Community Events-Week of May 12th - May 18th

Sunday, May 12th

OLD FORGE-Black Bear Players at View Presents Almost, Maine on Saturday, May 11th at 7pm and Sunday, May 12th at 2pm. Tickets are $12. This is the inaugural performance of the newly formed Black Bear Players Community Theatre Group. Get your tickets now! https://www.viewarts.org/experience/performances/
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, May 13th

PORT LEYDEN-The Port Leyden Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday at 7:30PM at the Port Leyden Fire Hall
MARTINSBURG-The Society for the preservation of the West Martinsburg Church is having an online auction to benefit the steeple restoration project. It opens for bidding on Monday May 13th at 2pm and closes on May 20th at 6pm. Visit adkauctions.com to participate.
BOONVILLE-Monday May 13th, Dodge Pratt Northam in Boonville is having Lego Club for Ages 8-12 from 4:00-5:00. This is a free drop-in club, but parents/guardians will need to sign their children in. Please check our Facebook and website for the most up-to-date info.
HARRISVILLE-Monday, May 13th from 7-8pm, There is a Rabies Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets, sponsored by Lewis County Public Health and Countryside Veterinary Clinic at Harrisville Fire Hall. A $10 donation per pet is suggested. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Please provide a record of previous vaccination.
BOONVILLE-The Town of Boonville will have a Board meeting on Monday, May 13th at 7pm in the Town Board Meeting Room.

Tuesday, May 14th

ROME-Tuesday, May 14th- Thursday, May 16th, from 8:30 am-4:30 pm each day, Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County (CCEOC) is offering a 3-day Master Food Preserver training. This 3-day training is for those who would like to go beyond the basics of home food preservation. Using the safest, most updated information available, participants will learn the science of food preservation, including food safety, and gain hands-on experience with boiling water bath canning, pressure canning, jellied products, quick pickling, and observe demonstrations of freezing, drying, and fermentation. Register online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/masterfoodpreserver_230 or contact Celeste Oppito at (315) 736-3394 ext. 111 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.
BOONVILLE-The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 406, will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, May 14th at 5pm at the Charles J. Love American Legion Post, located at 124 East Schuyler Street, Boonville, NY.
OLD FORGE- Old Forge Library hosts discussion groups based on sections of the book, “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Braiding Sweetgrass is a NY Times, Washington Post and Los Angeles Times Bestseller having been read by over 350,000 people so far. On Tuesday, May 14th at 6pm, Robin will be reading a section of the book and discussing Tending Sweetgrass. Residents between Woodgate and Raquette Lake are welcome to pick up a free book. The free books are available during library hours. The books are generously sponsored by a grant from the Adirondack League Club Fund.
TURIN-The South Lewis Central School has a public hearing on the 2024-2025 proposed budget followed by an audit committee meeting and regular Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, May 14th at 6:30 pm in the South Lewis Board Room.
BOONVILLE-Tuesday, May 14th, the Village of Boonville will have a Public Hearing at 6:45pm at the Town and Village Office building at 13149 State Route 12 in Boonville. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain citizens’ views and comments relative to the submission of an application to Empire State Development for financial assistance under the Restore NY Communities Initiative. This project includes 210 Grove Street in Boonville. (Former Ethan Allen/Delta Hardwood Flooring Building.) This will be followed by the regular Village Board Meeting at 7 pm.
LYONSDALE-Tuesday, May 14th, and the 2nd Tuesday of every month, the Town of Lyonsdale will have a Board Meeting at 6:30pm.
MARTINSBURG-The Society for the preservation of the West Martinsburg Church is having an online auction to benefit the steeple restoration project. Bidding closes on May 20th at 6pm. Visit adkauctions.com to participate.

Wednesday, May 15th

OLD FORGE-ELDER ABUSE AND SCAMS PRESENTATION Seniors please join Herkimer County Office for the Aging, NY Connects, Sheriff's Department, & Vera House at the Old Forge Library. come and learn about ways to protect yourself & others from scams, elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. Wednesday, May 15th at 12pm. Lunch will be provided. Walk-ins welcome!
MARTINSBURG-The Society for the preservation of the West Martinsburg Church is having an online auction to benefit the steeple restoration project. Bidding closes on May 20th at 6pm. Visit adkauctions.com to participate.
OLD FORGE-Wednesday, May 15th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm , the Old Forge Library has a Craft Get-Together and the project is Spring Gnome.
NEW BREMEN-Wednesday, May 15th, from 7-8pm, There is a Rabies Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets, sponsored by Lewis County Public Health and Countryside Veterinary Clinic at New Bremen Fire Hall. A $10 donation per pet is suggested. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Please provide a record of previous vaccination.
MARTINSBURG-The Society for the preservation of the West Martinsburg Church is having an online auction to benefit the steeple restoration project. Bidding closes on May 20th at 6pm. Visit adkauctions.com to participate.
LOWVILLE-Narcotics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7PM at 5520 Jackson Street in Lowville. Please use 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
LOWVILLE AND LYONS FALLS-Lewis County Office for the Aging is having their Free Spring Evening Meal Program on Thursdays from May 9th through June 13th. All dinners are made with local produce and meat and are available free to all Lewis County residents ages 60 years and older. Donation of $5 is suggested but not required. Please call the office to pre-order by Wednesday at 1pm each week, 315-376-5313. Pickup is on Thursday between 5-6 pm at Maple Ridge Center in Lowville and McManus Hotel in Lyons Falls and delivery is available to Valleyview, Brookside, and Steepleview.

