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12/21/2025

The Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd., is ringing in 2026 in a bright and glowing way. Families and community members are invited to enjoy a series of drop-in Glow Crafts leading up to a fun-filled “Noon” Year’s Eve Party. These craft sessions offer families a fun activity during the school break, when many people have time off, and provide an opportunity for seniors, individuals, and neighbors of all ages to create something festive together.

Glow Crafts will take place between Christmas and New Year’s from 11 am to 1 pm on the following dates:

Friday, December 26: Glow Slime

Saturday, December 27: Glow Beading

Monday, December 29: Glow Slap Wraps

Tuesday, December 30: Glow Bandanas

These drop-in craft sessions are fun for all ages, and all materials are provided free of charge.

The celebration continues on Wednesday, December 31, when community members and visitors of all ages are invited to the Old Forge Fire Hall, 116 Fulton Street, for a “Noon” Year’s Eve Glow Party from 11 am to 1 pm. Celebrating at noon allows people of all ages to attend and enjoy the festivities. More than 300 people participated in last year’s event. The party will feature a festive ball drop, balloon drop, and a sparkling soda toast at noon, with glow party activities and dancing taking place in the fire hall’s truck bay. Additional highlights include snacks, black lights, glow sticks, and music by the library’s favorite DJ, Jerry Dee.

As always, all library events are free and open to the public. Community members are invited to celebrate the New Year early and let it glow.

— Beth Pashley

The talents and energy of young singers and musicians have filled Old Forge with the sounds of the season! The Winter C...
12/20/2025

The talents and energy of young singers and musicians have filled Old Forge with the sounds of the season! The Winter Concert at View arts center featured the Webb UFSD Junior, Jazz and Senior Bands, under the direction of Miranda Dornburgh, as well as the Junior and Senior Choruses, under the direction of Ian Galleisky. The bands entertained the crowd with lively selections, benefiting from multiple instrumentalists with experience at NYSSMA Bi-County and All-State events. Among the festive choral tunes, the singers celebrated diverse traditions, singing “Feliz Navidad” and then presenting “O Holy Night” in four different languages.

A few days later, the angelic voices of the elementary level choruses filled the school auditorium. Students from kindergarten through fifth grade treated listeners to enthusiastic performances of carols that ranged from fun to traditional. The youngest performers enhanced their tunes with hand gestures and acting, while the older ones played shakers, drums, or ukeleles. The fifth-grade chorus impressively sang “Silent Night” (“Stille Nacht”) in German before bringing down the house with its entertaining rendition of “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” accompanied by Ian Galleisky on the accordion!

Lastly, young piano students generously brought tidings of joy to Lakeside Terrace, playing carols and then leading a sing-along for the residents. Thanks to all our young performers, it’s certainly beginning to sound a lot like Christmas!

Pictured:
1 – During their performance of “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” the first-grade singers emphatically tell Mr. Grinch that he “stink, stank, stunk!”

2 – The kindergarten chorus hams up “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”

3 – The Webb UFSD fourth and fifth-grade choruses perform “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” accompanied by Ian Galleisky on accordion, at the Winter Concert at View arts center.

4 – Singers from second and third grade collaborate to sing “Go, Tell It on the Mountain.” — Photos by Miyako Schanely

— By Miyako Schanely, For the Express

12/19/2025

Upcoming sports schedule:

— Friday, December 19 —
GModVB vs. Remsen at Home at 4:40 p.m.

— Tuesday, December 30 —
BJVBB vs. Adirondack at Home at 4:30 p.m.
BVBB vs. Adirondack at Home at 6:00 p.m.

— Friday, January 2 —
BJVBB vs. Notre Dame at Home at 1:00 p.m.
BVBB vs. Notre Dame at Home at 2:30 p.m.

12/17/2025

The Town of Webb Police Department will hold their first NYS Snowmobile Safety Education course will be held on Saturday December 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Old Forge Fire Department. The course will be taught by Webb Officer Michael K. Leviker, a NYS-certified snowmobile instructor. Lunch will be provided.

Youths between the ages of 10 and 13 years must take this course to be allowed to operate a snowmobile on lands upon which snowmobiling is allowed while accompanied by (within 500 feet of) a person who is at least 18 years of age.

Youths between the ages of 14 and 17 years must take this course to be allowed to operate a snowmobile on lands upon which snowmobiling is allowed without being accompanied by a person who is at least 18 years of age.

Students must have reached their 10th birthday on or before the day the course ends in order to be eligible to receive a snowmobile safety certificate. Parents-legal guardians must stay the first 15 minutes so all other paper work can be filled out. Students will need a pen and a yellow highlighter.

