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Who We Are
Those seeking the quintessential Adirondack community – a place to visit, a place to live, or a place to open a business – will love the Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake and Sabael area. Surrounded by numerous lakes, ponds, streams, and mountains our community takes pride in its heritage and traditions. You can see that spirit reflected in volunteerism, commitment to education, and an array of community services, facilities, and activities.
The Town of Indian Lake was established in 1858. The town, located in Hamilton County with a population of approximately 1,400, lies within the six-million acre Adirondack Park. Essex County and Warren County border its east. In the village center, the east-west State Highway 28 meets the north-south Highway 30. The Hudson River forms part of the eastern town line. And, believe it or not, there are no traffic lights in town!
The Indian Lake Museum in the hamlet of Indian Lake contains displays and artifacts relating to the historic Indian population.
The Indian Lake Theater Community Stage & Screen, the original 1938 theater reopened in 2008, provides entertaining movies, operas, live performances, and more for year round residents and visitors.
The Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake tells the story of the people who lived, worked, and played in the region.
The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts (The Art center) at Blue Mountain Lake provides cultural events, workshops, and plays throughout the year.
The Indian Lake Library provides books, DVDs, audios, and access to the Internet.
The Lake itself was the inspiration for the 1960s hit single INDIAN LAKE by The Cowsills. (The writer spent vacation time at what used to be Beeches Cottages on Indian Lake.)
Community Calendar of Upcoming Events | Calendar by the Month
Free Beginners Drawing Class
Saturday February 4 th - 25th 1:00 pm
The Indian Lake Library is sponsoring FREE beginning drawing classes for kids age 13-14. Learn to give your pencil drawings light and depth and turn them into works of art! Supplies will be provided. Classes will be held on Saturdays, 1:00 PM, Feb 4- 25th at the library.
Sign up 648-5444 because class size is limited; first come/first served
Writing Workshop: The Soulful Landscape
February 25th @ Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts
Due to construction at the museum, the Cabin Fever Sundays scheduled
in Blue Mountain Lake will now be held at the Adirondack Lakes Center
for the Arts at 1:30 p.m.
The Museum Store will not be open. We apologize for any inconvenience.
SPECIAL WORKSHOP The workshop begins with inspiration for the creative writer within, in the form of a “place-based” presentation of songs, stories, poems, and visual arts. Participants are encouraged to see the connection between themselves and the places that have meaning in their lives. Erica guides everyone through a series of writing exercises designed to uncover their stories of connection. Opportunities for group sharing and instructor feedback are provided, as time allows. Participants are supported in developing their writings using ideas generated during the workshop. Erica often creates a “song on the spot,” drawing lines from their writings and mirroring back to them the power of their words. Previous participants have called this demonstration “empowering” and “life-changing.” $30 for members and high school and college students; $35 for non-members. Spaces are limited. Call to register at 518-352-7311 ext 128.
Introduction to Rod Building Saturday, February 25, 9am-12pm
February 25th 9am - 12pm
Saturday, February 25, 9am-12pm—Introduction to Rod Building Experience the joy of building your own Fly-Rod! Work with Rick to select a rod kit that suits your needs and learn the simple techniques to build it. Participants will choose and order a Fly-Rod kit on February 25 to build on March 10. Estimated cost per kit: $80-90 depending on weight and length of rod. Estimated value when completed: $150-$200! There is a registration fee of $25 per person
Please call 518.582.2000
3rd Annual Snowshoe Softball Tournament
February, 25, 2012
A benefit for the Kidney Foundation. The event will take place at Benton Field on Pelon Road. Registration forms are available at the town hall and by visiting the link. Pe-registration is strongly encouraged. 10 people per team, one pitch softball, games begin at 11:00am. All players will receive a free BBQ. Tickets for the BBQ will be available for spectators.
http://www.wix.com/ikciv00/bad-snowshoe-softball
ikciv00@gmail.com
Winter Benefit for the Arts
February 25, 2012
6:00 - 9:00 PM. Family Friendly Event. Join us for an exciting evening dinner and cocktail party, complete with a silent auction and musical entertainment. We have more great silent auction items this year, including a week long timeshare in Orlando, Florida and 4 tickets to Walt Disney World, a mountain bike package and a raffle for a week long stay at the Whiteface Lodge! Overnight accommodations are available on Saturday night, including a continental breakfast on Sunday. $45/35 Members. $75 Patrons.
For more information or to make a reservation, contact the Arts center at 518-352-7715.
Soulful Landscape Concert
February 26th Saranac Village at Will Rogers 2:00 pm
The Soulful Landscape Concert is grounded in the belief that we all have stories of place and belonging waiting to be remembered and revealed. Erica taps into why places matter to us, and shifts the way people relate to the land, each other, and themselves. Her concerts convey the vivid imagery and meaning of place in her life, evoking listeners their own memories of special place. Inspiring and thought-provoking, the concert uses song, story and humor to take the audience on a transformational journey. Listeners leave with a renewed connection to self and an understanding of how profoundly place affects our lives. Free to members and children; $5 for non-members. Sponsored by the Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life for year-round residents of the Adirondack Park
Student Art Exhibit
March 2 - 31, 2012 Gallery Hours: Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mixed Media from local students at the AC in Blue Mountain Lake. You'll be amazed to see just how much young talent we have here in local Adirondack schools. Come check out the art and stay for the dance party. Gallery Reception: Feb. 18th 5:00 - 6:00 PM.
