Wine Tasting For A Great Cause

It’s one of autumn’s most anticipated events: the Annual Wine Tasting at Sticks & Stones to raise funds for the Schroon Lake Library.

Mark your calendars -- Sunday, September 17 from 2pm - 4 pm -- for appetizers, courtesy of Steve and Gary, various flights of wine and entertainment by Vinnie Leddick.

Patty Kosiba is the sommelier, providing the wines to taste. Once you find your new favorite, you can purchase them from the Schroon Lake Wine and Liquor Store. A portion of the purchase will benefit the library.

One of the organizers, Pam Scavera, says Sticks & Stones will also provide non-alcoholic beverages for those who do not drink wine.

“It's a great afternoon of good wine, good food, good music and good company to benefit a good cause. With the library expansion, every fundraising dollar is important,” says Pam.

The event is proudly sponsored by Friends of the Schroon Lake Library.

Summer Ain't Over By A Long Shot

New Hours For Some Schroon Favorites

Sticks and Stones has  new seasonal hours as summer ends and fall approaches! 
Mon-Thurs: 4 PM - 10 PM
Fri-Sat: 11:30 AM - 11 PM
Sun: 11:30 AM - 10 PM

And the area's premier home furnishings store  -- and more --  has new Autumn Hours:  10 am to 5 pm, Wednesday thru Sunday.

Vine and Barley will be open Fridays 2 pm - 8 pm & Saturday's 1 pm -8 pm until October 7th, Columbus Day weekend. They'll be serving their signature soups, crepes, dips,  wine, beer and slushies.

Old School Outboard Motors To Rev Up Schroon

Photo: Schroon Laker Collection

It’s gonna be a busy day at the Town Park on Sunday, September 17  – with not only the 1 Eye Classic Bike Ride and Picnic, but also the 11th annual Mohawk Hudson Chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor Club show and swap meet.

Outboard motor enthusiasts-- from as far away as Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Vermont -- are expected for the event, according to the organizers.

The Antique Outboard Motor Club event is billed as a “wet event” – that’s boaters and their motors in the water.

From humble beginnings 11-years ago, when the event attracted around 30 outboard motor heads, organizers of this year’s meet are optimistic the event could attract around 100 people.

The timing of the swap meet and show, just after Labor Day, is good for boat enthusiasts to launch their vessels on an un-crowded lake. In recent years, the event has attracted enthusiasts who have launched very zippy hydroplane boats, with modified 10 horsepower engines that can hit speeds up to 60 miles per hour.

Organizers said the Club has enjoyed a good relationship with the town, and a side benefit to Schroon was bringing tourist dollars in an off-peak time, especially from folks traveling from afar “who need accommodations and places to eat.”

The event kicks off at 9 am Sunday, but Glenn expects some early birds well before that, who are there to scout out the bargains.  For more information, contact Michael Glenn at 518-505-3558.

Where and When. Sunday, September 18. Town Boat Launch and nearby area in the Town Park 9 am- 2 pm.