By Jaime Thomas What happens when you throw together a dentist, a photographer, a gun-maker and a competitive skater? You get Dr. Fred Michel. The Poultney resident, whose work will be on display at the Pember Library and Museum for February’s First Friday, is a man of many interests. “I’m curious — I want to [...]
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As technology progresses, libraries continue to see more use
By Derek Liebig and Jaime Thomas Carol Scott, librarian for the Fair Haven Free Library, knows a little something about multitasking. On a recent Wednesday afternoon, Scott was busy scanning materials, advising patrons where they could find specific books or DVDs, and answering the phone. “It’s a really busy place,” Scott said. “During the [...]
Festive crowd enjoys First Friday
Jaime Thomas A crowd expressed admiration as Santa and Mrs. Claus rolled up in a lighted, horse-drawn carriage to the Festival of Trees at the Slate Valley Museum Friday night. John Shaw, of Wing Truck and Trailer, Inc., drove two of his Clydesdales to the event, which was part of the Slate and the Pember [...]
Community Calendar 12/6/12
Thursday December 6 Reversing Disease GLENS FALLS The Brighter Day Lifestyle Center on Floor 4 at 206 Glen Street in Glens Falls is accepting registrations for a free Alzheimer’s, Stroke and Parkinson’s Reversing Disease Workshop that will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11. A light supper will be provided. Information/registration: [...]
Community Calendar 11/29/12
Thursday November 29 Snowmobile Course GRANVILLE The Border Riders Snowmobile Club is accepting registrations for a New York State Snowmobile Safety Course that will run from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in the meeting room above American Hardware on Church Street [...]
Silent auction fundraiser
Find some unique holiday presents at a silent auction fundraiser of giftable items hosted by the Pember Library and Museum on Nov. 30. Christmas decorations, store-bought and handmade items, artist pieces and more will be available, and coffee and desserts will be provided by the Friends of the Pember Library. Items will be on display [...]
Artists rally to Pember First Fridays
More than 25 artists will be featured at this month’s First Friday at the Pember Library and Museum. Organizers of the Nov.2 event describe it as “a retrospective and celebration of the many artists who have shown their work with us over the last two years.” Bo Young, a member of the library board of [...]
A special First Friday
By Bo Young It was all Kathy Juckett’s idea. As if she doesn’t have enough to do, Kathy thought it would be a good idea to invite every artist who has shown at First Friday over the past two years to donate a piece or two of their work to be sold for the exclusive [...]
Colonial life comes alive on Butler Road
By Jaime Thomas History buffs can get their colonial fix at the historic Butler homestead on Saturday, Oct. 13. Re-enacting Colonial Life, a benefit for the Pember Library and Museum, will take place inside and outside of the house, which dates back to 1780. This is the third time the event is being held, though [...]
Community Calendar 9/27/12
Thursday September 27 Bag Sale SALEM The handicap-accessible Salem Shoppe Off Broadway thrift store, near the Courthouse Community Center, will hold a Bag Sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 27 to 29. Clothing for the entire family, along with women’s shoes and handbags, will be available at $1 [...]
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