🌱 How one Old Forge neighbor quietly keeps the community running

Hi Old Forge! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How one Old Forge neighbor quietly keeps the community running
• Planning a drive? Old Forge foliage is already near peak color

Also on today's calendar: Old Forge Farmer's Market and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 38 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 60, low: 48.
• Monday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 54 and low of 32 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• The boy who drew the blimp (adirondackexplorer.org) — Longtime Town of Webb resident Reed Proper is celebrated for decades of quiet service in Old Forge, from managing the Old Forge Farmers Market with his late wife Barbara to serving on the Old Forge Library board. He still volunteers weekly, gives rides to Lakeside Terrace residents, and helps local institutions that knit the community together.
   

• Looking to see dazzling fall foliage this week? Head to the Adirondacks (syracuse.com) — Fall colors around Old Forge are nearing peak, with spotters estimating about 80% color change and reporting vivid reds, oranges, and golds across the Adirondacks. If you’re planning a foliage drive or hike this week, Old Forge and nearby towns like Tupper Lake and Lake Placid are among New York’s top leaf‑peeping destinations right now.
   

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📸 Around Old Forge

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Old Forge

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6

• Autumn Adventure Weekends →
  Old Forge Camping Resort, 3347 State Route 28, Old Forge

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6

• Old Forge Farmer's Market →
  Hiltebrant Recreation Center, 200 North Street, Old Forge
  1:00 pm

Thursday October 8

• View Trivia Nights →
  Old Forge NY
  6:00 pm

Friday October 9

• Autumn Adventure Weekends →
  Old Forge Camping Resort, 3347 State Route 28, Old Forge
• Old Forge Farmer's Market →
  Hiltebrant Recreation Center, 200 North Street, Old Forge
  1:00 pm

Saturday October 10

• Autumn Adventure Weekends →
  Old Forge Camping Resort, 3347 State Route 28, Old Forge
• Fall Raku Firing →
  Old Forge NY
  10:00 am

Friday October 16

• Autumn Adventure Weekends →
  Old Forge Camping Resort, 3347 State Route 28, Old Forge

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📣 Old Forge Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 9

• Class Float Parade
  Town of Webb UFSD Old Forge, NY 13420
  3:00 pm

Saturday October 24

• Hallowed Forge →
  Old Forge, State Route 28, Old Forge

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Kraft Heinz Company posted a job opening for Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift in Lowville. Apply here.
• TJX posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate in Lowville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Old Forge here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Indian Lake

• Students discover conservation at Hamilton County Field Day (adirondackexplorer.org)

Carthage

• JRECK Subs Celebrates the Fulton with Grand Opening Celebration and a Fundraiser for Fulton High School (oswegocountytoday.com)
• North Country Football Fever: Week 5 2026 Preview, Oct. 1-3 (informnny.com)

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Ok Old Forge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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