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Celebrate Earth Week!
And the winner is...A happy Brenda Woodruff and her daughter Mikeala are joined by Tom Neeson of Neeson's
Classic Cars in front of her new automobile she won. Brenda was the winner of the FreePress' giant
March "Great Automotive Giveaway," courtesy of the FreePress and Neeson's Classic Cars. The
Whitehall residents entry was one of thousands received, making this one of our biggest giveaways
ever. Congratulations Brenda!
Festivities and celebrations being held throughout the region
Restoration Breakdown
How to restore your property after a long winter
Kelli Ellis from HGTV celebrates the sights and scents of spring
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SpringCleaning
Getting started on your spring cleaning
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Bonus Edition Inside!Your 2012 Spring Home edition is inside and brimming with helpful advice and money-saving values from local businesses right in your hometown!
Free Classifieds! It's true. See page 3 of our classified
section inside.
The southern Washington County and
neighboring Schuylerville region will be
brimming with fun and educational
events to tie-in with Earth Week. Some
of these events include "Recycled Art
Shows," a "Canal Clean Sweep," guided
ranger hikes, free bike maintenance
classes courtesy of L.L. Bean and more.
Story inside.
Dozens of excellent job
opportunities inside our classifieds.
Fiber TourSee story on page 7 and
special section on page 4
Your Curtis Lumber sale circular is inside.
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ScholarshipSCHUYLERVILLE AREA The
Schuylerville Community Theater is accepting applica-tions for a one-time Scholarship that will be awarded to a high school senior graduating in June, 2012, from a Warren, Washington, or Saratoga coun-ty high school. Recipients must be entering a two or four-year accredited college in the fall of 2012. Information/applications: www.scttheater.org, or write to Michele Peters, 50 Duncan Lane, Gansevoort, N.Y. 12831.
uDog Care Classes
SCHAGHTICOKE Cornell Cooperative Extension is accepting registrations for Rensselaer County Dog Care Classes that will start at 6:30
p.m. on Wednesdays from April 25 through June 13 at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds. Cost: $60; discount available for Rensselaer County 4-H mem-bers. Information/registration: 518-272-4210.
uCanal Sweep
NEW YORK STATE The New York State Canal Corp. staff is looking for volunteers for its annual Canal Clean Sweep event that will be held Friday through Sunday, April 20 to 22. Information: Parks & Trails New York events list at http://w w w. p t n y. o r g / c a n a lw ay /sweep/index.shtml.
uEarth Week
STILLWATER Celebrate Earth Week at Saratoga National Historical Park with a full week of free events from
April 20 to 29 at various loca-tions in the area.
“Most people who live locally know Saratoga
Battlefield as an important his-torical site,” said Park
Superintendent Joe Finan. “But
not as many may know that we are also a national park with a mission of environmental stew-ardship that goes back to 1916. Earth Week also falls upon National Park Week, and offers community members a chance to see Saratoga’s green side too.”
Since recycling is an impor-tant part of caring for the envi-ronment, two different venues will host Recycled Art Shows featuring the work of local art-ists. The Indoor Recycled Art Show will take place at the Saratoga National Historical Park, starting with an opening reception at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 20. The show continues from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 28.
Hudson Crossing Park at Lock 5 in Schuylerville will host the Outdoor Recycled Art Show, with an opening reception from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 20. The outdoor show will be on view from dawn to dusk through May 30.
At 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, the battlefield park will host Ranger Ed Sharron presenting “A Climate of Change.”
On Sunday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., area residents can help clean up the canal by participating in “Canal Clean Sweep” in the Hudson Crossing Park.
Sunday is also National
Junior Ranger Day, and chil-dren ages seven to 12 can take part in a free two-mile ranger-guided hike through the battle-field from 1 to 3 p.m. Along the hike, children will participate in games focusing on the “wild” side of Saratoga National Historical Park. Each child will also receive a Junior Ranger patch and a special parting gift. The hike will begin from the Visitor Center at 1 p.m. All chil-dren must be accompanied by an adult. Hiking boots or sneak-ers are recommended, as well as water and insect repellent.
