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Table of Contents 3 Winter pursuits in chilly Warren County 5 The wintry wonder of Stone Bridge & Caves 5 Explore North Warren on Snowshoes 7 Annual Camp Chingachgook Fishing Derby 8 Visit the Central Adirondacks this Season 11 Starscape a part of SnoCade this winter 13 Open House Weekend at Camp Santanoni 14 Winter events in Ti, Hague and Schroon 16-19 Calendar: What to do this winter! Published By: DentonÊPub lications 102ÊM ontcalmÊSt reet,ÊSui teÊ2 Ticonderoga,ÊN YÊ1 2883Ê (518)Ê585- 9173Ê Fax:Ê585- 9175 Email:Êa ds@denpubs.com
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It has been an excellent year for snow making at area ski centers. Pictured above is a snow gun on Gore Mountain in mid-December. Photo courtesy of Gore Mountain
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Winter events, pursuits abound in the Southern Adirondacks LAKE GEORGE Ñ Mother Nature has smiled this winter on those who love everything the southern Adirondacks have to offer in the season. Colder than normal temperatures have local waterways buttoned up like a finely-tailored dress shirt, allowing access for ice fishing, snowmobiling and everything the Lake George Winter Carnival has to offer. The frigid weather has also allowed the regionÕ s ski mountains Ñ like West Mountain in Glens Falls and Gore Mountain in North Creek Ñ to have snow guns blazing around the clock. Whether it’s several high profile winter carnivals, skiing, snowmobiling, guided winter hiking or ice fishing — or just browsing in quaint shops or world-famous art galleries — Warren County has a lot in store for visitors and residents alike. Top area events in the region are headed up by the Lake George Winter Carnival, which for 53 years has been offering a wide variety of activities on each of the weekends in February. This year’s Lake George Winter Carnival offers a full roster of events, including 4x4 truck and car races, ice diving demonstrations, motorcycle & atv races, kite flying and much much more. Every weekend, the family fun includes children’s games, hot air balloon and helicopter rides, a giant tubing slide, and cook-offs of savory food. Featured each Saturday is a bonfire on the beach with entertainment and s’mores, followed by fireworks. Thanks to sub-zero temperatures, there’s plenty of ice on the lake and Snowmobile racing and ice skating will return at the Lake George winter carnival as well. For a detailed schedule of events, see lakegeorgewintercarnival.com or call 240-0809. For fun with an educational aspect, visit Up Yonda Farm environmental education center, off Rte. 9N north of Bolton Landing. This winter, Up Yonda is offering guided snowshoe hikes on many Saturdays at 1 p.m. See details on their programs at upyondafarm.com or call 644-9767. Also providing pristine, natural guided excursions occasionally is the Lake George Land Conservancy, located in Bolton. For details, see lglc.org For pro hockey, the Adirondack Phantoms have a full season of games at the Glens Falls Civic Center. This is the team’s final season in Glens Falls, and local leaders are hoping to pack the seats of the Civic Center in hopes of luring another professional team to the North Country. See their schedule at phantomshockey.com. Top-rated art and foreign films along with provocative documentaries are screened at the Bolton Library and Glens Falls’ Crandall Library. See their respective websites for details. Glens Falls is also a focus for the arts. Whether itÕ s the world-famous Hyde Collection on Warren St., the open-artist studios events at The Shirt Factory off Cooper St., or the remarkable array of performing arts presented at the Charles Wood Theater downtown. On Saturday, Feb. 16, this theater features a 24-play festival of playwrights’ creations. See information at woodtheater.org. Also downtown is the World Awareness Children’s Museum, which offers a variety of events and educational activities for youngsters. In northern Warren County, while Gore Mountain’s downhill skiing is the dominant draw, opportunities for snowmobiling, winter horseback riding and cross country skiing and other winter sports abound. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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In Brant Lake, the Winter Carnival is being held Saturday, Feb. 8 from 11am to dusk. Activities include out house races, snowshoe softball games, curling demonstrations by the Lake Placid Curling Club, broomball games, skating, hockey shoot off, ladies’ fry pan toss competition, vintage snowmobile display, food, music, fireworks at dusk and more. And don’t forget to spend some time in the local cafes, taverns, restaurants in the North Country hamlets for a delightful experience. Obtain a good overview of the available activities at visitlakegeorge.com.
Pictured above: The Krazy Downhill Derby is a favorite wintertime event in Chestertown every year. This year the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Dynamite Hill Recreation Area will be held Feb. 22 in conjunction with the annual Krazy Downhill Derby. Activities include a scavenger hunt, building snow castles and other contests that will keep everyone entertained for this celebration. The schedule is as follows: 9:00 - 10 a.m. Downhill Derby registration; 9:00 - Breakfast; 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Scavenger hunt, snowshoeing, hockey shoot out, identifying animal tracks; 11 AM - Krazy Downhill Derby Registration, only four persons per sled, $3.00 per person to enter; Lunch - Chili, hot dogs, hot cocoa; Celebration cake; noon - Krazy Sled Downhill Derby Begins Get there early to view the sleds up close. Certificates and prizes will be awarded for fastest, most creative, funniest and more. Refreshments in the ski hut. Pictured below: Up Yonda Farm in Bolton Landing offers guided snowshoe hikes with a naturalist who points out animal tracks, plant life and points of interest along the way. Call 644-9767 for trail conditions.
The second annual Brant Lake Winter Carnival is being held Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m. to Dusk at Jimbo’s on the Point at Brant Lake. Outhouse races, snowshoe softball games, curling demonstrations by the Lake Placid Curling Club, broomball games, skating, hockey shoot off, ladies’ fry pan toss competition (new this year), vintage snowmobile display, food, music, fireworks at dusk and more. Bring your own sleds and skates, this daylong event is certain to have something for everyone. Anyone interested in registering a vintage snowmobile, softball or broomball team or an outhouse ($25 registration fee) please email cmead3@nycap.rr.com or call 494-3016. Softball games begin around 11 a.m., with outhouse races tentatively beginning around 2:30 p.m. (must be present by noon). Fireworks are scheduled for around dusk, with music by the Stony Creek Band that evening. All times and events subject to change due to weather conditions.
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Locals discover the wintry wonders of Stone Bridge & Caves POTTERSVILLE — Embarking on snowshoe expeditions, about 50 area residents explored the vast acreage of Natural Stone Bridge & Caves during the venue’s Community Day. People from all walks of life traversed one or more of the variety of trails, a total of 12.5 miles of them — and returned for a bonfire, complete with a marshmallow roast and the warm welcome of the Beckler family, proprietors of the noted attraction. Over half of those attending Community Day — a complimentary gesture to local residents Ñ obtained season passes with the intent to return and explore further on the trail system and experience more of the natural wonders the Stone Bridge property features, Greg Beckler said. All of those attending the event snowshoed the Natural Stone Bridge Cave trail, and viewed the largest cave entrance in eastern U.S. as well as the frozen waterfalls nearby. Some of the snowshoers walked the trail beside Trout Brook, which hosts an active beaver colony. Others explored the venue’s Hidden Trail system, which entails a moderately steep climb, to see dramatic natural vistas. Other participants hiked up Catamount Hill and Green Hill, in three to four-hour excursions that offered panoramic wintry views. Beckler said he was happy to host the Community Day to give more local people a glimpse of the many attributes of Natural Stone Bridge & Caves property, which encompasses 1,000 acres. “They really enjoyed their experience, and I am expecting they will be telling their friends and family members about the diversity of terrain and things to see here at Natural Stone Bridge & Caves.Ó Pictured at right: Paul Curtis of the Glens Falls area leads his brother Roger and their wives down a trail Jan. 4 at Natural Stone Bridge & Caves during the venue’s Community Day event. Courtesy photo
Explore Northern Warren County on Snowshoes Caroline Fish Memorial Trail
Gull Pond Trail and Spectacle Pond Trail
The Caroline Fish Memorial Trail is part of the Town of Chester Recreation Area. Operated by the town, the facility has a rope tow, lighted ski hill, ice skating rink, warming lodge, lighted cross-country trails and a toboggan run for the non-skiers -- and is free and open to the public. The parking area for the cross-country trails is a short drive past the main entrance (located on Route 8) on Landon Hill Rd.
Located near Adirondack, NY, these relatively easy and short trails can be accessed from East Shore Road, which runs along the eastern side of Schroon Lake. Both trails lead through wooded forest to small ponds. Gull Pond has a section of cliffs overlooking the pond that afford a great view of Pharaoh Mountain. Spectacle Pond follows a small brook for a while before the trail verges off toward the pond, which offers its own impressive view of Pharaoh Mountain. Though these are fairly easy back-
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Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area The southern entrance to the extensive Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area is located at Beaver Pond Road near Brant Lake. The distance from the trail head to the tip of Pharaoh Lake, one of the largest lakes in the park, is 2.37 miles. This vast wilderness area offers 48 miles of trails ‘± this is back-country at its best.
