Leisure
Bingo
Adams
Sponsored by Adams Fire Department:Doors open, 6 p.m., card sale, 6:30 p.m., games, 7:30 p.m.Fridays,Adams Fire Hall. Prizes total about $2,000. Progressive early-bird game, 7 p.m. Two share-the-wealth games.
Carthage
Sponsored by Elks Lodge 1792:Doors open, 5 p.m., games, 7 p.m.Thursdays,Elks Lodge. Prizes average over $1,300. Hard boards and pull tabs.
Chaumont
To benefit Chaumont Volunteer Fire Department:Sales, 5 p.m., games at 6 p.m.Sundays,Chaumont Fire Station, Route 12E.
Felts Mills
Hosted by Felts Mills Fire Company:7 p.m.Saturdays,Felts Mills Fire Hall. Hard boards, pull-tabs and 50-50 raffle.
Great Bend
Sponsored by Great Bend Fire Department:Doors open, 6 p.m., games, 7 p.m.Fridaysat the fire hall. Regular prizes total $1,250 plus pull-tabs, two share-the-wealth games. Average prize, $2,000.
LaFargeville
Sponsored by Klock-Smith American Legion Post 1788:Doors open, 6 p.m., games, 7:30 p.m.Tuesdaysat the post. Prizes total at least $1,000. All-paper format, final share-the-wealth game. Information: John Kelly, 658-2657, or Chuck Graham, 658-2830.
Theresa
To benefit Theresa Fire Department:Games, 7 p.m.Thursdays,Theresa Fire Hall. More than $1,200 in prizes, two share-the-wealth games, progressive game with up to $300 payout. Pull-tabs. Refreshments may not be carried in but are available at the fire hall. Information: 628-4492.
Three Mile Bay
Sponsored by Three Mile Bay Fire Department:Doors open, 5:30 p.m., games, 7 p.m.Saturdaysat the fire hall. Prizes total $1,200. All-paper format, two share-the-wealth games.
Watertown
Hosted by North Side Improvement League:Doors open, 6 p.m., games, 7:15 p.m.Mondays,club rooms. Games pay at least $50. Two share-the-wealth games, $300 cover-all, bell-jar tickets and refreshments. Super bingo early-bird game, 7 p.m., and regular games, 7:15 p.m. the third Monday of the month.
Hosted by Sacred Heart Church:Doors open, 6 p.m., games, 7 p.m.Tuesdays,parish center gym, Church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. Bell-jar tickets. Big bingo, 7 p.m. the first Friday of the month.
Hosted by Northpole Fire Department:Doors open, 6 p.m., games, 7:30 p.m.Wednesdaysat the fire hall. Prizes up to $3,550.
Hosted by St. Anthony's Church:Doors open, 5:30 p.m., games, 7 p.m.Fridays,St. Anthony's School, Arsenal Street and Bellew Avenue. Extra games: progressive coverall and two games of chance. Bingo supplies and refreshments for sale.
Competitions
Clayton
Miss Thousands Islands contestants needed:The Miss Thousand Islands board of directors is seeking women ages 17 to 24 to compete in the scholarship pageantSaturday, Aug. 9,at Clayton Opera House. Pageant is an official preliminary to the Miss America Pageant. Information: Sue Pilon, 782-3992.
Watertown
Big turkey contest:1 p.m. month ofMay,Gander Mountain. Bring your bird to the store for scoring and entry. No pre-registration or fee. Information: the store, 779-1200.
Dances
Gouverneur
EJ Noble Hospital Auxiliary spring dance: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,Saturday, June 7,Gouverneur Country Club. Cost: $10. Entertainment by "Request." Tickets available at door and 287-7639.
Philadelphia
Round and square dance:8 p.m. to midnightSaturdays,Philadelphia American Legion. Music by Kountry Krew. Admission: $4.
Watertown
Instructed ballroom dancing:7 to 9 p.m.Friday, May 30,Trinity parish hall, 227 Sherman St., south side entrance. Information: 788-7435.
Greater Watertown Senior Citizens Dance Time:7 p.m.Wednesdays,Lincoln Building. Music by the Country Stompers. Bring sandwiches. Admission: $3.
Dance Time:Ballroom and square dancing, 7 to 10 p.m.Wednesdays,11th floor, Dulles State Office Building. Admission: $3. Information: 583-5314.
