Today
Canton
"Human rights and ethnic identity — Clashing imaginaries?":Sponsored by St. Lawrence University, 7 p.m.today,Eben Holden Hall. SLU Munsil professor of government Joseph Kling presents as part of Contemporary Issues Forum. Free.
Carthage
Chicken and biscuit dinner:Sponsored by Carthage Lions Club, takeouts, 4:30 p.m., dinner, 5 to 7 p.m.today,Keddy's Restaurant, 15 Bridge St. Benefits youth scholarship program. Cost: $7; senior citizens, $6; children younger than 12, $5. Delivery: 493-0081 before 4 p.m.
Massena
Book discussion:"Mutual Madness," 7 p.m.today,Massena Public Library. Led by author Kendall Taylor. Free.
Potsdam
200th Anniversary of Chopin celebration:Performed by SUNY Potsdam Crane School of Music faculty and students, 7:30 p.m.today,Sara M. Snell Music Theater. Free.
West Stockholm
Barbecue pork supper:Sponsored by West Stockholm United Methodist Church, 5 p.m.today,at the church. Cost: $5.50; children younger than 12, $4; Younger than 5 or older than 90, free.
Tomorrow
Canton
Lenten luncheon:Sponsored by Church & Community Program, noon to 1 p.m.Thursday,chicken divan, United Methodist Church, 41 Court St. Cost: $5; senior citizens, $3; children 12 and younger, free.
Spaghetti dinner:Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church on the Park, 5 to 7 p.m.Thursday,the church, 17 Park St. All you can eat. Cost: $7; senior citizen and ages 5 to 11, $6; those younger than 5, older than 90, free. Takeouts. Contact: 386-3549.
Open mic talent contest, jazz:7 p.m.Thursday,and A Fine Line jazz duo, 5 to 6:30 p.m.Friday,Blackbird Cafe, 107 Main St. Free admission.
Lowville
"Guys and Dolls":Presented by Lowville Academy and Central School, 7:30 p.m.Thursday through Saturday,high school auditorium. Tickets: $6; senior citizens and students, $5.
Massena
Movie:"The Great Gatsby," 1:30 p.m.Thursday,Frank S. McCullough Jr. Hawkins Point Visitors Center. Free.
Watertown
Spaghetti dinner:Sponsored by Immaculate Heart Central School Wrestling Team, 5:30 to 8 p.m.Thursday,Italian-American Civic Association, 192 Bellew Ave. Takeouts. Tickets at the door: $7. Information, tickets: IHC, 788-4670.
Chicken and biscuit dinner:Takeouts, 4:30 p.m., eat in, 5 p.m.Thursday,Bethany United Methodist Church, 214 W. Lynde St. Cost: $8; children 6 to 12, $5; children younger than 6, free.