The Weekender: March 15-17

Happy weekend! Hope you’re enjoying the amazing weather this week. We’re sharing a few ideas for the weekend, including St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, a food festival, where to go out for ice cream, basketball downtown, and more…

Winter Meltdown Spicy Food Festival: The snow has melted and things are heating up at The Shirt Factory with their Winter Meltdown Spicy Food Festival this Saturday from 11am-5pm. Local vendors and food trucks will be showcasing their bold flavors, and it seems like a perfect way to spend an almost spring day - details here!

Ice Cream is Back: Another perfect way to spend an almost spring weekend? Ice cream! Martha’s opens on Saturday at 11am and we can’t wait to get in line for a taste of summer - details here!

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations: If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, you’re lucky enough! Celebrate on Saturday night at Morgan & Co with a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, an extensive range of drinks, delicious traditional Irish fare, Irish music from The Hudson River Ceili Band, and more - details on that here! Also on Saturday night, The Park Theater Foundation presents a St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Show, featuring a special performance by Celtic duo, Rakish, and an Irish-inspired 3-course prix fixe menu - find those details here.

Basketball Weekend: It’s Basketball Weekend in Glens Falls with the New York State Basketball Championships starting today at the Cool Insuring Arena (and the Glens Falls game on Friday at 9am!). And if you’re not at the arena, Fenimore’s Pub at The Q will be live-streaming the games all weekend (and they’ll also be opening early on Friday at 11am following the Glens Falls game!). Find the game schedule here.

Maple Season: ‘Tis the season! The sap is flowing and sweet treats abound at some of our favorite sugar shacks. We shared a list of four of our favorites to visit here, and this also happens to be the second weekend of Thurman Maple Days which runs through March - check out more on all ten sites of that tour here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

First Look: Giovanni Fresco

Calling all pasta lovers! We’re thrilled to share a First Look at Giovanni Fresco’s new location in Glens Falls. While they’ve been serving their scratch made Italian food at Farmers Markets across the area for 7 years, their new permanent home in Glens Falls has been open just over two months and is already a fan favorite. We caught up with owner Giovanni Casanica to hear a bit more about the new space, their plans to grow into a neighborhood shop, and the pasta, of course!

Giovanni and Francesca with their new addition, son Gabriele

On the American Dream

My wife Francesca and I moved here from Italy in late December 2016. My parents moved here first, so we came for the summer and fell in love with the area — Glens Falls, Lake George, Saratoga. We decided to move here and start our own business. I always wanted to have something of my own, and I just never could there — so we came here. 

We started our business in 2017. In the beginning our business name was GF for Giovanni and Francesca. My wife decided she’d rather not have her name on it, so we started thinking of something else that could replace that part of the name, and we came up with Fresco, because in Italian, fresco means fresh. And that’s what we do. Everything that we do is made fresh, and it’s made daily. We cook on the spot for most of our catering and markets, so having Fresco in the name just made sense. 

On Opening the Space

We started our business at Farmers Markets, and that continued to grow. Last year we were doing 6 markets every week, all over the area — Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga. We rented out different commercial kitchens to prepare food, which started to become difficult, especially as there was more demand for our product. So, we decided to take the next step, which was to find a permanent location.

Finding a location was really hard, and took us a lot of time. But in the end it worked out great because we were able to purchase this location in Glens Falls last year. We’ve been doing The Shirt Factory events in this neighborhood for the past five years now, so we were getting a customer base and a demand in this area. 

At the beginning we were just using it as a commercial space. We renovated the kitchen and everything else on the interior, but we mainly used the kitchen while we finished out our summer season last year. We wanted to wait a bit before opening the actual shop, but there was so much demand for it. People would knock on the door asking when we were going to open, so we decided to just go for it. 

We opened the shop the first week of December. It’s been incredible. The amount of support and love that we got from the community has been insane. We have a customer that donated our tables. We have a customer that donated the stone countertop. Everyone has been supportive of not only our food, but of our store as a place in the community.

When we were purchasing the building, we found out that this was historically an Italian neighborhood, so I was excited to bring that back. We have so many customers that have told us stories about growing up in the neighborhood, and they relate to our food because it brings back those good memories. Unfortunately through the generations, Italians have lost some connection with homemade cooking. So we are able to give them that connection, those memories, and that’s incredible. We’re happy that we are able to bring that nostalgia back to the neighborhood. 

On The Importance of Family

We have a poster in our shop that includes the line ‘Bringing Family Back Together’. Every day we have a different family meal that feeds 4-6 people. For us it’s very important. In Italy, family meals are the most important thing. Everything closes at 1pm, you have a 3 hour break with all of your family for lunch, you go back to work, and then you have dinner all together later. So that’s the type of feeling we want to bring back and give to the customer with our family meals. It’s affordable, made fresh, made daily. It’s important to us to continue doing that. Here in the US, people are so dedicated to work. Always thinking about work, and just constantly working — which is great because there’s a lot of opportunity. But every now and then, I’d encourage people to take a break, we’ll take care of dinner, and just enjoy the family and enjoy the moments. 

On Authentic Italian Food

I’ve always loved cooking. I cooked all the time with my grandmother, and I wanted to bring back those old recipes and ways of making the food. It’s been great for customers to see the pasta getting rolled and cut in front of them at the markets and events that we do. It’s something they’ve never seen before. 

We want to give customers the same flavors and tastes that we grew up with. The sauces are made just like we made in Italy. Everything is based on fresh ingredients in a good ratio. Our sauces cook for hours just like we did in Italy. That makes a big difference. We don’t add sugar, and our customers say that they don’t suffer from acidity from our sauce like they might with others here. It’s just those fresh tomatoes cooking for hours. 

On Fan Favorites

Our most popular item is our fresh pasta. That’s what we’re known for, and there’s a lot of demand for it. We have it here to sell for customers to make at home, but a lot of customers prefer for us to cook it — so don’t worry about it, we’ll continue doing that here as well! 

Our fried items are popular as well. We have four different kinds of arancini — traditional, Sicilian, mushroom and sausage, and spinach, and we also do a fried mac and cheese. Those are available every Friday and Saturday at the shop, since those are our frying days. 

On The Future

Our next step is to evolve our space into a one stop shop. To us, this isn’t just a take-out place, it’s a neighborhood shop. We’re going to be carrying more authentic Italian goods and local favorites, for example Puckers Pickles and North Hudson Coffee. We’d like to have fresh produce and eggs this summer. We also have Villa’s Bread delivered fresh every morning, steaming hot. We’re trying to get the best ingredients and products out there and bring them to our shop. 

