by Marianne Christy
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) is returning to Inlet on Friday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m., for a performance under the tent at Arrowhead Park.
Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the Inlet Information Office until 4 p.m. and the Old Forge Visitor Information Center until 4:30 p.m. the day of the concert.
Tickets will also be available at the door beginning at approximately 6:45 p.m. Continue reading
The Old Forge Library’s Adirondack Storytelling and Music Festival is scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 26 from 12 to 2 p.m. under the tent on the Forge Motel Knoll.
Award-winning musician, storyteller and author Joe Bruchac will host the event and will be joined by his son Jesse Bruchac, folksinger/songwriter Peggy Lynn and Adirondack Storyteller Bill Smith. Continue reading
by Jay Lawson
It has grown clear in recent weeks that a municipality’s sign ordinance, despite having been crafted meticulously with standard concepts and wording, can abruptly feel outdated with changes in the signage industry and marketing habits of local businesses.
That seems to be the case in the Town of Webb, where a proliferation of small-run signs—now quickly and inexpensively produced thanks to current technology—have become a popular way for non-profit and business entities to publicize events and communicate with prospective customers. Continue reading
by Theresa Taylor
The 16th Annual Raquette Lake Bass Derby will be held Saturday, July 25.
Contestants verify registration and team members have breakfast and a short meeting beginning at 5 a.m. at the Raquette Lake fire hall. They depart for the Raquette Lake Dock for live wells inspection and their timed start. Continue reading
Coupons can be used to purchase fruits and vegetables at any participating Herkimer County Farmers’ Market.
You qualify if you are at least 60 years of age and have a monthly income at or below
$1,815 for a one-person household, $2,456 for a two-person household, $3,098 for a three-person household, or are at least 60 years of age and currently receiving or eligible to receive SSI, food stamps, public assistance, or Section 8 housing subsidy.
Booklets are limited to one per household.
Coupons will be distributed at the Old Forge Farmers’ Market on Park Avenue on Friday, July 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.
by Mitch Lee
My days were pretty much filled up with outdoor activities back in the summer of 1977. I certainly had no trouble staying outside from 7:30 in the morning till well after dinner.
As an 11-year-old boy on Limekiln Lake my cut-off Levi shorts were tattered and damp 12 hours a day.
My knees were skinned and the other exposed parts of my legs were pretty much filled with bug bites and briar scratches. Continue reading
Hans (back), Ella, Laurie and Hanson Schmid. Photo by Gina Greco
Family and friends of the late Tayler Schmid gathered at McCauley Mountain on Thursday, July 23 to honor Tayler’s memory on his 18th birthday.
The family-friendly event, which raised funds for the organization, Families for Depression Awareness, included food, beverages, raffles, children’s games, activities, and a Riggies Cook-Off.
Music was provided by Paul Case, Jim and Gwen Tracy, John Kelsey & Brian Mulkerne, Joe Bolton, Chloe Barkauskas, and Alisha Robinson.
The evening ended with a lantern release at 10 p.m.