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Schroon Winterevent
Chilson Valentine’s dance
Winterevent is coming to Schroon Lake. Winterevent will be a series of activities in the community Feb. 15 through March 17. It will get under way Friday, Feb. 15, with a snow sculpture contest in the town park. The theme will be “Honoring our Children.” Up to 25 contestants will compete for almost $700 in prizes. The contest winners will be chosen by the public, who can vote online at Schroonlakeevents/facebook or at the participating businesses on Main Street. The awards will be given out on Saturday, March 9, at 7 p.m. at the Winterevent awards dinner to be held at Flanagans Pub. Winterevent will continue with a chili cookoff at the Schroon Lake Fish and Game Club on Saturday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The proceeds from the cook-off will be donated to Schroon Lake Fire Department. Continuing with the culinary theme, participating businesses will be celebrating “The Taste of Schroon” on Main Street 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 24. The Schroon Lake Fish and Game Club will host the Adirondack’s Best Ice Fishing Tournament Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and 3. Fishing will start at daylight on Saturday and end at 4 p.m. Sunday. All fish must be weighed in at the clubhouse by 4 p.m. Sunday and caught in the designated waters of Schroon Lake. Tickets must be purchased prior to fishing to be eligible for any prizes. The inaugural Leprechaun Throwing Contest will be held Saturday, March 16, in the town park. Each contestant will be judged on the authenticity of the appearance of the leprechaun or their ability to throw the leprechaun over the pot of gold. The leprechaun weight limit is 30 pounds. The awards will be given out that the Timberwolf Pub at 7 p.m. prior to the St. Patrick’s Day parties. Throughout the Winterevent snowboarding, cardboard races, snowmobiling, the poker run, moonlight snowshoe treks and bonfires in the park will be available for all guests. For those who prefer indoor activities, cooking, candy making and yoga for beginners will be offered along with open mic nights, oldies concerts and more. For more information go online at Schroonlakeevents.com
Chilson Volunteer Fire Company will hold its 35th annual dinner dance Saturday, Feb. 9, at 5:30 p.m. at the E.M.A. at 9 Maplewood Lane in Ticonderoga. “This year ’s event marks a return to our traditional St. Valentine’s Day theme and the return of local music legend Chuck Moore and Friends for your dancing and listening pleasure,” said Stephen E. Phelps, Jr., department public information officer. “As always, the evening will feature raffles with lots of valuable prizes along with a delicious dinner of stuffed chicken breast and roast beef served buffet style, with the usual fabulous desserts by members.” Proceeds of the dinner dance will help Chilson Volunteer Fire Department purchase a federally-mandated radio system.
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Ice fishing tournament The Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club will host its 21st annual ice fishing derby. The event is slated for Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and 3. Fishing will start at daylight on Saturday and end at 4 p.m. on Sunday. All fish must be weighed in at the clubhouse by 4 p.m. Sunday. All fish must be caught in the designated waters of Schroon Lake. Tickets must be purchased prior to fishing to be eligible for any prizes. This includes children who have tipups out. Pre-registered anglers do not have to sign in at the clubhouse before fishing. Tickets for preregistration are $12 through Sunday, Feb. 24, and $15 after that date. People may pre-register by mail by sending a check made out to the S.L. Fish & Game Club with a printed list of entrant’s names, addresses, and phone numbers to S.L. Fish & Game Club, PO Box 725, Schroon Lake 12870. Mail in entries must be received by Feb. 23. Entry forms are available at Flanagan’s, Bobcat Sports and the Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club through March 1. Late entries may be completed at Flanagan’s on Friday, March 1, or at the Fish & Game Club Friday, March 1, from noon to 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 2, or Sunday, March 3, all day. For information or to confirm mail-in registrations call Drew Hanchett at 532-7953.
Above: Delaney Reeves was crowned queen at the 2012 Snow Queen Pageant during the annual Hague Winter Weekend. Below: Val and Chris Palmatier take a break during the inaugural Schroon Lake Chili Cook Off in 2012. The 2013 event will be held Feb. 23. Photos by Nancy Frasier
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