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Raquette River Awareness Week Schedule - 7/21/2010
Raquette River Awareness Week Events
July 31 - August 8
email: raquetteriver@localnet.com
877-228-7810
Date On Going
Town
Photo Contest Signature Confirmed
7/9/2010 to 8/8/2010
Raquette River Photo Contest, submit all types of photos with spotlight on the
Raquette River
Akwesasne Mohawk Museum/Cultural Center Open
08/02/10 to 08/06/10 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the Akwesasne Museum to learn more about the Mohawk Culture in the St. Lawrence and Raquette River valleys. Great exhibits on native culture. Call ahead to schedule a focused tour on Akwesasne as a river community. 518-358-2461
Date Friday, July 30, 2010
Town Raquette Lake
Raquette River: Four Rivers in One Signature Confirmed
7/30/2010 3 :00 PM to 7/30/2010
Keynote presentation at Raquette Lake Library
Photo Contest and resource table
River History Unveiled Signature Confirmed
7/0/2010 7 :00 PM
Presentation of the Raquette River's history by MaryJane Watson, at the Higley Flow
State Park Pavilion. Photo Contest and Resource materials also on display.
Date Saturday, July 31, 2010
Town Blue Mountain Lake
Walking Tour with AARCH Coinciding Confirmed
7/31/2010 to 7/31/2010
Adirondack Museum: Walking tour with AARCH experts to Okara Lakes to discover
the Japanese-style architecture of H. Van Buren $30 members, $40 non members
Town Colton
Colton Flea Market Signature Confirmed
7/31/2010 8 :00 AM to 7/31/2010 4 :00 PM
Antiques, carft items, collectibles, art and more at the Swift Field Community
Pavilion, South Colton
Opening of Raquette River Info Center Signature Confirmed
7/31/2010 9 :00 AM to 7/31/2010 10:00 AM
Ribbon cutting on new info center in South Colton, 3932 State Hwy 56. Photo
Contest display and resource materials. Possible performance by Jamie Savage
Hannawa Falls Craft Show Coinciding confirmed
7/31/2010 10:00 AM to 08/01/10
Craft Show at the Hounds Haven Firemen's Field House, two days. Part of the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Hannawa Falls Firemen's Field Days.
Treasure Hunt on Sandstone Trail Signature Confirmed
7/31/2010 to 7/31/2010
Easy hike along Sandstone Trail designed for children and their parents. Find hidden
letterboxes. About 2 miles, some inclines Start at Hannawa Falls trail head.
Town Norwood
Norwood Gazebo Rehab-Launch Clean Up Signature Confirmed
7/31/2010 to 7/31/2010
Partnership with the Norwood Lake Association to fix up the Gazebo at the beach and
clean up near the boat launch
Town Potsdam
Learn to Paddle Signature Confirmed
7/31/2010 to 7/31/2010
Wear on Earth sponsor a learn to paddle and test drive canoe or kayaks on Fall Island,
Maple Street, next to Evans & Whites hardware.
" Annie" (theater performance) Coinciding Confirmed
7/31/2010 2 :00 PM to 7/31/2010
Two Shows of this musical sponsored by the Community Performance Series at Snell
Theater at SUNY Potsdam. Tickets $5-$25. Show times 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For tickets call 315-267-2277
Paddle & River Swep Signature Confirmed
7/31/2010 2 :00 PM to 7/31/2010 4 :00 PM
Potdsam to Hewittville paddle and sweep, about a 2 hour trip, for beginner to
intermediate, two portages on this paddle. Dress for the weather and floatation
devices must be worn. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Trash bags will be provided
Wire Jewelry Workshop Coinciding confirmed
7/31/2010 10:00 AM to 7/31/2010 12:30 PM
St. Lawrence Arts Council presents Mickey Champagne teaching this jewelry class.
Tthis workshop is at their class room on Market Street, cost is $20. For info call the Art Council at 315-265-6860
River History Unveiled Signature Confirmed
7/31/2010 6 :00 PM to 7/31/2010
Presentation of the Raquette River's history by MaryJane Watson, at the Potsdam
Public Museum. Photo Contest and Resource materials also on display.
