Friday, June 9

Old Time Spring Exhibition

MADRID — St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum, 1755 State Route 345, will host its 40th Old Time Spring Exhibition and The Gathering of the Orange Allis-Chalmers Show on June 9-11, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. all three days. Live music, food, women’s skillet toss competition, tractor and horse pulls, equipment demonstrations. $5 entry, 12 and younger free. Weekend pass $12 each. Full schedule, info: https://slpowermuseum.com/.

Book signing

POTSDAM — Matthew Barnaby book signing Friday, June 9 from 4-6 p.m. at Saint Larry’s. Open bar from 7-8 p.m. Appetizers 8-9. Silent auction with NFL footballs and jerseys and NHL hockey tickets. Celebrity golf tournament scheduled for the following day. Hosted by Ambition Hockey and St. Larry’s. Info: www.ambitionhockey.com, 813-303-6657.

Adult drag show

POTSDAM — Potsdam Pride Weekend June 9-10 starts Friday with a drag show at Pine Street Arena at 7 p.m. Tickets: $15, https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/potsdampridedragshow-1 . All IDs will be checked upon entrance to the Arena. Anyone without an ID, and anyone under the age of 21, will not be served alcohol. Those under 21 may still attend the show, but organizers suggest an age of 18+.

Ask a naturalist

POTSDAM – “Ask a Naturalist or Master Gardener,” free presentation. 1 to 2 p.m. at the Potsdam Public Library. Learn about wild parsnip and Spotted Wing Drosophila, and get a chance to ask naturalist Nick Hamilton-Honey or master gardener volunteer Ken Kogut questions. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-a-naturalist-or-master-gardener-volunteer-tickets-639482678907

Sat., June 10

Old Time Exhibition

MADRID — St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum, 1755 State Route 345, will host its 40th Old Time Spring Exhibition and The Gathering of the Orange Allis-Chalmers Show on June 9-11, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. all three days. Live music, food, women’s skillet toss competition, tractor and horse pulls, equipment demonstrations. $5 entry, 12 and younger free. Weekend pass $12 each. Full schedule, info: https://slpowermuseum.com/.

Madrid Canoe Regatta

MADRID — Madrid Canoe Regatta, a series of races held on the Grasse River at Madrid Municipal Park, 1835 NY-345, will be June 10 and 11. Three-mile recreational races, and amateur races of nine and 13 miles offered. Pro races include one-mile sprint race and 9- and 16-mile marathons. Amateur and pro races include portage around the Madrid dam. Free camping available. Info: https://www.slvpaddlers.org/madrid-canoe-regatta.

Pride Festival

POTSDAM — A free community Pride Festival with music, art, vendors, community resources, kids’ activities, and more will be held in Ives Park Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Gazebo performance schedule: 12 p.m. drag performance by Amber Skyy; 2 p.m. musical performance by members of Uprooted; and 4 p.m. musical performance by The Local Service Initiative. Over 30 vendors and community organizations will be on site. www.potsdampride.org .

​​Pride Prom

POTSDAM — Potsdam Pride 2023 will close with an all-ages Pride Prom at Pine Street Arena featuring DJ Double Dutch from 7-10 p.m. Tickets: $10; admission free to 18 and younger or with student ID. Limited snacks & drinks provided. Prom is sponsored in part by the Potsdam High School GSA. Tickets cost $10 each. Visit https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/potsdamprideprom to purchase or pay at the door.

Far Trio

EDWARDS — The Far Trio will perform at The Edwards Opera House, 161 Main St., on June 10 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. Visit https://edwardsoperahouse.com/tickets for ticket information. Info: edwardsoperahouse@gmail.com, edwardsoperahouse.com.

 

Orchard grand opening

RENSSELAER FALLS — Applewood Orchards (formerly known as Fobare Fruits) will have a grand opening on Saturday, June 10. There will be a special admission price of only $5 per person versus the normal price of $7. Ribbon cutting will be held at 10:45 a.m. Live music by Rob Larrabee 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Jaynie Trudell 2-5 p.m. K&M French Face Painting 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Kitchen and bakery open. Parkers Chuck Wagon with barbecue. 74-foot inflatable obstacle course, and a barnyard sports zone.

