Friday, Sept. 22

Barney Gage Film Series

CANTON – The Ants & the Grasshopper, Fri. Sept. 22, 7-9 pm., Unitarian Universalist Church, 3 ½ Main St., free, open to public. African farmer Anita Chitaya travels to America to persuade legislators to save her home by first saving the planet. A discussion on how farmers can benefit from and protect biodiversity will be led by field ecologist Dr. Aaron Iverson, Associate Professor (St. Lawrence University).

TAUNY meet and greet

CANTON — TAUNY is hosting a series of online and in person meet and greet events with its new executive director Joshua Vink. Online events will be Aug. 28 from 12-1 and 6-7 p.m. in person events will be Sept. 22, from 1-2 p.m. at the Canton Farmers Market; and from 4-6 p.m. at the TAUNY Center with live music by Caramelo. Register for the online webinar meetings at: https://tinyurl.com/vecjvj6h .

Karaoke

HEUVELTON — Karaoke will be offered at Amvets Post 1997, 107 State St. on Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 6-9 p.m.

Rummage sale

CANTON — The Canton First Presbyterian Church, 17 Park St., will hold a fall rummage sale on Friday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with a $1/bag sale on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m.-noon. The sale will feature fall and winter clothing for children and adults, household items, books and toys.

Safety-seat check

AKWESASNE — Franklin County Traffic Safety Board is sponsoring a child safety-seat event Friday, Sept. 22, from noon to 4 at the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Station on Route 37. Certified technicians will check child safety seats for proper installation and use in your vehicle.

Saturday, Sept. 23

Rummage sale

RAYMONDVILLE — The Raymondville United Methodist Church, Route 56, will host a rummage sale Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hot dogs, soda & water will also be sold.

Craft, Food & Wine

MADRID – Fourth annual Craft, Food & Wine Open-Air Market, more than 80 producers and artisans selling food, jewelry, wine, cider, quilts, furniture, hand-turned bowls and rolling pins, cutting boards, photography, pottery, flowers, self-care products, and more, St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum, 755 NYS Hwy. 345, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. rain or shine; $5 per person, sponsored by St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce.

Hazardous waste collection

CANTON — A free, household hazardous waste collection day for St. Lawrence County residents will be held at the Human Services building, 80 State Highway 310 on Sept. 23 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Accepted materials: antifreeze, oil & latex paints, fluorescent light tubes, pesticides, vehicle fluids (no motor oil), solvents, adhesives, epoxy resins, polishes & waxes, pool chemicals, photography chemicals, household cleaning products, driveway sealers, wood preservatives, corrosives, home chemistry sets, aerosol cans containing product, products containing mercury (no thermostats).

Day at the Farm

NORTH LAWRENCE — The free, annual “Day at the Farm” will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.at the Stauffer Farms this year. It offers tours of the farm, free wagon rides and games, and food trucks with food available to purchase. Talk to local farmers and meet the Dairy Princess and Ambassadors. The farm is located at 925 Co. Rt. 54, North Lawrence.

Hawkins Point Wildlife Festival

MASSENA —Hawkins Point Wildlife Festival 2023 will offer a free day of family fun on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Hawkins Point Visitor Center. Live animal exhibits, nature displays, arts and crafts, entertainment and movies in the theater will be offered. Included will be exotic animals, a petting zoo with farm animals, a wagon ride, and vendors: Reptiles Forever, The Science Chef, Thompson Park Zoo, Lena the Lizard Lady and Nicandri Nature Center.

Model train show

MASSENA —- The 14th Annual St. Lawrence Valley Model Train, Toy, & Collectible Expo will be at Massena Arena, 180 Harte Haven Plaza, on Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $5, free for children 10 and younger. There will be operating club layouts, vendors, free modeling clinic, miniature train rides, weather permitting, and refreshments. Sponsored by the Norwood Model Railroad Club. Info: jarvistom@ymail.com, 315-267-6945, norwoodmodelrr.org.

ALS Walk/Run

LOUISVILLE — The 10th annual Sandy’s Steps to Edge Out ALS 5K Walk/Run will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m. at Whalen Park, Louisville. In-person registration begins at 10 a.m. There will be food available for purchase, restrooms, 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction and faceprinting.

Psychic fair

MASSENA — A psychic fair will be Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at American Legion Post #79, 40 E. Orivs St. Psychics, tarot card readers, palmist, mediums, spirit animal readers and healers. Jewelry, crystals, tarot cards, natural skincare, wellness products, spell kits, spell jars, pendulums, artwork, protection charms, candles, meditation balms, skin care, essential oils, greeting cards and singing bowls for sale. Reiki healing. $10 cash at the door. Info: www.destinyreader.com.