Thursday, May 16th

OLD FORGE-A four-week spring session of Linking Lives Through Reading, a multi-generational, one-on-one reading program for first and second graders is offered by the Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd. It will be held on Thursdays, April 25th- May 16th This long-standing library program, supported by the Leola Tobin Memorial Fund, is a traditional favorite. Each participating child is paired with a "Book Buddy", an adult volunteer from the community, for an hour of reading, enjoyable learning activities and a snack. It is designed to be fun for kids with coloring, reading rewards and reading with a partner. Town of Webb Schools provides transportation to the library after school to their students. Parents or caregivers pick up their children at 3:15 pm. Homeschool children are also welcome! Call the library at 315-369-6008 or email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to register a child or to volunteer as an adult Book Buddy. Adult volunteers are always needed.
CROGHAN-Thursday, May 16th from 4-5 pm, the Croghan Mennonite Church will have a Stone Soup Drive-Thru Dinner. They will be serving Oven Baked Chicken, seasoned rice, rolls, and whoopie pies. All are welcome.
OSCEOLA- Thursday, May 16th from 5-6pm, There is a Rabies Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets, sponsored by Lewis County Public Health and Countryside Veterinary Clinic at Osceola Town Barn. A $10 donation per pet is suggested. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Please provide a record of previous vaccination.
MARTINSBURG-The Society for the preservation of the West Martinsburg Church is having an online auction to benefit the steeple restoration project. Bidding closes on May 20th at 6pm. Visit adkauctions.com to participate.
WEST LEYDEN- Thursday, May 16th from 7-8pm, There is a Rabies Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets, sponsored by Lewis County Public Health and Countryside Veterinary Clinic at West Leyden Fire Hall. A $10 donation per pet is suggested. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Please provide a record of previous vaccination.
LOWVILLE AND LYONS FALLS-Lewis County Office for the Aging is having their Free Spring Evening Meal Program on Thursdays from May 9th through June 13th. All dinners are made with local produce and meat and are available free to all Lewis County residents ages 60 years and older. Donation of $5 is suggested but not required. Please call the office to pre-order by Wednesday at 1pm each week, 315-376-5313. Pickup is on Thursday between 5-6 pm at Maple Ridge Center in Lowville and McManus Hotel in Lyons Falls and delivery is available to Valleyview, Brookside, and Steepleview.
BARNEVELD-The Barneveld Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Thursday at St. David’s Episcopal Church at 7:30pm

Friday, May 17th

OLD FORGE-Four Spring Story Time sessions are scheduled for Fridays, April 26th – May 17th from 10:15-11:00 am at the Old Forge Library. Story Time is for children ages 3-6 years old. Led by Old Forge Library staff, the forty-five minutes will include stories and creative play, games, crafts, songs and other gentle activities to stimulate creative thinking. If you have toddler aged children you may bring them to Story Time, but an adult must stay with one and two year old children. Story Time is an Old Forge Library tradition, dating back many decades, and an important local tradition for the community's little ones. Registration is appreciated for these programs for planning purposes. The library does plan for one or two extras so walk-ins will always be accommodated if possible. Please call 315-369-6008 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register a child.
LYONS FALLS-On Friday, May 17th at 2 p.m., the Lyons Falls Library, 3918 High Street, presents a free Senior Planet Class: "Finding Information Online for Older Adults." Laptops will be available for attendees to use during the class. You're encouraged to sign up, but walk-ins are also welcome. Call the Library (315-348-6180) to sign up or if you have a question.
LOWVILLE-The Lowville High School Drama Club is putting on a Sketch Comedy and Live Improv Show on Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May18th at 7:00 PM in the Lowville High School Auditorium. Adults $5 and Students $3.
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
MARTINSBURG-The Society for the preservation of the West Martinsburg Church is having an online auction to benefit the steeple restoration project. It opens for bidding on Monday May 13th at 2pm and closes on May 20th at 6pm. Visit adkauctions.com to participate.

