all events from 05/12/2008.
37 Matches - see below
Hendrickson Hatch Fly Fishing Tournament
From: 05/31/2008   To: 06/01/2008
Malone, NY
483-6333
Website: http://hendricksonhatch.org


Malone's Salmon River will host the Hendrickson Hatch Fly Fishing Tournament on May 31st and June 1st. This is a community-sponsored event. Prizes will be awarded for the top three anglers with the greatest accumulated length of fish over the two-day tournament.
Star Gazing Night
From: 05/15/2008   To: 05/15/2008
The Wild Center
45 Museum Drive
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-7800
Website: http://www.wildcenter.org


7:00 p.m. Lecture series in The Flammer Theater, "The Lion, the Bear and other Creatures of the Spring Sky". Take an up close look at seasonal constellations. Speaker Gordie Duval will give tips on how to observe the night sky with the naked eye or simple binoculars. Duval is a physics teacher at Tupper Lake High School and a trustee of the Adirondack Public Observatory. Lecture followed by star gazing outside. Please dress for the weather. Event is free.
Round the Mountain Canoe and Kayak Races
From: 05/17/2008   To: 05/17/2008
Ampersand Bay Resort
31 Bayside Drive
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2744


This flatwater race starts at Ampersand Bay Resort on Lower Saranac Lake. Paddlers go southwest to Bluff Island, where they turn south into the Saranac River. Competitors then follow the river to the Lower Locks, where there is a short carry to Oseetah Lake. Paddlers then cross the lake to the islands in the northwest. The course ends on Lake Flower in the Village of Saranac Lake. Paddlers are encouraged to bring their own shuttle from the start to finish. The race ends just minutes away from the start by car. Entry fee is $20 per paddler.
Knights of Columbus Benefit Auction & Flea Market
From: 05/18/2008   To: 05/18/2008
Holy Ghost Academy
Marion Ave.
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-2353
Website: http://www.tupperlakeinfo.com


This yearly event is always filled with treasures and surprises. The flea market begins at 9:00 a.m. The auction will begin at 12 noon. This year's auction benefactors are the Adirondack Public Observatory and the Tupper Lake Heritage Museum.
Family Art & Nature Project
From: 05/18/2008   To: 05/18/2008
The Wild Center
45 Museum Drive
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-7800
Website: http://www.wildcenter.org


1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Come learn simple paper folding techniques and make some familiar Adirondack critters. You can also make them into a beautiful mobile if you choose. Free for members or with paid admission.
Star Gazing Night
From: 05/22/2008   To: 05/22/2008
The Wild Center
45 Museum Drive
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-7800
Website: http://www.wildcenter.org


Lecture series in The Flammer Theater, 'Saturn: Not Just a Pretty Set of Rings". Speaker Aileen O'Donoghue, author of "The Sky is not a Ceiling", and professor of physics at St. Lawrence University, will address finding Saturn now in the night sky. O'Donoghue is also a trustee of the Adirondack Public Observatory. Lecture followed by star gazing outside. Please dress for the weather. Event is free.
Star Gazing Night
From: 05/22/2008   To: 05/22/2008
The Wild Center
45 Museum Drive
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-7800
Website: http://www.wildcenter.org


7:00 p.m. "Henry David Thoreau Under the Stars: Reflections of Walden Pond in Tupper Lake". Lecture series in The Flammer Theater with Jan Wojcik, Professor of Humanities Emeritus, Clarkson University, and Director of the Reynolds Observatory at Clarkson. Wojcik is also a trustee of the Adirondack Public Observatory. Thoreau observed the sky at Walden Pond the same year Tupper Lake was founded. Wojcik will cover Thoreau's writings and parallels between Walden Pond and Tupper Lake. Lecture followed by star gazing outside. Please dress for the weather. Event is free.
Barry Lobdell: "Along the Saranac"
From: 06/13/2008   To: 06/13/2008
Adirondack Artists' Guild
52 Main Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2615
Website: http://www.adirondackartistsguild.com


Visit this free art opening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Public is welcome.
Tupper Lake 9-Miler
From: 06/14/2008   To: 06/14/2008
Route 30 Fishing access site
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 891-2744
Website: http://www.macscanoe.com
Email: macadk@northnet.org


Starts at Route 30 fishing access site "The Crusher". Paddlers go down the Raquette River to the Tupper Lake Rod & Gun Club on Simon Pond.
No-Octane Regatta
From: 06/14/2008   To: 06/14/2008
Little Wolf Beach
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 352-7311


The Regatta is sponsored by the Adirondack Museum, TAUNY and the Town of Tupper Lake. It will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Little Wolf Lake. It brings together a large number of boat owners, builders, restorers and spectators of unmotorized vehicles.
Franklin County Bicentennial Celebration
From: 06/14/2008   To: 06/14/2008
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Route 11
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-2750


Immediately following the Bicentennial Parade which begins at 11:00, join us at the Franklin County Fairgrounds for a day-long bicentennial celebration. There will be a number of exhibits, vendors, antique cars, live entertainment.
Happy 75th Anniversary FARMER BOY
From: 06/21/2008   To: 06/21/2008
Almanzo Wilder Homestead
Stacy Road
Burke, NY
(518) 483-1207 or 1-866-438-FARM
Website: http://www.almanzowilderfarm.com
Email: almanzo@northnet.org


