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Events

TODAY

Whallonsburg Idol Contest audition 2. 7:30 to 10 p.m., Whallonsburg Grange Hall, Route 22. Free. Contestants should pre-register at itsdmart@yahoo.com.

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.

Freaky Friday. 4:30 p.m., Jack Shea Arena, Lake Placid.

Fri.-Sat., June 19-20

Relay for Life. 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Clinton County Fairgrounds, Morrisonville. Registration before June 1 is $10; after June 1, $20. Cancer Prevention Survey will take place at the relay from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on the track. To register or for more information, check the Web site www.relayforlife.org/plattsburghny or call Mark Brown at 314-1404.

Discover Whiteface Weekend. Bike park opens Friday at 10 a.m.; on Saturday, Sam Perkins will perform his pro trials show at 7 p.m. at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts. "Truth and Beauty" shown at 7:30 in 3-D. Performance by local band Damaged Goods.

Sat., June 20

Flag-burning ceremony. 1 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars 125, Boynton Ave., Plattsburgh. Bring your unserviceable flags to respectfully lay to rest or drop them off at the post. Followed by light refreshments.

Great Adirondack Car Show, Craft Fair and Garage Sale. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Crete Center (outside event), Plattsburgh. Admission: $3 per person, ages 12 and younger, free. Pony rides, petting zoo, demonstrations, etc. Participate in the garage sale or craft fair for $20 if registered by June 12. Enter a vehicle for $10. Call the Chamber of Commerce, 563-1000, for more information.

Eighth-annual Dam Duck Race. Kickoff 5 p.m. at Lisa G's Restaurant in Lake Placid for all-you-can-eat pasta dinner, $10 per ticket. The race hits the water at 7 p.m. The winner's prize is $1,000. Holders of non-winning tickets will have the opportunity to win one of many donated prizes. Also, silent auction featuring many one-of-a-kind larger rubber ducks that have been painted or decorated by many of Lake Placid's finest artists. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lake Placid.

Square dance. North Country Squares, Clinton County Fairgrounds, Morrisonville. Plus, 7 to 8 p.m.; MS, 8 to 10 p.m. Callers: Bob LaBounty; cuer: Walter Wall.

Architecture of the Champlain Valley tour. Wadhams, 10 a.m.; Westport, 1 p.m. The hamlet of Wadhams was once known for its industrial pursuits which supported the outlying farms. Though industry and agriculture played a role in the development of Westport, it has gained most of its identity as a summer resort town. 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.

Whallonsburg Idol Contest audition 3. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Whallonsburg Grange Hall, Route 22. Free. Contestants should pre-register at itsdmart@yahoo.com.

Plattsburgh Farmers and Crafters Market. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Durkee Street Pavilion. Fresh local organic vegetables, maple and honey products, baked goods and jams. Local art work. Free raffle. Gift certificate donated by "Cool Run" sandwich shop. Music and art by Speedy Arnold.

Trees of the VIC. 10 to 11:30 a.m., Paul Smiths Visitors Interpretive Center. Call 327-3000 to pre-register. Free.

Marsh Life. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Paul Smiths Visitors Interpretive Center. Call 327-3000 to pre-register. Free.

Saturday movie matinee: "Watching Warblers." 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Paul Smiths Visitors Interpretive Center. Donations accepted.

Chateaugay Lakes Farmers Market opening. The lawn of the Hollywood Inn, State Route 374, Merrill. Open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, through Labor Day weekend. 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 a variety of North Country artists. For more information, call Jo Ellen Saumier, market manager, at 497-6038.

Lyon Mountain Mining and Railroad Museum open. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.

Ladies Auxiliary doughnut sale. 8 a.m., Burke Fire Station. Doughnuts will be made this morning. To ensure that you are able to get doughnuts, order by Friday evening, June 19, at 483-7159 or 483-0268. Pickup is by 11 a.m.