518-352-7715
The Universe Folding Over on Itself
March 2-31, 2012 Gallery Hours Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Dresses/Pennies by Laura Mea Atria at the AC in Blue Mountain Lake. Another use for an everyday item, this Penny Installation has been featured on the cover of Art Scene Today. The Penny Dress was exhibited in Ohio and received best in show. Gallery Reception Sat. March 24th, 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
518-352-7715
The Members Show
March 2-24, 2012 Gallery Hours Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Mixed Media by AC Members at the AC in Blue Mountain Lake. Our Annual exhibit of artwork by Arts center members. What a great time to become a member and show your work! Submission deadline: Feb. 17, 2012 (limit 2 entries per member). Gallery Reception: Sat. March 24th, 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
518-352-7715
Rod Building Workshop Saturday, March 10, 9am-3pm
Saturday, March 10, 9am-3pm
Saturday, March 10, 9am-3pm—Rod Building Workshop Meet back with Rick to build your own Fly-Rod and take it home the same day!
Please call 518.582.2000 There is a registration fee of $25 per person
St. Patrick's Day Celebration Weekend
March 16 - 18, 2012
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Indian Lake. Friday will kick-off the celebration with a St. Patrick's Hat Parade on main street starting at 3:10pm. A Volleyball Tournament will take place in the evening at ILCS Gymnasium. Saturday will feature the Annual Irish Road Bowling competition. Registration and check-in will be from 12:00pm to 12:45pm at the Town Hall. Play will begin at 1:00pm. The "Mutt Strut" will take place Sunday at the ski hut at 1:00pm.
For more information and to register for the Irish Road Bowling or Mutt Strut call Vonnie Liddle, Town of Indain Lake Events/Activities Coordinator, 518-648-5828 or indianlakeea@frontiernet.net
St. Patrick's Day Celebration Hat Parade
March 16, 2012
Wear your favorite hat and join in on the fun or just come out to watch. The Hat Parade will start at 3:10pm. It will begin at the school and end at the market parking lot. Prizes will be given for largest, smallest, prettiest, and ugliest. Dogs and their owners are also encouraged to join the parade (just remember your pooper scooper).
Vonnie Liddle, Town of Indian Lake Events/Activities Coordinator, 518-648-5828, indianlakeea@frontiernet.net
Irish Road Bowling
March 17, 2012
An annual favorite. Form a team of four to compete in this fun event. Categories: Men's Division, Women's Division, Mixed Division (men and women) and Family Division (at least 2 player under the age of 16). Registration fee is $20. per team. Registration and check-in will take place at the town hall 12:00pm to 12:45pm. Play will begin at 1:00pm. Course to be determined. Pre-registation is encouraged. Forms are available at the town hall or the chamber of commerce. First place winners in all categories. This event is to benefit the Helping Hands Caregivers of Hamilton County.
To register call Vonnie Liddle, Town of Indian Lake Events/Activities Coordnator at 518-648-5828 or email at indianlakeea@frontiernet.net
Inventing Fashion: Iroquois Beadwork and the "Art of Flowering"
March 18, 2012 1:30pm at the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts
Due to construction at the museum, the Cabin Fever Sundays scheduled in Blue Mountain Lake will now be held at the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts. The Museum Store will not be open. We apologize for any inconvenience. In the mid-19th century, New York State officials began to collect Iroquois material culture, intending to preserve remnants of what they saw as a vanishing race. At the same time, Iroquois women were discovering that their beadwork was appealing to the fashionable Victorian women flocking to Niagara Falls and Saratoga Springs on the Grand Tour of America. This multimedia presentation traces the historic development of Iroquois beadwork and costume, which came to define the public image of “Indian-ness” around the world. Images are drawn from the collections of the Lewis Henry Morgan and Rochester museums, as well as private collections. These images also illuminate the contributions of the Iroquois to the textile arts, as well as the complex cultural exchange that defined the fashions of 19th century New York State. This Speakers in the Humanities event, which is free and open to the public, is made possible through the support of the New York Council for the Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The "Mutt Strut" (dog show)
March 18, 2012
Who let the dogs out? Bring your dog to the ski hut for the annual Mutt Strut. There will be 12 categories and a prize will be rewarded for all. Registration forms are available at the town hall and the chamber of commerce. Pre-registration is encouraged. Registration and check in will be at the ski hut 12:30pm. The Mutt Strut will begin at 1:00pm.
