Leisure
Bingo
Canton
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus:7 p.m.Mondays,Knights of Columbus Hall.
Ogdensburg
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus:7 p.m.Mondays,Knights of Columbus Hall, 721 Hasbrouck St. Winnings total $1,300. Food available.
Potsdam
Sponsored by Frank Barclay American Legion Post 74:Doors open, 5 p.m., cards on sale, 6 p.m., calling, 7 p.m.Wednesdays and Sundaysat the post. Information: Frank Marino, 265-5941.
Sponsored by West Potsdam Fire Department:Card sales, 6:30 p.m., games, 7:20 p.m.Fridays,bingo hall, Blanchard Road. Higher prizes, 50-50 and new progressive game. Pull-tabs sold at 9 p.m. Special bingo with higher prizes the first Friday of the month. Information: the fire department, 265-2577.
Rensselaer Falls
Sponsored by Rensselaer Falls Volunteer Fire Department:7 p.m.Tuesdays,fire hall. New games, refreshments. Information: 344-8853.
St. Regis Falls
Hosted by American Legion Post 322:7 p.m.Thursdays,at the post. Door prizes. King and queen prizes.
Hosted by St. Regis Falls Adult Center:Doors open, 5:30 p.m., games, 6:45 p.m.Sundaysat the center. Information: the center, 1 (518) 856-9861.
Competitions
Clayton
Miss Thousands Islands contestants needed:The Miss Thousand Islands board of directors is seeking women ages 17 to 24 to compete in the scholarship pageantSaturday, Aug. 9,at Clayton Opera House. Pageant is an official preliminary to the Miss America Pageant. Information: Sue Pilon, 782-3992.
Potsdam
CAN-AM Hoops classic tournament:Sponsored by Anaconda Sports,May 30 to June 1,boys' tournament; andJune 6 to June 8,girls' tournament.Boys and girls ages 12 to 17 and A and B division levels will team and compete against each other. Cost: $380 per team. Clinics by college coaches and stay in residents halls included. Information: www.potsdam.edu/CONT.ED; Coach Dobbs, 267-2308; Coach Ruckh, 267-3708; or Office of Non-Credit, Conferences and Special Programs, 267-2167 or 267-2538.
Dances
Canton
Skirts N' Flirts Square Dance Club:New dancers, 7 to 8 p.m., and club members, 8 to 10 p.m.Fridays through May 30,Banford Elementary School cafeteria. Information: 287-0384, 324-5460 or 347-3352.
Gouverneur
E.J. Noble Hospital Auxiliary spring dance: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,Saturday, June 7,Gouverneur Country Club. Cost: $10. Entertainment by "Request." Tickets available at door and 287-7639.
Heuvelton
Dance:8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.Saturday, May 10,Paul A. Conroy Jr. Amvets Post 1997. Music by Pure Country.
Parishville
Hilltoppers dance:7 to 11 p.m.Friday, May 16Parishville Town Hall. Music by Classic Country. Refreshments. Donation, $3; couple, $5.
Philadelphia
Round and square dance:8 p.m. to midnightSaturdays,Philadelphia American Legion. Music by Kountry Krew. Admission: $4.
Festivals and fairs
Brownville
31st annual Gen. Jacob J. Brown Weekend:Set forFriday, May 30-Sunday, June 1,throughout Brownville. Craft fair and super sale days. Parade, 7 p.m.Saturday, May 31.
Croghan
Annual craft fair, museum reopening:Pancake breakfast, barbecue and music, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, May 17,American Maple Museum. Free admission. Space available for crafters, $10 in advance. Information: 346-6706.
LaFargeville
Sixth annual sheep and fiber festival:Sponsored by Northern New York Agricultural Historical Society, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, June 14, and June 15,Stone Mills Museum, 34312 Route 180.
Lowville
Annual St. Peter's May Festival:To be heldFriday, May 16-Sunday, May 18,the church grounds, 5457 Shady Ave.May 16:Bingo, 7 p.m.,church hall.May 17:Fraser Family and Friends perform Celtic music during the afternoon; unlimited carnival rides by Ontario Amusements, 1 to 5 p.m., $12 per person. Homemade food, bake sale and games for all ages.May 18:Chicken barbecue. Takeouts available. Cash drawings begin at 4 p.m.
