Learning
Children
Chaumont
"Sail into Reading":1 p.m.Wednesdays,children's room, Lyme Free Library. Sponsored by Target stores. Stories, crafts, snacks and surprises.
Clayton
Children's Day:Hosted by Young People's Theater, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.Sunday, Aug. 3,Clayton playground. Lollipop tree, fish pond, ring toss, bean-bag toss, three-legged race and face painting. Food for sale. Information: Betty Giles, 686-3112.
Dexter
Preschool reading hour:Sponsored by Dexter Library, 10 to 11 a.m.Wednesdaysat the library. Stories, crafts, games, snacks.
Evans Mills
Story hour:10:30 to 11:30 a.m.Tuesdays, July 22 and 29,Evans Mills Public Library. Stories and crafts. Information: Helen Tooley, at the library, 629-4483, or at home, 629-4927.
Lowville
The Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County and Community Center:Featuring pool, Ping-Pong, table football, computer center, study area, board games, and craft projects, 3:30 to 5:30 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Mondays through Thursdays,3:30 to 5:30 and 6:30 to 9 p.m.Fridaysand noon to 4:30 p.m.Saturdays,7636 N. State St. Open for adult exercise using treadmill, bike and ab machine, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays.Open gym, 6:30 to 9 p.m.Mondays and Fridays,for ages 8 to 18, including basketball, soccer, floor hockey, jump roping and more. Girls-only gym night, 6:30 to 9 p.m., including girls dance team practice with coach Rhonda Foote, 7 to 8 p.m.Wednesdaysat the club's St. Peter's site. Information: the center, 376-8099.
Lyons Falls
Story hour:For all ages, 10 to 11 a.m. the second and fourthSaturdaysof the month, Lyons Falls Library. Stories, crafts, games and other activities. Information: the library, 348-6180.
Martinsburg
Preschool story hour:10 a.m. the secondWednesdayof the month, William H. Bush Memorial Library. Stories, crafts and refreshments. Information: the library, 376-7490.
Osceola
Annual "Kids' Kamp Music":Hosted by the North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Museum, 2 to 5 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 9, and Sunday, Aug. 10,at the museum, 1121 Comins Road. Registration required. Workshops, camping, crafts. Beginners welcome. Instruments provided. Cost: $10 per child. Registration forms: 964-1226 or 678-2025.
Port Leyden
Story hour:For preschool-age children, 11 a.m. to noonFridays,Port Leyden Community Library. Games, crafts and stories.
Watertown
Wednesdays Are For Kids program:For ages 10 and younger, 11 a.m.Wednesdays through Aug. 27,children's section, Borders Books. Stories, activities, snacks and more. Schedule of special guests available at www.shopsalmonrunmall.com or the mall's customer service desk. Information: the mall, 788-9210.
Non-credit workshops:Offered at Jefferson Community College. Information and registration: JCC Continuing Education, 786-2233.
Outdoor survival skills — For grades seven through 12, from 9 a.m. to noonMonday, July 21-Friday, July 25.Cost: $85.
3 C's Even Wetter! — For ages 7 and older, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Monday, July 21-Thursday, July 24,and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Friday, July 25.Cost: $175. Survey plant, fish and invertebrate communities and study some water chemistry and energy flow properties in a local stream, pond and small lake.
Camp Med — For grades five through eight, 9 a.m. to noonMonday, July 28-Friday, Aug. 1,at Jefferson Community College and Samaritan Medical Center. Cost: $85.
Yoga — For grades eight through 12, 9 to 11 a.m.Monday, July 28-Friday, Aug. 1.Cost: $65.
Teen Survival Cooking: Health Conscious — For grades eight through 12, 1 to 3:30 p.m.Friday, Aug. 1.Cost: $50.
Junior chefs — For grades five through eight, 1 to 3:30 p.m.Monday, Aug. 4-Thursday, Aug. 7.Cost: $70. Explore the world of cooking as a career.
Steel drum summer — For grade seven and older, 1 to 3 p.m.Monday, Aug. 11-Thursday, Aug. 14.Cost: $65. Learn a few easy-to-play songs with Dan Hammond, director of the River Rat Rhythm Project Steel Drum Band.
Jefferson CSI — For grades five through eight, 9 a.m. to noonMonday, Aug. 11-Friday, Aug. 15.Cost: $85. Learn to be a crime scene investigator.
Rho-ßotix — For grades five through eight, 1 to 5 p.m.Monday, Aug. 11-Friday, Aug. 15.Cost: $99. Learn the fundamentals of robotic design. Students must be nominated by their school and have a strong interest in science, technology, computers or mathematics. Nomination form: 786-2233.
