The Central Adirondack Partnership for the 21st Century (CAP-21) will be holding its 16th Annual Hanging Flower Basket Party on Wednesday, June 10 from 4 p.m., at the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center and Pavilion on North Street in Old Forge.
All are welcome to come and dig in the dirt. Just bring some gardening gloves and a gardening shovel or trowel. Continue reading
CAP-21 is seeking a volunteer coordinator for its Flower Basket initiative. This individual must coordinate teams of volunteer waterers throughout the summer from June 14 to Columbus Day. Continue reading
The information session geared for representatives of community non-profit organizations that was to be held at the Old Forge Library on Tuesday, May 12 has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 4 at 1 p.m.
The program, hosted by Adirondack Foundation and CAP-21, will offer information on ways Adirondack Gives can provide non-profit organizations with free on-line fundraising dedicated to specific purposes. Continue reading
Representatives of area non-profit organizations are invited to an informational session on how crowdfunding can be used to support their work. It will be held at the Community Room of the Old Forge Library on Tuesday, May 12 at 2 p.m.
The hour-long program will be hosted by CAP-21 and Adirondack Foundation and led by Chris Morris. Continue reading
Some of Old Forge’s Emergency Services Volunteers: Kneeling, from left, are Dan Rivet, Linda Salin, and Richard Risley. Back row, Terry Lehnen, Peg Masters, Dave and Jeanette Berkstresser, Ron Leszyk, Dave Langworthy, Father Shane, and Mike Senf. Photo by Gina Greco
By Gina Greco
The Central Adirondack Partnership for the 21st Century (CAP-21) met with local emergency personnel from Old Forge, Inlet and surrounding areas, to discuss local emergency response needs including the challenge of regenerating and sustaining an adequate volunteer force. Continue reading
By Jay Lawson
CAP-21 is participating in an unprecedented agreement among 53 New York State agencies, municipal governments, property owners, lake associations, conservation groups, sporting groups and businesses that aims to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species in the Adirondack region.
The agreement will help preserve clean water, increase recreation opportunities and promote tourism in Upstate New York, according to Nick Rose, CAP-21’s Executive Director. Continue reading
CAP-21 and Adirondack Cares, an organization established by the Adirondack Foundation to help non-profits and communities raise funds for essential projects, are partners in a 60-day on-line campaign to raise funds for carpet replacement at the Inlet Senior/Community Center. Continue reading