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Experience the good life in Nor ther n New York
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in the North Country and fine meals of the highest quality, so are the opportunities to rest your head after a long day. There are many nationally-known hotels throughout the region, but don’t overlook the inviting locally-owned and operated motels, campgrounds and cozy bed and breakfasts that welcome you with open arms. After a long day of taking in that fresh mountain air, you’re bound to develop quite an appetite. It’s a good thing there’s an array of restaurants to choose from, whether it be a fine dining establishment on the water or down-home family eatery in one of the many charming North Country communities. There’s a little of something for everyone’s individual tastes. And, don’t worry if your time here in the North Country is short. You’re always welcome, and with Plattsburgh International Airport and Amtrak’s famous Adirondack line, coming back is as easy as a call to your local tourism agency.
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Shopping and dining abundant in Plattsburgh PLATTSBURGH — The town and city of Plattsburgh may be separated by municipal boundary lines but you wouldn’t be able to tell by what they offer together. Restaurants, hotels, and stores are all within minutes of each other. Those who want a taste of home for their shopping experience can find many familiar names with retailers at Champlain Centre on Smithfield Boulevard, home to stores like Sears, J.C. Penney and Gander Mountain. However, don’t overlook the high quality of businesses you’ll only find in the North Country, which range from outdoor recreation shops to candy stores to music shops and more. Several major hotels and motels lie within the town and city, ranging from deluxe accommodations to those with a tighter travel budget in mind. Several bed and breakfasts may also be found, offering down-home charm for those enjoying their stay in the North Country. Did we mention food? The Plattsburgh area is home to several family-owned restaurants which give you a break from the mainstream chains. There’s dozens of places to get a great cheeseburger, steak, seafood and even vegetarian meals. In the downtown area, Irises Café and Wine Bar on City Hall Place offers a first-class dining experience — the restaurant has received Wine Spectator Magazine’s Award of Excellence, with an amazing list of 40 wines to choose from. On Margaret Street, Livingoods has a great, cozy atmosphere, good food and a wide selection of beers and ales to choose from. Arnie’s, located just a few doors down, offers its well-known traditional Italian fare, and Cheechako Taco offers Mexican cuisine down the block also on Margaret Street. Those in the mood for something Greek can try My Greek Kitchen, which is located across town but worth the short drive.
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Point Au Roche a point of interest for hikers BEEKMANTOWN — Point Au Roche State Park, located on the northwestern shore of Lake Champlain in the town of Beekmantown, offers scenic views of more than 800 acres of pristine woodlands, rolling meadows and, of course, Lake Champlain. Point Au Roche is a mixture of open and forested areas. Most are natural and undeveloped, however, there are several nature, hiking and biking trails which wind through forest, marsh and shoreline habitats. One such trail is the Dr. Philip C. Walker Memorial Botanical Trail. Dendrologists — those who study the science of trees — and any nature-lover for that matter, will appreciate the beauty of the Northern Red Oaks, Northern White Cedars, Shagbark Hickories and other species of trees that surround the trail. The trail is named after the late Dr. Philip C. Walker, a noted botanist and field biologist who was known for his love of the section of Point Au Roche. The memorial trail connects 13 exhibits that interpret the rich diversity of botanical species and the natural communities of the park. Point Au Roche State Park is also widely known for its large day-use area that has a protected sandy beach, picnic facilities and concession stand. Boaters, fishing enthusiasts and swimmers are sure to be pleased with the abundant recreational opportunities the park has to offer. However, take note — there are no campsites available.
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Road in the town of Saranac. The trail continues through the hamlets of Clayburg, Standish and Lyon Mountain and by scenic Chazy Lake in the town of Dannemora on its way back to Saranac. This route involves more strenuous climbing around Lyon Mountain, which has an elevation of 3,820 ft. The “Over the Hills and Far Away” trail stays true to its name as it sees varying elevation along its 45.2mile stretch, from 400 ft. to 1,500 ft. The loop begins at the Plattsburgh town office building on Banker Road and travels through the communities of Morrisonville, Schuyler Falls, Peasleeville, Saranac and Dannemora. There are also strenuous parts to this ride though there are several places to stop along the way to take in the history and beauty of Clinton County. “The Flatlander” is a 21.1-mile ride that offers a change of pace — or, at least elevation — through the towns of Beekmantown and Chazy. The trail begins at the Point au Roche State Boat Launch and travels across the Interstate via Spellman Road and through the communities of West Chazy and Ingraham. On the way back to the boat launch, there’s even an opportunity to stop by the park’s nature center. Those seeking a much shorter ride will enjoy the “Point Au Roche Family Ride,” a 6.1-mile trail that begins at Point Au Roche State Park and travels along Lake Champlain. Another trip for those up for a challenge is “Monuments, Mills and Music,” a 35.6-mile trail that starts in the heart of the city of Plattsburgh on Durkee Street and heads west. The trail takes riders through Morrisonville, Saranac, Cadyville and West Plattsburgh before returning back to the city center. You’ll pass monuments, see the sites where once-thriving paper mills and saw mills once stood and have a chance to take in the local music scene once back in the city. The name of the trail delivers what it promises. Last, but certainly not least, is “Acres of Apples,” a 24.4-mile trail that also stays true to its name. This trail begins at the ferry dock in Port Kent and travels through the town of Peru, where hundreds of apple trees can be seen along the way. You also won’t be able to miss the breathtaking view of Ausable Chasm on your way back. For more information about these trails, including directions and maps available for download, visit www.champlainbikeways.org.
