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HAGUE — Cross country skiing is again available at Rogers Rock Campsite in Hague. The 6 kilometers of groomed trails are open daily. “There will be designated groomed trails all winter, weather permitting,” said Joe McCranels, volunteer coordinator. The trails, which include lights on the south loop for evening skiing until 11 p.m., are sponsored by town of Hague recreation department and the Warren County office of the state Department of Environmental Conservation. McCranels said the trails are maintained and groomed by the Hague Snowmobile Club. A registration box is provided by the DEC at the entrance to the campsite. “As a matter of record and for safety sake, all users are asked to register at each visit,” McCranels said. “A trail map and general information board are posted next to the registry box.” McCranels asked riders of snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles to please avoid the cross country ski trails in the interest of skier safety. Information on the cross country ski trails is available from the Hague town hall at 543-6161 or at 585-9890.
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Hague Winter Weekend on tap HAGUE — Hague will host its 37th annual Winter Weekend Feb. 13-14. 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. Highlighting the event will be the annual Beste Scholarship dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Hague fire house. The buffet dinner will be an Italian meal. Tickets are $15 for adults. The meal is being catered by Silver Bay YMCA of the Adirondacks.
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The annual Polar Bear Plunge will take place Sunday, Feb. 14, at 2 p.m. as part of the 37th annual Hague Winter Weekend. Photo by Nancy Frasier
Following the Polar Bear Plunge the Hague Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its “Chili Bake Off” at the Hague Volunteer Fire Department at 3 p.m. All are invited to submit their favorite
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Also on tap that day is a five-mile road race. The Fred LaPann Memorial Road Race will start and finish at the Hague fire house Saturday. The course is an out-and-back race on West Hague Road. Race registration is at 8:15 a.m. and the run begins at 9 a.m. Runners age 19 and younger can compete for free, while adult racers will pay a $7 registration fee. Community Day will be held Saturday at the Silver Bay YMCA of the Adirondacks 15 p.m. at no charge. It’ll feature crafts, children’s games and more. The fitness center, including the climbing wall, will be open 3:30-5:30 p.m. for those age 15 and older. People ages 15-18 must be accompanied by an adult to use the climbing wall. Sleds and snowshoes can be borrowed at the front desk throughout the day. Hot cocoa, coffee, pizza and light snacks will be available at the Silver Bay Association store. Sunday the Hague, Fish and Game Club will host snowmobile rides sponsored by the Snogoers Club, sledding and refreshments 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Rogers Rock there will be cross country skiing 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Costello family will provide refreshments. At 2 p.m. the Polar Bear Plunge will be held at the Trout House Village Dock.
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LaPann Memorial Road Race, Feb. 13 HAGUE — Area runners will once again honor a local legend when they lace ’em up for the Fred LaPann Memorial Road Race. The 5-mile race is held each year in conjunction with the annual Scholarship Weekend. This year ’s race will be Saturday, Feb. 13. The race will start and finish at the Hague fire house. The course is an out-and-back race on West Hague Road. Race registration is at 8:15 a.m. and the run begins at 9 a.m. Runners age 19 and younger can compete for free, while adult racers will pay a $7 registration fee. The race is named for LaPann, an accomplished Hague runner who died in 2001. “Fred LaPann was very encouraging to the young runners in our schools,” said Dave Rutkowski, the retired cross country and track coach at Ticonderoga High School and a member of the LaChute Road Runners Club. “Fred was instrumental in the establishment of the LaChute Road Runners, whose primary purpose is to promote running to the youth of our area,” he said. “He was a great role model, and was always willing to take kids to road races,” Rutkowski added. “He was very challenging to the rest of us by being very fast. We measured our success by how close we were to Fred LaPann at a race. On top of all of this he was humble about his ability. Fred was, and still is, ‘The Champ of Hague.’”
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Volunteers help to improve Schroon Lake Ski Hill SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Ski Hill has been improved with the help of community volunteers. “When a community comes together good things happen,” said Roger Friedman, town trustee. “Such is definitely true for the Schroon Lake Ski Hill located at the Schroon Lake Municipal Golf Course. The partnership of local government, town personnel and local volunteers has made the ski hill a focal point for local winter activities.” Approximately six years ago the town of Schroon received grant money to install a single handle tow and a warm-up hut. “For the first few years of operation attendance at the Ski Hill was sporadic, but ever since a group of dedicated residents offered to volunteer in order to improve the facility, the activity at the ski hill has been impressive,” Friedman said. In 2009 the town purchased a surplus generator that powers the lift. The group of volunteers and town personnel helped clear the south side of the ski lift which has been designated as a sliding and tubing hill. Also for this winter lights have been installed for night skiing. The town youth commission has scheduled several events for the ski hill weather
Skiing at the Schroon Ski Hill is available Fridays 4 to 8 p.m., Saturdays and all school holidays and snow days 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. permitting. Skiing, open to the public, depending on snow conditions, will be available Fridays 4 to 8 p.m., Saturdays and all school holidays and snow days 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sledding and tubing are also available to the public.
Youth ski lessons for pre-school to grade 6 students will be available Feb. 14. For more information call Patty at the Schroon town hall at 532-7737. The cardboard box derby will be held Saturday, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m.
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Schroon to host snowmobile races SCHROON LAKE — Snowmobile drag racing will return to the area this winter. The Schroon Lake -North Hudson Snowmobile Club will host races Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 20 and 21. The races will be held on Schroon Lake adjacent to the town beach Tickets are priced at $6 a day or $10 for both days for adults and $3 a day or $5 for both days for children ages 10-16. The races are returning to Schroon Lake after a four-year absence. “It’s good for the community and good for the club,” said Dwayne Anderson, president of the Schroon Lake -North Hudson Snowmobile Club. Registration both days will be 8-9:30 a.m. with racing to start at noon after classes have been determined. There will be preregistration Friday, Feb. 19, at the Witherbee Carriage House. Sponsored by the Eastern Speed Association, the races are open to the general public as well as professionals. “It’s open to John Q. Public, but the big boys will be there, too,” Anderson said. People can race in multiple classes. The local business community is helping with the event, Anderson said.
“We have a lot of support,” he said. “Area businesses have donated money and door prizes to the club and are helping offset the costs. Hopefully we can return the favor and fill up the local hotels and restaurants.” Following racing Saturday, awards will be presented at Flanagan’s Pub. After racing on Sunday, wards will be presented at the Timberwolf Pub. For more information call Anderson at 532-9347 or go to the Eastern Speed Association website at www.easternspeedassociation.com The Schroon Lake -North Hudson Snowmobile Club will also host its annual poker run Saturday, Feb. 13, beginning at the Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club. Registration will be 9 a.m. until noon. The winning hand will be drawn at 5 p.m. For more information on the Schroon Lake-North Hudson club go online at www.schroonlakesnowmobiling.com Snowmobiling is a major recreational activity in the winter months with clubs in Ticonderoga, Moriah, Hague, Putnam and Schroon Lake. The Adirondack Trailriders Club, based in Ticonderoga, meets at the Ticonderoga
Fish & Game Club on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. It can be reached online at www.adirondacktrailriders.com The Adirondack Trail Riders, which has about 125 members, maintain 35 miles of state-designated trails in the Ticonderoga area that link the community to Lake Champlain, Schroon Lake, Crown Point and Moriah. The club website has information on upcoming events, trail maps and state registration vouchers. The Hague Sno-Goers Club serves snowmobilers in northern Warren County. Information can be found at www.haguesno-goers.com The Town of Moriah Snowmobile Club serves riders in the Port Henry-WitherbeeMineville area. For information call 5467729 or write the club at PO Box 213, Port Henry 12974. The Northern Washington County Trail Blazers serves riders in the Putnam area. For information call 547-8410, Email nwctrailblazers@localnet.com or go online at www.nwctrailblazers.com
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Go walking in the woods during winter SCHROON LAKE — Those looking to combine their love of the Adirondacks with some exercise this winter are in luck. Northwoods Wilderness Guide Service is offering two different opportunities to get outside. John Huston, an Adirondack guide, will host a pair of snowshoe treks. They’re scheduled for Feb. 28 and March 29. Huston said the walks are designed to be enjoyable for entire families and are not athletic competitions. The day treks take 6-8 hours and take snowshoers around Big Pond, the largest pond in the wilderness area. For information on the moonlight treks or the day trips, contact Huston at 5329745 or Email him at info@newyorktroutfishing. com
Northwoods Wilderness Guide Service is offering two different opportunities to get outside in Schroon. John Huston, an Adirondack guide, will host a pair of snowshoe treks. They’re scheduled for Feb. 28 and March 29.
