PLATTSBURGH, NY (10/30/2007)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York College at Plattsburgh is pleased to announce the creation of its monthly events calendar. This calendar will be distributed once a month and contain a wide sampling of events at the college, including theater programs, concerts, business programs, and scholarly talks.

For more information on these events, contact Michelle Ouellette, associate director for public relations and publications at (518) 564-3095 or michelle.ouellette@plattsburgh.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 1

Caregiver Concerns: Communication, Behavior and Humor

4 to 5 p.m., InterLakes Health, Ethan Allen Library, Wicker Street, Ticonderoga, NY

The Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Center presents an educational program for the caregivers of individuals who have Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Valarie Drown and Kenna LaPorte, licensed mental health counselors from the SUNY Plattsburgh’s Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Center will speak. Free. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact LaPorte at (518) 564-3370 or (518) 564-3377.

Saturday, Nov. 3

Clarinet Concert, featuring SUNY Plattsburgh Clarinet Choir

5 p.m., Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall

Clarinet Students from CEGEP of Sherbrooke, Quebec, under the direction of Nathalie De Grace, perform works by Mendelssohn, Piazzolla, Schickele and others. SUNY Plattsburgh’s Clarinet Choir, under the direction of faculty member Janine Scherline, will join the group for an en mass performance of Irving Berlin's, "Puttin' on the Ritz." Free and open to the public. An informal reception will be held prior to the concert, outside of Krinovitz Recital Hall, beginning at 4:15 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 5

QuickBooks BASICS Accounting Software Training

6 to 8 p.m., Peterson Accounting Lab, Redcay Hall, first floor

Learn how to spend less time on books, more time on your business. The agenda includes hands-on demonstrations of setting up a company, entering deposits, recording expenses, handling bank and credit card reconciliations and putting together company financial reports. Admission is $35 or $60 when combined with the QuickBooks Advanced Skills Training on Nov. 12. Sponsored by North Country Small Business Development Center and Abbott, Frenya, Russell and Coffey. For more information or to register call (518) 564-2042.

Tuesday, Nov. 6

Presentation on Child Abuse and Neglect

7 p.m., room 202, Yokum Hall

Jeanne Fowler, author of “Peter’s Lullaby” will speak. Sometimes called the "voice" for abused children, Fowler was tortured the first 18 years of her life. The former Plattsburgh resident founded the non-profit organization Big Family of Michigan to make life better for abused and neglected children. In honor of her three-year-old brother who was tortured to death, Fowler has launched "The New R & R"SM (Recognize and Report) campaign to raise awareness and encourage action against child abuse. Fowler’s talk will address details of "The New R & R"SM campaign; the top 10 tips for recognizing and reporting child abuse; the misconceptions about reporting child abuse; a song without words, “Peter's Lullaby,” that held a little girl's life together; and missed opportunities that people have had to make a difference. Books will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, please contact Lynn Gilbert at lgilb001@plattsburgh.edu. Admission is free. Sponsored by students in child abuse and neglect classes.

Wednesday, Nov. 7

Diabetes Risk Awareness: Prevention, Management and Connection to Alzheimer’s

6 to 7 p.m., Room 417, Sibley Hall

The Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Center will be holding an educational workshop, covering diabetes risk awareness, prevention and management. The speaker will be Mandy Snay, registered dietitian and certified dietitian/nutritionist with Clinton County Health Department, North Country Diabetes Project. All participants will be entered into a drawing for a healthy cookbook and a $25 gift card to Hannaford. There is no fee for this program. For information, contact (518) 564-3370.

Wednesday, Nov. 7 through Saturday, Nov. 10

“Alice”

8 p.m., Hartman Theatre, Myers Fine Arts

The SUNY Plattsburgh Theatre Department presents "Alice," an entirely original adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic stories, written by members of the cast and Director John Shout, professor of theater. Curtains open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission; $8 for faculty, staff, senior citizens and students; and $2 for SUNY Plattsburgh students. Tickets will go on sale at the Angell College Center desk on Oct. 15, 2007 and will be available at the door on the night of the performance.

Thursday, Nov. 8

SPEAK Up, Save Lives. Speak About: Teens, Depression and Suicide

6:45 to 8 p.m., High School Auditorium, Northern Adirondack Central School, Ellenburg Depot

Free public education and awareness program. Learn about the risks and warning signs of depression and suicide, as well as what local services and resources are available in Clinton County. Refreshments provided. Register by Nov. 5. To register or learn more, call Lee Vera at the SUNY Center for Intergenerational Studies and Programs, (518) 564-3371. Presented by the center and the Eastern Adirondack Health Care Network.

