Learning
Children
Canton
Teen summer program:3 p.m. at Canton Free Library. Registration, information: Krista, 386-3712, or kbriggs@nlcs.org.Monday, July 21:Speaker Sarah Scafidi-McGuire of the Yoga Loft, basic yoga exercises.Wednesday, July 23:Speaker Donald Thompson of SUNY Canton and Canton Fire and Rescue, basic first aid.Friday, July 25:Pizza party.
Canton Free Library events:2 p.m. selectThursdays,First Presbyterian Church. Free and for all ages.July 24:Mr. Beau the clown. Juggling, jokes and magic.July 31:Puppets with Pizzazz, "Monkey King: Super Hero of China." Information: Valerie White, 386-3712, ext. 4.
Preschool story time:For ages 3 to 5, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.Wednesdays,Canton Free Library, Park Street. Stories, songs, crafts.Information: the library, 386-3712.
Story hour:For children in preschool and early elementary grades, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. the firstSaturdayof the month, Canton Free Library, Park Street. Participants must be accompanied by a caregiver. Free. Information: the library, 386-3712, ext. 4.
Edwards
Story hour:For all ages, 10 to 11 a.m.Wednesdays,Edwards Hepburn Library. Stories, games, crafts. Free. Information: the library, 562-3521.
Story and activity:"Thundercakes," by Chris Fuller, 7 p.m.Thursday, July 31,Hepburn Library, 205 Main St. Make and decorate "thunder cakes." Information: the library, 562-3421.
Gouverneur
Gouverneur Library programs:In conjunction with "Catch the Reading Bug: Amazing World of Insects," Gouverneur Library. Free. Information: Charlotte Garofalo, 287-0191; goulib@nnyln.net, or www.gouverneurlibrary.org.
Preschool story time — 10 to 10:30 a.m.Wednesdays.
Story time — For ages 5 to 8, 7 to 7:30 p.m.Thursdays.
Summer reading program — For ages 5 to 8, 1 to 2:30 p.m.Mondays, July 21 and 28, and Wednesdays, July 23 and 30.
"Beyond the Bug" — For ages 9 to 11, 10 to 11 a.m.Mondays, July 21 and Aug. 4 and 11.
"The Monkey King" puppet show — 10 a.m.Tuesday, July 22.
Teen book discussion group — For ages 12 to 15, noon to 1 p.m.Thursdays, July 24 and 31.
Wee readers — For ages 1 to 3, 10 to 10:30 a.m.Fridays, July 25 and Aug. 1.
Art class with Paula Towne — For ages 12 to 18, 1 to 3 p.m.Monday, July 28-Friday, Aug. 1.
Young adult book discussion group — For ages 16 to 18, noon to 1 p.m.Fridays, Aug. 1-22.
"The Spoon Man" — With Jim Cruise, 10 a.m.Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Hopkinton
Story time:For all ages and their caregivers, 10 a.m.Fridays,Hopkinton Library. Information: Renee, 389-5047.
Madrid
Family story time:For all ages, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Wednesdays,Hepburn Library of Madrid. Crafts, stories and songs. Parents welcome. Information: the library, 322-5673.
Massena
Preschool music program:"Melody Music," 10 a.m.Fridays,Massena Public Library, 41 Glenn St. Open to ages 1 to 5 accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Cost: $4. Registration: the library, 769-9914.
Norfolk
Preschool story hour:Open to children ages 3 to 5, at 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.Wednesdays,Hepburn Library, 1 Hepburn St. Stories, songs, crafts, snacks. Free. Information: Vicky Brothers, 384-3052.
Norwood
"Catch the Reading Bug" summer program:Hosted by Norwood Library. Open, 10 a.m. to noon, 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.Mondays;2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.Tuesdays;2 to 5 p.m.Wednesdays;10 a.m. to noon, 2 to 5, and 7 to 9 p.m.Thursdays;2 to 5 p.m.Fridays.Information: the library, 353-6692.
Summer story hour — 10 to 11 a.m.through Tuesday, Aug. 12.For ages 3 to 6.
"Backyard Bug Hunt" — 10 to 11 a.m.through Tuesday, Aug. 12.For ages 7 to 11.
"Reading Bug Blast" — For ages 12 to 15. Junior trivia sheets. Turn in at circulation desk. Weekly drawings of winners for new book. Each participant must read one book a week to earn computer time.
"Wings, Stings, and Wiggly Things" — For age 16 and older. Adult trivia sheets. Weekly drawings of winners for new book.
