Community Events- Week of April 13th -April 19th
Sunday, April 13th
- OLD FORGE-The Adirondack Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Sunday at 5:30pm at the Niccoll’s Memorial Presbyterian church in Old Forge
Monday, April 14th
- LEWIS COUNTY-The Office for the Aging, in collaboration with Double Play Community Center, will be holding Aquatics and Walk with Ease classes this Spring from April 7th through May 16th on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.. Aquatics will be at Lowville Academy from 7-7:45 am and Beaver River Central School from 7-8 am. Walk with Ease will be at Brookside Senior Living Community from 1:30-2:30 pm. Please call the Office for the Aging to register. 315-376-5313
- PORT LEYDEN-The Port Leyden Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday at 7:30PM at the Port Leyden Fire Hall
Tuesday, April 15th
- BOONVILLE-Toe Path Trekkers Annual meeting and dinner Tuesday April 15, 2025 5:30 pm at VFW on Park Ave. We will hold our annual business meeting, discuss the Thursday run and walks, and plans for the 2025 Woodsmen’s 10K and walk. Please come and provide input and suggestions while enjoying a free catered dinner. If you want to bring something for dessert, please do so. It’s not required. There will be plenty of food!
- TURIN-The Village of Turin will hold their April board meeting on Tuesday 4-15-2025 @ 6:00 P.M. located at the Turin Municipal Building located at 6312 East Main Street
- TURIN-South Lewis Central School Regular Board meeting Tuesday April 15th at 6:30 pm in the board room.
- BOONVILLE-Summer Story Hour with Mrs. Hannah every Tuesday at 10am at the Erwin Library in Boonville. Every Tuesday Mrs. Hannah will read a specially picked story, have a fun craft, and delicious snack! Children of all ages can come enjoy the fun! Cost: FREE
- LOWVILLE-Join the Lowville Free Library for a weekly storytime, every Tuesday morning at 11 am with books, songs, movement, and crafts! We start each morning with 10-15 minutes of playtime, then read together, do some movement and interactive fun, and finish up with another activity like a craft or game.
- BOONVILLE-Erwin Yarniacs Meet every Tuesday from 1-3pm at the Erwin Library in Boonville to work together on their knitting and crocheting projects. This group is for all levels, from beginner to advanced, and together will help you get the project done.
- OLD FORGE-All are invited to "Walk and Talk" with friends and neighbors on a weekly basis, each Tuesday starting March 25th at 1:30 pm. The group will meet in the joint Old Forge Library and Niccolls Church parking lot at 220 Crosby Blvd. Niccolls Nurses conceived the idea as a way to provide both socialization and movement to those interested and the library wanted in on the action. The many benefits to be had by walking and talking include controlling blood pressure, lowering risk of chronic disease, maintaining healthy weight, fighting cancer, improving heart health, enhancing mental health, boosting mood, reducing stress, strengthening bones and being happier because you are socializing with fun people. Walk and Talk Tuesdays will take place through May 27. There will be a group leader on hand and distance and pace will be adjusted to be comfortable for each walker.
Wednesday, April 16th
- BOONVILLE- Adirondack High School will be having their 3rd Annual Career and College Connections Fair on April 16th from 11am-3pm at the Adirondack High School gym. This event brings together local businesses, colleges, and career resources all in one place. Whether you're a student planning for the future or a community member searching for employment, this fair is your chance to connect with potential employers, discover training programs, and explore new career paths. Job seekers of all backgrounds are encouraged to attend! Don’t miss this opportunity to meet employers who are hiring now. For more information, contact Kim Pitcher at (315) 942-9200 ext. 5523.
- LEWIS COUNTY-Lewis County Public Health will have a presentation on Ticks and Mosquitos at the Lewis County Office for the Aging Croghan Meal site on Wednesday April 16th.