Hot Country dance

MASSENA — The Massena Senior Citizens will host a dance on Sat., Sept. 23, at the Massena Community Center, 61 Beach St. The band, Hot Country, will play from 5-9 p.m. The kitchen opens 4:30-7 p.m. Cover charge is $5 per person. The public is welcome.

Fall festival

MORLEY — A fall festival will be held Sept. 23, 2-4 p.m. at Morley Wesleyan Church, 7254 County Route 27. There will be a hayride, horse rides, crafters, bounce houses, games for children and adults (corn hole, Texas horse shoe, etc.), apple cider making, free hot dogs. Everything free except crafters. In case of rain crafters, games, bounce houses will be inside.

Migratory bird walk

RENSSELAER FALLS — Indian Creek Nature Center is hosting a migratory bird walk Saturday, Sept. 23 at 8 a.m. led by Tom Langen. Participants will look for migratory birds, and the fruits and seeds they consume to fuel their flight, and discuss how birds know where and when to leave the north for their winter range. Meet at the main (west) entrance at the end of the entrance road, where the trails begin.

Fall rummage sale

CANTON — The Canton First Presbyterian Church, 17 Park St., will hold a fall rummage sale on Friday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with a $1/bag sale on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m.-noon. The sale will feature fall and winter clothing for children and adults, household items, books and toys.

Fall retreat

POTSDAM — “Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall,” a mini-retreat, with Jenna Joya Blondel, reiki master, and Terry de la Vega, certified yoga nurse, will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, from 1-4 p.m. at the Trillium Yoga Room, 42 1/2 Elm St., in the Potsdam Presbyterian Community Center. Coloring and meditating on Tarot cards, and yoga nidra guided meditation. Tea and supplies included. $40, cash or check. Register: TheYogaNP@gmail.com, JennaJoyaBlondel@gmail.com.

Colorwork knitting

CANTON — The class Introduction to Stranded Colorwork Knitting will be offered at the TAUNY Center, Main Street, on Sept. 2 and 23, 2-4 p.m. $50 registration fee includes both sessions, knitting needles, and yarn. Register online at https://tauny-folkstore.myshopify.com/collections/programs.

Food distribution

MASSENA — St. Peter's Outreach Ministry, 128 Main St., will host a food distribution Saturday, Sept. 23, from 8:30-10 a.m. for St. Lawrence County residents only.

Masquerade Ball

OGDENSBURG — The Frederic Remington Art Museum will host Ameriga Vespucci’s 1859 Masquerade Ball at the Parish Mansion on Saturday, Sept. 23, 7-9 p.m. Grasse River Players and the North Country Connections Orchestra will present the story of Ameriga Vespucci’s life through vignettes including skits, songs, scenes and the legendary poker game that brought her to Ogdensburg. Cash bar provided by Hosmer’s Marina, light refreshments. Pre-sale tickets: $35, otherwise $40 at the door and can be purchased in the Museum lobby, by calling 315-393-2425 or online.

Fall festival

MORLEY — A fall festival will be held Sept. 23, from 2-4 p.m. at Morley Wesleyan Church, 7254 County Route 27. There will be a hayride, horse rides, crafters, bounce houses, games for children and adults (corn hole, Texas horse shoe, etc.), apple cider making and free hot dogs. Everything is free except items from crafters. In case of rain crafters, games, bounce houses will be inside.

Harper concert

HAMMOND – Maeve Gilchrist, harper, composer and producer will perform at The Iva Smith Gallery of Fine Art, 627 NY-37, for the Yellow Barn Concert Series on Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, and currently based in the New York City area, Gilchrist‘s innovative approach to her instrument stretches its harmonic limits and improvisational possibilities. Tickets: $10. Children 12 and under listen for free. All upper grade students coming for extra credit assignments listen for free. Info: 718-753-7947, https://www.ivasmithgallery.com/ .

Hot Country band

MASSENA – The band Hot Country will perform at the Massena Senior Citizens dance Sept. 23 from 5-9 p.m. at 61 Beach St. Cover charge is $5 per person. Kitchen opens from 4:30-7 p.m. 45 and older welcome.

