Staying Engaged with the Post-Ecliptic Sky (Canton, NY)

STAYING ENGAGED WITH THE POST-ECLIPTIC SKY PRESENTATION BY DR. AILEEN O'DONOGHUE The St. Lawrence County Historical Association, will host a Brown Bag talk on Thursday, April 8 at noon discussing how to "Stay Engaged with the Post Ecliptic Sky". After the excitement o......More

STAYING ENGAGED WITH THE POST-ECLIPTIC SKY PRESENTATION BY DR. AILEEN O'DONOGHUE The St. Lawrence County Historical Association, will host a Brown Bag talk on Thursday, April 8 at noon discussing how to "Stay Engaged with the Post Ecliptic Sky". After the excitement of the total solar eclipse has passed, what events are going on to keep us engaged with the sky? Join DR. Aileen O'Donoghue as she talks about evening constellations, motions of the planets, and other events to watch for through the spring and summer along with interesting historical tidbits, including how a total solar eclipse influenced the creation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. ABOUT THE PRESENTER Dr. Aileen A. O’Donoghue is a professor of physics at St. Lawrence University, teaching both physics and astronomy. She received her B.S. at Fort Lewis College and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Physics at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Aileen’s research is primarily in radio astronomy and she currently studies galaxies using observations from the Arecibo and Green Bank radio telescopes.

This is a hybrid program. All lectures take place in-person at SLCHA. If you plan to attend online, please contact [email protected] to receive the Zoom link.

Paddling Film Festival World Tour

PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR Join the St. Lawrence Valley Paddlers on Thursday, April 18th at the Fairfield Inn in Canton to view some of the best paddling films from around the world. They will be featuring some great canoeing, sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking a......More

PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR Join the St. Lawrence Valley Paddlers on Thursday, April 18th at the Fairfield Inn in Canton to view some of the best paddling films from around the world. They will be featuring some great canoeing, sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking and rafting adventures, complete with thrills, spills and chills! Paddling gear door prizes will be given away and a raffle for a variety of great paddling gear donated by FoxWorx Paddles, GRB Newman Designs, Nigel Foster Kayaks, Northwest River Supplies (NRS) and Seals Sprayskirts & Accessories. To pre-purchase your tickets, visit the St. Lawrence Valley Paddlers website, here. Seating is limited, so purchase your tickets early to reserve a seat!

Fairfield Inn & Suites 5955 US Route 11 Canton, NY 13617

St. Lawrence University Writers Series presents Jason Koo

St. Lawrence University Writers Series presents Jason Koo Born in New York City and raised in Cleveland, Jason Koo is a second generation Korean American poet, educator, editor and nonprofit director. He is the author of three collections of poetry: More Than Mere Li......More

St. Lawrence University Writers Series presents Jason Koo Born in New York City and raised in Cleveland, Jason Koo is a second generation Korean American poet, educator, editor and nonprofit director. He is the author of three collections of poetry: More Than Mere Light, America’s Favorite Poem and Man on Extremely Small Island, winner of the De Novo Poetry Prize and the Asian American Writers’ Workshop Members’ Choice Award for the best Asian American book of 2009. His work has been published or is forthcoming in the American Scholar, Best American Poetry, Missouri Review, Poetry Northwest, Village Voice and Yale Review, and he been a National Endowment for the Arts, Vermont Studio Center and New York State Writers Institute fellow. He earned his BA in English from Yale, his MFA from the University of Houston, and his PhD in creative writing from the University of Missouri–Columbia. He is an associate professor of English at Quinnipiac University, where he has twice been recognized as a semifinalist for the Center for Excellence in Teaching Award. He is the founder and executive director of Brooklyn Poets and creator of the Bridge, the world’s premier poetry network connecting poets and mentors. Koo was named one of the “100 Most Influential People in Brooklyn Culture” by Brooklyn Magazine. This reading is supported in part by the Sandra Nelson Memorial Poetry Fund. For over 50 years the Writers Series program at St. Lawrence University has welcomed all varieties of authors including Pulitzer Prize winners. The events are free and open to the public. For additional information, contact the English Department 315-229-5125 or go to www.stlawu.edu/offices/english/about-english/about-writers-series.

St. Lawrence University Sykes Common Room Park Street Canton, NY For a campus map, click here!

