2020 Canton Winterfest

Description

Canton Chamber Annual Dinner: Join us as we celebrate Canton’s successes and look toward exciting new ventures. Cash Bar and Auction as well as Business Displays will be on the main dining floor. Choice of plated dinner, $40.00 per person. Reservations required; deadline is January 31st. For more information, contact the Canton Chamber office at (315) 386-8255 or cantonchamberny@gmail.com. Location: Best Western University Inn, 90 E. Main Street; Cocktails and Displays: 5:00 p.m.; Dinner and Program: 6:00 p.m.

Canton Golden Bears Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Potsdam, Canton High School, 7:15 p.m.

Partner + Acro-Yoga Intro: The Planned Parenthood of Northern NY and The Yoga Loft, as part of our Yoga for the People series, bring you Partner + Acro-Yoga Intro. Bring a friend and join us for a playful class of partner-assisted yoga postures. Sarah Oakley and Sarah Scafidi-McGuire will guide you through some simple partner yoga work and offer some beginner level acro-yoga options for the adventurous at heart. Open-level and all are welcome. Donations welcomed, split between The Yoga Loft and Planned Parenthood. More information at www.yoga-loft.org. Location: Planned Parenthood of Northern NY Community Outreach Center, 83 Main Street, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Walk & Talk: Join local conservationists for a guided walk and talk to learn how you can help protect hemlock trees from an invasive forest pest called hemlock woolly adelgid. This program will include a hands-on walk component where participants will learn to recognize signs of HWA and report observations using a mobile app, as well as an indoor session with more information about conservation efforts to protect Eastern Hemlock to be held at the Wachtmeister Field Station following the hike. Visitors are welcome to attend one or both sessions. This program is presented by Nature Up North, the NYS Hemlock Initiative, and the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Invasive Species Management. Event organizers prefer that you register for the event. Creating a free iMapInvasives user account downloading their mobile app prior will enhance your experience at this event. For further details and to register, visit www.natureupnorth.org/events. Location: meet at Wachtmeister Field Station on County Rt. 27 and carpool to the Kip Trailhead on Pike Road, 4:30 p.m. (walk), 5:30 p.m. (talk).

February 7th – Friday:

VFW Fish Fry: Sponsored by the Edward C. Seymour VFW Auxiliary 1231. Menu includes fish (baked or fried), macaroni & cheese or fries, coleslaw, dinner roll, dessert, and coffee or tea. Price is $11.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors, and $8.00 for children 6-12 years. Under 5 and over 90 years of age is free. Location: Canton VFW, 34 Gouverneur Street, 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Spirit Tasting: Explore the world of spirits at this free tasting. Location: Riverside Liquors, 33 Riverside Dr., 4:00-7:00 p.m.

St. Lawrence University Women’s Hockey vs. Yale University, Appleton Arena, 7:00 p.m.

SUNY Canton Men’s Basketball vs. University of Maine, Farmington, SUNY Canton Roos House, 7:00 p.m.

SUNY Canton Women’s Basketball vs. University of Maine, Farmington, SUNY Canton Roos House, 5:00 p.m.

Canton Golden Bears Girls and Boys Varsity Track & Field vs. multiple schools, St. Lawrence University, 6:00 p.m.

Canton Golden Bears Boys Hockey vs. Ogdensburg Free Academy, Canton Pavilion, 7:00 p.m.

Canton Golden Bears Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Ogdensburg Free Academy, Canton High School, 7:15 p.m.
February 8th – Saturday:

Family Snowshoe: Come learn the basics of traveling in the snow as we look for signs of winter animal visitors! Snowshoes can be borrowed at no cost for children and their guardians. Location: Indian Creek Nature Center, 770 County Road 14, Rensselaer Falls, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

TAUNY Kitchen Demo and Tasting: Come warm up in the TAUNY Kitchen and sample delectable tastes of the North Country! Location: TAUNY Center, 53 Main Street, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Canton Senior Citizens Bake Sale: Baked goods, Avon products and other miscellaneous sales are $1.00 and up! Buy some sweets for your sweetheart and don’t miss the Avon Bingo. Location: Canton Housing Authority, 37 Riverside Dr., 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.