Clarksboro Trail hike

POTSDAM – The Laurentian Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club will hike the Tooley Pond Road “Clarksboro Trail” Saturday, Sept. 23. The club will explore the new trail to an overlook which has a lovely view of Twin Falls. 2.2 miles RT, 250 ft elevation gain. Optional extra 1 mile, to explore some of the waterfalls along Tooley Pond road after the overlook. This is a joint outing with Potsdam Pride. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756 for information.

Class reunion

MASSENA – The 50th reunion of Massena Central’s Class of 1973 will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 5-8 p.m. at the Gristmill Brewery, Water St. $25 per person, which includes sliders and flatbreads appetizers. Cash bar and music. Info: Alison Power, alisonpower406@gmail.com, or Carol Sprankle Smith, hatfieldsmith@aol.com .

Forest owners education

WANAKENA — The NY Forest Owners Association will conduct a free educational workshop on Saturday, Sept. 23, hosted by the College of Environmental Science at the Ranger School, Wanakena. Bring a bag lunch, water will be provided. Door prizes will be awarded. Register by Sept. 19. Contact Gary Goff, 518-837-5171, garygoff357@gmail.com. Bring bug spray, raincoat, or sunscreen.

Waste collection

LOUISVILLE — A household hazardous waste collection day is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Town of Louisville garage, 14810 State Highway 37, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Residents can drop off items at the town garage, no household garbage, liquids, tires or construction material.

Sunday, Sept. 24

Free ham

COLTON — A free ham dinner will be held at the Colton Community Church, 11 Church St. on Sunday, Sept. 24 starting at 4:30 p.m. Take-out or dine-in.

Monday, Sept. 25

Mathematics talk

CANTON — St. Lawrence University's chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honorary society will sponsor a presentation by Visiting Scholar Talitha Washington, president of the Association for Women in Mathematics and director of the National Data Science Alliance. Her presentation, "Data Science for Social Justice," will be held on Monday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gulick Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

Blood drive

PARISHVILLE – Amvets Post 265, 5 Catherine St., will host a Red Cross blood drive in its banquet room on Monday, Sept. 25 from 1-5 p.m.

Poet at the library

POTSDAM — SLC Arts will host its Art/Work Speaker Series at the Potsdam Public Library, 2 Park St., Monday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. to discuss the arts economy of the North Country with local poet, Karyn Crispo. A poet, author, and teacher, Karyn Crispo’s collection of poems, Building a Second Home, was nominated for the Massachusetts Book Award and the Pen New England Literary Award. Crispo leads writing workshops for those incarcerated at the local county jail and is an advocate for restorative justice. Free and open to the public.

Tuesday, Sept. 26

IDA meets

CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. at the Ernest J. LaBaff Industrial Building, 19 Commerce Lane. Meetings of the St. Lawrence County IDA-Local Development Corporation, St. Lawrence County IDA – Civic Development Corporation, and St. Lawrence County Property Development Corporation will immediately follow. The meetings are open to the public for in-person attendance. Also, instructions on how to join the meeting virtually can be found at https://slcida.com/about/announcements/.

Rabies clinic

MASSENA – A free rabies clinic will be offered by St. Lawrence County Public Health at the Massena town barn on Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 6-8 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 315-769-5228 ext. 3 for assistance. Arrive at your appointment time. Bring your pet's past rabies shot record.

Poetry with Purpose

POTSDAM — SLC Arts will host Poetry with Purpose at the Potsdam Public Library, 2 Park St., on Tuesday, Sept. 26 featuring author Rebecca Pelky. Pelky is an assistant professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Clarkson University, she teaches film studies, literature, and creative writing. Pelky’s second collection of poetry, Through a Red Place, won the 2021 Perugia Press Prize. Through a Red Place is a bilingual collection of poems, written in Mohegan and English, which responds to archival, historical, and field research to consider how Native and non-Native people have historically utilized the same land.

Tourism meeting

RENSSELAER FALLS — A tourism task force meeting with Assemblyman Scott Gray at Applewood Orchards, 176 Johnson Rd., on Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 3-4 p.m. A press conference will follow at 4:30 p.m.

Business networking

RENSSELAER FALLS — The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce will host its September Business in the Spotlight networking event at Applewood Orchards, 176 Johnson Road, on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 5-7 p.m. Admission is $10. There will be networking, business spotlights, presentations, door prizes and refreshments. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/2p9xepua .

Blood drive

CANTON — SUNY Canton will hold its 101st American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, and Wednesday, Sept. 27, in the Richard W. Miller Center, room 212. Appointments encouraged; sign up through the American Red Cross website or the Blood Donor app.