Class registration must be done on the New York Snowmobile Register-Ed webpage at https://register-ed.com/events/view/237213. There is also a clickable link on the Webb Police Department’s page.

The Old Forge Fire Department is located at 116 Fulton St., Old Forge, NY.

For more information contact Officer Michael K. Leviker at [email protected]

12/16/2025

Learn how to make traditional, seasonal drinks in a “Festive Flavors” culinary class at View arts center on December 19 from 5-7 p.m.

Students will prepare and make the holiday classics of eggnog and a thick, rich hot cocoa inspired by Italian or Mexican traditions. To top them off, a home-made marshmallow demonstration will have participants completing the final steps and they’ll learn a simple, small batch whipped cream method.

Food stations will be set up for pairs of two people, complete with induction burners and all necessary equipment. Instructor Travis Kiefer will show participants how to temper eggs safely, the importance of whisking, and will give a brief history and the cultural significance of hot chocolate as they cook. After the cooking is complete, all participants will be able mingle and enjoy their hard work.

The cost of the class is $20 for a single student and $30 for couples. Space in each class will be limited so early pre-registration is recommended. Single registrants may be paired up to share a workstation if needed. Register online at ViewArts.org/festiveflavors.

View is located at 3273 State Route 28 in Old Forge. For more information, visit ViewArts.org, or call (315) 369-6411.

“Arrrr you ready?” On Saturday, December 20, the Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks, in cooperation with Bob Card a...
12/15/2025

“Arrrr you ready?” On Saturday, December 20, the Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks, in cooperation with Bob Card and Helen Zyma of the Strand Theater in Old Forge, will present “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants” rated PG and just-released by Paramount Pictures (pictured).

SpongeBob journeys to ocean’s depths to face the Flying Dutchman’s ghost, encountering challenges and uncovering marine mysteries. Recent reviewer, MariaV, says “This movie perfectly captures the heart and humor of the original show, yet still feels fresh, cinematic, and bigger than ever. Whether you grew up with SpongeBob or you’re discovering him for the first time, this movie is nonstop joy from beginning to end. If you’re a SpongeBob fan, this is the movie you’ve been waiting for. If you’re not a SpongeBob fan yet, you will be after :)”

Doors open at 10 a.m. because Santa and Mrs. Claus promised a visit before the 11 a.m. movie showing. Runtime is 1 hour 36 minutes. This Kiwanis event is for all kids. Children age 12, and under, must be accompanied by an adult. There is no admission charge for children, or adults. Children will each receive a drink and popcorn at no charge. Also, children will receive gifts from Santa.

Each year Kiwanis sponsors this annual free Bob Thayer Memorial Holiday Movie for Kids at The Strand Theatre in Old Forge. Kiwanis members Deb Carhart and Penny Van Slyke, movie co-chairs, commented, “This Kiwanis Community event is one of the most enjoyable events we sponsor each year.” The Kiwanis Club sincerely thanks all those in our community who so generously contribute to fundraising events – which make programs like this possible.

If you are motivated to support the many Kiwanis Kids projects, send donations to Kiwanis Club Foundation of the Central Adirondacks, Inc., P.O. Box 1044, Old Forge, NY, 13420.
— Photo submitted

— By Bill Burrows, For The Express

Town of Webb UFSD senior Addison Hitchcock has been named to the Webb Wall of Distinction for the first quarter of the 2...
12/14/2025

Town of Webb UFSD senior Addison Hitchcock has been named to the Webb Wall of Distinction for the first quarter of the 2025-26 school year.

Hitchcock was nominated by Dana Dornburgh.

Nomination statement for Addison Hitchcock by Dana Dornburgh:

“If you were to walk the halls at school and ask 10 teachers what they thought of Addison Hitchcock, they would all, 10 out of 10, say “ she is a hard worker, great girl!” There is not a soul at this school that doesn’t think the same of her. Her work ethic is top notch. She is not someone who grades come easy to, and she also never gives up, and always brings us 100 percent of what she has. Because of this, her teachers adore her. She has never shied away from a challenge, she always looks it head on and makes a plan to succeed.

“Addy knows she wants to go into Health Care but wasn’t 100 percent sure what, so she decided to apply to New Visions at BOCES. This is a competitive program to get into and one that takes just 10 students. Addison applied, interviewed and they were thrilled to offer her a spot in the program. She loves it, and I knew she would take advantage of everything they had to offer her. She has put a lot of thought and effort into her career plan, selecting classes that will help her be college ready. New Visions limits her day a bit because we are 2 hours round trip from BOCES and the students can not take as many classes, but the benefits she will receive in this program far outweigh that.

