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Lake Placid, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Lake Placid! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Lake Placid golfers clinched a CVAC title by one stroke
- How Lake Placidās black ice championships reinvented figure skating improv
- Thinking about an Airbnb in Lake Placid? Read this first
Also on today's calendar: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you drop a Coffee Mug? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 54 and low of 35 degrees.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 63, low: 34.
- Tuesday: Sunshine and cooler, with a high of 55 and low of 27 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Lake Placid golfers win CVAC championship (lakeplacidnews.com) ā Lake Placid High Schoolās golf team has reclaimed the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference championship, edging Peru by a single stroke in the new fall-season finale at Ticonderoga Country Club. Several Blue Bombers golfers advanced to Mondayās state qualifier, keeping Lake Placid strongly represented in the hunt for spots at next springās state tournament. 
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2. Delicate figures on black ice (lakeplacidnews.com) ā Lake Placid just hosted the 2026 World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships, debuting a bold new live-improvisation event on black ice at the 1932 Olympic Arena. Skaters, from beginners to Olympians, explored creative figures while locals and visitors enjoyed free lessons, exhibits, and performances that highlighted the villageās historic role in advancing artistic skating. Ā Ā Ā
3. Best Mountain Towns for Vacation Rentals: Top 5 Scenic Spots with High Airbnb ROI (designswan.com) ā Lake Placid is profiled as a premium four-season shortāterm rental market, with strong nightly rates but tight permitting that especially affects unhosted village rentals. The piece compares Lake Placidās home prices, Airbnb revenue, and regulations with other mountain towns, offering wouldābe local hosts and property buyers a clear-eyed look at costs, restrictions, and design expectations. Ā Ā Ā
4. The world's best ski resorts REVEALED, from slopes loved by royals to the celebrity hotspots (newsbreak.com) ā Whiteface Mountain near Lake Placid earns a spot on CondĆ© Nast Travellerās list of top global ski resorts, praised for its steep, less-crowded terrain. The piece also notes Lake Placidās 1980 Olympic village, dining, nightlife, and non-ski activities, positioning the area alongside elite destinations in Europe, Canada, and the American West. Ā Ā Ā
5. 8 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In The Adirondack Mountains This Year (worldatlas.com) ā Several of the Adirondacksā standout natural attractions are right in Lake Placidās backyard, from skiing Whiteface Mountainās Olympic slopes to paddling or walking around Mirror Lake beside Main Street. This regional guide highlights waterfalls, gorges, hikes, and lakes across the park, giving Lake Placid residents ideas for nearby day trips and ways to enjoy every season close to home. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Lake Placid
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Upcoming Events in
Lake Placid
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Jay Day - Fall Family Festival ā
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
11:00 am
Sunday October 25
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Other local events
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Juliette Gordon Low Adult Mixer Sponsored by NBT Bank ā
Heaven Hill Farm, 302 Bear Cub Lane, Lake Placid
5:00 pm -
Adaptive Swim Group A (Tuesdays)
Adirondack Health Medical Fitness Center, 203 Old Military Rd, Lake Placid
9:45 am -
Adaptive Swim Group B (Thursdays)
Adirondack Health Medical Fitness Center, 203 Old Military Rd, Lake Placid
9:45 am -
HS Fall Play
MHS Auditorium
6:00 pm -
USA Luge Tours and Rides ā
United States Luge Association, 57 Church St, Lake Placid
2:00 pm -
HS Fall Play
MHS Auditorium
6:00 pm -
Lake Placid Rotary Howl-o-ween Fun Run/Walk ā
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HS Fall Play
MHS Auditorium
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Improv Stars of Montreal ā
The Annex, 17 Algonquin Drive, Lake Placid
9:00 pm
Monday October 19
Tuesday October 20
Thursday October 22
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
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John Blevins, Toby Couture, and Isaac Newcomb ā
Pendragon Theatre, 56 Woodruff St, Saranac Lake
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Adaptive Swim Group A (Tuesdays)
Adirondack Health Medical Fitness Center, 203 Old Military Rd, North Elba
9:45 am -
Adaptive Swim Group B (Thursdays)
Adirondack Health Medical Fitness Center, 203 Old Military Rd, North Elba
9:45 am
Sunday October 18
Tuesday October 20
Thursday October 22
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you get when you drop a Coffee Mug?" ā a Coffee Break! (Thank you Jorie W. for sending it in!)
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