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Canton

Frederic Remington Art Festival:Scheduled fortoday and Saturday,in Canton. Free. Food, farmers market, music.

Today:Exhibit opening and lecture, 5 to 7 p.m., St. Lawrence County Historical Association; Northern Lights Orchestra concert, 7 p.m., Gunnison Chapel, St. Lawrence University campus.

Saturday:Remington 5K Run, 9 a.m., begins at Remington gravesite, Evergreen Cemetery, Route 11; children's games, 10 a.m., Silas Wright House lawn; student art competition, 10:30 a.m., Canton Free Library; art show and sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featured artist, Fiber Options, village green; Good Food Express, begins at 11 a.m.; Northern Lights Orchestra, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., village green; "Remington's Canton" historic tours, 1 to 4 p.m., meet in front of Presbyterian Church; silent auction winner, 3:30 p.m., for Jeanne S. Reynolds watercolor, "Remington's Vision."

Cape Vincent

Oktoberfest:Sponsored by Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce, noon to 5 p.m.Saturday,village green. Farmers and crafters market, beer garden, Salt City Brass performance, Bavarian foods and wines. Children's crafts and entertainment. Admission: $15; military with identification, $10. Contact: 654-2481.

Lacona

Fourth annual Crank it Up! Antique tractor and engine show:9 a.m. to 10 p.m.Saturday,and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday,Lacona Firemen's Field, Maple Avenue. Free admission and free parking. Both days, children's games, chicken barbecue, hot sausage, cake wheel, flea market, 50-50 raffle, inflatable fun house, breakfast, 7 to 9 a.m. Information: 387-5365.

Saturday:Radio-controlled truck pullers, 9:30 a.m.; junior firemen demonstration, 11 a.m.; sign up for tractor games, children's games, 9 a.m. to noon; children's games, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; pedal pull, ages 5 to 15, sack race, country chores relay and tug of war, 12:30 p.m.; tractor games, 3 p.m., tractor barrel roll, tractor blindfold contest, tractor slow race and tractor and wagon; round and square dance, 6 to 8 p.m., music by Country Stompers. Cow pie bingo.

Sunday:Accordion music, hymns and reading, 9:30 a.m.; junior firemen demonstration, 11 a.m.; sign up for tractor pull for up to 8,000 pounds, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; children's games, noon to 5 p.m.; antique tractor pull, 1 p.m.; greased pig contest for children 12 and younger, 3 p.m.

Ogdensburg

Fall carnival:5 to 10 p.m.today,noon to 10 p.m.Saturday,and noon to 5 p.m.Sunday,Father Martin Field. Rides by Ontario Amusements. Games, face painting, ice cream social, entertainment, weekend soccer tournament. Chicken barbecue, 4 p.m.today,and breakfast buffet, 8 a.m. to noonSunday,both at Knights of Columbus Hall. Information: 393-0165.

Theresa

Alpaca farm open house:10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday and Sunday,Home Again Farm, 37098 Schell Road. Handspinners, alpaca garments, yarn and roving, local vendors, martial arts demonstration, fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods, hot dogs and soda. Proceeds to benefit Theresa Food Pantry, Christmas Shoe Box Ministry and Relay for Life. Bring food donations for food pantry. Information: 628-5302.

Watertown

Energy Expo:Sponsored by WPBS-TV, 5 to 8 p.m.today,and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday,Jefferson Community College. Free workshops, vendors, giveaways, Kids' Corner, high school energy efficiency projects and displays. Vendor booths: Julie, 782-3142, ext. 216.

Today

Brasher Falls

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

Canton

Noon in the chapel recital:12:15 p.m.today,Gunnison Memorial Chapel, St. Lawrence University. Free.

Informational:Sponsored by Cancer Action of NY, 7:30 p.m.today,Lewis M. Shepard home. Topic: Creating a Cancer Free New York One Step at a Time Starting with Minimizing Pollutant Carcinogens in the Food Supply. Directions: 386-4589 or 262-2456.

