Coming from as far away as California and Arizona, 13 “Volunteer Vacationers” arrived in Westport to spend a week working on Champlain Area Trails (CATS) projects. The American Hiking Society’s Volunteer Vacation program supports people who spend their vacation in diverse … [Read more...] about Volunteer Vacationers Work on CATS Trail Projects
Philanthropy
Get Out of the Mud! Campaign Underway
Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is raising the funds needed to complete a trail improvement project using something new for CATS: a crowdfunding program offered through Adirondack Gives, part of the Adirondack Foundation. The Get Out of the Mud! campaign will provide the $1,500 … [Read more...] about Get Out of the Mud! Campaign Underway
Community Raising Funds to Aid Family of Essex Restaurant Owner (THE SUN)
Donations are pouring in for the family of a local restaurant owner who died last week. As of Tuesday, the crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe has generated $7,585 for the family of Raymond Faville, who drowned in Lake Champlain on Monday. Faville operated Chez Lin & Rays … [Read more...] about Community Raising Funds to Aid Family of Essex Restaurant Owner (THE SUN)
Memorial Fund for Owners’ Family of Chez Lin & Rays Restaurant
Raymond C Faville, age 60, was the owner of Lock 12 Marina and the Finch and Chubb Restaurant with his wife and business partner, Linda Faville for 26 memorable years. This Whitehall, NY community embraced and supported them during these years for which they were always … [Read more...] about Memorial Fund for Owners’ Family of Chez Lin & Rays Restaurant
Volunteer at the Adirondack Art Association
The season has started, Sign up for your volunteer shifts now! Volunteers play a pivotal role here at the Adirondack Art Association. They cheerfully help with hanging shows, working the front desk, assisting with children's classes and special events, cleaning, and staffing … [Read more...] about Volunteer at the Adirondack Art Association