Community Shred Day

COMMUNITY SHRED DAY Summit SHRED LAB's 2nd Annual Community Shred Day is offering FREE SHREDDING to benefit Potsdam Volunteer Rescue Squad. Participants may bring up to two (2) bankers boxes per vehicle or up to 40 lbs of paper-based documents for secure shredding at n......More

COMMUNITY SHRED DAY Summit SHRED LAB's 2nd Annual Community Shred Day is offering FREE SHREDDING to benefit Potsdam Volunteer Rescue Squad. Participants may bring up to two (2) bankers boxes per vehicle or up to 40 lbs of paper-based documents for secure shredding at no charge. Participants are requested to make a $5 donation to benefit Potsdam Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Summit SHRED LAB & Storage 6950 State Hwy 56 Potsdam, NY 13676

Sporting Clays

SPORTING CLAYS The Massena Rod & Gun Club hosts Sporting Clays open shooting every Saturday throughout the calendar year. Open shoots include: a 50 bird sporting clay shoot and 10 stations with 5 birds per station (60 rounds total). Sign in starts weekly at 9:30am and ......More

SPORTING CLAYS The Massena Rod & Gun Club hosts Sporting Clays open shooting every Saturday throughout the calendar year. Open shoots include: a 50 bird sporting clay shoot and 10 stations with 5 birds per station (60 rounds total). Sign in starts weekly at 9:30am and into the woods at 9:55 am through noon. Fees Per Round Club Members: $12 per round Non-Members: $14 per round + a $10 day pass fee for club access Note: The event is not held on Saturdays that fall on a holiday. There are no excluded dates for the 2024 calendar year.

Massena Rod and Gun Club 155 Patterson Road Massena, NY

Discover the U.S. Constitution

DISCOVER THE U.S. CONSTITUTION The Ogdensburg History Museum is proud to announce a series of classes to learn about the U.S. Constitution. The classes will be held once a month and are open to ages 12 and up.  The next class will be held on Saturday, April 20th fro......More

DISCOVER THE U.S. CONSTITUTION The Ogdensburg History Museum is proud to announce a series of classes to learn about the U.S. Constitution. The classes will be held once a month and are open to ages 12 and up.  The next class will be held on Saturday, April 20th from 11am-12pm at the museum located at 206 Ford St. You do not need to attend every class. The instructor for the class is Susan Weidler and the class is sponsored by Swe-Kat-Si Daughters of the American Revolution. Refreshments will be served and participants will receive certificates and recognition during Constitution Week in September. Led by Susan Weidler, Home School Communication Educator, Sally Hartman, Regent of the Swe-kat-si Chapter NSDAR and retired Art Instructor: Design and Drawing Professor Mater Dei College, and Canton College and Julie Madlin, City Historian and retired Social Studies teacher. For more information about the classes, please contact Sally Hartman at [email protected].

Ogdensburg History Museum 206 Ford St., Ogdensburg, NY

Little River Ramble Canoe and Kayak Race

LITTLE RIVER RAMBLE CANOE AND KAYAK RACE The St. Lawrence Valley Paddlers will be hosting the the Little River Ramble Canoe and Kayak Race on Sunday, April 21 from noon - 2:00pm. This early season two-mile canoe and kayak race is held on the Little River in Canton, NY ......More

LITTLE RIVER RAMBLE CANOE AND KAYAK RACE The St. Lawrence Valley Paddlers will be hosting the the Little River Ramble Canoe and Kayak Race on Sunday, April 21 from noon - 2:00pm. This early season two-mile canoe and kayak race is held on the Little River in Canton, NY next to the campus of St. Lawrence University. This is a very low key event on waters protected from spring winds by high banks and woods. The race will start and finish is at the Little River Boat Launch next to the Park Street (County Route 27) bridge, Canton NY. Registration Details Race preregistration is encouraged, but is not mandatory. Race day registrations will be accepted. To save time on race day download the race waiver HERE. Please bring the signed hard copy with you on race day. Adults: $10 per registrant. / St. Lawrence Valley Paddler Members & student are $5 per registrant.

Race start and finish is at the Little River Boat Launch next to the Park Street (County Route 27) bridge in Canton NY.

Financial Management for your Ag Business

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR YOUR AG BUSINESS Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County is partnering with experts from Farm Credit for a three-part Ag Business series. Choose the session that best fits your business needs, or sign up for all three!  ......More

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR YOUR AG BUSINESS Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County is partnering with experts from Farm Credit for a three-part Ag Business series. Choose the session that best fits your business needs, or sign up for all three!  Session One: Ag Business Planning (March 27) Session Three: Accounting for your Ag Business (May 22) SESSION TWO: APRIL, 24 2024 | 10AM - 2:30PM Topics Include: Understanding Financial Management Basic financial statements Tools for budgeting Registration is required and limited to 24 participants. Click HERE to register. Lunch will be provided.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County 2043B State Highway 68 Canton, NY 13617

Lego Play Hour

LEGO PLAY The Ogdensburg Public Library will be hosting Lego Play Hour on April 24th at 5:00pm. Complete a challenge or just experiment on your own with Lego bricks and friends. Ages: 6 and up.