Old Forge
Adirondack paddlefest:Noon to 5 p.m.Friday, May 16,9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, May 17,and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, May 18,Old Forge. Cost: $5; children 12 and younger, free. Admission includes admission to Reel Paddling Film Festival, Strand Theater. Test paddle, 9 a.m. to noonMay 16,$20. Live music, food, kayak sale, speakers, clinics and demonstrations. Information: www.adirondackpaddlefest.com.
Philadelphia
Quaker days:Indian River Community Youth Organization,Friday, June 13, Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15.Handing out flyers, parade, pie eating contest and a dunking booth, with volunteers requested. Information and to volunteer, http://Phillycyo.googlepages.com/home.
Games
Canton
Pedro card parties:Sponsored by Senior Housing Activities Committee, 7 p.m.Tuesdays through May 27,at 37 Riverside Drive. Information: Myrtle Butterfield, 379-0312.
Health and fitness
Adams Center
Kripalu Yoga Center:14029 Route 11. Available for private retreats for staff or small groups; call for possibilities and scheduling. Seeking experienced yoga instructors and volunteers. Information: the yoga center, 583-5500 or www.kripaluyogacenter.org.
Demonstration — "Tuning Your Mind and Body: An Evening of Sound Healing" with Robert Egby and Betty Lou Kishler, 7 to 9 p.m.Wednesday, May 14.Donation: $5.
Community nature trail work days — 9 a.m.Saturday, May 17.Yoga for everyone — 9 to 10:30 a.m.Wednesdaysand 6:30 to 8 p.m.Thursdays.Cost: eight weeks, $60; drop-in, $10 per class.
Drumming circle — 7 p.m. the secondFridayof the month April through December. Donation: $5. Drums, bells and other rhythm instruments available or bring your own. Information: Steve, 232-3085, or Renee, 287-0890.
Healing circle — 3 p.m. the thirdSundayof the month. Donation: $5 to $10.
Canton
Workshops:Sponsored by Yoga Loft, 107 1/2 Main St. Information: www.yoga-loft.org, 767-0927 or ncyoga@gmail.com. Information about what to wear or best class choice: Alison, 386-3040 or alimcginn@juno.com.
Belly dance — Beginning belly dance for girls, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.Sundays;adult beginners, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.Sundays,and intermediate, 1:40 to 2:40 p.m.Sundays,ongoing from month to month. Cost: four weeks, $40; eight weeks, $75. Information: Nina Salaam Rivera, 322-4381 or starnu@localnet.com.
Svaroopa (Bliss) yoga — Suitable for anyone. 6 to 7:30 p.m.Sundays, through June 1,three weeks, $36, and 5:15 to 6:45 p.m.Tuesdays, May 13-June 10,orWednesdays, May 14-June 11,five weeks, $60. Information, registration: Rebecca Rivers, 386-8461 or trilliumridge@vegemail.com.
Chair yoga — 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Mondays.Cost: six weeks, $50; drop-in, $12. Registration: Ellen Beeler, 347-2401 or ebeeler@tds.net.
Young seniors — 4 to 5:30 p.m.Mondays.Cost: six weeks, $66; drop-in, $15. Registration: Ellen Beeler, 347-2401 or ebeeler@tds.net.
Vinyasa — 6 to 7:30 p.m.Mondays.Cost: $15 per class, $66 for six; $110 for 12. Information: Sarah Scafidi-McGuire, 767-0927 or ncyoga@gmail.com.
Yoga for new mothers and babies — 9:30 to 11 a.m.Wednesdays, May 14-June 11,five weeks, $60, or drop-in, $15. Information, drop-in: Rebecca Rivers, 386-8461 or trilliumridge@vegemail.com.
Lunchtime yoga — Noon to 1 p.m.Wednesdays, May 14-June 11, five weeks, $40, or drop-in, $10. Information: Rebecca Rivers, (315) 386-8461 or trilliumridge@vegemail.com.
Pilates — 7 to 8 p.m.Thursdays,for four weeks inMay. Cost: $10 per class. Registration: Susan Willson, 566-9588 or phlegopsis@gmail.com.
Gentle flow — 5 to 6:30 p.m.Thursdays.Cost: $15 per class, $66 for six; $110 for 12. Registration: Sarah Scafidi-McGuire, 767-0927 or ncyoga@gmail.com.
