Friday, Oct. 6

Italian Dinner

HAMMOND — An Italian dinner will be served Friday, Oct. 6, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Hammond Presbyterian Church. Adults $15, children $7. Eat in or take out.

Exhibit reception

WADDINGTON — The Gallery at Lake Saint Lawrence Arts presents artists Carol Backus and Jennifer Cavanaugh at a joint reception Friday, Oct. 6 from 5-7 p.m. at The Gallery in The Clark House, 14 Main St. The show runs from Oct. 6 thru Nov. 17. Celebrate these two members of The Gallery at the reception. Refreshments will be served. More information on www.lakestlawrence.com or call 315-388-3033.

Bird seed sale deadline

RENSSELAER FALLS — The deadline for orders for Indian Creek Nature Center’s popular annual bird seed sale is Friday, Oct. 6. Pickup on Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

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.

Open skate night

HERMON — An open skate night will be held at Lazy River Playground and Retreat Center, 456 Lazy River Road, on Friday, Oct. 6 from 5-8 p.m. From 5-6 p.m. will be skating for children under 10 and first time skaters; 6-8 p.m. open skate. Cost: $10 to skate, use the center’s skates or bring your own. Mini-golf will be open for $5 per person. The center accepts cash, Venmo or credit cards. Info: lazyriverplayground@gmail.com, www.lazyriverplayground.com .

Spooky story slam

CANTON — The TAUNY Center is hosting Tales of the Haunted North Story Slam on Friday, Oct. 6 at 6-8 p.m. Organizers welcome family-friendly spooky stories, songs, and poems with a tie to North Country life, lore, and landscapes. Participants are invited to submit their name and the title of their work at the beginning of the event. Each piece should be restricted to about 5 minutes. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

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.

Haunted Hayride

BRASHER FALLS — The Tri-Town Annual Haunted Hayride will be held Friday, Oct. 6, 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.

25-year banquet

WINTHROP — Arconic’s and Alcoa’s 25-year Club Banquet will be Friday, Oct. 6, at Pikes Place Hall (formerly Knights of Columbus Hall). Cash bar cocktail hour is from 4-5 p.m. Meeting is at 5 p.m. with dinner to follow. Reservations: contact Secretary/Treasurer Tim Doud, 315-399-9077, etdoud8622@gmail.com. Members and a guest, and widowed spouses are invited. RSVP by Sept. 22.

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.

Barney Gage Film Series

CANTON – Uprooting Racism, Seeding Sovereignty, Fri. Oct. 6, 7-9 pm, Unitarian Universalist Church, 3 ½ Main St., free, open to public. Soul Fire Farm is an Afro-Indigenous-centered community farm in upstate NY committed to uprooting racism, seeding sovereignty in the food system, and reclaiming an ancestral connection to land. Olka Baldeh, poet, farmer, bee tender, anti-police and state brutality activist, and founder of the Black Moon Podcast will discuss the farm and her work.

Fall rummage sale

CANTON — Canton United Methodist Church, 41 Court St., will host the annual United Women in Faith Fall Rummage Sale on Thursday, Oct. 5, 4-7 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (bag sale). Organizers will accept donations starting Sunday, Sept. 24 to Wednesday, Oct. 4.

Clothing giveaway

MASSENA — Grace United Methodist Church, 41 State Highway 37C, is hosting a Community Project Clothing Giveaway on Friday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Clothing, shoes & boots. All welcome.

Saturday, Oct. 7

Public Skating

MASSENA — Massena Arena is offering weekend public skating Saturday Oct. 7 from 5:45-6:50 p.m. Admission is $3. Skate rentals are $3. Ticketing and rentals start 30 minutes prior to each session.

Cabbage rolls

MASSENA — Emmanuel Congregational UCC, West Orvis Street, will hold a cabbage roll sale on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Pre-order by email to ecuccmassena@gmail.com or via phone at 315-769-8523 to guarantee availability. The cabbage rolls will be sold for $5 each. The sale is take-out only. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the overall operations of Emmanuel Congregational Church UCC.

Stargazing

RENSSELAER FALLS — Indian Creek Nature Center is hosting stargazing on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Explore the mythology behind some of the constellations, and view star clusters, the Andromeda galaxy, and the planet Saturn; and talk about upcoming eclipse. Leader: Jeff Miller, jeff@stlawu.edu .

