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The Town of Colton is set to kick off its summer schedule on Wednesday, June 26th with a music performance and ice cream social from 6 to 8 pm in the Colton-Pierrepont Central School (CPCS) Cafeteria. » Continue Reading.
A Packed Summer Event Schedule in Colton
5th Annual Adirondack Food and Wine Festival
It finally feels like summer, and with that comes festivities celebrating the season. The 5th annual Adirondack Food and Wine Festival at the Charles Wood Festival Commons in Lake George is just the place to taste the flavors of summer. » Continue Reading.
Tick Crisis in the Adirondacks Panel June 25th
The Whallonsburg Grange is set to present a panel discussion on the growing problem of ticks on Tuesday, June 25 at 7:30 pm. “A Ticking Time Bomb: The Tick Crisis in the Adirondacks” will include the latest scientific and medical information and time for participants to tell their own stories. » Continue Reading.
Sunday on Valcour Island, Lighthouse Tours
The Clinton County Historical Association will host “Sunday on Valcour Island” on Sunday, July 14th, 2019.
The day include tours of the historic Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island. The trip requires the physical ability to disembark and board from the island’s natural landing, walking on uneven surfaces over rough terrain and climbing stairs. » Continue Reading.
Guided Lake Champlain Bridge Walk, June 22
Chimney Point State Historic Site in Addison, Vermont, and Crown Point State Historic Site in Crown Point, New York are set to host a guided walk on Saturday, June 22 from 11 am to 1 pm. Site administrator Elsa Gilbertson (VT) and Lisa Polay, Crown Point site manager, will lead this “Points of Interest” guided bridge walk. » Continue Reading.
History of Champlain Salmon Focus of Ti Exhibit
The Ticonderoga Historical Society has opened the exhibit “Salmon and People,” set to run through June 21, with a free public program on Friday, June 21 at the Hancock House, 6 Moses Circle, Ticonderoga. Provided by the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership, the exhibit celebrates 2019 as the “International Year of the Salmon.” » Continue Reading.
Local Food & Craft Beverage Festival in Warrensburg
The fourth annual Southern Adirondack Local Food & Craft Beverage Festival at the Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers’ Market will be held Friday, June 21st from 3 to 6 pm. Warrensburgh Beautification Inc., in partnership with the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce, will be offering samplings of locally grown and prepared foods by area restaurants and farms to compliment tastings of wine, beer and spirits. » Continue Reading.
Challenge Lets Hikers Step Up for Addiction Medicine
Registration is open for the Above & Beyond Challenge, which kicks off this month for the second year. Hikers will help raise awareness and generate funds to support the increasing needs of Saratoga Community Health Center’s Addiction Medicine Program. The physician-led program launched in March 2017 and is integrated into the Center’s primary care and behavioral health services.
Nearly 18,000 children and adults in Saratoga County have been estimated to be struggling with substance use disorders and addiction. » Continue Reading.
26th Annual ‘Becoming an Outdoors-Woman’ Workshop
Registration for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) 26th annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop opens Monday, June 17.
The BOW workshop will be held from Sept. 13-15, 2019, at the Silver Bay YMCA Conference and Family Retreat Center on Lake George in the Adirondacks. » Continue Reading.
Father’s Day Frogs and Classic Cars in Old Forge
If your father appreciates the unique and unusual, perhaps Old Forge should be part of the Father’s Day program. With an all weekend classic/antique car show to an ugly tie fashion show, Old Forge is celebrating the men, caregivers, and mentors in our lives. » Continue Reading.
Wild Center Helping Educators Talk Climate Change
The Wild Center is set to host a Summer Institute for New York State Teachers on July 15-18, focused on “Empowering Students for Climate Resilience.” This multi-day institute will bring together an interdisciplinary group of middle and high school teachers for an exploration of climate change and educational best practices. » Continue Reading.
Whiteface Field Station Summer Lecture Series Set
The Atmospheric Sciences Research Center, located at 110 Marble Mountain Lane in Wilmington, has announced it’s 2019 Ray Falconer Science/Natural History Lecture Series. Lectures have been set for July 9th, July 23rd, August 6th, and August 20th at 7 pm. All lectures are free and open to the public. » Continue Reading.
Great Camp Sagamore Community Day Sunday
Great Camp Sagamore in Raquette Lake is hosting Community Day brunch this Sunday, June 16, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. The trails will be open to the public for hiking, with tours of the property and the historic buildings available from 10 am to 4 pm. » Continue Reading.
APA Meeting Agenda Includes Primitive Tent Sites
The Adirondack Park Agency will hold its monthly meeting at its headquarters in Ray Brook on Thursday, June 13th, 2019, beginning at 9 am.
The meeting will feature consideration of a proposed two-lot subdivision involving wetlands and construction of a 150-foot-tall water tower in the Town of Mayfield; consideration of a public comment period on the Agency’s General Permit for the Replacement of Utility Poles; a presentation on the potential for the next generation to serve as catalysts for Community Climate Action; and consideration of a public comment period for proposed State Land Master Plan guidance for Primitive Tent Sites. » Continue Reading.
Clinton County History Conference Planned
A Clinton County History Conference has been set for Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 9 am to 3 pm, at the Beekmantown Town Hall, 571 Spellman Road, West Chazy.
The conference will is planned with historians and interested members of the public in mind. Topics will include preserving historic buildings, erecting historic markers, encouraging heritage tourism, safely preserving grave stones, and local genealogy. » Continue Reading.
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Latest News Headlines
- Lake George neighbors want to protect crystalline waters when nature calls
- In a flash, an Olympic dream derailed
- SL Winter Carnival buttons are out
- Cultivating a love of composting
- NWHL’s Placid bubble underway
- DEC budget breakdown
- Pandemic turns second homes into primary ones
- Money for overuse, but not new forest rangers in Gov's budget
- State allows youth sports if counties agree
- Tupper Lake town board considers buying Big Tupper
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