11a.m. the Raquette Lake Strawberry Festival will be held at the Raquette Lake Fire Hall. Enjoy some delicious strawberry shortcake, get free area events information, and reconnect with summer friends. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Raquette Lake Fire Department. Call 518-624-3077 for more information or visit www.mylonglake.com

Fundraiser to benefit the film production "Dance of the Wood Nymph" slated to be be produced in Long Lake this summer. Jamie Sutliff and Barry Gregson perform 1:30pm - 3:30pm. Make your reservations at the Adirondack Hotel today.

$10 per person includes performance and Finger Foods. Cash bar available. 518.624.4700

At dusk the Fireworks from the Barge will begin at the Village Green. Enjoy live music and a BBQ dinner and then gather on the shoreline of Raquette Lake to enjoy a display of breathtaking fireworks celebrating the birth of the USA!

Annual 4th of July Games
10a.m. the Annual 4th of July Games will begin on the Town Ball Field, Sponsored by the Town of Long Lake. Games for all ages! Classic favorites include small children scavenger hunt, balloon race, sack races, the venerable egg toss, and three-legged race. Children enjoy collecting their winnings from our exclusive prize booth. For more information, call 518-624-3077 or visit www.mylonglake.com

4th of July Celebration
6p.m Live by country rockers, Grit N Grace, who performed at 2016 RondeauFest. Fire Department BBQ Sausage and Peppers will be served. Penelope the Clown paints faces at the Gazebo. At dark the Best Fireworks in the Adirondacks can be seen from the beach, boat or Mt. Sabattis. For more information, call 518-624-3077 or visit www.mylonglake.com . In the event of rain, join us at the Mt. Sabattis Pavilion.

7p.m. the Raquette Lake Tie Dye Event will be held at the Raquette Lake Library, sponsored by the Town of Long Lake. All ages are welcome and Shirts cost $5. Bring your socks, purses or anything else made of 100% cotton that you wish to tie dye and you can dye it for free. For more information call, 518-624-3077 or visit www.mylonglake.com

7:30 p.m. Catherine Caton, harpist will be performing at the United Methodist Church, sponsored by the Long Lake Friends of Music. Catherine Canton is a harpist who has won the Young Artist award sponsored by the Rochester Symphony Orchestra. Accompanist TBA.

7 p.m. Cathy McGrath “Teakettle Music” at St. Williams on Long Point, Raquette Lake. Cathy presents a program of nineteenth American century music in authentic period dress and with instruments appropriate to the era. An experienced folk music performer, Cathy uses an 1870’s guitar, limberjack puppets, antique flute, and rolled tin whistle in this historical program and encourages the audience to participate by singing their hearts out. This program is free & open to the public. A Pie raffle is held each Thursday to help defray costs in hosting the concert series. Free will donations are welcomed and appreciated. Call 354-4265 for reservations (Site is boat access only). Boat leaves village dock beginning at 5:45 p.m.

The Long Lake Farmers Market is every Thursday at 10am - 2pm located at the Mt. Sabattis Lower Parking Lot on South Hill Road across from the Post Office. Look for fresh veggies, pies, ice cream, Otter Creek Wines, rustic furniture, jewelry and more!

6p.m. Musician Alex Smith will be playing on the Beach, sponsored by the Town of Long Lake. Come and enjoy, Long Lake Native, Alex Smith play his honest, energetic folk music. This free concert is family friendly, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a night out!

9am-2pm - $50 bring lunch/drink/limited class size

The Friends of the Long Lake Library is once again sponsoring the Long Lake Art Show and Sale at the Long Lake Town Hall, Thursday, July 6, through Sunday, July 9. The show features regional artists in different mediums including watercolor, acrylic, oil paintings, photography, glass works, multi-media, fiber arts, wood sculptures and more. Purchase of an original work of art, benefits not only the artist but also the Friends in its efforts to support library events and acquaint the community with the library's resources and services. For more information about this year's show and to find out about entering, call 518-624-4000 or 315-354-5699.

Join us for a “Meet the Artist” opening event Thursday, July 6 at 7 PM. Friday and Saturday, July 7 & 8, 11 A.M.-7:30 P.M. and Sunday, July 9, 11 A.M. until closing at 3 P.M.

Artists! Like to show? Contact Jackie Hornstein at 315-354-5699 or email her at
jjhornstein@frontiernet.net or Diane Carney at 518-624-4000 or email her at dcuffcarney@aol.com. Applications for submissions should be received by Friday, June 16.

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering at the Art Show and Sale, contact Jackie Hornstein or Diane Carney.

