Leisure
Competitions
Cape Vincent
Focus on Cape Vincent amateur photo contest:Continuesthrough Friday, Aug. 15.Subject must be in Cape Vincent town and village area in any season. No pet photos. Photos become part of the chamber of commerce photo library to be used to promote the area. Information, registration: chamber of commerce, 654-2481.
Clayton
Sunflower contest: Pick up sunflowers at 680 Webb St. Sunflower must be in the village of Clayton and visible from the street to be eligible. Prizes awardedSunday, Aug. 24.First place, $100; second place, $75; third place $25. Information: Ken or Melody Brabant, 686-2920.
Festivals and fairs
Adams Center
Seventh annual classic tractor show:9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, July 19,Backyard Farmer, Route 11. Free. Chicken barbecue, refreshments, more than 90 tractors, vendors, displays and more. Children's pedal tractor pull, 11 a.m. Information: Chris Hayman, 583-5181.
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.
Bill Johnston's Pirate Days:Sponsored by the Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce,Friday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 17,throughout the village. Information: chamber of commerce, 482-9531 or www.alexbay.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.
Beaver Falls
Sixth annual "Olde Tymes Day":Hosted by Beaver Falls Fire Department,Saturday, Aug. 9,at the fire hall. Craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., including games and activities for children, special music groups; 5- and 10-kilometer run, 9 a.m.; bake walk, 10:30 a.m. to noon; parade, 12:30 p.m., from Cut Off Road and Depot Street, down Main Street; soap box derby, 1 to 2 p.m., silent auction, after craft show; dance, 7 to 10 p.m., with music by Adirondack Play Boys.
Boonville
120th annual Boonville-Oneida County Fair:Set forMonday, July 21-Sunday, July 27.Free shows daily include Eudora Farms petting zoo, fair museum, milking and 4-H demonstrations, educational exhibits and more. Tickets in advance: $4; adult Fun Pass 16 and older for unlimited visits, $20; junior season ticket for children 9 to 15, $10. Regular daily admission: 16 and older, $5; senior citizens, 60 and older and children 9 to 15, $3; children 8 and younger, free. Information: fair office, 942-2251 or www.frontiernet.net/~boonvillefair/index.htm.
July 21:I Shopped Boonville Night — I Shopped Rome Night. Free admission with coupon. New York-Vermont Colt Stakes, 1 p.m., free grandstand; garden tractor pull, fair gates and Coleman Bros. Midway open, 4 p.m.; parade, 7 p.m.; David Allyn, 8 p.m., Hauf Brau.
July 22:Children's Day. Free admission for children 15 and younger. Baking contest and 4-H shows all day. Gates open, 8 a.m.; Advantage Association spelling bee, 10 a.m., Hauf Brau; children's tractor pull, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; wristband ride special, noon to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m., $20 or, with coupon, $18; New York Sire Stakes, 1 p.m., free grandstand; bicycle drawing, 5 p.m., free grandstand; antique tractor pull, 6 p.m., free grandstand; Fulton Chain Gang, 8 p.m., Hauf Brau.
July 23:Community Health Festival Day. Admission, $2 until 4 p.m. Baking contest and 4-H shows all day. Gates open, 8 a.m.; draft horse show, 9 a.m., free grandstand; Coleman Bros. Midway open, noon; lightweight horse pull, 4:30 p.m. Cost: $2; wristband ride special, 6 to 9 p.m., $20; heavyweight horse pull, 7 p.m. Cost: $2; The Band Wanted, 8 p.m., Hauf Brau.
July 24:Baking contest and 4-H shows all day. Gates open, 8 a.m.; out-of-field tractor pull, 10 a.m., free grandstand; Coleman Bros. Midway open, noon; open-class tractor pull, 5 p.m., $5, children 12 and younger, $3; wristband ride special, 6 to 9 p.m., $20; The Fury, 8 p.m., Hauf Brau.
July 25:Children's Day. Free admission for children 15 and younger. Baking contest and 4-H shows all day. Gates open, 8 a.m.; talent show, 9:30 a.m., free grandstand; wristband ride special, noon to 4 p.m., $20 or, with coupon, $18; New York State Tractor Pullers Association, 7 p.m., $10, children 12 and younger, $5; Midnight Madness, 8 to 10 p.m., $20, good until midnight; Whiskey Lane, 9 p.m., Hauf Brau.