Giovanni Fresco
47 Lawrence Street, Glens Falls
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My Glens Falls: Carly Samach

This week we caught up with Carly Samach! She shares a bit about the history of her charming craftsman home in the city, the unique Glens Falls location for her wedding, an awesome idea for a downtown business that someone should scoop up, and more…

Tell us about yourself!

Hello! I’m Carly Samach, I live with my husband, our two pups and our mischievous orange cat right outside of the Crandall Park area. Professionally I am a clinical therapist that specializes in the treatment of obsessive compulsive and anxiety disorders. I own my own practice in town treating individuals locally and all around New York State, and also provide education on these disorders to schools and medical teams that often interface with them. The disorders I treat are so common throughout the world, but I feel especially grateful to do the majority of my work here in our community. Anyone living with OCD and anxiety deserves to know that things can get better — I witness my clients create that truth everyday! 

I am also lucky to teach Kambal Yoga at Restore Balance - or as I fondly refer to it, sleepy time yoga. I love art, music, good food, being outdoors — all of which I strongly believe Glens Falls is an expert at curating and providing! 

On Life In Glens Falls

Glens Falls was a chance situation for my husband and I. Back in 2017, we found out we’d have to move from the home we were renting very quickly. The universe set its sights on Glens Falls for us, because at that point in the year we could not find a place to live anywhere in the Capital District, except a very sweet apartment on Glen St in Glens Falls. My husband grew up in and around Glens Falls, so for him it was a lot like returning to a nostalgic home. For me, Glens Falls was a space I hadn’t explored yet, and it's safe to say I fell in love fast. 

It's been 7 years since that fateful move and we now own a home in the city and are so happy to have built a life and community here. The primary variable that keeps us here is the very evident heart of the people in this town. It's illustrated through the beautiful businesses, the care individuals take in their older homes, the smiles you are greeted by when taking a walk around the park and the willingness to help one another out when needed. We’ve made friends that are now family for life in this community. 

On Historic Homes

Our home is a gorgeous craftsman with some pretty cool history. Thanks to our neighbors, we learned that our home was owned by one of the twin daughters of the Mayor of Glens Falls way back in the day. He built ‘twin craftsmans’ for his daughters and through our neighborhood and the previous owner we learned that the original owners lived here until they eventually passed. We’ve found love notes and sweet pieces of history as we’ve been slowly restoring it. Having grown up in an old farm house in Maine, this is what drew me to the homes of Glens Falls — they all have love in their stories. 

On Local Talent

One thing I wish more people knew about Glens Falls is what incredible art is here. Not only the newest murals at The Shirt Factory, but around town and built into the homes and buildings that have stood the test of time, and the many incredible artisans at The Shirt Factory. And I can’t forget to mention the number of incredibly talented musicians that reside here. Whether I’m catching a jazz night with The Daley News at The Bourbon Room or rocking out to Tom’s House at Mean Max — there is never a shortage of incredible music to enjoy! 

A Perfect Glens Falls Day

A perfect day in Glens Falls for me starts at Kru Coffee — my husband and I love their cortados and an avocado smash to fill up on. In my opinion, one of the best parts about Glens Falls is that you can spend time in the city to get the day started, and then drive or walk a few miles out and be in the mountains and the woods. After filling up on breakfast our day would likely take us there with the pups — we love to explore trails in the area and in the 7 years we’ve lived here we never fall short of finding new spaces to check out. From there our day is all about yummy food, or doing some light shopping in town, like stopping by Minky Mink, Fountain Square Outfitters, and Rude Betty to name a few. Whether we cook at home and then go in town for dessert or do the whole shindig in town we are never failed by the likes of Farmacy, Radici or Mint! 

On the Past

Fun fact: in May of 2021 my husband and I got married in the alleyway between Farmacy and Radici! Every time I pass that space between the two buildings I think of the beautiful Sunday afternoon where our incredible friends at Farmacy helped us create a magical and sweet day. To have our nearest and dearest standing with us in an alleyway that had been dressed in flower petals and loving mementos literally took my breath away. We couldn’t have asked for more. 

On the Future

My wish list business for Glens Falls would be a coffee shop bookstore that turns into a cocktail reading hang out in the evening. My friends and I fantasize about how awesome that would be all the time. Please somebody go for it! I promise regular reading coffee / cocktail visits by so many! 

The Weekender: March 8-10

Happy weekend! Spring is in the air, Daylight Saving Time is upon us, and there’s lots on the calendar - here’s what looks good!

Glens Falls Restuarant Week: Hope you’re hungry! Restaurant Week runs through Saturday in Glens Falls. Restaurants will be offering multi-course prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus at great deals. Participating restaurants include Fenimore’s Pub, Morgan and Company (check out their Titanic theme menu here!), Park & Elm, Radici Kitchen & Bar, Mint, and more! Grab the details here.

Rewind at The Park: The most authentic British Invasion experience this side of the Atlantic, The Brit Pack, performs live on Friday night at 8pm at The Park Theater. Sounds like they journey through a variety of British classics that we all know and love, including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, Elton John, The Who, Oasis, The Police, and many more. Learn more and get tickets here!

Second Saturday Flea: Stop by the Second Saturday Flea Market at The Shirt Factory this Saturday from 10am-5pm! Antiques, vintage, collectibles, and more — and all the shops of The Shirt Factory, of course. Find out more here!

Hockey Night: The Adirondack Thunder are home again this Saturday night! Grab dinner downtown and head over to the game, which starts at 7pm. Scoop up tickets here!

Maple Season: ‘Tis the season! The sap is flowing and sweet treats abound at some of our favorite sugar shacks. We shared a list of four of our favorites to visit here, and this also happens to be the first weekend of Thurman Maple Days which runs through March - check out more on all ten sites of that tour here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

Four Upstate NY Maple Farms to Visit This Season

Vermont typically gets all the love when it comes to maple syrup, but we're lucky to have a long list of amazing maple farms right here in our own back yard! And this time of year, a little road trip and a lotta maple is pretty much the best thing to beat cabin fever. So, if you're up for something sweet, here are a few of our favorite upstate sugar shacks to visit!

