Community
affairs
Observances
Martinsburg
Martinsburg Fire Department 100th anniversary:All daySaturday, Aug. 9,at the fire department. Pre-paid chicken barbecue. Bake walk, 11 a.m. to noon; hamburgers and hot dogs, 3 p.m.; parade, 6:30 p.m.; fireworks at dusk. Martinsburg Historical society sponsors antique appraisal, flea market and jigsaw puzzle exchange at William H. Bush Memorial Library. Chinese auction, gun raffle, music, 50-50 raffle drawings and more. Information: Nelson, 376-292; Sue, 376-0156; Mary, 376-7467.
Watertown
Anniversary celebrations:Of the ordinations to the priesthood of the Rev. Pierre Aubin, 50 years, and the Rev. C. Mark McDonald, 40 years,Saturday, July 26.Mass, 4:30 p.m., Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, followed by dinner at North Side Improvement League. Tickets: $20. Choice of prime rib or boneless chicken breast. Reservations required by calling Dona, 782-1474, beforeMonday, July 21.
West Carthage
Open house:Sponsored by West Carthage Housing Authority, 1 to 3 p.m.Sunday, July 20,Grandview Courts, 40 N. Broad St. Celebrating 20 years. Music by the Adirondack Playboys. Free drawings, refreshments, apartment tours. Information: Sarah Millard, 493-3581.
Parades
Beaver Falls
Old Tymes Day parade:2:30 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 9,at Beaver Falls, hosted by Beaver Falls Fire Department. Information: Randy Roggie, rroggie@twcny.rr.com.
Clayton
"Clayton Celebrates Summer" parade:"Country Living," 1 p.m.Sunday, July 20,at Clayton. Dedicated to the late James Cantwell and Donald Gray. Parade marshal, George Forbes. Honoree, Leonard O'Brien. Families and businesses encouraged to participate. Donations accepted to offset the cost of bands. Send contributions to Jennie Fitchette, 19008 County Route 3, Clayton, N.Y. 13624. Information: Jennie Fitchette, 686-3859, after 5 p.m. or Misty Partridge, 686-2282.
Pets
Jefferson County
Rabies vaccination clinics:For dogs, cats and ferrets, 6 to 8 p.m.Thursdays, Sept. 18 and Oct. 16,Jefferson County Highway Facility, outer West Main Street, Watertown;Tuesday, Aug. 5,Adams Village Barn;Thursday, Aug. 7,Cape Vincent Town Barn;Tuesday, Aug. 12,Deferiet Department of Public Works;Thursday, Aug. 14,Clayton Town Barn;Tuesday, Aug. 19,Philadelphia Town Barn, andThursday, Aug. 21,Watertown Department of Public Works. Dogs must be leashed. Cats must be contained. Donation: $10 per animal. Information: Jefferson County Public Health, 786-3720.
St. Lawrence County
Rabies vaccination clinics:For dogs, cats and ferrets. Donation: $5. Canton clinics 2 to 4 p.m.; all others, 6 to 8 p.m. Canton:Thursdays, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, and Oct. 16,Human Services Center; Ogdensburg:Thursday, Aug. 14,Ford Street Fire Station; Fine:Thursday, Sept. 4,Fine town barn; Hermon:Thursday, Sept. 11,Hermon Town Barn; Winthrop:Thursday, Sept. 25,Winthrop Tri-Town Community Center; Madrid:Thursday, Oct. 9,Madrid Town Barn. Information: Rabies Control Program, 80 Route 310, Suite 2, Canton, 386-2325.
Reunions
Antwerp
Antwerp High School:Reunion, 3 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 9,American Legion. Graduates and attendees of Antwerp High School welcome. Information: J. Ridsdale, 659-8326; G. Tyler, 287-1628, or B. Call, 659-8355.
Carthage
Carthage Central School Class of 1988:20-year reunion set forSaturday, Aug. 2,at Carlowden Country Club, Denmark. Golf outing, 1 p.m.; reunion gathering, cocktails, buffet, music, 4 p.m.; informal barbecue dinner, 6 p.m.; socializing 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Reservations: Mail $25 per person to Enid Hagerty, 208 W. 11th St., Traverse City, Mich. 49684. Report address changes or lost classmates to Melissa Powell, tek4pets13@yahoo.com. Information: www.classmates.com.
Dexter
General Brown Central School Class of 1958:50th reunion to be celebrated in conjunction with classes of 1955 through 1961,Friday, July 25,Brownville American Legion, andSaturday, July 26,Dexter American Legion. Information: Lois Herman, 788-6949.