Saturday, May 18th

AVA-Saturday, May 18th from 9 am - 3 pm. Food trucks, restrooms, playground. $1 to enter, all proceeds to the Ava Town Park Fund.
LOWVILLE-The Lowville High School Drama Club is putting on a Sketch Comedy and Live Improv Show on Saturday, May 18th at 7:00 PM in the Lowville High School Auditorium. Adults $5 and Students $3.
JEFFERSON COUNTY-Lakeview Wildlife Management Area Cleanup with Wendy Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 am. Come and pitch in with the Adirondack Mountain Club/Black River Chapter for the environment! Meet at 10:00 am in the Southwick’s Beach State Park parking lot and we'll collect man—made debris from the beaches just south of the park in the Lakeview Wildlife Management Area. Plastic bags will be provided. A gift certificate to a local restaurant will be raffled off after the clean-up event. All those who participate can enter to win. In past year's events we collected well over a truckload of trash, with the local campers joining in the effort to help clean up the shore line. For more information, contact Wendy at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 315-782-3015.
WATERTOWN-Master GardenerVolunteers from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County will hold their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 18th from 10 am to 12 pm. The sale will be held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 North Hamilton St. in Watertown. Perennials, annuals, vegetables, houseplants, herbs, and shrubs will be available for purchase. The 4-H Peeps and Squeaks Club will also be selling rabbit manure, houseplants, and baked goods.If you have any questions, contact Sue Gwise by phone at 315-788-8450 or by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you would like to learn more about Master Gardener Volunteers or 4-H Clubs, visit our website at www.ccejefferson.org.
BOONVILLE- Boonville Search and Rescue is conducting an introductory CPR class for the public 13 years and up. This course is free thanks to the Sawyer grant. It will take place from 10-2 pm at the Rescue building on State Rte 12 on Saturday May 18th. Lunch will be provided. If interested call: 315-527-5033.
ORISKANY-Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County (CCE) will be hosting a gardening workshop followed by a Dahlia sale on Saturday, May 18th, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Join the Master Gardener Volunteers at CCE of Oneida County for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn tips and techniques for a successful garden season. All participants will leave the session with a tomato plant and 2-gallon fabric container planter. Registration is required to attend the Plan, Prepare, Plant Workshop with a cost of $12. The deadline to register is May 16th. The workshop will take place at the CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street Oriskany, NY 13424 from 10:00am to 11:30am. Following the workshop, Master Gardener Volunteers will be hosting a Dahlia sale from 11:30am to 2:00pm which will be open to the public. Over 20 varieties of Dahlia will be available for purchase. Proceeds of all Dahlias sold will go into the Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens onsite and to the Master Gardener Program. Master Gardener Volunteers will also accept soil samples for pH testing, which will cost $2. Please bring a plastic bag (sandwich sized Ziplock) of soil with you for this service. Results will be sent back to you the week after the event. The Master Gardener Program is a national program of trained volunteers who work in partnership with their county Cooperative Extension office to expand educational outreach throughout the community by providing home gardeners with research-based information. Master Gardener Volunteers assist with gardening projects in the community, teach classes/workshops, provide information/soil pH testing at events, and answer gardening questions. “The Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens is open for viewing free of charge to the community.” Holly Wise, Consumer Horticulture Resource Educator said, “The Master Gardener Volunteers can’t wait to get the gardens ready for everyone to enjoy. If you can’t make it to this event, we’ll be here all spring and summer!”
CROGHAN- Northern New York Community Foundation will be having an Open House to benefit the Railway Historical Society of Northern New York museum on Saturday May 18th, at the Croghan Depot, 9781 Main St in Croghan from 10 am until 2 pm. There will be Rides ($10 per family and $5 per individual) and a chicken Barbecue ($9 halves). The Appreciation Presentation will start at 10 am. BBQ will be ready by 11 am and rides will be 11 am to 2 pm.
LOWVILLE-Hand-in-Hand Early Childhood Center is having a Chicken Barbecue on Saturday, May 18th from 10 am - 12:30 pm or until sold out, at 5780 Brookside Circle in Lowville. Chicken half is $9 and Chicken Dinner is $13. Dinner includes mac salad, baked beans, and a roll. They are accepting presale orders!
CASTORLAND-The Castorland Fire Company is having a chicken barbeque at Castorland Fire Hall at 5187 State Rte 410 in Castorland Saturday, May 18th at 11 am. Dinners are $12 and halves are $8. This is held in conjunction with Castorland Village Wide Garage Sales
WATERTOWN-Saturday May 18th at Elks Club in Watertown- Spaghetti Dinner at 5 pm Auction begins at 7pm
MARTINSBURG-The Society for the preservation of the West Martinsburg Church is having an online auction to benefit the steeple restoration project. Bidding closes on May 20th at 6pm. Visit adkauctions.com to participate.
OLD FORGE-The Adirondack Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Saturday at 8PM in the Niccoll’s Memorial Presbyterian church in Old Forge

Ongoing Events

LOWVILLE-Lowville Pop Warner Football is doing a Scrap metal drive at Turks Garage on Shady Avenue Lowville next to the Lowville Elks Lodge. No wood, batteries, propane tanks, or electronic waste such as TVs, radios, computers.... Drop off your scrap metal and help benefit local football stars! Now until the end of Spring.
REMSEN-Northern Community Pop Warner is having a Fundraiser for New Uniforms. They are raffling a Kubota Zero Turn Mower valued at $5,200. Only 750 tickets will be sold and tickets are $20 each. You can purchase tickets and see this amazing prize at Evans Equipment on State Route 12 in Remsen during business hours. Drawing date will be determined once all tickets are sold.
The Great Lot Sportsman's Club is having their annual Pet Food Drive for the Rome Humane Society during the month of May. They prefer Purina dog/cat food but will accept all pet food. Food drop off points are Charlie's Liquor in Boonville or 1149 State Route 26 in West Leyden. If you'd like to donate and cannot drop your donation off, we'd be happy to come pick it up. Just give Jim, Deniese, Jason, or Guy a call and schedule a pickup. Their numbers are listed below. It would be fantastic if we could fill up 4 trucks this year. Your support is greatly appreciated. Jim Ray (315) 225-1731, Deniese Haskins (315) 225-4248, Guy Case (315) 378-7592, Jason Saville (518) 955-6374
LOWVILLE AND LYONS FALLS-Lewis County Office for the Aging is having their Free Spring Evening Meal Program on Thursdays from May 9th through June 13th. All dinners are made with local produce and meat and are available free to all Lewis County residents ages 60 years and older. Donation of $5 is suggested but not required. Please call the office to pre-order by Wednesday at 1pm each week, 315-376-5313. Pickup is on Thursday between 5-6 pm at Maple Ridge Center in Lowville and McManus Hotel in Lyons Falls and delivery is available to Valleyview, Brookside, and Steepleview.

