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What’s Going On: ‘Polar Express’ in Massena, Lights on the River in Lisbon, O’burg, Potsdam, Norwood Xmas events

Posted 12/13/18

LOCAL EVENTS ON SATURDAY Holly Folly Jeep Run MASSENA/POTSDAM: 2nd annual FCJ Holly Folly Jeep Run, 3 p.m., St. Lawrence Centre; Jeep enthusiasts will be taking off from the mall with their rigs …

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What’s Going On: ‘Polar Express’ in Massena, Lights on the River in Lisbon, O’burg, Potsdam, Norwood Xmas events

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LOCAL EVENTS ON SATURDAY

Holly Folly Jeep Run

MASSENA/POTSDAM: 2nd annual FCJ Holly Folly Jeep Run, 3 p.m., St. Lawrence Centre; Jeep enthusiasts will be taking off from the mall with their rigs decked out with holiday lights at 3:30 p.m., to drop off baked goods to local retirement homes and the local Amvets; drivers will continue on to the Barking Dog Saloon in Potsdam; hosted by Fourth Coast Jeeps.

Lights on the River

LISBON: 9th annual Lights on the River begins, Lisbon Beach; over 75 Christmas lights displays; donations of cahs or food accepted to benefit 16 local food pantries; free admission; display will last until Dec. 23; www.lightsontheriver.com.

Polar Express movie

MASSENA: Polar Express Movie Adventure, pajama party, noon and 4 p.m. movie screenings, St. Lawrence Centre, free hot cocoa stand; $20 per child, includes movie, a bell, a golden ticket, Polar Express-themed photo by LaPosh Photography.

Entrepreneur to speak

POTSDAM: Clarkson University alumna Simoon Cannon '97, founder and CEO of Melanina, LLC, will speak at Clarkson University’s December Recognition Ceremony, 11 a.m.; for graduates who are not planning to return for the May commencement; entrepreneur, chemical engineer, publisher and logistics expert with more than 20 years of experience; innovator in artificial intelligence and "big data" in fuel automation and inventory management for the oil, gas, and aviation industries.

Children’s party

NORWOOD: Children’s holiday party, noon-3 p.m., Norwood library, 1 Morton St.; hosted by Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a Catholic outreach ministry; cookie decorating, festive activities; free.

Thrift sale

NORFOLK: The Whistle Stop Thrift Store, Main Street next to the United Methodist Church, is selling men's and women's clothing buy one ($2) and receive two free clothing items effective Dec. 15, 18, 20 and 22. The store hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.

Food distribution

NORFOLK: The First United Methodist Church of Norfolk, 9 West Main St.;,9-11 a.m.; Norfolk-Raymondville Food Pantry; bring boxes or bags to carry food home in; new clients need proof of address, names, ages of all people living in home; info, 315-212-0520.

Santa at the library

POTSDAM: Adirondack Santa Claus, 10-11 a.m., Potsdam Public Library, 2 Park St.; children should bring a wish list to share.

Santa Land

OGDENSBURG: Santa Land, 10 a.m.-noon, Ogdensburg Free Academy, hosted by the Key Club; for parents who need a break from their children to finish shopping, decorating or preparing for the holidays; registration at 9:45 a.m.; for children ages 4-8; activities include decorating a Christmas cookie, making holiday decorations, writing a letter to Santa, making a Christmas card, listening to a Christmas story, watching a holiday movie, visit by Santa Claus; cfrank@ogdensburgk12.org.

Whobilation!

OGDENSBURG: Whobilation! A visit from the Grinch, 1 p.m., Ogdensburg Public Library, 312 Washington St.; free; 315-393-4325.