Cape Vincent

Political fundraiser:For Cape Vincent Town Clerk candidate Debra Suller, 7 to 9 p.m.today,Aubrey's Inn, Broadway and James streets. Peg Dolan will perform, silent auction, arts, crafts, 50-50 drawing, hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Tickets: $20. Contact: Diane Doud, 654-3099, or dianegdoud@aol.com.

Copenhagen

Bluegrass Express:Sponsored by Copenhage Fire Department Auxiliary, 7 to 11 p.m.today,Copenhagen Fire Hall. Food and soda available. Admission: $3; couples, $5.

Lake Placid

LPCA Adirondack Juried Art Show reception:5 to 7 p.m.today,Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Drive. On display throughSaturday, Oct. 24.

Lowville

Garage sale:Sponsored by Lowville Academy Relay for Life team, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.todayand 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday,Sunset and West State streets.

Malone

Blood drive:11 a.m. to 3 p.m.today,Alice Hyde Medical Center, 133 Park St. Information: 1 (518) 570-8245.

Nicholville

Fall rummage sale:1 to 5 p.m.todayand 9 a.m. to noonSaturday,Nicholville United Methodist Church.

Norfolk

Fall rummage sale:Sponsored by Seaway Valley Right to Life Committee, 9 a.m. to noontoday,Church of the Visitation parish center, 1 Morris St. Clothes, household items, $2 bag sale. Contact: Dawn LaBarge, 384-3149.

Parishville

Parishville Hilltoppers round and square dance:7 to 11 p.m.today,Parishville Firemen's Field Hall, Rutmen Road. Music by Classic Country. Refreshments. Admission: $3.

Philadelphia

Roast beef dinner:5 p.m.today,Philadelphia United Methodist Church. Cost: $7; senior citizens 65 and older, $6; children 5 to 11, $3.50.

Potsdam

Wind ensemble concert:7:30 p.m.today,SUNY Potsdam, Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall. Featuring tuba soloist Micah Stratton. Free.

Pulaski

Music in the park:In conjunction with Pulaski Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m.today,Village Park. Music by Brittany Cean.

Sandy Creek

Salt pork supper:Sponsored by Lake Ontario Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 124, 4:30 p.m.today,Masonic temple, Harwood Drive. Cost: $8; children 12 and younger, $4. Contact: 387-8088.

South Colton

South Colton Fall Fest:Music, 6 to 8 p.m.today,Community Center, Sugarbush Lane, and CROP walk, 8 a.m., crafts, 10 a.m.Saturday,scarecrows, chili, 50-50 raffle, bake sale. Proceeds to benefit Colton Neighborhood Center.

Watertown

Author to speak:6:30 p.m.today,Jefferson Community College, Sturtz Theater. Claire Puccia Parham, author of "The St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project: An Oral History of the Greatest Construction Show on Earth," to sign copies of book.

Tomorrow

Adams

Motivational gifts speaker:Breakfast, 9 to 9:45 a.m., program followsSaturday,Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 40 E. Church St. Speaker: Cheryl Gmitter. Topic: "Using Our Motivational Gifts: Why am I the Way I am?" Part of Live More Ministries. Free. Information: Chris Loomis, 767-2058, or Sally Jerome, 583-6261.

Blue Mountain Lake

Gallery reception:For "Naturally Adirondack" exhibit, 2 to 4 p.m.Saturday,Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts. Pastel paintings by Joyce Hanson; abstract wood turnings by Ron Pederson. On view throughSaturday, Oct. 31.

Fifth annual museum day:Free entrance to Adirondack MuseumSaturday,to all "Smithsonian" magazine readers and www.Smithsonian.com visitors. Must present Museum Day Admission Card in the September 2009 issue of "Smithsonian" or download it at www.Smithsonian.com/museumday. Each card provides admission for two people.

