LAKE PLACID — A fun scavenger hunt is underway that is meant to get Lake Placid’s front-line employees more familiar with all the village has to offer. Between Dec. 1 and 11, employees can collect names and observations from the 21 participating businesses throughout town. The names and observations are recorded on a scavenger hunt entry form. When an employee finishes at least 20, they can drop the sheet off at any participating business, and they are then eligible to win more than $500 in great prizes. Winners will be drawn at the opening reception for the Holiday Village Stroll at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at the Conference Center at Lake Placid. “This hunt is a great way to help your front desk staff, concierges, sales force or any other staff in a customer service position answer your customer’s questions; ultimately supporting the small businesses of our community,” says the Lake Placid Business Association, which organized the scavenger hunt. “We encourage you to have them bring a note pad on their hunt to collect additional information that can be referred to later.” If the event is successful, the LPBA hopes to repeat it twice a year, just before the both the winter and summer seasons.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will host its Annual Children’s Holiday Party from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, in the lobby of the DEC Regional Office in Ray Brook. This event is held for the enjoyment of children in the community. Santa Claus and Smokey Bear will be featured at the festivities. Santa will listen to wishes and give out presents to area children. Santa’s elves will give out treats and do face painting. All will be entertained by live and recorded performances of holiday music. If you have any questions or would like additional information, call the DEC at 518-897-1213.

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