Next week, May 19th -May 25th

TUPPER LAKE-Tupper Lake Triad with Lindsey Sunday, May 19th. Would you like to hike three mountains in a day with the Adirondack Mountain Club/Black River Chapter? Come hike the family-friendly Tupper Lake Triad with us! The Tupper Lake Triad consists of three mountains, boasting outstanding views of the surrounding area. They are reached via well-maintained and well-marked trails. The mountains include Mount Arab (1.9 miles), Coney Mountain (2.1 miles) and Goodman Mountain (3 miles). Upon completion, you are eligible to file for a Tupper Lake Trial Patch. Visit: [https://www.tupperlake.com/tupper-lake-hiking-triad] for more information on how to receive a patch. Total for the day is ~7 miles. Rating Level B+. RSVP: For meeting place and time, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 315-480-4999.
FORESTPORT-Sunday, May 19th, starting at noon, participate in the Community Garden Revival at the Forestport Town Hall on Route 28. Revive the small garden space together!
LOWVILLE-18th Annual Lewis County Mental Health Walk is on May 19th at Lowville Fire Hall from 12-4pm. Free, Family Friendly, and Open to the Community. Registration starts at 12pm, Walk will begin at 12:30 after Proclamation and Bubble Release. Food, Face Painting, Speakers, Basket Giveaways, Creativity Table, Agencies Tabling and Much More! UNDEFEATED will be playing from 2-4 pm.
LOWVILLE-Sunday May 19th, The Nelson Brothers will be playing at the Lowville VFW from 1-4pm. Doors open at Noon and admission is $6.
BOONVILLE-Monday, May 20th, Connected Community Schools will be hosting a free food giveaway at the Boonville Fairgrounds from 2 - 6 pm. This is open to everyone in the community and will be drive-thru style!
MARTINSBURG-The Society for the preservation of the West Martinsburg Church is having an online auction to benefit the steeple restoration project. Bidding closes on May 20th at 6pm. Visit adkauctions.com to participate.
LYONS FALLS- Monday, May 20th from 7-8pm, There is a Rabies Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets, sponsored by Lewis County Public Health and Countryside Veterinary Clinic at Lyons Falls Fire Hall. A $10 donation per pet is suggested. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Please provide a record of previous vaccination.
ONLINE-Cornell Cooperative Oneida County and Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center have partnered to host a series of free online events for people starting or improving their agricultural or value-added business to the next level. Lunch & Munch-Mastering the Business of Food and Fields series highlights business concepts, practices, tools, and activities. The webinars take place from 12pm-1pm and will be recorded for your convenience. Tuesday, May 21st, the topic is “Financing Your Next Step-Access to Capital.” Register online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/LunchandMunch_230
LYONS FALLS-St. John's Altar and Rosary Society is sponsoring a drive-thru spaghetti dinner on Tuesday, May 21st at St. John's Church in Lyons Falls. Menu consists of spaghetti, sausage and meatballs, tossed salad, Italian bread and dessert for $12.00. Drive-thru will begin at 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Deliveries are available. To pre-order before the dinner date, please call 315-348-8945 or 315-348-8577. The day of the dinner, please call the church at 315-348-6599. Any questions, please call Chris Chaufty at 315-766-6897.
ORISKANY-Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County Master Gardener Volunteers (MGV) invite you to a business meeting to see what we are about on Tuesday, May 21st at 6:30pm. Our educational program will be on “Rain Gardens”. Jessica Armstrong, Director of Oneida County Soil & Water Conservation District will talk about the rain garden that is currently being installed by their staff at the Extension’s Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens. She will take us outside to discuss the rain garden. Please contact Holly Wise, Resource Educator at (315) 736-3394 ext. 1- 125 if you plan on attending.
OLD FORGE-Wednesday, May 22nd from 5:30 - 6:30 pm , the Old Forge Library has a Craft Get-Together and the project is a Clothespin Flag Wreath.
LOWVILLE- Wednesday, May 22nd from 7-8pm, There is a Rabies Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets, sponsored by Lewis County Public Health and Countryside Veterinary Clinic at Lowville Town Barn. A $10 donation per pet is suggested. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Please provide a record of previous vaccination.
BOONVILLE-Village of Boonville to Hold Local Planning Committee Meeting for the NY Forward Strategic Investment Plan on May 23rd. The Village of Boonville was selected by the Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) to receive a $4.5 million award from New York State Governor Kathy Hochul through the NY Forward (NYF) program. The first LPC meeting will be held on Thursday May 23rd from 6:00-8:00PM at the Boonville Village Town Offices, 13149 State Route 12, Boonville, and is open to the public. More information about the Boonville NY Forward Process and a full schedule of meetings and opportunities to participate in Community Meetings can be found on the Village of Boonville's website in the near future. For more information, please visit https://www.ny.gov/programs/ny-forward. For more information about this press release, please contact: Judith Dellerba, Mayor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (315) 338-2880 ext. 4
BOONVILLE-Food Sense Boonville Order Pickup Day is May 24th from 12-2 pm at Boonville Bowl, 200 Post St. Any food not picked up by 2 pm will be donated. See the website at https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/foodsenseboonvilleny.
LYONS FALLS-Our popular Lego Club meets Friday, May 24th at the Lyons Falls Library, 3918 High Street, from 3:45 to 4:45 pm. This free program, with its wealth of Legos and books with Lego activities, is open to all school-age children and their caregivers. Call the Library with questions (315-348-6180).
PORT LEYDEN-Friday, May 24th, Port Leyden Fire Department will have Bingo at 7pm with doors opening at 6pm. Must be 18+. Snacks, refreshments and pull tabs are available! Come have some fun with us and as always your support for our local volunteer fire department is greatly appreciated!
BOONVILLE-Saturday, May 25th, Talcottville Cemetery will host a Chicken BBQ to sponsor the Wreaths Across America program locally. This is a way to honor our true American heroes that came before us, Military Veterans! Dinners and halves will be available starting at 10:30 am at 13190 State Route 12 in Boonville.

