June 26, 2009 03:28 am
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Events
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Adirondack Architectural Heritage tour. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 9.8 miles round-trip, Camp Santanoni: Adirondack Great Camp. Tour includes stops at the Gate Lodge, Santanoni's 200-acre farm and the Main Camp on Newcomb Lake, see the restoration of the Main Camp complex and learn about the conservation and restoration. $30. For advance registration, call Adirondack Architectural Heritage at 834-9328.
Schuyler Falls Historian's Room Dedication. 10 a.m., Schuyler Falls Town Hall, 997 Mason St., Morrisonville. The dedication of the historian's room as the Leo L. Perry Historian's Room will recognize the outstanding and enduring work during Leo's tenure as the town historian from 1987 through 1993. Those wishing to attend are requested to call 563-1129.
Friday Night Cruisin. 6:30 p.m., starts at Skyway Plaza, Plattsburgh. Featuring 50-50 drawing, music, classic cars. For more information, call 563-6657.
Patti Brooks and Denise Bean-Raymond book signings. 4 to 6 p.m., The Bookstore Plus, Lake Placid. Brooks is the author of "Fame & Deceit" and Bean-Raymond is author of "The Illustrated Guide to Holistic Care for Horses: An Owner's Manual."
Sat., June 27
Free rummage sale. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lyon Mountain Methodist Church. Lots of clothes and coats. Also, food pantry is open.
Town-wide garage sale. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lyon Mountain. Sponsored by the Lyon Mountain Legion Auxiliary. The Lyon Mountain Methodist Church will be selling michigans and desserts.
Plattsburgh Public Library grand-opening celebration. Reception, 5 to 7 p.m., Plattsburgh Public Library, newly refurbished second-floor auditorium. More than 22 area artists showing paintings, photographs, sculpture, pottery and fabric art.
Architecture of the Champlain Valley tour. Ironville, 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. In the Town of Crown Point, the settlement of Ironville is the site of the Penfield Homestead Museum and was once the center of a thriving iron industry. Free. For advance registration, call Adirondack Architectural Heritage at 834-9328.
Saranac Lake Village Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saranac Lake Riverside Park. Fresh, locally produced no-spray vegetables and herbs, artisan organic cheese from grass-fed cows, goat cheese, yogurt, soap, free-range chicken, duck, goose, and eggs, fresh-baked breads, pastries, ready-to-eat soups, snacks, beverages, maple syrup, artwork and crafts.
Treasures from Your Trunk. 9 a.m. to noon, Harkness United Methodist Church, corner of Harkness and Hallock Hill roads, Peru. Host a yard sale out of your vehicle on the church grounds. Park and sell for the morning for a $5 donation.
Strawberry Social Dance and silent auction. 6:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church Hall, Champlain Street (Route 202), Hemmingford (this is a change of address). Round dancing with Bill and Olga Cibula and square dancing till 10 with Gord Cumming. Sponsored by the Northern Lights Square Dance Club.
Glacial Landscapes: Remnants of the Ice Age. Narrative journey from the Adirondack Loj to Saranac Lake, stopping at several glacial landforms along the way. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., meet at the ADK Loj. Bring a lunch, or a hearty trail lunch can be provided for $8. Pre-register by calling 523-3441. $30 for members; $35 for non-members.
Summer Story Hour. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Chazy Public Library. For preschoolers through 8-year-olds. Featuring: Making Boogie Woogie Butter," Carol Ladd. Theme is "Be Creative at Your Library."
Plattsburgh Farmers and Crafters Market. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Durkee Street Pavilion. Fresh local organic vegetables, flowers, baked goods, coffees, etc. Crafters and artisans, music by local band Towne Meeting.
Lyon Mountain Mining and Railroad Museum open. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.
Baked goods and food sale. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. James Anglican Episcopal Church, Main Street, AuSable Forks. Pies, cakes, breads, etc.
Miner Institute Open House. Noon to 4 p.m., Miner Institute, off Interstate 87, exit 41, Chazy. Exhibits, videos, demonstrations, tour the dairy barn, see Morgan horses, learn about William H. Miner and Heart's Delight Farm, Wayside Walk and Coach. Refreshments.
"Tracing Your Ancestors: Where to Begin" workshop. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Chateaugay Memorial Library. Sponsored by the Chateaugay Historical Society. To reserve a spot, call Mary Humiston, 497-6685. Free.
Heart Lake Nature Museum opens. Open through Labor Day. Naturalist walks 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Night walks Fridays 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday night campfires 8:30 to 9:30. All programs free. Sponsored by Adirondack Mountain Club.
Radio Hams Emergency Capabilities Field Day. Champlain Valley Amateur Radio Club will be demonstrating amateur radio, 32 Douglas Road, Dannemora. Meet and talk with the ham-radio operators.
Sun., June 28
Annual Brushton Firefighters Field Day. Brushton Volunteer Fire Department. Parade beginning at noon, followed by chicken barbecue, rides for the kids, band, flea market, firefighters water ball contest.
Express Yourself at Your Library. Summer reading program. 2 p.m., Wells Memorial Library, Upper Jay. Julie Robinson Robards Sing-along Concert.
Saint Peter's Festival. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., North Catherine and Cornelia streets. Grand auction at 1 p.m., with more than $10,000 in new merchandise, including John Deere riding mower from Giroux Brothers. Entertainment; children's games and rides; sales of books, plants and baked goods; Skillo, ice cream, cotton candy, bread dough, burgers, nachos, hot dogs, fries, sausages and more.