To pre-register call 518-648-5828 or email indianlakeea@frontiernet.net
Cartoon Drawing Workshop
March 24, 2012
At the AC in Blue Mountain Lake. 10:00 AM to Noon. Ages 10+. Join Nick King as he teaches the basics of cartoon drawing. Nick will demonstrate a few examples and then assist you in creating your own comic characters. You'll be a pro in no time! $20/$15 Members.
518-352-7715
Middle/High School Spring Concert
March 29, 2012, 7:00 PM
The concert will take place in the Indian Lake Central School Gymnasium.
Soap Installation
April 6 - May 5, 2012 Gallery Hours: Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Soap Formation Series by Russell Prigodich at the AC in Blue Mountain Lake. This installation alters one's perception of a common item (soap) and displays its qualities in a new way. Pieces will be hung, draped and suspended from ceiling to wall; however, despite the way in which they are altered they will not lose their identity as soap. Gallery Reception: Fri. May 4th, 5:00 - 6:00 PM.
518-352-7715
Inside China
April 6 - May 5, 2012 Gallery Hours: Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oil Paintings by Theresa De Slavo at the AC in Blue Mountain Lake. This large scale series was created after visiting Beijing China in November 2009. The work attempts to capture the spirit of the people as China transforms. These paintings are based on observation, photographs and imagination. Gallery Reception: Fri. May 4th, 5:00 - 6:00 PM.
518-352-7715
Sign of the Times
April 6 - May 5, 2012 Gallery Hours: Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Neon Photos y Penny Perkins at the AC in Blue Mountain Lake. By forcing viewers to literally look at the sign from new perspectives, her work transforms these giant 3D sculptures from mundane relics of consumerism into intimate, two-dimensional artistic homages. Gallery Reception: Fri. May 4th, 5:00 - 6:00 PM.
518-352-7715
Manifesting Workshop with Dina Kennedy
April 7, 2012
At the AC in Blue Mountain Lake. 10:00 AM to Noon. Teen-Adult. In this workshop you will learn some proven techniques for manifesting, using affirmations, and visualization that will help you clarify exactly what it is you'd like to create. Discover what may be in your way, and shift your energy into YES! No prerequisite. Bring a bag lunch. $40/$30 Members.
518-352-7715
Charlie Brown Set Painting Workshop
4/13 5:00 PM, 4/14 11:00 AM, 4/15 11:00 AM
At the AC in Blue Mountain Lake. Learn the art of set painting as we prepare for our production of You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. Bring your creativity and lets have some fun! Free.
518-352-7715
Tracking Robert Garrow
April 15, 2012 1:30pm at the Adirondack Museum
In 1974, Adirondack serial killer Robert F. Garrow admitted to four murders and seven rapes. Investigators who worked on his case believed that those admissions may have been just the tip of the iceberg. It's an incredible story, and it's all here. For the first time ever, Robert F. Garrow's story from birth to grave. Not a pretty part of Adirondack history, but a part of it nonetheless. This program has graphic content and is suitable for adult audiences. Free to members and children; $5 for non-members. Sponsored by the Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life for year-round residents of the Adirondack Park: www.pearsallfoundation.org. This program is also made possible through the support of the New York Council for the Humanities.
Children & Nature: The ABC's of Observation
April 22, 2012 1:30pm Crandall Public Library, Community Room, Glens Falls, NY
Presentation will be followed by outdoor activities at Crandall Park. A special program for families to celebrate Earth Day 2012. The ABCs of Observation is an fully interactive presentation engaging individuals of all ages in rediscovering their skills as keen observers of the natural world. It's some of the most fun you'll have indoors learningabout the outdoors. 1:30 pm presentation at Crandall Library followed by outdoor activities. Presenter Paul Hai is co-founder of Children in Nature, New York and serves on the Grassroots Leadership Team of the Children & Nature Network. Paul is passionate about creating interdisciplinary programs using natural history, inquiry-based activities and outdoor experiences as the foundations for teaching the process of science, exploring the Adirondack experience, and for getting children outside. This commitment to using informal science education as a vehicle for reconnecting children to nature will form one of the key programmatic themes of NFI's new Adirondack Interpretive Center. Free to members and children; $5 for non-members. Sponsored by the Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life for year-round residents of the Adirondack Park: www.pearsallfoundation.org. This program is also made possible through the support of the New York Council for the Humanities.
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
April 27 7:30 PM, April 28 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
The Arts Center's Living Able program returns with the musical production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, featuring performers from throughout the Adirondacks partnered with adults with disabilities from Sonmount DDSO. The show features "an average day in the life of Charlie Brown," made up of little moments picked from the classic cartoon strip, from Valentine's Day to the baseball season, from wild optimism to utter despair, all mixed in with the lives of his friends (both human and non-human). Don't miss this unique, magical, and moving theatrical event! Presented at the Long Lake Town Hall. $10 General Admission.
518-352-7715
Introduction to Fly Tying Workshop Saturday, April 28, 9am-3pm
Saturday, April 28, 9am-3pm
Get ready for the season! Rick leads you through an introduction to Fly Tying and basic techniques to build your own ties! $45 covers your very own fly tying tool kit.