At 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 27, there will be a Student Recycled Art Show at the Schuylerville Elementary School.
On Saturday, April 28, the park will partner with L.L. Bean to offer a series of free 30-minute Bike Maintenance classes every hour on the hour between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. These sessions are free to the public to help you gear up for the 2012 biking season.
At 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, the park will host a free five-mile ranger-guided bike tour. This tour is by reservation only and will be limited to 25 partici-pants. To reserve a spot, call or email Megan Stevens by April 25 at 518-670-2982 or [email protected].
Helmets are required to par-ticipate.
On Sunday, April 29 at 1 p.m., awards will be given out for the Indoor Recycled Art Show.
For more information about any of these events, call Gina Johnson at 664-9821 ext. 2980 or email [email protected]. Saratoga National Historical Park is located at Routes 4 and 32 in Stillwater.
uDriving Course
SCHUYLERVILLE The Olde Saratoga Seniors group will offer an AARP Defensive Driving Course from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 20, at the Schuylerville Town Hall. Cost: $19; $17 for AARP members. Infor mation/re gistration: Roberta Hewitt at 695-3695.
uPizza at Elks
GREENWICH The Greenwich Elks Club on Route 40 South will offer Henderson’s Pizza every Friday night. In addition
to pizza, the menu will include weekly specials such as mozza-rella sticks, chicken wings, French fries, and more. Information/to order: 692-2061.
uSalem Courthouse
SALEM The Salem Courthouse Community Center has several happenings this week.
On Friday, April 20 from 5 to 7 p.m., the CCC will hold an open-ing reception for artist Tom Kerr and his new show “Color Country – Impressions in Pastel.” Kerr’s work takes advantage of the beautiful Washington County country-side by focusing on old barns and the stunning vistas at every turn. The reception is free and open to the public, and the show will run until June 1.
From 10 a.m. till noon on Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22, the CCC will hold audi-tions in the second-floor court-room for its upcoming talent show on June 2. This family-friendly show features singers, dancers, musicians, magicians and comedians. All ages are welcome to audition.
Finally, the Shoppe Off Broadway thrift store at the CCC will host is April Bag Sale from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25 and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Thursday through Saturday, April 26 to 28. The sale offers shoppers the opportunity to purchase a bag filled with family clothing, shoes and handbags for only one dollar. Proceeds from the Shoppe help support area youth programs.
For more information about any of these events, call the CCC at 518-854-7053 or visit www.salemcourthouse.org.
uTime Traders
GREENWICH The Battenkill Time Traders will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 20, in the Bottskill Baptist Church’s Community Room at 32 Church Street in Greenwich. Everyone is invited to come meet the time bank members. Information: 518-288-5241.
uMovie Night
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52 Ferry Street invites all fami-lies to a free Movie Night at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 20. Bring popcorn and snacks. Information: 518-695-6641.
Easton CleanupEASTON The Town of Easton
will hold its Roadside Cleanup Days on Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22. Families and organizations are encouraged to pick up trash bags and gloves at the Easton Highway Garage, 1169 Route 40 (free lunch will be provided from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday only), and col-lect trash along the roadsides. Information: Burton Hall, 692-2678, or Highway Garage, 692-0029.
uHartford Cleanup
HARTFORD Volunteers are needed to take part in a commu-nity cleanup in the town of Hartford beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 21. Volunteers are asked to meet at Hartford Town Barn. Volunteers are encouraged to wear gloves and work will continue until noon at which point a complimentary lunch will be served. For addi-tional information, call town highway superintendent Greg Brown at 632-6255.
uCanal Cleanup
HUDSON FALLS The Feeder Canal Alliance and the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society will host a Feeder Canal Cleanup beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, at Murray Park on Route 4, behind Jack and Jill Ice Cream in Hudson Falls. Bring work gloves, small clippers for brush, or rakes for raking the parks. Information/pre-registration: Jeanne Williams at 518-792-5363.