Procurement Seminar: How to Sell to NYS and the Federal Government

8 a.m. to noon, Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce, 7160 Route 9

The agenda for this workshop includes an overview of state and federal bidding processes and information regarding state-certified minority and women-owned businesses, the Empire State Development’s Small Business Procurement Assistance Program, the New York State Office of General Services Bid Process, and Empire Zones. There will also be an opportunity to meet local facility representatives from SUNY and the Department of Transportation to find out what they purchase and how to be placed on the bidders’ list. Sponsored by North Country Small Business Development Center, KeyBank, Empire State Development, and the Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free. To register, call the Chamber at (518) 563-1000. For more information, look online at northcountrychamber.com/MBTP/eventspage.cfm or call (518) 564-2042.

Friday, Nov. 9

Choral Concert: Cardinal Singers and College Chorale

7:30 p.m., E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall

The Cardinal Singers and the Collage Chorale present an “Evening of Delights.” Jo Ellen Miano chair of SUNY Plattsburgh’s Music Department, directs. Free admission. For more information, call (518) 564-2180.

Saturday, Nov. 10 and Sunday, Nov. 11

Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Fair

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, SUNY Plattsburgh Field House

This event features pottery, handweaving, woodworking, quilting, watercolors, oil painting, toys, jewelry, stained glass and much more by at least 130 vendors from all over New York and Vermont. Admission is $2.00. Children under 13 get in free. Sponsored by the Angell College Center. For more information, contact Scott Johnson at (518) 564-4321 or e-mail him at johnsosr@plattsburgh.edu.

Monday, Nov. 12

Distinguished Visiting Alumnus, Frank Winters ’87

4:15 p.m., Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center

SUNY Plattsburgh alumnus Frank Winters ’87 will return to the campus as a part of the Distinguished Visiting Alumni program and deliver a talk “Everything Happens Somewhere: Applying Geography to Real World Business.” Winters is a GIS manager for the New York State Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination. He was nominated for the Distinguished Visiting Alumni Award by Eileen Allen, coordinator of the GIS laboratory for earth and environmental sciences, and Don Bogucki, professor of earth and environmental sciences.

Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Vacation Day Clinic

8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Memorial Hall

This clinic is open to students in grades three through eight, but is limited to the first 50 registrants. It will feature coaches and players from the Plattsburgh State Cardinals Men’s Team running “FUNdamental Station Drills,” individual instruction, contests, games, swimming, pictures with Burghy and a Cardinal basketball player. Campers will judge a dunk contest by the Cardinals. Lunch included. The fee is $35. For information, call Tom Curle at (518) 564-4143.

QuickBooks Advanced Skills Accounting Software Training

6 to 8 p.m., Peterson Accounting Lab, first floor, Redcay Hall

Spend less time on books, more time on business. Sponsored by North Country Small Business Development Center and Abbott, Frenyea, Russell and Coffey. Cost is $35 or $60 when combined with the QuickBooks BASIC class on Nov. 5. For more information or to register call (518) 564-2042. Workshop will include information on invoicing, managing accounts payable, keeping track of inventory, generating reports (payable/receivable) and exporting reports to Excel.

International Education Week: Night of Nations

7-10 p.m., Angell Center Ballroom

This night of performance will include dance, fashion, music, martial arts, and many other types of events. There will be Japanese Sword dancing, Afro-Brazilian Capoeira performance, traditional Vietnamese singing, international fashions, and many other fascinating cultural demonstrations. This event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, Nov. 13

Free Education Event: “Is It Memory Loss or Normal Aging?”

8:45 a.m., Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County, 5139 North Catherine Street

SUNY Plattsburgh’s Distinguished Service Professor Taher Zandi speaks at this educational event. There will be free memory and depression screening after the presentation. Sponsored by SUNY Plattsburgh’s Center for Intergenerational Studies and Programs, the Mood and Memory Clinic and Eastern Adirondack Health Care Network. Pre-registration required by Nov. 7. Call Lee Vera at (518) 564-3371.

