Leisure
Bingo
Canton
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus:7 p.m.Mondays,Knights of Columbus Hall.
Felts Mills
Hosted by Felts Mills Fire Company:7 p.m.Saturdays,Felts Mills Fire Hall. Hard boards, pull-tabs and 50-50 raffle.
Ogdensburg
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus:7 p.m.Mondays,Knights of Columbus Hall, 721 Hasbrouck St. Winnings total $1,300. Food available.
Potsdam
Sponsored by Frank Barclay American Legion Post 74:Doors open, 5 p.m., cards on sale, 6 p.m., calling, 7 p.m.Wednesdays and Sundaysat the post. Information: Frank Marino, 265-5941.
Sponsored by West Potsdam Fire Department:Card sales, 6:30 p.m., games, 7:20 p.m.Fridays,bingo hall, Blanchard Road. Higher prizes, 50-50 and new progressive game. Pull-tabs sold at 9 p.m. Special bingo with higher prizes the first Friday of the month. Information: the fire department, 265-2577.
Rensselaer Falls
Sponsored by Rensselaer Falls Volunteer Fire Department:7 p.m.Tuesdays,fire hall. New games, refreshments. Information: 344-8853.
St. Regis Falls
Hosted by American Legion Post 322:7 p.m.Thursdays,at the post. Door prizes. King and queen prizes.
Hosted by St. Regis Falls Adult Center:Doors open, 5:30 p.m., games, 6:45 p.m.Sundaysat the center. Information: the center, 1 (518) 856-9861.
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
Old Forge
First annual central Adirondacks deer run road race:Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Central Adirondacks and Central Adirondack Association,Saturday, June 7.Combination 5 and 10 K run. Cost: $20; on day of race, $25. Registration by Sunday, June 1 at www.oldforgeny.com or at Old Forge Information Center.
Potsdam
CAN-AM Hoops classic tournament:Sponsored by Anaconda Sports,May 30 to June 1,boys' tournament; andJune 6 to June 8,girls' tournament.Boys and girls ages 12 to 17 and A and B division levels will team and compete against each other. Cost: $380 per team. Clinics by college coaches and stay in residents halls included. Information: www.potsdam.edu/CONT.ED; Coach Dobbs, 267-2308; Coach Ruckh, 267-3708; or Office of Non-Credit, Conferences and Special Programs, 267-2167 or 267-2538.
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
Canton
Skirts N' Flirts Square Dance Club:New dancers, 7 to 8 p.m., and club members, 8 to 10 p.m.Fridays through May 30,Banford Elementary School cafeteria. Information: 287-0384, 324-5460 or 347-3352.
Potsdam
Family music and dance event:Presented by What a Racquette Music and Dance, 10 to 11:15 a.m.Saturday, May 17,Potsdam Presbyterian Church, corner of Lawrence Avenue and Elm Street. Sing-a-longs and social dances. Admission: $5. Information: 265-7386, or www.nnymusicanddance.org.
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
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
Canton
Pedro card parties:Sponsored by Senior Housing Activities Committee, 7 p.m.Tuesdays through May 27,at 37 Riverside Drive. Information: Myrtle Butterfield, 379-0312.
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
Canton
Workshops:Sponsored by Yoga Loft, 107 1/2 Main St. Information: www.yoga-loft.org, 767-0927 or ncyoga@gmail.com. Information about what to wear or best class choice: Alison, 386-3040 or alimcginn@juno.com.
Belly dance — Beginning belly dance for girls, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.Sundays;adult beginners, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.Sundays,and intermediate, 1:40 to 2:40 p.m.Sundays,ongoing from month to month. Cost: four weeks, $40; eight weeks, $75. Information: Nina Salaam Rivera, 322-4381 or starnu@localnet.com.
Svaroopa (Bliss) yoga — Suitable for anyone. 6 to 7:30 p.m.Sundays, through June 1,three weeks, $36. Information, registration: Rebecca Rivers, 386-8461 or trilliumridge@vegemail.com.
Chair yoga — 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Mondays.Cost: six weeks, $50; drop-in, $12. Registration: Ellen Beeler, 347-2401 or ebeeler@tds.net.
Young seniors — 4 to 5:30 p.m.Mondays.Cost: six weeks, $66; drop-in, $15. Registration: Ellen Beeler, 347-2401 or ebeeler@tds.net.
Vinyasa — 6 to 7:30 p.m.Mondays.Cost: $15 per class, $66 for six; $110 for 12. Information: Sarah Scafidi-McGuire, 767-0927 or ncyoga@gmail.com.
Gentle flow — 5 to 6:30 p.m.Thursdays.Cost: $15 per class, $66 for six; $110 for 12. Registration: Sarah Scafidi-McGuire, 767-0927 or ncyoga@gmail.com.
Self Care Wellness Café for Women — 1 to 5 p.m.Saturday, May 31.Therapeutic yoga experience, exploration of the healing power of herbs, retreat time and meditation led by the Women of Wellness Collective. Cost: $50. Information, reservations: Rebecca, 347-3040, rebecca@mindseyefarm.com.