Ogdensburg Public Library 312 Washington Street Ogdensburg, NY

Eisenhower Lock Visitor Center Information Session

EISENHOWER LOCK VISITOR CENTER INFORMATION SESSION Join the team from the Eisenhower Locks at the Massena Public Library for an informative chat about the exciting features you'll find at the new St. Lawrence Seaway Visitor Center at Eisenhower Lock! From educational e......More

EISENHOWER LOCK VISITOR CENTER INFORMATION SESSION Join the team from the Eisenhower Locks at the Massena Public Library for an informative chat about the exciting features you'll find at the new St. Lawrence Seaway Visitor Center at Eisenhower Lock! From educational exhibits, guided tours, and vessel viewings, you'll learn all about the Seaway's past, present, future, and so much more! The new visitors center within Robert Moses State Park will be opening this spring!

Massena Public Library 41 Glenn St. Massena, NY 13662

Hammered Dulcimer Workshops with Dan Duggan

HAMMERED DULIMER WORKSHOPS WITH DAN DUGGAN The TAUNY Center in Canton will be hosting a series of Hammered Dulimer Workshops presented by Dan Duggan, February - April, 2024. Dan Duggan will offer a hands-on introduction to this delightful instrument and will supply e......More

HAMMERED DULIMER WORKSHOPS WITH DAN DUGGAN The TAUNY Center in Canton will be hosting a series of Hammered Dulimer Workshops presented by Dan Duggan, February - April, 2024. Dan Duggan will offer a hands-on introduction to this delightful instrument and will supply everything you will need to use for the class. Participants will learn several tunes, songs and chords and will also learn more about the history of this wonderful instrument. Classes held at The TAUNY Center, 53 Main St. Canton, NY. Classes are $10 each with registration. Dulcimers provided as needed, participants will need to register in advance for $10 HERE. SERIES SCHEDULE Saturday, February 10 10:00am | Beginners 11:30am | Past Beginners Saturday, Feb 17 10:00am | Intermediate Only Saturday, March 2 10:00am | Beginners 11:30am | Past Beginners Saturday, April 6 10:00am | Beginners 11:30am | Past Beginners Thursday, April 25 11:00am | Intermediate Only

The TAUNY Center 53 Main St. Canton, NY

ONNY Presents: Visions & Reflections

THE ORCHESTRA OF NOTHERN NEW YORK PRESENTS: VISIONS & REFLECTIONS Guest Conductor & Music Director Finalist | Adrian Slywotzky This concert will open with one of Mozart’s sparkling, effervescent overtures and continues with Dolores White’s Crystal Gazing, a meditati......More

THE ORCHESTRA OF NOTHERN NEW YORK PRESENTS: VISIONS & REFLECTIONS Guest Conductor & Music Director Finalist | Adrian Slywotzky This concert will open with one of Mozart’s sparkling, effervescent overtures and continues with Dolores White’s Crystal Gazing, a meditative and mysterious piece, inviting us to muse on both the visible and spiritual qualities of crystals. In Le Tombeau du Couperin, Ravel pays homage both to his Baroque predecessors and to friends he had lost to the First World War. The concert will culminate with the soaring and glorious Second Symphony by Jean Sibelius. PROGRAM TO INCLUDE AMADEUS MOZART | The Abduction from the Seraglio DOLORES WHITE | Crystal Gazing MAURICE RAVEL | Le Tombeau du Couperin JEAN SIBELIUS | Symphony No. 2 ONNY 2023-2024 SEASON OF DISCOVERY Whether you're a long-time audience member or new to the concert halls, ONNY's Season of Discovery is sure to be a delight! If you have not yet experienced this musical gem of the North Country, there's no better time to give ONNY a try. Newcomers note they are amazed at the high quality of the regional symphony orchestra in this rural region of New York State. ONNY are so confident that you will want to return time and time again that they are offering first-time concertgoers a money-back guarantee if not completely satisfied this their musical experience.  Don't miss the opportunity to explore new works and revel in familiar pieces. Discover firsthand the talent and artistry of their gifted guest conductors, two of whom are finalists from their national search for ONNY's next Music Director and Conductor. Their audition concerts this fall and next spring will help the Search Committee make its final recommendation to the ONNY Board of Directors.  THREE WAYS TO LEARN MORE Gain a deeper understanding at the PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATIONS with conductor and guests 45 minutes before the October and April Concerts Enjoy educational PROGRAM NOTES for great orchestral works published in their printed programs Visit The Orchestra of Northern New York on SOCIAL MEDIA and on their WEBSITE for more information about their conductors, musicians and programs

