Over 100 participants turned out for the 11th Annual Central Adirondack Kiwanis Club Winter Sports Challenge at McCauley Mountain on Saturday, February 5.

The event raised over $7,000 that will be used to support continuing operations of The Kommunity Youth and Activity Center (KYAC) in Old Forge.

The No. 1 Fundraising Team was the Town of Webb School Key Club which will receive the Traveling Plaque and a Permanent Certificate.

The No. 2 Fundraising Team was the Arts Center/Old Forge which will receive a Permanent Certificate.

The No. 1 Fundraising Individual was Bob Dellavia who will receive a Permanent Certificate and $50.

The No. 1 Student Fundraiser was Andrea Frey who will receive a Permanent Certificate and $100. Awards will be presented at an upcoming Kiwanis Monthly Dinner Meeting.

“We would like to offer our sincere thanks to all the participants, sponsors, and volunteers who made this such an exciting community event,” said Bill Ransom and Bob Teesdale, co-chairs of the event. They offered special thanks to Diane Amos and the Town of Webb School Key Club for their efforts, and to Town of Webb Supervisor Robert Moore and Steve Uzdavinis and his McCauley staff for their help and cooperation.

In addition, they thanked the Central Adirondack Search and Rescue Team (CASART) for their assistance on the mountain, and Karl Dodson of KD Graphics who provided the participant T-shirts.

Also, they wanted to acknowledge in-kind sponsors Nannette Shovea-Burke of Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company and vendor Sarah Trachy, who represented MSR Snowshoes.

The Donut Shop and The Last Run Café were also recognized for their support in the success of the event.

The 2nd Annual Memory Walk in support of the Alzheimer’s Association will return to Inlet on Saturday, June 18, according to event organizers.

Last year’s event drew many walkers who helped to raise $9,600 for the Alzheimer’s organization.

This year the Alzheimer’s Association has a new logo and has renamed the event “Walk to END Alzheimer’s.”

Visit the Inlet Information Office website at inletny.com for upcoming information and on-line registration.

All are welcome to take part in the fundraising effort to bring an end to Alzheimer’s disease.

More information is available by calling (315) 357-5771.

The Town of Inlet is getting ready for the annual Frozen Fire & Lights festival on Saturday, February 26, a day of bonfires, outdoor activities, and fun for the whole family.

Local artist Gregg Rudd has set the mood for the festive day by creating a snow sculpture in front of the Inlet Town Hall.

There will be a book sale at the Inlet Public Library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Inlet Youth Commission will sponsor a Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Inlet Town Hall.

Outdoor activities begin at noon at Fern Park where there will be sledding, ice skating, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on the trails.

Those interested should bring their own sled, but ice skate, snowshoe and ski rentals are available locally.

New this year is a Cardboard Sled Race that will begin at 1 p.m. Bring along your own creation made strictly of cardboard and tape.

Prizes will be awarded in the fastest, slowest, and best design categories.

Hot cocoa and donuts can be enjoyed as you warm yourself by the bonfire.

At 5 p.m., the fun moves to Arrowhead Park where there will be a bonfire and free hotdogs and other treats.

A spectacular fireworks display over the snow and ice will begin at approximately 7 p.m.

Following the fireworks there will be Wine and Chocolate Sampling at Matt’s Draft House at Screamen Eagle.

The event is made possible by the Town of Inlet, the Inlet Area Business Association, the Central Adirondack Association and a tremendous amount of local support.

More information is available by calling 1-800-GO INLET or at: www.inletny.com.

A spaghetti dinner to benefit Old Forge resident and volunteer fire fighter Brian Smith will be held on Saturday, February 26 at the Old Forge Fire Department.

The fundraiser will begin at 5 p.m. and will also include raffles and live music by Joe Bolton.

The cost of the spaghetti dinner is $7 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Children under the age of 5 will be admitted free of charge.

A special family rate of $25 will be available to families of two adults and two or more children.

The menu will include spaghetti and meatballs, salad, a roll, and dessert.

The organizing committee is currently collecting raffle items.

Anyone who would like to donate a raffle item can contact Kelly Hunkins at (315) 369-3775. The committee would like to receive all items by Wednesday, February 23 to allow for set-up of the raffle tables.

Donations of desserts can be delivered to the fire hall by noon the day of the event.

Brian Smith suffered a stroke at the beginning of the year as he and his wife, Vicki were traveling home from a holiday visit with family in Pennsylvania.

Following successful brain surgery, he is currently home and undergoing physical therapy, but is unable to return to his job at Heroux Construction.

The benefit will assist with expenses related to his hospitalization and on-going treatment.

Anyone who would like to make a monetary donation can contact Alice Deis at (315) 369-6902 or at: P.O. Box 201, Old Forge, NY 13420.

Pendragon Theatre of Saranac Lake will present a production of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” at the Arts Center/Old Forge Gould Hall on Tuesday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m.

This will be the first full-length production to be performed at Gould Hall since the new Arts Center opened its doors in mid-January.

The play will be directed by Susan Neal, who will follow the script adapted by Hamilton Deane in 1924.

It is the first adaptation of Bram Stoker’s 1897 classic novel that was authorized by his widow.

In 1927, the play was revised for American audiences by John L. Balderston and starred Bela Lugosi.

Lugosi reprised the role of Dracula in the classic 1931 film of the same name.

Pendragon Theatre is an ensemble of artists, based in the Adirondacks, dedicated to preserving the vitality and enhancing the quality of professional theatre through year-round performance and educational programs.

Admission is $15/$10 members adults and $10/$5 members under 18.

More information on the production is available by calling Pendragon Theatre at (518) 891-1854; e-mail at: pdragon @northnet.org or at the website: pendragontheatre.org.

For ticket information call (315) 369-6411; or email: info@artscenteroldforge.org, or ArtsCenterOldForge.org.

The Arts Center/Old Forge will present the 5th Annual Chili Bowl Luncheon on Tuesday, February 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

All are invited to the fundraising event that features a variety of chili, vegetarian chili, soups and stews served in handcrafted pottery bowls created by area potters who participate in the Arts Center’s Pottery Open Studio.

Among those who crafted bowls for the event are: Art Baird, Vincent Clemente, Megan Crimmins, Dennis DeStefanis, Barbara Fry, Julie Hindsdill, Marie Imundo, Linda Erion, Bette Rintrona, Greg Rudd, Nancy Venetz, Ruth McKenna, Jeffrey Cohen, Page Hannah, and Carolyn Gaylord.

The event is supported by local businesses and volunteers who donate food and services.

The cost of the luncheon ranges from $16 to $20, depending on the size and intricacy of the bowl of choice.

The price of lunch served without a bowl is $8. Lunch also includes bread and dessert. Take-out is available.

Lunch-goers will also have the opportunity to take a guided tour of the new Arts Center facility and view the Regional Ceramics Exhibition that will be on display through March 12.

The exhibition features the work of Dean Richards, the Utica Art Association and the many potters who donated their talents to the Chili Bowl Luncheon.

More information about special events at the Arts Center/Old Forge is available by calling (315) 369-6411 or at: www.ArtsCenterOldForge.org.