The Adirondack Center for Writing Presents

Writers on Broadway

Thursday, October 24, 7 pm, free

Join us for an evening of performances by four celebrated writers: Omar Holmon, Roya Marsh, GennaRose Nethercott and Jon Sands.

Recognized for their exceptional skills, varied backgrounds and ability to inspire creativity and compassion, these four acclaimed writers are in town to facilitate ACW’s 20th annual High School Writing Retreat. Omar Holmon is a culture critic, performer and co-founder of the popular website Black Nerd Problems; Roya Marsh is a Bronx, NY native and nationally recognized poet, performer, educator and activist; Gennarose Nethercott is the author of the novel, Thistlefoot, as well as the short story collection, Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart; Jon Sands is a winner of the 2018 National Poetry Series, selected for his second book, It’s Not Magic.

Learn more and register HERE.

ACW, 15 Broadway, Saranac Lake

The Whallonsburg Grange Presents the Fall 2024 Lyceum Series

Driven to the Poorhouse: The County Home in Whallonsburg

Tuesday, October 22, 7 pm

This program examines how early settlers and governments in Essex County faced the issue of poverty and how communities and public programs evolved to care for the poor and elderly. At the heart of this story is the County Home, a complex on Route 22 in Whallonsburg built over several decades beginning in 1859, that once housed 140 people. A 48-acre farm provided work and sustenance for residents.

Historian Maggie Bartley will discuss the County Home, which closed in 1980, and changing attitudes towards the residents and services it provided.

Find out more HERE.

 The Grange, 610 NYS Route 22, Whallonsburg

Presented by TPC

Foraging with Melanie Sawyer  

Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10 am – 12:30 pm, and 1:30 – 4 pm (two sessions)

The class will cover the following topics:

A guide to plants that you can forage and the history of those plants.

Wilderness survival identification of seasonal foods, and preparation and tasting of foods that will sustain you in the wild.

Learning about and using different kinds of lightweight items to create a seasonal foolproof system and utilizing nature to survive in the wild.

Learning a basic fire method or two, time permitting, to help keep you warm and boil water and food.

Visit HERE for cost and important details.

Tannery Pond Community Center, 228 Main Street, North Creek

Virtual Author Series featuring Michael E. Shay

Sunday, October 20, 2024, 2 – 3 pm

You must register for this program by 5 pm Friday, October 18.

In The Whites of Their Eyes: The Life of Revolutionary War Hero Israel Putnam from Rogers’ Rangers to Bunker Hill, author Michael Shay recounts the life and times of Israel Putnam, a larger-than-life general, a gregarious tavern keeper and farmer, who was a folk hero in Connecticut and the probable source of legendary words during the Revolutionary War–and whose exploits make him one of the most interesting officers in American military history.

Michael E. Shay was appointed as a Judge of the Connecticut Superior Court in 2000 following a career as a lawyer. He currently serves as a Judge Trial Referee. Shay holds a Master of Arts in American Studies, and he is the author of seven previous books.

Learn more and register HERE.

Historic Saranac Lake Presents

Ti Arts Presents

Lake Placid Center for the Arts Presents

Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving

Katie Weaver,Weaving Instructor

Wednesday, October 23, 9-11 am
Thursday, October 24,9-11 am
Saturday, October 26, 10-11 am (optional)

This workshop will introduce participants to weaving on an Inkle Loom, a small loom that makes straps up to 3″ wide. The result of this class will be a colorful hand-woven strap that can be used as a belt, handle, or guitar strap.

During the first session participants will learn how to prepare (warp) their loom with the colors and pattern of their choice. During the second session participants will complete the warping process and start weaving their strap. During the third (optional) session participants will tie off and complete their projects.

Katie Weaver has been teaching weaving and other fiber arts for 30 years at North Country School, Northwood School, and around the ADKs. She is a Lake Placid native and enjoys sharing her weaving knowledge with the community.

More info and register HERE.

LPCA, 17 Algonquin Drive, Lake Placid