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f you’re looking for a scenic place to visit, you cannot deny the beauty of the town of Peru. With its vast fields, and views of Vermont’s Green Mountains, this town is worth stopping for. Among its charms are numerous apple orchards which add to its picturesque landscape, and, in fall, business at the local apple orchards is in full swing. Northern Orchard, located on Union Road; Forrence Orchards, located on State Route 22; Everett Orchards, located on Calkins Road; AppleJacks Orchard on Brand Hollow Road; Sullivan Orchard on Sullivan Road; and Rulfs Orchard and Roadside Stand, on Bear Swamp Road, are all located within the town and each offer a little something different than the other for their patrons. And, while in Peru, a must-stop place to add to
the itinerary is AuSable Point, located at 3346 Lake Shore Road. Though AuSable Point consists of a campground that is open only until Columbus Day, the rest of the state park is open year-round for visitors to enjoy its natural beauty. AuSable Point is also a great place to fish! There you can find northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, lake trout, brown trout, salmon, bullhead perch, walleyes, carp, smelt, eel, crappie, and bluegill. Designated as a Department of Environmental Conservation campground, AuSable Point is also one of the go-to places for the Northern New York Audubon Society to view the more than 200 birds that have been recorded in the Champlain Valley. There’s much to see and do in Peru, so be sure to visit for a slice of Americana!
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Experience natural beauty at AuSable Chasm AUSABLE CHASM — Step back in time as you walk the nature trails through primeval Adirondack forest at AuSable Chasm. This spectacular formation has been nicknamed “The Grand Canyon of the East” with vertical sandstone walls descending over 150 feet to the winding AuSable River. Stroll past Rainbow Falls, Elephant’s Head, Column Rock, Hyde’s Cave and through the eerie quietness of Mystic Gorge. Descend hundreds of feet and walk the natural stone walkways within the chasm to gaze upon millennia of
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geologic history etched in stone. Raft or tube the crystal waters of the Ausable River through a maze of breathtaking rock formations sculpted across aeons by the river ’s currents. Today a tour of Ausable Chasm is an education on natural history and a recreational day rolled into one. The chasm offers rafting through Columbus Day weekend. The trails will remain open through Oct. 26. Lantern tours of this natural wonder take place on Friday and Saturday nights through September, starting about 7:30 p.m., or as close to dusk as possible.
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The tours last two hours, so make sure to carry plenty of water. All tours of the chasm begin from the Gatehouse Entrance, located near the southside of the Route 9 bridge. In the nearby AuSable Chasm campground visitors can find the Equine Center, which offers guided horseback rides through the 500 acres of wooded trails from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, weather permitting. The Equine Center remains open year-round and includes over a dozen horses of all different sizes, including miniature horses for the youngest of riders. Horse-drawn carriage rides are available for rafters making their way back to the trail entrance. Guided tours on horseback through the Chasm may be in place as early as this fall. For reservations, prices, and other information on this amazing attraction, call 1-866-RVCHASM.
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Interpreting wildlife at the Paul Smiths VIC PAUL SMITHS — Vacationers and locals alike know that the best part of the Adirondacks every fall is the natural show put on by the land’s deciduous trees. One of the most popular places to take in the spectacle is the Adirondack Visitor Interpretive Center. The VIC offers scenic walking trails showcasing the natural beauty of the Adirondacks. Nine trails of varying length take hikers on a tour of some of Upstate New York’s most pristine wilderness. The Barnum Brook Trail is a 0.8mile loop designed to be wheelchair accessible and offers easy hiking. Beginning at the gazebo near the parking lot, the trail winds through second-growth forest and leads to a pair of overlooks offering gorgeous views of St. Regis See PAUL SMITHS, page 12
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Paul Smiths From page 11 Mountain. The Heron Marsh Trail, also 0.8 miles in length, begins near the deck of the VIC building and features prime wildlife viewing. The path converges with two boardwalks leading to an elevated tower that allows visitors to observe the marsh from above. The Shingle Mill Falls Trail is just 0.7 miles long, but the walk is nothing less than exhilarating. The first 300-feet of the trail meander along a pontoon bridge and offer amazing open water and marshland views. This hike features a view of a natural waterfall and dam. The Forest Ecology Trail is accessed via the Barnum Brook or Heron Marsh Trails is measures 1.2 miles. The path includes an abundance of forest habitats and promises some great wildlife viewing. The Boreal Life Trail is a 1.3-mile
loop beginning at the gazebo. Tree lovers will enjoy the variety of spruce, fir, pine, hemlock and tamarack along the path, and will marvel at the giant white pine before trekking over a 1,600-foot boardwalk, built to cross a spruce swamp. At just under a mile, the Silviculture Trail is a loop of mixed woods and plantation pines developed by Paul Smith’s College. The main access point to the trail rests on Keeses Mill Road, although it can be found by following the Forest Ecology Trail. The Jenkins Mountain Trail takes visitors on a living tour of the Forest Ecosystem Research Demonstration Area. The USDA Forest Service and Paul Smith’s College joined forces to showcase modern forestry practices and to study and interpret the impact of various cutting practices on natural communities. The trail can be accessed from the locked gateway to the right of
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the gazebo at the VIC’s main entrance. The Black Pond Trail is one of the longer loops at the VIC. At 2.3 miles, its trail head can be found just off Keeses Mill Road near the St. Regis Presbyterian Church. The path closely follows the shoreline of Black Pond, and offers a footbridge and lean-to midway, a perfect place to enjoy a snack. The Long Pond Trail is just over 0.5-miles long and showcases the native heritage brook trout, stocked by the Department of Environmental Conservation, Paul Smith’s College and the Adirondack Park Agency. The Paul Smiths VIC is located at 8023 State Route 30. The grounds are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The trails are open from dawn to dusk, and admission is free. For more information, call 518-327-3000 or visit www.adkvic.org.