Lake Placid Police Department bicycle rodeo. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Olympic Center Oval. In the event of rain, the bike course will not be run.

Circus by the Beach. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lake Colby Beach. Sponsored by the Saranac Lake Youth Center. Circus games, sideshows, raffle prizes, relay races, barbecue, dunking booth, cakewalk, face-painting and a community talent show from 3 to 4 p.m.

Remember Father with a Carnation fundraiser. Area churches will have flowers for a donation of $1 at their services. Sponsored by Champlain Valley Birthright to benefit its work with pregnant women, their babies and families.

Women's Fun League annual benefit softball tournament. 9 a.m., Legion Post 1619, Rand Hill Road, West Plattsburgh. Proceeds go to Elmore SPCA homeless animals. Adoptable animals will be on site.

Citizens Bank Ice Show. 7:30 p.m., Olympic Center, Lake Placid. Featuring World Junior Ice Dance Champions Madison Chock and Gregory Zuerlein. Adults, $9; juniors and seniors, $7; 6 and under, free.

Sun., June 21

Annual Strawberry Festival. 1 to 4 p.m., Wadhams United Church of Christ, Fellowship Hall and on the grounds. Baked goods, jewelry, used books. Featuring strawberry shortcake. Entertainment by Staber and Chasnoff under the tent from 2 to 3; Daniel Linder on the church organ from 3 to 4 in the sanctuary. Community-wide yard sale on the lawn adjacent to the church. To reserve a space, call Carole Harsh at 962-8642. At 4 p.m., a drawing for three original paintings by Wadhams artists Paul Rossi, Matthew Looby and Kevin Rains.

Remember Father with a Carnation fundraiser. Area churches will have flowers for a donation of $1 at their services. Sponsored by Champlain Valley Birthright to benefit its work with pregnant women, their babies and families.

Women's Fun League annual benefit softball tournament. 9 a.m., Legion Post 1619, Rand Hill Road, West Plattsburgh. Proceeds go to Elmore SPCA homeless animals. Adoptable animals will be on site.

Wed., June 24

Aging in Place in the Adirondacks. Educational forum, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Paul Smith's College campus. No fee. Pre-register by June 19, call 523-5583.

Whallonsburg Idol Contest performance 1. 7 to 11 p.m., Whallonsburg Grange Hall, Route 22. $5.

Caravan of Arts. 1:30 p.m., Village of Rouses Point, near Gaines Marina. The Arts Foundation of Chambly will present art, music, theater from 1609 to present day. Samuel de Champlain will arrive by canoe. Experience how arts have evolved over the past 400 years.

Lyon Mountain Mining and Railroad Museum open. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.

Malone Farmers Market. Wednesdays, noon to 4:30 p.m., Malone Town Offices, Route 11, across from Walmart.

Wilderness canoe paddle. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., begins and ends at MAC's Canoe Livery, Route 30, Lake Clear. $60 per person; 10 and under, $30 when accompanied by an adult. Call 891-1176 to register.

Adirondack Architectural Heritage tour. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Piseco Lake. Visit the club's buildings and 3 camps, to explore a variety of building styles. $50. For advance registration, call Adirondack Architectural Heritage at 834-9328.

Annual auction and book sale. 6 p.m., Chazy Presbyterian Church. To donate items for the auction, call Bob Bryson, 846-7087 for pick-up. Bake sale features pies, cakes, rolls, cookies and bars. Concession stand. Book sale in the church parlor at 5.

Thurs., June 25

Whallonsburg Idol Contest performance 2. 7 to 10 p.m., Whallonsburg Grange Hall, Route 22. $5.

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., June 26

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 Owners 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.

Open House. Noon to 4 p.m., Miner Institute, off I-87, exit 41, Chazy. Exhibits, videos, demonstrations. Tour the dairy barn, see Morgan horses, learn about WH Miner and Heart's Delight Farm. 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.