Murder mystery meeting

CANTON — Grasse River Players (GRP), Canton’s community theater group, invites everyone to experience community theater and be entertained with a short, live “murder mystery” drama on Saturday, June 10 at 4:30 p.m. in the Canton Free Library. There will be a business meeting, refreshments, door prize. All welcome, free of charge.

Flag Day

GOUVERNEUR – Gouverneur Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Flag Day events and a parade on June 10 starting at 10 a.m downtown. This year the chamber is joining forces with the Gouverneur Library’s Arts in the Park event. Also being held that day is the Lions Club’s “Pick a Duck.” There will be craft vendors, farmer’s market, food vendors, music, children’s games and a parade at 2 p.m. See more details at www.gouverneurchamber.net/flag-day-events .

Girls on the Run 5K

POTSDAM — A Girls on the Run 5K is planned for June 10 at Stevie’s Trail at Potsdam Central School to benefit the Potsdam and Colton Girls on the Run programs. Registration is at 9 a.m. Race starts at 10. Pre-register at https://RB.GY/NS2A2 . Registration fees: community runners $20, running buddies $10. Register by May 21 to guarantee a t-shirt.

 

Downtown market

MASSENA — A downtown crafters and vendors market will be held on Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Email speets@twcny.rr.com or text 315-323-0610 for further info.

Chicken BBQ

NORFOLK — The Norfolk fire department will host a chicken barbecue and raffles Saturday, June 10 starting at 11 a.m. at the Norfolk Station #1, 1 Furnace St. Drawings will be after the barbecue.

Pure Country dance

MASSENA — The Massena Senior Citizens will host a dance at the community center, 61 Beach St., on Saturday, June 10 from 5-9 p.m. Pure Country will play. Cover charge is $5. Concession is open from 4:30-7 p.m. The public, age 45 and over are welcome.

Church celebration

COLTON — Colton Community Church, 11 Church St., will host a celebration Saturday, June 10 at 2 p.m. Free food, refreshments, music, games, prizes, and raffles; and end the evening singing songs around a campfire with smores.

Enchanted Story Garden

COLTON — Friends of Hepburn Library will host a grand opening party for the “Enchanted Story Garden” June 10 from 10-11:30 a.m. in the side yard of the library. Free ice cream for the first 100 kids. Animal Crackers will perform. A raffle for the book “The Bugliest Bug” will be held. Each child who attends will receive a bookmark and coupon for a free book. Rain date is June 17, 10-11:30 a.m.

Car show

POTSDAM — Robert J. Freego Amvets Post 282 annual car show is June 10, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Some proceeds will fund an A.E.D. for the post. Registration at 10 a.m. Entry fee is $10. Trophies for best Mopar, GM, Ford, AMC, Hot Rod/Rat Rod, Foreign, Special Interest, Truck, Motorcycle, and People’s Choice. There will be The Vet Center, 50/50, raffles, bake sale, food, and music. Trophies sponsored by Barstow Motors.

Whimsy Walk

CANTON — Grasse River Heritage is hosting a Whimsy Walk in Heritage Park, 2 Main St. June 10, 3-5 p.m. Walk the 1/2 mile trail loop to spot whimsies (sculptures, garden ornaments, etc.) for a prize. Music from NCPR Music Host Sarah Scafidi-McGuire, search for macro-invertebrates with Nature Up North, a fungi-telephone game will be offered. Rain date: June 11, 3-5 p.m. Info: https://www.grasseriverheritage.org/home .

Pride yoga

POTSDAM — Potsdam Pride Festival yoga will be offered at 10 a.m. June 10 in Ives Park led by instructor Sarah Mae Oakley. Oakley has been teaching yoga for 15 years. Tickets cost a donation of $10-$15. Oakley will donate her instructor fee to The Trevor Project to support LGBTQIA+ youth. Bring a mat or blanket and water. No experience is needed. Register at https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/potsdamprideyoga.

