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Adams

Community fun run/walk:Sponsored by Fellowship of Christian Athletes,Saturday,beginning at Grace Community Church, Michael Road, off Route 11. 5-K run and 3-K walk offered. Proceeds to benefit South Jefferson Booster Club and the EDGE Teen Center. Registration 9 to 9:45 a.m. day of event. Cost: $15; students, $10.

Fineview

Fall hike:Sponsored by Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, 1 p.m.Saturday,Wellesley Island State Park. Walkers with dogs welcome. Dogs must be on a six-foot leash.

Lake Placid

Film:Warren Miller's "Dynasty," 7:30 p.m.Saturday,Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Drive. Action sport film with global tour of some of the world's most impressive terrain, including Alaska, Norway, China, British Columbia. Narrated by Jonny Mosley. Admission: $18; members, $15.

Maple confection making:9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,Uihlein Forest, Cornell University's Sugar Maple Research and Extension Field Station, 157 Bear Cub Lane. Cost: $15, includes lunch. Information, reservations: Michael Farrell, 1 (518) 523-9331, or mlf36@cornell.edu.

Philadelphia

Area All-State concert:Sponsored by New York State School Music Association, 2 p.m.Saturday,Indian River Theatre of the Performing Arts, 32925 Route 11. Students from Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Clinton and Oswego counties to perform. Tickets: $3.

Potsdam

"An American Thanksgiving":Sponsored by Potsdam Community Chorus and Ensemble, 3 p.m.Sunday,SUNY Potsdam's Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall. Performances of works by Dean Michael R. Sitton, Crane School of Music, Mack Wilbert, Carol Barnett, William Duckworth and William Billings. Free.

Watertown

"Into the Woods":Presented by Watertown Lyric Theater, 7 p.m.today and Saturday,Dulles State Office Building auditorium. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book by James Lapine. Story of a childless baker and his wife who catalyze the action of the story by attempting to reverse a curse on the family in order to have a child. Tickets: $12; students and senior citizens, $10.

Annual used book bag sale:Sponsored by Friends of Flower Memorial Library, continuestoday,the library, 229 Washington St. Bag of books for $1. Proceeds used to purchase popular fiction and fund library programs. Cash only. Information: 788-2352.

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus concert:8 to 11 p.m.today,Jefferson Community College, Sturtz Theater. With special guest Bayside. Tickets: $40; JCC students with SUNY ID may purchase one ticket at $20. Tickets: Student Activities Center, 786-2431.

Concert:"Let the Music Touch Your Soul," praise band, 10:15 a.m., worship, 10:45 a.m.Sunday,Emmanuel Congregational Church, UCC, 119 S. Hamilton St. Full choir to sing "The Last Words of David." Directed by Irene Stackel. Composer: Randall Thompson. Organist/composer: Phillip Lai. Information: 782-2650.

Today

Canton

Private film screening:"New Moon" (PG-13), sponsored by Canton Free Library,today,American Theater. For youth 12 to 18. Meet at the library no later than 3:15 p.m. Must go as a group. Cost: $7.50; includes ticket, popcorn and soda. Information: Krista, 386-3712, or kbriggs@ncls.org.

Clayton

Ballroom dancing session:7 to 9 p.m.today,Clayton Opera House, third-floor ballroom. Instruction in hustle and tango, hour open dancing. Cost: $10. Information: Doug and Bonnie Johnston, 686-4413.

Croghan

Bunco tournament:Sponsored by Beaver River Central School Relay for Life Team, 7 to 10 p.m.today,Croghan American Legion. Coffee, punch and finger foods provided. Entry fee: $15. Prizes. Contact: Janine Mattimore, 346-1211, ext. 505.

Lake Placid

Friday night film series:"PBS American Experience: John Brown's Holy War" (R), 7:30 p.m.today,Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Drive. Admission: $6.

Lyons Falls

Fish fry:Sponsored by St. John's Catholic Church, 5 p.m.today,McManus Hotel. Chicken also available. Christmas Chinese auction. Takeouts deliveries, 348-8634. Cost: $8; children younger than 5, free.

Parishville

Round, square and line dance:Sponsored by Parishville Hilltoppers, 7 to 11 p.m.today,Parishville Fire Hall. Music by Classic Country. Refreshments. Donation: $3.

Philadelphia

All-you-can-eat roast beef dinner:Sponsored by Philadelphia United Methodist Church, 5 p.m.today,at the church, 19 Main St. Cost: $7; children 5 to 11, $3.50; children 4 and younger, free. Takeouts: 642-0930 after 3:30 p.m.

Sackets Harbor

Presentation:"Building New Netherlands' First Ship — The Onrust Project, " 7 p.m.today,Sackets Harbor Historical Society, Bank Building, Broad and Main streets. Presenter: Don Rittner, Schenectady County and city historian. Free.

Watertown

CC Cafe:Sponsored by Christian Care Center, 7 to 9 p.m.today,Urban Mission, 247 Factory St. Music by Karl and Michelle Lagray, Fulton. Free, donations accepted. Contact: 782-8353.

Tomorrow

Belleville

Craft fair:Sponsored by Belleville Henderson Booster Club, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,Belleville Fire Hall. Craft tables, $10 each. Information, to reserve a table: Val Gehrke, 846-5573, or Sally Kohl, 846-5719.

