Niccolls Memorial Presbyterian Church is taking orders for the Food Sense package for December. Each “unit” costs $15.50 and the program is open to all.

There are no eligibility requirements nor is there any obligation to purchase food every month.

The December unit consists of: ground beef, tilapia fillets, chicken nuggets, bacon, ham steak, roasted herb potatoes, vegetable medley, canned corn, ziti, peaches and two fresh produce items.

There are also seven specials available at an additional cost: spiral ham, stuffed chicken, breaded shrimp, chicken tenders, meatloaf, scallop potatoes and macaroni and beef.

Orders and payment are due in the church office by Thursday, November 29 and orders are to be picked up at the church on Friday, December 14at 12:30 p.m.

To order, call 369-3475 or stop by the church office between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Deacons of Niccolls Church coordinate this monthly program.

They are offering to purchase a unit for anyone in the community having difficulty affording groceries.

This help is available by calling the church office before the order deadline.

The 26th Annual Quilts Unlimited Exhibition at View will come to a close on Sunday, December 2.

At the end of the exhibition, the annual drawing for this year’s raffle quilt will take place.

This year’s quilt titled “Whirligigs” was stitched by the Pointed Pine Quilters to benefit View.

The colorful queen size quilt was created using a traditional pinwheel design.

This beautiful quilt caught the eye of “The Quilt Shop Navigator” editors who featured it in their 19th northeast edition of their publication.

Quilts Unlimited is an annual show that features quilts from across the country hung gallery style. Continue reading →

McCauley Mountain pre-season passes are on sale through Saturday, December 1.

Adult pre-season tickets are $239, and $285 after the December 1 deadline. Junior pre-season tickets are $175 and $215 after the deadline.

Pre-season family packs are also available for $836, offering a family of five a savings of over $350.

McCauley will also be offering a 5-time ski pack for $119 as well as gift certificates.

McCauley Mountain season’s pass holders are also eligible to take advantage of the reciprocal program with Whiteface and Gore Mountains. Continue reading →

New North Woods Women’s Club’s newly installed officers are, from left, Vice-President Jenn Dunn, Treasurer Amber LaFountain, and President Meagan Langworthy. Missing from photo is Erin Burns, Secretary. Photo by Dana Armington

The North Woods Women’s Club held their first monthly meeting after electing new officers at the new member gathering at Billy’s Restaurant on Wednesday, October 17.

Meagan Langworthy was elected president, Jenn Dunn, vice-president; Erin Burns, secretary; and Amber LaFountain, treasurer.

During the meeting, the group discussed upcoming events and fund raising initiatives.

The club is currently seeking donations from area businesses for a coupon book that will be sold exclusively at Snodeo on Saturday and Sunday, December 8 and 9. Proceeds from the fundraising effort will support the Kinderwood Preschool Program.

Donations for the booklet can range anywhere from a buy-one get-one coupon to a free coupon, or a ten percent off discount. Donors are free to choose the specific criteria for their donation.

Only 150 coupon booklets will be sold and each will be marked for authentication. Deadline for participation is Wednesday, November 28. Continue reading →

Thendara Town Hall, home of a festive holiday “Candy Land.”

The Historic Thendara Town Hall has been transformed into a giant indoor Candy Land for the holiday season.

Owners Stuart DeCamp and Jimi Ortiz will open the doors to Candy Land on Friday, November 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Candy Land will also be open on Saturday and Sunday, November 24 and 25 as well as on Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and 2.

The interior of Thendara Town Hall with some of its holiday season Candy Land decor.

As part of a partnership with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, any children and their parents who ride the Christmas train, and present their boarding pass at Candy Land will receive a complimentary cupcake and hot chocolate.

Candy Land also offers coloring, face painting, and mini games that include pool, foosball, air hockey, and tic-tac-toe.

Hot chocolate, tea, coffee, and snacks will also be available. Candy Land is located at 120 Forge Street, across from the Thendara Train Station.

For additional information call (315) 369-3104 or 369-2323.

The Town of Forestport will mark the beginning of the holiday season by hosting a variety of events on Sunday, December 2.

The schedule of events includes visits with Santa at Memorial Park from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Memorial Park and an art exhibit by local artist Connie Smith.

The Tree Lighting at Memorial Park will be held at 4:45 p.m., and following at 5 p.m. will be an Electric Horse Parade.

Line-up for the parade will begin at 4 p.m. and all are welcome to take part as long as they are “lit up” and decorated for the occasion.

No motorized floats or vehicles are allowed.

Anyone interested in signing up or needing information on obtaining a light kit can call Parker Snead at (315) 525-1492 or email: psnead@telenet.net, or call Bill Corrigan at (315) 723-9065.

The parade will proceed down a luminary-lined path.

Santa will arrive at Memorial Park by horse drawn wagon and there will be wagon rides, hot cider and other refreshments, and entertainment.