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On February 3rd and 4th in Long Lake, NY join the Town of Long Lake in welcoming The Ice Farm for a winter event celebrating community and the season.
The Ice Farm is owned and operated by world class ice sculptor Stanley Kolonko. Stan uses the best ice south of the Arctic Circle, utilizing reverse osmosis filtration, Clinebell ice machines and a good amount of patience.
Over the years Stan has been competing on an international level and he won 1st place with his partner Chris Uyehara of Skaneateles at the Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition in Harbin, China in Janaury 2010. Stan has also ranked by the Academy of Ice Carving and Design as a top ice carving company in the US.
Look for mini-events celebrating Stan’s artistry and the welcoming of February throughout the town during the day. Spectators are welcome to watch him work and take photos and submit for a photo competition. Stop by each location while Stan carves – you’ll never know what they’ve got planned, a hot winter drink to warm you to your toes or a kids story hour at the Long Lake Library. Check bac On February 3rd and 4th in Long Lake, NY join the Town of Long Lake in welcoming The Ice Farm for a winter event celebrating community and the season.
The Ice Farm is owned and operated by world class ice sculptor Stanley Kolonko. Stan uses the best ice south of the Arctic Circle, utilizing reverse osmosis filtration, Clinebell ice machines and a good amount of patience.
Over the years Stan has been competing on an international level and he won 1st place with his partner Chris Uyehara of Skaneateles at the Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition in Harbin, China in Janaury 2010. Stan has also ranked by the Academy of Ice Carving and Design as a top ice carving company in the US.
Look for mini-events celebrating Stan’s artistry and the welcoming of February throughout the town during the day. Spectators are welcome to watch him work and take photos and submit for a photo competition. Stop by each location while Stan carves – you’ll never know what they’ve got planned, a hot winter drink to warm you to your toes or a kids story hour at the Long Lake Library. Check bac ... Read more
SATURDAY
Boat Parade Float Contest
4:30pm: Boats meet at the State Boat Launch on Dock Rd.
5pm: Parade to the Long Lake Town Beach
Dress-up your boat! We’ll take ANY boat–pontoon, motor boat, canoe, kayak, sail boat, inflatable raft, as long as it floats! You can get fancy (ala the Raquette Lake Loon Pontoon) or simple (stick a few American flags in your boat and hit the water!)–just join the parade whatever you got! Meet at the state boat launch on Dock Rd. at 4:30pm. We’ll then parade past the beach, through the bridge, loop around near the spillway and come back to the beach for the awards ceremony! Prizes for 1st-3rd overall, wackiest and most Long Lakey.
SUNDAY
The Yod Squad Performs on the W.W. Durant in Raquette Lake
9:30pm
Get your friends and family together and drive on over the RL for a moonlight cruise on the W.W. Durant and a concert by local band, The Yod Squad! Tickets are $7, which includes your chance to win a dinner cruise! Visit http://www.raquettelakenavigation.com/cruisesMOONLIGHT for more info!
MONDAY: THE FOURTH!
Games on the Ball Field
10am
Treasure Hunt f SATURDAY
Boat Parade Float Contest
4:30pm: Boats meet at the State Boat Launch on Dock Rd.
5pm: Parade to the Long Lake Town Beach
Dress-up your boat! We’ll take ANY boat–pontoon, motor boat, canoe, kayak, sail boat, inflatable raft, as long as it floats! You can get fancy (ala the Raquette Lake Loon Pontoon) or simple (stick a few American flags in your boat and hit the water!)–just join the parade whatever you got! Meet at the state boat launch on Dock Rd. at 4:30pm. We’ll then parade past the beach, through the bridge, loop around near the spillway and come back to the beach for the awards ceremony! Prizes for 1st-3rd overall, wackiest and most Long Lakey.
SUNDAY
The Yod Squad Performs on the W.W. Durant in Raquette Lake
9:30pm
Get your friends and family together and drive on over the RL for a moonlight cruise on the W.W. Durant and a concert by local band, The Yod Squad! Tickets are $7, which includes your chance to win a dinner cruise! Visit http://www.raquettelakenavigation.com/cruisesMOONLIGHT for more info!
MONDAY: THE FOURTH!
Games on the Ball Field
10am
Treasure Hunt f ... Read more
If you haven’t been to Long Lake lately, you read it about it on the net… oh that’s the town with the flood.. I used to LOVE that town….
Well now is the time to come back and to bring your friends and family.
Long Lake is open for business. We have young families, 5th generation families, new families, family owned restaurants and family owned motels and cottages and an incredible, powerful LAKE, that draws you in and makes you say… why didn’t I get here earlier. So come up explore, the businesses are opening their doors for you the patrons to walk in.
