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Breakfasts
Adams
All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast:Sponsored by South Jefferson Historical Association, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Sunday, May 18,Sixtown House, 33 E. Church St. Menu: pancakes, French toast, fruit, eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, homemade sticky buns, pure maple syrup and beverage. Cost: $6.50; children 5 to 12, $5.50; children 4 and younger, free. Maple syrup products on sale.
Brasher Falls
Breakfast:Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7326, 8 a.m. the thirdSundayof the month at the post, 1229 County Route 55. Donations welcome.
Heuvelton
Breakfasts:Sponsored by Amvets Post 1997, 8 to 11 a.m.Sundays, May 18 and 25,the post, State Street. Cost: $5.
Lawrenceville
Breakfast buffet:To benefit Lawrenceville Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the firstSundayof the month at the fire hall, County Route 54. Menu: ham, sausage, home fries, eggs, toast, pancakes, maple syrup, tomato and orange juice, coffee, tea, milk and hot chocolate. Cost: $5; children 5 to 11, $3.50; children younger than 5, free. Takeouts available.
Lisbon
Breakfast:Sponsored by the American Legion, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. the firstSundayof the month at the post. Cost: $4; children 5 to 15 and senior citizens, $3; children 4 and younger, free.
Lowville
Pancake breakfast:8 to 10 a.m. the thirdSaturdayof the month,April through October,Masonic Temple Building, State Street. Menu: pancakes, sausage, home fries, scrambled eggs, orange juice and coffee. Cost: $5. Sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star. Information: Catherine Barnes, 376-8950.
North Lawrence
Breakfast:Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7326, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Sunday, May 18,County Route 55, just outside North Lawrence. Menu: Ham, bacon, sausage patties, eggs, omelets, home fries, pancakes, maple syrup, French toast, corned beef hash, coffee, tea, milk, juice, doughnuts. Takeouts available. Cost: $6. Information: 389-4985.
Ogdensburg
Buffet style pancake breakfast:7 to 11 a.m.Saturday, May 17,Galilee United Methodist Church, Black Lake Road. All-you-can-eat menu: pancakes, scrambled eggs, homemade French toast, sausage, homemade toast and beverages. Takeouts available. Cost: $6; children 6 and older, $3.75; children 5 and younger, free.
Watertown
Pancake breakfast:8 to 11:30 a.m.Saturday, May 17,Bethany United Methodist Church, 214 W. Lynde St. Includes sausage, scrambled eggs, juice, fruit and coffee. Cost: $6.
Brunches
Massena
Brunch:8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the firstSundayof the month, Knights of Columbus Council 1141, 53 E. Orvis St. Menu: scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, home fries, juice, toast. Cost: $5.
Ogdensburg
Fifth annual Car-B-Que:Sponsored by Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce, 11 a.m.Saturday, May 24,Knights of Columbus, Hasbrouck St. Classic car cruise in, barbecue, music from 1950s and 1960s, and hot dog eating contest. Classic cars displayed in Father Martin Field. Awards cememony, 2 p.m.
Lunches
Belleville
Chicken barbecue:Sponsored by Belleville Volunteer Fire Department, 11 a.m.Sunday, May 18,the fire hall. Cost: $9; halves, $5. Eat in or take out.
DeKalb Junction
Luncheon:11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Wednesdays,Amvets Post 11. Weekly specials. Takeouts available. Information: the post, 347-3099.
Great Bend
Chicken barbecue:Hosted by Great Bend Fire Department, 11:30 a.m.Sunday, May 18,the fire hall. Menu: chicken half, baked beans, roll and a side. Cost: $7; chicken only, $4. Takeout only. Proceeds benefit Brook Haven House, Carthage. Information: 493-8241.
LaFargeville
Chicken barbecue:NoonMonday, May 26,LaFargeville Methodist Church. Cost: $8; children 11 and younger, $5; halves, $5.
Lorraine
Chicken barbecue:Sponsored by Lorraine Fire Company, noonSunday, May 18,Old Lorraine Fire Hall. Halves, $5.
Ogdensburg
Free lunch:Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 258, noonWednesdays,council hall, 721 Hasbrouck St.
Philadelphia
Chicken barbecue:Sponsored by Philadelphia Volunteer Firemen, noonSaturday, May 17,fire hall. Eat in or take out. Includes salt potatoes, baked beans and roll. Cost: $7.
