Learning
Children
Adams
Cub Scout Pack 37 night: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Monday, May 5,Mannsville Manor Elementary School. Boys in kindergarten through fifth grade this coming school year.
Chaumont
"Sail into Reading":1 p.m.Wednesdays,children's room, Lyme Free Library. Stories, crafts, snacks and surprises.
Clayton
After school art classes:Sponsored by Ferguson Foundation, painting party blast, artist Greg Lago, 3:30 to 5 p.m.,Tuesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 15,and artist Amber Meyers, 3:30 to 5 p.m.,Tuesday, June 3, and Thursday, June 5,Handweaving Museum and Arts Center, 314 John St. Grades 6 through 8. Cost: $7. Information: HMAC, 686-4123, or Juliann@hm-ac.org.
Dexter
Preschool reading hour:Sponsored by Dexter Library, 10 to 11 a.m.Wednesdaysat the library. Stories, crafts, games, snacks.
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.
Port Leyden
Story hour:For preschool-age children, 11 a.m. to noonFridays,Port Leyden Community Library. Games, crafts and stories.
Watertown
"Early Einsteins":Hands-on science workshops for ages 3 to 5, at 10 a.m. on selectedTuesdays,Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York, 154 Stone St. Workshops are 45 minutes of hands-on activities with make-and-take project.May 6:"Gizmos and Gadgets."May 13:"Hands, Face, Tails and Toes."May 20:"Wings and Other Flying Things."May 27:"Flashlight Fun." Cost: $6 per child; $3 per child for members. Includes admission.
WPBS "Ready, Set, Fun" 2008 Bookfest:Presented by Jefferson Dental Health, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday, May 10,Watertown Municipal Ice Arena. Free admission with a canned-food donation. Every child receives a free book. Used book swap and two-for-one Scholastic Book Sale. Numerous area business booths, activities and readings from area authors Hope Marston and Irene Uttendorfsky. Sponsored in part by Stewart's Shops and The Children's Clinic.
"Stranger Danger" Day:Children of all ages learn to better defend themselves against harmful situations, 1 p.m.Saturday, May 10,World Class Taekwondo, 241 State St. Free. DARE officers are guest speakers. Registration: 788-8842. Leave name, phone number and number of children attending.
Non-credit workshops:Offered at Jefferson Community College. Information and registration: JCC Continuing Education, 786-2233.
Parent-child jewelry making — 10 a.m. to noonSaturday, May 10.Cost: $40.
Vegetarian meals — For grades eight through 12, 1 to 3:30 p.m.Monday, June 30.Cost: $50.
Hip hop dance — For grades five through eight, 9 to 10 a.m.Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11.Cost: $40.
Art Mania! — For grades one through six, 1 to 3 p.m.Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11.Cost: $70. Learn the basics of drawing using pencils and pastels, dabble in clay, collage and more.
Computer Kids! — For grades five through eight, 10 a.m. to noonMonday, July 14-Friday, July 18.Cost: $75. Learn geometry in a fun manner. Students must be nominated by their school and have a strong interest in science, technology, computers or mathematics. Nomination forms: 786-2233.
Teen Survival Cooking: The Basics — For grades eight through 12, 1 to 3:30 p.m.Wednesday, July 16.Cost: $50.
Lost-proofing — For grades one through six, 9 a.m. to noonThursday, July 17.Cost: $40. Children learn how to assemble the necessary items that will enable them, if lost, to be found by search teams in three days or less. Parents encouraged to accompany their child at no cost.
Outdoor survival skills — For grades seven through 12, from 9 a.m. to noonMonday, July 21-Friday, July 25.Cost: $85.
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.
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.
Watertown Teen Center:A safe place for teens 13 to 18 to enjoy activities including pool, darts, table football, music and help with homework, 3 to 7 p.m.Tuesdays through Thursdays,3 to 9 p.m.Fridaysand 1 to 4 p.m.Saturdays,429 Factory St. Free pizza Fridays. Information: the center, 782-3164.
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.
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.
Chess Club:10 a.m. to noonSaturdays,Sci-Tech Center, 154 Stone St. Information: Sci-Tech Center, 788-1340.
