What's Happening
Weekend's
best bets
Belleville
Winter Bi-County Festival:Hosted by Belleville Henderson Central School, 2 p.m.Saturday,the school. Performing groups include elementary band, high school jazz band, and junior high chorus. Students selected from schools in Jefferson and Lewis counties. Admission: $2.
Lowville
Lipbone Redding concert:Part of the Lewis County Historical Society 2010 Black River Valley Concert Series, doors open, 7:40 p.m., concert, 8 p.m.Saturday,historical society's Blue Room, former Masonic Temple, State Street. Refreshments available for purchase. No food or beverages may be brought in. Tickets: In advance, $15; at the door, $20. Tickets: Lewis County Historical Society office, 7553 S. State St. or Café Z, South State Street. Information: 376-8957.
Lewis County Snowflake Winterfest:Sponsored by Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, Lowville Business Association and Snow Park at Maple Ridge Center, begins at 8 a.m.Saturday,fire hall. Pancake breakfast begins at 8 a.m. at the fire hall followed by opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. Free activities and contests, including snow sculpture and snowman contest, chowder cook-off, karaoke, movies, petting zoo, horse-drawn sleigh ride, free children's gift bags, free tubing at Maple Ridge from 1 to 8 p.m. Contact: 376-2213 or 376-2640.
Massena
Winter carnival:10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.Saturday,Robert Moses State Park Nature Center. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing demonstrations, lessons and guided tours, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; hot soups and grilled sandwich sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; children's crafts, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ; "Celebrating Winter" art show and reception, 1 p.m.; live birds of prey program, 2:30 p.m.; moonlight ski and snowshoe tours, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., hot beaver tails for sale and fireside fun. Information: 764-5630.
Potsdam
"Simon Boccanegra":Part of "The Met — Live in HD," series, live performance, 1 p.m.Saturday,and encore performance, 1 p.m.Sunday, March 21, Roxy Theater. Tickets: $18; senior citizens, $15; students, $12. Information: 267-2277.
Three Mile Bay
34th annual Lyme ice fishing derby:RegistrationSaturday and Sunday,Three Mile Bay Fire Hall. Fish in by 5 p.m.Saturday,and 4 p.m.Sunday,to qualify for prizes. Pre-registration:today,fire hall, 1000 Islands Bait Shop, Chaumont Hardware, Harv's Fishery, Snug Harbor Rest and Marina and Guffins Bay Resort.
Tupper Lake
Orchestra of Northern New York concert:7:30 p.m.Saturday,The Wild Center. Conducted by Kenneth Andrews. To perform "Pleasure of the Courts." Tickets: $20; students, $10; children younger than 12, free. Information, tickets: 267-3251 or 1 (518) 359-7800.
Watertown
11th annual North Country Chili Cook-off:Sponsored by Jefferson County American Legion Auxiliary, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,Dulles State Office Building, Washington Street. Yellow ribbon event. Proceeds to benefit transportation program of Volunteer Center of Jefferson County. Admission: $6; reduced fees for children, families and military. Information: Volunteer Center, 788-0422.
"Super Science Saturday":"An Interactive Exploration of Science and Math," 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,Jules Center, McVean Student Center and Guthrie Science Building, Jefferson Community College, 1220 Coffeen St. Designed for youths in grades five through eight. Demonstrations in animal management, chemistry, biology, geology, math, engineering and health-related careers. Free. Information: 786-2320.
"Teens for Miracles" charity fashion show:Hosted by Miss Thousand Islands 2010 Kristina Ferris, 2 p.m.Sunday,Best Western Carriage House Inn. Proceeds to benefit Children's Miracle Network of Northern New York at Samaritan. Prom and party fashion styles modeled from A Touch of Grace and Nelson's Tuxedo and Formal. Prize give-aways, silent auction. Admission: $10. Information: 788-6164 or 785-4053.
Today
Antwerp
Fish fry:Sponsored by Antwerp Fire Department, 5 to 7 p.m.today,fire hall. Choice of fish, chicken or shrimp. Cost: $7; children, $4.50; takeouts $7.50.
Canton
Chicken and biscuit dinner:Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1231 Men's Auxiliary, 4 to 7 p.m.today,post home, Gouverneur Street. Dine in, take out. Cost: $7; senior citizens, $6.50; children 6 to 12, $4; children 5 and younger, free; takeouts, $7.
Hootenanny:7 to 11 p.m.today,Blackbird Cafe, 107 Main St. Part of winterfest. Three local musicians/acts to perform. Free admission, but freewill donations accepted. Food available. Information: 386-8104.
Clayton
21st annual Winter Weekend:Sponsored by Save The River, cocktail reception, 6 to 8 p.m.today,and conference, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 9 p.m.Saturday,Clayton Opera House, 405 Riverside Drive. Registration begins, 8:30 a.m. Brings together policymakers, scientists and citizens to discuss issues facing the St. Lawrence River. Cost: Saturday conference, $25, includes lunch; Saturday night conference, $75, includes dinner. Information, reservations: 686-2010 or savetheriver.org.
Harrisville
Angel Food Ministries:Sign up, 1 to 5 p.m.today,Harrisville United Methodist Church, Maple Street. Distribution day:Feb. 20.
Lake Placid
LPCA Friday Night film series:"The Reader" (R), 7:30 p.m.today,Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Drive. Tickets: $6. Information, tickets: 1 (518) 523-2512.
Norfolk
Rock 'n skate:7 to 9 p.m.today,Norfolk Arena. Proceeds to benefit Norwood-Norfolk Central School Class of 2010 after graduation all-night drug and alcohol free party. Admission: $3.