West Stockholm
Chicken barbecue:Sponsored by West Stockholm Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, 11 a.m.Saturday, May 31,the fire hall. Menu: chicken, salt potatoes, baked beans and rolls. Cost: $7; halves, $4.
Dinners
Adams
Annual clambake:3 to 9 p.m.Thursday, Aug. 7,The Backyard Farmer, Route 11. All-you-can-eat variety menu with beverages, including draft beer. Catered by RJ's Catering. Music, Otto's DJ Service. Free parking. $10 raffle, grand prize, 1987 Chevy Corvette; second prize, $300; third prize, $100. Tickets: in advance, $38; at the door, $40. Send check to NAPM-NNY, P.O. Box 6182, Watertown, N.Y. 13601. Tickets: Dolly Bidwell, 788-6250, ext. 7330; Francis Jareo, 782-5910, ext. 231; Bill Baker, 782-0600, ext. 2630; Dave Converse, 788-8388; Ron Netto, 782-0242; Avis Gilmore, 785-3077; John Morgia, 788-3509; Shirley Wimmer, 786-5379; Pat Hayes, 788-2191.
Canton
Free dinner:4:30 to 6 p.m. the second, third and fourthWednesdaysof the month, United Methodist Church, 41 Court St. Donations accepted, but not expected. Information: 386-3819, 386-2509, 386-3445, 386-4500.
Colton
Pig roast:Hosted by Colton Amvets Post 262, 1 p.m.Sunday, May 25,the post. Menu: pork, baked beans, coleslaw, salt potatoes and dessert. Cost: $8; senior citizens, $6; children 12 and younger, $3. Featuring "Ed & Fred," 50/50 raffle and steamed clams. Proceeds benefit Veterans Affairs Hospital.
All-you-can-eat bullhead feed:5 p.m.Friday, May 30,Copenhagen Fire Hall. Eat in or takeout. Bullheads by the pound. Information: 688-4103.
Copenhagen
Memorial Day chicken barbecue:Sponsored by United Church of Copenhagen, 11 a.m.Monday, May 26,the church. Cost: $7; halves, $4. Takeout only. Bake sale.
DeKalb Junction
Fish fry:11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.Wednesdays,Amvets Post 11, 4348 Route 11. One alternate special offered each week. Cost: $5. Takeouts available. Full bar menu available nightly. Information: the post, 347-3099.
Fish fry:4 to 7 p.m.Fridays,Amvets Post 11, 4348 Route 11. Cost: $6. Takeouts and delivery available. Information: the post, 347-3099.
Pancake supper:In observance of Armed Forces Day, sponsored by Amvets Post 11, 4 to 7 p.m.Saturday, May 17,the post. All-you-can-eat menu: pancakes, sausage, bacon. Cost: $6.
Degrasse
Spaghetti dinner:Sponsored by Degrasse Methodist Church, 5 p.m.Thursday, May 22,DCSR fire hall. Cost: $6; children 12 and younger, $3. Takeouts begin at 4:30 p.m.
DePeyster
Roast beef dinner:Sponsored by DePeyster United Methodist Church, 4:30 p.m.Thursday, May 15,church. Bazaar, bake sale. Takeouts. Cost: $7.25; children 5 to 12, $3.50; children younger than 5, free.
Henderson
Pork dinner:Noon to 2 p.m.Sunday, May 18,Henderson Community Building. Cost: $8; children, $4. Benefits Belleville Masons and Stars. Information: John Whitney, 788-7825.
LaFargeville
Annual chicken barbecue:Sponsored by LaFargeville Central School junior class, 4 to 6 p.m.Friday, May 16,school cafeteria. Cost: $7; children 12 and younger, $4.50. Takeouts available. Yearbook sale, $30; school emblemed umbrellas, $15.
Lawrenceville
Ham dinner:11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Sunday, May 25,Lawrenceville Fire Hall. Menu: ham, mashed potatoes with gravy, salads, vegetable, relish dish, applesauce, homemade pies, and beverages. Cost: $7; senior citizens, $6; children 5 to 12, $4.50; children 4 and younger, free. Proceeds benefit Fire Department and its auxiliary. Information: 389-4439.
Lorraine
Turkey supper:Sponsored by Lorraine Methodist Church, 4 p.m.Thursday, May 22,the church. Menu: turkey, pies, rolls, brown bread and trimmings. Cost: $9; children 11 to 6, $4.50; children 5 and younger, free. Takeouts available.