Looking Ahead-May 26th through the end of June

BOONVILLE-North Country Proudly Honors will have banners on display on poles throughout the Village from Memorial Day through Veterans Day. (May 27th)
LOWVILLE-On Monday, May 27th, at 11:00 AM, our community's veterans and a full military honor guard will lead a parade through the heart of the Village of Lowville. The Lowville Academy Marching Band, Lowville Volunteer Fire Department, Scouts, 10th Mountain (CAB) 3-10, and various law enforcement agencies will also join in this display of unity. The parade will start in the Lowville American Legion parking lot, circle through downtown, and end at Veterans Park. Following the parade, there will be brief remarks, a wreath-laying, and then full military honors to the deceased. Post-parade, we invite the public to join us at the American Legion, VFW, and the Marine Corps League for light refreshments. The American Legion will also be open to the public for museum tours, providing an opportunity to learn more about our rich military history. Any questions should be sent to the American Legion Commander at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Call 315-376-3712.
BOONVILLE-Monday, May 27th Dodge Pratt Northam in Boonville is having Lego Club for Ages 8-12 on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 4:00-5:00. This is a free drop-in club, but parents/guardians will need to sign their children in. Please check our Facebook and website for the most up-to-date info.
LOWVILLE-Monday, May 27th, Lowville VFW will be hosting their annual block party. Nelson Brothers will be playing outside from 2-5pm. Admission is $6 and they urge everyone to bring a lawn chair.
BOONVILLE-The monthly meeting of the Black River Valley Business & Community Alliance will be held on Monday, May 28th at 5:30 pm at the Adirondack High School Cafeteria. This meeting is open to the public.
LYONS FALLS-The May monthly Board Meeting for the Village of Lyons Falls has been changed to Tuesday, May 28th at 6 pm at the Village Office, 4059 Cherry St, Lyons Falls.
OLD FORGE- Old Forge Library hosts discussion groups based on sections of the book, “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Braiding Sweetgrass is a NY Times, Washington Post and Los Angeles Times Bestseller having been read by over 350,000 people so far. On Tuesday, May 28th at 6pm, Robin will be reading a section of the book and discussing Picking Sweetgrass. Residents between Woodgate and Raquette Lake are welcome to pick up a free book. The free books are available during library hours. The books are generously sponsored by a grant from the Adirondack League Club Fund.
BOONVILLE-Tuesday, May 28th, the Village of Boonville will have a Board Meeting at 7 pm at the Village Offices.
LYONS FALLS-On Wednesday, May 29th, 6-7 p.m., the Lyons Falls Library presents a free Special Program: "Native Food Plants for Pollinators and People," with Dani Baker, author and co-owner of Cross Island Farms. Learn how you can reap a yearly harvest of nutritious native fruits, berries, edible flowers and herbs. Ms. Baker's book, " The Home-Scale Forest Garden," will be available for advance purchase at the Library, 3918 High Street, and also at the program, where Ms. Baker will sign your copy. Sign up to attend at the Library, or online at [www.tughilltomorrowlandtrust.org/events].
LOWVILLE-The Lowville Baptist Church will be hosting a Stone Soup Supper on MAY 30th beginning at 4:30pm- 5:30pm. This will be a TAKE OUT ONLY supper. Contact 315.376.2115 for more information.

