COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Friday, AUG. 9
EVENT
Saranac Free Library Summer Book Sale. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St., Saranac Lake.
Community Campfire. 6 to 7 p.m., Cumberland Bay State Park, 152 Cumberland Head Road, Plattsburgh.
Saturday, AUG. 10
EVENT
Westport-Wadhams Town-Wide Garage Sale. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit tinyurl.com/2p8dydur by Aug. 1 to add your sale to the map. Maps will be available at key points around town as well as online at www.gowestportny.com.
Walking tour of Riverside Cemetery. 9:30 a.m., Riverside Cemetery, 30 Steltzer Road, Plattsburgh.
Campfire Cooking with Scot Slater. 10 a.m. to Noon, Point Au Roche State Park, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. Join outdoorsman Scot Slater for a fun lesson on cooking over a campfire. Learn about fire safety and how to make several different campfire snacks.
Saranac Free Library Summer Book Sale. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St., Saranac Lake.
Community Campfire. 6 to 7 p.m., Macomb Reservation State Park, 201 Campsite Rd, Schuyler Falls.
Sunday, AUG. 11
EVENT
Sunday Field Day. 9 to 11 a.m., Cumberland Bay State Park, 152 Cumberland Head Road, Plattsburgh. All ages welcome. Meet in front of the restroom building closest to the beach.
Visit the Bluff Point Lighthouse. 1 to 3 p.m., Valcour Island, Plattsburgh. Three floors of exhibits on island history. Your own transportation required.
Monday, AUG. 12
EVENT
Little Explorers: Summer Fun. 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 a.m., then stay for some outdoor playtime.
Tuesday, AUG. 13
MEETING
Champlain Valley Toastmasters. 6:30 to 8 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension, 6064 State Route 22, Plattsburgh. Email ransom@northnet.org or call 518-335-1951 for more information.
Wednesday, AUG. 14
EVENT
Legends of the Lake. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County, 5139 North Catherine St., Plattsburgh. Learn about the unique history and ecology of Lake Champlain and how it might support our very own local celebrity, Champ.
MEAL
Turkey Dinner. 4 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 4253 S Main St., Port Henry. To benefit High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care. Eat in or take out, $14.
Thursday, AUG. 15
EVENT
Nature Walk with Northern New York Audubon. 5:30 to 7 p.m., Point Au Roche State Park, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. Meets at deep bay parking lot. Planned route of approximately 2 miles on level terrain. Group size limited to 15, email kenneth.adams@plattsburgh.edu or call 518-569-2855 to register.
MEAL
Roast Turkey Dinner. 4:30 p.m., Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St., Westport. $14, adults; $6, ages 5 to 12; Free, ages 4 and under.
Friday, AUG. 16
EVENT
Community Campfire. 6 to 7 p.m., Cumberland Bay State Park, 152 Cumberland Head Road, Plattsburgh.
TALK
“The Catholic Summer School of America.” 12:30 p.m., Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine St., Plattsburgh. Presented by Robin Labarge.
Saturday, AUG. 17
EVENT
Fungus Among Us: Guided Mushroom Walk. 10 to 11 a.m., Point Au Roche State Park, 19 Camp Red Cloud Road, Plattsburgh. Meets at Deep Bay parking lot.
Sustainability Saturdays: Biodiversity Matters. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Point Au Roche State Park, 19 Camp Red Cloud Road, Plattsburgh.
Colonial Garden Party. 5 to 7 p.m., Adirondack History Museum, 7590 Court St., Elizabethtown. Music, cocktails, wine and Hidden Treasures art sale. $25 per person pre-registration, $35 at gate.
Community Campfire. 6 to 7 p.m., Macomb Reservation State Park, 201 Campsite Rd, Schuyler Falls.
Sunday, AUG. 18
EVENT
Sunday Field Day. 9 to 11 a.m., Cumberland Bay State Park, 152 Cumberland Head Road, Plattsburgh. All ages welcome. Meet in front of the restroom building closest to the beach.
St. Patrick’s 11th Antique & Classic Car Show. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Patrick’s Church, Rouses Point. Pre-registration $15, $20 day of show.
Visit the Bluff Point Lighthouse. 1 to 3 p.m., Valcour Island, Plattsburgh. Three floors of exhibits on island history. Your own transportation required.
MEAL
Elmore SPCA Breakfast. 9 a.m. to Noon, VFW Post 125, 116 Boynton Ave., Plattsburgh. Takeout available.
Monday, AUG. 19
EVENT
Little Explorers: Cats. 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. Ms. Heather used to be a dog person but now her cats rule her world. Let’s learn about these manipulative little monsters and their wild cousins. Bring pictures of feline family members if you so choose.
Tuesday, AUG. 20
TALK
The History of Railroads in Clinton County: Part 1. 6:45 p.m., Lake Forest Retirement Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh. Presented by transportation historian Dick Soper.
Wednesday, AUG. 21
TALK
“Prescott’s Six Generations in Keeseville: Challenges and Triumphs.” 7 p.m., Keeseville Fire Department, 8 Pleasant St., Keeseville. Talk by author Karen Prescott.