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Fore! Arts and entertainment alive and well in the Adirondacks
No mosquitoes? No blistering heat? Exactly. What better time to hit the links than autumn in the Adirondacks? Whether you let ‘em fly like a pro or you carry a 30 handicap, the Tri-Lakes area offers some of the best golfing in New York. From Tupper Lake to Lake Placid, area courses are perfect for the every-day and once-a-month golfer alike. Some of the courses include The Tupper Lake Country Club, located on Country Club Road in Tupper Lake, The Saranac Inn Golf and Country Club 15 miles from Saranac Lake and 10 miles from Tupper Lake on County Route 46; The Saranac Lake Golf Club, located on State Route 86 in Ray Brook; The Lake Placid Club, owned and operated by the Crowne Plaza Resort & Golf Club in Lake Placid.
SARANAC LAKE — Flowers may start disappearing in autumn, but the arts are just beginning to blossom in the Tri-Lakes region. Whether it’s taking in a show at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts or checking out an opening at Bluseed Studios, the arts scene is as vibrant and diverse in the Adirondacks as the leaves. Bluseed Studios, located at 24 Cedar St., hosts everything from exhibitions to open mic nights. The studio boasts a 2,000-square-foot performance space for local, national and international artists and musicians. Artistic director Carol Vossler and her team of dedicated teachers and volunteers offer classes in ceramics, nontoxic printmaking, scultpturing, papermaking and a special program for youngsters known as
Blueseedlings. The Adirondack Artists’ Guild, located at 52 Main St., is open seven days a week and features special exhibits that rotate monthly. This fall, exhibitions by Diane E. Liefheit, Jeanne Danforth, and Usula Trudeau are scheduled. The Lake Placid Center for the Arts, located a few miles south of Saranac Lake at 17 Algonquin Drive, :ake Placid, is a multi-purpose arts center that offers more than 300 programs a year. Events include, music, dance, theatre, film and visual arts exhibitions. Also available at the LPCA are educational programs, workshops and residencies. Every Wednesday through Oct. 15, the LPCA also hosts the Lake Placid Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Adirondack History Center is a must-see destination ELIZABETHTOWN — Elizabethtown, the Essex County seat, has plenty of art and local history on display during the autumn months. The Adirondack History Center, operated by the Essex County Historical Society, hosts a series of events highlighting the town’s artistic heritage and is open through Columbus Day. The non-profit organization is dedicated to preserving and exhibiting tangible reminders of the county’s past and the historic lifestyles of its people. The center ’s museum displays artifacts from more than 200 years of history in Essex County and the central Adirondacks. According to the center ’s Web site, www.adkhistorycenter.org, the museum’s collection includes artifacts from 18th century forts at Crown Point, an 1850s Washington printing press, an 1887 Concord stagecoach, a 1920s stage curtain advertising area businesses, an extensive collection of antique dolls, an iron bobsled from the 1932 Olympic Games, an Adirondack lean-to, a 58 foot Fire Observation Tower to climb and other special events and exhibits.
Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors 60 and older, $2 for students younger than 15, and free for children 6 and younger. Yet another fascinating event is the Walking Tour of the Supernatural scheduled for Oct. 24 and 31 at the museum. These tours feature cider and donuts, interpretive visits to cemeteries in the town, and a ghostly stage performance. It’s one of many events that provide an interesting and entertaining look into the town’s rich history. The museum, located at 7590 Court St., is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. For more information visit the Adirondack History Center Web site or call 518-873-6466.
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Wilmington: Not just a ski town WILMINGTON — In the shadow of Whiteface Mountain lies a picturesque village with plenty of off-the-mountain activities and attractions. With the west branch of the AuSable River winding through and views of some of the highest Adirondack peaks in the distance, Wilmington is an excellent place to enjoy the autumn scenery. While there, make sure to get around to some of the most spectacular natural wonders in the region. The eight-passenger Cloudsplitter Gondola takes visitors to the top of Little Whiteface in less than 15 minutes with scenic views of ski trails, wooded areas, the Ausable River, the Adirondack High Peaks, and Lake Placid in the distance. At the summit are an observation deck and picnic tables; the perfect place to sit and enjoy one of the best mountain scenes in the Adirondacks. The Veterans Memorial Highway is easily accessible off Route 86 in Wilmington offering an easy drive to the top of the fifth highest mountain in New York State. Park a the summit and tour
the castle, or take a short hike to the in-mountain elevator for a truly amazing 360-degree view of the Adirondack Park. If high altitudes are a deterrent, there are still some spectacular sights to see from the valley. Wilmington is also home to High Falls Gorge, a year-round natural wonder that, for a small fee, allows a close-up view of the AuSable River as it plunges through granite cliffs. Three sets of falls descend more than 75 feet. A variety of paths offers everyone access to the beautiful view and photographic opportunities. The gorge closes its summer season Oct. 25, but reopens for the winter months on Nov. 28. Just west of the village, towards Lake Placid, stop along Route 86 to photograph more river-carved rock. “The Flume” is a completely natural waterfall open to the public at no cost. Nearby trails offer excellent lowland views without a lot of walking. For more information on any of these events or activities, visit www.whitefacenewyork.com.
Route 9N: the leaf-peeper’s trail KEENE — Winding from the shores of Lake Champlain to the High Peaks of the Adirondacks is a highway that overlooks some of the most beautiful scenery in the region. State Route 9N is accessible from Exits 31 and 34 off Interstate 87 and acts as an excellent scenic byway for anyone wishing to experience the natural beauty of the Adirondacks. For a truly comprehensive drive, make a brief visit to the hamlet of Westport just a few miles east on 9N off Exit 31. Here, sightseers will come within a few hundred yards of Lake Champlain. A stop at scenic Ballard Park will stimulate the senses with sights and smells of the lake as well as the Green Mountains of Vermont.