Round and square dance:Sponsored by New Watertown Senior Citizens Club, 7 to 10 p.m.Fridays,Dulles State Office Building. Music by New Kountry Kings. Admission: $3. Information: Patricia Wilder, 788-5581, or Caroline Camidge, 408-8062.
Festivals and fairs
Brownville
31st annual Gen. Jacob J. Brown Weekend:Set forFriday, May 30-Sunday, June 1,throughout Brownville. Craft fair and super sale days. Parade, 7 p.m.Saturday, May 31.
Carthage
Block party:Sponsored by Carthage Chamber of Commerce, 5 to 7 p.m.Wednesday, June 4,entire block of West Carthage. Food, business bingo, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and Zapet performing. Grand prize: weekend for two at Riveredge Resort, Alexandria Bay. Also load of gravel, $150 gift certificate to Signs and Designs, and grill from Aubuchon.
Constableville
Arts and crafts fair:10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Sunday, June 15,Constable Hall. Information: Charlotte Beagle, director, 376-7403, or the hall, 397-2323.
Croghan
Annual craft fair, museum reopening:Pancake breakfast, barbecue and music, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, May 17,American Maple Museum. Free admission. Space available for crafters, $10 in advance. Information: 346-6706.
LaFargeville
Sixth annual sheep and fiber festival:Sponsored by Northern New York Agricultural Historical Society, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, June 14, and June 15,Stone Mills Museum, 34312 Route 180.
Watertown
Dairy Festival:"Agriculture on Display," 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Friday, June 6,Dulles State Office Building. Free. Agricultural displays, demonstrations, petting zoo, hands-on activities, safety information, food, dairy princess court. Information: Bruce Hazen, 493-1694.
Fort Drum spring festival:Sponsored by Different Drummer Internet Cafe, in support of soldiers and Iraq Veterans Against the War, 1 to 7 p.m.Saturday, May 17,Black Water River Park and Campgrounds, 1605 Huntington St. Varied live music, games, food and information booths. Free.
Games
Watertown
Bridge games:Sponsored by Northern New York Duplicate Bridge Club, 7 p.m.Mondaysand 12:30 p.m.Wednesdays and Fridays,Ives Hill Retirement Community, 1200 Jewell Drive. Information, partners: Jean Pennock, 646-3411.
Watertown Chess Knights:U.S. Chess Federation Affiliate Club, 7 to 11 p.m.Thursdays,Sci-Tech & Chess Center. Information: Don Klug, 785-8800.
Youth game night:6:30 to 8:45 p.m.Fridays,Bethany United Methodist Church. Activities include darts, table tennis, table football, air hockey and many board games. Adult supervision, snacks provided. Information: church, 788-7791.
Health and fitness
Adams Center
Kripalu Yoga Center:14029 Route 11. Available for private retreats for staff or small groups; call for possibilities and scheduling. Seeking experienced yoga instructors and volunteers. Information: the yoga center, 583-5500 or www.kripaluyogacenter.org.
Community nature trail work days — 9 a.m.Saturday, May 17.Yoga for everyone — 9 to 10:30 a.m.Wednesdaysand 6:30 to 8 p.m.Thursdays.Cost: eight weeks, $60; drop-in, $10 per class.
Drumming circle — 7 p.m. the secondFridayof the month April through December. Donation: $5. Drums, bells and other rhythm instruments available or bring your own. Information: Steve, 232-3085, or Renee, 287-0890.
Healing circle — 3 p.m. the thirdSundayof the month. Donation: $5 to $10.
Chaumont
Aerobics:7 a.m.Tuesdays and Thursdaysin Chaumont. Information: Judy Petroske, 649-5361.
Clayton
River yoga:Classes and workshops at Antique Boat Museum, Mary Street. Classes ongoing for all levels. Private and small group sessions available. Instructors: Laura Cerow and Liz Price-Kellogg. Instructors-in-training: Mary Eder and Eliza Moore. Fee: drop-in, $10; five-card pass, $40. Student rates available. Information: Liz Price-Kellogg, 523-0627, or www.riveryoga.net.
Open yoga — 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.Mondays.
Introduction to vinyasa — 5:30 to 7:15 p.m.Mondays.
