Memorial Day Weekend 2014: The Guide

THE BREAKFAST IS MAY 25!!!

THE BREAKFAST IS MAY 25!!!

Hearing great music, eating wonderful food, guzzling great drinks, finding a bargain or three, treating your body right, and honoring our Veterans,  should be at the top of your Memorial Day to do list starting today.

It’s all part of the official Schroon Opening Weekend  -- now in its third year --  with town-wide events kicking off the summer season. 

Organizer Shelby Davis said this year’s program features multiple events spread out over several venues.

“We have moved away from the model of having many activities in the Town Park. This way the weather won’t impact the schedule of events,” Shelby told Schroon Laker.”

Check out the full rundown in our Calendar section.

 

Gigantic Schroon Lions Garage Sale And Raffle

With the recent passing of Schroon's much beloved world famous auctioneer Ed Haroff, The Town of Schroon Lake Lions Club will be forgoing their annual Memorial Day Auction.
But their garage sale will be bigger than ever.
From Lion Patti Mehm:

"This year it will be a 2-day Garage Sale and Charitable Gift Raffle on both May 24 & 25 from 9:00 am till 3 pm, come down to the Boathouse (adjacent to the boat ramp) and pick up your treasures!! The Garage Sale is located indoors, so this event will be held rain or shine!

In conjunction with the Garage Sale, there will be an ongoing Charitable Gift Raffle of Gift Certificates, Services and other new items that have been donated by the area businesses and residents. Purchase your raffle tickets anytime during the Garage Sale and the winners will be drawn on Sunday at 2:30 pm, winners DO NOT need to be present. Raffle tickets will be $1 each, 14 for $5, 35 for $10.

The Club is still in need of donations and is soliciting the Adirondack community for new and used items (in good condition), along with donations from local restaurants and service businesses. This event could not be conducted without the generous support of our residents and local businesses. We thank you, one and all for their support of our local Lions Club. Free pickups for your donations can be arranged by calling Lion Dave Harder at 532-9827 or Lion Bette Manley 532-7575. If you wish to drop items off directly at the Boathouse, please do so Friday, Saturday or Sunday (May 23-25) between 9:00-Noon"
What are you waiting for?

Guitar Legend Bill Zito At The Strand

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When we caught up with Larry McNamara, he was busily putting the finishing touches to a new stage being built in his beautiful Strand Theatre. Under the bright glare of halogen construction lights, the oak wood floor stage was glistening.

On Saturday, the new performance space will be christened when an amazing guitarist, Bill Vito, takes the stage.

“The acoustics in the place are really something very special,” Larry told Schroon Laker. “I’m very pleased with the way the stage has turned out, thanks in part to Chris Palmatier (aka Strand neighbor, Mr. P).

“I hope to have many more acts in this space this summer."

Read more about Larry's plans and Saturday's concert in our new, 2014 Arts and Music section.