Lowville
Taco night:Sponsored by Lewis County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6912, 4 to 7 p.m.Friday, May 16,post. Tacos and taco salads. Takeouts. Cost: $1.25 per taco; 3 tacos for $3.25; taco salad, $4.50. To order: 376-2733.
"Manna From Heaven" supper:Sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church and Dwelling Place Ministries, 5 to 7 p.m. the secondThursdayof the month, Trinity Parish House, Trinity Avenue. Free. For information or to volunteer: the church, 376-3241.
Lyons Falls
Pork barbecue on a bun dinner:5 p.m.Tuesday, May 20,St. John's Catholic Church. Menu: pork, beans, coleslaw and ice cream sundaes. Cost: $7.50. Proceeds benefit St. John's Church and Forest Presbyterian Church. Takeouts or delivery: 348-8634.
Massena
Roast pork dinner:Sponsored by Massena Senior Citizens, 5:30 p.m.Thursday, May 22,Massena Community Center, 61 Beach St. Cost: $7. Stuffed chicken breast. Takeouts no later than 6:15 p.m. Tickets: Norma Stone, 769-5660, or senior citizens office, 769-7810.
Natural Bridge
Spaghetti dinner:Sponsored by Natural Bridge United Methodist Church, 4:45 p.m.Thursday, May 15,Natural Bridge Community Center. Cost: $7; children 5 to 12, $4; children 4 and younger, free. Takeouts available at 4:30 p.m. Spaghetti sauce for sale.
Nicholville
Freewill soup, sandwich and dessert night:4:30 to 6 p.m. the firstFridayof the month, Nicholville United Methodist Church. Performances by area musicians and short prayer and praise service follows. Donations accepted, but not expected. Donations benefit area organizations.
Parishville
Smorgasbord:Sponsored by Parishville United Methodist Church, 5 p.m.Thursday, May 15,town hall. Casseroles, salads, meatballs, vegetables, rolls, homemade pies, beverage. Cost: $6; children 5 to 12, $3; children younger than 5 and adults older than 90, free.
Italian night:Sponsored by Parishville Fire Department, 4 to 7 p.m.Mondays, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4 and Oct. 6,at the fire hall.
Potsdam
Community dinner:5 to 6:30 p.m. the second and thirdThursdaysof the month, Church Center, First Presbyterian Church, Elm Street and Lawrence Avenue. Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity plans, serves and pays for the second Thursday dinner. Free. Information: 265-9434.
Sackets Harbor
First Friday fish fry:5 to 7 p.m.Friday, June 6,American Legion post 1757, at 209 Ambrose St. Menu: fish or chicken, french fries, coleslaw and dessert. Cost: $7.75; seniors and children, $6.50; fish only, $5.
Three Mile Bay
Chicken and biscuit dinner:Sponsored by Three Mile Bay United Methodist Church, 4 to 6:30 p.m.Wednesdays, May 21 and June 18,at the church. Wheelchair accessible. Cost: $8; children 5 and older, $4; children younger than 5, free.
Watertown
Spaghetti supper:Sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi Relay for Life team, 4:30 to 8 p.m.Friday, May 16,American Legion Post 61, 138 Sterling St. Takeouts, 4:30 p.m. Cost: $6; military, $5; children 5 to 12, $4. Information: Barb Harter, 788-8368 or hottamalebarb@yahoo.com.
Spaghetti supper:Sponsored by St. Anthony's Church Altar and Rosary Society, 4:30 to 7 p.m.Thursday, May 29,Monsignor Sechi Hall. Cost: $7; children, $4; children 2 and younger, free. Takeouts begin at 4 p.m. Spaghetti sause, $4 per quart; meatballs, 60 cents each. Bring containers.
Auctions
Canton
"Time and Talent Auction":Hosted by First Presbyterian Church, 11:30 a.m.Sunday, June 1,Fellowship Hall. Proceeds benefit eight Presbyterian women making humanitarian trip to Malawi in July. Soup, sandwiches. Roger Huntley auctioneer. Donations of medicine, toothbrushes, baby items, soccer balls and reading glasses accepted. Information: Linda Potter, 386-4364.
Champion
Annual auction:Sponsored by Champion Volunteer Fire Department, preview, 10 a.m., auction, 11 a.m.Sunday, May 18,the fire hall. New and used merchandise. Gift certificates and refreshments available. Donations or pick ups: Louie Waite, 493-4932.
Lowville
Annual Beaver Camp Auction:Set forFriday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14,Lewis County Fairgrounds. Businesses interested in donating should contact the camp. Proceeds to benefit children's camp program. Information: Keith Zehr, executive director, 376-2640.