Town Raquette Lake
Can't Get There By Car Coinciding Confirmed
7/31/2010 9 :00 AM to 7/31/2010
Part of Durant Days, visit Pine Knot with special guided tour. $62 per person limit to
first 56 people 315-354-5532
Durant Days Coinciding Confirmed
7/31/2010 to 8/2/2010
Three day event with boat parade, fireworks and other events in Raquette Lake
Town Tupper Lake
Boreal Birds and Bogs Coinciding Confirmed
7/31/2010 8 :30 AM to 7/31/2010
Wild Center naturealists explores the Bloomingdale Bog 518-359-7800
Animal Encounter Coinciding Confirmed
7/31/2010 10:00 AM to 7/31/2010
At the Wild Center meet animals like the own and learn more about them 518-359-7800
Nature Walk Coinciding Confirmed
7/31/2010 10:00 AM to 7/31/2010
At the Wild Center take a guided walk on the 31-acre campus. Part of their on-going
regular activities 518-359-7800
Otter Enrichment Coinciding Confirmed
7/31/2010 10:00 AM to 7/31/2010
Learn more about the Wild Center's famous resident during this talk 518-359-7800
A Matter of Degrees Film Coinciding Confirmed
7/31/2010 10:00 AM to 7/31/2010
Shown in the Flammer Theater at the Wild Center on high definition screen with
surround sound 518-359-7800
Date Sunday, August 01, 2010
Town Colton
Discover Letterboxing Signature Confirmed
8/1/2010 12:00 PM to 8/1/2010 4 :00 PM
Learn basic letterboxing and carving of trail stamps with John Ballou (JackBear) a long time carver and letter boxer from Rochester. Join in a letterbox collecting session along the trails at Catamount Lodge, about 8 miles south of South Colton on State Route 56. Bring your own bagged snack. Water will be provided. You may borrow a signature stamp if you don't already have one. email wyvren@yahoo.com
Carry Falls Reservoir Paddle Signature confirmed
8/1/2010 10:00 AM to 8/1/2010
Multi-car shuttle. Put-in from access road below Jamestown Falls (Rt. 56 South
Colton) past Parmenter site and Jordan River entrance to the Catamount Lodge pull
out. Arrange for a ride share, bring own snacks and water.
Town Hannawa Falls
Parade Coinciding Confirmed
8/1/2010 to 8/1/2010
Hannawa Firemen's Field Day Parade, celebrating 50 years. State Highway 56,
Hannawa Falls. Craft show at the field.
Town Long Lake
Heart of the Park Craft Show Coinciding Confirmed
8/1/2010 9 :45 AM to 8/1/2010 3 :45 PM
50 vendors and barbecue at Rt. 28/30 Deeland Road, Long Lake at the Mt. Sabbatis
Pavillion 518-624-3077
Town Norwood
Norwood Village Concert Coinciding confirmed
8/1/2010 7 :00 PM to 8/1/2010
Norwood Village Green Concert Series presents Compadres, Juno award winning folk
artists with "Celtino" sounds -- a mix of Celtic and folk. At the bandshell, State
Highway 56 www.norwoodvillagegreenconcertseries.org
Town Raquette Lake
Raquette Lake Poker Run Coinciding Confirmed
8/1/2010 2 :00 PM to 8/1/2010
3rd Annual Poker Run in Raquette Lake Village. Register under canopy in village. Part
of Durant Days 518-624-3077
Boat, Drive, Walk Coinciding confirmed
8/1/2010 2 :00 PM to 8/1/2010
Part of Durant Days activities, $10 entry fee with 100% cash payout for this race.
Winners announced at 7:30 during boat Parade 518-624-3077
Durant Days Fireworks Coinciding Confirmed
8/1/2010 to 8/1/2010
Fireworks display over Raquette Lake 518-624-3077
Moonlight Cruise Coinciding Confirmed
8/1/2010 to 8/1/2010
Moonlight Cruise with live entertainment following the fireworks. $7 per person, free
to Poker Run participants 518-624-3077
Boat Parade Coinciding Confirmed
8/1/2010 7 :00 PM to 8/1/2010
Durant Days activity, boat parade leaves Burke's Marina cruising along the lakeshore
to village for judging at 7:30 pm
St. Williams Free Concert Coinciding Confirmed
8/1/2010 2 :00 PM to 8/1/2010
Part of Durant Days activities. Free watertaxi to the town dock. Reservations required
for tax, 518-254-4265. A wide variety of a cappella singers 518-624-3077
Town Tupper Lake
Unwanted: Invasice Species of the Adks Signature Confirmed
8/1/2010 1 :00 PM to 8/1/2010 2 :00 PM
Hillary Smith of the Nature Conservancy speaks about invasive species in the
Adirondacks at the Wild Center 518-359-7800
Tupper Lake Concert Coinciding Confirmed
8/1/2010 8 :00 PM to 8/1/2010
Beth Joseph Synagogue, corner of Lake and Mill Streets. The Karen Baker Trio,
offering a program of swing, pop, and jazz
Date Monday, August 02, 2010
Town Adirondack Museum
Brown Bag Lunch Coinciding TBC
8/2/2010 to 8/2/2010
Bring a Brown Bag lunch and enjoy a picnic at the Adk Museum during Durant Days 518-352-7311
Town Blue Mountain Lake
Adk Museum Monday Eve Lecture Coinciding confirmed
8/2/2010 7 :30 PM to 8/2/2010
Adirondack Museum. Part of the regular lecture series. Brian Mann discusses how the
Adirondacks are being reinvented. Free for members, $5 non members. In the
museum auditorium 518-352-7311
Behind the Scenes Tour Coinciding confirmed
8/2/2010 2 :00 PM to 8/2/2010
Each day Monday in July and August tour the collection in storage at the Adirondack
Museum. Free for members, $10 non members 518-352-7311
Adk Museum Brown Bag Lunch Coinciding confirmed
8/2/2010 12:00 PM to 8/2/2010
Adirondack Museum: The Canoebial Friendship of William West Durant and Arpad
Gerster. View 8 boats and 22 sails, sketches and photos. Free to Museum members,
$5 non members. Pre register 518-352-7311 x 181
Town Potsdam
Life Drawing for Teens Coinciding Confirmed
8/3/2010 3 :30 PM to 8/3/2010
St. Lawrence Arts Council sponsors this class at the Snell Hall Studios, 44 Elm Street,
Potsdam. 315-265-6860
Town Raquette Lake
Forked Lake Paddle Signature confirmed
8/3/2010 10:00 AM to 8/3/2010
Put in on the Fored Lake side of the carry from Raquette Lake (North Pint Road after
crossing the bridge ove rthe Raquette River as it crosses the outlet of Raquette Lake)
(5 miles pased forked Lake campground) Paddle all of Fored Lake to the campground.
