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Dexter
Third annual ice fishing derby:Sponsored by Dexter Volunteer Fire Department and Pillar Point Fire Station, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday,open boundaries. Weigh-in and registration at the fire station. Cash prizes for top three fish and largest perch. Cost: $8; children, $5.
Fort Drum
Women's Conference:Sponsored by Officers' Spouses' Club, registration, 8:45 a.m.today,and 11 a.m.Saturday,The Commons. Women's health, children, hobbies, education, spa experience sessions on Friday. Greg Mortenson, author of "Three Cups of Tea" and "Stones Into Schools," speaks on Saturday. Portion of proceeds benefits Central Asia Institute. Admission: Friday, $20, lunch included; Saturday, $15; both Friday and Saturday, $30. Driver's license needed to enter main gate at Fort Drum. Contact: Heather Sutton, 405-3767, or hlmsutton@hotmail.com.
Lowville
CARA concert: Part of theLewis 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. Irish music. Refreshments available for purchase. No food or beverages may be brought in. Tickets: In advance, $18; at the door, $22. Tickets: Lewis County Historical Society office, 7553 S. State St. or Café Z, South State Street, both of Lowville, or Dr. Guitar, Watertown. Information: 376-8957.
Ogdensburg
Clam bake and beach party:Proceeds to benefit Elks Scholarships, 5:30 to 8 p.m.Saturday,Ogdensburg Elks Lodge, 332 Caroline St. Buffet dinner and two dozen clams. DJ Jerry Mack, 8 p.m. to midnight. Margaritas. Contests: Limbo, hula,ugliest tropical shirt. Members and public guests welcome. Tickets: $15 at the door. Information: 393-5430.
Saranac Lake
Colby Classic ice fishing derby:Sponsored by Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday and Sunday,Lake Colby. Derby day registration at beach house, 6:45 a.m. Trout, salmon, perch and Northern pike categories. Cost: $7 per day; $10 both days; youths 16 and younger, $3 per day; $5 both days. Contact: Cecilia Martin, 201-4009, or Patrick Farrell, 891-3319.
Watertown
Annual Snowflake Rally Cardboard Sled Race:Sponsored by Family Counseling Service, registration, 9 a.m., race, 10 a.m.Saturday,Dry Hill Ski Area. Prizes for creativity, not speed. Sleds must be made from cardboard, duct tape, twist ties and glue. Cellophane may be used for windshields and windows only. Sleds may not be wider than four feet. All racers must wear helmets. Registration fee: Families and friends, $25; business, $100. Registration forms available at Family Counseling Service, 5th-floor, HSBC Building, 120 Washington St., or at www.skidryhill.com.
Benefit for Haiti:Sponsored by Beacon Ministries, 1 to 8 p.m.Saturday,North Side Improvement League, 633 Mill St. Christian entertainment, prizes, food, raffles and auction. Accepting shoes, clothing and first-aid supplies for Haiti. Information: www.beaconministriesinhaiti.org or 654-3289.
Benefit:5 to 10 p.m.Saturday,St. Patrick's School, Massey Street. Proceeds to benefit Mary Angelica Prior Scholarship Fund for IHC tuition for needy or disabled students. DJ, food, beverages, silent auction, basket drawings, 50-50 drawings. In memory of Mary, who suffered from spinabifida and died July 1, 2008. Information: Rebecca Bushaw, 659-8431 or 854-0219.
An evening of one-act plays:Presented by The Little Theatre of Watertown, 7 p.m.today and Saturday,and 1:30 p.m.Sunday,Trinity Episcopal Church auditorium, 227 Sherman St. Features two plays by local playwrights, "Flowers," by Sherman Ward, and "The Moment," by Craig Thornton; and two other plays, "Fin and Euba," by Audrey Cefaly, and "Drugs are Bad," by Jonathan Rand. Tickets: $10; students with ID, $5. Information: 788-8079.
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.
Belleville
"Oklahoma":Presented by the Belleville Henderson Central School music department, 7 p.m.today and Saturday,school auditorium. Tickets: $6; students, $4.
Canton
Jazz:A Fine Line jazz duo, 5 to 6:30 p.m.today,Blackbird Cafe, 107 Main St. Free admission.
Constableville
Flu vaccination clinic:Sponsored by Lewis County Public Health, 5 to 7 p.m.today,Constableville Fire Hall. Seasonal flu vaccine: $35. Medicare part B covers cost. H1N1 vaccine is free to all. Contact: 376-5453.
Louisville
Trivia night:7 p.m.today,Rod & Gun Club. Proceeds to benefit Louisville Bicentennial Committee. Four-person teams, $5 each person. Information: 764-7473, or Nancy Charleston, 769-6960.
Lowville
"Guys and Dolls":Presented by Lowville Academy and Central School, 7:30 p.m.today and Saturday,high school auditorium. Tickets: $6; senior citizens and students, $5.