Radio Hams Emergency Capabilities Field Day. Champlain Valley Amateur Radio Club will be demonstrating amateur radio, 32 Douglas Road, Dannemora. Meet and talk with the ham-radio operators.
Mon., June 29
Adirondack Architectural Heritage tour. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lake Placid, Main Street. Take a walk with author and columnist Lee Manchester. An inside look at some of the village's best-preserved architecture: Lake Placid Library (1896), Palace Theater (1926), Olympic Center (1932) and several churches. Participants receive a copy of "Main Street, Lake Placid" by Manchester. Tour fee: $45. For advance registration, call Adirondack Architectural Heritage at 834-9328.
Tues., June 30
Saranac Lake Farmers Market. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., parking lot of the Lake Flour Bakery. Fresh produce, maple syrup, honey, jams, grass-finished beef, free range chicken, pork, eggs, artisan breads, pastries, fresh roasted coffee, marble tiles, crafts, etc.
Author appreciation night. 7 p.m., Lake Placid Public Library, main floor. Authors: Lee Manchester, "The Plains of Abraham: a History of North Elba and Lake Placid;" Scherelene L. Schatz, "The Adirondacks: a Postcard History;" and Barbara A. Campbell, "Inside the Club: Stories of the employees of the former Lake Placid Club."
Wed., July 1
Summer Story Hour. 10:30 a.m., Chazy Public Library. Kickoff of "Be Creative at Your Library" summer program for children from grade 1 through 6. Featuring storyteller Karen Pillsworth, Stone Soup and a Little Bit More.
Free Family Film Festival. 10 a.m., Regal Champlain Centre Cinemas 8, Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh. Free admission for children to movie. Special kid's combo snacks available.
Malone Farmers Market. Noon to 4:30 p.m., Malone Town Offices, Route 11, across from Wal-mart.
Classic Mirror Lake Melodies: welcoming canoes, kayaks and other small boats. 7 p.m., Lake Placid Public Library, behind the library on Mirror Lake. Cameron Anderson, a bagpipe medley; Kim Weems singing Kate Smith's rendition of "God Bless America;" Brenden Gotham singing, Alice Rogers (new band teacher) plays classical music; Dave Mishanec performing jazz tunes. Popcorn.
Book signing and lecture. Scherelene L. Schatz, "The Adirondacks: a Postcard History," 7 p.m., Goff-Nelson Memorial Library, Tupper Lake. Refreshments.
Book-signing. Author Dr. Edith Gelles, "Abigail and John: Portrait of a Marriage." 2 p.m., Lake Placid Public Library.
Preschool Story Time. Ages 3 to 5. 10 to 11 a.m., Rouses Point Dodge Memorial Library, 144 Lake St. Free. Story, singing and a snack.
Thurs., July 2
Preschoolers Story Hour. 10:30 a.m., Saranac Lake Free Library, Elinor B. Preis Children's Room.
Passport Night. 5 to 7 p.m., Clinton County Clerk's Office, 137 Margaret St., Plattsburgh. These hours are exclusively for the acceptance of passport applications. Call 565-4700 for further information.
Classic movie night. WALL* a film for the entire family. 7 p.m., Lake Placid Public Library, behind the library on Mirror Lake.
Fri., July 3
Adirondack Dancing Campers Weekend. Chapter 164, North Country Squares, Clinton County Fairgrounds, Morrisonville. Plus, 7:30 to 10 p.m.(squares/rounds/plus tips). Casual dress. Callers/cuers: Betsy and Roy Gotta.
Author signing. 4 to 6 p.m., The Bookstore Plus. For Scherelene L. Schatz, author of "The Adirondacks," and Neil Surprenant, with "Paul Smith's Adirondack Hotel and College."
Whallonsburg Idol Contest performance 3. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Whallonsburg Grange Hall, Canceled.
Book sale. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sherman Free Library, Port Henry.
Friday Night Cruisin. 6:30 p.m., starts at Skyway Plaza, Plattsburgh. Featuring 50-50 drawing, music, classic cars. For more information, call 563-6657.
Open house and children's story night. Lake Placid Public Library, main floor. Author Marty Podskoch, "Adirondack Stories II," 2 p.m.; author Dr. Emanuel Bernstein "The Secret Revolution: a psychologists adventures in education," 3 p.m. Book signings. Children's classic bedtime story night, 7 p.m. Storytellers: Linda Blair, Bambi Reid, Glenda Mitchell and Barbara Kelly. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas.
Fri.-Sun., July 3-5
Lake Placid I Love BBQ Festival. Olympic Speed-Skating Oval, Lake Placid. National grilling competition sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society, starts Friday night. Junior Barbecue competition takes place on Saturday. Children's activities, cooking demonstrations by area chefs and barbecue team pit masters, two appearances by Zydeco music legend C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, performances by 10 area bands.
Annual Rouses Point Fourth of July celebration. Field opens at noon. Entertainment, food booths, vendors, carnival rides. Friday, Community Singers and Strawhatters, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Kids Day, 10:30, talent show 6 p.m.; Sunday, car show, 9 a.m., Fire Department's chicken barbecue at noon, parade at 6 p.m, fireworks at dusk.
Sat., July 4
City of Plattsburgh Fourth of July Celebration. Parade at 2 p.m., starting at Wilcox Dock, with the theme Quadricentennial Celebration. To participate, contact parade director Kelly Donoghue at 726-0879; The band Angry Neighbors plays at City Beach at 6 p.m.; fireworks at the beach at 9 p.m.. People attending events at the beach will be charged $5 per car load.