Please call 518.582.2000 There is a registration fee of $25 per person
"Forever Wild" Skit Writing Workshop
Monday's 4/30, 5/7/, 5/14
At the AC in Blue Mountain Lake. 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Free. Join us for a series of three workshops to write and develop your own hilarious and satirical skits about life in the Adirondacks. All the skits developed in the workshop will be featured in this year's "Forever Wild" production at the AC in June. The course will be team taught by Alex Roalsvig and Stephen Svoboda.
518-352-7715
Community Pride Day
May 2, 2012, 9:00 AM to Noon
A day of cleaning up your community. Call to sign-up. Show up at the town hall to get our gloves, garbage bags and instruction. A bag lunch and free t-shirt will be provided for all participants.
Vonnie Liddle, Town of Indain Lake Events/Activities Coordinator, 518-648-5828 or indianlakeea@frontiernet.net
Blood Drive
May 3, 2012 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM
At the Indian Lake Central School Gymnasium. Sponsored by the Student Council.
Genine Longacker 518-648-5024.
Battle of the Bands 4
May 4, 2012
7:30 PM, Teen & Adult Event. Indian Lake Theater. Are you ready to rock? Battle of the Bands IV returns! Come out and support local bands and decide their fate in this new ADK tradition. Or enter your band to compete for the grand prize, judged by the audience! The winning band also receives a paid booking for a concert at the AC. $20 Band Entry Fee (winner takes all). $5 General Admission.
518-352-7715
Feet Sculpture
May 11 - June 9, 2012 Gallery Hours: Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sculpture by Rosemarie Schiller at the AC in Blue Mountain Lake. The chosen material is clay. The various processes of burnishing, drying and firing the objects in an outdoor kiln, using wood and sawdust, fire and smoke. Sometimes exposing them to wind and snow gives each piece its particular look and character. Gallery Reception: June 9th, 6:00 - 7:00 PM.
518-352-7715
Watercolor
May 11 - June 9, 2012 Gallery Hours: Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10:00 Am - 4:00 PM
Watercolor Paintings by Ekaterina Smirnova at the AC in Blue Mountain Lake. Water - it can range from a reflective puddle to an opaque fog. Exploring watercolors from many under appreciated perspectives. Experimenting with big paper, unconventional textures, and intense shadow and contrast, to prove that watercolor is as dynamic and versatile as water itself. Gallery Reception: June 9th, 6:00 - 7:00 PM.
518-352-7715
Wallpaper Installation
May 11 - June 9, 2012
Installation by Margi Weir at the AC in Blue Mountain Lake. Through decorative patterning, the work of art draws the viewer into a slowly unfurling narrative that invites a discussion about ecology and/or sociopolitical realities of the contemporary word around us. Gallery Reseption: June 9th, 6:00 - 7:00 PM>
518-352-7715
Creative Cards & Frames
May 12, 2012
At the AC in Blue Mountain Lake. 10:00 AM - Noon, age 10+. come crate one of a kind cards and frames from fun tid-bits and recycled materials. Give as gifts or keep for yourself! Bring your imagination! $15.$10 Members.
518-352-7715
AC Work Weekend
May 12 & 13, 2012
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Family Friendly Event. Come for an hour or the whole weekend as we continue to improve our historic building. This year we will focus on painting, light woodwork, cleaning and organizing. Free.
518-352-7715
Elementary School Spring Concert with Woman's Chorus & Jazz Band/Art Show
May 15, 2012 6:30 PM
At the Indian Lake Central School Gymnasium.
National EMS Week
May 20 - 26, 2012
Indian Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corps open house, school activities, drills, presentations plus more.
ilvacems@yahoo.com
Merry Brunch of May
May 20, 2012
Noon to 2:00 PM at The Hedges. Join us for our 2nd Annual "Merry Brunch of May" celebration at the Hedges to benefit the AC's Arts from the start program, for pr-school children, and our Living Able program, for adults with developmental disabilities. Come support these vital programs all while enjoying great company, beautiful flowers and excellent food under the spring May Pole! $20 Adults/$12 Children under 12.
518-352-7715
Townwide Garage Sale
May 25 - 27, 2012
Many garage and yard sales throughout the town. Pick up a map at the Chamber of Commerce, Town Hall or one of the local Businesses.
Vonnie Liddle 518-648-5828 indianlakeea@frontiernet.net or Kristina 518-648-5112
Adirondack Museum Opens for the Season
May 25, 2012
Celebrating their 55th season.
Chicken 'n Biscuit Dinner
May 26, 2012 5:00 PM
At the Indian Lake United Methodist Church. A delicious Chicken & Biscuit dinner with all the fixings. Take-outs begin at 4:30 PM.
