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Teddy Roosevelt Weekend

Celebrate Theodore Roosevelt’s Legacy in the Adirondacks - 125 years later

TR Weekend is Newcomb's premier event, celebrating Theodore Roosevelt's remarkable journey from the High Peaks wilderness to the White House after President McKinley’s assassination in Buffalo, NY. The weekend features a wide range of events for all ages, from outdoor activities and historical tours to crafts, music, and delicious meals. The event brings the community together to honor Roosevelt's legacy and experience the beauty of Newcomb and the Adirondacks.

Friday, September 11

  • 4:30–6:30 PM - Dinner by NCS Class of 2027‍ ‍| Newcomb Central School Cafeteria

  • 6:00–8:00 PM - Friendly Feud Game Night (Co-sponsored by NCPR)‍ ‍| Newcomb Central School Auditorium

Saturday, September 12

  • 7:00–8:30 AM — Breakfast by NCS Class of 2028 | Overlook Park

  • 8:30 AM–3:00 PM — Santanoni Wagon Ride (TR Wagon Ride RSVP 2026) | Great Camp Santanoni

    1. Plan for a FREE wagon ride into the Great Camp Santanoni with a Santanoni tour guide. Bring your lunch, comfortable walking shoes, and ride by horse drawn wagon.

  • 9:00–11:00 AM — Kids Fishing Derby | 5435 NY-28N

    • Family-friendly catch-and-release fishing competition with special prizes.

  • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM — Climb Goodnow Mountain | Goodnow Mt.

    • Guided or self-paced hike up Goodnow Mountain offering panoramic views from the fire tower. Meet Interpreter Mike Gooden at the Fire Tower. He will have some history and facts.

  • 10:00 AM–3:30 PM — TR Weekend Craft Fair | Overlook Park.

    • Artisan goods, handmade crafts, and local vendors.

  • 10:30 AM–12:30 PM — Timber Sports Scrimmage | Overlook Park

    • Timber Sports Scrimmage featuring ESF and Paul Smith students.They need our support to keep their competitive edge, so lets cheer them on!!

  • 11:00 AM–2:00 PM — Car Wash NCS Class of 2028 | Health Center Parking Lot

  • 11:00 AM–2:00 PM — Bake Sale NCS Class of 2028 | Health Center Parking Lot

  • 12:00–2:00 PM — Vintage Car Show | Overlook Park

    • See classic, antique, and restored automobiles.

  • 12:30–2:30 PM — Live Music with Michele & Tyler Peter | Overlook Park

  • 3:00 - 4:00 PM – Dave Gibson Conservation Talk | Seeley Exhibit Hall

    • Well-respected conservationist Dave Gibson speaks on the history of Adirondack conservation from TR to the present, focusing on today's developments and the park's future. Bring your questions! Front porch of the Seeley Exhibit Hall, across from Overlook Park.

  • 4:30–6:00 PM - Dinner NCS Class of 2029 | Newcomb Central School Cafeteria

  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Reenactment & Keynote Speaker | Newcomb Central School Auditorium.

    • Watch a reenactment of Theodore Roosevelt being sworn in as the 26th President following his famous midnight ride from Lake Tear of the Clouds. Speaker Joe Wiegand will present following the ceremony.

TR back in the day

Sunday, September 13

  • 7:00–10:00 AM — Breakfast Sandwiches NCS Class of 2027 | Overlook Park

  • 8:30–10:30 AM — Ty Yandon Memorial 5K | Health Center Lane

    • Pre-Register with Jolene at 518-582-2991. No age requirements. Be there at 8:30am, race starts at 9am.

  • 8:30 AM–3:00 PM — Santanoni Wagon Ride (TR Wagon Ride RSVP 2026) | Great Camp Santanoni

    • Plan for a FREE wagon ride into the Great Camp Santanoni with a Santanoni tour guide. Bring your lunch, comfortable walking shoes, and ride by horse drawn wagon.

  • 9:30 AM–3:00 PM — TR Weekend Scramble Golf Tournament | High Peaks Golf Course

    • Call the Golf Course to sign up. 518.582.2300

  • 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM – Theodore Roosevelt's Midnight Ride Bus Tour

    • Historic Bus Tour: Board the bus at 9:30 AM in the Seeley Exhibit Hall / Newcomb Community Center parking lot. The tour returns to Newcomb at approximately 3:30 PM. Stops Include: MacNaughton Cottage, Tahawus Club, Theodore Roosevelt Marker on 28N, Aiden Lair, Minerva Community Center (for lunch), and the North Creek Museum and Depot where TR boarded his train.

