The Lake Placid Sinfonietta is gearing up for its big summer fundraiser, “Summer in the Adirondacks: The Sights, Sounds, Smells and Tastes” at the Hotel Saranac. The event will begin at 6:00 PM on Thursday, Aug. 11 with appetizers, sweet treats, a cash bar, and a raffle and silent auction. “Sounds of Summer” is the Sinfonietta’s theme this year, with upcoming concerts on July 23 and 31 and August 7 and 14. All are Sunday evenings, except for July 23, a Saturday.