the freepress Friday, January 6, 2012 Vol. 22, Issue 1 800.354.4232 Art Opening at Dorset Library An opening reception for artist Kate Miskovsky is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Dorset Library. Kate, a native of Washington, D.C., is presenting her solo show, which is inspired by the play of light and color in nature. She counts her artist parents among her influences, as well as her exposure to Washington’s wonderful art museums. She currently belongs to the Northshire Artists Group. For more information visit www.dorsetlibraryinfo.org. PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 65 GRANVILLE, NY 12832 The Northshire’s Get Out & Go Newspaper POSTAL CUSTOMER Northshire Bookstore events this week Get a sneak preview of the very popular Masterpiece Theater series “Downton Abbey” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, when Northshire Bookstore pairs up with Vermont Public Television to present the one hour preview of season two of the series. Downton Abbey 2 resumes its story of love and intrigue at an English country estate, now mobilized for the trauma of war. With a returning cast including Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, and Hugh Bonneville, the series airs over seven weeks from Sunday, Jan. 8 through Feb. 29 at 9 p.m. on PBS. The screening is free to the public. Give your inner artist an opportunity to shine with a new series of classes entitled “The Sketchbook Practice Workshop” with Jane Davies. No matter what your level of experience, you will get a cre- ative workout in a relaxed, sup- portive setting where experi- mentation and play are encour- aged. In each of the six ses- sions participants will do drawing exercises, learn a new material or technique, and work on a theme or challenge posed by the instructor. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, Jan. 10, 17, 31 and Feb. 7, 14, and 21 in the bookstore. Register for class by purchasing your $135 pass at the front desk, online or by calling 1-800-437- 3700. For more information, con- tact Nancy Scheemaker at 802- 362-3565, ext. 166 or nscheemak- [email protected]. Ticket hold- ers are also entitled to a 20 per- cent discount on art supplies need for the class. Future events at the book- store include author Kate O’Connor presenting her story of working on the Dean presi- dential campaign, “Do the Impossible” on Friday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. Kate’s special guest for the evening will be none other than the candidate him- self, Gov. Howard Dean. On Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m., bestselling children’s author Jeff Kinney, author of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” will present his sixth book in the series, “Cabin Fever.” Call the bookstore for infor- mation at 802-362-2200 or visit www.northshire.com. BBA to present “A Night of Dance, Drama and Cinema” See DRAMA, pg. 2
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thefreepressFriday, January 6, 2012Vol. 22, Issue 1800.354.4232
Art Opening at Dorset LibraryAn opening reception for artist Kate Miskovsky is planned from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Dorset Library.
Kate, a native of Washington, D.C., is presenting her solo show, which is inspired by the
play of light and color in nature. She counts her artist parents among her influences, as
well as her exposure to Washington’s wonderful art museums. She currently belongs to
the Northshire Artists Group. For more information visit www.dorsetlibraryinfo.org.
PRSRT STDECRWSS
U.S. POSTAGEPAID
PERMIT NO. 65GRANVILLE, NY 12832
The Northshire’s Get Out & Go Newspaper
POSTAL CUSTOMER
Northshire Bookstore events this weekGet a sneak preview of the
SALEM Registrations are being accepted for a “Basic Computer Skills for the Computer-Intimidated” class with instructor Terri Kelley that will run from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays from Jan. 18 through Feb. 22 at the Historic Salem Courthouse. Topics will include the Internet, social net-working, email, photo sharing, and more. Participants need to bring a laptop computer. Cost: $75; $65 members. Information/registration: 518-854-7053, or email [email protected].
LAKE GEORGE A free Bridal Weekend will be held Friday through Sunday, Jan. 6 to 8, at the Dunham’s Bay Resort in Lake George. Plan your day with the area’s leading professionals. Information/times: 518-792-6092, or www.adkwc.com.
RUTLAND AREA The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice will offer Blood Pressure and Foot Care Clinics at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, at the Young-at-Heart Senior Center in Poultney, and 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at the Forestdale Senior Center in Brandon. Cost: $2 blood pres-sure; $5 foot care. Information: 802-775-0568.
MANCHESTER Weekly yoga classes will be taught by instructor Ali Wassick at 3 p.m. on Fridays starting Jan. 6 at Equinox Village in Manchester. Learn to breathe, relax, and be present. Information and prices: 802-558-7764.
GRANVILLE The Pember Library and Museum 33 W. Main St. and the Slate Valley Museum 17 Water St. open their doors for the first ‘First Friday’ event of the new year Friday, Jan. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. Featuring the work of North Granville artists designer Annette Lacroix and potter Victoria Whitney with refreshments by Red Bench Jams. For more information con-tact the Pember at 642-1515 or the Slate Valley at 642-1417.
GRANVILLE The Pember Library will host Fireside Stories for chil-dren at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7. The theme is “Glasses/Vision.” Information: 518-642-2525.
CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Connects invites the community to its second annual Winter Outdoor party and Christmas Tree Bonfire from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Robert Durrin Memorial Park, Ave. B in the Village of Cambridge. Village residents can leave their tree at the curb for pickup, and those outside the village can bring their tree to the site. Refreshments will be available. Information: Heather at 222-3171, or email [email protected].
SCHUYLERVILLE Foster Sheep Farm will host a Shearing Day Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8, at the farm on 460 West River Rd, Schuylerville. Watch more than 70 sheep being shorn, as well as the wool being skirted and graded. Spinning, knit-ting, and weaving demonstrations as well. The shop will be open, with 10 percent of all yarn sales donated to the 3 bags full cam-
paign. This event is free and open to the public. Information: 518-338-6679 or www.fostersheepfarm.com.
SCHUYLERVILLE The Adirondack Fiddlers will host an “Old Tyme Fiddling” session from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8, at the American Legion Hall on Clancy Street in Schuylerville. All fiddlers and the public will be welcome. Information: 518-274-6817.
CASTLETON The Friends of the Castleton Free Library will host Dr. Jonathan Spiro, chairman of the History Dept. at Castleton State College, with a talk on “When Nature Was Supreme” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8, at the Lake House Pub & Grille on Route 30 in Castleton. This talk, part of the Science Pub series, will focus on the infamous eugenics movement of the first half of the 20th century. Free except for drinks. Information: 802-468-5125.
ARLINGTON The Battenkill Valley Runners’ annual race directors meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, at the Arlington Community House on Route 7A. A representative from your race must be present, no exceptions. Discussed will be sponsors, pub-licity, outreach to runners, and more. Nonprofit organizations interested in learning about fund-raising through foot races should call Jack Quinn at 802-375-9655, email [email protected].
CAMBRIDGE The First Baptist Church, 20 West Main St., will host Life Line screenings for the risk of stroke and osteoporosis on Jan. 10. Screenings take approximately 60 to 90 minutes. To schedule an appointment, call 877-237-1287.
GRANVILLE Washington County WIC will hold its monthly clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the Baptist Church on Quaker Street in Granville. WIC provides supplemental foods and health education to pregnant and nursing women, infants, and chil-dren to age 5. Ask if you qualify for help with your food bill. Information/alternate time: 518-746-2460.
PAWLET The Haystack Hustler Seniors will meet at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 10, for a Potluck Lunch at the Pawlet Church. Holiday memories and New Year’s resolutions will be shared and pro-gram plans will be made for the new year such as speakers, trips, and more. Bring your ideas. Also, food will be collected for the Pawlet Food Shelf and there’ll be a 50/50 raffle. Information: Phyllis at 325-3196.
FAIR HAVEN The Fair Haven Union High School Piano and Guitar Recital will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10 (snow date Jan. 11), at the school. Everyone will be welcome.
CASTLETON The GFWC Castleton Women’s Club will hold its first meeting of the New Year at noon on Jan. 11 at the Castleton State College Medical Chapel. Light lunch will be served; program commences at 1 p.m. with local artist Peter Huntoon, who will cre-ate a watercolor. All are welcome.
Information: 802-273-2086.
GRANVILLE Instructor Pat Oathout will teach quilling at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the Pember Library. Qulling is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped and glued together to create deco-rative designs. Pre-registration is not required; materials will be pro-vided. Information: 518-642-2525.
GLENS FALLS The Winter Classic Girls Hockey Tournament will be held Friday through Monday, Jan. 13 to 16, in Glens Falls and Lake George. More than 40 teams from the Northeast and Canada will compete in four age divisions. Free. Information/times: www.adirondacknorthstars.com.
MANCHESTER Register by Friday, Jan. 13 to attend a Cane and Walker Fitting Workshop at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 16 at Equinox Village in Manchester. The workshop will be conducted by Physical Therapist John DiBlasio. To reserve a place, call Kylee at 802-362-4061.
POULTNEY All families are invited to attend a game between the Poultney All Stars and the Harlem Superstars, a comedic basketball team, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, at Poultney High School. Cost: $7 in advance (call 802-287-5861, stop by the school’s main office, or see any Poultney High School Athletic Leadership Council mem-ber); $8 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Leadership Council.
GRANVILLE A live Canada Lynx will be on exhibit at the Pember Museum on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There is no admission charge to this special exhibition but donations will be kindly appreciated. Bernadette Hoffman, owner of the lynx and the museum's educator will be on hand to provide information and answer questions about one of New York's forgotten species. Contact the Pember Museum 642-1515.
CAMBRIDGE Everyone is invited to an opening reception from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, for a juried exhibition titled, “Reflection,” at the Valley Artisans Market’s Small Gallery, 25 E. Main Street, Route 372, in Cambridge. This exhibition will run through February. Information: 518-677-2765.
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