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Berkshire Musician Robin O’Herin To Perform At New Lebanon Library

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Berkshire musician Robin O’Herin will be performing at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, March 20, from 6:30 to 8 pm. This event is free and open to the public, although donations for the performer are appreciated.

A 2013 Boston Blues Challenge Finalist, Robin O’Herin is a touring blues and gospel musician, specializing in historically rich, often interactive concerts og blues, gospel, and traditional American music. Her performances are warm, affirming experiences which explore the music of the Delta and Piedmont regions of the South. Song selections may include Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson and O’Herin’s own original blues and fingerstyle ballads.

Events At The New Lebanon Library

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The New Lebanon Library announces the following March events. All of these events are free and will take place at the library which is at 550 State Route 20. New Lebanon, NY. Phone is (518) 794-8844.

March 11, 18, 25 (Wednesdays) – Kid’s Stuff

Small Wonders Storytime – 10 am. Songs, movement activities and age-appropriate stories for our younger patrons and their caregivers. For toddlers up to 35 months.

March 11, 18, 25 (Wednesdays) – Kid’s Stuff

Preschool Story Hour – 11 am. Story hour includes crafts, songs, and movement activities. For 35 months to 5 yrs.

March 10, 24 – Film

Oscar Film Series – 6:30 pm. Free screening of one of this years Best Picture nominees. Call for title.

March 6 – Music

Coffeehouse Night with Linda Worster – 6 pm. An evening of acoustic music with this Berkshire favorite. Donations for the performer appreciated.

March 9, 23 (every other Monday) – Community

Study the Constitution – 7 pm. Bi-weekly discussion group focusing on the study of the Constitution. Interested participants should bring their questions and be ready to share their opinions.

March 12 – Film

Afternoon Movie for Kids – 1 pm. Join us for a screening of the current film suitable for the whole family. Call for title.

March 13 – Music

The Ladies’ Auxiliary Ukulele Orchestra – 7 pm. Berkshire musicians Bernice Lewis and Berni McMahon as well as surprise guests perform ukulele music ranging from Mozart to Radiohead. Donations for the performers appreciated.

March 17, 18 – Art

Learn to Draw Still Life – 7 pm. Two part workshop in which participants will explore the techniques and methods used in creating still life and will work from a single subject supplied by the instructor. Participants should bring their own pencil, charcoal, oil pastel or other medium (no paint, please) and also should supply their own drawing paper.

March 19 – Crafts

Family Crafts Night – 6:30 pm. Join us and make your own duct tape catchall. All materials provided. For ages 5 and up.

March 20 – Music

Robin O’Herin in concert– 6:30 pm. A historically rich, interactive concert that includes original and traditional American music that explores the music of the Delta and Piedmont regions of the South. Donations for the performer appreciated.

March 26 – Crafts

Adult Crafts Night – 6:30 pm. Join us and make a decoupage bracelent. All materials provided. For adults and teens.

March 27 – Film

Family Movie Night – 6:30 pm. Join us for a screening of a current film suitable for the whole family. Call for title.

March 28 – Kid’s Stuff

Paws-to-Read – 9 am. Therapy dogs come to the library and children read to their furry friends. And, of course, the dogs listen! Please call to register.

March 31 – Kid’s Stuff

Block Party: Legos in the Library! – 4 to 5:30 pm. Lego club for kids. We provide the Legos and will display all creations until the next club.

For further information on any of these events, please contact Jeannie Bogino at (518) 794-8844.

The Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Co. Breakfast

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submitted by Elizabeth M. Hurley

The Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company, serving Brainard and East Nassau and surrounding community, will hold its monthly Breakfast on Sunday, March 15,  from 8 to 11:30 am at their firehouse on Firehouse Lane behind the post office near the intersection of Routes 20 and 66N, in the hamlet of Brainard.

Breakfast offers your choice of pancakes or french toast, together with bacon or sausage, eggs cooked to your order, applesauce and an assortment of beverages for your donation of $7 for adults, children 5 to 12  at $4 and under age five free.   Bring your family and join friends to enjoy a delicious breakfast while supporting your  local fire company.

