Weekend of October 2-4

The Zoo to Do is in its 12th Year, and it is always worth a look.

This year it is at the gorgeous Flower Memorial Library -

Saturday October 3, 2009 6:30-9:30pm

This great event/auction features the best Watertown has to offer -

Catering Provided by the Dining with Dean

Martini Bar Provided by the Paddock Club - yummy!

Beer and Wine will also be available!

This year's special feature - Hand Painted Adirondack Chairs

Painted, designed and or decorated by Local Artists For Sale and Silent Auction

Tickest Still available at the door - $75 a person.

Enjoy the Fresh Air - Get Exercise

HILL ISLAND HIKE -

Saturday October 3, 1-3 pm

Mallorytown Landing, Ontario, St. Lawrence Islands National Park.

Meet in the 1000 Islands Skydeck parking lot on Hilll Island.

Discover how humans and the forces of nature have shaped Hill Island on this guided hike through the national park's

nature reserve. For more information or to pre-register for events call 613-923-5261

The 9^th Annual Harvest of the Arts Festival

At Maple Ridge Center, East Road in Lowville

Saturday, October 3rd from 10AM-5PM

Sunday, October 4^th from 12-5pm 

Outstanding local artisans will be demonstrating throughout the weekend sharing their inspiration and creative processes including weaving, jewelry and basket making, drawing, photography, blacksmithing, carpentry and more.

Next door the Children’s Art Barn has plenty of hands on art projects for kids to make masterpieces of their very own.

Saturday will see the return of Arnie’s Mini Train and horse drawn wagon rides, and the popular Tug Hill Quilters will be featured in the main house.  There will also be outdoor performances all day long.

 

      Featured Performers:

      10am        Trillium String Program

      10:45am     Lowville Jazz Orchestra

      12:00pm     Old Dogs Dixieland

      1:00pm      Lowville Village Band

      2:15pm      Rhonda’s Footeworks

      3:30pm      The Atkinson Family

New this year is the Lowville Senior Art Show with a “chocolate reception,” compliments of the Croghan Candy Kitchen.  I love chocolate especially from Croghan Cany Kitchen.  Delicious food will also be available from local vendors including Crazy J’s, New York Pizzeria, Fiesta Mexicana, the Freeman Taffy Wagon and more, with plenty of undercover seating.  

Our artists then invite you to return on Sunday for more demonstrations and community fun with a Harvest Square Dance, featuring the Adirondack Playboys and a scrumptious chicken barbecue. 

Admission covers both days and is $3.00 for ages 12 and up, $1.00 for kids 5-12 years old, free for children under 5, and includes all the activities. The Northern Federal Credit Union, our presenting sponsor, will also hold a free raffle for all attendees throughout the weekend.

WHAT A BARGAIN!!!!

For more information about this community day, call Beaver Camp at 376-2640 or go to mapleridgecenter.com.  

THEATER –

Odgensburg Command Performances opens its season this Friday with October 2, with Yesterday Once More – The romantic Music of the 70’s –

The Seventies ushered in a feel-good era just when we needed it the most. Now Music-Art Productions brings to the stage an exquisite show featuring beloved musical memories from a decade brimming with muscular pulse and old-fashioned romanticism.

An exquisite production that showcases over a dozen artists, but the light shines brightest on the legendary Billy Joel, The Carpenters and Barry Manilow.

A company of 7 musicians and singers, led by renowned pianist and arranger, Mac Frampton, recreate beloved musical memories. All shows at a 7:45 curtain time –

For tickets call 393-3625 or order online – at www.ILoveTheatre.org

 Look for an in depth story on the entire OGP season. On Craig’s To Do List.

 EAT, DRINK and BE MERRY

6^th Annual Oktoberfest

At New York’s 2009 Winery of the Year

October 3^rd 10:00 am – 8:00pm

We’re talking:

Pig Roast- Wine and beer by the Glass –

Grape Crushing Demonstrations

Grape Grape Stomp Competition

Hay Rides – Vendors – Farmers Market

Entertainment:

Randy Verne and Country Express 12-4pm

Enzian German Band and Bavarian Dancers 4-8pm

Advance Ticket Sales: General $3, Military & 55 + $2

All Tickets at the gate $4

Artist Reception at the 2009 Juried Fine Art Show

Tomorrow Night at the Dulles State Office Building-

October 2 6pm-9pm Wine Sampling by Thousand Islands Winery

Tasty bites by Devito’s Four Seasons Catering and music by Arrhythmias Big Band – A lot art to see and the announcement of the awards.