Evans Mills
Evans Mills High School Class of 1958:50th reunion. Alumni, friends and teachers banquet, 1 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 23,Evans Mills Fire Hall, 8615 LeRay St. Anyone who attended high school may attend. Reserve byThursday, Aug. 7.Reservations: Shirley Farrell, 285-5140, or g-sfarrell@atmail.com. Class of 1958 sunset cruise of Thousands Islands, set forFriday, Aug. 22,Swan Bay Beach Club. Dinner and private charter. Friends of class may attend. Reservations byTuesday, Aug. 5. Information, reservations: Carolyn O'Neil, 686-2797, or Paulette Shiffer, 1 (941) 266-3134.
Hammond
Hammond High School and Central School:Cocktails, 6 p.m., buffet dinner, 7 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 16,Ogdensburg Amvets, Ford Street Mall. Cost: $17. Reservations required byFriday, July 25.Information, reservations: call Glenna Davidson LeMay, 393-7937, or send a check to 1300 Knox St., Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669.
Lisbon
Lisbon Central School classes of 1935-1965:Program and dinner,Saturday, Aug. 16,at Lisbon. Seeking responses of alumni that are attending or not attending. Cost: $25, refundable. For response sheet: Janice Henry Bouchard, 49 Chimney Island Drive, Ogdensburg, or 393-0647, or Mary Lou Robinson, 393-3402.
Russell
Knox Memorial Alumni celebration weekend:Set forFriday, Aug. 15-Sunday, Aug. 17.Co-ed, captain-and-crew golf tournament, 5 p.m. Friday, St. Lawrence University, Canton. Cost: $20; includes cart and nine holes. Information: Garry Matthews, 386-8854. Celebration dinner, 5 p.m. Saturday, Canton Best Western. Classes ending in "eight" honored. Guest speaker Darren Colton of class of 1976. Alumni breakfast, 9 a.m. Sunday, Russell Fire Hall. Cost: $5. Information: www.knoxmemorialalumni.com, or Tricia Bullock Bush, 287-7761.
Theresa
Theresa High School:Reunion set forSaturday, Aug. 2,Theresa Firemen's Social Hall. Graduates, former students and families welcome. Dinner and music by New Country Kings. Cost: $13 per person. Reservations required byFriday, July 25,by calling 628-5344.
Watertown
Watertown High School Class of 1946:NoonThursday, July 24,Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, Bellew Avenue. Members and friends of class invited. Information: Len Marsh, lenmarsh@verizon.net, or Edie Marsala, ediem2@verizon.net.
Watertown High School Class of 1968:40th reunion set forSaturday, Aug. 23,at Bonnie Castle Resort, Alexandria Bay. Information: whsclassof1968@gmail.com or Cindy Scofield Frederick, 773-3473.
Senior citizens
Clayton
"Ultimate Tribute to the Bee Gees" trip:Visit Brockville (Ontario) Arts Center. Bus leaves at noonThursday, July 24,from Paynter Center.
Heuvelton
AARP safe driving course:6 to 10 p.m.Tuesday, July 29, and Wednesday, July 30,Meadowview Apartments. Registration: 282-1618.
Hogansburg
Seniorama:Sponsored by Senior Action Council North Country Chapter, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Thursday, Aug. 14,Mohawk Bingo Palace. Free entertainment, guest speakers, raffles, trade show, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., bingo, 3 to 5 p.m. Information: Robert Miller, 562-3494.
Star Lake
AARP safe driving course:6 to 10 p.m.Wednesday, July 23,and Thursday, July 24,Clifton-Fine Central School. Registration: 848-2533.
Singles
Watertown
Stillwater Reservoir wilderness adventure:Sponsored by the New Life Christian Singles Fellowship, 10 a.m.Saturday, July 26,from Key Bank at Hackett's Towne Center, State Street. Cost: 15; driver gas fee, $6. Information: 782-1267 or 408-0642.
Socials
Canton
Ice cream social:5 p.m.Thursday, July 31,Brick Chapel Church. Hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, sundaes, banana splits, cake and beverages.
Norfolk
Annual summer social and festival of foods:11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Sunday, Aug. 10,Church of the Visitation, Morris Street. Hungarian, French, Italian, Irish, Mexican, Chinese and traditional American foods. Raffle drawing, entertainment, fish pond, face painting, cakewalk, games, sing-along and more. Cost: $7; children 5 to 10, $4; children 4 and younger, free.
Religion
Black River
St. John's Episcopal Church:Daily devotions at 6 a.m.Wednesdaysand non-denominational Taize service of music and prayer, 7 p.m. the fourthThursdayof the month at the church. Information about the Taize service: Doug Marlow, 782-4969.
