Due to ongoing icky conditions, we're moving Biking for Books to Sunday, October 7th. So far the forecast is great. We're also adding a kids' route, and will have plenty of snacks and goodies available.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Biking for Books Moved Due to Rain
The 2nd Annual Biking for Books Scenic Bike Tour has been moved from Saturday 9/29 due to rain. We'll try again tomorrow (Sunday, 9/30 -- first riders can leave at 10AM, last rider should start by Noon). If the roads are wet tomorrow, we'll move it to NEXT SUNDAY October 7th. Th elatest forecast for next weekend is much better -- and should make for a spectacular tour.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Biking for Books Sept. 29th!!!
Come pedal through the “most photographed town in Vermont” during foliage season and experience firsthand what draws people from all over the world. With three breathtakingly beautiful loops, there’s something for everyone:
- Fully supported 10 mile loop (1000 ft. of climbing) on paved and dirt roads (compact or triple chainrings and tires recommended).
- 28 mile road loop (2500 ft. of climbing) with 2 miles of packed dirt (self-guided, maps provided).
- Epic 53 mile road loop (4300 ft. of climbing) that winds through Groton State Park, Cabot and Danville (self-guided, maps provided).
- There will be a selection of locally made goodies at the finish.
- Start/finish will be at The Peacham Library. Start anytime between 10AM and Noon on Saturday, September 29th (rain date 9/30).
- Register online until 9/25 or on site the day of the event.
- Need more info or want to volunteer? Call Eric Esser at (802) 592-3245.
Sponsored by Passumpsic Savings Bank.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Artists' Reception Sunday, August 5th, 4-6PM
Come celebrate the opening of our new exhibit at the Gilmore Gallery in the Peacham Library. Meet Bruce and Julie, and get the chance to discuss their travels and experiences.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Artist's Reception this SUNDAY 4 to 6!!!
Don't forget to stop by the Gilmore Gallery in the Peacham Library this Sunday, July 15th from 4 to 6PM for the artist's reception with Hertha Forrai, our featured artist for June and July. Get a chance to see the exhibit and talk with Hertha about her approach to painting, her time spent learning from gallery namesake Helen Gilmore, or anything else this fascinating Peacham resident has to offer.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Born in Hamburg, Germany, Hertha Forrai started her working life as an airplane parts buyer for Lufthansa. This brought her to New York in 1962, and soon thereafter to Seattle. She returned to New York in 1966, where she married Zoltan, a former Hungarian cavalry officer with a dream of opening a horseback riding school.
In 1968, Hertha and Zoltan came to Peacham and bought the old Field Farm on what is now called Great Road. They fixed it up board by board, and opened a riding school and children's riding camp there in 1974. At its peak, the school had 12 well-trained horses and an impressive reputation. After 20 years, Hertha and Zoltan retired in 1994, sold the farm and built a small house nearby.
Beginning in the late 1970's and for roughly a decade, Hertha took art lessons each winter from Helen Gilmore. Hertha credits Helen with teaching her how to "see," how to use color, and how to expand her creativity and self-expression.
Hertha works in traditional oil paints. Her subjects are varied, but her paintings are all meant to create the desire to be transported to a special time and place.
Limited edition exhibit poster prints and merchandise are available at cafepress.com/gilmoregallery with proceeds to help defray gallery costs.
Below are just a few of the paintings that will be featured in the show beginning June 1st.
In 1968, Hertha and Zoltan came to Peacham and bought the old Field Farm on what is now called Great Road. They fixed it up board by board, and opened a riding school and children's riding camp there in 1974. At its peak, the school had 12 well-trained horses and an impressive reputation. After 20 years, Hertha and Zoltan retired in 1994, sold the farm and built a small house nearby.
Beginning in the late 1970's and for roughly a decade, Hertha took art lessons each winter from Helen Gilmore. Hertha credits Helen with teaching her how to "see," how to use color, and how to expand her creativity and self-expression.
Hertha works in traditional oil paints. Her subjects are varied, but her paintings are all meant to create the desire to be transported to a special time and place.
Limited edition exhibit poster prints and merchandise are available at cafepress.com/gilmoregallery with proceeds to help defray gallery costs.
Below are just a few of the paintings that will be featured in the show beginning June 1st.
ARTIST'S RECEPTION JULY 15th FROM 4 TO 6PM
Sunday, April 1, 2012
David Smith Oil Painting Exhibit Is Up!
Here are some low resolution shots of what we've just put up in the Gilmore Gallery -- they certainly don't do justice to the beauty of these paintings, so you should really get down here to see them for yourself. But in the meantime, enjoy:
And don't forget, we have limited edition prints, cards, tote bags and mugs available in our CafePress store. Proceeds go to help defray the gallery expenses -- hopefully we'll have enough to buy some refreshments for the reception on April 22nd! Click here to go to the store.
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