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Schroon Lake offers winter fun SCHROON LAKE — Winter in Schroon Lake is a cold and refreshing time for the Adirondacks. The types of sports do change, but the fun is still in Schroon Lake. Touring the Adirondacks is beautiful in the winter. Snowmobiling is a fun way to spend a day in Schroon Lake. What could be better than taking your own sleds out on the trails? Schroon Lake has more than 50 miles of free groomed trails. These trails are maintained by the Schroon Lake/North Hudson Snowmobile Club. If you wish to become a member of the snowmobile club, contact the chamber office at 532-7675. All the information will be sent to you. Winter hiking is a new adventure in the Adirondacks. Many people put on the snowshoes and take a hike on the trails. This is a different type of experience only a few people will attempt in the Adirondacks. Cross country skiing in this area is like taking a walk on the clean snow of the mountains. Have you ever tried back country skiing? What fun it is, putting on the skis and breaking a fresh trail in the woods. For those who wish a flatter course, there is always the lake or golf course. Rental of
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Skiing at Hickory: A new reason for a winter getaway in Warrensburg WARRENSBURG — Those looking to shake off winter blues now have more reasons than ever to head for Warrensburg. Known as the Gateway of the Adirondacks, Warrensburg is right in the center of an unparalleled number of winter activities. But this year, it’s even more so. Hickory Ski Center, renowned as a mecca for skiers who love the traditional setting, has reopened with a lot of new amenities. Whether it’s Hickory’s refurbished lodge, a new efficient ticket-sensing system, the new Poma chairlift or snowmaking capabilities, Hickory’s created a substantial buzz this year among skiers. It’s known as a family-friendly, relaxed place to ski as well as some thrilling tree-lined downhill runs for the adventurous. Those who shun grooming, too, can find what they’re after at this historic, charming ski center. Another way to pump adrenaline into your arteries is to go snowmobiling across wilderness terrain. Right from outside the back door of several local inns, there’s direct access to the incomparable system of Warren County Snowmobile trails — more than 200 miles long — with a wide variety of wild terrain to explore. There are trails that extend south and west into the scenic backwoods of Lake George and Lake Luzerne, and others extending northwest that offer trails threading through mountainous terrain and connect with trails that traverse the vast wilderness of the Adirondacks. The Town of Warrensburg is also known for its stately mansions of yesteryear, which now house charming bed and breakfast enterprises, welcoming visitors with incomparable hospitality. Whether it’s cross-country skiing or snowshoeing through quiet woods, skiing on a dramatic slope or careening through backcountry on a snowmobile, Warrensburg is an ideal launching pad for a winter getaway.
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Have fun, regardless of your budget CHESTERTOWN — When you get bored fiddling with Facebook and fed up with reality t.v. shows, it’s time to shake off the cabin fever and get out and go somewhere. Whether it’s the warmth of socializing at a small-town event or the adventure of experiencing nature in winter, there are endless opportunities for folks in the lower Adirondacks. Considering crimped budgets, we all can take heart that the area continues to offer an amazing variety of activities for the whole family that are available either at a minimal cost, or free. 1) Snow tubing and sledding offers traditional family fun. Nearly every small town has its own favorite sledding hill — just stop into a local shop and ask a friendly clerk where to go. Most town parks have sledding hills, and some have warming huts and other amenities to add to the enjoyment. 2) Ice skating not only can be exhilarating, but it provides a ton of fun for youth and important exercise for all. Most local towns have outdoor skating rinks, and maintain them for a smooth surface. Some are covered rinks. Those who like the old-fashioned experience can seek out a local pond or lake and enjoy the scenery while gliding over the slick surface.
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3) Ice fishing offers fun rewards. Area lakes and ponds are expected to have a strong, thick ice surface by mid-February, but use caution and check conditions with local guides and bait shops, who also offer angling tips as well as reviews of state regulations. Fish for perch, salmon, lake trout and northern pike. 4) Cross-country skiing is an idea way of exploring pristine wild country or short recreational trails, and Warren County is loaded with such opportunities. Eight maintained ski trail systems offer invigorating skiing free of charge. Try Dynamite Hill in Chestertown — which includes lighted trails, Lake George Recreation Center, or Pack Forest in Warrensburg. Rogers Rock Campground on Lake George offers some lighted pathways for night skiing in their delightful trail system that includes scenic views of Lake George. The Warren County Nordic Ski Trail System off Cronin’s Golf Course in Warrensburg offers gorgeous views of the pristine upper Hudson River, complete with ice formations and water flows. 5) Snowshoeing is delightful on many area hiking trails or on specific dedicated paths. What a great activity, particularly on a sunny, clear day, to get exercise and experience nature! Head out
Adirondack Fever 2010 - 13 to the Lake George Recreation area, Rogers Rock state campground, or the forest trails at Pack Demonstration Forest in Warrensburg, or the Warren County Nordic Ski network which can be accessed at Cronin’s Golf Course or the county Nature Trails parking lot off Hudson St. Extension in Warrensburg. 6) Museums, exhibits and galleries, 28 or more, are located throughout the county. It’s the perfect way to intrigue one’s aesthetic sense, plus spend some leisurely time just wandering, looking and learning. Try to experience several in one day, because the area abounds with them — and The Hyde Museum of Glens Falls, chock-full of masterpieces, is world-renowned. Nearby LARAC Lapham Gallery not only has art exhibits, but artwork and gifts, selected with a discerning eye, for sale at reasonable prices. 6) Winter festival fun is legendary in the lower Adirondacks. The ever-famous Lake George Winter Carnival is held every weekend in February, and the Hague Winter Weekend — featuring a footrace — is set for Feb. 13 and 14. The Lake George Winter Carnival is renowned for its polar plunge, games, motorized sports on ice, and now it includes dogsled rides and races plus a parasail plunge competition. The Hague Winter Weekend includes games for kids and frigid swimming. Both offer a bonfire, and Lake George is hosting fireworks. Either offers tons of family fun! 7) Plunge down Dynamite Hill Feb. 20 on a homemade creative sled in Chestertown’s Krazy Downhill Derby & Broomball Tournament at Dynamite Hill off Rte. 8. Enjoy sledding in the offbeat race, compete in a broomball tournament, or have fun as a spectator. For decades, families have loved this traditional event. Call 494-2722 or see: www.northwarren.com for details. For details and free brochures on many more indoor and outdoor activities and a host of free events that are happening in the Lake George Area in New York’s Adirondacks, contact the Warren County Tourism Dept. 800-365-1050 ext. 5100 or see www.VisitLakeGeorge.com
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Winter horseback riding, snowmobiling: Chestertown area has it all By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com CHESTERTOWN — Known as a quiet rural retreat, the Chestertown-Pottersville area is also a hub of wintertime activity. Its serene lakes and wooded, pristine backcountry are not only the perfect setting for relaxation and renewal, but they offer an unparalleled opportunity for outdoor excursions and sports. For snowmobilers, Chestertown is ideal.
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Lake George Winter Carnival: Steeped in tradition, but forever new This year’s Carnival is fest’s 50th annual LAKE GEORGE — The year was 1961, and the Soviets rocketed the first human into space and began building the Berlin Wall — and U.S. President John Kennedy plotted to invade Cuba. Back home, a small group of citizens launched the Lake George Winter Carnival, a series of free, fun events to give residents and visitors a fun escape from winter ’s doldrums. Although the Berlin Wall was torn down nearly 30 years later, the Carnival has persisted. This year brings us the 50th annual Lake George Winter Carnival. From a modest start of a few minor activities, the Carnival’s series of weekend events grew to a popular regional attraction, the largest and longest-running event of its type in central New York. As the volunteer carnival organizers have come and gone, they’ve launched new attractions which have enhanced the Carnival and most recently, broadened its appeal. The Carnival’s motorcycle and sports car ice races on Lake George have persisted for decades, adding categories and new events to their competitions along the way. Both modes of racing evoke thrills, with vehicles careening around curves, inches away from each other, rooster-tails of iceshards billowing behind spinning tires.
