Dear Homeschool Families,

Our next Homeschool Thursday is scheduled for next Thursday, March 13^th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Students will explore the art of writing and illustrating picture books and begin to create their own. Each student will receive a hardcover blank book so to help with numbers for these, please RSVP to librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org or 518-523-3200.

This program is free and geared toward families with students in grades K-6, but other ages are welcome. Please note that parking is free on Main Street until 11:00 a.m. for those with a valid resident parking sticker. There is also free parking in the St. Eustace lot; please leave a note on your dashboard indicating you are at this children’s library event.  As always, happy reading!

-Karen and Bambi

Bambi Pedu

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

Adirondack Fish Hatchery Tour

High school students, college students, and families of all ages are invited to join The Wild Center’s ClimaTeen program for a free game night at The Wild Center on March 29th from 5:30-8:00pm. More information and free registration can be found at the link below.

https://wildcenter.ticketapp.org/portal/product/61

Girl’s Ski Clinic Hosted by Olympian Andrea Henkel Burke:

We’re thrilled to share another exciting opportunity!  Olympic Biathlete Champion and Personal Trainer, Andrea Henkel Burke, is hosting a Girl’s Nordic Clinic at Scotts Cobble on Saturday, March 8th from 2:00-4:00.  This event is free of cost and open to girls of all ages and abilities interested in learning more about Nordic skiing, racing, or taking their skills to the next level.  See flyer for more details or click here to register.  Registration is recommended, but not required.  

Community dances with live caller and live band ADK 2-Step in Saranac Lake on March 1, 2025! Proceeds benefit ADK YoungLife.

March 8, 2025 family friendly Kiwanis event in Saranac Lake

The second annual Youth Paddling Symposium, four days of introductory paddling and camping instruction for youth age 10-15, is set for July 14-17 at the Paul Smith’s College Alumni Campground. https://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/get-involved/events-activities/youth-paddling-symposium/

The Youth Paddling Symposium is presented by the NFCT in partnership with Paul Smith’s College and Matt Burnett Guiding, with additional support from NRS, St. Regis Canoe Outfitters, Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters and the Adirondack Foundation’s Uihlein-Ironman Sports Fund. The program includes: introduction to camping (setting up tents, building campfires, shelter building, first aid); introduction to paddling & paddling safety; introduction to fishing; paddling excursions; and campfire storytelling.

The Youth Paddling Symposium costs $300/kid, which covers all costs including gear, food and instruction. Scholarships to cover the cost of participation are available; email karrie@northernforestcanoetrail.org to learn more about scholarship opportunities.

Registration is now open. Sign up today! Please note that space is limited to 24 kids. Additional questions can be directed to Matt Burnett at matt@mattburnettguiding.com or Chris Morris at chris@northernforestcanoetrail.org

Interesting opportunities on 2/26/25 to hear from the students at Paul Smith’s College in the Disaster Management Program who recently returned from North Carolina helping with flood relief efforts. The Pine Room, 12 noon presentation, is on campus. And the evening presentation is at the VIC. If you have a student interested in disaster response or in attending Paul Smith’s, this is a great opportunity!

Neurodiversity Affirming Communities: Strength-based Approaches to Autism, ADHD, Developmental Disabilities, and other Differences

Reservations are recommended, but not required. Click here to RSVP

When: Thursday February 27, 2025, 5 – 7 pm

Where: Moriah Central School

What: A Community Workshop for families, youth, and others. 

• Presentation by Dr. Maria Rheaume, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
• Pizza and refreshments
• Activities for kids
• Resource tables:
  • Mountain Lake Services
  • Early Intervention & Children’s Services
  • Families First
  • School-Age and Early Childhood Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center
  • Essex County Mental Health
  • Building Resilience in Essex Families (BRIEF)

Topics: Explore affirming approaches to the intersection of mental health, developmental differences, and other forms of neurodivergence. 

• Defining different types of Neurodiversity.
• Strengths related to Autism, ADHD, and other kinds of neurodivergence.
• Explore the various approaches that are available and encouraged.
• Supporting the mental health of neurodivergent people.
• Navigating support resources.

Lead sponsors: Mountain Lake Services and the BRIEF Coalition

For more information: stefanie.v.miller@essexcountyny.gov

BRIEF is Building Resilience in Essex Families. The BRIEF Coalition promotes a proactive system of care that focuses on education, encourages empowerment, builds resilience, and reduces stigma for all families in Essex County NY.

Website: https://www.co.essex.ny.us/BRIEF/

Click here to follow BRIEF on Facebook!

3 WEEKS left to submit to Wild Words

Calling all North Country teens!

Want to see your writing published in the annual Wild Words?

Wild Words: Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology is a publication of ACW, created to give teens a venue to publish their original creative writing. If you’re a teen (ages 13-19) living in the North Country, submit writing for consideration!

The deadline to submit is Monday, March 3, 2025. https://adirondackcenterforwriting.org/wildwords/

Wild Words