Come and celebrate with Actor Dean Butler from the "Little House" series, Author Bill Anderson, Author Barbra Walker and the Morgan Horses from Miner Institute. Guided tours of original restored farmhouse and reconstructed barns.
Fresh Look Lectures
From: 06/22/2008   To: 06/22/2008
The Wild Center
45 Museum Drive
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-7800
Website: http://www.wildcenter.org


Join Adirondack photographer Gerry Lemmo in the Flammer Theater at 1 p.m. Gerry will be giving a slide show of his photographs from the field entitled "Adirondack Mammals from Mice to Moose". His presentation will be followed by a question and answer period about his experiences in the Adirondacks and his photographic techniques. The event is free for members or with paid admission.
Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon
From: 06/29/2008   To: 06/29/2008
Tupper Lake
518-359-3328
Website: http://www.tupperlakeinfo.com


1,200 triathletes from throughout the country come to Tupper Lake to race in this half "Ironman" event.
Fireworks at Tupper Lake Municipal Park
From: 07/03/2008   To: 07/03/2008
Tupper Lake Municipal Park
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3328
Website: http://www.tupperlakeinfo.com


Join the Tupper Lake community at dusk in celebrating our nation's birthday over one of the area's premier spots. Overlooking Raquette Pond lays our town's municipal park that boasts a large viewing spot of open water. Bring a lawn chair and join us for the festivities that will light up the night sky.
Meg Bernstein: "Paint!"
From: 07/11/2008   To: 07/11/2008
Adirondack Artists' Guild
52 Main Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2615
Website: http://www.adirondackartistsguild.com


Art opening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Tupper Lake Woodmen's Field Days
From: 07/12/2008   To: 07/13/2008
Municipal Park on Route 3
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-9444
Website: http://www.woodsmendays.com
Email: committee@woodsmendays.com


In the heart of the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, Tupper Lake's exciting, annual event attracts thousands of spectators and hundreds of competitors for a weekend of parades, logging demonstrations, thrilling competition, and fun. Horse pulling, chainsaw carving, axe throwing, skidder and loader driving, and team greased pole-climbing make up some of the great events.
Fresh Look Lectures
From: 07/13/2008   To: 07/13/2008
The Wild Center
45 Museum Drive
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-7800
Website: http://www.wildcenter.org


Join us at 1 p.m. in the Flammer Theater and meet Chief Meteorologist Dave Eichorn from ABC News Channel 9 WSYR in Syracuse. Eichorn will be giving a presentation on the effects of global climate change on weather patterns worldwide. Free for members or with paid admission.
Celebrate Tupper Lake
From: 07/19/2008   To: 07/19/2008
Park Street
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-2857 or (518) 359-2005


We're closing Park Street for the day and allowing only foot traffic for this one-day celebration. Sidewalk sales and live bands, face painting, food concessions up and down the street. Local artits and craft persons will display their creations and children of all ages will be entertained by "The Puppet People".
Annual Auto Show & Flea Market
From: 07/19/2008   To: 07/20/2008
Malone Rec. Park
Malone, NY 12953
518-483-4904
Website: http:// http://www.maloneautoclub.freeservers.com


One of the largest auto shows in Northern New York featuring antique/classic cars, sports cars, hot rods, 4-wheel drives, a muffler rapp contest, an engine blow, a garden tractor pull and an antique tractor display.
Quit Wishin' & Go Fishin' Tournament
From: 07/20/2008   To: 07/20/2008
116 Lake Simond Road
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-9066
Website: http://tupperlakerodgunsportsclub.bravehost.com/index.htm


The Tupper Lake Rod & Gun Club will again host this annual fishing tournament. The tournament will begin at 7:00 a.m.
Lake Placid Sinfonietta
From: 07/31/2008   To: 07/31/2008
The Wild Center
45 Museum Drive
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-7800 ext. 120
Website: http://www.wildcenter.org


The Lake Placid Sinfonietta concert with Conductor David Gilbert will begin at 7 p.m. This event is co-sponsored by Tupper Lake Arts Council. Tickets are available from the Wild Center.
Eleanor Sweeney: "Blue"
From: 08/01/2008   To: 08/01/2008
Adirondack Artists' Guild
52 Main Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2615
Website: http://www.adirondackartistsguild.com


Art opening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Thunder Over Tupper Lake
From: 08/02/2008   To: 08/03/2008
Tupper Lake Municipal Park
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
Website: http://www.tupperlakeinfo.com
Email: tjbick@northnet.org


Sponsored by High Peaks RC, Inc., of Keene, NY, Thunder Over Tupper Lake will be held on August 4th from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and August 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event will offer an 800 foot long short-grass runway and showcase Aerobatics flying to include 3D flying, Scale, Military Airplanes, including jets, trainer airplanes, electric airplanes, F3 speed airplanes and more. There is no admission fee for spectators.
Rock the Summit
From: 08/02/2008   To: 08/02/2008
Adirondack Mountain Club's Visitor Center
Heart Lake
(518) 359-7800 ext. 138
Website: http://www.wildcenter.org


