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Grafton VFD And Ladies Auxiliary 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, October 25, 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!

Full Moon Paddle At Dyken Pond Center

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Come out on October 7, from 6 to 8 pm for our last full moon paddle of the year at Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center. This guided tour is the perfect way to experience our lake surrounded by fall foliage and watch the full moon rise. Kayak tours are limited to 15 people. Canoes or kayaks can be rented at a rate of $10 per boat. Pre-registration is required, and boaters must be 16 years or older.

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22nd Annual Bird Seed Sale Fundraiser For Dyken Pond

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Order a premium bag of bird seed while supporting the programs of the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center.  Proceeds from this fundraiser go towards scholarships for children at the Summer Nature Camp and land protection efforts. Stock up to last the winter!

Seed And Prices

Premium Mixed – 40 lb. bag – $22

Niger – 20 lb. bag – $18

Sunflower Hearts 20 lb. bag – $25

Black Oil Sunflower – 40 lb. bag – $25

Hi-Energy Suet Cakes – $2 each

Order By October 12

The last day to order is Sunday, October 12. Pick-up date and time is Saturday, October 18, between 9 am and 12 noon at Capital Agway, 1333 NY 7, Troy. A 10% discount will be offered on any bird related items purchased at Agway during pickup. Arrangements can also be made for pick-up at the Rensselaer County Government Center or at the Dyken Pond Center.

To order, contact Nick Conrad at nbconrad@msn.com. All orders by email will be confirmed and payment accepted on pick up day.

Picturing Nature: A Nature Photography Series At The Dyken Pond Center

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The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is hosting a two part nature photography series taught by Scott and Denise Stoner on October 11 and 18 from 10 am to 12 pm.

The first session will cover cameras, lenses, light, composition, focus, aperture, and shutter speed. Participants will then have a week to practice their new skills. The second session will critique participants’ new photos and cover basic editing techniques. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Any style camera is welcome, even cell phones. Please contact the Center at 518-658-2055 to register. The fee is $30 for non-members; $25 for members.

A Scavenger Hunt For Kids At The Dyken Pond Center

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Grab your little one and come out on October 11 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm for a fun, easy hike and craft at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center. We will discuss how the plants and animals of Dyken Pond adapt to survive the winter while we collect nature items on our list. We will use the collected items to create a nature craft that can be brought home. This program is free and open to all ages.

Contact the Center for more information at 658-2055 or dykenpond@fairpoint.net or visit www.dykenpond.org for directions and a complete schedule of our fall events.

Grafton Library Presents Native American Rock Art

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Local Storyteller Gil Payette will be back at the Grafton Community Library on Friday, October 3, at 6:30 pm for the next in his program series on Native American culture and folkways.

Native American Rock Art provides a vital record of the different peoples who lived on the North American Continent going back almost 15,000 years. Using a dynamic, multimedia presentation, Payette will take his audience through this fascinating history and help us learn about those who came before us on this land. Visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 279-0580 for more details.

Sing-Along Story Time at The Grafton Library

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Bring the kids for a “Sing-Along Story Time” at Grafton Community Library at 4 pm on Thursday, October 2. In this monthly program, local favorites Mary Pierson and Jennene Ferguson will combine fun and learning with songs, guitar playing and stories for preschool and early school age children.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, “Reading aloud and talking about pictures and words in age appropriate books can strengthen language skills, literacy development and parent-child relationships.” The Grafton Community Library is committed to supporting the healthy development of our youngest patrons with a great selection of picture books and easy readers and a range of programs including weekly story times and more.

Call 279-0580 or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information.

Letter To The Editor – 60 Years Old Picnic

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To The Editor:

The Grafton Library’s “60 Years Old” picnic [on September 14] was a wonderful event. The weather was sunny; the food was terrific and abundant. The cake was delicious, and the company was friendly and entertaining. Those Graftonites who didn’t attend missed an awesome and auspicious celebration. I met some neighbors I had not known before. I hope you have another picnic.

Elsie Risedorf

Route 2, Grafton