Let Go and Let God — An exploration of the 12 steps with yoga and meditation, 5:30 to 7 p.m.Fridays, May 16-June 20.Cost: six weeks, negotiable fee. Registration: Terry de la Vega, 265-5732 or delavega@twcny.rr.com.
Self Care Wellness Café for Women — 1 to 5 p.m.Saturday, May 31.Therapeutic yoga experience, exploration of the healing power of herbs, retreat time and meditation led by the Women of Wellness Collective. Cost: $50. Information, reservations: Rebecca, 347-3040, rebecca@mindseyefarm.com.
Chaumont
Aerobics:7 a.m.Tuesdays and Thursdaysin Chaumont. Information: Judy Petroske, 649-5361.
Clayton
River yoga:Classes and workshops at Antique Boat Museum, Mary Street. Classes ongoing for all levels. Private and small group sessions available. Instructors: Laura Cerow and Liz Price-Kellogg. Instructors-in-training: Mary Eder and Eliza Moore. Fee: drop-in, $10; five-card pass, $40. Student rates available. Information: Liz Price-Kellogg, 523-0627, or www.riveryoga.net.
Open yoga — 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.Mondays.
Introduction to vinyasa — 5:30 to 7:15 p.m.Mondays.
Hatha yoga — 4:30 to 6 p.m.Tuesdays.
Yoga for health — 5:30 to 7 p.m.Thursdays.
Overcoming obstacles — To be announced. Addresses weight, lack of mobility, poor posture and lack of energy and vitality.
Colton
Free joint-health screening:8 a.m. to noon the lastFridayof the month, Adirondack Physical & Occupational Therapy, 8 Gulf Road. Physical therapist William Pena screens back, neck and other joint pain. Occupational therapist Carl Petitto screens elbow, forearm, wrist and hand pain. Information, appointments: 379-0992.
Edwards
Quit tobacco workshops:Sponsored by Tobacco Cessation Center of NNY, 6 p.m.Wednesday, May 14,Hepburn Library. First of six workshops. Workshops and nicotine replacement therapy, free. Information: Joel Schuyler, 848-2814.
Gouverneur
Fitness program:6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays,Gouverneur Recreation Center. Use fairgrounds entrance. Step aerobics, body toning and stretch exercise. On-site supervision and arts and crafts projects for children attending with parents. Information: 287-0524.
Lowville
Immunization clinics:9 to 10:30 a.m.Tuesdaysand 3 to 5 p.m. the first and thirdWednesdaysof the month, Lewis County Public Health Agency. No appointments needed. Information: public health, 376-5453.
Annual Community Wellness Day:Hosted by Lewis County General Hospital, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday, May 10,at the hospital. Free screenings: cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, hearing, prostate and skin cancer. Appointments required for prostate, 376-5248, and skin, 376-5019, screenings. Stroke awareness booth and body mass index screenings. Displays concerning different aspects of health-care products and services. Information: Tina Schell, 376-5087.
Massena
Tobacco cessation:4 p.m.Tuesday, May 20,Massena Memorial Hospital, lower level conference room. Free nicotine replacement supplies. Information and pre-registration, Beth Gero, 261-5436, or MMH Public Relations Office, 769-4262.
Childbirth preparation class:7 to 9 p.m.Wednesdays, June 4, July 9, Aug. 27, Oct. 1 and Nov. 12,Massena Memorial Hospital, community education room. Information and pre-registration, MMH Public Relations Office, 769-4262.
Free skin tumor and lesion detection clinic:By appointment, with Dr. Sanjay Shah, general surgeon, 9 to 11 a.m. the secondWednesdayof the month, Levine Outpatient Center, Massena Memorial Hospital. Appointments, information: hospital's outreach services, 769-4340.
Ogdensburg
Tobacco and smoking cessation counseling:5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Thursday, May 22,auditorium, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center. Free. Nicotine-replacement therapy patches, gum and lozenges available at no charge for those interested in quitting. Information: CHMC tobacco education, 393-8880, ext. 5344.
Pulaski
Multi-organ blood analysis:6:30 to 9:30 a.m.Saturday, May 17,Pulaski Health Center. Appointments, 1 (800) 225-6032. Information: the center, 298-6564.