International Education Week: Film Screening of “Baraka”

7 p.m., room 200, Yokum Hall

“Baraka” is a non-verbal documentary film named after a Sufi word that translates roughly as "breath of life" or "blessing." Ron Fricke's impressive vision is a tour-de-force in 70mm - a cinematic "guided meditation" shot in 24 countries on six continents over a 14-month period that unites religious ritual, the phenomena of nature, and man's own destructive powers into a web of moving images. The feeling is like that of viewing the universe through a powerful telescope, that we are indeed on a tiny orb hurtling through a star-filled void. After the screening, there will be a discussion hosted by History Professor Gary Kroll and English Professor Tracy Guzio. This event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, Nov. 14

International Education Week: Sharing of Rituals

6-9 p.m., Newman Center

This is a participatory event. Students are encouraged to share rituals of religious, traditional or cultural practice with all those in attendance. The leader will guide participants, instructing them in how to properly perform the ritual. Traditional stories or legends can also be shared. The participatory aspect can be passive as well as active. This event is free and open to the public.

Thursday, Nov. 15

Reader's Series presents David Pitkin

3:30 to 4:30 p.m., College Store/Book Nook 7 to 8 p.m., Feinberg Library

David Pitkin, historian, social studies teacher, ghost researcher and author, will read from his latest work "The Highest Mountain: Death and Life in the Adirondacks" and discuss the writing process. Pitkin is also the author of “New York State Ghosts,” “Ghosts of the Northeast,” “Haunted Saratoga” and “Spiritual Numerology: Caring for Number One.” Sponsored by College Auxiliary Services, the Dean of Arts and Sciences and the Division of Library and Information Services. For information contact Helene Davenport at (518) 564-2082 helene.davenport@plattsburgh.edu or Patricia Bentley (518) 564-5202.

Celebration of Scholarship

4 to 5:30 p.m., second floor lobby, Feinberg Library

The community is invited to join in a celebration honoring academic and professional members of SUNY Plattsburgh for their scholarly accomplishments. This year’s celebration will feature four faculty members: Professor of English Anna Battigelli, Professor of Mathematics and Physics George Flynn, Professor of Accounting Edward Lusk, and Associate Professor of Earth and Environmental Science and Coordinator of the Lake Champlain Research Institute Timothy Mihuc. These individuals will be recognized for their exceptional accomplishments. Dr. Kathleen Lavoie, dean of the faculty of arts and science will speak. Books, articles and exhibition materials will be displayed. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Visual Artist Lecture

7:30 p.m., Room 202, Yokum Hall

Claire Sherwood, sculptor and performance artist, will speak as part of SUNY Plattsburgh’s Visual Artist Series. Sponsored by the Campus Arts Council and the Student Association. Free and open to the public.

Symphonic Band Concert

7:30 pm, E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall Daniel Gordon, director. FREE Admission

Friday, Nov. 16

Guitar Festival: Vihuela & Lute Lecture

2 p.m., Krinovtiz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall

Lecture given by Ted Mann, lutenist. Free admission.

Guitar Festival: Composing for Guitar

3 p.m., Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall

Community members can work with composer Dr. Bill Pfaff, Michael Angelo Fratino, and returning guest artists Ted Mann and Whitman Brown. Bring your instruments. Free admission.

Saturday, Nov. 17

Guitar Festival: Guitar Concert

7:30 pm, Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall

Dr. Bill Pfaff, composer and Michael Angelo Fratino, SUNY Plattsburgh adjunct lecturer, perform on guitar. Returning guest artists Ted Mann and Whitman Brown also perform. This free concert is open to the public.

Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24

North Country Ballet Ensemble

2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., both days, Hartman Theatre, Meyers Fine Arts North Country Ballet Ensemble, a community dance group, will perform at Plattsburgh's Hartman Theatre. Tickets available at the North Country Cultural Center on Brinkerhoff, Alan's Party Supply (next to Big Lots) and White Pine Designs in Saranac Lake. They will also be available at the door, one hour prior to each performance. Reserved seating tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for juniors/seniors. General admission tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for juniors/seniors. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended. Tickets go on sale Oct 22.

PrimeLink Great Northern ShootOut Hockey Tournament

4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on both nights, Ronald B. Stafford Ice Arena

At 4 p.m. on Nov. 23, Middlebury Panthers will face off against the Norwich Cadets. Then, at 7 p.m., that same day, the Plattsburgh State Cardinals will face off against the St. John’s Johnnies. The winners of those two matches will meet in the third place game at 4 p.m. on Nov. 24. The championship game will be played at 7 p.m. that same night.

Monday, Nov. 26

Enter the Haggis Concert

8 p.m., Warren Ballroom, Angell College Center

Tickets at Angell College Center Desk. $10 general admission. $3 students.

