Leisure
Competitions
Gouverneur
Talent show:Open to singers, dancers, magicians, instrumentalists, comedians and others, except for bands, 7 p.m.Tuesday, Aug. 5,at the grandstand, Gouverneur-St. Lawrence County Fair. Registration deadline:Tuesday, July 29.Entry forms and rules: fair office, 85 E. Barney St., 287-3010.
Ogdensburg
St. Lawrence Valley Horsemen's Association show:9 a.m.Sunday, July 20,SLVHA show grounds, Linden Street. Judge Brian Kelly. Must be SLVHA member to show. Negative Coggins and rabies certificates required. Information: www.SLVHA.org, or Megan Reynolds, 388-4474.
Dances
Parishville
Dance:Sponsored by Parishville Hilltoppers, 7 to 11 p.m.Friday, July 25,Parishville Town Hall. Music by Classic Country. Refreshments available. Admission: $3 per person, $5 per couple.
Festivals and fairs
Alexandria Bay
Save the River 30th anniversary and River Day celebration:1 to 4 p.m.Sunday, July 27,Scenic View Park pavilion. Music by Althea Jean. Children's activities. Dinosaur Bar-B-Q dinner, for which reservations are required byMonday, July 21,$15 for adults, $7 for children younger than 12. Dinner reservations: Save the River, 686-2010 or www.savetheriver.org.
Antwerp
Antwerp Old Home Day:Lawn social, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday, July 19,First Congregational Church, 47 Main St. Hot dogs, hamburgers, salad, baked beans, chips, desserts and beverages. Original Yanks Drum and Bugle Corps, Norwood Brass Firemen and more beginning at noon on Crosby Library lawn. Information: Virginia Shaw, 659-2464, or the church office, 659-8923.
Colton
25th annual Colton Country Day:"Year of the Frog,"Saturday, July 19,throughout Colton. Frog-jumping contest registration, 9:30 a.m., near the Episcopal Church; contest, 10 a.m. Bring your own frog. Children's games, 11 a.m.; chicken barbecue, 11 a.m., fire station; senior citizens singers, noon, and barbershoppers, 2 p.m., at the bandstand. Ice cream social and entertainment, 7 p.m., and fireworks at dusk, firemen's field, all sponsored by the Higley Association. Also, flea market, crafts, museum open house, school alumni welcome table, used book sale at the town hall and concession stands.
Gouverneur
157th Gouverneur and St. Lawrence County Fair:Set forMonday, Aug. 4-Sunday, Aug. 10,at the fairgrounds, 85 E. Barney St., behind Gouverneur High School. Free gate admission. Parking: $3; season parking, $12. Pre-Fair Day,Saturday, Aug. 2.
Aug. 2:Pre-Fair Day. 4-H evaluators orientation, 8:30 a.m., youth building; 4-H evaluation, 9 a.m., youth building; 4-H horticulture contest, noon, show ring; 4-H table setting in place, 2 p.m.; 4-H club displays set up, 2:30 p.m.
Aug. 4:Animals arrive, 9 a.m.; 4-H rabbit show, 9:30 a.m., rabbit barn; 4-H Club booth set-up, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; harness racing, noon, grandstand; 4-H poultry show, 2 p.m., poultry barn.
Aug. 5:4-H gymkhana, 9 a.m., horse ring; all animals in place, 9 a.m.; 4-H youth building opens, 9 a.m.; harness racing, noon, grandstand; 4-H goat show, 1 p.m., sheep building; dairy cow clipping contest, 1 p.m., show ring; rides open, 1 p.m.; 4-H sheep fitting, 2:30 p.m.; 4-H swine show, 4 p.m.; bicycle drawing, 5:30 p.m., must be present to win; 4-H clothing revue, 7 p.m., youth building; talent show, 7 p.m., grandstand; mannequin modeling, 7:30 p.m.; 4-H home economics judging, 7:45 p.m., youth building.