John and Jen an American Musical
May 27 2:00 PM at VIEW Old Forge, 7:30 PM at the Long Lake Town Hall, May 28 2:00 PM at Great Camp S
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend and pay tribute to our brave soldiers and their courageous families with this award winning musical. This is the story of Jen and her relationships with the two Johns of her Life: her younger brother, who was killed in Vietnam, and his namesake, her son who is trying to find his way in a confusing world. With a cast of only two people, John & Jen is a tour-de-force following them from childhood, through adolescence and beyond. Enjoy this musical about connections, commitments and the healing of the human heat. $10 General Admission. May 28 - Great Camp Sagamore, Lunch at Noon, Performance at 2:00 PM, $20 General Admission.
518-352-7715
Memorial Day Parade
May 28, 2012, 2:00 PM
Hosted by American Legion, Parker/Benton Post 1392. A parade to salute the men and women of our armed forces. Bands, Veterans and Floats. Call to enter the float contest sponsored by the American Legion.
Vonnie Liddle 518-648-5828 indianlakeea@frontiernet.net
8th Annual Adirondack Birding Festival
June 8 - 10 2012
Join us for a festival celebrating the Boreal Birds of the Adirondacks. This 3 day County-Wide event will feature hikes, canoe trips, walks, safaris, outings and seminars throughout the county. Registration is required for each outdoor event. Visit our site for a complete and downloadable schedule of events.
Hamilton County Tourism 102 County View Drive Lake Pleasant, NY 12108 518-548-3076
Forever Wild
June 8 & 9, 2012
The Adirondack classic returns with all new skits and even sharper wits. 7:30 PM at the AC. $10 General Admission.
518-352-7715
Bass Lure Whittling Workshop
June 9, 2012
At the AC in Blue Mountain Lake. 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Teen to Adult workshop. Whittle your own bass lures using locally grown American Linden also known as Bass Wood. All supplies for the bass lures will be provided. Participants are asked to bring their own pocket or whittling knife. Seats are limited to 5. $35/$25 Member.
518-352-7715
Black Fly Challenge Bicyle Race
June 9, 2012
Inlet to Indian Lake. 40 mile challenge race through Moose River Plains. Race starts at 10:30 AM in Inlet and ends in Indian Lake. Food & Entertainment will be available at the ending point.
Visit the official website for more information. Follow us on facebook.
Horseshoes at Byron Park
June 27 - Sept. 12, 2012, WEDS. NIGHTS ONLY
A friendly game of horseshoes will be played every Wed. night at Byron Park. 6:00 - 9:00 PM. No experience necessary. Free and open to the public.
Vonnie Liddle, Town of Indian Lake Events/Activities Coordinator, 518-648-5828 indianlakeea@frontiernet.net
Kid's Fishing Derby
July 7, 2012 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
At Byron Park. Free for kids 15 and younger. Prizes, raffle, casting contest, instructions, hamburgers & soft drinks. Sponsored by IL/BML Fish & Game Association.
Familypalooza at the Adirondack Museum
July 7, 2012 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Festive outdoor fun for all ages. Kids 17 and under free.
Independence Day Celebration Parade & Fireworks
July 7, 2012, 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Parade; 7:00 PM, Town Hall to Byron Park. Fireworks; dusk (approx. 9:30 PM), over Adirondack Lake.
Vonnie Liddle, Town of Indian Lake Events/Activities Coordinator, 518-648-5828 indianlakeea@frontiernet.net
Bazaar/Bake Sale & Flea Market
July 7, 2012
At the Indian Lake United Methodist Church. 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM.
Music in Byron Park 'Bob Stump'
July 13, 2012, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Join us for an evening of Bluegrass Music, in a mountain setting beside Lake Adirondack. FREE! Donations accepted.
Vonnie Liddle, Town of Indain Lake Events/Activities Coordinator, 518-648-5828 indianlakeea@frontiernet.net
Community Summer Bash "A Day of Fun for Everyone"
July 21, 2012
Games, Races, Bounces 2-5PM. Picnic 4-6PM, we provide the Hamburgers & Hot Dogs you bring your own sides and beverages. Concert/Dance "The Fulton Chain Gang" 6 -10PM. Day pass $3. adults/$2. child. Dance only $5. Airplane rides and a Bungee Jump will be on hand at an additional cost.
Vonnie Liddle Events/Activities Coordinator Town of Indian Lake 518-648-5828 www.indianlakeea@frontiernet.net
Slide Presentation "An Adironack Meadow" by Gerry Lemmo
August 1, 2012 7:00 PM
At the Indain Lake Theater. FREE! Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Indian Lake Library.
Shakespeare in Byron Park
August 2, 2012 7:00 PM
At the Byron Park Pavilion. FREE. Presented by Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts. Sponsored by the Town of Indian Lake.
Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. Aux. Tricky Tray
August 3, 2012, 6:00 PM
At the fire hall. $1. gets ten tickets. Place tickets in a can for a chance to win the tray that is represented.
Music in Byron Park 'The Washington County Line Bluegrass Band'
August 10, 2012, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
At Byron Park Pavilion. This favorite band returns again this year to share their unique sound. FREE! Donations accepted.
