What's Happening
Weekend's best bets
Beaver Falls
Solas in concert:Part of the Lewis County Historical Society Black River Valley Concert Series, 7 p.m.Sunday,Beaver River Central School auditorium. Celtic band. Tickets: Advance, $20; at the door, $25. 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.
Canton
Johann Sebastian Bach Marathon:Celebrating the 325th anniversary of Bach's birth, 4 to 9 p.m.Saturday,St. Lawrence University, Gunnison Memorial Chapel. Come and go as needed. Organ performances by different organists every half hour. Free.
Lake Placid
Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience:7:30 p.m.Sunday,Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Drive. Blend of Zydeco-roots-New Orleans funk-reggae-flavored-Afro-Caribbean world music. Tickets: $16.
Massena
"Sound Off — Music for Change":Fundraiser for Raquette Valley Habitat for Humanity, 6 to 9 p.m.Saturday,St. Lawrence Centre Arena. Traditional battle of the bands format. Bands include Six Foot Midget, The Acoustic Brothers, Stone Axis, Milwaukee Talkie, Longshot, Six Seconds to Safety, and Doc Rhythm. Door prizes. Food and beverages available. Tickets: Advance, $8; day of event, $10, includes skating admission during event. Skate rental, $2.50. Information: 764-1001.
Potsdam
Pi Day celebration:Hosted by SUNY Potsdam Math Alliance, 1 to 5 p.m.Saturday,Kellas Hall Room 106. Free pie, games, face painting.
"Simon Boccanegra":The Met — Live in HD encore of Placido Domingo, 1 p.m.Sunday,Roxy Theater. Tickets: $18; senior citizens, $15; students, $12; youth 18 and younger, $9. Information, tickets: 267-2277.
Sackets Harbor
Great Lakes Seaway Trail Quilt Show:10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday and Sunday,Seaway Trail Discovery Center, Ray and West Main streets. Quilts on display from authors and digital design quilters, Gudny Campbell and Sandra Hart, Native American quilter Dyan Swamp, designer Mary Knapp, and Norah Meeking. Admission: $5. Information: 646-1000.
Watertown
Mission Steps Walks and MS Awareness Day:Check in, 9:30 a.m., walk begins, 10 a.m.Sunday,Salmon Run Mall. Three or six laps. All walkers receive shirt and snacks. Registration: 438-4790 or www.msresources.org.
Today
Adams
"My Favorite Year":Musical comedy with music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens presented by South Jefferson Central School music department, 7:30 p.m.today and Saturday,high school auditorium.
Alexandria Bay
"Annie":Presented by Alexandria Central School music department, 7 p.m.today,and 12:30 and 7 p.m.Saturday,school auditorium. Directed by Katie Taylor. Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain. Tickets: $6; children 6 and younger, free. Information: 681-3242.
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
"Into the Woods":Presented by Canton Central School, 7:30 p.m.today and Saturday,high school auditorium. Tickets: $10; students and senior citizens, $7.
SLU Laurentian Singers:8 p.m.today,St. Lawrence University, Gunnison Memorial Chapel. Free.
Chaumont
"Oh Horrors, It's Murder":Presented by Lyme Central School Drama Club, 8 p.m.today and Saturday,school auditorium. Interactive murder mystery by Billy St. John and Bill Francouer. Tickets: $5; students 18 and younger and senior citizens, $3. For advance tickets: 649-2417, ext. 229.
Croghan
Flu vaccination clinic:Sponsored by Lewis County Public Health, 5 to 7 p.m.today,Croghan Fire Hall. Seasonal flu vaccine: $35. Medicare part B covers cost. H1N1 vaccine is free to all. Contact: 376-5453.
Dexter
Silent auction:Sponsored by Dexter Presbyterian Church, 6 p.m.today,Dexter Municipal Building. Drawings, 7:30 p.m. Hot dogs, pizza, chili, popcorn, soda, coffee, pie, homemade ice cream. Raffles.
"When in Rome...":Musical comedy presented by General Brown High School Performing Arts Club, 7 p.m.today and Saturday,and matinee, 1 p.m.Saturday,high school auditorium. Admission: $4; students and senior citizens, $3. Information: 782-7656.
Gouverneur
Spring rummage sale:9 a.m. to 4 p.m.today,and bag sale, 9 a.m. to noonSaturday,Fowler Baptist Church.
Norwood
Spring craft show:Sponsored by Norwood American Legion Auxiliary, noon to 6 p.m.today,and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday,post home, 10 Maple St.
Philadelphia
Benefit dance:Proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society, doors open, 6:30 p.m., dance begins, 8 p.m.today,Philadelphia American Legion, 58 Main St. Hot dogs, burgers, sausage. Raffles, auctions, 50-50.
Potsdam
Winter clearance bag sale:10 a.m. to 4 p.m.today,Potsdam CORC Thrift Store, $2 per bag of winter clothing. Informaiton: 265-3940.
Chicken barbecue:11 a.m.today,Elks Lodge, 10 Elm St. Free delivery in village. Cost: $7.50; chicken half, $4.50. Information: 265-2074.
