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Old Songs tells the story of the fight for women’s right to vote

by Andy Spence

“One good song is worth a dozen addresses or proclamations”—Joel Barlow, 1775

With enlightening narrative, and songs that women sang during the suffrage movement between 1848 and 1920, a two-act concert presented by Old songs Inc. tells the story of how American women won the right to vote.

Halloween treats for kids with allergies

GUILDERLAND CENTER — Many traditional Halloween treats aren’t safe for children with life-threatening food allergies.

Sunday celebration will open new trail along Bozenkill with a hike

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

To celebrate a new trail at the Bozen Kill Preserve on Sunday, a hike will focus on the seasonal changes of plants and animals from summer to fall, and fall to winter.

Halley to speak about stoneware: made to be useful, now art

by Mary Ellen Johnson

"American Stoneware: Objects Both Utilitarian and Beautiful" will be Robert Halley's presentation for the Guilderland Historical Society's program at its Thursday, Oct. 20, meeting.

Wiens returns to Conkling Hall

by Mary Ann Ronconi

RENSSELAERVILLE — Internationally acclaimed concert pianist Frank Wiens will perform at Conkling Hall in Rensselaerville, Oct.15. His program will include works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Rachmaninov. Tickets are $15 at the door.  A dessert reception with Wiens will follow the performance.