LOCAL EVENTS ON SATURDAY

Who-bilation

OGDENSBURG: Who-bilation, 1-2:30 p.m., sponsored by Friends of Ogdensburg Public Library Inc., at the library; free, meet the Grinch, hear his story; Grinchy snacks, photo op.

Christmas in Madrid

MADRID: Christmas in Madrid, presented by Madrid Dam Music Series and Hepburn Library of Madrid, 2-4 p.m., at the library; Santa visit, crafts, games, giveaways.

Pottery open house

POTSDAM: Third Wheel Pottery Studios Open House, 63 Market St., Aubuchon Village Mall, 1-5 p.m., information about classes and open studio hours; opportunities to play with clay; children welcome; light refreshments available; 315-250-4494.

Polar Express Night

MASSENA: Polar Express Night, Massena High School Cafe, 6-7:30 p.m.; reading of the classic tale, a performance, ticket punching, and hot cocoa; kids should come in their pajamas; Santa will arrive and give each child a special gift; cost is 5$ per child and all proceeds support the Massena French Club; contact Sarah Hopper for more information shopper@mcs.k12.ny.us.

Story, caroling

WADDINGTON: Lessons and carols, 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 129 Lincoln Ave., hear the Christmas Story and sing your favorite carols, everyone welcome; contact Fr. Art Garno at 315-869-1831 for information.

Party with Santa

POTSDAM: Mystikal is sponsoring a Christmas Party with Santa from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the shop at 2 Elm St; visit with Santa and his eleves and take free pictures; enjoy coloring and craft activties, snacks and drinks; each family/person will receive a Christmas card and each child will receive free gifts; some gifts donated by the Literacy for Everyone program; for information contact Angie at 315-261-1335.

Tree celebration

MASSENA: Annual Christmas Tree Celebration at Massena Public Library; 2-4 p.m; holiday music and refreshments.

Christmas in Madrid

MADRID: Visit from Santa, crafts, games, giveaways and more while supplies last: 2-4 p.m.; hosted by Madrid library and Madrid Dan Music Series; Madrid Hepburn Library, 11 Church St.

Book signing

CANTON: Barb Heller and Tas Cru will hold a book signing at Brewer Bookstore, 92 Park St., noon-2 p.m., 315-229-5460.

Vendor, craft show

POTSDAM: Annual Holiday Vendor and Craft Show; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Lawrence Ave. Elem. School; benefits Potsdam High School After Prom; over 70 vendors and crafters, children’s games, raffles, concession, and Santa is even making a guest appearance; $2 admission, 12 and under free. More info: lmarti3@twcny.rr.com.

Bag sale

NORFOLK: Bag sale at the Whistle Stop Thrift Store, 11 W. Main St. (next to the United Methodist Church), $4 bag sale (all items included).

Cookie sale

LISBON: Annual christmas cookie sale, 9 a.m.-noon, First Congregational Church of Lisbon, community room, corner of County Route 28 and Five Mile Line Road; wide varieties, cookies by the pound.

Cookie ornaments

MASSENA: Make an ornament using a slice of a tree; free class; 2-3 p.m; Nicandri Nature Center; 19 Robinson Bay Rd.

Kids' clay workshop

POTSDAM: Kids' Clay Workshop at Potsdam Public Library, two sessions 1-2 p.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m.; play with clay and create something fantastic with ceramic artist Sara E. Lynch; ages 5 and up, registration required at potsdamlibrary.org.

Felted ornament

WADDINGTON: Needle felted ornament, 1-4 p.m., The Gallery, 10 Main St.; $20; no experience necessary; all materials provided; www.lakestlawrencearts.com, 315-308-4410 to preregister.

Painting class

CANTON: Tabletop miniature painting class with artist Brad Smith, 1:30 p.m., Gamer Craze, 21 Miner St.; Smith is a long time Tabletop gaming enthusiast who has recently moved to Potsdam from Indianapolis, Indiana; he has worked as a professional miniature painting artist for the last 3 years, and runs the youtube channel Devious Dungeons Painting, and collaborated with Wizkids several times, creating painting tutorials and miniature dioramas that are used for display at various toy shows and conventions; cost: $5; info: Devious Dungeons Painting Youtube Channel https://bit.ly/33RfhIA; limited spots, pre-registration required: 315-386-8616.