Lake Placid Rotary Club is sponsoring a community skate night at the Olympic Oval in Lake Placid, Wednesday, Feb 25, 6-8pm

Hi Homeschoolers,

My organization, the Adirondack Council, is a part of this amazing event in Tupper Lake – hope you can join and please feel free to share! Everything is free and open to the public.

-Sunita

NASA Adirondack Earth to Sky Community Events on Thursday, March 5th
Join us in Tupper Lake, NY for…

From Satellite to Sediment: What we can Learn about the Adirondack Park from Space
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM at The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive

Learn about the Adirondack Park’s changing climate from the union of satellite data and boots-on-the-ground field work. Discuss our changing climate and the road ahead with a NASA scientist, NYS DEC Deputy Commissioner & Director of the Office of Climate Change , Ausable Freshwater Center, Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and researchers at CUNY & RPI for more information and to register: Registration link

Space Science on Tap
6:00 – 7:00 PM at Raquette River Brewing, 11 Balsam Street

A fun night of space stories! This will feature short, accessible talks on a range of topics in astronomy.

Simon Thill is a recent graduate from Haverford College with a double major in Astronomy and Physics and is currently pursuing a career in outreach and research. At the Adirondack Sky Center, He organizes educational programming about science and astronomy. The Sky Center strives to inspire curiosity and provide perspective on our Universe.

Elaine Fortin is a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, an accomplished amateur astronomer and software engineer, and a former employee of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Her technical prowess and passion for space sciences empower innovative programming and public outreach.

Jeff Miller – An astronomer and the Physics Laboratory Coordinator at St. Lawrence University, Jeffrey leverages his academic and operational expertise to bolster the observatory’s scientific programming and public education initiatives.

Telescope After Party
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at the Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory, 178 Big Wolf Road

Stargazing, viewing deep-space objects, and more!
(weather permitting)

Resources shared from Mountain Lake PBS, contact info below:

• Learn & Play Blog – Specially curated videos, activities and games for kids and teens. Posts include local family events and educational resources, rounded up and sent to your inbox via our weekly family newsletter.
• Beyond the Peaks Student Film Festival – This is my favorite program! Teens ages 14-18 can submit original short films for a chance at big cash prizes. We offer skill-building workshops, mentorship with professional media makers, and host an annual red-carpet award show. The submission deadline is May 13th. Here’s some quick film fest facts.
• PBS KIDS Play Dates – Quarterly family-focused events at our Plattsburgh station. Families watch a PBS KIDS episode, enjoy healthy snacks, and participate in activities and crafts that connect hands-on learning with quality media. And every kid leaves with a free book!
• PBS LearningMedia – This website houses thousands of free educational resources for grades PreK-12 including videos, interactives, lesson plans, and games aligned to state and national standards. Our station also offers workshops for anyone looking to maximize their use of the platform.
• Mountain Lake PBS Field Trips – Get a behind-the-scenes look at television and media production, and meet public media professionals, with year-round field trips to the Mountain Lake PBS station.

Logan Brody
Manager of Education & Outreach| Mountain Lake PBS
518-324-0102 | Lbrody@mlpbs.org | mountainlake.org

USA: 1 Sesame St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901 CANADA: PO Box 876, Lacolle, QC J0J 1J0

Register here: https://pscvic.square.site/product/backyard-sugaring/SN5DAZ3THCTU4UZY6PFZRNGB

Dannemora Free Library’s Board of Trustees has initiated two scholarship opportunities this year for graduating seniors who reside in the Towns of Dannemora and Saranac. See the details of the two scholarships below.

We are looking forward to seeing many of you this Thursday from 10:00-11:30. We will be joined by Sarah van Rijsewijk, a local author who will share about writing her new children’s book and about the world of dog sledding.

“Santa and the Sled Dogs,” a heartwarming debut children’s book, embodies the spirit of our region. The story is deeply inspired by Sarah’s family homestead, Moonglow Acres, and over 15 years of dog sledding adventures with her Alaskan Malamutes, all nestled in the heart of the Adirondack wilderness.

Baz Perry

Library Director Lake Placid Public Library

@librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org 2471 Main Street, Lake Placid, 12946 lakeplacidlibrary.org 518-523-3200

Feb 13, 2026
Snow Day!
Join us for a day of winter discovery as we blend science and outdoor play to explore the unique properties of Adirondack snow. From investigating microscopic crystals and tracking wildlife on the trails to contributing to real-world NASA climate research through the X-Snow project, this event offers hands-on learning for all ages. Agenda below!

March 27, 2026
One…Two…TREE
Experience the transition of the Adirondack seasons with a day dedicated to the science and tradition of the forest. From examining the hidden anatomy of evergreens to touring a functional wood-fired sugar shack, this program invites families to explore how trees prepare for spring through hands-on art, team-building, and participatory science. Agenda below!

Participants must register in advance: https://wildcenter.ticketapp.org/portal/product/25

Adirondack Center for Writing Youth and Teen Publishing Opportunities

Poem Village, Deadline March 6, 2026
https://adirondackcenterforwriting.org/poemvillage/

WildWords Teen Anthology, Deadline March 13, 2026
https://adirondackcenterforwriting.org/wildwords/

The Capital District Council for Social Studies is hosting a mini-conference for adult educators that’s completely focused on social studies under the broad theme of Migration and Transportation.

Date: Jan 31, 2026

Cost: The cost to homeschool educators is only $15 with the code Conf2026HOME – and it includes a day of education and lunch.

For more information and to register: https://cdcss.wildapricot.org/event-6332082

Do not hesitate to contact President Tom Michalek at cdcssny1@cdcss.org if you have questions.

Celebration of Service
Hosted by Thrive&Thrift and The Rotary Club of Lake Placid

Martin Luther King, Jr Day
Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am

21 Cummings Rd
Lake Placid, NY 12946

Questions: (518) 302-5099

Families are invited to join us for a day of service and volunteerism in honor of MLK, Jr!

~ Storytime
~ Snacks
~ Extension Activities to help our kiddos learn how fun it is to pitch in and lend a hand