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Annual fishing derby raises funds for Camp Chingachgook LAKE GEORGE — YMCA Camp Chingachgook welcomes ice fishermen to its shores Feb. 15 and 16 to raise funds for camper scholarships. Chris Thompson, property manager at the camp and avid fisherman, hopes to raise $3,000 to help area children attend summer camp on Lake George. The contest is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Camp staff will serve hot food and beverages by a bonfire on the camp’s beach at the end of the Pilot Knob Road off Route 9L. Cash prizes are awarded for the three heaviest fish in categories of lake trout, salmon, pike, and perch. All participants are eligible for door prizes donated by FISH307.com. Children 12 years old and younger can win prizes for the three heaviest lake trout and perch. The entry fee is $25 per person per day, or $30 for both days. Kids under 12 may register
for $6/day or $10 for both days. Participants may park in Camp ChingachgookÕ s parking lot. Fishermen and women 16 years and older must show a current New York State fishing license. Proceeds of the Chingachgook Classic help children and families participate in camp programs. In addition to day and overnight summer camp, Chingachgook offers school outdoor education programs and is a popular Adirondack retreat destination. More than 11,000 people, including school, church, and family groups, visit YMCA Camp Chingachgook on Lake George each year. Chingachgook is a branch of the Capital District YMCA. For more information on this and other Chingachgook programs, call (518) 656-9462 or visit LakeGeorgeCamp.org. Pictured at right: Fisherman Rich Ortiz and his son, Taylor, with last year’s first place pike.
Club ride on tap for North Warren Trailblazers Snowmobile Club use, free of charge, for educational seminars and meetings of civic organizations. The core of the Northern Warren Trailblazers membership is about 20 die-hard snowmobiling members who are committed to making the riding experience an enjoyable one for area sled enthusiasts. Getting the trails ready is no easy job. In addition to grooming, these volunteers contact land owners to obtain permission to use their lands for new trails. Trail maintenance Ñ including trimming brush and cleaning up downed trees, building new trails, and installing trail culverts — is required on a year-round basis. Event coordination and planning are also important. Website management and social media outreach are vital in communicating with members Members of the North Warren Trailblazers Snowmobile Club head down a trail in a recent year’s excursion. as well as attracting new ones. Every year, a veteran rider leads a trip for club members into territory they are familiar with, but the other Looking toward the future, sledders may not have yet experienced. the club hopes to recruit more Courtesy photo local businesses to become acAt this time, the North Warren Trailblazers are in need of tively involved as monthly more volunteers to join in the fun and the work they face and meetings are held at their clubhouse and club news is posted on club officials believe that young people are needed to assure the the TrailblazersÕ website. future of this organization. Several years ago, the snowmobile club provided to Warren To encourage new riders, the Trailblazers club offers snowCounty a report of sales tax and business income generated by snowmobiling and these numbers are substantial, confirming mobile safety courses annually. Completion of a safety course that this sport has a huge benefit to local businesses, a club of- is required for youthful operators 16 years and younger and is recommended for all riders of any age to learn trail etiquette. ficial said this week.
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Adirondack Park Agency Visitor Interpretive Center High Peaks Scenic Overlook Enjoy Magnificent Mountain Panoramas Cross Country Ski in to the Great Camp Santanoni Downhill Ski at the Town’s T-Bar Slope Go Ice Skaiting at the Town’s Rink, Day or Night Enjoy Miles of Well-Groomed Snowmobile Trails New Snowmobile Trail Connecting Newcomb, Indian Lake, and Long Lake Ice Fishing
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CHESTERTOWN — The Northern Warren Trailblazers Snowmobile Club, which will soon be holding its club ride Feb. 15 through Feb. 17, has experienced remarkable growth during its 20 years of existence. The Trailblazers club was established in 1994 as a not-forprofit corporation with about 20 members. Today, the club has grown to an average annual membership of 700 with snowmobilers from many other states from throughout the northeast. A $25 family membership in the club provides a $45 discount on New York State snowmobile registration fees, and in many cases provides an additional discount on liability insurance. The club is operated on a volunteer basis, maintaining a continuous 68 miles of groomed trails that allow snowmobilers to go from Warrensburg to Chestertown, Brant Lake, Pottersville, Schroon Lake and Hague. The club is working on linking North Warren trails with the systems of the Southern Warren Trailblazers and Thurman Connection Snowmobile Club so riders can travel to and from the local area and on to Lake George, Lake Luzerne, Washington County and as far away as Vermont and Canada. The Trailblazers also voluntarily groom the ski and sliding area at Dynamite Hill in Chestertown, which is open at no charge to the public. The Trailblazer members enjoy participating in local events like the 2013 Warren County Bicentennial parade and festival. During the winter, they host events which include picnics and cookouts on the trails as well as a club rides, which gives members of all abilities the opportunity to ride in other locations with members who have previously been over those trails. Such trips have included excursions to northern New York and Canada. This year’s club ride is scheduled for Feb. 15 through Feb. 17. For details, see northernwarrentrailblazers.snowclubs.com or their Facebook page for details. The TrailblazersÕ clubhouse on Knapp Hill in Chestertown is open on weekends during the riding season for all snowmobilers riding the trail system to use as a warm-up stop and restroom break. Riders stopping in are offered free coffee, cocoa and popcorn. The clubhouse is also available for local organizations to
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Visit the Central Adirondacks for a true wintertime experience From families to twenty-somethings, there are a number of outdoor activities in the central and southeastern Adirondacks to keep everyone busy and content this winter.
North Creek The Gore Mountain ski center, operated by the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA), offers 94 alpine trails (including 19 glades) with 2,537 vertical feet of premier skiing and snowboarding. The facility’s high-speed, eight-passenger Northwoods Gondola is one of 14 lifts that deliver skiers and snowboarders to nine sides of Gore’s four peaks — Gore, Bear, Burnt Ridge and Little Gore. A well-designed snow making system, tapped into the Hudson River, assures a quality base throughout the four-month season. Boarders will also enjoy five different terrain park areas. ORDA also operates the historic North Creek Ski Bowl on state Route 28. It’s home to the Hudson Chair and the Village Chair, giving skiers and boarders even more access to GoreÕ s alpine trails by way of the Gore Mountain Interconnect. Five trails and two glades are accessed from the Hudson Chair and the Village Slope is a green-circle-rated trail with 150 vertical feet. There is a set of four, 800-foot-long chutes at the Tubing Park
serviced by a handle-tow lift and lighting for evening events. Last year, Gore opened up a Nordic ski and snowshoe route at the Ski Bowl. Rentals are now available for the facility’s snowboarding terrain park with a half-pipe. UPCOMING EVENTS The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) race calendar is stacked for the winner, upcoming events include the USCSA Carnival (lower portions of Twister & Showcase, weekend of Feb. 8-9); High School Sectionals (Echo during morning and lower portions of Twister & Showcase during afternoon, Tuesday, Feb. 11 ), FIS Men’s Giant Slalom (on Echo, Feb. 13-14 ), U10/12 World Cup (lower portions of Twister & Showcase, Feb. 16) and: U18 State Super G, Giant Slalom and Slalom on Echo (Feb. 21-23) and the USSA Eastern Finals starting on Feb. 27 at Echo. Camps include the USASA Boarder/Skiercross beginners camp on Monday, Feb. 17 and the President’s Weekend Holiday Camp for kids ages 4-12 on the weekend of Feb. 15-16. The facility also hosts clinics. Upcoming events include the Glades and Glory Adult Ski and Snowboard Camp for advanced athletes (Friday, Feb. 8), and the Master the Mountain alpine skiing and snowboarding clinic on weekend of Feb. 22-23 for intermediate and advanced skiers.
The high-speed, eight-passenger Northwoods Gondola is one of 14 lifts that deliver skiers and snowboarders to nine sides of Gore’s four peaks – Gore, Bear, Burnt Ridge and Little Gore.