Sat.-Sun., June 27-28

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 chicken barbecue. Brushton Volunteer Fire Department. Parade beginning at noon, rides for the kids, band, flea market, firemen's 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.

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.

Wed., July 1

Summer Story Hour. Kickoff of "Be Creative at Your Library" summer program 10:30 a.m., Chazy Public Library. For children from grade 1 through 6. Featuring storyteller Karen Pillsworth, Stone Soup and a Little Bit More.

9-week Free Family Film Festival. 10 a.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Regal Champlain Centre Cinemas 8, Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh. Free admission for children. Special kid's combo snacks available.

Malone Farmers Market. Wednesdays, noon to 4:30 p.m., Malone Town Offices, Route 11, across from Walmart.

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.

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, Route 22. $5.

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.

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. The lawn of the Hollywood Inn, State Route 374, Merrill. Open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, through Labor Day weekend. Annual Garlic Festival.

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.

Wed., July 8

Malone Farmers Market. Wednesdays, noon to 4:30 p.m., Malone Town Offices, Route 11, across from Walmart.

Wed.-Fri., July 8-10

Native American Culture and Heritage celebration. 10 a.m., Clinton Community College. 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.

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

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 4. 7 to 10 p.m., Whallonsburg Grange Hall, Route 22. $5.

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. Library hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 946-2644.

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. The lawn of the Hollywood Inn, State Route 374, Merrill. Open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, through Labor Day weekend. Annual Garlic Festival.

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.

Sat.-Sun., July 11-12

Champlain Valley Antique Gas Engine and Tractor Association 19th-annual exhibition. Clinton County Fairgrounds, Plattsburgh. $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.

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 Senator Betty Little.

Annual wine and hors d'oeuvres benefit. 6 to 8 p.m., at Uplands, a Great Camp built in 1915 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.

Wed., July 15

Malone Farmers Market. Wednesdays, noon to 4:30 p.m., Malone Town Offices, Route 11, across from Walmart.

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 5. 7 to 10 p.m., Whallonsburg Grange Hall, Route 22. $5. To pick 9 finalists to represent Whallonsburg Grange at the Essex County Fair "Idol Contest," on Aug. 14.

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 a variety 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.

Sat.-Sun., July 18-19

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.

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.

Wed., July 22

Malone Farmers Market. Wednesdays, noon to 4:30 p.m., Malone Town Offices, Route 11, across from Walmart.

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

Golf ball drop and golf tournament. 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 K9 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 a variety of North Country artists.

Chateaugay Lakes Farmers Market. The lawn of the Hollywood Inn, State Route 374, Merrill. Open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, through Labor Day weekend. Annual Garlic Festival.

Take a Bite of Books competition. Champlain Centre Mall, 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.

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.

Wed., July 29

Malone Farmers Market. Wednesdays, noon to 4:30 p.m., Malone Town Offices, Route 11, across from Walmart.

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.

MEALS

Sat., June 20

Roast-beef dinner. 4 to 6:30 p.m., Lyon Mountain American Legion. Adults, $8; under 12, $4; under 5, free.

Sun., June 21

Ladies Auxiliary Father's Day breakfast buffet. 9 a.m. to noon, Veterans of Foreign Wars 125, Boynton Avenue, Plattsburgh. $7.

Father's Day fundraiser chicken barbecue. Noon, Port Henry K of C Hall. $8. Takeouts available. $500 in prizes to be raffled. Sponsored by the Church of All Saints, Mineville.

Wed., June 24

Homemade soup and rolls. 5 to 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, corners of Church and St. Bernard streets, Saranac Lake. Free.

Thurs., June 25

28th-annual Strawberry Festival. Noon to 7 p.m., Plattsburgh United Methodist Church. Featuring a picnic fare meal, beverage, strawberry shortcake and strawberry sundaes. Adults, $8; under 10, $5; dessert only with beverage, $5. Proceeds go to Our Neighbors in Need fund.

