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Local talent home for holidays performing at Ton's Dec. 26

Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 9:07am
POTSDAM -- For the third year in a row, 44° North Promotions is hosting a “Home for the Holidays” gig at Ton's Sports Bar, 159 Market St., on Saturday, Dec. 26 with talented locals... More Info >

Adirondack Mountain Club plans many winter outings during new year through March

Monday, December 28, 2009, 4:58pm
The Laurentian Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club has set its outing schedule for winter 2010. Contact the leader for info or to let him or her know you’re going."• Jan. 1 –... More Info >

Arts Council classes in January in guitar, sewing, stamps and stencils, comics

Saturday, December 26, 2009, 8:52am
POTSDAM -- The St. Lawrence County Arts Council invites everyone to put more art into their lives by taking a class this January, on guitar, sewing, stenciling, or a class on the art of comics. "All... More Info >

Cardio-strength class begins Jan. 5 in Canton

Monday, December 28, 2009, 6:48am
CANTON – You can get a jump start on your New Year fitness goals with the Cardio-Strength Class Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8 from Tuesday, Jan. 5 through Thursday, Jan. 21 at St. Lawrence... More Info >

Colton, Parishville UMC services on Christmas Eve

Saturday, December 19, 2009, 5:57pm
The Colton and Parishville United Methodist Churches will have candlelight Christmas Eve services with a festival of carols and presentations by Sunday school children. "The services are at 7 p.m. at... More Info >

Game Days for kids at Madrid Community Center Dec. 27 & 28

Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 8:49am
MADRID -- Game Days are set at the Madrid Commuinty building on Sunday, Dec. 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 28 from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. "Kids are welcome to hang out with thier friends and... More Info >

Holiday lacrosse clinic for boys runs Dec. 29, 30 in Potsdam

Sunday, December 27, 2009, 8:43am
POTSDAM -- High Peaks Lacrosse Club is hosting their Holiday Lacrosse Clinic for boys ages 8 and up on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 29 and 30 at SUNY Potsdam’s Maxcy Hall, from 10:30 to noon... More Info >

New Year's Eve parties at DeKalb, Heuvelton Amvets Dec. 31
Sunday, December 27, 2009, 4:08pm
The Amvets posts in DeKalb Junction and Heuvleton are having New Year’s Eve parties."Amvets Post 11, Rt 11 in DeKalb Junction, will host a New Year's Eve party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with music... More Info >

N-N Class of '69 covered dish supper Feb. 8

Saturday, January 16, 2010, 7:44am
NORWOOD -- Members of the Norwood-Norfolk Central Class of 1969 and guests are invited to a covered dish supper at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8 at St. Andrew's Church, Park Avenue."Bring a dish to pass, your place setting and drinks."If you would like more information, call Sharlene Jay at 353-9933, Sharon Hicks at 261-4537, Kris Layo at 763-0923, or Janie Byrne at 384-4244, or email david.wright@hughes.net."

Norwood Kiwanis to host New Year's Day brunch Jan. 1

Monday, December 21, 2009, 9:41am
NORWOOD -- The Norwood Kiwanis will host a New Year’s Day brunch on Jan. 1 at St. Andrews Church, Park Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. "The menu includes omelets, pancakes, sausage, bacon, ham,... More Info >

Potsdam's New Hope Community Church to hold Christmas Eve service

Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 3:06pm
POTSDAM -- New Hope Community Church, 33 Grant St., will have a Christmas Eve service Thursday, Dec. 24 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to join the congregation for a service with carols, candles and... More Info >

Read to a dog at the Canton Free Library

Friday, December 25, 2009, 6:41pm
CANTON -- The Canton Free Library has scheduled dates from January through June for Bow WOW!, an exciting program for children who want to practice reading out loud to a gentle, non-judgemental listener … a dog! "Two Thursday afternoons a month, the library is visited by certified Therapy Dogs who would love for a child to read them a story."Call or go to the children’s room to reserve a time slot for your young reader."Call Valerie at 386-3712, ext. 4, or email vwhite@ncls.org for more information.""