Boonville
Second Thursday service:Holy Eucharist, 9:45 a.m. the secondThursdayof the month, Sunset Nursing Home, with the Rev. Linda M. Logan officiating. Information: Headwaters Episcopal Mission, 942-4726.
Third Sunday service:Evening prayer, 2 p.m. the thirdSundayof the month, solarium, Sunset Nursing Home. For residents and their family and friends. Information: Headwaters Episcopal Mission, 942-4726.
Brier Hill
Annual church picnic:Outdoor service, 11 a.m.Sunday, July 20,First Congregational Church, Sand Street Road. Picnic barbecue follows service. Musical entertainment. Information: Sandy Warren, 375-8822.
Brownville
Free public lectures:Offered by the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research, 11 a.m.Sundaysand 7 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays,110 E. Main St. The institute also offers a free correspondence course. Information: IDMR, P.O. Box 1014, Binghamton, N.Y. 13902, or www.idmr.net.
Brownville, Watertown
Evening worship:Offered by the Shared Episcopal Ministry of Northern New York. Compline, 8:30 p.m.Mondays,St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Washington Street, Brownville, 788-8299. Healing Eucharist, 5:30 p.m.Thursdays,St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Sterling and Clay streets, Watertown, 788-3730.
Canton
Meditation:Led by North Country Zen Group, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.Wednesdays,Herring-Cole Hall, St. Lawrence University. Cushions provided. Information: Erin Basford: 229-5130.
Prayer service:3 p.m.dailyat Sea of Galilee Retreat, Pollock Road, Morley. Pray for the sick, the dying and those fallen from grace. Information: 379-PRAY or evangel1@axs.net.
Cape Vincent
Hymn sing:6 p.m.Sunday, July 20,Millens Bay Union Church, town of Cape Vincent.
Carthage
Vacation Bible school:"Son World Adventure," 6:30 to 8 p.m.Monday, July 21-Wednesday, July 23,Cornerstone Baptist Church, Route 126. Information: 376-4285, or 493-2518.
Chaumont
Vacation Bible school:"Jesus to the Rescue," 9 to 11:30 a.m.Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25,Victory Community Church, Washington Street. Co-sponsored with Christian Life Center. Games, creative crafts, treats. Information, registration: 649-3050 or 649-2162.
Clayton
Sunset Series:Sponsored by Riverside Theater, 6:30 p.m.Sundays,Frink Park.July 27:Music by Messenger band. Mix of guitar, keyboard, drums, bagpipes and violin.Aug. 3:Urgent Message.Aug. 10:Paul Scrimale and friends.Aug. 17:St. Lawrence Day celebration with the Rev. Donald W. Briant, host, and area singers and dancers.Aug. 24:Jennifer and Chris Hopper.Aug. 31:Dexter Faith Fellowship worship band. Donations accepted. Bring a lawn chair. Rain location: Clayton United Methodist Church.
Bible study:6 to 7 p.m.Wednesdays,Christ Church, John Street. Information: 686-3703.
Constableville
Concert:"That Old Time Religion," 6 p.m.Sunday, July 27,St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Presented by Adirondack Community Chorus. Hymns and gospel music. Audience invited to participate. Cookies and lemonade to purchase. Interested singers should meet at 5 p.m. at the church. Information: Peg Nuspliger, 348-6252, Jan Yauger, 942-2046, John DeRoos, 942-4423, or Mary Ann Reilly, 348-6351.
Deer River
First Congregational Church vacation:Set forSunday, Aug. 24-Sunday, Aug. 31.Regular Sunday worship at 8:45 a.m. with the Rev. C. Paine. Information: Mary, 493-3751.
Dexter
Our Lady of Grace and Hope Prayer Group:7 p.m.Mondays,St. Elizabeth Seton Church.
Evans Mills
The Way Inn coffeehouse:7 to 9 p.m. selectedSaturdays,Pleasant Meadows Baptist Church.Aug. 2:10th anniversary all-day gospel sing.Aug. 16:Ron Brewer from Georgia. Donations welcome. Information: www.thewayinncmc.org.
Fort Drum
Korean Rosary Prayer Group:Meets weekly beginning with noon MassMondays,Main Post Chapel. Information: Naomi, 786-1037, or Clara, 773-1384.
Gouverneur
Special services:"The Power of Prayer: Silent, Creative and Intercessory Prayer," 8 to 8:45 a.m.Tuesdays through Fridays,First United Methodist Church. Led by the Rev. Wilfred J. Baez. "Kingdom Cafe" casual fellowship, 7 to 8:30 p.m.Wednesdaysat the church.