Aug. 6:4-H youth building opens, 9 a.m.; 4-H Western horse show, 9 a.m.; tree identification, 9 a.m., FFA building; 4-H beef show, 9 a.m., show ring; 4-H sheep show, 9:30 a.m., sheep barn; 4-H beef show, 9:30 a.m., show ring; wildlife identification, 10 a.m., FFA building; 4-H-FFA horse judging, 10 a.m., show ring; 4-H dairy showmanship, noon; flower show, noon; FFA field and forage crop judging, 1 p.m., FFA building; rides open, 1 p.m.; high school band parade, 1:30 p.m.; FFA county chapters dairy leadsman, 2 p.m., show ring; Carlton Peck awards, 2:30 p.m.; 4-H-FFA dairy cattle judging, 2:30 p.m., show ring; sheep show, Suffolks, 3 p.m.; bicycle drawing, 5:30 p.m., must be present to win; firemen's parade, 7 p.m., grandstand.
Aug. 7:4-H youth building opens, 9 a.m.; 4-H English horse show, 9 a.m., horse ring; 4-H Holstein, Guernsey and milking shorthorns show, 9 a.m.; open Holstein, Guernsey and milking shorthorns, 9 a.m.; sheep show, all other breeds, 9 a.m.; 4-H public presentations, exhibition only, 10 a.m.; rides open, 1 p.m.; 4-H club booth judging, 1 p.m.; 4-H in Action activities, 2 p.m., youth building; bicycle drawing, 5:30 p.m., must be present to win; ATV time trials, 7 p.m., grandstand.
Aug. 8:4-H youth building opens, 9 a.m.; Ayrshire, brown Swiss and Jersey cattle show, 9 a.m.; 4-H Ayrshire, brown Swiss and Jersey cattle show, 9 a.m.; flower show, noon; rides open, 1 p.m.; 4-H pet show, 4 p.m., youth building; 4-H dog agility, 5 p.m., and 4-H dog show, 5:30 p.m., show ring; bicycle drawing, 5:30 p.m., must be present to win; 4-H barnyard Olympics, 7:30 p.m., show ring; Monster Truck show, 7:30 p.m., grandstand, $12, children 12 and younger, $7.
Aug. 9:4-H youth building opens, 9 a.m.; Holstein show, 9 a.m.; 4-H public presentations, 10 a.m., youth building; draft horse show, 10 a.m.; rides open, 1 p.m.; 4-H in Action activities, 2:30 p.m., open to public; 4-H-FFA livestock judging, 3 p.m.; bicycle drawing, 5:30 p.m., must be present to win; the Road Hammer, 7:30 p.m., grandstand, reserve tickets, $20, general admission, $15.
Aug. 10:Church services, 8 a.m., show ring; 4-H youth building opens, 9 a.m.; SLVHA horse show, 9 a.m.; rides open, 1 p.m.; animals and exhibits release, 3 p.m.; demolition derby, 3 p.m., $10; bicycle drawing, 5:30 p.m., must be present to win.
Ogdensburg
Eighth annual Founder's Day weekend:In conjunction with International Seaway Festival,10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20,Lighthouse Point. Water battle re-enactments, military camps, traditional crafts and children's activities. Cost: $6; active military and senior citizens, $5; children 2 and older, $2. Information: Michael Whittaker, 394-1749, or fort1749@yahoo.com.
International Seaway Festival:Set forSaturday, July 19-Sunday, July 27,throughout Ogdensburg. Information: Chris Cole, 393-0199.
July 19:Remington canoe race, 9 a.m., Heuvelton Boat Launch; children's fishing derby, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Greenbelt docks; horseshoe pitching contest, 10 a.m., Dobisky Visitor's Center; arts and crafts show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lockwood Arena; firefighters children's fun games, 1 to 4 p.m., Morrissette Park.
July 20:Youth fun run, 8:30 a.m., Dobisky Community Center; 4-mile walk or run, 9 a.m., Dobisky Community Center; Oswegatchie and Sandbunker golf challenges, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Trafalgar Park; Zonta antique show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., E.A. Newell Golden Dome; Moose pool tournament, noon, Ogdensburg Moose Lodge; Julie's Dance Studio, 1 p.m., Morrissette Park; high school band competition, 7 p.m., Ogdensburg Free Academy football field.
