Chestertown Farmer’s Market: Over 1,100 people came through the gate last week. Committee members met with supervisor Craig Leggett to discuss ways to deal with the traffic/parking problem (but isn’t this a good problem to have!). No Parking signs will be posted on the driveways of the town hall & we ask everyone to obey the No Parking signs on Main Street, don’t park on the grass and use the crosswalks. Open every Wednesday from 10AM – 2PM!

Car Hops: Unfortunately the weather hasn’t been cooperating but the Car Hops are held every 1st Friday of the month at the Panther Mt. Inn and every 3rd Friday at The Hub. A fun night for car lovers and families so check it out!

The Carol Theatre: Still many upcoming performances this summer! LIKE “The Carol Theatre” on Face Book to keep up with events!
*Sunday afternoon Jam informal jam session Aug. 6ht with Al, Greg Brown & Henry Ray – $10 admission.
* FEAST OF FRIENDS – A Tribute to The Doors & More on Friday Aug. 11th,
* Adirondack Jazz Project Big Band (with our own Al Tolomeo!) Sat. Aug. 19th 
*And a special performance to celebrate 5 years of theatre performances on Fri. Aug. 25th (to benefit the TLBA) with Al & Kathy Bain followed by the 1979 Band w/Danny Schultz (former guitarist with the Jerry Garcia Band!). 
            Tickets available beforehand at Main St. Ice Cream Parlor, Panther Mountain Inn, Rustic Charm,  Chestertown Farmers Market – Wednesdays 10 AM to 2 PM 
Information: call 518-494–5318.

Adirondack Shindig: Saturday Aug. 12th in the village of Adirondack! Town wide yard sale during the day – music and dancing in the streets at night (5-8PM). Vendor space is free and there’s room for more * call #494-4430 or #494-2191 for info!

NW Chamber of Commerce News: Debra Eves had a radio interview discussing the events in our Tri-Lake area on FROGGY that will be aired Sunday morning (Aug 6th) at 6AM.
Aug. 16th: Adirondack Day at Saratoga Raceway
Sept. 30th: Town Wide Garage Sale
Oct. 7th: Brant Lake Duck Race

First Wilderness is doing a Trail of the Week during our summer months and this week it’s Meade Mountain and Beckman Mountain Trail in Chestertown, allowing hikers to knock out two peaks with one short hike and enjoy some amazing views in the process. LIKE them on Face Book to keep up with their events!https://www.facebook.com/First-Wilderness-116255265082506

Local Economic Development Initiative: Craig Leggett expressed thanks for Wayne LaMothe of First Wilderness and our local civic organizations (NW Chamber & the TLBA) for their efforts with revitalizing our town. The purpose of this initiative is to provide momentum and direction in the effort to retain existing businesses, promote the area, recruit new businesses, support local entrepreneurs & leverage small successes into larger ones.

Congratulations to Christine Caunter – new bank manager at Glens Falls National Bank in town!