19 SATURDAY

Live Entertainment

GRAN-VIEW RESTAURANT, Rt. 37, Ogdensburg, Joe Ramsey on piano, 7-10 p.m.

TON'S SPORTS BAR, 159 Market St., Potsdam. Six Foot Midget, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

WAYSIDE TAVERN, Russell. Guest DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

FRIAR TUCK'S, 4 Main St., Massena, DJ, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

RUSTY WHEEL, 32 Willow St., Massena, karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

DEKALB JUNCTION AMVETS POST 11, 4348 Rt. 11. Music & dancing with Amarillo, 9-1.

DELMAR SPORTSMEN’S TAVERN, 20 Andrews St., Massena, DJ Ian Himself, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

Theater

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA PRESENTS WAGNER’S ‘GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG,' of The Ring, noon, Potsdam Roxy, Main St. Tickets $18 adults, $15 students, $12 senior citizens, $9 for age 18 and under. CPS Box Office, 267-2277.

Concerts

ACOUSTIC BROTHERS, 7 p.m., Russell Opera House. More info: visit www.theacousticbrothers.webs.com. 

Community Events

TRIVIA NIGHT, sponsored by Potsdam Hospital Guild, 7 p.m., Potsdam Elks Lodge, Elm St.; emceed by Mike Viscovich; proceeds benefit Canton-Potsdam Hospital; $20 per person with four-person teams; snacks, cash bar, 50/50 raffle, auction; to sign up or for info: Ellen at 265-5385 or Julie at 353-2860.

NORWOOD-NORFOLK CENTRAL SCHOOL'S GRADE 6 RELAY FOR LIFE CAR WASH, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Norfolk American Legion, Rt. 56; $5 donation per car.

SUNY POTSDAM MASTER'S DEGREE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY, 10:15 a.m., Hosmer Concert Hall.

BLEVINS DODGE/ ST. LAWRENCE CENTRAL BOOSTER CLUB FUNDRAISER, at the school, 1039 State Rt. 11C, Brasher Falls, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Blevins Seaway Motors bringing new Dodge vehicles for participants to inspect and drive. Dodge will make a $20 donation to the school for each person who takes a short test drive at the event.

HUNTER’S STAR QUILT CLASS, taught by Marcia Tiernan, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, Miner Street, Canton; sponsored by Borderline Quilters; $25 or $15 for members; info: Debbie, 265-2717.

YARD SALE, on front lawn of Grace Covenant Church, 7 LaBoda Lane, Ogdensburg, across from Gran View Restaurant, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., all proceeds to benefit needy families during the 2012 holiday season.

ANNUAL MOM’S BRUNCH AND CURRICULUM SALE, 10 a.m., New Hope Church, 33 Grant St., Potsdam, open to any mother interested in home schooling; more info: Denise at 384-3238 or Marsha at 268-8839.

MEET THE ARTISTS, at the TAUNY Center, 53 Main St., Canton for a meet and greet/trunk sale, Saturday, May 19. Rustic furniture maker Jamie Henderson will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and botanical illustrator Judith Utter will be available from 1 to 3 p.m.

CHURCH YARD SALE, Knapps Station Community Church will host a yard sale at 8 a.m. Info call 353-5118.

IS INEQUALITY ON THE RISE AND ARE THE POOR GETTING POORER? LECTURE BY INEQUALITY ON RISE? lecture by St. Lawrence University Prof. Steven G. Horwitz, 1:30 p.m., Room 10 of Carnegie Hall at SLU; free, open to public.

NYSARC DANCE RECITAL, sponsored by the SUNY Potsdam Drama Department, 2 p.m., SUNY Potsdam’s College Theatre; $3 for adults, $2 for students and senior citizens, free for ages five and under; tap, jazz, lyrical and line dancing; for advance tickets: 386-3529 or apowers@slnysarc.org.

DIGITAL ARTS PRESENTATION, will be held Friday, May 11, at 5 p.m. in Clarkson University’s Snell Hall, Room 213. The free event is open to the public. The event will highlight various senior digital arts presentations.

MAY EXTRAVAGANZA, Colton Amvets Ladies Auxiliary Post, NYS Hwy. 56, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., crafts, silent auction, games for kids and more; info: Grace, 262-2439.

BEE KEEPING WORKSHOP, describing the biology of the honey bee for beginning to advanced beekeepers will be held at 3 p.m., near Canton. Info: contact Mark at 315-769-2566.

