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Wire Wrapping Workshop In Grafton

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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 wire to frame a cabochon and at least one pendant will be finished and ready to wear by the end of class. Suggested minimum age is fifteen. Class size is limited, and advance registration, along with a twelve-dollar materials fee, is required. This introductory class is a prerequisite for the upcoming wire wrapped bracelet workshop. Register at the Grafton Community Library, located at 2455 NY Route 2, during open hours on  Monday and Tuesday 3 to 7 pm, Thursday and Friday 3 to 8 pm, Wednesday and Saturday 10 am to 1 pm.  Connect with the Grafton Community  Library via Facebook, by phone at 279-0580, or visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org.

Born in Berlin, NY, instructor Sandra Vincent Haggett has had a lifelong passion for the visual arts.  She began her artistic journey with instruction in tole and decorative painting, and taught classes locally for several years.  After an introductory metalsmithing and jewelry-making course at the Arts Center in Troy in 2004, Haggett began creating unique pieces of jewelry. Her work encompasses gold, silver, brass and copper as well as found objects. She continues to teach at the Arts Center.

This project is made possible in part through a Community Art$ Grant,  a program funded by The Arts Center of the Capital Region through the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.

Something for Everyone – Three Events By The Rensselaer Plateau Alliance

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Three events are scheduled for the near future that should be of interest to many living on or around the Rennselaer Plateau.

Trail Vision Meeting Tuesday June 23:   The 118,000 acre (or roughly 184 square mile) Rennselaer Plateau is the fifth largest contiguous forested region in New York State and is an ideal area for a trail network. On Tuesday June 23 the RPA will host a public meeting at 6 pm at the Sand Lake Town Hall to present and discuss the results of the first phase of planning for a trail network on the plateau. The first phase of planning included multiple public and targeted interest-group sessions to gather input for the project. Come to learn about the results and to suggest ideas for Phase II of the project. Registration is not required.

Land Use Planning Workshop Wed. June 24:  This is a workshop for municipal planning board members or anyone who wants a better understanding of the ecology of the Plateau or the use of the detailed ecological maps developed for the RP Regional Conservation Plan. Learn about the significant natural areas on the plateau for forests, water and wildlife and how they benefit our communities and how ecological maps and conservation principles can inform planning. Planning board members will get self-certification forms for four hours of municipal training credit. The workshop will be from 5 to 9:30 pm at the Sand Lake Town Hall. There is a $12 registration cost which includes dinner. Please register by contacting Lea Stickle at 845-758-7053 or lstickle@bard.edu. This project is presented in partnership with the Hudson River Estuary Program, NYS DEC, Cornell University and Hudsonia Ltd. It is funded by the New York State Environmental Protection Fund through the Hudson River Estuary Program of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

Reading the Forested Landscape with Tom Wessels, Sunday June 28:  Based on his popular book, “Reading the Forested Landscape, A Natural History of New England,” Tom Wessels introduces people to approaches used to interpret a forest’s history while wandering through it. Using evidence such as the shapes of trees, scars on their trunks, the pattern of decay in stumps, the construction of stone walls, and the lay of the land, it is possible to unravel complex stories etched into our forested landscape.  This process could easily be called forest forensics, since it is quite similar to interpreting a crime scene.  The program will take place from 10 am to 2 pm at Pineridge Cross Country Ski Area and costs $45. Registration is required at www.rensselaerplateau.org. Click on Events.

There are many other exciting events scheduled that may be of interest to you. Keep informed of what’s going on with RPA, more than 30 Alliance organizations and a wide range of other groups by checking out our new data-base driven calendar of events at http://www.rensselaerplateau.org/events

Grafton Fire Department Breakfast

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The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be serving an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, June 27 from 8 am to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85).  On the menu: Belgian waffles, Pancakes, French Toast, Eggs (made to order) , sausage gravy and biscuits, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee, and milk.  Cost is $10 per adult, kids 12 and under $5, kids five and under free!  We look forward to serving you!

Town Of Grafton Summer Youth Program

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Open To Grafton Residents Only, Ages 5 -13

July 13 to August 13 

From July 13 to 17 the summer program will be at Grafton VFW/Fire Hall, July 20 to 31 it will be at Grafton Lakes State Park under the tent, with swim lessons at 10 am daily, and August 3 to 13 at Grafton VFW/Fire Hall again.

All programs start at 9 am and end promptly at 2 pm. The Director is Kathy Mason-Wagar. Applications can be obtained at the Grafton Town Hall. Please return application to Kathy via drop off box in the front door of the Grafton Town Hall. Lunch and a snack will be provided daily.

Friends Of Dyken Pond Seek Support For Acquisition Of Additional Parcel For Dyken Pond Center

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by Alex Brooks

Much of the Grafton Town Meeting was taken up by discussion of whether the Town should support an application for grant funding by the Friends of the Dyken Pond Center to pay for the purchase of an additional parcel to be held for the use and benefit of the Center. The property comprises 56 acres and has a pond on it called “Newcomb Pond.” [Read more…] about Friends Of Dyken Pond Seek Support For Acquisition Of Additional Parcel For Dyken Pond Center

Famous Grazing, Holistic Planning Expert To Visit Eastern New York And Provide Insight To Farmers

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On July 2, the Winter Green-up Committee, Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County and Black Queen Angus Farm, LLC will host a presentation and pasture walk by famed grazier and Holistic Planning expert, Ian Mitchell-Innes.

Ian Mitchell-Innes is a South African who began high stock density grazing on his operation many years ago in an effort to take his farm into both financial profitability and ecological enhancement. [Read more…] about Famous Grazing, Holistic Planning Expert To Visit Eastern New York And Provide Insight To Farmers

Join Us For The Berlin July 4th Parade

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The Berlin July 4th Parade Committee invites you to tell your Tall Tales with a float in the 2015 parade which kicks off at 11 am on Saturday, July 4th. Tell everyone your tallest tale and maybe even win a cash prize for doing so. There is no entry fee. The Grand Prize float is awarded $125. Other float award categories are Best in Theme, Funniest and Prettiest, with prizes ranging up to $100. [Read more…] about Join Us For The Berlin July 4th Parade

DEC Sporting Licenses Once Again Available At Grafton Town Hall

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by Alex Brooks

Sporting Licenses can once again be obtained at the Grafton Town Hall. Supervisor Frank Higgins and Secretary Joe Allain have both taken the training and passed their tests and are certified as “agents” of DEC for fishing licenses, hunting licenses and trapping licenses. [Read more…] about DEC Sporting Licenses Once Again Available At Grafton Town Hall

Poestenkill Historical Society Presents Concert-On-The-Green

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The Poestenkill Historical Society’s annual Concert-on-the-Green will be held on Tuesday, June 23 at 6:45 pm on Poestenkill’s Town Green (Library lawn).  The Whippersnappers will be playing multi-musical instruments with foot stomping, ripsnorting music and songs of the 1920’s and 1930’s.  These gentleman have played together for 30 years.  Get ready to sit back, enjoy, swing, sway, tap toes, sing along, clap hands and have fun!  All of our programs are free and the public is welcome.  Bring your own lawn chair/blanket, sit back, enjoy.  Free refreshments will also be provided and in the case of inclement weather the venue will be located in the meeting room downstairs in the Town Hall.