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weekenderPostal Customer
Friday,
Feb. 17
2012
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LOCALSAVINGS
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Members of the Whitehall Winter Festival Committee invite everyone to the Winter Festival this Saturday. Plus, all hearty
souls are encouraged to come participate in the annual Penguin Dip at 10 a.m. at Champlain Harbor Marina. Details inside.
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Pick-up your free copy of our "Perfect
Wedding" bridal magazine at locations
throughout the area. It's filled with
great advice and money-saving values!
Winter Festival!Big Foot in Whitehall!
One of the world's foremost experts on "Big
Foot", Whitehall's own Paul Bartholomew,
will lecture on that furry animal as part of
this year's Whitehall Winter Festival from
noon to 2 p.m. at the Skenesborough EMS
Building. Details inside.
Comedy Show Saturday!One of the nation's top comedians, Vinnie Mark (above), will be just one
of the comedic talents on display this Saturday as the Border Riders
Snowmobile Club hosts their annual "Laugh Your Cans Off" comedy show. The
event will be held at the Forum and the show begins at 7 p.m. Details inside.
Comedy Show
Saturday!Bernadettee Hoffman of the Pember
Library and Museum has details inside about
their four winter vacation events. The first is an
Owl Walk this Sunday. More details inside.
FREE CLASSIFIED! SEE THIS WEEK'S SENTINEL OR TIMES AT NEWSSTANDS NOW FOR DETAILS!
Money-Saving Curtis
Lumber Sale Circular Inside!
Two Polaris snowmobiles for sale, nice
condition, $3,000 or OBO. See classi-
fieds inside this week's Sentinel or
Times at newsstands now!
Meet
Honest Abe!Noted Abraham Lincoln interpretor
Phil Jessen will portray our 16th president
this Thursday, Feb. 23 as he makes a special
appearance at the Slate Valley Museum
from 10:30 a.m. until noon. This event will
allow students ages 5-12 to learn more
about the life of Abraham Lincoln. Call
642-1417 for more details.
2 • The WEEKENDER • Friday, February 17, 2012
Hearth CookingHEBRON Registrations are
being accepted for one-day
open hearth cooking classes
that will be offered from 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m. from March 24
through 31 at the 1786 Wilson
Homestead in Hebron. Meals
will be cooked in a stone fire-
place using original or repro-
duction hearth equipment.
Cost: $45, gift certificates avail-
able. Information/registration:
Sally Brillon at 518-854-3134.
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Fish FryWHITEHALL American Legion
Post 83 at 148 Main St. in
Whitehall invites everyone to
its Friday fish fry from 4:30 to 7
p.m. on Feb.17. This meal is
served each Friday, with few
exceptions. Information: 518-
499-2482.
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Movie NightGRANVILLE Movie night will
be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb.
17, at the Pember Library, 33
West Main St. in Granville. A
recently released family film
about friendship will be
screened and everyone will be
welcome. Information: 518-642-
2525.
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Friday BingoWHITEHALL Elks Lodge 1491
at 5 Elks Way in Whitehall will
host Friday night
bingo at 7 p.m. on Feb. 17.
Featured will be a $500 jackpot
special. This bingo is held each
Friday, with few exceptions.
Information: 518-499-1491.
Winter CarnivalLAKE GEORGE Weekend III of
the Lake George Winter
Carnival will be held on
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18
and 19, in Lake George Village.
Featured will be a polar swim,
cook-offs, races, children’s
activities, a beach bonfire, and
fireworks. Free admission.
Information: 518-240-0809, or
www.lakegeorgewintercarni-
val.com.
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Ice Fishing DerbyQUEENSBURY The Lake
George Chinga-Classic Ice
Fishing Derby and Frozen
Point Panfish Tournament will
be held from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on
Saturday, Feb. 18, at the YMCA
Camp at Pilot Knob in
Queensbury. Cash prizes will
be awarded in four categories
and there’ll be demonstrations.
