Weekend's
best bets
Carthage
Family and friends scavenger hunt:Hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7227 Auxiliary, noon to 4 p.m.Saturday,at the post. Cost: $5 per team, includes an indoor picnic after the hunt. Register at noon. Prizes awarded to the first team to find all items or the teams that find the most items. Information: Mary Meyer, 493-0029, or Jane Reape, 493-2360.
DeKalb Junction
Stringfolks:"DeKalb: Our Town — Now and Then," presented by the town of DeKalb Historical Association, 7 p.m.Saturday,Meetinghouse Museum, 696 E. DeKalb Road. Freewill donations. Information: 347-2178 or thompsbs@tds.net.
Fineview
Bird walk:9 a.m.Saturday,Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, Wellesley Island State Park, 44927 Cross Island Road. Information: 482-2479.
Herb Day:11 a.m. to noonSaturday,Minna Anthony Common Nature Center. Herb demonstrations, care and uses. Jim Titus, Cooperative Extension master gardener available. Information: 482-2479.
Inlet
Boat show and outdoor expo:10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday,and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday,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.
Lowville
The Burns Sisters:Part of the 2008 Black River Valley Concert Series sponsored by Lewis County Historical Society. Doors open at 7:40 p.m., performance at 8 p.m.Saturday,at the society's headquarters, 7552 S. State St. Beverages and light refreshments available. Tickets at the door: $20. Information, 376-8957.
Paul Smiths
40th anniversary run, walk:Hosted by North Country Public Radio, 40- and 20-kilometer run and walk,Saturday,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,SUNY Potsdam. Refreshment stand available.
St. Lawrence NYSARC's Community Arts Program showcase:Featuring the artistic talents of people with disabilities, 7 p.m.Saturday,SUNY Potsdam's College Theatre. Includes ultra-condensed Shakespearean plays, tap and jazz dancing, music performances and a visual art display. General admission: $3; students, $2; children 5 and younger, free. Advance tickets: 386-3529 or mquinell@slnysarc.org.
Watertown
WPBS-TV "Ready, Set, Fun" 2008 Bookfest:Presented by Jefferson Dental Health, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday,Watertown Municipal Ice Arena. Free admission with a canned-food donation. Every child receives a free book. Used book swap and two-for-one Scholastic Book Sale. Numerous area business booths, activities and readings from area authors Hope Marston and Irene Uttendorfsky. Sponsored in part by Stewart's Shops and The Children's Clinic.
"Art Literally" art show, gala and sale:To benefit the American Red Cross and Flower Memorial Library, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.today,the library, 229 Washington St. Includes Jim Burr on piano, hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer. Works include watercolor, acrylics, pottery, sculpture, quilts, jewelry, furniture as well as original art by Viggo Mortensen, Michael Ringer, Larry Barone, Chris Miller. Artists donate a portion of each sale to the library and the Red Cross. Tickets: $40 per person; $75 per couple.
Today
Adams
"Clue":Presented by the South Jefferson Central High School Drama Club, 7 p.m.today and Saturday,high school auditorium, Clarke Building, Route 11. Donation.
Clayton
Spring fling adult social:Sponsored by Thousand Islands Teachers' Association and St. Mary's Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m.today,Knights of Columbus Hall, James Street. Admission: $5. Cash bar, DJ, refreshments and raffles. Proceeds benefit TIEA Scholarship Fund.
Hopkinton
Food pantry:10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.today,Hopkinton town hall. Information: Geo Macy, 328-4168, or Mary Converse, 328-4681.
Lake Placid
Book signing, screening:"Forgotten Ellis Island" by Lorie Conway, 7:30 p.m.today,Lake Placid Center for the Arts. About the immigrant hospital on Ellis Island. Kicks off National Health Care Week. Information: Adirondack Medical Center, 1 (518) 897-2341.
Lowville
Child safety seat check:Conducted by Lewis County Public Health, 9 a.m. to noontoday,Public Safety Building. No appointment needed. Information: Public Health, 376-5453.
Massena
Rummage sale:Benefits the Women's Fellowship of Emmanuel Congregational Church, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.today,Adath Israel Synagogue, Church and West Orvis streets. Clothing, jewelry, furniture, appliances, exercise equipment and knickknacks. $1 bag sale, 2 to 4 p.m.
Blood pressure testing:Sponsored by Massena Senior Citizens, 10 to 11 a.m.today,Massena Community Center multi-purpose room, 61 Beach St.
Morley
Bullhead supper:Sponsored by Morley Fire Department, 4:30 p.m.today,Morley Bingo Hall. Cost: $8.50; children 5 to 12, $5.50; children younger than 5, free.
Norfolk
Rummage sale:9 a.m. to noontoday,$2 bag sale, Norfolk United Methodist Church. Noon to 1 p.m., everything free. Information: Zenith Dallos, 384-3069.