Watertown
Workshops, blood pressure screenings:Sponsored by Jefferson County Office for the Aging and Public Health Service, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Thursday, May 22,Jules Center, Jefferson Community College. Free. Reservations required byFriday, May 16.Information, reservations: 785-3191.
Community health and wellness fair:Hosted by Free Life Church of the Nazarene, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday, May 17,Thompson Boulevard. Information, demonstrations, available resources. Free blood pressure, diabetes, skin cancer, glucose and car seat checks. Door prizes and grand prize of Nintendo Wii gaming system. Information: 782-2783 or 788-9402.
Sexually transmitted disease clinic:12:30 to 3:30 p.m.Tuesdays,Jefferson County Public Health facility, 531 Meade St. No appointment needed. Information: public health, 786-3720.
Immunization clinic:12:30 to 3:30 p.m.Wednesdays,Jefferson County Public Health facility, 531 Meade St. No appointment needed. Information: public health, 786-3720.
Free dental hygiene appointments:Provided by dental hygiene students, for adult patients with natural teeth who have not had a recent dental cleaning. Appointments availableWednesday evenings and Saturdays.Information: North Country Children's Clinic, 238 Arsenal St., 788-9834.
ADHD seminars:Offered by Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, for parents with children who have attention-deficit/hyperacitivity disorder. Learn about the disorder and its accepted treatments. Call for appointment, 779-7220.
Travel abroad immunization clinic:By appointment only, Jefferson County Public Health Facility, 531 Meade St. Information: public health, 786-3720.
St. Lawrence County
WIC clinics:Supplemental food program, helping women, infants and children. Brahser Falls: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Monday, May 12,St. Patrick's Church. Ogdensburg:8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Tuesday, May 13, and Wednesday, May 14,Presbyterian Church, 423 Ford Street. Canton: 7:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.Thursday, May 15, Friday, May 16, and Wednesday, May 21,3 Remington Ave. Potsdam:8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Monday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20,Koinonia Church, 33 Grant St. Star Lake: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Thursday, May 22,St. Hubert's Church, Oswegatchie Trail. Norfolk: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Friday, May 23,Hepburn Library, 1 Hepburn St. Gouverneur: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Tuesday, May 27, and Wednesday, May 28,Methodist Church. Information: North Country Children's Clinic, 386-8128.
North country mobile mammography:Appointments from 9 to 11 a.m. at various locations.Heuvelton:Tuesday, May 13,Upstate Family Health Care. Star Lake:Wednesday, May 14, and Tuesday, May 27,Clifton-Fine Hospital. Hermon:Thursday, May 15,Hermon Clinic. Edwards:Tuesday, May 20,Senior Courts. Colton:Wednesday, May 21,Dr. Baltazar's office. Brasher Falls:Thursday, May 22,Brasher Falls Clinic. Parishville:Wednesday, May 28,Parishville town offices. Massena:Thursday, May 29,Kinney Drugs. Information: Jackie Dow, 261-5935. Appointments: 1(800) 626-6624.
History
Sackets Harbor
Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site:Opens for the season, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, May 17,and 1 to 5 p.m.Sunday, May 18.Portrait of Gen. Zebulon Pike on view in the Lieutenant's House gallery. The 195th anniversary of the Battle of York (Toronto) and death of Gen. Pike, who is buried in Sackets Harbor Military Cemetery, is observed April 27. Navy Yard Commandant's and Lieutenant's houses, stable and ice house open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesdays through Saturdaysand 1 to 5 p.m.Sundays until July 1and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Mondays through Saturdaysand 1 to 5 p.m.Sundays thereafter.Information: the historic site, 646-3634 or www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org.
War of 1812 discussion:Sponsored by New York Council on the Humanities, 6 p.m.Wednesday, May 21,Sackets Harbor Battlefield. Battlefield Alliance, Sackets harbor Historical Society and Sackets Harbor Foundation combined annual meetings. Speaker: Bob Arnold. Information: www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org.
Memorial Day ceremony:8:30 a.m.Monday, May 26,Sackets Harbor Battlefield. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., "1812 Marine Guard" on duty. Information: www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org.