Demonstrations
Sackets Harbor
Open house and brunch:Sponsored by Arts Association of Northern New York, 10 a.m. to noon,Saturday, May 17,Sackets Harbor Art Center, 119 W. Main St. Workshops: decorative painting with Roxanne Mustier, noon to 12:55 p.m.; pottery with Ron McGregor, 1 to 1 :55 p.m.; iris folding with Donna Williams, 2 to 2:30 p.m.; clay flowers with Donna Repaty, 2:30 to 3 p.m.; pastels with Larry Barone, 3 to 3:44 p.m.; and acrylics with Bill Christopherson, 4 to 4:55 p.m. Information, L. Newman, 782-3134, viewbylynn@yahoo.com or www.aanny.org.
Stone Mills
Beginner horse clinic:9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, May 17,Stone Mills Agricultural Museum. Communicate better with your horse. Cost: $25 per horse; observing, free. Information: 658-2353, or 788-5991.
Information
Fowler
"Advance Directives: Putting Your Wishes on Paper":Informational speaker from Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 7 p.m.Tuesday, May 6,Fowler Baptist Church.
Philadelphia
Psychic medium, Wilson Stevenson:Sponsored by Philadelphia American Legion for Children's Programs, 7 to 9 p.m.Friday, May 23,American Legion.
Lectures, discussions
Adams Center
Food plot preparation:Sponsored by Quality Deer Management Association, Widrick's Implements and Backyard Farmer, 1 to 3 p.m.Saturday, May 10,Backyard Farmer. Free. Speaker: Brian Sheley. Information: Jefferson-Lewis QDMA president Chris Phinney, 686-5989.
Gouverneur
Retirement myths, mistakes and realities:6 to 8 p.m.Thursday, May 8,Mullin's Restaurant, 1180 Route 11. Presenters: James Layhew, wealth enhancement specialist, Wealth Resources Network, and Howard Edelman, AXA Equitable regional vice president. Reservations: Lorraine.Lawrence@Wealthresourcesnetwork.com, or 471-7833.
Watertown
"Regional Permits and You - Land Use":6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Wednesday, May 21,Jules Center Amphitheater, Room 6-002, Jefferson Community College. Speaker: Thomas Boxberger, state Department of Health District Administrator, and Larry Ambeau, Regional Permit Administrator with state Department of Environmental Conservation. Free. Fulfills two hours of NYS municipal training requirement. Pre-registration required byMonday, May 19.Information and registration: Center for Community Studies, JCC, 786-2489, or lirwin@sunyjefferson.edu.
Prophecy seminar:6:30 p.m.Friday, June 6,and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8,Fellowship Hall, 18057 Route 3. Singing Evangelist Sheila Martin presenting five topics. Information: Sheila Martin, 788-0285.
Personal
enrichment
Adams
Adult education classes:Computer education classes sponsored by South Jefferson Central School, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. selectedWednesdays,Clarke Building Computer Lab, Route 11. Cost: $10 per registrant. Registration: 232-2431, ext. 2917.May 7:Microsoft Reader and EBooks.May 21:Microsoft Excel.May 28:Microsoft Access.June 4:Microsoft Photo Story.June 11:Microsoft Movie Maker.June 18:Using the Internet.June 25:Digital cameras.
Five-hour prelicensing course:7 to 10 p.m.Monday, May 12,and 7 to 9 p.m.Tuesday, May 13,Clarke Building. Registration, 6:15 p.m. May 12. Bring permit and pencil. Cost: $25; South Jefferson Central School students, $20. Registration: Sue Urbanczyk, 232-4531.
12-hour Microsoft Excel class:6 to 9 p.m.Tuesdays, May 20 and 27, and Thursdays, May 22 and 29,Clarke Building Computer Lab, Route 11. Cost: $50. Registration, information: 232-2431, ext. 2917.
Chaumont
Antique classes:Antique-evaluation program by Paul Failing, of the Bottle Shop, Three Mile Bay, 7 p.m.Mondays, May 5-19,Lyme Free Library. Bring three items to be appraised. Cost: $10 for all three meetings or $5 per class. Proceeds benefit the library.
Money management for women:Presented by Judith McGaughey, 10 a.m.Saturday, May 10,Lyme Free Library. Information, advice, recommendations.
Clayton
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 the Safety Council of Central and Western New York, 6:30 to 10 p.m.Monday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20,Community Room, Cornell Cooperative Extension, outer Stowe Street. Cost: $40 at the door or $35 in advance by phone with Visa, MasterCard or American Express. 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.
