June 18 - 20 is the Tug Hill Bluegrass Festival at Maple Ridge Center just outside the village of Lowville. You can go for the weekend or a day - or just for the evening! visit http://www.tughillbluegrass.com/
Runs from 2pm Friday until 2 pm Sunday!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Pig Roast this Sat
Ohhhhh...and - this Sat is pig roast/chicken barbeque at the Restaurant in Stillwater - and great home show in Old Forge - we were at the flower planting party tonight for CAP 21 in town (helped to plant all the flower baskets that you see throughout the Rte28 corridor) and some of the show goodies were already rolling in - should be a good show - some nice hot tubs already were there and some neat grills and stoves - just to give you a sneak peak! :) And enjoy the flowers in town! We brought back about a dozen for Stillwater - it's taken us a few years but we've figured out how to get them home without flipping them out of the baskets on the dirt roads. The first year we unplanted them all on the way home and got to scrape the dirt out of the bed of the truck and replant in a swarm of black flies - lots of fun.
By the way the bugs are at a low this week! I think the dry spring helped curtail the bug production.
See you soon!
By the way the bugs are at a low this week! I think the dry spring helped curtail the bug production.
See you soon!
Water Levels
Hello all!
Recent rains have helped our water level here recover - we are now at about 1674 with 1679 being full to the tippy top of the boards on top of the dam. We will be in good shape for summer! Right now we have some beach exposed - has been cooler here the past few days so if you are planning on coming this weekend plan on cool nights and warmer days. Usually we reach high water ealier in the season but we have enjoyed the warm dry weather this spring and are thankful for the rain now to play catch up on things!
See you soon!
Recent rains have helped our water level here recover - we are now at about 1674 with 1679 being full to the tippy top of the boards on top of the dam. We will be in good shape for summer! Right now we have some beach exposed - has been cooler here the past few days so if you are planning on coming this weekend plan on cool nights and warmer days. Usually we reach high water ealier in the season but we have enjoyed the warm dry weather this spring and are thankful for the rain now to play catch up on things!
See you soon!
Saturday, June 5, 2010
June local events
Hello to All!
Spring has been a busy season here at Northern Lights - gardens are looking great this year although things are blooming earlier than usual!
Here are some upcoming events in the area which should be of interest!
STILLWATER RESERVOIR-
June 12th is the Stillwater Pig Roast/Chicken Barbeque call the restaurant 315-376-6470 for details - starts around noon!
Surrounding area:
June 4-6 Thunder in Old Forge - Motorcycle gathering. Vendors and exhibitors at the Hiltebrant Recreation Center Pavilion on North Street. Guided rides, parade, Custom Bike Show, Blessing of the Bikes and more. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association, phone 315-369-6983 315- 369-6983. www.ThunderinOldForge.com
June 4 Art Walks - The first Friday of every month June - October, many local businesses will stay open later and provide a variety of activities for art lovers. The Art Center/Old Forge will offer reduced admissions fees, as well as beverages and hors d'oeuvres.
June 5 Ride the McCauley Mountain Scenic Chairlift - Special one day of operation from 10am to 3pm in conjunction with "Thunder in Old Forge". $1 off admission to all those with Thunder wristbands. Adults $6. Seniors (over 65) & Juniors (6-16) $5, Children age 5 and under FREE.
June 6 Annual Neighbor Day Celebration - Join your friends and neighbors for fun at the Arts Center on Neighbor Day, with food, music, activities, and your last chance to check out "Exaggerate" the multimedia exhibit. It will also be the last day of Dino Petrocelli's motorcycle photography in celebration of "Thunder in Old Forge". Events for the whole family are planned. The Northwoods Lodge Masons and Dewey-Old Forge Order of the Eastern Star will sell their famous chicken barbecue dinners. Awards will be given for prize winners in both the art and writing portions of the exhibit, and 2010's Annual Beautification Award winner will be presented with this honor. Mark Andrews will be signing the 29th Annual Adirondack National Exhibition of American Watercolors commemorative poster. Sponsored by the Arts Center/Old Forge. Phone 315-369-6411 315-369-6411 for reservations and additional information.
June 8 "Climbing Your Family Tree" - Program 7-9pm at the Goodsell Museum, 2993 State Route 28, Old Forge. Pre-registration required for this genealogy program is required to insure copies of hand-outs to attendees. Space is limited. Program presented by Richard Williams, Town of Kirkland and Village of Clinton Historian. Sponsored by the Town of Webb historical Association. For registration and additional information, please call 315-369-3838 315-369-3838.