Colton
Free joint-health screening:8 a.m. to noon the lastFridayof the month, Adirondack Physical & Occupational Therapy, 8 Gulf Road. Physical therapist William Pena screens back, neck and other joint pain. Occupational therapist Carl Petitto screens elbow, forearm, wrist and hand pain. Information, appointments: 379-0992.
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.
Massena
Tobacco cessation:4 p.m.Tuesday, May 20,Massena Memorial Hospital, lower level conference room. Free nicotine replacement supplies. Information and pre-registration, Beth Gero, 261-5436, or MMH Public Relations Office, 769-4262.
Childbirth preparation class:7 to 9 p.m.Wednesdays, June 4, July 9, Aug. 27, Oct. 1 and Nov. 12,Massena Memorial Hospital, community education room. Information and pre-registration, MMH Public Relations Office, 769-4262.
Free skin tumor and lesion detection clinic:By appointment, with Dr. Sanjay Shah, general surgeon, 9 to 11 a.m. the secondWednesdayof the month, Levine Outpatient Center, Massena Memorial Hospital. Appointments, information: hospital's outreach services, 769-4340.
Ogdensburg
Tobacco and smoking cessation counseling:5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Thursdays, May 22, June 12 and June 26,auditorium, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center. Free. Nicotine-replacement therapy patches, gum and lozenges available at no charge for those interested in quitting. Information: CHMC tobacco education, 393-8880, ext. 5344.
Health and fitness
Potsdam
Diabetic Conversation Map training:Offered by Canton-Potsdam Hospital, 6 to 9 p.m.Thursday, May 22,conference rooms A and B. Learn to use Conversation Map tool for better management of diabetes. Register: 261-5501, or www.healthyi.com.
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.
St. Lawrence County
WIC clinics:Supplemental food program, helping women, infants and children. Potsdam:8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Monday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20,Koinonia Church, 33 Grant St. Canton: 7:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.Wednesday, May 21,3 Remington Ave. Star Lake: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Thursday, May 22,St. Hubert's Church, Oswegatchie Trail. Norfolk: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Friday, May 23,Hepburn Library, 1 Hepburn St. Gouverneur: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Tuesday, May 27, and Wednesday, May 28,Methodist Church. Information: North Country Children's Clinic, 386-8128.
North country mobile mammography:Appointments from 9 to 11 a.m. at various locations. Edwards:Tuesday, May 20,Senior Courts. Colton:Wednesday, May 21,Dr. Baltazar's office. Brasher Falls:Thursday, May 22,Brasher Falls Clinic. Star Lake:Tuesday, May 27,Clifton-Fine Hospital. Parishville:Wednesday, May 28,Parishville town offices. Massena:Thursday, May 29,Kinney Drugs. Information: Jackie Dow, 261-5935. Appointments: 1(800) 626-6624.
History
Blue Mountain Lake
Adirondack Museum opens:10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily beginningFriday, May 23, through Sunday, Oct. 19.Information: www.adirondackmuseum.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.
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.
Caribbean Day — 1 to 3:30 p.m.Friday, July 25.Features the River Rat Rhythm steel drum band, family games and activities.
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.
"Watching Warblers" movie — 1 to 2 p.m.Sunday, June 1.Donations suggested, $2 per adult and $1 per child.
Wilderness canoe paddle — 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wednesday, June 4,Follensby Pond Loop. Cost: $60; children 10 and younger, $30. Members receive 15 percent discount. Bring lunch and weather appropriate clothes. Reservations untilTuesday, June 3.Information, registration: 1 (518) 891-1176, or www.macscanoe.com.
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.
Rensselaer Falls
Nature center programs:At Indian Creek Nature Center. Registration requested with leaders. Information: 379-1383.
Bird walk — 7 a.m.Saturday, May 17.Leader: Joan Collins, 261-4246.
Nature inspired writing — 1 p.m.Sunday, May 18.Leader: Carol Zimmerman, 212-0280.
Spring walk in the forest — 9 a.m.Saturday, May 24.Leader: Don Brown, 244-1517.
Spring flowering plants — 9 a.m.Saturday, May 31.Leader: Anne Johnson, 322-4058.
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
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.
Inlet
Black Fly Challenge Mountain Bike Race:10:30 a.m.Saturday, June 14,downtown Inlet. Registration, information: www.blackflychallenge.com, or Pedals & Petals Bike Shop, 357-3281.
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.
Saranac Lake
"Crusin' around the Mountains Corvette Show":Arrival, 6 to 8 p.m.Friday, June 6,check-in and cruise departure, 9 to 10 a.m.Saturday, June 7,show check-in and awards, 8 a.m. to noonSunday, June 8,Saranac Lake Civic Center. Information: Found Caravan Corvette Club, 1 (518) 891-3301, www.foundcaravan.net, or info@vettes1.com.
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.
Canton
Lancaster, Pa., show trip and Dutch Country:Bus tourMonday, Nov. 10-Thursday, Nov. 13.Sponsored by Canton Senior Citizens. Includes the 2008 Christmas show, a guided tour of Lancaster and Amish Country, Kitchen Kettle Village and the Amish Experience. Information: Myrtle Regan, 386-8917.
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 $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.
