WNBZ Community Calendar

Advanced Directives Seminar

 Adirondack Medical Center’s Director of Pastoral Care, Steve Kovacevich, will present a Seminar on Advanced Directives at Saranac Village at Will Rogers, on Wednesday, December 5th, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., as part of Saranac Village at Will Rogers’ Road to Retirement Series. The Road to Retirement Series, which began in September, features programs related to the challenges of retiring, solutions for organizing, and information on Veterans’ affairs, and will run through December and then begin again in February.

Advanced health care planning, or Advanced Directives as it is more commonly known, can consist of both oral and written orders intended to address a person’s health care wishes if he or she is unable to speak for themself. Anyone who is 18 years of age or older, or has a chronic disease, should be aware of the need for Advanced Directives. Likewise, it is important to take into consideration the need to plan ahead and inform those closest to you about your wishes for end-of-life decisions before the time comes. There are different forms of Advanced Directives, as well as many situations presenting their own set of individual questions.

This program is free for those 55 and older, open to the public and a special discount will be offered to new residents who attend the program and move in within 30 days of this program. Refreshments will be served. For information, please contact Director of Admissions, Jenn Grisi at (518) 891-7117.

Village Set to Welcome New Biotech Company

 Saranac Lake will officially welcome its newest corporate citizen and biotech company, Active Motif, at 6 pm, December 4^th, with a reception and ribbon-cutting event which will be held at its 21 Main Street location.

This new Active Motif site is in the former “water building” and is leased from the village after having undergone extensive renovations over the last 6 months.

Active Motif follows nearby biotech, Myriad/RBM, which opened last June, into Saranac Lake’s new “Biotech-Cluster,” which is also comprised of nearby Trudeau Institute and Bionique.

Mayor Clyde Rabideau commented, “This emerging industry offers good-paying, sustainable jobs to our Adirondack region as well as a large and positive presence in our downtown.”

The Village of Saranac Lake was recognized earlier this year by the New York Conference of Mayors for developing its biotech-cluster and garnered the first place Local government Achievement Award for Economic Development.

Rabideau said, “We’re now poised to go after other biotechs and bring them into our Saranac Lake community in the years to come.”

The public is invited and encouraged to attend the welcoming event—at no charge—by making reservations with the village Community Development office, at 891-4150.

The cost for the reception is entirely underwritten by Bernier and Carr, the renovation project engineering company, Integrated Rigging and Contracting, the project’s general contractor and Murray Electric, the project’s electrical contractor.

The Lake Placid Center for the Arts invites everyone to usher in the holidays and celebrate the season of giving at the 26^th Annual Joy to the Children Benefit.  This gala event co-chaired by Erin Perkins and Sharon Wood will be held at the Mirror Lake Inn on Thursday, December 6 from 6-9pm.  Tickets are specially priced at $100 per person if reserved and paid for by December 3. After December 3, patron tickets can be reserved for $130 per person.  Call the LPCA at 523-2512 for reservations or more information. This year, tickets can also be purchased online at www.LakePlacidArts.org/Joy and previews of auction items can be viewed on the Lake Placid Center for the Arts facebook event page.

Lisa and Ed Weibrecht and the staff of The Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa will host this special event for the 26^th consecutive year.  As in past years, their gracious donation of the Inn makes this long-standing holiday tradition one of the outstanding events of the season. The Inn, decorated for the holidays and overflowing with goodies, will delight guests as they revel in the evening’s festivities while raising money for children’s arts programming.

** 2012 marks a special event – Joy to the Children began as a small party to raise much-needed funds for children’s arts programs. Started by Lisa Weibrecht & Nadine Duhaime, this now annual tradition has touched thousands of lives. Join the LPCA as they thank LPCA Executive Director, Nadine Duhaime, for her 26 years of commitment to the children of the Adirondacks and bid her a fond farewell and happy retirement.

Guests will enjoy festive finger foods, cocktails, and the chance to mingle with other holiday revelers.  Patrons will be able to purchase specialty goodie baskets and truly special gifts.  New this year, join Santa as he Goes Green with special re-purposed presents. The annual Gingerbread House Auction will delight interested bidders with a variety of specially crafted homes to select from. This year’s Benefit Raffle will be a 50/50 and tickets will continue to be sold throughout the evening. Included in the extensive list of silent auction items patrons will find fabulous trips, art work, fine jewelry, hand-painted furniture and clothing.   The children will be represented well with an assortment of books, stuffed animals, computer games and more.  The LPCA will be accepting donations for the silent auction through December 3.  Any individual or business interested in donating an item to the auction should contact the LPCA office.

