101 More Historical Sketches (Marty Podskoch)

Marty Podskoch is returning with a whole new set of stories on the history and folklore of the Adirondack Region. Come hear a presentation about the wonderful history of the Adirondacks! This presentation will also include a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Fire Towers in New York State!

14 magnificent Adirondack chairs built by members and friends of the Northville United Presbyterian Church.

Painted by well-know area artists Rhea Costello, Connie Dodge, Marion Kratky, William Mosher, William Coffey, Sue Sedon, Kirianne Weaver, Janet Mitchell, Patricia Purtell, Minnie Abrams, Stacey Frasier, Mauli McDonald, Emma Obern

Take the walking tour to view the chairs
Pick up a walking tour map at Northville businesses
Place a Silent Auction Bid

Northville is on route 30
25 miles from Amsterdam on beautiful The Sacandaga Lake

Stacey Frasier's chair, titled Ampersand,
can be seen at the Vail Mills Information and Visitor's Center
at the junction of 30 and 29

Sponsored by the Northville United Presbyterian Church

Every saturday Through August the Annex in Northville will be hosting a local author or artist. Last saturday featured Judy Olson - a most talented photographer whose work I have admired for years.

This Saturday...........Edinburg historical society cookbook and home baked goods sale 10 am until?

August 22nd - Meet Don Williams Adirondack Storyteller and Author signing local history books available at the event.

August 29th - Adirondack Rustic Co. Well made - affordable Adirondack furnishings and decor items exhibit and sale.

September 5th - Marion Bayly - Winner of the awards below
Adirondack Life Photo Contest. Bear Cub photo 2nd place 2008 in the "wildlife" category Yawning Fox photo 3rd place 2009 in the "wildlife" category Speculator Art Show (People's Choice Award) Photography Category
In 2008 placed 3rd. In 2009 placed 2nd
Massachusetts Essex National Heritage Area Photo Contest
In 2008 placed 1st "Heritage Area"
In 2009 placed 1st "On the Trail" category with "Kayak Gathering"

July 11^th 2009 marks the Date for the Annual sand island bash. If you have never experienced this boat bash you won't want to miss it this year.

 

Every year local businesses hire live music and put the bands on boats just off Sand Island on the Great Sacandaga Lake. Hundreds of boats show up to listen. This year's band will be the New Shoes band. New Shoes is a fun 3-Piece Blues-Rock band bringing you the best in the styles of Stevie Ray, Kenny Wayne, Jonny Lang, Tinsley Ellis, and all those other groovy guitar slingers.

 

There is no cost to attend - and so much fun!
Rain Date July 18th

 

The Great Sacandaga Lake is a great place to spend Independence Day Weekend!  Starting Friday morning when 104.9 the edge brings it's first ham and edge breakfast to Sport Island Pub - followed by music all day long!

Fireworks Schedule

Friday - Lanzi's on the Lake

Saturday - Northville

Sunday - Sport Island Pub
(preceded by live acoustic music by Aaron Mittler 3pm-7pm)

There are a plethora of other things to do this weekend including the "Northville Doins" located in Northville's Waterfront Park.

July 2
5-10 pm, wrist band night
" 86ers " Irish band 7-10

July 3
5-11 pm, "THICK" classic rock band

July 4
12 noon -10 pm

Parade at 2pm
3 pm band : "ONE LESS STAR"
7-10 pm: "ERNIE WILLIAMS AND THE WILDCATS"
Northville Boy Scouts chicken BBQ in the park 4-7 pm

 

There is also live music all weekend at the Sand Bar, I-Go-Inn and Carmelena's Grill.

The Great Sacandaga Lake is located in the Southern foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. It encompasses the towns of Broadalbin, Mayfield, Northville, Day, Hadley, Edinburg and Fish House. With a surface area of 42 Square miles , a Shoreline of 125 miles and a Maximum Width of 5 miles; The Great Sacandaga lake boasts 29 miles of shoreline.

In addition to a rich and distinguished history the Great Sacandaga Reservoir is an undiscovered Mecca for boating, water sports, snowmobiling, skiing, fishing and all kinds of recreation. Antiques and crafts are found little shops everywhere. The Great Sacandaga also boast some of the best lakefront dining around with over 17 restaurants in the vicinity with quinine ranging from gourmet to tavern fare.

 

The Great Sacandaga still boast a pristine atmosphere and is virtually untouched by all the tourist trappings you may find at other mountain lakes.

Distance to The Great Sacandaga Lake From......

Albany.................... 55 miles
Lake George........... 15 miles
Saratoga................. 22 miles
Syracuse............... 133 miles
Boston.................. 203 miles
Montreal............... 170 miles
New York City...... 180 miles
Hartford................ 160 miles