JUNE

CHAUMONT BARRENS PRESERVE-Chaumont Barrens Preserve Hike with the Adirondack Mountain Club/Black River Chapter. Keep Saturday June 1st , rain date Sunday June 2nd open for our 11th annual hike to Chaumont Barrens to catch the Prairie smoke in bloom and look for porcupines in fissures. Per DEC website [Chaumont Barrens Preserve - NYDEC ]: “The Chaumont Barrens offers one of the finest examples of alvar grasslands in the world. Alvars are broad, flat, naturally open habitats with only a thin veneer soil over a base of limestone or dolostone. Here you can see rare plants, including wildflowers like prairie smoke, found nowhere else in the Northeast.” This is roughly a 2-mile trip one way. Join us for some great sites and comradery. For more details call Doreen 315 778-6895.
LOWVILLE-Youth Fishing Derby at the NYS DEC Demonstration Area in Lowville on Saturday, June 1st. Signups start at 9 am and lines go in from 10 am- 12pm. This is a free event and kids ages 15 and under may participate if accompanied by an adult. Prizes will be awarded. Call Greg with questions at 315-416-3200 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
LOWVILLE- The Lewis County Pride Committee will be hosting the 5th Annual Lewis County Pride Picnic on Sunday June 2nd from 12-3pm at the Lewis County Fairgrounds Pavilion. This year's theme is "Share your Sparkle!" The event kicks off LGBTQ Pride Month in Northern NY and is free and open to the community. This year, the Committee has planned for a community resource fair, food, games, raffles, a DJ, a sparkle costume contest, and an arts and craft fair.We invite the local LGBTQ communities, allies, and supporters to join us on the 2nd of June—sparkles are encouraged! This is a free family-friendly event. For more information, reach out to Lewis County Pride on Facebook or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NEW HARTFORD-Tony Zegarelli Fundraiser - June 2nd from 1 pm to 5 pm At 2452 Graffenburg Rd, New Hartford. There will be giveaways, raffles and activities for everyone to enjoy. You also spend time with a community of fun caring people.
BOONVILLE-Sign up in person for Food Sense Boonville at 109 Main St (Virtually Yours) on Tuesday, June 4th from 11 am - 3 pm and Wednesday, June 5th from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. You can also sign up online at https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org. The deadline for June’s order is June 10th. Delivery will be June 21st from 12-2pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/foodsenseboonvilleny.
BOONVILLE-Sign up in person for Food Sense Boonville at 109 Main St (Virtually Yours) on Wednesday, June 5th from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. You can also sign up online at https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org. The deadline for June’s order is June 10th. Delivery will be June 21st from 12-2pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/foodsenseboonvilleny.
OLD FORGE- Old Forge Library hosts discussion groups based on sections of the book, “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Braiding Sweetgrass is a NY Times, Washington Post and Los Angeles Times Bestseller having been read by over 350,000 people so far. On Tuesday, June 4th at 6pm, Robin will be reading a section of the book and discussing Braiding and Burning Sweetgrass. Residents between Woodgate and Raquette Lake are welcome to pick up a free book. The free books are available during library hours. The books are generously sponsored by a grant from the Adirondack League Club Fund.
PORT LEYDEN-Free Community Dinner at New Covenant Christian Community Church in Port Leyden on June 5th from 4:30 to 6 PM and community prayer at 6:30 PM
LOWVILLE-The Lewis County Hospital Foundation has scheduled their annual fundraising golf tournament on Friday, June 7th at Cedar’s Golf Course. The Tournament is a 4-person captain and crew with men’s, women’s and co-ed divisions. Registration is $400.00 per team and includes greens fees, two carts per foursome, continental breakfast, lunch on the course and a barbecue after the tournament. The first 36 teams will be guaranteed a gift of a four-in-one can coole. Winning teams in each flight will win cash prizes. A skins game and a putting contest are optional for an additional fee. All players have a chance to win $10,000 for a Hole In One sponsored by the Lewis County Health System Senior Leadership Team. Proceeds from the golf tournament will support the Lewis County Health System. Please join us for this fundraising event that supports local healthcare for our community. To register or sponsor the event, please call the Hospital Foundation at 315-376-5110 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You may download a golf registration form at www.LewisCountyHosptialFoundation.org.
BOONVILLE-Adirondack Pop Warner is having a Golf Outing Fundraiser at Woodgate Pines Golf Club on June 8th at 9am.
WEST LEYDEN-Our Little Ranch is having a Free Open House at 4210 Mud Lake Road in West Leyden starting at 1 pm. There will be games for kids, crafts, basket raffles, refreshments, and pony rides!
HIGHMARKET-Sunday, June 9th, St. Patrick's Church Highmarket will have an Open House/Picnic Mass @ Noon. Hamburgers/Hot Dogs & More, Bake Sale, 50-50, Basket Raffle, and door prizes for a donation of $10.00. This is to benefit the St. Patrick's Restoration Society.
BOONVILLE-Monday, June 10th, Dodge Pratt Northam in Boonville is having Lego Club for Ages 8-12 from 4:00-5:00 pm. This is a free drop-in club, but parents/guardians will need to sign their children in. Please check our Facebook and website for the most up-to-date info.
BOONVILLE-Dodge Pratt Northam's summer musical auditions for the show NEWSIES for youth ages 8-18 will be held on Monday, June 10th and Tuesday, June 11th at 6:00 pm in the Boonville Elementary Auditorium. Youth only need to attend one night of auditions, but are welcome to attend both. No experience is necessary, and all auditioning will be cast. Call 315-942-5133 or visit dpnboonville.org for more info.
BOONVILLE-The Town of Boonville will have a Board meeting on June 10th at 7pm in the Town Board Meeting Room.
BOONVILLE-Tuesday, June 11th, the Village of Boonville will have a Board Meeting at 7 pm at the Village Offices.
LYONSDALE-Tuesday, June 11th, and the 2nd Tuesday of every month, the Town of Lyonsdale will have a Board Meeting at 6:30pm.
BOONVILLE-Boonville Community Harvest Farmers Market's opening day will be Friday June 14th at their new location, the Elks Lodge in Boonville. The market runs every Friday from 2pm - 7pm through August 30th.
ROME-Northern Community Pop Warner is having a Golf Tournament on June 15th at Camroden Golf Course in Rome. Registration starts at 10 am and shotgun is at 11 am. Registration is $75 per person and includes lunch, dinner, cart, and 4pk. There will be raffles, longest drive prizes, and more! To register contact Nicole at 315-335-9335, Adam at 315-725-5322, or Kaylynn at 315-982-7552. Hole Sponsors are also being accepted for $50.
OLD FORGE- Old Forge Library hosts a Keynote Address by the author of “Braiding Sweetgrass,” Robin Wall Kimmerer at View Arts Center on Thursday, June 20th at 6pm. Braiding Sweetgrass is a NY Times, Washington Post and Los Angeles Times Bestseller having been read by over 350,000 people so far. Entry is free but reservations are required. Reservations can be made starting in Mid-May by calling 315-369-6008, or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Residents between Woodgate and Raquette Lake are welcome to pick up a free book. The free books are available during library hours and are generously sponsored by a grant from the Adirondack League Club Fund.
BOONVILLE-Food Sense Boonville Order Pickup Day is Friday, June 21st from 12-2 pm at Boonville Methodist Church. Any food not picked up by 2 pm will be donated. See the website at https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/foodsenseboonvilleny.
BOONVILLE-Friday, June 21st, and every Friday is Boonville Community Harvest Farmers Market from 2-7pm at the Elks Lodge in Boonville.
PORT LEYDEN-Friday, June 21st, and every other Friday, Port Leyden Fire Department will have Bingo at 7pm with doors opening at 6pm. Must be 18+.
BOONVILLE-Monday, June 24th, Dodge Pratt Northam in Boonville is having Lego Club for Ages 8-12 from 4:00-5:00 pm. This is a free drop-in club, but parents/guardians will need to sign their children in. Please check our Facebook and website for the most up-to-date info.
BOONVILLE-Tuesday, June 25th, the Village of Boonville will have a Board Meeting at 7 pm at the Village Offices.
BOONVILLE-Friday, June 28th, and every Friday is Boonville Community Harvest Farmers Market from 2-7pm at the Elks Lodge in Boonville.
LOWVILLE-Food Truck Fridays is BACK for its 8th summer! Get ready for food trucks, live music, and lawn games coming to a park near you! June 28th @ Lewis County Fairgrounds, July 26th @ Croghan Recreation Park, August 30th @ Lewis County Fairgrounds, September 13th @ Lyons Falls Riverside Park.

