In case you missed it, Oak Mountain is once again featuring their Apres Music Series. There are many great bands on the roster for the remainder of January through March, so you won’t want to miss out! And while you’re there, why not enjoy a bite to eat at the Acorn Pub & Eatery, which…
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Dazzle Your Family with This Great Quick Bread Recipe
Whether you’re having a dinner party, a family gathering or an office get-together, tasty quick bread is always an appreciated addition. Quick breads are easy to make and to serve, and usually disappear quickly! If you’re looking for a departure from the usual quick bread recipes that call for bananas or zucchini, you’re in luck.…
Hiking In Speculator, NY – You’re On The Right Track!
If you think once the snow falls that your hiking days are over – think again! Hiking in Speculator is great no matter what the season, and there are a few benefits to trekking through the woods on a snowy day that you might not have even considered. You won’t have to deal with the…
Charlie Johns Breaks Ground on New Addition
Charlie Johns Store is expanding their footprint with a new addition to offer more convenient products to the community. Many have noticed the activity in front of the store, which is celebrating its 80th year in business. The greenhouse, which used to house seasonal items, including lawn and garden supplies, was dismantled and removed. The…
It’s Pie Time! 6 Tips for Baking the Perfect Pie.
September is here, and that means apples, pumpkins and other fruits abound. And, with the weather starting to turn a little cooler, nothing says fall quite like the scent of a delicious pie baking in the oven. Baking the perfect pie can take practice, though – and while practice makes perfect, sometimes you just don’t…
We’re Making Sustainability Strides!
We’re doing our part to be more eco-friendly by cutting back on plastic and paper. • LESS PLASTIC: Check out our new re-usable grocery bags! • LESS PAPER: We have discontinued in-home mailing of the Big M weekly sale flyers. However, we want to be sure you have every opportunity to save money at Charlie…
Planning a Cookout for a Crowd
Summer has arrived in the Adirondacks, and that means it’s time for fun with family and friends. One thing that almost everyone enjoys is getting together for a cookout. Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue complete with games and activities, or prefer an informal picnic dinner with those who are closest to you, having all…
Free Weekly Live Music comes to the Village of Speculator this Summer
This season residents and visitors of Speculator and surrounding areas can enjoy free live music in the Village of Speculator each Wednesday. The first annual “Music on the Point Concert Series” is brought to you by Oak Mountain Ski Center, Charlie Johns Store and Speculator Dept. Store. These local businesses are sponsoring the event for…
Charlie Johns and Speculator Department Store Celebrate Decades of Serving Adirondack Shoppers
Charlie Johns Store and Speculator Department Store, two treasured Adirondack shopping mainstays at The Four Corners in Speculator, New York, are celebrating 80 and 70 years in business, respectively. A duo of must-stop shops for visitors and locals alike, Charlie Johns and Speculator Department Store are commemorating their milestone anniversaries with a summer full of…
Maple Syrup Is A Family Tradition at Weaver’s Sugar Bush
When you visit the Adirondacks, especially in the fall, you can’t help but notice all the beautiful deciduous trees that adorn the countryside. Many of those leaf-bearing trees are maples, and that means in the spring, people living in the Speculator area – and all throughout the state – can enjoy the benefit of the…