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Highway CleanupCAMBRIDGE The Battenkill
Conservancy and the Clearwater Chapter of Trout Unlimited will coordinate a Spring Cleaning on Highway 313 on Saturday, April 21. Come with your work gloves to the rest stop on Route 313, near the New York/Vermont state bor-der, at 9 a.m. where hot coffee and doughnuts will be provided to all volunteers. Information: 518-677-2545, or www.battenkill-conservancy.org.
uFood Pantry Open
SCHAGHTICOKE The Food Pantry at the Hoosic Valley Community Church, 2024 Route 40 in Schaghticoke, will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 21. The pantry is open on the third Saturday each month. Information: 753-6984.
uArgyle Cleanup
ARGYLE The Town of Argyle will hold its Roadside Trash Cleanup Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. Trash collected may be brought to the town Highway Garage on Route 40. Hot dogs and beverag-es will be served at the Highway Dept. Rain date: Saturday, April 28. Information: 518-638-8681, Ext. 10.
uHartford Cleanup
HARTFORD The Town of Hartford is seeking volunteers to participate in its annual Cleanup Day at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 21. All volun-teers are welcome and should meet at 9 a.m. at the Hartford Town Barn. Wear gloves and plan to work until noon; tools such as rakes and shovels are helpful. A free lunch will be provided at noon. Information: Greg Brown at 632-6255. Rain date is April 28.
uQuilters Meet
ARGYLE The Highland Quilters Guild will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, at the Argyle Methodist Church. Included will be a trunk show,
and a class on the guardian house block will be provided after the meeting (no show and tell).
uFood Ministry
CAMBRIDGE The Cambridge United Church Council will reopen its Food Ministry from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 21, at 41 E. Main Street in Cambridge (Embury United Methodist Church, next to the U.S. Post Office). Food dona-tions are needed, including pea-nut butter, jelly/jam, tuna fish, canned meat, spaghetti sauce, cereal, etc. Donations will be accepted in the baskets at the Glens Falls National Bank, Cambridge IGA, and at some other locations. Information: Kay Runge at 518-677-8160.
uBenefit Auction
FORT EDWARD A Benefit Auction for the House of Grace of the Adirondacks will be held at the Little Theater on the Farm, 27 Plum Road in Fort Edward, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, by the Practical Nursing Students from WSWHE BOCES. The event will feature a car show, craft fair, auction, bake sale, raffles, live music, vendors, children’s activities, and a bar-becue dinner to eat in or take out. Information: Lucy at 518-681-9318 or Janice at 518-638-8925.
uChicken Barbecue
SHUSHAN The Shushan Volunteer Fire Co. invites every-one to a Chicken Barbecue from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, at the firehouse on Route 64. Takeouts will be available start-ing at 2:30 p.m. Cost: $10 (enough food for two children, including dessert). Advance tickets are available from the firefighters and will be sold at the door.
uRobots and Legos
SCHUYLERVILLE The Advocates group for the Schuylerville Public Library invites everyone to a free, fun afternoon of Robots and Legos
at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. Children older than 7 will make and program robots from Legos. You’ll find the library at 52 Ferry Street. Reservations are suggested at 695-6641, or email [email protected].
uDinner, Fuel Auction
QUAKER SPRINGS The hand-icap accessible Quaker Springs United Methodist Church on Route 32 invites everyone to an all-you-can-eat Roast Turkey Dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. Takeouts will be available. Cost: $9 adults; $5 ages 5 to 12; free 4 and young-er. Also, there’ll be a silent auc-tion for fuel oil during this event.
uPancake Supper
ARGYLE The American Legion Post on Route 40, Sheridan Street, in Argyle invites everyone to an all-you-can-eat Pancake Supper from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. Cost: $6 adults; $3 children. Information: Gary Gilchrist at 638-8603.
uTurkey Supper
SOUTH CAMBRIDGE The South Cambridge United Methodist Church invites every-one to a Turkey Supper at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, at the Pleasant Valley Grange Hall, corner of routes 59A and 74. Tickets will be sold at the door.
Spaghetti DinnerVALLEY FALLS Boy Scout
Troop 49 in Valley Falls invites
everyone to a Spaghetti with Meatballs/Sausage Dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, at the Valley Falls Methodist Church on State Street. Cost: $10 adults; $5 ages 5 to 12. Information: 753-7518.
uSpring Gala
CAMBRIDGE Hubbard Hall invites everyone to its Rites of Spring Gala, a wonderful eve-ning of food and music, to be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 21 in the Beacon
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• Hand Spinning demonstration from 2-4 each day.
