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Jack-o'-lantern

Steven Kellogg’s Halloween Story

October 18, 2012 By Geo Davis Leave a Comment

Jack-o-lanterns popping up on porches and spooky scarecrows hitchhiking Lakeshore Road herald Halloween's fast approach. If you're scrambling to complete your costume or debating whether to reward trick-or-treaters with Scat Bars or Adirondack Mountain Creams, I'd like to … [Read more...] about Steven Kellogg’s Halloween Story

Full and By Farm: Upcoming Dinner & Work Party

September 14, 2012 By Sara Kurak Leave a Comment

The pumpkin field is brimming with giant, beautiful orange globes begging to be carved. In celebration we are holding our annual fall CSA dinner on Sunday, October 21st.—starting with pumpkin carving and finishing up with a tasty dinner and year-in-review discussion. Come for … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Upcoming Dinner & Work Party

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Westport Library Holiday Party

November 23 @ 6:00 pm At Westport Library

With a Yule loge fire, festive food, wine/beer tastings and live music the Westport Library has beco… [Continue Reading]

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Essex Community Church Sunday Service

November 24 @ 10:15 am At Essex Community Church

In the spirit of fellowship and community that defines us, we welcome everyone who wants to celebrat… [Continue Reading]

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Ricochet Duo Gives Thanks in Concert

November 24 @ 3:00 pm At Westport Heritage House

Give thanks to women in the community! The Westport Heritage House is pleased to announce Ricochet D… [Continue Reading]

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Community Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service

November 24 @ 3:00 pm At St. John's Church