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January 28, 2012

Family Fare: Jan. 28, 2012

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Gordie Little to tell stories at Conroys

WEST CHAZY — Conroys Organics will host local author Gordie Little for a time of storytelling from noon to 4 p.m. today on Conroy Farm, 8173 Route 9.

Little will be available to sign his latest book, "Little Champy Goes to School."

Face painting will also be available in the café, and Mary Bushey-Conroy will answer questions about grocery shopping for dietary concerns and provide product information for common food allergies at an open forum. Samples from "The Bakery" and raw and natural foods will be available as well.

Admission is free, and the event is rain or shine.

For more information, contact Jenny Scotto at 562-BEEF or visit www.facebook.com/conroysorganics.

Fundraiser supports women in Rwanda

MALONE — The second-annual Cooking Challenge to support the Ubushobozi Project, a women's sewing association that formed in Rwanda to empower young women to end the cycle of poverty, will take place today at the Malone Elks Club.

Attendees will taste recipes from local cooks and vote on their favorite dishes. Cocktails are at 6 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6:30. Tickets are available for $25 per person.

Contact Marcy Bright at 529-6325 or mjbright5@gmail.com to learn more.

Wildlife Tracking for Kids today in Newcomb

NEWCOMB — Children of all ages are invited to don snowshoes and hit the trails on a guided hike to search for signs of Adirondack wildlife at 10 a.m. today at the Adirondack Interpretive Center, 5922 Route 28N.

"Tracks and Traces: Wildlife Tracking for Kids" will be followed by a fireside chat and toasted marshmallows.

Call 582-2000 or visit www.esf.edu/aic to register.

Movie and Pizza Day planned

CHATEAUGAY — Movie and Pizza Day is planned at 1 p.m. today at the Chateaugay Town Hall Theater, 191 East Main St.

"Happy Feet" is the feature presentation. Cost is $3.50 per person and includes a slice of pizza.

For questions, call 497-3126.

Kids can play at special event

PLATTSBURGH — Kids' Cabin Fever Reliever Playtime will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today at the Plattsburgh City Recreation Center (Old Base Gym) on the U.S. Oval.

Children can enjoy a bounce house, crafts, face painting, a comedy magic show at 4:30 p.m. and more. Children who require additional time to acclimate to the gym environment are invited to join organizers at 2:30 p.m.

The event is sponsored by the Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY.

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  • Faith Briefs: May 26, 2012

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    May 25, 2012

  • Of Interest: May 24, 2012 Barney Downs Road open again; City hydrant flushing continues; St. Regis Mohawk election coming up.

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  • Arts Express: May 24, 2012

    Wilder Homestead opens Saturday; Museum offering free admission; Underground Railroad Museum opens Saturday; Essex Community Fund accepting grant applications.

    May 24, 2012

  • Of Interest: May 23, 2012

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  • Senior Briefs: May 23, 2012

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