A great tribute to Cora Putnam Hale
Thank you to Jean White Dickerson, who wrote this fantastic article about the woman who founded the Social Center in 1939. We are...
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Seeking Music Director for Pleasant Valley Chorale
The Elizabethtown Social Center is seeking a Choir Director and Accompanist for the Pleasant Valley Chorale. The Chorale is a beloved...
Get to know Marietta Brady, our Tots Playgroup leader!
Marietta Brady has never not worked with kids. As a teenager, she worked as a camp counselor in Peru, South America where she developed...
A great article about the Hale House sale in the ADK Explorer!
Tim Rowlands covers the story of the Hale House sale to the Northern Forest Center beautifully in this article in the Adirondack...
Baby and Me Groups in August!
The Social Center is excited to offer Baby and Me groups again this year! Led by licensed psychologist Dr. Maria Rheaume, the group is...
"I've Got a House to Sell You!"
“I’ve got a house to sell you!” Arin Burdo, Director of the Elizabethtown Social Center (ESC), said “jokingly-not-jokingly” to the...
2024 Summer Lawn Concerts dedicated to Hannelore Kissam
Hanna served the Social Center for decades. Click here to read our tribute to Hanna and our plans to create a garden in her memory.
Sale of historic Hale House will create new housing in Elizabethtown
ELIZABETHTOWN, NY: The Northern Forest Center has purchased a portion of the historic Hale House property, including the Hale House and...
Teen Rec Summer Hours
Teens, we are still open for the summer!
We have adjusted hours strictly for July and August.
Welcome to Steven Walsh, our new Teen Rec Program Coordinator!
Hello, my name is Steven Walsh. I am a community member, volunteer, father, husband and now the new Recreation Coordinator for the READ MORE
TEENS GO OVERNIGHT CAMPING WITH GRIT PROGRAM
Our final GRIT outing of the year had our very own Lucy, who has an extensive background in boating expeditions, leading us on an...
New Arts and Outreach Coordinator - joint hire with E'town!
Laurie House, a filmmaker and former Ted Talks Producer, has recently come on board in the Social Center's newly created position of Arts...
Seeking Music Director for the Pleasant Valley Chorale
The Social Center is seeking a Music Director to lead the Chorale. Stipend available for both the Director and an Accompanist READ MORE
Pleasant Valley Chorale Director Susan Hughes Retires After 100th Concert
The Social Center extends a huge thank you to Susan Hughes for her amazing run as the Pleasant Valley Chorale Director since 1997. She...
Center receives $5k from ADK Foundation for Teens Off Screens!
The Elizabethtown Social Center (ESC) is excited to announce that we have received a $5000 grant from Adirondack Foundation’s Generous...
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