Today, September 23, 2014 is the fall equinox (aka the autumnal equinox), a bittersweet transition from summer's generative forces to hibernal barrenness. Metaphorically at least. For many of us the bounties of winter are as rich as summer, and yet we conveniently refer to the … [Read more...] about Fall Equinox
Archives for September 2014
Essex Library Winter Hours Begin Oct. 1
The weather is turning cool and it's time to remind you that we will begin our winter hours at the Belden Noble Memorial Library on October 1: Monday: 1:00 to 3:00 Tuesday: closed Wednesday: closed Thursday: 1:00 to 6:00 Friday: noon to 5:00 Saturday: 10:00 to … [Read more...] about Essex Library Winter Hours Begin Oct. 1
Vintage Photo: Essex Boathouses
Every Monday we share a vintage image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Have you ever seen this old photograph before? It's showing us the road going North out of Essex (Lakeshore Road/Essex Road), right at the … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Essex Boathouses
Girl Scout Day at Fort Ticonderoga October 4th
Fort Ticonderoga joins forces with the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York to host Girl Scout Day on Saturday, October 4, from 9:30 am-5 pm. Girl Scout troops will have an opportunity to take part in a series of programs while participating in active learning opportunities about … [Read more...] about Girl Scout Day at Fort Ticonderoga October 4th
Essex Farm: First Frost
Wondering what's happening on Essex Farm? Check out this update from Kristin Kimball: "First frost last night! The forecast inspired the annual rush yesterday to harvest the tender plants — basil, eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, plus many tons of butternut, delicata and acorn … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: First Frost