Hatha yoga — 4:30 to 6 p.m.Tuesdays.
Yoga for health — 5:30 to 7 p.m.Thursdays.
Overcoming obstacles — To be announced. Addresses weight, lack of mobility, poor posture and lack of energy and vitality.
Gouverneur
Fitness program:6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays,Gouverneur Recreation Center. Use fairgrounds entrance. Step aerobics, body toning and stretch exercise. On-site supervision and arts and crafts projects for children attending with parents. Information: 287-0524.
Lowville
Immunization clinics:9 to 10:30 a.m.Tuesdaysand 3 to 5 p.m. the first and thirdWednesdaysof the month, Lewis County Public Health Agency. No appointments needed. Information: public health, 376-5453.
Health and fitness
Pulaski
Multi-organ blood analysis:6:30 to 9:30 a.m.Saturday, May 17,Pulaski Health Center. Appointments, 1 (800) 225-6032. Information: the center, 298-6564.
Watertown
Community health and wellness fair:Hosted by Life Church of the Nazarene, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday, May 17,535 Thompson Blvd. Information, demonstrations, available resources. Free blood pressure, diabetes, skin cancer, glucose and car seat checks. Door prizes and grand prize of Nintendo Wii gaming system. Information: 782-2783 or 788-9402.
Blood pressure screening and workshops:Sponsored by Jefferson County Office for the Aging and Public Health Service, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Thursday, May 22,Jules Center, Jefferson Community College. Free. Register byFriday, May 16,785-3191.
Sexually transmitted disease clinic:12:30 to 3:30 p.m.Tuesdays,Jefferson County Public Health facility, 531 Meade St. No appointment needed. Information: public health, 786-3720.
Immunization clinic:12:30 to 3:30 p.m.Wednesdays,Jefferson County Public Health facility, 531 Meade St. No appointment needed. Information: public health, 786-3720.
Free dental hygiene appointments:Provided by dental hygiene students, for adult patients with natural teeth who have not had a recent dental cleaning. Appointments availableWednesday evenings and Saturdays.Information: North Country Children's Clinic, 238 Arsenal St., 788-9834.
ADHD seminars:Offered by Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, for parents with children who have attention-deficit/hyperacitivity disorder. Learn about the disorder and its accepted treatments. Call for appointment, 779-7220.
Travel abroad immunization clinic:By appointment only, Jefferson County Public Health Facility, 531 Meade St. Information: public health, 786-3720.
History
Adams Center
Annual old fashion plow day:Sponsored by North Country Draft Horse Club, noonSunday, May 25,Fields Meadow Farm, Smithville. Free.
Clayton
1000 Islands Family Miracle Day:noon to 4 p.m.,Saturday, June 14,Antique Boat Museum. Free. Information: 686-4104, www.abm.org, or events@abm.org.
Constableville
Opening for season:Constable Town Hall,Saturday, May 31.Regular hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wednesdays through Saturdays,and 1 to 4 p.m.Sundays.Information: Charlotte Beagle, director, 376-7403, or the hall, 397-2323.
Dexter
Historical Society opens:10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginningFriday, June 1, Fridays and Saturdays June through August,Historical Society, 105 E. Kirby St. Except 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Saturday, June 14.Admission: $2; children 6 to 17, $1; children 5 and younger, free. Group tours welcome with reservations.
Hammond
Opening for season:Hammond Museum and the Museum Stone House,Saturday, May 24. Regular hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m.Wednesdays,and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturdays.Free. Information: Joan Hadlock, 324-5517.
Powerpoint presentation:"The Underground Railroad and the Abolitionist Movement in St. Lawrence County," 7 p.m.Wednesday, July 23,Hammond Museum Barn. Speaker Brian Thompson, DeKalb deputy town historian.
Henderson
Cemetery conservation workshop:Lead by Jonathan Abdell of New England Cemetery Services, West Hartford, Conn., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27,Bishop Cemetery. Includes preservation treatments and procedures, different types of stones and problems, learn to clean gravestones, demonstrations and more. Cost: $100 per person. Limited to 20 people. Reservations: Eric C. Anderson, Henderson town historian, hendersonhist@yahoo.com, or 938-5183. Information: www.gravestoneconservation.com and www.gravestonepreservation.info.