This year, the Winter Carnival brings back ATV racing along with the AMA-sanctioned New York State Motorcycle Ice Racing Championship events, featured both Feb. 13 and 14, beginning at 11 a.m. off Million Dollar Beach. Saturday and Sunday Feb. 27 and 28 are the car ice races, featuring classic sports cars in various states of modification to the Super Modified racers — some even resemble moon rovers. Crowds of motor-sports enthusiasts enjoy not only the competition, but friendly chatting about the vehicles, their modifications and preparation for the races.
Family-oriented activities boosted In recent years, however, the Lake George Winter Carnival has rediscovered its roots — its emphasis on family fun with participatory activities, including games, contests, sled-dog rides, and a children’s petting zoo with pony rides and indoor craft sessions for children, to name a few. New this year is a hot-air balloon “walk-around” in which children can examine the craft close up and talk to a balloon pilot. The weekend of Feb. 20 and 21 concentrates on the non-motorized activities, for those who seek serenity rather than the excitement of careening, shrieking vehicles. Saturday Feb. 20, Carnival-goers will likely see the sky above the ice filled with colorful kites of all shapes and designs, as the American Kitefliers Association brings their enthusiasts to fly
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Adirondack Fever 2010 - 17 their creations above Lake George’s ice. In past years, the spectacle has been stunning, and children and families enjoy the helpful instruction offered by the group’s members. Ever-popular have been the contests for the twenty-something set, whether it’s the fun-filled tavern competition (scheduled this year for Sunday Feb. 21), the action of flag football on ice (on Saturday Feb. 20) or the annual outhouse races held last week. Revived this year are the sanctioned sled dog weight-pull competitions, Saturday and Sunday Feb. 21 and 22. New this year is the Skydiving Swoop competition, surely to raise adrenaline levels in spectators and competitors. The traditional chili and wings cookoffs, tethered balloon rides, snowmobile rides, ATV Poker runs, ice-diving demonstrations, are also featured again this year. The prime spectator activity, the Polar Plunge, also is featured — at 3 p.m. all weekend days of the Carnival. In the 1970s and early 80s, the Polar Plunge featured the Coney Island Polar Bear Club, with their robust RussianAmerican members tossing chunks of ice around as well as swimming beside shivering local Carnival Princesses clad in swimming suits — as frigid spectators cringed. This annual rite has evolved to a local rite of folks of all ages participating in the frigid plunge, and its popularity has grown
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Children meet up with animals (left) during a recent edition of the Lake George Winter Carnival while others watch snowmobile races farther north off Shepard Park Beach. In recent years of its existence, the four-weekend fest has hosted many more participatory activities. Offerings this year include pony, snowmobile and sled-dog rides, children’s games, mass kite-flying, a hot air balloon “walkaround,” a large bonfire and fireworks. Photo by Thom Randall
every year. This year ’s New Year ’s Day plunge sponsored by the Carnival set a record, with over 1,000 people dashing in and out of the waters. This ever-increasing participation attests to the remarkable, enduring appeal of the Carnival’s activities and the dedication of its volunteers.
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Don’t break the news to the Carnival volunteers, but this year is the Lake George Winter Carnival's 50th year. They have already planned a 50th Anniversary Winter Carnival for next year, which should gain the festival a lot of publicity. In the meantime, enjoy this year ’s installment!
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Experience the woods in winter: Enjoy the frozen solitude BOLTON LANDING — Exploring the serene beauty of the wild country during winter is a truly awe-inspiring experience, and generations of visitors have attested that the Lake George region’s beauty is unsurpassed. Experiencing nature’s solitude and silence is a big factor in this renewing experience, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are two prime ways to do so. There is a remarkable array of opportunities for such outdoor recreation in northern Warren and southern Essex counties, but Bolton offers several significant ones. A ski or snowshoe excursion up Cat or Thomas Mountains near Bolton offers some spectacular scenery that includes views of frozen Lake George and majestic, snow-covered slopes. The Cat and Thomas Mountains are part of an 1,800-acre preserve near Bolton Landing purchased in 2003 by the Lake George Land Conservancy.
Intermediate skiers will enjoy this trip, and the wider the skis you have, the better. This magnificent stretch of land is one of the largest ecologically significant landscapes on Lake George and features over seven miles of trails and unsurpassed mountain vistas. Just a five-minute drive from Bolton Landing, the trails to the summits of Cat and Thomas Mountains reward skiers with outstanding views of the surrounding mountains in all their snowy winter cloak. The trail up Thomas Mountain, offering the easier ski experience, follows a logging road as it winds up the mountain through varying forest types for about 1.5 miles and ends at a quaint cabin where people can enjoy views of surrounding mountains, draped in snow. The trail to Cat Mountain also follows a logging road, past a number of wetlands and beaver ponds, ultimately taking in a panoramic view of Lake George, in all its shimmering, frozen beauty.
From I-87 Northway Exit 24, head east on county Rte. 11 for about two miles and turn right onto Valley Woods Rd. The trail into the preserve is 1/10th of a mile on the right.
Family fun on snowshoes For those who seek an introduction to the back-country experience or have younger children in tow, consider a trip to nearby Up Yonda Educational Farm. Off state Rte 9N in Bolton just south of the intersection with county Rte. 11, Up Yonda offers a leisurely family snowshoeing experience. Winter hikes on Up Yonda’s 73 acres can take you to a hilltop where you have a spectacular view of Lake George in its wintry beauty. On Saturdays during February, Up Yonda offers guided snowshoe hikes, with a naturalist, on the facility’s extensive trail
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Richard Williams of Lake George pauses from gathering his ice fishing equipment after several hours of angling recently on Lake George. Photo by John Lustyik
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Live music featured in North Creek NORTH CREEK — Upcoming winter evenings will offer opportunities to warm-up and enjoy live music courtesy of several local artists. Main Street venue, barVino hosts live music every Wednesday evening from 7 - 9 p.m., featuring Jazz every other night. Drink specials are offered nightly and the events garner solid mid-week business, according to Bowers. Until Feb. 21, barVino will donate $1 from every draft beer and wine-by-the-glass sale toward Haitian relief funds through NYC Medics. They have already raised $501 and hope to raise $1,500. For more information, visit www.barVino.net. Just down the street at the Copperfield Inn, Trappers Tavern offers live music on Thursday evenings from 7 - 10 p.m. Music plays in conjunctions with their Wing Night special. For more information, visit www.copperfieldinn.com/trapperstavern.asp.
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- Breakfast at the Fire Hall from 7 - 10 a.m. - Ski and Snowboard Races at the Ski Hut at 1 p.m. Registration starts at 12 p.m. - Young Kids Games at the Ski Hut from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Adirondack Museum Cabin Fever Sunday Program “Passion in the Park” at 1:30 p.m. - Jalapeno Eating Contest at Marty’s Chili Nights at 3 p.m. Registration at 2:45 p.m. - Movie “Alvin & The Chipmunks The Squeekquel” at Indian Lake Theater at 4 p.m. - Bon Fire and Torch Run at the Ski Hut at 6:30 p.m. - Fireworks at the Ski Hut at 6:45 p.m. For more information on the Indian Lake Winterfest, visit www.indian-lake.com or call 648-5489.
