By Jaime Thomas What better way to celebrate the height of summer than with a carnival and parade. Bringing in the month of August will be the West Pawlet Fire Department’s annual carnival and parade on Friday, Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3. The carnival, which starts at about 6:30 p.m. both nights, will be […]
Annual auction tonight
By Jaime Thomas Anything and everything will be up for bid at the Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department’s annual auction tonight starting at 5:30 p.m. Jon Weiss, department captain, said the long-standing auction, which takes place outside the fire house on Route 133 in Pawlet Village, typically offers “anything under the sun.” Among other items there […]
Classic Car Show Saturday in Fair Haven

The glimmer of freshly waxed chrome and the sheen of candy-colored muscle cars will be on full display next weekend as the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce hosts its car show at the Fair Haven Town Green. The eighth annual Classic Auto Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July […]
Annual Ox Roast next weekend
One of the community’s most beloved and delectable traditions returns to the Whitehall Methodist Church next weekend. The annual Ox Roast and Auction will be held at the church on Saturday, June 27, and will include a flea market, auction, and of course, pit-roasted beef. The festivities kick off at 10 a.m. with the opening […]
MVEC collecting food items at concert
Area residents will have an opportunity to give back to their community while enjoying what it has to offer at the summer concert series tonight. As long as the weather holds up, Harold Ford and the Cash Band will fill up Veterans Park with the sounds of a “concert dedicated to the extraordinary music of […]
Firemen’s Carnival starts tonight
It’s time for a parade, fireworks and three days of amusement at the Granville Hook and Ladder’s Firemen’s Carnival starting tonight. With 12 new rides for both adults and children, the option to purchase an unlimited wristband and various other attractions, the event will offer something for everyone. In addition to the rides, there will […]
Poultney townwide yard sale this weekend
By Jaime Thomas Get rid of the old and find something new at the Poultney spring townwide yard sale this Saturday, June 1. Mary Lee Harris, president of the Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce, said she already has 68 spaces filled, with vendors coming from as far as New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut. “There will […]
Granville concerts kick off with new act
By Jaime Thomas With warm weather comes music in the park, and the 2013 Summer Concert Series in Granville kicks off next week. The weekly event gives area residents a chance to enjoy a summer evening outdoors, while listening to music and visiting with their neighbors, and all for free, Assistant Village Clerk Denise Davies […]
Community Calendar 1/31/13
Thursday January 31 Photography, More SARATOGA SPRINGS Thursday, Jan. 31, is the deadline to register for with The Arts Center in Saratoga Springs for a Professional Photography Apprenticeship with Lawrence White that will run Friday through Sunday, Feb. 15 to 17, at the Dance Flurry 2013 event. Cost: $375; $350 members. The Arts […]
Autumn Leaves Car Show Sept. 10
Denise Davies is hoping to see more than 200 show vehicles pulling into the Granville Elementary School parking lot for Sunday’s 26th annual Autumn Leaves Car Show, but she’s quick to point out that the Granville Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event will have more than just cars and trucks. “Glens Falls Hospital is going to be […]