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Bells & Motley At The North Chatham Library

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Bells and Motley Consort of Olden Music, Dance and Storytelling with John and Sondra Bromka will be presenting a festive holiday musical program “Christmas Long Ago and Far Away” at the North Chatham Library on Saturday, December 17, at 3 pm.
Sondra and John Bromka’s versatile accomplishments in European and American historic music, dance and literary traditions have inspired audiences for over 25 years. Theirs is an extensive collection of historic and folkloric instruments and resources.
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Winter Wild Edibles

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Devin Franklin of the Flying Deer Nature Center will present “Wilds Edibles in Winter” on Thursday, December 15, at 6:30 pm at the New Lebanon Library. The program is oriented to adults and teens.
Once winter settles into the Taconics, it’s not too late to enjoy the fine flavors that our forests and fields have to offer. Trees offer teas, seeds offer cereals, roots offer repast, and even some greens endure the freeze. Participants will learn to identify the top ten Winter Wild Edibles that earn high ranking for flavor, findability and fun. Patrons may bring in their own samples to identify.
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Commemorating The 150th Anniversary Of The Civil War – Letters From A Stephentown Area Soldier

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by David Flint

Calvin A. Haynes of East Nassau, NY at the age of 24 enlisted in August 1862 at Troy in the 125th New York Infantry Regiment. His letters home to his wife Lucy have been transcribed by John Minitti of Winchester, MA, and are here reproduced, with some editing, courtesy of the New York State Library, Manuscripts and Special Collections.

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Commemorating The 150th Anniversary Of The Civil War – Stephentown Area Men In The Civil War

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by David Flint
Calvin A. Haynes of East Nassau, NY, at the age of 24 enlisted in August 1862 at Troy in the 125th New York Infantry Regiment. His letters home to his wife Lucy have been transcribed by John Minitti of Winchester, MA, and are here reproduced, with some editing, courtesy of the New York State Library, Manuscripts and Special Collections.
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Area Men Accused Of Deer Poaching

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from the NYSDEC
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) police officers recently concluded a blanket deer taking enforcement detail in the Capital Region and surrounding areas in conjunction with the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. A number of area men were cited by DEC officers during this enforcement detail.
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New Lebanon Library December Events

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All of these events are free and will take place at the Library which is located at 550 State Route 20.
• December 2 – Holiday Movie Night – 6:30 pm – showing of a current film suitable for the whole family. Call 518-794-8844 for the title. Snacks will be provided.
• December 4 – New Lebanon Book Group – 11 am. The book to be discussed is To The End of the Land by David Grossman. Newcomers are welcome.
• December 5 – Crochet & Knitting Group – 6:30 pm. Bring your needlework, pull up a chair and share ideas and conversation. Newcomers are welcome.
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Mountain Road School Hosts 13th Annual Holiday Fair

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On Saturday, December 10, from 10 am to 3 pm, Mountain Road School in New Lebanon will hold its 13th Annual Holiday Fair. The cozy classrooms of the school’s historic Shaker building are transformed into a wintry wonderland with seasonal fun for the whole family and admission is free.
Children and adults can make gingerbread houses, weave a jump rope, dip candles and make a nature-themed candle holder, construct a pine cone bird feeder, take a cake walk or play in the game room. Younger children can browse for gifts in the Tiny Treasures room and visit the Pocket Lady. Locally produced jewelry, skin care products, pottery, chocolates, blown glass, hand decorated wreaths and other holiday gifts will be on sale, plus a unique selection of children’s books.
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