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Misty Mountain Bakery Cafe offers “Dinner and a Movie” INDIAN LAKE — Ingrid Jacobsen, owner of Misty Mountain Bakery Cafe, will offer dinner and a movie specials every Thursday night throughout the winter months. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at 7:30 p.m. in the dining area of the cafe. Each month is themed and will feature meals associated with each movie theme. February is Black History Month and will include a mix of both old and new films exploring African American heritage. March is fantasy month and will be highlighted by a Lord of the Rings trilogy weekend on March 25. “I love movies and I enjoy to cook and bake, so these events seemed to make sense,” said Jacobsen. When she is not doing all of the cooking, she hires chefs with a special connection to her theme and the ability to cook foods that coincide. Jacobsen opened Misty Mountain in October of 2007 and is open year-round 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. The cafe is closed, however, Tuesday - Thursday until Memorial Day. She offers an assortment of baked goods as well as prides herself in vegan and gluten-free baking. “If people don’t know the items are vegan or gluten-free, they usually can’t tell the difference,” she said. For more information on Misty Mountain, visit www.mistymountainbakerycafe.com.
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Long Lakers spin away cabin fever LONG LAKE — Throughout the winter months, Long Lake residents can stay warm while they create homemade hats, scarves, etc. Fancy Fibers Knitters meet at Adirondack Fibers from 7 - 9 p.m. every Tuesday evening. To celebrate their efforts, the Serendipity Spinners will host the fifth annual Cabin Fever Spin & Knit Inn, held at the Long Lake Town Hall on Saturday, Feb. 13. From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. there will be featured demonstrations, felting alpaca fiber, hand spinning and knitting. Attendants are welcome to bring a current project or bring a finished show and tell item. Learn-to-knit opportunities will be available as well as information regarding the different available fibers during the annual Spin & Knit Inn. All levels of expertise are invited and welcome. Knitters may bring a lunch, join in the provided lunch, or bring something to share. They will have split pea soup and baked ziti with coffee and tea available. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Donna Adams at 624-2521.
beginning at noon followed by a library program at 12:30. Call 6243077 for additional information. The fourth annual geocaching event and potluck lunch will wrapup the month of February in Long Lake Feb. 27 at the town hall. A production of Steel Magnolias will then be presented by the Adirondack Center for the Arts at 7 p.m.
Winter carnival in nearby Raquette Lake The town of Raquette Lake will host its winter carnival the same weekend, Feb. 13-14. The library is open for warmth, hot chocolate and restrooms. The schedule of events includes events and games for children ages 5-12 beginning at 10 a.m. with a ladies frypan toss and men’s golf drive at noon. There will be an evening bonfire downtown with a tug of war followed by a fireworks display. On Sunday, there will be a crosscut and chainsaw competition
Mt. Sabattis and Geiger Arena offers free skating and a sledding hill in Long Lake complete with free loaner skates. Call 624-3031 for hours of operation and additional information.
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Fishing is great all year round! M
ost of us associate fishing with vacations, sunshine and relaxation. For the uninitiated it is the perfect summer pastime while you’re lazing about at the lake in the peaceful surroundings of the countryside. However, fish will rise to the bait any time of the year so this sport can be practiced in any season you like, on the water or on the ice. Welcome to the world of ice fishing! Like so many other winter sports, ice fishing is a pursuit which has been practiced for a very long time. Here in North America, the peoples of the First Nations fished on the ice a long time before the
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Snap some winter shots S
eeing your camera can often stir fond memories of your summer holidays at the beach, or walk through the city… How unfortunate not to take advantage of the beautiful winter days to get out your camera and explore your neighborhood. In town or in the country, at every corner and at the foot of every tree, there is something beautiful just waiting to be photographed. Whether your camera is digital or filmbased, it is conceived to photograph with varying colors and brightness. Many people get discouraged with the results of their winter photography. If this is your experience, you should learn how to use your camera correctly for winter. A snowcovered field or landscape can sometimes result in pictures that are toned-down. Setting the shutter speed of your camera to + 1/2 will ensure truly white snow. If your subject (including people) is close to you, on a snowy background, activate your camera’s flash and the shadows on the face will be clearer. If you have a digital camera, you will quickly realize that cold temperatures consume a lot of energy. A very simple
Take full advantage of beautiful winter days to photograph your favorite subjects. Pictured above is Lillian Merfeld, Carter Nixon Sweeney and Bryan Merfeld heading out on a sliding adventure. solution is to carry your camera, along with some rechargeable batteries, inside your coat where they can be kept warm. If it is snowing, melting flakes on the lens will blur the photograph. Place your camera inside a resealable plastic bag that
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An igloo in your backyard S
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Amusing winter experiments for children
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inter is the perfect season for the young and the young at heart; it is an immense scientific laboratory that young and old will take great pleasure in examining under the microscope! Here are a few suggestions for experiments that you can perform with your family this winter. Crystal balls: Choose a very cold day with hardly any wind. You will need a mixing jar, some glycerin, and some sugar. Mix the ingredients well. Take a straw and make four one-centimeter slits at one end. Dip the end with the slits into the liquid and then blow into the straw very softly. You must go very slowly so that the bubble does not break. As the bubble forms and freezes, it is transformed into a crystal ball. Snow crystals on glass: This experiment is performed on a snowy day. You will need a glass plate and some hairspray. Keep both items in the freezer until you are ready to use them. During a snowfall, spray the frozen glass plate with the frozen hairspray, then expose the plate to the snow long enough to cover it with a single or multiple layers of snowflakes, depending on the desired effect. Bring it indoors and let it warm up for 15 minutes. Admire the glorious permanent results! Snow sorbet: Prepare this “meal” during or immediately after a major, immaculate snowfall. You will need fresh and impeccably clean snow, some unfrozen (but cold) concentrated fruit juice, and a glass. Fill the glass with snow and cover with concentrated juice.
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Saturday Feb. 13 BOLTON — Snowshoe/Winter Hike, 1 p.m. at Up Yonda Farm, Lake Shore Dr. north of village. Guided hike with a naturalist, price includes snowshoes. Discover winter foliage plus creatures and their habitat while you see a spectacular view. Pre-register at 644-9767. www.upyondafarm.com HAGUE — Hague Winter Weekend starts with Hague Fire Dept. breakfast, 7-11 a.m. and the day concludes with Beste Scholarship Dinner also at fire hall. Call 543-6441 or www.visithague.com. HAGUE — Fred LaPann Memorial Road Race, 9 a.m., start and finish at the Hague Fire Dept. 543-6441 HAGUE — Community Day will be held at the Silver Bay YMCA of the Adirondacks 1-5 p.m. at no charge. It’ll feature crafts, children’s games and more - fitness center & climbing wall open. SCHROON LAKE — Schroon Lake-North Hudson Snowmobile Club Poker Run, 10 a.m., call 222-8594 or 532-9115 GLENS FALLS — Family Activity Day~Valentine's Day Crafts, 1-3 p.m. at Chapman Historical Museum, 348 Glen St. Family fun creating old-fashioned crafts. 1-3pm, reservations, $. 793-2826 or www.chapmanmuseum.org GLENS FALLS — Second Saturday Dance~Ballroom Dancing, 7-10:30 p.m. at Temple Beth-El, 3 Marion Ave. All abilities, singles welcome. $. 761-4174 or www.usadanceadk.com QUEENSBURY — USCSA Races, 8 a.m.- 4p.m. at West Mountain Ski Center. Sanctioned ski & snowboard racing, college-age participants. $. 793-6606 or: www.skiwestmountain.com NEWCOMB — Chilly Ski & Snowshoe Festival, 10 a.m.-
3 p.m. at Adirondack Park Visitors Interpretive Center. Demonstrations, family fun. Free. 582-2000. WILTON — Camp Saratoga 8K Snowshoe Race, 10:30 a.m. at Wilton Wildlife Preserve. $. 581-7550. GLENS FALLS — “For Lovers Only Tribute Spectacular,” 3 & 7 p.m. at Charles R.Wood Theater. Performers portray Kenny Rogers, Tom Jones, Elvis. $. 874-0800. WARRENSBURG — Mid-winter break begins for area schools. NEWCOMB — Methodist Church Tricky Tray at 6 p.m. at the Fire Hall. For details or to donate contact Nancy West at 582-2101. NEWCOMB — The Chilly Ski & Snowshoe Festival at the Newcomb Visitors Interpretive Center. Contact Rynda McCray at 582-2000 for details. INDIAN LAKE — Day #1 of annual Indian Lake Winterfest: breakfast, 7-10 a.m. at firehouse; Book Sale, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Town Hall; Craft Fair, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Indian Lake Central School - Details: 648-5112; Roast Beef Dinner, 5 p.m. at United Methodist Church, $9; “Tricky Tray” bidding 7 p.m. at Indian Lake Central School on behalf of Junior Class - call 648-5024 for details.Winterfest information: www.indian-lake.com INDIAN LAKE — Snowarriors Snowmobile Poker Run. Sign-up 9 a.m. - 1 p.m at Byron Park building, drawing at 3 p.m. Details: 648-5676. INDIAN LAKE — Snowshoe Trip to Juckett's Ridge; meet at Adirondack One-Stop on Rt. 30 at 1 p.m. 3.5 mile trip includes overlook of Lake Francis. Details: 648-5360. BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — “A Day in NY, a Night in Brazil,” guitar concert by Peter Griggs, 7 p.m. at Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts $10- members, $15- nonmembers. Call 352-7715 for details.