Information: 518-656-9462, Ext.
6660, or www.northeasticefish-
ing.com.
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$1 BreakfastFAIR HAVEN A community
breakfast will be served from 8
to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18,
at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church,
corner of North Main and
Allen streets in Fair Haven.
Cost: $1; free age 14 and young-
er. This breakfast will be
served on the third Saturday
each month by the
Episcopalians of the Slate
Valley region and everyone will
be welcome.
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Farmers’ MarketGLENS FALLS The winter
farmers’ market will be open
from 9 a.m. to noon on
Saturday Feb. 18 and 25 at
Christ Church United
Methodist in Glens Falls.
Information: 518-792-0438, or
www.gffma.com.
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Health MeetingWELLS The Wells Republican
Committee will host an infor-
mation meeting, “Green
Mountain Care: What every
Vermonter should know about
the state’s healthcare reform
law, and how it will affect you!”
at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18,
at the Wells Village School.
Featured speakers will be state
Sen. Randy Brock (by video),
Daniel McCauliffe, M.D., and
Rutland Treasurer Wendy
Wilton. Free and open to all.
Information: Ron Dreher at 802-
645-0742.
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Food DriveHARTFORD The Hartford com-
munity food drive will continue
through June 30 to benefit the
Hartford community food pan-
try. Bring nonperishable food
items to the Hartford United
Methodist Church from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, and
noon to 2 p.m. Sundays.
Monetary donations also will
be appreciated, with all food
and donations going to the pan-
try at the Yoked Parish on
Route 23. Information: 518-632-
5894, or www.Hands4NY.org.
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Whitehall FestivalWHITEHALL The 2012
Whitehall Winter Festival will
be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
on Saturday, Feb. 18, at
Skenesborough Harbor Park.
Featured will be the penguin
dip and many other popular
activities. Information: Marge
Mohn at 518-499-2435.
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Fireside StoriesGRANVILLE Fireside stories
for children will be offered at
10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18,
at the Pember Library, 33 W.
Main St. in Granville.
“Presidents” will be this week’s
theme. Information: 518-642-
2525.
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Chicken BarbecueWEST FORT ANN Everyone is
invited to a take-out-only chick-
en barbecue from 1 p.m. until
sold out on Saturday, Feb. 18, at
the West Fort Ann United
Methodist Church on Copeland
Pond Road. Cost: $10 adults; $5
children. Information: Donna
at 792-6647, or Joyce at 793-6735.
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Comedy ShowGRANVILLE The Third
Annual Granville Border
Riders Snowmobile Club come-
dy show will be staged at 7 p.m.
on Saturday, Feb. 18, at The
Forum Restaurant in Granville.
Featured will be comedians
Vinnie Mark, Pete Michaels
and Bob Dibuonos, with music
by Freedom Hawk. Cost: $15 in
advance with Chris, 518-642-
9283; $18 at the door. Proceeds
will benefit the Granville
Border Riders and Granville
food pantry. Also, for every
nonperishable food item you
bring you’ll receive a chance to
win a door prize.
Pancake BreakfastWEST PAWLET The West
Pawlet Volunteer Fire Dept.
invites everyone to an all-you-
can-eat pancake breakfast from
7 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Feb.
19, at the firehouse in West
Pawlet. Cost: $7 age 12 and
older; $5 ages 5 to 11; free 4 and
younger. There also will be a
food sale, with rolls, pies, cook-
ies and more.
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Potluck DinnerPOULTNEY Following the 10
a.m. service with Bishop Pete
Weaver on Sunday, Feb. 19, the
Wells United Methodist Church
members will join members of
the Poultney Methodist Church
for a potluck dinner at the
church in Poultney. Everyone
will be welcome.
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Basket PartyWELLS The Section Eight
Ryders will host a basket party
on Sunday, Feb. 19, at the
Modern Woodmen of America
Hall off Route 30 in Wells.
