Upcoming events.
Food Truck Tuesday
🍕🔥 Food Truck Tuesdays at Overlook Park 🔥🍕
Every Tuesday from 4–7 PM, come grab some delicious wood-fired pizza and wings from Bab-a-Dews Food Truck right here at Overlook Park in Newcomb, NY
Bring your friends, enjoy the view, play corn hole, and make it a weekly tradition. 🍗🍕☀️
📍 Location: Overlook Park, Newcomb, NY
🕓 Time: Every Tuesday | 4–7 PM
🍴 Menu Highlights: Wood-fired pizza 🍕 | Wings 🍗 | And more
Support local & eat local
Book Discussion Club
📚 October Book Spotlight 📚
The October selection for the Newcomb Book Discussion Group is The Searcher by Tana French, a New York Times bestselling author celebrated for her richly atmospheric and compelling mysteries.
Set in a quiet rural village in western Ireland, the novel follows retired Chicago detective Cal Hooper, who hopes to leave his past behind and enjoy a peaceful new life. But when a local boy asks for help finding his missing brother, Cal uncovers long-buried secrets that reveal there is far more beneath the surface of this seemingly tranquil community. Blending mystery, suspense, and unforgettable characters, The Searcher is a thoughtful and gripping novel that explores trust, belonging, and the hidden complexities of small-town life.
Now is a great time to pick up a copy and start reading. We look forward to discussing this captivating novel together in October. Happy reading! 📖
Open to all adults (18+) who enjoy thoughtful fiction and lively discussion.
Join the Book Discussion Group virtually via Zoom:
CLICK / REGISTER HERE
Senior Mens Scramble
Teams are drawn out of a hat each week so come once or twice, or every week!
Pay for your golf, put $5 in the pot for weekly prizes and come have some fun.
Foliage Hike
Fall in the Adirondacks is like nothing else! With changing leaves and crisp air it is the perfect time for a hike on the Rich Lake trail. Join an AIC naturalist to explore all that the season offers. The Rich Lake trail is a flat 1 mile loop that winds through various habitats, including a raised boardwalk through a cedar swamp, and offers views of the Goodnow Fire Tower.
Ladies Scramble
Teams are drawn out of a hat each week so come once or twice, or every week! Pay for your golf, put $5 in the pot for weekly prizes and come have some fun and friendship 10:00 AM SCRAMBLE PLAY ALL WELCOME text 5185245584 for details
Range of Motion – CCE
Free 6-week Range of Motion series presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension Essex County for adults ages 60 and older. The program consists of strengthening and endurance exercises using gentle stretches, light weights, hand balls, and resistance bands. For program questions, contact Kate at kmg324@cornell.edu or 518-962-4810 ext. 4413. To reserve a spot for lunch, contact Maddie at 518-582-3211 ext. 1011.
Mushroom Meander
With the guidance of mushroom enthusiast Sandy Bureau, head out for an afternoon of mushroom hunting along the AIC trails. These walks will help expand your knowledge into the mysteries of mycology. Walks will be held every third Sunday at 1pm starting in May and continuing through October.
Registration is not required but encouraged - Click Here
Range of Motion – CCE
Free 6-week Range of Motion series presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension Essex County for adults ages 60 and older. The program consists of strengthening and endurance exercises using gentle stretches, light weights, hand balls, and resistance bands. For program questions, contact Kate at kmg324@cornell.edu or 518-962-4810 ext. 4413. To reserve a spot for lunch, contact Maddie at 518-582-3211 ext. 1011.
Owl Prowl
Loons often get credit for the song of the Adirondacks, but you can't forget the owls. Their calls add a sense of mystery and wilderness to any nighttime experience. On this night hike you will learn about the owls that call the Adirondacks home and experience the time of day that suits them best. This hike will take place on the Rich Lake trail, a flat 1 mile loop that winds through various habitats, including a raised boardwalk through a cedar swamp, perfect places to hear owls.
Community Garden Meeting
The Newcomb Community Gardens Meeting will be held tonight at 6 PM. Community members, neighbors, and local partners are invited to join the conversation as we discuss ideas, planning, and opportunities for the future of the gardens. Whether you already garden or simply want to get involved, all are welcome.
Google Event Description
Newcomb Community Gardens Meeting
📅 Last Thursday of every month
🕕 6:00 PM
Join neighbors and community members to discuss plans, ideas, and opportunities for the Newcomb Community Gardens. Open to anyone interested in helping grow and support the community gardens.
