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Saturday, APRIL 13
EVENT
Big Latch On. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., University of Vermont Health Network Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Board Room, 75 Beekman St., Plattsburgh. Event to promote breastfeeding.
Wiggly Worms. 10 to 11 a.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. Come learn everything you never knew you wanted to know about worms and get up close and personal with some of our wiggly worm friends. All ages welcome.
Earthworms, Vermicomposting and Invasive Species. 1 to 2 p.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. Learn about worm biology, the huge impact worms can have on their environment, and what this means for the health of New York forests. Plus, a brief introduction to worm composting. This program is most appropriate for adults.
Sunday, APRIL 14
EVENT
Climate Crew. 2:30 to 4 p.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. Climate Crew is a student-led club for any kid in grades 4 through 6 interested in learning more about and helping the environment. New members always welcome. Email kristin.collins@parks.ny.gov for more information.
MEAL
Pancake Plus Breakfast. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru. $10, adults; $5, ages 5 to 11; Ages 4 and under, free.
Monday, APRIL 15
EVENT
Little Explorers: Rain. 10 to 11 a.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. Join a park naturalist for our nature-themed story and playtime for ages 5 and under. Come explore with stories, songs, and art projects from 10 to 10:30, then stay for some outdoor playtime.
MEETING
Clinton County Board of Health. 7 p.m., Clinton County Health Department, Second Floor Meeting Room, 133 Margaret St., Plattsburgh.
Tuesday, APRIL 16
MEETING
Champlain Valley Toastmasters. 5:45 to 7:15 p.m., Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., Plattsburgh. Also available over Zoom tinyurl.com/mvxvxyvw
Thursday, APRIL 18
EVENT
Bird Walk with Northern New York Audubon. 5 to 6:30 p.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. Join a park naturalist for our nature-themed story and playtime for ages 5 and under. Come explore with stories, songs, and art projects from 10 to 10:30, then stay for some outdoor playtime.
Friday, APRIL 19
EVENT
Guided Hike. 10 to 11:30 a.m., Macomb Reservation State Park, 201 Campsite Rd, Schuyler Falls. Join a park naturalist to explore the nature trails and look for early wildflowers, busy birds, and other signs of spring in the diverse habitats of the park. Length of walk will be no more than 2 miles on easy trails. All ages welcome.
TALK
A Photo Peek at Old Plattsburgh. 12:30 pm, Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine St., Plattsburgh. Using photos from the CCHA collection, see ‘then and now’ photo comparisons of landmarks in downtown Plattsburgh.
Saturday, APRIL 20
EVENT
Relay for Life Annual Garage Sale. Holy Cross Parish Center Gym, 4917 S Catherine St., Plattsburgh. All proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society.
3rd Annual Town of Peru Green Up Day. 8 a.m. to Noon, Peru Fire Department, 753 Bear Swamp Road, Peru.
Earth Day Celebration. Noon to 3 p.m., Trinity Park, Downtown Plattsburgh.
Monday, APRIL 22
EVENT
Little Explorers: Trees. 10 to 11 a.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. Join a park naturalist for our nature-themed story and playtime for ages 5 and under. Come explore with stories, songs, and art projects from 10 to 10:30, then stay for some outdoor playtime.
Tuesday, APRIL 23
EVENT
Birding Excursion. 9 a.m. to Noon, Ausable Point Campground, 3346 Lakeshore Drive, Peru. Ages 18 and up. Free, but participants are encouraged to join the Northern NY Audubon or a donation. Register online at tinyurl.com/5n7dstdc or call 518-562-6860 by April 19.
TALK
The Golden Age of the Cigar Trade in Downtown Plattsburgh. 2:30 p.m., Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Ave., Plattsburgh.
The Legacy of the Location with the Most Beautiful View. 6:45 pm, Lake Forest Retirement Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh. Photos and stories of the history of Bluff Point and the Hotel Champlain where Clinton Community College stands today.
Thursday, APRIL 25
EVENT
Ticonderoga Area Career Fair. 4 to 7 p.m., North Country Community College Ticonderoga Campus, 11 Hawkeye Trail, Ticonderoga.