Head back north to Elizabethtown, “The gateway to the Adirondacks.” Here travellers will pass by historic homes overlooking the Boquet River as well as the Cobble Hill Golf Course with nine holes in the shadow of the mountains. Leaving Elizabethtown, Route 9N will take travellers on an ascent into the High Peaks region of Keene. Passing by Baxter Mountain, enjoy a spectacular view as while coasting into the valley of the AuSable River. Turn right and follow the river into Keene to find a variety of restaurants, artisans, and guide services. From here, the Olympic Village of Lake Placid is just a few minutes away on Route 73. Route 9N continues north through the valley, alongside the AuSable River. Enjoy
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the fall colors in contrast with the clear, shallow waters while passing through Upper Jay, Jay, and AuSable Forks. Alpaca and reindeer can sometimes be seen at some of the farms along this route. Driving further, the road meets up once again with I-87 before continuing into the village of Keeseville. From here, it’s just a five-minute drive to AuSable Chasm or further on to the Port Kent ferry crossing on Lake Champlain. For anyone who enjoys the chance to see natural beauty without having to leave the driver ’s seat, Route 9N is the road to take. Even those who only stay a short time in the region can take in some of the most breathtaking views of the Adirondacks and Lake Champlain by travelling this well-marked highway.
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Sunday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. the Homestead presents an event called Thanksgiving from the Hearth. This annual Thanksgiving dinner features an all-you-can-eat traditional feast including turkey, ham, dressing, vegetables, homemade bread, and dessert for $20. Reservations are required. The Homestead is open to the public through September during regular business hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, though donations are encouraged. School groups are welcome throughout the year by appointment. Call 518-963-4071 for more information on this historic site.
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297-6951
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Rt. 11, Champlain, NY 298-SUBS (7827) 44439
Choose from a wide selection of on-site roasted coffees. We offer specialty coffees, teas, baked goods, paninis and wraps. 109 Lake Street, Rouses Point, NY 518-297-5600
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Water St., Elizabethtown, NY
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44436
WILLSBORO — Alongside Route 22, just north of the town of Willsboro is a hidden gem of both recreational and educational value; The 1812 Homestead. The 1812 Homestead Farm & Museum, originally constructed as an inn in 1813, operates as an Educational Foundation and Museum of Living History. The Homestead is located on 130 acres in the pristine Adirondack Mountains where the property adjoins beautiful Long Pond. The 1812 Homestead offers its visitors a hands-on perspective of daily rural life on a farm in the early 1800s. Visitors have the opportunity to make cedar shingles, cedar split-rail fences, and homemade dipped candles. Observe hearth baking, animal husbandry, blacksmithing, gardening, or wool spinning. Get a lesson in the one-room schoolhouse or take a tour of the inn. The homestead has plenty of activities people of all ages can enjoy. Visit the site for two special fall events this year. Oct. 23 and 24 are the dates for Haunted Homestead, two Halloween-style evenings designed especially for children with ghost stories, games, treats, and more. Wear your scariest costume and ride down the trail through the Haunted Forest. Younger children are encouraged to come from 4-6 p.m. with a second 7-9 p.m. session for the older kids. Admission is $8 per person or $20 for families.
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Enjoy waterfront beauty in the Northern Tier The beauty of Lake Champlain is an attraction visitors come from miles to see and for some, there is no more picturesque view along it than in the village of Rouses Point. The small village, located in the northeastern corner of New York State, borders the lake with sweeping views of the mountains of Vermont, located just minutes away across the Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge. The village houses a pier and scenic pavilion where people may be found sitting by the water on a daily basis. The structures were part of a more than $1 million project which also included the development of a shoreline walkway and improvements to the neighboring village boat launch. The development shows a vested interest in inviting people to the community to enjoy all it has to offer. The pier is just steps away from the village’s downtown, where a slice of Americana can be found in the restaurants and other local businesses that await you there. In addition to its scenic views, the village is touted as being a natural gateway not only to Vermont, but to Canada as well.
Visit Lake Alice! Outdoor enthusiasts will find opportunities abundant in the North Country, one of which is in the town of Chazy, nestled along the banks of Lake Alice. The Lake Alice Wildlife Management Area, managed by the Department of Environmental Conservation, encompasses 1,468 acres and offers a variety of recreational and scientific purposes, including wildlife observation and photography, fishing, trapping, hunting and canoeing. A series of level, easily accessible foot trails has been constructed so visitors may access the management area. These footpaths are used for recreation, such as hiking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, family outings and education. The Lake Alice Wildlife Management Area is open to the public throughout the year. Hunting, fishing, trapping and other forms of wildlife-based recreation are permitted in accordance with the Environmental Conservation Law and its associated regulations. The Lake Alice Wildlife Management Area is easy to find off Interstate 87. Motorists can take Exit 41 to Miner Farm Road, head east to State Route 9 South, turn left on Miner Farm Road and take a right onto Duprey Road. For more information, contact the Region 5 Bureau of Wildlife at 1-518-897-1291.
Montgomery Street Pier, Rouses Point
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CHAZY — If you’re looking for some wholesome, familyoriented fun this fall, there’s one place where you can get completely lost in it. Bell’s Corn Maze, located at 499 Ratta Road in the town of Chazy, has become a popular destination for families searching for a unique activity that celebrates the season. Matthew Bell, his wife Colleen, and their three children — Kayleigh, Sam and Makena — have established the first corn maze in Clinton County. When maze-goers arrive, they are given a paper copy of the maze’s layout before entering. It takes an average of 45 minutes to an hour for most people to complete the maze, although some have been known to take much longer. In addition to the main maze, there is also a small, simple kiddie maze, and a large corn kernel play box for young children. Tractor-pulled hay rides to the five-acre pumpkin patch are also available. The maze is open every Friday from 5-9 p.m., every Saturday from 12-9 p.m., and every Sunday from 12-5 p.m., with a few select nights set aside as “Fright Nights.” On these nights, the maze is full of automated monsters and volunteers dressed up in scary costumes attempting to scare mazegoers. Bell’s Corn Maze is easy to find off Interstate 87. Motorists can take Exit 41 to Miner Farm Road, head east to State Route 9, and bear right on Fiske Road before turning left on Ratta Road. Bell’s Corn Maze is 1.5 miles ahead on the right. Watch for signs. For more information, contact the Bells at 1-518-846-8586.