June 10 Adirondack League Club Cocktail-Reception Fundraiser - Save this TENTATIVE date for a rare opportunity for a guided tour of THREE 1906 Club Cottages - designed by Augustus D. Shepard, PLUS the 1908 ALC wooden tennis courts rebuilt in 1923, the 1912 Little Moose Boat House, the 1919 Mountain Lodge (Summer House), the 1914 Little Moose Guide House - (Winter House), and the 1925 Doctor's residence & office. Guideboat lovers will enjoy seeing many vintage boats including the "Resaca" that once belonged to President Benjamin Harrison, a former summer resident on the Fulton Chain. $90/TOWHA members and $100/non-members. The event includes a souvenir program, hors d'oeuvres and beverages. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED - pleased call the Town of Webb historical Association at 315-369-3838 315-369-3838 for more information.
June 11-13 2010 Adirondack Camp & Home Show - Featuring a variety of seminars and scores of vendors specializing in Adirondack home building needs, from windows to docks to home decorating accents. Sponsored by Brooker's True Value Hardware at the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center on North Street in Old Forge. More information on the event is available by calling event organizer Don Simpson at 315-369-3233 315-369-3233 or visit the website www.adkcampandhomeshow.com.
June 12 Gallery Walkabout & Continental Breakfast - Award-winning artist, Sean Dye, will lead a group discussion, from 10:30am until Noon, on paintings in the National Pastel Exhibition. Currently teaching at the University of Vermont and popular workshops, Dye's talent for discussing artwork in combination with his artistic ability makes this an event not to be missed. Sponsored by the Arts Center, phone 315-369-6411 315-369-6411.
June 12 - July 10 6th Annual Northeast National Pastel Exhibition - The Northeast National Pastel Exhibition features artwork from renowned pastel artists from across the United States and Canada. Marvel at the versatility and vibrancy of paintings created using pastel, and discover why it is such an exciting medium for artists everywhere. Whether you are familiar with pastels or if this is your first pastel exhibition, you will experience artwork sure to delight and surprise. Sponsored by the Arts Center/Old Forge, phone 315-369-6411 315-369-6411
June 16 Enchanted Forest/Water Safari Opens for the Season - New York's Largest Water Theme Park with over 50 rides & attractions including 32 of the wettest and wildest water rides! Open from 10am to 4pm the first day of operation.
June 18 Ferd's Bog Hike with Gary Lee - Meet at 7am at the corner of Uncas Road and Route 28 in Eagle Bay. See boreal birds and orchids with naturalist and author Gary Lee. Presented free as a public service and sponsored by the Art Center/Old Forge.
June 18 Father's Day Weekend Classic Car Show Parade - Main Street, Old Forge. 7pm.
June 18 "Over the River and Through the Woods" - Reader's Theatre encore production by the Mountain Theatre Company's Director Alan Sabin at 7pm at the Old Forge Library. Call 315-369-6008 315-369-6008 for additional information.
June 19 13th Annual Father's Day Weekend Car Show- Cash prizes to two best of show winners (antique/classic and modified street rod), dash plaques to first 100 entrants. First, second and third place trophies in 20 classes. Gates open at 9am, judging starts at noon, prizes and trophies awarded at 3pm. Also auto-related vendors and swap meet, food and beverages available. In case of rain, show cars parked inside pavilion on first come basis. Car registration fee $8 advance received before June 1, $10 gate. Auto vendors and swappers registration $10. George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center. Spectators $2, children under 12 free. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association and Kratzenberg Masonry & Excavating, Inc. Click here to register your car.
June 20 Remsen Bog Hike with Gary Lee- Meet at the Art Center at 9am to carpool or at the OK Corral in Remsen at 10am. See Showy Lady Slippers, Grass Pinks and Liesel's Twayblade with naturalist and author Gary Lee. Presented free as a public service and sponsored by the Art Center/Old Forge.
June 20 Annual Father's Day Frog Jump - Children can bring their champion frog to win prizes and fathers should wear their most outrageous tie! Largest, smallest, and longest jumper. Great family fun! Don't worry, all frogs are released unharmed.
June 20 Adirondack Scenic Railroad Father's Day Special - Fathers ride free! Click here for schedule.