Nature
Fineview
Minna Anthony Common Nature Center:At Wellesley Island State Park, 44927 Cross Island Road. Offers a variety of programs, workshops and events. Museum hours: 10 a.m. 4 p.m. dailySeptember through Juneand 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily inJuly and August.Trails open sunrise to sunset. Information: 482-2479.
Nature walks — Bird walks, 9 a.m.Saturday, May 17.
Mother Nature's story time and activities — "Spring Things," 10 a.m.Saturday, May 17.
May Day celebration — Noon to 3 p.m.Saturday, May 24.Face painting, children's crafts, hikes, games and a dance around the May pole.
Children's fishing programs — 2 to 4 p.m.Saturdays, May 24, June 14, July 7, Aug. 30, Sept. 13 and Oct. 4.
Paul Smiths
Adirondack Park Agency Visitor Interpretive Center events:Most require preregistration. Information: 1 (518) 327-3000.
Woodland wildflowers on Mother's Day — 1 to 2:30 p.m.Sunday, May 11.Free.
WOW! Wonders of Wetlands — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wednesday, May 14.Workshop. Cost: $45.
Exploring nature with little people — 10 a.m. to noonThursdays, May 15 and 29.For children 3 to 5. Cost: $4; children of VIC members, $2.
Barnum Pond canoe paddle — 1 to 3 p.m.Sunday, May 18.Short walk required. Cost: $3; VIC members, free; children, $1.
Sunday movie matinee — "Hooked on Hummingbirds," 1 to 2 p.m.Sunday, May 25.Cost: $2; children, $1.
Perennial plant swap — 1 to 2 p.m.Monday, May 26.Bring plants to swap. Drop off plants before 12:45 p.m. Free.
Wood warbler workshop — 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.Saturday, May 31.Free.
Rensselaer Falls
Nature center programs:At Indian Creek Nature Center. Registration requested with leaders. Information: 379-1383.
Arthropod hunters — 9 a.m.Saturday, May 10.Leader: Don O'Shea, 393-5137.
Bird walk — 7 a.m.Saturday, May 17.Leader: Joan Collins, 261-4246.
Nature inspired writing — 1 p.m.Sunday, May 18.Leader: Carol Zimmerman, 212-0280.
Spring walk in the forest — 9 a.m.Saturday, May 24.Leader: Don Brown, 244-1517.
Spring flowering plants — 9 a.m.Saturday, May 31.Leader: Anne Johnson, 322-4058.
Sackets Harbor
Birds of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail Series:6 p.m. selectedThursdays,Seaway Trail Discovery Center, unless otherwise indicated. Admission: $5, benefits Seaway Trail Foundation. Information: Peggy Morgia, 646-1000.
May 29:"Almost Our National Bird: The Wild Turkey" — Bruce Bailey, National Wild Turkey Federation, Oswego River Chapter, speaks about turkey conservation and habitat restoration for bird-watchers and hunters alike. Some JAKES activity books for youth available.
June 12:"Why a Watch List: The Imperiled Species of the Seaway Trail, New York State and the World" — Michael Burger, Audubon New York conservation and science director speaks.
Saturday, June 14:The birds of Black Pond, 10 a.m., at the discovery center with Chris Lajewski of the Nature Conservancy, who will speak about the lakeshore dunes and wetlands complex, the 526-acre Black Pond Wildlife Management Area and El Dorado Beach Preserve in the town of Ellisburg. Lunch on your own. Free woodland and wetland walk, 2 p.m., at the wildlife management area as part of the Eastern Lake Ontario Dune Steward Program.
Outdoors
Alexandria Bay
River Hospital fishing trip:Sponsored by Alexandria Bay Fishing Guides Association and friends, 8 a.m.Sunday, May 25,Alexandria Bay municipal docks. Fishing and authentic shore dinner. Cost: $125. Tickets may be purchased at the Thousand Islands Sun office, Route 12, or by mail to Fishing Guides Committee, care of Jeanne Snow, 4 Crossmon St., Alexandria Bay, N.Y. 13607. Include self-addressed stamped envelop, a list of party members, payment and a phone number. Must have valid fishing license. Information: Jeanne Snow, 482-9483.
Inlet
Boat show and outdoor expo:10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, May 11,Arrowhead Park. Area dealers, boat demonstrations and rides on Fourth Lake, gift certificate giveaways, food and boater safety course. Information: Inlet Information Office, 1 (866) GOINLET or www.inletny.com.