Vonnie Liddle, Town of Indian Lake Events/Activities Coordinator, 518-648-5828 indianlakeea@frontiernet.net
American Mountain Men Encampment at the Adirondack Museum
August 17 & 18, 2012
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Horseshoe Toss Tournament
August 25, 2012 at Byron Park
Registration and check in; 9:00 AM. Play begins at 10:00 AM. 2 man teams, double elimination, cash payout for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Vonnie Liddle, Town of Indian Lake Events/Activities Coordinator, 518-648-5828 indianlakeea@frontiernet.net
Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. Annual Pig Roast
September 1, 2012 4:00 PM
At the fire hall. The pigs are spit roasted and comes with all the fixings. Show up early, they sell out fast.
Blue Mountain Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. Annual Chicken BBQ
September 2, 2012 Noon
At the Blue Mountain Lake fire house. A delicious Chicken BBQ with all the fixings.
Adirondack Fabric & Fiber Arts Festival
September 15, 2012
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. At the Adirondack Museum.
Annual Turkey Shoot
September 22, 2012
9AM to 4PM. At the Fish & Game Shooting Range on Chain Lakes Road. Target shooting compitition for any level of experience. Prizes include frozen turkeys and chickens. Open to all ages. Air rifle events for youngsters. Sponsored by the IL/BML Fish & Game Association.
A Halloween Fun Festival & Parade
October 31, 2012
Join us Halloween afternoon for a parade and fun at Byron Park. The parade will start at 3:15pm and will go from the school to the market parking lot. After the parade there will be Hay Wagon Rides, Pumpkin Decorating, Haunted Trail, Cookie & Cupcake Decorating, Trick or Treating in Candytown plus much more. This will all take place in Byron Park, 3:30-5:30pm. Co-sponsored by the IL Volunteer Fire Dept. Aux. and the Town of Indian Lake.
Vonnie Liddle 518-648-5828 indianlakeea@frontiernet.net
Election Day Dinner
November 6, 2012 5:00 PM
At the Indian Lake United Methodist Church. Take-outs available at 4:30 PM.
Country Christmas Tour
Friday, Nov.23 & 24, 2012
A craft/artisan tour throughout the community. Visit the sites on the map and pick up one of a kind items. Map available at the Chamber of Commerce and local businesses.
United Methodist Church Bazaar & Bake Sale
November 24, 2012
At the Indian Lake United Methodist Church.
Children's Holiday Gift Shop
December 1, 2012
At the fire hall. Sponsored by the Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. Aux.
Local Government
For more information about our local government, please visit www.townofindianlake.org
Hamlets & Lakes
Blue Mountain Lake
(1) A hamlet near a NY-28 and NY-30 intersection. This hamlet is in the northern part of the town, north of Indian Lake hamlet. The Adirondack Museum is located north of the hamlet. (2) The name of a lake west of the community of Blue Mountain Lake.
Eagle Lake
A lake by the west town line and west of Blue Mountain Lake.
Indian Lake
A large lake with a southwest to northeast orientation in the town of Indian Lake and the Town of Lake Pleasant. (2) A hamlet of the same name in the Town of Indian Lake at the intersection of NY-28 and NY-30 and near the north end of the lake called Indian Lake.
Lake Abanakee
A lake east of the Indian Lake hamlet.
Lake Adirondack
A lake north of Indian Lake hamlet.
Lake Durant
A lake south of Blue Mountain Lake hamlet.
Rock Lake
A lake halfway between Indian Lake hamlet and Blue Mountain Lake hamlet.
Sabael
A hamlet on the northwest side of Indian Lake, located on NY-30.
Churches
Celestial Drum Tendai Buddist Sangha
www.adirondacktendai.org
518-648-6494
Every Monday 6:30 pm: Meditation service, teaching, discussion and instruction.
Every Thursday 6:30 pm: Evening service.
Celestial Drum Tendai Buddist Sangha was established in 2007 as alocal gathering of people who together investigate, study and practice a Buddhist path in an authentic fashion. We seek to serve both the residents of, and visitors to, Indian Lake and surrounding communities. Our sangha is affiliated with the Tendai Buddist Institute - www.tendai.org - in Cannan, NY, which is the authorized representative in North America and Europe for the 1,200 year old tradition of Tendai Buddism.
Church of the Transfiguration Episcopal Church
518-648-5471
June through September Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. (Open Communion) The Church of the Transfiguration is open to all as a haven of spiritual nourishment to provide hospitality, healing and hope with attention to the needs of the surrounding community. The Church was built in 1885 and is a National Historic Site.
First Baptist Church
518-648-5015
Weekly Schedule: Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Teen Group 6:30 p.m. Monday Awana 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 p.m. Thursday Church School 2 p.m. Friday Pink Chicken 6:15 p.m.
