Helping others
Assistance
Ogdensburg
Catholic Campaign for Human Development:Applications accepted by Catholic Charities from nonprofit groups for two $4,750 grants. Submission deadline:Friday, June 13.Application forms available by writing to Catholic Charities, 6866 Route 37, Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669; by calling 393-2255, or sending e-mail to ccwinny@wadhams.edu.
Watertown
Free child care for spouses of deployed military:"Two for You," sponsored by YMCA and Project Strong Communities. Receive two hours of free child care two times a month, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.Mondays and Tuesdays,First Presbyterian Church, 403 Washington St. Children 6 weeks to 5 years welcome. Child care provided by qualified YMCA staff. Phone Project Strong office, 755-2016, one business day prior to the day you wish to use the service.
Blood drives
Gouverneur
Blood drives:Noon to 5:30 p.m.June 3, July 29 and Sept. 23,Veterans of Foreign Wars, Main Street, andTuesday, Nov. 18,Methodist Church, Grove Street.
Clothing
Chaumont
Act II:Upscale ladies resale clothing boutique, 1 to 5 p.m.Fridays,11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturdaysand 1 to 3 p.m.Sundays,Copley House, Main Street. Information: 649-2200.
Gouverneur
St. James Outreach Center:Clothing, household goods and religious goods for sale, 159 E. Main St. Benefits St. James Church's outreach ministries to the poor and needy. Donations of clean, usable clothing or small household items accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
Parishville
Free clothing, food:10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the fourthSaturdayof the month, United Methodist Church. Luncheon, 11 a.m. Clothing at the church's Mustard Seed Thrift Shop. Donations accepted but not expected. Information: Dixie Elek, 265-4646.
Redwood
Mission Possible Thrift Store:10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wednesdays and Thursdays,10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Fridays,10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturdays,Route 37, next to Crossroads. Good used clothing, toys. Information: Rev. Edgar Hunter, 482-9024.
Sandy Creek
Friendship Thrift Shop:9 a.m. to 4 p.m.weekdaysand 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturdaysat 6046 S. Main St. Information: 387-6673.
Watertown
Impossible Dream Thrift Store:9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Monday through Saturday,247 Factory St. Accepting donations of items in good condition including clean, used clothing and household goods such as pots, pans, dishes and small appliances and will pick up furniture in good condition including beds, mattresses, dressers, tables and chairs. Donated items available for sale to the general public. Essential items donated, with referral, to those who cannot pay and to victims of fire or disasters through Watertown Urban Mission's critical needs program. Information: 782-0090.
Free, gently used clothing:The Shepherd's Cloak, 6:15 to 8 p.m.Mondaysat Bethany United Methodist Church, 214 W. Lynde St. Donations appreciated. Only clothing in good condition. No income guidelines. Information: Chris Orr, 788-4516, or Liz Holland, 788-8523.
Donations
Dexter
Cancer fundraiser:To benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and National Philanthropic Trust. Lori Bezio, Dexter, of the team Pink Ladies, to walk 60 miles during three-day event in Boston, Mass.,Friday, Aug. 15-Sunday, Aug. 17.To donate: 918-4010, or www.The3Day.org, click on donate now and search for participant ID 1816447 of the Pink Ladies.
Watertown
Donation:Drop off cans and bottles untilThursday, July 31,at Griff's Redemption Center, Coleman Avenue. Indicate proceeds to go toward The Breast Cancer 3-Day participant Lori Bezio. To donate funds: www.The3Day.org, click donate now and search for Lori Bezio's name.
Salvation Army Soup Kitchen:Donations needed to meet growing need. Send donations to Salvation Army, 723 State St., P.O. Box 298, Watertown, N.Y. 13601. Information: 782-4470.
Wheels for Work program:8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.weekdays,Watertown Urban Mission, 247 Factory St. Accepting used vehicles that can be eligible for a tax deduction. Program provides low-cost vehicles for eligible individuals with a dependent child and employment, needing transportation to work. Information: Penny Mosher, 782-8440.