Golf tournament

POTSDAM — The Matthew Barnaby Celebrity Golf Tournament will be Saturday, June 10 at Potsdam Town and Country Club, 6194 State Route 56. Cost: $700 per foursome, $175 per player. Benefits J. Ritchie Bell Scholarship Fund. Check-in at 10:30. Lunch is at 11. Shotgun start at noon. Dinner will follow at the club with an auction and awards. Hosted by Ambition Hockey and St. Larry’s. Info: www.ambitionhockey.com, 813-303-6657.

Honey bee program

MASSENA – Nicandri Nature Center will offer “Honey Bee” program June 10, 2-3 p.m., free. The nature center is located at 23 Robinson Bay Rd, Massena. For more info: (315) 705-5022 or http://www.nicandrinaturecenter.org/

Sunday, June 11

Old Time Exhibition

MADRID — St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum, 1755 State Route 345, will host its 40th Old Time Spring Exhibition and The Gathering of the Orange Allis-Chalmers Show on June 9-11, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. all three days. Live music, food, women’s skillet toss competition, tractor and horse pulls, equipment demonstrations. $5 entry, 12 and younger free. Weekend pass $12 each. Full schedule, info: https://slpowermuseum.com/.

Chicken BBQ

NICHOLVILLE — Nicholville Volunteer Fire Department, 3341 State Highway 11B, will host a chicken barbecue Sunday, June 11 starting at 11 a.m. $15 for full meal (chicken, salt potatoes, coleslaw, roll & dessert) or $8 for half chicken only. Dinners can be pre-ordered & local delivery available by calling or texting Justin Sweet at 315-244-7654.

Dance party

HAMMOND — A “Lets Dance Dance Party” featuring the band Downtown will be June 11 from 2-5 p.m. at Bella-Brooke Vineyard’s Marquette Manor, 2989 County Route 6. The band plays classic rock, country and original music with strong vocals. Food by Sunshine Tex Mex will be available. $5 admission, under 21 free. Info: 315-375-3044.

Hall Saumier fundraiser

CHASE MILLS — A benefit fundraiser for Trevor Hall and Heather Saumier will be Sunday, June 11 at 1 p.m. featuring Andy Deon and Playback at Louisville Community Center, 44 Arena Drive. 50/50, bake sale, bottle drive, bounce house, Chinese auction, cornhole tournament, live music, face painting, food and refreshments. Donations will help cover the expenses of IVF. Contact Mistee Conte at 315-843-8190 to sign up for the tournament. Cost to register is $40 a team.

Firefly program

MASSENA – Nicandri Nature Center will offer a free “Firefly” program and craft on June 11 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The nature center is located at 23 Robinson Bay Rd, Massena. For more info: (315) 705-5022 or http://www.nicandrinaturecenter.org/

ADK cycle outing

OGDENSBURG — The Laurentian Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club is organizing an ADK cycle outing June 11-16. This club-wide outing will be based out of Wadham’s Hall near Ogdensburg this year and led by Tom Ortmeyer and Greg Smith. See https://adk.org/adk-cycle-outing-2023/ for information and outing registration.

Rally for O’Brien

MORRISTOWN - A rally for Sean O’Brien for the Republican nomination for St. Lawrence County Sheriff will be held on Sunday, June 11 from 1-4 p.m., sponsored by the Conservative Party.

Monday, June 12

Pickleball at OFA

OGDENSBURG — The Ogdensburg City School District is offering pickleball on Monday nights, in the small gym at Ogdensburg Free Academy from 5-7 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Info: Maureen Bouchey, 315-323-7940.

5-hour driving course

OGDENSBURG — Ogdensburg City School District will offer a 5-hour safe driving course Monday, June 12 and Tuesday, June 13. Call Cindy O’Grady at 315-393-0900 x31920 to register.

Writers’ group meets

CANTON — The Canton writers’ group meets by Zoom June 12 and 26. The group meets the second and last Monday of every month. Members share what they’ve written for feedback and fun. Join the group by emailing cantonwriters0@gmail.com for details on time and to be included in the Zoom invitation.

