The American Gold Star Mothers 85th New York convention will be held in late April at the Holiday Inn Resort, the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce announced this week. The Post Star reports “ the public will be invited to an open ceremony of the convention on April 29 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Resort at 2223 Canada St. with the Lake George Community Band, memorabilia and refreshments.