HAGUE — Hague Volunteer Fire Department breakfast, 7-11 a.m., fire hall, call 543-6441 HAGUE — Fred LaPann Memorial Road Race, 9 a.m., start and finish at the Hague Fire Department, call 543-6441 HAGUE — Community Day, Silver Bay Association, 1-5 p.m., call 543-6441 HAGUE — Beste Scholarship Dinner, Hague Fire Department, 6 p.m., call 543-6441 SCHROON LAKE — Schroon Lake-North Hudson Snowmobile Club Poker Run, 10 a.m., call 222-8594 or 532-9115
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Danceflurry Festival, throughout the city, centered at City Center. Various dance events for all ages. www.danceflurry.org.
Saturday-Tuesday, Feb. 13-16 INDIAN LAKE — “Alvin & The Chipmunks” at the Indian Lake Theater at 7:30 p.m. daily and Sunday at 4 p.m. Call 648-5950 for details.
Sunday, Feb. 14 HAGUE — Hague Winter Weekend continues with snowmobile rides, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hague Fish & Game Club;cross-country skiing, 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.at Rogers Rock Campsite; polar bear plunge, 2 p.m. at Trout House Village; & chili bake off, 3 p.m. at Hague Fire Dept. Details: 5436441. SCHROON LAKE — Snowshoe “Lover’s Day Trek” to Hoffman Notch & Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Areas. Northwoods Wilderness Guide Service, John Huston: 532-9745 or:newyorktroutfishing.com GLENS FALLS — Adirondack Phantoms Hockey vs Pa. Penguins, 3 p.m. at Glens Falls Civic Center. $.798-0202 or: www.glensfallscc.com BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — “Passion in the Park,” 1:30 p.m. at Adirondack Museum. Romantic local tales. $5, school-age children free. 352-7311 or www.adkmuseum.org. INDIAN LAKE — Day #2 of Indian Lake Winterfest, featuring Skiing & Snowboarding races, noon-4 p.m. at Ski
Hill, “Mutt Strut” dog show, 1 p.m. at Ski Hut. Fireworks, bonfire and torch run at dusk, 6:30 p.m. - call 648-5828 for details; breakfast at firehall, 7-11 a.m. at the town fire hall; Jalapeno Eating Contest at Marty's Chili Nights, 3 p.m. with registration 2:45 p.m. - call 648-5832 for details. BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — The Winter Benefit for the Arts at Minnowbrook at Minnowbrook Conference Center. 6-10 p.m. Details: 352-7715. BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — "Passion in the Park" - a special Valentine's Day edition of Cabin Fever Sunday, show at 1:30 p.m. in the Adirondack Museum Auditorium. Free for members and school-aged children, $5 for nonmembers. Details: www.adkmuseum.org
Tuesday Feb. 16 GLENS FALLS — Movie: “Scarred Justice,” AfricanAmerican Film Forum, 6:30 p.m. at Crandall Public Library, Glen St. Free. 792-6508 or: www.crandalllibrary.org. NEWCOMB — Film: ‘Hoot’ 1 p.m. at Adirondack Park Interpretive Center. Movie based on acclaimed youngadult novel about kids defending endangered rare owls. Free. 582-2000. GLENS FALLS — “Lake Lovers” Folklife program on nature and culture of Lake George and Lake Champlain, with the “Swing Peepers” singing duo from Vermont. 1:30 p.m. in Crandall Library Community Room, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday Feb. 17 QUEENSBURY — “The Fascinating Life of Katrina Trask,” presentation by Betty Spinelli, 7 p.m.in Scoville Hall, Adirondack Community College. Free program of Warren County Historical Society. 743-0734. NEWCOMB — VIC Friends Walk, 11 a.m.at Adirondack Park Visitors Interpretive Center. Free. 582-2000.
Wednesday-Thursday, Feb. 17-18 INDIAN LAKE — Film: “Dynasty,” 7:30 p.m. at Indian Lake Theatre. Call 648-5950 for details.
Thursday Feb. 18 NEWCOMB — Family Nature Crafts, 1 p.m.at Adirondack Park Visitors Interpretive Center. $2 per family. Register at: 582-2000. WARRENSBURG — Adirondack Guide Orientation, 6:30 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension. Learn about the 4-H Outdoor guide program. Ages 12-17, parents too. Free. Register at 668-4881.
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GLENS FALLS — Children's Art Studio, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri. at The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren St. $. Register: 792-1761 ext.17 www.hydecollection.org GLENS FALLS — “World Tour” children's workshops, 10 a.m.- noon,Tues. - Thurs. at LARAC Gallery, Raising awareness of foreign cultures during school break. Ages 7-12. $50. Registration required. 798-2244.
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GLENS FALLS — Reading & Book Signing by author Walter Kroner, 7 p.m. at Red Fox Books, 28 Ridge St. Kroner is author of "American by Choice: An Immigrant's Journey." Free. 793-5352 or www.redfoxbookstore.com QUEENSBURY — Pecos Bill Rides the Oregon Trail, 10 a.m. at the Town Activity Center. Songs & stories of the old West. 761-8216.
Friday-Saturday, Feb. 19-20 GLENS FALLS — Drama: “Whose Life is it Anyway?” at Charles R. Wood Theater, Glen St. Audience debates ethics, health care issues. 798-9663 ext.30 or: www.wrightstage.net
Friday-Sunday, Feb. 19-21 Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 18-21 QUEENSBURY — J3 Ski racing, West Mountain Ski Center, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 793-6606 or: www.skiwestmountain.com
INDIAN LAKE —Film: “Up In The Air” at Indian Lake Theatre. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 4 p.m. Call 648-5950 for details.
Friday-Sunday, Feb. 19-28 Friday Feb. 19 GLENS FALLS — Adirondack Phantoms Hockey vs. Hershey Bears, 7:30 p.m. at Glens Falls Civic Center. $. 798-0202 or: www.glensfallscc.com GLENS FALLS — Our Town Theatre group presents the Orson Wells play “Moby Dick Rehearsed” by Pendragon Theatre, 7:30 p.m. at Tannery Pond Community Center, Main St. $. 251-2938 or: www.ottg.org. NEWCOMB — Family Winter Art Workshop, 1 p.m.at Adirondack Park Visitors Interpretive Center. $2 per family. Register at 582-2000. QUEENSBURY — Terrain Park Slopestyle ski and snowboard contests, 7-9 p.m. at West Mountain Ski Center. $. 7936606 or: www.skiwestmountain.com
GLENS FALLS — Drama: Murder-Mystery Dinner Theater “L'Affair to Forget,” by Glens Falls Community Theatre. Fri-Sat, 6 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. at Queensbury Hotel. Audience participation, 88 Ridge St. $. REservations. 792-1740 or: www.gfcommunitytheatre.org
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which are judged on creativity, daring, and most outrageous. Broomball teams compete. Family fun. Free. 4942722 or: www.northwarren.com BOLTON — Snowshoe/Winter Hike, 1 p.m. at Up Yonda Farm, Lake Shore Dr. north of village. Guided hike with a naturalist, price includes snowshoes. Discover winter foliage, plus creatures and their habitat while you see a spectacular view. Pre-register at 644-9767. www.upyondafarm.com NORTH CREEK — Foreign Film “Baran,” from Iran, 7:30 p.m. at Tannery Pond Community Center, Main St. $. 2512938 or: www.tpcca.org GLENS FALLS — World Championship Ice Racing, features motorcycles and ATVs inside Civic Center. Pro racers, champions in all classes; 20 races. $. 798-0202 or: www.glensfallscc.com NEWCOMB — Family Snowshoe Walk, 10 a.m.at Adirondack Park Visitors Interpretive Center. Free. Register at: 582-2000. SARATOGA SPRINGS — Medieval/Renaissance Dance, 10:30 a.m. at the National Museum of Dance. Offered by Society for Creative Anachronism, $5. 584-2225.
Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 20-21 LAKE GEORGE — Weekend #3 of Lake George Winter Carnival, kite flying on the Lake, flag football, ice diving demonstration, TrailPass ATV poker run, BBQ cook-off, GPS scavenger hunt. ATV Moonlight ride, skydiving competition, hot air balloon rides, wood carving demo, polar plunge & more. 240-0809 or or: www.lakegeorgewintercarnival.com SCHROON LAKE — Snowmobile Drag Races sponsored by the Schroon Lake-North Hudson Snowmobile
WAGON WHEEL • Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Daily Specialties • Homemade Soup • Steak ~ Seafood ~ Pasta • Featuring Prime Rib Take Out & Every Friday & Saturday Gift Certificates Available • Beer ~ Wine ~ Cocktails 1065 Wicker Street, Ticonderoga, NY (518) 585-7755 • Open Daily 5AM
66701
Alison V. Craig Realty, LLC Specializing In Lake George Homes Visit Our Office in Hague-On-Lake George Meet Alison, Dean & Kathe
Tel: 518-543-6221
• Expert Installation
FINANCING AVAILABLE!
HOME IMPROVEMENT GALLERY INC. 10 Saratoga Ave., South Glens Falls • 745-5097 • 1-800-481-4707 • Mon. - Fri. 9:30 - 6:00 • Sat. 10:00 - 3:00 Ask about Our Shop At Home Service 56321
www.alisonvcraigrealty.com 66693
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Club. www.schroonlakesnowmobiling.com or: 532-9347 ALBANY — New York in Bloom flower show, NYS Museum. Expansive exhibits, demos, children’s activities. $, but under 12 free. 474-5877.
Sunday Feb. 21 GLENS FALLS — Family Discovery Day, “The American Renaissance,” 1-3 p.m. at The Hyde Collection,161 Warren St. Short tour and create a masterpiece, free. 7921761 or: www.hydecollection.org NORTH CREEK — NASTAR Olympic Challenge, Gore Mountain Ski Resort, Peaceful Valley Rd. 251-2411 or:
www.goremountain.com SCHROON LAKE — Snowmobile Drag Races sponsored by the Schroon Lake-North Hudson Snowmobile Club, schroonlakesnowmobiling.com or call 532-9347
Wednesday Feb. 24 GLENS FALLS — Adirondack Phantoms Hockey vs. Syracuse Crunch, 7 p.m. at Civic Center. $. 798-0202 or: www.glensfallscc.com
Tuesday Feb. 23
Friday Feb. 26
GLENS FALLS — Movie: “Prom Night in Mississippi,” African-American Film Forum, 6:30 p.m. at Crandall Library, Glen St. Free. 792-6508 or: www.crandalllibrary.org
GLENS FALLS — Adirondack Phantoms Hockey vs. Norfolk Admirals, 7:30 p.m. at Civic Center. $. 798-0202 or: www.glensfallscc.com
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Join Us For Services This Winter Season! In vites YO U to “C a tch th e Spirit”! 1 0:00 A M Su n da y Service Coffee H ourF ollow s A sh W edn esda y Service F eb. 1 7,7PM CallPastorJack ie M uellerat25 1-24 82 ore-m ail:j.m ueller@ frontier.net form ore inform ation. S. Joh n sbu rg R oa d;ju st off Sta te R te. 8
Mohican St., Lake George, NY • 518-668-2046
250 River St. Warrensburg, New York
Masses
Bible Study
Wednesday 2pm Healing Mass
Wednesday 5:30pm Evening Prayer and Rosary
Friday 5:30pm
71028
NORTHERN POINTS CLUSTER Summer Weekend Mass Schedule:
“Bringing the Heart of God to the Heart of the Adirondacks Since 1883”
9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Senior Pastor: Richard C. Leonard Associate Pastor: Thomas Boghosian Visitation Minister: Caroline Fuller
Anglican Communion
Saturday 5:30 Sunday 8am and 10am
Saturday: Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:15 pm to 3:45 pm Vigil Mass 4:00 pm Sunday: Mass 9:00 am Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Weekday Mass 8:00 am (No Mass Tues. or Thurs.) Father Thomas Berardi, Pastor
+Holy Cross+
Father John Cornelius, SSC 623-3066 or 480-9880 3764 Main St., Warrensburg, NY 12885
71026
FREE METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday School Sunday Worship Wednesday Prayer Service
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
67480
Joh n sbu rg U n ited M eth odist C h u rch
67492
Faith Baptist Church SUNDAY 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship
St. James Church, North Creek Mass: Saturday Evening Vigil at 4pm Mass: Sunday Morning at 8am St. John the Baptist, Chestertown Mass: Saturday Evening Vigil at 5:30pm Mass: Sunday Morning at 9:30am
WEDNESDAY Bible & Prayer 7:00 p.m.
71025
Reverend Lee Call 623-4071 4 Burhans Ave., Warrensburg, NY 67459
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Join Us For Services This Winter Season! TICONDEROGA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Lake Champlain Bible Fellowship
Sunday Service 10:3 0 -N oon N ursery,infantto 3 years ofag e,and Junior C h urch K -7th g rade,both p rovided during th e service. L unch fellow sh ip follow ing service.
Meeting at the Mineville VFW
C a ll u s a bou t ou r sm a ll g rou p m eetin g s & fin d ou t ou r u pcom in g even ts! W e h ave various sp ecial sm all g roup op p ortunities in th e surrounding area,including H ag ue,Ticonderog a, C row n P ointand P ortH enry. Q u estions? C all(5 18)5 4 3 -4 5 9 4 or E m ail:info@ hagu ewesleyan.org Senior P astor:Sk ip Trom bley,A dm in.A sst:M elanie H ouck G rap h ite M tn.R d.,R te 8 ,H ag ue,N Y 128 3 6
MOUNTAINSIDE BIBLE CHAPEL
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
165 US Rte 9, Schroon Lake, NY 12870 518-532-7128
Invites You To Join Us On Sundays at 10:30 AM for Worshiping, followed by coffee and refreshments. We are located on the campus of
Senior Pastor - Rev. David B. Peterson
~ Nursery Care at ALL Services ~ Sunday Worship Services..........8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday School.......................................10:00 AM Children’s Churches...................8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday Evening Services........................6:00 PM Home of Mountainside Christian Academy Quality Christian Education pre-K through grade 12
Conveniently located on Route 9 just off Exit 27 67465
SERVICES
To Know Jesus And To Make Him Known Holy Trinity Holds Services Year Round. For more information, please contact (518) 494-7077
71017
210 The Portage • 585-7107 Rev. Larry Maxson
at 8260, Rt. 9 in Pottersville, N.Y. Our worship seeks to be biblically sound and historically grounded. Please plan to join us as we seek
Sunday School - 9:30 AM Sunday Worship 10:45 AM & 6:00 PM Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 PM 67479
First Congregational Church
Curious About Quakers?
MASSES: Sat. 4:30 PM Sun. 8:00 & 11:00 AM
Pastor Keith Savage 523-6498 Email: savagesonmission@yahoo.com
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
SonRise Lutheran Ministries
ST. MARY’S CHURCH 22 Father Jogues Place Ticonderoga, NY • 585-7144
Worship 10:30 AM
67476
67491
Bible Study 9:30 AM
71029
Sunday Worship: 8:30 A.M. Service with Communion 10:30 A.M. Service with Sunday School & Nursery 1045 Wicker St., Ticonderoga, NY 12883 (Rt. 9N next to the Hospital) (518) 585-7995 • tifumc@yahoo.com www.tifumc.com
H a g u e W esleya n C h u rch
7 Park Avenue Crown Point, New York 12928
SERVICE: Sunday 9:30 A.M.