Beaver dam walk

MASSENA – Nicandri Nature Center will offer a free “Beaver Dam Walk” June 12, 3:30-4:30 p.m.. The nature center is located at 23 Robinson Bay Rd, Massena. For more info: (315) 705-5022 or http://www.nicandrinaturecenter.org/

Tuesday, June 13

Running series begins

CANTON — Summer Sunset running series begins June 13 with follow runs planned for July 11 and Aug. 8. One mile fun run starts at 7:15 p.m., 5K cross country race at 7:30. Registration (at 6:30) and start location is J-lot at St. Lawrence University off Park Street. $7 fee for the series or $3 for single event; cash or check only. Info: Suna Stone, 315-229-5105, smcmasters@stlawu.edu.

Wanakena paddle

WANAKENA — The Laurentian Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club will paddle from Wanakena to Cranberry Lake Tuesday, June 13. The group will take a leisurely paddle up the river from Wanakena to a lunch spot on the Dead Creek Flow arm of the Lake. About 6.5 miles roundtrip. Participants must wear a PFD. Contact Holly & Neil Woodworth, hswoodworth@gmail.com 315-848-2953.

Seniors meet

LOUISVILLE — The next meeting for the Seaway Valley Senior Citizens will be on Tuesday, June 13 at noon at the Louisville Arena. Members are asked to bring their place settings, drinks, a dish to pass and a gift for gentlemen in honor of Father’s Day.

Energy bill workshop

CANTON — Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County, 2043B SH 68, will offer the workshop Understanding Your Energy Bill Tuesday, June 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Attendees will learn to better understand their monthly bill and ways to save energy from energy advisor Nolan Rishe, who can assist in finding annual costs and the CO2 equivalent of their energy usage. Registration by June 12. This is a first come first serve event, with a maximum of 40 participants. Register: https://tinyurl.com/7pcfcnhr .

4-H Animal Night: Horse

CANTON — 4-H Animal Night: Horse will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County, 2043B SH 68, Tuesday, June 13, 6-8 p.m. 4-H’ers will learn about horse health, nutrition, care, and more. Registration is required and the deadline to do so is June 12. This is a first come first serve event, with a maximum of 30 participants. Register: https://tinyurl.com/bdekdmxv .

Cemetery meeting

WEST STOCKHOLM — Sanfordville Cemetery’s annual meeting will be June 13 at 7 p.m. in the West Stockholm Fire House meeting room. All lot owners and interested people are urged to attend.

Weds., June 14

Chamber tourism dinner

WADDINGTON — St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce tourism dinner will at Waddington’s Old Town Hall, 38 Main St., Wednesday, June 14. Speakers and content will focus on creating a quality destination experience. Happy hour 5 p.m.; dinner, presentations, awards at 6. RSVP: 315-386-4000 or online at slcchamber.org . Price: $42 per person. Tables of eight are available. To donate a prize ($25-50 value) to the silent auction, contact Brooke@slcchamber.org.

Hoswegatchie Duathlon

OGDENSBURG – The 2023 Hoswegatchie Duathlon Series will be held June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9 originating at Hosmer’s Marina, 54 East River St. The event features a 1.5 mile run, 8 mile bike and final 1.5 mile run. It can be done as an individual or in teams of 2 or 3. Sign up for the whole series costs is $20 and includes T-shirt. Individual races are $10. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m.; race starts at 6:30 p.m. All participants gets a free drink (hard or soft) at Hosmer’s Marina after the race.

Consider This art study

OGDENSBURG — Frederic Remington Art Museum is hosting a “Consider This” guided exploration of a pair of Frederic Remington oil paintings, Canada, and Pontiac Club, Canada, during a hybrid onsite and Zoom session with museum curator & educator Laura Desmond and museum docent Christine LeBel on Wednesday, June 14 at noon. Session features 30 minutes of focused looking, consideration, conversation, and interpretation of the paintings. Register: 315-393-2425, desmond@fredericremington.org.