Toad Hill Maple Farm | Athol, NY: The largest of the bunch, the timberframe sugar house at Toad Hill is a beauty. Bonus points for the covered bridge on property, and the tour and wagon ride that takes you over it and through their sugarbush! 
Don't leave without: an enormous bag of maple caramel corn, along with the biggest maple leaf bottle of syrup you can buy.

Rathbun's Maple Sugar House | North Granville, NY: A local favorite year round for their breakfast! The smell of maple wafting through the air is a welcome greeting here and we always love watching them boil sap into syrup from above in the sugar house. Looks like they’ll be making syrup every weekend in March as long as the temperatures allow!
Don't leave without: devouring their pancake breakfast. Get there early!

Mapleland Farms | Salem, NY: Home of an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, and one of the prettiest views in Washington County. We love checking out their specialty products - need some maple mustard? They've got you covered ;) Check out their Facebook page for details, and check out a longer feature we have on them here!
Don't leave without: a bag full of their maple candy (it melts in your mouth!) and a pic of the syrup samples in the window, of course.

Mud Street Maple | Athol, NY: Mud Street has made a name for themselves with their bourbon-barrel aged maple syrup and their infused syrups, as well as their traditional maple goods. You can’t go wrong combining the rich maple flavor with other favorites like vanilla, coffee, and cinnamon!
Don’t leave without: a maple s’more. Word is they’ll have a fire pit with said treats every weekend in March, and we can’t wait to get our paws on one!

Would love to hear your favorite spots in the comments below!

Good Dog: Murray Murphy

Good dog, Murray! This 10 year old American Pitbull Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier mix is all smiles as he lives the good life in Glens Falls after being rescued from a tough life in Texas. His mom, Emily Murphy, shares more about the chance meeting that brought them together, his affinity for Thomas’ English Muffins, and some local dog friendly favorites…

On Meeting Murray 

I actually met Murray at the Charles R. Wood Theater where I work! I had been Executive Director for about 3 weeks, was 24 years old and still in grad school and thought I already had enough life changes happening, what was one more? It was funny, I was in my office with the door closed when I heard a knock on the door and had to finish up a call before I could answer. When I came out, it was just this little guy standing there with no human.

After a second, I saw the human around the corner — Bridget Dunigan, who was the Managing Director at Adirondack Theatre Festival at the time. She was looking to drop something off for me and he was there with her. I just assumed he was her dog, but it didn’t stop me from obsessing over him. Our Box Office Manager at the time, Dan Cowan, told Bridget in an e-mail that I hadn’t stopped talking about her dog and to please bring him by anytime.

A week or so later, they came back and I started asking questions about him. Come to find out, Bridget was fostering him through a rescue called Rescue Dogs Rock in New York City. He ended up in New York after he was rescued in Texas, having sadly been used for dog fighting then dumped before he was brought to the Callaghan Road Animal Hospital in San Antonio where they saved his life and got him stable for transport. All that mattered to me in that moment was that she had said ‘foster’ and that meant he was available to be adopted. I immediately texted my mother that I had found ‘the one’ and made plans to have a trial sleepover that weekend and a playdate with some dog friends in the family to see how he would acclimate. Everything went perfectly and he moved in a few days later on April 29, 2017.

He was unfortunately heartworm positive when he was rescued, but the folks at For Pet’s Sake Veterinary Center took incredible care of him and continue to to this day. Otherwise, he was ready to love and be loved and I am so glad he knocked on my door that day!

On Murray’s World

Now that he’s gotten a little older (being a rescue, we’ll never be sure of his age, but we think he was about 3 when I adopted him 7 years ago, so about 10 now) he definitely has acquired the personality of a grumpy old man. We always say, “it’s Murray’s world and we’re just living in it!”. He likes to nap when he wants, where he wants and does not like to risk getting his velvet ears wet in the rain or snow. He loves his Grandma (my mother, who still hasn’t forgiven me for getting her hopes up about a human ‘the one’) and they love to curl up and watch a Hallmark movie when I’m working long days at the theater. 

He also goes to ‘camp’ with Adirondack Sniffari twice a week where he gets to go on adventures with Camp Counselors Caitlin and Tom and he learns so many new things. He does go solo as he can get a little overwhelmed by other dogs because of his history, but he has no problem being the center of attention. He loves all humans and will protect them from the neighborhood squirrels by chasing them around the backyard until he tires himself out, then you’re on your own while he’s napping.

Murray with his mom, Emily Murphy

On Social Media Fame 

Murray has gone semi-viral a few times on various platforms. The first time, because he inexplicably became obsessed with Thomas’ English Muffins - that brand only. Truly, I conducted an experiment with control muffins and a hidden GoPro in the kitchen and he would only take out Thomas’ English Muffins and just carry the package to his bed and hold them when home alone. Not even eat them, just kind of sit with them. I entered him into their #1 English Muffin Fan contest and he won! They sent us a huge box of toys, a personalized bandana, orange balls and even a 3D printed gold medal English Muffin.

He also went viral on TikTok after finding a nest of bunnies under the porch in the backyard. He nudged them all out onto the grass and cried until I came out, and they were so small I didn’t even know what they were. He was so worried about them as if they were his babies and I was worried that he would hurt them in some way, even accidentally. But, he just sat by them and watched over them. Right away, we had North Country Wild Care come and re-nest them and we covered them so he couldn’t get to them but their Mom still could. Still, he would just sit and watch them until they eventually grew out of the nest and headed out on their own. Whenever a bunny comes across our yard, I like to think its one of his children or grandchildren coming back to say hi!

Sharing his stories got him a lot of attention across social media and landed him a spot as the family dog in the local film Forget-Me-Nots by Caitlin Stedman and Kayla Romanowski and he was even included as one of the rescue dogs in local author Elizabeth Macy’s book Lucky’s Adventures in Winter Wonderland. It always means so much to me to see bully breeds being celebrated in the media and shown for the happy, loyal and goofy dogs they are!

On Local Dog Friendly Favorites 

As I said, Murray loves being the center of attention, so taking a walk around downtown is his favorite. Often, folks will ask to pet him and say hello and he loves getting pats and told how handsome he is. We love to walk over to the electrical box outside of St. Mary’s that his (and my!) dear friend Shelley Fairbanks painted - he is the big brown smiling mug on the side facing Warren Street! He loves to explore around Crandall Park and if the playground is empty, hop up on the slide to show ‘All Paws’ that he learned at camp!