Range of Motion – CCE
Free 6-week Range of Motion series presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension Essex County for adults ages 60 and older. The program consists of strengthening and endurance exercises using gentle stretches, light weights, hand balls, and resistance bands. For program questions, contact Kate at kmg324@cornell.edu or 518-962-4810 ext. 4413. To reserve a spot for lunch, contact Maddie at 518-582-3211 ext. 1011.
Red Cross Blood Drive
🩸❤️ Join us in making a life-saving difference! 🩸❤️ 🚒 The Town of Newcomb is hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday (11/3) from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM! 🚒 Your donation could mean the world to someone in need. Every drop counts, every act of kindness matters. Let's come together as a community to give the gift of life. 💪💉
📅 Date: November 3rd
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Newcomb Community Center
Sign-Up: www.redcrossblood.org
Sponsor Code: NewcombNY
Call: 1-800-733-2767
Sign up now to secure your spot and help us make a difference! Contact David Hughes or visit the Newcomb Information Center for more details.
Let's show our support and compassion by donating blood. Together, we can save lives! 🌟 🚑🩺
Book Discussion Club
📚 November Book Spotlight 📚
The November selection for the Newcomb Book Discussion Group is A Spy Among Friends by Ben Macintyre, a bestselling author known for bringing true stories of espionage and history vividly to life.
A Spy Among Friends tells the remarkable true story of Kim Philby, one of the most notorious double agents in modern history. For years, Philby was a trusted member of Britain’s intelligence service, MI6, while secretly working for the Soviet Union. His betrayal sent shockwaves through the intelligence community and was made even more extraordinary by the close friendships he maintained with fellow spies who never suspected the truth.
Blending history, espionage, betrayal, and friendship, Macintyre explores not only how Philby was able to deceive those around him for so long, but also the personal consequences of discovering that a trusted friend had been living a dangerous double life.
Now is a great time to pick up a copy and start reading. We look forward to discussing this fascinating true story together in November. Happy reading! 📖
Open to all adults (18+) who enjoy great books and lively discussion.
Join the Book Discussion Group virtually via Zoom:
CLICK / REGISTER HERE
Range of Motion – CCE
Free 6-week Range of Motion series presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension Essex County for adults ages 60 and older. The program consists of strengthening and endurance exercises using gentle stretches, light weights, hand balls, and resistance bands. For program questions, contact Kate at kmg324@cornell.edu or 518-962-4810 ext. 4413. To reserve a spot for lunch, contact Maddie at 518-582-3211 ext. 1011.
Range of Motion – CCE
Free 6-week Range of Motion series presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension Essex County for adults ages 60 and older. The program consists of strengthening and endurance exercises using gentle stretches, light weights, hand balls, and resistance bands. For program questions, contact Kate at kmg324@cornell.edu or 518-962-4810 ext. 4413. To reserve a spot for lunch, contact Maddie at 518-582-3211 ext. 1011.
Holiday Craft Fair - Day #1
🎅✨ Operation Santa Claus Holiday Craft Fair ✨🎅
Get into the holiday spirit at Newcomb’s favorite seasonal event
🛍️ Shop unique handmade gifts and crafts
🍲 Enjoy a delicious lunch (served 11am–2pm both days)
📍 Newcomb Community Center 5005 NY-28N, Newcomb, NY 12852
📅 Saturday, November 14 | 9am–3pm
📅 Sunday, November 15 | 10am–3pm
Holiday Craft Fair - Day #2
🎅✨ Operation Santa Claus Holiday Craft Fair ✨🎅
Get into the holiday spirit at Newcomb’s favorite seasonal event
🛍️ Shop unique handmade gifts and crafts
🍲 Enjoy a delicious lunch (served 11am–2pm both days)
📍 Newcomb Community Center 5005 NY-28N, Newcomb, NY 12852
📅 Saturday, November 14 | 9am–3pm
📅 Sunday, November 15 | 10am–3pm
Range of Motion – CCE
Free 6-week Range of Motion series presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension Essex County for adults ages 60 and older. The program consists of strengthening and endurance exercises using gentle stretches, light weights, hand balls, and resistance bands. For program questions, contact Kate at kmg324@cornell.edu or 518-962-4810 ext. 4413. To reserve a spot for lunch, contact Maddie at 518-582-3211 ext. 1011.
