Last Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 7:34:43 PM
BIRDING
BOREAL BIRDING FESTIVAL
LAKE PLEASANT--Hamilton County's 9th Annual Boreal Birding Festival will be June 7-9, featuring renowned birder Bruce Beehler. This three-day event features bird-watching hikes, canoe trips, walks, safaris, outings and seminars throughout the county. All field trips are free, but registration is required for each outdoor event. The schedule of events will be on www.adirondackbirds.com.
CHILDREN/TEENS
KIDS' FISHING DERBY
LONG LAKE--The Long Lake Fish & Game ...
Last Updated: Monday, May 06, 2013 3:54:59 PM
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
LONG LAKE--Community Connections will start at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 9, with dinner at Long Lake Central School. Workshops begin at 6 p.m.
The event brings school district residents together to share a healthy meal and an evening of workshops and displays. It is free, but donations will be accepted to help defray the cost of the meal.
Programming includes Russell Rider's "Big Vegetation for Dummies," Zumba, Reiki, Living with Black Bears, Beyond Computer Basics, Rafting in t ...
Last Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013 10:34:58 PM
BIRDING
SEE THE BIRDS
NEWCOMB--Join Northern New York Audubon's Charlotte Demers for a bird walk Saturday, May 4, at Huntington Wildlife Forest here. Email Demers at cdemers@frontiernet.net to register.
Meet at 9 a.m. at Adirondack Interpretive Center, 5922 State Rt. 28N for a three-mile walk in the privately-owned Huntington Wildlife Forest, along a level dirt road that parallels a marsh at the west end of Rich Lake. The walk continues to a small pond and includes both conifer and hardwood hab ...
Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013 8:19:00 PM
BIRDING
SEE THE BIRDS
NEWCOMB--Join Northern New York Audubon's Charlotte Demers for a bird walk Saturday, May 4, at Huntington Wildlife Forest here. Email Demers at cdemers@frontiernet.net to register.
Meet at 9 a.m. at Adirondack Interpretive Center, 5922 State Rt. 28N for a three-mile walk in the privately-owned Huntington Wildlife Forest, along a level dirt road that parallels a marsh at the west end of Rich Lake. The walk continues to a small pond and includes both conifer and hardwood hab ...
Last Updated: Friday, April 19, 2013 1:41:26 PM
BIRDING
BOREAL BIRDING FESTIVAL
LAKE PLEASANT--Hamilton County’s 9th Annual Boreal Birding Festival will be June 7-9, featuring renowned birder Bruce Beehler. This three-day event features bird-watching hikes, canoe trips, walks, safaris, outings and seminars throughout the county. All field trips are free, but registration is required for each outdoor event. The schedule of events will be on www.adirondackbirds.com.
CHILDREN/TEENS
YOUTH EARTH DAY
LONG LAKE--The Youth Earth Day Celebrat ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 11:45:28 AM
BIRDING
BOREAL BIRDING FESTIVAL
LAKE PLEASANT--Hamilton County's 9th Annual Boreal Birding Festival will be June 7-9, featuring renowned birder Bruce Beehler. This three-day event features bird-watching hikes, canoe trips, walks, safaris, outings and seminars throughout the county. All field trips are free, but registration is required for each outdoor event. The schedule of events will be on www.adirondackbirds.com.
CHILDREN/TEENS
HOP TO THE EGG HUNT
INLET--The Inlet Youth Commission will ho ...
Last Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013 8:45:27 PM
Sept. 1
12 p.m. to sold out
Chicken Barbecue
Fire Hall
Main St. (Rt. 28)
Blue Mt. Lake
Sept. 1
5-9:30 p.m.
Labor Day Chicken Barbeque & Fireworks
Mt. Sabattis Pavilion, Rt. 30, Long Lake
To-gos available. The barbecue starts at 4 p.m. and food is served until it is gone. Live entertainment by The Fulton Chain Gang. Sponsored by the Town of Long Lake and Long Lake Fire Department.
Sept. 14
Rustic Furniture Fair
Adirondack Museum, Rt. 28N/30, Blue Mt. Lake
An exceptional festival of rustic ...
Last Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013 8:42:45 PM
Aug. 1
Group Trip to Enchanted Forest, Water Safari in Old Forge
Bus travels from Long Lake to Old Forge and back. Take advantage of the group discount at Enchanted Forest Water Safari. Bus leaves from the Long Lake Town Offices. Call (518) 624-3077 to sign up.
