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12/23/2024

View arts center in Old Forge is hosting a 5-week Doubles Co****le Tournament starting on January 2.

Teams will play three official games every Thursday in January from 7-9 p.m. The entry fee is $25 per person and you must have a team of two to participate in the tournament. First, second and third place winners will receive cash prizes and the ultimate bragging rights. There will be a cash bar, pretzels and popcorn.

According to a View press release, people who aren’t able to join the tournament can drop in and play for free any Thursday in January. Board availability may be limited and priority will be given to tournament participants.

Current sponsors of this event include Souvenir Village, Waggin’ It in the ADK & The Strand Theatre.

The boards were built, and painted by View staff members (pictured) and comply with standards from the American Co****le Association.

View arts center is located at 3273 State, Route 28 in Old Forge. For more information about their programming, visit ViewArts.org or call 315-369-6411 x201. — Photo courtesy of View

12/22/2024

The Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd., will be ringing in 2025 in a glowing way with drop-in Glow Crafts leading up to a “Noon” Year’s Eve Party! Crafts are on tap on the following dates between Christmas and New Years from 11am -1 pm:

• Thursday, 12/26 – Glow Rock Painting (pictured)

• Friday, 12/27 – Glowing Fuse (Perler) Beads

• Saturday, 12/28 – Bracelet beading, shirts & hats

• Monday, 12/30 – Glow Art Painting

Drop-in crafts are fun for all ages. All materials to complete the crafts are provided free of charge. They are designed to take advantage of the new blacklights the library will be testing for it’s fist ever glow party!

On Tuesday December 31 community members and visitors of all ages are invited to a “Noon” Year’s Eve Glow Party to be held from 11am – 1 pm. The get-together will feature a Ball Drop, Balloon Drop and Sparkling Soda toast at Noon (of course!) and be followed by snacks, black lights, glow sticks, and dancing to music by the library’s favorite DJ, Jerry Dee!

As always, library events are free and open to all.
— Photo courtesy of Old Forge Library

— Beth Pashley

12/21/2024

“Let Your Heart Be Light: Christmas in the Adirondacks,” a new holiday music special featuring renowned acoustic guitarist and kalimba artist Trevor Gordon Hall, will premiere on PBS stations nationwide this December. The 30-minute program, filmed at the historic Strand Theatre in Old Forge, brings a warm and intimate Christmas celebration to viewers as Hall performs beloved holiday classics against the picturesque backdrop of the Adirondack Mountains.

The special will air in over 35 PBS stations across the country, from Florida and Virginia, to Hawaii and Alaska. In New York State, the program will be featured on:

WPBS: Dec. 25 (7 p.m.)

WCNY Syracuse: Dec 21 (11:30 a.m.)

Mountain Lake PBS Plattsburgh: Dec 22 (5 p.m.)

WSKG Binghamton: Dec 30 (9p.m.)

Filmed during Christmas on Main Street 2023, “Let Your Heart Be Light: Christmas in the Adirondacks” features Hall performing heartfelt renditions of holiday favorites such as “Christmas Time Is Here,” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” and other classics from his album of the same name. The performance offers a serene and festive atmosphere, blending music with the rustic beauty of the Adirondacks in winter.

“I’ve played in 20 countries around the world and just finished album number 15,” says Hall. “Coming back to Old Forge and the Adirondacks, where I spent much time as a kid, is really special to me. I have a lot of memories of this area. It feels special to come back and play here, finding something brand-new in a place I’ve known for so long.”

“Let Your Heart Be Light: Christmas in the Adirondacks” is a production of WPBS and Blomeley Transmedia of Ottawa. The special is made possible with funding provided by: Old Forge Tourism, the Central Adirondack Association, View Center for Arts and Culture, Great Camp Sagamore, and the Cloudsplitter Foundation.

12/20/2024

Week’s sports schedule:

— Friday, December 20 —
GJVVB vs. Sandy Creek at Home at 6:00 p.m.
GVVB vs. Sandy Creek at Home at 7:30 p.m.