July 26:Baking contest and 4-H shows all day. Gates open, 8 a.m.; open horse show, 9 a.m.; truck pull, 10 a.m., $5, children 12 and younger, $3; open goat show, 11 a.m.; Coleman Bros. Midway open, noon; KSR Motorsports "Night of Fire and Destruction" monster truck and stunt show featuring "Tow Mater," 7:30 p.m., grandstand, $10, children 12 and younger, $5; Fulton Chain Gang, 9 p.m., Hauf Brau.
July 27:Gates open, 8 a.m.; wristband ride special, noon to 4 p.m., $20; demolition derby, 1 and 6 p.m., $5, children 12 and younger, $3; Fritz's Polka Band, 4 p.m., Hauf Brau.
Chaumont
Al Winnie classic car cruise-in:Noon to 4 p.m.Sunday, July 27,Chaumont Fire Hall. Music by the Two Tones; craft fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; auction, 3 p.m.; food, petting zoo and pony rides. Car show applications: Ron Zeller, 649-2286.
Martinsburg
Martinsburg Day:Hosted by Martinsburg Historical Society and Martinsburg Fire Department,Saturday, Aug. 9,at Martinsburg. Presale chicken barbecue, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; bake walk before noon; Chinese auction; hamburgers and hot dogs after 3 p.m.; gun raffle; parade, 6:30 p.m.; band performance in the evening at the fire hall, and fireworks, all sponsored by the fire department. Food at the town hall; flea market; open house at the original county clerk's office; display of toy fire trucks, jigsaw puzzle exchange; antique appraisals; raffle of pedal-driven, antique, children's fire truck, afghan, two matching cane chairs and food basket, all sponsored by the Historical society.
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.
Watertown
Community block dance and fireworks:Sponsored by the town of Watertown Fire Department,Saturday, Aug. 2,Fire Station 1, 22825 County Route 67, Brookside Drive, rain or shine. Food, drinks, raffles at 6 p.m.; music by Swingshift from 8 p.m. to midnight. Free admission.
Strawberry shortcake festival:Hosted by the Town of Watertown Historical Society, 6 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 2,town of Watertown Municipal Building, County Route 67. Strawberry sundaes also available.
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."Aug. 7:Anthony Mollica Jr., "Classic Boats of the 1000 Islands."Aug. 14:Richard Calabrese, "The History of Pullman Island."Aug. 21:Tom Weldon, "The Seasons of the St. Lawrence: A Photographic Exposition." 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.
Clayton
History at Noon program:Offered by Thousand Islands Museum, noonWednesdays through Aug. 27,Riverview Apartments community room, 912 Strawberry Lane. Bring a bag lunch. Beverages provided. Free. Donations accepted. Information: the museum, 686-5794 or www.timuseum.org.
July 23:Amy Flack, Clayton Opera House.
July 30:Jean Thompson, Cape Vincent stone houses.
Aug. 6:Skip Couch, diving in the St. Lawrence River.
Aug. 13:Rex Ennis, C.G. Emery.
Aug. 20:Dave Kendall and Norm Wagner, cruise, $12.50 in advance, $15 on Aug. 20.
Aug. 27:Rolly Churchill, Thousand Islands Emergency Rescue Service.
History cruise:Sponsored by Thousand Islands Museum, narrated by Rex Ennis. Round Island,Thursday, Aug. 14.Leave at 11:30 a.m. from the village dock aboard Island Girl. Bring a bag lunch. Beverage provided. Tickets: $12.50 in advance, $15 on tour day. Tickets available at the museum. Information: the museum, 686-5794 or www.timuseum.org.
Thousand Islands Museum:Home of the St. Lawrence Tartan and Muskie Hall of Fame, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.daily during the summer,312 James St. Thousand Islands heritage, special exhibits, research library and gift shop. Admission by donation. Information: 686-5794 or www.timuseum.org.
Constableville
Constable Hall:10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wednesdays through Saturdaysand 1 to 4 p.m.Sundays.Information: Charlotte Beagle, director, 376-7403, or the hall, 397-2323.
Dexter
Dexter Historical Society:10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Fridays, July 25 and Aug. 8 and 22,105 E. Kirby St. Also open by appointment.
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.
