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18th annual event Go-Karts to rev Tuesday for Calypso’s Cove charity race

Established in 1994, the Calypso’s Cove Charity Go-Kart Race seeks to raise money within the community for local charities, organizations and families in need.

Since its inception, the Go-Kart race has raised over $170,000. This event brings local businesses together to vie for the coveted trophy and to work together as a community for worthy causes.

The 18th Annual Calypso’s Cove Charity Go-Kart Race will take place on Tuesday, September 13. A rain date is set for Thursday, September 15.

The beneficiaries this year include the Friends of the Polar Bears, to aid their effort of purchasing a yurt for McCauley Mountain, and MAC’s Safe Ride, to aid in the effort to purchase a larger van.

All are encouraged to come out to the race and support the local community and these two worthy causes.

Gates will open at 5 p.m. with racing to begin at 5:30 p.m. sharp. The entry fee for a team of five racers is $225. Each racer will drive in two heats.

The entry fee covers the cost of admission, food and beverage for the race team. Team leaders should send their check for $225 and a list of five racers to Calypso’s Cove Charity Go-Kart Race, 3183 State Route 28, Old Forge, NY 13420.

The deadline for entry is 5 p.m. Monday, September 12, unless the team limit has been met.

Racers should call (315) 369-6145 to confirm postponement due to rain the day of the race.

Spectators will be admitted for a donation of $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. The donation includes food and beverage.

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CAP-PY Duck Derby floats 1,600 entries in inaugural fundraiser

The inaugural CAP-py Duck Derby was held on Sunday, September 4, and according to Kristin Frymire of CAP-21, sponsor of the event, it was a big success with 1,600 ducks sold.

“It was a great day. Everyone was very excited and had lots of fun,” Frymire said. Proceeds of the fundraising event will support CAP-21’s community grants and projects.

Frymire said due to the overwhelming positive response to the derby, Continue reading →

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Candidate Night: Array of hopefuls competing for seats in upcoming Town of Webb primaries, general election

CAP-21 welcomed the public to meet and get to know the Town of Webb candidates that will be appearing on ballots this fall, either on primary day next Tuesday, September 13, or the general election on November 8.

The event, which was billed as Webb Candidates’ Night 2011, was held in VIEW’s Gould Hall.

Five supervisor candidates were on hand, each hoping to succeed Robert Moore who will be vacating the position after his fifth term expires at the end of this year.

Supervisor candidates were Dave Berkstresser, George Hiltebrant, Ted Riehle, Richard Risley, and Stuart deCamp.

And the crowd was large with 120 audience members signing in at the entrance. Continue reading →

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Charlotte at Daiker’s: A night of great music, great memories

Charlotte Lenkowsky was admittedly a little surprised by the size of the crowd that showed up at Daiker’s Inn on Monday evening, August 29 to hear her play the piano.

Earlier that day when her friend Midge Daiker, who prompted the nostalgic performance, told her the staff was hooking up a microphone for the show, Charlotte told Midge not to bother.

“Who’s going to show up, six or seven people?” she said.

But around 6 p.m. cars started to fill the lower parking. By 7:30 p.m. the upper parking area was filled to capacity and folks were being shuttled down the hill by golf cart. Continue reading →

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Rubber Duckies to race down Moose River for prizes this weekend

Tim Foley, chairman of CAP-21’s CAPPY Duck Derby that will take place on Sunday, September 4, paid a visit to Town of Webb Supervisor Robert Moore on Wednesday, August 31 to retrieve the CAPPY Duck costume which has been worn by many folks throughout the summer to promote the fundraising event.

Foley found Moore, who is not seeking re-election, sitting in his office wearing the head of the costume.

“Is it true you ducked the election this year?” Foley asked.

“I’ve heard enough wise quacks about me being a Lame Duck, but I’m not ducking any questions, so ask whatever you want,” Moore quipped.

Foley reminded Moore that the Duck Head has to be returned for the Derby festivities on Sunday.

The event will begin with a Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion Hall from 7:30 to 11 a.m.

There will also be Face Painting and music before the noon launch of the ducks over the Old Forge bridge into the Moose River.

The owner or sponsor of the first duck to reach the finish line one-quarter mile away, will win $1,000. Other cash prizes and gifts will also be won by lucky duck owners.

Ducks will be available the morning of the launch for $5 each or $20 for a flock of five. They are also available by calling (315) 369-3353 or through PayPal at: Info@Cap-21.org or on the webbing at www.cap-21.org.

 

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Plein Air: Friday reception, Saturday cocktail party among weekend events

Over Labor Day weekend, Friday through Sunday, September 2 to 4, View, the new arts center in Old Forge, will host the third annual Plein Air Paint-Out in Old Forge.

The event will kick-off Friday with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. for Jason Tennant’s exhibit, “Nike of the Forest” and Peter Chamberlain’s exhibit, “HyBRIDge.”

The opening will be held in conjunction with the First Friday Art Walk and admission is free.

A “Paint Your Palette” cocktail party and silent auction will be featured at View on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m.

The cocktail party will feature hors d’oeuvres inspired by international cuisines and beer, wine and soda tastings. Continue reading →

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Lloyd Schafer watercolor raffle to benefit the Old Forge Library

Linda and Sarah Cohen of Old Forge have donated an original Lloyd Schafer watercolor to the Old Forge Library for a fundraising raffle.

The painting is on display in the library wing. Chances are available at the library and are $20 each. Only 100 tickets will be sold.

The drawing will take place when all of the tickets are sold.

Schafer was a well known area artist who painted and sold hundreds of watercolor paintings and art works.

Following his retirement as a design engineer at Remington Arms of Ilion, he opened an art studio at Singing Waters outside of Old Forge.

Schafer, who passed away in 2008, was also known for contributing his talent to benefit community projects and organizations.

For many years he donated his paintings for raffles to benefit the library. He was also an active member of the Arts Guild of Old Forge.

More information is available by calling the library at (315) 369-6008.

 

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