North Country Community Calendar

Here at the AIC, we will put out our brand new bird feeders, donated by Northern New York Audubon. You can watch the birds closely, take pictures, and listen to the songs and chatter from the warmth of our lobby through our speaker system!

Featuring new works by Vicki Fawcett, November 1 -28, 2012.
Meet the Artist on Friday, November 23, 5pm to 9pm. Vicki and her guest, Melissa Yuan will be promoting the children's book they worked on together.

Web registration opens for North Country Jr. Iron Chef,a competition for teams of regional middle and high school students to develop and execute healthy recipes using local & commodity ingredients that could be prepared in a school cafeteria.

Ski passes are on sale at the Paul Smith's College VIC. Please call for pricing and additional information.

Friends of Ogdensburg Public Library Corp. will hold its Fall Book Sale Nov. 1-3, with Bag Sale on Nov. 10th. Friends is also holding a Silent Auction, featuring holiday gifts, original works of art and treats donated by local merchants and individuals.

Doors will open at 5 PM Thursday, Nov. 1. Current Friends members will receive half-off from 6-8 PM Thursday. Silent Auction items will be available for bidding the week of the sale, with winners contacted after 2 PM on Saturday, Nov. 3rd.

WIC provides nurtition education and supplemental food vouchers for pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age five.

Stop in to CMOST on these special mornings for a time at The Museum that is just for CMOST members only. Explore the exhibits, visit your favorite animal friends and make a craft during this special time. Free with CMOST membership.

Aspiring writers and poets come together, write, and share in a supportive environment. No need to publish. All levels of experience welcome! $1/session is collected for rental of the LARAC board room.

A competitive exhibit of traditional and eclectic quilts and wall hangings from throughout the US. Through December 2nd. Concurrently displayed:Quilts by Mary Knapp, 8 that Create, Mosaic Tile Sculpture by Shelly Hamill, Flameworked Glass Sculpture.

The magazine collection from the historic NOXON FAMILY, featuring WWII articles and ads, will be available for the public to browse through November 30th in honor of our nation's veterans. Individuals are welcome to sit, relax, and read all day.

The preschool Story Hour Program at the Saranc Lake Free Library is offered today and each Thursday through November 15th at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Room. Call 891-4190 for more information.

Enjoy an interactive half-hour of songs, stories, music and more! The story time room is reserved for a special play time after the story time. Ages 0-2. Theme: Monkey Business.

Peter Benson, Director of the Saranac Lake Free Library, will present “The Role of the Librarian in the Future; What I will do to Meet those Needs,” The Program is free and open to the public.

Public Workshop: Middle Eastern drumming with Nikolai Ruskin. Sullivan Student Center, Winston Room. This event is in conjunction with the Middle Eastern Dance/Drum Residency.

The clinic takes place at the County Public Health Department office, and provides immunizations needed to travel abroad. Open to ALL St. Lawrence County residents, but appointments MUST be made. A parent or legal guardian must accompany children.

CANCELLED. For more info: 315-265-6860, www.slcartscouncil.org

Families with ages 0-4 years celebrate and create music together by singing and playing simple instruments. $42 for 6 weeks per child.

This is a close up, personal and global look at human trafficking by award- winning filmmaker Kat Rohrer. A Question & Answer session with the filmmaker follows the screening. LOCATION: KELLAS HALL 105. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

The Movers were the highest-rated and most popular live family act of 2011. The key to the Movers' appeal is they combine danceable power pop songs with extremely catchy choruses and a knack for inspiring audience participation.

Annual Health Symposium - The Power of Optimism with keynote speaker Steve Gross, Exec. Dir. of Life is good Kids Foundation. Vendor reception, demonstrations, keynote & more. For more info, call Kathy McHugh at 518/897-2321. See how optimism works!

In Dean Eaton dormitory's Formal Lounge. Honoring the Day of the Dead - a talk by Human Rights Activist Marisela Reyes Salazar from Chihuahua, Mexico. Some Coffee and tamales. Public welcome.

Donations accepted but not mandatory

At the Chesterfield Town Hall. Presented by Essex County Public Health Department. Whooping cough/tetanus vaccine and pneumonia vaccine will also be offered.

Public Lecture: Working Western in an Arab World with Aegela. Griffiths Arts Center, Room 123. This event is in conjunction with the Middle Eastern Dance/Drum Residency.

At the SUNY Potsdam Art Museum in Brainerd Hall.

Are you interested in Sumi-e, Chinese Brush Painting,or Ink and Wash Painting? The World Artisan is hosting a bi-weekly ink painting group. Materials are available. All levels invited. Free and open to the public. Register at 261-4844.

Each piece is unique and is embellished with Swarovski crystals, glass pearls and/or semi-precious stones. In the Atrium Gallery, 101 Centreppointe Drive. Meet the Artist this evening, and Nov 25th from noon to 2pm. Open through Nov 28th.

Put your creativity to work for you by learning the basics of Adobe Illustrator. This is a basic Adobe Illustrator training class to improve the user’s efficiency.
Thursdays
$70

Members of the Morley Library Association and all area residents interested in the future of the Morley Library are reminded that the next meeting will be held at 6:00 PM, Thursday. Meetings are open to the public. New members welcome.

The Bishop's Curse author Raff Ellis will discuss the historical events his book weaves into the true story of a long-ago church scandal in Carthage, New York. St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ogdensburg also plays a role.

Anyone with an interest in any facet of geology, rock & mineral collecting or lapidary work is welcome to attend. Info: Bill, 315-287-4652.

The meeting is open to anyone suffering with chronic pain and fatigue. Family and friends are always welcome.

Dust off that 'ol guitar and join us for a night of local talent at the Parkview, the Blackbird Cafe's 2nd-floor wine bar. Come early to sign up for a 3-song set, or just sit back and enjoy live music coming your way!

Saranac Village at Will Rogers will hold a Pinochle Party each Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Lounge. Interested players of any level are invited to come. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments served. $1 suggested donation.

The group meets in the Massena Memorial Hospital Community Education Room and does not meet on holidays.

LPCA Children’s Theatre presents Charlotte's Web directed by Jessica Deeb. Based upon the story by E.B. White, this new musical features all the story's unforgettable animals in a hand-clapping, toe-tapping hoe-down! $8 Adults/$6 Students under 18.

Kaddish for a Friend was the opening night film at the New York and San Franciso Jewish Film Festivals and makes a first run debut in Potsdam for Beth El's First Annual Foreign Film Night at the Roxy. Dr. Elun Gabriel of SLU will introduce the film.

This event is free and open to the public and will be held in the Helen M. Hosmer Hall at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music.

Set in Nova Scotia, a romance between a musician and a coal miner's daughter plays out against the background of a strike and mining disaster, as the play explores the issues of the forgotten and exploited.

Francis and Loretta take care of an elderly man at his home in Belfast. When he dies unexpectedly, they attempt to beat the system with ever more complicated lies - a black comedy with an Irish twist. Opening night.

Open Mic hosted by Pat Johnson
Bring your instrument
All genres and original songs welcome.