As I enjoyed a hike up the rocky creek from Limekiln Lake to that small murky body of water known as Fawn Lake, I spotted some beavers making a house.
It was the summer of 1978 and my dog Mutt and I had been up the creek almost thirty times already. It was one of our favorite things to do.
Mutt was happy to creep from one deep pool to another in the rock-strewn creek bed as I hopped the slimy green rock surfaces.
Tour waterfront homes along the Fulton Chain at View’s annual House Tour by Boat on Saturday, August 17th. Whether a historic site or a spectacular new design, individuals with noteworthy homes will host visitors and offer tours.
Participants will be shuttled to the specially selected homes in the comfort of party barges. The tour departs from Old Forge Pond at 10 a.m., rain or shine. Tickets are $65 for non-members and $50 for members of View.
More information is available by calling (315) 369-6411 or at ViewArts.org.
The Otter Lake Association will host a Meet and Greet event at Otter Lake Station on Sunday, July 28 from 4 to 8 p.m.
All neighbors and friends are invited to enjoy the hospitality of Ellen and Gus Drake, owners of the Otter Lake Station. percentage of all beverages and food served will be benefit the Association’s ongoing projects. Gift prizes will be available for raffle.
The Central Adirondack Sailing Association held its third weekend of races of the 2013 season on Fourth Lake on July 20th.
While it was a beautiful day, the sailors had to battle heavy winds to keep their boats upright and progressing around the course.
A number of the boats had equipment failures and only six of the eight boats completed all three races.
The annual Big Moose Community Chapel Balsam Bee will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, July 27, at the Chapel.
All are welcome to participate in this local Adirondack tradition of making the balsam pillows which will be sold at the Chapel’s annual bazaar on August 3rd.
Balsam pillows were first made at the Chapel in the 1930s by a women’s group called “The Willing Workers,” and today the Bee welcomes everyone of all ages.
Jobs include grinding fresh-cut balsam, and stuffing and sewing the pillows. No experience is necessary, and all are invited for a family-friendly evening.
The Chapel is located five miles west of Eagle Bay on Big Moose Road.
The Open Door Café, held at Niccoll’s Memorial Presbyterian Church, will present a Christmas in July movie event on Friday, July 26th.
The event will feature the family movie, The Christmas Lodge, an uplifting story about the importance of faith, family, and the true holiday spirit. The movie starts at 7 p.m.
There will be holiday-themed refreshments available, and special surprises throughout the evening. The café is donation-based, with proceeds supporting the church youth ministry. All are invited to attend.
Niccolls Memorial Church is located on Crosby Blvd., next to the Old Forge Library.
Holy cow…Google Earth. Now that is one amazing hunk of technology in my opinion, but then again I’m totally impressed by anything more complicated than the remote control we use to operate our television set.
Apparently there re some satellite thingies that live in pace hich possess the ability to zoom in and take pics of virtually any place on our earth—including our very own back yards!
Hmmph. Mixed feelings here. Admittedly, it’s kinda comforting to know that in the event of an emergency we can be easily located. The obvious downside is the lack of privacy. Big Bro is watching us. All the time. Everywhere.