Weekend's
best bets
Carthage
Family and friends scavenger hunt:Hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7227 Auxiliary, noon to 4 p.m.today,at the post. Cost: $5 per team, includes an indoor picnic after the hunt. Register at noon. Prizes awarded to the first team to find all items or the teams that find the most items. Information: Mary Meyer, 493-0029, or Jane Reape, 493-2360.
DeKalb Junction
Stringfolks:"DeKalb: Our Town — Now and Then," presented by the town of DeKalb Historical Association, 7 p.m.today,Meetinghouse Museum, 696 E. DeKalb Road. Freewill donations. Information: 347-2178 or thompsbs@tds.net.
Fineview
Bird walk:9 a.m.today,Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, Wellesley Island State Park, 44927 Cross Island Road. Information: 482-2479.
Herb Day:11 a.m. to noontoday,Minna Anthony Common Nature Center. Herb demonstrations, care and uses. Jim Titus, Cooperative Extension master gardener available. Information: 482-2479.
Inlet
Boat show and outdoor expo:10 a.m. to 5 p.m.today,and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday,Arrowhead Park. Area dealers, boat demonstrations and rides on Fourth Lake, gift certificate giveaways, food and boater safety course. Information: Inlet Information Office, 1 (866) GOINLET or www.inletny.com.
Lowville
The Burns Sisters:Part of the 2008 Black River Valley Concert Series sponsored by Lewis County Historical Society. Doors open at 7:40 p.m., performance at 8 p.m.today,at the society's headquarters, 7552 S. State St. Beverages and light refreshments available. Tickets at the door: $20. Information, 376-8957.
Paul Smiths
40th anniversary run, walk:Hosted by North Country Public Radio, 40- and 20-kilometer run and walk,today,on the trails at Adirondack Park Visitor Interpretive Center. Walk begins at 7 a.m., followed by the race at 9 a.m. Runners and walkers receive a commemorative T-shirt, water and sports drinks on the course, prizes, lunch and music and family activities throughout the day. Cost: $50. Lunch, $5, available for non-racers.
Potsdam
Area 27 Special Olympics Summer Games:Opening ceremonies, 10 a.m., competition, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.today,SUNY Potsdam. Refreshment stand available.
St. Lawrence NYSARC's Community Arts Program showcase:Featuring the artistic talents of people with disabilities, 7 p.m.today,SUNY Potsdam's College Theatre. Includes ultra-condensed Shakespearean plays, tap and jazz dancing, music performances and a visual art display. General admission: $3; students, $2; children 5 and younger, free. Advance tickets: 386-3529 or mquinell@slnysarc.org.
Watertown
WPBS-TV "Ready, Set, Fun" 2008 Bookfest:Presented by Jefferson Dental Health, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.today,Watertown Municipal Ice Arena. Free admission with a canned-food donation. Every child receives a free book. Used book swap and two-for-one Scholastic Book Sale. Numerous area business booths, activities and readings from area authors Hope Marston and Irene Uttendorfsky. Sponsored in part by Stewart's Shops and The Children's Clinic.
Today
Adams
Chicken barbecue:Sponsored by South Jefferson Historical Association and South Jefferson Lions Club, 11 a.m.today,Fuccillo Auto Mart, Route 11. Cost: Dinners, $7.50; chicken only, $5. Information: 583-5459.
"Clue":Presented by the South Jefferson Central High School Drama Club, 7 p.m.today,high school auditorium, Clarke Building, Route 11. Admittance by donation.
Adams Center
Food plot preparation:Sponsored by Quality Deer Management Association, Widrick's Implements and Backyard Farmer, 1 to 3 p.m.today,Backyard Farmer. Free. Speaker: Brian Sheley. Information: Jefferson-Lewis QDMA president Chris Phinney, 686-5989.
Canton
"The Battle of the Books":First round begins at 10:30 a.m.today,Paige Room, Canton Free Library. Eight teams of students in grades four through six are quizzed on books they have read during the last six months. Information: Valerie at the library, 386-3712, ext. 4.
Silas Wright birthday party for children:11 a.m. to noontoday,St. Lawrence County Historical Association, 3 E. Main St. Children ages 4 to 10 and their parents or grandparents to make ice cream. Parking in back next to Red Barn. Information: 386-8133.