This annual benefit raises funds to help support over 100 free children’s workshops and some 100 individual programs reaching over 35,000 individuals throughout our region.   Funds from the benefit help to support several programs including: The Weibrecht ~ For Schools Only Series, which allows schools to bring their students to top quality performances in theatre, music and dance for a minimal cost; The free Young and Fun Arts Series, offered throughout the summer season on Wednesday mornings featuring a wide variety of kids entertainment; The High Peaks Art Shows which highlight student artwork in a series of age specific exhibitions; Arts Career Day allowing perspective art students to visit with college representatives and have their portfolios reviewed; over 80 Free Afterschool Workshops offered in a variety of mediums at two different times throughout the year; Missoula Children’s Theatre and CAMP LPCA summer programs, and the popular LPCA Children’s Musical Theatre program offered every fall for our aspiring actors. Also included in this list is a host of school and community arts programs designed to expose, enrich and excite young people with the arts. Students and schools from a multi-county region are able to participate in an impressive number of activities. It is only through the annual Joy Gala, that the LPCA has been able to offer a unique arts-in-education outreach program for the region.

The LPCA invites everyone to join us for this holiday party.  If you are not on our benefit mailing list, and would like to receive an invitation, please contact the Arts Center at 518-523-2512 or email us at info@LakePlacidArts.org. You can also download information and an invitation directly from www.LakePlacidArts.org/Joy or the Lake Placid Center for the Arts Facebook Event page as well as preview the auction, find out how you can volunteer and more! Special auction updates will be available online for our email friends, join today for free by emailing or calling with your address! The 26^th Annual Joy to the Children Benefit at the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa, Thursday, December 8 from 6-9pm. Join the Lake Placid Center for the Arts as we celebrate the holidays, the children, and the exceptional arts programming we are able to offer, thanks to you.

A Holiday Tea and Ornament Sale will be held at St. Eustace Church on Saturday, Dec 8^th From 3:30-5:00 PM. This is part of the Holiday Stroll Celebration just before activities in the Bandshell at 5 PM.

Hot Drinks, Refreshments, Music, Warmth and Fellowship are offered.

A Christmas Sale of lovely old ornaments is planned.

A spaghetti dinner for Lucille Richardson is being held on December 8, 2012 from 5-7pm. Members of the First United Church located at 63 Church Street in Saranac Lake will be hosting the dinner to help Lucille who suffered a fall resulting in serious injuries earlier this year and continues to incur expenses not covered by insurance. A donation of $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under is requested. Speghetti with meat sauce or a veggie marinara sauce, salad, garlic bread, beverage and a choice of dessert will be offered. Call 891-3474 for more information.

The Adirondack Community Church will hold a FREE holiday dinner and silent auction to benefit youth traveling on a mission trip next summer, on December 9, 2012. For more information please visit the church’s website
(http://www.adkcomchurch.org/#/teens-young-adults/silent-auction) or contact Lee Kyler at (585) 281-2785.

All are invited to the second annual work-camp holiday dinner & silent auction. The 2011 Dinner and Silent Auction raised over $2500! Please come and support this awesome fundraiser!

Remember your bids are tax deductable!

When: Sunday, December 9, 2012 – 5PM-7PM
Where: Erdman Hall, Adirondack Community Church
Cost: FREE (Donations Accepted)

Silent Auction Items:
(TO BID, E-MAIL OR PHONE LEE KYLER)
lee.kyler4@gmail.com
(585) 281-2785

* ITEMS AND BIDS ARE ADDED DAILY *

Adirondack Outfitters, 1-Day Self Guided Paddle for Four with Equipment ($125 Value)
Starting Bid: $40 Current Bid: NONE

Applebee’s Restaurant Gift Certificate ($25 Value)
Starting Bid $15 Current Bid: NONE

Ashley’s Carpet Service, $100 Off Any Service ($100 Value)
Starting Bid: $25 Current Bid: NONE

The Bookstore Plus, Two Novels (“Horse Camp” & “Never Fall Down” ($34 Value)
Current Bid: $10