Christmas Box Angel:A statue in memory of deceased children is in place at Brookside Cemetery. Plans are now underway to erect a granite wall at that site engraved with the names of deceased children. To donate to the project or list a name: The Christmas Box Angel, in the care of Key Bank, Box 228, Croghan, N.Y. 13327. Include name, address and phone number, as well as the name of the child being remembered. Information: Barbara Farney, 376-6331 or Marsha Terrillion, 376-7367.
Mia Marie's Watertown Dog Park Project:Tax-deductible donations for the development of a dog park in the city of Watertown may be made payable to the Watertown City Comptroller, earmarked for "Mia's Dog Park," 245 Washington St., Watertown, N.Y. 13601. Information: Scott "SG" Gates, 782-2748, miabumblebee@yahoo.com or www.myspace.com/miabumblebee.
Throughout the area
Kidney cars program:To benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Central New York. Cars, buses, motorcycles, trucks or similar vehicles, running or not, whole and with a clear title accepted and possibly may qualify as a tax deduction. Information: 1 (877) 8-KIDNEY.
Food
Adams
Food pantry:9 a.m. to noonweekdays,Rohde Center, 3 N. Main St. Information: Mary Jo Taylor, 232-2621.
Alexandria Bay
Food pantry:By appointment only, 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m.Wednesdays,Reformed Church of the Thousand Isles, 54 Church St. Must call for appointment. Information: Candy Appleton or Susan Stroughtenger, 482-9426 or 324-5966.
Antwerp
Food pantry:6 to 7 p.m.Mondays,45 Main St. Information: Marilyn LaForty or Liz Lynch, 659-8989.
Canton
Church & Community Program:Food distribution the second, third and fourthWednesdaysof the month during freewill meals at the United Methodist Church, 41 Church St. Emergency food available by appointment. Serves residents of Canton, Clare, Crary Mills, Degrasse, DeKalb, Hermon, Lisbon, Morley, Pierrepont, Pyrites, Russell and Rensselaer Falls. Information: 386-3534.
Cape Vincent
Food pantry:4 to 5 p.m. the firstWednesdayof the month, United Church of Cape Vincent, East Broadway. Volunteers needed. Information: Beth Gould Quencer, 654-4555.
Carthage
Village Ecumenical Ministries food pantry:9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Mondays and Fridays,452 S. Washington St. Closed when Carthage Central School is closed or delayed. Donations of paper or plastic bags and clean egg cartons appreciated. Information: Joyce E. Miller, director, 493-1341.
Chaumont
Food pantry:By appointment three times a year, Naturally Yours Dried Flowers, 11933 Academy St. Information: the food pantry, 649-2424, or Hariette Hardy, 649-5588.
Clayton
Food pantry:1 to 3:30 p.m.Mondays and Wednesdays,and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Thursdays,12 times a year, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 521 James St. Volunteers needed for evening hours. Information: Joe Orbona, 686-5164.
Depauville
Food pantry:9 a.m. to 3 p.m.weekdays,A New Life, 32498 Route 12. Information: Ernest Ross, 686-0227, or fax, 686-4058.
Edwards
Food pantry:2 to 4 p.m. the thirdMondayof the month, United Methodist Church parsonage, 189 Main St.
Evans Mills
Food pantry:3 to 5 p.m.Saturdays,St. Mary's Catholic Church, 8412 Main St. Always on call. Information: Helen Cooke, 629-4683.
Hopkinton
Food pantry:10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Friday, May 9,Hopkinton town hall. Information: Geo Macy, 328-4168, or Mary Converse, 328-4681.
LaFargeville
Gwen's food pantry:9 a.m. to noonSaturdays,Orleans Outreach Building. Information: 658-4411 or 658-4796.
North Lawrence
Tri-Town Community Services food pantry:9:30 to 11 a.m. secondFridayof the month, Abundant Life Fellowship Church. Information: 389-5663, 389-4485 or 389-4950.