July 21:Noteworthy handbell choir, 6 to 7 p.m., Library Park; Seaway Valley Community Band, 7 p.m., Library Park.
July 22:Karaoke contest, 6 to 10 p.m., OFA auditorium; bed and outhouse races, 7 p.m., Vinn's Tavern.
July 23:Ontario amusement rides, noon to 11 p.m., Greenbelt area; special wrist bracelet day, noon to 4 p.m., Greenbelt area; tricycle races, 4 p.m., Greenbelt tennis courts; Da'Vincis second annual wine tasting, 4 to 8 p.m., Da'Vincis Restaurant; Iron Man and Women contests, 6 p.m., Vinn's Tavern; cruise-in with Seaway Cruisers, 6 to 9 p.m., Greenbelt area; J & the Two Tones concert, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Library Park; "Deal or No Deal," 7 p.m., OFA auditorium.
July 24:Ontario amusement rides, noon to 11 p.m., Greenbelt area; special wrist bracelet day, noon to 4 p.m., Greenbelt area; Museum Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Frederic Remington Museum; great toilet paper toss, 6 p.m., Library Park; NOIZAFTR9 concert, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Library Park gazebo.
July 25:Remington Museum Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Frederic Remington Museum; chicken barbecue, noon to 8 p.m., Library Park; Ontario amusement rides, noon to 11 p.m., Greenbelt area; karaoke contest finals, 7 to 8 p.m., Library Park gazebo; The Blues Brothers Family Band, 8 to 9:45 p.m., Library Park Stage; fireworks, 10 p.m., Greenbelt area.
July 26:Chicken barbecue, 11 a.m., Greenbelt area; Ontario amusement rides, noon to 11 p.m., Greenbelt area; parade, 11 a.m., Ford Street; parade awards, Library Park gazebo; block dance featuring Glass Onion, 3 to 9 p.m., Wall Street.
July 27:Antique and classic car show and flea market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ogdensburg Bridge & Port Authority; Michael Cutway annual Fun-Fly and Model Airplane Show, noon, PropBusters Air Field.
Theresa
Theresa Fire Department SummerFest:Set forThursday, July 24-Sunday, July 27,at the fire hall.
July 24:Community rummage bag sale, noon to 7 p.m.; bingo, 7 p.m.
July 25:Youth identification safety check and open house, noon to 2 p.m.
July 26:Youth day and children's parade, noon to 2 p.m.
July 27:Broken Spur Ranch petting zoo, games, displays and prizes.
Tupper Lake
Tupper Lake Day:10 a.m. until darkSaturday, July 19,throughout the village. Sponsored by Tupper Lake Arts Council and Tupper Lake Chamber of Commerce. Celtic band Inisheer, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Brick Oven Cafe. Blues band Chaz DePaulo, 4 to 6 p.m., downtown. Vendors, alpacas, dances and many bands.
Games
Brasher Falls
Pedro party:Hosted by Quad Town Senior Citizens, 7 p.m.Friday, July 25,senior citizens housing.
Health and fitness
Canton
Workshops:Sponsored by Yoga Loft, 107 1/2 Main St. Information: www.yoga-loft.org, 767-0927 or ncyoga@gmail.com. Information about what to wear or best class choice: Alison, 386-3040 or alimcginn@juno.com.
"The Spirit of Yoga" workshop — 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.Sunday, July 20.Cost: $20 in advance, $25 drop-in fee. Registration: Ellen Beeler, 347-2401 or ebeeler@tds.net.
Svaroopa "bliss" yoga — 6 to 7:30 p.m.Sundays through July 27,9:30 to 11 a.m.Mondays through Aug. 18and 5:15 to 6:45 p.m.Tuesdays through Aug. 19 and Wednesdays through Aug. 20.Cost: five weeks, $60, four weeks, $48; drop-in, $15. Information: Rebecca Rivers, 386-8461 or trilliumridge@vegemail.com.
