CHEERS!! BANG POP BOOM!!! AHHHH!!!! MMMM GOOD!!!

The events just keep on rolling along in the Lake Placid area. That is right the excitement continues and RICH YOUR NEWSCASTER keeps bringing you all that is happening in this wonderful town. As the festivities of the Fourth of July approach so does the annual I Love BBQ Festival returning to the Olympic Region. That is right this festive event will bring teams of barbeque culinary genius’s to the region to participate. They will try and be the best barbequer in the region. There will be also arts and crafts, music entertainment and plenty of activities for the children to enjoy.
(I am sure MADAME CUISINE from Charlie’s will be bringing some delectable delights that way!) Speaking of the girl here she is now!

“OH LA! LA! HOW-DY EVERYONE (sorry little southern humor)! I cannot wait to taste all the great barbeque food that this years festival will offer. I will definetely be serving up some great cuisine for everyone to enjoy. (As eveyone knows this girl likes her chow..OH LA LA!! HEHE) Well, I am outta here and hope to see you there!

“Thanks Madame Cuisine for that insight!” As you all heard this festival will take place July 4th through the 6th and you will not want to miss it. For further information about times and scheduling please visit www.ilbbqf.com. This event is not just for the adults as their is great children activites as well.

Do not forget the I Love NY Horseshow is taking place all this week and to top off the 4th is the great FIREWORKS display on Mirror Lake at 9:30PM. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS GREAT DISPLAY SET TO MUSIC!!! With all this excitement I am sure no one will be bored this Fourth, even the children. Everyone get to Lake Placid and enjoy this dynamite weekend, you will be sorry if you missed it!!! Time to go and get prepared for this busy weekend. Bye for now!

GIDDY UP!!! WOE HORSY!!!

It is that time again and this is RICH YOUR SPORTSCASTER coming to you live from the Lake Placid Horseshow Grounds where the 39th Annual Lake Placid Horseshow is now under way until June 29th, 2008. Thats right equestrians from all over the world converge in Lake Placid for this week and for the following week to participate in this prestigous event. Speaking of which the second horseshow is the 39th Annual I Love NY Horseshow which takes place from July 1st to July 6th.

This is definitely a must see event for anyone who likes to watch individuals ride and jump their horses over all the barriers and obstacles. The children will be excited with joy to see all the proud and groomed horses. (believe me I am still a kid a heart and just love to watch all these gracious horses strutt their stuff). If you would like information about this event please visit www.lakeplacidhorseshow.com and get all the up to date results and listing of events.

I would like to also hear about the exciting times that you have experienced at these horseshows. Just drop me a line in our GUESTBOOK.

Well, this local equestrian is about out of here, time to kick up my spurs and mosey on down the trail!! (HAHA)! Anyway make sure you stop in Lake Placid these next two weeks for the horseshows, you will not want to miss it.

KEEPING IT GREEN! RECYCLING! SAVING THE PLANET!

Its your “green” queen CINDY THE E.F.Q (Environmental Friendly Queen) reminding all you earth enthusiasts that the 1st annual Eco-Fair is coming this Saturday May 31st. There will be several vendors on hand showing how to protect the environment by using recycled glass, cans and other bio-degradable products. There will be nutritionists, green beauty products, energy saving at home vendors as well as live entertainment. (I am so excited to see so many individuals participating in saving this great environment of ours-I am all a flutter).

There will also be a magazine drop off so that everyone can recycle their old magazines. Many displays on what to do to protect our earth and plenty to purchase as well. Who knows you might see me buzzing around this fair to help out all the great vendors that are taking time to save the environment! So, rain or shine the Eco-Fair will go on and I am expecting each and everyone of you to stop by and partake in this event! (If not “mother nature” will frown and so will yours truly…hehe)

For further information about this event and the vendors participating please visit www.ecofair-ny.com. This great event will be from 11am to 5pm, you will not want to miss it. Please next time you think about throwing away that plastic bag or glass jar, just think what you could have made from reusing this product.

Oh! Do not want to forget to thank SUNNY for organizing and planning this entire event. Hats off to you and all of the hard work and time that has been placed into this great event. Until next time “Keep it Green” and this EFQ will be watching!!! BYE!!

LILACS!!! BUDS ON TREES!!! OPENINGS AND TRAINING!!

RICH YOUR NEWSCASTER letting all of you spring travelers know about the opening of the spectacular WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY. This will officially open this Saturday May 17th and stay open for the season until mid-October. I cannot wait to drive up to the top of the highway and see on a nice clear day the spectacular views of the region. For guests who have never drove up this highway, when you reach the top there is a stone castle that you can get out and go to the top of this stoney site. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS IT!!!!! Who knows you might even wanna take a ride with your mountain bike up this steep mountain (not for me). For futher information about pricing and times of operation please visit www.whiteface.com.

Also, please do not forget to visit the Ski Jumping Complex where you can take the elevator to the top of the 120M tower. Very nice view! More sites to open as the summer season progresses inlcuding the Gondola Ride to the top of Little Whiteface and the Adirondack Scenic Railroad . So, stay tuned for these great openings!!!

Well, my time is up but I will turn you over to MS. DEAL MAKER who needs to remind some athletes about a great package. (Belive me you do not want to keep this woman waiting,,,oops better head up the mountain before I get myself in anymore trouble…hehe) Bye all!!!

