You know that rush you feel when test driving a new car for the first time? Imagine test driving a new kayak! If you are a water sport lover or just looking for something exciting to take the family to, 2013 Paddlefest is where you want to be! Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company is proud to present their 15th annual Adirondack Paddlefest 2013 from May 17th to May 19th on Route 28 in Old Forge NY.
When: Today until Sun, May 19, 2013
| 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: All over Thurman / Athol, NY
Cost:FREE ADMISSION
Nearly 100 old-fashioned yard sale on private property. Maps available at entrances to town and at online a few days before the sale. Selling begins Friday, officially at 9, though many open early. Event goes on, rain or shine, for as many sellers as can arrange cover.
When: Today until Sun, May 19, 2013
| 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Salem Art Works
Cost:Free
Calling all volunteers! We may make it seem effortless, but a great deal of work goes into preparing Salem Art Works' 119.4 acres for our workshops, events, and visiting artists each year. With your help, we can ensure another seamless transition into summer. Come help us clean, unpack, paint, and complete all the other little projects that position us for another successful year.
All volunteers receive food and lodging for the weekend. Volunteering for an entire day or more earns you a free 2013 Membership.
If you are able to volunteer, thank you! Please call or e-mail the SAW office in advance so we may prepare lodging and accommodate any food allergies.
When: Today until Sun, May 19, 2013
| 4:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: 744 Sly Pond Rd, Fort Ann, NY 12827
Cost:50.00
The first annual Spring Stewardship Weekend is an incredible opportunity for Little Notch supporters to gain an understanding of how to care for CLN and help make sure camp is safe, functional, and in its best condition for our 2013 programs. Our Property Working Group will be hosting the weekend and will have several major and minor projects that must be completed (all skill levels and physical abilities are welcome and needed). Projects may include: setting up tents, preparing the kitchen for use, opening program areas, clearing roads and trails, and more. All participants will work for 6 hours each day, leaving time to enjoying CLN in the afternoon and evening.
*No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Something's gone wrong. Do you find yourself: in the middle of yet another crisis? spinning the story in your head over and over until it drives you crazy? becoming paralyzed or overwhelmed? having yourself a good, old-fashioned tantrum? If you said "yes" to any of these, your Inner Drama Queen is sitting pretty with a big crown on her head. Ready to let go of the drama and, when the next challenge arrives, move ahead with empowered action?
Where: Heaven Hill Farm - Bear Cub Ln. - Lake Placid
Cost:$30 /$15 for DD
Tap into a night of craft beer on May 18, 2013 at the beautiful Heaven Hill Farm in Lake Placid. Proceeds will support Literacy Volunteers of Essex/Franklin Counties' Adult Literacy Programs.
Where: Northville Central School Auditorium, Northville Ny
Cost:10.00
The concert co-sponsored by the Sacandaga Task Force for Senior Living and SVAN, kicks off a fund raising campaign for the purchase of property for senior housing in the Village of Northville.
Tickets can be purchasd online or at the door.
Basket raffles will also be available
This international film tour presenting the world?s best whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP and kayak fishing action and paddling lifestyle films of the year.
$8; Students $6.
Where: Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Cost:$85 + $25 for materials.
Bring the beautiful birds of the Adirondacks to your home! Come construct a rustic birdhouse or feeder that can be functional and/or decorative using rough-cut lumber. You will be able to choose from several birdhouse designs and are encouraged to bring various objects (such as old drawer pulls, door knobs, hardware, etc.) from home. Then take a bird identification walk and learn about nesting birds, feeding birds, and suitable houses for area birds. Children 10 years of age and older must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Cost:$30 + $5 for materials.
Create a memorable day for you alone or together with your children. Begin by selecting the "perfect" stick to make your very own hiking staff from ones collected by the instructor. Then you will learn how to "shave" and carve your very own personalized hiking stick. Once you are happy with your creation, you complete it by drilling a hole and adding a lanyard. After lunch, you can take one of several breathtaking hikes near the school using your very own stick! During the morning session you will learn what to take on a hike, how to dress to enjoy the day, trail etiquette, and things to look for. Not only is this a great introduction to simple woodcarving and the beauty of the Southern Adirondacks, but you'll also create some wonderful memories.
Visit Gull Bay Preserve with the Lake George Land Conservancy at the height of its rookery activity! Watch the returning great blue herons as they take care of their hatchlings. Moderately easy trails, one steep, rocky section. 2.5 miles round-trip. Advance registration required. Call Sarah at 518-644-9673; email shoffman(at)lglc.org; or visit lglc.org.