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.

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.

Talks

Today

"Turning Points in Adirondack History." By Andy Flynn. 7 p.m., Wilmington Community Center, Springfield Road, Wilmington. Refreshments.

Sat., June 20

"Are the Adirondacks Rising: A Geologic Detective Story." By Mary Roden-Tice, Plattsburgh State geology professor. 8 p.m., ADK's High Peaks Information Center, Lake Placid. Free.

Tues., July 21

"Songs and Stories of Lake Champlain." By Stan Ransom, the Minstrel of Lake Champlain. 6:30 p.m., Plattsburgh Public Library, in the auditorium, 2nd floor.

Sat., June 27

"Living with Bears." By Ben Tabor. 8 p.m., ADK's High Peaks Information Center, Lake Placid. Free.

MEETINGS

(All listed meetings must be open to the public. School Board meetings can be found in the Of Interest section of the Community pages.)

Today

Plattsburgh Scrabble Club. 6:30 p.m., Clinton County Government Center basement, 137 Margaret St. All ages and skill levels welcome. For more information, call Lorene 846-7793 or Don 561-8237.

Mon., June 22

Plattsburgh Town Council. 6:30 p.m., Cumberland Head at Cumberland Head Fire Station. To provide an opportunity to communicate on topics of mutual interest and concern.

Tues., June 23

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.

Plattsburgh Empire Zone Administrative Board. 4 p.m., City Hall, Community Room.

Thurs., June 25

Plattsburgh Scrabble Club. 6:30 p.m., Clinton County Government Center basement, 137 Margaret St. All ages and skill levels welcome. For more information, call Lorene 846-7793 or Don 561-8237.

Plattsburgh Town Council. 5 p.m., Town Complex, 151 Banker Road, Plattsburgh. To continue the comprehensive Land-Use Plan Committee's process of updating the town comprehensive plan.

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.

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.

PUBlIC BROADCAST

Fri.-Sun., June 19-21

On Charter Communications Channel 15. Home Town Cable's Gordie Little and Calvin Castine are in Willsboro for the opening of the Sid Couchey "Champy" art exhibit; followed by Rob and Rick Knowles at Airborne. Airs 10 a.m. and 3:30 and 9 p.m.

Mon., June 22

On Charter Communications Channel 15. Home Town Cable goes to Noyan, Quebec, to visit Fritz Kaiser's Cheese Factory; followed by a Montreal Olympic Stadium visit with broadcaster Tom Cheek. Airs 10 a.m. and 3:30 and 9 p.m.

Tues., June 23

On Charter Communications Channel 15. Home Town Cable is in St. Jean, Quebec, for the 1997 St. Jean Baptiste parade, followed by the 2009 Chazy Memorial weekend parade and the CCRS first-grade play. Airs 10 a.m. and 3:30 and 9 p.m.

Wed., June 24

On Charter Communications Channel 15. Home Town Cable's Gordie Little and Calvin Castine go to the Plattsburgh home of the late Garry Skinkle. Airs 10 a.m., 7 p.m. and midnight.

Thurs., June 25

On Charter Communications Channel 15. Home Town Cable is in Crown Point for a huge French and Indian War encampment; followed by Class B regional boys basketball. Airs 10 a.m. and 3:30 and 9 p.m.

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.

Etc.

Thurs., June 25

Rabies clinic. For dogs, cats and ferrets. 6 to 8:30 p.m., Ellenburg Depot Fire Station, 5139 Route 11. Animals must be on a leash or in a carrier. Bring your pet's vaccination records. Free for Clinton County residents (suggested donation: $5 per animal).

Wed.-Thurs., July 15-16

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 2009/2010. A Christian education taught in an interdenominational and traditional classroom setting, K-12. Your child is helped to develop a Christian life view and prepare for God's call on their life, with strong morals. 563-2842. Located at 164 Prospect Ave., Plattsburgh.

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.