The community mourns the loss of Shirley Laforest, who many knew from her position as Essex Town Historian. Obituary On July 17, Husband Jim, daughters Charie, Colette, Siana, and Sons Jim Jr. and William gathered around mother and wife Shirley Cross LaForest to send her on … [Read more...] about In Memory: Shirley Cross LaForest
Shirley LaForest
Getting to Know Your Neighbors: Shirley & Jim LaForest
The Belden Noble Memorial Library’s series, Getting to Know Your Neighbors, continues on Thursday, June 7, at 7:00 p.m. with Shirley & Jim LaForest. Shirley and Jim plan to share many interesting stories from their different backgrounds and the relationship between their … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Your Neighbors: Shirley & Jim LaForest
Getting to Know Your Neighbors Series Begins in May
Mark your calendars! The Belden Noble Memorial Library's new series, Getting to Know Your Neighbors, begins soon. From May through December, you will have opportunities to meet and get to know several of your neighbors at the library. Some are well known beyond Essex, others … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Your Neighbors Series Begins in May
Grange Lyceum Series “Living on This Land” Begins Sept. 27
The Fall 2016 Lyceum lecture series at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall will focus on how people have shaped the landscape through work, recreation, conflict and experiences. "Living on This Land" features six presentations that will look at different aspects of how humans -- through … [Read more...] about Grange Lyceum Series “Living on This Land” Begins Sept. 27
The Essex Community Fund: For Now and Forever
The Essex Community Fund (ECF) has announced the availability of grants with a May 15, 2015 application deadline for nonprofit (501.c.3) organizations, schools and churches operating in the Town of Essex or serving its residents. The grants of up to $2,000 support education, … [Read more...] about The Essex Community Fund: For Now and Forever