The recently dedicated Spirit Sanctuary offers a new take on death that is not only ecologically friendly, but gives those who are left behind the sense that the loss of a loved one is not an end, but a beginning. The Spirit Sanctuary is a “green cemetery,” which is to say … [Read more...] about Green Burials Surface in Essex (THE SUN)
Russ Bailey
Lakeside School Fall Fun Festival
Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm is hosting its fifth annual Fall Festival and Open House in Essex on Saturday, November 7th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. This free outreach event is a friend-raiser designed to gather North Country families together to celebrate the season. Many … [Read more...] about Lakeside School Fall Fun Festival
Grange to Celebrate Centennial
Event to feature Adirondack folk musician Dan Berggren, local food, market, and historical exhibit The public is invited to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Whallonsburg Grange Hall on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The event will include music, food, a historical … [Read more...] about Grange to Celebrate Centennial
AAA Annual Meeting on Sept. 5
Dear AAA Members, As our season winds to a close, I want to bring you up to invite you to attend our Annual Meeting at 5:00 pm on Sept. 5th at The Gallery on Main Street in Essex. All members attending the meeting will receive a token to be redeemed at our final Opening … [Read more...] about AAA Annual Meeting on Sept. 5
AAA Silent Auction
I would like to remind everyone that we are having our fundraising auction next Sunday, the 17th of August. We have changed gears a bit, and have decided to do a silent auction instead of using an auctioneer. While our artists have generously donated artwork, we have not yet … [Read more...] about AAA Silent Auction