Tuesday, Sept. 27

Rabies clinic

DEKALB – A free rabies clinic will be offered by St. Lawrence County Public Health at the DeKalb town barn on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 6-8 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 315-347-3331 for assistance. Arrive at your appointment time. Bring your pet's past rabies shot record.

Seniors car check

POTSDAM — Clarkson University’s Occupational Therapy Department has announced that CarFit will visit Clarkson Sept. 27, 9 a.m.-noon, at Congdon Hall parking lot across from Clarkson Hall, 59 Main St., to offer area senior drivers a free opportunity to check how their cars “fit” them. An occupational therapist is also on hand to provide information to seniors on how to maintain and strengthen driving health. Contact Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy Brittany DiSalvo by phone at 315-268-4415 or via email at bdisalvo@clarkson.edu to make an appointment.

Driver safety class

MASSENA — Massena Senior Citizens will host the last AARP Driver Safety course for the year on Sept. 27 and 28 at the Community Center, 61 Beach St. Class sessions run from 1:30-5 p.m. each day and are open to all drivers — regardless of age. Pre-registration required by calling 315-769-7810 no later than Sept. 18. Fee is $25 for AARP members and $30 for non-members. Participants must bring their driver’s license and a current AARP card (if a member) to each class session. For the first class session, arrive at least 20 minutes early.

Community luncheon

NORWOOD – St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 42 S. Main St., will host its monthly free community luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This month’s luncheon will be a buffet luncheon consisting of main entrees, salads, and desserts.

Thursday, Sept. 28

Norfolk Fall Festival

NORFOLK — The Norfolk Fall Festival will be held Sept. 28-30 with a variety of fall and Halloween themed events including a Halloween house decorating contest, food trucks, candy hunt, magic show, bounce houses, parade and scarecrow contest. Thursday, Sept. 28 — 5:30 p.m., kick spaghetti dinner at Norfolk Fire Department; and 6:30 p.m., Halloween house judging.

Rummage sale

HEUVELTON — The Heuvelton United Methodist Church, Lisbon Street, is holding a rummage sale on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 3-6 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; and Saturday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch will be available Friday and Saturday with a choice of sandwiches, chili, cornbread, treats and drinks.

Free dinner

POTSDAM — A free will dinner will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Potsdam on Thursday, Sept. 28, serving from 5-6:30 p.m. The menu includes hearty vegetable beef soup, roll, salad, and dessert. This meal is sponsored by The Presbyterian Church and Trinity Church, Potsdam.

Geology talk

CANTON – Geologist William deLorraine will discuss some of the interesting minerals found in Gouverneur and the geology of the larger region at the St. Lawrence County Historical Association on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 12 p.m. St. Lawrence County has long been known by geologists and manufacturers for its rich mineral deposits. One of the longest continually-operating mines in the region is Balmat near Gouverneur. Most recently, Bill co-authored the Collectors Guide to the Balmat Mining District, St. Lawrence County, NY. There is a $5 suggested donation; members are free.

Bayside Cemetery hike

POTSDAM – The Laurentian Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club organizes a short scenic walk at Bayside Cemetery on Back Hannawa Road every Thursday in September, starting at 7:30 a.m. The two-mile hike takes about an hour and is rated easy. Contact Marianne Hebert at 315-265-0756 or chair@adklaurentian.org.

Chicken pie

NORWOOD — The Knapps Station Community Church, 3035 County Route 47, will hold it's annual chicken pie supper on Thursday, Sept. 28, starting at 4:30 p.m. Menu includes: chicken pie, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, cranberry sauce, roll, with pumpkin pie or apple crisp for dessert. Prices: $10 ages 13 and up; $5 ages 5-12; under 5 and over 90 free. Whole chicken pies $12, extra dessert $3. Take outs available. Pre-orders recommended for take outs by calling 315-212-9771 or 315-353-5014.

Diabetes workshop starts

STAR LAKE — Six-week series of diabetes workshops hosted by the Wilderness HealthCare Foundation’s Wellness Committee will be held Sept. 28-Nov. 2 at Clifton-Fine Community Center, 4208 State Route 3. Teaches self-management tools to improve health outcomes. Meetings will be Thursdays, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, from 1-3:30 p.m. Register: julie@gethealthyslc.org, 315-705-9415.

Free used clothing

MADRID — Christian Fellowship Center in Madrid has gently used clothing free for families in need. The CFC is open the last Thursday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. The center is located at 3662 County Route 14 Madrid (Old Madrid School).

