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Plenty To Do in the North Country
One thing about living in the North Country -- there is always plenty to do. In the next few months there are several events that I'll attend, either as a spectator, participant or to cover on behalf of my little company, Foxy's North Country Cable Network.
The first annual "Race for Stace" 5K Walk/Run will take place at the U.S. Oval on April 26 in memory of Stacey Frechette, who died last year in a car accident. Just 24 years old, Stacey was a teacher at Mooers Elementary School. The Stacey Lynn Frechette Scholarship Fund awards $1500 to a deserving local high school senior and gymnast. Stacey had been a standout gymnast at Seton Catholic Central, where she won six Section VII and Champlain Valley Athletic Conference titles. She later competed in gymnastics at SUNY-Brockport.
Stacey's longtime friend, Jen Boyer, is the organizer of the 5K Walk/Run. If you can make the event and take a walk in Stacey's memory, that would be great. I'll see you there.
On May 2 it's the 15th annual Clinton County Senior Celebration. This year's event will take place at the center at 5139 North Catherine Street in Plattsburgh. Fun entertainment and great food highlight the day. Among the performers will be the YMCA Line Dancers, the legendary RSVP Kitchen Band and, later in the day, the rock and roll and classic country music of the Castaways. Doors open at 8:30am and the fun continues till the final song at 4pm.
On Saturday, May 4, the North Country Ballet Ensemble will present "A Delicate Balance" at the Hartman Theatre on the campus of Plattsburgh State. Working with the NCBE last fall with "The Nutcracker" performance was an enjoyable experience, and the organization has invited me back to videotape the May performance.
On May 24 and May 25 the Champlain Valley Classic Cruisers sponsor their annual Spring Nationals Car Show at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. A popular event for car owners and car enthusiasts, it's always a busy weekend. You'll see cars of all shapes and sizes and ages, as well as trucks, motorcycles and who-knows-what thrown in.
North Country Cable has been covering this event for years, back to the old days when it was held at the Skyway Shopping Center. There are several food vendors to keep me happy during our camera breaks and, during the years, some fun games, such as the Muffler Rap Contest and the Valve Cover Races.
On June 13 I'll be at the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life at the Clinton County Fairgrounds from 7 at night until 7 in the morning -- from Friday night into Saturday morning! What a great event this is! Touching moments, tears, laughter, music, friends, games, and, of course, great food.
Teams of friends, families, businesses join together to celebrate cancer survivors and to remember those who have passed away. The first lap by the hundreds of cancer survivors always touches my heart. I see so many friends and acquaintances walk past my camcorder.
Then, later in the evening, the Luminaria Ceremony is held. Thousands of candles are lit in memory of loved ones and they line the walking track. It's not too late for you and your friends to get involved.
Then, everyone wants to know about the Stowaways Reunion 2008. The latest word is that the weekend has been changed to August 1 - 2 - 3. There have been several complications to work out, but it looks like a go for that weekend, with the Stowaways Concert on Saturday night, August 2. More details will follow, but this a definite weekend to mark the calendar.
I'll be having a busy day that Saturday, because it's the same day as our annual coverage of Whitey and Flo's Campout, the historic country music event on the Cold Brook Road in Riverview. And last year we made an agreement to also cover Square Dashnaw's Steak Bake around the corner in Standish. I was totally impressed last year when I attended this event for the first time. I'll be loading up on the steamed clams at Square's.
Isn't the North Country amazing? What a wide range of events to look forward to. And I'm sure I haven't even mentioned several other events that the Blogoteers enjoy. Let's hope for warm weather the rest of the way.
Comments
Hey Foxy....
Looks like you have a small hole in your schedule on Saturday May 3rd. Well, it just so happens that's Opening Day for Plattsburgh Little League! We'd love to have you there - I'm sure Goose can fill you in on all the goings-on.
-Tim Dodd
(Foxy's note: Good one, Tim! That's another great long-standing North Country event -- opening day of Plattsburgh Little League. I'll mark my calendar. Let's hope for great weather.)
Posted by: Tim Dodd | April 16, 2008 2:39 PM
And if any of you need some really good non-partisan advice on how to manage the media (with the exception of Foxy) during your exciting council meetings, feel free to give me a call.
Kern
Posted by: Kern | April 16, 2008 9:52 AM
Mr. Matthews is correct regarding the Common Council meetings. And viewing is free!
Speaking of Craig, he is the advisor to many politicos in the area. With Ducky, this is a great pair. And possibly with the Foxman, watch out!
(Foxy's note: I've penciled in my debut for this Thursday night. I'll bring a notepad and pen, just in case anything blogworthy occurs!)
Posted by: The Donald | April 15, 2008 9:20 PM
You got it right on foxy!!!! Soon u got to talk about Chazy School because the students are having so much fun with u here!!! Everybody wishes you could teach us for Mrs. Fultons English!!!
(Foxy's note: Thanks for the note! Is this "Mr. Rock & Roll" from Chazy Central? Ms. Fulton is one of the best. You better keep her!)
Posted by: Rockandrollsoothesmysoul | April 15, 2008 9:59 AM
Foxy,
Without a doubt The Best Show In Town remains the weekly Common Council meeting.
The best reality show ever !!!
Craig Mathews
(Foxy's note: Yes, Craig ... I watch it every week on the government-access channel, and I see that you and Ducky have VIP seats. Any room for me? I have been thinking of attending those sessions for many years. Maybe now is the time!)
Posted by: Craig Mathews | April 15, 2008 9:03 AM
Ray,
After reading today's column I'd better check to see if you will be able to MC the show on August 2nd at Tabu's. Looks like your plate is full (literally) that day. Let us know. By the way, the website for the PHS Class of '68 Reunion is http://www.phsclassof68.com/ .
Thanks for mentioning us in your blog.
Jim
(Foxy's note: Jim Wells is one of the members of the Stowaways. My brother Goose assures me, Jim, that we will be back in the 'Burgh by showtime.)
Posted by: Jim Wells | April 14, 2008 9:15 AM