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Blue Mountain Lake

Adirondack Fabric and Fiber Arts Festival:Sponsored by Adirondack Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday,routes 28 and 30. Spinning, weaving, knitting, quilting, music, north country artisans. Work based on traditional techniques or patterns and inspired by Adirondack Mountains. Showcase display of "Artifacts of Almanzo Wilder's Time," featuring coverlets, linsey-woolseys, and hand-on activities. Contemporary quilt show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., museum's Roads and Rails building. Special display of 22 contemporary quilts by regional quilters. Music, 1 and 4 p.m., by Peggy Lynn and Dan Duggan, and museum curator Hallie Bond. Antique and collectible fabric appraisals, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., by textile appraiser and historian Rabbit Goody of Thistle Hill Weavers, Cherry Valley, $5 donation. Knit-in, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitor center, with folklorist and knitter Jill Breit. Bring finished projects to display and works in progress. Make souvenir balsam sachets, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mark W. Potter Education Center. Museum admission: persons 13 and older, $16; children 6 to 12, $8; children 5 and younger, free; military with ID, $15; students with ID, $5; senior citizens 62 and older, $15. Information: 1 (518) 352-7311 or www.adirondackmuseum.org.

Cape Vincent

Seventh annual Thousand Islands International Piano Competition for Young People:Sponsored by Cape Vincent Arts Council, 9 a.m.today through Sunday,under the tent at Maple Grove, 596 W. Broadway. Break for lunch each day. Fifteen competitors ages 10 to 25. Free admission. Bring lawn chair.

Clayton

23rd annual Thousand Islands Train Fair:Sponsored by Watertown Area Model Railroad Club, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday,and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday,Clayton Arena. Many dealers, new and used train items. Door prizes. Snack bar with proceeds to benefit local Boy Scouts. Admission: $2; children, $1; family rate, $5. Information: Art, 785-8311.

Constableville

34th Annual Old Time Gas & Steam Engine Show:Set fortoday through Sunday,Route 26. Kick-off 4:30 p.m.today,flag-raising ceremony. Concludes 5 p.m.Sunday.Events to include pancake breakfasts, woodsmen's demonstration, chicken barbecue, tractor pulls, flea markets, crafts, watermelon-eating contest, greased-pole contests, raffles. Information: Olga, 465-4206.

Hammond

70th Annual Hammond Fair: Today and Saturday,Hammond fair grounds, Lake Street. New arts, crafts, photography and plants display; largest pumpkin, tallest stalk of corn, largest sunflower and most unique vegetable contests for adults and children Information: Joan Hadlock, 324-5517. Admission: $2.

Today:Judging contest, 9 a.m.; dairy show, 10 a.m.; vegetable and homemaking judging, 10 a.m.; Hammond School Band, noon; beef cattle judging, games and pet show, 12:30 p.m.; ice cream social and karaoke, 4:30 p.m.; barnyard dance, 8 p.m., fire hall.

Saturday:Horse show, 9 a.m.; rabbit, sheep, goat and poultry judging, 10 a.m.; children's tractor pull, 11 a.m.; children's games, 11:30 a.m.; soap box derby, noon; Fort Drum band, noon; prizes and recognition, 4 p.m.; release of exhibits, 4:30 p.m.

Lowville

Race With The Wind mountain bike race:Fifty-mile mountain/cross bike race, 10 a.m.Sunday,12-mile family/beginner race, 10:30 a.m. through wind farm, near Lowville. Information, registration form: Lewis County Chamber of Commerce. Fees: $35 day of event; persons younger than 18, free.

Martinsburg

Second annual Wind Power Challenge 10K Race/ 5K Walk:Sponsored by Lewis County Historical Society and Toe-Path Trekkers Walk and Run Club, registration, 8 a.m.; race, 10 a.m.Saturday,Gen. Walter Martin Mansion, Route 26. Benefits mansion restoration. Prizes. Cost: race day, $25; walkers, $5. Information, registration: historical society, 376-8957.

Massena

Annual Dam Four-miler Road Race:Sponsored by New York Power Authority, registration, 9 a.m., timed runners begin, 10 a.m., walkers, 10:15 a.m.Saturday,Frank S. McCullough Jr. Hawkins Point Visitors Center and Boat Launch. Proceeds to benefit Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Registration fee: $20. Information: 764-0226, ext. 302.

Potsdam

Triathlon:Hosted by SUNY Potsdam Department of Athletics and the Center for Lifelong Education and Recreation, registration, 7:30 to 8:45 a.m., start, 9 a.m.Saturday,Maxcy Hall. Quarter-mile swim, 12-mile bike race and 3.1-mile run. Fee, includes T-shirt: $30; team, $50. Information: 267-2167 or www.potsdam.edu/community/clear.

