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The Mountaineer in Keene Valley  Schedule of Events FRIDAY , January 15 8pm  – Freddie Wilkinson Presentation – Keene Central School ($10 at the door) SATURDAY , January 16 All Day  – Climbing Clinics (see Classes) 9am to 11am  – Test Demo Gear – Rock & River (free) 5pm to 7pm  – All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner – Keene Valley Fire Hall ($15 at the door) 7:30pm  – Mark Newcomb Presentation – Keene Central School ($10 at the door) SUNDAY , January 17 All Day  – Climbing Clinics (see Classes) 9am to 11am  – Test Demo Gear – Rock & River (free) 7:30pm  – Matt McCormick Presentation – Keene Valley Fire Hall ($10 at the door) MONDAY , January 18 Morning  – Avalanche Fundamentals & Rescue Directions: Keene Central School – on Market Street, off Route 73 in the center of Keene Valley. Keene Valley Fire Hall – on Market Street, just before the school. (518) 576-2281

By Diane Chase Long Lake , N.Y.  Winter Carnival Schedule Long Lake native and artist   Matt Burnett   is bringing one element of his art back to his hometown with fellow artist   Scott Fuller . Each has enjoy their own personal artistic successes within their favored medium but continue to stretch personal boundaries with the use of nature’s elements to mold snow and ice with light to create a temporary outdoor art exhibit. “We like to find a way to represent the flow of nature. I like to do something that will stir up the pot and make people think about what is natural and what is artificial,” say Burnett. “The exhibit will be in two to three locations around Long Lake. It is nice to be able to bring something back to my hometown. They are supportive of new ideas in this small community.” 

The 1932 & 1980  Lake Placid  Winter Olympic Museum is a quick and fun view of the impact the Olympics have had the Adirondack community of Lake Placid.  Location: 2634 Main Street Hours: Open Thursday through Monday  from 10 am - 5 pm (closed Thanksgiving, Ironman Sunday, and Christmas as well as noon - 1 pm)  Admissions: Adults/ $8.00, Srs.(65+) and Jrs. (12 and under) $6.00, Children six and under/ FREE Call 518-523-1655 ext: 226  The five Olympic interlocking rings represent the five continents of the world, united by Olympism  according to  Pierre de Coubertin, the father of the modern Olympic Games (1931) Safety First! 

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By Diane Chase Please be careful whether you are celebrating New Year's Eve with family, friends or a huge group of people. Here are taxi and cab services for your convenience. Remember to always take a taxi* or ask a friend to be a designated driver if you are drinking, no matter how little you feel the amount is that you've consumed! Be careful, be safe and have a Happy 2011.

Clipart from Clipartheaven.com By Diane Chase What better way to ring in the New Year than to celebrate the innovative and exciting ways that people bring community and guests together. Coming up with new ideas isn’t difficult.    It is the implementation that is the challenge. We have our busy lives and get caught up in all the activities. Thankfully there are those who are thinking outside the box and willing to carry out their “great ideas.” Without those special people in the community we would not have live theatre like Pendragon , Third Thursday Arts Walks and First Night® Saranac Lake , just to name a few. First Night® started five years ago when Sue Paterson and Connie Landon attended other First Night ® celebrations in Burlington and Saratoga and thought Saranac Lake would be a perfect fit. This weekend, the excitement continues with over 42 family-friendly activities in 12 venues.

Happy New Year! Dance the night away as part of Saranac Lake First Night.  Dance the night away in this family-friendly event.  Sparkling Cider, hors d'oeuvres and desserts will be provided. Bring in the 2011 New Year as part of Saranac Lake First Night ® at Will Roger's in Saranac Lake, just minutes from Lake Placid.  Join musical guests Dan Duggan and Peggy Lynn with their Adirondack style of bluegrass and folk music.  This program is open to the public as part of the First Night® Saranac Lake celebration.  A First Night Button is needed for members of the public and they will be available to purchase ($12) at the door.  Purchasing this button will allow you admission to all First Night activities.