At the North Creek Ski Bowl, there is a set of four, 800-foot-long chutes at the Tubing Park, serviced by a handle-tow lift and lighting for evening fun. For more information, call 251-2411 or visit www.goremountain.com The fun extends off the slopes, too. Friday, Feb. 14, will see the Full Moon Party at the North Creek Ski Bowl which includes half-price tubing and twilight tickets, live family entertainment from Chip Chevalier from 6 to 8 p.m. and a ziti dinner. GoreÕ s Ò Live in the TanneryÓ series features live entertainment from rock outfits and alcohol promo nights, including the Bud Light Promo Night on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. and a performance by “bone-chilling” duo Margo and Ben on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. Visit goremountain.com/events for a complete event schedule. For more information about Gore Mountain, call 251-2411 or visit them online at goremountain.com. YOU ALSO MIGHT LIKE: The free North Creek Ski Shuttle from downtown North Creek connects skiers and their families to Gore Mountain and the Ski Bowl, offering weekend and holiday service throughout the winter with stops along Main Street, at the train station and local lodging properties. The Saratoga & North Creek Railway’s Snow Train serves daytrippers and skiers headed to the Adirondacks from the Capital Region. The full-service passenger rail train provides round-trip transportation from Saratoga Springs to North Creek with continuing shuttle service to Gore Mountain every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through mid-March. For more information and pricing, visit them online at sncsnowtrain.com. Nationally known for the excellence of their extensive crosscountry ski facilities, the Garnet Hill Lodge Cross-Country Ski Center is a premier venue in the northeast for the sport with a full-service lodge and restaurant and 35 miles of groomed trails. The region near the Garnet Hill Ski Center offers some of the finest backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering trips found in the Adirondack Park. The adjacent Siamese Ponds Wilderness Area contains almost 40 miles of mapped and marked trails. These routes offer day ski trips and multiple day winter wilderness adventures. Garnet Hill Lodge also has a ski shop and a ski school offering a full range of lessons, from beginner through advanced, including all types of nordic skiing. Activities include Moonlight Ski Outings at the Lodge and the Olympic Spirit Days starting Friday, Feb. 7 that runs until Monday, Feb. 24. Call 251-2444 for details or visit them at garnet-hill.com. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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www.denpubs.com It’s often said that the three hamlets of Indian Lake are “the great outdoors waiting to be explored.” When it comes to the upcoming SnoCade™ from Friday, Feb. 14 to Sunday, Feb. 23, it will be the great outdoors waiting to be captured through a number of family-friendly events, including the SnoCade™ Scavenger Hunt sponsored by Pine’s Country Store. Instead of making tracks, competitors will photograph them as they explore the hamlets of Blue Mountain Lake, Sabael and Indian Lake as part of the expanded 29th Indian Lake Winterfest. Adventurers must register at one of three locations (Pines Country Store, Indian Lake Town Hall, Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce); it’s $3 to compete and the grand prize is a $50 Gift Certificate. Ten pictures is all it takes to qualify for win and the lists of photos challenging contestants will fall into three categories: Trail, Flora and man or woman-made structures. Bonus picture: if you take a selfie with Tim Pine, you only need eight more shots. Sign up today and make tracks to the Indian Lake Area during President’s Week. Direct questions to snocadeIl@gmail.com.
Indian Lake The town of Indian Lake is home to thousands of acres of state Forest Preserve where outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a wide variety of winter activities from snowmobiling and ice fishing to backcountry skiing and snowshoeing. The town’s extensive trail system near the hamlets of Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake provide access for cross-country skiers and snowshoers in search of easy, intermediate and expert terrain. The Northville-Placid Trail also passes through the town, leading people to even more backcountry destinations. Indian Lake continues to connect residents and visitors to some of the best snowmobiling in the Adirondacks. ThereÕ s a variety of terrain for all types of riders and the town offers ample lodging and restaurants to keep snowmobilers happy during their stay in the deep north woods. While trail permits aren’t required in Indian Lake, all sleds must be registered. For the latest trail conditions and weather, visit ilsnow.com. On the community front, the town will celebrate its 28th annual WinterFest Weekend starting on Friday, Feb. 14, at 4:30 p.m. with a Candyland parade from the Town Hall to the market parking lot. Those events, both following this year’s Candyland theme, will be topped off by a pasta dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall and a yet-to-be-determined movie at the Indian Lake Theater at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, will start bright and early with a pancake breakfast at the fire hall at 7 a.m. before registration begins for the Snow Warriors Snowmobile Poker Run from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Byron Park. Card drawing for the event will be held at the American Legion from 3 to 5 p.m., $10 per sled. Festivalgoers are encouraged to drop off their homemade cupcakes for a confectionery competition. Participants should bring at least a dozen cupcakes and will be judged on icing texture and overall appearance. This runs concurrently with a book and cookie sale at the town hall (10 a.m.), a craft fair at the ICLS cafeteria (10 a.m.) and more, including a series of kids events at 1 p.m. at the Ski Hut, both indoors and outdoors, and a special candy bar afterwards for all of those who participate in the Candyland Capers outside. Sunday follows a similar schedule with an all-ages cardboard and duct tape sled race (Ski Hill, 1 p.m.), “Cabin Fever Sunday” (1:30 p.m., Adirondack Museum), a bonfire and torch run (6 p.m.) and a fireworks display at 6:30 p.m. Call 648-5828 for the exact schedule. The festival is part of the town’s Snowcade series, a weeklong event designed to showcase the town’s snowmobile, snowshoe and cross-country skiing facilities. Visit facebook.com/snocade for more info.
The Town of Long Lake offers free cross-country ski instruction every Tuesday and Thursday. All levels are welcome to participate in the clinic. Long Lake grooms a short track on the Long Lake Ball Field for excursions. Rentals are available at Hoss’s Country Corner. For reservations, call 624-2572.
Long Lake The town of Long Lake contains thousands of acres of state land offering ice fishing, snowmobiling and backcountry skiing and snowshoeing as staples of its outdoor recreation menu. The town-operated Mount Sabattis recreation area in the hamlet of Long Lake also gives families a way to enjoy winter fun without having to go on an excursion into the untamed forest. Long LakeÕ s Geiger Arena outdoor skating rink is open Friday through Tuesday and closed Wednesday and Thursday. Call ahead for conditions and hours at 624-3031. Geiger will be open every day during all school holidays and breaks from noon to 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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Friday, Feb. 7, will see the town of Long Lake kick off a two-day Ice Fest that will see famed ice sculptor Stan Kolonko of the Ice Farm visiting Long Lake and Raquette Lake to create magnificent works of ice art. p.m. Skates are available for free rental. If there are free skaters on the rink, hockey will not be permitted. Helmets required for all hockey games. The Town of Long Lake offers free cross-country ski instruction every Tuesday and Thursday. All levels are welcome to participate in the clinic. Long Lake grooms a short track on the Long Lake Ball Field for excursions. Rentals are available at HossÕ s Country Corner. For reservations, call 624-2572. Popular backcountry skiing favorites include the Three-Brook Trail, access is off of Route 28N (Newcomb Road). It follows the Northville Lake-Placid trail for about two miles, forms a loop and returns. Other popular trails include the Upper and Lower Sargent Ponds, which are reached by taking Route 28N/30 south from the Long Lake village to the intersection with the North Point Road. Continue past Buttermilk Falls and the Forked Lake Campsite Road to access the trailhead. For more information
on cross-country ski trails, call the town at 624-3077. Long Lake and Raquette Lake also have a variety of restaurants and lodging for both snowmobile travelers and those flocking to the town for their prolific event schedule. UPCOMING EVENTS: Friday, Feb. 7, will see the town kick off a two-day Ice Fest that will see famed ice sculptor Stan Kolonko of the Ice Farm visiting Long Lake and Raquette Lake to create acclaimed works of ice art. Look for this yearÕ s festivities to include fun ice-related activities around the community during the day and join in the fun. As activities ensue around town, Stan will be performing open ice-sculpting demos. Interact, ask questions and find out all about ice carving in the Adirondacks. Stan’s visit coincides with the Moonlighters Snowmobile ClubÕ s annual poker run. This yearÕ s event will span three communities: Newcomb, Long Lake and Raquette Lake. Participants can pick up their play cards at the Newcomb House or the Raquette Lake Tap Room. It’s $10 per person for those 18 and older. Starts at open of business on Friday, Feb. 8, and stops include the Raquette Lake Tap Room, W.W. Durant Winter Boat Raquette Lake, Newcomb House, High Peaks Kitchen – Newcomb, Hoss’s Country Corner, Stewart’s Shops, Long Lake Diner/Owl’s Head Pub, The Cellar Restaurant and Pub, Ali Babas Liquors, Adk Trading Post, Kickerville Mobil and the Adirondack Hotel. Dealing starts Saturday, Feb. 9, at 4 p.m. and concludes at 9 p.m. at a location to be announced. All stamped play cards must be in by 5 p.m. Door prizes will be awarded at 6 p.m. and awards will also be given for first, second and third runner-up hands. Also coming up on the townÕ s slate is the Lake Eaton Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 8, and the Racquette Lake Winter Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 15, a two-day event featuring small town tradition and big time fun. Look for events and games for kids ages 5-12. At noon, Raquette Lake will host their own Ladies Frying Pan Toss and Men’s Golf Drive. In the evening, participants are enCONTINUED ON PAGE 12
couraged to enjoy a tug of war, bonfire and an outstanding fireworks display. On Sunday, festival goers can look forward to a variety of chainsaw-related exhibitions and contests. The CVW Long Lake Public Library also boasts a flurry of wintertime events, including “Valentine’s with Louisa,” a card-making workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 12, a Puppet Boot Camp slated to be held on Wednesday, Feb. 12, and again on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Call 624-3825 for details or fire off an email to efarr@sals.edu. Visit mylonglake.com for a complete schedule of events, including the fifth annual Hors D’Oeuvres Tour on Friday, Feb. 21, and the fishing derby starting on Saturday, March 1.