June 21 Town of Webb Public Beach Opens for Season - Open daily 9am-6pm, weather permitting, free of charge on the Old Forge Lakefront. Entrance and parking on Lakeview Avenue.
June 25 McCauley Mountain Scenic Chairlift Opens for Season – Call 315-369-3225 315-369-3225 for dates and times available until Columbus Day in October. Click here for schedule
June 25 - Oct. 8 Old Forge Farmers Market – Fridays from 2pm to 6pm on Park Avenue between Crosby Boulevard and Lamberton Street. For additional information, please call 315-369-2313 315-369-2313.
June 26 Kiwanis Old Forge Paddle Classic - 6 & 12- mile Canoe and Kayak races and Kid's Fun Loop. Registration 7:30am to 9am at the Hemmer Cottage on the Old Forge Lakefront. First start 9am. Entry fee: $25 for adults and $5 for kids. Out and back races. Food will be available during the awards ceremony immediately following the races. For additional information contact: Sheila Brady, Email: thorshannon@frontiernet.net, Phone: 315-369-3872 315-369-3872.
Spring has been a busy season here at Northern Lights - gardens are looking great this year although things are blooming earlier than usual!
Here are some upcoming events in the area which should be of interest!
STILLWATER RESERVOIR-
June 12th is the Stillwater Pig Roast/Chicken Barbeque call the restaurant 315-376-6470 for details - starts around noon!
Surrounding area:
June 4-6 Thunder in Old Forge - Motorcycle gathering. Vendors and exhibitors at the Hiltebrant Recreation Center Pavilion on North Street. Guided rides, parade, Custom Bike Show, Blessing of the Bikes and more. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association, phone 315-369-6983 315- 369-6983. www.ThunderinOldForge.com
June 4 Art Walks - The first Friday of every month June - October, many local businesses will stay open later and provide a variety of activities for art lovers. The Art Center/Old Forge will offer reduced admissions fees, as well as beverages and hors d'oeuvres.
June 5 Ride the McCauley Mountain Scenic Chairlift - Special one day of operation from 10am to 3pm in conjunction with "Thunder in Old Forge". $1 off admission to all those with Thunder wristbands. Adults $6. Seniors (over 65) & Juniors (6-16) $5, Children age 5 and under FREE.
June 6 Annual Neighbor Day Celebration - Join your friends and neighbors for fun at the Arts Center on Neighbor Day, with food, music, activities, and your last chance to check out "Exaggerate" the multimedia exhibit. It will also be the last day of Dino Petrocelli's motorcycle photography in celebration of "Thunder in Old Forge". Events for the whole family are planned. The Northwoods Lodge Masons and Dewey-Old Forge Order of the Eastern Star will sell their famous chicken barbecue dinners. Awards will be given for prize winners in both the art and writing portions of the exhibit, and 2010's Annual Beautification Award winner will be presented with this honor. Mark Andrews will be signing the 29th Annual Adirondack National Exhibition of American Watercolors commemorative poster. Sponsored by the Arts Center/Old Forge. Phone 315-369-6411 315-369-6411 for reservations and additional information.
June 8 "Climbing Your Family Tree" - Program 7-9pm at the Goodsell Museum, 2993 State Route 28, Old Forge. Pre-registration required for this genealogy program is required to insure copies of hand-outs to attendees. Space is limited. Program presented by Richard Williams, Town of Kirkland and Village of Clinton Historian. Sponsored by the Town of Webb historical Association. For registration and additional information, please call 315-369-3838 315-369-3838.
June 10 Adirondack League Club Cocktail-Reception Fundraiser - Save this TENTATIVE date for a rare opportunity for a guided tour of THREE 1906 Club Cottages - designed by Augustus D. Shepard, PLUS the 1908 ALC wooden tennis courts rebuilt in 1923, the 1912 Little Moose Boat House, the 1919 Mountain Lodge (Summer House), the 1914 Little Moose Guide House - (Winter House), and the 1925 Doctor's residence & office. Guideboat lovers will enjoy seeing many vintage boats including the "Resaca" that once belonged to President Benjamin Harrison, a former summer resident on the Fulton Chain. $90/TOWHA members and $100/non-members. The event includes a souvenir program, hors d'oeuvres and beverages. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED - pleased call the Town of Webb historical Association at 315-369-3838 315-369-3838 for more information.