— Saturday, December 21 —
V & Mod X-C Skiing at TBD at 9:30 a.m. with Adirondack, Camden, Holland Patent and Whitesboro
BJVBB vs. Madison at Home at 1:00 p.m.
BVBB vs. Madison at Home at 2:30 p.m.

— From December 23-28, no games to be played. —

12/20/2024

Adirondack Express – 12/20/2024 e-edition

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12/18/2024

On Saturday, December 21, the Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks, in cooperation with Bob Card and Helen Zyma of the Strand Theater in Old Forge, will present “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” from Paramount Pictures as their annual free Bob Thayer Memorial Holiday Movie for Kids.

According to Kiwanis Club, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” is a thrilling adventure movie as Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.

According to Kiwanis Club, this event is for all children. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. There is no admission charge for children, or adults. Children will each receive a drink and popcorn at no charge. Also, children will receive gifts.

According to Kiwanis Club, doors at the theatre will open at 10 a.m. and Santa and Mrs. Claus have promised a visit before the 11 a.m. movie showing. Runtime is 1 hour 49 minutes.

Each year Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks sponsors this annual free Bob Thayer Memorial Holiday Movie for Kids at The Strand Theatre in Old Forge.

Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks members Deb Carhart and Penny Van Slyke, movie co-chairs, commented, “This Kiwanis community event is one of the most enjoyable events we sponsor each year. The Kiwanis Club sincerely thanks all those in our community who so generously contributed to fundraising events — which make programs like this possible.”

Anyone interested in making a financial contribution to the many Kiwanis Kids projects can send donations to Kiwanis Club Foundation of the Central Adirondacks Old Forge, NY, Inc. P.O. Box 1044, Old Forge, NY, 13420.– photo submitted

12/16/2024

Every year during the holidays, the Old Forge Library compiles a Wish List of materials that they hope to add to the collection.

Throughout the month of December, all are invited to make a donation to the library as they choose a title from the Wish List. Donations for specific items range from $3 to $75. It is a great way for patrons to ensure that the library is adding the materials they find most valuable. Often people order specifically to honor or remember someone special during the Holiday Season. A holiday ornament will be added to the Evergreen Tree as a memorial or honorary gift, and a donation label will be added to the donated material. This years donors will receive a special ornament.

Last year the community generously donated over 50 items to the library collection.

There is a Wish List binder to browse at the library (pictured) and the Wish List can also be found on the library’s website: oldforgelibrary.org. It includes DVDs, audiobooks, children and adult books, and books for the library’s Adirondack Collection. For more information stop in or call the Library at (315) 369-6008 or e-mail [email protected]. _ Photo courtesy of the Old Forge Library

— By BETH PASHLEY, For the Express

12/15/2024

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas! Old Forge is home to an abundance of musical performances and activities this season. On December 9, intrepid singers of all ages braved the elements for the Old Forge Community Caroling. Thirteen generous souls spread joy first to residents at Lakeside Terrace and then in the center of town. The carolers then took their show on the road, strolling through the village and singing musical greetings for homebound neighbors and for families with young ones eagerly counting down the days to Christmas.

On Tuesday, the Old Forge Community Chorus presented its “Musical Memories of Christmas” concert at View arts center. The appreciative audience enjoyed a full array of Christmas carols, including some sing-alongs. Melanie Evans contributed a lively violin arrangement of “Sleigh Ride” and accompanied a few of the choral selections, and Angela Bartelotte’s skillful percussion on the cajon (a Latin box drum) and sleigh bells encouraged a great deal of toe-tapping.

The auditorium at the Town of Webb School was filled with festive harmonies at the Winter Chorus Concert Wednesday. The program featured enthusiastic performances of classic and contemporary selections by the Junior, Senior and A Capella choruses under the direction of Miranda Dornburgh.

The Elementary Band and Chorus presented a variety of music to include holiday tunes at their concert Friday, December 13 at 8 a.m.