    • Reservations Required

outdoor scene

  • 10:30 AM–12:30 PM — Santanoni Preserve Wilderness, Wealth, and a President | Santanoni Preserve

    • Come explore the history of Santanoni Preserve, the former Adirondack retreat of Robert and Anna Pruyn. This guided tour highlights the connection between the Pruyns and Theodore and Edith Roosevelt, whose lives intersected through the influential social circles of business, politics, and outdoor recreation.

    • Reservations Required

  • 1:30–3:00 PM — Santanoni Gatehouse Tour | Santanoni Gate Lodge

    • Gatehouse Tour led by Chuck Higgerson

  • 3:30–4:30 PM — Second Gatehouse Tour | Santanoni Gate Lodge

    • Gatehouse Tour led by Chuck Higgerson.

TR weekend

Fall Into Adventure in the Adirondack Hub

Explore everything there is to do this fall in the Adirondack Hub! From scenic hikes and outdoor adventures to charming local events, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to enjoy the fall foliage, explore historic sites, or take part in local festivals and activities, the Adirondack Hub is the perfect destination to experience the beauty and spirit of the Adirondacks this fall.

Minerva Community Clean up Day

2024 Community Clean up day!

All are welcome! Meet at the Minerva Town Hall, lower level, between 9am and 11am. 

  • Join a Group or work Solo
  • Pick any Road. Trash Bags & gloves are provided
  • Picnic to follow at 12 pm at Donnelly Beach Pavilion. Join US!!

Spring Birding Walk

Spring Birding Walk

Saturday, May 11th – 9:30am

LJ and Emily

Join us to look for songbirds, waterfowl, raptors, and other feathered creatures. Guest birders James Mills and Emily Reichert will be your guides for a walk along the Rich Lake Marsh on the Huntington Wildlife Forest. This walk is along a mostly level dirt road and great for beginning birders. Binoculars are available thanks to Northern New York Audubon. Space is limited. Registration required. Email shample@esf.edu to register or use the following link: https://forms.gle/x9uhTFcTD4Q5RaCp8

Explore the Science behind the Solar Eclipse at the AIC

Adirondack Science Exploration: Eclipses Unveiled!

Explore the science behind eclipses with kids of all ages at the Adirondack Interpretive Center on Saturday and Sunday, April 6th and 7th from 10-4. Walk a scale model of the solar system, make a pinhole viewer to safely view the eclipse, see how the tiny moon can block the huge sun, and build a model that shows why we don’t have eclipses very often. 

 

Craftivism Workshop

Craftivism Workshop

Sunday, August 11th – 10am

Join us during Adirondack Water Week for an introduction and workshop developed from Wool and Water - a collaborative data art project of the Paul Smith's College Adirondack Watershed Institute which uses fiber art to illustrate issues affecting our Adirondack waterways and to inspire their careful stewardship. We will learn about the project and ways to get involved, and we'll dive into an activity that gives you a taste for combining data and art. No experience necessary. To register email shample@esf.edu or use the link for easier registration: https://forms.gle/x9uhTFcTD4Q5RaCp8

Beach and Band with Good Enough

Free live music at the Beach!

Good Enough is a band that plays various music, from Pop Rock to Country & a bit of everything else.

"Fall for Schroon" Festival and Car Show

The 4th Annual "Fall for Schroon" Festival & Car Show is back October 19th!

Stop by Schroon Lake and enjoy the festivities that include: Classic Cars, Food Trucks, Live Music, Fall Farmers Market,  Vendors, and so much Family Fun! The Car Show starts at 10am and Family Fun is from 12 pm-3 pm.

Sponsored by the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce. Call 518-532-7675 for information. Rain Date- Oct. 26

 

Explore everything there is to do this Fall in the Hub here! https://www.adirondackhub.com/fall

Schroon Lake Live!! Concert - Dave Ruch

The Schroon Lake Arts Council presents an evening of traditional music of the Adirondacks with Dave Ruch at the Schroon Lake Bandstand, Dock Street (rain location - Boathouse Theater)

#ShopADK: Buy Local Thanksgiving Turkeys this Holiday Season

Support Local Farms: Pre-order Your Thanksgiving Turkey!

