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What's Going On: Hammond Scottish Fest, O'burg Bootlegger's Weekend, Gouverneur tire takeback

Posted 8/8/19

LOCAL EVENTS ON SATURDAY Scottish Festival HAMMOND: Hammond Scottish Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with bagpipes, Gaelic fiddling, kilts, Highland games demonstrations and a variety of family fun …

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What's Going On: Hammond Scottish Fest, O'burg Bootlegger's Weekend, Gouverneur tire takeback

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LOCAL EVENTS ON SATURDAY

Scottish Festival

HAMMOND: Hammond Scottish Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with bagpipes, Gaelic fiddling, kilts, Highland games demonstrations and a variety of family fun activities; sign-in or registration at Hammond Central School 8-9 a.m. for Scottish-themed races; 8:30, the Wee Lads and Lassies Scottish Obstacle Course begins with a children's race where kids are wielding “swords,” climbing hay bales, winding through mazes, storming a castle, and shooting a target “with bows and arrows;” 9:15, bagpiper leads participants in the 5K Kilt Run/Walk down Main Street to the start line; after the races, Hammond Museum hosting Scottish activities, music, dance, and exhibits; bagpiper, Jeff Forsythe, at 10 a.m., reading of Robert Burns poems; band Steel City Rovers to perform thrice; other entertainment by Ikey's Crossing, harp and guitar duo, fiddlers, the intergenerational group HUG's (Hammond Ukulele Group), and young Scottish dancers; for kids, six Scottish themed relay races, enjoy face painting, balloon twisting, and a petting zoo; blacksmith and spinner and weaver demos; artisan marketplace; food, drink; throughout the day, Daven Brigham of Tug Hill Heavies will demonstrate Highland games such as the hammer throw, caber toss, and stone put; admission: $5, or $20 for family of four or more, 5 and under free.

Bootlegger's Weekend

OGDENSBURG: Bootlegger's Weekend, sponsored by Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce; featuring NYS B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation Tournament at Dobisky Visitor's Center, 100 Riverside Dr.; as well as 10th Mountain Div. Brass Band, city-wide garage sales, vendor fair, 5K race, pub crawl, fireworks and a Seaway Cruisers Cruise In; 315-393-3620, www.ogdensburgny.com; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., wine, beer, food, and vendors, Garns property; 12-4 p.m., K-Stone petting zoo, Garns property; all day, city-wide garage sales; NYS Bass Federation Tournament, based at Dobisky Center; TBA, 5K Race sponsored by Hosmer's Marina on East River Street; 3-10 p.m., Pub crawl sponsored by 17 local pubs; 4-6 p.m., 10th Mountain Division Jazz Band, Garns property; 5:30-7:30 p.m., “Drag Race” at The Freighthouse; 7-11 p.m., karaoke contest at Ghize's Bar; 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Shoes playing at Garns property; 9:30 p.m., Bootleggers Weekend fireworks spectacular.

Hazel book signing

POTSDAM: Book signing with author Ray Hazel; 1-3 p.m.; Massena native who writes novels about nature; latest book 'Sparky the Legend' about a dog and young girl; for more info visit www.rayhazel.com; Potsdam Public Library.

Tire take back

GOUVERNEUR: People who have waste tires to dispose of can bring them to a no cost “Tire Take Back” event, 12:30-4:30 p.m., at the Gouverneur Transfer Station, 1831 US Highway 11; residents will be permitted to dispose of up to eight car or light truck tires for free; tires must be separated from rims; larger tires, and those still on rims will not be accepted.

Boyle book signing

MASSENA: Jack Boyle, author of the 50's memoir, “Sunset on the Tracks,” now in its tenth edition, will be in the North Country Showcase store hosting a "Fort Covington in the 50's" trivia contest, reading from his book, and inviting visitors to the store to share a favorite memory from that era, 1-3 p.m.; call the store in advance to reserve a copy; 315-705-2170.

Art show

CRANBERRY LAKE: Fourth annual Cranberry Lake Art Show, Cranberry Lake Fire Hall, Route 3, featuring more than 40 North Country artists; diverse artistic mediums, featuring glass blowing, oils and watercolors, wood fish and decoys, quilting, rug hooking, jewelry making and photography; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; all welcome to an artist's reception 1-3 p.m., immediately followed by an auction of original art created by the show artists; auction will feature artistic creations incorporating hand carved wood fish as the centerpiece of their art; silent auction of artist supplied pieces runs throughout the show, providing a chance to take home a piece of local art; info: Marilyn Zimber at mczimber@aol.com.

Barn quilt party

MASSENA: Barn quilt painting demonstrations and vendors, mini barn quilt painting activity of quilt-themed storywalks for kids; traditional music by Peggy Lynn and Dan Duggan, display of barn quilts paired with fabric quilts presented by Borderline Quilters, and a barn quilt story-share-bring a barn quilt or photo of one you've made and share a story about it in the talking tent; food truck and dessert station; 1-4 p.m; Nicandri Nature Center; 19 Robinson Bay Rd.

Humane Society auction

POTSDAM: The Potsdam Humane Society hosting auction to benefit animal shelter; antiques, collectibles, pet items, household items, tools, more; preview 9 a.m; start 10 a.m.; Armstrong Auctioneering; lunch with chef Amy Conger; Sandstone Arena, 43 Pine St.

Silversmithing

WADDINGTON: Intro to Silversmithing, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Gallery, 10 Main St.; $135; artist Tina Siebel will help you make this beautiful pendant; use the techniques and tools of the trade; cutting silver sheet, setting gemstones into bezels, measuring, cutting, filing, and soldering; go home with a sterling silver pendant on a 16-inch chain; bring lunch and a drink; no loose scarves or flowing sleeves; all materials provided; bring magnifying glasses if needed for close work; go to www.lakestlawrencearts.com to preregister or call 315-308-4410.

City wide sales

OGDENSBURG: Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce's annual City Wide Garage Sales for August, during Bootlegger's Weekend; chamber will list your garage sale in our directory for $5 - info shared in the directory are: address of the sale, dates and times and a brief summary of items in your sale; deadline to submit your info for the directory is Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 4 p.m. so the directory can be printed on time; to request a directory form you can call the chamber at 315-393-3620 or via email at chamber@gisco.net; directory will be for sale on Thursday, Aug. 8 at the chamber office, 318 Ford St., or Kimro's Medicine Place or the Label Shopper store for $3; 315-393-3620.

Bake and craft sale

COLTON: Bake and craft sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Parishville town hall, to benefit Colton Pierrepont Parishville Neighborhood Center.

Town-wide sales

CANTON: Town-wide sales today. Canton Chamber of Commerce office, 60 Main St., has map and a list of addresses and items, or visit Facebook page.