Independent Baptist Church
518-648-5744
The church on the hill with a heart for God, where the Bible, building families, and friendships are fundamental to faith. Sunday School for all ages: Sunday 9:15 a.m., Worship Sunday: 11:00 a.m., and Prayer Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
518-648-5422
Schedule of Masses Saturday 4:00 p.m. year round Sunday 9:30 a.m. year round Special early mass - Sunday 8:00 a.m. from Memorial Day to Columbus Day only AAA Meetings: Thursday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
St. Paul's Catholic Church
United Methodist ChurchCommunications
Indian Lake Public Library
www.indianlakelibrary.wordpress.com/
518-648-5444
Library Services: We circulate book and non-book materials; books of fiction, non-fiction, paperbacks, audios, videos, magazines, large print books and newspapers. Research may be done by yourself or ask for assistance with online, commercial databases, reference books and encyclopedias. You can secure materials from other libraries, health and consumer information and books and serial articles from Research Libraries, Colleges and Universities. Contact: Nancy Berkowitz
Health & Human Services
Blue Mountain Lake Ambulance Corps
518-352-7711
Call the number above to report an emergency. The number is for emergencies only.
Blue Mountain Lake Volunteer Fire Company
518-352-7711
Call the number above for emergency needs only.
Community Services Hamilton County
518-648-5355
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. We provide a number of community services. Call for information
Home Health Care Of Hamilton County, Inc.
518-648-5713
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact: Kathy Hutchins A private not for profit home health agency. Provides Homemaker/Respite, Personal Care and Home Health aide levels of care. Call for more information at number above. These services are also available to anyone visiting or vacationing in Hamilton county. 24 hour on call service 7 days per week.
Hudson Headwaters Health Network
www.hhhn.org
518-648-5707
Monday-Friday 8am -5pm Saturday 2pm -4pm Doctors, Physcians Assistants, and nurses are available during the hours listed above. A new prescription service is also available through the health center.
Indian Lake Ambulance Corps
518-648-5000
The Ambulance Corps has emergency light bulbs that when screwed into your outdoor socket will produce a flashing light making it easier for the Ambulance to find you. Turn on the switch twice to make it blink. You can purchase them from Jeanie Turner at Grandma's Things.
Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department
518-648-5655
24 hour, 365 days a year. Very prompt service. Call (518) 648-5655. Emergency number only
The Police Barracks is located on Route 28 near Binders Cabins across from Lake Adirondack.
Senior Citizen Meal Site
518-648-5412
The Indian Lake meal site is a service of the Department of Aging. A nutritious meal is provided for senior citizens each weekday at noon at the Senior Center for $2 per person. Call the site by 8:30 am to make a reservation. Qualified seniors who cannot come to the sitecan request delivery. Contact: Donna Husson and Bernice Cummins Periodically, blood pressure clinics and other services to the aging are also available.
The Central Adirondack Search and Rescue Team
www.casart.org
315-357-4381
The purpose of CASART is to provide a search and rescue team to assist and aid New York State (NYS) Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Rangers in search and rescue operations. The primary area that this organization covers is centralized around Inlet and Old Forge NY. Our area of coverage is large, primarily from Blue Mountain Lake to Stillwater Reservoir to Forestport and over to Indian Lake. CASART survives entirely on donations, we are all volunteers but we need funds to cover our basic needs. Please send your tax deductable donations to: The Central Adirondack Search and Rescue Team, PO Box 210 Inlet, NY 13360 Contact: Jim Huss
Warren-Hamilton Counties Community Action
518-648-5911
The Comunity Action Program provides programs and services for income-eligible, senior, disabled or in need residents of Warren and Hamilton Counties. We provide: Weatherization assistance that includes furnace testing, repair or replacement, insulation,caulking, and weather-stripping. Emergency food, clothing, household items and counseling are available. When families are in crises we help prevent evictions, help with security deposits, and intervene to prevent utility termination. We distribute food in conjunction with area farmers. The Senior Handyman program provides labor for minor home maintenance or repair that is too physically demanding for senior citizens. A food buying co-op is available on a monthly basis which permits residents to purchase $30 worth of groceries for $14. Visit the Office on Main Street. Debbie Ameden and Myrna Smith will be glad to help you.
Clubs & Organizations
American Legion Parker-Benton Post 1392
http://americanlegionindianlakeny.webs.com
Meets Monthly on the First Monday at 7:00 p.m. The legion Hall was named after two local servicemen who were killed in action during WW II - Beecher Parker and Elmer Benton. Pfc. Beecher Parker was killed in Italy on 6 January, 1944 and was awarded the Silver Star for bravery in action, posthumously. His company was pinned down by heavy enemy fire, and he as part of a wire team, went out to string a communication line to the command post. The irony is that they succeeded uninjured. Then the line was knocked out and they went out again to repair it and that was when he was killed. His body was returned to the USA in 1949 and he was buried in Cedar River Cemetery. Elmer Benton was in the navy as a turret gunner on an LST and was killed in action on 28 April, 1944, he had just turned 18. He was on LST 531 which was involved in Operation Tiger, an amphibious training exercise off the southern coast of England, in preparation for D Day. German E boats attracted by the unusually high radio activity homed in and found this large non-combatant force. The fast German boats quickly closed in to torpedo as many as they could, then scoot away. Three LSTs were lost, one was crippled badly, another exploded in flames and LST 531, sank in 6 minutes. Elmer was killed along with most hands on board, there were only a few survivors. In all, that day, 749 troops were lost which was the highest number of casualties ever lost in a training exercise during the entire war. Contact: Ken Cannan
Byron ParkThe Park is located beside Adirondack Lake. There is a community building and a pavillion. There are two docks and a boat launch as well as a childrens playground. The Town Clerk maintains a calendar for the use of the park for Indian Lake property owners only. Call the number listed above to reserve the use of the parks facilities.