Village-wide garage sale. 8 a.m., Rouses Point. Call Carol Hanfield at 297-5502 to sign up for the sale.
Square dance. North Country Squares, Clinton County Fairgrounds, Morrisonville. Round dance party, 7 to 8 p.m.; squares with plus tips and rounds, 8 to 10 p.m. For more information, call Amy Agoney, 563-3492.
Treasures from Your Trunk. 9 a.m. to noon, Harkness United Methodist Church, corner of Harkness and Hallock Hill roads, Peru. Host a yard sale out of your vehicle on the church grounds. Park and sell for the morning for a $5 donation.
Saranac Lake Village Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saranac Lake Riverside Park. Fresh, locally produced no-spray vegetables and herbs, artisan organic cheese from grass-fed cows, goat cheese, yogurt, soap, free-range chicken, duck, goose, and eggs, fresh-baked breads, pastries, ready-to-eat soups, snacks, beverages, maple syrup, artwork and crafts.
Open House and Book Sale. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library in Rouses Point. Bounce house and other activities free.
Point Au Fer Racing Club's Samuel de Champlain Cup. Start 10 a.m., from in front of the Anchorage and return. Watch from the shore or from boat for free.
Chateaugay Lakes Farmers Market. Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, on lawn of the Hollywood Inn, State Route 374, Merrill.
Non-perishable food collection fundraiser. Plattsburgh State Upward Bound students will be collecting canned and non-perishable food items in the neighborhoods nearby the Plattsburgh State campus. The students will be wearing Upward Bound T-shirts to identify themselves. The food will be donated to the JCEO and Ecumenical food shelves of Plattsburgh.
March of the Classics. 5 p.m., The Library Board will lead those interested in dressing up like their favorite character (books, characters, CDs, DVDs, composers, computers) to march in the Lake Placid Fourth of July parade.
Saint Regis Falls Fire Department 100th-annual field day. 11 a.m. parade through downtown to the fire station. Chicken barbecue and entertainment in the municipal park. Raffles, food vendors, legal beverages, displays, exhibits. Performers include bagpipers, All That Jazz dancers, cloggers and the Waverly Band. Belly Buttons the Clown at 12:30 p.m., Bob Shelley's magic show at 4 p.m., live deejay music by Bernie Brown throughout the afternoon, followed by a concert by Misguided from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., and fireworks show at dusk over the St. Regis River.
Car Wash and Bake Sale. 9 a.m. to noon, Champlain Children's Learning Center parking lot, 10 Clinton St., Rouses Point.
Tues., July 7
Express Yourself at Your Library. Summer reading program. 1 p.m., Wells Memorial Library, Upper Jay. Papermaking workshops with Josh Calhoun. Bring an old shirt and make it into paper. Participants will receive a Senate Certificate of Merit signed by Sen. Betty Little.
Saranac Lake Farmers Market. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., parking lot of the Lake Flour Bakery. Fresh produce, maple syrup, honey, jams, grass-finished beef, free range chicken, pork, eggs, artisan breads, pastries, fresh roasted coffee, marble tiles, crafts, etc.
Summer reading program. 2:30 p.m., Peru Free Library. Featuring Mr. Beau the Clown, who puts his makeup on in front of his audience. Free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wed., July 8
Malone Farmers Market. Noon to 4:30 p.m., Malone Town Offices, Route 11, across from Wal-mart.
Clinton County Canine Club visit. 11 a.m., Pine Harbour. Lunch reservations by July 6th, 561-5307.
Wed.-Fri., July 8-10
Native American Culture and Heritage celebration. Clinton Community College, Route 9 South, Plattsburgh. Storytelling, singing, dancing, and drumming, Native American crafters, film, re-enactment, Josee Vachon concert, art exhibit, talks, food and beverage concession, Beartracks concert, Supreme Court of Clinton County Naturalization ceremony. www.clinton.edu
Thurs., July 9
Preschoolers Story Hour. 10:30 a.m., Saranac Lake Free Library, Elinor B. Preis Children's Room.
Passport Night. 5 to 7 p.m., Clinton County Clerk's Office, 137 Margaret St., Plattsburgh. These hours are exclusively for the acceptance of passport applications. Call 565-4700 for further information.
Third-annual Boat Parade of Lights. Lighted boat competition starts at 9 p.m., with decorated boats traveling from Wilcox Dock to Naked Turtle in Plattsburgh. Free gift with pre-registration. This is the kickoff event to the annual Mayor's Cup Celebration. Details at www.MayorsCup.com
Summer reading program. 6 p.m., Sherman Free Library, Port Henry. Activities for children who are 4 to 10 years old and their parents. Start off singing with Judith Chasnoff and Dick Stabor.
First View party. 6 to 8 p.m., Westport. Champagne, delicacies, strawberries, raffle drawing for Westport chair.
Friday, July 10
Mayor's Cup Splash Party. 6 p.m., Naked Turtle. Featuring music by Mango Jam, surprise celebrity appearance.
Whallonsburg Idol Contest performance 1. 7 to 10 p.m., Whallonsburg Grange Hall, Route 22. $5.
Lake Everest canoe/kayak trip. 5 p.m., meet at Lake Everest Beach (left side), Wilmington. Bring canoe/kayak and paddles, PFDs, proper clothing and binoculars. Call Pat and John Thaxton, leaders, at 576-4232.