Belly dance — Beginning belly dance for girls, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.Sundays;and intermediate, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.Sundaysand adult beginners, 7 to 8 p.m.Thursdays,ongoing from month to month. Cost: four weeks, $40; eight weeks, $75; drop-in, $12.50. Information: Nina Salaam Rivera, 322-4381 or starnu@localnet.com.
Young seniors — 4 to 5:30 p.m.Mondays.Cost: six weeks, $66; drop-in, $15. Registration: Ellen Beeler, 347-2401 or ebeeler@tds.net.
Vinyasa — 6 to 7:30 p.m.Mondays.Cost: $66 for six; $110 for 12; drop-in, $15. Information: Sarah Scafidi-McGuire, 767-0927 or ncyoga@gmail.com.
Salsa dance — Beginners, 8 to 9 p.m.Mondays, July 28-Aug. 18,and intermediate, 8 to 9 p.m.Wednesdays, Aug. 6-27.Cost: four weeks, $40. Information: Fernando Panteja, 566-9138 or pantejafernando@yahoo.com.
Little Lotus yoga — 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.Tuesdays through Aug. 26.Cost: seven weeks, $65 for one adult and one child, $35 each per additional child; drop-in, $12. Registration: Sarah Scafidi-McGuire, 767-0927 or ncyoga@gmail.com.
Stress eraser — 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.Tuesdays, July 29-Aug. 26.Cost: four weeks, $45, drop-in, $13. Information: Kathy Montan, 379-9218 or kmonton@northnet.org.
Hatha yoga — 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.Tuesdays. Cost: six classes, $66; drop-in, $15. Registration: Ellen Beeler, 347-2401 or ebeeler@tds.net.
Yoga for mind and body — 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.Wednesdays through July 30.Cost: four weeks, $48; drop-in, $15. Information: Alison McGinn, 386-3040 or Alimcginn@yoga-loft.org.
Gentle flow — 5 to 6:30 p.m.Thursdays.Cost: $66 for six; $110 for 12; drop-in, $15. Registration: Sarah Scafidi-McGuire, 767-0927 or ncyoga@gmail.com.
Free yoga in the park — 10 a.m. to noonFridays through Aug. 29.Child care provided. Rain location: Yoga Loft.
Travel clinics:9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Thursdays through July 31,Canton Human Services Center. Sponsored by St. Lawrence County Public Health Department. By appointment. Information, appointments: 386-2325.
Colton
Free joint-health screening:8 a.m. to noon the lastFridayof the month, Adirondack Physical & Occupational Therapy, 8 Gulf Road. Physical therapist William Pena screens back, neck and other joint pain. Occupational therapist Carl Petitto screens elbow, forearm, wrist and hand pain. Information, appointments: 379-0992.
Massena
Tobacco cessation educational workshop:4 p.m.Tuesday, July 22,lower level conference room, Massena Memorial Hospital. Free nicotine replacement. Information: Beth Gero, tobacco cessation specialist, 261-5436; or the hospital public relations office, 769-4262.
Potsdam
Pregnancy yoga:Six-week class, 5:15 to 6:45 p.m.Thursdays, July 24-Sept. 4,20 Cottage St., behind Canton-Potsdam Hospital. No classAug. 14.Instructor: Terry de la Vega. Breath work, muscle toning, vocal toning, relaxation, visualization and meditation. Information, registration: 265-5732, or delavega@twcny.rr.com.
St. Lawrence County
Immunization clinics:Sponsored by St. Lawrence County Public Health Department. Bring children's immunization records. Children must be at least 2 months old to receive immunizations. Suggested donation of $5 to help defray costs. Information: 386-2325. Potsdam: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Monday, July 21,Koinonia Church. Star Lake: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.Thursday, July 24,Star Lake Community Center.
WIC clinics:U.S. Department of Agriculture's Special Supplemental Feeding Program for Women, Infants & Children. Sponsored by North Country Children's Clinic. Information: 386-8128. Potsdam, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Monday, July 21,Koinonia Church, 33 Grant St.; Gouverneur, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Tuesday, July 22,and Monday, July 28,Gouverneur Methodist Church; Morristown, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Thursday, July 24,Morristown United Methodist Church, Gouverneur Street; Norfolk, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Friday, July 25,Hepburn Library, 1 Hepburn St.
