COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Friday, MARCH 29
EVENT
Guided Hike. 10 to 11 a.m., Macomb Reservation State Park, 201 Campsite Rd, Schuyler Falls. Join a park naturalist to explore the nature trails and look for animal and plant life in the diverse habitats of the park. Length of walk will be about 2 miles on easy trails. All ages welcome.
Saturday, MARCH 30
EVENT
Easter Egg Hunt. 10 a.m., Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, 75 Beekman St, Plattsburgh. The egg hunt is free and open to children ages ten and younger, with a separate hunting ground for children 3 and under.
Signs of Spring Scavenger Hunt. 10 to 11 a.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh.
Easter Egg Hunt. 2 p.m. , Jefferson Dukette Memorial Park, 618 Salmon River Rd, Plattsburgh. Ages 10 and under. Special area for 3 and under. All are welcome.
Monday, APRIL 1
EVENT
Little Explorers: Moss. 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. Learn a bit about what makes moss so unique, and then go on a short hike to find some.
Tuesday, APRIL 2
MEETING
Champlain Valley Toastmasters. 5:45 to 7:15 p.m., Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., Plattsburgh. Also available over Zoom, tinyurl.com/3fuexeak
Thursday, APRIL 4
TALK
“Shadow of the Moon.” 2 p.m., Saranac Village at Will Rogers, 78 Will Rogers Drive, Saranac Lake. Speaker David Craig, retired engineer from MIT Lincoln Laboratory and avid amateur astronomer, will speak on our upcoming solar eclipse.
“Totality: The Next Eclipse.” 6 p.m. Westport Library, 6 Harris Lane, Westport. Free, suggested $20 donation to support library. Lecture by astronomer Jacqueline van Gorkom.
Friday, APRIL 5
EVENT
Bird Walk with Champlain Area Trails. 10 to 11 a.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, 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 experience levels and abilities welcome. Bring your own binoculars, or borrow from a few pairs available to loan — first come, first served.
TALK
“When Men and Mountains: Stories of Hope and Despair in the Adirondack Wilderness After the American Revolution.” 7 p.m., Second Floor Auditorium, Old Clinton County Courthouse, Plattsburgh. Followed by business meeting of the Algonquin Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club at 8 p.m.
Saturday, APRIL 6
EVENT
Eclipse 101. 10 to 11 a.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. Join educators at the Nature Center to learn everything you need to know before the big day. This program is most appropriate for older children and adults. Bring your own black T-shirt to make your own eclipse souvenir.
Adirondack Game Night. 6:15 p.m., Saranac Village at Will Rogers, 78 Will Rogers Drive, Saranac Lake. Board games, card games, word games and more.
Sunday, APRIL 7
EVENT
The Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday. 11 a.m., Norte Dame Church, 11 Church Pl, Malone. Will open the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, for individual adoration until 3 p.m. Confessions will be heard from 1 to 2:50 p.m. At 3:00 p.m. Devotions for Divine Mercy Sunday will begin. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be prayed and there will be Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome to join in any or all of the above times of prayer and praise as your schedule permits.
Monday, APRIL 8
EVENT
Little Explorers: Sun and Moon. 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. We will explore the difference between a planet, sun, and moon, and make our very own eclipse pin-hole viewers.
Lyon Mountain Total Eclipse Event. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lyon Mountain Mining and Railroad Museum, 2914 Standish Rd, Lyon Mountain. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., American Legion Post 1623, 3909 Route 374, Lyon Mountain, Michigan Platter and Chili: $10 per platter, $5 bowl of chili. View the eclipse at the Lyon Mountain Community Ballpark Gates starting at 2 p.m.
Town of Beekmantown Solar Eclipse Viewing. 2 p.m., Beekmantown Town Hall and Recreation facilities, 571 Spellman Road, West Chazy. Eclipse glasses to be distributed first-come, first-serve starting at 1:30 p.m.
Eclipse Viewing Party. 2 to 4 p.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. Meets at the beach.
Path over Plattsburgh. 2 to 4 p.m., Cadyville Rec Park, 114 Goddeau Rd, Cadyville. First 150 people to register at townofplattsburghrecreation.com to receive free t-shirt. Registration not required to attend.
Plattsburgh Botanical Sanctuary Open House an Eclipse Viewing. 2 to 5:30 p.m., 61 Riley Ave., Plattsburgh.
Eclipse Viewing in the Town of Schuyler Falls. Jefferson Dukette Memorial Park, 618 Salmon River Road, and Schuyler Falls Town Hall, 997 Mason St, Morrisonville. Paved parking lots with open viewing of the eclipse in the southwestern sky. Bring chairs or blankets for grassy areas (if not wet or muddy). Bring and use ISO certified eclipse glasses. All viewing at your own risk. Free. Questions – call Town Hall 518-563-1129.
Wednesday, APRIL 10
EVENT
Trees and Climate at Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 5139 North Catherine St., 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.
TALK
The Life of Elizabeth Smith Miller. Noon, Moore Building, Second Floor Atrium, Clinton Community College, 136 Clinton Point Dr, Plattsburgh. “Fireside Chat” presentation by Constance Mandeville on women’s rights figure Elizabeth Smith Miller.
Saturday, APRIL 13
EVENT
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.
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.
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.
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.
PUBLIC BROADCAST
TWC Channel 30, Saranac Lake Channel 2 and Charter Channel 192: Monday, April 1, 7 p.m., and Tuesday, April 2, 8 p.m.
Home Town Cable’s Calvin Castine is at the annual CCRS Elementary School presentation of their “Wax Museum”, followed by Moriah at NCCS JV boys basketball and Franklin Academy Malone varsity girls basketball at Northern Adirondack.
Home Town Cable’s Spectrum Cable-TV schedule for Monday and Tuesday, April 8 and 9.
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 recent banquet recognizing the Chazy Central Rural School boys’ soccer team for their unprecedented 10th New York State Class D championship season, followed by NCCS vs. Ticonderoga varsity boys basketball and NCCS vs. Beekmantown varsity boys hockey.