Henderson
Cemetery conservation workshop:Lead by Jonathan Abdell of New England Cemetery Services, West Hartford, Conn., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27,Bishop Cemetery. Includes preservation treatments and procedures, different types of stones and problems, how to clean gravestones, demonstrations and more. Cost: $100 per person. Reservations: Eric C. Anderson, Henderson town historian, hendersonhist@yahoo.com, or 938-5183. Information: www.gravestoneconservation.com and www.gravestonepreservation.info.
Henderson Harbor
Antique and classic boat show: Hosted by Henderson Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, noon to 5 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 16,Harbor's End Marina, Route 178. Free entry. Information: Chamber of Commerce, 938-5568.
LaFargeville
"Both Sides of the River Hook-In":Hosted by North Country Hookers 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Thursday, July 24,Northern New York Agricultural Historical Society Museum, Route 180, Stone Mills. Participate in or learn about traditional rug-hooking. Information: Cookie Witham, 658-2061.
Northern New York Agricultural Historical Society Museum:9 a.m. to 3 p.m.daily except Tuesdays through Sept. 26,Route 180, Stone Mills. Admission: $5; children 16 and younger, free. Information: the museum, 658-2353.
Martinsburg
Photos and stories accepted:Martinsburg Historical Society is searching for photographs and stories of places and events that have taken place in Martinsburg to created a photomap of the village. Information: Sue, 376-0156; Nelson, 376-2792, or Susan Adsit, P.O. Box 22, Martinsburg, N.Y. 13404.
Sackets Harbor
Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site:Lieutenant's House reception area, War of 1812 gallery and gift shop; tours of 1860s Commandant's House; "The Navy During the War of 1812" exhibit and "History Happens Here: The Story of the Sackets Harbor Battlefield Site" film, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Mondays through Saturdaysand 1 to 5 p.m.Sundays,at the end of Main Street. Tour fee: $3; senior citizens, military personnel and students, $2; children 12 and younger, free. War of 1812 Living History Camp, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Wednesdays through Saturdays,weather permitting, off Washington Street. Information: the historic site, 646-3634 or www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org.
Watertown
"Nostrums of the North Country":On viewthrough Tuesday, Sept. 30,Jefferson County Historical Society, 228 Washington St. An exhibit exploring the by-gone era of patent medicines, sponsored by Samaritan Health System. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Free admission."Victorian Etiquette and Social Customs":10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesdays through Fridaysand 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturdays,Jefferson County Historical Society, 228 Washington St. Information: Christine Godfrey or Lenka Walldroff, 782-3491.
Information: the historical society, 782-3491 or www.jeffersoncountyhistory.org.
"Camp Hughes to Fort Drum: 100 Years on the Pine Plains":On view 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesdays through Fridaysand 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturdays,main gallery, Jefferson County Historical Society, 228 Washington St. Part of the 100th anniversary of Fort Drum celebration. Traces the development of the Pine Plains military reservation from the search for auxiliary training areas in 1906 to the expansion of modern-day Fort Drum. Information: 782-3491 or jeffersoncountyhistory.org.
Genealogy room:Open noon to 4 p.m.weekdaysand 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.Saturdays,Flower Memorial Library. Qualified volunteers available to help with genealogical research.
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.
Meet the aliens — 10 a.m.Friday, Aug. 1, and Thursday, Aug. 28.Learn about non-native plants and their impact on environment and culture.
Let's Talk Gardens — 1 p.m.Friday, Aug. 1, and Thursday, Aug. 28.With master gardener Jim Titus.
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.
Old Forge
Gary Lee's nature hikes and presentations:Sponsored by the Arts Center/Old Forge, 3260 State Route 28. Free programs presented by retired forest ranger, nature writer and photographer Gary Lee. Two-hour butterfly walk, 10 a.m.Friday, Aug. 8.Bring binoculars and long lens camera. Birds and butterflies slide presentation, 7 p.m.Friday, Aug. 15.Information: the Arts Center, 369-6411 or info@artscenteroldforge.org.
Sackets Harbor
Birds of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail Series:6 p.m. selectedThursdays,Seaway Trail Discovery Center, unless otherwise indicated. Admission: $5, benefits Seaway Trail Foundation. Information: Peggy Morgia, 646-1000.
July 24:Birding on Fort Drum — Fort Drum fish and wildlife naturalists speak about how bird-watchers can access the military installation, which is home to several grassland species.
Aug. 7:Hawk watching and Derby Hill — Consulting ecologist and Onondaga Audubon Society president Gerry Smith shares his experiences as a veteran hawk watcher.
