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For Immediate Release: October 20, 2003

Contact:
Rynda McCray | Newcomb VIC | Adirondack Park Agency
contact@apa.ny.gov | 582-2000


Newcomb VIC hosts quilting workshops in November


NEWCOMB -- The Adirondack Park Agency Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) at Newcomb will host two quilting workshop series in November, one for children and one for adults.

The Kids! Can Quilt “Bunk Mates” quilting workshops will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 22 and Dec. 6 and 12. The Newcomb Mountain Quilters will teach kids 10 years and older the basic quilting techniques during this comprehensive six-week program. The finished top measures 57" x 75" (69" x 87" if adding a third border). Pre-registration and material are required (material requirements will be furnished upon registration). There is a cost for materials only; instruction is free.

Linda Bennett and Diane Britt will teach the Adults! Can Quilt “Christmas Wreath” Wall Hanging workshops on Nov. 3, 10 and 17. Each participant will learn the basic quilting techniques required to make this festive holiday wall hanging. The finished top measures 38" square. Pre-registration is required (supplies and material requirements will be furnished upon registration). The cost is $15 per person, not including the cost of material and supplies.

The New York State Adirondack Park Agency operates two VICs, in Paul Smiths and Newcomb, which are open year-round from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They offer a wide array of environmental educational programs, miles of interpretive trails and visitor information services. Admission is free.

The Newcomb VIC is located on Route 28N about 14 miles east of Long Lake. For more information, all 582-2000 or log onto the VIC Web site at www.northnet.org/adirondackvic.