Watertown
Five hour course:8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday, May 10,Watertown High School. Cost: $20. Must have New York State learner's permit. Information: WHS Athletic Department, 785-3833.
Non-credit workshops:Offered at Jefferson Community College. Information and registration: JCC Continuing Education, 786-2233.
The Weather Window — Learn about weather, 7 to 9 p.m.Thursdays, May 8-22.Cost: $65.
Taste of Tuscany — 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.Monday, May 12.Cost: $50.
Introduction to Microsoft Word special event programs — 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Monday, May 12, and Wednesday, May 14.Cost: $75.
Bake and taste England — 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.Monday, May 19.Cost: $50.
Physical conditioning and wellness —Weekdays, May 20-Aug. 22.Cost: $100. Learn about fitness equipment. Optional physical fitness testing, body composition test and written exercise program upon request. Orientation appointment: 786-2338 or 786-2232.
Introduction to PowerPoint — 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Wednesday, May 21.Cost: $40.
Bake and taste Americana — 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.Thursday, May 22.Cost: $50.
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2003 — 1 to 3 p.m.Tuesday, June 10.Cost: $40.
Tile glazing — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Tuesdays, June 17 and 24.Cost: $75
Gourmet meals in minutes — 1 to 4 p.m.Wednesday, June 25.Cost: $50.
Point and insurance reduction:Sponsored by AAA of Western and Central New York, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Saturday, May 17,Hampton Inn, 155 Commerce Park Drive. 10 percent insurance discount and up to 4 points for violations within the last 18 months. Cost: $35; non-members, $41. Registration: AAA Travel Center, 19482 Route 11, 1 (800) 836-2582, or driverprograms@nyaaa.com.
Six-hour defensive driving course:Sponsored by the Safety Council of Central and Western New York, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Saturday, May 10,Conference Room A, Administration Building, Charles H. Bohlen Jr. Technical Center, Arsenal Street. Cost: $40 at the door or $35 in advance by phone with Visa, MasterCard or American Express. 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.
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.
Response to intervention — General academic interventions for difficult-to-teach students, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Wednesday, May 28,Charles H. Bohlen Jr. Technical Center. Cost: $65 or $130 depending on number of participants. Registration deadline:Monday, May 12.Information: Linda Charlton, 779-7041 or lcharlto@mail.boces.com.
Cognitive coaching — 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Tuesday, July 1, Wednesday, July 2, Monday, Aug. 18, and Tuesday, Aug. 19,Charles H. Bohlen Jr. Technical Center. Cost: $230 or $400 depending on number of participants. Registration deadline:Tuesday, June 3.Information: Linda Charlton, 779-7041 or lcharlto@mail.boces.com.
Kidwind —Tuesday, Oct. 14.Details to be announced.
Watertown
Non-credit workshops:Offered at Jefferson Community College. Information and registration: JCC Continuing Education, 786-2233.
ServSafe certification — 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.Mondays, May 12 and 19,or noon to 8 p.m.Monday, June 9 or 16.Cost: $165. An eight-hour course to fulfill state requirements for food-service personnel.
"Performance Evaluation: Excellent Opportunity for Growth" — For first-time supervisors and department heads, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, May 21.Cost: $45.
Notary Public prep course — 6 to 9:30 p.m.Tuesday, June 24.Cost: $55.
Job Corps orientation and interviews:11:30 a.m.Wednesday, May 14,the Work Place, Jefferson Community College, 1222 Coffeen St. Free to students ages 16 to 24. Information and reservations: Jaime Laracuente, 478-5529, extension 102.
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.
Scholarships
Jefferson, Lewis counties
SeaComm Shirley J. Eagles scholarships:Sponsored by SeaComm Federal Credit Union. Four scholarships to be awarded bySunday, June 1.Eligibility: high school students enrolled in college in the fall who are members of the credit union or child of a member. Must have an 85 average or higher. Deadline,Monday, May 5.Applications and information at school guidance offices and online at www.seacomm.org.
American Association of University Women:Offering a $500 scholarship for female college students residing in Jefferson or Lewis county. Submission deadline:Tuesday, May 27.Must have at least 15 credits towards a bachelor's degree and be a full- or part-time student. Based on service, application, essay and possible personal interview. Applications: Jefferson Community College Financial Aid Office, Fort Drum Education Center, or Judy Morley, 788-8869.