Where: Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Cost:$95. Tuition includes all materials.
This one day class offers those new to weaving (as well as those with experience) a chance to explore the world of colorful weaving. Each loom will be set up with a multi-colored warp, allowing the student to explore stripes, plaids, tabby, and twill designs. Experiment with colors, make a table runner, a set of placemats, or a woven sampler to display with pride in your home. The choices are numerous - so let your creative and colorful side shine!
Where: Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Cost:$45.
Learn all about Square Foot and Raised Bed gardening from two local gardening gurus. Square Foot gardening is the practice of planning small but intensively planted gardens. It combines concepts from other organic gardening methods, including composting, closely planted raised beds, and attention to a small, clearly defined area. Raised Bed gardening is a high-yield, space-saving gardening technique that allows you to extend your season. Raised Bed gardens, made to fit your space, are the ideal answer to maximizing your time, energy, and results! You will leave this class with tons of ideas and all the information you will need to plant your own garden at home. Come learn from the "pros", watch nature do her work, and then come back during the summer to tend your garden and harvest your efforts. A terrific class for beginning gardeners or experts alike - and a great way to get out in the sun and enjoy our Adirondacks!
Where: Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Cost:$45.
Socks from the top down; socks from the toe up. In this class you will learn different ways to cast on and cast off, along with doing the heels and gussets. Bring two sets of double points and appropriate yarns for playing with the construction of socks.
When: Today until Sun, May 19, 2013
| 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Cost:$170 + materials (Est. $25).
Candelabras and other sources of lighting have been made by blacksmiths for centuries. Whether a smith creates a traditional candle holder or a modern artistic centerpiece, the basic components are similar. In this class you will learn various blacksmithing skills as you forge your candelabra. You will leave with an item of function and beauty that will provide warm ambiance any time of year.
NOTE: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student safety.
Where: Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Cost:$45 + $5 for materials.
What could be more fun than spending a day on the water, fishing with your children? In this half day class, children ages 5-15, accompanied by an adult, will learn the basics of fishing. Learn about baiting a hook, casting, reeling in the catch, and hook removal during this hands-on fishing class. Though the class is for children, if adults (16+) wish to fish or handle a rod they must have a valid New York State fishing license.
Where: Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Cost:$85 + $20 for materials.
What better way for you and your family to pass a evening than with a wooden puzzle you made. It can make the perfect gift, too. Wooden puzzles are a great project whether you are a beginner or experienced woodworker. In this class you'll learn all the basics needed to create two puzzles, from laying out a pattern to skillfully using a scroll saw. Come learn the secret tricks to ensure your puzzle is a success!
Get ready all...
BREATH THE MOUNTAIN AIR.....the FIRST BIKE RUN OF 2013!!!!
Please join us for our 2nd Annual fundraiser to benefit:
The Cancer Services Program of Fulton and Montgomery Counties, NY as well as the RI Women's Cancer Screening Program.
Where: Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Cost:$20 + $15 for materials.
In this class you will learn all about the history and presentation of tea. Gain hands-on experience in designing and setting the tea table with antique linens. You will learn to create a menu and prepare traditional foods. Sue's vast knowledge of the history and traditions of the 19th century will give you great insight to the culture and traditions of the time. Bring your own teacup and saucer to enjoy your tea!
Where: Paul Smith's College VIC, 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, New York 12970
Cost:$10
During the spring of 2013, Adirondack Birding Center Director Brian McAllister is leading a series of bird walks at the Paul Smiths VIC. Participants are challenged to see and hear many of the bird species identified by a young Teddy Roosevelt in his research while visiting Paul Smiths in the 1870s. Birders meet at the VIC building at 9:00 AM on selected Wednesdays and Saturdays in May and June.
Drumming is a powerful, healing way to honor the earth. Join us to explore the sacred sound that connects us all. Open to all; no talent is necessary. We are all born with an inherent ability to follow simple rhythms. Please bring any kind of drum, rattle or other percussion instrument. Chairs will be provided for those that prefer them.
Drumming is a powerful, healing way to honor the earth. Join us under the full moon to explore the sacred sound that connects us all, no matter what faith (or lack of). Open to all; no talent is necessary. We are all born with an inherent ability to follow simple rhythms. Please bring any kind of drum, rattle or other percussion instrument. Chairs will be provided for those that prefer them.
