Friday, Oct. 13

Obit writing workshop

CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging is partnering with Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley to host an obituary writing workshop for older adults on Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. at Canton Nutrition Center, 37 Riverside Drive, Canton Housing Authority. Lunch offered afterwards. Info: 315-386-4730.

Highway to Horror opens

MASSENA — Highway To Horror, a 20,000-square-foot haunted walk thru attraction located at the St. Lawrence Centre Mall in the old Bon Ton Store, will be open Fridays and Saturdays in October starting Friday, Oct. 13. Proceeds will help support Massena Little league. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the last ticket being sold at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 dollars and we do offer group discount rates for 10 or more people. For more information or anyone interested in helping visit the event Facebook Page Highway To Horror.

Haunted Hayride

BRASHER FALLS — The Tri-Town Annual Haunted Hayride will be held Friday, Oct. 13, at 94 Leary Flint Rd., Brasher Falls. Non-scary wagon rides will start at 5:30 p.m., followed by scary rides at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per person to benefit the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce. For info: 315-705-8965 or 315-389-4864.

Health info table

CANTON – Members of the St. Lawrence Health Clinical and Rural Health Research team will have a table set up at the Canton Farmer’s Market in Village Park from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Attendees are encouraged to stop by to learn what the department does, and discover information about current and future clinical trials, specifically on-going chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and long COVID trials.

Honoring Our Earth

CANTON – Honoring Our Earth, Fri., Oct. 13, 6-8 pm. Sakokwenionkwas (Thomas Porter), a member of the Bear Clan of the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne, will present the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address and offer a traditional teaching story. The Akwesasne Women Singers will perform traditional Haudenosaunee music and dancing and a Haudenosaunee Three Sisters Soup dinner, will be provided by Big Spoon Kitchen. Part of 2023 Social Justice Initiative, presented at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3 ½ Main St., free, open to public. Registration appreciated: uucantonny.org.

Fiddling with Traditions

POTSDAM -- A "Fiddling with Traditions" concert with fiddler/composer Gretchen Koehler and pianist Daniel Kelly will be held Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Potsdam Public Library.Fiddler Gretchen Koehler and jazz pianist Daniel Kelly blend dance fiddling with the lyricism of jazz. Audiences will enjoy the musical adventure enhanced by a backdrop of gorgeous film and photography. The concert is presented by the North Country Fiddlers. A $10 donation is suggested to benefit Potsdam Public Library. For tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fiddling-with-traditions-tickets-722304461087 .

Fall yoga

CANTON — The Canton Yoga Loft, 21 Miner St., will host a “Celebrate Fall” yoga class with Lori Dye Friday, Oct. 13 from 6-7 p.m. This class will welcome autumn with warmth, intention & mindfulness through the grounding practices of breathing, yoga asana & meditation. All levels of experience are welcome, $15 per person. www.yoga-loft.org.

Haunted house fundraiser

COLTON — The Adirondack Park Paranormal Society will hold its annual haunted house charity fundraiser at Colton Fireman's Field, 385 Hanson Rd. on Oct. 6, 7, 13 and 14 from 6-10 p.m. or later. In previous years the organization has raised funds for a local child’s extensive medical bills for her cancer treatment, the Potsdam Snack Pack Program, and recently the Town of Colton’s food pantry and community center. This year the group is helping to raise funds for the Colton Volunteer Fire Department to aid them in purchasing a new ambulance. The first weekend will be a more child/family friendly haunted house. The second weekend will be an all out scare house for adults in honor of it being Friday the 13th weekend. Cost at the gate: $10 (ages 10 and up), $5 for first responders with valid ID, free for children younger than 10.

After Dark haunt

MASSENA — Breezy Maples Farm, 331 Willard Road, Massena is again hosting its annual “After Dark” haunt on Oct. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 from 7-10 p.m. The farm will feature the Forest of Frights scare trail, The Night time Wagon Ride, and the Flashlight Corn Maze. There will also be the Spooky Trail, Chicken Coop Movie Theatre, Farm Animals to visit, and campfires. Admission sales start at 6:30 p.m. Cost to enter is $15. Info: info@breezymaples.com, 315-705-6460.

Halloween paint class

WADDINGTON — The Gallery at Lake St. Lawrence Arts is offering a “PUMPKIN AND BOO!” Halloween Themed Tole Painting Project with Janette Perrault on Friday, Oct. 13 starting at 1 p.m. at the Old Town Hall, 38 Main St. Basics of tole painting with some tips and techniques of this homespun craft. This acrylic painting is done on a 19” X 13” framed chalkboard. Cost: $60, materials supplied. No experience needed. Must pre-register at 315-388-3033 or email lakesaintlawrencearts@gmail.com.

KC Karaoke

HEUVELTON — Amvets Post 1997, 107 State St., will host KC Karaoke on Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 6-9 p.m.