Grand Finale — For participants in summer reading and trivia programs, 6 p.m.Wednesday, Aug. 13.Cookout, crafts and games.
Ogdensburg
Summer programs:At Ogdensburg Public Library. Information and registration: Bonnie Wright, children's librarian, 393-4325.
"Catch the reading bug" — Summer reading program,through Monday, Aug. 14.A summer-long "do five things and win prizes."
Family story time — 6:30 p.m.Mondays,library park.
"Butterfly Rescue" — Author Barbara Ward reading, 6:30 p.m.Monday, July 21,library park.
Music and movement classes — With Eileen Jarrett, 10 to 11 a.m.Thursday, Aug. 7,at the library. For toddlers and moms. Registration required.
"Buggy Science" — Dr. Dana Barry, 10 to 11:30 a.m.Saturday, Aug. 9,library auditorium. Children 8 and older. Registration required.
Reader's theater — 6:30 p.m.Monday, Aug. 11, and Thursday, Aug. 14,city library and Cedars Nursing Home.
Nursery rhyme tea party with the Remington — 2 p.m.Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Kiwanis reading program:With members of the Kiwanis Club and Ogdensburg Free Academy Key Club reading to and with Ogdensburg Boys and Girls Club members, 6 to 8 p.m.Mondaysat the boys and girls club. Information: the club, 393-1241.
Girls-only gym time:Basketball, soccer, dodge ball, floor hockey, jump roping, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.Tuesdays,Ogdensburg Boys and Girls Club. Information: the club, 393-1241.
Lunch Bunch:For children ages 2 to 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and fourthWednesdaysof the month, Kid's Place, Frederic Remington Art Museum, 303 Washington St. Create crafts, play, explore museum. Bring a lunch. Registration: Mary LaCombe, 393-2425 or at mary@fredericremington.org.
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.
Children
Potsdam
Arts workshops:Offered by St. Lawrence County Arts Council, 51 Market St. Registration required by calling the arts council, 265-6860, or visiting www.slcartscouncil.org.
Kids' carving club camp — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Monday, July 21-Wednesday, July 23.Cost: $60, includes materials.
Teen drawing — 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.Wednesday, July 23.For ages 13 and older. Cost: $15; materials, $3.
Art for small people — 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.Thursdays, July 24 and 31.For ages 2 to 6. Cost: $8; materials, $2.
Textile art camp — 1 to 4 p.m.Monday, July 28-Friday, Aug. 1.For ages 14 to 18. Learn dye processes, discharge techniques, pattern and motif design, screen printing. Cost: $105, includes materials.
Introductory Japanese — 3 to 5 p.m.Monday, Aug. 18-Thursday, Aug. 21, and Monday, Aug. 25-Thursday, Aug. 28.Learn basic conversational Japanese. For ages 11 to 18. Cost: $100; materials, $5.
Bears Diving Day Camp:Sponsored by SUNY Potsdam, 8 a.m. to noonMonday, July 21-Friday, Aug. 1, or Monday, Aug. 4-Friday, Aug. 15,at the college. Instructed by SUNY Potsdam's diving coach Sean Bradke. For swimmers age 8 to 18. Information, registration: Office of Non-credit Conferences and Summer Programs, 267-2167, or 267-2538, or www.potsdam.edu/cont.ed.
Creative Arts school:9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25,SUNY Potsdam. Activities include singing, playing instruments, multicultural musical activities, theater games, improvisation, storytelling, production of a culminating performance, basic dance education and creation of instruments, masks and props. Camp run by Krista Easton, graduate of the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, and Lauren Bruce, head coach of women's lacrosse at SUNY Potsdam. Cost: $99 per child or $175 for two siblings. Information: Office of Non-Credit, Conferences and Special Programs at 267-2167, 267-2358 or www.potsdam.edu/cont.ed.
Young Scholars program:Offered by Clarkson University,Sunday, July 27-Saturday, Aug. 2,at Clarkson. For rising juniors and seniors. Students will develop proposals and models for a river-front sustainable energy park to be presented to a panel of energy and architectural experts and Clarkson administrators. Taught by William Vitek, Kenneth Visser and Michael Ensby and directed by Richard Campbell. Applications: www.clarkson.edu/youngscholars.
New York State Association for College Admission Counseling camp:Funded by the SUNY Potsdam office of admissions,Friday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 3,SUNY Potsdam. Seeking mentors and donations. 35 volunteer mentors teach under-represented high school students the tools necessary to research, apply and be accepted into college during free, three-day simulated college experience. Mentors include college admissions professionals, high school counselors and church and community-based organization leaders. Information: www.nysacac.org. Donations: Jennifer Frost, 267-2179 or frostjl@potsdam.edu.