Philadelphia
Dance:Sponsored by Indian River Community Youth Organization, 7 p.m.today,Philadelphia Fire Hall. Disc jockey Billy Ballistic. For students in grades six through 12.
Potsdam
Poetry reading:SUNY Potsdam student winners of sixth annual North Country Schools Peace Poetry Contest, 7 p.m.today,Dunn Hall Theater, SUNY Potsdam. Winning poems published in chapbook "North Country Schools Peace Poetry - 2008." Free.
Potsdam Rock Orchestra:7:30 p.m.today,Knowles Multipurpose Room, SUNY Potsdam. Features music from Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Bon Jovi, Journey and "Phantom of the Opera." Tickets: in advance, $4; at the door, $5. Available at Student Government Office, Barrington Student Union. Bear Express accepted. Information: www.potsdamrockorchestra.com.
Annual spring rummage sale:Sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church, 9 a.m. to noontoday,the church, Maple Street. Bag sale today. Household goods, spring and summer clothes and more.
Watertown
Lemondrops Relay for Life fundraiser:Doors open at 5 p.m.today,Italian-American Civic Association, 192 Bellew Ave. Pizza, snacks, raffles, 50-50, door prizes. Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Frozen Cactus band. Information: Lisa Carpenter, 785-3320.
"Bathroom Humor":By Bill Van Zandt and Jane Milmore. Adult comedy dinner theater presented by the Little Theatre of Watertown. Dinner, 7 p.m., followed by showtoday and Saturday,Great Hall, Trinity Parish House, 227 Sherman St. Cost: $27.50. Dinner choices: stuffed pork chop, fish, chicken or vegetarian lasagna roll. Reservations required by calling 788-6084.
Community orchestra and wind ensemble concert:7:30 p.m.today,Sturtz Theater, Jefferson Community College. Free admission. Information: JCC Continuing Education Division, 786-2438.
Tomorrow
Adams
Chicken barbecue:Sponsored by South Jefferson Historical Association and South Jefferson Lions Club, 11 a.m.Saturday,Fuccillo Auto Mart, Route 11. Cost: Dinners, $7.50; chicken only, $5. Information: 583-5459.
Adams Center
Food plot preparation:Sponsored by Quality Deer Management Association, Widrick's Implements and Backyard Farmer, 1 to 3 p.m.Saturday,Backyard Farmer. Free. Speaker: Brian Sheley. Information: Jefferson-Lewis QDMA president Chris Phinney, 686-5989.
Canton
"The Battle of the Books":First round begins at 10:30 a.m.Saturday,Paige Room, Canton Free Library. Eight teams of students in grades four through six are quizzed on books they have read during the last six months. Information: Valerie at the library, 386-3712, ext. 4.
Silas Wright birthday party for children:11 a.m. to noonSaturday,St. Lawrence County Historical Association, 3 E. Main St. Children ages 4 to 10 and their parents or grandparents to make ice cream. Parking in back next to Red Barn. Information: 386-8133.
Cape Vincent
Cancer walk:Sponsored by the YA YA Sisters, 10 a.m.Saturday,Wilson's Beach. Rain date: Saturday, May 24. Picnic to follow. Information and donations: 501-4040, or 654-4655.
Chaumont
Money management for women:Presented by Judith McGaughey, 10 a.m.Saturday,Lyme Free Library. Information, advice, recommendations.
Clayton
Blue jeans volunteer day:9 a.m. to noonSaturday,at The Handweaving Museum & Arts Center, 314 John St. Light gardening, organizing, painting and weeding. Lunch provided. Information: 686-4123.
DePeyster
Chicken barbecue:4 p.m.Saturday,Masonic Hall. Cost: $7.50; children, $3.50; half a chicken only, $4. Proceeds benefit St. Lawrence Chapter Order of the Eastern Star.
Dexter
Pulled pork takeout dinner:Benefits General Brown Booster Club, noon to 6 p.m.Saturday,General Brown Central High School parking lot. Prepared by Smokeys Bar-B-Q.
Evans Mills
Way Inn coffeehouse:Featuring Pete Rose, Utica, country gospel singer and songwriter, 7 to 9 p.m.Saturday,Pleasant Meadows Baptist Church. Donations welcome. Information: www.thewayinncmc.org.
Heuvelton
Rummage sale:Sponsored by the Presbyterian Women of Heuvelton, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday,in the church basement. Good used clothing, knickknacks and miscellaneous items. Bake sale in Friendship Room. Bag sale, $1, begins at noon.
Dance:8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.Saturday,Paul A. Conroy Jr. Amvets Post 1997. Music by Pure Country.
Lowville
Artisans open studio tour:Presented by members of Adirondack Artisans Guild, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturdayat four locations from downtown Lowville to Croghan, three of which will be hosting multiple artisans. One entry per person at each of the locations for gift basket. Flyers and maps available at Gallery 812, Wild Root Bookstore, 7617 N. State St., Lor at www.adirondackartisansguild.com. Information: Karan Cross, 1 (866) 258-3776.