Aug. 21:Handling live birds of prey — Master falconer Rick West demonstrates how to handle a live raven, owl and falcon.
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.
Glenfield
Boater and personal watercraft safety course:Hosted by Brantingham Community Association and Lewis County Sheriff's Office, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.Wednesday, July 22, and Friday, July 24,Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Route 12. Must attend both days. Advance registration required. Information, registration: Lewis County Cornell Cooperative Extension, 376-5270, Mike Leviker, 376-5221, or snowmobile@lewiscountyny.org.
Greig, Redwood
Operation Purple summer camp:Sponsored by the National Military Family Association,Sunday, Aug. 10-Friday, Aug. 15,Camp Wabasso, Redwood, and Aldersgate Camp & Retreat Center, town of Greig. Free camp for children of service members in any branch of service, active duty, National Guard or Reserve, and children of members of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health and National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. Priority given for children of a parent or guardian deployed from May 2007 to September 2009. Registration: www.operationpurple.org.
Lewis County
RiverFest:Set forSaturday, Aug. 2,starting at Beaches Landing and ending at Castorland. A 11.3-mile paddle in any type of boat. Registration at Beaches Landing. Participants drive their vehicle to Castorland, where a shuttle will be provided to take them back to Beaches Landing. Pit-stop half way, where beverages, snacks and facilities will be available. Cost: $5. Information: Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, 376-2213.
Throughout the area
Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust field trips:Hike the Lorraine Gulf, 9 to 10 a.m.Saturday, July 26,on the Jay Matteson property. Mountain Bike the Core, 10 a.m.Saturday, Aug. 9,Cedar Pines, Osceola. Bike 15 miles of secondary roads and wood trails with Bob McNamara. Free. Donations accepted. Registration, directions: Carol, 779-2239.
Sports
Cape Vincent
Willie Putnam Memorial Little League Tournament:Set forFriday, July 18-Sunday, July 20,Recreation Park and at baseball fields in Chaumont and throughout the area. Information, registration: Walter Putnam, 649-2613.
28th annual Tibbetts Point Run and Walk:10 a.m.Sunday, July 20,Recreation Park, James Street. 5- and 10-mile run or walk to Tibbetts Point Lighthouse. Pre-registration, $14; day of race registration, $16. First 100 to register receive T-shirt. Registration: 8 to 9:45 a.m., chamber of commerce. Free 1-mile Fun Run for children, registration, 9 a.m., walk, 9:30 a.m. Prizes and ribbons for winners. Information, registration: Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce, www.capevincent.org or 654-2481.
Carthage
Tennis tournament:Sponsored by Carthage Federal Savings and Loan Association and Carthage All-Star Sports Booster Club, 8 a.m.Saturday, Aug. 9,Carthage Central high school tennis courts. Rain date:Saturday, Aug. 16.Open singles, doubles; women's singles and doubles, and mixed doubles. Registration, 7:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Information: Adam Odett, 775-0441; Ray Connolly, 493-3624; www.cctennis.r8.org, or www.geocities.com/rayconn2000/homepage.
Clayton
Water sporting event:Sponsored by North Country Access, for children and adults with disabilities and their families,Saturday, July 19,Antique Boat Museum. Water-skiing, 8 to 10 a.m.; registration, 8 to 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to noon; speakers, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., including Dr. Hugh Herr, "New Horizons in Prosthetic Leg Design," and Dr. John Simeral, "Thoughts in Action: Toward Neural Control of Assistive Devices for Individuals with Severe Motor Disability"; on-water activities, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., including speedboat rides, skiffs, kayaking, canoeing and fishing; lunch and speakers, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., including Jerry Kerr, "Wheeled Vehicles that Balance: Mobility Solutions through Universal Design," Carole Fraser, "Universal Access in the Natural Environment," and presentation of a Segway to a Wounded Warrior; on-water activities, 1:30 to 5 p.m., including sailing; speedboat rides end at 4 p.m. Rafting tripSunday, July 20,on Black River, for which advance registration is required. Registration, details: www.ncaccess.org.
Croghan
Cowboy action shooting:9 a.m. the thirdSundayof the month, Beaver River Fish and Game Club. Cost: $14; members, $12. Information, directions: Don Curtis, also known as Wiley Wally, 788-2542.
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.
