What NFL team, known as the “Ain’ts” finally won the Super Bowl in 2010? What sport used the term “home run” long before baseball? If you know these or any other obscure facts gather up a group of friends and head for the Forum Saturday night. The 2011 Granville Rotary Club Trivia Night starts at [...]
Skating Rink Open
The operators of the skating rink announced Friday the ice was ready for skating. Skaters can use the ice any time the gate is open, however, the warming hut might not be staffed and open at that time. Regular hours will be posted soon, in the mean time skaters can expect the rink and warming [...]
Rotary Trivia Night tweaked to allow younger participants
The 2011 version of the popular Granville Rotary Club Trivia Night fundraiser will have an important new wrinkle: younger participants. Trivia Night will be held at The Forum on Jan. 22 starting at 7 p.m. with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Rotary Club member Dave O’Brien said the club made the move for the [...]
Skating rink awaits break in the weather
The Granville skating rink will open sometime soon, but organizers said they have been stuck waiting on the weather. Dave Williams, along with at least two other people, plan to open the rink much as they have for the past several years; they’re just waiting for good enough weather to flood the skating surface. “Mixing [...]
Enjoy holiday cheer in Middletown
Lost in the hoopla of holiday shopping, decorating and get-togethers, is the true meaning of the holidays, giving back to those less fortunate than ourselves, and one local group has made it its mission to remind people of the true nature of the season. Members of the Middletown Springs Community Church will spread a little [...]
Youth Center hosts ‘Sirsy’
Make your own revolution the title track from the latest release by Niskayuna-based band Sirsy encourages. The up-and-coming two-piece band returns to the Granville Police Benevolent Association Youth Center Dec. 16 for an all ages show; tickets will be available at the door. Now playing nationally, the band has been a fixture in the bar [...]
Festival of Trees looking for participants
The Fair Haven Historical Society is seeking evergreens of all sizes and appearances for its festival of trees event next month. The third annual Festival of Trees will be held on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 10 and 11, at the American Legion Hall on Route 22A, South Main Street in Fair Haven. Hours are 4 [...]
Toys 4 Tots deadline approaching
The Toys for Tots program is intended for needy children ages newborn to 12. It is run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and managed locally by American Legion Post 83. The program aims to provide at least one toy for needy children. The Marine Corps Reserve, through donations and the cooperation of the Canadian [...]
Toys For Tots seeks help
The Toys for Tots program is intended for needy children ages newborn to 12. It is run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and managed locally by American Legion Post 83. The program aims to provide at least one toy for needy children. The Marine Corps Reserve, through donations and the cooperation of the Canadian [...]
Poultney Food Shelf Needs Help
The holidays are coming and the Poultney Food Shelf needs your help. The food shelf is starting to run low and organizers are looking for donations so needy families in the area have plenty of food during the busy holiday season. Organizers are hoping for a big weekend of donations on Nov. 13 and 14. [...]