Fri.-Sun., July 10-12
Books, Antiques, Food and Things Sale of the Summer. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wells Memorial Library, Upper Jay. Accepting donations during library hours. Large furniture items should be delivered July 9. Needed: books (except encyclopedias, Reader's Digest books and textbooks), vintage linens, household and sporting goods, toys, games, hardware, tools. No clothing or shoes (except sports apparel), bowling balls, outdated skis and boots. Bring to the library Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Library Book Sale. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Westport Library.
Sat., July 11
Plattsburgh Mayor's Cup Celebration. The Mayor's Cup Regatta, the largest sailboat race on Lake Champlain, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with three racing divisions and 11 sailing classes; Zip City will play from 6 to 8 p.m. and Lucid from 8:30 to 11 p.m. at the Plattsburgh Lions Club Bandshell behind the Macdonough Monument; fireworks at about 9:30 p.m. in downtown Plattsburgh. Events sponsored by the Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary Club, the City of Plattsburgh and the Valcour Sailing Club. To contribute toward the cost of events, contact Kristie Kagan at City Hall at 563-7701.
Saranac Lake Village Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saranac Lake Riverside Park. Fresh, locally produced no-spray vegetables and herbs, artisan organic cheese from grass-fed cows, goat cheese, yogurt, soap, free-range chicken, duck, goose, and eggs, fresh-baked breads, pastries, ready-to-eat soups, snacks, beverages, maple syrup, artwork and crafts.
Summer story hour. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Chazy Public Library. For preschoolers through 8-year-olds. Featuring: In the Lake Champlain Valley, Diane Sabourin.
CAST for Kids event. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wilcox Dock in Plattsburgh and Plattsburgh State Field House. On the tail of the FLW Pro Bass fishing tournament July 9-12. For children 7 to 18 years of age who have a mental or physical disability or a life-threatening illness who would like to fish one on one with a pro angler. Each child will get: fishing for a few hours on Lake Champlain with a pro-angler; lunch; a plaque and picture with their pro partner; participation in an award ceremony; and VIP seating to the pros weigh-in. Fishing supplies provided. For more information, call Kristy Kennedy at 563-1000.
Benefit Tea. 4 p.m., Sherman Free Library, Port Henry. Fundraiser featuring cucumber sandwiches, cream cheese with nuts sandwiches, lemon-curd fairy cakes, nut tartlets and scones and hot or iced tea. $10 per person. Provided by Kathryn Lacey, former owner of The Tea Cottage. Prize for the prettiest hat. A teapot and teacups will be raffled. Reservations at the library by July 3 or call 546-7461.
Chateaugay Lakes Farmers Market. Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, on lawn of the Hollywood Inn, Route 374, Merrill.
Treasures from Your Trunk. 9 a.m. to noon, Harkness United Methodist Church, corner of Harkness and Hallock Hill roads, Peru. Host a yard sale out of your vehicle on the church grounds. Park and sell for the morning for a $5 donation.
Glacial Landscapes: Remnants of the Ice Age. Narrative journey from the Adirondack Loj to Saranac Lake, stopping at several glacial landforms along the way. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., meet at the ADK Loj. Bring a lunch, or a hearty trail lunch can be provided for $8. Pre-register by calling 523-3441. $30 for members; $35 for non-members.
Summer Social. 1 p.m., Peru Rod & Gun Club. Baskets to include everything for a summer barbecue; basket of cheer; 50/50. Many donated items. Food and beverages available.
Secret Gardens Tour. Noon to 4 p.m., Kent-Delord House Museum, Plattsburgh, rain or shine. Participants receive maps to tour special gardens. Advance tickets at the museum, 17 Cumberland Ave., $10 in advance; $12 day of tour. Complimentary refreshments.
Fourth-annual Ride to Remember. 10:30 a.m., registration 9:30, American Legion Post 1619, West Plattsburgh. Barbecue, auction, live bands (Angry Neighbors, KTK, The Jay Walkin Band), raffle drawing. Donation $15 for motorcycle or $25 with passenger. Barbecue/bands only, $10. Registration forms at Lake City Choppers. For more information, call Kathleen, 293-6496. Proceeds support programs and services offered by the Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Center.
Sat.-Sun., July 11-12
Champlain Valley Antique Gas Engine and Tractor Association 19th-annual exhibition. Clinton County Fairgrounds, Morrisonville. $3 donation at the gate. Tractor parades, children's pedal tractor pull, stage coach rides, tractor games, live demonstration of antique farm machinery, antique tractor pull Sunday at 11 a.m. Part of the proceeds go to the local food shelf.
Sun., July 12
FLW Tour exhibition. Noon to 6 p.m., Plattsburgh State Field House.
FLW fishing tournament final weigh-in. 4 to 5:30 p.m., Plattsburgh State Field House.
Mon., July 13
Non-perishable food collection fundraiser. Plattsburgh State Upward Bound students will be collecting canned and non-perishable food items in the neighborhoods nearby the Plattsburgh State campus. The students will be wearing Upward Bound T-shirts to identify themselves. The food will be donated to the JCEO and Interfaith food shelves of Plattsburgh.
Mon.-Fri., July 13-17
Mini Madness Girl Scout Day Camp. To be held for four days at Peru Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 309. You do not have to be a Girl Scout to attend. Activities include tye-dying, candle-making, outdoor nature crafts, smors, jewelery-making, etc. Fee: $40. Bag lunch required. For more information, call Melissa, 563-6968, or Janet, 643-9947.