Harvest barn quilt class

WADDINGTON — The Gallery at Lake St. Lawrence Arts is offering a harvest barn quilt workshop with T. Gabor on Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14 starting from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Old Town Hall, 38 Main St. Build and paint a 2 ft. X 2 ft. wooden “Harvest Barn Quilt”. The subject of the quilt is a black bird on a “quilted” background. Bring a yardstick, a pencil, and a white eraser. All other materials supplied. Cost: $65 includes both days. Must pre-register. Limit 12. Call 315-388-3033 or email at lakesaintlawrencearts@gmail.com.

Saturday, Oct. 14

Fall foliage event

CANTON — Grasse River Heritage will host a Fall Foliage Family Fun event on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10-11 a.m. rain or shine in Heritage Park. There will be a nature walk, colorful leaf crafts and group sensory poetry.

Ghost Walk

OGDENSBURG — The Ogdensburg History Museum is offering a Ghost Walk that will take visitors through the streets of Ogdensburg to explore the city’s most haunted locations such as the Frederic Remington Art Museum, where they will learn about the city’s haunted history, notorious criminals and learn about the city’s dark past on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. Participants should meet on the steps of the Ogdensburg Public Library. A donation of $10 is suggested. For more information, contact Julie Madlin at 315-528-0733 or jmmadlin@gmail.com.

Psychic fair

OGDENSBURG — A psychic fair will be held Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, Martin Field Home, 721 Hasbrouck St. Psychics, tarot card readers, palmist, mediums, healers, spiritual animal reader. Vendors selling jewelry, gems, crystals, tarot cards and more. Admission: $10, at the door. www.destinyreader.com.

Red Tent Retreat

HERMON — A Red Tent Retreat will be held Oct. 14 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at the Lazy River Playground and Retreat Center, 456 Lazy River Road, sponsored by Sprouting Families. Red Tents were traditionally spaces where people could go to honor their monthly cycle. These were often safe spaces to explore the feminine side, be authentically cared for, and to learn and celebrate together. Space is very limited; visit www.SproutingFamilies.com for more information or to register.

Fall festival

MASSENA — Massena First United Methodist Church, 189 Main St., will host a free fall festival Saturday, Oct. 14 from 3-5 p.m. Costume judging will be held at 3:15 p.m. There will be pumpkin painting, crafts, games, free hot dogs and other creepy fun. All are welcome.

Haunted Hayride

BRASHER FALLS — The Tri-Town Annual Haunted Hayride will be held Sat., Oct. 14, at 94 Leary Flint Rd., Brasher Falls. Non-scary wagon rides will start at 5:30 p.m., followed by scary rides at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per person to benefit the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce. For info: 315-705-8965 or 315-389-4864.

After Dark haunt

MASSENA — Breezy Maples Farm, 331 Willard Road, Massena is again hosting its annual “After Dark” haunt on Oct. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 from 7-10 p.m. The farm will feature the Forest of Frights scare trail, The Night time Wagon Ride, and the Flashlight Corn Maze. There will also be the Spooky Trail, Chicken Coop Movie Theatre, Farm Animals to visit, and campfires. Admission sales start at 6:30 p.m. Cost to enter is $15. Info: info@breezymaples.com, 315-705-6460.

Roast pork

LISBON — A roast pork dinner will be served Saturday, Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. at the Lisbon United Presbyterian Church, 26 Church St. The meal is eat-in or take-out and costs $14 (5-years-old and younger eat for free) for roast pork, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, cabbage salad, homemade rolls and homemade pie. Pre-order starting at 2 p.m. by calling 315-394-8303. Pickup for take-outs start at 4 p.m.

Health info table

POTSDAM – Members of the St. Lawrence Health Clinical and Rural Health Research team will have a table set up at the Potsdam Farmer’s Market in Ives Park from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, October 14. Attendees are encouraged to stop by to learn what the department does, and discover information about current and future clinical trials, specifically on-going chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and long COVID trials.

Craft fair

DEKALB — DeKalb Junction Volunteer Fire Department, 4323 US Highway 11, will host a craft fair Oct. 14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact Abby Drake at 315-748-1526 for more information.

Pumpkin Palooza

MASSENA — The first-ever Massena Fall Fest ‘Pumpkin Palooza’ will be held Saturday, Oct.14, from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. in downtown Massena. Activities will include live music, food trucks, vendors, local brews, pumpkin decorating, bounce houses, face painting and fireworks. Admission is free.

Haunted House Walk-Through

MASSENA — The Massena Schine Theater Haunted House Theater Walk will take place Saturday, Oct. 14, at 65 Main St. in conjunction with the Massena Fall Festival Pumpkin Palooza. It will be a kid-friendly walk-through from noon to 5 p.m., followed by a scary version from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $3 kids twelve and under, and $5adults/teens. Proceeds benefit Massena Arts and Theater Association, dedicated to preserving and reviving the historic Massena Schine Theater.