Sackets Harbor
Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site:Opens for the season, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, May 17,and 1 to 5 p.m.Sunday, May 18.Portrait of Gen. Zebulon Pike on view in the Lieutenant's House gallery. The 195th anniversary of the Battle of York (Toronto) and death of Gen. Pike, who is buried in Sackets Harbor Military Cemetery, is observed April 27. Navy Yard Commandant's and Lieutenant's houses, stable and ice house open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesdays through Saturdaysand 1 to 5 p.m.Sundays until July 1and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Mondays through Saturdaysand 1 to 5 p.m.Sundays thereafter.Information: the historic site, 646-3634 or www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org.
War of 1812 discussion:Sponsored by New York Council on the Humanities, 6 p.m.Wednesday, May 21,Sackets Harbor Battlefield. Battlefield Alliance, Sackets harbor Historical Society and Sackets Harbor Foundation combined annual meetings. Speaker: Bob Arnold. Information: www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org.
Memorial Day ceremony:8:30 a.m.Monday, May 26,Sackets Harbor Battlefield. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., "1812 Marine Guard" on duty. Information: www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org.
Watertown
"Reflections of Fort Drum Deployments":A pictorial history book of up to 128 pages, covering deployments from Operation Desert Storm-Desert Shield deployments to the present, to be available this fall from the Watertown Daily Times. Cost: $39.95 per copy; $29.95 per copy if among the first 500 to reserve. Deployment photos from past and present Fort Drum service and family members accepted. Submission information: Pikkwan Boston, 661-2398.
Genealogy room:Open noon to 4 p.m.weekdaysand 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.Saturdays,Flower Memorial Library. Qualified volunteers available to help with genealogical research.
Nature
Fineview
Minna Anthony Common Nature Center:At Wellesley Island State Park, 44927 Cross Island Road. Offers a variety of programs, workshops and events. Museum hours: 10 a.m. 4 p.m. dailySeptember through Juneand 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily inJuly and August.Trails open sunrise to sunset. Information: 482-2479.
Nature walks — Bird walks, 9 a.m.Saturday, May 17.
Mother Nature's story time and activities — "Spring Things," 10 a.m.Saturday, May 17.
May Day celebration — Noon to 3 p.m.Saturday, May 24.Face painting, children's crafts, hikes, games and a dance around the May pole.
Children's fishing programs — 2 to 4 p.m.Saturdays, May 24, June 14, July 7, Aug. 30, Sept. 13 and Oct. 4.
Mother Nature's story time and activities — Mammals, 10 a.m.Saturday, June 7.
Rick West and his birds of prey — 1 p.m.Saturdays, June 28 and July 26, and Friday, Aug. 22.
Paul Smiths
Adirondack Park Agency Visitor Interpretive Center events:Most require preregistration. Information: 1 (518) 327-3000.
Barnum Pond canoe paddle — 1 to 3 p.m.Sunday, May 18.Short walk required. Cost: $3; VIC members, free; children, $1.
Sunday movie matinee — "Hooked on Hummingbirds," 1 to 2 p.m.Sunday, May 25.Cost: $2; children, $1.
Perennial plant swap — 1 to 2 p.m.Monday, May 26.Bring plants to swap. Drop off plants before 12:45 p.m. Free.
Exploring nature with little people — 10 a.m. to noonThursday, May 29.For children 3 to 5. Cost: $4; children of VIC members, $2.
Wood warbler workshop — 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.Saturday, May 31.Free.
Sixth annual Great Adirondack Birding Celebration:Friday, June 6-Sunday, June 8,Adirondack Park Agency Visitor Interpretive Center. Birding trips, lectures, workshop and "Teddy Roosevelt Birding Challenge." Keynote addressSaturday, June 7,by Miyoko Chu, author of "Songbird Journeys: Four Seasons in the Lives of Migratory Birds." Information: www.adkvic.org or 1 (518) 327-3000.
Sackets Harbor
Birds of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail Series:6 p.m. selectedThursdays,Seaway Trail Discovery Center, unless otherwise indicated. Admission: $5, benefits Seaway Trail Foundation. Information: Peggy Morgia, 646-1000.
May 29:"Almost Our National Bird: The Wild Turkey" — Bruce Bailey, National Wild Turkey Federation, Oswego River Chapter, speaks about turkey conservation and habitat restoration for bird-watchers and hunters alike. Some JAKES activity books for youth available.