Doors will open at 2 p.m. with
drawings at 4 p.m. Cost: $5 first
sheet of tickets; $2 additional
sheet. Proceeds will benefit the
medical bills for Charlie Brown
of Granville and repairs to his
home so that he can come
home from the hospital follow-
ing physical therapy. This event
will include a lotto tree, raffle,
and a 50-cents-per-scoop buffet.
Information/to donate raffle
items and baskets: Janice
Paddock at 518-345-5078.
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Christian Singer GRANVILLE Christian coun-
try gospel singer John Osborne
will perform in concert at 3
p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19, at the
handicap-accessible Granville
Baptist Church, 23 Quaker St.
Everyone will be welcome and
a free-will offering will be
accepted. Information: Pastor
Jim Peterson at 642-2245.
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Owl Moon HikeGRANVILLE Children and
adults capable of hiking are
encouraged to participate in a
free Owl Moon walk to be spon-
sored by the Pember Museum
from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Feb.
19. Meet at 6 p.m. at the S.
Grimes Hill Road entrance to
the Hebron Nature Preserve.
Bring a flashlight and wear
boots or snowshoes as appro-
priate. Registration is not
required. In case of inclement
weather, call Bernadette at 692-
3129 to confirm this event still
is on.
Potluck SupperHEBRON Everyone is invited
to a potluck supper at 6 p.m. on
Monday, Feb. 20, at the East
Hebron United Presbyterian
Church on Route 22 in Hebron.
Bring a dish to share to this
event that will be held on the
third Monday each month.
Information: 518-854-7017, or
854-9383.
Animals StoryGRANVILLE Story time with
live animals will be offered
from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday,
Feb. 21, at the Pember Museum,
33 W. Main St. in Granville.
Meet Pansy, the European fer-
ret, and listen to the story,
“Rikki-Tikki-Tavi.” Also meet
Spike, the African pygmy
hedgehog, and enjoy the story,
“The Hat.” Free and open to
children of all ages. Advance
registration is required at 518-
642-1515.
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Pancake SupperWELLS A pancake supper will
be served at 6 p.m. on Tuesday,
Feb. 21, at the Wells United
Methodist Church. Donations
will be accepted and everyone
will be welcome.
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Quilters MeetRUTLAND The Maple Leaf
Quilters Guild will meet at 6:45
p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at
Christ the King Hall off
Killington Avenue in Rutland.
Guild member Karen Charles
will speak on “Embellishing
your quilt.” This meeting is
open to all with a guest fee of
$4.
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BENEFIT SPAGHETTI DINNERMonday, Feb. 27 • Seatings at 5, 6 and 7 pm
at Bernardo’s • Eat-in $5 Take-out $6All proceeds will benefit CHARLIE BROWN (Middle Granville).
Charlie has been hospitalized since Thanksgiving and the home is in much need of repairs. A first floor shower will need to be installed and other modifications will
have to be made for when Charlie does come home.
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The WEEKENDER • Friday, February 17, 2012 • 3
Flute MakingGRANVILLE Children age 5
and older are invited to create
and decorate their own
Japanese knotweed flute from
10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb.
22, at the Pember Library, 33 W.
Main St. in Granville. Cost: $3.
Advance registration is
required at 518-642-2525.
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Re-EnactmentWHITEHALL Re-enactor Terry
Glasier, a member of the 6th
Massachusetts Continental
Army, will depict Maj. Daniel
Whiting at 11:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, Feb. 22, at
American Legion Post 83, the
Washington County senior
meal site, 148 Main St. in
Whitehall. Terry will provide
an officer’s view of George
Washington and also take ques-
tions from attendees. All area
senior citizens are invited.
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Ash WednesdayGRANVILLE An ecumenical
Ash Wednesday service will be
held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 22 at the
United Church of Granville’s
Methodist Building on Church
Street. Everyone will be wel-
come.
