Lending Others A Helping Hand For North Country Foster Kids

We’ve said it before and we will say it again – there’s never a shortage of folks in our area who will step in and do the right thing. Tina M Plumstead, via Facebook, shares her mission in helping out kids in foster care. Here’s a how to guide on how to donate.  From Tina:

“I spoke with someone at our local DFS (Essex County, NY) yesterday, regarding donations they accept for children entering, or are in, foster care. They will accept backpacks & duffel bags. Due to storage reasons, they are unable to accept small suitcases at this time; backpacks and duffel bags are easier to store.

These items can also be used if the child is of school age. She also said they are ALWAYS accepting donations of items such as toothpaste, tooth brushes, combs, hair ties, feminine items for girls, Axe body spray, loofah sponges, combs, lotions, shampoo & conditioner, lice products, socks, school supplies, etc. Basically anything that your own children, or the children in your life, need.

If anyone would like to drop off any items to me, I will be happy to deliver them once the event ends. I will be contacting her at the end of next week to make arrangements for a time/day to meet with her. Thank you all, and PLEASE continue to help spread the word about this event and Wyatt's Wranglers!

Chuckles For The Chambers Of Commerce

Witherbee's Carriage House is throwing their support behind the various Chambers of Commerce near and far, by  offering a "Dine to Donate" program for their  upcoming Stand Up Comedy Show.

From Witherbee's: "Members of area Chambers of Commerce just need to indciate on their paid check which Chamber they belong to, and Witherbee's Carriage House will donated 10% of your food total directly to your  home Chamber! It's a great way to enjoy a fun evening out, and support your Chamber of Commerce! "

So Save The date: Saturday, April 23 at 8pm. Give them a call at (518) 532-9595 to reserve tickets (and save $5) or buy them at the door.

You Got Talent?

There's an open audition Monday night in North Creek for a show at the Tannery Pond Community Center. The show's director is looking for local writers, musicians, poets, dancers and actors. For more details check out our Spring and Summer Fun 2016in the 'Dacks section.

Shake or Stir Up Some Cocktails With Mark Piper

Mixology Masters,  Liquid Chefs and the studs and studesses of the Cocktail Shaker will be front and center at the annual Basil and Wick’s Bartender of the Year contest Saturday. The event, organized by Sisters Kim and Pam Ladd, authors of “Happy Hour in the High Peaks: An Adirondack Bar Guide, kicks off at 2pm Saturday and goes through to 4pm.

Schroon’s own Mark Piper will be the emcee of the event, where 15 local bartenders show off their skills at their “Barred”. Event.

The event is modeled after the popular Food Network show “Chopped”. In each heat, four bartenders will be presented with a basket of challenging ingredients and then given seven minutes to create a cocktail, with extra points given for style!

“The judges and contestants have been chosen. Now it’s time for the THROWDOWN,” Mark told us today.  All are competing for the coveted Shaker Trophy and $100.00.  The first-place winner will receive a trophy, $100 cash and big bragging rights. Second and third place prizes will also be awarded.

Basil and Wick’s, 3195 state Route 28, North Creek. There is no charge for admission to the event. For more information contact Basil and Wick’s at (518) 251-3100.