Flag burning ceremony

NORWOOD — A flag burning ceremony will be held Wednesday, June 14 at 5 p.m. at Norwood American Legion, 10 Maple St. Deliver unserviceable flags to the legion prior to the 14th.

Flag raffle drawing

CANTON — The Knights of Columbus Assembly 707, 30 Miner St., is holding a USA flag raffle with a drawing set for June 14, Flag Day. Grand prize is a flag pole set, installled; 2nd prize is a US Capital flown flag; and 3rd to 5th Prize are 5-foot porch flag sets. Tickets cost $5 each or 3 for $10. Contact any knight or call 315-244-4455.

Free community dinner

POTSDAM — Free community dinner and fellowship will be offered Wednesday, June 14, 5:30-7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 20 Lawrence Ave. Parking is behind the church; enter through the back, handicap-accessible entry. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, sides, and ice cream, and lemonade and coffee available. Live music startd at 6:30 on the back lawn. Reservations by June 12, appreciated, but you may just show up as well. Info: 315-265-9680, dorothdaycafe@gmail.com.

WISE meeting

MASSENA — Emmanuel Congregational United Church of Christ, 39 W. Orvis St., will hold a WISE (Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive and Engaged) meeting to offer support of individuals and families dealing with mental illness on June 14 at 7 p.m. upstairs in the church’s Unity Room. The group meets the second and fourth Wednesday evenings of the month. Info: 315-769-8523 or ecuccmassena@gmail.com.

Birding program

MASSENA – Nicandri Nature Center will offer a free “Birding” program June 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m. The nature center is located at 23 Robinson Bay Rd, Massena. For more info: (315) 705-5022 or http://www.nicandrinaturecenter.org/

Amvets meet

HEUVELTON — AMVETS Post 1997, 107 State St., will meet June 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Thurs., June 15

Magic show

MORRISTOWN — Morristown Public Library kicks off its Summer Reading Program with a magic show Ron Cain “The Magic of Kindness” at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 15 at Chapman Park near the old windmill. 45-minute program highlights theme “All Together Now.” Children will be asked to help him perform tricks inspired by stories like “Harry Potter,” “Peter Pan,” and “The Wizard of Oz.” Geared toward elementary students but all ages can attend.

Goddard Girls, Dotys

NORWOOD — The Norwood Village Green Concert Series will continue its 50th Anniversary Season on Thursday, June 15 with performances from local musicians The Goddard Girls and The Dotys at 7 p.m. For further information consult the series website nvgcs.org or call 315-261-2866.

Free rabies clinics

Free rabies clinics will be offered by the St. Lawrence County Public Health on Thursday, June 15 at the Fine town garage from 6-8 p.m. (call 315-848-2915 or 315-848-3121 x 301); and in the town of Lawrence at the Tri-Town Arena (call 315-740-0133). Pre-registration required. No walk-ins. Info: https://stlawco.org/Departments/PublicHealth .

Strawberry shortcake

NORWOOD — Knapps Station Community Church, 3035 County Route 47, will hold its annual strawberry shortcake supper Thursday, June 15 starting at 4:30 p.m. Menu: ham, potatoes, vegetable, rolls and strawberry shortcake. Price: $10 ages 13 and up, $5 ages 5-12, under 5 and over 90 free. Extra Shortcake $3.50 ea. Take outs available: 315-244-0697, 315-212-9771 or 315-353-5014.

Community dinner

HEUVELTON — Community dinner will be served at the Heuvelton Presbyterian Church, 63 Lisbon St., Thursday, June 15 starting at 4:30 p.m. This will be the church’s last dinner until September. Donations are accepted but not required.

Medicare presentation

CANTON — St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging is offering a free Medicare 101 presentation Thursday, June 15 at 10 a.m. to help answer questions and concerns regarding plan options. The presentation will be held in the 2nd floor conference room of the Human Services Building, 80 State Highway 310. Space is limited; call 315-386-4730.