Brasher Falls

Celebration of art and ministry:Sponsored by Brasher Falls United Methodist Church, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,at the church. Soup and sandwich lunch: $2.75.

Brownville

Ninth annual holiday bazaar:Sponsored by St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday,the church. Luncheon available.

Canton

Bag book sale:9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,Canton Free Library, 8 Park St.. Cost: $1 per bag. Information: the library, 386-3712.

Chaumont

Craft fair:10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday,Christian Life Center, 12749 Route 12E. Information: the center, 649-3050.

Community Thanksgiving dinner:3 to 7 p.m.Saturday,All Saints Church. Free. Reservations: Patrick Donahue, 264-9256 or 649-2259.

Clayton

Ballroom dancing:7 to 10 p.m.Saturday,Clayton Opera House, third-floor ballroom. Light refreshments. Modern music for all popular ballroom dances in posted sequence. Cost: $5.

Fundraiser:Sponsored by Friends of Tonya Benefit Fund, 2 to 8 p.m.Saturday,O'Brien's Restaurant and Bar, 226 Webb St. Music by "The List," live auction, 50-50 raffle, door prizes, bake sale and lasagna dinner. Tonya Barnes, Clayton native, suffers from neck, back and hip injuries after a serious fall in September. Funds raised aid in travel costs and medical expenses. Cost: Admission, $5; dinner, $8. Contact: Heather Gill, 405-3868.

Depauville

Old fashion gas station day:Starts 7 a.m.Saturday,Depauville Mini Mart, Route 12. Portion of proceeds to benefit Toys for Tots. Gas pumping, window washing, oil checks and baked good sale. Information: Ernie Ross, 686-0227.

Evans Mills

The Way Inn:7 p.m.Saturday,Pleasant Meadows Baptist Church. Music by The Misfits, Orwell. Freewill offering.

Fowler

Christmas on Main Street sale:Sponsored by Fowler Baptist Church, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,at the church. Gifts, crafts, baked goods, plants and knitwear.

Gouverneur

Kingdom "Kafe":Music by Roger Dicob, 7 p.m.Saturday,First United Methodist Church, 34 Grove St. Free. Freewill offering.

Hammond

Craft fair:Sponsored by Hammond Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday,Hammond Fire Hall. Vendors: 324-6243 or 324-6481.

Harrisville

Doughnut day, bazaar and luncheon:Sponsored by Harrisville United Methodist Church, 10 a.m.Saturday,at the church. Gifts, crafts, cutlery, cards, napkins and Christmas items. To order doughnuts early, contact 543-2653 or 543-2432.

Henderson

Indoor yard and craft sale:Sponsored by Henderson Harbor Performing Arts Association, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,Henderson Community Building.

Hopkinton

Holly Berry craft fair:Sponsored by Hopkinton Historical Society, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,Hopkinton Town Hall. Luncheon of soup, sandwiches and pie available. Information: Margaret Zahler, 328-4684.

Mannsville

Christmas bazaar:Sponsored by Zion Episcopal Church Women of Pierrepont Manor, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,Mannsville-Manor Fire Hall. Lunch served. Homemade baked goods. Ceramic Nativity raffle. Crafter tables, $10. Information: Michelle, 465-7314.

Massena

Holiday house bazaar:Sponsored by the women of First United Methodist Church, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday,church fellowship hall, 189 Main St. Cabbage rolls, home baked goods, candy, children's aprons, quilted tablerunners, toques, mittens, plants and white elephant items. Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., soup, sandwiches, homemade pies, and beverages. Free admission. Donations of non-perishable food items accepted for food pantry. Information: 764-0636.

"Manslaughter in Massena" discussion:2 p.m.Saturday,Massena Public Library. Philip LaFluer, author, discusses two-year research into July 12, 1902 crime on Larue Road for novel.

Potsdam

Free screening:Of Cecil B. DeMille's last production, "The Ten Commandments," 1:30 p.m.Saturday,Potsdam United Methodist Church, 26 Main St. The 1956 film features Charlton Heston as Moses. Popcorn and cider during intermission. Information: 265-7474.

Redwood

27th annual "Holiday Happening":Sponsored by Redwood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,at the fire hall. Crafts, door prizes, raffles, soups, chili and pies.

St. Regis Falls

Craft and bake sale:Sponsored by St. Regis Falls Adult Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday,at the center. Lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Watertown

Craft fair:Sponsored by Bethany United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,the church, 214 W. Lynde St. Table rentals: Without electricity, $10; with electricity, $15. Information: Liz, 788-8523, or Chris, 788-4516.

Benefit:6 p.m. to midnightSaturday,North Side Improvement League, 633 Mill St. Proceeds to benefit George Carroll who is undergoing cancer treatment. Dancing, music by Fred & the Eds and DJ Justice, pizza and munchies, silent auction, 50-50 raffle, door prize drawing. Admission: $5.

Fowl play night:Sponsored by Eagles Club, 7 p.m.Saturday,the club, outer Washington Street. Win a turkey, ham. 50-50 raffle.

Film screening:"The Age of Stupid," sponsored by North Country Climate Change Action Group, 1 p.m.Saturday,Flower Memorial Library, 229 Washington St., and 1 p.m.Sunday,All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 1330 Gotham St. Information: 681-4912.