Breakfast Club Gift Certificate & 2-Person Goose Watch Winery Tasting ($46 Value)
Current Bid $15

Breakfast Club Gift Certificate & 2-Person Goose Watch Winery Tasting ($46 Value)
Current Bid: $20

Chair-6 Restaurant Gift Certificate & Two Swedish Hill Wine Tasting ($41 Value)
Current Bid: $20

Craig Wood Golf Course, 18-Hole With Cart for 2 (Two) ($100 Value)
Starting Bid: $50 Current Bid: NONE

Delta Blue Restaurant $25 Gift Certificate & Emma’s Creamery Cone Card ($35 Value)
Starting Bid: $15 Current Bid: NONE

Duncan’s Grill Lake Placid, Fish Fry Dinner for Two with Souvenir Glass & Two Palace Theatre Passes ($40Value)
Current Bid: $30

Duncan’s Grill Lake Placid German Dinner Platter for Two with Souvenir Glass ($36 Value)
Starting Bid: $18 Current Bid: NONE

The Fallen Arch, Gift Certificate ($25 Value)
Current Bid: $15

Fern Lake Vacation Rental, 3-Nights (Valid only Oct.-May) ($600 Value)
Current Bid: $150

Fitness Revolution 3-Month Membership ($200 Value)
Starting Bid: $50 Current Bid: NONE

High Peaks Cyclery, Ski or Bike Tune-Up ($45 Value)
Current Bid: $20

The Hungry Trout Gift Certificate ($100 Value)
Current Bid: $50

Lake Placid Center for the Arts $25 Gift Certificate, Postcard Book & $25 Price Chopper Gift Card ($65 Value)
Current Bid: $20

Lake Placid Center for the Arts $25 Gift Certificate, Postcard Book & 2-Person Goose Watch Winery Tasting ($56 Value)
Starting Bid: $20 Current Bid: NONE

Lake Placid Chocolatier Gift Package (Sea Salt, Almond Bark, Peppermint Bark, Truffles) ($55 Value)
Current Bid: $25

Lake Placid Christmas Company, Skiing Santa Figurine ($70 Value)
Starting Bid: $30 Current Bid: NONE

Lake Placid D.J. Services, 1-Hour Free ($150 Value)
Starting Bid: $50 Current Bid: NONE

Lake Placid Horseshow Package (Luggage Bag, Tickets, Fleece Vest) ($200 Value)
Starting Bid: $75 Current Bid: NONE

Lake Placid Olympic Museum Tour for Four ($40 Value)
Starting Bid: $10 Current Bid: NONE

Lake Placid Tobaggan Ride for 2 (Two) ($20 Value)
Starting Bid: $10 Current Bid: NONE

Lake Placid Winter Bobsled Experience Ride (2) Two ($160 Value)
Starting Bid: $65 Current Bid: NONE

ORDA Passports (2) Two ($70 Value)
Starting Bid: $30 Current Bid: NONE

Palace Theatre Passes (4) and Two Emma’s Creamery Cone Cards ($30 Value)
Current Bid: $30

Picnic Set (4-Person Setting) & 2-Person Swedish Hill Winery Tasting ($50 Value)
Starting Bid: $10 Current Bid: NONE

Placid Planet, Free Ski/Snowboard Tune-Up ($45 Value)
Current Bid: $20

Placid Solutions, Now (30-Min. Life Coaching & 30-Min. Massage) ($60 Value)
Starting Bid: $30 Current Bid: NONE

Placid Solutions, Now (30-Min. Life Coaching & 30-Min. Massage) ($60 Value)
Starting Bid: $30 Current Bid: NONE

Rite-Aid Lake Placid Gift Card ($25 Value)
Current Bid: $25

Whiteface Club & Resort, 18-Holes of Golf with Cart for Two ($200 Value)
Current Bid: $80

Whiteface Mountain Lift Tickets (2) Two ($118 Value)
Current Bid: $45

The Wild Center, 4-Adult Passes ($68 Value)
Current Bid: $25

Zumba with Kaysie, 1-Free Registration for 8-Week Kids Class ($40 Value)
Current Bid: $5

COMING SOON!
Blue Moon Cafe
Cuppa Joe
Lake Champlain Ferries
Jimmy’s 21 Restaurant
Bazzi’s Pizzeria
Starbucks
& MORE