Watertown
Classic Boat Owners Night:7 p.m.,Wednesday, May 14,West Marine, Arsenal Street. Free. Speaker on varnish and bottom paint removal. Bring picture of your boat and receive a free tote bag. Information: the store, 788-8490.
Yacht Club members night:7 to 8 p.m.Wednesday, May 28,West Marine, Arsenal Street. Show membership at counter. Raffle for handheld GPS and refreshments available. Information: the store, 788-8490. Mountain,Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1,the store. Three fish weigh-in in front of the store. Cost: $40. Information: the store, 779-1200.
Throughout the area
Outings:Sponsored by the Laurentian Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club.
Saturday, May 17:Spring bird walk — An easy, 2-mile walk on level trails. View a wide variety of species on a hike through shrub land, marsh, wetland, and forest habitats along the Tower and Succession trails. Meet at 7 a.m. in the main parking lot at Indian Creek Nature Center near Rensselaer Falls. Bring binoculars. Information: Joan Collins, 261-4246 or jecollins@twcny.rr.com.
Sunday, May 18:Massawepie Mire birding hike — Walk the old, level railroad bed and visit the south branch of Grasse River near the trail head, about a 4-mile round trip. Easy. Optional 2-mile, round-trip hike on the Mountaineer Trail along scenic Massawepie Lake in the afternoon. Focus on boreal birds, bog plants and scenic views. Start at about 7:30 a.m. Co-sponsored with St. Lawrence-Adirondack Audubon. Information: Joan Collins, 261-4246 or jecollins@twcny.rr.com, or Eileen Wheeler, 386-2482 or eiwheeler@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, May 21:Azure Mountain birding — A 1-mile trail hike with an elevation gain of 944 feet to reach the mountain's 2,512-foot fire-tower summit. Many warbler species, cliff-nesting species and indigo buntings. Easy to moderate. Jointly sponsored by St. Lawrence-Adirondack Audubon. Information: Joan Collins, 261-4246 or jecollins@twcny.rr.com.
Saturday, May 24:Newton Falls mine tailings reforestation — Guided by Michael Bridgen, New York State Ranger School, Wanakena. Learn about the reforestation project on the iron mine tailings in Newton Falls, in which waste product from the paper mill is used to restore soil fertility. Easy. Information: Bill Mueller, 262-2952 or b-hutch-m@twcny.rr.com.
Sunday, May 25:Blue Mountain birding — A 2.2-mile hike with a 1,550-foot elevation gain to the mountain's 3,750-foot fire-tower summit. Meet at 6 a.m. at the trail head to ensure a good possibility of hearing Bicknell's thrush singing near the summit. Moderate. Jointly sponsored by St. Lawrence-Adirondack Audubon. Information: Joan Collins, 261-4246, beforeMay 23or 1 (518) 624-5528, afterMay 23,or jecollins@twcny.rr.com.
Sports
Adams
"Tee It Up for NF" golf tournament:Sponsored by NF RACERS, 9 a.m.Saturday, June 7,Adams Country Club, Route 11. 18-hole, four-person, captain-and-crew format. Italian buffet. Cost: $240 per foursome, payable to NF RACERS Inc. Proceeds benefit Neurofibromatosis Raising Awareness to Help Cure, Education, Research and Support. Information: Kim Fletcher, 955-1620, or Lois MacDonald, 386-3479.
Adult weight training:6 to 8 p.m.weekdays,when school is in session, weight room, South Jefferson Central School's Clarke Building, Route 11. Cost: $40 per year or $25 per semester. Information: 232-4531, ext. 2917, or register at the Clark Middle School office.
Open swimming:6 to 8 p.m.Mondays and Wednesdays,6:15 to 7:15 a.m.Wednesdaysand 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.Saturdays,when school is in session, South Jefferson Central School, Route 11. Cost: $1 for district residents, $2 for non-residents. Children in sixth grade or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Information: Mike Lennox or Sandy Andrus, 232-4531, ext. 2917.
Karate:6:30 to 8 p.m.Mondays,when school is in session, old junior high school gym, South Jefferson Central School's Clarke Building. Details: Jim Creighton, 465-6254.