Racism in medicine

POTSDAM – “Reckoning with Racism in Medicine Book Club,” Potsdam Public Library’s newest book club, meets at the library from 6 to 7 p.m.. Club topics cover medicine, sociology, history, race studies or bioethics in collaboration with Clarkson Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity, and the Clarkson University Health Sciences Library. Discussion of journalist Harriet A. Washington’s award-winning Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reckoning-with-racism-in-medicine-book-club-tickets-641561306137

Frog walk

MASSENA – Nicandri Nature Center will offer a free “Frog walk” June 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m. The nature center is located at 23 Robinson Bay Rd, Massena. For more info: (315) 705-5022 or http://www.nicandrinaturecenter.org/ .

4-H basketweaving

CANTON — Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County will host a free 4-H Activity Night: Basket Weaving Thursday, June 15, 6-8 p.m. Participants will learn basic basket weaving techniques and get to take home their own handcrafted basket. Snacks served. All registered 4-Her’s are welcome however registration is required by June 14. Register: https://tinyurl.com/4w3ep9he .

Wild edible plants walk

CANTON — Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County is hosting a Wild Edible Plants Walk with Tusha Yakovleva Thursday, June 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at St. Lawrence University’s Wachtmeister Field Station County Route 27. Yakovleva, a teacher of foraging and ethnobotany at ESF’s Center for Native Peoples and the Environment originally from Volga, Russia, will teach about local edible plants. The fee is $25. Register: https://tinyurl.com/yc6ptmzy .

Lisbon school board

LISBON — Lisbon Central School board meets Thursday, June 15 at 5 p.m. in the auditorium. The meeting will go directly into an executive session for board members only to discuss the employment of a particular person(s) and the regular public meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, June 16

WayDown Wailers

MASSENA — WayDown Wailers will perform at Springs Park on Friday, June 16 from 6-8 p.m.

Steelin’ Country

RUSSELL — Steelin’ Country will perform at The Russell Theatre Friday, June 16 from 7-9 p.m. Tickets cost $10. “Steelin’ Country” is a group of North Country musicians who play real old time country music, along with original compositions written by some group members.

Rummage sale

CANTON — St. Catherine of Siena Academy will hold its annual rummage sale June 16 and 17 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Church Parish Center, 2 Powers St. All monies raised by the sale will go to the general operation costs of SCSA.

Artist talk

POTSDAM – Award-winning artist Matthew Mazzotta will discuss his community-specific public projects, which integrate new forms of civic participation and social engagement into the built environment, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 26 at the Potsdam Public Library. His work can be viewed at https://www.matthewmazzotta.com/. Register: https://tinyurl.com/bdd956n4 .

United Helpers open house

CANTON – United Helpers Independent Senior Living will hold an open house Friday, June 16 from 1-3 p.m. Staff will provide scheduled tours and free refreshments will be served. For more information, or to schedule a private tour, call 315-379-1428 or visit United Helpers Independent Senior Living virtually online at www.unitedhelpers.org.

Preserving strawberries

CANTON — Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County will host the class Preserving Strawberries Friday, June 16, from 12-2 p.m. Learn preservation methods like making jam (canning), freezing, and a refreshing fermented drink called shrub. In the Harvest Kitchen, Extension educators and Master Food Preserver volunteers will instruct the class participants on proper food safety, and other issues. Cost: sliding scale $10-40; pay what you can afford. Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GP_PreserveStrawberries_240 .

Friday night karaoke

HEUVELTON — AMVETS Post 1997, 107 State St., will host Friday Night KC Karaoke June 16 from 6-9 p.m.

Sat., June 17

Rescue Me Golf Tourney

MASSENA — 2nd Annual Rescue Me Golf Tournament, sponsored by North Country Wellness Resource, is Saturday, June 17, at 9 a.m. at Cedar View Golf, Route 37C in Massena. Cost for the 18-hole tournament is $320 ($80 per person), or $280 ($70 per person for Cedar View members) and includes tournament fees, greens fees, cart fees and a registration gift. Proceeds will be distributed to organizations within the Massena Hospital service area. Info, register: Julianne Fowler at 315-769-4273 or Julianne.Fowler@rochesterregional.org.

