Tie One on With Ticonderoga's Winter Carnival

The countdown is one for The Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership Promotions Committee's Ticonderoga End of Winter Carnival 2016

 The bash is co-sponsored by the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce and Silver Bay YMCA Teen Center, and local businesses and service groups.

The Second Annual Ticonderoga End of Winter Carnival kicks off on Saturday, March 5th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Ticonderoga Armory and Ticonderoga Recreational Areas. The carnival will offer games, indoor and outdoor activities, carnival food, and fun for all ages.

From The Ti Chamber:

"Highlight of activities will include carnival games, bouncy house, magic show, clown, face-painting, full face art, balloon animals, big screen Wii and Dance-Dance Revolution, ice skating, broom ball, paddle tennis, music, crafts, photo booth,  snowmobile rides, mini-golf, ping pong, slap shot hockey, shuffleboard, bowling, and much more. All of the activities except paddle tennis, ice skating, snowmobile rides, and broom ball will take place at the Ticonderoga Armory. Some activities are weather dependent. Connect with the volunteers and staff at the Ticonderoga Armory that day. The Magic Show sponsored by the Ticonderoga Festival Guild will take place at 12:30 PM at the Ticonderoga Armory.

Food will also be available at the event including hotdogs, bottled water, popcorn, cotton candy, and other items. All food for this event will be available at the Ticonderoga Armory.

The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) has coordinated a variety of business promotions and specials that will be available March 4th, 5th, & 6th.  The Ticonderoga End of Winter Carnival 2016 Promotions & Specials flyer is available at by clicking here, or at the Chamber Office, or from participating businesses. You must have the flyer or mentioned End of Winter Carnival to receive the promotions.

“Think Local! Shop! Spend! Support! Your Community – Your Future. We hope to see many community members and visitors at the End of Winter Carnival as well as supporting our local businesses throughout the weekend,” shared Matthew Courtright – TACC Executive Director.

In addition North Lake George Paddle will welcome those interested in playing paddle tennis or learning more about paddle tennis to their facility next to Eddie’s Restaurant on Route 9N from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (weather dependent). Transportation to Northern Lake George Paddle from the Ticonderoga Armory with a stop at the Ticonderoga Skating Rink will be available from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 5th. Ice skating and broom ball will take place at the skating rink".

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Beating Cabin Fever The Schroon Lake Way

The more time we get to know the folks that call Schroon Lake “home”, the more we are gobsmacked with the incredible pool of talent that reside here, both full and part time.

In this small upstate town, there are many with extraordinary skills, complimenting those who have had awesome careers, before beginning their second acts here.

And you will get the chance to meet some of these people in a just launched program, “Continuing Education”, proudly presented by the Schroon Lake Central School.

Starting this week the program, which runs through March, has an incredible array of courses that you can participate in to learn a new skill, hobby and improve your life.

The courses include: Basic Household Electricity, Woodworking, a Community Archery League,  a Community Chorus,  Learn Zumba, Martial Arts/Self Defense, a NYS Boating Safety Course and a Lecture Series, with guest speakers.

Phew!

The program is the brainchild of the Schroon Lake School Board, with the full backing of Superintendent Stephen Gratto.

Board member Sue Repko, one of the chief organizers, could hardly contain her excitement when Schroon Laker caught up with her recently.

“These programs are designed to bring the community together, utilizing the facilities of the Schroon Lake Central School,” Sue told us.

“It’s a way to use our school and some of its resources. And it’s a great way for the community to participate in activities that will enhance their lives.”

And be on the lookout for the date when I will be giving a presentation, about my three decade long career as a journalist, TV producer and one of my proudest achievements, being a Schroon Laker.

Pick up a registration form at the school, library, or Chamber. For more information call the school at (518) 532-7164.