Celebrate the Completion of MacNaughton Cottage: A Hike and Toast!

Join the Open Space Institute (OSI) for a special event celebrating the successful rehabilitation of the historic MacNaughton Cottage and significant enhancements to the Upper Works Trail. This monumental project, 20 years in the making, has transformed access to the southern High Peaks, creating a welcoming, safe, and accessible gateway while revitalizing a vital piece of American and Adirondack history.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, July 31

• Time: 4:30 PM

• Location: MacNaughton Cottage, Upper Works Road, Newcomb, NY (Adirondac Upper Works)

What to Expect:

Gather at the beautiful MacNaughton Cottage for a refreshing 45-minute walk. The journey will take you along the historic Adirondac Village foundations and include a leisurely hike on the newly refurbished Upper Works Trail (a small loop, 0.35 miles total). Following the walk, you'll return to the Cottage for a celebratory champagne toast led by OSI President and CEO, Erik Kulleseid, accompanied by light snacks.

This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the new improvements firsthand, learn about the rich history of the area, and celebrate a significant achievement in conservation and accessibility.

RSVP:

Please RSVP to Susie Goodell at sgoodell@osiny.org by July 25th to confirm your attendance. 

8pm at the Strand Theatre. Film critic and movie buff Fred Balzac brings new insights into this classic comedy.

All tickets are $15 (cash only), available at the door.  Call 518-338-8690 for more information.

Photo of Strand Theater by Dan Burkholder

Join the Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society for a traditional tea party to the tune of 1940s Big Band sound. 

Tickets required - Call 518-532-7615 for more information. 

Kids Shelter Building

Friday, August 1st – 1pm

In this hands-on workshop for ages 10–16, kids will learn how to build a sturdy outdoor shelter using natural materials. Along the way, they'll also practice a couple of useful knots to help secure their creations. To register email shample@esf.edu or use the link for easier registration: https://forms.gle/x9uhTFcTD4Q5RaCp8

Seagle 110 American Composers Concert

Meet Tom Cipullo, composer of MAYO BUCKNER, learn how he wrote this fascinating opera, and hear some excerpts from the show as well of some of his other operatic music sung by Seagle Festival Emerging Artists

Saturday, July 12 – 2:00 pm – Westport Library, Westport, NY
Tuesday, July 15 – 2:00 pm – Hillview Library, Diamond Point, NY
Tuesday, July 15 – 5:00 pm – Keene Arts, Keene, NY

Saturday, August 2 -- 2:00 pm Schroon Lake Community Church, NY

$20 Suggested Donation - to benefit Schroon Lake Food Pantry

NYS requires all motorized vessel operators, regarless of age, to hold a boater safety certification as of January 1st, 2025. 

To help ensure New York’s waterways remain safe and enjoyable, this course teaches basic boating skills and encourages common sense and courtesy to all who share the water. Topics covered include rules of the nautical road, required safety equipment, special boating related activities and many more.

Students must complete both days in order to earn their certificate. 

Preregistration is required as class size is limited. Free class, $10 fee for permanent boating safety certificate. 

Register here

8pm at the Strand Theatre. 

Movie and TV producer Dianne Dreyer shares her experiences on the set of The Perfect Storm.

All tickets are $15 (cash only), available at the door.  Call 518-338-8690 for more information.

(photo of Strand Theater by Dan Burkholder, 2014)

8pm at the Strand Theatre. Director Risa Bramon Garcia, a summer resident of Terra Alta, will give her insights into the creation and production of the movie.

All tickets are $15 (cash only), available at the door.  Call 518-338-8690 for more information.

(photo of Strand Theater by Dan Burkholder, 2014)

Did you know a single blood donation can save up to 3 lives? 

Join The Schroon Lake Library from 11am - 3pm in the downstairs meeting room at Town Hall to make a difference. 

To make an appointment or for more information, please call: 1-800-RED-CROSS or log on to redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: schroonlakelibny

6-11pm Friday, 12-11pm Saturday at Ski Bowl Park, North Creek.

Live Music, Auctions, Raffles, Food, Lawn games and more! 

Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free entry, Rain or Shine.

Visit northcountryhardshipfund.org for more information.