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Courtesy of the Olympic Regional Development AuthoritySliding into Lake Placid

Sliders from across the nation and world are gathering in Lake Placid, Nov. 20-22 at the Olympic Sports Complex for the America's Cup Bobsled & Skeleton.

The competition, organized by the Olympic Regional Development Authority and the United States Bobsled & Skeleton Federation, is aimed at athletes that have yet to make it to the World Cup tour, including American up-and-comers, along with athletes from countries that don’t have large sliding programs. The last step before the World Cup circuit, the America's Cup competition includes events such as men's and women's skeleton, men's 2-man bobsled, men's 4-man bobsled and women's bobsled.

Courtesy of the Southold Historical SocietyAnnual Candlelight Tour and Tree Lighting at the Southold Historical Society

Enjoy a candlelight tour on the grounds of the Maple Lane Museum in Southold on Nov. 27 from 3-6 p.m.

With all of the museum’s buildings decorated for the holiday season, you’re invited to tour the grounds and enjoy farm and home craft demonstrations, strolling musicians and a visit from Santa. The annual tree lighting at 5 p.m. will be accompanied by caroling led by the Southold High School Chorus Ensemble. No admission charge, donations accepted.



Courtesy of Special Olympics New YorkBrrrrrrrr!

They’ll be freezin’ for a reason Nov. 21 in Lake George at Shepard Park as the 3rd Annual Lake George Polar Plunge to Benefit Special Olympics New York. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the action (registration 9-11:30 a.m.) for just cheer on the participants, it’s sure to be a fun time for all. Registration takes place at Cove Restaurant, with the plunge at noon. For more information, or to register, visit www.specialolympicsny.org.



Courtesy of Sport-o-Rama Ice RinksRockland on Ice

Check out some of the great ice skating opportunities awaiting you in Rockland County.

At Bear Mountain State Park in Bear Mountain, an outdoor rink is open to skaters from late October through mid-March.

The Palisades Center Ice Rink in West Nyack offers public ice skating year-round and also hosts private parties.

In Monsey, Sport-o-Rama Ice Rinks features two full-size ice surfaces, a 15,000-sq. ft. adjacent health club, a game room and much more.