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📆 BETHELEHEM AREA EVENTS
🌳🎉 BIG WIN FOR OPEN SPACE IN BETHLEHEM! NORMANS KILL RAVINES PARK GROWS BY 133 ACRES! 🎉🌳
🎓🌟 VOORHEESVILLE SENIORS EARN PRESTIGIOUS NEW YORK STATE HONORS! 🌍🏅
🎉🎶SCHOOL'S OUT! YOUR BIG WEEKEND OF MUSIC & FAMILY FUN IS HERE! ☀️🎸
🧩☕ FRIDAY MORNING MATH PUZZLER SOLVED! ☕🧩
Introducing the Bethlehem Area Live Community Calendar
Bethlehem Area Events
JUNE 26th - Friday
JUNE 27th - Saturday
JUNE 28th - Sunday
JUNE 29th - Monday
JUNE 30th - Tuesday
JULY 1st - Wednesday
🌳🎉 BIG WIN FOR OPEN SPACE IN BETHLEHEM! NORMANS KILL RAVINES PARK GROWS BY 133 ACRES! 🎉🌳
🌳🎉 BIG WIN FOR OPEN SPACE IN BETHLEHEM! NORMANS KILL RAVINES PARK GROWS BY 133 ACRES! 🎉🌳
Bethlehem's newest nature destination just got a whole lot bigger!
On Tuesday Afternoon, Albany County, the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy, and the Town of Bethlehem officially celebrated the addition of 133 acres to Normans Kill Ravines Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking a major investment in conservation, recreation, and the future of our community.
🌲 Created in 2021, Normans Kill Ravines Park has quickly become one of Bethlehem's hidden gems. With this latest expansion to almost 290 acres, the park is now nearly twice the size of Elm Avenue Park, offering even more opportunities to enjoy the area's natural beauty.
🏞️ The newly acquired property at 114 North Street in Delmar features:
✅ Beautiful forests
✅ Scenic ridges and ravines
✅ Normans Kill river shoreline
✅ Open fields and wildlife habitat
The land became available after the property owner withdrew plans for a large-scale development project and approached the Town about preserving the site instead. Working together, the Town of Bethlehem partnered with Albany County Executive Dan McCoy, Albany County Legislature Chair Joanne Cunningham, and the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy to make the acquisition possible.
🚶 Important Note:
While the new acreage is now part of the park, there are currently no marked trails on the newly acquired property. Visitors are encouraged to continue using the park's official entrance at the end of Wright Lane.
🐑 Looking ahead, exciting plans are already in motion! The Town is working with a local farmer and Bethlehem Environmental Commons (BeECO) to use sheep for field management, while continuing partnerships with the Capital Trail Alliance to expand walking and mountain biking trail opportunities throughout the property.
💚 This is a tremendous example of local government, conservation organizations, and community partners working together to preserve open space for future generations.
Have you visited Normans Kill Ravines Park yet? Share your favorite photos or experiences in the comments!
#BethlehemLocalNews #BethlehemNY #DelmarNY #NormansKillRavinesPark #OpenSpace #LandConservation #ParksAndTrails #OutdoorAdventure #CapitalRegion #AlbanyCounty #MohawkHudsonLandConservancy #BeECO #CapitalTrailAlliance #NatureLovers #Hiking #MountainBiking #CommunityNews 🌳🥾🚴♀️
🎓🌟 VOORHEESVILLE SENIORS EARN PRESTIGIOUS NEW YORK STATE HONORS! 🌍🏅
🎓🌟 VOORHEESVILLE SENIORS EARN PRESTIGIOUS NEW YORK STATE HONORS! 🌍🏅
Congratulations to several outstanding members of the Voorheesville High School Class of 2026 who have earned two of New York State's highest student distinctions—the Seal of Biliteracy and the Seal of Civic Readiness! 👏🎉
🌍 New York State Seal of Biliteracy
This prestigious recognition honors students who have demonstrated exceptional proficiency in English and at least one additional language, showcasing advanced communication skills and a commitment to global understanding.
🏅 Seal of Biliteracy Recipients:
✨ Marlie Grant
✨ Sadie Munro
Through extensive independent study, research, and presentations before a panel of educators, both students demonstrated outstanding language proficiency while exploring world cultures and global perspectives.
🇺🇸 New York State Seal of Civic Readiness
Six Voorheesville seniors also earned the Seal of Civic Readiness, recognizing students who have demonstrated exceptional knowledge of government, leadership, civic responsibility, and meaningful community engagement.
