Who Is Howlin' At The 'Wolf Friday Night?

Friday night it's Open Mic jam Night -- hosted by Vinnie Cangelosi, is hoping for a great night!

Vinnie hopes there will be comedy acts, "awesome" acoustic musicians and what he calls “shenanigans.“

The action kicks off at 8pm and is sponsored by Cangelosi Studios and Knuckle Children Productions. Saturday night Summer karaoke returns! Over at Witherbee's Friday night Willie Playmore takes the stage! Got a show coming up? Tell us about it in comments, or email us at schroonlaker@me.com.

See More of what's happening in our Summer Calendar 2014 Section.

Survivor: Joanie Cunningham

Photo: Courtesy Albany Medical

Joanie Cunningham of Joanie’s Goodies, has been given a new lease on life, after doctors removed an  undiagnosed life threatening paralyzing virus, which she has battled with for more than two and a half years.

“It’s a miracle, we were at the end,” Joanie’s husband Greg told Schroon Laker today.

The last surgery, six weeks ago at Albany Med, removed a section of pelvic bone which the virus had attacked. It was surgery number 17.

“If the doctors hadn’t got it (the virus) then, it was headed to her spinal column,” Greg said.

With Joanie’s second chance, Greg said she is determined to re-open her  bakery and Mexican restaurant in time for the 4th of July.

“We didn’t expect we’d be open this season. He had tried to lease the restaurant, but that didn’t work out. Now we are ordering supplies and getting ready to open before the 4th, shooting for July 2nd.

 Greg said  he is looking to staff up both the bakery and soft serve ice cream section of the restaurant, as well as El Mexicana, which the couple unveiled last year.

Free Fishing in New York This Weekend!

Fishing on Schroon Lake, Father's Day 2014. Copyright Schroon Laker Collection

There’s not much in life that is free, but this weekend, you can fish all you want in New York. It’s a way to introduce fishing to those folks who haven’t taken the plunge.  And the DEC has a comprehensive range of literature to educate novices about the sport. In particular, there is a terrific guide to getting kids involved, which you can find here.

And don’t forget, the upcoming Schroon Lake Kids Fishing Competition, which you can learn about here.

And when you are ready to purchase your fresh water fishing license, you can get them from the Schroon Town Hall.

Giddy Up Cowboys & Girls

Copyright Schroon Laker Collection

While the wild west maybe a distant memory at Frontier Town – it lives on proud and mighty, every Friday night during the Summer.

This is the real thing – and is a must for cowboys and girls of all ages.

This trip back to the wild west  -- where you will see kids (and adults) wearing cowboy boots and western gear (which you can also buy at the Rodeo) is held at Word of Life Ranch Rodeo in Pottersville. Read more in our Kids And family section.