Smorgasbord dinner Dec. 30 at Heuvelton United Methodist Church

Monday, December 28, 2009, 8:42am
HEUVELTON -- a smorgasbord dinner will be held Wednesday, Dec. 30 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Heuvelton United Methodist Church, sponsored by United Methodist Women. "Donations will be accepted, but... More Info >

New Year's Day brunch in Norwood at St. Andrews

Saturday, December 19, 2009, 8:25am
NORWOOD -- The Norwood Kiwanis will host a New Year¹s Day brunch on Jan. 1 at St. Andrews Church, Park Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. "The menu includes omelets, pancakes, sausage, bacon, ham,... More Info >

'Church Basement Ladies' presented by Ogdensburg Command Performances Feb. 23

Friday, December 18, 2009, 11:42am
OGDENSBURG – Ogdensburg Command Performances presents “Church Basement Ladies,” Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 7:45 p.m."From the elderly matriarch to the young bride-in-training, fans of... More Info >

Free community Christmas dinner in Ogdensburg Dec. 25

OGDENSBURG -- Amvets Post 19, 215 Ford St., will sponsor a free community Christmas dinner, Friday, Dec. 25 from 12-3 p.m. "For more information or to make reservations call 393-6140. "Donations of... More Info >

Harlem Globetrotters play in Lake Placid Feb. 16

Friday, December 18, 2009, 9:08am
LAKE PLACID -- The legendary Harlem Globetrotters take the court at the Olympic Center Arena, Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. as part of their 2010 "Magical Memories" World Tour. "Now in their... More Info >

Potsdam's Pine Street schedule includes Lions-sponsored free skating days

Friday, December 18, 2009, 2:56pm
POTSDAM – The Potsdam Recreation Department’s Pine Street Arena schedule over the Christmas school break includes the annual Potsdam Lions Club free skating afternoons and the Potsdam... More Info >

Red Cross blood drive in Potsdam Dec. 29

POTSDAM -- The American Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive at Canton-Potsdam Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 29. "The hours are 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. "Appointments are preferred, but not necessary.... More Info >

United Methodist women to serve smorgasbord buffet dinner Dec. 30 in Heuvelton

HEUVELTON -- There will be a Smorgasbord Buffet Dinner at the United Methodist Church, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 4:40-6 p.m."The dinner is sponsored by United Methodist Women. Donations are accepted but... More Info >

Waddington club's rabbit hunt set for Jan. 2

Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 1:24pm
MADRID -- Waddington Fish and Game Club, Hardscrabble Road, Madrid, will hold a rabbit hunt, Saturday, Jan 2, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m." Entry fee is $10 for adults and $5 for juniors. No weigh-ins. One... More Info >

Canton church to run 'Love Comes Softly' movies

Thursday, December 17, 2009, 3:04pm
CANTON -- Seventh Day Adventist Church, 52 Court St., is hosting a series of eight movies based on Janette Oke's “Love Comes Softly” books: "• Saturday, Jan. 9, "Love Comes... More Info >

Massena's St. Lawrence Centre hosting Red Cross blood drive Jan. 6

Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 2:41pm
MASSENA -- American Red Cross will have a blood drive at St. Lawrence Centre mall near Hallmark, Wednesday, Jan. 6, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. "You can “Give a pint, get a pound.” Get free... More Info >

Ogdensburg Command Performances presents 'Cabaret' Jan. 20


OGDENSBURG – Ogdensburg Command Performances presents “Cabaret,” Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 7:45 p.m.""Life is a cabaret old chum…Come to the cabaret!" smirks the... More Info >

Winter tracking at Indian Creek Nature Center Jan. 9

Thursday, December 17, 2009, 9:13am
RENSSELAER FALLS – Indian Creek Nature Center, off of County Route 14 between Morley and Rensselaer Falls, has a winter tracking session set for Jan. 9, 10 a.m. to noon. "Peter O’Shea,... More Info >

