COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Saturday, JAN. 13
EVENT
Nature Game Day. 10 to 11 a.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. From 10 to 11 a.m. play some awesome nature-themed board games, trivia games, and more. Or stop by anytime we’re open and play a game with your family.
MEETING
Climate Crew: Science of Snow. 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.
Sunday, JAN. 14
EVENT
Public Skating. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Stafford Ice Arena, Plattsburgh State Field House, 167 Rugar St., Plattsburgh. Admission $3 for public, free for students. Skate rental $3 for public, free for students.
MEAL
“Pancake Plus” Breakfast. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 N Main St., Peru. $10, adults; $5, ages 5 to 11; Free, ages under 5. Takeout, $10.
Monday, JAN. 15
EVENT
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. 1:30 p.m., Newman Center, 90 Broad St., Plattsburgh.
Tuesday, JAN. 16
EVENT
National Day of Racial Healing. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh.
MEETING
Champlain Valley Toastmasters Club. 5:45 to 7:15 p.m., meeting via Zoom. Email ransom@northnet.org or call 518-335-1951 for more information.
Friday, JAN. 19
TALK
A Virtual Tour and History of the Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel. 12:30 p.m., Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine St., Plattsburgh. Presented by Kate Chilton and Helen Nerska.
Saturday, JAN. 20
EVENT
Wilderness Preparation Workshop. 10 a.m. to noon, AuSable Forks Free Library, 9 Church Lane, Au Sable Forks. For ages 8 to 18. Register by calling 518-647-5596 or emailing librarydirector@ausableforksfreelibrary.com.
Sustainable Living (On a Budget). 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. Will cover general things you can do to live more sustainably without spending a fortune on trendy “eco” or “green” products.
TALK
Human Evolution with Dr. Justin Lowry. 10 to 11 a.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. Join Dr. Justin Lowry from SUNY Plattsburgh’s Department of Anthropology for an exploration of human evolution through examining the skulls of some primates and fossil human ancestors. This program is most appropriate for adults and older children.
Sunday, JAN. 21
EVENT
Public Skating. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Stafford Ice Arena, Plattsburgh State Field House, 167 Rugar St., Plattsburgh. Admission $3 for public, free for students. Skate rental $3 for public, free for students.
MEAL
Country Breakfast. 8 to 11 a.m., American Legion Post 769, 9509 Route 9, Chazy. $12, ages 10 and under free. Takeout available.
Monday, JAN. 22
EVENT
Little Explorers: Monkeys and Apes. 10 to 11 a.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. Nature-themed story and playtime for ages 5 and under. Explore with stories, songs, and art projects from 10-10:30, then stay for some outdoor playtime. Join us in exploring how monkeys and apes are not so different from all of us.
Thursday, JAN. 25
MEETING
Nature Book Club. 10 to 11 a.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. Get ready for the big eclipse heading our way in April 2024 by reading American Eclipse: A Nation’s Epic Race to Catch the Shadow of the Moon and Win the Glory of the World by David Baron. The Nature Book Club meets in person and online. Email kristin.collins@parks.ny.gov to receive a link to join the meeting virtually. Come for the discussion even if you haven’t read the book.
TALK
Perry’s Mills Frog Farm. 6:30 p.m., Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Ave., Plattsburgh. Rouses Point-Champlain Historical Society President Bob St. John. Call 518-561-0340 to reserve a seat.
Friday, JAN. 26
EVENT
Guided Hike. 10 to 11 a.m., Macomb Reservation State Park, 201 Campsite Rd, Schuyler Falls. Join a park naturalist for a guided hike to explore the trails of this beautiful park in the winter. This hike will be easy-paced and about 2 miles. All ages are welcome. If trails conditions require snowshoes, we have a limited number to loan out. Snowshoe reservations suggested – call 518-571-8740.
Saturday, JAN. 27
EVENT
Animal Tracking. 10 to 11 a.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. Join a park naturalist to learn the basics of animal tracking and try out your new skills on a short walk through the park. This will be a two-part program. The lesson will be different each of the two weeks, come for one session or both! All ages and abilities welcome.
Monday, JAN. 29
EVENT
Little Explorers: Fur. 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 10-10:30, then stay for some outdoor playtime! The chilliest part of the winter has only just begun, so let’s learn about how our furry friends stay warm without hats and mittens! We’ll even explore some real furs of animals we can find in the park!
PUBLIC BROADCAST
TWC Channel 30, Saranac Lake Channel 2 and Charter Channel 192: Monday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m., and Tuesday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m.
Home Town Cable’s Calvin Castine is at the Clinton County Historical Association museum for part #5 of his recent tour, followed by NCCS vs. AuSable Valley varsity boys soccer, and Chazy vs. Willsboro varsity girls soccer.
Home Town Cable’s Spectrum Cable-TV schedule for TWC Channel 30, Saranac Lake Channel 2, and Charter Channel 192: Wednesday, Jan. 17
Clinton County Legislature organizational meeting, Rouses Point Village Board meeting and Champlain Village Board meeting.
Home Town Cable’s Spectrum Cable-TV schedule for Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 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 ‘all-sports’ show is led off by NCCS vs. Massena varsity boys basketball, followed by Chazy vs. Schroon Lake-Newcomb varsity boys soccer and an NAC varsity boys soccer game.