June 11-13 2010 Adirondack Camp & Home Show - Featuring a variety of seminars and scores of vendors specializing in Adirondack home building needs, from windows to docks to home decorating accents. Sponsored by Brooker's True Value Hardware at the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center on North Street in Old Forge. More information on the event is available by calling event organizer Don Simpson at 315-369-3233 315-369-3233 or visit the website www.adkcampandhomeshow.com.
June 12 Gallery Walkabout & Continental Breakfast - Award-winning artist, Sean Dye, will lead a group discussion, from 10:30am until Noon, on paintings in the National Pastel Exhibition. Currently teaching at the University of Vermont and popular workshops, Dye's talent for discussing artwork in combination with his artistic ability makes this an event not to be missed. Sponsored by the Arts Center, phone 315-369-6411 315-369-6411.
June 12 - July 10 6th Annual Northeast National Pastel Exhibition - The Northeast National Pastel Exhibition features artwork from renowned pastel artists from across the United States and Canada. Marvel at the versatility and vibrancy of paintings created using pastel, and discover why it is such an exciting medium for artists everywhere. Whether you are familiar with pastels or if this is your first pastel exhibition, you will experience artwork sure to delight and surprise. Sponsored by the Arts Center/Old Forge, phone 315-369-6411 315-369-6411
June 16 Enchanted Forest/Water Safari Opens for the Season - New York's Largest Water Theme Park with over 50 rides & attractions including 32 of the wettest and wildest water rides! Open from 10am to 4pm the first day of operation.
June 18 Ferd's Bog Hike with Gary Lee - Meet at 7am at the corner of Uncas Road and Route 28 in Eagle Bay. See boreal birds and orchids with naturalist and author Gary Lee. Presented free as a public service and sponsored by the Art Center/Old Forge.
June 18 Father's Day Weekend Classic Car Show Parade - Main Street, Old Forge. 7pm.
June 18 "Over the River and Through the Woods" - Reader's Theatre encore production by the Mountain Theatre Company's Director Alan Sabin at 7pm at the Old Forge Library. Call 315-369-6008 315-369-6008 for additional information.
June 19 13th Annual Father's Day Weekend Car Show- Cash prizes to two best of show winners (antique/classic and modified street rod), dash plaques to first 100 entrants. First, second and third place trophies in 20 classes. Gates open at 9am, judging starts at noon, prizes and trophies awarded at 3pm. Also auto-related vendors and swap meet, food and beverages available. In case of rain, show cars parked inside pavilion on first come basis. Car registration fee $8 advance received before June 1, $10 gate. Auto vendors and swappers registration $10. George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center. Spectators $2, children under 12 free. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association and Kratzenberg Masonry & Excavating, Inc. Click here to register your car.
June 20 Remsen Bog Hike with Gary Lee- Meet at the Art Center at 9am to carpool or at the OK Corral in Remsen at 10am. See Showy Lady Slippers, Grass Pinks and Liesel's Twayblade with naturalist and author Gary Lee. Presented free as a public service and sponsored by the Art Center/Old Forge.
June 20 Annual Father's Day Frog Jump - Children can bring their champion frog to win prizes and fathers should wear their most outrageous tie! Largest, smallest, and longest jumper. Great family fun! Don't worry, all frogs are released unharmed.
June 20 Adirondack Scenic Railroad Father's Day Special - Fathers ride free! Click here for schedule.
June 21 Town of Webb Public Beach Opens for Season - Open daily 9am-6pm, weather permitting, free of charge on the Old Forge Lakefront. Entrance and parking on Lakeview Avenue.
June 25 McCauley Mountain Scenic Chairlift Opens for Season – Call 315-369-3225 315-369-3225 for dates and times available until Columbus Day in October. Click here for schedule
June 25 - Oct. 8 Old Forge Farmers Market – Fridays from 2pm to 6pm on Park Avenue between Crosby Boulevard and Lamberton Street. For additional information, please call 315-369-2313 315-369-2313.
June 26 Kiwanis Old Forge Paddle Classic - 6 & 12- mile Canoe and Kayak races and Kid's Fun Loop. Registration 7:30am to 9am at the Hemmer Cottage on the Old Forge Lakefront. First start 9am. Entry fee: $25 for adults and $5 for kids. Out and back races. Food will be available during the awards ceremony immediately following the races. For additional information contact: Sheila Brady, Email: thorshannon@frontiernet.net, Phone: 315-369-3872 315-369-3872.
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