June 12:"Why a Watch List: The Imperiled Species of the Seaway Trail, New York State and the World" — Michael Burger, Audubon New York conservation and science director speaks.
Saturday, June 14:The birds of Black Pond, 10 a.m., at the discovery center with Chris Lajewski of the Nature Conservancy, who will speak about the lakeshore dunes and wetlands complex, the 526-acre Black Pond Wildlife Management Area and El Dorado Beach Preserve in the town of Ellisburg. Lunch on your own. Free woodland and wetland walk, 2 p.m., at the wildlife management area as part of the Eastern Lake Ontario Dune Steward Program.
July 10:A bird's eye view with photographer-pilot Ian Coristine, 6 p.m., Clayton Opera House. See aerial photos of the Seaway Trail and the birds of Grindstone Island. Admission: $10. Advance tickets: 686-2200.
July 24:Birding on Fort Drum — Fort Drum fish and wildlife naturalists speak about how bird-watchers can access the military installation, which is home to several grassland species.
Outdoors
Alexandria Bay
River Hospital fishing trip:Sponsored by Alexandria Bay Fishing Guides Association and friends, 8 a.m.Sunday, May 25,Alexandria Bay municipal docks. Fishing and authentic shore dinner. Cost: $125. Tickets may be purchased at the Thousand Islands Sun office, Route 12, or by mail to Fishing Guides Committee, care of Jeanne Snow, 4 Crossmon St., Alexandria Bay, N.Y. 13607. Include self-addressed stamped envelop, a list of party members, payment and a phone number. Must have valid fishing license. Information: Jeanne Snow, 482-9483.
Greig, Redwood
Operation Purple summer camp:Sponsored by the National Military Family Association,Sunday, July 13-Friday, July 18, and Sunday, Aug. 10-Friday, Aug. 15,Camp Wabasso, Redwood, andSunday, Aug. 10-Friday, Aug. 15,Aldersgate Camp & Retreat Center, town of Greig. Free camp for children of service members in any branch of service, active duty, National Guard or Reserve, and children of members of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health and National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. Priority given for children of a parent or guardian deployed from May 2007 to September 2009. Registration: www.operationpurple.org.
Watertown
Yacht Club members night:7 to 8 p.m.Wednesday, May 28,West Marine, Arsenal Street. Show membership at counter. Raffle for handheld GPS and refreshments available. Information: the store, 788-8490. Mountain,Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1,the store. Three fish weigh-in in front of the store. Cost: $40. Information: the store, 779-1200.
Throughout the area
Outings:Sponsored by the Laurentian Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club.
Saturday, May 17:Spring bird walk — An easy, 2-mile walk on level trails. View a wide variety of species on a hike through shrub land, marsh, wetland, and forest habitats along the Tower and Succession trails. Meet at 7 a.m. in the main parking lot at Indian Creek Nature Center near Rensselaer Falls. Bring binoculars. Information: Joan Collins, 261-4246 or jecollins@twcny.rr.com.
Sunday, May 18:Massawepie Mire birding hike — Walk the old, level railroad bed and visit the south branch of Grasse River near the trail head, about a 4-mile round trip. Easy. Optional 2-mile, round-trip hike on the Mountaineer Trail along scenic Massawepie Lake in the afternoon. Focus on boreal birds, bog plants and scenic views. Start at about 7:30 a.m. Co-sponsored with St. Lawrence-Adirondack Audubon. Information: Joan Collins, 261-4246 or jecollins@twcny.rr.com, or Eileen Wheeler, 386-2482 or eiwheeler@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, May 21:Azure Mountain birding — A 1-mile trail hike with an elevation gain of 944 feet to reach the mountain's 2,512-foot fire-tower summit. Many warbler species, cliff-nesting species and indigo buntings. Easy to moderate. Jointly sponsored by St. Lawrence-Adirondack Audubon. Information: Joan Collins, 261-4246 or jecollins@twcny.rr.com.
Saturday, May 24:Newton Falls mine tailings reforestation — Guided by Michael Bridgen, New York State Ranger School, Wanakena. Learn about the reforestation project on the iron mine tailings in Newton Falls, in which waste product from the paper mill is used to restore soil fertility. Easy. Information: Bill Mueller, 262-2952 or b-hutch-m@twcny.rr.com.
