wednesday night after a delicious covered dish supper, we were surprised at all the things we learned on amateur radio. Mr. Don Babbitt was our speaker along with Martha, his wife. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
Archives for March 2010
Ethel Simmons Memorial Award Contest
The Grafton Community Library and the Grafton Historical Society are pleased to announce that the Ethel Simmons Memorial Award contest is being offered once again to Grafton High School seniors who are to graduate this year. Public school, private school and home schooled students are eligible to apply. The award is $500 to the student who submits the winning essay. The deadline to apply is May 1.
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Elmer A. Grogan Scholarship
Deadline Is April 1
Applications are being accepted for the scholarship award of $250 for the best essay on “What Freedom Means To Me” by a graduating senior from Brunswick Central School District or Berlin Central School District who is continuing on with his or her education. The essay should not be less than 250 words nor more than 500 words. The scholarship is being given jointly by the Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340 and the Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340 Aux. in memory of a former member, Elmer A. Grogan.
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Open House At The Youth Center
The Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition (HAYC3) is hosting a three-day Open House celebration this weekend, March 26-28. Activities kick off on Friday evening with a Family Movie Night, featuring the Center’s new projection screen and sound system.
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Lions Club Penny Hunt On Saturday
The Town of Hoosick Lions Club Annual Penny Hunt will be Saturday, March 27, in Wood Memorial Park at 1 pm. The rain date is April 3. Prizes will be awarded in groups 3 years and under boys and girls, 4 to 6 year girls and boys and 7 to 9 year girls and boys. The egg toss event will follow the Penny Hunt.
“B-I-N-G-O” – More Than 110 Said It Loud And Often!
The HFCS PTA proudly sponsored its Family Fun Bingo on Saturday, March 20. The annual function was attended by more than 110 kids, moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas and others out for some family fun! This free event, that brings local families together to win great prizes and have loads of fun, continues to be a favorite annual gathering.
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Hoosick Cemetery 2010 Spring Clean-up
Notice is hereby given that seasonal and unsightly decorations should be removed from all lots on or before April 3. Please take all refuse with you. Do not dump debris over the fence or leave it on the cemetery grounds. By order of the Trustees, Hoosick Cemetery Association.
Hoosick Falls Extra Helpings!
Join Extra Helpings and save money on your food bill. Extra Helpings is a community food buying club with no age limits or income limits. Now there are more choices and better quality.
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Stephentown Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The Stephentown Youth Commission Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 3, at 12:30 pm at the Stephentown Firemen’s Pavilion on Grange Hall Road. The hunt is for children pre-k through fifth grade. This event will be held entirely outdoors – please dress appropriately. Don’t forget your Easter basket to collect your treats. The Easter Bunny will be hopping around! Adult supervision is required.
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Restoring Cemeteries
Joseph Ferrannini will give an illustrated talk on restoring cemeteries on Monday, April 5, to the Stephentown Historical Society. The meeting is at 7:30 pm at the Heritage Center on Garfield Road (County Route 26) in Stephentown. It is free and open to the public. The building is handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone 518-733-5675.
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