Judo self-defense class:Includes techniques of throws, falls and hold-downs, along with specific physical fitness training. Open to children in third grade or older and adults. Cost: $1 per class. Details, registration: Jim Juczak, 771-7333.
Adams Center
Adult basketball:7:30 to 9:30 p.m.Mondays and Wednesdays,when school is in session, South Jefferson Central School's Wilson Building, Route 11. Cost: $2.50 per night. No registration required. Information: Mike Lennox or Sandy Andrus, 232-4531, ext. 2917.
Alexandria Bay
Boxing event:Sponsored by Watertown Area Boxing Club. Doors open at 5 p.m.Saturday, May 31,Bonnie Castle Recreation Center. USA vs. Canada USA Boxing Association sanctioned. Boxers Joee Frattali, Gordie Griffith, Angel Perez, Devlon Bullock and Connor Gibbens. Tickets: ringside, $15; general admission, $10. Tickets available at Nelson's Dry Cleaners, Watertown, and Bolton's Pharmacy, and will cost more at the door. Information: 783-4980.
Brantingham
Fifth annual golf tournament:Sponsored by Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, 9 a.m.Saturday, June 14,Brantingham Golf Club. Teams of four men, two men and two women and four women may compete. Prizes awarded for first, second and third places in each flight, closest-to-the-pin, and longest drive. $5,000 hole-in-one cash prize sponsored by Carthage Federal Savings and Loan Association. Cost: $160 per team includes greens fees, prizes and steak dinner. Registration: chamber of commerce, 376-2213.
Brantingham, Turin
Golf tournaments:Sponsored by Lewis County Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation. Four-person scramble,Saturday, June 21,Brantingham Golf Course, and "Friday Golf Afternoon,"Friday, July 25,Turin Highlands, with cookout to follow. Information: 376-5110 or 376-2035.
Brier Hill
Annual Morristown Central School Sports Booster Golf Tournament:10 a.m.Saturday, May 31,Langbrook Meadows Golf Course. Four-person, captain and crew tournament. Cost: $60 per person, includes greens fees, cart, hole-in-one contest, buffet dinner. Information, registration: Mitch Hunter, 276-5792.
Canton
Adult volleyball:Sponsored by Canton Recreation Department, 6:30 p.m.Tuesdays,St. Mary's School gym, Powers Street. Fee: $15. Information: recreation office, 386-3992.
Croghan
Cowboy action shooting:9 a.m. the thirdSundayof the month, Beaver River Fish and Game Club. Cost: $14; members, $12. Information, directions: Don Curtis, also known as Wiley Wally, 788-2542.
21st annual industrial shoot:Sponsored by Beaver River Fish and Game Club,Saturday, June 7,at the club's target ranges. Includes 100-yard paper targets for score, 92-yard running game target and one round of regulation trap, 25 targets at 16 yards with a shotgun no larger than 12 gauge. Contestants must provide their own firearms and ammunition and shoot as a team of five from the same company. Entry forms available at the club or by writing to Northern New York Industrial Shoot, 10641 Jackson Lane, Carthage, N.Y. 13619.
Henderson Harbor
Annual Spring Classic Fishing Derby:Hosted by Henderson Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce,Thursday, May 15-Sunday, May 18.Four divisions with $1,000 first places in lake trout, brown trout, walleye and Northern pike. Special awards, merchandise and cash prizes. "Lucky Fisherman" drawing 6 p.m. each day for fishermen present. Registration sites: B&J Bait Shop, Dexter; Gander Mountain, Watertown; and Henchen Marina, Henderson Harbor. Cost: $20; cash bash, $5. Information: 938-5568.
Ogdensburg
"Weekend at the Marina":Sponsored by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18,at the marina. To kick off National Safe Boating Week. Information about water safety, vessel inspection stations at both boat launching sites, free.
Paul Smiths
40th anniversary run, walk:Hosted by North Country Public Radio, 40- and 20-kilometer run and walk,Saturday, May 10,on the trails at Adirondack Park Visitor Interpretive Center. Walk begins at 7 a.m., followed by the race at 9 a.m. Runners and walkers receive a commemorative T-shirt, water and sports drinks on the course, prizes, lunch and music and family activities throughout the day. Cost: $50. Lunch, $5, available for non-racers.