Summer workshops:Offered at Jefferson County Historical Society Museum, 228 Washington St. Designed for students 9 and older. Advance registration and payment required. Information: the museum, 782-3491.
Archaeology — 10 a.m. to noonTuesday, July 22.Participants receive a hands-on guided introduction to artifacts from a real archaeological site and learn to identify, sort and catalog artifacts. Instructor: Tim Abel. Cost: $10; museum members, $8.
Braided rug making — 10 to 11:15 a.m.Monday, July 28.Mary Horeth teaches students how to make a braided rug, suitable for use with an American Girl doll or for use on a dresser. Cost: $7; museum members, $5.
Victorian garden party — 10 a.m. to noonTuesday, Aug. 19.Elaine Bock teaches participants how to play traditional Victorian lawn games and make a tussy-mussy to take home. Traditional tea party includes sandwiches, sweets, tea and lemonade. Children invited to dress in traditional garden party outfits. Cost: $10; museum members, $8.
Preschool sensory art class:9 to 10 a.m.Mondays,Rowland Center, 18564 Route 11, Suite 5. For children ages 30 months to 5 years old. Information, to sign up: 786-7202.
Sozo Teen Center:3:30 to 8 p.m.Tuesdays through Thursdaysand 3:30 to 9 p.m.Fridays,207 State St. Free pizza. Information: info@sozoteencenter.com or www.sozoteencenter.com.
Parent-child class:9 to 10:30 a.m.Tuesdays,Rowland Center, outer Washington Street. Parents and children participate in child-centered activities and group discussions on various topics of interest. Guest speakers, field trips and many activities. Information: Wendy, 786-7202.
Nature's Nursery:10 to 11 a.m. the secondWednesdayof the month, New York State Zoo at Thompson Park. Designed for prekindergarten children. Up-close animal encounters, fun activities, craft and snack. Cost: $7; zoo members, $5. Includes child and an adult chaperone. Does not include admission. Registration required by calling the zoo, 755-0896.
Children
Watertown
Homework Heaven:Free help from state-certified teachers and other volunteers for children in grades three through eight, 3:30 to 5 p.m.Wednesdays,St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Clay and Sterling streets. Information: the church, 788-3730.
Sci-Tech Center summer hours:9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Tuesdays,and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wednesdays through Saturdays,Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York, 154 Stone St. Information: 788-1340, or www.scitechcenter.org.
Lectures, discussions
Blue Mountain Lake
Monday Evening Lecture series:Featuring associate professor of geography at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Calif., Terrance Young on "Into the Wild: William H.H. Murray and the Beginning of Camping in America," 7:30 p.m.Monday, July 21,Adirondack Museum. Admission: $4. Information: the museum, 1 (518) 352-7311, or www.adirondackmuseum.org.
Clayton
Summer program series:Sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities, 7 p.m. selectedWednesdays,Hawn Memorial Library, Clayton. Information: the library, 686-3762 or www.nc3r.org/clayton.
July 30:"The American Arts and Crafts Movement in New York State." Speaker: Bruce A. Austin, chairman and professor of communication at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Aug. 6:"North Star Shining: New York's Freedom Trail - An Illustrated Journey Along the Underground Railroad." Speaker: Milton C. Sernett, professor emeritus of African-American studies and history, Syracuse University.
Aug. 20:"One Is Not Fond of Overripe Pears": Conduct Literature and the Call for "True Womanhood." Speaker Denise D. Knight, professor of English, SUNY Cortland.
Ellisburg
Household energy savings "What Is Green?" forum:Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, Community Energy Services Inc. and the state Department of Environmental Conservation, 7 to 9 p.m.Monday, July 28,Ellisburg Fire Hall. Speakers: Jerry Loch, 7 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension; Ann Heidenreich, 7:30 p.m., Community Energy Services; Stephen Litwhiler, 8 p.m., DEC. Question-and-answer session, 8:30 to 9 p.m. Refreshments served. Reservations: Patricia Speno, 846-5096.
Watertown
Discussion:"Affordable solar strategies," noon to 2 p.m.Saturday, July 26,Watertown Builders Supply, High Street. Speaker: Dean Anthony, adjunct instructor at Jefferson Community College. Free. Solar design for new and existing homes. Information: 783-3937.
Free energy-saving workshop:"Doing Business with NYSERDA," offered by WPBS-TV in conjunction with the New York State Energy and Research and Development Authority, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Wednesday, July 30,administration building board room, Charles H. Bohlen Jr. Technical Center, outer Arsenal Street. Facilitator: Ann Heidenreich, Community Energy Services Inc., Canton. Lunch provided. Reservations: Tracy, WPBS-TV, 782-3142, ext. 319, or tduflo@wpbstv.org.