Tues., July 14
Express Yourself at Your Library. Summer reading program. 1 p.m., Wells Memorial Library, Upper Jay. Papermaking workshops with Josh Calhoun. Create with your handmade paper. Participants will receive a Senate Certificate of Merit signed by Sen. Betty Little.
Annual wine and hors d'oeuvres benefit. 6 to 8 p.m., at Uplands, a Great Camp built in 1915 in Keene for Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Allings and purchased in 1925 by the Samuel Thorne family. Live music by the Too Human jazz and blues trio; silent auction of a Jane Goodwin original watercolor, a book from Jim Goodwin's mountaineering collection and a piece of pottery from the Hurricane Mountain Studios, among other treasures. Tickets: $35 per person, to benefit the Keene Valley Library.
Saranac Lake Farmers Market. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., parking lot of the Lake Flour Bakery. Fresh produce, maple syrup, honey, jams, grass-finished beef, free range chicken, pork, eggs, artisan breads, pastries, fresh roasted coffee, marble tiles, crafts, etc.
Summer reading program. 2:30 p.m., Peru Free Library. Featuring Eric Belcher, juggler, and former Ringling Bros. performer. Free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wed., July 15
Malone Farmers Market. Noon to 4:30 p.m., Malone Town Offices, Route 11, across from Wal-mart.
Child safety seat clinic. 4 to 8 p.m., New York State Police Troop B Headquarters, Ray Brook. Experts will help properly install child safety seats.
Thurs., July 16
Preschoolers Story Hour. 10:30 a.m., Saranac Lake Free Library, Elinor B. Preis Children's Room.
Passport Night. 5 to 7 p.m., Clinton County Clerk's Office, 137 Margaret St., Plattsburgh. These hours are exclusively for the acceptance of passport applications. Call 565-4700 for further information.
Fri., July 17
Whallonsburg Idol Contest performance 2. 7 to 10 p.m., Whallonsburg Grange Hall, Route 22. $5. 9 finalists may enter Essex County Fair "Idol Contest" in August.
Block dance. 7:30 to 11 p.m., Elizabethtown Golf Course. Music by the E-Town Express.
JULY 17-19
20th-year reunion for Beekmantown Class of 1989. On July 17, all classmates and guests meet at the Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., for an informal gathering; on July 18, dinner at Geoffrey's Pub from 7 to 11 p.m., price is $30 per person; on July 19, family picnic at Cliff Haven Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., cost is $10 per family or $5 per unaccompanied adult. RSVP and advance payment required for both Saturday and Sunday. RSVP and send checks to Billie Fountain-Pearl, 203 Champlain Drive, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901. E-mail Jessica Covey for more detailed information at bcsreunion1989@gmail.com or call 561-707-5808.
Sat., July 18
Sixth-annual Garlic Festival. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Chateaugay Lakes Farmers Market, lawn of the Hollywood Inn, Route 374, Merrill. Also, in-season vegetables, fruit, annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, herbs, flowers and bouquets, local honey, artisan breads and other baked goods, locally raised lamb and beef, jellies, sheepskins, needle felting kits, and the work of North Country artists.
Autism Awareness and Early Intervention Fundraiser. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Plattsburgh's new waterfront park, 5 Dock St. Deejay service by Sermons of Sound, 50/50, silent auction, educational materials. Funds will go directly to support Early Intervention Services in the area. Event will coincide with the Bass Fishing Tournament. Special appearance from Eli Delany and his Autism Awareness Boat.
Saranac Lake Village Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saranac Lake Riverside Park. Fresh, locally produced no-spray vegetables and herbs, artisan organic cheese from grass-fed cows, goat cheese, yogurt, soap, free-range chicken, duck, goose, and eggs, fresh-baked breads, pastries, ready-to-eat soups, snacks, beverages, maple syrup, artwork and crafts.
Treasures from Your Trunk. 9 a.m. to noon, Harkness United Methodist Church, corner of Harkness and Hallock Hill roads, Peru. Host a yard sale out of your vehicle on the church grounds. Park and sell for the morning for a $5 donation.
Whallonsburg Idol Contest performance 3. 8 to 10:30 p.m., Whallonsburg Grange Hall, Route 22. Adults, $10; seniors and students, $5; performers, free. 9 finalists compete for Grand Champion title.
E'Town Day. Town-wide yard sales and activities at the golf course throughout the day. Parade starts at 3 p.m., fireworks at dusk.
15th-annual Craft Fair. At Marcy Airfield, Route 73, between Keene and Keene Valley. Exhibitor fees are $40 for 1 day or $60 for both, for uncovered 12-by-12-foot space. For more information, call Allan Clark, 546-3519, or Donald Lawrence, 576-9854 after 6 p.m.
18th-anniversary celebration. Noon, Plattsburgh Moose Lodge, 90 Sharron Ave.
Safety Flares and More class. 9 a.m. to noon, Treadwell Bay Marina, at the gazebo near the swimming pool. Instruction in the use of flares, life jackets and fire extinguishers, provided by trained members of the Champlain Sail and Power Squadron and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 15-08, Plattsburgh. Officers from the Clinton County Sheriff's Department and Vermont State Police boat patrols will be on hand to answer any legal questions about boating on Lake Champlain. Free.