SUNY Potsdam: Hosmer Hall College Park Road Potsdam, NY

Day of Yoga

DAY OF YOGA Enjoy a full day of yoga classes at the Canton Yoga Loft. There will be time between classes for light refreshments, Q&A, and chatting with other students. This is a fundraiser to support our upcoming Yoga in the Park program. You can sign up for individual......More

DAY OF YOGA Enjoy a full day of yoga classes at the Canton Yoga Loft. There will be time between classes for light refreshments, Q&A, and chatting with other students. This is a fundraiser to support our upcoming Yoga in the Park program. You can sign up for individual classes or purchase a full day pass. See here for the full schedule: www.yoga-loft.org.

Canton Yoga Loft 21 Miner Street, Suite #2 Canton, NY 13617

Sporting Clays

SPORTING CLAYS The Massena Rod & Gun Club hosts Sporting Clays open shooting every Saturday throughout the calendar year. Open shoots include: a 50 bird sporting clay shoot and 10 stations with 5 birds per station (60 rounds total). Sign in starts weekly at 9:30am and ......More

SPORTING CLAYS The Massena Rod & Gun Club hosts Sporting Clays open shooting every Saturday throughout the calendar year. Open shoots include: a 50 bird sporting clay shoot and 10 stations with 5 birds per station (60 rounds total). Sign in starts weekly at 9:30am and into the woods at 9:55 am through noon. Fees Per Round Club Members: $12 per round Non-Members: $14 per round + a $10 day pass fee for club access Note: The event is not held on Saturdays that fall on a holiday. There are no excluded dates for the 2024 calendar year.

Massena Rod and Gun Club 155 Patterson Road Massena, NY

Ogdensburg Spring Yard Sale

OGDENSBURG ANNUAL SPRING YARD SALE The Ogdensburg Seaway Festival will be hosting their annual Spring Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00am-3:00pm. Community members will be selling second hand items. Local vendors will also be on site. Pig and Moo Barbeq......More

OGDENSBURG ANNUAL SPRING YARD SALE The Ogdensburg Seaway Festival will be hosting their annual Spring Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00am-3:00pm. Community members will be selling second hand items. Local vendors will also be on site. Pig and Moo Barbeque will have food available for purchase.  Those looking to apply to host a yard sale booth or vendor booth contact Michelle Morrison at 315-528-0332. 

Lockwood Civic Center 141 W Water Street Ogdensburg, NY

Autism Acceptance Walk

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE WALK This is a non-competitive walk hosted by The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence helps to promote Autism Acceptance, as well as raise funds to support local programs for people on the Autism Spectrum. While supplies last, donations of $50 or more will g......More

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE WALK This is a non-competitive walk hosted by The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence helps to promote Autism Acceptance, as well as raise funds to support local programs for people on the Autism Spectrum. While supplies last, donations of $50 or more will get a free event T-Shirt! Registration begins at 9:00am and participants are also invited to enter into the Flag and Costume Contests.

SUNY Potsdam Maxcy Hall 5 Tupper Lake Drive Potsdam, NY

Open Air Open Mic

Otto's Abode is sponsoring an Open Air Open Mic at Z Park in Wanakena on the last Saturday of every month at 6:00pm, April through October. Sign up for a time slot - all varieties are welcome and spectators are encouraged! The event is free and open to all. For more inf......More

Otto's Abode is sponsoring an Open Air Open Mic at Z Park in Wanakena on the last Saturday of every month at 6:00pm, April through October. Sign up for a time slot - all varieties are welcome and spectators are encouraged! The event is free and open to all. For more information call, Otto's Abode at 315-848-3008 or visit www.ottosabode.org. Open Air Mics are scheduled to take place on: April 29 - May 27 - June 24 - July 29 - August 26 - September 30 and October 28. This event is organized in conjunction with the C.F.E.D.C. Clifton-Fine Summer Concert Series.

Z Park 6 Hamele Street Wanakena, NY 13695