On Sunday, June 3 Makeboro (aka Makers Guild Inc.) kicked off its first season of programming with a special Fix-It Day and a "Handing Over the Keys" celebration (commemorating the partnership with The Nature Conservancy). Volunteers helped refresh Makeboro's street-facing façade … [Read more...] about Makeboro Celebrates Fix- It Day and “Handing Over the Keys”
Turtle Island Cafe
CATS Tales from the Trails
One of my joys is meeting people on the trails. During last Thursday’s project I was lagging behind the others and heard some raucous noises coming from up ahead on the trail. "Sound like they are having a good time," I thought. "Carrying cedar posts and post-hole diggers must … [Read more...] about CATS Tales from the Trails
Vicaro & Sonnett to Perform at Turtle Island Cafe
"Vicaro & Sonnett" will be singing many of your favorite tunes from years past on Friday, November 29th, at Turtle Island Café in Willsboro. (Located next to the bridge downtown.) Music starts at 7:30PM. Locals Donna Lou Sonnett and Donald Vicaro's performance will please … [Read more...] about Vicaro & Sonnett to Perform at Turtle Island Cafe
Falling in Love
The Champlain Area Trails Travel Writing Contest entry, "Falling in Love" is not the story of a romance between two people, but two people falling in love with the Champlain Valley. Jean McMahon and her husband vacationed in Willsboro upon hearing advice that this area of the … [Read more...] about Falling in Love
College for Every Student
Since its beginnings in 1991, College For Every Student (CFES) has been "committed to raising the academic aspirations and performance of underserved youth so that they can prepare for, gain access to, and succeed in college" (CFES). The organization targets students from low … [Read more...] about College for Every Student