Henderson Harbor, Sackets Harbor
15th annual Hospice Charity Cup Regatta:Set forFriday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 3,Henderson Harbor and Sackets Harbor. Dinner and auction tickets: $45; shore reception, $15; dinner, auction and reception, $55. Information: Hospice Foundation of Jefferson County, 788-7323, mia@jeffhospicefoundation.org or www.hospicecharitycup.org.
Aug. 1:Junior races, 5 to 7 p.m., racer pre-registration, 6 to 9 p.m., Henderson Harbor Yacht Club.
Aug. 2:At Sackets Harbor. Sailor registration, 7:30 to 9 a.m.; skippers meeting, 9:30 a.m.; races, 10:30 a.m.; shore reception, hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, live entertainment, 4 to 6 p.m.; silent auction, 4 to 7 p.m., Visitor Center lawn; awards, 5 p.m., bandstand; dinner, 6 to 8 p.m.; live auction, 7 to 8 p.m.; entertainment and dancing, 8 to 10 p.m.
Aug. 3:At Sackets Harbor. Old-time baseball game, noon to 12:30 p.m.; concert on the waterfront, 3 to 5 p.m.
Mannsville
Captain-and-crew golf tournament:Sponsored by Village of Ellisburg Playground Committee, 1 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 2,Cold Springs Golf Club. Four-person team, 18 holes. Cost: $45 per person. Pull carts included. Food, prizes, raffles. Beverages must be purchased at the clubhouse; no coolers allowed. Registration of $180 required bySunday, July 20.Sponsor a hole for $50. Register, information: Phyliss Schenck, 846-5666.
Sackets Harbor
SpokerRide 2008:Benefits Lance Armstrong Foundation and American Cancer Society. Registration, 8 a.m.; 50-mile start, 9 a.m.; 30-mile start, 9:30 a.m.Saturday, July 26,Hounsfield Town Justice Building, 411 W. Washington St. Cost: per person, $25; team of three to five people, $40. Registration afterMonday, July 21,pay an additional $5 per person, $10 per team. Free T-shirt for first 100 entrants. Awards for winners. Poker run. Information, registration: Jeff Wood, 16260 Ives St., Watertown, N.Y. 13601, 783-6258, 788-5228, jeff@freewood.net or www.spokerride.net
Sackets Harbor Road Runners running club:4:30 p.m.Tuesdaysand 7:30 a.m.Saturdaysat the gazebo. Membership: $20; senior citizens 65 and older, $15; ages 10 to 18, $10; families, $30. Information: Steven C. McPherson, 646-3364 or steve@navypointmarine.com.
Basic pistol class:For permit holders only, 8 a.m.Saturdays,Sackets Harbor Sportsmen's Club, Salt Point Road, off County Route 66. By appointment only. Information: Don Curtis, instructor, 788-2542.
Cowboy action shooting:9 a.m. the lastSundayof the monthat Sackets Harbor Sportsmen's Club, Salt Point Road, off County Route 66. Cost: $14; members, $12. Information, directions: Don Curtis, also known as Reb Hollister, 788-2542.
Skeet shooting:6 p.m.Wednesdaysand noonSundays,Sackets Harbor Sportman's Club. 25 targets. Cost: $4. Information: Carl G. Carr, 788-0377.
Turin
Golf tournament:Sponsored by Lewis County Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation."Friday Golf Afternoon,"Friday, July 25,Turin Highlands. Cookout follows. Details, registration: 376-5110 or 376-2035.
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.
Carthage
Carthage Area Hospital Auxiliary home and garden tour:10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, July 19,at three homes and 11 gardens in West Carthage and on Champion, Copenhagen, Pleasant Lake and Rutland Hollow roads and four at Black River. Cost: $8. Information: the auxiliary, 493-3686, or DAMES7336@aol.com.
Bus trip to Turning Stone Casino:Sponsored by Black River Valley Riders,Saturday, July 26,departing at 9 a.m. from Ames parking lot. Cost: $35, includes $25 bonus to play and $5 toward lunch. Reservations required by calling Mary Jones, 493-3751, or Mary Beirman, 493-1817. Proceeds benefit Village Ecumenical Ministries food pantry, the senior bus, chamber of commerce fireworks and senior Christmas.
Watertown
Bus trip to Turning Stone Casino:Sponsored by Italian American Civic Association Auxiliary,Monday, July 21.Depart from the club parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and return at 6:30 p.m. Information, reservations: Ada, 782-4706.