“Thank you Rich for those great openings and yeah you better head up that mountain before I get my running shoes on!”

Okay! Now back to my athletes, where are all you men and women training for the Marathon or the Ironman triathlon!!! Did you forget that we have a great training rate discount from now until June 20th? I will offer you a 20 percent discount on any accommodations that will allow you to concentrate on your training and not on the wallet. So, come one, everyone and give us a buzz and book those accommodations today and tell them MS. DEAL MAKER sent you for your discounted rate. Please visit www.golden-arrow.com and view this great package and other sport packages. Well, I am off to catch our newsmaker and show him what for!!!! NITE EVERYONE!!

SMOKED PORK! DELICIOUS SAUCES! MMMM!!!!

Its that time of the year again! Time to break out the ole barbeque grills and enjoy the great tastes of a BBQ! Speaking of which it is a great time to mention the I LOVE BBQ FESTIVAL held in July. OHHHH!!! LA LA!! MADAME CUISINE grilling up some great flavors for you on my grill! Also, would like to mention about the festival of great food that will be grilled up in Lake Placid. This festival will be held July 4th through the 6th. (I cannot wait to taste all this great food….DELICIOUS!!). Anyway, I heard through my delectable taste buds that MS. DEAL MAKER has a fantastic deal to tie into this wonderful festival.

“So, its all yours Ms. Deal Maker.” “Thank you Madame Cuisine and keep cooking up that great food at Charlie’s!”

I have a great deal package add on to any room for this BBQ festival held in July. It’s the “WHO DOESN’T LOVE BBQ?” package and it will sure tantalize any of your taste buds. For an additonal $50 per person added on to your room you can partake in this deal. It includes a 3 day pass to the festival, a beer sampler from the Lake Placid Pub & Brewery (my fav. brew pub..mmm) & a gift to inspire you to make your own BBQ at home! (Have to tell you that it is a great apron with our Logo on it….very nice indeed!!!). This package is, of course, for anyone 21 or older, but the children are allowed at any of these festivities and places. So, bring them along they are sure to have fun!!!!

So, what are you waiting for head to LP this 4th of July and order this great add-on package. Your stomach and taste buds will not be dissapointed. For further information about this great festival please visit www.ilbbqf.com and do not forget to check out my great packages like this and other great family packages at www.golden-arrow.com. Well, this girl is off, talking about all this food has made me hungry to fire up the grill. Have a great Summer season everyone!!!!

DRIBBLING!!! PASSING!!!! HITTING THE OLE BACKBOARD

You would not think that Lake Placid would be the host of a basketball tournament! Well, you are highly mistaken because this coming the weekend the basketballs will be dribbling and swooshing. RICH YOUR SPORTSCASTER writing to you about another exciting event that will be in its second year. I am speaking of the LAKE PLACID PRIMETIME CHALLENGE which is a Girl’s AAU division challenge. On Saturday and Sunday girls from all over the different regions will converge into the Olympic Center and play their hearts out in becoming the #1 team. This event is taking place Saturday and Sunday May 10th and 11th. (its thrilling to see that other sports are brought into the area as well…kudos to the organizers).

This is sure to be a stellar event in its 2nd year in the Lake Placid and surronding areas. For further information about schedules and times please visit their website www.lakeplacidprimetime.com. You will not want to miss it.

One side note, just want to let all you golfers out their know that the season has begun and its time to bring out those clubs and start hitting the greens. Well, I am offer to work on my free throw shots (have been told I shoot a pretty mean game of basketball….hopefully they were telling the truth…shhh..hehe). Everyone, head to Lake Placid this weekend and join in on this great event. Chow!!!

SMILING FACES!! PLANTING TREES!!! HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT!!!

CINDY YOUR EFQ(Environmental Friendly Queen) is still buzzing from this past Earth Day’s Children Program. Lots of children showed up to help celebrate this glorious day and make the earth just a little more Greener. There were kids of all ages participating in all of the great activities and having a blast doing it. I am sure they learned a lot about the environment as well gave back at the same time. (OH! how this makes me feel warm inside to see the next generation protecting our mother earth!!).

I cannot wait now for the ECO-FAIR that is going to be happening toward the end of May. The great news and excitement keeps coming and coming. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK EVERYONE!!! I want to give a special thanks to VERONICA AND SIERRA for throwing this great KIDS EARTH DAY PROGRAM!!! Do not let me forget SUNNY and all the hard work she is putting in for the ECO FAIR!!! You girls are awesome!!!

For further information about all the events and activities that the Golden Arrow is providing to make this a sustainable resort and forever “GREEN“, please visit www.golden-arrow.com. Also, if you have any great ideas or suggestions about how we can better protect this great land, drop us a line and I will gladly take all this information into consideration.

Well, it is time to go so much green to spread and little time to do it in. May all your days be a breath of fresh air and pollution free! Bye for now!!!

The Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort
presents the first annual

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Saturday . May 31, 2008
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Indoors/Outdoors
@
Main Lot and Lobby
The Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort
Lake Placid, New York

ADMISSION IS FREE

Join us and discover the fun and simplicity
of being environmentally responsible

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WE ARE ACCEPTING EXHIBITORS, MERCHANTS & ARTISANS!
To get involved check out www.ecofair-ny.com or call 518.523.3353.