COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Saturday, MARCH 9
EVENT
Leprechaun Hunt. 10 to 11 a.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. A mischievous leprechaun has hidden his gold on the trails around the Nature Center. Come get your own map and list of clues and set-off to search for the treasure. Exchange your “gold” for prizes back at the Nature Center. The park naturalist will be available to help with map reading and assist in the hunt. Pick up your map any time between 10 a.m. and noon, prizes available until 12:30 p.m. All ages and abilities welcome.
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.
Sunday, MARCH 10
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
Pancakes Plus. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3035 N Main St., Peru. $10, adults; $5, ages 5 to 11; Free, ages 4 and under. Takeouts, $10.
Monday, MARCH 11
EVENT
Little Explorers: Birds. 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. As temperatures rise we are beginning to see some early spring arrivals in the park. We’ll explore what makes birds so neat, and why some of them go away for the winter!
Tuesday, MARCH 12
TALK
“A Photo Peek at Old Plattsburgh.” 2:30 p.m., Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Ave., Plattsburgh. Using photos from the Clinton County Historical Association collection, see some ‘then and now’ photo comparisons of landmarks in downtown Plattsburgh.
Wednesday, MARCH 13
EVENT
Nature Journaling at Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 5139 N Catherine St., Plattsburgh.
Friday, MARCH 15
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.
TALK
“Photos and stories of the history of Bluff Point and the Hotel Champlain.” 2:30 p.m., Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine St., Plattsburgh.
Saturday, MARCH 16
EVENT
Spring Craft Fair. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lake Placid Middle/High School Gymnasium, 34 School St., Lake Placid. Over 50 vendors, raffles, and food will be available. Admission is $3 per person, children 10 and under are free.
World Water Day at Champlain Mall. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Champlain Centre Mall, 60 Smithfield Blvd., Plattsburgh.
Monday, MARCH 18
EVENT
Little Explorers: Farm Animals. 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 about all the different animals that live on a farm and talk about our favorites.
MEETING
Clinton County Health Department. 7 p.m., 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 133 Margaret St., Plattsburgh. Requests to address the Board of Health must be received two working days prior to meeting at health@clintoncountygov.com.
Tuesday, MARCH 19
MEETING
Champlain Valley Toastmasters. 5:45 to 7:15 p.m., Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St, Plattsburgh. Also available over Zoom. Email ransom@northnet.org or call 518-335-1951 for more information.
TALK
“12 Years a Widow.” 5 p.m., Westport Library, 6 Harris Lane, Westport. Presentation by historian Connor Williams on the other half of the story “12 Years a Slave.” Free, $20 suggested donation to support library.
Wednesday, MARCH 20
TALK
Road to Retirement: Estate Planning. 2 p.m., Saranac Village at Will Rogers, 78 Will Rogers Drive, Saranac Lake. Free.
Saturday, MARCH 23
EVENT
3rd Annual Science Saturday. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Miner Institute, 1034 Miner Farm Road, Chazy. Free event for middle and high school students and their parents. Visit tinyurl.com/3z8hxs7n online to register.
Five Senses Walk. 10 to 11 a.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. Join a park naturalist for a short walk while we learn some techniques to practice using all our senses to observe our environment. These exercises will benefit you if you want to relax more in nature, if you want to see more wildlife, or if you just need practice focusing. All ages and abilities welcome.
Mooers Volunteer Fire Department 10th Annual Easter Raffle. 6 p.m., Mooers Fire Station, 2508 Route 11, Mooers.
Sunday, MARCH 24
MEAL
Palm Sunday Brunch. 8:15 a.m. to Noon, Peru Community Church Fellowship Center, 13 Elm St., Peru. All you can eat. Adults, $10; Ages 5 to 11, $5; Ages under 5, free. Takeout, $10.
Monday, MARCH 25
EVENT
Little Explorers: Eggs. 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. Around this time our resident forest birds begin their nest building so they can start their families in April. Let’s learn about the miracle of eggs and some critters who lay them.
Tuesday, MARCH 26
TALK
“Photos and stories of the history of Bluff Point and the Hotel Champlain.” 2:30 p.m., Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Ave., Plattsburgh.
Thursday, MARCH 28
MEETING
Nature Book Club. 10 to 11:30 a.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh. This month’s book is “Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains by Bethany Brookshire.” Come join the discussion even if you haven’t read the book. This program meets in person and online. E-mail kristin.collins@parks.ny.gov to receive a link to join virtually.
TALK
“The History of Manufacturing in Clinton County Since 1831.” 6:30 p.m., Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Ave., Plattsburgh. Presented by Steve Frederick.
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
Signs of Spring Scavenger Hunt. 10 to 11 a.m., Point au Roche State Park Nature Center, 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh.
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
Monday, APRIL 8
EVENT
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.
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
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.
PUBLIC BROADCAST
TWC Channel 30, Saranac Lake Channel 2 and Charter Channel 192: Monday, March 11, 7 p.m., and Tuesday, March 12, 8 p.m.
Home Town Cable presents Cougar Basketball Night; with the NCCS JV girls vs. Saranac Lake, followed by the NCCS JV boys vs. Saranac and AuSable Valley, the NCCS varsity boys vs. AuSable Valley, and the NCCS varsity girls vs. Saranac Lake.
Home Town Cable’s Spectrum Cable-TV schedule for Monday and Tuesday, March 18 and 19.
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 chats with the cast and crew of the upcoming NAC Drama Club production of “Charlotte’s Web”, followed by Chazy vs. Indian Lake/Long Lake varsity boys basketball, NCCS vs. Saranac varsity boys basketball, and Beekmantown vs. Potsdam varsity girls hockey.