BRASHER FALLS – “Banana-Rama,” a charity food sale held by the 7th and 8th graders of St. Lawrence Central to raise funds for the American Cancer Society, will be held Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 560 St. Hwy. 11C, Winthrop.

The menu includes chocolate covered frozen bananas, banana muffins and banana milkshakes.

Look for the dancing banana.

OGDENSBURG – Whether you’re looking to try area potent potables or discover local artisans, the second annual Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce-sponsored North Country Wine, Beer and Food Festival promises both Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14 and 15 at the Lockwood Civic Center and on the river at the Dobisky Visitors Center.

MALONE – Night Ranger and Lone Star are among the musical acts closing out the last weekend of the Franklin County Fair tonight through Saturday at the fairgrounds, 606 E. Main St.

• Friday, Aug. 13: Edens Edge, a Nashville-based band that performs hook-laden country music, 7 p.m.

• Friday, Aug. 13: Lone Star, who has recorded ten #1 singles, 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday, Aug. 14: Night Ranger, whose hits include “Sister Christian,” 7:30 p.m.

For ticket prices and a full list of events, contact 518-483-0720 or www.frcofair.com.

Late blight, the disease of tomato and potato that wiped out much of such crop plantings last year, has now been confirmed in several areas of New York State, according to Steve VanderMark of Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County.

VanderMark said today it has likely spread from other infestations further south.

Late blight now has been found in Genesee, Washington (north of Albany), Chenango, Broome, Livingston, and possibly Erie Counties, and in northern Vermont.

LOUISVILLE – This community will celebrate the 200th anniversary of its founding Aug. 13 to 15, with a slate of bicentennial events including a parade, firemen’s races, music, fireworks, and a family picnic at the beach.

Louisville Bicentennial weekend begins Friday, Aug. 13 with a 6 p.m. ice cream social at Louisville Fire Station #1 and the annual Duck Race.

POTSDAM -- The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce is asking members to help the Potsdam Pubic Museum round out the schedule for the second Sandstone Festival Sept. 15 to 19.

The museum has planned some great walking tours of Potsdam’s sandstone buildings, churches, and Bayside Cemetery, and of the Sandstone Trail accompanied by a geologist. They also have some demonstrations and presentations planned.