Newcomb The town of Newcomb offers a variety of backcountry opportunities for cross country skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers. Great Camp Santanoni is popular among the snowshoe and ski crowd. Located on Newcomb Lake Rd. just off State Route 28N, Camp Santanoni provides a 9.8-mile round trip cross-country ski excursion. The trail traverses from the Gate Lodge Complex, past the Farm Complex, to the remote lakeside Main Camp Complex, providing a moderate ski and a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. For those who donÕ t have their own skis or snowshoes, the Adirondack Interpretive Center provides snowshoes free of charge to visitors at the Gate Lodge. Next up for Santanoni is a slate of events scheduled for President’s Day Weekend on Saturday, Feb. 15. Activities include guided tours of the facilities, hot chocolate and other wintertime activities. Nearby, Goodnow Mountain hosts ample snowshoe or ski trails. This trail is owned and maintained by the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and is part of the Huntington Wildlife Forest. You can find the trailhead on State Route 28N, about 1.6 miles west of the Visitor Interpretive Center. Incredible views of the High Peaks and surrounding area can be seen from the restored fire tower at its summit. This
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Starscape part of SnoCade INDIAN LAKE — It will be night of stars on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Indian Lake Ski Hill, when SnoCade™ Starscape takes place, as part of the expanded Indian Lake Winterfest. Indian Lake is known for its dark skies, which makes for a perfect atmosphere to view the universe. The location includes the warming hut (complete with the very important restrooms) and food service courtesy of Grizzly Grill. First the stars highlighting the night will be the youth hockey program on display. The blades will be flashing around the the ice rink as pucks singe the goal like comets. After the skating program, free skating will open to all (skates can be rented at Pine’s Country Store). The celestial viewing begins at 7:30 p.m., when the lights are low and the skies begin to dazzle Jamie Thomas, star king, will organize the observing. Binoculars will be available, but feel free to bring your own optical. SnoCade has scheduled a viewing of the Moons of Jupiter on the night. Also, every 27 nights it is cloudy in Indian Lake, In the event of cloudy skies, he will have a slide show. Direction questions to SnoCadeIL@gmail.com.
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12 - Catch the Adirondack Fever is a good snowshoeing workout and a challenging ski trip. High Peaks Golf Course offers wonderful views of the High Peaks as you wind your way through the nine-hole course. Skiers and snowshoers are asked to use appropriate winter trail etiquette and avoid the roped-off greens. SUNY-ESF’s Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC) offers four family-friendly trails that lead you through various mixed habitats such as wetlands, old-growth conifer and shoreline. Snowshoes are required and are free of charge in the main building. Maps are available at the front desk. Programs for the whole family are provided year round. Call 582-2000. The AICÕ s wintertime event schedule includes weekly “smammaling” (small mammal trapping) workshops on Thursdays. Join them each week to check live traps and learn firsthand about the critters they catch and their importance in the forest. Pre-registration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to
www.denpubs.com the program. For more info, call 582-2000. The AIC also invites sportsmen and women on the first Saturday of every month through the winter season to join them at Huntington Lodge to explore a new game species or technique each month. The public is encouraged to join Saturday, Feb. 8, at 10 a.m. to observe the birds at the feeders, which may include redpolls, evening grosbeaks, chickadees, nuthatches and more, before heading out to Sucker Brook. This 1.0-mile trail runs along the outlet to Rich Lake, providing opportunities to glimpse mink and otter in the open water. The surrounding hardwood forest is a great place to spot woodpeckers. Pre-registration is required. Later on that evening, folks are encouraged to enjoy a night of stargazing starting at 6:30 p.m. Winter is a wonderful time to see some of the most brilliant stars and the constellation Orion
Jerid Vilardo takes the Polar Bear Plunge into Lake George during the annual Hague Winter Weekend. The 2014 Polar Bear Plunge will be Feb. 16. Photo by Nancy Frasier
Winter 2014 is said to the one of the flashiest of them all. If weather permits, the AIC will take participants “galaxy hunting” outside after an indoor presentation. Pre-registration is required. Please call or email to register. Saturday, Feb. 15, sees February’s installment of the monthly event series designed across nocturnal hiking. Usually the AIC’s trails close at dusk, but participants are encouraged tonight to bring the whole family down and experience nature at night in the light of the full moon. Join AIC staff first for $5 chili at 6:30 p.m., an informal hike at 7:15 p.m. and a campfire and hot chocolate at 8 p.m. Preregistration is required. For more info on AIC’s event schedule, visit them online at esf.edu/aic.
YMCA Camp Chingachgook opens its doors Saturday, Feb. 15 and Saturday, Feb. 22, for families and community members to enjoy a free, fantastic day of winter fun. Winter Wonderland Day activities may include hikes, snowshoeing, tubing, campfires, candle making and crafts. Both days start at 10 am and end at 4 pm and are open to all, regardless of YMCA membership. The day is FREE for all and hot soup and sandwiches are included, please call camp at (518) 656-9462 to RSVP. YMCA Camp Chingachgook, a year-round conference and retreat center, has 200 acres that hug the quiet east shore of beautiful Lake George and is surrounded by the Adirondack Mountain forest preserve. With hiking trails, facility initiatives, and a 180-foot shoreline with a large and varied fleet of boats, Chingachgook is perfect for a winter weekend of fun. For more information about Family Days at camp and other exciting programs check out the website at LakeGeorgeCamp.org.
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Enjoy open house weekends at Great Camp Santanoni NEWCOMB — Great Camp Santanoni is offering three “Open House” weekends this winter. Starting on Feb. 15-17 and continuing on March 15-17, cross-country skiers and snowshoers can take advantage of short interpretive tours with AARCH (Adirondack Architectural Heritage) staff at the Main Lodge. This access provides visitors a wonderful 9.8-mile round trip through the great Adirondack outdoors. “The trip lends itself to a variety of skill levels” said Susan Arena, AARCH program director. “On these weekends guests donÕ t have to worry about skiing the trail alone as there are always a number of people around.Ó Guests will also have rare winter access to both the gate lodge and main lodge. The Artist’s Studio, a stone building near the main lodge on the shores of Newcomb Lake, will be open as a warming shelter for guests. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be available and the public is asked to bring their own cups. Also, the Adirondack Interpretive Center will provide snowshoes to lend to visitors at the Gate Lodge. The event will be hosted by DEC, AARCH and SUNY ESF as well as the town of Newcomb. Located off Route 28N in Newcomb (Essex County), Great Camp Santanoni, dates back to 1892. It is the only great camp entirely in public ownership and is a National Historic Landmark. The camp is known for some of the finest examples of local Adirondack craftsmanship and architectural detail. In its prime, the estate included more than 40 buildings in three complexes and encompassed 12,900 acres. A gatehouse at the camp’s entrance, a farm complex, and the main camp on Newcomb Lake, 4.7 miles from the gatehouse. The massive main camp, a 15,000 square foot structure with 5,000 square feet of porches, includes 24 rooms, seven bathrooms and nine fireplaces. The main hall provides views of Newcomb Lake and surrounds a massive fieldstone fireplace open on both ends. The intricate interior trim
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Great Camp Santanoni is offering three “Open House” weekends this winter. Pictured are cross country skiers as they depart the main camp on Newcomb Lake. Photo by Nancie Battaglia
includes birch bark wallpaper, cedar twig molding and split-log wainscoting that all remains today. Ò The nicest part about skiing into the trail is being able to get out of the elements and warm up before the trek back,” said Joe Hackett, Adirondack guide. “It’s a steady, comfortable climb in and about a one-half mile decline to the main camp.Ó Guests who have never experienced Santanoni are in for a real treat; those that have will enjoy the familiar serenity of winter at the great camp. The buildings will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations are not required. In addition to the popular 9.8-mile round trip from the Gate Lodge to the Main Lodge, cross-country skiers and snowshoers are encouraged to take the half mile-trail that connects Camp
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Santanoni to the nearby Adirondack Interpretive Center’s 3.6mile trail system. The Center’s buildings will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on all three days of the Winter Weekends in January and February and on the Saturday and Sunday of the March Winter Weekend. “ESF is excited to partner with DEC, town of Newcomb and AARCH to help expand how Great Camp Santanoni is used,” said Paul Hai of SUNY ESF’s Northern Forest Institute, which manages the Adirondack Interpretive Center. Ò Newcomb is a fantastic town, rich with history, recreation and educational opportunities. Collaborations like this grow our town while increasing visitorsÕ and residentsÕ appreciation and understanding of the Adirondacks. We are looking forward to working together on more programs and creative ideas in Newcomb.Ó While people may visit Camp Santanoni 365 days a year, the buildings are not typically open to the public during the winter months. Additional open house weekends may be considered based on the popularity and success of these three weekend events. Ò We are delighted to be part of these winter open house weekends again and look forward to welcoming skiers and snowshoers there at a very beautiful and peaceful time of year,” said Steven Engelhart, Executive Director of AARCH.