Photo provided by Matthew Bell
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Metaphysical Resource Center & Gift Shop
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Your Place Of Worship Plattsburgh, Mooers, Mooers Forks, Chazy, West Chazy, Champlain, Ellenburg Area
ST. PETER’S
OUR LADY OF VICTORY
CHURCH Corner of No. Catherine & Cornelia Streets Plattsburgh, NY 12901 • 563-1692 MASSES: Mon. - Fri.: 6:45AM & 12:05PM Sat.: 8:15AM & 4PM Sun.: 8, 9:30 & 11AM
07246
4919 South Catherine St., Plattsburgh, NY Office 561-1842 MASSES: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM Saturday 4:00 PM, Sunday 10:30 AM Pastor Rev. Albert Hauser 07239
Plattsburgh United Methodist Church at the corner of Beekman & Bailey
“Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” 563-2992 Church School 9 AM
07240
Sundays at 8 AM & 10:30 AM
Marion M. Moore-Colgan, Pastor • www.plattsburghumc.org
Whoever you are, you’re welcome here!
27645
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Celebrating Christ in the Anglican Tradition The Holy Eucharist Sat. 5PM, Sun 8 & 10AM, Wed. 6PM Christian Education Soup Kitchen 5:30 Wed. 18 Trinity Place, Plattsburgh (downtown Plattsburgh next to City Hall)
Handicapped Accessible 561-2244 www.trinityplattsburgh.com
07241
ST. MARY’S OF THE LAKE ST. ANN’S CHURCH Mooers Forks, NY
MASSES: Sat. 4PM & Sun. 8:30AM DAILY MASS: w/ Novena:
Mon. & Thurs. 7PM
ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH Mooers
MASSES:
Sat. 5:30PM & Sun. 10AM
DAILEY MASS: Tues. & Wed. 9AM
Reconciliation Times Announced Rev. Gerald Cerank 236-5632 15613
ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH 60 West Church St., West Chazy, NY Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8 am & 10 am Confessions: Saturday 3 pm - 3:30 pm & by appointment Weekday Masses are at 9 am except on Holy Days and during Lent & Advent ( please consult the bulletin) 07236
1202 Cumberland Head Rd. Plattsburgh, NY 561-2488 MASSES: Wednesday 8:30 AM Saturday 5:30 PM • Sunday 8:30 AM Pastor: Rev. Albert Hauser 07238
St. John the Baptist
27400
18 Broad St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Blessed John XXIII Newman Center 90 Broad St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Rev. Timothy G. Canaan, Pastor Mass Schedule: Monday through Friday - 12:05pm (SJ) Friday - 5:05pm (NC) • Saturday - 4:30pm (SJ) Sunday - 7:30am & 9:30am (SJ), 11:00am (NC)
Keeseville, Essex, Wilmington, Elizabethtown, Willsboro, AuSable Forks Area Westport Federated Church Westport, NY • 962-8293 Sunday Worship Including Children’s Church - 9am Adult Bible Study & Discussion 10:15am Parsonage Discipleship Group Thursday - 6:30pm See youth group times & other events at www.westptchurch.com 27667
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Your Place Of Worship Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal) P.O. Box 146 10 Williams Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932 873-2509 Office Phone
SUMMER WORSHIP SERVICES 8:00 AM & 10:15 AM Sunday All Are Welcome Deacon David Sullivan
www.etowngoodshepherd.org
27655
St. Johns Episcopal Church P.O. Box 262, 4 Church Street Essex, NY 12936
8434 NYS Rt. 9 Elizabethtown, NY Sat. 4:30 PM - Sun. 10:30 AM
St. Philip Neri 6603 Main St., Westport Sat. Mass 7:00 PM and Mass 8:30 AM Fr. Riani 873-6760 07237
Keeseville United Methodist Church 1699 Front Street, Keeseville, NY Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (Sept. - May)
Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Keeseville UMC Thrift Shop Every Wed. & 2nd Sat. 834-7577
Harkness United Methodist Church intersection of Clintonville and Hallock Hill Road Sunday Worship Sunday School 9:30 am
Pastor Edie Poland • 834-7577
07244
Independent Baptist Church 2030 Rte. 22, Keeseville, NY 834-9620 • www.ibck.org • office@ibck.org Pastor Russ O’Neill *Sunday School......................9:45 a.m. *Morning Worship................11:00 a.m. Youth Group.........................6:30 p.m. *Evening Worship..................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting....7:00 p.m. *NURSERY PROVIDED
2583 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY (518) 523-3753 www.adkcomchurch.org
Sunday
Rev. Mark Demers 9:00 AM Traditional Service 10:30 AM Contemporary Service (Childcare Provided)
“Sharing God’s Love In All We Do.” 27657
TUPPER LAKE Holy Name Church - 114 Main St. • 359-9194
Church # 963-7775 users.westelcom.com/stjohnessex Margaret E. Shaw
Confessions: Sun. 8:30-8:45AM Masses: Sat. 5:30PM, Sun. 9:00AM
WORSHIP SERVICE: Sunday 9:15 AM Wed. 9 AM Morning Prayer, 10 AM Women’s Bible Study Tues. 6 PM Community Pot Luck Supper
St. Alphonsus - 48 Wawbeek Ave. • 359-3405
07247
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Adirondack Community Church
Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake Area
Confessions: Sat. 3:15-3:45PM Masses: Sat. 4:00PM, Sun. 10:30AM
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
27646
ST. BERNARD’S CHURCH
826 Rte. 86, Gabriels
27 St. Bernard St., Saranac Lake 891-4616
Mass: Sunday 9:30 AM
MASSES: Sat. 5 PM, Sun. 7 & 10 AM
Rev. Thomas E. Kornmeyer
Rev. Thomas E. Kornmeyer
ST. JOHN IN THE WILDERNESS
ST. PAUL’S CHURCH
891-0144
6148 Route 30 Lake Clear, NY
1640 Rte. 3 Bloomingdale 891-0144
Sunday Mass* - 8:00 AM (July & August celebrated at Fish Creek Campsite)
Rectory - 891-2286 Rev. Thomas E. Kornmeyer
07243