Bears soccer camp:Sponsored by SUNY Potsdam soccer programs, 9 a.m. to noonMonday, Aug. 11-Friday, Aug. 15,Maxcy Turf Field, SUNY Potsdam. For youth players in kindergarten through 12th grade. Directed by SUNY Potsdam head women's soccer coach and semi-pro soccer player Tim Moody of West London's Brunel University College. Focus: teaching fundamental soccer skills integrated with agility, balance and coordination exercises along with small-sided soccer games. Players will have their own coaches and fields. Cost: $100 with $10 discount for additional family members, includes Bears T-shirt. Information and registration: Tim Moody, 267-3133; Non-Credit, Conferences and Special Programs, 267-2167 or 267-2538; or www.potsdam.edu/cont.ed.
Early literacy story time:Toddlers, ages 2 and 3, at 10:30 a.m.Wednesdays,and preschool children ages 4 and 5, at 10:30 a.m.Fridays,Potsdam Public Library, 2 Park St. Information: Sarah Sachs, 265-7230.
Arts and crafts classes:For ages 5 to 10, with Jennifer Nelson, 1 to 2:30 p.m.Sundays,Creative Spirit Art Center, 6 Raymond St. Advance registration encouraged but walk-ins welcome if space allows. Children should wear paint clothes or a smock. Cost: $8. Information, registration: 265-3949.
Rensselaer Falls
Craft time:For students in kindergarten through sixth grade, 6 p.m. the secondThursdayof the month, Rensselaer Falls Library. Reservations required. Information: 344-7406.
Story time:6:15 p.m. fourthThursdayof the month, Rensselaer Falls Library.
Saranac Lake
Storytelling for children:10:30 a.m.Thursdays,Saranac Lake Free Library. Information: the library, 1 (518) 891-4190.
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.
Personal
enrichment
Canton
Knitting class:7 to 9 p.m.Wednesdays,historian's office, municipal building. Information: Barb Klemens, 386-3581, or Linda Casserly, 386-1633.
Livestock-herding dogs training class:7 p.m.Thursdays,Cornell Cooperative Extension Learning Farm, Route 68. Free, donations accepted. Registration: Betsy Hodge, 379-0607, or Anita Morrill, 379-9192, ext. 234.
Knitting classes:Sponsored by St. Lawrence County Historical Association, 1 to 3 p.m. the firstSaturdayof the month, Silas Wright House. Free. Open to knitters of all skill levels. Information: SLCHA, 386-8133.
Cranberry Lake
Beading workshop:2 to 4 p.m.Tuesday, July 22,Clifton Community Center. Materials supplied.
Gouverneur
Non-instructional drawing sessions:Sponsored by St. Lawrence County Arts Council, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Mondays,Loomis Building, 223 E. Main St. Artists share ideas and instruct one another as they work on their projects or collaborations. Bring drawing and painting supplies. Fee: $2. Information: the arts council, 265-6860.
Madrid
Quilting classes:6 to 9 p.m.Tuesdays,community room, Hepburn Library of Madrid. Registration required. Projects include English paper piecing, sampler quilt, pieced heart tablecloth, charm pack tote bag, magic vine table runner, place mats and framed pictures. Information: Phyllis, 386-3082.
Norwood
Adult education classes:Work toward high school diploma or improve basic skills, 8:30 a.m. to noonMondays and Wednesdays,8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdaysand 6 to 8 p.m.Tuesdays,Norwood Access Center. Registration: Hattie, Alex or Betsy, 353-6695.
Potsdam
Classic belly dance class:Presented by What a Raquette Music and Dance, A four-week class starting at 6:30 p.m.Thursday, July 24,First Baptist Church, 24 LeRoy St. Instructor: Juanita Babcock. Cost: $40. Registration: 265-7386. Information: www.nnymusicanddance.org.
Arts workshops:Offered by St. Lawrence County Arts Council, 51 Market St. Registration required by calling the arts council, 265-6860, or visiting www.slcartscouncil.org.
Heart shaped crochet rugs — With Romi Sebald, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, July 23.Cost: $30.
Weaving camp for adults — 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Thursdays, July 24 and 31,Potsdam Public Museum. Learn to weave table runner with four-harness floor loom. No previous experience required. Cost: $150; materials, $15.