Sandy Creek

Bluegrass festival:Sponsored by Central New York and Mohawk Valley bluegrass associations, noon to 9 p.m.Saturday,Oswego County Fairgrounds. Covered seating area, bring a lawn chair. Raffles, door prizes, food. Admission: $15; children younger than 16, free when accompanied by paying adult. Free dry camping; hookups, $15 for today and $15 for Saturday nights, may enter at 4 p.m. Friday and exit by noon Sunday. Information: Dennis Crawford, 1 (607) 764-8453 or www.cnyba.com.

Watertown

Black River Fall Fest:10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday,Public Square. Craft vendors, entertainers, antiques and classic automobile show, demonstrations. Information: Dale L. Clark, 767-1784.

Today

Adams

Fall perennial flower and rummage sale:Sponsored by Adams United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.today,and 9 a.m. to noonSaturday,the church, 36 E. Church St. Large selection of plants, mums and bulbs and rummage items. Information: 583-5387 or 232-2965.

Brasher Falls

Pedro party:Sponsored by the Quad Town Senior Citizens Club, 7 p.m.today,LBSH. Bring a snack to pass.

Canton

Community potluck:Sponsored by Canton First Presbyterian Church, 6 p.m.today,the church, 17 Park St. Bring a dish to share and make a donation to the Women of Grace Widows Fund for widows and orphans in Malawi, Africa. Grace Chiumia and Sam Chirwa of Malawi to give update on work. Information: Linda Potter, 386-4364.

Constableville

Open house:Tour Constable Hall in candlelight, 7 to 9 p.m.today,on final day of the season. Admission: $10. See the Hall decorated for fall. Refreshments in kitchen. Gift shop open with discounted items. Raffle tickets for Amish quilt. Information: 397-2323.

Dexter

Dedication:Of Fish Island Pavilion in memory of Samuel A. Johnson Sr., 10 a.m.today,on island in village. Village of Dexter Chief Johnson died in the line of duty on Sept. 11, 1987, on Pillar Point. Information: village office, 639-6260.

Edwards

Evening of melodramas:7 p.m.today and Saturday,Edwards Opera House. Double feature of two one-act melodramas including: "True Blue and Trusted," and "Wolf Tales." Tickets: $6.

Hopkinton

Food pantry:10 a.m. to noontoday,Hopkinton Town Hall. Bring containers. Donations of blankets, sheets and pillow cases for October pantry accepted. Contact: Georgia, 328-4168, or Mary, 328-4681.

Lake Placid

LPCA curated film series:7:30 p.m.today,Lake Placid Center for the Arts. "Billy the Kid." Tickets: $6.

Potsdam

Sept. 11 commemoration:Sponsored by Clarkson University Alumni Association, 8:30 to 9 a.m.today,between Townhouse Apartments and Educational Resource Center, site of the rededication of the Sept. 11 memorial monument. College President Tony Collins and Eric Dibble, president of the Clarkson University Alumni Association, to speak. Rain site: First floor of the ERC Atrium. Public welcome, light refreshments start at 8 a.m.

Classic movie series:Sponsored by North Country Community Church, 7 p.m.today,the church, 97 Elm St. "Born Free," winner of 1967 Academy Award for Best Score and Best Original Song. Free, but donations to Potsdam Animal Shelter accepted. Refreshments available from Boy Scout Troop 77.

Pulaski

Music in the park:In conjunction with the Pulaski Farmer's Market, 4 to 7 p.m.today,Village Park. Music by Ryan Burdick.

Saranac Lake

"Bus Stop":8 p.m.today and Saturday,Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Ave. Tickets: $20; senior citizens and students, $16; youths 17 and younger, $10. Reservations: 1 (518) 891-1854.

Watertown

Sept. 11 memorial prayer service:Sponsored by Knight of Columbus Council 259, noontoday,City Municipal Building. Chaplain Donald Robinson will officiate with proclamation by Watertown City Mayor Jeff Graham.

Tomorrow

Canton

Garage sale:Sponsored by Canton Zonta Area Club, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,Park and Elm streets, across from Hoot Owl. To benefit women in need through Zonta projects in St. Lawrence County. To donate: 344-7264. Information: Brad Mintener, 386-2585.

Autism Awareness Walk:Sponsored by Team New York State Arc, 10 a.m.Saturday,Main Street park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Raise more than $50 to receive free T-shirt, first 300 registered receive free gift bag. Contact: Susan Freego, 386-3529 or sfreego@slnysarc.org.

Book signing:By Allen P. Splete, author of "Boats and Boating on Cranberry Lake," 10 a.m. to noonSaturday,Brewer Bookstore, St. Lawrence University.

Clayton

Book signing:2 p.m.Saturday,Antique Boat Museum. Staff members to sign copies of "The Thousand Islands," published by Arcadia Books.