Sunday, May 25:Blue Mountain birding — A 2.2-mile hike with a 1,550-foot elevation gain to the mountain's 3,750-foot fire-tower summit. Meet at 6 a.m. at the trail head to ensure a good possibility of hearing Bicknell's thrush singing near the summit. Moderate. Jointly sponsored by St. Lawrence-Adirondack Audubon. Information: Joan Collins, 261-4246, beforeMay 23or 1 (518) 624-5528, afterMay 23,or jecollins@twcny.rr.com.
Bird quest:9th annual bird quest,Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1,Tug Hill; "Bird with an expert,"Saturday, May 31, in Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego counties; and "Identifying Backyard Birds" for children, 10 a.m.Saturday, May 31,New York State Zoo at Thompson Park, Watertown. Registration and information: Carol, Tug HIll Tomorrow Land Trust, 779-2239.
Sports
Adams
"Tee It Up for NF" golf tournament:Sponsored by NF RACERS, 9 a.m.Saturday, June 7,Adams Country Club, Route 11. 18-hole, four-person, captain-and-crew format. Italian buffet. Cost: $240 per foursome, payable to NF RACERS Inc. Proceeds benefit Neurofibromatosis Raising Awareness to Help Cure, Education, Research and Support. Information: Kim Fletcher, 955-1620, or Lois MacDonald, 386-3479.
Adult weight training:6 to 8 p.m.weekdays,when school is in session, weight room, South Jefferson Central School's Clarke Building, Route 11. Cost: $40 per year or $25 per semester. Information: 232-4531, ext. 2917, or register at the Clark Middle School office.
Open swimming:6 to 8 p.m.Mondays and Wednesdays,6:15 to 7:15 a.m.Wednesdaysand 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.Saturdays,when school is in session, South Jefferson Central School, Route 11. Cost: $1 for district residents, $2 for non-residents. Children in sixth grade or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Information: Mike Lennox or Sandy Andrus, 232-4531, ext. 2917.
Karate:6:30 to 8 p.m.Mondays,when school is in session, old junior high school gym, South Jefferson Central School's Clarke Building. Details: Jim Creighton, 465-6254.
Judo self-defense class:Includes techniques of throws, falls and hold-downs, along with specific physical fitness training. Open to children in third grade or older and adults. Cost: $1 per class. Details, registration: Jim Juczak, 771-7333.
Adams Center
Adult basketball:7:30 to 9:30 p.m.Mondays and Wednesdays,when school is in session, South Jefferson Central School's Wilson Building, Route 11. Cost: $2.50 per night. No registration required. Information: Mike Lennox or Sandy Andrus, 232-4531, ext. 2917.
Alexandria Bay
Boxing event:Sponsored by Watertown Area Boxing Club. Doors open at 5 p.m.Saturday, May 31,Bonnie Castle Recreation Center. USA vs. Canada USA Boxing Association sanctioned. Boxers Joee Frattali, Gordie Griffith, Angel Perez, Devlon Bullock and Connor Gibbens. Tickets: ringside, $15; general admission, $10. Tickets available at Nelson's Dry Cleaners, Watertown, and Bolton's Pharmacy, and will cost more at the door. Information: 783-4980.
Brantingham
Fifth annual golf tournament:Sponsored by Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, 9 a.m.Saturday, June 14,Brantingham Golf Club. Teams of four men, two men and two women and four women may compete. Prizes awarded for first, second and third places in each flight, closest-to-the-pin, and longest drive. $5,000 hole-in-one cash prize sponsored by Carthage Federal Savings and Loan Association. Cost: $160 per team includes greens fees, prizes and steak dinner. Registration: chamber of commerce, 376-2213.
Brantingham, Turin
Golf tournaments:Sponsored by Lewis County Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation. Four-person scramble,Saturday, June 21,Brantingham Golf Course, and "Friday Golf Afternoon,"Friday, July 25,Turin Highlands, with cookout to follow. Information: 376-5110 or 376-2035.
Brier Hill
Annual Morristown Central School Sports Booster Golf Tournament:10 a.m.Saturday, May 31,Langbrook Meadows Golf Course. Four-person, captain and crew tournament. Cost: $60 per person, includes greens fees, cart, hole-in-one contest, buffet dinner. Information, registration: Mitch Hunter, 276-5792.