CURRENT BIDDING TOTAL: $605 (19.07% OF DONATIONS)

* Special Thanks to Lake Placid Hannaford for donating Bread & Desserts for the Dinner *

Saranac Lake Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences

12:30-2:30 and 5:30-7:30

The Lake Placid High School JV Girls Basketball Team, Kiwanis Builder’s Club and Key Club are sponsoring a benefit dinner to support Nick Kulina and his family on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. A 2009 graduate of LPM/HS, Nick is undergoing extensive treatment to combat an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Dinner will be served at the Lake Placid Middle/High School Cafeteria from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. The dinner will include baked ziti, salad, bread and desert for a suggested donation of $8. Take out will be available.
All proceeds will help to defray medical bills and related expenses.

Attention Parents/Guardians

The Saranac Lake High School is working to establish a Parent Teacher Organization. A committed PTO helps develop a strong partnership between parents and teachers, with a common goal of providing the best school environment for students to attend and achieve their highest potential.

The PTO meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the SLHS cafeteria.  Parents and teachers are invited to attend.

To view the PTO’s website, please click here.

Contact Paul Van Cott, paulvancott@hotmail.com, 637-3612 for more details.

Saranac Lake’s Middle School Winter Concert -

You’re Invited Saranac Lake Area Chamber Holiday Mixer

Saranac Lake, New York- Dec 2012- Come one, come all, everyone is welcome to the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce annual Holiday Mixer. This year December 12, from 6-8p at the Adirondack Carousel, Saranac Lake.

$20 admission includes music, food, 2 drink coupons, carousel rides and more! 25% of admissions will be donated to a local children’s holiday fund. Additional drinks available with a cash bar.

This year we will host a wine pull and a silent auction. Join us also in welcoming our new Executive Director, Katy VanAnden.

A delicious sampling of foods prepared by Alegria Garden Cafe cannot be missed. Special Thank You to our event sponsors Cape Air, Gauthier’s Saranac Lake Inn, Community Bank and Adirondack Health/ AMC.

Please RSVP to info@saranaclake.com or call us 1-518-891-1990

Petrova Elementary Students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 will present their Holiday Concert

10am and again at 7pm

THE FRANKLIN COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE IS SPONSORING

A PRESENTATION THAT WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:

BATH SALTS

SYNTHETIC MARIHUANA

METHAMPHETEMENES

THE PRESENTER WILL BE NEW YORK STATE POLICE

SENIOR INVESTIGATOR SAMUEL MERCADO

SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AS FOLLOWS:

NORTHERN FRANKLIN COUNTY – DECEMBER 13, 2012

EMERGENCY SERVICES BUILDING (911)

BARE HILL ROAD MALONE, NY –

1:00PM – 3:00PM

SOUTHERN FRANKLIN COUNTY – DECEMBER 14, 2012

NORTH COUNTRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SCIENCE BUILDING ROOM S-19

SARANAC LAKE, NY

9:00AM – 12:00PM

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

SHERIFF KEVIN MULVERHILL – 483-3304

The Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club will sponsor its Annual Christmas Pie Sale on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the Blue Line Sports Shop on Main Street in Saranac Lake.

The sale stars at 9am and runs through 1pm. All pies and other baked goods are homemade by memeber of the club, which includes some of the finest bakers in town.

Event Chairperson, Bob Brown has been running the event for over 30 years and expects a great turnout. “We will have over 50 pies at the sale to include a variety of fruit and berry pies. I also expect some homemade breads, cakes and cookies.

Brown indicated that customers should come to the sale first hour or two in order to have the biggest selection. “Our baked goods make great gifts for holiday dinner parties and excellent deserts to grace your own table.”

Petrova School Holiday Concert for parents and friends of students in K, 1, 2.

10am and 7pm

Attention Parents/Guardians

The Saranac Lake High School is working to establish a Parent Teacher Organization. A committed PTO helps develop a strong partnership between parents and teachers, with a common goal of providing the best school environment for students to attend and achieve their highest potential.

The PTO meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the SLHS cafeteria.  Parents and teachers are invited to attend.

To view the PTO’s website, please click here.

Contact Paul Van Cott, paulvancott@hotmail.com, 637-3612 for more details.