Winterfest Storytime: Children ages 3-8 are invited to join us for a free, fun event featuring stories and Valentine’s Day crafts presented by the students in the Irving Bacheller Society and the English Honor Society at St. Lawrence University. This event is open to the public, and no registration is needed. For more information, call 386-3712 ext. 4 or email vwhite@ncls.org. Location: Canton Free Library, 8 Park Street,10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

An Evening of Yoga + Vegetarian Sushi: Nature's Storehouse and The Yoga Loft collaborate to bring you an hour of Light and Easy Yoga for Anyone followed by a dinner of vegetarian sushi, edamame, and green tea. All profits benefit the Canton Church and Community Program.
Space is limited, online preregistration required at http://www.yoga-loft.org/
Sliding scale suggested donation: $15 / $25 / $40 per person
Event held at The Yoga Loft, 17 Main Street, #1 upstairs. 5-7pm


Little River’s 18th Annual Winterfest: Free fun for the whole family with live music and activities such as snow castles, petting the miniature donkeys, craft projects, tarot readings, face painting and much more. Hot cider and cookies will be served. Location: Little River Community School, 1227 CR 25, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Hiking the Trails to Yesterday: Book Signing with author Bill Hill. Location: Grasse River Outfitters, 45 Main Street, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Winter Welcome For New North Country Residents: New residents and local 'ambassadors' are invited to enjoy refreshments and connections. Hosted by the North Country Women's Leadership Initiative and Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley. Space is limited; please RSVP to wlinorthcountry@gmail.com. More information at www.wlinorthcountry.org/events. Location: 24 East Main Street Bed & Breakfast, 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Canton Zonta Club Wine Tasting: Wine tasting by River Mist Winery. Silent Auction with many Valentine themed baskets, 50/50 raffle, and lottery tree raffle. Light snacks served, included in admission fee of $5.00. Location: Canton VFW, 34 Gouverneur Street 5:00-7:00 p.m.

St. Lawrence University Women’s Hockey vs. Brown University, Appleton Arena, 3:00 p.m.

St. Lawrence Men’s Hockey vs. Clarkson University Appleton Arena, 7:30 p.m.

SUNY Canton Women’s Hockey vs. Buffalo State College, SUNY Canton Roos House, 4:00 p.m.

SUNY Canton Men’s Hockey vs. Morrisville State College, SUNY Canton Roos House, 7:00 p.m.

SUNY Canton Women’s Basketball vs, University of Maine, Farmington, SUNY Canton Roos House, 12:00 p.m.

SUNY Canton Men’s Basketball vs. University of Maine, Farmington, SUNY Canton Roos House, 2:00 p.m.



February 9th – Sunday:

Canton Winterfest Craft & Vendor Show: Free admission for all, including vendors. For more information, contact the Canton Chamber office at Contact the Canton Chamber office at (315) 386-8255 or cantonchamberny@gmail.com. Location: Best Western University Inn, 90 E. Main Street, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Canton Cardboard Sled Races: Nature Up North is excited to bring you the 3rd annual Canton Cardboard Sled Races! Approved materials include: cardboard, duct tape, recycled plastic bags, paint, and glue. Teams or individuals are invited to enter, and each sled must carry one team member. Registration and sled judging will run from 10 am - 10:30 am, with the races beginning at 10:30. Divisions: Youth (12 and under), Open (13 and up), Family (multi-ages) and College. Sleds will be judged overall for special categories and by division for fastest time. To register in advance, email info@natureupnorth.org with your team name, participant names and ages, and division. More information at www.natureupnorth.org/events. Location: SUNY Canton Sledding Hill (near Parking Lot 1), 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Pancake Breakfast: Includes eggs, sausage, toast, fresh fruit, beverages, and - of course - pancakes with maple syrup (gluten free options available). Adults: $7.00; kids: $5.00/ages 5-10; families: $30.00. Location: St Mary’s School, 2 Powers Street, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

February 10th – Monday:

Church Concerts: Kick off the evening with a soup and bread dinner at St. Mary’s School, sponsored by the Clergy. The dinner is free to the public. Concerts will begin in St Mary’s sanctuary at and continue at Canton United Methodist church, with a cookie reception afterwards. Free admission. For more information, contact the Canton Chamber office at (315) 386-8255 or cantonchamberny@gmail.com. Locations: Dinner, St. Mary’s School, 2 Powers Street, 5:00 p.m. Concerts: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 60 Court Street, 6:00 p.m. and Canton United Methodist Church, 7:00 p.m. Reception to follow.

Canton Golden Bears Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Ogdensburg Free Academy, Canton High School, 7:15 p.m.

February 11th – Tuesday:


SUNY Canton Men’s Hockey vs. SUNY Cortland, SUNY Canton Roos House, 4:00 p.m.

Canton Golden Bears Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Ogdensburg Free Academy, Canton High School, 7:15 p.m.

February 12th – Wednesday:


SUNY Canton Women’s Hockey vs. SUNY Potsdam, SUNY Canton Roos House, 4:00 p.m.

Canton Golden Bears Girls and Boys Varsity Track Championship: St. Lawrence University, 6:00 p.m.

February 13th – Thursday:

Notes from the Trail: Travel Presentation by Carol Pynchon and Mary Ellen Carvel on their experiences hiking the Camino de Santiago (Portugal). Location: Grasse River Outfitters, 45 Main Street, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

St. Lawrence University Men’s Tennis vs. St. Michaels College, St. Lawrence University, 1:00p.m.