Cultivating Climate Action

CANTON – Cultivating Climate Action, part of 2023 Social Justice Initiative, presented at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3 ½ Main St., free, open to public. 9 am -- Welcome, Water Ceremony, songs by Dan Berggren; 9:30 am -- Keynote: Timothy Beal, author of When Time Is Short: Finding Our Way in the Anthropocene; 10:30 am -- North Country Rights of Water, Blake Lavia & Tzintzun Aguilar-Izzo of Talking Wings; 11 am -- Samuel Ernst, Akwesasne Environmental Division; 11:45 am – Songs by Dan Berggren; children’s skit; Dr. Catherine Landis: growing native plants to aid pollinators; 12:30 pm -- Earth-friendly lunch and interactive activities; 1:30 pm -- Children’s EcoDrumming led by Dr. Caron Collins; 1:40 pm -- Local climate vulnerabilities, Dr. Erik Backus; 2:30 pm -- The Whales and the Sandpipers, a Marshall Islands tale told by Erica Shadowsong; 3 pm -- “NIMBYism” and clean energy; Dr. Sue Powers; 3:30 pm -- How to Find Joy in Climate Action TEDTalk by Ayana Johnson/interactive activity on personal actions; 4:30 pm -- Songs by Dan Berggren; Closing remarks. Registration appreciated: uucantonny.org.

Halloween painting class

WADDINGTON — The Gallery at Lake Saint Lawrence Arts, 14 Main St., will host a class on making a Halloween themed tole painting project with Janette Perrault on Friday, Oct. 13 starting at 1 p.m. Cost: $65, materials supplied. Must pre-register. Register: 315-308-4410, lakesaintlawrencearts@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/lslarts.

Make salsa, dance

CANTON — The TAUNY Center will host Make Salsa, Dance Salsa! on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 2-5 p.m. with Jeanna Matthews. Jeanna Matthews will teach how to make salsa and dance salsa. Participants can mix up their own salsa, taste test each other’s creations on tortilla chips and tacos, and vote for the best salsa. Vegetarian and gluten-free options. Cost: $15.

Auxiliary meeting

HEUVELTON — Amvets Auxiliary 1997 will meet Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Fall bazaar

MASSENA — The Massena Senior Citizens will host their annual Fall Bazaar at 61 Beach St. on Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be quality craft vendors, a bake sale, Chinese auction and raffles. Skillo will be played from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Lunch is available 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Cabbage rolls

MASSENA — Massena First United Methodist Church, 189 Main St., is selling $5 cabbage rolls for take-away Saturday, Oct. 14 starting at 8 a.m. Call 315-769-8036 to pre-order your rolls. All proceeds will benefit the church and the Community Meal Program.

Can and bottle drive

POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam Women's Basketball Team will hold a can and bottle drive Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at a trailer (furnished by NCC Systems) set up outside of Maxcy Hall. Players and staff will be present to help unload bags and assist you. Money raised will provide scholarships to the annual Potsdam Summer Basketball Camp, as well as funds for the basketball program. To schedule a home pickup for Saturday, Oct. 14 or Sunday, Oct. 15, contact Coaches Brittany Cohen (315-559-4943), Michael Busby (315-767-9466) or Michael Martin (315-212-0946). Donations are also accepted.

Poetry workshop, open mic

A free poetry workshop titled ‘Exploring and Creating the Poetry of Gender’ will be held at Potsdam Public Library Saturday, Oct. 14, with Elliot Pecora, from 3-5 p.m. Pecora is a transmasculine poet, writer,whose work centers around navigating the world in a trans body. A Poetry Open Mic will follow the workshop.

Photography presentation

MASSENA — Fellow photographers can learn how to use camera lenses to the best advantage when taking photographs awith photographer Konstantin Tovstiadi. He will present his talk at Nicandri Nature Center on October 14 at 10 a.m..The presenter uses Zeiss/Nikon as the example, but the lens talk applies to all photographers using manual lenses. It is open to all levels of photographers. The program is free. No registration is required.

Public skating

MASSENA — Public skating is being offered at Massena Arena on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 7:55-9:00 p.m. Admission is $3. Skate rental is $3. The concession stand will be open.

Sunday, Oct. 15

Public skating

MASSENA — Public skating is being offered at Massena Arena on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 1:50 p.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $3. Skate rental is $3. The concession stand will be open.