Spaghetti dinner

CANTON — A spaghetti dinner will be held downstairs at Grace Episcopal Church on Sept. 28, 5-7 p.m. Food will be available to eat in or pick up. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for teens in cash at the door, and free to anyone under 12. Money raised will benefit Grace House. Call 315-386-3904 or 315-854-0914 for information. Call 315-777-0483 to place a take-out order.

Friday, Sept. 29

Norfolk Fall Festival

NORFOLK — The Norfolk Fall Festival will be held Sept. 28-30 with a variety of fall and Halloween themed events including a Halloween house decorating contest, food trucks, candy hunt, magic show, bounce houses, parade and scarecrow contest. Friday, Sept. 29 — 4-8 p.m., food trucks, Alexander's Dogs; 4-8 p.m., flossy fairy floss cotton candy, face painting, balloon animals; 4-8 p.m., bounce houses, slides, obstacle course; 5:30 p.m., kid Halloween candy hunt; and 6 p.m., kids magic show with Presto Pete and the Incredible Chris.

Women’s self defense class

NORFOLK — A women’s self defense class will be offered at North Country Martial Arts Academy, 13 W. Main St., with Spencer Paige on Sept. 29 from 6:40-7:40 p.m. Cost: $24.99. Class size limited. Register: https://tinyurl.com/bddcp4vv.

Spaghetti & meatballs

MASSENA — Massena Meals on Wheels is hosting a spaghetti and meatballs lunch and dinner Friday, Sept. 29 from 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at 70 E. Hatfield St., across from Massena Electric. Take-out only. Sauce and meatball recipe from Massena’s Village Inn. Includes tossed salad, Italian bread and gourmet cupcake. Cost: $10. Pre-order: 315-769-5083. Curbside pickup available. Meals on Wheels will also be conducting a roadside Stock the Pot collection from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Cash and checks will be accepted. NNY Community Foundation will match $2,500 if that amount is collected.

Rummage sale

HEUVELTON — The Heuvelton United Methodist Church, Lisbon Street, is holding a rummage sale on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 3-6 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; and Saturday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch will be available Friday and Saturday with a choice of sandwiches, chili, cornbread, treats and drinks.

Meals on Wheels Day

MASSENA – The Massena Meals On Wheels will hold its annual Meals On Wheels Day on Friday, Sept. 29. The fundraiser will include “Stock the Pot”, donations, and Spaghetti and Meatballs Lunch/Dinner. If “Stock the Pot” roadside collection reaches $2,500 by noon, $2,500 will be matched by the Northern NY Community Foundation. The Spaghetti and Meatballs Lunch/Dinner will be take-out meals only, 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m, at the Massena Meals on Wheels building, 70 East Hatfield St. Pre-order by calling 315.769.5083. Drive-up orders are also welcome.The meal includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, Italian bread and a cupcake. Cost is $10 per meal.

Haunted Hayride

BRASHER FALLS — The Tri-Town Annual Haunted Hayride will be held Friday, Sept. 29, 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.

Reader’s Theater

CANTON – “The Earth, Our Home,” by Karen Wells, Fri. & Sat., Sept. 29-30, 7-9 pm. Dramatic presentation with music and readings to increase awareness of the urgent need to address our climate crisis. Part of ​​the 2023 Social Justice Initiative, presented by the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3 ½ Main St., free, open to public.

Karaoke

HEUVELTON — Karaoke will be offered at Amvets Post 1997, 107 State St. on Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 6-9 p.m.

Hall of Fame induction

POTSDAM – Potsdam Central School’s Athletic Hall of FameClass of 2023 ceremonies on Sept. 29-30. Golf outing Sept. 29, at Potsdam Town and Country Club. Inductees and guests invited to cocktails and appetizer buffet 5:30 p.m. at Potsdam Elks’ Lodge, with Induction Ceremony at 7 p.m. Info: Joe Stark at potsdamhof@gmail.com or Sarah Fiacco at stonerbear84@hotmail.com

Saturday, Sept. 30

Norfolk Fall Festival

NORFOLK — The Norfolk Fall Festival will be held Sept. 28-30 with a variety of fall and Halloween themed events including a Halloween house decorating contest, food trucks, candy hunt, magic show, bounce houses, parade and scarecrow contest. Saturday, Sept. 30 — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., large vendor fair; 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 50% off at The Whistle Stop Thrift Store; 12-6 p.m., scarecrow walk and voting; 12-8 p.m., bounce houses, obstacle course & slides; 12-8 p.m., food trucks; 12-8 p.m., Flossy Fairy Floss, cotton candy, face painting, balloon animals; 12-4 p.m., petting zoo & pony rides; 12-4 p.m., Her-Petology; 12-4 p.m., North Country Crusaders Carnival Games; 1 p.m., parade; and 5 p.m., cornhole tournament.