Women's retreat Jan. 7 in Canton

Thursday, December 17, 2009, 9:11am
CANTON -- Retreat Coach Linda Potter, M.A. of Nautilus Retreats is hosting personal retreats for women, and local organizations during her "Year of Intentional Living". "The first retreat... More Info >

Christmas Eve dinner at United Methodist Church of Gouverneur

Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 9:03am
GOUVERNEUR -- The United Methodist Church of Gouverneur will host a community-wide Christmas turkey dinner with all the trimmings, at 34 Grove Street, across from Post Office on Christmas Eve,... More Info >

Massena Memorial Hospital to host blood drive Dec. 30

Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 4:55pm
MASSENA -- Massena Memorial Hospital will host a blood drive Wednesday, Dec. 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. "Massena Memorial Hospital and Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital have joined forces to... More Info >

Red Cross blood drive Dec. 29 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital

Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 4:14pm
POTSDAM -- The American Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive at Canton-Potsdam Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 29. "The hours are 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments are preferred, but not necessary.... More Info >

Scott Hamilton's Holiday Concert on Ice comes to Lake Placid Dec. 29

Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 4:34pm
LAKE PLACID -- Scott Hamilton’s Holiday Concert on Ice will be in the Olympic Center on Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 7:30 p.m." The Olympic Champion and four-time world and U.S. national champion is... More Info >

Bus leaves Ogdensburg Jan. 16 for Broadway production of the musical "Wicked" in Syracuse

Friday, December 11, 2009, 5:28pm
OGDENSBURG -- North Country Insurance Professionals is offering the chance to see the Broadway production of the musical “Wicked” in Syracuse."Saturday, Jan. 16, the bus leaves from Donut... More Info >

NYPA hosting free holiday movies on Fridays in December

MASSENA—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will be showcasing free popular holiday family movies in its December matinee movie. "The movies will be shown Fridays at the Hawkins Point Visitors... More Info >

Northern TRIBS Swimming Club sets winter practices, meets

MASSENA -- Northern TRIBS Swimming Club has set tentative winter practice and meet dates. Twelve practices and two meets are being held at SUNY Potsdam in December."The club is dedicated to enhancing... More Info >

Titus Mountain near Malone opening Dec. 12 for ski season

Thursday, December 10, 2009, 4:40pm
MALONE -- Titus Mountain will open for the season this Saturday, Dec. 12. "Skiing and boarding will be available on the lower mountain. A special discounted day pass price of $17 will be offered to... More Info >

Yoga Loft adds new classes

Friday, November 27, 2009, 5:12pm
CANTON – The Yoga Loft, 107 ½ Main St., has a couple of new classes to add to its list of ongoing instruction."Hatha Yoga: Walking Through Walls, consists of a brief, spirited hatha yoga... More Info >

ONNY sets Young Artist Instrumental Competition for Jan. 23 at SUNY Potsdam

Thursday, November 05, 2009, 5:29pm
POTSDAM -- The Orchestra of Northern New York has set its fourth annual James and Katherine Andrews Young Artist Instrumental Competition for Saturday, Jan. 23 in The Crane School of Music’s... More Info >

Arts Council offering multitude of classes in December

Friday, November 27, 2009, 11:46am
POTSDAM -- The St. Lawrence County Arts Council is offering several classes during December for fun and for gift making opportunities. All classes will be at the Council at 51 Market St. Registration... More Info >

SUNY Potsdam to host winter lacrosse for boys

Friday, November 20, 2009, 11:56am
POTSDAM -- Boys aged 14 to 18 or in grades 8 through 12 are invited to a winter lacrosse league hosted by SUNY Potsdam’s Athletic Department and the Center for Lifelong Education and... More Info >

Frozen Foote Series to start in Canton Dec. 12

Tuesday, December 08, 2009, 1:49pm
CANTON -- The 32nd annual Frozen Foote Series begins Saturday, Dec. 12, at St. Lawrence University."The series consists of four, four-mile road races and are held regardless of weather conditions.... More Info >







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