Cemetery preservation

POTSDAM — Join Allyson Stephenson (AKA the "Crazy Cemetery Lady") at Bayside Cemetery, Potsdam, on Sunday, Oct. 15, 1-3 p.m., to learn safe and tested processes for cleaning historic headstones. The workshop is presented by the St. Lawrence County Historical Association (SLCHA). Stephenson will show participants how to identify the stresses and dangers historic headstones face and how to clean different types of stones without damaging them. During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to try out the techniques on headstones. Cost is $5 per person; SLCHA members are free. To register (required), call 315-386-8133, or email carlene@slcha.org. This workshop is appropriate for ages 12 and over. Participants will gather at Bayside Cemetery.

Celebrating Our Sacred Earth

CANTON – Celebrating Our Sacred Earth, conclusion of 2023 Social Justice Initiative, presented at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3 ½ Main St., free, open to public: 10:30-11:30 am: service led by Sakokwenionkwas (Tom Porter) and Rev. James Galasinski; 11:30 am-1 pm: Local Resources Fair, and a Farmers Round Table with Dan Kent, Dulli Tengeler and community members.

Adirondak Playboys

HEUVELTON – Pickens Hall, 83 State St., will host a concert on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. with the Adirondak Playboys & Country Dance. Info: 315-344-7950.

Trinity’s birthday bash

MASSENA – The 2023-2024 school year marks 40 years of operation for Trinity Catholic School, and TCS will hold a celebration event open to the community on Oct. 15. There will be Mass at 11 a.m. celebrated by Bishop Terry LaValley at Sacred Heart Church, then the party will begin on Trinity’s school grounds. Lunch prepared by Pig and Moo BBQ, and the band Downtown will play music from all genres and eras. The cafeteria will sell their “world famous” peanut butter bars. RSVP to the school’s main office by calling 315-769-5911.

Chicken BBQ

CANTON — A chicken barbecue will be held Oct. 15 from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. to benefit SUNY Canton men’s soccer team trip to Iceland and St. Mary’s Church. Sponsored by, and will be held at, the Knights of Columbus 1059. Chicken half, salt potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, roll and a brownie for $15. Just chicken will be $10. Delivery available in the village by calling 315-854-0383.

Monday, Oct. 16

Housing board meets

POTSDAM — The Village of Potsdam Housing Authority Board meeting is Oct. 16 at 3:30 p.m. at Midtown Apartments.

Driving course

OGDENSBURG — The Ogdensburg City School District is offering a five-hour safe driving course Monday, Oct. 16 and Tuesday, Oct. 17. Call Cindy O'Grady to register at 315-393-0900 x31920.

Joy Ride screening

POTSDAM — Cinema 10 continues the Fall 2023 season on Monday, Oct. 16 with a screening of Joy Ride, a 2023 film from the US directed by Matt Johnson, at 7:15 p.m. in the Roxy Theater in Potsdam. Tickets are $5.50 general/$45 season or $4.50 student/senior/$35 season (season tickets are sharable). www.cinema10.org. Runs 95 minutes, rated R for strong and crude sexual content, language throughout, drug content, and brief graphic nudity.

Alexander String Quartet

CANTON — The Alexander String Quartet will perform Wednesday, Oct. 16, 12-1 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 19, 7-8:30 p.m. at Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall at St. Lawrence University. Free, open to the public. Info: 315-229-5166.

Watershed exhibit

CANTON — Richard F. Brush Art Gallery at St. Lawrence University will present the Listening to Water exhibit from Oct. 16-Dec. 9. The exhibit is free and open to the public. The exhibition, as featured in The Adirondack Explorer, analyzes the roles, rights, and responsibilities of the various communities that make up the Northeastern watersheds. Info: 315-229-5174.

Blood drive

MASSENA – There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive at the Massena VFW dining room, 101 W. Hatfield St., on Monday, Oct. 16 from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, Oct. 17

Canton housing meeting

CANTON — The Village of Canton Housing Authority will meet Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. in the community room at 35 Riverside Drive.

Art bootcamp begins

CANTON — SLC Arts’ six-week entrepreneurship bootcamp for artists will be Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 17-Nov. 30 at St. Lawrence County IDA, 19 Commerce Lane, Canton, except for a virtual class Thursday, Nov. 2. Cost: creative partners $99 donation and non-partners $129; individual classes: $10 for creative partners, $15 for non-partners. Donations not required to participate. Register: slcartscouncil.org/prof-dev. Space is limited. Info: grants@slcartscouncil.org.

Stockholm planning board

WINTHROP — The Stockholm Planning Board will hold work meetings to continue cleaning up and preparing changes to the Stockholm Land Use Regulations on Tuesday, Oct. 17, Nov. 14 and Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. in the board/courtroom at the municipal building in Winthrop. Meetings are open to the public. Written comments may be submitted to the Town of Stockholm Planning Board, 540 State Highway 11C, Winthrop, NY 13697.