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Jazz virtuoso David Cuite and his band the Barnstormers will provide music. The evening also includes a silent auction featuring an array of items ranging from Ed Levin Jewelry, a Caribbean cruise, SPAC ballet tickets, a Leslie Peck painting, and more.
Cost to attend is $100 per per-son, which benefits the pro-grams of Hubbard Hall. For more details, visit www.hub-bardhall.org or call 677-2495.
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Firemen’s BanquetRUPERT The Rupert
Firemen’s Banquet will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, at the Rupert Firehouse. Featured will be a roast pork dinner, followed by dancing to the music of Freedom Hawk at 9 p.m. Cost: $15 dinner and danc-ing; $5 dancing only after 9 p.m. Infor mation/reservations: Kelly Lewis at 802-394-0035, or George Lewis at 394-2491.
uDonny Elvis
SCHUYLERVILLE Donny “Elvis” will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, at the American Legion Post on Clancy Street in Schuylerville. Cost: $15 at the door. Doors will open at 5 p.m., there’ll be door prizes and a 50/50 drawing, bev-erages and snacks will be for sale, and everyone will be wel-come. Information: Marie Foster at 695-5609, or Mary Farrell at 695-3950.
uCool Country
SALEM Classic country music comes to the Fort Salem Cabaret, when The Spurs USA take the stage at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 21 with a stage show entitled “When Country was Cool…Volume One.”
T h e show celebrates the three or four
decades that defined the style of tradi-tional country music, featur-
ing songs writ-t e n or sung by Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Patti Page, Buck Owens, Hank Williams and others.
“We wanted to try a more big band sound at our cabaret per-formances,” said Fort Salem owner Jay Kerr.
The Spurs USA, voted “Best Band in the Berkshires” this year, bring more than 100 years of professional musicianship to the stage. Front person Dona Federico grew up playing guitar in the Bay Area of San Francisco, while bass player John Barrett has played hun-dreds of gigs since the 1960s, opening for bands including the Grateful Dead. The Spurs are rounded out by Andy Gordon on banjo and pedal steel guitar and
Dwight O’Neil on guitar and vocals.
Enjoy an evening of the gold-en era of country music featur-ing the best of the 1940s to 1970s in “When Country Was Cool…Volume One.” Admission charge is $25, which includes a $5 credit toward coffee and des-sert at 7:30 p.m. provided by Norene and Fred’s of Salem.
For reservations, call (518) 854-9200 or visit www.fortsa-lemtheater.com.
Pancake BreakfastHARTFORD The Hartford
Volunteer Fire Company and Auxiliary invites everyone to a Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 22, in the fire company’s Community Hall at the intersection of routes 40 and 149. Cost: $6 adults; $3 ages 5 to 13; free 4 and younger. Information: 632-3013.
uSkeet Shooting
VICTORY The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club on Route 32, south of Victory Village, will continue its Skeet Shooting Competition at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 22. Bring your shotgun and ammunition. Everyone will be welcome. Information: Chris at 695-3917.
uBasket Party
GREENWICH The Greenwich Elks Auxiliary will host a Basket Party at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, at the Greenwich Elks Lodge. Cost: $5 admission, including a light lunch. Proceeds will go toward five scholarships that are awarded to students in Greenwich, Argyle, Cambridge, Schuylerville and Salem. Everyone will be welcome.
uRanger Day
STILLWATER Children are invited to take a free, ranger-guided hike on National Junior Ranger Day from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, at Saratoga National Historical Park, routes 4 and 32 in Stillwater. Children ages 7 to 12, each accompanied by an adult, will hike two miles through the battlefield and par-ticipate in games focusing on the park’s “wild” side. Meet at the Visitor Center, wear hiking boots or sneakers, and bring water and insect repellent. Information: 518-664-9821, Ext. 1777or www.nps.gov/sara.
uChicken and Biscuit
MIDDLE FALLS Everyone is invited to a Chicken and Biscuit Dinner from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, at the Middle Falls Fire Station on Route 29. Eat in or take out. Cost: $9 adults; $5 age 11 and younger. Information/takeout orders: 518-692-2830. Also, the Middle Falls Fire Dept. rents out its banquet hall for special events.