Annual Community Wellness Day:Hosted by Lewis County General Hospital, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday,at the hospital. Free screenings: cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, hearing. Stroke awareness booth and body mass index screenings. Displays concerning different aspects of health-care products and services. Information: Tina Schell, 376-5087.
Fundraiser:"Scrapping for a Cure" for Relay for Life Team Faith, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Saturday,Marine Corps League, outer Dayan Street. Cost: $10, includes scrapbooking crop and food. Information: Caree Turck, 376-6207.
Macomb
Turkey dinner:4:30 to 6:30 p.m.Saturday,Macomb Community Wesleyan Church, county routes 10 and 7. Cost: $7; children 6 to 12, $3.50; children 5 and younger, free. Information: 578-2255.
Massena
Metaphysical discussion:1 to 4:30 p.m.Saturday,Massena Library. Featuring scientific paranormal investigation team, Shadow Chasers. Free. Information: 769-6235.
Massena, Watertown
Book signing:By Adirondack author John H. Briant, 1 to 4 p.m.Saturday,Borders, Salmon Run Mall, Watertown, and 1 to 3 p.m.Sunday,Waldenbooks, St. Lawrence Centre, Massena. Sign copies of "Adirondack Detective" series and autobiography, "One Cop's Story: A Life Remembered." Information: 779-0006 or 769-3164.
Naumburg
Chicken barbecue:NoonSaturday,Beaver Valley United Methodist Church, Naumburg Lane. Cost: $6.50; halves, $4. Takeouts only.
Norwood
First Foreign Language Night:Scheduled forSaturdayhas been canceled.
Ogdensburg
Buffet-style pancake breakfast:7 to 11 a.m.Saturday,Galilee United Methodist Church, Black Lake Road. All-you-can-eat menu. Takeouts available. Cost: $6; children 6 and older, $3.75; children 5 and younger, free.
Potsdam
Senior exhibition:Presented by Clarkson University digital arts and sciences seniors, 9 to 10:30 p.m.Saturday,Adirondack Lodge, Clarkson University. Senior reception, 9 to 9:30 p.m. Independent and group projects featuring digital photography, video game design, 3-D mapping, animation and more. Free. Information: assistant professor of communication and media Dave Beck, 268-4205 or dbeck@clarkson.edu.
Richville
Chicken barbecue:Sponsored by Richville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, 4:30 p.m.Saturday,Richville United Church. Cost: $7; children 5 to 12, $4. Takeouts available. Dining room not handicap accessible.
Saranac Lake
MS Songs of Hope coffeehouse:Featuring Dave Nichols and Spare Change, Lowell and George Bailey, the Waickman family and the Rustic Riders, 7 to 10 p.m.Saturday,First Presbyterian Church, Church Street. Proceeds benefit the fight against multiple sclerosis. Cost: $10, suggested minimum donation, or sponsor a member of the Rustic Riders Multiple Sclerosis bike team. Baked goods, refreshments and MS Ribbons of Hope and bracelets.
"Saturday Night Scene" concert:7:30 p.m.Saturday,Bluseed Studios, 24 Cedar St. Features singer/songwriter Dan Berggren. Admission: $10; members, students, $8. Information: 1 (518) 891-3799.
Watertown
Community cleanup day:9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday,Arsenal Street Cemetery, next door to Massey's Furniture Barn. Bring rake, trimmers, loppers and gloves. Families and disabled persons welcome. Information: Kathy Plante-Hunt, 788-3306 or kplantehunt@hotmail.com.
Six-hour defensive driving course:Sponsored by the Safety Council of Central and Western New York, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Saturday,Conference Room A, Administration Building, Charles H. Bohlen Jr. Technical Center, Arsenal Street. Cost: $40 at the door. Information, registration: 431-9583, 1 (800) 255-1300 or www.safetycouncilny.org.
"Stranger Danger" Day:Children of all ages learn to better defend themselves against harmful situations, 1 p.m.Saturday,World Class Taekwondo, 241 State St. Free. DARE officers are guest speakers. Registration: 788-8842. Leave name, phone number and number of children attending.
Spring fling dinner:Sponsored by Watertown Eagles Club Auxiliary, 5:30 to 8 p.m.Saturday,Watertown Eagles Club, outer Washington Street. Takeouts available. Cost: $8; children 3 to 12, $5; children 2 and younger, free. Information: the club, 782-5495.
Spring dance:Sponsored by Italian-American Civic Association, 8 p.m. to midnightSaturday,at the club. Music by Syracuse show band, Request. Open to public. Admission: $10 per couple.
Five hour course:8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday,Watertown High School. Cost: $20. Must have New York State learner's permit. Information: WHS Athletic Department, 785-3833.
Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club bike hop:11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday,Sam's Club parking lot, Arsenal Street. Benefits: DARE programs in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. Cost: $1.
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