When Paul Shepherd became pastor of Grace Baptist Church this summer he talked about how he wanted the church to become a more involved part of the community. This weekend, Shepherd is inviting the community to the church for a few hours of family friendly entertainment. The church will host a community “Kidz Fall Festival” [...]
Fun and Fitness Fair this weekend
An active and healthy lifestyle will be the focus of a free community event this weekend. The 10th annual Fun and Fitness Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, at the Skenesborough Park. The event features field games, a bicycle giveaway, and presentations from a number of civil [...]
Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival this weekend
Sure to delight both experienced and beginner fiber enthusiasts, the Third Annual Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival returns to the Washington County Fairgrounds inGreenwichon Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25 from10 a.m.to5 p.m.each day. Mingle with sheep, alpacas, goats, llamas and rabbits as you tour more than 120 fiber-related vendors. A variety of free demonstrations [...]
Poultney puts on Fourth of July festival
It’s once again time to give a hearty Happy Birthday to the United States of America. This year the July 4 holiday falls on Monday and in Poultney a day of fun and food ends with the crash, boom, bang of fireworks. The holiday starts off at a run with the Martin Devlin Memorial 5-kilometer [...]
Woodchuck Festival is Saturday
Every February, hundreds of people gather in a rural community and wait for a small furry creature to emerge from its winter hibernation and … kick off the Woodchuck Festival and Firemen’s Games, of course. Punxsutawney Phil takes a back seat to “W.P.” Woodchuck in the Lakes Region. Besides who needs a groundhog to tell [...]
Something Woodchuck This Way Comes
Woodchuck Rescue Teams Wanted West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department invites all area fire departments to enter four-person teams for the 8th Annual Woodchuck Festival Games on to be held on February 12, 2011 at the Mettawee Community School, Vt. Route 153, West Pawlet, Vt. Fire Departments may enter additional teams, each costs $20 per team. [...]
Fun and Fitness
It’s a day to promote fitness and healthy living in Whitehall. It’s also still a day to get your name in for a free bike, as well.