The Grasse River Players Present: “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” to help celebrate Canton’s Winterfest in 2020. “I Love You, You' re Perfect, Now Change” is a musical comedy with book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts. It is the second-longest running Off Broadway musical. The musical was nominated for the Outer Critics Circle Award as Outstanding Off-Broadway musical in 1997.
“I Love You, You' re Perfect, Now Change” is presented in the form of a series of vignettes connected by the central theme of love and relationships. The play' s tagline is &quote; Everything you have ever secretly
thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit. &quote; With few exceptions, the scenes stand independent of the others, but progress in a fashion designed to suggest an overall arc to relationships throughout the course of one's life. A perfect ode to Valentine’s Day to warm everyone’s hearts this winter.
Performances will be held at the Gulick Theatre on St. Lawrence University campus on February 13 th ,14 th , and 15 th at 7 PM with an additional matinee performance at 2 PM on February 15 th . Tickets are $12.00 each

February 14th – Friday:

Singing Valentines: Representatives from the Canton Goldenaires Men's Barbershop Chorus will be delivering Singing Valentines, starting at 8:00 a.m. and will continue throughout the day. All proceeds benefit high school scholarship awards at all schools in St. Lawrence County. To order your Singing Valentine for your sweetheart, call Vickie at (315) 261-9828 or (315) 379-9848.

Hospital Guild Soup Luncheon: Warm yourself with homemade soups, salad, rolls, coffee, tea, and dessert. Price of admission is $9.00; take-out is available. Sponsored by the Canton-Potsdam Hospital Guild, and all proceeds benefit Canton-Potsdam Hospital. For more information, contact 315-265-2775. Location: Canton United Methodist Church, 41 Court Street, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Spirit Tasting: Explore the world of spirits at this free tasting. Location: Riverside Liquors, 33 Riverside Dr., 4:00-7:00 p.m.

The Grasse River Players Present (second day performance): “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” Performances will be held at the Gulick Theatre on St. Lawrence University campus on February 13 th ,14 th , and 15 th at 7 PM with an additional matinee performance at 2 PM on February 15 th . Tickets are $12.00 each


SUNY Canton Women’s Hockey vs. Anna Maria College, SUNY Canton Roos House, 4:00 p.m.

SUNY Canton Men’s Hockey vs. Buffalo State College, SUNY Canton Roos House, 7:00 p.m.

St. Lawrence University Women’s Hockey vs. Princeton University, Appleton Arena, 6:00 p.m.

February 15th – Saturday:

Scrapbooking Adventure: Hosted by the Knights of Columbus. The cost is $15.00, including lunch; pre-registration is required. Come and learn the art of scrapbooking and preserving memories in photo-safe albums. This event is for both beginners and advanced scrapbookers. You will need to bring photos and memorabilia as well as any other materials you wish to use. Products will be available for purchase as well. A consultant will be on hand to motivate and assist attendees with some break and demonstrations. For more information, contact Sherry Stone at (315) 379-0419 or consultant Pam Tishberg at (315) 268-0268. Location: Knights of Columbus, 30 Miner Street, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Canton FFA 13th Annual Indoor Garage Sale and Craft Fair: Admission fee of $1.00 will be charged to visit all areas of the event. Door prizes will be drawn every hour. For more information, contact Carol Wright at (315) 386-8561 ext. 3132 or email cwright@ccsdk12.org. Location: Banford Elementary cafeteria, gymnasium and hallways, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

TAUNY Kitchen Demo and Tasting: Come warm up in the TAUNY Kitchen and sample delectable tastes of the North Country! Location: TAUNY Center, 53 Main Street, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

The Grasse River Players Present (last day performance): “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” Performances will be held at the Gulick Theatre on St. Lawrence University campus on February 13 th ,14 th , and 15 th at 7 PM with an additional matinee performance at 2 PM on February 15 th . Tickets are $12.00 each

Ye Olde Liquor Wine Tasting: A variety of wines will be sampled with cheese and crackers being served. Location: Ye Olde Liquor, University Plaza, 125 E. Main Street, 3:00-7:00 p.m.

St. Lawrence University Men’s Tennis vs. SUNY Oneota, St. Lawrence University, 12:00 p.m.

St. Lawrence University Women’s Hockey vs. Quinnipiac University, Appleton Arena, 3:00 p.m.

SUNY Canton Women’s Hockey vs. Anna Maria College, SUNY Canton Roos House, 12:00 p.m.

SUNY Canton Men’s Hockey vs. Bryn Athyn College, SUNY Canton Roos House, 7:00 p.m.


February 16th – Sunday:

Wounded Warrior Pool Tournament: Sponsored by the Edward C. Seymour VFW Auxiliary Post 1231. Registration fee of $20.00, with proceeds supporting the Mountain Wounded Warrior Sled Hockey Team. There will be three cash prizes and trophies. Location: Canton VFW, 34 Gouverneur Street; Registration: 11:00 a.m.; Tournament: 12:00 p.m.