Distinguished Volunteer of the Year Awards announced during Community Day Lake Placid, NY— The Lake Placid Community Day Committee invites all Lake Placid residents to celebrate the community and its rich legacy of volunteerism with a picnic and party on May 20th. In addition to the announcement of the volunteers of the year, the annual Community Day event is intended to promote the many volunteer opportunities available in the region to current and new residents. The picnic and party is 1-5 p.m. at the North Elba Horse Show grounds and includes free live music, food, drinks and kids activities. To nominate a volunteer for the North Elba/Lake Placid Distinguished Volunteer of the Year, fill out the nomination form and return to ROOST by May 4, 2018. Forms are also available at the Lake Placid Visitors Bureau. They can be returned to Bethany Valenze by email at bvalenze@lakeplacid.com, or stop in the office at 2608 Main St., Lake Placid. Any previous candidates may be re-nominated. The committee also retains and reviews all past nominees. A Distinguished Volunteer award will be given in recognition of a lifetime of activity and effort on behalf of the town of North Elba and/or the village of Lake Placid. Volunteers do have to reside in North Elba/Lake Placid and the organization that they have been nominated for, and where they have performed their services, must be within the boundaries of North Elba. Nomination criteria Any individual or organization may nominate one or more candidates. Previous nomination does not disqualify person for another year. Please keep nominations confidential. All nominees will not necessarily receive an award. Include as much pertinent information to support your nomination as you can. Please provide at least 1 contact in support of your nomination. Be sure to include name and number where support person can be reached. Additional letters of support are encouraged. ###

LAKE PLACID, NY - The Lake Placid 70.3 Ironman Triathlon is now accepting volunteers for the Sept. 9 event. The competition, in its second year in Lake Placid, welcomes about 3,000 athletes for the eight-hour event and requires about 1,000 volunteers. Athletes traverse one lap of the swim, bike and run course, instead of the two laps required in the full Ironman Lake Placid held each July. The race will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Just like the full-distance race, the Ironman 70.3 depends upon a large pool of volunteers. And although it represents a shorter time commitment than the longer race in July, the 70.3 also offers grant funding through the Ironman Foundation for volunteer groups that support the event. More information on grant opportunities will be available soon. Manpower is needed in several locations, like course aid stations, the finish and start lines, the transition areas, and at the beach. “One of the most satisfying parts of the Ironman is witnessing the way local residents come together to volunteer their time to this event that lures competitive athletes from all over the world,” said Bethany Valenze, Ironman Lake Placid Volunteer Coordinator. “They bring an incredible energy that the athletes can feel throughout the race." In thanks to the volunteers, organizers will give out T-shirts, sling bags and provide food and drinks while volunteering. They also throw a post-race party with door prizes. For more information and to register, go to http://bit.ly/IMLP703Volunteer_2018. Don’t forget to like the Facebook page for the most up to date volunteer information: ###

Registration now open for inaugural bike/swim/run/kayak competition Indian Lake, NY — The Adirondack village of Indian Lake will be the first venue in the United States to host a quadrathlon, scheduled for June 16. The “Do the Q” event consists of a half-mile swim, 4-mile kayak paddle, 30K bike ride and a 10K run, in accordance with World Quadrathlon Federation guidelines. Registration is limited to 50 participants and racers will compete in all events (no relay teams). The event is presented by the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce and America’s Quadrathlon Association. The routes for each leg are still being established, but all will be in the Indian Lake region, said Len Carbonara, vice president of the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce. Quadrathlons are increasing in popularity in Europe, but this will be the first in the U.S. “We wanted to launch this event in Indian Lake and wanted to provide triathletes a different race experience,” Carbonara said. “Ironman and other triathlons are highly popular and we are optimistic this event will attract competitors looking for a new event in a new location.” Those interested in competing can sign up by contacting the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce at 518-648-5112. ###

Lake Placid, Adirondacks, USA — The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) announces its new Adirondacks, USA Ambassador Program and is looking for individuals who want to share their Adirondack experiences on social media. The goal of the program is to promote and inspire travel in Essex, Franklin and Hamilton counties through social media. Ambassadors will be asked to post captivating and authentic content, encouraging travelers to visit the Adirondacks. “These creators will have a passion and appreciation for the Adirondacks and all this region has to offer,” said Michelle Clement, ROOST’s director of marketing. “By becoming a brand ambassador, they will be collaborating with us to share the story of their Adirondack experiences." In order to qualify, applicants should meet the following criteria: Actively use multiple social networking platforms (Instagram,Twitter, Facebook). Demonstrate an advanced awareness of social media. Have a willingness to share images, videos with Adirondacks, USA for posting. Have the potential to reach a large number of people using digital platforms. Anyone interested in applying for the ambassador program should visit http://www.roostadk.com/team/adirondacks-usa-ambassador.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE contact: Carrie Gentile, communications coordinator phone: 518-621-3665 cgentile@roostadk.com ADIRONDACKS, USA - North Country golf courses and hotels, located just across the U.S. border in the Adirondacks, have partnered to offer Canadian at par golf and stay packages. The promotion is aimed at Quebec and Ontario golfers, many of whom already enjoy these classic North Country courses and spectacular scenery, but will welcome the savings. The dollar-for-dollar deal includes 72 challenging holes at four picturesque courses, paired with select lodging that offers plenty of amenities. Drive time between the courses and Ottawa or Montreal is two to three hours. Golf and stay packages are valid through the fall and can be booked at GolfAtPar.com. They include one- or two-night accommodations, two or three days of unlimited golf, and guaranteed tee times when booked a week ahead. Golf bags will be stored for free at the clubs, and the cart is free for the first round each day. Participating courses include the beautifully manicured 36-hole Malone Golf Club, designed by golf architect Robert Trent Jones. The club was awarded 4.5 stars by Golf Digest and received the "Good Service" seal for both the East and West courses. Not-to-be-missed courses also include the Saranac Golf and Country Club, designed by Seymour Dunn and hailed as the most immaculately maintained course in the Adirondacks, and the Tupper Lake Golf Club, a mountain course designed by Donald Ross with mountain and lake views. In addition to golf and stay packages, the Tupper Lake course offers greens fees at par. ###