MASS: Saturday 4:00 PM Rev. Thomas E. Kornmeyer
New Hope Christian Fellowship Full Gospel Church Services Sun. 10am & 6:30pm Tues. 6:30pm Corporate Prayer • Thurs. 6:30pm Bible Study 207 Station St., Lake Placid, NY 12946 www.newhopelakeplacid@verizon.net • www.newhopelakeplacid.com Bishop Richard Ducatt • 891-4255 • 523-3652 07245
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Denton Publications Fall Guide Calendar of Events Wednesday, Sept. 23
LAKE PLACID — Green Market Wednesday, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. P L AT T S B U R G H — Pianist Helen Schmidt performance, Pine Harbour Assisted Living, 15 New Hampshire Road, 11 a.m. 518-561-5307 for lunch reservations. P L AT T S B U R G H — Plattsburgh Best Dance Crew, E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 24 P L AT T S B U R G H — Sixth annual Peace and Social Justice Conference, “Imagine: Instruments of Peace: Race, Gender and Demilitarization,” Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. E L I Z A B E T H T O W N — Thrift shop, Deer ’s Head Inn, 7552 Court St., 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. P L AT T S B U R G H — Gary Peacock with tunes and trivia, Monopole, Protection Avenue, 10 p.m. 518-563-2222.
Friday, Sept. 25 W E S T P O RT — Line Dancing, Westport Heritage House, 9-10 a.m. Free. E L I Z A B E T H T O W N — Elizabethtown Farmers’ Market, behind Adirondack Center Museum, 7590 Court St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. P L AT T S B U R G H — Fiddler player/vocalist Curley Rose performance, Pine Harbour Assisted Living, 15 New Hampshire Road, 3:30 p.m. 518-5615307 for dinner reservations.
Saturday, Sept. 26 W I L L S B O R O — Yoga class and kayak trip, Pok-O-MacCready Outdoor Education Center, 1391 Reber Road, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Ages 16 and older. 518-963-7967. Register www.pmoec.org. P L AT T S B U R G H — Plattsburgh Farmers and Crafters Market, Durkee Street Pavilion, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Music and art by Speedy Arnold. S A R A N A C L A K E — Saranac Lake
Village Farmers Market, Saranac Lake Riverside Park, 23 River St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. K E E N E — Third annual Flaming Leaves Classic and Antique Car Rally, benefits Keene Valley Neighborhood House, Marcy Field, 10 a.m. 518576-4474 or beth@kvvi.net. E L I Z A B E T H T O W N — Field Forest and Stream Day, Adirondack History Center Museum, 7590 Court St., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. E L I Z A B E T H T O W N — Thrift shop, Deer ’s Head Inn, 7552 Court St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. P L AT T S B U R G H — Moonlight Movie of “Bedtime Stories,” MacDonough Monument, Durkee Street, 7 p.m. www.townofplattsburgh.com. E L I Z A B E T H T O W N — Dan Gordon, “International man of Saxophone,” Hand House Parlor, River Street, 7 p.m. 518-962-2949 for reservations. LAKE PLACID — Manhattan Short Film Festival, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7:30-10 p.m. 518-523-2512. W E S T P O RT — Champlain Valley Film Society movie “Sunshine Cleaning,” Depot Theatre, 6705 Main St., 8 p.m. www.cvfilms.org. P L AT T S B U R G H — Sirsy, Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., 10 p.m. 518-3242200.
Sunday, Sept. 27
UPPER JAY — Buck-A-Bag sale, Wells Memorial Library, 12230 State Route 9N. KEENE — Keene Farmers’ Market, Marcy Airfield, Route 73, 9:30 a.m.2 p.m. W E S T P O RT — Spaghetti dinner, St. Philip Neri’s Father McCarthy Hall, 66 Pheasant St., 2-6 p.m. E L I Z A B E T H T O W N — Dan Gordon, “International man of Saxophone,” Hand House Parlor, River Street, 3 p.m. 518-962-2949 for reservations.
Durocher performance, Pine Harbour Assisted Living, 15 New Hampshire Road, 11 a.m. Lunch reservations 518561-5307.
Thursday, Oct. 1 ELIZABETHTOWN — Thrift shop, Deer ’s Head Inn, 7552 Court St., 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2 ELIZABETHTOWN — Elizabethtown Farmers’ Market, behind Adirondack Center Museum, 7590 Court St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3 W I L M I N G T O N — 18th annual Octoberfest, Whiteface Mountain. W I L L S B O R O — Astronomy and pizza slam, Pok-O-MacCready Outdoor Education Center, 1391 Reber Road, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 518-963-7967. Register www.pmoec.org. P L AT T S B U R G H — Plattsburgh Farmers and Crafters Market, Durkee Street Pavilion, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Speedy Arnold. S A R A N A C L A K E — Saranac Lake Village Farmers Market, Saranac Lake Riverside Park, 23 River St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. M O R R I S O N V I L L E — ARC second annual Fall Festival, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairground Lane, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. E L I Z A B E T H T O W N — Thrift shop, Deer ’s Head Inn, 7552 Court St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. L A K E P L A C I D — Climbing Film Fest, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7:30-9:30 p.m. 518523-2512. W E S T P O RT — Champlain Valley Film Society movie “Goodbye Solo,” Depot Theatre, 6705 Main St., 8 p.m. www.cvfilms.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Sunday, Oct. 4
P L AT T S B U R G H — Fall Fun Run, Cumberland Head State Park, 152 Cumberland Head Road, 5 p.m.