BOCES tour

FOWLER — The St. Lawrence County Business Connections Committee is pleased to partner with the St. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) for special informational programs and student-led tours at Southwest Career & Technical Education Center is located just outside of Gouverneur on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 8:30-11 a.m. Southwest Tech serves an average of 280 students from 5 component school districts: Clifton-Fine, Edwards-Knox, Gouverneur, Harrisville, and Hermon-DeKalb. Advance registration is required, and space is limited. Breakfast will be provided. Networking opportunity so make sure to bring your business cards. Info: 315-393-3620. Register: https://tinyurl.com/yck7cxz3 .

Obit writing workshop

GOUVERNEUR — The St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging is partnering with Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley to host an obituary writing workshop for older adults on Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Gouverneur Community Center, 4673 State Highway 59. Lunch offered afterwards. Info: 315-386-4730.

Gardenshare dinner

HANNAWA FALLS — Gardenshare will be hosting their 2023 annual fundraising dinner Tuesday, Oct. 17 at Jake’s on the Water. Proceeds from the dinner will support GardenShare’s efforts to make healthy, sustainable food choices available to everyone in St. Lawrence County. There will be a cash bar cocktail hour at 5:30 with dinner served at 6:30. Tickets are $110 per person. A vegetarian option and accommodations for dietary restrictions available. Reservations are limited and required by Sunday, Oct. 8, on GardenShare’s website - GardenShare.org. Questions may be directed to office@gardenshare.org, or call 315-261-8054.

Wednesday, Oct. 18

Chamber dinner

POTSDAM — St. Lawrence County Chamber Annual Awards Dinner will be Wednesday, Oct. 18, 5:30-9 p.m. at the Stables at Windy Point, starting with a happy hour. Musical entertainment by John Danis, silent and ‘lucky draw’ auctions, 50/50 raffle, and lottery board. A Red Carpet for photo opportunities is sponsored by The Stables at Windy Point. Awards will be presented for Business of the Year, Customer Service Excellence, and Local Producer of the Year. The ‘State of the Chamber’ speech will address where the Chamber has been, recent accomplishments, and a look towards the future. Buffet dinner will be provided by Bacon Brothers Barbeque and dessert will be provided by Sugar Valley Bakery. The open bar is provided by The Stables at Windy Point with an apple cider margarita drink special. A live auction will close the event. Reservations can be made online at https://business.visitstlc.com/events/, by calling 315- 386-4000, or by email to Regina Bowser at Regina@slcchamber.org. The cost is $50 per person or $480 for a corporate table of 10 people. To donate auction items or become a sponsor, contact Laura Pearson at 315-393-3620 or Laura@slcchamber.org.

Science Café

POTSDAM — The Fall 2023 season of Clarkson University’s Science Café will feature “The Promise and Perils of Plastic” Wednesday, Oct. 18, 7:15 p.m. In this talk, Prof. Patrick Lutz (Chemistry, St. Lawrence University) will introduce you to the chemicals we know as plastic and RC 06/23 60 PCP and describe why their properties make them a double-edged sword. Science Café talks are free, informal discussions between the public and leading researchers in various fields of scientific expertise. The Fall 2023 events will be offered Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. at the Potsdam Civic Center, Community Room, 2 Park St.

Wednesday bingo

MASSENA — The Marine Corps League, 166 Maple St., is hosting Bingo Night every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Book sale

OGDENSBURG — The Friends of the Ogdensburg Public Library annual fall book sale will be held in the auditorium upstairs and in the book store (basement) on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 4-7 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and a $5 bag sale Friday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Proceeds support the Ogdensburg Public Library.

Thursday, Oct. 19

​​County Dec dinner

POTSDAM — St. Lawrence County Democratic Committee will feature former journalist now author Ken Tingley as the Keynote Speaker for the 2023 Fall Harvest Dinner and Salute to Labor set for Oct. 19 fro 6-8:30 p.m. at Knowles Conference Center, SUNY Potsdam, 0023 Barrington Dr. Cash bar at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Cost: $65 per person; register in advance. Send checks to SLC Dems Committee at PO Box 505, Canton, NY 13617. Tickets will not be sent in the mail, but names will be listed at the entrance. Business attire is suggested. VIP reception at 6 p.m. for an additional $100 per person. Choice of chicken chardonnay or vegetarian butternut squash ravioli. Info: https://tinyurl.com/2s4znt9s .

Coffee house

POTSDAM — The Potsdam United Methodist Church, 26 Main St., will host a free community coffee house on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 6-8 p.m. Non alcoholic beverages, desserts, and snack foods will be served. Open mic available for those who wish to sing, dance, read poetry, perform stand-up comedy, or demonstrate other family-friendly talents. Handicapped accessible.

Extension meets

CANTON — Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County will hold its annual meeting at the Extension Learning Farm, 2043B State Highway 68 in Canton on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. The event will be under a tent adjacent to the farm pond. RSVPs are requested. Agenda will include the Financial Report, Election of New Board Members, Recognition of Outgoing Board Members, and Program Reports.

