Established in 1994, the Calypso’s Cove Charity Go-Kart race seeks to raise money within the community for local organizations in need.
Since its inception, the Go-Kart race has raised over $200,000. 
This exciting event brings local businesses together to vie for the coveted trophy and to work together as a community for worthy causes. Continue reading
The 20th Annual Calypso’s Cove Charity Go-Kart Race on Tuesday, September 12 raised $12,600 for this year’s single benefactor, The Strand Theatre’s Go Digital or Go Dark Campaign.
This year’s event broke last year’s record of $12,400 raised.
Thirty-four teams and 170 racers from Old Forge to Indian Lake competed for the coveted trophy in 51 races.
The first place team of Dunn’s Boat Service and staff
Admission fees of 300 spectators contributed to the overall amount of funds raised.
“The money was solely raised by community participation, which is a true accomplishment for the area,” said Katie Noonan of Enchanted Forest Water Safari, sponsor of the event.
Kathy Rivet, Marissa Pavlus, Joanne Maly and Leslie Beauchamp Photos by Gina Greco
First place in the race went to Dunn’s Boat Service with 33 points, followed closely behind was the Old Forge Camping Resort in second place with 32 points and third place went to Seventh Lake House with 29 points.
Bob Card serving food
The Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Calypso’s Cove, The Strand Theater and the Noonan Family would like to personally recognize and thank the community for their participation in this charity event, all of the volunteers who so willingly donate their time each year to make this event possible and to all of the groups of individuals and local businesses who participated with a team, made a donation for the prize raffle or for food and beverages:
Bob, Max and Ben Cohen, Tom Greco, George Patterson, Guy Greco, Albert Kiss, Patrick Devlin, Kristin Dowling and Logan Hodge.
Strand Theater Volunteers, Mike Cunningham – Best Emcee Ever, Adrienne Taft, April Deis, Amber LaFountain, Foley Law Firm Donation, Sid Payne Donation, TOW Bar Beverage Donation – Andy & Kendra Hopsicker, Beverage Donation – Pepsi,
Food Donation – Enchanted Forest Water Safari & Calypso’s Cove.
Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Calypso’s Cove, Old Forge Camping Resort & Water’s Edge Inn Volunteers: Al Down, Joe Guido, Erik Russell, Mike Greene, Jeff LeBuis, Jon Lis
Jon Rookey, Ryan Thompson, Mary Kate Schug, Ben Markie, Josh Louis, Jack Marshall, Lucy Slavcheva, Ivo Pavlov, Daniel Roberts, Larry Ventura, Aaren Ashmore, Peter Pepper, Romeo Leblanc, Mary Myers, Andrew Garnsey, Zoe Gosnell, Kristyn Greene, Tricia Clark, Sharon Ventura and Stoyana Petkova.
Race Teams & Donations: ACE Hardware, ADK Fitness, Amidon Building Restoration, BD Hodge Electric, Billy’s Restaurant, Calypso’s Cove Family Entertainment Center, Central Adirondack Association, Daiker’s, Dunn’s Boat Service, Eagle Bay Fire Department, Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Five Corners Café, Fred Eichler, Heroux Construction, Charles Yuhasz, J & G Auto & Towing, Kyle Lindsay, Northwoods Inn, Old Forge Camping Resort, Old Forge Hardware & Furniture, Old Forge Volunteer Ambulance Corp., Old Mill Restaurant, Rivett’s Marine, Seventh Lake House, Sisters Bistro, The Back Door LoungeTony Harper’s Pizza & Clam Shack, TOW Bar Inn, Town of Webb Teachers Association.
Raffle Prize Donors: ACE Hardware, Adirondack Dog House, Adirondack Accents, Adirondack Bank, Adirondack Café, Allen’s Jewelers, Billy’s Italian-American Restaurant, Buddy’s Pizza Plus, Candy Cottage, Cedar Mountain Mercantile, DiOrio’s Supermarket, Gallery 3040, Hollister’s Trading Posst, J & S Liquors, Lakeview T’s, Lion King Restaurant, Marie Birtle – Therapeutic Massage, Maxon House, Mountain Greenery, Old Forge Hardware, Old Forge Liquors, Ozzie’s Coffee Bar, Pied Piper, Seventh Lake House, Souvenir Village, Strand Theatre, Tickner’s Canoes, and Wilderness Interiors.
The Calypso’s Cove Charity Go-Kart Race, an annual event that has raised money for local businesses, organizations and those in need, is set for Tuesday, September 10th.
This is the 20th year of the community fundraising event which brings local businesses together to vie for the coveted trophy and assist local causes.
Since its inception in 1994, over $200,000 has been raised for such causes.
The Noonan family, hosts of the event, has announced that this year’s single recipient of funds will be the Save the Strand – Old Forge Go Digital or Go Dark campaign. Continue reading
The First Place winning Old Mill team was Tim LaPorte, Liz Zerilli, Jesse Allen, and Andrea Ross, shown here with Katie Noonan, center.
It was another great turnout for the Annual Charity Go-Kart Races at Calypso’s Cove that were held on Tuesday, September 11, according to Katie Noonan of Enchanted Forest/Water Safari, which sponsors the event.
Noonan reported that 2012 was a record-breaking year with $12,400 raised in support of this year’s charity recipients, the Kommunity Youth Activity Center (KYAC) and the Home Aide Service of the Central Adirondacks (HASCA).
Proceeds will be divided evenly between both organizations.
Emcee Mike Cunningham
Volunteers representing KYAC and HASCA served up food.
Noonan said that 265 spectators came out to watch the 34 teams and 170 racers, representing the communities of Old Forge, Eagle Bay, Inlet, Blue Mountain Lake, and Indian Lake, compete in 51 heats during the course of the event.
The first place winning team was from The Old Mill Restaurant, with the Pied Piper Hot Dawgs placing second.
There was a tie for third place between the Heroux Construction Rock Busters and the team, Hookers and Hoes.
“This was our 19th year of the event, and year after year, it continues to grow. There was great support from the area—it’s always exciting when we have a successful event,” Noonan said.
Ben Cohen
The Noonan Family and the staff at Enchanted Forest/ Water Safari and Calypso’s Cove would like to thank all who participated and/or donated to make the 18th Annual Calypso’s Cove Charity Go-Kart Race such an outstanding success.
Despite the bad weather on Tuesday night, we were able to complete the race on Wednesday night, and we’re thankful that so many could come back for a second night in a row!
We are thrilled to announce that a total of $11,621 was raised, with $5,810.50 being donated to MAC’s Safe Ride and $5,810.50 to the Polar Bear Ski Club! Continue reading
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.