July

BOONVILLE-July 2nd through August 1st Dodge Pratt Northam's summer youth art classes for ages 5-15 will begin on July 2 and will run on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday until August 1. The theme this year is botanicals, and registration forms are available on DPN's website at dpnboonville.org, or by visiting the Center. Call 315-942-5133 or visit dpnboonville.org for more info.
PORT LEYDEN-Friday, July 5th, and every other Friday, Port Leyden Fire Department will have Bingo at 7pm with doors opening at 6pm. Must be 18+.
BOONVILLE-Friday, July 5th, and every Friday through the end of August is Boonville Community Harvest Farmers Market from 2-7pm at the Elks Lodge in Boonville.
BOONVILLE-Monday, July 8th, Dodge Pratt Northam in Boonville is having Lego Club for Ages 8-12 from 4:00-5:00 pm. This is a free drop-in club, but parents/guardians will need to sign their children in. Please check our Facebook and website for the most up-to-date info.
BOONVILLE-The Town of Boonville will have a Board meeting on July 8th at 7pm in the Town Board Meeting Room.
BOONVILLE-Sign up in person for Food Sense Boonville at 109 Main St (Virtually Yours) on Tuesday, July 9th from 11 am - 3 pm and Wednesday, July 10th from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. You can also sign up online at https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org. The deadline for July’s order is July 15th. Delivery will be July 26th from 12-2pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/foodsenseboonvilleny.
BOONVILLE-Tuesday, July 9th, the Village of Boonville will have a Board Meeting at 7 pm at the Village Offices.
LYONSDALE-Tuesday, July 9th, and the 2nd Tuesday of every month, the Town of Lyonsdale will have a Board Meeting at 6:30pm.
BOONVILLE-Sign up in person for Food Sense Boonville at 109 Main St (Virtually Yours) on Wednesday, July 10th from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. You can also sign up online at https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org. The deadline for July’s order is June 15th. Delivery will be June 21st from 12-2pm. Find us on Facebook at
BOONVILLE-Friday, July 12th, The Boonville Concert Band is holding a concert at Erwin Park in Boonville in the lower pavilion at 7pm.
BOONVILLE-Friday, July 19th, and every Friday through the end of August is Boonville Community Harvest Farmers Market from 2-7pm at the Elks Lodge in Boonville.
BOONVILLE-Friday, July 19th, The Boonville Concert Band is holding a concert at Erwin Park in Boonville in the lower pavilion at 7pm.
BOONVILLE-Friday, July 19th, and every Friday through the end of August is Boonville Community Harvest Farmers Market from 2-7pm at the Elks Lodge in Boonville.
BOONVILLE-Monday, July 22nd, Dodge Pratt Northam in Boonville is having Lego Club for Ages 8-12 from 4:00-5:00. This is a free drop-in club, but parents/guardians will need to sign their children in. Please check our Facebook and website for the most up-to-date info.
BOONVILLE-Food Sense Boonville Order Pickup Day is Friday, July 26th from 12-2 pm at Boonville Methodist Church. Any food not picked up by 2 pm will be donated. See the website at https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/foodsenseboonvilleny.
BOONVILLE-Friday, July 26th, and every Friday through the end of August is Boonville Community Harvest Farmers Market from 2-7pm at the Elks Lodge in Boonville.
CROGHAN-Food Truck Fridays is BACK for its 8th summer! Get ready for food trucks, live music, and lawn games coming to a park near you! July 26th @ Croghan Recreation Park, August 30th @ Lewis County Fairgrounds, September 13th @ Lyons Falls Riverside Park.