W I L M I N G T O N — 18th annual Oktoberfest, Whiteface Mountain. E L L E N B U R G C E N T E R — Order of the Eastern Star brunch, OES Hall, Brandy Brook Road, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
P L AT T S B U R G H — Pianist Michael
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Wednesday, Sept. 30
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Monday,Oct. 5 P L AT T S B U R G H — Silent auction, spaghetti dinner, call auction and raffle for Elmore SPCA, American Legion Post 20, 162 Quarry Road, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
www.denpubs.com Olive Ridley’s 37 Court St., 10 p.m. 518-324-2200.
Sunday, Oct. 11 K E E N E — Keene Farmers’ Market, Marcy Airfield, Route 73, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. LAKE PLACID — “Greater Tuna,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 8-9:30 p.m. 518-523-2512.
P L AT T S B U R G H — Fall Fun Run, Cumberland Head State Park, 152 Cumberland Head Road, 5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 12
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Tuesday, Oct. 13
P L AT T S B U R G H — Adirondack Jazz Orchestra, Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., 8 p.m. 518-324-2200.
Thursday, Oct. 8 E L I Z A B E T H T O W N — Thrift shop, Deer ’s Head Inn, 7552 Court St., 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9 E L I Z A B E T H T O W N — Elizabethtown Farmers’ Market, behind Adirondack Center Museum, 7590 Court St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. LAKE PLACID — “Greater Tuna,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 8-9:30 p.m. 518-523-2512.
Saturday, Oct. 10 P L AT T S B U R G H — Second Saturday Cinema, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, 4 Palmer St. www.uuaplattsburgh.com for title and time. P L AT T S B U R G H — Plattsburgh Farmers and Crafters Market, Durkee Street Pavilion, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Last day of market. S A R A N A C L A K E — Saranac Lake Village Farmers Market, Saranac Lake Riverside Park, 23 River St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. E L I Z A B E T H T O W N — Thrift shop, Deer ’s Head Inn, 7552 Court St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. LAKE PLACID — “Greater Tuna,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 8-9:30 p.m. 518-523-2512. WILLSBORO — Champlain Valley Film Society movie “Islander,” Willsboro Central School, 29 School Lane, 8 p.m. www.cvfilms.org. P L AT T S B U R G H — Zero Tolerance,
(Columbus Day)
P L AT T S B U R G H — Fall Fun Run, Cumberland Head State Park, 152 Cumberland Head Road, 5 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 15 LAKE PLACID — Ball in the House concert, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7:30-9 p.m. 518-523-2512.
Friday, Oct. 16 LAKE PLACID — “Bus Stop,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 8-9:30 p.m. 518-523-2512.
Saturday, Oct. 17 W I L L S B O R O — Wildlife tracking, Pok-O-MacCready Outdoor Education Center, 1391 Reber Road, 9 a.m.12 p.m. Ages 10 and older. 518-9637967. Register www.pmoec.org. S A R A N A C L A K E — Saranac Lake Village Farmers Market, Saranac Lake Riverside Park, 23 River St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. M O O E R S — 22nd annual craft show and bake sale, St. Joseph’s Center, 73 Maple St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. W I L L S B O R O — Champlain Valley Film Society movie “The General,” Willsboro Central School, 29 School Lane, 8 p.m. www.cvfilms.org. LAKE PLACID — “Bus Stop,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 8-9:30 p.m. 518523-2512.
Sunday, Oct. 18 E L L E N B U R G C E N T E R — Order of the Eastern Star brunch, OES Hall, Brandy Brook Road, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. E L I Z A B E T H T O W N — Annual Harvest Dinner, St. Elizabeth’s Parish
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Hall, Main Street, 2-6 p.m. LAKE PLACID — “Wizard of Oz,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 2-3 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 23 W I L L S B O R O — Haunted Homestead, Pok-O-MacCready Outdoor Education Center, 1391 Reber Road, 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. 518-963-7967. Register www.pmoec.org. L A K E P L A C I D – “Candida,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 8-9:30 p.m. 518-5232512.
Saturday, Oct. 24 E L I Z A B E T H T O W N — Walking tours of the supernatural, Adirondack History Center Museum, 7590 Court St. 518-873-6466. P L AT T S B U R G H — Fall rummage sale, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, 4 Palmer St. LAKE PLACID — Harvest Market, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 12-4 p.m. 518-523-2512. W I L L S B O R O — Haunted Homestead, Pok-O-MacCready Outdoor Education Center, 1391 Reber Road, 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. 518-963-7967. Register www.pmoec.org. W I L L S B O R O — Champlain Valley Film Society movie “Sugar,” Willsboro Central School, 29 School Lane, 8 p.m. www.cvfilms.org. LAKE PLACID – “Candida,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 8-9:30 p.m. 518-523-2512.
Friday, Oct. 30 L A K E P L A C I D — “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 11:30 p.m. 518-523-2512.
Saturday, Oct. 31 (Halloween) ELIZABETHTOWN — Walking tours of the supernatural, Adirondack History Center Museum, 7590 Court St. 518-873-6466. L A K E P L A C I D — Harvest Market, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 12-4 p.m. 518-523-2512.
Thursday, Nov. 5 LAKE PLACID — “Sleepy Hollow,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7-8:30 p.m. 518-523-2512. Continued on page 23
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Friday, Nov. 6 W I L L S B O R O — Underground Railroad, Pok-O-MacCready Outdoor Education Center, 1391 Reber Road, 5-7 p.m. 518-9637967. Register www.pmoec.org. LAKE PLACID — “Sleepy Hollow,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7-8:30 p.m. P L AT T S B U R G H — Family swim night, CVPH Wellness Center, 295 New York Road, 7-9 p.m. www.townofplattsburgh.com.