Where: Hiltebrant Recreation Center, Old Forge, NY
The Adirondacks once again play host to the 15th Annual Polkafest - the longest running Polka Festival in upstate New York on Memorial Day weekend, May 26th and May 27th, 2013.
When: Sat, May 25, 2013 until Sun, May 26, 2013
| 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Cost:$170 + materials ($20 - Est.)
Over the years, one of the signature decorative additions that traditional blacksmiths used to create a handle or show off their skills was called a basket twist. You'll find these beautiful decorative additions on many of the finer fireplace tool sets and other items. In this class, you will learn several ways of making basket twists while also learning skills that will help you to become a better smith. This class is intended for students with prior experience.
NOTE: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student safety.
When: Sat, May 25, 2013 until Sun, May 26, 2013
| 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Cost:$170 + $50 for materials.
So what are trestle ponies? They are fancy sawhorses used to support massive timbers when building large timber frame structures. Build yourself a set and have solid sawhorses for projects around the house, or use them to create the base for a trestle dining room table. Whatever you use them for, you will be learning the basics of timber framing. Whether building these trestle ponies or an entire building, the knowledge and skills needed for cutting these beautiful mortise and tenon joints is the same. This is a great beginner's class where you will learn the history of timber framing as you drill, cut, and chisel.
When: Sat, May 25, 2013 until Mon, May 27, 2013
| 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Town Beach
Cost:Free
Join the fun with our Summer Expo in the park with tethered hot air balloon rides, wellness tent, yoga and belly dancing demonstrations, live music, art displays, food and a whole lot more. Also, don't miss our Lion's club auction and town wide garage sales that weekend
The Great American Song Book is the uniquely American collection of popular music from Broadway and Hollywood musicals prevalent from the 1920s to 1960s. Performed by Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts (ALCA.)
$10 general admission
We invite you to join the Adirondack Forty-Sixers , the Clark family, and the residents of Saranac Lake to honor Herbert K. Clark by placing a memorial stone to laud his achievement as Adirondack forty-sixer #1 at his gravesite. The ceremony will be at St. Bernard's Cemetery in Saranac Lake. In case of rain the ceremony will be held at the Cantwell room at the Saranac Lake Free Library. This event will take place on May 26th 2013 at 10:00 a.m. There will be a short ceremony and presentations' of replica climbing certificates to all the grandchildren and the unveiling of the memorial stone.
The gravesite was visited this past summer and it was noticed that there was nothing on his headstone mentioning his great achievement. Herb and the Marshall brother's are truly historical figures in New York State and are held in the highest regards by the forty sixer organization. A proposal was presented to the executive committee to purchase a stone to honor Herb at our fall meeting. It was unanimously approved. .
Mayor Clyde Rabideau of Saranac Lake will declare that week Herbert K. Clark week in Saranac Lake. New York State Assemblyman Daniel Stec who's district includes forty two of the forty six high peaks and Assemblywomen Janet Duprey who's district includes the other four peaks will also be present. Many other guest and dignitaries have also been invited.
We look forward to you attending this event as the Adirondack Forty-Sixers pay tribute to Herbert K. Clark ADK. 46er #1.
When: Fri, May 31, 2013 until Sun, Jun 2, 2013
| 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Where: Paul Smith's College VIC, 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, New York 12970
Cost:Three-day Registration = $125
The 11th annual Great Adirondack Birding Celebration is scheduled for 31 May - 2 June 2013, at the Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) in Paul Smiths, New York. The event features field trips to boreal birding hot spots, informative lectures, and workshops. Preregistration is required. Registration opens 1 May 2013.
Cost:$10 in advance (children ages 6-12 are $5, children 5 and under are free; general admission tickets are $12 at the door)
The Lumber Jills are not only ready to face the Hellions of Troy (Herculadies) again this season on Saturday June 1st but also ready to invite the Vermont Men's Roller Derby (Mean Mountain Boys) and the Capital District Men's Roller Derby (Trauma Authority) to face off in a derby double header! Come in your red, white and blue for this Born in the USA bout to show your support for Plattsburgh Roller Derby!
Where: Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Cost:$85 + $35 for materials.