- OLD FORGE-The Old Forge Library invites the community to join them for a fun-filled evening of Easter Egg and Potato Dyeing and Decorating on Wednesday, April 16, at 5:00 PM. This family-friendly event welcomes all ages to drop in and add a splash of color to eggs—and for the first time, to potatoes! It’s a wonderful opportunity to come together with friends and neighbors for a creative, hands-on experience. For many, dyeing eggs is a longstanding tradition during the spring holidays. The library welcomes you to say goodbye to the mess and hassle—leave the dye, vinegar, paper towels, and cleanup to the library staff. The library will provide a wide variety of egg dye colors, crayons, markers, glitter glue, and stickers to help make each creation unique. Participants are asked to bring their own hard-boiled eggs and a container to take them home.The library will provide the potatoes, so if you want to dye potatoes and start a new springtime tradition, all you need to bring is your creativity and imagination! Dyeing potatoes offers a fun, budget-friendly alternative to eggs, which can be expensive, especially for large families. Potatoes are a great way to get creative without the worry of breaking the bank while still enjoying the festive spirit! Don’t forget, the Old Forge Library will also host its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, at 11 am. The event is free for all, and every child will receive a goody bag. For more information, call the library at 315-369-6008 or email
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . - LEWIS COUNTY-The Office for the Aging, in collaboration with Double Play Community Center, will be holding Aquatics and Walk with Ease classes this Spring from April 7th through May 16th on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.. Aquatics will be at Lowville Academy from 7-7:45 am and Beaver River Central School from 7-8 am. Walk with Ease will be at Brookside Senior Living Community from 1:30-2:30 pm. Please call the Office for the Aging to register. 315-376-5313
- LOWVILLE-Double Play Community Center offers the Respite Cafe, a free weekly program. If you’re caring for a loved one and need a break, this is a safe space and engaging activities for your loved one to enjoy, giving you the opportunity to take a few hours off. Every Wednesday from 10 am-2pm. Learn more or register with Renee at 585-645-8973 or
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . - LOWVILLE-Narcotics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7PM at 5520 Jackson Street in Lowville. Please use the side entrance.
- PROSPECT- The Sobriety By the Dam group of Alcoholics Anonymous Meets every Wednesday at 7:30PM at the Park United Methodist Church in Prospect.
- LYONS FALLS-The Lyons Falls Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at the Forest Presbyterian Church at 7:30PM
Thursday, April 17th
- BOONVILLE-Erwin Library is delighted to host another Diamond Painting workshop! Join them, Thursday, April 17th to craft your very own butterfly suncatcher using diamond painting. Cost is just $5, and space is limited, so registration is necessary. To register, call the library at 315-942-4834. (Ages 15 and up)
- OLD FORGE-The Old Forge Library, located at 220 Crosby Blvd., is excited to announce its participation in the Great Mid York Lego Library Challenge in collaboration with the Mid York Library System. This fun, creative event will take place from April 17 to April 19 during library open hours, and everyone is invited to take part. The challenge is simple. Participants of all ages are encouraged to create their own Lego masterpieces inspired by their favorite books or a beloved library space. Build solo, collaborate with a team, or bring a pre-made creation. All entries must be book or library-themed. To participate by dropping into the Old Forge Library during open hours between April 17 and April 19, and build your own Lego creation inspired by a book or library space. You can bring a pre-built entry or create something on-site. All entries will be photographed and submitted for judging. The challenge pits Old Forge against 43 other libraries across the Mid York system, with prizes for the best Lego creations in various categories. Lego bricks will be provided so everyone can join the fun and help Old Forge Library compete for the top prize. Participation is free, and the event promises to be an enjoyable experience for individuals and families alike. Let your imagination soar, show your library pride, and contribute to Old Forge’s chance to win big! For more information, call the library at 315-369-6008 or email
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . - CROGHAN-Stone Soup Drive-thru Dinner at Croghan Mennonite Church Thursday April 17th at 4PM. They will be serving Swedish Meatballs, Party Potatoes, Corn and dessert. All are welcome!!
- LOWVILLE-Living Last Supper at the First Presbyterian Church in Lowville on Thursday, April 17th at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
- BARNEVELD-The Barneveld Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Thursday at St. David’s Episcopal Church at 7:30pm
Friday, April 18th
- OLD FORGE-The Old Forge Library, located at 220 Crosby Blvd., warmly invites families to join in the fun at their annual traditional Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19 at 11:00 am. Every year the community gathers for this festive and memorable experience for families. Upon check-in, children receive a pair of bunny ears and a basket to help gather some of the 3,000 brightly colored plastic eggs, hidden across the library’s lawn. After collecting the eggs, children can return them to receive a special prize. The Easter Egg Hunt will take place outdoors, so families are encouraged to dress for the weather, including sturdy footwear suitable for mud or snow. Whether you are looking to enjoy the joy of an Easter tradition or simply spend a fun-filled morning with loved ones, the Old Forge Library’s Easter Egg Hunt is sure to bring smiles to both children and parents. Prize bags are limited. Calling (315-369-6008) or emailing (
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) for registration will reserve a prize, but walk-ins are always welcome. - LYONS FALLS-Saturday, April 19th, starting at 10 a.m the Lyons Falls Library, 3918 High Street is having a family-friendly Easter Celebration! They'll have a egg hunt and many more creative and fun activities
- LEWIS COUNTY-The Office for the Aging, in collaboration with Double Play Community Center, will be holding Aquatics and Walk with Ease classes this Spring from April 7th through May 16th on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.. Aquatics will be at Lowville Academy from 7-7:45 am and Beaver River Central School from 7-8 am. Walk with Ease will be at Brookside Senior Living Community from 1:30-2:30 pm. Please call the Office for the Aging to register. 315-376-5313
- PORT LEYDEN-Story Hour-every Friday 10-11 am at the Port Leyden Library following the South Lewis school calendar. Children are read to, make a craft, play games and take a snack home.
