The historic hamlet of Essex, NY, on the shore of Lake Champlain, plans to host its 34th Downtown Essex Day on Saturday, August, 3 from 10AM to 4PM, rain or shine. Downtown Essex Day Activities A lively mix of long-time favorites will once again engage visitors of all ages. … [Read more...] about Downtown Essex Day 2013
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Steamboat Sighting on Lake Champlain
This is not a vintage photograph of steamboats in Essex, NY. It was taken yesterday. On Saturday, July 28, I was enjoying lunch with family and friends on the sun soaked outer deck of the Old Dock Restaurant. It was packed, but the service was swift and the quintessential … [Read more...] about Steamboat Sighting on Lake Champlain
Wes Vanderhorst Memorial Bench Donated to Essex
Following the Memorial Service for Wes Vanderhorst, a previous Essex Town Supervisor and long time resident of Essex, his four children (Wes Vanderhorst Jr, Leisa Vanderhorst Hill, Paula Vanderhorst, and Greg Vanderhorst) presented the town with a bench in his honor. Hanging … [Read more...] about Wes Vanderhorst Memorial Bench Donated to Essex
CATS Fall Photo Contest
The Champlain Area Trails (CATS) first ever photo and caption contest was such a success that we decided to do it again! This contest will focus on "Enjoying New York's Champlain Valley." We are asking for photos in four specific categories: 1) Hiking the Trails - In this … [Read more...] about CATS Fall Photo Contest
Belden Noble Memorial Library News & Events
We have two library programs coming up in early August at the Belden Noble Memorial Library: Thursday, August 1, 7:00 pm. Talk and Book Signing by Sara J. Henry, author of Learning to Swim and A Cold and Lonely Place. Learning to Swim begins with an incident on the Lake … [Read more...] about Belden Noble Memorial Library News & Events