Monthly Archives: November 2013

Candy Land: Thendara’s Holiday Treat

Candy Land at the historic Thendara Town Hall is just one of the features of An Adirondack Christmas on Main Street that can be enjoyed by families.

Located a short walking distance from the Thendara Train Station, Candy Land is open from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 29, 30 and December 1, and on Saturday, December 7. 0008-DSC04339

Visitors are invited to drop by and enjoy the many Christmas decorations, games, crafts, hot chocolate and treats.

For a taste of what’s in-store at Candy Land, visit http://vimeo.com/79793716 to view a video produced by Kurt and Ximena Gardner, owners of the local company, Adirondack Mountain Productions.

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Fundraiser for Hospice starting Monday, Dec. 2

The 19th Annual Hospice Memorial Tree fundraiser will begin Monday, December 2 at 11 a.m. at Kinney Drugs on Route 28 in Old Forge.

Donations to The Hospice Tree of Support and Caring enables the volunteers in the Town of Webb to provide a person the dignity, integrity, and personal choice of spending his or her last days at home. Local members will man the tree through Sunday, December 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.

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Children’s book signings to feature authors Phinney, Best, and the VanRipers

Children’s Book Signings have been scheduled locally to coincide with the holiday season’s Christmas on Main Street events in Old Forge and Inlet.

Nancy Pulling Best will sign copies of her children’s book, Anna the Spider, at the Old Forge Hardware on Friday, November 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and The Adirondack Reader in Inlet from 2 to 4 p.m.

Best, a Thendara native and Town of Webb School graduate, enlisted the artistic talents of Mat Capron, also a Webb graduate, in illustrating the book. Continue reading

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Old Forge: Dona Finkle pledges Beta Sigma Phi

Izzie Worthen, president of the local chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, conducted a pledge ritual for Dona Finkle at a meeting held at the home of Penny Smedley on Monday, September 16.

Dona Finkle, center, receives her Beta Sigma Phi pledge pin from Judy Herron. Also participating in the ceremony was Izzie Worthen, left. Photo by Karen Beck

Dona Finkle, center, receives her Beta Sigma Phi pledge pin from Judy Herron. Also participating in the ceremony was Izzie Worthen, left. Photo by Karen Beck

Worthen was assisted by Judy Herron.

Twelve sorority members were in attendance.

Presently, Finkle is studying Beta Sigma Phi history and precepts with Smedley, sorority vice president.

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