CVPH's "Celebrate the Legacy: A Night to Remember." 5:30 p.m., Heart's Delight Farm, Chazy. Food provided by Anthony's Restaurant, dancing to the music of Albany-based Spare Parts Band, silent auction (online bidding from July 3 to 17, http://thelegacy.cmarket.com). Artwork and other items donated by local artisans and businesses. Tickets $100 each support the foundation's capital fund campaign. For tickets, call 562-7169.
SUN., JULY 19
Old-time Elizabethtown. 3 p.m., Adirondack History Museum, Elizabethtown. Slide show about how Elizabethtown used to look.
15th-annual Craft Fair. At Marcy Airfield, Route 73, between Keene and Keene Valley. Exhibitor fees are $40 for 1 day or $60 for both, for uncovered 12-by-12-foot space. For more information, call Allan Clark, 546-3519, or Donald Lawrence, 576-9854 after 6 p.m.
Mon., July 20
Non-perishable food collection fundraiser. Plattsburgh State Upward Bound students will be collecting canned and non-perishable food items in the neighborhoods nearby the Plattsburgh State campus. The students will be wearing Upward Bound T-shirts to identify themselves. The food will be donated to the JCEO and Ecumenical food shelves of Plattsburgh.
Tues., July 21
Express Yourself at Your Library. Summer reading program. 1 p.m., Wells Memorial Library, Upper Jay. Ice-cream social hosted by Marie-Anne Azar Ward. Bring the book that describes your character. Participants will receive a Senate Certificate of Merit signed by Sen. Betty Little.
Saranac Lake Farmers Market. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., parking lot of the Lake Flour Bakery. Fresh produce, maple syrup, honey, jams, grass-finished beef, free range chicken, pork, eggs, artisan breads, pastries, fresh roasted coffee, marble tiles, crafts, etc.
Summer reading program. 2:30 p.m., Peru Free Library. Featuring Nan Hoffman, folksinger, who will entertain with songs that have been made into picture books. Free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
JULY 21-26
62nd-annual Clinton County Fair. Opening-day admission is $2 with a non-perishable-food donation, that night, the fair features fireworks and The Legends, a '50s, '60s and '70s rock-and-roll comedy act; Thursday night, Johnny Cash tribute artist Terry Lee Goffee; Friday night, Hank Williams Sr. tribute show starring David Church. Grandstand admission is $2. Other shows include the Magic Trunk, Buffalo Bar field's Unherd-of-Entertainment, Brunon Blaszak's Royal Bengal Tiger Show, Master Hypnotist Michael Blaine, Pipsqueak the Clown, 4-H and local farmers agricultural shows, horse shows, karaoke competition, michigan-eating contest, Guitar Hero competition, coin hunt in the sawdust for children. Fair admission most days is $7, not including the rides. MegaPasses including rides are available at the Clinton County Fair Office or Price Chopper for $19. For vendor information, contact Glenn Gillespie at 561-7998.
Wed., July 22
Malone Farmers Market. Noon to 4:30 p.m., Malone Town Offices, Route 11, across from Wal-mart.
Thurs., July 23
Retro Video Game tournament. 4 to 8 p.m., Plattsburgh Public Library. Free admission.
Preschoolers Story Hour. 10:30 a.m., Saranac Lake Free Library, Elinor B. Preis Children's Room.
Passport Night. 5 to 7 p.m., Clinton County Clerk's Office, 137 Margaret St., Plattsburgh. These hours are exclusively for the acceptance of passport applications. Call 565-4700 for further information.
Fri., July 24
Golfball drop. Tee time 9 a.m., Harmony Golf Club, Port Kent Golf Course. $75 per person or $290 for a team of 4. To raise funds for Champlain Valley K-9 Unit. For more information, call Shannon Bresett at 314-6756.
Sat., July 25
Annual Arts and Crafts Day. In conjunction with the Foothills Arts Association. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Chateaugay Lakes Farmers Market, lawn of the Hollywood Inn, State Route 374, Merrill. Also, in-season vegetables, fruit, annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, herbs, flowers and bouquets, local honey, artisan breads and other baked goods, locally raised lamb and beef, jellies, sheepskins, needle felting kits and the work of North Country artists.
Chateaugay Lakes Farmers Market. Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, on lawn of the Hollywood Inn, Route 374, Merrill.
Take a Bite of Books competition. Champlain Centre, Plattsburgh. For more information about summer reading activities, log onto the CEF Library System Web site at www.cefls.org.
Saranac Lake Village Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saranac Lake Riverside Park. Fresh, locally produced no-spray vegetables and herbs, artisan organic cheese from grass-fed cows, goat cheese, yogurt, soap, free-range chicken, duck, goose, and eggs, fresh-baked breads, pastries, ready-to-eat soups, snacks, beverages, maple syrup, artwork and crafts.
Treasures from Your Trunk. 9 a.m. to noon, Harkness United Methodist Church, corner of Harkness and Hallock Hill roads, Peru. Host a yard sale out of your vehicle on the church grounds. Park and sell for the morning for a $5 donation.
Summer story hour. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Chazy Public Library. For preschoolers through 8-year-olds. Featuring: Meet "Sammy" de Champlain and friends, Carolyn Harding.
Free rummage sale. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lyon Mountain Methodist Church. Lots of clothes and coats. Also, food pantry is open.
Mon., July 27
Non-perishable food collection fundraiser. Plattsburgh State Upward Bound students will be collecting canned and non-perishable food items in the neighborhoods nearby the Plattsburgh State campus. The students will be wearing Upward Bound T-shirts to identify themselves. The food will be donated to the JCEO and Ecumenical food shelves of Plattsburgh.