Rotary Purple Heart Scholarships:Available for 10th Mountain Division members who were awarded the Purple Heart while the division was stationed at Fort Drum, or their dependents or siblings. Applications: www.nnycf.org, high school guidance offices, Jefferson Community College, Watertown, or Northern New York Community Foundation office. Applications accepted throughout year. Information: 782-7110.
Schools
Adams
South Jefferson Central School District kindergarten registration:Parents with children who will be 5 years old on or before Monday, Dec. 1, are eligible for enrollment and asked to contact the school district as soon as possible. Registration: district office, 583-6104, or send a note with parents/guardian's names, child's name, child's date of birth, complete address and telephone number, to Lydia A. Miller, South Jefferson Central School, P.O. Box 10, Adams, N.Y. 13605.
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.
Cape Vincent, Clayton
Kindergarten registration:For children in the Thousand Islands Central School District who are eligible to enter school in September. Children must be 5 on or before Dec. 1. Parents should call Guardino Elementary School, Clayton, 686-5578, ext. 3001, or Cape Vincent Elementary School, 654-2142, ext. 2001.
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.
Chaumont
Lyme Central School District preschool and kindergarten information:The school district requests that parents with children entering kindergarten or preschool in fall 2008 contact the guidance office, Peggy Stevens, 649-2417, ext. 2.
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.
Dexter
Kindergarten and prekindergarten registration:For children in the General Brown Central School District. For kindergarten, children must be 5 before Monday, Dec. 1. Call Dexter Elementary at 639-6858 for registration forms. Screenings will beMonday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20,Dexter Elementary, andWednesday, May 21, and Thursday, May 22,at Brownville-Glen Park Elementary School. For prekindergarten children must be 4 before Dec. 1. Call Brownville-Glen Park Elementary at 788-7521 for registration forms.
Harrisville
Kindergarten registration:Conducted by Harrisville Central School, noon to 2:30 p.m.Mondays, May 5-19,elementary lobby. Parents of children who will be 5 on or before Monday, Dec. 1, who did not receive a registration packet should call the elementary school office, 543-2592.
Watertown
College information session:Sponsored by Empire State College, 7 p.m.Tuesday, May 6,fourth floor, Dulles State Office Building, 317 Washington St. Information: 785-2418.
Kindergarten screening:North School: 5:45 to 7 p.m.,Thursday, May 8,and 6 to 7:30 p.m.Thursday, May 15.Ohio School: 6 to 7 p.m.Wednesdays May 7, 14 and 21.Sherman School: 6 to 7:30 p.m.Wednesdays, May 7 and 14.Starbuck School: 6 to 7 p.m.Wednesdays, May 7, 14 and 21.Information: central registration, 661-8338
College information session:Sponsored by Empire State College, 7 p.m.Tuesday, May 13,second floor, Flower Memorial Library, 229 Washington St. Information: 785-2418.
Prekindergarten program openings:St. John Bosco pre-k program at Immaculate Heart Central School. Information: 788-7011.
JCC summer classes:Registration accepted for classes taught online, at the main campus in Watertown, and at Fort Drum, day and evening in four- and eight-week formats. Listings available at www.sunyjefferson.edu. Information: JCC's advising center, 786-2271, or Fort Drum Education Center office, 773-9007.
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.
Children's Village Cooperative Nursery School:Accepting applications for preschool programs. Morning preschool classes offered for children ages 3 and 4. Registration, information: 782-5940.
Jefferson County
Host families needed:For foreign high school students scheduled to arrive for academic semester homestay 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.
Lewis County
Universal prekindergarten classrooms:8:30 a.m. to 1:38 p.m. daily. District students who will be 4 years old on, or by, Dec. 1 are eligible. Transportation provided by school. Classrooms at Port Leyden Elementary and Glenfield Elementary. Registration bySunday, June 1.Information and Registration: Constableville, Sue Stanford, 348-2600; Glenfield, Sue Stoffle, 348-2620; Port Leyden, Beth Schindler, 348-2660; Port Leyden and Constableville Principal, Doug Premo, 348-2660, or Interim Glenfield Principal, Gerald Crowell, 348-2620.
Throughout the area
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.
