Grafton
Brunswick Grange Tailgate Sale
On Sunday, October 6, the Brunswick Grange will hold its Annual Fall Agricultural Tailgate Sale at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, Routes 67 & 40, Schaghticoke, from 8 am to 12:30 pm. More than 50 vendors will have various varieties of chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, vegetables, plants, flowers and other agricultural items. Absolutely no dogs, cats, puppys or kittens will be allowed for sale. A donation of $15 per vendor will be charged.
The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, please call 279-9113.
September Events At Grafton Lakes State Park And Cherry Plain State Park
21, Saturday – American Littoral Society Shoreline Cleanup at GLSP from 10 am to 12 pm. This is a great service opportunity for families or Scout troops. You’ll be part of an international cleanup helping to address litter on lake, river and beach shorelines with thousands of participants globally! This year we invite participants to do cleanup either on foot or in their own kayaks or sturdy boats. Pre-register at 279-1155
21 and 22, Saturday and Sunday – Geocache Weekend at Cherry Plain State Park. Try out geocaching. This fun outdoor treasure hunt activity uses your smart phone or a hand held GPS to find hidden caches, called “geocaches.” For information, contact Rob Baldwin at 283-6087.
25, Wednesday – Wonders of the Watershed Paddle at 4:30 pm at GLSP. Paddle on Long Pond with SCA Intern Jamie Wasielewski and the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park (BYO Boat). Pre-registration is required; call 279-1155.
27, Friday – Star Watch at Grafton Lakes State Park at 7:30 pm. Join members of the Albany Area Astronomers and explore the night sky. The group meets at the Deerfield pavilion. The rain date is Saturday, September 28. Call 658-9144 to confirm.
29, Sunday – Hudson River Ramble – Hike to the Fire Tower at 11 am. It is a three mile round trip hike to the Dickinson Fire Tower with a lunch break at the tower. Enjoy the fall foliage! Pre-registration is required; call 279-1155.
Grafton Town Board Action – New Assessor Appointed; State Audit Completed
by Alex Brooks
The Grafton Town Board went into Executive Session in the middle of their Town Board meeting on September 9 to deliberate about who to appoint as the Town Assessor. They were in that session for about an hour and a half, and when they came out they voted 4-1 to appoint David J. Galarneau of Au Sable Forks, NY, as the Town’s Assessor.
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I Shot An Arrowhead In The Air… Where It Landed I Know Not Where
Dyken Pond Center News
Tree ID
Join us at the Dyken Pond Environmental Eduction Center on Sunday, September 22, from 1 to 3 pm, the first day of fall, for a tree identification adventure. This program will teach you ways to identify the different tree species that could be in your back yard. A short hike on the Dyken Pond Center’s trail systems will be included so please dress appropriately.
Free Wood Duck Boxes
The Dyken Pond Environmental Eduction Center is giving away free wood duck boxes. Averill Park Elementary students in a service learning project built these wood duck boxes during a program co-sponsored by the Rensselaer Plataeu Aliance and the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center. We are offering a limited number of wood duck boxes to those who own land on the Rensselaer Plataeu with suitable habitats for wood ducks (one box per land owner). Please let us know if you are interested in a wood duck box as soon as possible because they will go fast! Call the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center at 518-658-2055.
Grafton Man Participated In National Historic Event
by Alex Brooks
Fifty years ago last week, Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his historic “I Have a Dream” speech to 250,000 citizens crowding the Lincoln Memorial and all adjacent parts of the National Mall. On the stage with him were such renowned civil rights leaders as Bayard Rustin, Julian Bond, Andrew Young, Dr. Ralph Abernathy and John Lewis, age 23 at the time, who also spoke. [Read more…] about Grafton Man Participated In National Historic Event
Grafton Community Co-Op Accepting New Members
Are you interested in purchasing a wide variety of gluten and dairy free products, grains, coffee, tea, bulk organic nuts, baking supplies or spices? If so you may enjoy becoming a member of our community buying club. By doing so, you support your local community, get to know your neighbors and get great access to natural and organic products without driving all the way to Albany to shop.
Our group orders on a monthly basis from United Natural Foods National Products companies. Currently ten families participate, and we are looking for a few more members to join our group. The monthly job is simple – roll out of bed early Saturday to meet the delivery truck at the Grafton Community Library on Rt. 2 in Grafton, help unload and divide members’ products and gather up your order that you placed online prior. It usually takes less than an hour.
Our co-op also has access to personal care items, cleaning products and pet supplies. Also, we can introduce you to the local farm community. If you have family, buying in bulk is a great way to get your products economically. Members can share products that are available only in bulk through our order splitting process. To find out more, please contact Maureen Gallagher, Coordinator Grafton Community Co-op at 518-279-1498.
Grafton VFD And Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast
The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be holding an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, September 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.
Upcoming Rensselaer Land Trust Outings
• Cemetery Restoration Volunteer Work Day on Saturday, September 14, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Come for part or all day. Immerse your hands in history as we restore a 200 year old local cemetery on RLT’s Randall Brook easement in Stephentown. An expert restorer will be at the site to guide us. Call Francille Egbert for detailed directions at 518-674-3214 or email fran.egbert@gmail.com.
• Fourth Annual Plateau Traverse Hike, September 14 and 15. This is your chance to see some beautiful areas of the Plateau that are not open to the public. This hike is co-sponsored by the Friends of Dyken Pond, the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, the Rensselaer Land Trust and Pineridge Cross Country Ski Area. A $5 per day donation is suggested to offset fuel costs of shuttles. Preregistration is required; contact info@rensselaerplateau.org or call Jim at 518-794-9160.
This will be a very strenuous hike (15 miles each day) with some bushwhacking and significant elevation changes. More information is available at www.renstrust.org/outingsandevents/listing.