Tues., July 28
Express Yourself at Your Library. Summer reading program. 1 p.m., Wells Memorial Library, Upper Jay. Capture it in Paint with Grace Potthast. Illustrate a character from your imagination in watercolor. Participants will receive a Senate Certificate of Merit signed by Sen. Betty Little.
Summer reading program. 2:30 p.m., Peru Free Library. Featuring The Hampstead Stage Company, a traveling theater company of two who perform the fairytale classic "Pinocchio." Free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wed., July 29
Malone Farmers Market. Noon to 4:30 p.m., Malone Town Offices, Route 11, across from Wal-mart.
Exploration of an Adirondack Old Growth Forest. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., meet at the Ampersand Mountain trailhead. Bring a lunch, or a hearty trail lunch can be provided for $8. Pre-register by calling 523-3441. $20 for members; $25 for non-members.
Thurs., July 30
Preschoolers Story Hour. 10:30 a.m., Saranac Lake Free Library, Elinor B. Preis Children's Room.
Passport Night. 5 to 7 p.m., Clinton County Clerk's Office, 137 Margaret St., Plattsburgh. These hours are exclusively for the acceptance of passport applications. Call 565-4700 for further information.
Sat., Aug. 1
Hague Arts Fair and Farmers Market. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hague Community Center, Route 8. For more information or to reserve space, call 543-6769.
Ride for Hospice of the North Country. 10 a.m. (registration at 9), from North End Harley Davidson. $15 for bike and rider and $10 for passenger, includes meal at North End. Ticket includes a chance at door prizes donated by local merchants. Meal only, $7.50. To pre-register, call Lisa Ward, 643-9805.
Saranac Lake Village Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saranac Lake Riverside Park. Fresh, locally produced no-spray vegetables and herbs, artisan organic cheese from grass-fed cows, goat cheese, yogurt, soap, free-range chicken, duck, goose, and eggs, fresh-baked breads, pastries, ready-to-eat soups, snacks, beverages, maple syrup, artwork and crafts.
Treasures from Your Trunk. 9 a.m. to noon, Harkness United Methodist Church, corner of Harkness and Hallock Hill roads, Peru. Host a yard sale out of your vehicle on the church grounds. Park and sell for the morning for a $5 donation.
Sun., Aug. 2
Hague Arts Fair and Farmers Market. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hague Community Center, Route 8. For more information or to reserve space, call 543-6769.
Wed., Aug. 5
Malone Farmers Market. Noon to 4:30 p.m., Malone Town Offices, Route 11, across from Wal-mart.
MEALS
Today
Spaghetti supper. 5 to 7 p.m., Burke Adult Center. $5 each, $3.50 per child.
Tues., June 30
Roast-beef lunch and dancing. Noon to 2 p.m., Burke Adult Center. Music by The Country Gentlemen. Lunch suggested donation $2; $3 for dancing and music.
Wed., July 1
Homemade soup and rolls. 5 to 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, corners of Church and St. Bernard streets, Saranac Lake. Free.
Sat., July 4
30th-annual chicken barbecue. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Schroon Lake Community Church, Main Street. Eat in or take out. $10 each.
Wed., July 8
Homemade soup and rolls. 5 to 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, corners of Church and St. Bernard streets, Saranac Lake. Free.
Fri., July 10
Roast-turkey dinner. 5 p.m., Crown Point United Methodist Women. Takeouts at 4:30. Adults, $9; children, $5; under 5, free.
Sat., July 11
Roast-pork dinner. 4 to 6:30 p.m., Lyon Mountain American Legion. Adults, $8; under 12, $4; 5 and under, free.
Wed., July 15
Homemade soup and rolls. 5 to 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, corners of Church and St. Bernard streets, Saranac Lake. Free.
Sat., July 18
Roast-turkey dinner. 4 to 6:30 p.m., Lyon Mountain American Legion Home. Adults, $8; ages 6 to 12, $4.50; 5 and under, free. Takeouts available, call 735-4372.
Sat., July 25
Baked-chicken dinner. 4 to 6:30 p.m., Lyon Mountain American Legion Home. Adults, $8; ages 6 to 12, $4; 5 and under, free. Takeouts available, call 735-4372. Sponsored by the Lyon Mountain Mining and Railroad Museum.
Talks
Sat., June 27
"Living with Bears." By Ben Tabor. 8 p.m., ADK's High Peaks Information Center, Lake Placid. Free.
Wed., July 1
"People and the Park: How New Yorkers Have Shaped the Adirondacks we see Today." By Mike Brennan. 7:30 p.m., Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center.
Sat., July 4
"101 More Historical Sketches (and Fire Towers Too)." By Marty Podskoch. 8 p.m., ADK's High Peaks Information Center, Lake Placid. Free.
Wed., July 8
"Medical Care During the War of 1812." By Dr. Euclid Jones, retired dermatologist and an active re-enactor in the Battle of Plattsburgh. 7 p.m., Battle of Plattsburgh Association, Press-Republican Theater. Free.
"Invasive Insects and Tree Diseases: What They Mean to Adirondack Forests." By Dr. Charles D. Canham. 7:30 p.m., Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center. Free.
MEETINGS
Wed., July 1
Wilmington Historical Society. 7 p.m., Wilmington Community Center. Open discussion on "Whiteface Mountain and Wilmington in Literature" held before the regular business meeting. Refreshments.