For information, call 518-885-4059.
uCountry Dance
SCHUYLERVILLE The Country Round and Square Dance Association invites everyone to an Old-Style Country Dance from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, at the American Legion Post on Clancy Street in Schuylerville. Music will be provided by the Ole Time Country band. Cost: $5 adults; $2 ages 6 to 17; free 5 and younger. Information: Floyd at 747-6687, or Sandy at 638-9008.
uBreakfast Benefit
SCHAGHTICOKE The Northern Rensselaer County Knights of Columbus invite everyone to a Pancake/French Toast Breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 22, at the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad on Route 40 in Schaghticoke. Cost: $6 adults; $3 ages 6 to 12; free 5 and younger. Proceeds will ben-efit the Girl Scout Cadets Troop 1891.
Legion BingoCAMBRIDGE American
Legion Post 634 at 2106 Route 22 in Cambridge will host Monday Bingo at 7 p.m. on April 23. This bingo is held each Monday, with few exceptions. Information: 518-677-8069.
HorseshoesVICTORY The Fish Creek Rod
and Gun Club on Route 32, south of Victory Village, invites everyone to its annual Horseshoes Tournament at 6:30
p.m. on Tuesday, April 24. Information: Ed Bennett at 222-5969.
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SALEM The hoops will be burning up at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, when the World Famous Harlem Wizards bring their basketball magic to the Salem Central School for a game against the local Community All-Stars.
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formed by the kids of the Hip Fitness Dance class.
Following the game, the Wizards will
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P r o c e e d s from the event
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Basketball program for boys and girls in grades kindergar-ten through 12. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. To purchase advance tickets, email [email protected] or call 854-8044. Tickets are also available at www.harlem-wizards.com under the Salem event listing.
Garden Club MeetsHARTFORD The Tri County
Farm & Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25, at the Hartford United Methodist Church on Main Street. A full lunch will be served, gardening books on
perennials and house plants will be available, and everyone will be welcome.
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HOOSICK FALLS The Northeast New York Safety and Health Council will offer a Pre-Licensing Course at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center, 21 Danforth Street. A valid state of New York driver’s permit is required to take this course. Cost: $40. Information/registra-tion: Marla Nowak at 518-686-4854.
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VALLEY FALLS The handi-cap-accessible Valley Falls United Methodist Church at 16 State Street invites everyone to a Roast Beef Dinner on Wednesday, April 25. Seating will be at 5 and 6 p.m., and take-outs will be available after 5:30 p.m. Cost: $10 adults; $5 ages 6 to 10; free 5 and younger. Reservations are encouraged with Sharon or Bob at 753-6053 and walk-ins will be welcome.
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Growing Veggies GREENWICH Learn the
secrets of growing a successful, weed-free vegetable garden with organic gardener Tracy
Frisch as she pres-ents “Starting
Seeds, Stopping Weeds” at 7 p.m. on
W e d n e s d a y, April 25 at the
Greenwich Free Library Community Room.
The event is designed for any-one who aspires to grow vegeta-bles. In this program, Tracy will focus on fail-safe methods for starting seedlings, as well as ecological techniques for drasti-cally reducing the weed pres-sure in your garden. All who attend will have the opportuni-ty to plant a six-pack with vege-table seeds to take home and grow in their own gardens.
Tracy Frisch is a passionate organic gardener with more than 30 years experience. She grows nearly 100 varieties of 50 different vegetables and culi-nary herbs in a 40x40-foot plot at her North Greenwich home, which provides her with a year-round supply of vegetables.
“It’s a real thrill to watch deli-cate little plants emerge in your
pots indoors when the ground is under a layer of snow,” she says. As a Vegetable Garden Coach, she also provides per-sonalized advice to clients seek-ing a bountiful harvest.
If time permits, Tracy will present a brief introduction to Bionutrient Farming. The sys-tem aims to elevate nutrient levels in food by increasing the health of soil and crops.
