May 2024 Events

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May 2024

Wed May 1 Community Pride Day - Community businesses and citizens are encourage to volunteer their time to clean up the businesses, spaces and roadways. Free t shirts available at the visitors center (Old Forge and Inlet). Free lunch will be provided at Old Forge and Eagle Bay fire departments!

Wed May 1 Community Craft Get Together: Cupcake Liner Wreath – 5pm at the Old Forge Library. Free and all are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Register by calling (315) 369-6008. Walk-ins welcome.

Wed May 8 Community Craft Get Together: Mother's Day Painted Pot Flowers – 5pm at the Old Forge Library. Free and all are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Register by calling (315) 369-6008. Walk-ins welcome.

Fri May 10 Mommy & Me Painting Class - 4pm at VIEW. Please join Ashley Galligan from Geodesic Love for a collaborative Mom and Me Painting Class. This class is for all ages and no experience is necessary. Each group will be using an 11 x 14 canvas and will be painting the same picture. The kiddos will then be painting a wooden moon that will be added to your final masterpiece. Ashley looks forward to guiding you to create a one of a kind keepsake for years to come. Registration price includes both adult and child. For additional information or to register, please visit www.ViewArts.org

Sat May 11 Almost, Maine - 7pm at VIEW. Black Bear Players at VIEW present their first production: Almost, Maine by John Cariani. Two performance times: Saturday, May 11 at 7pm and Sunday, May 12 at 2pm. For additonal information or to purchase tickets please visit www.ViewArts.org

Sun May 12 Almost, Maine - 2pm at VIEW. Black Bear Players at VIEW present their first production: Almost, Maine by John Cariani. Performance time: Sunday, May 12 at 2pm. For additonal information or to purchase tickets please visit www.ViewArts.org

Wed May 15 Community Craft Get Together: Spring Gnome – 5pm at the Old Forge Library. Free and all are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Register by calling (315) 369-6008. Walk-ins welcome.

Wed May 15 Ladies Night Out: Aromatherapy Diffuser Bracelets - 6pm at VIEW. Come spend an evening with friends, sipping wine while you create aromatherapy diffuser bracelets. One to keep and one to give away. Create a one of a kind aroma therapy diffuser bracelet from hand made stoneware beads made in VIEW's pottery studio. The unglazed stoneware beads absorb your chosen essential oils, diffusing the scent to be enjoyed by the wearer. Various accent beads will be available for you to add to the stoneware beads to create a truly one of a kind piece of jewelry. The beads will be strung on elastic poly cord, making a stretchy bracelet without clasps. Registration includes enough supplies to create two aromatherapy diffuser bracelets, two complimentary beverages and light snacks. For additional information or to register, please visit www.ViewArts.org

Thurs May 16 Rabies Clinic - 5pm at the Old Forge Library. Dogs must be on a leash. Cats and ferrets must be in a carrier or pillowcase. A $5 donation per pet is suggested. Bring proof of your pet's vaccination history to receive a three-year certificate. Please call ahead to pre-register. Pre-registration is available by calling (315) 867-1176.

Fri May 17 Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me, But Banjos Saved My Life - 7pm at VIEW. This highly awarded inspirational true story has delighted international audiences! Admission to the show is a donation to the Old Forge Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

Sat May 18 Community Shredding Event - 10am-noon at the George T Hiltebrant Recreation Center on North St. Secure. Confidential. Free. Bring up to three bankers boxes of paper to be shredded. Place boxes in the trunk of your car and staff will retrieve and dump your papers into a rolling toter (you stay in your car). A Confidata employee then wheels the papers to the shredding truck and the papers are shredded right there.

Fri & Sat May 17 & 18 Paddlefest - The ultimate celebration of paddling, adventure, and community! Get ready to immerse yourself in a weekend of excitement, exploration, and camaraderie as we come together to honor our love for all things water-related. Come view the latest technology in all things kayaking and canoeing! Vendors will all convene in one place for a weekend of test paddling and hands on sales experiences! Browse the vendor village and discover the latest gear, gadgets, and accessories from the top paddling brands. Whether you're in the market for a new kayak, paddle, or piece of gear, expert staff and vendor partners are on hand to help you find the perfect equipment for your next paddling adventure. There will also be great deals on older styles, used rental gear and more! Gain valuable insights from the brands themselves and ask them questions in real time! Paddlefest will be hosting small family owned brands and the largest brands in the industry all under one roof! Take a break from paddling and relax with live music, delicious food, and festive entertainment. Paddlefest Weekend offers plenty of opportunities to refuel and recharge between paddling adventures. For additional information please visit Adirondack Paddlefest – Mountainmanoutdoors.com

Tues May 21 Wild Infusions Herbal Study Group: Dandelion- 6pm at the Old Forge Library. group learning session to focus on one plant at a time. Discussions include plant identification, medicinal usage, herbalism terminology and more. Reawaken a culture of wellness and rekindle the confidence to nourish ourselves, our families and our community. Led by Jessica Maureen Hinsdill, Wild Soulstice, LLC. For additional information please call 315-369-6008 or visit www.OldForgeLibrary.org

Wed May 22 Community Craft Get Together: Clothespin Flag Wreath – 5pm at the Old Forge Library. Free and all are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Register by calling (315) 369-6008. Walk-ins welcome.

Fri - Sun May 24 - 26 Annual Great Adirondack Garage Sale - Over 200+ miles of garage sales with treasures to behold from Old Forge to Malone, Cranberry Lake to Speculator and everywhere in between! With offerings of vintage antiques, rustic furniture, jewelry, kitchen items, toys, clothing and more — there is always something for everyone. Towns located along NYS Routes 28, 30 & 3, including: Old Forge, Inlet, Raquette Lake, Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Long Lake, Tupper Lake, Lake Clear, Paul Smiths, Malone, Cranberry Lake, Piercefield, Newcomb & Speculator. For additional information or to sign-up, please visit www.GreatAdirondackGarageSale.com