Remington Arts Festival

CANTON — The Remington Arts Festival is being planned for Saturday, Oct. 7 starting at 10 a.m.. This year's festival will feature the grand opening of the new Brown Bear Ramble, a permanent art installation in Canton inspired by the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, metal art demonstrations, open house at the Historical Association, tours and other activities.

Witch wreath

WADDINGTON — The Gallery at Lake St. Lawrence Arts is offering a witch wreath class on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with T. Gabor at the Old Town Hall, 38 Main St. The finished witch will be about 36” long and is created on a witch hat frame using ribbon and other embellishments. Cost: $45, most materials supplied. Bring a glue gun and glue sticks and a pair of scissors. Must pre-register. Limit 12. Call 315-388-3033 or email lakesaintlawrencearts@gmail.com.

Metal Arts Day

CANTON — To honor the last month of TAUNY’s Inhabited Arabesques exhibit of metalwork by James Gonzalez, the Metal Arts Day workshop will be Saturday, Oct. 7 from 12-4 p.m. at the TAUNY Center. Four metal artists – James Gonzalez, Kathy Lahendro, Margaret Jacobs, and Justin O'Rourke – will present different metals and techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to make hammered copper earrings, learn how to powder coat metal at home, and watch plasma cutting at work. All ages are welcome with parental supervision. No registration required, but a suggested donation of $10-20 will be appreciated.

Swim camp

POTSDAM — The swim camp Fitter & Faster is returning to the Maxcy Hall Pool at SUNY Potsdam for a 2-day swim camp Oct. 7 & 8 for ages 10 and older. Day 1, Saturday, Oct. 7 — Session 1: The Fifth Stroke, Underwaters; Session 2: Fast freestyle technique. Day 2, Sunday, Oct. 8 — Session 3, Explosive starts and turns; Session 4: Essentials of sprinting and pacing. Info, register: https://fitterandfaster.com/swim-clinics/2023-autumn-swim-camp-ages-10-potsdam-ny/. Cost: $129.

Trail cleanup

RENSSELAER FALLS — A fall trail workday is scheduled from Saturday, Oct. 7 at 8 a.m. at Indian Creek Nature Center. Join ICNC Board members for a workday to help clean up the Nature Center from summer storms and get it ready for the winter. Tools will be supplied, or you can bring your own.

Book signing

OGDENSBURG — Ogdensburg History Museum, 206 Ford St. will host a book signing with Town of DeKalb historian Bryan Thompson on Saturday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. His new book African Americans in St. Lawrence County chronicles the history of this often overlooked group in Northern New York. Thompson will read excerpts from his book, then hold a book signing. For more information contact Julie Madlin at 315-528-0733 or email jmmadlin@gmail.com.

Haunted Hayride

BRASHER FALLS — The Tri-Town Annual Haunted Hayride will be held Sat., Oct. 7, 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.

Pumpkin Patch Party

MADRID — St Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum, 1755 State Route 345, is hosting a Kids Pumpkin Patch Party on Oct. 7 from 12-3 p.m. rain or shine. Children visiting the museum with their parents can paint a pumpkin, enjoy a kiddie corn maze, take ride on the wagon around the museum and other activities. Cost to paint a pumpkin is $3. Food will be available to buy.

Military timeline event

MADRID — Fort Tribute will host a U.S. Historical Military Timeline event on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Living historians will be on hand representing eras of the French & Indian War, War of 1812, Civil War, Mexican War, Indian Wars and WWII. This event is part of New York State Path Through History weekend. Admission is free. Info: www.forttribute.org or Facebook forttribute.

Pumpkinfest

WADDINGTON — The 4th annual Pumpkinfest will be held Saturday, Oct. 7 on Main Street. Live music at Island View Park: Andrew LaMora, 12-2 p.m., Tyler Lemieux, 2-4 p.m., and The BackWater Duo, 4-6 p.m. 5K River’s Run, Hay Wagon Rides, a Chili Cookoff, Scarecrow Making, Relay Races, Craft Fair, Farmers’ Market, Lawn Games, Face Painting, Pumpkin Cannon, Food, Beer, and a Community Parade at 6 p.m.

Used book store

COLTON — The seasonal used book store run by the Friends of Hepburn Library of Colton will close for the season with a bag sale on Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Books will be $5 per bag. The Book Nook is located on Rt. 56 behind the Colton Hepburn Library. Info: 315-262-2310.