The Friends of the Long Lake Library is once again sponsoring the Long Lake Art Show and Sale at the Long Lake Town Hall, Thursday, July 6, through Sunday, July 9. The show features regional artists in different mediums including watercolor, acrylic, oil paintings, photography, glass works, multi-media, fiber arts, wood sculptures and more. Purchase of an original work of art, benefits not only the artist but also the Friends in its efforts to support library events and acquaint the community with the library's resources and services. For more information about this year's show and to find out about entering, call 518-624-4000 or 315-354-5699.

Join us for a “Meet the Artist” opening event Thursday, July 6 at 7 PM. Friday and Saturday, July 7 & 8, 11 A.M.-7:30 P.M. and Sunday, July 9, 11 A.M. until closing at 3 P.M.

Artists! Like to show? Contact Jackie Hornstein at 315-354-5699 or email her at
jjhornstein@frontiernet.net or Diane Carney at 518-624-4000 or email her at dcuffcarney@aol.com. Applications for submissions should be received by Friday, June 16.

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering at the Art Show and Sale, contact Jackie Hornstein or Diane Carney.

The Friends of the Long Lake Library is once again sponsoring the Long Lake Art Show and Sale at the Long Lake Town Hall, Thursday, July 6, through Sunday, July 9. The show features regional artists in different mediums including watercolor, acrylic, oil paintings, photography, glass works, multi-media, fiber arts, wood sculptures and more. Purchase of an original work of art, benefits not only the artist but also the Friends in its efforts to support library events and acquaint the community with the library's resources and services. For more information about this year's show and to find out about entering, call 518-624-4000 or 315-354-5699.

Join us for a “Meet the Artist” opening event Thursday, July 6 at 7 PM. Friday and Saturday, July 7 & 8, 11 A.M.-7:30 P.M. and Sunday, July 9, 11 A.M. until closing at 3 P.M.

Artists! Like to show? Contact Jackie Hornstein at 315-354-5699 or email her at
jjhornstein@frontiernet.net or Diane Carney at 518-624-4000 or email her at dcuffcarney@aol.com. Applications for submissions should be received by Friday, June 16.

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering at the Art Show and Sale, contact Jackie Hornstein or Diane Carney.

8:30p.m. Outdoor movie night will be held on the Long Lake Ball field. Join the Town of Long Lake for a movie on the ball field for adults, weather permitting. Movie to be announced.

2-4pm All Musicians are invited to join in, and everyone is encouraged to come and listen and possibly join in the singing. Instruments typically used at these sessions are guitar, dobro, fiddle, dulcimer, mandolin, accordion, concertina, banjo, spoons and bass. No matter the location, the setting is very intimate and there will be no amplification.

All musicians and singers take turns in picking their favorite music as we go around the group. How many tunes each will be able to pick will depend on the size of the group. Common music choices include Old Time, Country, Hillbilly, Celtic, Folk, Bluegrass, Cowboy, or anything anyone wants to play or sing. It's best if the choices are commonly known so the lead instruments can take breaks but it doesn't always happen.

FMI longlakejamsessions@gmail.com

PAVILION
11:00 AM

Combined Long Lake Methodist and Wesleyan Church Service.
Come worship together and hear a message from Pastor John Gocke.
Come as you are; all are welcome!

10am-12pm - $30 limited class size

7:30pm in Auditorium

The Legacy of Anne LaBastille: Perspectives on a Scientist, Writer, and Environmental Advocate

What is Anne LaBastille’s lasting legacy? Leslie Surprenant, Executrix of the LaBastille Estate, shares excerpts from Anne’s writings. Panelists from organizations across the Adirondacks share the impact Anne had on the region and discuss their thoughts on her legacy. Panelists include Leslie Surprenant, Laura Rice (Chief Curator at the Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake), and more. A dialogue will be opened to audience members who would like to share their views on Anne’s most lasting legacy.

Free for museum members; $5 for non-members.
Experience visitors with an admissions sticker for the day receive free admission to the MEL.

7a.m. a hike with Joan Collins leaves the Geiger Arena, sponsored by the Town of Long Lake. Joan Collins is a New York State licensed bird guide, bird walk leader, writer, and speaker on ornithology topics. She has led walks and made presentations for many organizations including Audubon, the Adirondack Mountain Club, and the New York State Ornithological Association. Hike details to be announced. Call 518-624-3077 to sign up.

7pm

Elementary soccer will begin at 6:30 pm at the Long Lake Ball Field every Wednesday throughout the summer. Kids will be participating in drills, working on team building and learning the concept of the game.