Canton
Adult volleyball:Sponsored by Canton Recreation Department, 6:30 p.m.Tuesdays,St. Mary's School gym, Powers Street. Fee: $15. Information: recreation office, 386-3992.
Big County Basketball adult league:6 to 10 p.m.Mondays and WednesdaysbeginningTuesday, May 27, and Wednesday, May 28,Canton High School gymnasium. 10 to 12 teams needed; players must be at least 18 years old. Information: Henry LaQuier, 344-8837, or hlaquier@yahoo.com.
Teams and sponsors needed:For 11th annual Canton Lions Club District 20-W Golf Tournament, registration, 11:30 a.m., shotgun start, 1 p.m.,Saturday, June 14,St. Lawrence Golf and Country Club. Several contests and door prizes. Sponsorship fee: $70. Participant fee: $60. Proceeds benefit club's community projects. Information, registration: 379-9001, or gbushaw@verizon.net.
Cape Vincent
Annual spring fishing derby:Sponsored by DealMaker Auto Group, weigh in, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday, May 24,and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, May 25,Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce, 175 N. James St. Fee: $15 per person. Lottery style cash prizes. Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River. One fish allowed of each species, lake trout, brown trout, northern pike and walleye. Awards, 4:30 p.m.Sunday,the chamber. Register at the chamber, Capt. Jack's Restaurant, Aubrey's Inn, Gander Mountain, Watertown, Martin's Marina and Sung Harbor, Mud Bay, Cedar Point Country Store, Clayton, Clayton's Bait Shop, and B&J Bait Shop, Dexter. Information: the chamber, 654-2481.
Clayton
Water sporting event:Sponsored by North Country Access,Saturday, July 19,Antique Boat Museum. Clinics on skiff rowing, sailing and kayaking. Water-skiing, fishing and speedboats. Rafting tripSunday, July 20.Information: North Country Cycling, 782-2832 or northcountryaccess2008@gmail.com. Registration, details: www.ncaccess.org.
Croghan
Cowboy action shooting:9 a.m. the thirdSundayof the month, Beaver River Fish and Game Club. Cost: $14; members, $12. Information, directions: Don Curtis, also known as Wiley Wally, 788-2542.
21st annual industrial shoot:Sponsored by Beaver River Fish and Game Club,Saturday, June 7,at the club's target ranges. Includes 100-yard paper targets for score, 92-yard running game target and one round of regulation trap, 25 targets at 16 yards with a shotgun no larger than 12 gauge. Contestants must provide their own firearms and ammunition and shoot as a team of five from the same company. Entry forms available at the club or by writing to Northern New York Industrial Shoot, 10641 Jackson Lane, Carthage, N.Y. 13619.
Harrisville
Trapper education course:8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, July 20,Harrisville Rod and Gun Club. Free. Training course must be completed to obtain trappers license. Registration: the club, 644-4643.
Ogdensburg
"Weekend at the Marina":Sponsored by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18,at the marina. To kick off National Safe Boating Week. Information about water safety, vessel inspection stations at both boat launching sites, free.
Potsdam
Golf tournament:Sixth annual Potsdam High School Booster Club Tournament, registration, 8:15 a.m., shotgun start, 9 a.m.,Sunday, June 1,Potsdam Golf & Country Club. Entry fee: $60 per person; $240 per team. Includes green fees, cart, prizes and barbecue. Team sponsors welcome. DeadlineMonday, May 26.Benefits Potsdam High School althetics. Registration forms: www.potsdamgolf.com, Pro Show, 6265-2141, MVP Sports, Ton's, Chip's and Videorama.
Basketball camp:SUNY Potsdam's 38th annual Bears International Basketball Camp,Sunday, July 13-Friday, July 18,the campus. For students in grades three through 12th. Commuters and overnight campers welcome. Cost: $370, resident campers; $235, commuters; group rate of five or more, $25 discount per person. Non-refundable $50 deposit required. Information: Sherry Dobbs, 267-2308, Tara Ruckh, 267-3708, or the Office of Noncredit Conferences and Special Programs, 267-2167, or 267-2538, or visit www.potsdam.edu/cont.ed.