Charity Classic and Inspirational Film Series:"The Quiet Man," 7 p.m.today,North Country Community Church, 97 Elm St. Free, donations to Potsdam Animal Shelter accepted.
Watertown
"This Is the Moment — An Evening of Broadway Music":Presented by Watertown High School Music Department, 7 p.m.today,high school auditorium. Tickets: $7; students and senior citizens, $5.
Tomorrow
Boonville
St. Patrick's dance:8 p.m.Saturday,Harland J. Hennessey Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5538, 108 Park Ave. Music by Darrell's Dilemma Band. Admission: $5, ID required.
Carthage
Chicken barbecue:11:30 a.m.Saturday,First Church of the Nazarene. Takeouts. Cost: Chicken half, $4.50; dinner, $6.75. Information: 493-2792.
Spaghetti feed:Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7227 Men's Auxiliary, noon to 6 p.m.Saturday,post home. Takeouts. Cost: $7. Information: 493-0530.
Dexter
Drive-through ham and scalloped potato dinner:Sponsored by Dexter United Methodist Church, 4:30 p.m.Saturday,W. Kirby Street. Takeouts only. Cost: $8.
Evans Mills
The Way Inn Christian Music Center:7 p.m.Saturday,Pleasant Meadows Baptist Church, 8673 Church St. Music by Rodger and Laura Lauer of Syracuse, and The Helmers.
Gouverneur
Kingdom "Kafe":Sponsored by Gouverneur United Methodist Church, 7 p.m.Saturday,at the church, 34 Grove St. Ken and Charlotte Carr of Stepping Stones Ministries. Refreshments. Free, donations accepted. Contact: 287-2440.
Harrisville
Doughnut day, luncheon:Sponsored by Harrisville United Methodist Church, 10 a.m.Saturday,the church. Information: 543-2653 or 543-2432.
Harrisville
St. Patrick's dinner:4 to 6 p.m.Saturday,St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, Church Street. Baked ham. Irish music performed by Fraser Family and Friends. Cost: $8; children 5 to 12, $5; children younger than 5, free.
Heuvelton
Roast beef dinner:Sponsored by Heuvelton Lions Club, 4 p.m.Saturday,Heuvelton Central School. Takeouts. Cost: $8; children 5-12, $5; children younger than 5, free.
Hopkinton
Hopkinton Maple Festival breakfast:Sponsored by Hopkinton Historical Society, 8 a.m.Saturday,Hopkinton Town Hall. Pancakes with local maple syrup, sausage and beverage. Cost: $5; children 5 to 12, $4. Information: Susan Wood, 328-4321.
Lowville
13th annual pancake breakfast:7 to 9 a.m.Saturday,Brookside Senior-Living Community, 5701 Brookside Circle. Cost: $6; children 6 to 12, $3; children younger than 6, free.
Benefit spaghetti dinner:Proceeds to help defray medical costs for cancer patient Jackie Houck, 5 p.m.Saturday,Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6912, 7752 W. State St. D.J., 8 to 11 p.m. Bake sale, money tree, 50-50. Takeouts. Cost: $10; children 6 to 12, $8; children 5 and younger, free.
Norfolk
Cooking seminar:Sponsored by New Life Christian Fellowship, 11 a.m.Saturday,the church, 30 N. Main St. Charidy Mudge presents cooking tips, recipes and small craft. Homemade soup and sandwich lunch provided. Contact: 379-9239.
Ogdensburg
American Boating Safety Course:Sponsored by Ogdensburg U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday,United Helpers Training Center, Route 37. Cost: $35; family plan available. Registration: Ed Sieber, 323-1152.
Parishville
Breakfast:Sponsored by Parishville Fire Department Auxiliary, 7 to 10 a.m.Saturday and Sunday,at the fire hall. In conjunction with Parishville Sportsmen's Club annual spring gun show. Cost: $5. Contact: 265-2922.
Philadelphia
Group psychic reading fundraiser:By Wilson Stevenson, 3 to 5 p.m.Saturday,Philadelphia American Legion. Proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society. Admission: $10.
Potsdam
Railroad safety education:"Operation Lifesaver," 2 p.m.Saturday,Potsdam Public Museum, 2 Park St. Presented by Hohn Lembke and Wade Hicken. Free, but $1 donation accepted. Information: 265-6910.
"The Dragon and the Eagle — Music of China and the West":Presented by SUNY Potsdam Crane School of Music faculty, 7:30 p.m.Saturday,Sara M. Snell Music Theater. Free.
South Colton
St. Patrick's celebration dance:Sponsored by Racquette Valley Fish and Game Club, 8 p.m. to midnightSaturday,at the club, Coldbrook Drive. Music by Generation Gap. Refreshments available for purchase. Cost: $3.
Smithville
All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast:Sponsored by Smithville Volunteer Fire Department, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday,at the fire hall. Cost: $6; children, $4.
Watertown
Scotch doubles bowling tournament:Sponsored by Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Jefferson County, 12:30 p.m.Saturday,Pla-Mor Lanes. Information: 782-3260 or 786-3356.