“I have known Addy now for 6 years. She is the oldest sibling in a blended family. She is so mature and responsible and always helps out with her younger siblings. I often see her with a car seat in her car helping her mom out. This did not surprise me, it’s who she is. She is helpful, thoughtful, and selfless. She spent all last year raising money to fund a spring break work trip to an orphanage in Mexico that a local church has sponsored and helped build. When her friends were on spring vacation, she headed to Mexico to help.

“She has been an active and important member of our Key Club and this year is fulfilling the role of President. Over the summer Addison traveled to Spain to compete with a soccer team internationally. This again required fund raising, maturity, drive and dedication, and the ability to travel rather independently without family members. Addison is not afraid to try new things and step outside of her com-fort zone. Addison will make the transition easily to college. She has skills and attributes that lead to success. On work ethic and values alone, she will make it far in life. She is looking at programs that require you to work hard and study and that is what she does all the time. It is my pleasure to recommend her for Webb Wall of Distinction.”

Good Citizen Award winner –
Also, Addison Hitchcock was selected as the Good Citizen Award winner for the class of 2026. She was selected based on the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Addison will receive a certificate, pin, and monetary award from the General William Floyd chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd., will offer free Winter Fun Grab-N-Go bags for children just in time for local s...
12/13/2025

The Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd., will offer free Winter Fun Grab-N-Go bags for children just in time for local schools’ winter break. Families can pick up bags on December 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or December 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each Grab-N-Go bag includes seasonal crafts, related activity sheets, and a variety of winter-themed surprises. December’s craft lineup features all the supplies needed (except scissors) to make a weaving-loom scarf, a yarn hat, a snowman with earmuffs, mitten friends, and a snowman magnet. Clear step-by-step instructions are included in every bag to make each project easy to complete at home. Activities are designed for children ages 4–11. Supplies are limited, and registration is recommended. To reserve a bag, please call 315-369-6008 or email [email protected]. Friends of the Library are pictured packing the craft bags.
— Photo courtesy of the Old Forge Library

12/12/2025

Week’s sports schedule:

— Friday, December 12—
GJVVB vs. Waterville at Home at 5:30 p.m.
GVVB vs. Waterville at Home at 7:00 p.m.

— Saturday, December 13—
Modified and Varsity X-C Skiing at Woodcraft Camp at 10 a.m.

— Monday, December 15 —
GJVVB vs. Remsen at Home at 5:30 p.m.
GVVB vs. Remsen at Home at 7:00 p.m.

— Tuesday, December 16 —
BJVBB vs. Poland at Home at 5:30 p.m.
BVBB vs. Poland at Home at 7:00 p.m.

— Wednesday, December 17 —
GModVB vs. Herkimer at Home at 4:30 p.m.

— Thursday, December 18—
BJVBB vs. New York Mills at Home at 5:30 p.m.
BVBB vs. New York Mills at Home at 7:00 p.m.

— Friday, December 19 —
GModVB vs. Remsen at Home at 4:30 p.m.

The Annual “Light-Up” Christmas Parade in Forestport will be staged in the parking lot of St. Patrick’s Church on River ...
12/11/2025

The Annual “Light-Up” Christmas Parade in Forestport will be staged in the parking lot of St. Patrick’s Church on River Road starting at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday December 13. The parade starts at 5 p.m. The parade-goers will then proceed to the Memorial Park on Woodhull Road where the Christmas tree will be lit by Town Supervisor TJ Entwistle.

Santa will be escorted through the parade by the Trackside Blazers Snowmobile Club. The parade will then proceed to the Forestport Fire Department where families will be directed into the Hall to meet Santa and kids will receive gifts.

The gifts are compliments of the community Toy Drive to be held on Saturday, December 6 at the Wigwam Tavern and through donations by the BlackRiver Boat Works in Forestport. Members of our Forestport Book Club will provide a book to each child attending.

The Hunter Hack Farms LLC will be on hand to give free horse drawn wagon rides to all thanks to the generosity of the Kayuta Lake Association, Forestport Book Club and community donations.

Refreshments will be provided compliments of the Fire Flies associated with the Forestport Fire Department.

Please be sure to “light up” your group with solar or battery-operated lights, glow sticks or flashlights and please dress warmly. Last year, there were 18 units marching.

The Parade is dedicated to the memory of the late original organizers, Parker Snead and William “Bill” Corrigan. Bill Corrigan died August 5, 2020 and Parker Snead died December 8, 2015.

For information, contact Jeannie Borgia-Wolcott at 315-392-3103.

Pictured is the Trackside Blazers 2024 Float – the Polar Express. — Photo submitted

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