We’re big fans of Davidson Brothers’ dog menu (he usually opts for the grilled chicken) and he’s been known to join me at any of the amazing restaurants with outdoor seating like Fenimore’s, farmacy and Raul’s! They always bring out a cold bowl of water with the cold margaritas at Raul’s, which we love!

On the Unconditional Love of a Dog 

Being able to come home after a long day and having a little tail wagging when they see you regardless of what may have gone wrong that day is such a gift. Your dog doesn’t care if you messed up at work, got in an argument with a friend, had your shirt on backwards all day and no one told you - they’re just happy to see you. An unconditional love like that of a dog is so special and unlike any other connection we experience as humans. Plus, giving a dog (especially a rescue dog) a happy, safe and healthy home is such a rewarding feeling. I’m only 31, but being a part of bringing a dog from bait dog in dog fighting ring to an adored and celebrated superstar pitbull advocate may be one of the greatest things I’ll ever achieve.

Good dog, Murray! To read more in our Good Dog series, click here.
Would you like to nominate a pup to be featured in our Good Dog series (your pup maybe?!)? Email us at hello@glensfallsliving.com or send us a note here.

The Weekender: March 1 - 3

Thursday already! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including a fun show downtown, great deals at your favorite downtown restaurants, where to find your favorite barrel aged drinks, and more…

SHMD: It’s South High Marathon Dance weekend! As a South High alum, I [Bri] can attest that there’s really nothing quite like the energy and emotion in the building as hundreds of students dance for 28 hours straight for an amazing cause (you can see this year’s recipients here). If you’re so inclined, there’s still time to donate online - here’s the link! Let’s go Bulldogs!

24 Hour Play Fest: Create, Compete, Collapse! Play Fest brings 70+ volunteers together at The Wood Theater for an unforgettable 24 hour race to put on a show - with each randomly formed team (1 writer, 1 director and 3-4 actors) getting just 24 hours to write, rehearse, memorize and stage a ten-minute play. Grab tickets here to watch what they come up with on Saturday night and vote for your favorite!

North Country Wedding Expo: If wedding planning is in your future, you won’t want to miss the Wedding Expo on Sunday from 12-3pm at The Queensbury Hotel! Chat with vendors (from florists and DJs to officiants and bakeries!) - get the details and pre-register here.

Barrel Fest: Head to Adirondack Brewery on Saturday from 2-5pm for their 12th Annual Barrel Fest! Enjoy barrel-aged beer, cider, and wine, as well as live music, a bonfire, fireworks, free snacks, and more! Grab the scoop here.

Coming Up Next Week…

Glens Falls Restuarant Week: Hope you’re hungry! Restaurant Week kicks off on Sunday in Glens Falls and runs through Saturday, March 9. Restaurants will be offering multi-course prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus at great deals. Participating restaurants include Fenimore’s Pub, Morgan and Company, Park & Elm, Radici Kitchen & Bar, Mint, and more! Grab the details here.

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

My Glens Falls: April Greene

This week, we chatted with April Greene! She shares what brought her to the area from Pennsylvania over 15 years ago, a favorite spot in Glens Falls for Pakistani food, a bit about her love for digging (and selling!) rare crystals, and more…

Tell us about yourself!

My name is April Greene. I met my partner and the love of my life, Kevin Drake, a very talented tattoo artist, working at Forged Tattoo Co. in Hudson Falls. Shortly after we met, we began running an Etsy shop (@mossomrocks) selling beautiful, rare crystals and have been going strong for the past 9 years. We fell in love with crystals and started visiting different spots around the area to dig our own. By far, our favorite crystals to dig are Herkimer Diamonds, which are only found in one location in the entire world — Herkimer County, NY. It’s a fun hobby and turned out to be a great business venture at the same time!

In 2017, Kevin and I were featured in Adirondack Life Magazine for a wikiup structure that we built out of sticks, logs and moss. It was an incredible experience to have a whole spread in such an outstanding magazine. What an honor!

We have four wonderful children, ages 18, 15, 14 and 12. I’ve been a stay at home mom since 2006, so my other hobbies include laundry, cooking, cleaning and driving my kids around — fun stuff like that. 

On Life In and Around Glens Falls

I have lived in Glens Falls for the past 16 years after relocating from Allentown, Pennsylvania and not knowing anyone or anything about this area. My family had decided they wanted to relocate to upstate NY and since we are all very close, we packed up three households and made the move to Glens Falls along with my parents and my sister and her family.

One of my favorite things about the area is the hometown vibe. Moving here from a larger city was a big change, but a wonderful one. I love that the beautiful Adirondack Mountains surround us. I love the community and the schools. You can really see the effort. I have met so many amazing people in the time I have lived here.

A Perfect Glens Falls Day

An ideal day in Glens Falls? Where to start?! 

We’d have to begin the day at Juicin’ Jar. Their juices and smoothies are simply the best and always delivered with a smile. I absolutely love Rockhill Bakehouse too! Their soups and sandwiches are always fresh and made with love, but have you tried their Pakistani food? Wow, it’s incredible! 

My family and I have always loved walking along the Feeder Canal, so we would have to do that and end the day at the Cool Insuring Arena to watch our favorite hockey team, the Adirondack Thunder! For dinner, hands down it’s Siam Thai. Their food never disappoints. 

On the Past

While I did not grow up here, my favorite memories in the 16 years residing and raising my children here are enjoying the local activities. My children participated in Little League through the Glens Falls Youth Baseball and Softball program, the Memorial Day Parade (which we still never miss), the hot air balloons, LARAC, the Crandall Public Library, and all of the events in the City. We have many special memories. 

On the Future

If I could wave a magic wand and bring something new to the area it would definitely be a small bar/music venue similar to the one that used to be upstairs at 42°. We loved going there. They always had open mic, live music, affordable drinks and free pool — how can you beat that? It was a really cool vibe and there is nothing better than live music!

I absolutely look forward to the future of my children being grown up in Glens Falls — seeing whether or not they stay rooted, or fly the nest and return one day. There are so many beautiful reasons to stay planted in Glens Falls!

The Weekender: February 23-25

Hey there and happy weekend! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including a comedy show, ice cream for a good cause, an art exhibition opening downtown, and more…

Here and There at Mountain Gallery: Head to Mountain Gallery on Friday at 5pm for the opening of Here & There, featuring works from regional artists including Susan Beadle, Eden Compton, Cindi Handy, Fred Holman, Ann Larsen, Gary Larsen, Ronn Mattia, Jill Murphy, Pamela Stendardi, and Diane Swanson. Find out more here!