Saturday, Nov. 7 W I L L S B O R O — Rock Talk and Walk, hike up Rattlesnake Mountain, Pok-O-MacCready Outdoor Education Center, 1391 Reber Road, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 518-963-7967. Register www.pmoec.org. LAKE PLACID — “Sleepy Hollow,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 2-3:30 p.m. LAKE PLACID — Harvest Market, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 12-4 p.m. 518-523-2512. P L AT T S B U R G H — Arms and Legs Auction, North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 30 Brinkerhoff St., 6-9 p.m. 518-5631604. W H A L L O N S B U R G — Champlain Valley Film Society movie “Food, Inc.,” Whallonsburg Grange Hall, 8 p.m. www.cvfilms.org.
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Friday, Nov. 20 P L AT T S B U R G H — Family swim night, CVPH Wellness Center, 295 New York Road, 7-9 p.m. www.townofplattsburgh.com. LAKE PLACID — “John Brown’s Holy War,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7:30-9 p.m. 518-523-2512.
Saturday, Nov. 21 LAKE PLACID — Harvest Market, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 12-4 p.m. 518-523-2512. LAKE PLACID — “Warren Miller ’s Dynasty,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7:30-10 p.m. 518-523-2512. W I L L S B O R O — Champlain Valley Film Society movie “Every Little Step,” Willsboro Central School, 29 School Lane, 8 p.m. www.cvfilms.org.
Sunday, Nov. 22 LAKE PLACID — Northeast Music Fest, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 1-3 p.m. 518-523-2512.
Thursday, Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving)
Wednesday, Nov. 11 Friday, Nov. 27 (Veterans Day)
P L AT T S B U R G H — Veterans Day ceremony, American Legion Post 20, 162 Quarry Road, 11 a.m. Contact local veterans agencies for other services.
Friday, Nov. 13 W I L L S B O R O — Thanksgiving from the Hearth, 1812 Homestead, 4403 NYS Route 22, 1 p.m. 518-963-4071. P L AT T S B U R G H — Family swim night, CVPH Wellness Center, 295 New York Road, 7-9 p.m. www.townofplattsburgh.com. LAKE PLACID — “Sunshine Cleaning,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7:30-9 p.m. 518-523-2512.
Saturday, Nov. 14 P L AT T S B U R G H — Second Saturday Cinema, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, 4 Palmer St. www.uuaplattsburgh.com for title and time. LAKE PLACID — Harvest Market, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 12-4 p.m. 518-523-2512. KEENE VA L L E Y — “Belle of Amherst,” Keene Central School Auditorium, 33 Market St., 7:30 p.m. L A K E P L A C I D — Soul Steps, Lake
P L AT T S B U R G H — Production of “The Nutcracker,” Hartman Theater in Myers Fine Arts Building, SUNY Plattsburgh, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 518-534-9334 or www.balletplattsburgh.org. P L AT T S B U R G H — Family swim night, CVPH Wellness Center, 295 New York Road, 7-9 p.m. www.townofplattsburgh.com.
Saturday, Nov. 28 LAKE PLACID — Harvest Market, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 12-4 p.m. 518-523-2512. P L AT T S B U R G H — Production of “The Nutcracker,” Hartman Theater in Myers Fine Arts Building, SUNY Plattsburgh, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 518-534-9334 or www.balletplattsburgh.org.
Sunday, Nov. 29 P L AT T S B U R G H — Production of “The Nutcracker,” Hartman Theater in Myers Fine Arts Building, SUNY Plattsburgh, 2 p.m. 518-534-9334 or www.balletplattsburgh.org.
Thursday, Dec. 3 L A K E P L A C I D — Joy to the Children benefit, Mirror Lake Inn, 77 Mirror Lake Dr., 6-9 p.m. 518-523-2512.
Friday, Dec. 4 P L AT T S B U R G H — Family swim night,
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Saturday, Dec. 5 LAKE PLACID — Harvest Market, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 12-4 p.m. 518-523-2512. W I L L S B O R O — Champlain Valley Film Society movie “The Hurt Locker,” Willsboro Central School, 29 School Lane, 8 p.m. www.cvfilms.org.
Sunday, Dec. 6 E L I Z A B E T H T O W N — John Brown Commemorative, Adirondack History Center Museum, 7590 Court St., 518-873-6466.
Friday, Dec. 11 (Hanukkah begins) P L AT T S B U R G H — Family swim night, CVPH Wellness Center, 295 New York Road, 7-9 p.m. www.townofplattsburgh.com.
Saturday, Dec. 12 LAKE PLACID — Harvest Market, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 12-4 p.m. 518-523-2512. P L AT T S B U R G H — Second Saturday Cinema, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, 4 Palmer St. www.uuaplattsburgh.com for title and time. L A K E P L A C I D — Production of “The Nutcracker,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7:30 p.m. 518-5232512 or www.LakePlacidArts.org.
Sunday, Dec. 13 L A K E P L A C I D — Production of “The Nutcracker,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 2 p.m. 518-523-2512 or www.LakePlacidArts.org.
Friday, Dec. 18 P L AT T S B U R G H — Family swim night, CVPH Wellness Center, 295 New York Road, 7-9 p.m. www.townofplattsburgh.com.
Saturday, Dec. 19 (Hanukkah ends) LAKE PLACID — Harvest Market, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 12-4 p.m. 518-523-2512. LAKE PLACID — Adirondack Christmas IX, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7-9 p.m. 518-523-2512
Friday, Dec. 25 (Christmas) See pages 19 and 20 for places of worship in the area.
Saturday, Dec. 26 (Kwanzaa begins) Thursday, Dec. 31 (New Year's Eve)
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