Weekend's
best bets
Boonville
Concert:Adirondack Community Chorus in conjunction with Ballroom Unlimited, 8 p.m.today,Stysh's Brown Barn, Moose River Road. Country western music. Refreshments available. Bring a lawn chair. Information: Peg Nuspliger, 348-6562, Jan Yauger, 942-2046, Mary Ann Reilly, 348-6531, or John DeRoos, 942-4423.
Edwards
Tom Rush:7 p.m.Sunday,Edwards Opera House. Tickets: $20 in advance, $22 at the door. Information: 562-8213 or www.edwardsartscouncil.org.
Evans Mills
Dinner theater:Sponsored by United Methodist Church Parish of Philadelphia and Evans Mills, 5 p.m.Saturday,Evans Mills Fire Hall. "The Mystery of Montley's Manor," a murder mystery/comedy by Kimberlee R. Mendoza. All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner. Free. Information: 642-3204.
Fineview
Bird walk:9 a.m.Saturday,Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, Wellesley Island State Park, 44927 Cross Island Road. Information: 482-2479.
Lake Placid
"Bye, Bye, Birdie":8 p.m.today and Saturdayand 2 p.m.Sunday,Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Tickets: $14; senior citizens and students, $12. Matinees: $2 discount. Information: LPCA, 1 (518) 523-2512 or www.lakeplacidarts.org.
Lowville
Annual St. Peter's May Festival:To be heldtoday through Sundayat the church, 5457 Shady Ave.Today:Bingo, 7 p.m., church hall.Saturday: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.Sunday:Chicken barbecue. Takeouts available. Cash drawings begin at 4 p.m.
Old Forge
Adirondack paddlefest:noon to 5 p.m.today,9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday,and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday,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 noon,today,$20. Live music, food, kayak sale, speakers, clinics and demonstrations. Information: www.adirondackpaddlefest.com.
Potsdam
Family music and dance event:Presented by What a Racquette Music and Dance, 10 to 11:15 a.m.Saturday,Potsdam Presbyterian Church, corner of Lawrence Avenue and Elm Street. Sing-a-longs and social dances. Admission: $5. Information: 265-7386, or www.nnymusicanddance.org.
Redwood
Christian Music Fest:Sponsored by Redwood United Methodist Church, 2 to 8 p.m.Saturday,Redwood Fire Hall. Brenda Cook, 2 p.m., keyboard, contemporary Christian; Doug Hoch, 2:45 p.m., contemporary and traditional, guitar; Hymns and Hers, 3:30 p.m., contemporary gospel; Kevin Thompson Band, 4 p.m., acoustic, rock, blues; Sounds of Joy, 6:15 p.m., contemporary Christian; Plessis Church House Musicians, 7:15 p.m., country, bluegrass. Free admission. Children's crafts, bake sale, silent auction, hot dogs, hamburgers, beverages.
Russell
Atkinson Family Bluegrass Band:7 p.m.Saturday,Russell Opera House. Free. Donations accepted for the Russell Opera House Restoration Fund. Light refreshments served.
Watertown
Media Shrine Circus:4:30 and 7:30 p.m.today,and 11 a.m., 3 and 7:30 p.m.Saturday,Watertown Fairground Arena. Tickets: $14; children 12 and younger, free. Available at box office one hour before showtime.
Armed Forces Day parade:10 a.m.Saturday,begins at Watertown High School parking lot, down Washington Street and ends on Stone Street. Operation Yellow Ribbon event. Information: 836-1531.
Choral evensong:4 p.m.Sunday,Trinity Episcopal Church, 227 Sherman St. Features choristers of Trinity Church, Grace Episcopal Church, Utica, and St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, Syracuse, and the order of evening prayer from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Music by John Reading, Harold W. Friedell and David McK. Williams. Information: the church office, 788-6290.
River Ringers Community Handbell Choir:Program of patriotism and Americana, 4 p.m.Sunday,Asbury United Methodist Church, 327 Franklin St. Old-time folk tunes, favorite hymns and patriotic melodies, and multi-generational choir of two families. Admission by donation. Information: Jennifer Whitenack, director, 921-5255.
Today
Adams
Eighth annual perennial flower & tree sale:9 a.m. to 6 p.m.today,and 9 a.m. to noonSaturday,Adams United Methodist Church.
Colton
Zion Episcopal Church coffeehouse series:7 p.m.today,church undercroft, featuring Jamie Savage. Free admission. Donations to Zion Food Pantry accepted.
Copenhagen
Yard sale:Sponsored by River of Life Fellowship Youth Group, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.today, and Saturday,the Parker residence, 10152 Washington St. Proceeds benefit group's trip to attend Generation conference in Utica. Information: Jillann Micek, 688-2662.
Hammond
Mother-daughter banquet:6 p.m.today,Hammond Presbyterian Church. Ham and scalloped potato dinner. Cost: $7; children 6 to 12, $4; children 5 and younger, free. Speaker illustrator and storyteller Rachel Browning.
Heuvelton
Karaoke:8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.today and Saturday,Paul A. Conroy Jr. Amvets Post 1997.