TALK
“History, Discovery and Preservation of the Spitfire: A Status Report.” 6:30 p.m., Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel, 100 US Oval, Plattsburgh. Presented by Art Cohn, Principal Investigator of the Spitfire Discovery Team and co-founder of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Free, donations to benefit the chapel appreciated.
Saturday, APRIL 27
EVENT
U First Credit Union Shred Day. 9 to 11 a.m., Main Branch, 274 Rugar St., Plattsburgh.
Trees and Climate. 10 to 11 a.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. Explore trees, their important role in the ecosystem, and what they do for us. Also, learn about Wangari Maathai, a very inspiring conservationist and activist, and how we can follow her example to help trees. All ages welcome.
Monday, APRIL 29
EVENT
Little Explorers: Ants. 10 to 11 a.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. Join a park naturalist for our nature-themed story and playtime for ages 5 and under. Come explore with stories, songs, and art projects from 10 to 10:30, then stay for some outdoor playtime.
Saturday, MAY 4
EVENT
Sunrise Rotary Club Community Tag Sale. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., VFW Post 125, 116 Boynton Ave., Plattsburgh.
Lake Placid Village Clean-Up. 9 a.m. to Noon, Mirror Lake Beach House, 31 Parkside Dr, Lake Placid. Pre-register for clean-up routes by contacting Karlan Jessen karlan@adksc.org call or text 253-691-1632 or show up and be assigned a route on the day of the event. Trash bags are provided, bring your own gloves.
Adirondack Game Nights. 6:15 p.m., Saranac Village at Will Rogers, 78 Will Rogers Drive, Saranac Lake.
Saturday, MAY 11
EVENT
The Grand Hike. Essex Gateway Trailhead, 2759 Essex Road, Essex. 14-mile walk from Essex to Westport. ends with post-hike celebration. For more information or to register, visit www.champlainareatrails.com
John Brown Day 2024. 2 to 4 p.m., John Brown Farm State Historic Site, 115 John Brown Road, Lake Placid. With Spirit of John Brown Freedom Awardees Dexter Criss, The Fadden Family and Amy Godine.
Tuesday, MAY 14
MEETING
Champlain Valley Toastmasters Club. 6:30 to 8 p.m., via Zoom or at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 6064 State Route 22 #5, Plattsburgh. Email ransom@northnet.org or call 518-335-1951 for more information.
Wednesday, MAY 22
EVENT
Birding Excursion. 9 a.m. to Noon, Heyworth Mason Park, 2948-2956 Mason Hill Rd, Peru. Ages 18 and up. Free, but participants are encouraged to join the Northern NY Audubon or a donation. Register online at tinyurl.com/5n7dstdc or call 518-562-6860 by May 17.
Tuesday, MAY 28
MEETING
Champlain Valley Toastmasters Club. 6:30 to 8 p.m., via Zoom or at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 6064 State Route 22 #5, Plattsburgh. Email ransom@northnet.org or call 518-335-1951 for more information.
PUBLIC BROADCAST
TWC Channel 30, Saranac Lake Channel 2 and Charter Channel 192: Monday, April 15, 7 p.m., and Tuesday, April 16, 8 p.m.
Home Town Cable’s Calvin Castine starts off the evening with a brief update on the ongoing construction of the new Champlain Border Patrol station, followed by an in-depth visit with the cast and crew of NCCS’ upcoming production of the musical “Annie”, and an NAC vs. NCCS varsity girls football scrimmage, Northeastern Clinton vs. Moriah varsity boys basketball, and Chazy varsity boys basketball vs. Schroon Lake-Newcomb.
Home Town Cable’s Spectrum Cable-TV schedule for Monday and Tuesday, April 22 and 23.
TWC Channel 30, Saranac Lake Channel 2 and Charter Channel 192: Monday, and 7 p.m., and Tuesday, 8 p.m.
Home Town Cable’s weekly offering starts off with several angles of coverage of the April 8th Total Solar Eclipse, followed by a visit with participants of the Lake Champlain Basin Program’s World Water Day event at Champlain Centre Mall, and then it’s Beekmantown vs. NCCS varsity girls football and NAC vs. Northeastern Clinton varsity boys basketball.