August and Beyond

BOONVILLE-Friday, August 2nd, and every Friday through the end of August is Boonville Community Harvest Farmers Market from 2-7pm at the Elks Lodge in Boonville.
BOONVILLE-Friday, August 2nd, The Boonville Concert Band is holding a concert at Erwin Park in Boonville in the lower pavilion at 7pm.
BOONVILLE-Friday, August 9th, and every Friday through the end of August is Boonville Community Harvest Farmers Market from 2-7pm at the Elks Lodge in Boonville.
BOONVILLE-The Town of Boonville will have a Board meeting on Wednesday, August 12th at 7pm in the Town Board Meeting Room.
BOONVILLE-Tuesday, August 13th, the Village of Boonville will have a Board Meeting at 7 pm at the Village Offices.
LYONSDALE-Tuesday, August 13th, and the 2nd Tuesday of every month, the Town of Lyonsdale will have a Board Meeting at 6:30pm.
BOONVILLE-Friday, August 16th, The Boonville Concert Band is holding a concert at Erwin Park in Boonville in the lower pavilion at 7pm.
BOONVILLE-Sign up in person for Food Sense Boonville at 109 Main St (Virtually Yours) on Tuesday, August 13th from 11 am - 3 pm and Wednesday, August 14th from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. You can also sign up online at https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org. The deadline for August’s order is August 19th. Delivery will be August 30th from 12-2pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/foodsenseboonvilleny.
BOONVILLE-Sign up in person for Food Sense Boonville at 109 Main St (Virtually Yours) on Wednesday, August 14th from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. You can also sign up online at https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org. The deadline for August’s order is August 19th. Delivery will be August 30th from 12-2pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/foodsenseboonvilleny.
BOONVILLE-Friday, August 16th, and every Friday through the end of August is Boonville Community Harvest Farmers Market from 2-7pm at the Elks Lodge in Boonville.
BOONVILLE-Friday, August 23rd, and every Friday through the end of August is Boonville Community Harvest Farmers Market from 2-7pm at the Elks Lodge in Boonville.
BOONVILLE-Tuesday, August 27th, the Village of Boonville will have a Board Meeting at 7 pm at the Village Offices.
BOONVILLE-Delivery for Food Sense Boonville will be Friday, August 30th from 12-2pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/foodsenseboonvilleny.
BOONVILLE-Friday, August 30th is Boonville Community Harvest Farmers Market from 2-7pm at the Elks Lodge in Boonville.
LOWVILLE-Food Truck Fridays is BACK for its 8th summer! Get ready for food trucks, live music, and lawn games coming to a park near you! August 30th @ Lewis County Fairgrounds, September 13th @ Lyons Falls Riverside Park.
CONSTABLEVILLE-September 6th-8th, Flywheels & Pulleys Club presents the 49th annual “Old Time” Gas Engines, Tractors & Truck Show on Rte 26 in Constableville. All flea market, crafts, campers, etc., must register and pay in advance. For more information, see their Facebook page or contact Lance Blood at 315-337-2079 or John & Olga Miller at 315-348-6781.
BOONVILLE-The Town of Boonville will have a Board meeting on September 9th at 7pm in the Town Board Meeting Room.
BOONVILLE-Sign up in person for Food Sense Boonville at 109 Main St (Virtually Yours) on Tuesday, September 10th from 11 am - 3 pm and Wednesday, September 11th from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. You can also sign up online at https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org. The deadline for this order is September 16th. Delivery will be September 27th from 12-2pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/foodsenseboonvilleny.
LYONSDALE-Tuesday, September 10th, and the 2nd Tuesday of every month, the Town of Lyonsdale will have a Board Meeting at 6:30pm.
BOONVILLE-Tuesday, September 10th, the Village of Boonville will have a Board Meeting at 7 pm at the Village Offices.
BOONVILLE-Sign up in person for Food Sense Boonville at 109 Main St (Virtually Yours) on Wednesday, September 11th from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. You can also sign up online at https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org. The deadline for this order is September 16th. Delivery will be September 27th from 12-2pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/foodsenseboonvilleny.
LYONS FALLS- The last Food Truck Friday is September 13th @ Lyons Falls Riverside Park. Food trucks, live music, and lawn games.
BOONVILLE-Tuesday, September 24th, the Village of Boonville will have a Board Meeting at 7 pm at the Village Offices.
FORESTPORT-on Wednesday, September 25th, the Upstate University Hospital’s Mammography Van will visit the Forestport Town Offices. Screenings will be available between 10 am and 4 pm. Women are encouraged to schedule an appointment at 315-464-2588 or online at https://www.upstate.edu/noexcuses.
BOONVILLE-Pickup for Food Sense Boonvilleis September 27th from 12-2pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/foodsenseboonvilleny.
BOONVILLE-Sign up in person for Food Sense Boonville at 109 Main St (Virtually Yours) on Tuesday, October 8th from 11 am - 3 pm and Wednesday, October 9th from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. You can also sign up online at https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org. The deadline for this order is October14th. Delivery will be October 25th from 12-2pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/foodsenseboonvilleny.
LYONSDALE-Tuesday, October 8th, and the 2nd Tuesday of every month, the Town of Lyonsdale will have a Board Meeting at 6:30pm.
BOONVILLE-Tuesday, October 8th, the Village of Boonville will have a Board Meeting at 7 pm at the Village Offices.
BOONVILLE-Sign up in person for Food Sense Boonville at 109 Main St (Virtually Yours) on Wednesday, October 9th from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. You can also sign up online at https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org. The deadline for this order is October14th. Delivery will be October 25th from 12-2pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/foodsenseboonvilleny.
BOONVILLE-The Town of Boonville will have a Board meeting on October 14th at 7pm in the Town Board Meeting Room.
BOONVILLE-Tuesday, October 22nd, the Village of Boonville will have a Board Meeting at 7 pm at the Village Offices.
BOONVILLE-Sign up in person for Food Sense Boonville at 109 Main St (Virtually Yours) on Tuesday, November 5th from 11 am - 3 pm and Wednesday, November 6th from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. You can also sign up online at https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org. The deadline for this order is November 11th. Delivery will be November 22nd from 12-2pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/foodsenseboonvilleny.
BOONVILLE-Sign up in person for Food Sense Boonville at 109 Main St (Virtually Yours) on Wednesday, November 6th from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. You can also sign up online at https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org. The deadline for this order is November 11th. Delivery will be November 22nd from 12-2pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/foodsenseboonvilleny.
BOONVILLE-The Town of Boonville will have a Board meeting on November 11th at 7pm in the Town Board Meeting Room.
LYONSDALE-Tuesday, November 12th, and the 2nd Tuesday of every month, the Town of Lyonsdale will have a Board Meeting at 6:30pm.
BOONVILLE-Tuesday, November 12th, the Village of Boonville will have a Board Meeting at 7 pm at the Village Offices.
BOONVILLE-Tuesday, November 26th, the Village of Boonville will have a Board Meeting at 7 pm at the Village Offices.
BOONVILLE-Sign up in person for Food Sense Boonville at 109 Main St (Virtually Yours) on Tuesday, December 3rd from 11 am - 3 pm and Wednesday, December 4th from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. You can also sign up online at https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org. The deadline for this order is December 9th. Delivery will be December 20th from 12-2pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/foodsenseboonvilleny.
BOONVILLE-Sign up in person for Food Sense Boonville at 109 Main St (Virtually Yours) on Wednesday, December 4th from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. You can also sign up online at https://foodsense.foodbankcny.org. The deadline for this order is December 9th. Delivery will be December 20th from 12-2pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/foodsenseboonvilleny. .
BOONVILLE-The Town of Boonville will have a Board meeting on December 9th at 7pm in the Town Board Meeting Room.
LYONSDALE-Tuesday, December 10th, and the 2nd Tuesday of every month, the Town of Lyonsdale will have a Board Meeting at 6:30pm.
BOONVILLE-Tuesday, December 10th, the Village of Boonville will have a Board Meeting at 7 pm at the Village Offices.