Optional carry of 1.5 miles to Lean-to Put in and paddle to Buttermilk Falls, carry .1
mile and then paddle to Deeland Carry, carry and then paddle to Long Lake DEC Boat
Luanch in Village. This is expected to be 5 hour.
Town Tupper Lake
Poetry/Memoir Writing Workshop Coinciding Confirmed
8/3/2010 3 :00 PM to 8/3/2010
Tailored to residents and visitors who have a desire to write and wish to share and
improve their writing sklls. Workshop form 3-5, with poetry and prose reading
starting at 7 p.m. at the Tupper Lake Library, 41 Lake Street.
Date Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Town Colton
Adk Paddle Colton Flow Signature confirmed
8/4/2010 to 8/4/2010
Evening paddle and picnic on the Colton Reservoir of the Raquette River with the Laurentian Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club, celebrating Raquette River Awareness week. For details including meeting time and place contact Tom Ortmeyer at 315-265-8219 or tortmeye@twcny.rr.com
Town Colton
Colton Art Show Coinciding TBC
8/4/2010 5 :00 PM to 8/4/2010 7 :00 PM
Community Art Show opening at the Hepburn Library, 4th Biennial event
Town Long Lake
Zoomobile Coinciding confirmed
8/4/2010 1 :30 PM to 8/4/2010
Utica Zoo arrives with a variety of wild creatues for the kids to see up close and
personal at the Mt. Sabattis Pavillion 518-624-3077
Town Tupper Lake
Raquette River Quilters Quit Show Coinciding confirmed
8/4/2010 to 8/6/2010
Raquette River Quilters hold their semi-annual quilt show at the Tupper Lake Library,
41 Lake Street. Call 518-359-9421
Town Wild Center, Tupper
Raquette River: Four Rivers in One Signature Confirmed
8/4/2010 1 :00 PM to 8/4/2010 2 :00 PM
Presenation at the Wild Center. Photo contest and resource table will be available 518-359-7800
Date Thursday, August 05, 2010
Town Long Lake
Long Lake Concert Coinciding confirmed
8/5/2010 7 :30 PM to 8/5/2010
Stephen Wogaman piano concert, at the Methodist Church 518-624-3077
Swim Races Signature Confirmed
8/5/2010 9 :30 AM to 8/5/2010
All ages compete for free tickets to the Enchanted Forest Water Safari, bus trip on the
following day, Aug 6. Registration at 9:30 a.m. 518-624-3077
Town Norwood
Norwood Village Concert Coinciding Confirmed
8/5/2010 7 :00 PM to 8/5/2010
Inisheer performs at the Norwood Village Green Concert Series at the Bandshell, State
Highway 56, Norwood. High energy upbeat traditional music of Cape Breton, Ireland,
Scotland, Nova Scotia, and New England www.norwoodvillegegreenconcertseries.org
Town Potdam
Art for Small People Coinciding confirmed
8/5/2010 10:30 AM to 8/5/2010
On going class with the St. Lawrence County Arts Council every Thursday for
children age 2-5. $2 per child, plus $8 for materials 315-265-6860
Town Raquette Lake
Raquette Lake Concert Coinciding confirmed
8/5/2010 7 :00 PM to 8/5/2010
Mustard's Retreat at the St. Williams on Long Point, 315-354-4265
www.stwilliamslongpint.org
Town Tupper Lake
Shakespeare in the Park Coinciding confirmed
8/5/2010 7 :00 PM to 8/5/2010
Performance at Flanders Park, Martin Street. Free 518-359-2652
Date Friday, August 06, 2010
Town Long Lake
Trip to Enchanted Forest Coinciding confirmed
8/6/2010 to 8/6/2010
Winners of Swim races and general public group discount bus trip to Enchanted
Forest Water Safari. Mus sign up 518-624-3077
Northern Needles Quilt Show Coinciding Confirmed
8/6/2010 10:00 AM to 8/8/2010
5th Bi-annual quilt and needlework show at the Long Lake Town Hall. Fri, 10 am-6
pm; Sat 10am-6 pm, Sun, Noon to 4. For info call 518-624-3077
Town Long Lake Town Hall