This weekend is the kick-off to the summer season and we’re extending an invitation to YOU to come up and help get us in gear. It’s been a long and frightful winter, and everyone needs a boost, but clearly it takes commitment from the you to say.. “that town, it’s only one tank away… let’s go there, we can actually help those folks out.”
This weekend town will be buzzing with the Great Adk Garage Sale, stretching over 70 miles along Routes 28, 28N & 30. Treasures for e If you haven’t been to Long Lake lately, you read it about it on the net… oh that’s the town with the flood.. I used to LOVE that town….
Well now is the time to come back and to bring your friends and family.
Long Lake is open for business. We have young families, 5th generation families, new families, family owned restaurants and family owned motels and cottages and an incredible, powerful LAKE, that draws you in and makes you say… why didn’t I get here earlier. So come up explore, the businesses are opening their doors for you the patrons to walk in.
This weekend is the kick-off to the summer season and we’re extending an invitation to YOU to come up and help get us in gear. It’s been a long and frightful winter, and everyone needs a boost, but clearly it takes commitment from the you to say.. “that town, it’s only one tank away… let’s go there, we can actually help those folks out.”
This weekend town will be buzzing with the Great Adk Garage Sale, stretching over 70 miles along Routes 28, 28N & 30. Treasures for e ... Read more
Concert with Peggy Lynn
Tribute to the Troops, a multi-media event is slated for the Long Lake Town Hall on Monday, May 30th at 4pm.
This special collection of personal remembrances of Adirondack veterans from Long Lake, Indian Lake and Tupper Lake will be featured at a concert performed Memorial Day weekend by Peggy Lynn.
Peggy Lynn, singer, songwriter and arts educator brings an infectious enthusiasm to all her endeavors. With a sultry, yet powerful alto voice, Peggy gives a clear message of the passion underlying her songs. While her style and range give meaning and feeling to all her work, her most powerful message, her passion, is for the contributions and burdens of women. Peggy ranges from folksy to blues with equal ease, alone or harmonizing with others.
Local producers with cameras, notepads and infectious enthusiaum interviewed 19 veterans from Long Lake, Indian Lake and Tupper Lake for a personal look into their military service.
Long Lake Legion 2009 Memorial Day
So many stories, and so many memories. The collection has been edited together and will be shared in concert with Peggy Lynn comin Concert with Peggy Lynn
Tribute to the Troops, a multi-media event is slated for the Long Lake Town Hall on Monday, May 30th at 4pm.
This special collection of personal remembrances of Adirondack veterans from Long Lake, Indian Lake and Tupper Lake will be featured at a concert performed Memorial Day weekend by Peggy Lynn.
Peggy Lynn, singer, songwriter and arts educator brings an infectious enthusiasm to all her endeavors. With a sultry, yet powerful alto voice, Peggy gives a clear message of the passion underlying her songs. While her style and range give meaning and feeling to all her work, her most powerful message, her passion, is for the contributions and burdens of women. Peggy ranges from folksy to blues with equal ease, alone or harmonizing with others.
Local producers with cameras, notepads and infectious enthusiaum interviewed 19 veterans from Long Lake, Indian Lake and Tupper Lake for a personal look into their military service.
Long Lake Legion 2009 Memorial Day
So many stories, and so many memories. The collection has been edited together and will be shared in concert with Peggy Lynn comin ... Read more
Great Day Had by all in Long Lake, NY, July 4, 2010.
The Bed Races kicked off at 6pm on School Street. The DOT may have denied us for safety reasons and lack of detours, but the Hamilton County Sheriff and New York State Troopers were on hand to put their stamp of approval on the festivities. The Long Lake Rescue Squad pulled in with the ambulance and we were off to the races.
Eight teams gathered in the school parking lot.
The Rayome Family Entered with “Rayome University” Rumor has it a bed was snatched up at the dump and created and planned by the Rayome Crew.
The bed didn’t quite make it past the finish line.
Cellar Crew Faces Norsing Around
The Cellar Crew prevailed in that heat.
Hoss's vs. LL Parks & Rec / Water Department
Winners of the Event
First Place: Wallace Contracting / Fire Department
Wallace Contracting Fire Department
Winners of the Long Lake Bed Races
Second Place: The Black Flies
Third Place: The Cellar Crew (they had fantastic dresses!)
The Cellar Crew Struts Their Stuff
Best in Show: The Black Flies
Great Day Had by all in Long Lake, NY, July 4, 2010.