Aug. 1
Traditional Paddle Making Workshop
Adirondack Museum, Rt. 28N/30, Blue Mt. Lake
Make a traditional cherry paddle. Led by craftsman Caleb Davis, workshop participants will use hand-tools to make their own cherry paddles. Thi ...
Last Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013 8:36:40 PM
JULY
July 2
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Birch Bark Frame Family Workshop
Adirondack Museum, Rt. 28N/30, Blue Mt. Lake
Make your own white birch bark frame for a photograph or mirror. All materials are provided but participants are encouraged to bring cones, bark, seed pods, stones, etc. A 16-ounce hammer, pencil, and pruning shears are recommended but not required. This workshop is for families with children ages 10 and up. For safety, there must be an adult present for each child. $90 fee includes one ...
Last Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013 8:31:51 PM
ONGOING
May 24
9 a.m.
Twigs Treasures House opens for the season
Lake Pleasant, intersection of Page St. and Rt. 8
Two floors of constantly changing arrays of antiques and slightly used furniture, household goods, toys, linens and more.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Memorial Day Weekend May 24-27; Wednesdays through Saturdays through June; Tuesdays through Saturdays during July and August; Fridays and Saturdays during September (plus Sunday, Sept. 15, until noon for the Town-Wide Garage Sale). Ha ...
Last Updated: Saturday, April 06, 2013 10:28:57 AM
BIRDING
TO ARBUTUS LAKE
NEWCOMB—Charlotte Demers will lead a two-mile birding excursion around the shore of Arbutus Lake in the Huntington Wildlife Forest here Saturday, April 6, starting at 10 a.m. Meet at the Adirondack Interpretative Center at 5922 State Route 28N. To register email Demers at cdemers@frontiernet.net.
This flat trail goes through mostly softwood and mixed wood forest. There is the possibility that red- and white-winged crossbills will be in the softwoods along the trail ...
Last Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 5:54:57 PM
BIRDING
TO ARBUTUS LAKE
NEWCOMB--Charlotte Demers will lead a two-mile birding excursion around the shore of Arbutus Lake in the Huntington Wildlife Forest here Saturday, April 6, starting at 10 a.m. Meet at the Adirondack Interpretative Center at 5922 State Route 28N. To register email Demers at cdemers@frontiernet.net.
This flat trail goes through mostly softwood and mixed wood forest. There is the possibility that red- and white-winged crossbills will be in the softwoods along the trail. Pla ...
Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013 10:58:02 AM
Verify before traveling to an event, as times and dates may change.
ONGOING
May 24
9 a.m.
Twigs Treasures House opens for the season
Lake Pleasant, intersection of Page St. and Rt. 8
Two floors of constantly changing arrays of antiques and slightly used furniture, household goods, toys, linens and more.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Memorial Day Weekend May 24-27; Wednesdays through Saturdays through June; Tuesdays through Saturdays during July and August; Fridays and Saturdays during September ...
Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 9:39:02 PM
BOOKS/WRITING
WEBER TELLS STORIES *
WELLS - Author Sandra Weber will give a presentation at Wells Community Hall on Rt. 30 here Sunday, March 24, from 2-4 p.m. She will first discuss her book, "Two In the Wilderness," geared for a younger audience; and then read from her other books.
Weber believes the female role needs to be added to the record of Adirondack history. Little more than a mention is made in most regional history texts, but women made significant contributions to Adirondack commu ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 6:43:36 AM
CHILDREN/TEENS
CREATE A JOURNAL
LONG LAKE--Create Your Own Journal Friday, March 15, at noon at Geiger Arena here. Children are welcome to attend this mini book binding craft class. Decoupage front and back covers and put together a journal, nature book, sketchbook or storybook. Call (518) 624-3077 for more information.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
WELLS--Join Wells Improvement Group for its Third Annual Family Fun Night at Wells Central School Saturday, March 23 from 4-9 p.m. with a DJ, bounce activities ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 8:58:37 AM
CHILDREN/TEENS
FAMILY ART & NATURE
TUPPER LAKE—The Wild Center here has scheduled a Family Art & Nature program for every Sunday through March 24, free for members or with paid admission.
Spend Sundays from 12-2 p.m. both inside and outside on the trails learning more about the Adirondacks and participating in nature-related art projects the whole family can enjoy.
Each Sunday will feature a different nature-related topic and one of The Wild Center’s live animals. Learn abou ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 8:44:32 AM
CLASSES
THE ART OF SUGARING
TUPPER LAKE—The Wild Center at 45 Museum Drive here will hold a Maple Workshop & Pancake Breakfast Sunday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, March 16, both from 9-11 a.m. Learn about the art of maple sugaring with special emphasis on backyard tapping, collection and boiling.