Contact: Julie Clawson
Indian Lake Blue Mountain Fish and Game Association
www.indianlakefishandgame.com
518-648-6183
The Indian Lake / Blue Mountain Fish and Game Association, Inc. is an organization dedicated to the promotion of better fishing, hunting, and shooting sportsmanship as well as the conservation of the Adirondack's natural resources. The Association supports youth and community-based activities which encompasses these goals. Instruction in the proper handling of firearms and the support of legislation pertaining to the use or ownership of firearms are also important values to the Association. Be Part Of A Great Association That Gives Back To the Kids and Community: • Sponsor Annual Kids Fishing Derby • Co-Sponsor Annual Ice Fishing Derby • Sponsor Teenagers to DEC Summer Environmental Camp • Hiking, Canoeing, Cross-country Ski Outings • Annual Membership Barbecue • Annual Cabin Fever Dinner • “Friendly” Competitive Rifle and Muzzleloader Shoots • Monthly Meetings (except Nov. & Dec.) • Monthly Newsletter (except Dec.) • Rifle and Pistol Range - Open to Members 8:30 a.m. to Sunset Daily • ACA certified trap range • Trap Range Open to Public Every Sunday (June - Sept.) 12 noon to 3 p.m. • Annual Turkey Shoot Become a Member: Membership is open to any person who has similar interests and is willing to support the Association through occasional volunteering of time to help further the Association's goals. Information on becoming a member is available. Meetings are at Byron Park on the last Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Range Schedule Click on the link to see a schedule.
Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce
www.indian-lake.com
518-648-5112
Hours: Open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce (ILCC) Welcome Center has a collection of brochures for attractions in the area, as well as accommodations listings and menu's for restaurants. Trail maps are curently available. ILCC Administrative Assistant Kristina Eldridge can assist you with directions, or direct you to a business that has the items you need. ILCC sells a variety of NYS DEC hunting and fishing licenses. Copy and fax services are available. Fax: 518-648-5489
Indian Lake Garden Club
518-648-0044
Indian Lake Garden Club purpose: To stimulate the knowledge of gardening To share in the advantages of association To aid in the preservation of native plants To encourage conservation and civic projects The spirit and dedication of the Indian Lake Garden Club (ILGC) is a positive force throughout the Town. The Club’s monthly meetings are open to the public and most meetings include an educational lecture, hands-on instruction and or demonstration. Through its Civic Beautification Program, Club members literally put the area in bloom each spring by installing and maintaining 30 beautiful flower barrels throughout the Town. In addition to this program being appreciated by residents and visitors, the ILGC has been recognized for Civic Beautification by the Federated Garden Clubs of New York State. Monthly meetings are open to the public, guest and new members are welcome. Please call for meeting and program details.
North Country Crafters
518-648-5819
The North Country Crafters meet each Tuesday at Byron Park to work on Craft projects at 9 a.m. At the monthly club meetings at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month, projects are announced. The North Country Crafters have the following creed: We will live our home life with the highest ideals. Children are the future of America. Raise them with sound bodies, clear minds, happy spirits and generous characters. Place service above comfort; believe loyalty to high purposes can overcome discordance and neighborliness can supercede haterd; never be discouraged. Be generous with our enthusiams. Help the less fortunate. Expect our community to become the best of communities. Cooperate with others to create the utmost in home and community life. This is the offer to the homemakers and crafters of today. Contact: Leila Lewis at 518-648-5819 for more information.
We are a club of people who enjoy snowmobiling. We meet on the First Saturday of the month at Byron Park at 6:00 p.m. Usually we enjoy eating together and discussing snowmobiling. Our club was organized in 1967 and sponsored our first race in 1969. We also either sponsor or assist with snowmobiling events and lobby for an improved snowmobiling experience. Officers: President Douglas Wells Vice President Tim Pine Secretary Judy Peak Treasurer Rhonda Wells Publicity Stuart Pine Join us for an exciting and safe snowmobiling experience.
Schools
Indian Lake Central School
www.ilcsd.org
518-648-5024
Teaching our children for over 100 years. Superintendent of Schools: Mark Brand
Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 724, Indian Lake, NY 12842
518-648-5112, 800-328-LAKE (5253), 518-648-5489 (FAX)
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