WAR OF 1812 ANNIVERSARY, in Prescott, Ontario at Fort Wellington at 1 p.m. Forsythe’s Rifle will be present to support the event. The celebration will continue through the weekend.

VINTAGE EARRINGS WITH VIRGINIA BURNETT, 1 – 2:30 p.m., for age 16 and adults, practice basic wire wrapping skills with filigree findings and lucite flowers to make two pairs of vintage-style earrings; $20 plus $12 materials fee, offered by St. Lawrence County Arts Council in Clarkson University’s downtown Snell Hall; for registration and info: . 265-6860 or www.slcartscouncil.org.

ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY DOG CLUB CANINE GOOD CITIZEN EVALUATION, Canton Free Library, $5 per dog; Pre-registration required, 393-5379.

OGDENSBURG RELAY FOR LIFE BOWLING TOURNAMENT, 12 – 3 p.m., Ogdensburg Bowl. $75 per team of 5; 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction, candy bouquets and tattoo raffle tickets. Info: 854-6378.

MOPS MEETING (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS), 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Norfolk Wesleyan Church, 33 W. Main St. Nursery provided. Info: Pastor Billy, 384-4823.

BIRDSFOOT FARM COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE OUTREACH MEETING AND FARM TOUR, 4 p.m., at the farm, 1263 CR 25m Canton. How to sign up for a weekly box of fresh, local, organic vegetables and herbs; tour of the gardens; Q&A. Info: 386 4852 or visit www.birdsfoot farm.weebly.com.

MUSIC FOR KIDS, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Yoga Loft, 107½ Main St., Canton. Music and movement for kids 6 mo. to 5 yrs.. $15 per class, $10 additional sibling. Jamilla Fort, (6-7) 345-5697, jamilliafort@gmail.com.

POTSDAM FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. south of Main Street parking lot across from Roxy Theater and next to Ives Park. Fresh locally grown produce, prepared foods, hand-crafted products. Hosting family and food oriented activities. Info: http://www.potsdamfarmersmarket.com, or find them on Facebook.

FREE LUNCH, First Presbyterian Church of Ogdensburg, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Saturday.

BOOK BATTLE -- The sixth annual Canton Free Library Battle of the Books will be held at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on the Park. Contact Valerie at Canton Free Library 386-3712 ext 4 with any questions.

FAMILY STORY TIME, for children 2 & up, 10:15 a.m., and LIBRARY BABIES for children 6-24 months old, 11:15 a.m., Potsdam Public Library; info: Children’s Librarian Sarah Sachs, 265-7230.

BOOK STORE, operated by Friends of the Potsdam Public Library, downstairs in Civic Center; used paperbacks, hardbacks and records, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BOTTLE DRIVE every Saturday, Norwood Recycling Center, 8:30 to 11 a.m.; help Norwood Kiwanis raise funds for the community by bringing clean glass, clear or green, without labels or tops.

NEW BEGINNINGS THRIFT STORE, Outer State Street, Madrid, open Saturday mornings, 9 a.m.-noon; good used clothing for $1 a bag; Emergency food available by calling Gloria at 322-5631 for a pickup time.

MASSENA YU-GI-OH CARD CLUB, noon-4:30 p.m., Massena Public Library. Bring cards to play and trade. Info: 250-5947.

KINGDOM KAFE', contemporary Christian music and worship service, 7 p.m., Gouverneur United Methodist Church, 34 Grove St. 287-2440.

CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR, Morley Library, 10-11 a.m.; stories, crafts, activities.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP meets, 11 a.m., Step by Step Drop In Center, Ogdensburg Mall.

Recreation/Sports

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ SOFTBALL, Lisbon at Hermon-DeKalb, 10 a.m.; Parishville-Hopkinton at Colton-Pierrepont, Tupper Lake at Edwards-Knox, SL Central at Salmon River, 1 a.m.

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ BASEBALL, Norwood-Norfolk at Canton, Lisbon at Hermon-DeKalb, SL Central at Salmon River, 10 a.m.; Tupper Lake at Edwards-Knox, 11 a.m.

13TH ANNUAL MASSENA RECREATION COMMISSION TED KOT YOUTH FISHING DERBY, New York Power Authority’s Hawkins Point Visitor's Center at Robert Moses State Park. Kids ages 4 to 15 years can participate. Check-in and registration 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Fishing is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Awards at 1:15p.m., to 1st, 2nd, 3rd heaviest live in-season fish for ages 4 to 9 and 10 to 15. The derby will be held rain or shine. Registration, info: Massena Recreation, 769-3161.

