Did you know that this is the 10th Anniversary of the Champlain Valley Film Society (CVFS)? They showed their first movie in 2003 and since then have screened and shared nearly 170 films with Champlain Valley residents! "We want to thank our loyal audience for their tremendous … [Read more...] about Champlain Valley Film Society 10th Anniversary
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Vermont Sail Freight Project
Have you heard of kickstarter? It's a great way for individuals or groups attempting to start up a project to raise support and money. Learn more about kickstarter here. But why am I bringing this up? Well, there is a kickstarter project underway that would take place on Lake … [Read more...] about Vermont Sail Freight Project
Why Are Barns Red?
Why are barns red? Are they? Returning to Essex, NY from yet another sensational Adirondack Coast bike ride last fall, I was struck by the abundance of red barns in the Champlain Valley. While I'm likely betraying a Northeastern United States bias, I suddenly realized that … [Read more...] about Why Are Barns Red?
Whallonsburg Grange Lyceum: Creating the Land
Whallonsburg Grange Hall is beginning its new lyceum series. This time the theme is "Land and Labor: The Past, Present and Future of Farming in America." This will be an 8-week series with lectures occurring on Tuesday nights at 7:30 pm. The first Grange Lyceum … [Read more...] about Whallonsburg Grange Lyceum: Creating the Land
Feral Pigs in Champlain Valley
It sounds strange, but feral pigs (wild boars/razorbacks/wild hogs--whatever you call them) seem to have made a home in New York State. Normally we hear about these animals in states further south, but somehow this summer they had made their presence known locally! These … [Read more...] about Feral Pigs in Champlain Valley