Madrid
Annual auction:Poultry, small animals, related items, sponsored by Northern New York Poultry Fanciers, 10 a.m.Sunday, May 18,community center. Consignments taken 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Food and refreshments. Information: Craig Cook, 528-6204, Gary Wells, 322-8993, Floyd Rood, 379-9498.
Three Mile Bay
Auction donations sought:Non-clothing donations accepted for Lyme Lions Club annual auction, set for 1 p.m.Sunday, June 8,Three Mile Bay Fire Hall. Information: Gene, 782-1728, or Joyce, 649-3448.
Craft fairs
Adams
Crafters wanted:For the Strawberry Festival indoor-outdoor craft show set forFriday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21,Sixtown Meetinghouse. Cost per space, one day: $15; both days, $30. Information and applications: 583-5459.
Brownville
Gen. Jacob J. Brown Weekend craft fair:Set forFriday, May 30-Sunday, June 1,at Brownville. 10- by-10-foot space: $25. Information: General Brown Weekend Committee, 782-4508 or 782-1275.
Constableville
38th annual Constable Hall arts and crafts fair:Seeking crafters, antiques dealers for the event set forSunday, June 15.Includes large auto show. Information, applications: 397-2771 or 397-2728.
Cranberry Lake
Craft fair:Sponsored by Cranberry Lake Fire Department Auxiliary, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26,the fire hall. Crafters and vendors needed. Information: Denise, 848-2916.
Glen Park
Crafters wanted:For event sponsored by Glen Park Fire Department Auxiliary, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, May 31,the fire hall. Information: 639-4340.
Henderson
Heritage Day juried craft fair:Henderson Historical Society seeking crafters for its Heritage Day juried craft fairSaturday, Aug. 9. Applications: www.hendersonhistoricalsociety.com; Ned, 938-5185, or Elaine, 938-5315.
Heuvelton
10th annual Heuvelton Homecoming Labor Day Celebration:Seeking crafters and vendors for the event set forSaturday, Aug. 30, and Sunday, Aug. 31,at Heuvelton. Theme: St. Lawrence County. To rent space for craft fair: Pam, 344-6307, or Shirley, 393-5684.
Potsdam
Crafters and artisans needed:For Potsdam summer festival, sponsored by Potsdam Chamber of Commerce, set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, July 12,Ives Park. 14- by 12-foot outdoor space: $45; chamber members: $35; special rates for nonprofit organizations. Spaces assigned beginning at 7 a.m. Applications due byThursday, July 3.Information and applications: the chamber, 1 Market St., or 274-9000 or Potsdam@slic.com.
Star Lake
Vendors wanted:For Clifton-Fine Hospital Auxiliary craft fair, set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 6,Clifton-Fine Arena. Eight-foot table: $10. Reserve tables byMonday, Sept. 1.Information: Ann Latremore, 848-2511, or Lillian Streeter, 848-2387.
St. Regis Falls
Craft Corner:Features crafts made by St. Regis Falls senior citizens for sale before evening meals and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Sundaysbefore bingo at St. Regis Falls Adult Center, North River Road. Proceeds benefit center activities.
Watertown
Craft fair:In conjunction with Jefferson County Dairy Festival, 3 to 9 p.m.Friday, June 6,Dulles State Office Building. Free. Food and agricultural displays. Information, vendors: 493-1694.
Vendors needed:For 24th annual Holiday Craft and Antique Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 25,Dulles State Office Building. Information, sign up: Charlotte, 788-2725, or richard13601@aol.com, or Sylvia, 782-6063, or sylvia-firlik@twcny.rr.com.
Sales
Adams
Eighth annual perennial flower & tree sale:9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Friday, May 16,and 9 a.m. to noonSaturday, May 17,Adams United Methodist Church.
Alexandria Bay
Farmers market:Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce needs vendors for "The Bay Marketplace," 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Fridays beginning May 16,property adjacent to Kinney Drugs. Interested vendors: the chamber of commerce, 482-9531.
Beaver Falls
Villagewide garage sales:All daySaturday, May 31.Chicken barbecue, 11 a.m. Beaver Falls Fire Department.
Canton
Townwide garage sales:All daySaturday, May 17,town of Morley. Rain or shine. Library book and bake sale. Food and refreshments available at fire hall. To be on map: Joan, 265-0205.