Comedy After Dark: Date night! Grab dinner downtown and then head over to The Park Theater for Comedy After Dark. As seen and heard on Comedy Central and NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Mike Lebovitz will be on stage at The Park on Friday at 8pm! Grab tickets here.

Hometown Hockey: The Adirondack Thunder are home again this weekend with games on Friday and Saturday night at 7pm. Get the details and tickets here!

Winter Flea Market: Pop into The Shirt Factory on Saturday from 10-5pm for their Winter Flea Market! collectibles, antiques, rare and unusual finds, plus the shops of The Shirt Factory - details here! 

Ice Cream for a Good Cause: Head over the bridge to South Glens Falls this weekend for a little taste of summer at Southy’s annual ice cream weekend in support of the South High Marathon Dance! They’ll be donating 20% of all ice cream sales to SHMD - get the scoop here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

Good Dog: Charlie

It’s high time we talk about the dogs of Glens Falls, don’t you think?! We’re excited to kick off this new series with one of the most handsome dogs in town - Charlie! His mom, Erin Glock (who we chatted with in a My Glens Falls story here), shared more about meeting Charlie for the first time, his work as a therapy dog, and some local dog friendly favorites…

On Meeting Charlie

I vividly remember the first time we met him. I was finishing up a triathlon with a group of friends in Kingston, NY, and my husband Mike and our other two pups at the time, Sammy and Willie, came to cheer me on. On the way home we stopped in Athens at our breeder Joy’s home to pick him out. We also got Sammy and Willie from her as well, so it was a bit of a family reunion. 

The puppies were five weeks old at the time and we had first pick! I hopped right in the whelping box and snuggled all of them. It was impossible to narrow it down — I thought I had one picked out with the red ribbon, but Mike said the green ribbon pup was the one. He always jokes that I didn’t want Charlie. 

Three weeks later we drove back down and picked up the green ribbon puppy, who had turned into a 15 pound fluff ball. We also loved that all three of our dogs were related biologically. Since then, Charlie is one of the best dressed pups in a bow tie every day. 

On Favorite Activities

Charlie has been a pretty laid back and lovable guy since he was a puppy. He is a momma’s boy and thinks he is a lap dog. He can be goofy and playful, he enjoys the occasional game of fetch, swimming, hiking and being a connoisseur of toilet paper.

On Being a Therapy Dog

We’d have to say his favorite activity is being a registered Therapy Dog through Therapy Dogs International. He spends his time visiting staff and patients at Glens Falls Hospital a few times a week and goes to Crandall Public Library once a month where children read to him. If you see him while he is working, ask for a Charlie sticker — they are a hot commodity. 

On Local Dog Friendly Favorites

You can find Charlie walking around town, on the Queensbury Rec trails with his sister Penny, or visiting some of our dog friendly establishments (Davidson’s, Common Roots, and Dancing Grain to name a few). He is also working on his ADK-9 hiking patch and can’t wait to explore more of the Adirondacks.

Good boy, Charlie! Would you like to nominate a pup to be featured in our Good Dog series (your pup maybe?!)? Email us at hello@glensfallsliving.com or send us a note here.

My Glens Falls: Diana Kloepfer

We chatted with Diana Kloepfer this week! She shares what drew her to this area from Long Island, what has made her feel most at home here, her favorite spot for cocktails and dinner downtown, and more…

Tell us about yourself!

Hi! I'm Diana Kloepfer. I am a Chef and Culinary Artist. I currently hold the position of Sous Chef at The Gem in Bolton Landing. I also have my own cake and private chef business, known as The Aquarian Culinarian. I live with my fiancé, who is a Glens Falls native, and our pup, who goes by the name Angelo.

On Life In and Around Glens Falls

I have called Glens Falls home for almost 8 years. I moved here from Long Island in October of 2016. I have wanted to live near the Adirondacks since I first came up here on family vacation when I was 12. It was love at first sight.

I didn't know much about Glens Falls until I met my future husband. He grew up in Glens Falls and we ended up getting our first apartment on Harrison Ave. I was immediately drawn to the charm of downtown. After the first LARAC Arts Festival that I attended, I knew I was exactly where I needed to be.

Since moving here I have formed lifelong connections and friendships with empowering individuals. The group of women friends I have formed, as well as the fellow entrepreneurs, creatives, and makers I have met, all inspire me on a daily basis. It's quite literally magic to feel supported in your dreams and encouraged to be your true self by the environment around you. Glens Falls has brought a missing puzzle piece to my life and I am so grateful to be here. 

Some Glens Falls Favorites

My favorite thing about Glens Falls is that it lives up to the Hometown USA vibe. The community is full of some truly talented people with a shared vision of continuing to make Glens Falls a great place to call home. The murals that have gone up, the Arts District, the culinary scene, the tattoo shops, thrift stores, small businesses, work spaces, coffee shops, fitness options, Farmers Market, Crandall Park and Coles Woods...we truly have it all. My favorite hidden gems include Kind Cycling, Black Walnut Books, Sweet Side Records, the winding trails of Coles Woods and Pure n' Simple Foods.

A Perfect Glens Falls Day

A perfect Glens Falls day would be a Saturday morning trip to the Farmers Market, followed by a hearty breakfast at Juicin' Jar, and then a fun shopping trip to Finders Keepers. I’d enjoy a nice walk through City Park and around town to admire all of the historic buildings and then drive over to the Arts District for a visit to the shops and studios in The Shirt Factory. An afternoon scone from Rockhill Bakehouse to hold over until dinner is always a great idea. From there, getting some mindful movement in with a class at Kind Cycling or Hot Yoga Queensbury to work up an appetite for some well-deserved craft cocktails and culinary delights at no place other than [farmacy]. You can find me there about once a week. 

On the Past

A favorite Glens Falls memory of mine is the day I came up from Long Island to sign the lease to our first apartment. It just so happened to be the same day as the Balloon Festival evening event at Crandall Park. I had never seen hot air balloons up close before, and we were able to walk there from where I would be calling home soon. I remember feeling so excited that this was going to be my new home. It was amazing to walk around my new local park, with hot air balloons tethered all around me, with families gathered and music playing. It was the perfect way to start a new chapter. It felt like a "welcome home" party in a way. 