For more information, con-tact Thelma Hack at 518-747-8090.
Chicken ParmNORTH EASTON The Easton
Methodist Church on Route 40 in North Easton invites every-one to a Chicken Parmesan Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 26. Eat in or take out. Cost: $10 adults; $5 ages 6 to 12; free 5 and younger. Information: Edna at 664-7184.
Meet and GreetSALEM Reservations are
requested by Friday, April 27, for a Meet and Greet event for representatives from area arts organizations that will be held on Sunday, May 6, at Salem Art Works, 19 Cary Lane in Salem. You’ll learn about the exciting events local arts organizations have planned for this year. Light fare will be served and tours of SAW’s 120-acre campus will be available. Information/reserva-tions: 518-854-7674, or email [email protected].
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Rummage SaleCAMBRIDGE The Embury
Unit of United Methodist Women will hold a Rummage Sale of gently used clothing and household items from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 27, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday the 28th, in the Fellowship Hall of the Embury United Methodist Church, 41 E. Main Street in Cambridge. Information: 518-677-3602, or http://emburyunit-ed.weebly.com.
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SCHUYLERVILLE The Schuylerville Community Theater will stage “Bingo, The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 27, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the American Legion Post on Clancy Street in Schuylerville. Dessert will be served at inter-mission. Cost: $20 adults; $18 senior citizens and students. Information/tickets: 695-5480, or the Legion.
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GREENWICH The Irish band, Hair of the Dog, will perform in concert at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 27, at the Greenwich Elks Lodge. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and food will be available. Reserved tables are available with 10 advance tickets at $15 each. There’ll be free taxi ser-vice for up to 10 miles, and also for hire. Information/tickets: Cindy at 638-6002, or the lodge at 692-2061.
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Fiber TourWASHINGTON COUNTY
Anyone who has driven the back roads of Washington County in recent years couldn’t help but notice the increase in the number of sheep and alpac-as grazing the countryside. It’s true: Wool and other fiber pro-duction in Washington County is experiencing a modern renaissance. This explosion of fiber farms will be celebrated with the 20th Annual Washington County Fiber Tour, to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 28 and 29.
During this weekend, Washington County sheep, alpaca and even Angora rabbit farms will open their gates to the public for a free tour, and an opportunity to see first-hand where local fiber comes from.
“The Washington County Fiber Tour offers something for the whole family to see and do together,” said Lisa Proulx, an alpaca farmer and the tour com-mittee chair. “The tour is also a popular destination for knitters and spinners who want to visit the farms and meet the animals that grow the fleece they love.”
Visitors to the tour’s farms can meet the animals and learn about breeding and caring for them. Many farmers will dem-onstrate how they prepare and use their animals’ fiber for craft work including hand spinning, dyeing, felting and weaving.
This year, Battenkill Fibers in Greenwich will be open, so visi-tors can go behind the scenes at the mill to see how fleece is cleaned, carded, drafted, and then spun into yarn on a com-mercial scale.
Participating farms include
Alpacas of Breezy Hill Ranch in Hebron; Alpacas of Haven Hill and Big Red Alpacas, both in Cambridge; Battenkill Fibers Carding & Spinning Mill and Hartshorn Ridge Farm in Greenwich; Fiber Kingdom, Moments in Time Creations Farm, and Quarry Ridge Alpacas, all in Salem; AREA Cria-tions Alpaca Farm in Hartford; Elihu Farm and Ensign Brook Farm in Easton; Parkland Alpaca Farm in Granville; and Ryder Road Farm, LLC in Whitehall.
For a downloadable map and
description of activities at each tour stop, go to www.washing-toncountyfibertour.org. The tour will take place rain or shine, so organizers suggest participants dress for the weather.
uVendor Expo
SCHUYLERVILLE The Schuylerville School Relay for Life Vendor Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at the Schuylerville Fire Dept., 35 Spring Street. An array of ven-
dors will sell their products, with a portion of the pro-ceeds benefit-ing the Schuylerville School Relay for Life Team for the A m e r i c a n C a n c e r S o c i e t y . Infor mation: Nancy Benn at 669-1754.
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