DeKalb business expo

DEKALB JUNCTION — The DeKalb Revitalization Committee will hold its first annual Small Business Expo Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Hermon-DeKalb Central School, 709 E. DeKalb Rd. Participation in the Expo is free for Hermon and DeKalb entrepreneurs. Interested businesses should visit www.IBelieveinDeKalb.com to complete an application. Public admission is also free.

Bag sale

CANTON — Canton United Methodist Church, 41 Court St., will host the annual United Women in Faith Fall Rummage Sale on Thursday, Oct. 5, 4-7 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (bag sale). Organizers will accept donations starting Sunday, Sept. 24 to Wednesday, Oct. 4.

North Country Band

MASSENA — The North Country Band will perform at VFW Post 1143, 101 West Hatfield St., on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 4-8 p.m. Morgan’s food truck will be on site selling food.

Community Breakfast

POTSDAM — A community breakfast will be offered at Robert J. Freego Amvets Post 282 on Route 11 outside of Potsdam on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8-11 a.m.

Psychic medium

PARISHVILLE — The Amvets Ladies Auxiliary 265 will host psychic medium Sue LaCoursiere on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. at the Amvets Hall, 25 Rutman Road. Doors open at noon. Admission costs $35 per person. Call or text Lois Bump, 315-261-9811, to reserve a seat. Bring your drink.

Witch Wreath

WADDINGTON — The Gallery at Lake Saint Lawrence Arts, 14 Main St., will host a class on making witch wreaths with Theresa Gabor on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $35, materials supplied. Must pre-register. Register: 315-308-4410, lakesaintlawrencearts@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/lslarts.

Sunday, Oct. 8

Public Skating

MASSENA — Massena Arena is offering weekend public skating Sunday, Oct. 8, from 7:15-8:20 p.m. Admission is $3. Skate rentals are $3. Ticketing and rentals start 30 minutes prior to each session.

Chicken BBQ

HOPKINTON — Hopkinton-Ft. Jackson Fire Department will host a chicken barbecue at the station, 2876 State Highway 11B, on Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. Meals are $15 for half chicken salt potatoes, baked beans, dessert. Chicken only costs $10. Dine-in or carry out. Pre-order starting at 8 a.m., 315-250-3652.

Chicken BBQ

HERMON — Hermon Volunteer Fire Department, 1650 County Road 21, will host a chicken barbecue Oct. 8 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Pre-order: 315-347-3706. Half chicken dinners are $15 and includes salt potatoes, macaroni salad, coleslaw, roll, and dessert. Chicken alone is $8.

Atkinson Family

HEUVELTON — The Atkinson Family Bluegrass Band will perform at Pickens Hall, 83 State St., on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. Admission is $15, payable at the door at at Pickens General Store [315-344-7950] or online at https://pickenshall.com. The family band from the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains play a style all their own, an acoustic genre of Americana, bluegrass and folk music. The group composes many of the songs they perform, which tell the stories of their lives in the northern mountains of the Adirondacks.

One Night in Memphis

OGDENSBURG – An upcoming tribute to Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash will be the next staging to take place at the George Hall Auditorium as part of Ogdensburg Command Performances 2023-24 season. Billed as “One night in Memphis,” the multi-award-winning show will take place Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. at the OFA auditorium and is based on a real-life event in 1956 when these musical legends gathered by chance at Sun Studios in Memphis. Tickets: 315-393-2625, ocp@ogdensburgk12.org. Info: www.ILoveTheatre.org, www.Facebook.com/OgdensburgCommandPerformances.

When Time is Short

CANTON – “When Time Is Short: Finding Our Way in the Anthropocene,” author Timothy Beal, professor of religion at Case Western Reserve University, to discuss key biblical texts to anchor us in humbler conceptions of humans as earth creatures; noon to 1 pm. Part of ​​the 2023 Social Justice Initiative, presented by the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3 ½ Main St., free, open to public.

Open mic poetry, workshop in Potsdam

POTSDAM — St. Lawrence Area Poets (SLAP) continue their new monthly Poetry Open-Mic in October at Potsdam Public Library. SLAP member John Berbrich will lead the new monthly series, welcoming all poets and lovers of poetry to participate by reading or just listening on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m.