Book Discussion Club
📚 December Book Spotlight 📚
The December selection for the Newcomb Book Discussion Group is The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom, the bestselling author of Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven.
Narrated by Music itself, the novel tells the extraordinary story of Frankie Presto, a gifted guitarist whose remarkable life takes him from a childhood in war-torn Spain to the stages of the American music world. Along the way, Frankie crosses paths with legendary musicians, experiences love and loss, and discovers the mysterious power of six magical blue strings on his guitar.
Blending music, history, love, and a touch of magic, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto explores the ways our lives are connected and the lasting impact we can have on others—sometimes without ever realizing it.
Now is a great time to pick up a copy and start reading. We look forward to discussing this moving and imaginative novel together in December. Happy reading! 📖
Open to all adults (18+) who enjoy thoughtful fiction and lively discussion.
Join the Book Discussion Group virtually via Zoom:
CLICK / REGISTER HERE
Book Discussion Club
📚 January Book Spotlight 📚
The January selection for the Newcomb Book Discussion Group is The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith, the beloved first novel in his internationally bestselling series.
Set in Botswana, the novel introduces Precious Ramotswe, a warm, wise, and determined woman who uses an inheritance from her father to open the country’s first female-owned detective agency. With keen observation, common sense, and a deep understanding of human nature, Mma Ramotswe takes on a variety of cases—from missing persons and suspicious spouses to mysteries that are not always what they first appear to be.
Blending mystery, humor, and memorable characters, The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency is a charming and thoughtful story about community, compassion, and the everyday mysteries of life.
Now is a great time to pick up a copy and start reading. We look forward to discussing this delightful novel together in January. Happy reading! 📖
Open to all adults (18+) who enjoy thoughtful fiction and lively discussion.
Join the Book Discussion Group virtually via Zoom:
CLICK / REGISTER HERE
Ladies Scramble
Teams are drawn out of a hat each week so come once or twice, or every week! Pay for your golf, put $5 in the pot for weekly prizes and come have some fun and friendship 10:00 AM SCRAMBLE PLAY ALL WELCOME text 5185245584 for details
4th Annual Harvest Picnic and Touch-a-Truck
🍂 Join us for the 4th Annual Harvest Picnic & Touch-a-Truck 🚜🚁🚓
📅 Saturday, October 3rd 🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Newcomb Community Center, Newcomb, NY
Bring the whole family for a FREE afternoon of food, fun, and community
✨ What’s Happening:
🌈 Color Run – kicks off at 11:00 AM 🎽💨 👉 To sign up, call Tammy, Jolene, or Megan at the Newcomb Health Center: (518) 582-2991
Delicious eats: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Side Salads, Dessert, Drinks 🍔🌭🥗
Family-friendly games & music 🎶
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides with Larry Newcombe (Newcomb Farm) – through beautiful Winebrook, running all day 🐴🌲
Community organizations: Newcomb Lions Club, ADK Bible Fellowship, AARCH – Adirondack Architectural Heritage, ROOST/ADK Hub, Forest Ranger Foundation
Touch-a-Truck Showcase 🚒🚔🚁: US Army (Fort Drum) NYSP NYS Forest Rangers Essex County Sheriff’s Department Town of Newcomb Highway & General Maintenance Departments NVFD/EMS Mitchel Stone
👨👩👧👦 All ages welcome – and it’s completely FREE
Come celebrate the season, run through the colors, explore some incredible trucks and equipment up close, enjoy great food, take a wagon ride through Winebrook, and connect with your community. 🌾🍁
Senior Mens Scramble
Teams are drawn out of a hat each week so come once or twice, or every week!
Pay for your golf, put $5 in the pot for weekly prizes and come have some fun.
