This photo shows some of the EASY ORIGAMI Bernie Douglas will teach the children to make. Class is for 6 to 9 year olds, with a limit of 10 children. You must pre-register with Bernie at (518) 963-7839. Belden Noble Memorial Library Friday, August 18, 1:00 to 2:00 … [Read more...] about Origami Class with Bernie Douglas at the Essex Library
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Poetry Night at the Essex Library
A poet lurks inside every one of us; sometimes they sneak out into time and space and provide us with great aural pleasure. Let your inner poet loose and join us for an evening of reading and listening. Read you own, read one of your favorites written by someone else, or just … [Read more...] about Poetry Night at the Essex Library
Vermont Commons School Receives Coveted Edward E. Ford Foundation Grant to Support Refugee Students and Increase Diversity
Vermont Commons School is excited to announce that they are recipients of a $50,000 grant from the EDWARD E. FORD FOUNDATION (to be matched for a total of $100,000). The grant will underwrite a program to create access for Refugee students to attend Vermont Commons School and … [Read more...] about Vermont Commons School Receives Coveted Edward E. Ford Foundation Grant to Support Refugee Students and Increase Diversity
Two Fellows Welcomed at CFES Essex Offices
Two recent college graduates have joined the College For Every Student (CFES) team in Essex, NY. Fellows are beginning one-year internships at the CFES central office as part of a program designed to advance career readiness, a key aspect of the CFES model The two fellows are: … [Read more...] about Two Fellows Welcomed at CFES Essex Offices
Florida Student Promotes Her STEM Passion Through CFES
Christina Dulal is more than just a brilliant student - she’s an outstanding teacher too. Christina has channeled her passion for science and engineering into college-style lectures and projects for sophomores in the College For Every Student (CFES) program at her school, Miramar … [Read more...] about Florida Student Promotes Her STEM Passion Through CFES