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Veterans Day Events in Vermont and New York
This weekend, The North Country honors our service men and women with several events throughout Vermont and New York. WPTZ has a detailed list of what’s happening:
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Veterans Memorial Park for Mooers, NY
Support the Veteran’s Memorial Park in Mooers, New York by sponsoring a personalized brick or a beautiful granite bench. Contributions help create a central monument and park for all to enjoy.
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Higher Goals - Plattsburgh Soccer Players Donate $4k to CVPH
Plattsburgh High School boys’ soccer won its second straight sectional title, but two of its players may have found an even bigger win.
Seniors Andrew Bula and Ben Lambert donated $4,000 to Champlain Valley Physicians’ Hospital’s (CVPH) Fitzpatrick Cancer Center.
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Shake Your Buoy to Benefit Sail Beyond Cancer
On Thursday, November 9, Sail Beyond Cancer Vermont has their annual fundraiser called SHAKE YOUR BUOY!There will be food, dancing, a silent and live auction. Come out for a night of fun and support this worthy cause.Thursday, Nov 9th – 6pm – 10pm. HULA Lakeside.Sail Beyond Cancer offers 3-hour sailing excursions for those who face the challenge of cancer along with their closest friends and family. It’s a magical service that allows a much-needed break from treatments and appointments.
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The Hub - Not Your Average Farmstand
Take a ferry ride over from Charlotte, VT to Essex NY and you’ll bump into this quaint, lakeside town with shops, restaurants and a further drive down Rt 22 takes you to The Hub – a farmstand with a twist. Learn more from WPTZ’s Ben Frechette:
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Looking for a Haunted House Tour? Check These Out
The Halloween Fun gets an extra long weekend with Halloween falling on a Tuesday this year. Check out this calendar of events for your favorite Halloween “haunts.”
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Nightmare Vermont Poised for Opening Night
Thursday night, Oct 19th, the veil of the supernatural realms thins and invites the adventurous out for a theatrical Halloween thrill not to be missed! Since Nighmare Vermont’s inception in 2004, hundreds of volunteers scare THOUSANDS of visitors every year. Read on… if you dare…
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Rt 100 Paradise: Meet the Town of Rochester
As you wend your way down scenic Rt 100, keep rolling south and you’ll end up in this iconic Vermont town, complete with mountain bike shops and self-proclaimed “Country Guitar Doctors.” NBC 5 Meteorologist Ben Frechette meets the locals of Rochester and what makes it a must-stop for Vermont travelers.
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The Great Flood of '23 - Montpelier Strong
After July’s torrential rains, the resilience of Vermonters and our towns getting back to normal has been a tale of loss, overwhelm and coming back stronger than ever. Edible Vermont puts Executive Director of Montpelier Alive Katie Trautz in the spotlight. How it’s going 3 months later…
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Coffee with a Cause at Vermont Rest Stops
Travelers on I89 can now enjoy a hot cup of joe at rest stops all along I89 and I91 in Vermont thanks to Jenna’s Promise, a coffee roaster dedicated to helping those recovering from substance abuse disorder.
Vermont Governor Phil Scott gives Jenna’s Promise high praise, “So next time you pull off at a rest stop, just know hot coffee is waiting and your break could be someone else’s second chance.”
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