Personal
enrichment
Cape Vincent
Quilting group:1 p.m.Mondays,St. John's Episcopal Church. Information: Verna, 654-2389.
Painters' workshop:Sponsored by Cape Vincent Arts Council, 1 to 4 p.m.Wednesdays,July 16-Aug. 27.Information: 654-4750.
Needlecraft, knitting, crochet group:1 to 3 p.m.Thursdays,Cape Vincent Community Library.
Clayton
Painting in watercolor:Led by Marcia Harris, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 21-Friday, July 23,Caroline Larson's home on Grindstone Island. Transportation included. Tuition: $150, for non-members; $130, members. Material fee: $30. Information: HMAC, 686-4123 or www.hm-ac.org. Bring bag lunch.
Wheel throwing classes for adults and teens:Four-part series with resident potter Andrew Minnery, Handweaving Museum & Arts Center, 314 John St. Each part is two weeks and taken separately or together. Intermediate wheel throwing 1: 7 to 9:30 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 22, 24, 29 and 31;intermediate wheel throwing 2: 7 to 9:30 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 5, 7, 12 and 14;and advanced wheel throwing: 7 to 9:30 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 19, 21, 26 and 28.Cost: $55. Information and registration: HMAC, 686-4123, or Juliann@hm-ac.org.
Needlework group:3 p.m.Wednesdays,Hawn Memorial Library. Bring a project. Beginners welcome.
Fort Drum
English as a second language:Offered by the Board of Cooperative Educational Services, 6 to 9 p.m.Mondays and Wednesdays,Building T-24. Free. Information: Penny, Fort Drum Army Community Services, 772-6799.
LaFargeville
Scrapbooking event:7 to 11 p.m. the thirdFridayof the month, LaFargeville American Legion. Cost: $5 per person. Information: 686-2873.
Lowville
Six-hour defensive driving course:Sponsored by Safety Council of Central and Western New York, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Saturday, July 23,Cornell Cooperative Extension, community room. Use back door. Cost: $35, by phone; $38, at door. Complete course, eligible for four point reduction on driving record and 10 percent automobile insurance reduction. Information, registration: 431-9583, 1 (800) 255-1300, or www.safetycouncilny.org.
Pulaski
Fine arts classes:Watercolor for adults, 1 to 3 p.m., and for children and adults, 4 to 5 p.m.Tuesdays,Salmon River Fine Arts Center, 19 Lake St. Instructor: Patricia A. Tanner. Materials provided. Fee: $10 per class. Information: 298-7007.
Sackets Harbor
Oil-painting class:Sponsored by the Arts Association of Northern New York, 6 to 9:30 p.m.Thursday, July 31,at its gallery, 119 W. Main St. "Daisy in Macro" taught by Wilson Bickford. Cost: $50; AANNY, $45. Includes supplies. Advance registration required. Information: 287-4524 or 788-2725.
Watertown
Chair-caning workshop:6 to 8 p.m.Tuesdaysfor six weeks,starting July 22,Jefferson County Historical Society Museum, 228 Washington St. Bill Reichard gives instruction on the art of antique chair-seat replacement. Bring project to class the first week for evaluation as to whether it should be painted, stained or repaired before the second class. Materials list supplied. Cost: $50; museum members, $45. Information, registration: the museum, 782-3491.
Six-hour defensive driving courses:Sponsored by Safety Council of Central and Western New York, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Saturdays, Sept. 13 and 27,Jefferson-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Arsenal St. Cost: $35, by phone; $38, at door. Complete course, eligible for four point reduction on driving record and 10 percent automobile insurance reduction. Information, registration: 431-9583, 1 (800) 255-1300, or www.safetycouncilny.org.
English language classes:9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays,the Workplace, Jefferson Community College. Information: Board of Cooperative Educational Services, 779-7220.
Tole and decorative painting classes:6:30 p.m.Wednesdays,Dostie Hall, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church. Park behind the church. Ongoing four-week classes. Materials fee: $25. Information: Sharon, 639-6322, or Kathy, 782-7305.
Free classroom space for art instructors:Offered by the Whimsical Pig custom frame shop and hand-painted artwork gallery. Available to any art instructor for the purpose of teaching classes to the public. Well-lighted, spacious, clean, with deep sink, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pots, tables and chairs. Free parking. Handicapped-accessible bathroom. Information: the Whimsical Pig, 782-3330.