L. WAYNE STRADER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND MOTORCYCLE RIDE, start from Hounds Haven, Keener Road, Hannawa Falls, 11 a.m. 120-mile ride through the Adirondacks. Door prizes, 50-50 raffle, raffle of donated items, poker run, food, live music. Signup at Hounds Haven 9:30 to 11 a.m. $15 , passengers another $5. Cars welcome. Just dinner and raffles, $10 at the door starting at 5 p.m. More info: Paul or Ellie Newvine at 265-3686 or emnewvine@yahoo.com.

DRAFT HORSE WORKSHOP, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Honey Dew Acres, 169 Post Rd., Canton, practical and hands-on experience in harnessing, hitching and driving both singles and teams, sponsored by St. Lawrence Valley Draft Horse Club; $5 per person; info: Peggy at 379-1035 or John at 322-5663.

SAFE BOATING COURSE, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., community room above Potsdam Police station, Elm Street. No charge for course materials. Presented by volunteer instructors Sue and Jim Corbett. State approved course required for anyone between the ages of 10 and 18 years to operate a motor boat in New York, and mandatory for everyone 14 and older to operate a “personal watercraft”. Info, registration: 265-4354.

ZUMBATHON TO BENEFIT THE JULES OF LIFE FOUNDATION, Lisbon Central School gymnasium, 1 to 5 p.m. $10 donation at the door; 50/50 raffle, silent auction, t-shirts for sale. 3 p.m., a Zumbatomic demonstration for children ages 5-12.

YOGA WORKSHOP ON UTERINE HEALTH, 1 to 3 p.m., Yoga Loft, upstairs at 107 ½ Main St., Canton. $25. Info: info@yoga-loft.org, http://www.yoga-loft.org.

GREEN WALKS, Naturalist John Green will be honored by TAUNY with a series of nature walks led by local experts who had a close connection with John.

•On Saturday, May 19, at 9:30 a.m., Tom Langen, will lead a walk in the Clarkson Forest that will focus on wetlands. Tom is an associate professor of biology at Clarkson University.

ZUMBA CLASSES, 9 to 10 a.m., Norwood Municipal Building; $5 a class; registration at 8:30 a.m.; info: alisahtodd@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY YOGA, The Yoga Loft, 107½ Main St., Canton, basic hatha class for all levels of ability. If you are new to yoga, this is a great opportunity to try it out. Saturdays 9-10 a.m. ongoing. Drop in only, special price just $5/class. No pre-registration required. Ellen Beeler, 347-2401, ebeeler@tds.net.

CARDIO KICKBOXING, Ogdensburg Dance Studio. General class 8-9 a.m., Power Burn circuit class 9-10 a.m. (bag gloves required). $5/class. Info: www.nycardiokickboxing.com.

YOGA with Monique Christensen, 10-11:30, 2nd floor downtown Snell Hall., Potsdam; increase balance, flexibility. $15/class. Bring yoga mat and cushion. 212-6492, monique4yoga@yahoo.com.

Regional Events

ADIRONDACK QUILTERS GUILD 2012 SPRING QUILT SHOW, "Life in the Adirondacks,” 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Holy Family School, 12 Homestead Park, Malone, 200 quilts and quilted items, demonstrations, vendors, raffles, book signing with Marlous Carter; $5 admission; public welcome.

LAMPSON FALLS TO HARPER FALLS BUSHWHACK with Adirondack Mountain Club Laurentian Chapter. 5 or 6 mile hike, 2 miles or so off-trail. Not much elevation gain. Moderate. Ann & Armond Spencer 379-1383 or aaspencer @verizon.net.

Support Groups

BEGINNERS’ AL-ANON, 7:30 p.m., EJ Noble building back entrance, Canton.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETS IN POTSDAM, 9 a.m., Trinity Church social hall (side door), Fall Island; 12-step program for recovery for all body sizes; info, Reachout, 265-2422. Newcomers are welcome.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 7:30 p.m., Canton-Potsdam Hospital Rehab Unit, 20 Cottage St., Potsdam, 261-5955.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS, Massena Memorial Hospital, community education room, 7 p.m., info: 769-4262.