Iron Ore challenge returns
Cheney Mountain hike slated June 1
The second annual Mineville Iron Ore Man Challenge hopes to build on last year’s success while attracting attention to the community’s newest hiking trail.
Lions plan charity auction, sale
Schroon Lake event May 25 and 26
The Town of Schroon Lake Lions Club will again hold its annual Memorial Day weekend charity auction and garage sale.
Boat registration available online
The Lake George Park Commission has announced Lake George boat registrations may be purchased online at its website.
Moriah, Ticonderoga featured in new books
Local authors publish works
A pair of local history books have been penned by authors from Moriah and Ticonderoga.
King’s Garden to sell plants
Workshops planned May 18
The King’s Garden will hold its annual pre-season plant sale Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Schultz to wed
Miss Heather Schultz and Mr. John Cole will celebrate their marriage on June 13, 2013, at Ticonderoga Bicentennial Park at 3:30 p.m.
Crown Point to mark its founding
Memorial Day festivities May 26 and 27
Crown Point has observed Memorial Day for 145 years, but the 2013 festivities will mark an even bigger anniversary. Crown Point is celebrating the 225th year of its founding.
APA details classification alternatives for former Finch lands
The Adirondack Park Agency Board met May 9 at APA headquarters and discussed alternatives to classify the state’s newly acquired land formerly owned by the Finch, Pruyn paper company.
Ticonderoga youngster tackles cancer
Grace Harker raising money for St. Jude’s
Grace Harker will walk in Ti’s Bicentennial Park Saturday, May 25, at 3 p.m. to raise money for the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Her goal is to raise more than $400.
Fort Ticonderoga offers season passes to Ticonderoga residents
Fort Ticonderoga invites Ticonderoga residents to receive an Ambassador Pass for the 2013 season.
The wave
Notes from the North Woods
Adirondackers have again begun practicing that old, familiar wave.
Hague to host Memorial Day activities
‘FunFest,’ parade, observance planned May 25
Hague will mark Memorial Day, honoring World War II and Civil War veterans. Sponsored by the Hague Senior Citizens Club, the festivities will be held Saturday, May 25, and will include activities in the town park, a parade and a memorial service.
Fight the good fight!
Conservation Conversations
The weather has gone from winter to summer in about three days. The lack of rain and hot sun are warming things up and drying things out.
Schroon to welcome summer
‘Opening Weekend’ May 25
Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer in most communities. In Schroon Lake, it’s official. Schroon Lake will host its second annual “opening weekend” Saturday, May 25. Sponsored by the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce, it will be 1 to 5 p.m. in the town park.
Hospice plans memorial service
May 16 in Port Henry
High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care will hold a memorial service Tuesday, May 16, at 6 p.m. at the Port Henry Knights of Columbus, 72 Main St.
