LOCAL EVENTS ON SATURDAY

Dinosaurs class

POTSDAM: Join St. Lawrence University's Paleontologist Dr. Nagel-Myers and her Dinosaurs class for this drop-in family workshop at the North Country Children's Museum, 10 Raymond St. from 11 a.m. to noon; this hands-on program, allows participants to learn about the different types of dinosaurs; activity stations will be set up where children can explore how dinosaurs lived and what bones can teach us; geared for children 12 and under and their families; no pre-registration required; price included with membership and/or admission; more information at www.northcountrychildrensmuseum.org

Book signing

CANTON: TAUNY will host poet Dale Hobson at The TAUNY Center, 53 Main St., from 1-3 p.m. to celebrate the release of “Light Year,” his latest collection of poems. The event will begin with a reading and presentation by the author, followed by an opportunity to purchase copies of the book and have them signed. Copies may also be secured in advance of the event at tauny.org/shop.

Food pantry hours

NORFOLK: The Norfolk Raymondville Food Pantry, at the Norfolk United Methodist Church, 9 W. Main St. will be making a one-time change in its distribution hours to 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on this day only; regular hours will return in Dec.; all guests need to bring boxes, bags or totes; contact Wendy Chambers 315-212-0520.

Food distribution

MASSENA: St. Vincent de Paul, 128 Main Street, 9 - 10:30 a.m.; we will close earlier if items are depleted; this distribution is for St. Lawrence County residents only.

‘Frozen’ party

MADRID: “Frozen” party at Hepburn Library of Madrid, 11 Church St, 2-4 p.m; games, activities and more; hosted by Madrid Dam Music Series and Madrid library. For info: 315-322-5673.

Trivia Night

POTSDAM: TAUNY Board of Directors organizing Trivia Night Fundraiser, 7-9 p.m., Potsdam Elks Club, 10 Elm St.; $20 per person, maximum of four people per team; all proceeds benefit TAUNY; tauny.org, 315-386-4289.

Beginning woodburning

WADDINGTON: Beginning woodburning class, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., The Gallery, 10 Main St., $20; instructor Julie Pratt will teach baica skills, all materials provided; www.lakestlawrencearts.com or call 315-308-4410 to preregister.

Basket making

MASSENA: Make hand-woven basket with instructor Ann French in Massena Public Library’s Community Room; 10 a.m.-5 p.m; $25; for adults; limited to 8 participants; to register contact 315-769-9914 or visit library at 41 Glenn St.

Needle felting

WADDINGTON: Needle felted spruce tree craft, 1-4 p.m., The Gallery, 10 Main St., $30; with Brenda Scanlon, no experience necessary, materials provided; www.lakestlawrencearts.com or call 315-308-4410 to preregister.

Snowmobile safety

POTSDAM: NYS Young Operator Snowmobile Safety Course for youth, 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Potsdam Rescue Community Room, 38 Main St. Snowmobile Safety Certificate for young people age 10 thru 17; fundamental information all snowmobilers should possess. Instructor Heather Cowen-Wilson. Lunch provided. Register: 315-244-0886, SnowmobileSafeNY@gmail.com.

Structural yoga

CANTON: Canton Yoga Loft, 17 Main St., hosting "Structural Yoga: Adapting to the Individual;” two-part workshop with guest presenter Mary Bartel designed for both yoga lovers who want to enhance their personal practice and for yoga teachers who want to add to their teaching toolboxes; register for either Part I ($45) or Part II ($80), or both ($125); reserve a place at www.yoga-loft.org, pay online or with a check at the door; Part I, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., students will explore the functional movements and normal range of motion which make up yoga poses; Part II, 2-6 p.m., the class will identify the function of yoga poses and explore the movements from Part I that make up the primary yoga poses; www.yoga-loft.org, info@yoga-loft.org.