Mon., July 6
Clinton County Senior Computer Club. 1:30 p.m., Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine St., Plattsburgh. Julie Dowd will show how to search on the computer for French Canadian and other ethnic ancestors.
Tues., July 7
Lyon Mountain Fire District. 6:30 p.m., Lyon Mountain Firehouse, 9 Fire House Road.
Thurs., July 9
Jay Town Council. 7 p.m., Community Center, AuSable Forks.
Tues., July 14
Keeseville Village Board. 7 p.m., Keeseville Civic Center, 1790 Main St.
Plattsburgh Town Planning Board. Work session 4:30 p.m., Town Hall, 151 Banker Road. Followed by the regular meeting at 5.
Wed., JuLy 15
IC Hope, Brain Tumor Support Group. 6 to 7:30 p.m., Newman Center, 90 Broad St., Plattsburgh.
North Country Franco-American Club. 7 p.m., Saint Peter's Church, Emmaus Room. Plans will be made for the club's participation in the Battle of Plattsburgh parade and other Champlain Quadricentennial events.
Thurs., July 16
Town of Elizabethtown's Zoning Board of Appeals. 7 p.m., Elizabethtown Town Hall.
Mon., July 20
Beekmantown Town Council. 7 p.m., Town Hall, 571 Spellman Road, Beekmantown.
Tues., July 21
Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce. 6:30 p.m., Schroon Lake Town Hall meeting room.
Tues., July 28
Music Appreciation Club. 7 to 9 p.m., Rouses Point Dodge Memorial Library's Adult Reading Room. New club presented by Grammy nominee Adrian Carr.
Tues., Aug. 4
Lyon Mountain Fire District. 6:30 p.m., Lyon Mountain Firehouse, 9 Fire House Road.
PUBlIC BROADCAST
Fri.-Sun., June 26-28
On Charter Communications Channel 15. Home Town Cable's Gordie Little and Calvin Castine head for NAC in Ellenburg for the annual FFA Ag Fair; followed by Saranac-NCCS varsity softball. Airs 10 a.m. and 3:30 and 9 p.m.
Mon., June 29
On Charter Communications Channel 15. Home Town Cable's first-ever "What's Going on Here with Bob Venne" episode starts off a three-part look at the Ridge View Farm in Champlain. Airs 10 a.m., 3 and 8 p.m. and midnight.
Tues., June 30
On Charter Communications Channel 15. Home Town Cable is at the Ridge View Farm auction; followed by NCCS-PHS varsity girls. Airs 10 a.m., 3 and 8 p.m. and midnight.
Wed., July 1
On Charter Communications Channel 15. Home Town Cable is there for last fall's re-opening of the CVPH front entrance; followed by NCCS-PHS varsity boys. Airs 10 a.m., 3 and 8 p.m. and midnight.
Thurs., July 2
On Charter Communications Channel 15. Home Town Cable's Gordie Little and Calvin Castine go to Rudy Meseck's Plattsburgh home to look at his antique truck restoration project; followed by CCC-NCCC women. Airs 10 a.m., 3 and 8 p.m. and midnight.
Fri.-Sun., July 3-5
On Charter Communications Channel 15. Home Town Cable's Gordie Little and Calvin Castine head north to Parc Safari for a 2009 update; followed by racing from Airborne with Rob and Rick Knowles, and the recent Cadyville parade. Airs 10 a.m., 3 and 8 p.m. and midnight.
Etc.
Wed.-Thurs., July 22-23
GED examination. 9 a.m., Champlain Valley Educational Services of Mineville. For further information, call Dawn Waters at 942-6691, Ext. 121.
Registrations
Saranac Cooperative Nursery School. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children must be 3 years old. Call 492-2448 or the teacher, Tracey Trombley, at 594-3215.
Stepping Stones Child Care. Openings for 3-to-5-year-olds. Open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Group activities, child- and teacher-directed themes, music, movement, dance, reading time, snacks. Licensed by New York state under direction of Pyramids Child Development. Call Cynthia Patnode, 873-2471, or Vivian Reiner, 562-3847, Ext. 121.
Y Wee Care Nursery/Preschool at the YMCA. Openings for 3-year-olds Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9 to 11:30 and 4-year-olds attend 3 or 5 mornings from 9 to 11:45. Before-school child care available at 8 a.m. Weekly swim and gym. Call 562-2309 or 561-4290.
Rural Outreach Mobile Program. Free playgroup, a program of the Child Care Coordinating Council of the North Country, Saranac Town Hall, Route 3. Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Games, crafts, snacks, free play. Upcoming activity themes include puppy fun and making a shape collage. For ages birth to 6 years. Call 561-4999.
Willsboro Central School. Pre-kindergarten registration, call the school nurse at 963-4456, Ext. 206.
New Life Christian Academy. Accepting applications for 2009-10. A Christian education taught in an interdenominational and traditional classroom setting, K-12. Helps children develop a Christian life view, with strong morals. Located at 164 Prospect Ave., Plattsburgh. 563-2842.
Seton Academy Pre-K. Accepting registration for 2009-10 school year. Full- or part-time enrollment and before- and after-school care available. Call 825-7386 for information.
CV-TEC Pre-K. Program open enrollment for the 2009-10 school year for 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds. Morning or afternoon sessions Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Peru Nursery School. Accepting applications for 3-year-olds who will be age 3 by Dec. 1. Registration fee: $40. Call 643-7080 for more information.
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