Notice from Ms. Davner:
The Rensselaer County Summer Youth Employment Program provides income-eligible youth ages 14-20 with a unique opportunity to gain meaningful job skills during the summer months through employment.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program. Applications are due by May 15, 2026. Applications submitted after May 15th will not be considered for employment.

Those who complete the entire application and submit by the due date are eligible to competitively interview for a position this summer. At the interview be prepared to discuss what kind of work you would like to do this summer, the transportation you will have to and from work, why you are the best candidate for a job, and whether or not you will be attending summer school. Please read and follow instructions on the application for further information and note that your Guidance Counselor needs to complete a portion of the application.

Applications are available at all School Counseling Offices or download the Summer Youth Employment Program Application https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/YEP-25-26-application-1.pdf with instructions.

Please call (518) 270-2860 with any questions.

We wanted to share information about a new Navigating School Refusal virtual parent education and skills group that will be offered this summer.

This is a six session structured group providing psychoeducation and evidence based strategies for parents and caregivers of children and teens with chronic school refusal or anxiety related school absenteeism. The group includes guided between session practice and focuses on common maintaining factors such as anxiety driven avoidance, somatic complaints, and parent responses that may unintentionally reinforce school refusal.

The group will be led by Emily Berkowitz, Psy.D.

Group details:
• Six weekly sessions
• Wednesdays, 5:30–7:00 PM
• Begins June 17, 2026
• Virtual via Google Meet
• $70 per session for six sessions

This group is intended for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents who demonstrate persistent school refusal or frequent anxiety related absences.

Families who are interested can find more information on our website, https://www.childrensneuroservices.com/services#anchors-mku7vk0k, or call 518-439-1641.

Full details are also available in the attached flyer.

Space is limited.

Spring Seniors for Seniors Announcement!

Berlin High School Senior Mountaineers Valentina Popov, Norah Smerdon, MacKenzie Lowell, and Emma Duncan are excited to announce their Spring seniors community service initiative called Seniors for Seniors.

“We are high school seniors hoping to build connections with seniors in our community, helping them with yard care and miscellaneous tasks, and most importantly, bridging generations to create strong connections between Mountaineer students and senior citizens in our community.” -BHS Seniors For Seniors

The BHS Seniors for Seniors Crew is looking for your support to spread the word! If you have questions or are interested in being part of this new initiative, please reach out to berlinseniors4seniors@gmail.com

Thank you to BHS Social Studies teacher Mr. Viner for helping to engage and inspire Mountaineer seniors in the community, which is part of the Civic Seal of Readiness Pathway.