LaFargeville
Annual chicken barbecue:Sponsored by LaFargeville Central School junior class, 4 to 6 p.m.today,school cafeteria. Cost: $7; children 12 and younger, $4.50. Takeouts available. Yearbook sale, $30; school emblem umbrellas, $15.
Lowville
Taco night:Sponsored by Lewis County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6912, 4 to 7 p.m.today,post. Tacos and taco salads. Takeouts. Cost: $1.25 per taco; 3 tacos for $3.25; taco salad, $4.50. To order: 376-2733.
Parishville
Hilltoppers dance:7 to 11 p.m.today,Parishville Town Hall. Music by Classic Country. Refreshments. Donation, $3; couple, $5.
Philadelphia
Townwide rummage sale:8 a.m. to 6 p.m.today and Saturday,and noon to 5 p.m.Sunday,throughout the town. Information: 642-3452.
Potsdam
Exhibit, opening reception:"Incite Your Senses," presented by Potsdam High School art department,today through Sunday, June 8,Creative Spirit Art Center, 6 Raymond St. Features art by 13 graduating seniors. Reception, 7 p.m.todayin the gallery.
Live Music Fridays:Sponsored by St. Lawrence County Arts Council, 6 to 7:30 p.m.today,51 Market St. Music by The Starlights. Wheelchair accessible. Cost: $5. Information: 265-6860 or www.slcartscouncil.org.
Contra dance:Part of North Country Contra Third Friday Series, 7:30 p.m.today,Crary Mills Community Center and Grange Hall. Instruction for beginners, 7 to 7:30 a.m.today.Featuring Irish band Cullen's Cross and caller Bob Nicholson. Cost: $7; children 16 and younger, free. Wear soft flat shoes and bring water bottle. Information: 386-2609.
Watertown
Spaghetti supper:Sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi Relay for Life team, 4:30 to 8 p.m.today,American Legion Post 61, 138 Sterling St. Takeouts, 4:30 p.m. Cost: $6; military, $5; children 5 to 12, $4. Information: Barb Harter, 788-8368 or hottamalebarb@yahoo.com.
CC Cafe coffeehouse:Hosted by the Christian Care Center. Performance by Don Briant, Clayton, 7 to 9 p.m.today,Watertown Urban Mission, 247 Factory St. Information: Roger or Peggy, 782-8353.
Holocaust remembrance commemoration:7:30 p.m.today,Congregation Degel Israel, 557 Thompson Blvd. Open to the public. Refreshments served. Information: 788-4660.
Adult film documentary:"Until the Violence Stops," 7 p.m.today,All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 1330 Gotham St. Proceeds benefit Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County. Admission: $5. Information: 771-3740.
Jefferson County Dairy Princess Pageant and Dairy of Distinction Banquet:milk punch hour, 6:30 p.m., dinner, 7:30 p.m.today,Northside Improvement League. Three Dairy Princess candidates compete. Cost: $12.50. Information: 493-1694.
West Carthage
Books, knickknacks, puzzles and homemade candy sale:Hosted by William Dalton Estates Seniors, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.todayand 9 a.m.Saturday,William Dalton Estates, 38 N. Broad St. Benefits the seniors' social activities and expenses. Information: Nancy Hickey, 493-1469.
Tomorrow
Cape Vincent
Clean Up Day:Sponsored by Cape Vincent Improvement League, 8 a.m.Saturday,the Community House, Market Street. Bring bags, gloves, broom, shovel etc. Picnic follows at 12:30 p.m. Information: Kristy Kennedy, 654-3268.
Adams, Watertown
"Jesus' Story is Our Story":Presented by Immaculate Heart Central School Mystery Players, 7 p.m.Saturday,South Jefferson Central School, proceeds benefit Relay for Life team; and 7 p.m.Sunday,IHC High School, proceeds benefit Darfur Project. Freewill offering.
Canton
Reiki level II — art of the healer:10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday,and 2 to 6 p.m.Sunday,Unitarian Universalist Church. Information: www.thereikihealingcircle.com, Suzan@thereikihealingcircle.com, or 783-0360.
"Beauty & the Beast" auditions:11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturdayand 2 to 4 p.m.Sunday,Hugh C. Williams High School auditorium. For the show to be presented by Grasse River Players, July 17 through July 20. Chorus parts, 11 major roles and one child's role. Prepare to sing 16 to 32 bars of two show tunes, read parts and learn dance segment. Volunteers needed for backstage production. Information: Barbara Burdick, 386-4648 or bburdick@twcny.rr.com, or Elaine Kuracina, 265-0864 or chickenflesh@hotmail.com.
Croghan
Annual craft fair, museum reopening:Pancake breakfast, barbecue and music, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,American Maple Museum. Free admission. Space available for crafters, $10 in advance. Information: 346-6706.
DeKalb Junction
Pancake supper:In observance of Armed Forces Day, sponsored by Amvets Post 11, 4 to 7 p.m.Saturday,the post. Cost: $6.
Evans Mills
Way Inn Christian Music Center:1 to 5 p.m.Saturday,Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church, 8673 Church St. Information: www.thewayinncmc.org. Bake sale benefits music center.