Community dinner

HEUVELTON — There will be a community dinner at the Heuvelton Presbyterian Church, 63 Lisbon St., on Thursday, Oct. 19 starting at 4:30 p.m. Donations are accepted but not required.

How to Sell a Haunted House

MADRID — The Hepburn Library of Madrid will offer a Halloween-themed book at their next meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7:00 p.m. The book discussed will be "How to Sell a Haunted House" by Grady Hendrix. All are welcome.

Obit writing workshop

MORRISTOWN — The St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging is partnering with Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley to host an obituary writing workshop for older adults on Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. at the fire hall, 200 Morris St. Lunch offered afterwards. Info: 315-386-4730.

Audit presentation

AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s annual audit presentation for the tribal government will be held for tribal membership on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 5 p.m. The audit presentation will cover the 2022 Fiscal Year and will include a summary of the auditor’s results. All tribal members are welcomed and encouraged to participate. The presentation will be held in the first-floor conference room at the Tribal Administration Building, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way. Tribal members attending in-person do not need to register in advance however, those who want to join virtually must pre-register at https://bitly.ws/WfwH.

Friday, Oct. 20

Blood drive

POTSDAM – St. Lawrence Health is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, Oct. 20, at the Potsdam Presbyterian Church, 42 Elm St., from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Donors must be healthy, at least 16 years of age, and weigh at least 110 lbs. Please consider a Double Red donation if you are O Neg, O Pos, A Neg, or B Neg. Registration can be made online at www.redcrossblood.org, or by contacting 1 (800) RED CROSS.

Halloween party

MASSENA — Chase’s Riverside Dining, 829 State Highway 131, will host a Halloween party with live music by The BackWater Duo on Friday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. 21 and older. 50/50 raffle, costume contest at 9 p.m., chance to win Halloween swag basket. $10 admission includes complimentary appetizers, games, karaoke, drunk pumpkin selfie/tag.

Remington Haunting

OGDENSBURG - The Frederic Remington Art Museum, 303 Washington Street, Ogdensburg, invites you to the Remington Haunting: A Family Event on Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21 from 6-8 p.m. if you dare. Admission is $5 a person, cash only. Eighteen rooms of fright and fun as ghosts and apparitions take over the Museum for two nights of scary adventure and fun. Heart-stopping ghost tour; scaredy cat walk on the main floor for the meek at heart. Info: 315-393-2425, melanie@fredericremington.org.

Halloween party

NORWOOD — A Halloween party will be hosted by Norwood Public Library on Sat., Oct. 21, from 1 -3 p.m. A ghost scavenger hunt, glow-in-the-dark coloring and slightly spooky cartoons will be held in the common city room. Each child will receive a free book. Costumes are encouraged.

Fish fry

CANTON — VFW Post 1231 Auxiliary, Gouverneur Street, Canton, will host an in-house dining fish fry on Friday, Oct. 20 from 4-7 p.m. Price will be $14 per dinner. Menu will consist of (breaded) deep fried fish or oven baked fish, macaroni & cheese or French fries, coleslaw, roll, and desert. Take outs will be available by calling Post at 315-386-8953.

Christian coffee house

MORRISTOWN — Christian open-mic coffee house on Friday, Oct. 20, at the First Congregational Church of Morristown, 541 Sand Street Road, starting at 6:30 p.m. For more information, and to sign-up to perform, call or text Dixie Dave Ellis at 315-276-1878.

After Dark haunt

MASSENA — Breezy Maples Farm, 331 Willard Road, Massena is again hosting its annual “After Dark” haunt on Oct. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 from 7-10 p.m. The farm will feature the Forest of Frights scare trail, The Night time Wagon Ride, and the Flashlight Corn Maze. There will also be the Spooky Trail, Chicken Coop Movie Theatre, Farm Animals to visit, and campfires. Admission sales start at 6:30 p.m. Cost to enter is $15. Info: info@breezymaples.com, 315-705-6460.

Health info table

CANTON – Members of the St. Lawrence Health Clinical and Rural Health Research team will have a table set up at the Canton Farmer’s Market in Village Park from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Attendees are encouraged to stop by to learn what the department does, and discover information about current and future clinical trials, specifically on-going chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and long COVID trials.

Open house

OGDENSBURG – United Helpers Independent Senior Living in Canton will hold an open house on Friday, Oct. 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, or to schedule a private tour, please call 315-379-1428 or visit United Helpers Independent Senior Living online at www.unitedhelpers.org.

Trunk or treat

DEKALB JUNCTION — The Hermon DeKalb Booster Club will host a trunk or treat on Oct. 20 from 6-8 p.m. at the school bus garage, 709 E. DeKalb Road. Vehicles must sign up by October 13th: Beth Holland, eholland@hdcsk12.org; Sheila Conklin, sconklin@hdcsk12.org; or call the school at 315-347-3442. Set up starts at 4:30 p.m. Prizes for Most Creative, Funniest, and Scariest.