This basket is a variation on an Adirondack Pack Basket, one of the oldest surviving traditions inside the Adirondack Park. You will use a continuous weave technique and hand shaping to create this wonderfully useful basket. Shaker tape will be used to create a sturdy strap that will leave your hands free for blueberry picking or any other type of gathering. It also makes a great container to keep your yarn when knitting socks. This basket will be woven using reed and Shaker tape. The approximate finished size is 10 - 12? tall (width may vary).
Cost:$15 for Pre-Registration, $20 for Day of Registration
Lake Pleasant Central School will be holding the second annual 5k Run/Walk on June 1st at 10am in honor of Mrs. Judee Lauria, Mrs. Amy Bartholomew and Susan G. Komen.
Mrs. Lauria was a science teacher at Lake Pleasant School and has battled Breast Cancer for several years. Two years ago, she could no longer continue as a teacher. She is an exceptional teacher, friend and community member. As of this year, a student in the 8th grade found out his mother, (Amy Bartholomew) was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Mrs. Bartholomew loves being outdoors, being active in the community, but most of all spending time with her family. With the help of our new teacher Mrs. Vanessa Saltis, we decided to raise money for Breast Cancer by continuing the LPCS 5k Run/Walk. Please come and run or walk with us on June 1st. The pre-registration fee is $15 and the day of registration is $20. All proceeds go to Susan G. Komen For the Cure of Northeastern New York. Registration begins at 9am.
Where: Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Cost:$85 + $25 for materials.
From the garden and the wild, learn to make high quality salves, balms, and oils! Come take part in an herbal identification walk through neighboring field, garden, and forest to forage plants for salves and oils. Learn identification, harvest, and preservation techniques for the herbs of early summer. Then learn the proper techniques for making herbal oils for massage, herbal salves for first aid and skin care, and lip balm. There will be hands-on demonstrations and tips for success and mistakes to avoid. Take home a sample of the items made in class, a supplies list, handouts, and recipes for many different products.
Thurman neighbors join to welcome guests, all illustrating some facet of man's relationship to and dependence on nature, and the need to sustain the resources that sustain us. Presentations are informal and interactive, for all ages.
Intermittent guided woods walks with Gary Martin and Bill Kenney to identify trees and medicinal plants, and learn about selective cutting and sound woodlot management practices. Gary displays old tools used by Adirondack woodsmen and gives demonstrations of a modern band saw mill.
Got newspaper and ad fliers? Wini Martin shows bead-making. Ask how she extends the skill to make unique gifts to commemorate a special occasion. Wallpaper? Kids will fold origami boxes to take home. See stained glass stepping stones.
Descendents of Native Americans demonstrate and discuss skills passed down through the generations:
? Cheryl Kenyon shares language of the Mi'kmaq
people.
? Sally Feihel honors her Mohawk ancestors by
sewing dream catchers & medicine bags.
? Bill Kenney, Abenaki, discusses healing plants.
? Donna Wormwood, Abenaki; art/craft that is
from and about nature
Local author Persis Granger leads a "green" take-home activity and tells how the main character of "Adirondack Gold" learned lessons about sustainability in the 1800s.
Woodworkers John Welch (carved wooden spoons) and Bob Brooks (signs, candle holders, coat racks, lamps, small tables, coat tree made from logs, and comfort birds).
Lightning at the Lake Second Annual Block Party on June 1 beginning at Noon at White Lake Inn, 12676 Rt 28, Woodgate 13494. Food, Drinks, Vendors. Music outside by Chain Reaction at Noon, THE BOMB at 4pm and Dubonnet inside at 8pm. Bikers welcome. No cover charge. 392-5439
When: Sat, Jun 1, 2013 until Sun, Jun 2, 2013
| 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Adirondack Sports Complex,326 Upper Sherman Ave, Queensbury, NY
Cost:$6.00
This is the Wings Falls Quilters Guild biennial quilt show celebrating the quilting arts featuring traditional and art quilts from members around the local region, raffle quilt, vendors, ARTTA fiber art exhibit, hooked rug exhibit, youth category, invitationals and more !!
When: Sat, Jun 1, 2013 until Sun, Jun 2, 2013
| 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Cost:$170.
If you've ever admired the beautiful stone walls you've seen in the countryside and wondered how they were made, this class is for you! In this two-day class you will learn the basic techniques for creating dry-laid stone walls from an accomplished stone mason. Both retaining and freestanding walls will be covered, along with preparing the base and sub-base, stone selection, and other topics. This hands-on workshop is a must for anyone who wants to build or repair stone walls for his own home.