Weigh in 9am - 9:15am Meetings 9:30 to 10:30am

Need a minimum of 15 to participate. Call 624-3077 to register so we can get a head count.. Meetings at the Geiger Arena in Long Lake, NY. All welcome to attend. As with any At Work program, the requirement is 15 paid members. They can choose:
(12 weeks Sessions)

Monthly pass 44.95 per month (starter voucher from me)
12 Weeks for $132-- which is $120 fee plus $12 for the calculator if needed.

Everyone can pay by check, cash or credit card.

7 p.m. “Kambuyu Marimba Ensemble,” St. Williams on Long Point, Raquette Lake. This program will be held on the Raquette Lake Village Green. Bring your own chair or blanket! The roots of their music come from the Shona people of Zimbabwe. Most of the tunes originate in traditional mbira songs and melodies of that region. The marimbas were built by the group using various tonal woods for the keys. Resonators are fashioned from PVC pipe cut to length, tuned and sealed. Using similar rhythms and song structure, the group also has composed songs in the traditional style. The music is Infectious! Whether listening or dancing this will be a fun time for All! The program is free!

The Long Lake Farmers Market is every Thursday at 10am - 2pm located at the Mt. Sabattis Lower Parking Lot on South Hill Road across from the Post Office. Look for fresh veggies, pies, ice cream, Otter Creek Wines, rustic furniture, jewelry and more!

6-8pm at the Long Lake Town Beach - Free

11a.m.-2p.m. the summers first Cardboard Box Boat Float-Off will take place at the Long Lake Town Beach, sponsored by the Town of Long Lake. Kids of all ages get creative and build a boat using only cardboard and duct tape. Box building from 11am-1pm with the Float-Off beginning at 1pm. Last Boat Floating wins the title. Prizes will be awarded and lifeguards will be on duty. Call 518-624-3077 for more information or check out www.mylonglake.com

10a.m. the 6th annual US Water Ski Show Team Exhibition will begin at the Long Lake Town Beach, sponsored by the Town of Long Lake.. Demonstrations begin at 10a.m. and the show begins at 3p.m. The highest caliber water ski show in the Northeast by the 2011 Eastern Regional Water Ski Champions! Pyramids, jumps, stunts and barefoot waterskiing. The Waterski Show Team performs at Jumpin’ Jacks on the Mohawk River and we’ve got them for another exclusive performance in Long Lake and this show promises to knock your socks off! No Boat Traffic from 3-4pm! Little Bus will be running from 1pm - 5pm to alleviate downtown congestion and parking. Parking will be available at the Mt. Sabattis Parking Area and Long Lake Central School. Call 518-624-3077 for information or check out www.mylonglake.com

Saturday, July 15th, 8 - 9 AM, followed by breakfast at Phil Terrie's camp. Please contact Joan Collins at 624-5528 or Joan.Collins@frontier.com

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is offering a free two-day boater safety course at its Region 5 headquarters in Ray Brook on July 15 and 16.
Anyone born after May 1, 1996, must pass an approved boater safety course to legally operate a motor boat. In addition, New York State Law requires a boating safety course for the operation of personal watercraft (PWC).
The Safe Boating Course is a comprehensive course that provides the fundamentals of safe boating operation and is approved by the National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). Certified Instructors and DEC Environmental Conservation Officers teach the course, which includes eight hours of classroom instruction over two days.
Students must be 10 years old to take the class. The course will be given at DEC Region 5 Headquarters at 1115 State Rt. 86, Ray Brook, NY. The course runs from at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, July 16.
Instructors will issue students a temporary Safe Boating Certificate good for 90 days upon completion of the course. Adults age 18 or older must submit $10 to the Bureau of Marine Services to receive a permanent safe boating certificate.
Call 518-897-1303 to pre-register for the course. Class size is limited. Please notify instructors in advance if students require any special accommodations.

1pm-5pm - live music with Matt Grainger. Raffles, vendors and more. Fundraiser for the Raquette Lake Ladies Auxiliary and Mudsliders Softball Team.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is offering a free two-day boater safety course at its Region 5 headquarters in Ray Brook on July 15 and 16.
Anyone born after May 1, 1996, must pass an approved boater safety course to legally operate a motor boat. In addition, New York State Law requires a boating safety course for the operation of personal watercraft (PWC).
The Safe Boating Course is a comprehensive course that provides the fundamentals of safe boating operation and is approved by the National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). Certified Instructors and DEC Environmental Conservation Officers teach the course, which includes eight hours of classroom instruction over two days.
Students must be 10 years old to take the class. The course will be given at DEC Region 5 Headquarters at 1115 State Rt. 86, Ray Brook, NY. The course runs from at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, July 16.
Instructors will issue students a temporary Safe Boating Certificate good for 90 days upon completion of the course. Adults age 18 or older must submit $10 to the Bureau of Marine Services to receive a permanent safe boating certificate.
Call 518-897-1303 to pre-register for the course. Class size is limited. Please notify instructors in advance if students require any special accommodations.

