Whoops, forgot to pop in last weeks list. Sorry.
No matter now – some terrific things this week:
Vassar’s Powerhouse, www.powerhouse.vassar.edu. Munch dinner on the Quad before the performances.
Pirate – Written and directed by Tony, Oscar and Pulitzer Prize-winner John Patrick Shanley, who returns to the Powerhouse with Pirate – a funny, provocative, and [...]
Drought in Millbrook, and the surrounding area. Please do not wash your car, water your lawn, things like that. Basis water conservation is really easy: turn it off when not actively using it. Don’t let it run. Water off when brushing teeth.
Trying to keep cool and be more energy efficient? [...]
More to do this weekend than I could possibly want to type nor would you want to read. Apologies now if I’ve forgotten your event or favorite place.
The Millbrook Fire Department Carnival opened yesterday and continues through July 10. Thursday is pay one price for rides and karaoke for kids from 8 until 11 [...]
Storm damage from last Thursday was horrific in parts of the county. Germond Hill and Oak Summit Road were particularly hard hit. Looks like Spring Hill could lose about half the trees lining Route 82. Very, very sad. Many thanks to the Fire Departments who dropped everything to redirect traffic and [...]
Bob veto’ed Montreal, but I am saving the collection of fabulous suggestions for when he does consent. Thank you tremendously.
Wethersfield is open, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 12 – 5. 845-373-8037 to arrange for a tour of the carriage house and house. $5 per person. If you’ve never gone, go. It [...]
I’m having an inexplicable hankering to go to Montreal. Looks like we’re driving, as Amtrak takes 9 hours. Any recommendations? Anyone know about smaller cities on the water that are enchanting?
Wethersfield is open, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 12 – 5. 845-373-8037 to arrange for a tour of the carriage house [...]
Strawberry picking has commenced at Thompson Finch in Ancramdale. Call before going, 518-329-7578. Also, strawberries are ripe at Ellsworth in Sharon, 860-364-0025.
Attention Ye Farmers! I have been contacted by a Bedford CSA about helping supply them. If you have a surplus and would like to be part of their operation, please [...]
Male angora bunny needs a home and he’s neutered. About a year or two old.
Art of Alan McCord Available for viewing from June 1– July 31 at the Hotchkiss Library in Sharon. Opening Reception is Sunday, June 13, 4pm, with Jimmy Newman at the piano. Wine and cheese will be served. 860-364-5041 [...]
My suspicion is we are all overplanting tomatoes this year, to compensate for getting one local one last year. Worse problems to have than too many tomatoes.
Have spare llama or alpaca fiber after shearing? Peek at Friday.
Need to find a camp? Cary IES, Center for Performing Artz and Sharon Audubon have programs.
Need to [...]
My sweet little house in the village of Millbrook is up for rent come midJune. Please let me know if you are interested or pass it on.
Clearly not because I have fond memories of sitting in high school chemistry, but I am considering using slate as a kitchen counter. Any advice?
Want to learn [...]