Note: Students must bring eye protection, ear plugs, gloves, and wear sturdy shoes for their safety.
When: Sat, Jun 1, 2013 until Sun, Jun 2, 2013
| 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Cost:$170 + materials ($25 - Est.)
What is smelting? It is a process that uses materials taken right from the earth, clay, iron ore, and fire, to create the iron that blacksmiths have used since the earliest times. The smelter created a bloom, which is the basic raw form of usable iron. New York State led the country in iron production before the Civil War and much of that iron was mined right here in the Adirondacks. In this class you will learn to build a clay furnace and prepare ore on the first day. Then learn the basics of smelting as you produce a bloom from Adirondack magnetite clay. This is a must-do class if you are interested in historic iron production or are keen about Adirondack history! You will greatly expand your knowledge of the unique characteristics of iron that make it ideal for forging. Smelting is a skill and art that has been kept alive by just a handful of artisan blacksmiths. You won't want to miss this class.
NOTE: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student safety.
When: Sat, Jun 1, 2013 until Sun, Jun 2, 2013
| 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Where: Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Cost:$85 + $25 for materials.
Home life among the native peoples and settlers of the Adirondacks included the use of gourd vessels. In this fun class you will select a gourd, cut it, learn how to prepare and clean the gourd and, using a variety of optional finishes and adornments, create something both beautiful and useful such as a drum, bowl dipper, dream catcher, lantern, basket, cornucopia, or other objet d'art. You will enjoy seeing the unique items made by each of your fellow students - never two of a kind! No experience required
Where: Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Cost:$45.
Bluegrass banjo is the familiar sound that drove such favorites as the Beverly Hillbillies Theme Song, Rocky Top, and Foggy Mountain Breakdown. In this class you will learn enough about the banjo so that you can use a variety of available instructional aids from your home and progress with learning Bluegrass banjo at your own pace. You will be exposed to the basics of playing 5-string Bluegrass banjo, including tunings, left hand chord shapes, right hand rolls, vamping, hammer-ons, pull-offs, chokes, chimes, and how to read tablatures. We'll also look at online sites about banjo practice and instruction. Bring a playable 5-string banjo, two metal finger picks, and a thumb pick. Although there will be several handouts, an audio recorder is a good idea.
Fursuits are animal costumes made from various materials. They range from simple tails and ears to full costumes and are worn for personal enjoyment. Fursuits have also been featured in visual mediums as backdrops or as part of a central theme.
In this beautifully illustrated book, young readers will learn the alphabet while gaining an appreciation for the wild side of the Adirondacks. Each page features a cleverly formed letter among an Adirondack scene. From bears and beavers to frogs and ferns to lean-tos and loons, Adirondack ABCs invites the reader to journey through the Adirondack alphabet!
Monday - Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday - Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon-4pm
Walter Jakubowski is drawn to the outdoors. Trees, leaves, waterfalls, ponds, rocks and roots - nature is everywhere in his, large-format photographs the product of what he sees when he treks the wilds of the Adirondack Mountains with his 1953 Deardorff 4-by-5-inch view camera.
Monday - Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday - Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon-4pm
The Northeast National Pastel Exhibition features artwork from renowned pastel artists from all across the United States and Canada.
Monday - Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday - Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon- 4pm
The Kaatskill Woodturners Association (KWA) was founded in 2004 as a special interest group of the Northeastern Woodworkers Association (NWA). The NWA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Saratoga, NY, dedicated to sharing the love of woodworking through public education and workshops.
When: Today until Fri, Jun 7, 2013
| 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Paul Smith's College VIC, 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, New York 12970
Cost:FREE ADMISSION
The Paul Smiths VIC is sponsoring an bird-themed exhibition of art and photography to coincide with the upcoming Great Adirondack Birding Celebration at the VIC.
The show will be held in the VIC's Great Room Art Gallery and will hang from May 17th to June 7th.
When: Sat, Jun 1, 2013 until Mon, Jun 17, 2013
| 10:00 AM
Where: View (the new Arts Center), Old Forge
Cost:$8/$4 members
Monday - Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday - Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon-4pm
The art students of the Town of Webb Schools are bursting with creativity. Enjoy a glimpse into the future when you explore what the artists of tomorrow did this school year under the direction of art teacher, Robert Fountain III.
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Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall - Hiking is a year round activity! Check out the hiking guide for Trail Info!
Acclaimed photographer and author Carl Heilman II explores the Adirondacks.