Slate PaintingGRANVILLE Children age 6
and older are invited to a slate
painting and decoupage class
from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on
Thursday, Feb. 23, at the
Pember Library, 33 W. Main St.
in Granville. Learn about the
history of slate and create your
own slate wall hanging. Cost:
$3. Advance registration is
required at 518-642-2525.
eReader ClassGRANVILLE The Pember
Library at 33 W. Main St. in
Granville will offer instruction
on “How to use your eReader”
from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday,
Feb. 24. Learn how to use
SALON, the Southern
Adirondack Library’s free, on-
demand eReader service. Bring
your eReader and its USB
cable, and your laptop if you
have one. Preregistration is
required at 518-642-2525.
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Lenten LuncheonGRANVILLE A Lenten lun-
cheon will be held on Friday,
Feb. 24, at the Raceville
Methodist Church. A prayer
service will be held at noon, fol-
lowed by a soup and bread lun-
cheon at 12:30 p.m. Everyone
will be welcome.
Lenten Meal
HOOSICK FALLS St. Mary’s
Academy will offer Lenten
meals from 5 to 7 p.m. (or until
sold out) on Fridays from Feb.
24 through March 30 at the
Immaculate Conception Hall in
Hoosick Falls. Eat in or take
out. Cost: $9 fish fry dinner,
including a $1 coupon for a
future fish fry dinner; $5 maca-
roni and cheese. Information:
686-4314.
Winter CarnivalLAKE GEORGE Weekend IV of
the Lake George Winter
Carnival will be held on
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25
and 26, in Lake George Village.
Featured will be a polar swim,
cook-offs, races, children’s
activities, a beach bonfire, and
fireworks. Free admission.
Information: 518-240-0809, or
www.lakegeorgewintercarni-
val.com.
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$1 BreakfastPOULTNEY A community
breakfast will be served from 8
to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25,
at the Poultney Methodist
Church on Main Street. Cost:
$1; free age 14 and younger.
This breakfast will be served
by Poultney community mem-
bers on the last Saturday each
month and everyone will be
welcome.
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Moonlight RidePOULTNEY The Poultney
Valley Snowmobile Club will
host a moonlight ride at 7 p.m.
on Saturday, Feb. 25, from the
East Poultney green. Coffee,
hot cocoa and treats will be
provided at the end of the ride
at Ernie DeMatties’ house.
Information: Ernie at 802-287-
9755.
CALENDAR ITEMS DEADLINE
Friday at 10 a.m. is the deadline to submit
items for the free calendar in the following
week’s newspaper. Whenever possible, items
should be submitted a week or more earlier
than that to ensure timely publication.
112 Dekalb Road, Granville, NY 12832 • Monday-Friday 8-5, Saturday 8-12(518) 642-3063 or 642-3036
UNWANTED VEHICLES & SCRAP METALTITLE NOT NEEDED
$$$$$$ PAYING TOP DOLLAR $$$$$$BRASS • COPPER • ALUMINUM • BATTERIES • STEEL
ON SITE SCRAP METAL DISMANTLING & REMOVAL
The Mid-Hudson Valley Fur Harvesters Association is a nonprofit group of Trappers and Predator Hunters that represent the interests of Fur Harvesters in Washington and Rensselaer Counties. We are dedicated to promoting our sport and fostering a future that accepts and encourages the use of renewable resources. We are currently seeking new members to become active in the association, and help us with our goals of “Educating the Future and Remembering the Past”. Annual dues to the organization are very low, while the difference we make continues to get higher. We currently have active representatives within the Washington County Federation of Sportsman’s Clubs, Rensselaer County Conservation Alliance, New York State Trappers Association, National Trappers Association, Conservation Alliance of New York, and the New York State Conservation Council. We meet the second Wednesday of the month, and alternate meeting between Washington and Rensselaer Counties. Anyone interested in becoming an active member is encouraged to call Scott Dimick @ 747-8516 / Dave Guest @ 642-1125 / Rick Vladyka @ 642-1531 / or Jim Greeley @ 658-9720
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