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
Archives for April 2013
Joe Call, the Lewis Giant
Joe Call, The Lewis Giant by Maitland C. De Sormo is a short biography of a 19th century strongman living in the Champlain Valley. He was known in his heyday as the "Modern Hercules" and the "Lewis Giant" and was recognized for performing several feats of spectacular strength. … [Read more...] about Joe Call, the Lewis Giant
Whallonsburg Grange: Papermaking, Marbling and Bookbinding Workshop
Tuesday, April 9 Papermaking, Marbling and Bookbinding Workshop At Whallonsburg Grange Hall 4pm for kids 7pm for adults Have you ever wondered how paper is made? Well, this is your chance to learn one way to create your own paper! You'll also learn other skills to add to … [Read more...] about Whallonsburg Grange: Papermaking, Marbling and Bookbinding Workshop
Rudder Club Becomes Chez Lin & Rays
Hopefully you've already heard the great news: Linda and Ray Faville, who also ran the Essex Shipyard last summer, will be opening a new restaurant at the shipyard this summer! If you're as excited as we are, then you want to know more. Well, we at the Essex on Lake Champlain … [Read more...] about Rudder Club Becomes Chez Lin & Rays
Full and By Farm CSA in Essex, NY
Sara Kurak and James Graves operate the Full and By Farm CSA in Essex, NY, sometimes with assistance from temporary farmhands and interns. How the Share Works Our summer farm season runs from June through the end of December, followed by a storage season that will feed you from … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm CSA in Essex, NY