Roast beef dinner

CANTON — The Canton United Women in Faith will host a roast beef dinner Friday, Oct. 20 from 4-6 p.m. Dinner includes roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, roll, and dessert. Cost is $13.50, pre-order only. Call either Linda D. at 315-379-9858 or the church office at 315-386-4500 to reserve a meal today. All reservations are due by Tuesday, Oct. 17.

KC Karaoke

HEUVELTON — Amvets Post 1997, 107 State St., will host KC Karaoke on Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 21

Fright Night

RENSSELAER FALLS — The HDCS Class of 2026 is sponsoring Fright Night at Applewood Orchards, 176 Johnson Road, on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 6:30-9 p.m. Mild scares for small children is from 6:30-7 p.m. Serious scares between 7-9 p.m. The cost is $5 per person to benefit the HDCS Class of 2026. Info: www.applewoodorchards.com, 315-344-7002, 315-347-3442.

Free coats, winter wear

POTSDAM — The Potsdam Church of the Nazarene, 11 State Highway 72, 315-265-2198, will host a community coat and winter wear drive on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. All free.

Angel Dash

CANTON - St Lawrence Health’s Canton-Potsdam Hospital will host a satellite location of the Angel Dash, a national memorial walk/run in recognition of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Partridge Run Golf Course, 70 Sullivan Dr. Register: https://www.angeldash.org/. Free event t-shirt. At the conclusion of the Dash, there will be a special memorial moment. Proceeds benefit Rachel’s Gift.

Craft, vendor fair

HEUVELTON — The Heuvelton Central School Class of 2025 (Juniors) will host a craft/vendor fair Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the gym and cafeteria. Admission is $2. There will be a choice auction as well as concession stand. Info: Jennifer Gray at jgray@heuvelton.k12.ny.us .

Ignite walk

NORWOOD —Norwood Volunteer Firemen's Association will host the “Ignite the Night" Walk/Run Saturday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. starting at the Norwood Volunteer Fire Station, corner of Bernard and South Main. Glow sticks and other light up gear can be worn. First 40 will receive free glow sticks. Sign ups 6-7 p.m. Cost: $3 for single person, $10 for family. From 5:30-8:30 p.m., bounce house. Apple cider, coffee, and plain donuts. Donations accepted.

SUNY Potsdam open house

POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam will welcome prospective students and families to campus for its upcoming Fall Open House events on Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 4, 1-4:30 p.m. Visiting students and families will get a comprehensive campus tour that showcases the outstanding campus facilities, including the Maxcy Hall Athletic Complex, The Crane School of Music, the top-ranked dining facilities and much more. The academic and student services fair gives students a chance to meet faculty, staff and students from every academic department and other programs of interest, like residence life, financial aid and athletics. To register, visit https://apply.potsdam.edu/portal/fall-open-house.

Food distribution

MASSENA — There will be a food distribution Saturday, Oct. 21 from 8:30-10 a.m. for St. Lawrence County residents at St. Peter’s Outreach Ministry, 128 Main St.

Rummage, crafts

OGDENSBURG — The Ogdensburg United Methodist Church, 627 Caroline St., will host a rummage and craft sale on Oct. 21 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be a clothing bag sale. Food and beverages available.

Steampunk Halloween Dance

MADRID — A Steampunk Halloween Dance with DJ Josh "the Wolfman" Barkley will be held Saturday, Oct. 21, from 5-7 p.m. at the Hepburn Library of Madrid Community Room. The event will include Halloween treats and great music, and prizes for the best Steampunk costume. All are welcome.

Fall Bazaar

CANTON — The Canton First Presbyterian Church on the Park will holding their annual Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Featured will be unique handcrafted items, elegant junk, jewelry, baked goods, home-made candy and more. A delicious soup and sandwich luncheon, featuring homemade dessert, will be served from 11–1.

Theatre Lab

CANTON — St. Lawrence University will host the Theater for Social Intervention: A Movement Based Experimental Theatre Lab at Noble Center 109 on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 2-5 p.m. Info: 315-229-5728.

Music ministry

CANTON — Grace House welcomes the Rev. Arthur Hallett at Grace Church, 9 E. Main St., on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. for a night of inspirational music and preaching. Suggested donation: $5-$20. Call the Rev. Charles Smith at 315-262-5430 for more information. Hallett is an accomplished recording artist, minister and director of Prison Ministry for Evangelism Explosion International.

Concert series fundraiser

NORFOLK — Norfolk Concert Series will host a Fall Fundraiser at the Norfolk American Legion on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 6-10 pm. St Lawrence county’s own Lacey Stoddard Meets and Franklin County’s own Jack Bellows will perform. There will be a silent auction featuring gifts donated by local residents and businesses. Admission is free but donations will be accepted throughout the evening.