Canton

Island Jam:4 to 7:30 p.m.Saturday,Willow Island Park. Free.

Chippewa Bay

Covered dish supper:6 p.m.Saturday,schoolhouse at the community club. Frank and Ada Menapace to give talk on their trip to Galapayos/Machu.

Fort Covington

Turkey dinner:Sponsored by Fort Covington Presbyterian Church, 4 to 7 p.m.Saturday,at the church. Takeouts from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; seatings at 4, 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Cost: $8; children 5 to 12, $4; children younger than 5, free. Reservations: Betty, 358-2511, Jean, 358-2254, or Janet, 358-4865.

Harrisville

Doughnut day, soup and sandwich luncheon:Sponsored by Harrisville United Methodist Church, 10 a.m.Saturday,the church, Maple Street. Gifts, cutlery, cards and napkins for sale. Doughnut orders: 543-2653 or 543-2432.

Lake Placid

Manhattan Short Film Festival:7:30 p.m.Saturday,Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Drive. Vote for your favorite film. Tickets: $12; LPCA members, $10.

Lowville

Craft sale:10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,Lewis County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6912, 7752 W. State St.

Massena

Apple Festival:Sponsored by St. John's Episcopal Church, 2 to 4 p.m.Saturday,the church, 139 Main St. Part of St. John's 140th Anniversary Celebration and 235th anniversary of Johnny Appleseed's birthday. Desserts, apple cider, apple-theme crafts and activities. Free.

Ogdensburg

Gospel concert:Sponsored by Ogdensburg First Baptist Church, 7 p.m.Saturday,the church, State Street. Performance by the Dunnemans gospel team. Free. Contact: Eleanor Harwell, 393-2752.

Museum day:Sponsored by Smithsonian magazine and the Frederic Remington Art Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday,at the museum, 303 Washington St. Free museum admission with Museum Day Admission Card. Card available at www.smithsonian.com/mueseumday. Contact: 393-2425.

Horseshoe tournament:Sponsored by Heuvelton Labor Day Committee, registration, 8 a.m., first tournament begins, 9 a.m.Saturday,Greenbelt horseshoe pit. Refreshments, prizes. Information: Bub Conant, 393-2720.

Potsdam

The Manhattan Transfer concert:Part of Community Performance Series Guest Artists, 7:30 p.m.Saturday,Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall. Tickets: $28 to $53; students and senior citizens, $23 to 51; youth, $15 to 27. Tickets: 267-2277.

Rensselaer Falls

Harvest dinner:4:30 p.m.Saturday,Rensselaer Falls Fire Hall. Cost: $8; children 5 to 12, $4; children 5 and younger, free.

Sackets Harbor

War of 1812 Day:10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday,Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site. See local War of 1812 Marine Guard re-enactors, tour buildings. Tour fees: $3; senior citizens and military with ID, $2; children younger than 12, free. Information: 646-3634.

Watertown

Fall bazaar:Sponsored by Stone Presbyterian Church, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday,the church, 140 Chestnut St. Crafts, baked goods, candy, books, tea room. Luncheon starts at 11 a.m. Takeouts available. Donations support deacons outreach and mission work. Contact: Elizabeth Smith, 286-4551 or 788-8781.

Round and square dance:Sponsored by Watertown Eagles Club Auxiliary, 8 p.m. to midnightSaturday,the club, Outer Washington Street. Food available. Admission: $5. Information: 782-5495.

Rummage sale: Sponsored by All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday,the church, 1330 Gotham St. Dollar bag sale, noon to 1 p.m. Baked goods, hot dogs and hamburgers. Clothing, household items, books, jewelry, flea market collectibles, plants and crafts for sale. Contact: 782-9262.

Correction

The Northern Lights Orchestra will perform at 7 tonight at the Gunnison Chapel on the St. Lawrence University campus in Canton and not outdoors at the St. Lawrence County Historical Society as noted in the caption on D3 of Thursday's paper.