Fineview
Mother Nature's story time and activities:"Spring Things," 10 a.m.today,Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, Wellesley Island State Park, 44927 Cross Island Road. Information: 482-2479.
Gouverneur
Breast cancer walk:Sponsored by Gouverneur Business Women, registration begins 8:30 a.m., opening ceremony, 10:15 a.m.Saturday,Village Park. A mile walk to Gouverneur Fairgrounds. Pledge sheets, information: Marilyn LaPierre, 287-4801, or 771-2929.
Rummage sale:Sponsored by Kendrew Grange, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Saturday,Kendrew Grange Hall, Route 812. Bag sale, $2 per, 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit Kendrew Grange Renovation Fund.
Great Bend
New, used clothes give-away:9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday,City of Refuge Christian Church, 32500 Route 3.
Discount used Christian book sale:10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,City of Refuge Christian Church, 32500 Route 3. Cost: 50 cents and $1 per book.
LaFargeville
Beginner horse clinic:9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,Northern New York Agricultural Historical Society museum at Stone Mills, Route 180. Cost: $25 per horse; observing, free. Information: 658-2353, or 788-5991.
Lowville
Pancake breakfast:8 to 10 a.m.Saturday,Masonic Temple Building, State Street. Cost: $5. Sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star. Information: Catherine Barnes, 376-8950.
Performance:Randy Simpson, 2 p.m.Saturday,Brookside Senior Living Community, 5701 Brookside Circle. Southern gospel music. Free. Information: 376-4333.
Malone
Dog walk, cat photo contest fundraiser:Sponsored by North Country Animal Shelter, registration, 12:30 p.m., walk, 1 to 3 p.m.Saturday,village park, Main Street. Proceeds to benefit building renovation project. Information: 1 (518) 483-8079.
Ogdensburg
"Weekend at the Marina":Sponsored by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday and Sunday,at the marina. To kick off National Safe Boating Week. Information about water safety, vessel inspection stations at both boat launching sites, free.
Communitywide yard sale:Sponsored by Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce scheduled forSaturday and Sunday,throughout the community. Information: 393-3620.
Philadelphia
Chicken barbecue:Sponsored by Philadelphia Volunteer Firemen, noonSaturday,fire hall. Eat in or take out. Cost: $7.
Pulaski
Villagewide garage sale:Sponsored by Pulaski Historical Society and Friends of Pulaski Library, starting at 8 a.m.Saturday,throughout the village. Watch for balloons and signs. Information: 298-5235.
Redwood
Villagewide yard sales:Sponsored by Redwood Fire Department Auxiliary, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,throughout the village. Information: 482-3078.
Sackets Harbor
Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site:Opens for the season, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturdayand 1 to 5 p.m.Sunday.Navy Yard Commandant's and Lieutenant's houses, stable and ice house open.Portrait of Gen. Zebulon Pike on view in the Lieutenant's House gallery. Information: the historic site, 646-3634 or www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org.
Arts Association of Northern New York:Open house and brunch, 10 a.m. to noon, and artists demonstrations, noon to 5 p.m.Saturdayat the gallery, 119 W. Main St. Free. Information: www.aanny.org.
Sandy Creek
Blessing of the bikes:9 a.m.Saturday,Sandy Creek United Methodist Church, 2031 Harwood Drive. Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. with donations accepted. Motorcycles, ATVs and bicycles.
Watertown
Pancake breakfast:8 to 11:30 a.m.Saturday,Bethany United Methodist Church, 214 W. Lynde St. Cost: $6.
Trisomy 21 Foundation of Northern New York:"Planning for the Care of Your Disabled Child," 9:30 a.m.Saturday,third floor conference room, Marcy Building, 167 Polk St. Guardianship and special needs trusts. Presenter: Marcy Dembs. Information: Alicia Bach, 773-3437, or Mark or Sara Brooker, 376-4144.
Community health and wellness fair:Hosted by Life Church of the Nazarene, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday,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.
Point and insurance reduction:Sponsored by AAA of Western and Central New York, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Saturday,Hampton Inn, 155 Commerce Park Drive. 10 percent insurance discount and up to 4 points for violations within the last 18 months. Cost: $35; non-members, $41. Registration: AAA Travel Center, 19482 Route 11, 1 (800) 836-2582, or driverprograms@nyaaa.com.
Plant sale:Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County Master Gardeners, 8 to 11 a.m.Saturday,extension offices, 203 N. Hamilton St. Annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables and house plants. Information: Sue Gwise, 788-8450.
"Cruisin'" event:NoonSaturday,Thunderin' Cycles, Old Rome State Road. Registration: 10 a.m. Proceeds to benefit St. Jude's Research Hospital. Information, donations: Kent Spencer, 788-0024.
Fort Drum spring festival:Sponsored by Different Drummer Internet Cafe, in support of soldiers and Iraq Veterans Against the War, 1 to 7 p.m.Saturday,Black Water River Park and Campgrounds, 1605 Huntington St. Varied live music, games, food and information booths. Free.
Annual bazaar:9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday,Curtis Aparments. Door prize, auction, raffle and bake sale.
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