Christmas, Tri-Lakes and Radiator Springs in The 'Dacks: What You Need To Know

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Looking for a Tuesday Night Adventure? The Tri Lakes Business Association (TLBA ) has got you covered with their annual Taste of the Tri-Lakes and Rotary Memory Tree. 

It’s in the center of Chestertown (December 2nd). The tree will be lit at 6:30pm  with food being served from 5:30pm  – 7:30pm . There will be free smores making at the fire-pit at The Bull House,  horse drawn carriage rides from Circle B Ranch and great live music.

This is the 4th year the Rotary Club has had the Memory Tree and the 3rd year for the Taste of The Tri-Lakes,  so the Association is looking forward to another great evening.

Local restaurants will participate again this year and Memory Tree bulbs can be purchased in memory of a loved one or anyone you want to honor for $5 apiece or 5 for $20. The Chestertown Rotary has agreed to split advertising costs with the TLBA.

There’s a lot more to catch up on with our Tri-Lake Friends where there’s always a LOT going on. And you can find out more about our tease of a headline  in our Winter in the "Dacks section.

More Signs Of Christmas!

If that roaring outdoor fire isn’t enough to entice you to get a warm drink or cup of soup – maybe adding a Christmas tree to the mix will divert you to Sticks and Stones.

A fresh truck load has just landed at S&S, and there are only a limited number, and they are bound to go fast.  Read more in our Winter In The ‘Dacks section.

Helping Others This Christmas

There's a Christmas tradition in our area that we encourage all of our readers to take part in. Next time you are in Topps, grab a tag off a tree to help the Christmas Express lend a hand to  families in need of warm clothes, coats and small gifts.

It’s a pretty simple process -- buy what's on the tag, and return the gift with the tag taped to the gift by December 13 -- and presto, you will have bought joy to a child or family!!

The Express organizers will also take donations of wrapping paper and Scotch tape, ribbons and bows.

You can also give by buying raffle tickets at the annual basket raffle, part of Schroon’s Olde Tyme Christmas Celebration Weekend Saturday December 13 and Sunday, December 14.

Tickets for the baskets will be available at the Chamber offices on Saturday, between 12 noon and 8 pm. The chamber is also reaching out to area merchants for gift baskets. All proceeds go back to the less fortunate in our communities, according to Patty Mehm, owner of the Towne Store and one of the organizers.

And if you can’t make it here, your checks will happily be accepted. Mail them to Christmas Express, C/-276 Alder Meadow Rd, Schroon Lake, NY 12870.

Schroon's Winter Splendor

If you've only experienced Schroon in the Summer, you are depriving yourself. The above photo was taken last Saturday morning, as the golden rays of sun warmed the blanket of 24 hour old snow. Do yourself a favor and come check out Schroon this winter, especially the official Schroon Lake Old Tyme Christmas, December 13 and 14.