The event includes the program, games and tastings for the whole family. Contact Director of Programs Jen Kretser for more at jkretser@wildcenter.org or (518) 359-7800 ext. 138.
CAKE DECORATING
S ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 8:45:41 AM
CHILDREN/TEENS
WINTER RETRO DANCE
SPECULATOR—Calling all students in sixth through 12th grades: the Hamilton County Youth Board is teaming up with Oak Mountain Ski Center to host a county-wide free “Winter Retro Dance” for all Hamilton County students in grades 6-12 Friday, Feb. 15, from 6:30-9 p.m.
There will be food and drinks available for purchase. Do not bring food or beverages to the dance. Once a student leaves s/he will not be allowed back in. This event is free and wi ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 8:39:04 AM
CLASSES
THE BUSINESS SIDE
NORTHVILLE—Sacandaga Valley Arts Network is sponsoring a workshop for artists, “Embrace the Business Side of Being an Artist,” Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 1-3 p.m. at Northville Public Library, 341 S. 3rd St. here.
Arts Consultant Anne Smoczynski will define and break down the steps toward commitment on the business side, including worksheets and resource handouts. Topics include Contacts (the ultra importance of reaching out, being personal and rewarding ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 9:27:22 AM
BIRDING
AUDUBON BIRDING TRIP
NEWCOMB — Go birding at Adirondack Interpretive Center, Newcomb, on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 10am.
After checking out the birds at the AIC feeder, which in recent winters included redpolls, evening grosbeaks, chickadees and nuthatches, we will head out to the Sucker Brook trail. 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 woodpec ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 8:17:28 AM
BIRDING
ALL ABOUT BIRDS
LONG LAKE—Come to the CVW Long Lake Public Library Saturday, Jan. 26, from 3-4:30 p.m. for a multimedia introduction to birding, “All About Birds” presented by Joan Collins of Adirondack Avian Expeditions. Call the library at (518) 624-3825 for more information.
CHILDREN/TEENS
FAMILY ART & NATURE
TUPPER LAKE—The Wild Center here has scheduled a Family Art & Nature program for every Sunday through March 24, free for members or with paid a ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 8:59:52 AM
CHILDREN/TEENS
FAMILY ART & NATURE
TUPPER LAKE—The Wild Center here has scheduled a Family Art & Nature program for every Sunday from Jan. 20 through March 24, free for members or with paid admission.
Spend Sundays from 12-2 p.m. both inside and outside on the trails learning more about the Adirondacks and participating in nature-related art projects the whole family can enjoy.
Each Sunday will feature a different nature-related topic and one of The Wild Center’s live animal ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 7:37:30 AM
EVENTS
COACHES VS. CANCER
INDIAN LAKE—The Indian Lake Central School / Long Lake Central School basketball team (The Orange) will host a Coaches vs. Cancer home game against Schroon Lake Central School Friday, Jan. 11, starting at 5 p.m.
The girls’ and boys’ varsity teams will play. The students have been selling honor cards for $2 for their Wall of Hope that is displayed at the school.
Admission to the game will be $3 for adults and $2 for students. Local businesses have dona ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 8:47:35 AM
EVENTS
OPEN HOUSE SLATED
PISECO—Piseco Education Center on Rt. 8 here will hold an Open House Thursday, Jan. 3, from 5-7 p.m. Come see what is new at the school. Meet the new superintendent, enjoy some refreshments and visit the Technology Room, Fitness Center and After School Program Room.
ICE HOCKEY WEEKEND
GLENS FALLS—Glens Falls Civic Center has announced the first annual Hockey Weekend in the Adirondacks Jan. 4 and 5. The Cardinals of SUNY Plattsburgh will face off with the Sk ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 8:50:06 AM
CHILDREN/TEENS
HOT DOG RACE
SPECULATOR—Fun for the kids at Oak Mnt. on Dec. 27. Kids start at the top with a cup, ski/ride to the hot dog bun, then ski/ride to the hot dog, then at the finish there is ketchup/mustard. This race is for the younger set and prizes will be awarded. For more information visit www.oakmountainski.com
IT’S A PARTY
LONG LAKE—Kids are invited to a New Year’s Eve Skate Party Monday, Dec. 31, from 5-10 p.m. at the Mt. Sabattis Geiger Arena off Rt. ...
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