Croghan

Maple syrup consignment auction:Hosted by Northern New York Maple Producers Co-op, 10 a.m.Saturday,Curtis Moser's Sugarhouse, 8643 Route 812.

Depauville

Roast beef dinner:Sponsored by Depauville Volunteer Fire Department, 5 to 7 p.m.Saturday,fire hall, 15191 School St.

Evans Mills

Sherry Anne Lints concert, reception:Sponsored by Way Inn Christian Music Center, 7 p.m.Saturday,Pleasant Meadows Baptist Church, Church Street. Sherry Lints, Utica native, acted in "Clancy" and released a debut album, "Thank You," this past fall. Free. Information: www.thewayinncmc.org.

Gouverneur

Rally:In support of the nationwide TEA (Taxed Enough Already) Party, noon to 2:30 p.m.Saturday,Gouverneur Village Park. Information: 287-1753.

Hopkinton

Turkey pie supper:Sponsored by Hopkinton Congregational Church, 5 p.m.Saturday,Hopkinton Town Hall. Takeouts, 4:30 p.m. Cost: $7; children 5 to 12, $4; children younger than 5, free.

Madrid

54th Annual Chipman chicken barbecue:Sponsored by Scotch Presbyterian Church, 4 p.m.Saturday,at the church, 35 Route 33. Eat in or take out. Country kitchen bazaar. Cost: $8.50; children, $4; half-chicken, $5.50. Handicapped accessible.

Massena

Author presents book:3 p.m.Saturday,Massena Public Library, 44 Glenn St. Author Claire Parham presents her book, "The Saint Lawrence Seaway and Power Project: An Oral History of the Greatest Construction Show on Earth."

Naumburg

Chicken barbecue:Sponsored by Beaver Valley United Methodist Church, noon to 1:30 p.m.Saturday,the church. Eat in or take out. Cost: Dinner, $7; chicken only, $4.50.

Norwood

20th annual Toy Run:Sponsored by the Vietnam and Legacy Vets Motorcycle Club, noonSaturday,Norwood American Legion, 10 Maple St. Motorcycle and ATV poker run, registration from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Food, door prizes, 50-50 raffle. Cost: $15, per person. Contact: 353-2409 or 645-2023.

Ogdensburg

Pancake breakfast:7:30 to 10:30 a.m.Saturday,Galilee United Methodist Church, Black Lake Road (County Route 6). Buffet style. Takeouts.

Scavenger hunt:Sponsored by the Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce, 2:30 p.m.Saturday,begins and ends at Oscar's, 1222 Ford St. Find seven clues, answer questions and identify 12 pictures for a $200 grand prize. Cost: Team of four, $50.

Philadelphia

Spaghetti dinner:4 to 6:30 p.m.Saturday,Indian River Baptist Church. Cost: $6.50; children, $3.

Potsdam

Northern Symphonic Winds concert:7:30 p.m.Saturday,Hosmer Hall, Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam. Cost: $8; senior citizens, $5; students, free.

Russell

Annual bazaar:Sponsored by Russell Senior Citizens Club, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,Russell Town Hall. Craft sale, white elephant sale, 50-50, silent auction, food sale, raffle, door prizes. Lunch available.

Saranac Lake

Concert:Part of Saturday Night Scene Series, 7:30 p.m.Saturday,Bluseed Studios, 24 Cedar St. Performance by singer-songwriter Kris Delmhorst. Admission: $14; members, $12.

Star Lake

Craft fair:Clifton-Fine Hospital Auxiliary, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday,Clifton-Fine Arena. Information, vendor application: Ann Latremore, 848-2511; or Lillian Streeter, 848-2387.

Waddington

John "Mac" McQueeney memorial concert series:7 p.m.Saturday,Island View Park Pavilion. Music by Neil J. Fitzgerald. Acoustic guitar compositions. Free, donations accepted. Contact: Mark Scott, 388-4346.

Antique show and sale:Sponsored by the Waddington United Methodist Church, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,Madrid-Waddington High School, Route 345. Silent auction and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission: $3. Contact: 388-5568.

Book signing:By members of Antique Boat Museum, 2 to 4 p.m.Saturday,Borders Book Store, Salmon Run Mall. To discuss and sign copies of new postcard history book, "The Thousand Islands."

Watertown

Ham dinner:Sponsored by First United Methodist Church, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.Saturday,236 Mullin St. Takeout and delivery, 782-3033 to order. Cost: $8; children 5 to 12, $3.50; children younger than 5, free.

Fundraiser dinner:Sponsored by Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Walter H. French Camp 17, and Save Our Statue, 5 p.m.Saturday,Ramada Inn, Arsenal Street. Civil War period music performed by dulcimer artist Curt Osgood of Binghamton. Proceeds to help preserve Grand Army of the Republic's Soldiers Monument in Lowville. Cost: $35 per person. Information, tickets: 493-6348.