An Early Opening For Vine and Barley

There's folks in town for the Father's Day weekend, there's the entourages of those involved in the Hobi Cat Regatta and a lot of locals who are clamoring for a wine slushie.

So that means a rare opening weekend before the season for Patti Mehm's Vine and Barley and enjoy delicious wines, beers and light fare.

Located on the 2nd floor of The Towne Store, you can enjoy wines from 10 local wineries and breweries, from balcony seating overlooking the village on Main Street, by the bar inside, or  at their big family table.

Hours are Saturday Noon - 8, Sunday Noon - 6.  Slushies this weekend will be Blueberry Pomegranate and Pina Colada

There's more local foodie news in our Food section.

600 Lots At Gokey's Late Spring Auction Saturday

Bargain hunters, antique dealers and brick-a-brac storeowners will battle it out Saturday at the Gokey’s Auction in North Hudson. 

Regular readers know we are huge fans of this unique North Country attraction. Depending on the lots, it’s an outing where you will learn about Adirondack history, what certain tools do and what collectables folks pay big bucks for. And as an added bonus, you get to witness the hands down best auctioneer around: John Gokey! And his wry sense of humor.

To stay in John's good graces, stay out of the way and only bid if you mean it.Get there early, and bring cash if yu want to save 3 per cent on the buyer's premium.

Check out the hundreds of items, by clicking here.

PetAPalooza Takes Over Curtis Lumber in Stores Saturday

It's become the biggest one-day pet adoption event in New York State and Vermont!  Select Curtis Lumber  stores in both states will host the 9th Annual PetAPalooza Pet Adoption Day. The idea comes from corporation founder Jay Curtis and wife his Kendra.

If Dad needs a pet for Father's Day, you know where to  go!

The Cats Are Back

Schroon Lake becomes the canvas this weekend  for a fleet or brightly colored catamarans who will set sale from the Town Dock.

It’s the 3rd annual Hobie Cat regatta featuring Fleet 204 from Oneida Lake in Cicero, New York.

The event is proudly sponsored by the Schroon Lake Association and has been natured by a group of volunteers lead by Glen Repko.

“Schroon Lake has good north and south winds quite a bit of the time, and there’s an open area between the town beach and Word of Life Island, where we can set up a buoy system and run the race effectively,” Glen said. “People can sit on the banks of the lake and watch the racers as they go by. We also have long sandy beaches, so the boats can be beached easily. It makes for a nice venue.”

Glen was instrumental in bringing the Fleet here four years ago for a trial run.

Since then the event has grown in to one of the premier events on the lake, where the Cats have free run, before the large numbers of summer boaters arrive.

The event begins at 9am each day. The friendly sailors  — from up and down the east coast — are always happy to chat about their sport.

“People can just show up, and when the boats come in they can go for a ride,” Glen said. “It’s a safe sport. You can get out on the water, you can go fast on the water, and just enjoy the fresh air and the wind.”