For those who have not yet joined in the holiday action, a few more opportunities remain. The Middle and High School Bands will take the stage Wednesday, December 17 at 7 p.m. under the baton of Genevieve Ruhland. Both concerts will take place in the school auditorium.

Come support our next generation of musicians – no ugly Christmas sweater required! — Photos by Miyako Schanely

— By Miyako Schanely, For the Express

12/14/2024

The annual Big Moose Community Chapel Candlelight Christmas Service will take place Sunday, December 15 at 4 p.m. All are invited to join this celebration of the Christmas season in the telling of the Christmas story in song and candlelight. As is Chapel tradition, the entire Christmas offering will be donated to the Fulton Chain Area Food Pantry in Old Forge. The Chapel is located 5 miles west of Eagle Bay at 1544 Big Moose Road. Please check the Chapel website Big MooseChapel.org for cancellation of the service due to inclement winter weather. Please note that there are no comfort facilities at the Chapel in December. — Photo by Bill Burrows, Jr.

12/14/2024

After the original performance dates had to be postponed due to weather, the Black Bear Players at View Arts Center have announced their performance of “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” will now be held on Sunday, December 15 at 2 p.m. Due to scheduling conflicts, the Sunday show will be the lone performance this holiday season.

Adapted from the beloved Frank Capra Holiday film, “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” is performed in front of a live audience, like the radio shows of the 1940s, specifically in the fictional New York radio studio WIEW in Manhattan, NY on Christmas Eve, 1946.

Actors of all ages play many different roles as the classic story unfolds in front of studio microphones and a Foley sound effects table that will transport the audience into the world of the story.

The Black Bear Players is a Community Theatre group housed at View arts center. The Players are from all over the area, including Inlet, Eagle Bay, Old Forge, Boonville, and Rome. The participating actors in “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” include Paul Barbour, David Beck, Sarah Beck, Morgan Bennett, Brian Blair, Ken & Millie Carman, Conor Crill, Michael Ferris, Arnold Galin, Alex Haywood, Daniel Kiefer-Bach, Lorelei Miller, Loraine O’Donnell, Lisa Stanford, and Tucker Whitish.

Tickets for the performances are $12 or $5 for children under 18. Tickets may be purchased at: ViewArts.org/Life or call (315) 369-6411 x201.

View arts center is located at 3273 State Route 28 in Old Forge. To learn more about View upcoming events and for more information visit ViewArts.org, or call (315) 369-6411.

Pictured, members of the cast of “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” are shown during a recent rehearsal. — Photo courtesy of View

12/13/2024

Week’s sports schedule:

— Friday, December 13 —
BJVBB vs. West Canada Valley at Home at 5:30 p.m.
BVBB vs. West Canada Valley at Home at 7:00 p.m.

— Saturday, December 14 —
V & Mod X-C Skiing at Home at 10:00 a.m. (McCauley Mtn.)
GVVB at Morrisville-Eaton Tournament at 10:00 a.m. (held at the Morrisville State College Rec. Center)

— Monday, December 16 —
GMODVB vs. Remsen at Home at 4:30 p.m.
BJVBB at Remsen at 6:00 p.m.
BVBB at Remsen at 7:30 p.m.

— Thursday, December 19 —
GMODVB vs. Utica Academy of Science at Home at 4:30 p.m.
GJVVB at New York Mills at 5:30 p.m.
GVVB at New York Mills at 7:00 p.m.

— Friday, December 20 —
GJVVB vs. Sandy Creek at Home at 6:00 p.m.
GVVB at Sandy Creek at Home at 7:30 p.m.

— Saturday, December 21 —
BJVBB vs. Madison at Home at 1:00 p.m.
BVBB vs. Madison at Home at 2:30 p.m.