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Northbound: From Adirondack Northway (I-87), Exit 26 at Pottersville; West on 29 (Olmstedville Road) through Olmsteadville to 28N; Northwest on 28N to Newcomb. Southbound: From Adirondack Northway (I-87), Exit 29 at North Hudson/ Newcomb; (Blue Ridge Road) West on 28N to Newcomb.
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Cabin Fever have you Down? Enjoy these Family-Friendly events! There may be cold and snow outside, but there’s still plenty to do this winter.
Valentine’s Day Benefit A Valentine’s Day dinner-dance will assist efforts to construct a garden and park in Port Henry for families who have lost a child. The benefit for the Lake Champlain Memorial Garden & Angel of Hope Monument will be held Friday, Feb. 14, at the Mineville VFW. There will be a cocktail hour with appetizers and a cash bar at 6:30 p.m., a buffet dinner at 7:30 p.m. and dancing 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dinner-dance tickets are $30 a person and $55 a couple and can be purchased in advance by calling Luci Carpenter at 5726427 or 546-8272. Tickets for the dance only can be purchased at the door for $7 at 8:45 p.m. Luci and Tom Carpenter of Moriah, whose son Brian died in a car accident in 2005, are leading the effort to create a Lake Champlain Memorial Garden & Angel of Hope Monument. It will be located at the Moriah town hall, Park Place, Port Henry. The Angel of Hope Monument is a replica of the angel monu-
ment inspired by the book “The Christmas Box.” The book, written by Richard Paul Evens, is the story of a mother’s grief and eventual solace over the loss of her child. Interested people can call Luci Carpenter at 572-6427.
Chilson FD dinner-dance A community tradition will be renewed again this year. The Chilson Volunteer Fire Company will host its 36th annual dinner-dance Saturday, Feb. 8, at the EMA, 9 Maplewood Drive, Ticonderoga. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. Tickets, priced at $15 each, are available by calling Larry Lauman at 585-9133 or Steve Hunsdon at 585-6823. Chuck Moore and Friends will again provide the music for the dance. “As always, the evening will feature raffles with lots of valuable prizes along with a delicious dinner served buffet style, with the usual fabulous desserts by members,” Stephen Phelps, Chilson FD information officer, said. “Proceeds of this year’s CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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in entries must be received by Feb. 22. Entry forms are available at Flanagan’s, Bobcat Sports and the Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club through March 1. Late entries may be completed at Flanagan’s on Friday, March 1, or at the Fish & Game Club Friday, Feb. 28, from noon to 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 1, or Sunday, March 3, all day. There will be three categories of fish — trout, salmon and northern pike — with three cash prizes in each category determined by weight. There will also be a cash prize for the heaviest pickerel and perch. A pasta dinner will be served at the club starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday for $10. On Sunday there will be hot dogs for $1.50, hamburgers for $2 and chili for $2. The club bar will be open Friday noon until 9 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday at noon for members and guests. For further information or to confirm mail-in registrations call Drew Hanchett at 532-7953.
Free Movies The Schroon Lake Public Library will show free movies every Saturday throughout the winter months in the downstairs meeting room on its 10-foot movie screen with high-quality sound. Movies for families/children will be shown starting at 12:30 p.m. with free popcorn for all. Movies for adults and teens will be shown at 7 p.m. For a listing of movies visit the library, call at 5327737 ext. 13 or go online at schroon.net.
The third annual Schroon Lake Chili Cook Off will be held Feb. 22 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mountainside Christian Academy gym. The defending champion Ticonderoga Emergency Squad, with cooks Mark Barber, left, and Mickey Fitzgerald, will return. Photo by Nancy Frasier
dinner-dance will go to help Chilson Volunteer Fire Department defray the costs of upgrading our decades-old fire house buildings, which desperately need repairs and renovations over and above what we can accomplish with volunteer labor and donated materials.Ó
Hague Winter Weekend Hague will host its 41st annual Winter Weekend Feb. 14-16. Formerly known as the winter carnival, the event is held the weekend prior to President’s Day in Hague. The focal point of the weekend is the town’s Beste Scholarship Fund. All proceeds will go toward the scholarship fund. Activities will get under way Friday, Feb. 14, with the Snow Queen Pageant at the Hague Community Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, there will be a firemen’s breakfast 7 to 11 a.m. at the Hague fire house; the Rotary silent auction will also be 7 to 11 a.m. at the fire house. The seventh annual chili bake-off will be held at 5 p.m. at the Hague fire house. It will feature chili, salads, hot dogs, refreshments, raffles and music. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children older than age 5. To enter a chili call Pat Hintze at 543-6502. Sunday, Feb. 16, the 16th annual Polar Bear Plunge will be held at 2 p.m. at the Trout House Village dock with registration at 1 p.m. The Polar Bear Plunge will benefit the WOKO Big Change Round Up that supports the Vermont Children’s Hospital. Pledge sheets are available from the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce, the Hague Community Center or by contacting Meg Haskell at mhaskell14@yahoo.com or at 585- 9890. For more information on the Hague Winter Weekend contact the Hague Chamber of Commerce at 543-6441.
Schroon Chili Cook-Off Regardless of the winter weather, there will be plenty of heat in Schroon Lake Feb. 22. That’s when the third annual Schroon Lake Chili Cook Off will be held to benefit the community’s emergency services. The cook off will be 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mountainside Christian Academy gym. The school is located at 165 Route 9, south of the hamlet. There will be four categories — Best Meaty Chili, Best Veggie Chili, Best Chili by a Fire/Rescue Squad and People’s Choice Trophy. Registration fee for chili cooks is $20 until Jan. 31 and $30 after that date. There is no registration fee for any fire or rescue squad to enter their chili. Home cooks are also welcome to participate. They can contact Davis at 532-4300 for details. All registrations must be in by Feb. 15. Entry information is available online at SchroonLakeChiliCookOff.org The public is encouraged to attend and sample the various chili recipes. Those attending can pay $15, which covers an unlimited tasting wristband, or pay $1 for individual taste tickets at $1.
Fort Fever Fort Ticonderoga’s “Fort Fever Series” will continue Sunday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. with a “Winter Woods Snowshoe Exploration” led by Director of Horticulture Heidi Karkoski. The cost is $10 a person and will be collected at the door. It is free for members of the Friends of Fort Ticonderoga. Participants will tour the historic hiking trail leading from the fort and through the forested landscape on the Heights of Carillon where the most intact 18th-century earthworks remain today. Karkoski will talk about the landscape history and its uses in the time after military occupation. In addition, she will discuss forest succession and provide an opportunity to learn about the trees, shrubs and other visible plant life along the way. The group will likely encounter animal tracks and other signs of nature on this two-mile excursion highlighting the winter landscape. Additional, “Fort Fever Series” programs are scheduled March 16, April 13 and April 27. The complete schedule of winter and early spring programs is available at fortticonderoga.org The “Fort Fever Series” is just one of several programs taking place at Fort Ticonderoga this winter. Clothing and accoutrement workshops are offered one weekend a month through April. Fort Ticonderoga will present living history events on Feb. 15 and 16 along with March 15 and 16. The fourth annual “Material Matters: It’s in the Details” seminar takes place Jan. 25 and 26, while the third annual Garden & Landscape Symposium will be held on April 12. Information about all programs is on line at fortticonderoga.org
Schroon Fishing Derby The Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club will host its 22nd annual ice fishing derby. The event is slated for Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2. Fishing will start at daylight on Saturday and end at 4 p.m. on Sunday. All fish must be weighed in at the clubhouse by 4 p.m. Sunday. All fish must be caught in the designated waters of Schroon Lake. Tickets must be purchased prior to fishing to be eligible for any prizes. This includes children who have tip-ups out. Pre-registered anglers do not have to sign in at the clubhouse before fishing. Tickets for pre-registration are $12 through Sunday, Feb. 23, and $15 after that date. People may pre-register by mail by sending a check made out to the S.L. Fish & Game Club with a printed list of entrant’s names, addresses, and phone numbers to S.L. Fish & Game Club, PO Box 725, Schroon Lake 12870. Mail
Chloe Rocque and Cater Perron get ready to speed down hill. Sledding is a popular event in Ticonderoga’s Bicentennial Park. Photo by Nancy Frasier
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GLENS FALL — Discovery Sunday series “Winter Light” at the Hyde Collection Art Museum at 1 p.m. Admission is free. Tour and activity for all ages. Visit the new exhibitions “Ansel
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Adams: Early Works” and “Winter Light: Selections from the Collection of Thomas ClarkÓ with a museum guide and make inspired seasonal paintings in the art studio. For more information call 792-1761. GLENS FALLS — Dr. Charles Mitchell of Elmira University will speak at 2 and 3:30 p.m. at the Hyde Collection Art Museum about artists’ representations of our magnificent national parks, and how national parks define our relationship to nature. This program, which is free and open to the public, is made possible through the support of the New York Council for the Humanities’ Speakers in the Humanities program. Admission is free. For more information call 792-1761.