Father William G. Muench, Pastor
Join Us For Worship Sundays ~ 4 p.m.
SACRED HEART CHURCH
144 Lake George Ave. Ticonderoga • 585-7865
Second Blessing Thrift Shop
So. Main Street Crown Point, NY • 597-3924
Followed by Lite Dinner at 5:30 PM All Are Welcome.
Rev. David C. Hirtle, Pastor Rev. Gregg L. Trask, Assoc.
MASS: Sun. 9:30 AM
67375 67475
Christ Centered Family Oriented
www.brickchurchonline.com • 518-597-3398
67458
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QUEENSBURY — Grom Big Air Contest, 7-9 p.m. in Terrain Park of West Mountain Ski Center. 14 & under compete. $. 793-6606 or: www.skiwestmountain.com BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — Comedy “Steel Magnolias,” 7 p.m. at Adk. Lakes Center for the Arts. 352-7715.
Friday-Saturday, Feb. 26-27 INDIAN LAKE — Film: “The Young Victoria,” 7:30 p.m. at Indian Lake Theatre. Call 648-5950 for details.
Saturday Feb. 27 SCHROON LAKE — Cardboard derby, Schroon Ski Hill, 11 a.m., call 532-7737 WARRENSBURG — Vintage Snowsled Racing, 11 a.m. on Echo Lake.View from shore or porch of Echo Lake Lodge. Racing action plus nostalgia. $. NORTH CREEK — Concert: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas, scottish fiddler & cello, 7:30 p.m at: Copperfield Inn, Main St. $. 251-3751or: www.upperhudsonmusic.org BOLTON — Snowshoe/Winter Hike, 1 p.m. at Up Yonda Farm, Lake Shore Dr. north of village. Guided hike with a naturalist, price includes snowshoes. Discover winter foliage, plus creatures and their habitat while you see a spectacular view. Pre-register at 644-9767. www.upyondafarm.com SCHROON LAKE — Cardboard derby, 11 a.m. at Schroon Ski Hill. Free family fun. 532-7737 GLENS FALLS — Adirondack Phantoms Hockey vs. Lowell Devils, 7 p.m. at Civic Center. $. 798-0202 or: www.glensfallscc.com GLENS FALLS — Fourth Saturday Contra Dancing, 7:30-11 p.m. at Temple Beth-El, 3 Marion Ave. New England-style; all ages, abilities welcome, no experience or partner necessary. $. 307-6091 or: www.danceflurry.org/new/glensfalls.html INDIAN LAKE — Snowshoe Softball Tournament, 10 a.m. at Benton Field. Registration, 9 a.m. $10 per player, $100 per team. Proceeds benefit Kidney Foundation. Details: 648-5828. LAKE LUZERNE — Mike Guarino Memorial Youth Ice Fishing Contest, ages 16 & under. Prizes & trophies! 8 a.m.-1 p.m., free. 696-2321 or 696-2556.
Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 27-28 LAKE GEORGE — Weekend 4, Lake George Winter Carnival. Skydiving Swoop competition, car ice races, chili cook-off, dog sled rides, Frisbee golf, hot air balloon rides, children’s petting zoo, wood carving demo, snowmobile water skip, polar plunge & more. 240-0809 or: www.lakegeorgewintercarnival.com HAGUE —Hague Ice Fishing Tournament in town park, begins at 6 a.m. 543-6542 or: www.visithague.com.
Sunday, Feb. 28 QUEENSBURY — “Slide for a Cure” tubing, cancer support group fundraiser, 1-6 p.m. at West Mountain Ski Center. 793-6606 or www.skiwestmountain.com SCHROON LAKE — Moonlight Snowshoe Trek to Remote Ponds. Contact: Northwoods Wilderness Guide Service, John Huston: 532-9745 or: newyorktroutfishing.com. GLENS FALLS — Film: “The Rape of Europa,” 2 p.m. at The Hyde Collection, Warren St. Depicts the Nazi theft of art treasures in World War II. Free. 792-1761. INDIAN LAKE — “Steel Magnolias” comedy, 4 p.m.at Indian Lake Theatre. Ticket information: 352-7715.
Monday, March 1 GLENS FALLS — Dr. Seuss Birthday celebration, 6:30 p.m. at Crandall Library. Free. 792-6508.
Saturday-Sunday, March 6-7 Monday-Thursday, March 1-4 NORTH CREEK — “Get started in Model Railroading” by Bill Bibby, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. at the Owens House. Materials and registration fee, $30 or $25 for depot museum members & students. Registration due Feb. 15. Details: 251-5842.
GLENS FALLS — History of Art talk, 11:50a.m.-1 p.m. at The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren St. Bag lunch, registration required. $ www.hydecollection.org or: 792-1761.
Thursday, March 4 GLENS FALLS — “Red-Haired Strangers” folklife concert, 7 p.m. at Crandall Library, Glen St. Free. 792-6508 or: www.crandalllibrary.org NORTH CREEK — Johnsburg Central Student Art Exhibit opens at Tannery Pond Community Center. Runs through March 31. www.tpcca.org/Gallery.htm
Friday, March 5 GLENS FALLS — Adirondack Phantoms Hockey vs. Rochester Americans, 7:30 p.m. at Glens Falls Civic Center. $.798-0202 or: www.glensfallscc.com
Saturday, March 6 SCHROON LAKE — Ice Fishing Derby, Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club, call 532-7685 WARRENSBURG — International Foods Day, 6 p.m. at Cornell Cooperative Extension office, Schroon River Rd. World culture fest by 4-H youth. ages 5-18. Open to all. Youthful chefs register at 668-4881 to prepare a dish.
Monday, March 8 LAKE GEORGE — 2nd Monday Book Club Discussion Group, 7 p.m. at Caldwell-Lake George Library, Canada St. Call for book title. 668-2528 or: www.lakegeorgelibrary.sals.edu
Tuesday, March 9 BOLTON LANDING — Movie:“Mother of Mine” in Sembrich Winter Film Series, 7:30 p.m. at Bolton Library, Lake Shore Dr. Free. 644-2431
Thursday March 11 GLENS FALLS — Roadside Blues Band, folklife concert, 7 p.m. at Crandall Library, Glen St. 792-6508 or: www.crandalllibrary.org
5 Tower Ave. Ticonderoga, NY 12883 PH: (518) 585-7659
Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Evening 4:30 PM Sunday Morning 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Evening Sunday Morning
LAKE GEORGE — Bands 'n Beans fundraiser for Lake George Arts Project, 2-7 p.m. at Roaring Brook Ranch off Rte. 9N. Rite of Spring for the hip folks in the area. 1,000 people attend this fest which features chili contest, over 50 entries. Various bands get the crowd in action. Tickets at door or in advance. 668-2616 or: www.lakegeorgearts.org GLENS FALLS — “Serenade & Friends” concert by Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra Concert, 4 p.m. at Glens Falls High School, Quade St. $. Works by Dvorak. 7931348 or: www.gfso.org
Ticonderoga Elks Lodge #1494
22 Father Joques Place, Ticonderoga, New York 12883
Main Street Crown Point, New York 12928
SCHROON LAKE — Ice Fishing Derby, Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club. 532-7685. KEENE VALLEY — Adirondack Backcountry Ski Festival. Ski, snowshoe & avalanche awareness clinics. Also, slide shows, guest skiers, demo products. The Mountaineer. 576-2281. www.mountaineer.com
Sunday, March 7
Wednesday, March 3
St. Mary’s Church
Sacred Heart Church
QUEENSBURY — “Dancing in the Moonlight” dinnerdance at Adirondack Community College. Black tie optional. Buffet dinner; music by Got 2 Groove. Reserve by Feb. 22. 792-1603 or: www.usadanceadk.com BOLTON — “Maple Sugar Basics - Sap to Syrup,” presentation 1 p.m. at Up Yonda Farm, 5239 Lake Shore Dr. Guided tour of sugarhouse, tapping trees and demonstrations. 1 p.m., $. 644-9767 or: www.upyondafarm.com GLENS FALLS — Adirondack Phantoms Hockey vs. Binghamton Senators, 7 p.m. at Glens Falls Civic Center. $.798-0202 or: www.glensfallscc.com NORTH CREEK — “Spring Shindig - Fun at the Theatre,” 7:30 p.m. at Tannery Pond Community Center, Main St. 251-2938 or: www.ottg.org SCHENECTADY — Comedian Bill Cosby, 7 & 9:30 p.m. at Proctor’s Theater. $. 346-6204.