The Bed Races kicked off at 6pm on School Street. The DOT may have denied us for safety reasons and lack of detours, but the Hamilton County Sheriff and New York State Troopers were on hand to put their stamp of approval on the festivities. The Long Lake Rescue Squad pulled in with the ambulance and we were off to the races.
Eight teams gathered in the school parking lot.
The Rayome Family Entered with “Rayome University” Rumor has it a bed was snatched up at the dump and created and planned by the Rayome Crew.
The bed didn’t quite make it past the finish line.
Cellar Crew Faces Norsing Around
The Cellar Crew prevailed in that heat.
Hoss's vs. LL Parks & Rec / Water Department
Winners of the Event
First Place: Wallace Contracting / Fire Department
Wallace Contracting Fire Department
Winners of the Long Lake Bed Races
Second Place: The Black Flies
Third Place: The Cellar Crew (they had fantastic dresses!)
The Cellar Crew Struts Their Stuff
Best in Show: The Black Flies
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Kids Games at 11am on Sunday, July 4
Bust out your boat, fill up the cooler and head down to the LL Town Ballfield on Sunday, July 4th at 11am. Games for all ages kicks off with a scavenger hunt and pinata game for the littles and we morph into timeless classics including sack races, hula hoops, egg toss and much much more. Winners of the games visit our exclusive prize booth.
6pm Bed Races WILL GO ON… in a new location, on School Street. We have trophies and prizes and judges to help with the return of Long Lake’s signature 4th of July Event. It may not be on the main drag, the runners may have to push up hill, but come on out to see what we have in store for you.
The Beach will be busy with Penelope the Clown, the Fire Department BBQ, and 4i Band rockin’ out until dusk. Lifeguards will be on duty until 9pm.
Bring your lawn chair, get there early, stay late and remember why we are celebrating. Please pay homage to the Independence of our Country and think of our service men and women overseas who cannot be at home to celebrate with us.
Kids Games at 11am on Sunday, July 4
Bust out your boat, fill up the cooler and head down to the LL Town Ballfield on Sunday, July 4th at 11am. Games for all ages kicks off with a scavenger hunt and pinata game for the littles and we morph into timeless classics including sack races, hula hoops, egg toss and much much more. Winners of the games visit our exclusive prize booth.
6pm Bed Races WILL GO ON… in a new location, on School Street. We have trophies and prizes and judges to help with the return of Long Lake’s signature 4th of July Event. It may not be on the main drag, the runners may have to push up hill, but come on out to see what we have in store for you.
The Beach will be busy with Penelope the Clown, the Fire Department BBQ, and 4i Band rockin’ out until dusk. Lifeguards will be on duty until 9pm.
Bring your lawn chair, get there early, stay late and remember why we are celebrating. Please pay homage to the Independence of our Country and think of our service men and women overseas who cannot be at home to celebrate with us.
... Read more
Long Lake Legion 2009 Memorial DayTwo days ago it was 80 degrees and beautiful. Yesterday, another humidish day, but the wind kicked up in the afternoon, shaking windows, blowing trees. My cousin was down the lake (that’s the Northend) moving docks over to camp. Our family boat still rests in the garage driveway at the marina, teasing me each time I drive by. I’m sure once the black flies are in full force, my boat will be ready.
This morning it was 30 degrees. It was virtually impossible to get the kids out of bed.
Today discussion was all about the summer. Where garbage cans go, what the garbage route is and how often it’s picked up. Don’t leave anything for the bears!
Next big event is Memorial Day. The American Legion of Long Lake honors those who served our country in a long standing tribute of respect and an honor to the freedom of the United States and all the sacrifices made by those who’ve died and served our country. This tradition is carried on from generation to generation and makes me proud to call myself a Long Laker.
Long Lake Legion 2009 Memorial DayTwo days ago it was 80 degrees and beautiful. Yesterday, another humidish day, but the wind kicked up in the afternoon, shaking windows, blowing trees. My cousin was down the lake (that’s the Northend) moving docks over to camp. Our family boat still rests in the garage driveway at the marina, teasing me each time I drive by. I’m sure once the black flies are in full force, my boat will be ready.
This morning it was 30 degrees. It was virtually impossible to get the kids out of bed.
Today discussion was all about the summer. Where garbage cans go, what the garbage route is and how often it’s picked up. Don’t leave anything for the bears!
Next big event is Memorial Day. The American Legion of Long Lake honors those who served our country in a long standing tribute of respect and an honor to the freedom of the United States and all the sacrifices made by those who’ve died and served our country. This tradition is carried on from generation to generation and makes me proud to call myself a Long Laker.
... Read more