🏅 Seal of Civic Readiness Recipients:
⭐ Fiona Cramer
⭐ Riley Chismark
⭐ Marlie Grant
⭐ Michaela Michels
⭐ Sadie Munro
⭐ Dominic Tillou
These students distinguished themselves through leadership roles, public service, community projects, fundraising initiatives, student government, academic achievement, and civic engagement both inside and outside the classroom.
👏 Their accomplishments reflect the values of leadership, service, scholarship, and community involvement that make the Voorheesville school community so special.
🎓 Congratulations to all of these remarkable students as they prepare to graduate and begin their next chapter. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to making a positive impact have earned well-deserved recognition!
📖 Read more about each student's accomplishments here:
https://www.voorheesville.org/seniors-awarded-nys-seals-of-biliteracy-and-civic-readiness/
#BethlehemLocalNews #Voorheesville #Blackbirds #ClassOf2026 #SealOfBiliteracy #SealOfCivicReadiness #StudentSuccess #AcademicExcellence #FutureLeaders #CapitalRegion #CommunityPride #Congratulations
🎉🎶 SCHOOL'S OUT! YOUR BIG WEEKEND OF MUSIC & FAMILY FUN IS HERE! ☀️🎸
Bethlehem Area Live Events Calendar
🎉🎶 SCHOOL'S OUT! YOUR BIG WEEKEND OF MUSIC & FAMILY FUN IS HERE! ☀️🎸
Summer vacation is officially underway, and the last weekend of June is packed with LIVE music, family activities, great food, shopping, and community events throughout the Bethlehem area!
Here's what's happening this weekend:
📚 FRIDAY – JUNE 26
🧘 10:00–10:45 AM – Summer Reading Kick-Off: Let Your Yoga Dance at Bethlehem Public Library
🎉 2:00–4:00 PM – Summer Reading Kick-Off: Party on the Green at Bethlehem Public Library
🎸 5:30–8:30 PM – Jesse Bradt & Ryan Carmello LIVE at Blackbirds Tavern (Voorheesville)
🎵 6:00–9:00 PM – Capital Groove Albany LIVE at Anthony's by Romo's Pizza (Voorheesville)
🌞 SATURDAY – JUNE 27
🛍️ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM – Delmar Farmers Market at Bethlehem Middle School
💎 9:00 AM–3:00 PM – Treasure Hunters Wanted! Big Flea Market & Garage Sale at Bethlehem Grange (Selkirk)
🎶 2:30–3:15 PM – Matt's Music Together at Voorheesville Public Library
🍺 5:30–8:30 PM – Orphans of Wally LIVE at The Warbler Brewery (Delmar)
🎤 6:00–9:00 PM – One Heart Band LIVE at Anthony's by Romo's Pizza (Voorheesville)
🎸 6:00–9:00 PM – Dave McCarthy & The Very Deep LIVE at Normanside Country Club (Delmar)
🎵 6:00–9:00 PM – Sydney Worthley LIVE at Blackbirds Tavern (Voorheesville)
☘️ 7:00–10:00 PM – Scott Simpson LIVE at O'Slattery's Irish Restaurant & Pub (Delmar)
🎉 Whether you're looking for live music, family fun, local shopping, great food, or just a relaxing summer day, there's something happening all across our community this weekend!
📅 Find even more local events anytime at BethlehemAreaLive.com — and stay tuned as more events are added throughout the weekend!
Have a fantastic weekend, everyone! 😎☀️🎶
#BethlehemLocalNews #BethlehemAreaLive #SchoolsOut #WeekendFun #LiveMusic #SupportLocal #DelmarNY #Voorheesville #SelkirkNY #BethlehemNY #CapitalRegion #FamilyFun #FarmersMarket #SummerVibes #CommunityEvents
☕ FRIDAY MORNING MATH PUZZLER SOLVED! ☕🧩
🧩☕ FRIDAY MORNING MATH PUZZLER SOLVED! ☕🧩
The problem is:
5 + 5 + 5 × 5 × 0 = ?
✅ Correct Answer: 10
Use the Order of Operations:
1️⃣ Parentheses
2️⃣ Exponents
3️⃣ Multiplication & Division
4️⃣ Addition & Subtraction
Step 1: Multiply first
5 × 5 × 0 = 25 × 0 = 0
Now the problem becomes:
5 + 5 + 0
Step 2: Add
5 + 5 + 0 = 10
🎯 Final Answer: 10
Why Many People Get It Wrong
Some people add everything first:
5 + 5 + 5 = 15
15 × 5 = 75
75 × 0 = 0 ❌
But multiplication must happen before addition.
🏆 Answer: 10
Did you get it right without using your phone? 👇
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