Food Truck Tuesday
🍕🔥 Food Truck Tuesdays at Overlook Park 🔥🍕
Every Tuesday from 4–7 PM, come grab some delicious wood-fired pizza and wings from Bab-a-Dews Food Truck right here at Overlook Park in Newcomb, NY
Bring your friends, enjoy the view, play corn hole, and make it a weekly tradition. 🍗🍕☀️
📍 Location: Overlook Park, Newcomb, NY
🕓 Time: Every Tuesday | 4–7 PM
🍴 Menu Highlights: Wood-fired pizza 🍕 | Wings 🍗 | And more
Support local & eat local
Ladies Scramble
Teams are drawn out of a hat each week so come once or twice, or every week! Pay for your golf, put $5 in the pot for weekly prizes and come have some fun and friendship 10:00 AM SCRAMBLE PLAY ALL WELCOME text 5185245584 for details
Meet Newcomb’s Candidates
Newcomb residents are invited to meet the candidates for Supervisor, Town Board, and Highway Superintendent. Candidates will give opening and closing remarks and answer questions from the community. This event is jointly hosted by the Newcomb Republican Committee and the Newcomb Democratic Committee as a service to all Newcomb residents. Residents who would like to submit a question for the candidates should arrive before 1:45 PM and provide their written question to the moderators. Refreshments will be served following the panel, and attendees will have an opportunity to speak with the candidates individually. There will also be an opportunity to register to vote, obtain applications for mail-in ballots, and sign up for rides to the polls. Learn about the issues facing our community, hear the candidates’ positions, and take the opportunity to share your perspective. In our small town, every vote matters.
Introduction to Fly Fishing
Licensed Fishing Guide Rick Kovacs will be your instructor for this one-day workshop, focusing on the basics of fly casting, gear, and technique. No equipment or experience required. Just bring your lunch and willingness to learn something new or work on your skills.
To register email the AIC at aic@esf.edu
Community Garden Meeting
The Newcomb Community Gardens Meeting will be held tonight at 6 PM. Community members, neighbors, and local partners are invited to join the conversation as we discuss ideas, planning, and opportunities for the future of the gardens. Whether you already garden or simply want to get involved, all are welcome.
Google Event Description
Newcomb Community Gardens Meeting
📅 Last Thursday of every month
🕕 6:00 PM
Join neighbors and community members to discuss plans, ideas, and opportunities for the Newcomb Community Gardens. Open to anyone interested in helping grow and support the community gardens.
Farm Landscape Work Day
Help to maintain the open space of the Camp Santanoni Farm Complex at our last volunteer work day of the season.
Volunteers assist in brushcutting, weedwhacking, invasive removal and weeding. Bring a water bottle and lunch and wear sturdy footwear and clothes. Sunscreen and insect repellant are also recommended. Any lawn tools would be greatly appreciated!
Email santanoni@aarch.org for more information or sign up here online: www.greatcampsantanoni.com/volunteer
Senior Mens Scramble
Teams are drawn out of a hat each week so come once or twice, or every week!
Pay for your golf, put $5 in the pot for weekly prizes and come have some fun.
Food Truck Tuesday
🍕🔥 Food Truck Tuesdays at Overlook Park 🔥🍕
Every Tuesday from 4–7 PM, come grab some delicious wood-fired pizza and wings from Bab-a-Dews Food Truck right here at Overlook Park in Newcomb, NY
Bring your friends, enjoy the view, play corn hole, and make it a weekly tradition. 🍗🍕☀️
📍 Location: Overlook Park, Newcomb, NY
🕓 Time: Every Tuesday | 4–7 PM
🍴 Menu Highlights: Wood-fired pizza 🍕 | Wings 🍗 | And more
Support local & eat local
Ladies Scramble
Teams are drawn out of a hat each week so come once or twice, or every week! Pay for your golf, put $5 in the pot for weekly prizes and come have some fun and friendship 10:00 AM SCRAMBLE PLAY ALL WELCOME text 5185245584 for details
Mushroom Meander
With the guidance of mushroom enthusiast Sandy Bureau, head out for an afternoon of mushroom hunting along the AIC trails. These walks will help expand your knowledge into the mysteries of mycology. Walks will be held every third Sunday at 1pm starting in May and continuing through October.
Registration is not required but encouraged - Click Here
Senior Mens Scramble
Teams are drawn out of a hat each week so come once or twice, or every week!
Pay for your golf, put $5 in the pot for weekly prizes and come have some fun.