Rummage sale

HEUVELTON — The Heuvelton United Methodist Church, Lisbon Street, is holding a rummage sale on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 3-6 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; and Saturday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch will be available Friday and Saturday with a choice of sandwiches, chili, cornbread, treats and drinks.

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.

Gun, knife show

SOUTH COLTON — The Racquette Valley Fish and Game Club, 233 Coldbrook Drive, will host a gun and knife show on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Oct. 1 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Entrance fee is $3. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All state laws apply. Breakfast and lunch served. Info: Mike Pearl, 315-244-8409.

Recovery River Run and Family Fun Fest

OGDENSBURG — The third annual Recovery River Run 5K and a new Family Fun Fest will be held Saturday, Sept. 30. Registration for the 5K will be at Ogdensburg Free Academy’s Golden Dome, beginning at 9 a.m., with the walk/run beginning at 10 a.m. Pre-register online at Valley Recovery Center’s Facebook page. A Family Fun Fest with vendors, free concessions, family games and crafts, will be offered at Lockwood Civic Center from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., followed by a family movie at 1 p.m.

Superhero 5K

LOUISVILLE – Massena Hospital Foundation is hosting the first St. Lawrence Superhero 5K Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 9 a.m. on the Richard’s Landing Bike Trail, a wide, crushed gravel trail that runs along the mighty St. Lawrence River. Cost: $25 for 10 and older, open to runners and walkers of all skill levels. The first 100 finishers will receive a St. Lawrence Superhero 5K Challenge medal sponsored by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. Register: https://forms.gle/Rizh7eex51cH8CWT8, at the Foundation office (the former gift shop) at Massena Hospital, or by calling 315-769-4273.

Outdoor fall festival

OGDENSBURG — St. John's Episcopal Church, 500 Caroline St., will host an outdoor fall festival on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There will be a Celtic band, face painting for children and vendors set up in a block-wide area. Vendor space is $30 for 10-by-10-feet space. Info, vendor space: rsritchie@twcny.rr.com, JPerrault@StJohnsOgdensburg.org, 315-393-5470, 315-393-2828, 315-276-8196.

Juried exhibit opens

OGDENSBURG — The Frederic Remington Art Museum’s 2023 New York State Juried Art Exhibition will open Saturday, Sept. 30, with a reception from 2-4 p.m. Entry to the New York State Juried Art Exhibit is $10, or is included in general admission to the Museum. Many of the works on display will be for sale. One third of the proceeds benefits the Frederic Remington Art Museum, and two thirds go to the artist. The exhibit will have an online gallery at www.fredericremington.org.

River Mohawk Band

POTSDAM — The River Mohawk Band will perform Saturday, Sept. 30 from 7-11 p.m. at Robert J. Freego Amvets Post 282 on Route 11 outside of Potsdam.

Haunted Hayride

BRASHER FALLS — The Tri-Town Annual Haunted Hayride will be held Sat., Sept. 30, 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.

Adoptable Pet Show

MASSENA — An adoptable pet show will be held Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Massena Public Library, starting at 10:00 a.m. The Massena Humane Society is partnering with the Massena Public Library to bring their cutest, friendliest pets looking for “furever” homes. If you are interested in sponsoring the adoption fees for any of the hopeful animals at Massena Humane Society, contact the shelter at 315-764-1330.

Reader’s Theater

CANTON – “The Earth, Our Home,” By Karen Wells, 7-9 pm. Dramatic presentation with music and readings to increase awareness of the urgent need to address our climate crisis. Part of ​​the 2023 Social Justice Initiative, presented by the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3 ½ Main St., free, open to public.

Hall of Fame induction

POTSDAM – Potsdam Central School’s Athletic Hall of Fame will induct the Class of 2023 with ceremonies on September 29-30. Inductees will be introduced at halftime at football Potsdam High School vs. Gouverneur with game start at 1:30 p.m. A tailgate party will follow the game at Sergi’s banquet hall beginning at 4 p.m.Info: Joe Stark at potsdamhof@gmail.com or Sarah Fiacco at stonerbear84@hotmail.com .