On the Future

I know exactly what I would bring to downtown, but for now I can't say too much about it. I am hoping to find the perfect location to one day open up a business of my own and join the small business community I love so much. Until then, I am enjoying all the new places that call Glens Falls home. 

The Weekender: February 16-18

Happy weekend! Winter is still holding on, so we’re rounding up a list of fun activities to take advantage (outside and inside!)…

Thunder Hockey: Cheer on the home team this Friday and Saturday night- the puck drops at 7pm both nights. Let’s go Thunder! Tickets here.

This Weekend at The Park: Lots going on at The Park Theater this weekend, starting with a performance by Acoustic Nomads on Friday night — a cross of South American folk music and Northern Americana. On Saturday night, head to The Park for The Johnny Cash Express, a special musical journey honoring the music and lives of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Find more info and tickets for both here!

Fish Fry Friday: Cruise down to Common Roots on Friday nights through the end of March for their Fish Fry Fridays - always a favorite! Get the details here.

Chili Cook Off: Is there anything better than a warm bowl of chili on a cold day? Check out the Farmers Market this Saturday for their annual Chili Cook Off from 9am-noon at the Aviation Mall (in addition to shopping the usual fantastic vendors!) - details here!

Fire on the Mountain: Head up to West Mountain this Saturday night from 7-11pm for fireworks, a torchlight parade, a bonfire, live music, skiing and tubing (of course!), and lots more. Get the scoop here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

My Glens Falls: Joshua Jevons

We caught up with Joshua Jevons this week! He shares what brought him back to the area after spending almost a decade in Colorado, an area event that has become a favorite yearly tradition, a go-to dinner spot with the kids, and more…

Tell us about yourself!

My name is Joshua Jevons. I’m a father of two boys and a husband to an amazing wife. 
I’m a creative director and designer. I own and operate Jevons Design, a brand building studio that specializes in bringing brands to life via brand identity, packaging design, website design, and everything in between. 

On Life In and Around Glens Falls

I was born and raised in Rensselaer, NY but I moved to Denver, CO in 2013 to cut my teeth in the creative industry working at a handful of design shops and advertising agencies.

After living in the west for almost a decade, my wife and I started a family and decided to move closer to home so our children can grow up around their cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles. In 2020 we moved to Queensbury. We chose the area because we love the idea of being near a small city with energy and life while also having quick access to the outdoors. Being right outside the blue line gives us the ability to enjoy the Adirondacks and their natural beauty while still having access to all the amenities Glens Falls and the surrounding area has to offer. 

A Perfect Glens Falls Day

We love the size of downtown. Everything is within walking distance from each other. Can’t go wrong grabbing breakfast at Kru or Spot Coffee, taking the kids to the amazing library. Maybe have a beer at Common Roots before catching an Adirondack Thunder game. Coopers Cave Ale Company is always a good option with the kids. 

On the Past

Since we’re new to the area I don’t have old memories but I’ve gone to the Adirondack Balloon Festival every year since we’ve moved here. My son loves it and I remember the first time we went, how much fun he had. He was so pumped to watch all the balloons inflate and fly away. 

On the Future

To be honest, the area has almost everything you could ask for. But I think in general we could use more young families and more creative/entrepreneurial energy in town. There’s a lot of opportunity here.

Selfishly I’d love to see a vegetarian/vegan restaurant since I’ve been a vegetarian my whole life and the only one we had closed down. 

Back in the Day: The Blizzard of 1914

The thermometer on the piazza of the Hotel Madden on South Street registered 13 degrees at 2:30 a.m. Feb. 6, 1914, the most up-to-date reporting before printing of The Post-Star that morning.

“Persons who noticed boys playing marbles in Glens Falls yesterday and thought spring had come have another thing coming. Spring is several weeks off yet, and the thermometers this morning are the best evidence that winter still has us in its grip.”

Photo courtesy of Chapman Historical Museum in Glens Falls

Indeed, Old Man Winter, or Mother Nature, whichever gender metaphor you prefer, had been merely taking a nap to awake eight days later and dump more than two-and-a-half feet of snow on Glens Falls and the surrounding area in a Valentine’s Day blizzard that was anything but a sweetheart.

“The city and the surrounding district was at the center of the storm scene, and, according to Professor C.L. Williams, between 30 and 32 inches had fallen before the wrath of the elements had been spent,” The Post-Star reported.

Williams, a physics and chemistry teacher at Glens Falls Academy, tracked the local weather and filed detailed monthly reports with the city Water Department.

Thirty-two inches of snow was reported in Hudson Falls, 39 inches in Fort Edward, and 45 inches in Corinth, the hardest hit of communities in the region.

In Glens Falls, it was the heaviest 24-hour snow fall since 1888, coming after just 13.5 inches of snow in the entire month of January 1914.

“Those people who long wished for an old fashion winter have no cause to complain of the blizzard which descended in our midst and promises to remain for some time,” The Post-Star editorialized.

Light snow began falling in Glens Falls at 10 p.m. Feb. 13, and had grown heavy by the next morning, continuing to fall until about 4 p.m. on Saturday, Valentine’s Day.

Drifting would continue to be a problem, particularly on rural highways, for several days.

Downtown shops and many area factories closed at noon Saturday.

The Union Bag Company shut down machines, fed its workers 600 sandwiches and then sent them home, staying shut down until Wednesday.

The twenty-five cent chicken pie supper at Psychical Hall was postponed until Tuesday.

Trolley and rail service was interrupted, shifting transit demand to a limited number of horse-drawn taxies.

“A well-known liveryman stated last evening that if all the horses in the city could have been secured Saturday noon they could not possibly have accommodated the demand for them.”

Photo courtesy of Chapman Historical Museum in Glens Falls

Even horses had difficulty getting through the snow.

“One (Hudson Falls) grocery firm with possibly more determination than its competitors sent its delivery sleigh across the Whitehall bridge,” The Post-Star reported. “Upon reaching a point near Feeder and LaBarge streets, the snow was found to be so deep that the animal could not move.”

It was peril mixed with artistry.

“After the storm, the city, especially the business district, presented a sight beautiful to the eye,” The Post-Star reported.

A Norse spirit prevailed as residents planted U.S. flags and comical signs in the tops of 10-to-12-foot snow banks.