12/13/2024

The Central Adirondack Association will be hosting the 47th Annual Snodeo event on December 13-14 at the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center. This celebration to the kickoff of snowmobile season was established in 1977, and it’s still going strong. Doors open Friday, December 13, from 4-9 p.m., with a new welcome party.

Snowmobile and winter accessory vendors will be ready to show off their 2025 sleds and gear as well. A wide variety of other vendors will provide for all your holiday shopping. New vendors this year include WideScape, displaying WS250 snowmobiles from Canada; LJE Products from New Hampshire offering safety lights for helmets, snowmobiles and more; Powerhouse Motorsports bringing with them Polaris, Can-Am and Kawasaki products; and Powersports of Utica with BRP side-by-sides and ATV’s. Of course, longtime favorites like MotoOption, Hudon’s Sled Salvage, RPM Apparel, Advent Performance and more will be there for a full house of snow sport fun.

New this year is live music from Charlie and the Meatballs. This rock and roll band from Utica will bring the heat and get the crowd moving and grooving. Food and beverages will be available from the Old Forge Fire Department, Fulton Chain Brewery, Grow Brewing Company and Tug Hill Estates.

On Saturday, December 14, the show continues from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with loads more to do. The Vintage Snowmobile Show will take place in the parking lot at 1 p.m. with awards in several different categories. The annual Kitty-Kat and 120cc snowmobile races (pictured) will begin at noon with Santa and Mrs. Clause cheering on the young snowmobilers. Registration is free and will begin at 10 a.m. All children participating are required to bring their own snowmobile and wear proper safety gear. There will be awards in different class categories, and every kid will get a prize.

Door prizes, raffles, and plenty of activities will go on throughout Snodeo, and the Super Dirt Car Series 2024 Champion auto will be on display. The raffle drawing for $10,000 cash will take place Saturday at 5 p.m. The grand prize winner need not be present to win, but other winners must be present for 2nd prize: $1,000, 3rd prize: $500, 4th prize: $300, 5th & 6th prizes at $100 each. Tickets are $20 each with only 1,000 tickets sold. They will be sold both days at Snodeo and are available online at VisitMyAdirondacks.com and at the Old Forge Visitor Information Center.

Admission and parking are free, with shuttle bus service from North Street parking lots available Saturday.

For a complete list of vendors, raffle tickets or more information please visit and like our page: Old Forge Events, go to VisitMyAdirondacks.com or call the Old Forge Information Center at 315-369-6983. — Photo courtesy of the Town of Webb

— By Mike Farmer, For the Express

12/13/2024

Adirondack Express — 12/13/2024 e-edition

https://weeklyexpressnews.com/?p=10989

12/12/2024

Where I Wander: Red, white and blue

Snowy owls' arrival is known as an Irruption which is different than Migration. It is thought to be generated by a potential lack of food to meet the needs of both the juveniles and the female Snowy Owls as they are the ones that would be competing with the much larger males for late fall and winter food rations. Therefore they will leave their own habitat for a better source of food and less competition.
— Photograph by Joan Herrmann

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12/11/2024

For many years, the Old Forge Library, to celebrate National Children’s Book Week, has hosted a program featuring a children’s author for local school students.

After a brief hiatus, retired Town of Webb Schools Reading Specialist, Judy Ehrensbeck, and Library Director, Linda Weal, brought this beloved program back. Judy has a long-standing working relationship with children’s author and illustrator Ralph Masiello and thought he would be perfect as this year’s presenter. No stranger to the area, Ralph has given interactive presentations at the library and the Webb school district several times over the years. Most recently, in 2019, he was artist in residence at the school and worked with students on a mural depicting the American Flag.

A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Ralph has illustrated for magazines, newspapers and books, created posters and prints, and shown his fine art paintings in galleries throughout the world. Beginning with “The Icky Bug Alphabet Book” in 1986, Ralph has become internationally known by children’s book lovers. Since 1987, he has visited over 3,300 schools all over the world, inspiring children with his life story, humor, and art.