Bible study and contemporary worship, Teen Power meetings:6 p.m.Fridays,Christian Life Fellowship Church, 52 Church St. Information: Rev. Robert F. LaVeck, 287-7656.
Great Bend
Vacation Bible school:"Beach Party: Surfin' Through the Scriptures," hosted by Three River Valley Parish of the United Methodist Church, 6 to 8:30 p.m.Monday, Aug. 11-Friday, Aug. 15,Woolworth Memorial United Methodist Church. Open to children and adults. Register at the Great Bend strawberry festival, 5 p.m.Thursday, Aug. 7,and receive a free beach hat. Information: JoAnna Emerson, 493-1515.
Prayers for soldiers:Place names of loved ones serving in the military on crosses for the prayer board, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.dailyat Woolworth Memorial United Methodist Church. Information: the church, 493-1781.
Noonday prayer and Bible study:Noon to 12:30 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays,City of Refuge Christian Church. Noon prayer daily. Information: the church, 493-6463 or 493-4329.
Marriage enrichment, parenting classes:Bible-based classes, 7 p.m. the first and thirdFridaysof the month, City of Refuge Christian Church. Instructor: Rev. John W. Jordan, pastor. Free. Information: 493-6463 or 493-4329.
Spanish Bible study:7 p.m.Fridays,City of Refuge Christian Church. Information: the church, 493-6463 or 493-4329.
Hammond
Communitywide vacation Bible school:"Sowing Seeds of Faith — Love, Joy, Peace, Patience and Kindness," 6 to 8:30 p.m.Monday, Aug. 4-Friday, Aug. 8,Hammond Presbyterian Church. For children in preschool through sixth grade. Children in grades seven and above are invited to help. Final program including families and friends, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 8.Information: 324-5517.
Hopkinton
Bicentennial celebration:Hopkinton Congregational Church, set forSaturday, Sept. 6, and Sunday, Sept. 7,at the church. Searching for wedding or baptismal photos taken in the church for display. Submission deadline:Wednesday, July 23.Information: Linda Daby, 328-4911.
Lowville
Guest speaker:Ed and Leslie Schick, missionaries to Poland, speak at 11 a.m.Sunday, July 27,Bible Baptist Church, Number Four Road. Information: Rev. Earnest Kramer, 405-3039.
Diamond Someday:Hosted by Open Gate Ministry of Lowville Baptist Church, 7 p.m.Friday, Aug. 1,bandstand, Veterans Memorial Park. Rain location: the church, North State Street.
Vesper service:6 p.m.Saturdays,First Presbyterian Church, 7707 N. State St. Meditative music, prayer and fellowship. Information: the church, 376-3631.
Madrid
"Back Home Sunday":Service, 10 a.m.Sunday, July 27,Scotch Presbyterian Church. Luncheon follows. Guest speaker: Greg Fisher.
Massena
Ecumenical vacation Bible school:"Discovering God's Galactic Plan," 9 to 11:30 a.m.Monday, Aug. 4-Friday, Aug. 8,St. Mary's social hall. For children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Registration forms available at St. Mary's and St. Joseph's, Sacred Heart, St. John's Episcopal, First United Methodist, Grace United Methodist and Emmanuel Congregational churches. Information: St. Mary's and St. Joseph's Church, 764-0239.
Kids Adventure Club:Occupations in Bible times, for children in kindergarten through fourth grade, 3:15 to 5 p.m.Tuesdays,First United Methodist Church, 189 Main St. Free. Transportation available. Registration: Glenda, 769-5438.
"At the Well" alternative worship service:Open to all ages and denominations, 7:30 p.m.Wednesdays,sponsored by Emmanuel Congregational United Church of Christ, and held at Adath Israel Temple, Church and West Orvis streets. Led by pastor Judy VanKennen. Information: church office, 769-8523.
Sackets Harbor
Koinonia:Christian fellowship, music and God's word, 7 p.m.Sundays,Lake Ontario Playhouse.Information: Jim or Cindy Davis, 688-2694, or Arnie or Jeanine Ebdon, 583-5035.
Smithville
Summer vacation Bible school:"Beach Party: Surfin' Through the Scriptures," 6 to 8 p.m.Monday, July 28-Thursday, July 31,Smithville Baptist Church. Information: 639-3216, or 489-4549.
Theresa
House of Joy coffeehouse:6:30 p.m.Sunday, July 20,117 Commercial St. Guitar and vocal music by Wind of the Spirit.