Rossie ruins tour

ROSSIE — St. Lawrence County Historical Association, and historian John Austin, will host a tour of the historic factory ruins of the hamlet of Rossie on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. Covering about a mile, the tour begins in the hamlet of Rossie, located on County Route 3 at the junction of County Route 8. Good walking shoes are required to fully view all stops, as some of the ruins are located across uneven ground, such as along the riverbank and through fields. Highlights of the tour include the remains of the grist mill (1825), iron foundry, and machine shop (1840s); site of the iron furnace (1813); David Parish's land office (ca. 1812) and his house (ca. 1810); site of the lead smelter on the river (1838); and the Victoria Lead Mine stack (ca. 1830s, pictured). Cost: $5 for nonmembers; members are free. To register (required), call 315-386-8133, or email carlene@slcha.org; detailed instructions for the tour will be provided.

Sons of Amvets meet

HEUVELTON — The Sons of Amvets 1997 will meet Oct. 8 at 1:30 p.m.

Helping Hands celebration

HANNAWA FALLS — Helping Hands of Hannawa Falls will host its 20-Year Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 8, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Celebrations will include face painting, pumpkin painting stations, hot dogs and drinks, raffle giveaways along with the North County Crusaders Super Mario and Wonder Woman who will be on site from 12-2 p.m. to join in the event. Other agencies attending will be St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Department with a child safety demonstration as well as WIC Clinic.

Blessing of the Animals

NORWOOD — The Annual Blessing of our Animal Friends will take place on the front lawn of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 42 S. Main Street, Norwood, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8. Bring an animal friend, on leash or in crate, or photo of your pet. All are welcome.

Breakfast buffet

HEUVELTON — Amvets Post 1997, 107 State St., will serve a breakfast buffet by donation on Oct. 8 from 8-11 a.m.

Monday, Oct. 9

Indigenous Peoples Day

POTSDAM — The North Country Poor People's Campaign will host an Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration at the Potsdam United Methodist Church, 26 Main St., on Monday, Oct. 9 from 7-8:30 p.m. There will be a short presentation and refreshments will be served. The Potsdam UMC is handicapped accessible.

Walking group starts

OGDENSBURG — Ogdensburg City School District will offer adult walking in the evenings at OFA, walking will begin Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $30 and will run until Thursday, Dec. 21. Info: Cindy O'Grady at 315-393-0900 x31920.

Roast beef

WADDINGTON — The Waddington United Methodist Church will be having a roast beef dinner to benefit the St. Lawrence District Order of the Eastern Star on Monday, Oct. 9, starting at 4:30 p.m. Dinner consists of roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, roll, and assorted cookies. Adults $15, children 12-5 ages $8 and under 5 are free. Dine in or take out.

SUNY Canton open house

CANTON — SUNY Canton will hold open house from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9. These comprehensive events offer guests the opportunity to speak with faculty and learn about academic program options, as well as meet with admissions and financial aid representatives. Campus tours will be led by current students, and a complimentary lunch will be provided. Register: https://www.canton.edu/admissions/open_house.html.

Folk orchestra practice

POTSDAM — North Country Folk Orchestra, led by Gretchen Koehler and Barb Heller, is hosting rehearsals for its upcoming Dec. 6 concert. Beginning to advanced players who are “comfortable” on their instrument (strings, woodwinds, brass) are welcome to join. Rehearsals will take place on Mondays at 6-7:30 at the Potsdam Public Library, 2 Park St., on Oct. 9, Oct. 23, Nov. 6, Nov. 27, and Dec. 4. Cost: $50 for adults and $15 for children (under 18).

Tuesday, Oct. 10

Obit writing workshop

BRASHER — 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. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Nutrition Center, 32 Church St. Lunch offered afterwards. Info: 315-386-4730.

Hermon town meeting

HERMON — The Hermon town board will meet Oct. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at their offices, 109 Church St. Info: 315-347-3606.

Seniors meet

WADDINGTON — The next meeting for the Seaway Valley Senior Citizens will be on Tuesday, October 10 at noon at the Waddington Methodist Church. This will be the Halloween costume party. Members are asked to bring their place settings, a drink and a dish to pass.

Driver safety

AKWESASNE — The St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Office for the Aging in Akwesasne will host the AARP Driver Safety course Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 10 and 11 from 1-4:30 p.m. each day at the senior center, 29 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way. Pre-register: 518-358-2963. Fee is $25 for AARP members and $30 for non-members. Bring valid driver’s license and a current AARP card (if a member) to each class session.

Bulk trash pickup

DEKALB — Town of DeKalb Bulk Trash Day is Oct. 10 with town-wide curbside pick-up starting at 6 a.m. The crew will only do one pass per road/street, no exceptions. Furniture must be dry. Will not pick up if wet. Mattresses and box springs will not be picked up. Only 2 tires per household and must be off the rims. No household garbage, hazardous waste, or construction materials. Also, if it is able to be placed in a large trash bag, it is not appropriate for pickup. Info: DeKalb Town Clerk Barbara Creazzo at 315-347-3331.

