SATURDAY, MAY 18

8:00am - 3:00pm 

2ND ANNUAL JOHNSON JOG, Johnson Hall State Historic Site, Johnstown, (518) 762-4459, www.friendsofjohnsonhall.org 

The Friends of Johnson Hall organization is holding the 2nd Annual Johnson Jog on May 18th, 2013 at 9 am at the Sir William Johnson Hall.  The event consists of a 5 K run/walk through Johnstown with re-enactors stationed at historic sites along the route. This is a fundraising event that benefits programs and improvements at Johnson Hall Historic Site. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.friends ofjohnsonhall.org Contact Ron Robinson at rrobinso@citlink.net or 762-4459 for more information. $15 pre-registration; $20 day of event.

7:00pm - 9:00pm
ANNIE AND THE HEDONISTS, Benefit Concert for the Sacandaga Task Force for Senior Living, Northville Central School Auditorium, Bridge Street, Northville, (518) 863-8047, www.svanarts.org

Annie and the Hedonists - Metroland's 2010 "Best Traditional Folk": "Before Bob Dylan shook things up in the folk world with his celebrated originals, coffeehouse crooners sang previously owned ballads, blues, and labor songs. Led by chanteuse extraordinaire Annie Rosen, Annie and the Hedonists go back to those roots with skillfully arranged covers of timeless songs from many genres. No folk outfit around can match them." Admission $10-Benefit Concert for the Sacandaga Task Force for Senior Living

SUNDAY, MAY 19

9:00am - 12:00pm 

REID HILL FISH AND GAME'S 26TH ANNUAL KIDS FISHING DERBY, Perthshire Restaurant,112 Perthshire Road, Amsterdam, (518) 843-3451, famousray@hotmail.com

This is an event that Reid Hill Fish and Game is very proud to present each year to introduce children to fishing. It is open to kids from ages 4-15; children must be accompanied by an adult. The Fish and Game Club stocks Perthshire pond with trout that the kids catch. Everything on this day is FREE. It doesn't cost the kids anything to fish or to receive prizes, food, drinks and trophies. The food and drinks are for all people attending. We have many people donating their time to make this a great event; we hope to see you there. We also have a Chinese auction to help defray some of the cost. Businesses in and around our area donate items and gift certificates to make this event as great as it is. If you want to make a donation or you want more information contact Ray Fyfe at 518-843-3451.

3:00pm - 5:00pm
CARMINA BURANA PRESENTED BY MOHAWK VALLEY CHORUS, Amsterdam High School, Saratoga Avenue, Amsterdam, (518) 725-3218, www.mohawkvalleychorus.org

Mohawk Valley Chorus presents Carmina Burana. Soloist:  Michael Lotano, Eric Christopher Perry and Christina Pizzino-Catalano Additonal Chorus: Clifton Park Community Chorus, MVC Yough Chorale, and Schenectady High Singers. The Carl Orff's arrangement is a collection of 13th century poems and songs from vagrant monks and wandering scholars.  It depicts a musical parable of life in constant change. The chorus and accompanist will be directed by David M. Rossi.  Accompanist will be Alfred V. Fedak and Dian Dippold, along with six guest percussionist. Tickets are $12 ~ general admission, $9 ~ senior citizens and students, Free ~ 12 and under.  Doors open 1/2 hour prior performance. Tickets can be purchased at the event or from Mohawk Valley Chorus and Clifton Park Community Chorus members.