North Country Mobile Mammography:Open appointments, 9 to 11 a.m., available. Information, appointment: Jackie Dow, 1 (877) MAMMO2GO or 261-5935. Dates and locations:Tuesday, July 22,Upstate Family Health Care, Lisbon;Wednesday, July 23,Norfolk Clinic;Thursday, July 24,Wal-Mart, Massena;Tuesday, July 29,Clifton-Fine Hospital, Star Lake;Wednesday, July 30,Dr. Baltazar's Office, Colton, andThursday, July 31,ARC, Canton.
Blood pressure clinics:Sponsored by St. Lawrence County Public Health Department. Must be 18 and older. Suggested donation, $5, to help defray costs. Information: 386-2325. DeKalb, 11 a.m. to noonWednesday, July 23,Nutrition Site; Star Lake, 11 a.m. to noonThursday, July 24,Catholic Church.
History
Alexandria Bay
Gallery presentations:Hosted by Alexandria Township Historical Society, 7 p.m.Thursdays,Cornwall Brothers Store and Museum. Speaker and topic.July 24:Ken Kozen, "Diving on the Wreck, The Islander."July 31:Patty Mondore, "The History of Singer Castle." Information: Darlene Hartman, Wednesdays through Sundays, 482-4586.
Blue Mountain Lake
Adirondack Museum:10 a.m. to 5 p.m.daily through Sunday, Oct. 19.Information: www.adirondackmuseum.org.
Colton
Worldwide dress exhibit:From doll collection of Bess Cagey Newton, opensSaturday, July 19,at Colton Historical Society. Museum open 1 to 3 p.m.Tuesdaysand by appointment. Information: 262-2049.
Fine
Town of Fine history days:11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20,Town Hall. Stories and pictures from 1840 to present day. Refreshments. Music by Stringfolks. Free. Information: Shirley Mack, 848-2819.
Hammond
PowerPoint presentation:"The Underground Railroad and the Abolitionist Movement in St. Lawrence County," 7 p.m.Wednesday, July 23,Hammond Museum Barn. Speaker Brian Thompson, DeKalb deputy town historian.
Hammond Museumand Museum Stone House:2 to 4 p.m.Wednesdaysand 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturdays.Free. Information: Joan Hadlock, 324-5517.
Massena
Seventh annual Civil War re-enactment weekend:Sponsored by St. Lawrence County Historical Association and hosted by 2nd Michigan Company E Re-enactment Unit, mock battles begin 3 p.m.Saturday, July 26,and 1 p.m.Sunday, July 27,Robert Moses State Park. Military camps open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Saturdayand 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Sunday.Children's activities all day and Gotta Dance Studio performance, 2 p.m.Saturday.Demonstration of coffin-making, cooking, canon firing and medical practices. Civil War-era clothing fashion show, basket auction, artifacts display and live entertainment. Admission: $3 per day; children 6 and younger, free. Information: SLCHA, 386-8133.
Winthrop
Stockholm Historical Organization open house:10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 2,Stockholm Municipal Building. One-room schoolhouse exhibit, general store exhibit, one-room log home, Civil War-era parlor, refreshments. Silent auction to benefit the historical organization.
Nature
Fineview
Minna Anthony Common Nature Center:At Wellesley Island State Park, 44927 Cross Island Road. Offers a variety of programs, workshops and events. Museum hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. dailythrough August.Trails open sunrise to sunset. Information: 482-2479.
36-foot Voyageur canoe program — 9 to 11 a.m.weekdays through mid-August.Pre-registration required in person. Weather dependent.
Bug day — Noon to 3 p.m.Saturday, July 19,with entomologist and staff member Carolyn Klass.
Storyteller Lynn Morgan — 1 p.m.Tuesdays, July 22 and Aug. 5, and Thursday, July 31.