- BOONVILLE-Every Friday in April, Boonville Lions Club presents “Save our Planet” book series at 10 am at Erwin Library. To celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, The Boonville Lions will be reading two books a week from this fabulous series that introduces young children to how our actions impact our earth. Each week the children will receive a free gift to help them discover a way they can make a positive change to help save our planet.
- BOONVILLE-The Charles J. Love, DSC Post 406 American Legion, Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion will be hosting Lenten dinners during Lent every Friday through Friday, April 18 to raise money for our youth and veterans programs. Every year the Post sponsors scholarships, youth ball teams, American Legion Baseball and other events as they occur. The fish fry dinners are TAKE OUT ONLY and will be available starting at 4 pm until sold out. The menu consists of fried fish, coleslaw, choice of french fries, baked potato or macaroni & cheese and a dessert. Macaroni & Cheese dinners will also be available. The cost for the fish dinners are $15 and $10 each for the macaroni & cheese dinner. All orders must be called in. The phone line will be open to take orders starting at 2:30 pm every Friday during Lent. The phone number is (315)942-2434. When calling the Post to order fish dinners and you receive a message request regarding leaving a message, please treat that message as a busy signal and try again.The Post is located at 124 E. Schuyler St., Boonville, NY.
- OLD FORGE-Spring Story Time will be held for five consecutive Fridays from April 18 to May 16, 10:15–11 am, at the Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd. Designed for children ages 3–6, Story Time is a fun, engaging experience led by a friendly and enthusiastic library staff. During these 45-minute sessions, children will enjoy a variety of activities, including storytelling, creative play, games, crafts, songs, and other interactive activities designed to inspire imagination and creative thinking. Story Time has been a cherished Old Forge Library tradition for many decades, providing a meaningful opportunity for local children to explore the joys of reading and creativity. Registration in advance is appreciated for planning purposes, though walk-ins will be welcomed whenever possible. To register, please call 315-369-6008 or email
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . For families with toddlers, children ages 1 and 2 are welcome to attend with an adult accompanying them during the session. The library looks forward to seeing kids, caregivers, and families at Story Time!
- BOONVILLE-The Boonville Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Friday at 7:30PM at the Boonville Baptist Church.
- OLD FORGE-The Adirondack Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Friday at 9:00 am at the Niccoll’s Memorial Presbyterian church in Old Forge
Saturday, April 19th
- LOWVILLE-Weekend activities for youth ages 13-21 at Maple Ridge Center on Saturdays from 12-4pm. Sports, art, games, workshops. A parent either needs to go to the first session or go online to sign some paperwork so their teen can participate. Get more information at 315-816-6448 and yolc.org.
- FORESTPORT-St. Patrick’s Thrift Shop in Forestport will be open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon beginning Saturday, April 5 and will be open Saturdays through the fall. Donations are accepted and will go towards the food pantry.
- OLD FORGE-The Adirondack Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Saturday at 8PM in the Niccoll’s Memorial Presbyterian church in Old Forge
Ongoing
- OLD FORGE-The Old Forge Library will host an annual favorite, the Community Poetry and Art Extravaganza Contest and Exhibit. The theme for 2025 is "Gratitude".. All works of poetry and art received for the contest will be displayed at the library through April 25th.
- LEWIS COUNTY-Lewis County Office for the Aging offers a home delivered meal program where meals are delivered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with a frozen meal available for Tuesdays and Fridays providing 5 meals total throughout the week. This program is for people 60+ who are more home bound and maybe unable to make healthy balanced meals for themselves. They also have Community dining sites where people 60+ that are more independent can gather and have lunch together Monday through Thursdays all of which serve around 11:30am-11:45am Croghan- Steepleview courts. Harrisville - Harris Courts. Lyons Falls - McManus Hotel Copenhagen- Copenhagen United Church. Lowville - Maple Ridge Center. These Programs are funded by Federal, State, and local sources. There is a suggested Contribution of 3.50 per meal. Cash, checks, and SNAP are accepted.
- LOWVILLE-Medical Equipment loan program by the Lowville Lions. The Lions Club is able to provide gently used medical equipment to members of the community. Hospital beds, canes, walkers, bathroom supports, Hoyer lift, and more. All of the equipment can be loaned at no cost. Donations are also accepted to replenish their supply. Contact
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Call or Text 315-778-8833 Sheree Vora, 315-778-3859 Manoj Vora, or 315-921-1631 Elizabeth Spaulding. - LEWIS County-Friendly Calling & Visiting Program for older adults. Do you know someone who could use a friendly call or visit throughout the week? The Lewis County Office for the Aging has Volunteers for that. Please give their office a call at 315-376-5313 with the name of someone who could use somebody for a visit or a check-in, and they will be set up.