Tuesday, Nov. 27

Chamber Ensembles Concert

7:30 p.m., E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall

This event will feature a brass ensemble, directed by Herm Matlock; clarinet choir, directed by Janine Scherline; flute ensemble, directed by Robin Cameron-Phillips; and a saxophone ensemble, directed by Daniel Gordon. Admission is free.

Wednesday, Nov. 28

New Venture Start-up Seminar: What Entrepreneurs Should Know

6 to 8 p.m., Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce, 7160 Route 9

The agenda for this seminar includes the steps to take when starting a business, how to plan for your business, financing and funding options, and local business resources. The cost is $10. Sponsored by North Country Small Business Development Center (SBDC), TD Banknorth, The Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber, and SCORE. To register call the Chamber at (518) 563-1000. For more information call SBDC at (518) 564-2042.

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group

4 to 5 p.m., United Way Building on Tom Miller Road

Potluck dinner and monthly support group meeting for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury. Group provides support and information on brain injury. Open to caregivers, survivors and family members. Call (518) 564-5048 for information.

Sinfonia Chamber Ensembles Concert

7:30 p.m., E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall

Free concert directed by Elizabeth Gorevic, SUNY Plattsburgh Adjunct Lecturer, Violin/Viola. Sinfonia Chamber Ensemble performs.

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007

Women’s Studies Forum: Immigration Reform Activism and the Minutemen of Arizona

12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., Cardinal Lounge, Angell College Center

Connie Oxford, associate professor in SUNY Plattsburgh’s women’s studies program, will discuss her research with right-wing anti-immigration groups along the southern U.S. border. She interviewed members of the Arizona Minutemen and participated in one of the group's gatherings this past summer. She has also researched other similar groups in Arizona and California. She will talk about how these groups came into existence, what they do to stop illegal immigration, and why they are controversial. Free and open to the public.

Silent Art Auction Featuring the Work of SUNY Plattsburgh Art Students

4 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Myers Fine Arts Lobby

Money raised will benefit SUNY Plattsburgh’s sculpture park in honor of recently retired Professor Don Osborn. Refreshments will be served and music, played. Free and open to the public. Cash and checks will be accepted. Many bids for original art work will begin as low as $5.00. Sponsored by SUNY Plattsburgh’s art department. Contact person: Diane Fine, (518) 564-2461

Friday, Nov. 30

Jazz Concert

7:30 p.m., E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall

Rick Davies directs the Jazz Ensemble and Contemporary Jazz Combo in this free concert.

Saturday, Dec. 1

Kid’s Night Out

5 to 9 p.m., Memorial Hall

Children ages 6-14 take part in sports, games, swimming, arts & crafts, and movies. $10 per child Discount rate of $7 for each additional family member. There will be onsite registration only. A parent or guardian must be present at registration, which will be from 4:45 to 6 p.m. For more information, contact Cheryl Cole, at (518) 564-4147.

Sunday, Dec. 2

Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir Presents “A Soulful Christmas Celebration”

4:30 p.m., Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall

Doors open at 4 p.m. for Gospel Choir’s Christmas concert. Advanced admission is $10 for the public and $3 for students. Tickets at the door will be $10 for the public and $5 for students. Free to children ages five and under. For information, call (518) 563-1604.

Wednesday, Dec. 5

Guitar Concert

7:30 p.m., Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall

SUNY Plattsburgh Adjunct Lecturer Michael Angelo Fratino, director. Free admission. Tickets required. Seating is limited.

Thursday, Dec. 6

14th Annual Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Angell College Center

Open to medical professionals, health care professionals, paraprofessionals, caregivers and students. The cost is $50 for professionals, $40 for caregivers, and $20 for students. To register call Kate Chilton at (518) 564-3054. For more information, call Kenna LaPorte at (518) 564-3370.

Ongoing Events

“James Fitzgerald: The Irish Drawings 1965-1971”

Noon to 4 p.m., Burke Gallery, Plattsburgh State Art Museum

Exhibit runs through Sunday, Nov. 11. These works create a summation of James Fitzgerald's art, incorporating visual and narrative themes. The dominant idea is the "Aran Rowers" which gives direction to the exhibition. All works are the gift of Edgar and Anne Hubert.

Public Skating

1:30 to 2:45 p.m. SUNY Plattsburgh Field House

Nov. 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 and 25. Admission is $2.00 for the public and $1.00 for SUNY Plattsburgh students, faculty and staff with proper I.D. Skate rentals are available at the same rates.

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