IF YOU GO

July 12, 2001 at 12:00a.m.

IF YOU GO
What: Ships Festival on the Lagoons.Featuring: U.S. Navy Landing Craft rides, hayrides, kayak rides, guided nature walks, boat parade and nautical flea market.When: 4-9 p.m. Friday and noon-9 Saturday.Where: Mentor Lagoona Nature Preserve & amp; Marina, Harbor Drive off Lakeshore Boulevard, Mentor.Admission: Free.Of note: Tours of Ni & ntilde;a, a replica of Christopher Columbus' ship, from 9 to 9 both days. Cost, $4 for adults, $3.50 for senior citizens, $3 for children ages 5 to 18 and free for children ages 4 and under.