Bears Diving Day Camp:Sponsored by SUNY Potsdam, 8 a.m. to noonMonday, June 30-Friday, July 11, or Monday, July 21-Friday, Aug. 1, or Monday, Aug. 4-Friday, Aug. 15,the college. Instructed by SUNY Potsdam's diving coach Sean Bradke. For swimmers age 8 to 18. Information, registration: Office of Noncredit, Conferences and Summer Programs, 267-2167, or 267-2538, or www.potsdam.edu/cont.ed.
Tennis night:6 to 9:30 p.m.Wednesdays,SUNY Potsdam outdoor tennis courts. Free.
Sackets Harbor
Sackets Harbor Road Runners running club:4:30 p.m.Tuesdaysand 7:30 a.m.Saturdaysat the gazebo. Membership: $20; senior citizens 65 and older, $15; ages 10 to 18, $10; families, $30. Information: Steven C. McPherson, 646-3364 or steve@navypointmarine.com.
Basic pistol class:For permit holders only, 8 a.m.Saturdays,Sackets Harbor Sportsmen's Club, Salt Point Road, off County Route 66. By appointment only. Information: Don Curtis, instructor, 788-2542.
Cowboy action shooting:9 a.m. the lastSundayof the monthat Sackets Harbor Sportsmen's Club, Salt Point Road, off County Route 66. Cost: $14; members, $12. Information, directions: Don Curtis, also known as Wiley Wally, 788-2542.
Watertown
Hall of fame induction ceremony:Immaculate Heart Central School Football Hall of Fame Banquet, cocktail hour, 6 p.m., dinner, 7 p.m.Wednesday, June 4,DealMaker Conference Center. Keynote speaker Syracuse University head football coach Greg Robinson; 11 inductees. Tickets: David Gebo, 783-7839. Information: Paul Alteri, 286-5247.
Annual golf tournament:Sponsored by NAPM Walker Cancer Treatment Center, shotgun start, 12:30 p.m.Friday, June 13,Highland Meadows Golf Course, Route 342. Registration fee: $50 per player. Includes golf, cart and dinner. Dinner only, $25. Payments due byThursday, June 12.Send check payable to NAPM-NNY, attention Dave Converse, P.O. Box 6182, Watertown, N.Y. 13601.
Trips and tours
Boonville
Bus trip to Atlantic City, N.J.:Sponsored by Boonville Senior Citizens,Wednesday, Sept. 10-Friday, Sept. 12.Information: Agnes Ford, 376-7178, or Blanche Pfendler, 942-2644.
Clayton
"Art & Architecture: A House Tour":Presented by the Handweaving Museum & Arts Center, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Thursday, June 26,Neh Mahbin, Comfort Island. Information: 686-4123, info@hm-ac.org, or www.hm-ac.org.
Lowville
Bus tour and trip:Visit Mackinac Island, Mich.,Sunday, Sept. 28-Friday, Oct. 3,sponsored by Brookside Senior-Living Community. Cost: single occupancy, $1,074 per person; double occupancy, $849 per person; triple occupancy, $814 per person; quadruple occupancy, $794. Brookside residents and those on Brookside waiting list receive a $25 discount. Includes: round-trip transportation by Birdie Bus Lines, five-night hotel accommodations, including taxes and baggage handling, one dinner on the island, carriage tour, lunch at Grand Hotel, Sault Ste. Marie attractions, River of History Museum, Museum Ship Valley Camp and Tower of History, two-hour dinner cruise, Bronner's Christmas Wonderland and a lunch voucher. Reservations, first-come, first-served basis, non-refundable $25 deposit. Full payment due byFriday, July 18.No refunds for cancellations after this date. Make checks payable to AMRC and mail to Brookside Senior-Living Community, 5701 Brookside Circle, Lowville, N.Y. 13367. Travel insurance available. Information, reservations: Brookside office, 376-4333.
Throughout the area
Bus trip to New York City to see Rockettes Christmas Spectacular:Sponsored by TOPS 675, Adams,Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14.Pick-ups in Watertown, Lowville and Utica. Cost: double occupancy, $309; triple or quadruple occupancy, $289; single occupancy, $359. Deposit of $150 due as soon as possible. Information: Emily Hirsch, 583-5676 or emh51@yahoo.com.