Where a tunnel was shoveled through a snow bank to the entrance of Eastern Estate Tea Company, someone planted a sign, “Subway to Eastern Estate Tea Company.”

The blizzard brought an economic boom for able-bodied workers.

“Scores of men who had been out of work for months were made happy by being given employment shoveling snow.”

Yet, the employment came at a cost.

The Hudson Valley Railway Co. took a $7,500 hit to its bottom line – the equivalent of $195,000 in 2019 dollars -- $5,000 for manpower and an estimated $2,500 in lost fares.

The company hired 75 men and used 15 teams of horses to clear snow from the tracks and haul the snow away.

Trolley service was resumed in phases, starting with service between Glens Falls, Hudson Falls and Fort Edward at 6 p.m. Saturday and the first trolley car sent from Glens Falls to Troy at noon Sunday.

The Post-Star editorialized that city officials should not be lax in clearing snow from the streets.

“It is not the time to stop to consider the expense. The health and comfort of our residents count more than money,” the editorial advised. “Get busy, ye city servants, and remove the snow.”

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Sources: The Post-Star Feb. 3, 6, 16, 18, 19, 1914.

Maury Thompson was a reporter for The Post-Star for 21 years before he retired in 2017. He now is a freelance writer and documentary film producer specializing in regional history. Thompson is collaborating with Snarky Aardvark Films to produce a documentary about Charles Evans Hughes and the Adirondacks, which is expected to release in 2020. See the trailer here.

The Weekender: February 9-11

Happy weekend! Hope you’ve enjoyed the sunshine this week — it felt a bit like spring and we’ll take it! Lots going on this weekend between the big game and early Valentine’s Day plans…here’s what caught our eye:

Hometown Teams: Stop by The Chapman Museum this weekend to check out their new exhibition, Hometown Teams, which explores the development of local baseball, hockey, and football teams alongside standout players, coaches, and games. Learn more and plan your visit here!

One Stop Shop for Valentine’s Day: Head to The Shirt Factory this Saturday from 11am-5pm for — you guessed it — a one stop shopping experience for Valentine’s Day! Get your shopping done ahead of time with options like floral arrangements, fudge, cookies, jewelry and more — all from local vendors. Details here!

Drinks for a Good Cause: Make your way over to SlickFin Brewing Company in Fort Edward on Saturday from 5-9pm for a drink or two in support of the South High Marathon Dance! SlickFin will be donating $1 from every beer purchased to SHMD - we’ll drink to that! Get the scoop here.

Coming up for Valentine’s Day…

Five Course Wine Dinner: Make your reservations for Valentine’s Day at The Park Theater’s “L'amour Provençal - Exploring the Food & Wine of Southern France & the Rhône Valley”. The wine dinner will feature a 5-course prix fixe menu and hand-selected wine pairings. Sounds like the perfect Valentine’s Day date night to us! Learn more and make your reservations here.

Valentine’s Day at Park 26: Enjoy a romantic night out in their candle-lit dining room with a custom menu including favorites like Lobster Bisque, a 16 oz Reserve Boneless Ribeye, and Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake for dessert — yes, please! Make your reservations here!

Lake George Winter Carnival: Head up to the Lake this weekend for some winter festivities! They’ll have a bonfire going at the beach, s’mores, fireworks over the lake on Saturday night, and lots more. Find the full schedule of events here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Best Pizza in Glens Falls, According to Readers

Glens Falls might be a little city, but we’ve got a big love for our pizza. So, we enlisted the help of our Instagram and Facebook community to help us find the very best pizza in the area. Not surprisingly, there were a lot of opinions on the matter, but out of the many recommendations, there were a few clear winners. 

And so, if you’re looking for the best pizza within 15 minutes or so of Glens Falls, we’ve got you covered. Read on for the top picks from your neighbors, and start planning your pizza night (we have to try them all now, don’t we?!).  

Cheese Pizza, Chef Salad, and Wings from The Harvest • Photo: Bri Lyons for Glens Falls Living

#1 The Harvest

This was the top pick amongst those who responded! Readers love the sweet crust, flavorful sauce, and just the right amount of cheese.

There’s also a big nostalgia factor here - we got quite a few notes from people who have moved away from Glens Falls and list The Harvest pizza as one of the top things they miss from home! As one reader wrote in, “I live in Rhode Island and my family brings it to me because I love it so much!”.

It should be noted that while Rachael Ray did not weigh in on this poll, if she did, word on the street is that she would have picked The Harvest too. Just sayin’.

4 Cronin Road, Queensbury / Website

The Works Pizza from Talk of the Town • Photo: Bri Lyons for Glens Falls Living

#2 Talk of the Town

A close second, Talk of the Town pizza has big fans as well! Their homemade dough and sauce were frequent mentions amongst lovers of their plain pizza, and there were quite a few votes for The Works (including sausage with “just the right amount of spiciness”), and the Buffalo Wing pizza served with bleu cheese. Bonus points for their location which makes for easy pickup in the city!

74 Hudson Avenue, Glens Falls / Website

Angelina’s Cheese + Pepperoni Pizza • Photo: Bri Lyons for Glens Falls Living

#3 Angelina’s

Another frontrunner, Angelina’s scored big for their thin crust pizza, with one reader noting, “It’s the closest thing to NYC style pizza in the area”. Large slices, crispy crust, and plenty of specialty pizzas (one reader swears by the Grandmah - a square pizza with a mozzarella base topped with tomato sauce, parmigiana, & oregano!). Oh! And they deliver!

410 Bay Road, Queensbury / Website

#4 Queen of Harts

Regulars here love the consistency, flavor…and yes, the delivery, too! One reader declared this the “best tasting pizza in the area”, and there were quite a few who shared their love for the specialty pizzas, including the Joker (white pizza with ricotta and garlic), and the Hawaiian (with ham, pineapple, and bacon).

10 Lafayette Street, Queensbury / Website

Image courtesy of Common Roots

#5 Common Roots

Topped with everything from chicken parm to Italian sausage, the gourmet open hearth pizzas at Common Roots were a top choice amongst those who responded. “I like the combinations they come up with,” noted one reader, and another agreed, citing the 3B’s Knees as their favorite (which features hot honey, local bacon, brussels sprouts, and bleu cheese crumbles!). Whichever variety you choose, you can’t go wrong with a pie and a pint in their taproom!

