More Pickin’ in Schroon: Everything And The Kitchen Sink

If you just love scouring for bargains, and don’t mind taking the time to pick through a whole bunch of stuff, then we have the place for you to be.: At the garage at the Mountainside Bible Chapel this Friday and Saturday. There are literally thousands of items up for grabs, with proceeds help funding a free pre-K program, run by the Mountainside School.

Where and When. Mountainside Campus. Route 9, opposite Frank’s Bears and the Paradox Brewery, off exit 27. 8am – 4pm. 

Save The Date: Monday's Boathouse Sing Along

On Monday, (July 21st) be sure to make it to the Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society's old "TYME" Sing-A-Long and Ice Cream Social.

This annual event is held at at the Schroon Lake Boathouse, and is led by Sue Tillotson, who has directed numerous choral groups from community organizations, colleges and schools. Various talented local musicians will  join Sue in this free concert.

From Loris Clark, at the Historical Society:

"Please come and enjoy singing like you, your parents or grandparents did at family gatherings or around the campfire. More than 50 songs to choose from like: "Put On Your Old Gray Bonnet," "You Wore A Tulip" and "Danny
Boy."  Even if you think you can't sing, please come and enjoy this fun-filled musical evening.  Ice Cream Social immediately following the Sing-A-Long"

Where and When: Monday, July 21 @ 7pm at The Boathouse

Fatal Bus Crash Friday On The Northway Near Exit 29

UPDATED REPORT WITH MORE DETAILS HERE.
Expect delays traveling north and south bound on the Northway Friday, with accident scene investigators , rescue workers and fire crews on the scene of a bus rollover crash near exit 29.

Schroon Laker has learned that there is at least one fatality, with potentially dozens of injuries. The bus Canadian Tour Bus is operated by Jaimon Voyage.

Residents on Route 74 reported several ambulances from Ticonderoga racing to the scene.

According to the  Press-Republican the bus, which was headed south, "crashed  into an incline in the median between the northbound and southbound lanes. Traffic is still moving in both directions on the Northway, although only one lane is open each way".

Schroon's Big, Huge Gigantic Arts And Crafts Fair

Spectacular weather is on tap for this weekend’s Annual Schroon Lake Arts and Crafts Fair  Saturday.

Along with an amazing array of some of the best arts and crafters  -- that come form near and far, there’s food and a terrific silent auction.

The fair, on the grassy area on the town beach. , is sponsored by the Schroon Lake Association, those terrific folks  -- who along with others – are dedicated to preserving our piece of paradise.

If past experience is any guide, there will be something for everybody, with all of the arts represented: jewelry, sculpture, woodwork, photography, painting, and a whole lot more.

The festival, known for its high quality vendors, will have around 100 booths. And if there’s a favorite artist you want to catch up with, chances are they will be in the same spot as previous years.

You can learn more about the association’s fine work at their booth and while there, consider joining.

If you get hungry during the fair, the famous chefs from the Schroon Lions Club Burger and Hot Dog shack, will be firing up the grill.