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NEWCOMB — A snowshoe hike will be held at 1 p.m. at the Adirondack Interpretive Center at 5922 State Route 28N. Admission is free. Join the VIC guides on snow-covered trails as they explore tracks, trees and everything in between. All ages are welcomed. Snowshoes are available. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and footwear. For more information call 582-2000.
Thursday, Feb. 13
LONG LAKE — An Hor D’oeuvres Tour will be held. Enjoy sampling foods of several area restaurants in Long Lake. If you would like a ride, transportation is available. Reservations are recommended! Call 624-3077 for more info and to make your reservations today. GLENS FALLS — A lunchtime tour featuring Ansel Adams will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the Hyde Collection Art Museum. Admission is free. Bring your own lunch to visit the exhibition “Ansel Adams: Early Work” with curator of education
June Leary, followed by lunch and discussion in the art studio. For more information call 792-1761.
Friday, Feb. 14
QUEENSBURY — A Fire on the Mountain Torchlight Parade will be held at 5 p.m., Feb. 14 at West Mountain, 59 West Mountain Road, Queensbury. Family fun, music by the Audio Stars, bonfire and fireworks. Call 636-3699 or visit westmtn.net. QUEENSBURY — A Valentine’s Day potluck will be held at the Southern Adirondack Independent Living Facility 71 Glenwood Ave. in Queensbury. Come enjoy the company of people in your community or feel free to invite family and friends. This luncheon is potluck so please bring a dish to share with everyone. Please RSVP by Wednesday Feb. 12 by calling 792-3537. NORTH RIVER — A Full Moon Ski & Snowshoe - Valentine’s Night Chocolate Fondue - will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 at Garnet Hill Lodge, 39 Garnet Hill Rd. in North River. Call 251-2444 or visit garnet-hill.com. Guided trek or go it alone. Bring your headlamp, open to all ages and ability levels. Warm up with hot chocolate. HAGUE — The Hague Winter Weekend will be held Feb. 14 through 16 at the Hague Community Center 9793 Graphite Mountain Road in Hague. Snow Queen Pageant, Fireman’s breakfast, Polar Plunge, Chili cook-off, music. Lots of fun all weekend for all ages throughout the Town. Call 543-6441 or visit townofhague.org. MORIAH — A Valentine’s Day dinner-dance will assist efforts to construct a garden and park in Port Henry for families who have lost a child. The benefit for the Lake Champlain Memorial Garden & Angel of Hope Monument will be held Friday, Feb. 14, at the Mineville VFW. There will be a cocktail hour with appetizers and a cash bar at 6:30 p.m., a buffet dinner at 7:30 p.m. and dancing 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dinner-dance tickets are $30 a person and $55 a couple and can be purchased in advance by calling Luci Carpenter at 572-6427 or 546-8272. Tickets for the dance only can be purchased at the door for $7 at 8:45 p.m.
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LAKE GEORGE — Walk on Water to Dome Island from 10 am and 2 p.m. on Feb. 15 beginning at Lake George Land Conservancy, 4905 Lake Shore Drive in Bolton Landing. Join Lake George Land Conservancy for some winter fun! Snowshoe, walk or ski over a mile of frozen Lake George to explore protected Dome Island. Weather and ice conditions permitting. Registration is required, limited number of participants, call 644-9673 or visit lglc.org. LAKE GEORGE Ñ The Lake George Chinga Classic Ice Fishing Derby & Frozen Point Panfish Tournament will be held Feb. 15-16 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at YMCA Camp Chingachgook 1872 Pilot Knob Road in Queensbury. Call 656-9462 or visit lakegeorgecamp.org. Fishing in 4 categories, cash prizes, demonstrations. LAKE GEORGE — Lake George Winter Carnival, weekend
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CHILSON — The Chilson Volunteer Fire Company will host its 36th annual dinner-dance at the EMA, 9 Maplewood Drive, Ticonderoga. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tickets, priced at $15 each, are available by calling Larry Lauman at 585-9133 or Steve Hunsdon at 585-6823. Chuck Moore and Friends will again provide the music for the dance. BRANT LAKE — The Brant Lake Winter Carnival will be held at Jimbo’s Point O’ Pines 7201 State Route 8 in Brant Lake from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Family fun, music, and games for all ages. Snowshoe softball, broom ball, skating, curling demonstrations, outhouse races. Vintage snowmobile display and fireworks at dusk. Call 494-3016 or visit facebook.com/TriLakesBusinessAlliance. LAKE GEORGE Ñ Lake George Winter Carnival weekend two, Feb. 8 and 9. Family fun and activities include 4 X 4 truck races, ATV poker Run/Scavenger Hunt, BBQ Cook-off. Lake George Dog Got Talent, Radio Disney, Polar Plunge, tethered hot air balloon rides, ice diving demonstration, pony rides, helicopter rides. Bon fire on the beach and fireworks on Saturday. All events and activities are weather permitting. Shepard Park, 288 Canada Street, Lake George. Call 240-0809 or visit lakegeorgewintercarnival.com. LAKE GEORGE — Lake George Dog’s Got Talent Winter Carnival Show will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Shepard Park, Canada Street, Lake George. Fun for you - Fun for your dog and fun for you too! Show off your dog. Dogs are judged for special tricks or just looking great! Pawticipants get a free prize and 10 percent discount at The Dog Cabin located at 32 Montcalm Street. Call 240-0809 or visit lakegeorgewintercarnival.com. LONG LAKE — A Moonlighter’s Poker Run will be held starting at Open of Business on Friday and finishing at 5 p.m. at the Adirondack Hotel on Saturday. Pick up play card at Raquette Lake Tap Room or The Newcomb House. Cash Prizes. $10 a person, must be 18 and or older to participate. Sponsored by the Moonlighter’s Snowmobile Club. For More Information call 6243077. LONG LAKE — A fishing derby will be held beginning at 6 a.m. on Lake Eaton. Fish for Landlocked Salmon and Trout. Sponsored by the Long Lake Fish & Game Club with cash prizes for Landlocked Salmon and Trout. Fishing on Lake Eaton and weigh in at the campground. Entry Fee: $25, Registration starts at 6 a.m. at the Long Lake Town Hall. For more information call 624-3077. NEWCOMB — There will be a Northern New York Audubon Bird Walk on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 10 a.m. at the Adirondack Interpretive Center - 5922 State Route 28N. Admission is free. Observe the birds at the feeders, which may include redpolls, evening grosbeaks, chickadees, nuthatches and more, then head out to the Sucker Brook. This 1.0-mile trail runs along the outlet to Rich Lake providing opportunities to glimpse mink and otter in the open water and the surrounding hardwood forest is a great place to spot woodpeckers. Pre-registration is required. For more information call 582-2000. CHILSON — The Chilson Volunteer Fire Company will host its 36th annual dinner-dance Saturday, Feb. 8, at the EMA, 9 Maplewood Drive, Ticonderoga. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. Tickets, priced at $15 each, are available by calling Larry Lauman at 585-9133 or Steve Hunsdon at 585-6823.
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three at Shepard Park 288 Canada Street. Family fun and activities include NY State AMA Sanctioned Motorcycle and ATV Ice Race Championship, Chowder cook-off, ATV Poker Run/Scavenger Hunt, giant kite flying, Lake George Dog Got Talent, Polar Plunge, tethered hot air balloon rides, pony rides, helicopter rides, ice diving demonstration. Bon fire on the beach and fireworks on Saturday. All events and activities are weather permitting. Call 240-0809 or visit lakegeorgewintercarnival.com. NEWCOMB — A full moon showshoe hike and chili chow down will be held at the Adirondack Interpretive Center at 5922 State Route 28N. The cost for dinner is $5. Usually the trails close at dusk, but this night they will be open for business. Here is your chance to bring the whole family down and experience nature at night in the light of the full moon. Join first for $5 chili at 6:30 p.m., followed by an informal hike at 7:15 p.m., and finally for a campfire and hot chocolate at 8 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For more information call 582-2000. TICONDEROGA — Living History Weekend at the fort: A Day Longer in the Field: Provincial Soldiers Guard and Rebuild Fort Ticonderoga. Meet American provincial soldiers who were eager to go home at the end of the 1759 campaign. With Ticonderoga and Crown Point captured, these American soldiers worked along side British regulars to ready Fort Ticonderoga for winter and the following seasons advance into the heart of New France. Watch period carpentry and soldiers cooking, as they try to stay warm in the frozen North. Event takes place 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The cost is $10 per person and payable at the door. Friends of Fort Ticonderoga and children four years old and under are free. For more information call 585-2821.