Food Truck Tuesday
🍕🔥 Food Truck Tuesdays at Overlook Park 🔥🍕
Every Tuesday from 4–7 PM, come grab some delicious wood-fired pizza and wings from Bab-a-Dews Food Truck right here at Overlook Park in Newcomb, NY
Bring your friends, enjoy the view, play corn hole, and make it a weekly tradition. 🍗🍕☀️
📍 Location: Overlook Park, Newcomb, NY
🕓 Time: Every Tuesday | 4–7 PM
🍴 Menu Highlights: Wood-fired pizza 🍕 | Wings 🍗 | And more
Support local & eat local
2026 NFART - Week #5
“My Family in China's Turbulent History from the Fall of the Manchu Dynasty through the Communist Revolution and Today’s Taiwan.” A Conversation with Eva Shan Chou, Professor at Baruch College, City University of New York
Ladies Scramble
Teams are drawn out of a hat each week so come once or twice, or every week! Pay for your golf, put $5 in the pot for weekly prizes and come have some fun and friendship 10:00 AM SCRAMBLE PLAY ALL WELCOME text 5185245584 for details
Santanoni Preserve: Wilderness, Wealth, and a President
WAITLIST ONLY — This tour has reached capacity.
Come explore the history of Santanoni Preserve, the former Adirondack retreat of Robert and Anna Pruyn. This guided tour highlights the connection between the Pruyns and Theodore and Edith Roosevelt, whose lives intersected through the influential social circles of business, politics, and outdoor recreation. The Roosevelts were among the distinguished guests who enjoyed time at Santanoni, where the values of conservation and stewardship championed by both families reflected a growing movement to protect natural resources. Discover how these shared ideals helped shape the Adirondack legacy and influenced the broader conservation ethic that continues to guide the region today.
TR Weekend Scramble Golf Tournament - NCS Classes of 2029 and 2030
Join us during TR Weekend for the TR Scramble Golf Tournament, hosted by the NCS Classes of 2029 & 2030!
Sign-up sheets are available at High Peaks Golf Course.
Interested in sponsoring a hole or have questions? Contact Justin Kirchberger at jkirchberger@newcombcsd.org or 631-655-4013.
Come out for a fun morning of golf and support the NCS Classes of 2029 & 2030!
TR Weekend Midnight Ride Bus Tour
⚠️ TR WEEKEND MIDNIGHT RIDE BUS TOUR IS FULL — WAITLIST ONLY
Registration for the Sunday Midnight Ride Bus Tour has reached capacity. Interested participants may still register for the waiting list and will be contacted if space becomes available due to a cancellation.
Board the bus at 9:30am in the Seeley Exhibit Hall / Newcomb Community Center parking lot. Tour includes: MacNaughton Cottage, Tahawus Club, the Theodore Roosevelt Marker on 28N, Aiden Lair, Minerva Community Center for lunch, and last of all: North Creek Museum and Depot where Teddy boarded the waiting train. Bus returns to Newcomb at approximately 3:30pm.
Ty Yandon Memorial 5K Run
Pre-Register with Jolene at 518-582-2991. No age requirements. Be there at 8:30am, race starts at 9am.
Santanoni Wagon Ride with Newcombe Farm
⚠️ SUNDAY UPDATE: WAGON RIDES ARE FULL — WAITING LIST ONLY
Sunday’s wagon rides have reached capacity. If you’re interested in joining the waiting list, you can provide your information and we’ll contact you if space becomes available due to a cancellation.
Each trip has two wagons with a maximum of 30 people per wagon.
More reservation information for other available rides will be provided as it becomes available.
Breakfast by NCS Class of 2027
Breakfast sandwiches offered by Newcomb Central School Class of 2027
Re-enactment of TR swearing in as our 26th President in Buffalo, NY
Joe Wiegand (TR) will re-enact Theodore Roosevelt's swearing in as our 26th President in Buffalo as he journeyed to the White House after President McKinley died in Buffalo. Local residents will dress in period as they re-enact the event on NCS's stage. Joe will continue acting as the President as he speaks to the audience and takes questions following the event.
Dinner by NCS Class of 2029
Join the NCS Class of 2029 during TR Weekend for a Taco Dinner at the Newcomb Central School cafeteria.
Enjoy a delicious taco dinner while supporting the Class of 2029. Dinner is donation only, and everyone is welcome.
Come hungry and help support the Class of 2029!
David Gibson, Conservationist speaks at Seeley Exhibit Hall
30 year veteran of Adirondack Park Conservation speaks with the public on the lawn and Porch of the Museum.
Michelle and Tyler Peter Live at the Overlook
Michele & Tyler Peter will be our live music event at the Overlook Saturday at 1pm-2:20pm. Great music!! Awesome drums and song! Come on out and see them live.
TR Weekend Vintage Car Show
Vintage Car Show at Newcomb's Overlook Park. While the women shop the TR Weekend Craft Fair, come on over you motor heads to the Vintage Car Show. Lots to see and look at.