Rummage sale:10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7,United Helpers Canton Nursing Home, 40 W. Main St. Bag sale, noon Saturday. Proceeds benefit resident events and Family Connection & Volunteer Connection.
Carthage
Farmers market:Sponsored by Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.Fridays, May 30-Oct. 31,farmers market pavilion, Riverside Drive. Vendors interested should contact the chamber. Homegrown produce, handcrafted items, baked goods, plants and more. Information: the chamber, 493-3590, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays, or carthage@gisco.net.
Clayton
Estate sale:9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, June 7,Handweaving Museum and Arts Center. Information: 686-4123, or info@hm-ac.org.
Copenhagen
Yard sale:Sponsored by River of Life Fellowship Youth Group, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17,the Parker residence, 10152 Washington St. Proceeds benefit group's trip to attend Generation confernece in Utica. Information: Jillann Micek, 688-2662.
Dexter
Garage sale:Sponsored by Dexter Historical Society, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24,at 207 E. Bronson St. Household items, dishes, books, clothing. Baked goods and water for sale. Donations needed; will be accepted at 207 E. Bronson St. untilWednesday, May 21.Information: 639-3335.
Evans Mills
Bake sale:9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, May 24,Wal-Mart Supercenter, Route 11. Proceeds benefit the 2008 Boston Breast Cancer 3-Day participant Lori Bezio. To donate funds: www.The3Day.org, click donate now and search for Lori Bezio's name.
Gouverneur
Rummage sale:Sponsored by Kendrew Grange, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Saturday, May 17,Kendrew Grange Hall, Route 812. Bag sale, $2 per, 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit Kendrew Grange Renovation Fund.
Great Bend
Discount used Christian book sale:10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, May 17,City of Refuge Christian Church, 32500 Route 3. Cost: 50 cents and $1 per book.
Heuvelton
Donations needed:Heuvelton Fire Department Auxiliary needs donations of clean, gently used items for third annual yard sale,Saturday, June 14. To donate: Angel, 344-0429, or Laura, 344-7569
Hopkinton
Townwide garage sale:Set forSaturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25. To be placed on the map, contact Georgia Macy, 328-4168.
Ogdensburg
Communitywide yard sale:Sponsored by Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce scheduled forSaturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18,throughout the community. To be included in directory call chamber office byThursday, May 15.Cost to be listed, $2. Directories availableThursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16,at chamber, and 9 to 11 a.m.Saturday, May 17,Dobisky Visitor Center, Riverside Avenue, $2. Information: 393-3620.
Farmers market:9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturdays beginning May 24,Greenbelt Park. Interested vendors: Sandra M. Porter, Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce executive director, 393-3620 or chamber@gisco.net.
Philadelphia
Townwide rummage sale:8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17,and noon to 5 p.m.Sunday, May 18,throughout the town. Information: 642-3452.
Pulaski
Villagewide garage sale:Sponsored by Pulaski Historical Society and Friends of Pulaski Library, starting at 8 a.m.Saturday, May 17,throughout the village. Watch for balloons and signs. Information: 298-5235.
Redwood
Villagewide yard sales:Sponsored by Redwood Fire Department Auxiliary, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, May 17,throughout the village. Information: 482-3078.
Richville
Village wide lawn sales:8 to 4 p.m.Saturday, June 14,throughout Richville. Car wash, hamburgers and hot dogs at fire hall. Information: Heather Bowman, 287-4215.
Sackets Harbor
Village and townwide garage sales:Sponsored by Sackets Harbor Chamber of Commerce,Saturday, May 24.To be placed on map call 646-2321.
Watertown
Craft and farmers market:10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Fridays,Paddock Arcade. Information: Trudy Dean, 836-1508.
Farm, craft and antiques market:Sponsored by Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce, opens for season 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Wednesday, May 28,along Washington Street, downtown. Operates every Wednesday throughOct. 8.Vendors, apply at chamber office, 1241 Coffeen St., or online at www.watertownny.com. Booth space reserved for whole season or weekly basis.
West Carthage
Books, knickknacks, puzzles and homemade candy sale:Hosted by William Dalton Estates Seniors, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Friday, May 16and 9 a.m.Saturday, May 17,William Dalton Estates, 38 N. Broad St. Benefits the seniors' social activities and expenses. Information: Nancy Hickey, 493-1469.
Plant sale:Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County Master Gardners, 8 to 11 .m.Saturday, May 17,extension offices, 203 N. Hamilton St. Annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables and house plants. Information: Sue Gwise, 788-8450.