September 2018 brought to you by Helderberg Hilltowns Association

8th Annual
DISCOVER THE HILLTOWNS TOUR

Discover the Hilltowns: Farms, Artisans & More
Self-guided Driving Tour
September 15 & 16
**See the Discover Albany blog post that mentions our Tour**
Guide and Maps can be downloaded by clicking the links below:
Tour Guide info
Attractions
Map north
Map south

More information, including where you can find printed Guide and Maps, and information on road detours due to construction, is on our Tour webpage

NYS Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be in the Hilltowns to show his support for our farmers. He will be at Two Rock Ranch 78 Turner Rd, Berne on Sunday from 11:30am - 1:30pm. Come meet Angelo and have a free hayride!

More SEPTEMBER EVENTS

The Incredible HelderCon
Berne Town Park
Helderberg Trail, Berne get directions
Saturday, September 22 11pm - 4pm

Free admission. Cosplay Contest, Heroic Skill Training Course, Super Scavenger Hunt, vendors, food, prizes, and much more!
Hosted by Berne Public Library, sponsored by Friends of the Berne Public Library.
HelderCon Facebook page

For more information call Kathy at 518-872-1246

Northeast Cave Conservancy Barn Dance Fundraiser
Octagon Barn
588 Middle Rd, Knox (use Delanson 12053 for GPS) get directions
Saturday, September 22 7pm - 10pm

Caller Paul Rosenberg, with live music by Tamarack.
For more information call 518-618-5376.

OCTOBER EVENTS

Spook-tacular Boo Bash
Switzkill Farm
165 Game Farm Rd, Berne get directions
Saturday, October 20 6pm - 9pm

The Harvest Fest has been re-imagined into a Spook-tacular good time for kids of all ages! Join in the fun with a bonfire, s'mores, cider, cider donuts, and spooky stories! Come in your costume and take part in the parade and prizes. Download the poster here.
Come, Eat, and BE SCARY!!!!

Support the Jean Forti Run for Education

The BKW PTA will hold its 2018 “Jean Fort Run for Education” on Saturday, Oct 13 at Thompson’s Lake Campground, Thacher State Park in East Berne. Proceeds from the event fund scholarships for BKW graduates.
Join the fun as a participant. Youth age 12 and under will run the Fun Run at 8:15 a.m. Adults can compete or simply join in the 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Download and complete the registration form or register online at https://www.zippyreg.com/?event=1139.
If you’re not up to running and want to help, consider becoming a sponsor. Download and complete the sponsorship form.

ONGOING EVENTS

Star Parties
Held on Fridays once a month
Octagon Barn
588 Middle Rd, Knox (use Delanson 12053 for GPS) get directions
Next program: October 12 at 7pm - Prof. Ralf Schauer (SCCC) - From Viking to Curiosity, 40 Years of Robotic and Rover Exploration of the Red Planet Mars
Upcoming programs
Times Union article
Outdoor observing to follow program, weather permitting. Amateur astronomers and families are invited to bring binoculars or telescopes. One or more telescopes will be provided by The Dudley Observatory. Family friendly; program will be held rain or shine.
Free refreshments, free admission (donations graciously accepted).
For more information, contact:
The Dudley Observatory @ miSci
15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308
518-382-7890 ex. 259
www.dudleyobservatory.org/octagonbarn/
valerie.rapson@misci.org

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UPCOMING EVENTS
- at a glance -

Discover the Hilltowns Tour
September 15 & 16

HelderCon
September 22

N.E. Cave Conservancy Barn Dance
September 22

LOOKING AHEAD

Star Party
October 12

Jean Forti Run
October 13

Spook-tacular Boo Bash
October 20

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We'd love to hear from you.
HHA meets in the Community Room of the Berne Public Library at 7pm on the third Monday of the month (with a couple of exceptions), January through November.
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