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.today,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.today,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.today,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.today 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,high school auditorium.
Alexandria Bay
"Annie":Presented by Alexandria Central School music department, 12:30 and 7 p.m.today,school auditorium. Directed by Katie Taylor. Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain. Tickets: $6; children 6 and younger, free. Information: 681-3242.
Boonville
St. Patrick's dance:8 p.m.today,Harland J. Hennessey Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5538, 108 Park Ave. Music by Darrell's Dilemma Band. Admission: $5, ID required.
Canton
"Into the Woods":Presented by Canton Central School, 7:30 p.m.today,high school auditorium. Tickets: $10; students and senior citizens, $7.
Carthage
Chicken barbecue:11:30 a.m.today,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.today,post home. Takeouts. Cost: $7. Information: 493-0530.
Chaumont
"Oh Horrors, It's Murder":Presented by Lyme Central School Drama Club, 8 p.m.today,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.
Dexter
"When in Rome...":Musical comedy presented by General Brown High School Performing Arts Club, 1 and 7 p.m.today,high school auditorium. Admission: $4; students and senior citizens, $3. Information: 782-7656.
Drive-through ham and scalloped potato dinner:Sponsored by Dexter United Methodist Church, 4:30 p.m.today,W. Kirby Street. Takeouts only. Cost: $8.
Evans Mills
The Way Inn Christian Music Center:7 p.m.today,Pleasant Meadows Baptist Church, 8673 Church St. Music by Rodger and Laura Lauer of Syracuse, and The Helmers.
Gouverneur
Spring rummage sale:Bag sale, 9 a.m. to noontoday,Fowler Baptist Church.
Kingdom "Kafe":Sponsored by Gouverneur United Methodist Church, 7 p.m.today,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.today,the church. Information: 543-2653 or 543-2432.
St. Patrick's dinner:4 to 6 p.m.today,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.today,Heuvelton Central School. Takeouts. Cost: $8; children 5 to 12, $5; children younger than 5, free.
Hopkinton
Hopkinton Maple Festival breakfast:Sponsored by Hopkinton Historical Society, 8 a.m.today,Hopkinton Town Hall. Cost: $5; children 5 to 12, $4. Information: Susan Wood, 328-4321.
Lowville
13th annual pancake breakfast:7 to 9 a.m.today,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.today,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.today,the church, 30 N. Main St. Charidy Mudge presents cooking tips, recipes and small craft. Homemade soup and sandwich lunch provided. Contact: 379-9239.
Norwood
Spring craft show:Sponsored by Norwood American Legion Auxiliary, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.today,post home, 10 Maple St.
Parishville
Breakfast:Sponsored by Parishville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, 7 to 10 a.m.today 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.today,Philadelphia American Legion. Proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society. Admission: $10.
Potsdam
Railroad safety education:"Operation Lifesaver," 2 p.m.today,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.today,Sara M. Snell Music Theater. Free.
Smithville
All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast:Sponsored by Smithville Volunteer Fire Department, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.today,at the fire hall. Cost: $6; children, $4.
South Colton
St. Patrick's celebration dance:Sponsored by Racquette Valley Fish and Game Club, 8 p.m. to midnighttoday,at the club, Coldbrook Drive. Music by Generation Gap. Refreshments available for purchase. Cost: $3.
Watertown
Scotch doubles bowling tournament:Sponsored by Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Jefferson County, 12:30 p.m.today,Pla-Mor Lanes. Information: 782-3260 or 786-3356.
Tomorrow
Black River
Pancake breakfast:Sponsored by St. Paul's Catholic Church, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sunday,at the church, 210 LeRay St. Cost: $6; children 5 to 12, $3; children younger than 5, free.
Brownville
Chicken barbecue:Sponsored by Brownville American Legion, noonSunday,post home. Cost: $8; chicken only, $4.
Carthage
Chatterbox gathering:6:30 p.m.Sunday,Chatterbox Restaurant. Desserts, music and the Good News. Guests: Pam and Bruce Lyndaker.
Depauville
St. Patrick's chicken barbecue:Sponsored by Depauville Volunteer Fire Department, noonSunday,fire hall, 15191 School St. Eat in or take out.
Gouverneur
Craft fair to benefit St. Lawrence County animal shelters:Noon to 4 p.m.Sunday,Gouverneur Veterans of Foreign Wars, 100 W. Main St. Admission: Donation.
Harrisville
Black River Valley Fiddlers:1 to 5 p.m.Sunday,Harrisville Fire Hall.
Lowville
Lenten parish mission:7 p.m.Sunday through Tuesday,St. Peter's Catholic Church. Themes: Sunday — "Jesus is the Way." Monday — "Jesus is the Truth." Tuesday — "Jesus is the Life." Led by Rev. Pompei of Buffalo, author and director of Franciscan Mystery Plays.
Madrid
Pancake breakfast:Sponsored by St. Lawrence District Order of the Eastern Star, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sunday,Sugar Shack, Sweet Road, just off County Route 31. Cost: $5; children 4 to 12, $3; children younger than 4, free.
Norwood
Easter dinner:Sponsored by Norwood United Methodist Church, 11 a.m.Sunday,the church, 8 Prospect St. Information: 353-2872.
Potsdam
Crane Women Composers Concert:7:30 p.m.Sunday,SUNY Potsdam, Crane School of Music, Sara M. Snell Music Theatre. Showcase of 300 years of music by female composers. Free.
Watertown
Breakfast:Sponsored by Sons of the American Legion Post 61, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.Sunday,post home, 138 Sterling St. Cost: $6; children 5 to 10, $4; children younger than 5, free.