- LEWIS COUNTY-Spirit Animal Sanctuary is having a Can and Bottle Drive., Drop off cans and bottles at 5223 Greig Rd in Greig. Please put Spirit Animal Sanctuary on the bags when you drop them off. To arrange pickup, please call 315-269-5407 or message the Spirit Animal Sanctuary page at facebook.com/spiritanimalsanctuaryny. The sanctuary has a wishlist of items and also an online store for merchandise at https://stores.inksoft.com/spirit_animal_sanctuary/shop
- REMSEN, NY -- The Remsen Arts Center is seeking all types of artists and photographers to display at the Remsen Arts Fest to be held May 31 - June 1, 2025. Searching for artists who specialize in: Fine Art, Photography, Sculpture, Glass Blowing, Basket Weaving, and more. Fill out the online registration form www.remsenartscenter.org/artist-opportunities. Space is limited. Apply by April 28th. More event info at remsenartscenter.org or facebook.com/RemsenArtsCenter.
- BOONVILLE-To raise funds for the Children’s Miracle Network, there is a can and bottle drive from now until May 9th in Boonville. Anyone that would like to donate can drop their clean recyclables at 261 Utica Boulevard in Boonville. There will also be a basket raffle. One of the raffles is two tickets to the Rodeo at lewis county fair along with a restaurant gift certificate. They are also having a scratch off lottery ticket raffle. Drawings will take place in May. Please stop into 261 Utica Blvd and see an associate for details
- LOWVILLE-The Lewis County Hospital Auxiliary is pleased to announce the beginning of their LCGH Auxiliary Annual Plant Sale. Pre-orders are due by May 14th and pick-up is Monday, May 19, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, May 20 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Lowville Fairgrounds in the LeRoy Nichols building. The Auxiliary is selling: ∙Red, White, or pink Geraniums ($4.00 each) ∙Red, white or purple Petunias 6-pack ($4.00/6-pack) ∙Herbs - Sage, Dill, Parsley, Basil, or Oregano (3 ½ inch pots at $4.00/plant) To order- please call Vickie at (315) 221-0206 or email at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Order forms are also available at the Lewis County Health Systems at the hospital gift shop. All proceeds will benefit the Lewis County Hospital Auxiliary and their ongoing support of the Lewis County Health System. - LOWVILLE-Lewis County Office for the Aging offers screening for memory concerns. For more information contact the office for the aging at 315-376-5313. If needed, individuals will be connected to health care professionals for a full evaluation and appropriate treatment.
- BOONVILLE-Adirondack Board of Education Petitions are still available in the District Office at 110 Ford St. in Boonville from 7:30 - 4:00. Pick up your petition to be elected as a member of the Board of Education today! Petitions have to be returned by April 21st by 4:00 pm.
Next Week, April 20th -April 26th
- LOWVILLE-Easter Services at the First Presbyterian Church , Lowville on Sunday, April 20th at 7:00 am - Sunrise Service at Monument Park, across from the front entrance of the church. In the event of inclement weather the service will be held in the church sanctuary. At 10:00 am will be Regular Service
- LOWVILLE-Lowville Lions Club presents Wellness Matters Seminar, Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network at DoublePlay Community Center in Lowville on Tuesday April 22nd from 3-4pm.
- LEWIS COUNTY-Lewis County Public Health will have a presentation on Ticks and Mosquitos at the Lewis County Office for the Aging Lowville Meal site on Wednesday April 23rd.
- LEWIS COUNTY-Lewis County Public Health will have a presentation on Ticks and Mosquitos at the Lewis County Office for the Aging Copenhagen Meal site on Thursday, April 24th
- CASTORLAND-Castorland Fire Company Bullhead Dinner on Thursday, April 24th. Bullhead or chicken tenders available, macaroni salad, coleslaw, chips, roll, coffee water. Take out or eat in at the fire hall. Adults are $17 and children 6-12 years are $10.
- BOONVILLE-Boonville Fire Company Chicken Barbecue, takeout only, Saturday April 26th from 10 am til gone. $14 for dinner, $9 for chicken half. Menu includes ½ chicken, macaroni salad, baked beans and roll. Location: Main Street, Boonville. Proceeds go to the Fire Company
- CARTHAGE-The Nelson Brothers will be at the VFW Post 7227 at 668 West End Ave in Carthage on Saturday, April 26th from 2-5pm. $6 per person cover charge.