Jefferson County
Improve English speaking skills:Sponsored by Literacy of Northern New York. Tutors help students. Free and confidential. Tutors needed for the basic literacy program and for English for speakers of other languages. Information: Literacy office, 782-4270.
Jefferson and Lewis counties
ESOL tutors needed:For all areas in Jefferson and Lewis counties. Knowledge of another language not required. Tutor training, two three hour sessions of instructions and staff development. No cost, materials provided. Information: 782-4270, or 376-8188.
Professional
development
Glenfield, Watertown
Workshops, classes:Sponsored by Jefferson-Lewis Teacher Center. Most workshops at JLTC West, Charles H. Bohlen Jr. Technical Center, 20104 Route 3, Watertown, or JLTC East, Howard G. Sackett Technical Center, Glenfield. Information, registration: www.jlteach.org, 785-9143 or 1 (800) 293-3627. Also registration: Linda Charlton, 779-7041.
Intel Teach Program: Essentials Course — 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Tuesday, July 22-Thursday, July 24,BOCES administration building. Instructor: Loren Nowak. Free.
The Responsive Classroom — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Monday, July 28-Friday, Aug. 1,BOCES administration building. Instructor: Patrick Shaw. Fee: $860.
Elementary science content — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Tuesday, July 29,JLTC. Instructor: Joan Wagner. Fee: 10 to 19 participants, $130 each; 20 or more participants, $65 each.
Motivating Students — 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Thursday, July 31,JLTC East. Instructor: Jennifer Rich-Walters. Fee: $5.
Mentoring Matters — 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Tuesday, Aug. 5, and Wednesday, Aug. 6,JLTC. Instructor: Eileen Lutz. Free.
Using 6 + 1 Traits of Writing — 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Tuesday, Aug. 12, and Wednesday, Aug. 13, and Wednesday Aug. 20-Friday, Aug. 22,JLTC. Instructor: Randi Downs. Fee: 10 to 19 participants, $115 each; 20 or more participants, $60 each.
Integrating Critical Thinking and Media Literacy into the Secondary Social Studies Curriculum — 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Thursday, Aug. 14,JLTC. Instructor: Chris Sperry. Fee: 10 to 19 participants, $90 each; 20 or more participants, $50 each.
Cognitive Coaching — 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Monday, Aug. 18-Tuesday, Aug. 19,BOCES administration building. Instructor: Michael Dolcemascolo. Fee: 10 to 19 participants, $620 each; 20 participants or more, $350 each.
Vocabulary and Math — 1 to 3 p.m.Monday, Aug. 18,JLTC. Instructor: Jennifer Phelps. Free.
Learning is FUNdamental — 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Tuesday, Aug. 19,JLTC. Instructor: Vivian Demers Jagoda. Fee: 10 to 19 participants, $110 each; 20 or more participants, $55 each.
Strategic Reading in the Content Areas — 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Tuesday, Aug. 19 and Wednesday, Aug. 20,BOCES administration building. Instructor: Cheryl Dobbertin. Free.
INS 225 - Winning Over the Challenging Student —Tuesday, Aug. 19-Thursday, Aug. 21.Instructor: Carolyn Gaylord. Fee: $125.
Mastering Math Takes Practice — 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Wednesday, Aug. 20,BOCES administration building. Instructor: Doreen Adelman. Fee: 10 to 19 participants, $90 each; 20 or more participants, $50 each.
Organization Is the Key! Begin the School Year Right! — 1 to 3 p.m.Tuesday, Aug. 26,JLTC. Instructor: Diane Peterson. Free.
Shape-Up Your Room for Back-to-School — 9 a.m. to noonTuesday, Aug. 26,JLTC. Instructor: Susan DeMuth. Fee: $15 (for materials kit).
First Days of School: How to be an Effective Teacher — 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Wednesday, Aug. 27, Sept. 17 and Oct. 1,BOCES administration building. Instructor: Tom Yousey. Free.
Lowville
Daytime emergency medical technician course:Original and refresher course, 9 a.m. to noonMondays and Wednesdays starting Aug. 25,Avis Graves Training Center, West State Street. Free for members of a Fire Department or Ambulance service or willing to join one. Exam:Thursday, Dec. 18.Information and pre-registration, EMS coordinator Mark Tuttle, 376-5303, or mtuttle@lewiscountyny.org.
Watertown
Emerge NNY:"Empower Yourself, Your Community and Your World!" Presented by Greater Watertown Jaycees, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Friday, Aug. 8,Jefferson Community College. Registration: 8 a.m. Cost: $45; students, military personnel, $35; Jaycees, free. Includes lunch. Employers receive a $5 discount per person by sending three or more employees. For more information, to view the agenda or to register, visit www.emergenny.com.