9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Foot traffic is eroding the soil on Adirondack High Peaks, which puts rare alpine plants at risk for local extinction. Join the Wild Center, Adirondack Mountain Club and Adirondack Nature Conservancy in efforts to preserve these delicate regions by carrying a rock to the top of Wright Peak. Pre-registration is required. Packets containing directions to the Heart Lake Visitor's Center, equipment list and details about the day will be sent out upon registration.
Franklin County Fair
From: 08/02/2008   To: 08/10/2008
U.S. Route 11
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-0720
Website: http://www.frcofair.com
Email: frcofair@northnet.org


Historically known as 'The Little State Fair'. Big name entertainment, cattle & horse shows, poultry barn, flower & vegetable hall, antiques, food stands and large midway with rides and games.
Adirondack Wildlife Festival
From: 08/10/2008   To: 08/10/2008
Visitors Interpretive Ctr
Rte 30
Paul Smiths, NY 12970
518/327-3000
Website: http://www.northnet.org/adirondackvic
Email: advicpr@yahoo.com


Children's activities, food, wildlife presentations, musical performances, vendors, bird sculpture demonstrations, wildlife exhibits and theatrical performances.
Fresh Look Lecture
From: 08/10/2008   To: 08/10/2008
The Wild Center
45 Museum Drive
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-7800
Website: http://www.wildcenter.org


Join us at 1 pm in Flammer Theater and meet Chief Meteorologist David Eichorn from ABC News Channel 9 WSYR in Syracuse. Eichorn will be giving a presentation on the effects of global climate change on weather patterns worldwide. Free for members or with paid admission.
AWA Marathon Canoe Race to Tupper Lake
From: 08/10/2008   To: 08/10/2008
Saranac Inn
Upper Saranac Lake
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2744
Website: http://www.macscanoe.com


This 30-mile flatwater race starts at the Saranac Inn on Upper Saranac Lake at 9:00 a.m. and then goes south the length of the lake to Indian Carry (1 mile) to Stony Creek Ponds. Paddlers make their way down the twisty Stony Creek and turn right onto Raquette River. The river leads to Simond Pond, where the race ends at the Tupper Lake Rod and Gun Club. Entry fee is $30 per paddler.
Mt Arab Masonic Flea Market Craft Fair
From: 08/15/2008   To: 08/17/2008
Municipal Park
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
518/359-9022


Annual Mt. Arab Lodge Flea Market. This event plays host to 300 vendors displaying antiques, glassware, jewelry, tools, toys, fishing and hunting items, sports cards, furniture, many hand crafted articles, clothes and food of all types.
Fresh Look Lectures
From: 08/20/2008   To: 08/20/2008
The Wild Center
45 Museum Drive
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-7800
Website: http://www.wildcenter.org


1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Dr. Curt Stager, Professor of Natural Sciences at Paul Smith's College, will be giving a presentation on what scientists know for certain about climate change in the Adirondacks, as well as what questions still remain.
Peter Shrope: "The Great Adirondack Gems & Minerals Expo"
From: 09/05/2008   To: 09/05/2008
Adirondack Artists' Guild
52 Main Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2615
Website: http://www.adirondackartistsguild.com


Art opening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Adirondack Canoe Classic
From: 09/05/2008   To: 09/07/2008
Old Forge, Long Lake, Saranac Lake
(518) 891-2744
Website: http://www.macscanoe.com


This three-day 90-mile flatwater rase follows the original highways of the Adirondacks from Old Forge to Saranac Lake. The course offers a mix of lake and river flatwater paddling with several carries. Participants receive a t-shirt, mileage pins, awards, camping, snacks, boat shuttles and a post race meal. Entry forms for this race go out via U.S. mail in June. The 90-miler is limited to 250 boats. Entry deadline is July 25. Entry fee is $125 per paddler.
2nd Annual Artist at Work Studio Tour
From: 09/26/2008   To: 09/28/2008
Adirondack Artists' Guild
52 Main Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2615
Website: http://www.adirondackartistsguild.com


30+ artists in the Tri-Lakes region participating. Brochures with maps and directions available at the Adirondack Artists' Guild or on the website.
Diane Leifheit: "Meadow Front"
From: 10/03/2008   To: 10/03/2008
Adirondack Artists' Guild
52 Main Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2615
Website: http://www.adirondackartistsguild.com


Opening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Winner of the 2008 Juried Show
From: 11/07/2008   To: 11/07/2008
Adirondack Artists' Guild
52 Main Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2615
Website: http://www.adirondackartistsguild.com


Open from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Annual Sparkle Village Craft Show
From: 12/05/2008   To: 12/06/2008
Harrietstown Town Hall
39 Main St
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
519/891-1990
Website: http://www.saranaclake.com
Email: info@saranaclake.com


Come to one of the biggest handmade craft shows in the North Country. Everything from Adirondack furniture to paintings to delicious homemade baked goods will be offered.


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