Massena
Free health screening:Sponsored by St. Lawrence Health Initiative Inc., 1 to 6 p.m.today,Walgreens. Cholesterol, blood pressure, body fat percentage and blood glucose screenings. Contact: 261-4760 ext. 22.
Potsdam
Drumming circle:Sponsored by Creative Spirit Community Art Center, 6 p.m.today,at the art center, 8 Raymond St. Followed by monthly parade preparation for Potsdam Summer Festival. Contact: 265-3949.
Saranac Lake
12th annual juried art show:Sponsored by Adirondack Artists Guild, opening reception, 5 to 7 p.m.today,gallery, 52 Main St. On display throughTuesday, April 13.
"A Moment in Time" art exhibition:On displaytoday through Sunday, April 4,Bluseed Studios, 24 Cedar St. Features mono-prints of Jessica Jeffery and photography of Shaun Ondak, the studios' artists in residence. Meet the artists reception, 7 to 9 p.m.today.Free.
Watertown
Musical:"Children of Eden," 7 p.m.today and Saturday,Immaculate Heart Central Junior/Senior High School. Enchanting depiction of the Book of Genesis. Information: 788-4670.
Dance marathon:Sponsored by New Vision Class of 2010, 9 p.m.today,to 9 a.m.Saturday,Case Middle School. Proceeds to benefit Children's Miracle Network.
Tomorrow
Canton
Farmers market information session:Sponsored by Canton Farmers Market, 3 to 5 p.m.Saturday,Presbyterian Church, 17 Park St. Information: 322-0524 or 393-5379.
Cape Vincent
Third annual chili cook-off:Sponsored by John C. Londraville American Legion Post 832, 1 p.m.Saturday,legion hall, Broadway Street and Route 12E. Bring prepared entries. Bowls and spoons provided. Cash prizes. Entry fee: $5; free admission.
Carthage
Corned beef and cabbage dinner:4 to 6 p.m.Saturday,Carthage Elks Lodge. Proceeds to benefit Project Children. Irish Step Dancers performance, 5 p.m. Cost: $8.
Bunco party:Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7227 Ladies Auxiliary, 7 p.m.Saturday,at the post, 668 West End Ave. Cost: $10 per person, includes snacks. Contact: 493-0029.
Clayton
Platoon meet and greet:Scheduled forSaturdayin Clayton has been canceled.
Dexter
Fowl night:Sponsored by Dexter Volunteer Fire Department, 6 p.m.Saturday,at the fire hall. Raffles begin at 7 p.m., 18 to bid, 21 to drink.
Evans Mills
Way Inn Christian Music Center:Musicians' night, 7 p.m.Saturday,Pleasant Meadows Baptist Church, Church Street.
Fishers Landing
Pancake breakfast:7 a.m.Saturday,Omar Church dininghall. Cost: $6; children 5 and younger, free.
Harrisville
Chicken barbecue:Sponsored by Harrisville Rod and Gun Club, noonSaturday,at the club. Raffles and silent auction. Cost: $7.
Hopkinton
Benefit ham dinner:Proceeds to help Jerry and Nettie Goldsworth, who lost their house to a fire, 5 p.m.Saturday,Hopkinton Town Hall.
Lake Placid
The Glengarry Bhoys:8 p.m.Saturday,Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Drive. Tickets: $16. Information, tickets: 1 (518) 523-2512.
Lawrenceville
Auction:1 p.m.Saturday,fire hall. Kitchen open, 11:30 a.m. Final auction.
Lisbon
Breakfast:Sponsored by Lisbon Congregational Church, 8 to 10 a.m.Saturday,at the church. All-you-can-eat. Cost: $6; children 6-10, $3; children younger than 5, free. Homemade baked goods sale.
Massena
Volunteer orientation at the nature center:1 p.m.Saturday,Nature Center at Robert Moses State Park. Information: 764-5498 or 764-5630.
Traditional Adirondack bluegrass music:Performed by The Pine Ridge Rounders, 2 p.m.Saturday,Massena Public Library. Free.
Oxbow
Spring break dance:Sponsored by Oxbow Volunteer Fire Company, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.Saturday,fire hall. Music by Fender Bender. Admission: $3; $5 per couple.
Potsdam
Tango with Todd:Sponsored by La Casbah, 7:30 to 9 p.m.Saturday,at La Casbah, 6 Elm St. Tango, samba, rumba and cha-cha. Megan Dinan teaches basics to Latin dances with live music by Piquant! Admission: $3.
Pyrites
Pedro party:Sponsored by Pyrites Firemen's Auxiliary, 7 p.m.Saturday,Pyrites Fire Hall. Donation: $1.
Watertown
"Transmissions":Seven short films by local artists premier, 8 p.m.Saturday,Smokin' Joe's, Public Square. Free admission. Later screening, 2 p.m.Saturday, March 27,Town Hall Theatre, Lowville.