Digital photo enhancement and printing — With George Grant, 1 to 4 p.m.Saturday, July 26.Cost: $35; materials, $3.
Sewing camp — 9 a.m. to noonMonday, Aug. 4-Friday, Aug. 8.For ages 14 and older. Cost: $95; materials, $25.
Art and craft workshops:Sponsored by Creative Spirit Art Center, 6 Raymond St. Registration: art center, 265-3949 or creative_spirit_art_center@yahoo.com.
Open craft sessions — 3 to 5 p.m.Thursdays.Bring knitting, beading or craft project. Fee: $4; arts council members, $3.
Open art sessions — 10 a.m. to noonFridays.Bring watercolors and sketchpads. Fee: $4; arts council members, $3 per session. No registration required.
Free computer training sessions:Hosted by Potsdam Public Library. One-on-one instruction for an hour with an hour-long follow-up session. Appointments: the library, 265-7230.
Rensselaer Falls
Computer time for adults:2 to 3 p.m.Wednesdays,Rensselaer Falls Library. Learn about instant messaging, set up and use an e-mail account, surf the Internet and more. Free. Information: Agnes Hoey, 344-7406.
St. Regis Falls
Craft class:10 to 11 a.m.Mondays,St. Regis Falls Adult Center. Free.
Waddington
Open art session for adults:Sponsored by St. Lawrence County Arts Council, led by Robert Ritter, 10 a.m. to noon the firstTuesdayof the month, old elementary school cafeteria, routes 345 and 37. Fee: $1. Information: the arts council, 265-6860 or slcartscouncil@yahoo.com.
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.
Professional
development
Malone
Field workshop for grain producers:Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension, 12:30 to 3 p.m.Friday, July 25,field storage building, Route 30. Corn management, 1 to 2 p.m.; soybean management, 2 to 3 p.m. Crop management specialists presenters. Register in advance or by 1 p.m. receive 1.5 hours of credit towards DEC pesticide applicator recertification. Information, registration: CCE St. Lawrence County, Stephen Canner, 379-9192 extension 233; CCE Franklin County, Carl Tillinghast, 1 (518) 483-7403.
Potsdam
Basic life support for health-care providers:5 to 8 p.m.Tuesday, Aug. 12, Wednesday, July 30, and Thursday, Aug. 14,Canton-Potsdam Hospital training center for the American Heart Association, 20 Cottage St. Cost: $50. Pre-registration required. Information and registration: Lyndsay Nolan, 261-5143.
Saranac Lake
Teacher workshops:Sponsored by the New York Geography Alliance and Adirondack Curriculum Project. "Adirondack Geography,"Tuesday, July 22-Friday, July 25,and "Biodiversity,"Monday, Aug. 4-Wednesday, Aug. 6,North Country Community College. Meals and lodging included at no cost. Details, registration: www.adkcurriculumproject.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.
St. Lawrence County
Fifth annual Alton LaVack Memorial Scholarship:$500 scholarship for applicants that are St. Lawrence County 4-H or FFA member, enrolled for fall semester at college and who have been youth dairy exhibitors at St. Lawrence County Fair. Submission deadline:Saturday, July 26.Applications, donations: 287-4312, or Ellen Harper, 422 County Route 9, Gouverneur, N.Y. 13642.
Schools
Colton
Parents in support of sports at Colton-Pierrepont Central School:Seeks input from alumni, community members, parents and grandparents of students in grades seven through 12 at CPCS. Information: 262-0307.
Throughout the area
AFS-USA:Seeking families to host foreign high school students for an academic year or six months. Students arrive in August and come from more than 40 countries, representing many different cultural and socioecoomic backgrounds. Youth Exchange and Study program (YES) also offered, initiated by the U.S. Department of State to build bridges of understanding between Americans and people in countries with significant Muslim populations. Information: 1 (800) AFS-INFO or www.afs.org/usa/hostfamily.
Pacific Intercultural Exchange:Host families needed for foreign high school students scheduled to arrive for academic semester home-stay programs. Host families are eligible to claim a $50 per month charitable contribution deduction on itemized tax returns. Information: Pacific Intercultural Exchange, 1 (866) 546-1402.
International student exchange program:Academic year, three-month and summer programs available to students 15 to 18. Information: ASSE, 1 (800) 677-2773 or www.asse.com.
Host families sought:ASSE International Student Exchange programs, 2008-09 high school year or semester. Information: representative Lois K, 964-2279, or 1 (800) 677-2773.