The Fox Hollow Music & Art Café The Whippersnappers May 16th at 6:00pm $5.00 Admission FREE for Minors! The Whippersnappers are three good friends, all professional musicians, who have been making music together for 47 years! Individually, all three have been touring and recording members of nationally known groups but together as The Whippersnappers they have assembled and mastered their own rich and unique repertoire of string band music. Featuring George Wilson, Peter Davis and Frank Orsini, all singing lead and harmony and playing a variety of instruments, this lively trio presents an entertaining mix of songs and instrumentals. Included are: acoustic guitar, 5-string banjo, solo and twin fiddles, viola, and piano. Styles featured are: stately Old-world tunes, rousing mountain music and bluegrass, sprightly celtic jigs and reels, Uncle Dave Macon songs, Western Swing classics and old and new folk songs. Here’s more about the individual members: George Wilson is one of the most highly-regarded and sought-after fiddlers on the Northeast’s contra dance circuit, but he is also a versatile multi-instrumentalist at home in many different musical settings. Whether playing banjo, fiddle, guitar, 12-string guitar or bass, George’s impeccable rhythmic lilt and drive enliven any musical idiom. He has toured Europe with fiddler Allan Block and appeared as an accompanist or band member on many recording projects. He is a long-time member of Fennig’s All-Stars, a seminal hammered dulcimer group with whom he has made several recordings, appeared on “A Prairie Home Companion”, and played many large festivals. George’s own CD’s, “Northern Melodies”, “The Royal Circus” and “A Collection of Northern Tunes” are showcases of his signature fiddling and sizeable tune repertoire. Peter Davis is another multi-instrumentalist of impressive scope, playing more instruments and styles than can be encompassed in one group’s repertoire. With The Whippersnappers he plays guitar, piano, 5-string banjo and clarinet, but in other groups he adds plectrum banjo, saxophone, and others to the list. Peter also has been part of many recording projects and at one time was part of the back-up band for John Phillips (of “Mamas and Papas” fame), with whom he did some international touring. Peter also performs as part of Jay Ungar and Molly Mason’s band, for their monthly radio program and for festivals and other special events. He has also recorded with Jay and Molly and appeared with them on many productions of “A Prairie Home Companion”. Peter also leads his own swing and jump-blues band called “Lindy Hop Heaven” which is at the forefront of the Northeast’s swing dance scene. They play many dances, festivals and camps and have released two CD’s: “Lindy Hop Heaven” and “Goin’ to Lindy Land”. Frank Orsini could be called the instrumental specialist of The Whippersnappers, playing exclusively fiddle and viola on the various styles in the group’s repertoire. His versatility as a fiddler has kept him in demand as a free-lance instrumentalist and accompanist on a variety of styles (country, bluegrass, blues, swing and more,) both in live performances and recordings. As a bluegrass journeyman he has played in bands with mandolinist Frank Wakefield and also banjo great Bill Keith. He was also a longtime member of the band led by hammered dulcimer player and singer Walt Michael, with whom he made several CD’s and toured extensively in the United States, as well as taken three tours to Ireland, Scotland and the Shetland Islands. As usual, this is our community potluck night. A dish is not required, but a little contribution goes a long way! If you do not have time to cook something even a bag of chips, fruit, or a small dessert helps. You can bring your own alcohol if you are 21+. Please bring cash for refreshments ($1.00 each) and the 50/50 Cash Raffle ($1.00 per ticket or $10.00 for 15 tickets, and you get to keep HALF of the cash if you win!). Activities available for youth in our “Kids’ Corner.” A big thanks to Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Grant for making this event FREE for kids! UPCOMING SHOWS June 20: Lark in the Morning July 18: George & Nellie August 15: Deb Cavanaugh oems and stories of Celtic culture of the ‘old and new world’ with Petersburgh. Look forward to a lively evening of jigs, reels and songs. As usual, this is our monthly community potluck night. A dish is not required for admittance, but a little contribution goes a long way towards filling everyone’s bellies! If you do not have time to cook something even a bag of chips, fruit, or a small dessert helps. You can bring your own alcoholic beverages if you are 21+. Please bring cash for refreshments ($1.00 each) and the 50/50 Cash Raffle ($1.00 per ticket or $10.00 for 15 tickets, and you get to keep HALF of the cash if you win!). Activities available for youth in our “Kids’ Corner.” A big thanks to Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Grant for sponsoring our youth to attend for free! Are you interested in being a performer or vendor during one of our 3rd Saturday events? Email foxhollowcafe@gmail.com or call your hosts Siobhan & Lee at: (430) 305-2017

Notice from the BMHS Counseling Department:
Monday Parent and Caregiver Open Support Groups
Charlie Health Family Programming invites you to our free open Family Support Groups.
Free and open to the public.
Please use the QR code on the flyer below to register for groups.

https://www.poestenkilllibrary.org/

Library Hours
Monday – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday – 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday – 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday – 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Cornell Cooperative Extension Presents Social Media & Mental Health in Youth at St. Catherine’s Connections to Care Family Opportunity Center.
Lunch will be provided! Please see flyer below and attached.
Registration: mkd59@cornell.edu | 518-598 -9937

Caregiver Coaching through Bright Start Connect

Events

GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK

Park hours: 8AM – sunset
Welcome Center: Wed. – Mon. 9AM – 4PM

Entrance Fee: Free until May*

Upcoming Events at Grafton Lakes State Park

Find more RPA events here

https://www.rensselaerplateau.org/events

Working cooperatively with the community, RPA listens, inspires, leads and gets results.

RPA | About (rensselaerplateau.org)

RPA NEWSLETTER 

SHAC Center-Adventure Community Center

• Programs open to Berlin CSD Students and Families
• The SHAC Center-Adventure Community Center is here to facilitate and support the development of healthy, active lifestyles for people of all ages in Averill Park and surrounding communities. Our Vision: To create a connected community and provide opportunities for healthy, active living and recreation in a safe, inclusive environment.

Sky High Adventure Center Inc.

PO Box 236

Sand Lake, NY 12153

Noteworthy Center of Albany

Community Workshop Notice from BMHS Counselor Mr. Shaw:
Noteworthy Resources’ March 2026 Newsletter
Supporting Mental Health Together!
We connect individuals to therapy, peer support, and resources—because everyone deserves access to healing and community.
https://www.nwralbany.org/events

Volunteer some hours, learn bike repair, get a bike of your own.

https://troybikerescue.mayfirst.org/

BECOME A PARTNER

Health Alliance 

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