The WorkPlace:8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Jefferson Community College campus, 1222 Coffeen St., 782-9252. Offers a wide range of resources and services including job leads and referrals, labor market information, resume and cover letter assistance, job search services and career counseling.
American Heart Association classes:Offered monthly at Samaritan Medical Center. Basic life support for health-care providers, advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advanced life support. Information: Gwen Fillhart, 785-4575.
Throughout the area
Community Arts Grants workshops:Presented by St. Lawrence County Arts Council for community members to obtain grant through state Council on the Arts Decentralization Grant Program. Grant application deadline:Wednesday, Oct. 15.All applicants must attend a workshop. Free. Registration: 265-6860 or arts@slcartscouncil.org.
Potsdam — 6 to 8 p.m.Wednesday, July 23,St. Lawrence Arts Council, 51 Market St.
Watertown — 1 to 3 p.m.Monday, July 28,Flower Memorial Library, 229 Washington St.
Scholarships
Watertown
Women's organization scholarships:Ten $500 scholarships available from the Jefferson Community College Women's Organization. Open to women who will be enrolled full time for the fall 2008 semester at JCC. Submission deadline:Friday, Aug. 1.Awards based on academic standing, evidence of self-development and citizenship, and financial need. Freshman and continuing students may apply, but not previous recipients of the scholarship. Information: JCC Financial Aid Office, 786-2355.
Schools
Black River
Black River Cooperative Preschool:Accepting applications for preschool programs. Morning preschool classes for ages 3 and 4. Afternoon prekindergarten classes also available. Registration: 773-8868.
Brownville, Dexter
New student registration:Parents of new students should call the high school, 639-6233, Brownville-Glen Park Elementary School, 788-7521, or Dexter Elementary School, 639-6858. Parents of students in first and second grades should sent a note the first day of classes,Wednesday, Sept. 3,to their child's teacher explaining their transportation arrangements.
Carthage
Parent Co-Op Nursery School:Applications accepted for its preschool program. Morning classes for 3- and 4-year-olds with certified teachers. Registration: 493-1447.
Turin
New student registration:South Lewis Middle School Guidance Office accepting new student registrationTuesday, Aug. 19, and Wednesday, Aug. 20.To make an appointment, call the school, 348-2575.
Watertown
Universal prekindergarten program:For students who will be 4 on or beforeMonday, Dec. 1,and who live in the Watertown City School District. Interested parents should call Ohio Elementary School, 785-3755, for an application.
Watertown City School District registration:A parent or guardian must accompany their student or students and are expected to bring school records including the last report card, birth certificate, social security card and immunization records. Also necessary, a copy of the student's individualized education plan or 504 plan for special educational services, and any custody or guardianship papers. Parents should fill out all paperwork at central registration, Knickerbocker School, in advance. Call central registration, 661-8338, to schedule an appointment.
Elementary and intermediate schools — Kindergarten through fourth grade,Thursday, Aug. 7,Ohio;Tuesday, Aug. 12,Sherman; Starbuck and North,Thursday, Aug. 14,at North;Tuesday, Aug. 19,Knickerbocker. Grades five and six,Tuesday, Aug. 26, and Wednesday, Aug. 27,Wiley Intermediate.
Case Middle School — Grades seven and eight,Monday, Aug. 18-Friday, Aug. 22,at the middle school.
Watertown High School — Grades nine through 12,Wednesday, Aug. 20-Friday, Aug. 22, and Monday, Aug. 25, and Tuesday, Aug. 26,at the high school.
STAR program:Applications accepted by Jefferson Community College for its Strategies To Achieve Results (STAR) program, designed to provide academic support and assistance for JCC students who meet certain eligibility criteria relating to disability or income or who are 'first-generation,' meaning neither parent nor guardian has earned a bachelor's degree. Services include math tutoring, English skills classes, academic counseling, career exploration, computer-learning labs, workshops on test-taking, study habits, time management and organizational skills, and much more. Information: call JCC, 786-6555, or visit Room 6-118, Jules Center.
New Day Children's Center:Accepting new enrollments for full-day classes for 3- and 4-year-olds. Part-time space also available. Meals and snacks included in weekly fees. Information: 788-1787 or newdaychildrenscenter.com.
St. John Bosco Preschool registration:St. John Bosco Preschool, Immaculate Heart Primary School, 122 Winthrop St., has limited openings for 4-year olds for 2008-09 school year. Information: the school office, 788-7011.