Thursday, AUG. 22
EVENT
APIPP Invasive Species Training. 5:30 to 7 p.m., Point Au Roche State Park, 19 Camp Red Cloud Road, Plattsburgh.
TALK
The Catholic Summer School of America. 6:30 p.m., Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Ave., Plattsburgh. Presented by Robin Labarge.
Friday, AUG. 23
EVENT
Share Your Park Story. 10 a.m. to Noon, Point Au Roche State Park, 19 Camp Red Cloud Road, Plattsburgh. New York State Parks is 100 years old this year, and Point Au Roche has an interesting past that predates its inclusion in the parks system. Join for an informal gathering to share memories and meet friends old and new.
Community Campfire. 6 to 7 p.m., Cumberland Bay State Park, 152 Cumberland Head Road, Plattsburgh.
Saturday, AUG. 24
EVENT
Nature Scavenger Hunt. Point Au Roche State Park, 19 Camp Red Cloud Road, Plattsburgh. Get your family out of the house and join us for a guided scavenger hunt along the trails of the park. All ages and abilities are welcome. Walk will be approximately 1 mile on easy trails.
34th Annual Run for John. 5 p.m., Forrence Orchards, 2731 State Route 22, Peru. Registration from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Visit runforjon.org for more information.
Community Campfire. 6 to 7 p.m., Macomb Reservation State Park, 201 Campsite Road, Schuyler Falls.
Sunday, AUG. 25
EVENT
Sunday Field Day. 9 to 11 a.m., Cumberland Bay State Park, 152 Cumberland Head Road, Plattsburgh. All ages welcome. Meet in front of the restroom building closest to the beach.
Visit the Bluff Point Lighthouse. 1 to 3 p.m., Valcour Island, Plattsburgh. Three floors of exhibits on island history. Your own transportation required.
Chinese Auction. Noon to 3 p.m., American Legion Post 1623, 3958 State Route 374, Lyon Mountain.
Monday, AUG. 26
EVENT
Little Explorers: Dragonflies. 10 to 11 a.m., Point Au Roche State Park, 19 Camp Red Cloud Road, Plattsburgh. Join a park naturalist for 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. Learn about our agile friends the dragonflies and go on a walk to watch them in action.
Women’s Equality Day. 1 to 2:30 p.m., Kent Delord Museum, 17 Cumberland Ave., Plattsburgh.
Tuesday, AUG. 27
MEETING
Champlain Valley Toastmasters. 6:30 to 8 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension, 6064 State Route 22, Plattsburgh. Email ransom@northnet.org or call 518-335-1951 for more information.
Thursday, AUG. 29
EVENT
Bug Art with Happy Pike. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Point Au Roche State Park, 19 Camp Red Cloud Road, Plattsburgh. Join the last summer art class with Mavis from Happy Pike. This month’s theme is insects. Happy Pike Mini Art Series classes will conclude with a short ice cream social. Suggested age 7 to 11. This program is limited to 12 participants. Email kristin.collins@parks.ny.gov to register your child.
Friday, AUG. 30
EVENT
Bark Ranger Launch Party. 10 a.m. to Noon, Point Au Roche State Park, 19 Camp Red Cloud Road, Plattsburgh. Does your dog have what it takes to become a B.A.R.K. Ranger? Bring your furry family members in to sign the pledge and receive a Bark Ranger bandanna. Optional Bark Ranger Walk at 11a.m. All dogs are invited to become BARK Rangers. Well-behaved and leashed dogs are welcome on the group walk.
Community Campfire. 6 to 7 p.m., Cumberland Bay State Park, 152 Cumberland Head Road, Plattsburgh.
Saturday, AUG. 31
EVENT
Mini-Beast Safari. 10 to 11 a.m., Point Au Roche State Park, 19 Camp Red Cloud Road, Plattsburgh. Participants will learn what makes an insect an insect, then search for and collect some insects on the trails around the Nature Center to examine more closely. All ages and abilities welcome. All bugs will be released following the program.
Community Campfire. 6 to 7 p.m., Macomb Reservation State Park, 201 Campsite Road, Schuyler Falls.
Sunday, SEPT. 1
EVENT
Final Visit of Summer to Bluff Point Lighthouse. 1 to 3 p.m., Valcour Island, Plattsburgh. Three floors of exhibits on island history. Your own transportation required.
PUBLIC BROADCAST
TWC Channel 30, Saranac Lake Channel 2 and Charter Channel 192: Monday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m., and Tuesday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m.
Home Town Cable’s Calvin Castine is at the annual Plattsburgh 4th of July parade, followed by the 2024 CCRS Alumni Banquet, the community get-together for George Brendler’s 90th birthday, Chazy vs. Schroon Lake varsity girls basketball and NCCS vs. Saranac Lake varsity girls basketball.
Home Town Cable’s Spectrum Cable-TV schedule for Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 19 and 20.
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 Calvin Castine is at the Altona Fire Department parade, followed by a visit to the YMCA’s Camp Jericho with Legislator Francis Peryea, Northeastern Clinton vs. Saranac varsity boys basketball, Chazy vs. Lake Placid varsity baseball and Northern Adirondack vs. NCCS varsity baseball at The Big Ball Diamond in Lyon Mountain.