Tourism Council visits — 1 p.m.Wednesday, July 23. Learn about area attractions. Summer basket making — 9 a.m. to noonFridays, July 25 and Aug. 1-15.Preregistration required. Cost: $14. For ages 14 and older.
Caribbean Day — 1 to 3:30 p.m.Friday, July 25.Features the River Rat Rhythm steel drum band, family games and activities.
Rick West and his birds of prey — 1 p.m.Saturday, July 26, and Friday, Aug. 22.
Meet Nature Center animals — 1 p.m.Tuesday, July 29, and Wednesdays, Aug. 6 and 13.
Morning bird walks — 8:30 a.m.Thursdays through Aug. 14.Approximately 45 minute walk of a half mile to 1 and a half miles.
Mother Nature visits — 10 a.m.Wednesdays through Aug. 20.Storytelling and activities.
Basic GPS and geocaching — 2 p.m.Thursdays through Aug. 21.
Paul Smiths
Adirondack Park Agency Visitor Interpretive Center events:Most require preregistration. Information: 1 (518) 327-3000. Live bird-of-prey program, noondaily through AugustFree. Butterfly house, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.daily.Free. Naturalist on station, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. most days.
Evening canoe paddle — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Saturday, July 19.Cost: $3; children $1; members, free.
Family hike — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Wednesdays, July 23 and Aug. 6 and 20.Free. Summer wagon ride — 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday, July 26.Cost: $5; children, $2; members, $3. Proceeds benefit Draft Horse Program.
Adirondack almanac lecture — 7:30 p.m.Wednesdays through Aug. 13.
Wilderness canoe paddle — 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wednesdays through Aug. 27.Cost: $60; children 10 and younger, $30.; members, 15 percent discount.
Barum Pond canoe paddle — 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug 28.Cost: $3; children, $1; members, free.
Outdoors
Alexandria Bay
Eighth annual Paddle for Betterment:Hosted by the Foundation for Community Betterment,Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26,to benefit the Alexandria Bay Community Food Pantry and multiple sclerosis patient John Slate and his family. Open to kayaks, canoes, skiffs and other paddle-powered boats. Complimentary appetizers, 7 p.m.July 25,Cavallario's Bayside Pizza/Top of the Bay. Island-themed paddle, 9 a.m.July 26,village park beach, followed by light brunch, awards and kayak raffle drawing, 10:30 a.m., village pavilion. Ball race for HP Photosmart digital camera. Silent auction for a guided day of fishing for four and a shore dinner. Information, registration: www.communitybetterment.org or 482-9980.
Canton
Canton Recreation Deparment summer programs:Cost: $20 per program. Information and registration: the recreation office, 386-3992.
Drama camp — 6 to 7:30 p.m.Monday, July 28-Friday, Aug. 15,for children in grades five through eight, $20. Ends with a one-act play for the public.
Canoe clinic — 6 p.m.Monday, July 28-Friday, Aug. 1.Some canoes available.
Beginning tumbling — 7 to 8 p.m.Monday, Aug. 4 - Friday, Aug. 8,for children 4 and older.
Potsdam
Motorcycle run and swap meet:Set forSaturday, Aug. 9.Sponsored by West Potsdam Fire Department. Register, 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., Bingo Hall, Blanchard Road. Free coffee and doughnuts. Motorcycle blessing, 10:45 a.m., depart, 11 a.m. Poker run, $5 per hand. 50-50 raffle, door prizes and vendors. Barbecue chicken dinner, 6 p.m., at the hall. Cost: per bike and rider, $15; passenger, $5; dinner only, $10. Information: Ron Forbes, 265-0539, or Wayne Green, 265-8518.
Sports
Canton
Charity golf tournament:Sponsored by Norwood Kiwanis Club, 9 a.m.Saturday, July 19,Partridge Run Golf Course. Cost: $75, includes dinner and other refreshments. Winning male and female teams receive $250. Other prizes. Information, registration: 705-4407.