Cape Vincent
Cancer walk:Sponsored by the YA YA Sisters, 10 a.m.today,Wilson's Beach. Rain date: Saturday, May 24. Picnic to follow. Information and donations: 501-4040, or 654-4655.
Chaumont
Money management for women:Presented by Judith McGaughey, 10 a.m.today,Lyme Free Library. Information, advice, recommendations.
Clayton
Blue jeans volunteer day:9 a.m. to noontoday,at The Handweaving Museum & Arts Center, 314 John St. Light gardening, organizing, painting and weeding. Lunch provided. Information: 686-4123.
DePeyster
Chicken barbecue:4 p.m.today,Masonic Hall. Cost: $7.50; children, $3.50; half a chicken only, $4. Proceeds benefit St. Lawrence Chapter Order of the Eastern Star.
Dexter
Pulled pork takeout dinner:Benefits General Brown Booster Club, noon to 6 p.m.today,General Brown Central High School parking lot. Prepared by Smokeys Bar-B-Q.
Evans Mills
Way Inn coffeehouse:Featuring Pete Rose, Utica, country gospel singer and songwriter, 7 to 9 p.m.today,Pleasant Meadows Baptist Church. Donations welcome. Information: www.thewayinncmc.org.
Heuvelton
Rummage sale:Sponsored by the Presbyterian Women of Heuvelton, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.today,in the church basement. Good used clothing, knickknacks and miscellaneous items. Bake sale in the Friendship Room. Bag sale, $1 per bag, begins at noon.
Dance:8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.today,Paul A. Conroy Jr. Amvets Post 1997. Music by Pure Country.
Lowville
Artisans open studio tour:Presented by members of Adirondack Artisans Guild, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.todayat four locations from downtown Lowville to Croghan, three of which will be hosting multiple artisans. One entry per person at each of the locations for gift basket drawing. Flyers and maps available at Gallery 812, Wild Root Bookstore, 7617 N. State St., or at www.adirondackartisansguild.com. Information: Karan Cross, 1 (866) 258-3776.
Fundraiser:"Scrapping for a Cure" for Relay for Life Team Faith, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.today,Marine Corps League, outer Dayan Street. Cost: $10, includes scrapbooking crop and food. Information: Caree Turck, 376-6207.
Macomb
Turkey dinner:4:30 to 6:30 p.m.today,Macomb Community Wesleyan Church, county routes 10 and 7. Cost: $7; children 6 to 12, $3.50; children 5 and younger, free. Proceeds benefit the building fund. Information: 578-2255.
Massena
Metaphysical discussion:1 to 4:30 p.m.today,Massena Library. Featuring scientific paranormal investigation team The Shadow Chasers. Free. Information: 769-6235.
Massena, Watertown
Book signing:By Adirondack author John H. Briant, 1 to 4 p.m.today,Borders, Salmon Run Mall, Watertown, and 1 to 3 p.m.Sunday,Waldenbooks, St. Lawrence Centre, Massena. Discuss and sign copies of "Adirondack Detective" series and autobiography, "One Cop's Story: A Life Remembered." Information: 779-0006, or 769-3164.
Naumburg
Chicken barbecue:Noontoday,Beaver Valley United Methodist Church, Naumburg Lane. Cost: $6.50; halves, $4. Takesout only.
Norwood
First Foreign Language Night:Scheduled for this evening has been canceled.
Ogdensburg
Buffet style pancake breakfast:7 to 11 a.m.today,Galilee United Methodist Church, Black Lake Road. All-you-can-eat menu. Takeouts available. Cost: $6; children 6 and older, $3.75; children 5 and younger, free.
Potsdam
Senior exhibition:Presented by Clarkson University digital arts and sciences seniors, 9 to 10:30 p.m.today,Adirondack Lodge, Clarkson University. Senior reception, 9 to 9:30 p.m. Independent and group projects featuring digital photography, video game design, 3-D mapping, animation and more. Free. Information: assistant professor of communication and media Dave Beck, 268-4205 or dbeck@clarkson.edu.
Richville
Chicken barbecue:Sponsored by Richville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, 4:30 p.m.today,Richville United Church. Cost: $7; children 5 to 12, $4. Takeouts available. Dining room not handicap accessible.