Choosing a local Thanksgiving turkey is more than just a meal—it's a meaningful way to support small farms in your community.

To ensure you get the freshest bird, most local farms and retailers ask customers to pre-order and place a deposit from September through early November. Find a list of local turkey suppliers

Support local farmers this holiday season by purchasing your Turkey from anyone of the farmers below! 

Adirondack Harvest Member Farms Selling Turkey’s for the 2024 Holiday Season:

Cook Family Farm, Owls Head, NY

“Whole frozen turkeys, raised on pasture and processed humanely on our farm.”

Harmony Hills Farmstead, Malone, NY

“Our turkeys are not given antibiotics or growth hormones as they are naturally healthier and disease-free living on our chemical-free pasture instead of being condemned to the usual poultry confinement housing. Because our turkeys have constant access to the outdoors and their traditional diet of greens and insects, they are higher in essential omega-3 fatty acids and lower in saturated fat. We process our own turkeys on our farm ensuring the best quality that we can give to our customers.”

Mace Chasm Farm, Keeseville, NY

“These pastured beauties will be ready for pick-up the week of Thanksgiving! Your Turkey and giblets will be fresh upon pick-up – ready to prepare for your Harvest Celebration!”

Serenity Acres Farm, Ogdensburg, NY

“All naturally raised beef, chicken and turkeys. No growth hormones, pesticides or herbicides.” 

Moonstone Farm and Forest, Saranac Lake, NY

“We are offering either a fresh or frozen option for turkeys again this year. Fresh turkeys will be harvested on Wednesday, November 27th and ready for pick up after 5pm. Frozen will be available for pickup beginning Monday, November 25th.”

Woven Meadows Farm, Saranac, NY 

“Woven Meadows raises free-range, pastured, organic-fed turkeys, perfectly timed for your Thanksgiving feast… by free-ranging turkeys receive more exercise, which seems to make for a denser meat which better retains moister while cooking, and overall is more flavorful…Like our chickens, we process our turkeys here on the farm… We aim to butcher on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, to allow pick-up of fresh turkeys for your holiday meals.”

Other Local Farms Offering Holiday Turkeys:

Wrong Direction Farm, Canajoharie, NY  via Reber Rock Farm, Reber, NY

“Our Pasture Raised Turkeys are raised on pasture with daily moves by our friends at Wrong Direction Farm in Canajoharie, NY. They live their life as a turkey should, pecking the ground for grass and grubs and chasing grasshoppers. And they are juicy and flavorful! For more information on how Wrong Direction Farm raises their turkeys check out this video. A note about Organic. Wrong Direction Turkeys will not be labeled as organic in 2023. Dave let us know a few weeks ago that his processor lost their organic certification due to some paperwork issues. Wrong Direction Farm is still certified organic, the turkeys are certified organic, but the frozen, processed bird cannot be called organic since the processor is not certified.”

Other Adirondack Harvest Members Selling Turkeys from the Region:

 

 

60th Annual Steak Roast

The Newcomb Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad will hold our 60th Annual Steak Roast on Saturday, July 25th.

Serving will start at noon and continues until the steaks are sold out or 5 PM. Each Steak Dinner ticket costs $30.00 and includes steak, potato, corn on the cob, salad, roll and beverage. Hamburgers, Hot sausage and peppers, hot dogs, and soft drinks can also be purchased at the picnic. This family event will feature live musical entertainment throughout the afternoon.

FIREWORKS AT DUSK (OVERLOOK PARK)

DUE TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS – NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED AT THE BEACH

Steak Roast dinner tickets will be sold in advance at several local establishments, or you can fill out the order form below and mail with your payment. Only 500 Steak Roast dinner tickets are available, so reserve now.

NVFD/EMS RAFFLE: Prizes of $300, $200, and $100.

This event is our main Fundraiser. All funds raised go directly to the support of our Fire/Rescue Squad activities.  Help us keep up the good work!

The 2025-2026 year has been extremely productive.

Your continued support has allowed us to:

  • Purchase new high band portable radios.

  • Purchase new Turn Out Gear.

  • Purchased new tactical equipment.

  • REMEMBER DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCY.

As we all know, we live in a small town and need to rely upon each other in times of need. Please help out your local Fire Department and Rescue Squad in any way that you can.

With many thanks for your support.

Nelson Turcotte, President                    

Nate Bush, Fire Chief

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