Sunday, Feb. 16
SOUTH GLENS FALLS —A Bowl-4-Hospice event is planned from 1 to 3 p.m. at Kingpin’s Alley Family Fun Center 166 Saratoga Road in South Glens Falls. High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care is kicking off the New Year with this fundraiser. The bowling alley features 42 lanes, all with state of the art automatic scoring and bumpers for the kids, as well as game room, snack bar and full service lounge. The cost is $15 per person including shoes and unlimited bowling. Individuals, teams, sponsors and raffle basket donors are being sought. For more information call 743-1672.
Friday, Feb. 14- Saturday, Feb. 15
HAGUE — Hague will host its 41st annual Winter Weekend Feb. 14 through 16. Activities will get under way Friday, Feb. 14, with the Snow Queen Pageant at the Hague Community Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, there will be a firemen’s breakfast 7 to 11 a.m. at the Hague fire house; the Rotary silent auction will also be 7 to 11 a.m. at the fire house. The seventh annual chili bake-off will be held at 5 p.m. at the Hague fire house. It will feature chili, salads, hot dogs, refreshments, raffles and music. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children older than age 5. To enter a chili call Pat Hintze at 543-6502. Sunday, Feb. 16, the 16th annual Polar Bear Plunge will be held at 2 p.m. at the Trout House Village dock with registration at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 18
WARRENSBURG —A 4-H “Mini” Winter Carnival will be held Feb. 18 from 1-3 p.m. at Cornell Cooperative Extension Education Center 377, Schroon River Road. Celebrate winter, have some fun! Come hang out with fellow 4-Her’s, or join 4-H Take Your Kids to Gore Week. GLENS FALLS — Take part in the school vacation art workshops at the Hyde Collection Art Museum from Tuesday, Feb. 18 until Feb. 21 from 10:30 am. to 12:30 p.m. For ages 6-14. Have art fun in the studio learning new drawing, painting, and sculpting skills. Space is limited. Please register by Wednesday, Feb. 12. The cost is $25 for Hyde members/$30 for non-members. For more information call 792-1761, ext. 327.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
BOLTON LANDING —Need a break from your mid-winter break? Bring your family for this easy hike (or snowshoe) through Amy’s Park to see the frozen beaver pond and look for signs of wildlife along the way. 1.5-miles round-trip. Registration required. Call or email events@lglc.org at least two days in advance. Organized by the Lake George Land Conservancy. lglc. org. For more information call 644-9673.
Fort Ticonderoga’s “Fort Fever Series” will continue Sunday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. with a “Winter Woods Snowshoe Exploration” led by Director of Horticulture Heidi Karkoski. The cost is $10 a person and will be collected at the door. It is free for members of the Friends of Fort Ticonderoga. For information go online at www.fortticonderoga.org.
Thursday, Feb. 20
NEWCOMB — Out of school and looking for some winter fun and adventure? Spend your day at the Adirondack Interpretive Center learning about the winter world around you. The day will be full of hiking, trapping and tracking and building snow forts. Bring your own lunch. Parents can drop off their children 8-9 a.m. and pick them up 4-5 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For more information call 582-2000.
Friday, Feb. 21
SOUTH GLENS FALLS — A teen night will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Kingpin’s Alley Family Fun Center. Come join other local teens bowl, play games and have lots of fun with their friends. $8 per person includes unlimited bowling, shoe rental and prizes. For more information call 793-9606.
Saturday, Feb. 22
CHESTERTOWN — Krazy Downhill Derby & Hockey ShootOut will be held Feb. 22 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Town of Chester Recreation Area 3, Dynamite Hill Road. Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Dynamite Hill Recreation Area. Family fun includes a Scavenger Hunt - what goodies will you find? The annual wacky winter event - Krazy Downhill Derby. Get there early to view the sleds up close. Certificates and prizes will be awarded for nonmotorized sleds for the fastest, most creative, funniest and more. Refreshments in the ski hut. Entry fee for sleds. Call 494-2722 for more information. NORTH CREEK — Saturday Night Rush Hour will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the North Creek Ski Bowl, Ski Bowl Road. Join the fun! Teleskier contest under the lights! Call 5251-2411 or visit goremountain.com for more information. LAKE LUZERNE — The 15th annual Mike Guarino Memorial Youth Ice Fishing Contest will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lake Luzerne Beach, 248 Lake Ave. Ages 6-18; parental supervision required. Prizes for 1st, and and 3rd. Great fun for all sponsored by Lake Luzerne Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Lake Luzerne Rod and Gun Club. Call 696-6122 or visit townoflakeluzerne.com for more information. LAKE GEORGE — Lake George Dog’s Got Talent Winter Carnival Show will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Shepard Park, Canada Street, Lake George. Fun for you - Fun for your dog and fun for you too! Show off your dog. Dogs are judged for special tricks or just looking great! Pawticipants get a free prize and 10 percent discount at The Dog Cabin located at 32 Montcalm Street. Call
240-0809 or visit lakegeorgewintercarnival.com. LAKE GEORGE — Lake George Winter Carnival, weekend four at Shepard Park 288 Canada Street. Family fun and activities include car races, Chicken wing cook-off, Lake George Dog Got Talent, Polar Plunge, “Glacier” Golf Tournament, tethered hot air balloon rides, pony rides, helicopter rides. Bon fire on the beach and fireworks on Saturday. All events and activities are weather permitting. Call 240-0809 or visit lakegeorgewintercarnival.com. NEWCOMB — A mid-winter walk with Peter O’Shea will be held at the Adirondack Interpretive Center. Mid-winter is a wonderful time to get (figuratively) lost in the woods! Come explore the trails with favorite guest naturalist Peter O’Shea, exploring the tracks, traces and sounds of our winter residents. Snowshoes are available. For more information call 582-2000. LAKE GEORGE — Music by Annie and Jonny Rosen at 814 Goggins Road beginning at 8 p.m. Come in from the cold and warm up with the wonderful musical talents of Annie and Jonny Rosen. These talented musicians from Schenectady are making their journey up North to help us celebrate winter in the Adirondacks. You’ll enjoy listening to their beautiful vocals and harmonies that are blended into an eclectic mix of acoustic folk, torchy blues, standards, bluegrass, gospel, early jazz and more. A great night of musical entertainment for everyone. SCHROON LAKE — The third annual Schroon Lake Chili Cook Off will be held to benefit the community’s emergency services. The cook off will be 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mountainside Christian Academy gym. The school is located at 165 Route 9, south of the hamlet. There will be four categories — Best Meaty Chili, Best Veggie Chili, Best Chili by a Fire/Rescue Squad and People’s Choice Trophy. Registration fee for chili cooks is $20 until Jan. 31 and $30 after that date. There is no registration fee for any fire or rescue squad to enter their chili. Home cooks are also welcome to participate. They can call 532-4300 for details. All registrations must be in by Feb. 15. Entry information is available online at SchroonLakeChiliCookOff.org
Sunday, Feb. 23
NORTH CREEK Ñ A program about winter birds migrating to the region will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Tannery Pond Community Center 228 Main Street. Each year, avian visitors from the far north move south to spend the winter in our northern New York region. Some of the species, like Bohemian waxwing and snow bunting, can be found every winter. Other species, such as pine grosbeak, irregularly “irrupt” (migrate in an irregular way) into our area only in certain winters, while some species irrupt on a
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fairly regular schedule, such as the common redpoll, which tends to visit every other winter. Why the birds move to our region, and where you can find them, will be discussed. The presentation will feature photographs and vocalizations of nineteen species that visit northern New York in winter. For more information call 251-2505.
under ski, ride and tube free from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with full paying parent. Call 251-2411 or visit goremountain.com for more information.
Friday, March 14 - Sunday, March 16
GLENS FALLS — The NYSPHAA boys high school basketball championships will be held at Glens Falls Civic Center. Watch student athletes compete for the title in Class A, AA, B, C and D. Last season, local teams Lake George and Argyle won titles at the Civic Center.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
GLENS FALLS — A program “White Birch - What You Don’t Know May Help You!” will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Crandall Library Community Room. Admission is free. Southern Adirondack Audubon will host Tom Mowatt, assistant professor of biology at SUNY Adirondack, as he presents a digitally enhanced talk on the new discoveries in the biochemistry of the white birch tree - including compounds identified as an effective treatment for cancer. For more information call 745-8637.
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Friday, Feb. 28
GLENS FALLS — West Mountain will host acoustically speaking from 6 to 10 p.m. in the East Slope Bar & Eatery. With Kat Walkerson and Mik Bondy of the Garcia Project. Enjoy happy hour specials from 4 until 7 p.m. along with acoustic Grateful Dead tunes. All ages are welcome For more information call 6363699.