Saranac Lake
MS Songs of Hope coffeehouse:Featuring Dave Nichols and Spare Change, Lowell and George Bailey, the Waickman family and the Rustic Riders, 7 to 10 p.m.today,First Presbyterian Church, Church Street. Proceeds benefit the fight against multiple sclerosis. Cost: $10, suggested minimum donation, or sponsor a member of the Rustic Riders Multiple Sclerosis bike team. Baked goods, refreshments and MS Ribbons of Hope and bracelets.
"Saturday Night Scene" concert:7:30 p.m.today,Bluseed Studios, 24 Cedar St. Features singer/songwriter Dan Berggren. Admission: $10; members, students, $8. Information: 1 (518) 891-3799.
Watertown
Community clean up day:9 a.m. to 5 p.m.today,Arsenal Street Cemetery, next door to Massey's Furniture Barn. Bring: rake, trimmers, loppers and gloves. Families and disabled persons welcome. Information: Kathy Plante-Hunt, 788-3306 or kplantehunt@hotmail.com.
"Stranger Danger" Day:Children of all ages learn to better defend themselves against harmful situations, 1 p.m.today,World Class Taekwondo, 241 State St. Free. DARE officers are guest speakers. Registration: 788-8842. Leave name, phone number and number of children attending.
Spring dance:Sponsored by Italian-American Civic Association, 8 p.m. to midnighttoday,at the club. Music by Syracuse show band, Request. Open to public. Admission: $10 per couple.
Spring fling dinner:Sponsored by Watertown Eagles Club Auxiliary, 5:30 to 8 p.m.today,Watertown Eagles Club, outer Washington Street. Takeouts available. Cost: $8; children 3 to 12, $5; children 2 and younger, free. Information: the club, 782-5495.
"Bathroom Humor":By Bill Van Zandt and Jane Milmore. Adult comedy dinner theater presented by the Little Theatre of Watertown. Dinner, 7 p.m., followed by showtoday,Great Hall, Trinity Parish House, 227 Sherman St. Cost: $27.50. Dinner choices: stuffed pork chop, fish, chicken or vegetarian lasagna roll. Reservations required by calling 788-6084.
Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club bike hop:11 a.m. to 5 p.m.today,Sam's Club parking lot, Arsenal Street. Benefits: DARE programs in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. Cost: $1.
Tomorrow
Edwards
Annual Mother's Day breakfast:Sponsored by Edwards Lions Club, 7:30 to 11 a.m.Sunday,fire hall. Cost: $5; families, $15; mothers, free.
Gouverneur
Mother's Day breakfast:Sponsored by Veteran's of Foreign Wars Men's Auxiliary Post 1231, 8 a.m. to noon,Sunday,the post. Cost: $5; senior citizens, $4.50; children 6 to 12, $3; children 5 and younger, free.
Hermon
Mother's Day chicken barbecue:NoonSunday,Hermon Fire Hall. Cost: $7.50; chicken only, $4.50.
Heuvelton
Mother's Day breakfast:7 to 11 a.m.Sunday,Paul A. Conroy Jr. Amvets Post 1997. Cost: $5; mothers, free.
Lowville
Mother's Day breakfast buffet:9 a.m. to noonSunday,Lewis County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6912. Cost: $8; senior citizens, $5; children 2 to 10, $5; children younger than 2, free.
Massena
50th annual Mother's Day turkey dinner:Sponsored by Louisville Volunteer Fire Department, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Sunday,Fire Station 2, Route 37. Cost: $8; children 6 to 12, $4.50; children 5 and younger, free. Takeouts available. Information: 769-2316.
Norfolk
Brunch:Sponsored by Knights of Columbus, 8:30 a.m. to noonSunday,Visitation Parish Center. Cost: $5; children 5 to 12, $3; children 4 and younger, free; families, $14. Takeouts available.
Ogdensburg
Mother's Day breakfast:Sponsored by Ogdensburg Knights of Columbus, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Sunday,club rooms, 721 Hasbrouck St. Cost: $6; children 6 to 12, $3.50; children 5 and younger, free. Information: 393-7990.
Parishville
Chicken barbecue:11:30 a.m.Sunday,Parishville Amvets Post 265. Cost: $7; chicken only, $4. Takeouts available. Information: 268-0851.
Watertown
Mother's Day breakfast buffet:Sponsored by Elks Lodge, 9 a.m. to noonSunday,the lodge, 728 Bradley St. Cost: $8; senior citizens 55 and older, $7; children 6 to 12, $3; children 5 and younger, free.
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