7:00 PM 9:30 AM
66700
Meetings 2nd & 4th Monday of the month. Club Hours: Noon to Closing Visiting Members & Guests Welcome. 66687
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Index of Advertisers Bloomingdale:
Pottersville:
Adirondack “By Owner”......................................................................2
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church...........................................................44
Brant Lake:
Saranac Lake:
Brant Lake Collision..............................................................................4
Chestertown: Adirondack Ural..................................................................................26 Circle B Ranch......................................................................................14 Crossroads..............................................................................................7 Figurski Mechanical Plumbing & Heating Inc................................37 St. John the Baptist...............................................................................43 Stephenson Lumber Company Inc...................................................31 Upstate Agency Inc. Insurance..........................................................18
Crown Point: First Congregational Church.............................................................44 Sacred Heart Church...........................................................................44
Glens Falls Area: A Silver Breeze.....................................................................................13 Adirondack Bar & Grill.......................................................................21 Bare Bones Furniture...........................................................................33 Bay Street Beadworks...........................................................................3 Cup O’ Joes...........................................................................................20 Flux Silver Gallery...............................................................................34 Home Improvement Gallery..............................................................42 Livingston’s Furniture........................................................................48 Mahoney Notify...................................................................................38 Progressive Motor Sports...................................................................13 Re-Play Sports........................................................................................3 SensibiliTeas.........................................................................................12 Sports Page Ski and Patio Shop.........................................................11 Volt Landscape & Irrigation Co. Inc...................................................9 Wing Development.............................................................................10
Hague: Alison Craig Real Estate.....................................................................42 Hacker Craft Boats..............................................................................17 Hague Chamber of Commerce..........................................................35 Hague Fish & Game Club..................................................................32 Hague Motel.........................................................................................21 Hague Sno-Goers.................................................................................21 Hague Wesleyan Church....................................................................44
Indian Lake: Indian Lake Theater............................................................................15 Marty’s Chili Nights............................................................................15 Stephenson Lumber Company Inc...................................................31 Town of Indian Lake...........................................................................16
Johnsburg/North Creek: Café Sarah.............................................................................................19 Garnet Studio (J&J Jewelry).................................................................6 Hudson River Trading Company........................................................5 Johnsburg United Methodist Church...............................................43 St. James Church..................................................................................43
Adirondack Medical Center...............................................................14
Schroon Lake: Bobcat Sports........................................................................................47 DeCesare’s Pizzeria.............................................................................47 Grand Union........................................................................................47 J&L Automotive...................................................................................47 Morse Construction.............................................................................47 Mountainside Bible Chapel................................................................44 Schroon Lake Bed & Breakfast...........................................................47 Upstate Agency Inc. Insurance..........................................................18 Yellow Coach Motel............................................................................47
Ticonderoga: Adirondack Lanes...............................................................................39 Adirondack Trail Riders.....................................................................41 Belfred Motel........................................................................................41 Best Western & Burgoyne Grill..........................................................24 Carillon Restaurant.............................................................................40 Christopher Chevrolet........................................................................34 Country Florist & Gifts.........................................................................4 Elk’s Club..............................................................................................45 First Baptist Church.............................................................................44 First United Methodist Church.........................................................44 Gino’s Ti Pi Pizzeria............................................................................15 Global Gas............................................................................................19 McDonald’s Restaurant......................................................................27 Porter Land Surveying........................................................................21 Pro-Build Lumber................................................................................17 Quaker Worship Group......................................................................44 St. Mary’s Church.......................................................................44 & 45 The Pub.................................................................................................23 Ti Paint & Decorating..........................................................................40 Treadway Fuels, Service Center & Car Wash..................................23 Wagon Wheel Restaurant...................................................................42 Wal-Mart...............................................................................................39
Warrensburg: Adirondack Physical Therapy...........................................................28 Faith Baptist Church...........................................................................43 Free Methodist Church.......................................................................43 Hickory Ski Center Inc........................................................................11 Holy Cross............................................................................................43 Hometown Fuel...................................................................................30 Lizzie Keays Restaurant.....................................................................28 McDonalds Restaurant.......................................................................27 Performance Trailer.............................................................................19 Raven & Ring Antiques......................................................................22 Ray’s Liquor.........................................................................................36 Upstate Agency Inc. Insurance..........................................................18 Warrensburg Car Care........................................................................25 Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce...............................................34
Lake George:
Whitehall:
Fish 307.com...........................................................................................8 Log Jam Restaurant.............................................................................16 Olde Post Grill........................................................................................5 Riley’s Famous $2 T-Shirt Outlet.........................................................4 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church.............................................43 The Fireplace Company......................................................................22 The Original Lincoln Logs..................................................................29
Wilmington:
Long Lake: Hoss’s Country Corner.......................................................................20
Mayfield: Havlick Snowshoe Co.........................................................................20
Mineville: Lake Champlain Bible Fellowship....................................................44
Newcomb: Santanoni Club, Ltd..............................................................................7 Town of Newcomb................................................................................8
Northville: Adirondack Country Store.................................................................38
Carol’s Collectibles & Antiques.........................................................36 Fernwood Home Sales........................................................................37 Lake Champlain Coal.........................................................................41 Candyman............................................................................................35
Catch The Adirondack Fever Magazine is published by Denton Publications 102 Montcalm Street, Suite 2, Ticonderoga, NY 12883 (518) 585-9173 Advertising: Beth Wells, Dannae Whalen-Hall, Darlene Eichen, Dara Cann, Susan Zacharenko & Scarlette Merfeld Graphic Design: Robin Solo, Jessica Siedlecki, Josh Leipzig, Robin Amondio & Dan Alexander Jr. Editorial: Fred Herbst, Thom Randall, Lindsay Yandon & John Gereau 71897
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J&L Automotive AUTO REPAIRS AND SERVICES Exit 27, 203 US Route 9 • Schroon Lake, NY (North of Mountainside Bible Chapel) Owners John and Leanna Welch
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(518) 532-0253
71044
SCHROON LAKE BED & BREAKFAST www.schroonbb.com Easy off/on at Exit 28 • 518-532-7042
Bobcat Sports FISHING ARCHERY BLACK POWDER TRAPPING SUPPLIES ICE FISHING
PAINTBALL AIR STATION OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6AM - 7PM RT. 9 & 977 ELWOOD AVE., SCHROON LAKE, NY
(518) 532-7322
71023
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Yellow Coach Motel 1051 US Route 9 (Main Street) Schroon Lake, NY 12870
(518) 532-7570 Email: yellow_coach@verizon.net 67489
DeCesare’s PIZZERIA and Seafood Specialties ...featuring gourmet pizza with only the finest toppings
Open Year Round Offering ski & snowshoe packages Romantic Victorian Inn with modern amenities
“The DeCesare Family Welcomes You To Schroon Lake”
DINNER SPECIALS Chicken Parmigiana • Veal Parmigana • Baked Ziti Spaghetti • Fried Shrimp • Fresh Haddock all dinners include bread, salad & a choice of spaghetti or French fries 1/2 Mile South of Schroon Lake Village Winter Hours: Friday 4 - 9 • Saturday 11:30 - 9 • Sunday 11:30 - 8
Eat In or Take-Out 532-9200
67155
67490
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MORSE CONSTRUCTION, INC. Full Construction Service
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532-7885
67466
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