Saturday, March 1
NORTH CREEK — A Mini-Shredders Jibfest will be held at Gore Mountain, 793 Peaceful Valley Road in North Creek beginning at noon. Freestyle competition for kids 10 and under only. Call 251-2411 or visit goremountain.com. LAKE GEORGE Ñ JakeÕ s Fishing for a Cure tournament will be held off Million Dollar Beach from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jacob Barrows, age 9, is planning/hosting an ice fishing tournament to raise money for his rare brain condition, Chiari Malformation. This is a perch tournament with adult and kids classes. Adults are $10 and kids 14 and under are free. Registration starts at 6 a.m. near the LG Steamboat Company. Great prizes, raffles, food and baskets! Come out and give support!! All proceeds go to Conquer Chiari for research. For more information call 470-9542.
Sunday, March 2
LAKE GEORGE — The 2014 Bands ‘n Beans will be held from 2-7 p.m. at Roaring Brook Ranch, Rte 9N South, Lake George. The cost is $20. Over 40 restaurants and individuals will compete in a chili cooking contest. Each of the 1,000 or so expected attendees is able to vote for their favorite chili in both the restaurant and individual categories. Bands ‘n Beans has become the biggest party of the year in the north country, a sign of winter’s end and the beginning of spring. With continuous music on two stages and tastes of the top local restaurants, it’s no wonder this
Chris Palmatier serves chili during the Schroon Lake Chili Cook Off. This year’s chili cook off will be held Feb. 22 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mountainside Christian Academy gym. Photo by Nancy Frasier
event can’t be beat. For more information call 668-5755.
Saturday, March 8
TICONDEROGA — The North Country History Day will be held at Fort Ticonderoga beginning at 10 a.m. Students from the North Country compete to represent the region at New York State History Day in April.
Sunday, March 9
GLENS FALLS — It’s Discovery Day at the Hyde Museum with Picturing Pictures. Tour and activity for all ages. See the exhibition “Photo-Secession: Painterly Masterworks of the Turn-ofthe-Century Photography” with a museum educator and make photography-inspired art in the studio. Admission is free. For more information call 792-1761, ext. 327.
Monday, March 10- Sunday, March 16
NORTH CREEK — Take Your Kids to Gore Week - ages 19 and
NORTH CREEK — Walt’s Bump Contest, a spring classic mogul challenge, will be held at 11 a.m. at Gore Mountain, 793 Peaceful Valley Road. Call 251-2411 or visit goremountain.com for more information. NORTH RIVER — A Full Moon poker run by Ski / Snowshoe will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Garnet Hill Lodge, 39 Garnet Hill Road in North River. WeÕ ll provide maps with trail locations. Bring in your hand for prizes and drawings. Call 251-2444 or visit garnet-hill.com. PUTNAM — Join the Lake George Land Conservancy for a special night-time hike in search of owls from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Last Great Shoreline Preserve. Learn the different sounds of the common species of owls found in the area and listen and look carefully as we try to meet some up close. Participants can purchase their own owl hooter to take home, if desired. Approx. 1.5 miles round-trip, moderate hike. Registration required. Free for hike/$10 each owl hooter. Call or email events@lglc.org at least two days in advance. lglc.org. For more information call 644-9673. GLENS FALLS — Learn the most free form of painting from artist Carol Barrett from 2 until 4 p.m. at Lapham Gallery, 7 Lapham Place. The cost is $30 members; $40 nonmembers per person. Couples: $50 members; $70 nonmembers.
Saturday, March 15 - Sunday, March 16
THURMAN — The first of three weekends of Thurman Maple Days - open houses at four sugar houses (see syrup and other maple products being made), visit a certified tree farm - demos, talks, display of old tools; Craft workshops and demos; a goat farm with cheese tasting; a llama mini-farm with exhibit by Heifer International volunteers. LAKE GEORGE — A St. Patrick’s Day Block Party will be held at Duffy’s Tavern, Amherst St.. Live Irish and American music both Saturday and Sunday. Irish food, drinks and games like Keg Toss competition. Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday starting at noon down Canada St. and ending at block party. Family friendly with bounce houses, pony rides, gold coin scavenger hunt and more... People to bring a canned or non perishable food item to parade and donate in drop spots along Canada St.
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will be held at Fort Ticonderoga beginning at 10 a.m. each day. “All were in their Shirt-Sleeves.” Checked & Plain Shirts Underneath the suit of clothes of each soldier and militia man was the ubiquitous shirt. Join, Director of Interpretation, Stuart Lilie in this two-day workshop to learn basic sewing techniques as you build your choice of a checked or white linen shirt. Workshop includes shirt linen, thread, needles, wax, instruction, & lunch Cost: $120 Friends & Volunteers: $100.
The cost is $20 for rides and activities. For more information call 361-2559. TICONDEROGA — A Living History Weekend: “Ordered to Join the Northern Army in CanadaÓ will be held at Fort Ticonderoga from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. March along with Connecticut and New York soldiers staying at Ticonderoga during their march down Lake Champlain. With soldiers who re-enlisted after the 1775 campaign, discuss the American advance in Canada to that point. Watch as these soldiers drill and maintain their equipment during this brief pause on their march. Explore Fort Ticonderoga, a hub of activity for the American northern army. Event takes place 10 am until 4 p.m.. The cost is $10 per person and payable at the door. Friends of Fort Ticonderoga and children four years old and under are free. For more information call 585-2821.
Friday, March 28
QUEENSBURY — Sweet Basil’s Restaurant will host its third Annual Legal Eagles Basket Party from 1 until 5 p.m. Admission is free. Those that attended in prior years will attest to the fact that there were some awesome baskets. Auction items, 50/50, baked goods, entertainment, and of course lots of baskets! Hall doors open at 1 p.m. - basket raffle drawing at 2:30 p.m. DJ Paul Ferguson will be joining once again with some awesome tunes and entertainment! Door prizes include an Apple IPOD Touch, fifth generation, with Boise earphones and stylus. Basket raffle and door prize tickets sold at the door. For more information call 932-5831.
Sunday, March 16
GLENS FALLS — The Poulenc Trio - Irina Kaplan, piano; Vladimmir Lande, oboe; Bryan Young, bassoon will perform at the Hyde Arts Collection Museum at 2 p.m. The cost is $25; $5 students with ID. For more information call 792-2383. TICONDEROGA — The Fort Fever Series continues with “1776 at Ticonderoga.” Director of Interpretation Stuart Lilie provides a sneak peek at the 2014 interpretive theme, sharing research into the lives of the Pennsylvania troops at Ticonderoga in 1776 at 2 p.m. Cost is $10/person and is collected at the door; free for members of the Friends of Fort Ticonderoga.
Friday, March 21
GLENS FALLS — The Glens Falls Civic Center will host Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival at 4 p.m. Mickey Mouse and his band of friends, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy will be performing in a music mash-up of mega proportions when Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival debuts in Glens Falls. Concert-goers will hear greatest hits from the blockbuster movies, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story remixed to rock, pop, reggae, hip-hop, jazz and country, among other jams.
Saturday, March 22
GLENS FALLS — A kids Saturday Morning Workshop will be held from 10:30 a.m. until noon at the Hyde Collection Art Museum. For ages 6 through 14. Different art activities in the
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Debra Robbins adjusts her hat while enjoying a winter afternoon in Ticonderoga. Sledding is a popular event in Ti’s Bicentennial Park. Photo by Nancy Frasier
museum, galleries, and art studio every Saturday in March. For more information call 792-1761.
Saturday, March 22 - Sunday, March 23
THURMAN — The second weekend of Thurman Maple Days will be held throughout Thurman and Athol from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Open houses at four sugar houses (see syrup and other maple products being made), visit a certified tree farm demos, talks, display of old tools; Craft workshops and demos; a goat farm with cheese tasting; a llama mini-farm with exhibit by Heifer International volunteers. TICONDEROGA — A clothing and accoutrement workshop
THURMAN — The third weekend of Thurman Maple Days will be held throughout Thurman and Athol from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Open houses at four sugar houses (see syrup and other maple products being made), visit a certified tree farm demos, talks, display of old tools; Craft workshops and demos; a goat farm with cheese tasting; a llama mini-farm with exhibit by Heifer International volunteers. FORT EDWARD — The 4th Annual Winter Raptor Fest will be held at Gallup Ridge Farm from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. Experience the wonder of flight as free-flying hawks and falcons demonstrate the physics of flight, habitat adaptations, and more at Friends of the IBA’s 4th annual Winter Raptor Fest! Great kids’ activities like horse-drawn sleigh/wagon rides, crafts & games for kids, local food vendors and more round out this fun and exciting weekend where raptors rule. The cost is $5 for kids (12 and under)/ $10 for adults. This event is a fundraiser to support Friends of the IBA’s work to protect state endangered Short-eared Owls and other threatened and at-risk birds of the Washington County Grasslands Important Bird Area, or IBA. For more information call 518-692-9559.
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