58 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls / Website

#6 Southy’s

Southy’s was another fan favorite, with top praises for their consistent quality. “Always consistently delicious!” said one reader, with another echoing, “Never hit and miss”. Important qualities in a pizza, don’t you think?! It doesn’t hurt that they just so happen to serve ice cream next door, which also got quite a few mentions. Pizza and ice cream - sold!

75 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls / Website

Honorable Mentions

You can never have enough pizza, right? Here are a few more recommendations we received:

Downtown City Tavern • 21 Elm Street, Glens Falls / Website

Rocco’s • 132 Glen Street, Glens Falls / Website

Would love to hear which is your favorite in the comments below! Pizza for dinner tonight, anyone?

My Glens Falls: Jen Wright

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We caught up with Jen Wright this week, who you might recognize as a Physician Assistant with Hudson Headwaters Health Network! She shares what she loves most about working in the field of medicine, some favorite local activities, and more…

Tell us a bit about yourself! 

My name is Jen Wright and I reside in Washington County with my husband and our daughter. I work as a physician assistant at Hudson Headwaters Health Network. One of the things I enjoy most about my job is the incredible variety that it offers. Whether I’m working in our urgent care centers, or helping out with sick day visits in our primary care offices, or seeing patients for gynecological visits, each day presents unique challenges and opportunities.

However, the aspect of my job that I enjoy the most is delivering gender affirming care for patients who are transgender. Many individuals within the transgender community face obstacles in accessing safe gender affirming hormone therapy and preventive health care. This can result in individuals avoiding necessary care, jeopardizing their overall health. By integrating transgender care into our services, Hudson Headwaters is following its mission to provide the best healthcare, and access to that care, for everyone in our communities.

On Life in and around Glens Falls

I have always been somewhat local to the Glens Falls area. My hometown is Galway in Saratoga County. I moved to Queensbury twelve years ago, following the completion of PA school and the beginning of my career with Hudson Headwaters. The area feels like home, and I am so happy to be here. 

Downtown Glens Falls has some amazing restaurants and shops. The easy access to Lake George, Saratoga, and the Adirondacks can’t be beaten. It’s a great place to live and raise a family.

On Favorite Local Activities

The Adirondacks have always held a special place in my heart. In the days before becoming a parent, I spent a lot of time hiking in the High Peaks and became an Adirondack 46er. However, it has been hard to find the time for big hikes since then, and I have been focusing more on hiking some of the smaller mountains around Lake George.

Last year I decided to take up running. One of the best things about running is its flexibility. I can lace up my sneakers and get out there whenever I have free time. It has been fun to explore all the different running trails we have in our area. I also like participating in different races on the weekends. I finished my first half marathon in October and am training for another one this spring.

On Making an Impact

While it probably sounds cliché, the most rewarding aspect of being a PA and working in the field of medicine is the opportunity to make a positive impact on people’s lives. Throughout most of my career, my focus has been directed towards serving underserved populations, with a particular emphasis on extending care to the transgender community. My goal is to provide a safe space for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals to receive healthcare.

On Teamwork

One of the best things about working at Hudson Headwaters is the teamwork. I feel fortunate to be working with a large network of skilled providers and support staff that are committed to helping patients with all aspects of their health.

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The Weekender: January 12 - 14

Happy weekend! We’re settling into winter over here, shovel at the ready and comfort food in regular rotation. Here’s what looks good enough to get you out of the house this weekend ;)

Lucky Puppy: Looking to add a pup to your family? Head to Benson’s Pet Center in Queensbury this Saturday from 11am-1pm for The Lucky Puppy Adoption Event. Submit your application, pet the adoptable pups, meet your new best friend! Details here.

Free Day at World Awareness Children’s Museum: Visit the museum for free this Sunday from 10am-3pm during their monthly Free Day! Find out more here.

Coming up next weekend…

Kind Cyclothon: Registration is officially open for the Kind Cyclothon and Common Roots Foundation benefit! Riders can sign up for either a 2-hour or 4-hour time slot and will individually raise money towards the cause. Find out more and sign up here!

Wine Tasting Lunch: Savor a farm fresh lunch while sampling four delicious wines at beautiful Dancing Ewe Farm in Granville! Get the scoop and grab your tickets here.

Winter Weekend at Santanoni: The grounds of Camp Santanoni up in Newcomb are open this weekend for snowshoeing or skiing (and a peek into the Great Camp!). The 10 mile round trip allows you to explore the Gate Lodge and Main Lodge and enjoy some beautiful scenery along the way - details here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: December 29 - 31

Happy weekend and Happy New Year! Hope you’ve had a great week with family and friends, and that you’ve got more fun plans ahead for the holiday weekend! Here are a few things that caught our eye:

Thunder Hockey: Cheer on the home team this Saturday and Sunday night- the puck drops at 7pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. Let’s go Thunder! Tickets here.

“Noon” Year’s Eve: Celebrate at a kiddo friendly time and learn about New Year traditions around the world at the World Awareness Children’s Museum on Sunday at 11am! They’ll celebrate with a ball drop at noon - details here!

New Year’s Eve at The Q: There are a handful of tickets left for the always popular New Year’s Eve Party at The Queensbury Hotel! Music by Soul Session, snacks, photobooth, and open bar from 9pm to midnight - grab your tickets here before they sell out!

New Year’s Eve Fireworks: Head up to the lake and start the new year with a bang! The village of Lake George will host a fireworks display starting right at midnight launching from the pier at Shepard Park. Get the scoop here!

Have a great weekend and a Merry Christmas!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: December 22-24

Happy weekend and an early Merry Christmas to you! Hope you’ve checked off every item on your to-do list and have plans to relax and enjoy the holiday with family. Here are a few festive ideas to keep in mind:

‘Twas the Market Before Christmas: Check a few items off your grocery list at the Glens Falls Farmers Market on Saturday morning from 9am-noon at the Aviation Mall! They’ll have an Ugly Sweater Contest, a chance to win a gift basket, and a visit from Santa! Details here.

Thunder Hockey: Cheer on the home team this Friday and Saturday - the puck drops at 7pm both nights. Let’s go Thunder! Tickets here.

Last Minute Dash: Pop in to The Shirt Factory for The Last Dash on Saturday from 10am-5pm to shop last minute gifts from shops and local vendors. Details are here!

Winter Realms: An immersive winter experience, including ice sculptures, ice skating, a snow park, and more - find out more here!

Have a great weekend and a Merry Christmas!
Bri + Tom