Free Admission

Sponsored by the North Country Arts Council

Jefferson County Youth Celebrate National 4-H Week October 4-10

Watertown, NY   October 4-10 is National 4-H Week, and Jefferson County is celebrating with our 4-H Fall Festival.  

 

On October 3 at 10:00 a.m. at the Youth Exhibit Hall on the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds local 4-H youth will conduct a fall festival featuring a craft show, pumpkin decorating contest, dog demos, music, a dance, ATV safety, science experiments and much more. 

 

In JeffersonCounty, more than 500 4-H members and over 30 volunteers are involved in 4‑H.The fundamental 4-H ideal of practical, “learn by doing” experiences encourage youth to experiment, innovate and think independently. 4-H programs are offered through school-based, after-school and camp settings and within community clubs.

You can join the 4-H community today. To learn how to become a 4-H member or volunteer leader in JeffersonCounty, contact Holly, 4-H Educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County at 315-788-8450.

Learn more about the 4‑H adventure at [state 4-H Web site

Lively Leaf-Peeping and Fabulous Family Fun:

Harvest Festival at the Adirondack Museum

Fall into fun!  The Adirondack Museum at Blue

Mountain Lake, New York will hold its annual Harvest Festival extravaganza on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4.

Both days will feature activities for the entire family from 10:00 a.m.until 5:00 p.m. The Adirondack Museum offers free admission to year-round residents of the Adirondack Park in the month of October - making Harvest Festival an affordable and wonderful fall getaway for all Adirondackers.

The Adirondack Museum will sponsor a Harvest Food Drive as part of the festival.  In support of Warren-Hamilton Community Action, donations of non-perishable food items - canned or dry - will be collected in the lobby of Visitor Center.   Donations will be accepted from September 29 through October 6, 2009.

Circle B Ranch in Chestertown, N.Y. will provide leisurely rides through the museum's beautiful grounds in a rustic wagon filled with hay bales. Youngsters will enjoy pony rides was well - providing the perfect photo-op for proud parents.

Relax in an Adirondack chair and enjoy traditional folk music by two of the North Country's most talented musicians.  Roy Hurd and Frank Orsini will fill the crisp autumn air with the sounds of guitar, fiddle, and original lyrics inspired by the mountains. Shows will be offered on each day of the Festival at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Other Harvest Festival highlights include cider pressing, a blacksmithing demonstration, barn raising for young and old, as well as pumpkin painting and crafts inspired by nature. A talented group of regional artists and crafters will offer unique handmade items for sale. Kids can jump in a giant leaf pile on the museum's center campus and enjoy harvest-themed games and activities.

For information about all that the museum has to offer, please call (518) 352-7311, or visit www.adirondackmuseum.org <http://www.adirondackmuseum.org/>.

FOUR Quickies – all Worth a Trip

The First Presbyterian Church of Potsdam (42 Elm Street) will hold its annual Fall Rummage Sale starting Thursday (Oct. 1) from 9 AM to 8 PM,

Friday (Oct. 2) from 9 AM to 3 PM, and Saturday (Oct. 3) from 9 AM to noon.

Fall and winter clothing ($3 per bag), toys, shoes, bedding, books, housewares and collectibles. 

Snack bar:  beverages, hot dogs, soups, sweets. 

 If there are any questions or for further information, please call 265-9434.

The Lodge ATV Club is hosting a Turkey Shoot On October 4th & 11th .2009 . It is being held at The Bald Rock Lodge in Clayton,NY .It cost $2.00 a shot. Starts at 1:00 pm, for more information please feel free to contact:

Mary @315-486-0225
Rhonda @315-686-4954
Diane @315-686-5917
 

Harvest Supper

Turkey with all the trimmings!  Edwards United Methodist Church, Thursday, October 1, 2009.  Serving at 5 pm; take-outs from the parsonage at 4 pm.  Adults $8.00; Children under 12, $4.00; Children under 5, free!  Everyone welcome!!

GOT A CROCKPOT?

Chowder Cook-Off Saturday, Oct. 3 at 2 pm -

American Legion, Cape Vincent.  Second annual Crock-pot Chowder Cook-off in vegetable and seafood/meat categories 654-2101.

Do they need a celebrity judge to judge the final dishes?  I'm there. But I'm not a celebrity!