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The Taconic Valley Soccer Club’s U19 Boys, coached by Aaron and Shawn Willis, have wrapped up their spring season with an overall record of five wins, four ties, and three losses. This was a [Read more…] about TVSC U19 Boys Wrap Season In Second Place With Winning Record
You have the tools to make great art! All you need is any kind of digital camera, or your cell phone camera, and a keen eye. Learn the tricks of setting up lighting, experimenting with angles, and more to get that perfect image.
The Grafton Community Library is sponsoring [Read more…] about Art Is All Around Us Photography Workshop in Grafton
See more about Berlin graduation on the Berlin Central Schools page.
[Read more…] about Berlin Central School graduates Class of 2015
by David Flint
Berlin Central School’s Commencement speaker at Graduation Exercises on Friday was one of their own, and a very successful role model. 1980 graduate Kurt Schindler was president of his class and an avid participant in soccer, basketball, baseball and musical drama. He went on to become a Certified Financial Planner and Instructor of Financial Education at the Banco Popular in Puerto Rico. A proponent of lifelong education, he recently received a PhD in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University. [Read more…] about 1980 Graduate Schindler Is Berlin Graduation Speaker
For a celebration all about community spirit and tradition, join the festivities as the Berlin July 4th Parade Committee hosts the annual Independence Day Parade, with the theme, “Tall Tales”. The parade is set for Saturday, July 4 at 11 am. [Read more…] about Berlin July 4th Annual Independence Day Parade
by Jean Barber and Luella Osterhout
Arlie Greene, 95, has lived in Berlin his entire life. This Saturday, he will be honored as grand marshal in the Berlin July 4th Parade. Arlie will enjoy the parade from his seat in a 1950 Willys Jeepster Convertible, owned and driven by local resident, John Kellar. The annual parade is set for July 4th at 11 am.
Greene was born in 1919 on the family farm, [Read more…] about Arlie Greene Chosen Grand Marshal Of Berlin 2015 July 4th Parade
The Grafton Community Library is sponsoring Wildlife Alive! on Saturday July 18 at the Grafton Summer Festival from 11 am until 1 pm. Licensed wildlife rehabilitator Kelly Martin will introduce some of the birds of prey and other live animals in her care. Learn about where and how they live, and what to do if you find orphaned or injured wildlife. [Read more…] about Wildlife Alive! Meet Live Birds of Prey In Grafton
The Kelly Miller Brothers Circus is returning to Berlin after several years’ hiatus. The all new 2015 season features tigers, an elephant, zebras, llamas, camels and a host of international circus stars from all over the world. [Read more…] about Circus In Berlin: The Big Top Is Coming To Town!
More than 35,000 motorists drive over the Hudson River on the Dunn Memorial Bridge each weekday, heading into work in Albany or home to the suburbs beyond the city of Rensselaer. It’s a safe bet that none of the commuters who cross the bridge know anything about the person for whom it is named. Even former Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings was stumped when asked. So, just who was Parker Francis Dunn? Where was he from? What did he do to have the bridge named for him? [Read more…] about July Program At Grafton Historical Society Parker Francis Dunn: A Boy, His Bravery And A Bridge
Wire wrapping of beautiful stones has been around for centuries, and the simple beauty of a wire wrapped pendant is a piece of jewelry anyone would love! The Grafton Community Library will present an introductory Wire Wrapping Workshop on Saturday, June 27 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Instruction will cover basic wire wrapping techniques using sterling silver [Read more…] about Wire Wrapping Workshop In Grafton