Potsdam
Area 27 Special Olympics Summer Games:Opening ceremonies, 10 a.m., competition, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Saturday, May 10,SUNY Potsdam. Refreshment stand available.
Basketball camp:SUNY Potsdam's 38th annual Bears International Basketball Camp,Sunday, July 13-Friday, July 18,the campus. For students in grades three through 12th. Commuters and overnight campers welcome. Cost: $370, resident campers; $235, commuters; group rate of five or more, $25 discount per person. Non-refundable $50 deposit required. Information: Sherry Dobbs, 267-2308, Tara Ruckh, 267-3708, or the Office of Noncredit Conferences and Special Programs, 267-2167, or 267-2538, or visit www.potsdam.edu/cont.ed.
Tennis night:6 to 9:30 p.m.Wednesdays,SUNY Potsdam outdoor tennis courts. Free.
Sackets Harbor
Sackets Harbor Road Runners running club:4:30 p.m.Tuesdaysand 7:30 a.m.Saturdaysat the gazebo. Membership: $20; senior citizens 65 and older, $15; ages 10 to 18, $10; families, $30. Information: Steven C. McPherson, 646-3364 or steve@navypointmarine.com.
Basic pistol class:For permit holders only, 8 a.m.Saturdays,Sackets Harbor Sportsmen's Club, Salt Point Road, off County Route 66. By appointment only. Information: Don Curtis, instructor, 788-2542.
Cowboy action shooting:9 a.m. the lastSundayof the monthat Sackets Harbor Sportsmen's Club, Salt Point Road, off County Route 66. Cost: $14; members, $12. Information, directions: Don Curtis, also known as Wiley Wally, 788-2542.
Trips and tours
Boonville
Bus trip to Atlantic City, N.J.:Sponsored by Boonville Senior Citizens,Wednesday, Sept. 10-Friday, Sept. 12.Information: Agnes Ford, 376-7178, or Blanche Pfendler, 942-2644.
Canton
Lancaster, Pa., show trip and Dutch Country:Bus tourMonday, Nov. 10-Thursday, Nov. 13.Sponsored by Canton Senior Citizens. Includes the 2008 Christmas show, a guided tour of Lancaster and Amish Country, Kitchen Kettle Village and the Amish Experience. Information: Myrtle Regan, 386-8917.
Hermon
Trips planned:By DeKalb-Hermon Senior Citizens group. Ottawa (Ontario) Tulip Festival,Friday, May 16.Information, reservations: 393-5684.
Lowville
Bus tour and trip:Visit Mackinac Island, Mich.,Sunday, Sept. 28-Friday, Oct. 3,sponsored by Brookside Senior-Living Community. Cost: single occupancy, $1,074 per person; double occupancy, $849 per person; triple occupancy, $814 per person; quadruple occupancy, $794. Brookside residents and those on Brookside waiting list receive a $25 discount. Includes: round-trip transportation by Birdie Bus Lines, five-night hotel accommodations, including taxes and baggage handling, one dinner on the island, carriage tour, lunch at Grand Hotel, Sault Ste. Marie attractions, River of History Museum, Museum Ship Valley Camp and Tower of History, two-hour dinner cruise, Bronner's Christmas Wonderland and a lunch voucher. Reservations, first-come, first-served basis, non-refundable $25 deposit. Full payment due byFriday, July 18.No refunds for cancellations after this date. Make checks payable to AMRC and mail to Brookside Senior-Living Community, 5701 Brookside Circle, Lowville, N.Y. 13367. Travel insurance available. Information, reservations: Brookside office, 376-4333.
Watertown
"The Best of Ireland":Hosted by the Rev. Donald A. Robinson,Monday, May 19-Thursday, May 29.Includes visits to Galway, Knock, Dublin, Waterford and Killarney. Cost: $2,400, includes airfare, accommodations and most meals. Brochures available at St. Anthony's Church, 850 Arsenal St., or by calling 782- 1190.
Throughout the area
Bus trip to New York City to see Rockettes Christmas Spectacular:Sponsored by TOPS 675, Adams,Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14.Pick-ups in Watertown, Lowville and Utica. Cost: double occupancy, $309; triple or quadruple occupancy, $289; single occupancy, $359. Deposit of $150 due as soon as possible. Information: Emily Hirsch, 583-5676 or emh51@yahoo.com.