SPECULATOR — Music & Storytelling for Children by Nan Hoffman will be presented by Lake Pleasant Public Library here Tuesday, July 18, to celebrate its Summer Reading Program.

Music, particularly folk music with its emphasis on lyrics and stories, can help promote reading and writing skills and language development. Hoffman will incorporate songs that have been made into books (“books that sing”), songs that have been made from books, songs based on folk tales and other stories, and songs that celebrate reading.

The free event starts at 11 a.m. and will run about 40 minutes. Families are invited.

During July and August Lake Pleasant Public Library is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is closed all legal holidays. The building is wheelchair-accessible.

For more contact the library at (518) 548-4411.

7pm - donations at door

All Day, Demo at 7pm

Elementary soccer will begin at 6:30 pm at the Long Lake Ball Field every Wednesday throughout the summer. Kids will be participating in drills, working on team building and learning the concept of the game.

Southeastern Guide Dog Program: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 – 7:00 pm The Lions will be sponsoring an event at the Town Hall about Southeastern Guide Dogs – plan to attend, and bring your neighbors and friends! Sponsored by the Long Lake Lions Club

7:30p.m. Doug and Julie Rubio will perform at the United Methodist Church sponsored by the Long Lake Friends of Music. Rubio Duo, Doug and Jill Rubio, from Potsdam, Classical flute and guitar will perform a concert at the United Methodist Church.

7 p.m. “The Adirondack Harper,” at St.Williams on Long Point, Raquette Lake. Martha, an acclaimed singer, songwriter, actress and storyteller, adds an unusual twist to her music, as her instrument of choice is the harp. She dispels the stereotypical image that surrounds the harp, playing music that ranges from wailing Blues to Latin grooves, from touches of Celtic to Classical inspirations, and from swingin’ Jazz to richly varied contemporary Americana/folk/roots. Dennis, Martha’s husband, plays a 9-string guitar; quite unusual, as most guitars are either 6 or 12 strings. The duo present an evening of fun, engaging, and unique songs and stories of life. Call 354-4265 for reservations (Site is boat access only). Boat leaves village dock beginning at 5:45 p.m. The program is free & open to the public.

The Long Lake Farmers Market is every Thursday at 10am - 2pm located at the Mt. Sabattis Lower Parking Lot on South Hill Road across from the Post Office. Look for fresh veggies, pies, ice cream, Otter Creek Wines, rustic furniture, jewelry and more!

SPECULATOR — Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus will give an a cappella performance Thursday, July 20, starting at 7 p.m. at the pavilion at 2834 State Route 30 on State Route 8/30 here, across from the public beach.

Founded in 2006, the award-winning group is a chartered chorus of Sweet Adelines International, an organization dedicated to promoting the art form of barbershop harmony through education and performance. For more call the library at (518) 548-4411.

During July and August Lake Pleasant Public Library is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is closed all legal holidays. The building is wheelchair-accessible.

The free event is paid for by public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Regrant Program, administered in Hamilton County by the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts in Blue Mountain Lake.

12p.m. the fourth annual Feeling Long Lakey Kids Day will be held at the Long Lake Town Ball Field. This special day for kids will featuring CirqOvation, a NY based company that is a conglomerate of artists which fuse physical theatre, vaudeville, street performance, and traditional circus in an eclectic array of talent from all over the US. They will be entertaining crowds on stilts and at their Circus Workshop where families can try their hand at various skills such as juggling, Chinese yo-yo, spinning plates, devil sticks, and Wild West spinning ropes. Kids can also enjoy a large bounce house, games, music, $5 t-shirt tie dye, activities and surprises. Rain or Shine. Call 518-624-3077 for information or check out www.mylonglake.com

The Long Lake Community Chorus will present its annual Summer Concert in Long Lake on Saturday, July 22, 7:30 pm, in the Calvary United Methodist Church, next to the Town Hall in Long Lake.   The concert is free and open to the public. The chorus, with members from Long Lake, Newcomb, Indian Lake, Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake, has been practicing a program of show tunes, light classical, and spiritual music. There is some modern music and some old, and some oldies with new twists.  Karen Butters, retired music teacher from Long Lake Central School, is the conductor; and Mary Jo Wells, pianist from Saranac Lake, is the accompanist. 

The Summer Sunset Fund Raising Bar-b-que is 4pm-7pm where there will be live music by Jimmy Walsh featuring Old Time Favorites for your singing and dancing pleasure. All donations will go to the Long Lake Lions Holiday Basket. For more information contact Phyllis Ryan at 624-6950 or Regina Dunn at 624-2102.