Watertown
Guest speakers:Matt and Tracy Herman, Chi-Alpha Cornell University campus missionaries, during services at 8:30 and 11 a.m.Sunday, July 20,and the Rev. Jonathan Gainsburgh of Gainsburgh Ministries, Sacramento, Calif., during services at 8:30 and 11 a.m.Sunday, July 27,Cornerstone Assembly of God. Freewill offering accepted. Information: 788-9052.
Vacation Bible school:"Sonharvest County Fair," 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Sunday, July 27-Tuesday, July 29,and 5 to 7 p.m.Wednesday, July 30,Faith Fellowship Church, 131 Moore Ave. For children 4 to 12. Registration begins at 6 p.m. Sunday. Wednesday events include free hot dogs, snacks, games, bounce house, watermelon seed spitting contest, petting zoo, pony rides and skits. Information: 782-4421.
Vacation Bible school:"Rain Forest Adventures," for children of preschool age through grade six, 9 a.m. to noonMonday, July 28-Friday, Aug. 1,First Presbyterian Church, 403 Washington St. Free. Music, crafts, recreation, science, Bible lessons and refreshments. Participants also learn about the shallow wells mission project in Malawi and will be invited to donate to this cause. To register , call the church, 782-1750, or visit its office at 403 Washington St.
Advance registration encouraged, but children are welcome on any day and will be registered upon arrival.
Catholic Faith RCIA inquiry session:7:30 p.m.Tuesdays,Holy Family Church rectory. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.
Men's and women's Bible study:7 p.m. first and thirdTuesdays,River of Life Fellowship, 24650 Hinds Road. Refreshments. Information: Barb Yates, 786-1955 or 654-3289.
Life recovery Bible study:7 p.m.Tuesdays,Faith Fellowship Church, 131 Moore Ave. Information: Scott or Karen Flipse, 786-8873.
"Cinematic Explorations":Film screening and discussion, 6:30 p.m. the thirdWednesdayof the month, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 1330 Gotham St.Snacks and beverages provided. Free. Donations accepted. Information: the church, 788-2742.
Celebrate Recovery:A weekly biblical recovery program to help overcome struggles with anger, chemical dependency, abuse, eating disorders, pornography, depression, divorce, codependency, gambling, health issues and more, 6:30 p.m.Thursdays,Life Church of the Nazarene, 535 Thompson Blvd. Doors open, 6 p.m. For information or to arrange for child care: Deb, 783-4813.
Eucharistic Adoration:After noon Mass until 8 p.m.Thursdays,St. Patrick's Church.
Special services:5:30 p.m.Thursdays,St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 314 Clay St. Celebration of worship with Eucharist and Litany of Healing, music and worship in contemporary mode on the first and thirdThursdaysof the month. Evening prayer on the second and fifthThursdaysof month. Taize service on the fourthThursdayof month. Information: 788-3730 or stpaulny@westelcom.com.
Teen Youth Group:6:30 to 9 p.m. the lastFridayof the month, Burrville Congregational Church. Information: Pastor Mark Bushfield, 767-5219.
Shabbat services:7:30 p.m.Fridays,Degel Israel Synagogue. Shabbat morning services when scheduled. Conservative egalitarian service led by Rabbi Teresa Snyder. Religious school on Sundays during the school year. Information: Neil Katzman, 788-0930.
North Country Chabad:Programs and services, Adirondack Jewish Center, 144 Flower Ave. For classes and questions: NorthCountryChabad AJC@gmail.com, or 782-4844.
Free neighborhood breakfast program:8 to 9:30 a.m.Saturdaysthroughout the school year, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 314 Clay St. Children and parents welcome. Information: Alynn, 788-3730.
Guided tours:11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturdays,Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 20020 Ives Street Road, County Route 65. Information about doctrine, programs and activities. Family History Center open. Information: 788-4490, 534-8574 or 405-8191. Also visit www.mormon.org.
Christian Care Center:Sponsored by Urban Mission, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.weekdays,247 Factory St. Open to all ages. Refreshments, Bible studies, games, movies, crafts, picnics, field trips, mid-week worship service, monthly activities. Children younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Information: 782-4493.
Special religious education programs:Offering Catholic, interfaith, sacramental preparation, shut-in and parish programs to adults, children of all ages, all faiths, disabilities, nationalities and races in Watertown and the surrounding area. Information, registration: Sister Mary Maurice Black, Watertown Catechetical Office, 1 Sterling Place, Watertown, N.Y. 13601 or 782-0030.
Free correspondence lessons and home Bible study:Offered by the Church of Christ, 1426 Washington St. Times and dates depend on interest in programs. Information: 788-4103.
