As the leaves fall and the temperatures plummet, the holiday season will soon be upon us. Believe it or not it’s time to start thinking about those Christmas lists! 
It’s a blessing to be able to share gifts, large and small, with the people we love. Why not double that blessing by purchasing items at a fair trade sale? Continue reading
A six-week Bereavement Support program will be offered at the Niccolls Memorial Church Social Room on Tuesdays October 7 through November 11 beginning at 6:15 p.m.
Anyone who has experienced the pain and grief of loss through death, divorce, economic hardship, forced move, or other significant life-change is invited to attend.
The program is based on the curriculum developed by Sr. Rose Troy, who offered similar programs through Catholic Charities in the Mohawk Valley. Sr. Rose, now retired, has shared her materials and support for the local program with current facilitator, Lani Ulrich. Continue reading
A group of area singers will perform a variety of tunes at a concert, Singing the Whole Year Through, at Niccolls Church on Thursday, August 7 at 7 p.m.
Robbie Craig and Sarah Beck rehearse “American Spirit on Parade,” one of the many summer-themed and patriotic tunes that will be performed during the concert.
The musical program includes songs the whole family will enjoy. Admission is free, however donations will be accepted in support of the purchase and installation of a sound system in the church’s public rooms that are used by many adult and youth groups throughout the year.
Claire Haile, Chelsea Hanford, Morgan Greenwood and Emily Coscomb practicing “Summer Nights” for the benefit performance.
Seating will be limited, so early arrival is encouraged. More information is available by calling the church office at (315) 369-3475.
Niccolls Church is located on Crosby Blvd., next to the Old Forge Library.
The Women’s Fellowship Group of Niccolls Memor-ial Presbyterian Church of Old Forge will be hosting their annual Fashions by the Lake benefit fashion show and luncheon on Wednesday, July 16th.
The event will take place at North Woods Inn on Fourth Lake and begins at noon.
Karen Mitchell and Amy Bartel at 2013 Fashions by the Lake. Courtesy
Fashions will be provided by local shops and modeled by year-round and summer residents of the area.
The clothing styles will include everything from dresses to beachwear and golfing attire. Continue reading
The Old Forge community and visitors are invited to the Fellowship Hall of Niccolls Memorial Presbyterian Church from 8 to 9 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, for an Alternative Marketplace where fair trade coffee and crafts from around the world are sold.
The Alternative Market-place offers a range of Fair Trade products and crafts which assure small farmers and artisans fair compensation for their labor. Continue reading
Niccolls Memorial Church invites all children and their families to an intergenerational Vacation Bible School that will run from June 30 through July 2 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the church at 228 Crosby Boulevard in Old Forge.
Adults, families, and children of all ages are welcome to attend the Workshop of Wonders. Continue reading
The final Loaves & Fishes Café luncheon for the season will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church on Crosby Blvd. in Old Forge on Thursday, April 24th.
Neighbors from Woodgate to Raquette Lake are invited to come and enjoy a free lunch of assorted soups, sandwiches, desserts and cold and hot beverages.
Transportation to the event can be arranged by calling Beverly Meeker at (315) 369-2234.
The Loaves & Fishes community luncheons are co-sponsored by Niccolls Memorial Church, St. Anthony’s and St. Bartholomew’s Catholic churches, as well as various community members.