Colton
"Round the Islands" canoe race: 14th annual, 4-mile canoe race sponsored by the Higley Association, 10 a.m.Saturday, Aug. 2,on Higley Flow, beginning and ending at Brookfield's "Big Rock" boat launch off Pine Road. Registration, 9 to 10 a.m. Six classes for most canoeists and kayakers, an unlimited class for high performance boats, rub-a-dub-dub class for non-motorized boats not fitting the above classes, and 1-mile course for fledgling boaters younger than 15. Awards for the first three placings in each class and special awards for best overall finish and youth finisher; picnic lunch and door prizes.
Harrisville
Trapper education course:8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, July 20,Harrisville Rod and Gun Club. Free. Training course must be completed to obtain trappers license. Registration: the club, 644-4643.
Malone
Annual golf tournament:Sponsored by School Administrators Association of New York State, Region 7, 1:30 p.m.Sunday, July 20,Malone Golf Club. Four-man, best ball. Closest-to-the-pin and longest-drive contest; $15,000 hole-in-one prize sponsored by Metropolitan Life Insurance. Cost: $65; club members, $35. Includes cart, prizes and dinner. Proceeds benefit scholarships for graduating seniors. Information: Bob, 1 (518) 563-2419.
Massena
Walleye challenge team tournament:Sponsored by the St. Lawrence River Walleye Association, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 2,Massena Intake. Fishing boundaries: Robert Moses Power Dam to Iroquois Dam. Six prizes awarded in addition to free taxidermy mount for winner of the optional big-fish competition. Registration: 7 p.m.Friday, Aug. 1,Massena Rod and Gun Club. Cost: $50 total for team of two, $20 for big-fish competition. Information: Mike Gagner, 384-3450 or www.stlawrenceriverwalleyeassociation.com.
Potsdam
Second annual golf tournament:Sponsored by Helping Hands of Potsdam, to benefit its food pantry, crisis assistance and programming, 8 a.m.Saturday, Aug. 2,Potsdam Town and Country Club. Registration at 7 a.m. Captain-and-crew format. Cost: $50, includes green fees, cart, coffee, doughnuts, hot dogs, chips and beverages. Lunch available. Registration forms available at MVP, Evans-White Ace Hardware, Helping Hands Center, Hannawa Falls, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Methodist and Nazarene churches in Potsdam, Knapps Station Community Church or www.potsdamgolf.com. Hole-in-one prize on the 11th hole: a golf cart. Other contests: longest and straightest drives, closest to the pin and mulligans. Drawings for donated prizes.
Trips and tours
Alexandria Bay
Victorian tea and house tours:Sponsored by Alexandria Township Historical Society. Boat leaves at 2 p.m.Fridays, July 25 and Aug. 22,from Bonnie Castle Resort docks. Tickets: $25. Visit Amsterdam Estate on Cherry Island. Drink tea on verandah and tour mansion. Information: Darlene Hartman, Wednesdays through Sundays, 482-4586.
Canton
Canton Recreation Department trips:Registration deadline:Friday, July 18.Price includes admission and transportation.Saturday, Aug. 2:Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Old Forge. Cost: $40.Thursday, Aug. 7:Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown. Cost: $40; senior citizens 65 and older, $34; children 12 and younger, $30. Contact recreation office for information and registration, 386-3992.
Massena
Garden tour: To benefit Massena Valley Garden Club, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, July 19.Cost: $8. Purchase tickets at Massena Chamber of Commerce, Peets Jewelers or Frenchie's Chevrolet. Features the gardens of six homes, five throughout the village and one in Brushton. Information: Odile LaComb, 769-9237.
Ogdensburg
"Fun Bus" trip:Visit Rideau-Carleton Raceway & Slots, Ottawa, Ontario, onFriday, Aug. 1.Bus leaves, 5:30 p.m., returns, 12:30 a.m., North Country Savings Bank. Scratch-off giveaways and 50-50 raffle during bus ride. Bring passport or birth certificate and photo identification. Reservations: visit Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce, 330 Ford St., City Hall, or mail a check to the chamber or commerce. Information: Sandy Porter, 393-3620.