Children’s Museum gala

CANTON — The Children’s Museum’s Fundraising Gala will be at Eben Holden Hall on SLU campus on Saturday, June 17, 6-9 p.m. Food, live music, and ballroom dancing with instruction. Presentation about the museum’s second floor expansion by the project architect. Proceeds support the museum’s second floor expansion project. Register online at https://bit.ly/3KD2Ebo .

Town-wide sales

WADDINGTON – Town-wide garage sales will be held in Waddington.

Remington Festival

OGDENSBURG — The Remington Festival is back for a third year with dozens of vendors and crafters with goods to sell at the Frederic Remington Art Museum on Saturday, June 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5. There will be unique goods, handmade gifts, and tastings from local wineries. Most of the offerings are locally and regionally produced and sold by local artisans and vendors.

Biking for Books

MORLEY — Morley Library Association hosting 9th Biking for Books 50K (31 miles) bicycle ride Saturday, June 17, starting at 10 a.m. Mostly flat with rolling hills, beginning and ending at the Morley Wesleyan Church, 7254 Road 27. Door prizes and t-shirts. Helmets required. Cost: $30 per person. Register: https://www.theclipjointpetgrooming.com/bikingforbooks; or mail to John Beaudette at 2242 County Route 14, Canton, NY 13617. Day of registration begins at 9 a.m. at the church.

Food distribution

MASSENA — A food distribution will be Saturday, June 17 from 8:30-10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Outreach Ministry, 128 Main St., for St. Lawrence County residents only.

Atsiaktonkie David

DEKALB JUNCTION — Singer, song writer, Atsiaktonkie David of December Wind will perform Native American songs that carry the message of peace and healing to the audience at the Meetinghouse Museum, 696 East Dekalb Road, on June 17 from 7-8:30 p.m. The concert, part of the DeKalb Historical Association’s annual music series, is free and open to everyone.

Fort historic designation

OGDENSBURG — National Society Daughters of the American Colonists will mark Fort de la Présentation as a historic site of importance Saturday, June 17 at 1 p.m. at Van Rensselaer/Lighthouse Point, 23 Commerce St. Co-hosted by the New York State Society and the Fort la Présentation Association.

Chicken BBQ

WADDINGTON — Waddington United Methodist Church will have their annual chicken BBQ on Saturday, June 17 from 11 a.m. until sold out. Meals are a 1/2 chicken, baked beans, macaroni salad, roll, & dessert for $15. Take out or eat in.

Boating safety course

LISBON – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s boating safety course is Saturday, June 17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Lisbon Beach pavilion. This course meets the state mandate for personal water craft and motor boat operators born after Jan. 1, 1983. Bring your boat on a trailer or in the water to receive the free vessel safety check and a 2023 decal. Pre-registration required; email cgauxogdensburg@gmail.com. Cost: $35; family rates and youth scholarships available. Info: 315-605-8041.

Chalking for a Cure

MADRID — 2nd Annual Chalking for a Cure fundraising event to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Longest Day campaign is June 17 at 1 p.m. at Madrid community center, 1835 State Route 345, in memory of Rita Chambers. Make & Take chalk couture projects, cornhole tournament, gift basket bingo, 50/50, Chinese auction, food and bake sale, music and more. Info: @Mema’sChalkMagic on Facebook. Visit Seaway Honey Holes on Facebook for info on the tournament.

Garden tour

POTSDAM — Canton-Potsdam Hospital Guild’s self-guided garden tour is Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine, featuring residential and community gardens. Registration is 9-10 a.m. at Potsdam Agway, 14 Pine St., for $15 per person. Proceeds benefit the guild. Tour brochures provided. Big Spoon Kitchen, 6510 State Highway 56, will sell coffee and food at 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Info: 315-244-1443.

Morley Community Day

MORLEY — The community of Morley will host its 2nd annual community day June 17, 10 a.m.-3 pm. There will be hayrides, car show at Char’s, cornhole competition, fire department open house, craft/vendor show, library book sale, children’s activities at Wesleyan Church, Morley Store specials, Episcopal Church will be open for viewing and “Biking for Books” 50K ride will be held. Non-perishable food items or money for the food pantry accepted.