Peter Tomlinson

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Averill Park – Peter L. Tomlinson, 51, of Rte. 43 died suddenly on Thursday February 26, 2015 at Albany Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained from a fall at his home.

Born in Albany, Peter was the son of the late Charles H. and Jane Wharton Tomlinson and the husband of Cassandra Mohos Tomlinson. Peter was raised in New Lebanon and was a graduate of the New Lebanon High School. He had resided in Averill Park since 1987 and had worked for T.G.I. Fridays for over 30 years. He had been the Kitchen Manager at the Stuyvesant Plaza location. Peter was a former member of the Albany Area Chess Club, was an avid reader and was a Red Sox fan.

Survivors in addition to his wife include his sons Tristan (Jennifer) Tomlinson of Hamilton, NY, Colin (Katherine) Tomlinson and Evan Tomlinson both of Averill Park, his sister Virginia Tomlinson of Oneonta, NY, his brothers Liam Tomlinson of Cortlandt Manor, NY and Daniel Tomlinson of New Lebanon, his grandson Rowan Tomlinson, his step-mother Jeanne Tomlinson of New Lebanon and his father and mother-in-law Frank and Patricia Mohos of Stephentown.

Relatives and friends called at the Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel at Glass Lake on Wednesday, March 4 in the afternoon, followed by a Service at 7 pm.

The family suggests donations in memory of Peter L. Tomlinson may be made to the Sand Lake Ambulance, PO Box 222, West Sand Lake NY 12196 or the Averill Park Sand Lake Fire Dept., PO Box 116, Averill Park, NY 12018.

Visit perrykomdat.com for directions and private guestbook.

Please Support The BackPack Program

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Submitted by Erin Clary, Communications Specialist, New Lebanon CSD

As a parent, you always make sure your children are well fed and have nutritious food to ensure they’ll grow up big and strong. But imagine the feeling you’d have if your child said, “I’m hungry,” but you couldn’t afford to feed them. No parent should have to feel this way.

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Berkshire Festival of Women Writers Indie Publishing Panel To Be Held At The New Lebanon Library

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The New Lebanon Library will present “Anatomy of an Indie Novel: Moving from Concept to Publication” on Thursday, March, 5 at 6:30 pm. This event, part of the Berkshire Festival of Women’s Writers, is free and open to the public.

Publishing a book is a highly collaborative effort. This program will present the elements that went into creating the novel Rock Angel: writing, editing, publishing, marketing and art design. The panelists will discuss the challenges of bringing all these elements together and balancing each piece of the project with everyone else’s contributions. The panel will consist of local author and librarian Jeanne Bogino, Prashanti Press CEO Wendy Lipp, freelance editor Marlene Adelstein, and graphic artist and cover designer Julie Metz. Gina Coleman, marketing director of Prashanti Press, will moderate. The presentation, which will shine a light on the pros and cons of independent publishing, will be followed by audience discussion and Q&A.

For further information on this event, please call the library at (518) 794-8844. The library is located at 550 State Route 20, 1/4 mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.

New Lebanon Town Board Action – Former Assistant Fire Chief Mark Sheline Recognized For 45 Years of Service To LVPA

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by Thaddeus Flint

The February meeting of the New Lebanon Town Board started off by remembering New Lebanon’s Assistant Fire Chief, Mark Sheline, who passed away on December 31.

A special resolution was passed, with all Board members in favor, recognizing Sheline for his years of public service, and his “selfless dedication to the people of the Town of New Lebanon.”

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11 Year Old Author To Speak At The New Lebanon Library

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Local author Diego Mongue will appear at the New Lebanon Library on   Wednesday,  February 18, at 3 pm, to talk about  his  quarterly comic book series, “Awesome Robot Science Fiction Action Comix.” The talk will be followed by Q& A and discussion, after which Diego will sign copies of the book.

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