Potsdam
Evening of Johannes Brahms:7:30 p.m.today,Snell Auditorium, SUNY Potsdam. Six Crane School of Music faculty members performing a collection of pieces by Johannes Brahms. Free.
Saranac Lake
Book signing:By Kathleen S. McPhillips, author of "Adirondack Retreat: My Midlife Journey to Wholeness," 5 to 7 p.m.today,Adirondack Artists Guild gallery, 52 Main St. Information: 1 (518) 891-2615.
Tomorrow
Blue Mountain Lake
Stewart's Cooking Challenge:Sponsored by Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, 6 p.m.Saturday,at the center. Teams create three dishes in one hour using a microwave and ingredients found at Stewart's shops. Prizes: $25, $50 and $100 Stewart's gift cards. General admission: $5; team entrance fee, $15. Contact: 1 (518) 352-7715 ext. 23 or marketing@adirondackarts.org.
Canton
Winter horse class:Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday,Learning Farm, 2043 Route 68. Walk-ins welcome, but reservations appreciated. Topic: Horse dentistry and barn management. Cost: 4-H members, free; others, $2 donation.
Clayton
Roast beef dinner:Sponsored by Clayton United Methodist Church, 5 to 7 p.m.Saturday,at the church, 324 John St. Takeouts from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Cost: $9; children 12 and younger, $5; takeouts, $9.
Fishers Landing
Pancake breakfast:Sponsored by Omar-Fishers Landing United Methodist Church, 7 a.m.Saturday,at the church, Route 180, Omar. Cost: $6; children 5 and younger, free. Contact: Linda Van Auken, 686-4553.
Gouverneur
Kingdom "Kafe":7 p.m.Saturday,Gouverneur United Methodist Church, 34 Grove St. Music by Bob and Nola Moore. Freewill offering. Information: 287-2440.
Lake Placid
Adult comedy night:"Nobodies of Comedy," 8 p.m.Saturday,Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Drive. Features Helen Hong, Erick James, Ben Kronberg and Geoff Tate. Tickets: $16. Information, tickets: 1 (518) 523-2512.
Lisbon
Breakfast:8 to 10 a.m.Saturday,Congregational Church, Five Mile Line Road and County Route 28. Home baked goods. Cost: $6; children 6 to 10, $3; children 5 and younger, free.
Parishville
14th annual rabbit hunt:Sponsored by Parishville Volunteer Fire Company, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday,Parishville. Cost: $20. Registration: 6 a.m. to noon at Parishville Firemen's Field Hall. Pre-registration throughtoday,Kunoco Food Mart, Parishville, The Village Market, Stockholm, or Northwood Outfitters, Potsdam. Information: Brian Phillips, 244-0817 or 265-2922.
Philadelphia
Wild game feed:Sponsored by Men's Club of Philadelphia and Evans Mills United Methodist Church, 4 p.m.Saturday,Philadelphia fire hall. Free, donations accepted. Proceeds benefit building handicapped ramps and sponsoring summer children's camps. Contact: 642-5118 or 771-4283.
Potsdam
Tango with Todd:7:30 to 9 p.m.Saturday,La Casbah, 6 Elm St. Wear soft soled shoes. Cost: $3.
Sackets Harbor
Chicken barbecue:NoonSaturday,Sackets Harbor American Legion Post 1757, 209 Ambrose St. Cost: $7.50. Information: the post, 646-3530.
Smithville
Valentines "Fowl Play":Sponsored by Smithville Fire Department, 7 p.m.Saturday,at the fire hall. Free soda, popcorn and beer. Thirty rounds, each round players purchase raffle tickets and winner is drawn from purchased ticket numbers. Raffles tickets: 50 cents to $1.
Three Mile Bay
Pancake breakfast:Sponsored by Lyme Lions Club, 7 a.m. to noonSaturday and Sunday,fire hall. Cost: $5; children, $3.50; family, $15. Contact: Joyce Gould, 300-4030.
Waddington
Italian dinner:4:30 p.m.Saturday,Waddington United Methodist Church. Cost: $7; senior citizens, $6; children 6 to 12, $5; children 5 and younger, free.
Watertown
Dance marathon canning fundraiser:Sponsored by New Vision Class of 2010, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday,Salmon Run Mall, center court. Dance marathon scheduled for 9 p.m.Friday, March 5,to 9 a.m.Saturday, March 6,Cast Middle School. Proceeds to benefit Children's Miracle Network.
Movie release party:"Percy Jackson and the Olympians — The Lightning Thief," 2 p.m.Saturday,Borders Books, Salmon Run Mall. Games, trivia, drawing. Not recommended for children younger than 7. Free. Information: 779-0006.
Snow Deer Festival:Sponsored by New York State Old Tyme Fiddlers' Association and Black River Valley Fiddlers' Association, 1 to 5 p.m.Sunday,North Side Improvement League, 633 Mill St. Features fiddlers and callers from central and Northern New York. Food and beverages available. Pre-festival jam session, 6 p.m.Saturday,at North Side Improvement League. Admission: $4. Information: www.nysotfa.com.
Roast pork dinner:Sponsored by First United Methodist Church, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.Saturday,at the church, 236 Mullin St. Cost: $8; children 5 to 12, $3.50; children younger than 5, free; family of two adults and children, $24, eat in only. Delivery after 4 p.m., 782-3033. Takeouts.
Disney's "101 Dalmatians":Presented by Watertown Lyric Youth Theater Academy, 7 p.m.Saturday,Dulles State Office Building.