Book donations accepted

COLTON — The Friends of Hepburn Library of Colton are accepting book donations Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m.-noon. All clean, dry books will be accepted and will be sorted for resale, reuse or recycle. Drop books off at the Book Nook on Rt. 56 behind the Colton Library. The store will not be open for shopping. Call the library with questions at 315 262 2310.

Remington Haunting

OGDENSBURG - The Frederic Remington Art Museum, 303 Washington Street, Ogdensburg, invites you to the Remington Haunting: A Family Event on Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21 from 6-8 p.m. if you dare. Admission is $5 a person, cash only. Eighteen rooms of fright and fun as ghosts and apparitions take over the Museum for two nights of scary adventure and fun. Heart-stopping ghost tour; scaredy cat walk on the main floor for the meek at heart. Info: 315-393-2425, melanie@fredericremington.org.

Chemistry Spooktacular

POTSDAM — The North Country Children's Museum's "Chemistry Spooktacular" is scheduled on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 12-4 p.m. in celebration of National Chemistry Week. Guided, drop-in chemistry activities will be available for visitors including mixing sweet chemical concoctions and experimenting with creepy science. The Children's Museum will have other spooky STEAM activities every Saturday and Sunday in October from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No need to pre-register.

Trunk or Treat in Oburg

OGDENSBURG — Trunk or Treat will be held Saturday, Oct. 21, from 5-7 p.m. at 206 Ford St., at the corner of State St. and Washington St. .The event is hosted by St. Lawrence Valley Prevention Council and Community Health Center of the North Country. To register a trunk, or for questions, email clebeau@SVPC.net .

After Dark haunt

MASSENA — Breezy Maples Farm, 331 Willard Road, Massena is again hosting its annual “After Dark” haunt on Oct. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 from 7-10 p.m. The farm will feature the Forest of Frights scare trail, The Night time Wagon Ride, and the Flashlight Corn Maze. There will also be the Spooky Trail, Chicken Coop Movie Theatre, Farm Animals to visit, and campfires. Admission sales start at 6:30 p.m. Cost to enter is $15. Info: info@breezymaples.com, 315-705-6460.

Auxiliary craft show

PARISHVILLE — The Parishville AmVets Ladies Auxiliary 265 will host a craft and vendor show Saturday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Amvets Fire Hall, 25 Rutman Rd. Admission: $3. Concessions available. Organizers are currently seeking vendors. To reserve table space, contact Penny Wickwire at 315-261-2981 or 315-265-5590 or Michelle Hayes at 315- 212-0469. Cost: $10 per table (8-foot tables).

Midnight Stargazers

NORFOLK — Bregg Winery will host the band Midnight Stargazers on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 6-9 p.m. The Bloomingdale band is four-piece acoustic group playing cosmic country, a blend of classic country, folk and country rock as well as their own Americana compositions.

Bird barn quilt class

WADDINGTON — The Gallery at Lake St. Lawrence Arts is offering a bird barn quilt workshop with T. Gabor on Saturday, Oct. 21 and Sunday, Oct. 22 starting from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Old Town Hall, 38 Main St. Create a Cardinal or Bluebird wooden barn quilt. The quilt is painted on a 2’ X 2’ piece of ½” thick plywood. Bring a yardstick, a pencil, and a white eraser. All other materials supplied. Cost: $65 includes both days. Must pre-register. Limit 12. Call 315-388-3033 or email at lakesaintlawrencearts@gmail.com.

Cemetery cleanup

NORFOLK — Hale Cemetery of Norfolk is having fall cleanup day Oct. 21, starting at 9 a.m. Bring your rakes and gloves.

Hammered dulcimer

CANTON — The TAUNY Center will host the classes Hammered Dulcimer I and II with Dan Duggan on Oct. 21, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9. Beginners from 10-11:30 a.m., past beginners from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration required. Instruments provided. Cost: $10. https://tauny.org/

Where the Wild Things Are

POTSDAM -- "Where the Wild Things Are," will be read with guitar accompaniment at Potsdam Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 1:30 p.m. Join Mrs. Morrison for a reading of the classic children's book by Maurice Sendak, with Darrien Knouse accompanying the reading with guitar music. All ages are welcome.

Massena Artists Show

MASSENA — The Massena Artists Association Membership Show will hold a reception and awards ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. The award presentation will begin at 11:45 a.m. The exhibit will be on display in the library from Oct. 21 - Nov.10. This show features the work of talented community members and includes paintings, sketches, photographs and sculptures. The Artists Association will receive members work on Oct. 11 from 6:00-7:45 p.m., Oct. 13 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and Oct. 14 from 10:00-11:30 a.m.