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Shaker Museum / Mount Lebanon To Hold Peace Weekend

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The Shaker Museum|Mount Lebanon will host a weekend of events and programs to commemorate over 200 years of Shaker pacifism, Saturday, August 29 through Monday, August 31. The Mount Lebanon Peace Weekend will consist of readings, a brunch and facilitated discussion about Shaker pacifist history, a panel of speakers currently active in the peace movement, and a special walking tour. [Read more…] about Shaker Museum / Mount Lebanon To Hold Peace Weekend

Hoosick Falls Community Comes Together To Support Officer Nick Colaneri

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Troy Event Scheduled For September 12

submitted by Scott McCart

On Saturday August 15, a Spaghetti dinner was hosted by Connor McCart and Lizza Ryan at the Hoosick Falls Fire House for a special community member Nick Colaneri. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Community Comes Together To Support Officer Nick Colaneri

Stan Brownell Elevated To Chairman Of Rensselaer County Legislature

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By Doug La Rocque

Rensselaer County legislator Stan Brownell of Hoosick Falls has assumed the duties of Chairman of the County Legislature, following the arrest and arraignment of Chairman Martin Reid of Sand Lake.  Reid resigned the post and Brownell, as Vice Chairman, automatically took over. [Read more…] about Stan Brownell Elevated To Chairman Of Rensselaer County Legislature

Introducing The Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Road Race

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CiviCure and HAYC3 are proud to present The Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Road Race for Vibrant Communities, the annual race that celebrates Rolf Sternberg’s life (1945-2012) and legacy in Hoosick Falls, NY, and helps ensure we continue the community’s revitalization. The race will take place on Saturday, September 26 with a start time of 9 am in Wood Memorial Park on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Introducing The Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Road Race

Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training To Begin In September

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Would you like to be a volunteer? We can train you. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) welcomes all kinds of volunteers, from tutors to administrative helpers and event planners. As a volunteer you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a difference in your community.  [Read more…] about Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training To Begin In September

Ceremonies Honoring Vietnam Veterans In Hoosick Falls Draw A Large Crowd

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By Gail Smith

At 8 am on Saturday, August 8, Vietnam Veterans began lining up at Wood Park to register for the Welcome Home that was to be held throughout the day in their honor. There were hugs and tears and handshakes and anticipation as more and more of the honored guests arrived and reconnections were made with comrades. [Read more…] about Ceremonies Honoring Vietnam Veterans In Hoosick Falls Draw A Large Crowd

Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training To Begin In September

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Would you like to be a volunteer? We can train you. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) welcomes all kinds of volunteers, from tutors to administrative helpers and event planners. As a volunteer you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a difference in your community.  [Read more…] about Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training To Begin In September

Stein-Miner Elected President Of Board Of LVORC

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Caitlin Stein-Miner has been elected to serve as President of the Board of Directors of Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC). She has served on the Board since 2011, attaining the position of Vice President in 2013. She has been active in the many events that financially support LVORC including chairing the Literacy 5K in 2012. [Read more…] about Stein-Miner Elected President Of Board Of LVORC