The Sullivan-Jones VFW Post 7466 in Poestenkill will be having its monthly buffet breakfast on Sunday, September 14, from 8 to 11 am. The menu includes eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, pancakes. French toast sticks, fruit, juice, tea, coffee and more. The cost for adults is $8, children 5-12years $4 free for children under 5 years.
Grafton
Public Hearing On County Aging Mission Statement
Commissioner of Aging, Carol Rosbozom will present Rensselaer County’s, Department of the Aging mission statement at a Public Hearing on September 19 at 11 am, open to all seniors in Rensselaer County. The floor will be open for questions and discussion after presentation. For more information please call the Everett Wagar Senior Center at 279-3413.
Grafton VFD And Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast
The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be serving an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, September 27, 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!
Brunswick Sportsman’s Club Fall Open House
submitted by Rich Crist
The Brunswick Sportsman’s Club will sponsor a Fall Open House Saturday, September 13, to give residents the opportunity to meet representatives and candidates for elected office this year, including gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino. Astorino is expected to arrive at the event at approximately 11:30 am.
The Fall Open House will allow residents the opportunity to learn more about the positions of elected officials and candidates on the Second Amendment and State laws like the NY SAFE Act. The Brunswick Sportsman’s Club has sponsored recent forums critical of the controversial SAFE Act and legislation infringing on constitutional rights that have drawn hundreds of residents and top elected officials.
“The Brunswick Sportsman’s Club has been committed to defending the Second Amendment and the constitutional rights of our citizens. Our Fall Open House continues our efforts to bring together supporters of the Second Amendment, and to help educate the public about the positions of elected officials and candidates on these issues,” said Club President Scott Clemens.
Along with Astorino, the event will include NYS Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin, State Senator Kathy Marchione, Rensselaer County Sheriff Jack Mahar, Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple, Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen Jimino, Rensselaer County District Attorney candidate Joel Abelove and others.
The Fall Open House will also include outdoor activities and demonstrations on the Sportsman’s Club 80 acres, and a barbecue lunch provided by members. The event will be held rain or shine from 9 am to 2 pm.
The Brunswick Sportsman’s Club is located at 78 Brunswick Sportsman’s Road in Cropseyville, just off State Route 2 and 2.4 miles east of Tamarac High School.
No One Marches Alone!
Ruck March Is On September 20 From Poestenkill To Grafton And Back
submitted by Gail Smith
The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that there are 52,000 Veterans living in Rensselaer County and the surrounding five counties. Members of the military, from World War II to the War on Terror, experience a myriad of challenges, including post traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, substance abuse and mental health problems and problems associated with reintegration, such as finding employment and stable housing.
Wild Grafton! Natural Diversity In Our Backyard
How much do you know about the ecological systems in your backyard? Did you know we live in one of the largest and most ecologically intact native habitats in New York State? On Friday, September 12, at 7 pm, the Grafton Community Library will provide the chance to learn a whole lot more with a free, informative program featuring local experts David Hunt and Rachel Riemann from the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance. They will be demonstrating their recently completed, multi-year GIS mapping project that provides an in depth look at the ecological communities of Grafton and other towns on the Rensselaer Plateau.
Come learn about Grafton’s ecological features such as stream systems and forest interiors that are home to populations of fisher, bobcat, bear, moose, porcupine, hermit thrush and black throated blue warbler, as well as many rare plants. Hunt and Riemann will present the data and the maps and use them to offer a personalized ecological analysis of the local areas where you live.
For more information contact Grafton Community Library at 279-0580 or graftoncommunitylibrary.org
Wire Wrapping Workshop In Grafton
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, September 27, from 11 am to 2 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.
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.
Register at the Grafton Community Library, located at 2455 NY Route 2, during open hours on Monday, Tuesday 3-7 pm, Thursday, Friday 3-8 pm, Wednesday and Saturday 10 am – 1 pm. Connect with the Grafton Community Library by phone at 279-0580, or visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org.
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 NYS Council on the Arts.
Feed Sacks In Poestenkill
Got any old feedsacks? Once an indication of poverty, feedsacks are now gold to whomever owns them. What was a feedsack and how was it used? Learn about these wonderful reflections of America’s rural past. Expect to see and touch great examples of quilts, clothing, dolls and other items made from feedsacks.
All this is going to be made possible by coming to the Poestenkill Historical Society meeting on Tuesday, September 23, at 7 pm at the Town Hall. Kris Driessen, who will be the speaker, is an accomplished quiltmaker, quilt historian, author, researcher and lecturer. Come and listen to all she has to offer – and if you should have any feedsacks, or items made from them, please bring them and share with us.
As always, refreshments will be served. Any questions, please call Gail at 283-4890.
Pets In The Park At GLSP
Grafton Lakes State Park will host the third annual Pets in the Park day on Saturday, September 20. The event will take place at the Deerfield Pavilion from 10 am to 2 pm and is free with Park admission. Local pet rescue agencies will be in attendance with adoptable dogs. There will also be food, raffles and vendors of pet goods.
The day will begin with a guided hike at 10 am led by one of the Park Naturalists. At 11 am there will be an open hour with an adoption clinic featuring Pepper Tree Rescue, Mohawk Hudson Humane Society and Out of the Pits. Then there will be an agility course demonstration at 12 pm and the Pooper Scooper Race at 12:30 pm. To round out the day there will be a Doggie Dress up/Owner Lookalike Contest at 1 pm and a Search and Rescue demonstration at 1:30 pm. Ongoing attractions include a doggie play area, llamas from Windy Ridge Farm, live music from the Stray Dogs, the Brown Bagger food truck, a donation only bake sale, a raffle and pet food vendors. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the rescue agencies in attendance.
This event is free with Park admission of $6. For more information about Pets in the Park, please call the Park office at 518-279-1155.
The Grafton Community Library Congratulates Its Summer Readers
The Grafton Community Library would like to say a big thank you and congratulations to the children and families who made the Library’s 2014 Summer Reading Program such a great success! A total of 56 children and teens signed up to log their reading and qualify to win weekly prizes and more. Together they read a whopping 35,362 minutes in six weeks. In addition, more than 300 people attended the Library’s 16 entertaining and informative programs for kids, teens and families that included the Grafton-wide Geocache Treasure Hunt, the stick rocket launch with Empire State Aerosciences Museum, Let’s Drum, Shape-it! Clay Pictures, Live Animal Ambassadors, Bubble Trouble with Jeff Boyer, weekly storytimes and much more.
As always, the success of this year’s program was thanks to the dedication and commitment of the entire Grafton Community and was just one more example of why Grafton is such a special place to live. For more information about the Library’s offerings call 279-0580 or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.