While visiting schools, he is often inspired himself by the enthusiasm, creativity, and hard work of the students and teachers. This led him to create his unique “How to Draw” book series. The most recent, Ralph Masiello’s “Unicorn Drawing Book,” was released in 2021.

Ralph’s presentation to local students was held on November 13 at the library. Webb K-5 grade students attended in two sessions, where they learned about book illustration and drew several fantastical creatures themselves. Allowing kids to meet professional authors and artists is meant foster appreciate of books, encourage reading, and to open up options in the world about what we can grow up to be.

Pictured are Ralph Maseillo, Judy Ehrensbeck and Linda Weal at the Old Forge Library — Photo courtesy of Old Forge Library

— By BETH PASHLEY, For the Express

12/10/2024

The Annual “Light-Up” Christmas Parade in Forestport will be staged in the parking lot of St. Patrick’s Church on River Road starting at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday December 14. The parade-goers will then proceed to the Memorial Park on Woodhull Road where the Christmas tree will be lit by Town Supervisor TJ Entwistle.

Santa will be escorted through the Parade by the Trackside Blazers Snowmobile Club.

The Parade will then proceed to the Forestport Fire Department where families will be directed into the Hall to meet Santa and the kids will receive their gifts.

The gifts are compliments of the community Toy Drive held on Saturday December 3 at the Wigwam Tavern. Members of our Forestport Book Club will provide a book to each child attending.

The South Trenton Carriage Rides will be on hand to give free rides to all thanks to the generosity of the Kayuta Lake Association and community donations.

Refreshments will be provided.

Please be sure to “light up” your group with solar or battery-operated lights, glow sticks or flashlights and please dress warmly.

The Parade is dedicated to the memory of the late original organizers, Parker Snead and William “Bill” Corrigan. Bill Corrigan died August 5, 2020 and Parker Snead died December 8, 2015.

For information, contact Jeannie Borgia-Wolcott at 315-392-3103.
— photo submitted

12/09/2024

View arts center in Old Forge will be holding a holiday-themed Ladies Night Out on December 11 from 6-8 p.m. Participants will learn how to make a whimsical 8”x10” Exploded Canvas Frame (pictured)while sipping wine with friends and enjoying some snacks.

View will have a selection of holiday patterns to wrap the canvases and images for each person to choose from, but encourages everyone to bring their own photo to create an exploded canvas with a personalized touch.

The class is $30 and pre-registration is required, as space is limited. For more information or to register online, visit ViewArts.org/LNOcanvas.

View Arts Center is located at 3273 State Route 28 in Old Forge. To learn more about View’s other upcoming events, visit ViewArts.org, or call (315) 369-6411.
— Photo courtesy of View

12/08/2024

If you are interested in being a Good Cheer Elf this holiday season, the Old Forge Library and community members are partnering with Herkimer County Office for the Aging to provide gifts to local seniors who might like a little holiday cheer.

Last year, over 70 local seniors received brimming gift bags (pictured) thanks to the generosity of our caring community. This is a big undertaking, and the library staff is asking for help. There are several ways to lend a helping hand.

To help brighten the holiday of a local senior:

• Donate unwrapped gifts of gift cards, puzzles, word searches, crosswords, gloves, scarves, hats, socks, slippers, blankets, pretzels, fruit snacks, etc. Donations can be brought to Old Forge Library by Monday December 16.

· Donate money to purchase additional items and leave the shopping to us.

• Help assemble gift bags on Tuesday, December 17 at 5 p.m. at the library

• Deliver gift bags!

The community should feel free to share names of seniors who could use some holiday cheer. Please do this privately by emailing the library at [email protected] or calling 315 369-6008

The Old Forge Library received generous funding from the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties’ Senior Grant Round, and has purchased fire prevention blankets and gift bags, tags and tissue. Library director, Linda Weal, says, “This is really a partnership of organizations and individuals who work to make the season brighter for the community , and we invite you to join us.” — Photo courtesy of Old Forge Library

— BETH PASHLEY

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