"While we pride ourselves on recognizing that true learning often takes place beyond the four walls of a classroom, there is also undeniable merit in having the structure fit the quality of the learning," offered Head of School Dexter Mahaffey at the launch party Tuesday evening … [Read more...] about Vermont Commons School Announces Capital Campaign for Arts & Science
Philanthropy
Hike the Lake?
Imagine you look across the room and think of trekking along a Champlain Area Trail as you admire the Hike the Lake print on your wall. It gives you a warm feeling because you received that beautiful 18 x 24-inch silk-screened print designed by filmmaker Aaron Woolf when you … [Read more...] about Hike the Lake?
Jazzical Benefit Concert for Staats Family
A special Jazzical Benefit featuring the multi-talented entertainer Joel Martin will take place Friday, March 20 at 7:00 pm at the historic Essex Community Church. All proceed will go to the Staats family to assist with the mounting medical expenses of our dear friend Lloyd … [Read more...] about Jazzical Benefit Concert for Staats Family
Doc Lopez Run For Health
The Annual Doc Lopez Run For Health is occurring for the 35th time on Saturday, March 21 this year. The daylong event includes a 13.1 mile run, 5K and one mile walk starting from locations in Keene Valley and Elizabethtown, NY. Created by Doctor Robert Lopez, a beloved … [Read more...] about Doc Lopez Run For Health
Help Support Mary Mead Gibbs
My good friend Mary Mead Gibbs’ life has been in limbo for nearly six years. There is no cure for the stage 4 breast cancer she lives with; the cancer is "managed" with ongoing chemo treatments. As if the cancer weren’t bad enough, things are getting even rougher now for her. … [Read more...] about Help Support Mary Mead Gibbs