Wednesday, Oct. 11

Dorothy Day Café

POTSDAM — A free community dinner Dorothy Day Cafe will be on Wed., Oct. 11 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Saint Mary's community room, 20 Lawrence Ave. Bratwurst, mashed potatoes, vegetable & dessert. Park out back, enter by handicapped-accessible entrance. Reservations appreciated, but not required: 315-265-9680.

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.

Seniors meet

DEKALB JUNCTION — DeKalb-Hermon Seniors will meet Oct. 11 from 11 a.m.-noon at the DeKalb Community Room, 26 Josephine St. Info: 315-854-8121.

Richville historical meets

RICHVILLE — Richville Historical Association, 59 Main St., will meet Oct. 11 from 7-8 p.m. at the Old Baptist Church.

Genealogy workshop

OGDENSBURG — Ogdensburg History Museum, 206 Ford St., will host the free Chase Your Tale genealogy workshop to help local residents uncover their family histories on Oct. 11 at 7 p.m., led by genealogist Dale Sheldon. Topics: online resources to trace family trees, how to access public records, and how to create family trees. Open to all ages and experience levels. Info: 315-528-0733.

Senior dinner

BRASHER FALLS — The Quad Town Senior Dinner for seniors living in Brasher, Stockholm, Lawrence and Hopkinton, will be Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Pike’s Place. Cocktails start at 5 p.m., dinner at 6. Cost: $5 per person at the door.

Rabies clinic

OGDENSBURG – A free rabies clinic will be offered by St. Lawrence County Public Health at the City of Ogdensburg Fire Department on Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 5-7 p.m. No walk-ins. Pre-register at stlawco.org/Departments/PublicHealth or Public Health Facebook page. Links to register will not be available until one week before the clinic. Call Public Health at 315-386-2325, or the town offices at 315-393-3540 for assistance. Arrive at your appointment time. Bring your pet's past rabies shot record.

Amvets meeting

HEUVELTON — Amvets Post 1997 will hold its regular meeting Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 12

Rummage, bake sale

POTSDAM — Potsdam Trinity Episcopal Church, Maple Street on Fall Island, is hosting a fall rummage and bake sale Thursday, Oct. 12 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 13 from 8 a.m.-noon. Holiday items, toys, clothing, books, kitchen items and more will be offered.

Tribal meeting

AKWESASNE — Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Office of Emergency Management and Safety invites community members to attend a meeting to develop a Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plan on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the 1st Floor Conference Room of the Tribal Administration Building, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial. Refreshments provided.

Community Fair

OGDENSBURG — The Ogdensburg City School District will host a Community Resource Fair on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 5-7 p.m. at the Edgar A. Newell II Memorial Golden Dome, 1100 State St. Those attending will learn about resources for families from community organizations. There will be free giveaways, food and information.

Aromatherapy workshop in Potsdam

POTSDAM — A “Sniffles & Sneezes Aromatherapy” workshop” with aromatherapist Kathy Wilcox will be held Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at Potsdam Public Library. Learn how to use holistic aromatic supports to help tackle the coughs, sniffles, sneezes, aches and pains that often accompany cold and flu season. You will learn about essential oils that can be especially helpful this time of year, as well as safety guidelines for children and adults, and how to use these oils most effectively. You will have the opportunity to create two inhaler blends, or "sniffy sticks" to take home with you.

Anthropology lecture

POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam will welcome the visiting scholar Dr. Catherine M. Cameron, professor emerita of anthropology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, for a public talk on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m., in the Raymond Hall eighth floor lounge. Her talk, "Captives and Culture Change in Ancient Small-Scale Societies," is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities Faculty Development Program. This event is free, and the public is invited to attend.

Environmental lecture

POTSDAM — Drew Story, managing director with the MIT Policy Lab, will present the 2023 Hopke Distinguished Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 12:15 p.m. in B.H. Snell 213 on the Clarkson Collins Hill Campus, with a reception to follow. The title of his talk is "Leveraging Academic Research and Expertise for Environmental Policy.” This event is open to the public both in-person and via Zoom. To register for the Zoom meeting for this event, visit https://bit.ly/HopkeLecture.

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.

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

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.

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 also be 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.