Dog Days of Summer Quilt Show Coinciding TBC
8/6/2010 10:00 AM to 8/8/2010
Northern Needles sponsors 5th Bi annual quilt show at the Long Lake town Hall three
day show 315-624-3077
Town Tupper Lake
Hunter Education Bow Course Coinciding confirmed
8/6/2010 6 :00 PM to 8/6/2010 9 :00 PM
Tupper Lake Rod and Gun Club sponsors bow course at the Sposrts Club, Lake
Somond Rd. to register call 518-359-7005
Axton Landing to Crusher Paddle Signature confirmed
8/6/2010 10:00 AM to 8/6/2010
Paddle begins at Axton Landing on the Corey's Road off State Route 3. The Paddle is
about 11 miles to the DEC "Crusher" launch outside of Tupper Lake on Routes 3 and
30. The paddle passes the Follensby Pond Outlet and past Trombley's Landing.
Date Saturday, August 07, 2010
Town Blue Mountain Lake
Dog Day sof Summer Coinciding confirmed
8/7/2010 10:00 AM to 8/7/2010
Enjoy the Adirondack Museum with your dog. Herding demos, costume contest and
parade, doggy day care and agility course. Full schedule at www.adkmuseum.org 518-352-7311
Great American Bake Sale Coinciding confirmed
8/7/2010 10:00 AM to 8/7/2010
Adirondack Museum celebrates food with bakeries throughout the region, food on
sale 518-352-7311
Hike Blue Mountain Signature Confirmed
8/7/2010 to 8/7/2010
Hike Blue Mountain with the Laurentian Chapter of theAdirondack Mountain Club. An easy-to-moderate hike for adults and within the capability of many children, who are especially welcome. Celebrate Raquette River Awareness week with a scenic drive up the river valley and a hike to a terrific view of Blue Mountain Lake, near the headwaters of the Raquette. 4 miles round trip, 1,600 ft. of gain. Optional swim in Long Lake afterwards. For details on start time and place contact John Barron 613-828-2296 or email johnbarron@sympatico.ca
Town Colton
Stone Valley Hike Signature Confirmed
8/7/2010 10:00 AM to 8/7/2010
Self-guide hiking opportunity, along trail during Whitewater release
Whitewater Release Kayaking Signature Confirmed
8/7/2010 10:00 AM to 8/7/2010
Whitewater release by Brookfield in Colton for class 4-5 rapid kayaking. Spectators
welcome along Stone Valley Trail. Paddlers enter near launch before the Fire Station
Round the Island Race Signature Confirmed
8/7/2010 9 :00 AM to 8/7/2010
Annual event canoe and kayak race sponsored by the Higley Flow Association, leave
from Big Rock , Pine Road, South Colton
River History Unveiled Signature Confirmed
8/7/2010 7 :00 PM to 8/7/2010
Presentation of the Raquette River's history by MaryJane Watson, at the Higley Flow
State Park Pavilion.
Town Massena
9th Annual Walleye Challenge Coinciding confirmed
8/7/2010 6 :00 AM to 8/7/2010 3 :00 PM
Fishing Tournament fishing at the Massena Intake, State Highway 131. Registration
on Aug 6, 7 p.m. at the Massena Rod and Gun Club. 315-384-3450
www.stlawrenceriverwalleyassociation.com
Town Raquette Lake
Ice Cream Social Coinciding confirmed
8/7/2010 2 :00 PM to 8/7/2010
St. Williams Ice Cream Social and lawn games. Transportation not provided 518-624-3077
Town Tupper Lake
Hunter Education Bow Course Coinciding confirmed
8/7/2010 6 :00 PM to 8/7/2010 9 :00 PM
Tupper Lake Rod and Gun Club sponsors bow course at the Sports Club, Lake
Simond Rd. to register call 518-359-7005
Date Sunday, August 08, 2010
Town Potsdam
Photo Contest Winners Will be announced.
Town Tupper Lake
Hunter Education Bow Course Coinciding confirmed
8/8/2010 8 :00 AM to 8/8/2010
Tupper Lake Rod and Gun Club sponsors bow course at the Sports Club, Lake
Simond Rd. to register call 518-359-7005
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