COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Editor’s Note: All events must be open to the public. Be sure to include the specific dates, times, prices and location of the event. Send to news@pressrepublican.com or to Press-Republican Calendars, P.O. Box 459, Plattsburgh, NY 12901-0459; fax, 561-3362.
Deadline for submissions: 5 p.m. the Tuesday before Friday publication. The next two weeks of events will be displayed that Friday, with that same slate running again in the following Tuesday’s paper.
Friday, APRIL 4
EVENT
Bird Walk with Champlain Area Trails. 9 to 10:30 a.m., Point Au Roche State Park, 19 Camp Red Cloud Road, Plattsburgh. Join staff from Point Au Roche and Champlain Area Trails for an easy walk to search for some of the birds that stick around in the winter. All abilities welcome. Bring your own binoculars, or use one of a few pairs available to loan — first come, first served.
TALK
“20 Days in the Grand Canyon: Kayaking/Rafting the Length of the Canyon-March/April 2020.” 7 p.m., Old Clinton County Courthouse, Margaret Street, Plattsburgh. Presented by Mark Malchoff, a retired member of the SUNY Research Foundation.
Saturday, APRIL 5
EVENT
5 Senses Walk. 10 to 11 a.m., Point Au Roche State Park, 19 Camp Red Cloud Road, Plattsburgh. Join a park educator for a short walk while we learn some techniques to practice using all our senses to observe our environment. All ages and abilities welcome.
21st Annual High Tea with Famous Ladies. 2 to 4 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Peru Community Church, 12 Elm St., Peru. Tickets, $15; must be purchased in advance. Call 518-563–5794.
Sunday, APRIL 6
MEAL
Plattsburgh Relay for Life Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. 8 to 10 a.m., Applebee’s, 80 Centre Drive, Plattsburgh. $8 in advance, $10 at door. Children 3 and under, free. Email teddydsm@aol.com or call 315-771-3568 for information or tickets.
“Pancakes Plus” Breakfast. 8:30 a.m. to Noon, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3035 N Main St, Peru. $10, adults; $5, ages 5 to 11; ages 4 and under, free. Takeouts $10.
Monday, APRIL 7
EVENT
Little Explorers: Eggs. 10 to 11 a.m., Point Au Roche State Park, 19 Camp Red Cloud Road, 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 8
TALK
“The History of Railroads in Clinton County: Rouses Point (Part II.)” 1 p.m., Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Ave., Plattsburgh. Presented by transportation historian Dick Soper.
Wednesday, APRIL 9
EVENT
Nature Chat: Climate and our Canopy. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 5139 North Catherine St., Plattsburgh. This month’s topic is trees, their important role in the ecosystem, what they do for us, and what we can do for them.
TALK
The Life and Impact of Sojourner Truth. Noon, Moore Second Floor Atrium, Clinton Community College, Plattsburgh. Presented by Constance Mandeville.
Thursday, APRIL 10
TALK
“Remembering Clinton County’s World War I Veterans.” 2:30 p.m., Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Ave., Plattsburgh. Presented by Helen Nerska.
Saturday, APRIL 12
EVENT
Wiggly Worms. 10 to 11 a.m., Point Au Roche State Park, 19 Camp Red Cloud Road, 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.
Mooers Fire Department 11th Annual Easter Raffle. 6 p.m., Mooers Fire Station, 2508 US Route 11, Mooers.
MEETING
Plattsburgh Community Garden Annual Meeting. Noon, Upstairs Meeting Room, Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., Plattsburgh. Anyone interested in renting a plot should attend. Visit www.plattsburghcommunitygarden.org for more information.
Sunday, APRIL 13
EVENT
Easter Egg Hunt. 11 a.m. to Noon, Beekmantown Town Hall, 571 Spellman Road, West Chazy. For ages 10 and under, bring your own baskets.
A Vigil for the Humane Treatment of Refugees and Immigrants. Noon to 1:30 p.m., in front of the Elizabethtown County Buildings, Elizabethtown.
Monday, APRIL 14
EVENT
Little Explorers: Wind. 10 to 11 a.m., Point Au Roche State Park, 19 Camp Red Cloud Road, Plattsburgh. Join a park naturalist for our nature-themed story and playtime for ages 5 and under. Come for stories, songs, and art projects from 10 to 10:30 a.m., then stay for some outdoor playtime.
9th Annual Evening of Healing: Stories of Strength. 6 to 7:30 p.m., Newman Center, 90 Broad St., Plattsburgh.
Wednesday, APRIL 16
TALK
“Maple Sugaring: More Than Just a Sweet Tradition.” 6:45 p.m., Lake Forest Retirement Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh.
Saturday, APRIL 19
EVENT
Earth Day Celebration. Noon to 2 p.m., Trinity Park, Margaret Street, Plattsburgh.
PUBLIC BROADCAST
TWC Channel 30, Saranac Lake Channel 2 and Charter Channel 192: Monday, April 7, 7 p.m., and Tuesday, April 8, 8 p.m.
Home Town Cable’s Calvin Castine covers the NCCS vs. Saranac JV girls basketball game, followed by the Northeastern Clinton varsity boys basketball squad vs. Saranac Lake, and then What’s Going on Here with Bob Venne taking a look at Dr. John Southwick’s extensive classic car collection.
Home Town Cable’s Spectrum Cable-TV schedule for Monday, April 14, and Tuesday, April 15.
TWC Channel 30, Saranac Lake Channel 2 and Charter Channel 192: Monday, and 7 p.m., and Tuesday, 8 p.m.
Home Town Cable presents this year’s annual Ecumenical Stations of the Cross by the Northern Tier Clergy, followed by NCCS JV boys basketball vs. Saranac Lake and Northeastern Clinton varsity boys basketball vs. Saranac; then Our Little Corner with Gordie Little learning about Deacon Noel Hinerth’s findings regarding The Shroud of Turin, and finally: Ron Roberts’ song “Together Build America”.