Ogdensburg
Food Sense program:Orders due by noonFriday, May 9.Delivery,Thursday, May 22.Cost: $15.50 per package, paid in advance with cash or food stamps. No income requirements. Volunteer delivery to residents of Centennial Terrace, Riverview Tower and Parkview Rise. To place an order, call First Presbyterian Church, 393-2510.
Osceola
Food Sense program:Registration: Helen Hall, 599-7776.
Parishville
Free food, clothing, luncheon:Sponsored by Mustardseed Ministry, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the fourthSaturdayof the month, United Methodist Church. Donations accepted but not expected. Information: Edwina Elek, 265-4646.
Philadelphia
Indian River Baptist Church food pantry:5:30 to 7 p.m.Wednesdaysand 9 a.m. to noonSaturdays,Indian River Baptist Church, 42 Main St. Information: Mark or Linda Deleel, 628-4249.
Redwood
Food pantry:1:30 to 3 p.m. the second and fourthWednesdaysof the month, St. Paul's Fellowship Hall. Information: Janice Atkinson or Bobbie Jo McBath, 482-2914 or 482-4029.
Russell
Supplementary food boxes:Available 6 to 7 p.m. the secondWednesdayof the month, Grasse River Food Pantry, to residents of Russell, Hermon, Degrasse and Clare. Registration required. Information: Marsha Maynard, 562-3450.
Sackets Harbor
Food pantry:11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Mondays and Thursdays,St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 110 E. Main St. Information: Rev. Douglas G. Comstock, pastor, 646-3341.
Theresa
Food pantry:9 a.m. to noonThursdaysand 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturdays,High Falls Baptist Church, 110 Theresa-Antwerp Road.
Watertown
Watertown Urban Mission food pantry:Shopping hours, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.weekdays,247 Factory St. Pre-packed food boxes available during other mission office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.weekdays.Information: Anita Ciulo, 782-8440, or fax, 782-8441.
Community Action Planning Council food pantry:9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays,518 Davidson St. Information: Tammy Kitto, 782-4900, or fax, 788-8251.
Food pantry:By appointment, 3 to 6 p.m.Tuesdays,Faith Fellowship, 131 Moore Ave. Information: Deborah Wiley, 782-4421, or fax, 786-0309.
Fundraisers
Adams Center
Can and bottle drive:To benefit the American Brain Tumor Association,through Sunday, May 11.Drop off cans and bottles at the log cabin, 13850 County Route 11. Information: Matt Trainham, 583-6455.
Cape Vincent
Cancer walk:Sponsored by the YA YA Sisters, 10 a.m.Saturday, May 10,Wilson's Beach. Rain date: Saturday, May 24. Picnic to follow. Information and donations: 501-4040, or 654-4655.
Gouverneur
Breast cancer walk:Sponsored by Gouverneur Business Women. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., opening ceremony at 10:15 a.m.Saturday, May 17,Village Park. A 1-mile walk to Gouverneur-St. Lawrence County Fairgrounds. Pledge sheets, information: Marilyn LaPierre, 287-4801 or 771-2929.
Lowville
Fundraiser:"Scrapping for a Cure" for Relay for Life Team Faith, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Saturday, May 10,Marine Corps League, outer Dayan Street. Cost: $10, includes scrapbooking crop and food. Information: Caree Turck, 376-6207.
Sackets Harbor
E-Bay birdhouse sales:Sponsored by Seaway Trail Foundation,April through September.E-Bay auctions of many artist-designed bluebird nest boxes.May 11-18:Mary Tobash.June 8-15:Barbara D. Crone.July 13-20:Christine Tisa.Aug. 10-17:Robert McNamara.Sept. 14-21:Lawrence Barone. Information: www.seawaytrail.com, or 1 (800) SEAWAY-T.
Watertown
Lemondrops Relay for Life fundraiser:Doors open at 5 p.m.Friday, May 9,Italian-American Civic Association, 192 Bellew Ave. Pizza, snacks, raffles, 50-50, door prizes. Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Frozen Cactus band. Information: Lisa Carpenter, 785-3320.
Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club bike hop:11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, May 10,Sam's Club parking lot, Arsenal Street. Benefits: DARE programs in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. Cost: $1.
Fundraisers
Jefferson County
"Dining Out" cards:Offered by the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired of Jefferson County. Cost: $30. Card-holders entitled to discounted dinners at 18 participating restaurants throughout the north country,through Sunday, Nov. 30.Cards available at the association office, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 321 Prospect St.; Hannaford Supermarket, Watertown. Information: 782-2451 or 782-6890.
Support
Adams
TOPS 675:Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 6 to 7 p.m.Thursdays,Rohde Center, 2 E. Church St. Weigh-in, 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. First visit is free. Information: Linda, 232-4191, Carol , 583-5330, 1 (800) 923-0360 or www.tops.org.
VIP support group:For visually impaired persons, 1 to 2:30 p.m. the secondThursdayof the month in March, May, July, September and November, Country View Apartments, 87 E. Church St. Information: Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired of Jefferson County, 782-2451.
Alexandria Bay
TOPS 792:Weigh-ins, 5 to 5:30 p.m., followed by meetingWednesdays,Macsherry Library, 112 Walton St. Information: Linda, 482-9597.
Belleville
TOPS 1185:Weigh-in, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., meeting, 6:15 to 7 p.m.Tuesdays,Belleville United Methodist Church. Information: 232-3663.
Black River
TOPS 746:Weigh-in, 5:30 to 6 p.m., meeting 6 to 7 p.m.Wednesdays,St. John's Episcopal Church, West Remington Street. Information: 788-3596 or 788-4158 or National TOPS, 1 (800) 932-8677 or www.tops.org.
Autism, ADD, ADHD support group:Hosted by the Northern New York Autism Clinic, 7 p.m. the secondWednesdayof the month, 103 S. Main St. Information: 773-5405.
Canton
Narcotics Anonymous:7:30 p.m.Mondays and Fridays,Newman Center, 33 Court St., and 7:30 p.m.Wednesdays,Grace Episcopal Church, 9 E. Main St. Information: Reachout, 265-2422.
Women's cancer support group:6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the secondWednesdayof the month, Edith Wight Room, First Presbyterian Church. Sponsored by Richard E. Winter Cancer Treatment Center, Ogdensburg. Information: JeanMarie Martello, 386-5221.
Cape Vincent
Overeaters Anonymous:7 p.m.Mondays,Cape Vincent Community Library. Information: 649-2750.
Carthage
PTSD support group:Sponsored by Mental Health Association and First Baptist Church, 6:30 p.m. every otherTuesday,at the church. Information: Katina LaSalle, 788-0970 or Rev. Robert Barone, 493-1997.
TOPS 674:9:30 to 10:30 a.m.Wednesdays,community room, Brady Acres, 600 S. Washington St. Weigh-ins, 9 to 9:30 a.m. Annual membership dues: $24. First visit free. Information: Jan Bouvia, 493-4016; or Yvonne Boliver, 376-6015 or 1 (800) 932-8677 or online at www.tops.org.
Mothers of Preschoolers:Contact First Baptist Church, 511 State St., for time, date and location of the next meeting, fbccnymops@aol.com or 493-1232.
Clayton
"How Al-Anon Works":7:30 p.m.Wednesdays,First Baptist Church, John Street.
Celebrate Recovery support group:7 p.m.Fridays,Clayton Baptist Church. A beatitude-based recovery program. Information: Cheryl Gray, 686-3194.
Croghan
TOPS 833:Weigh-ins, 8:45 to 9:15 a.m.Wednesdays,followed by meeting, at Croghan Library, Main Street. New members welcome. Information: 376-2629.
Dexter
TOPS 922:Weigh-ins, 5:30 to 6 p.m., and meeting, 6 to 7 p.m.Tuesdays,Dexter Elementary School. Information: 788-7817.
Gouverneur
Mental Health support group:Sponsored by Alliance for the Mentally Ill of St. Lawrence Valley, 7 p.m. the secondMondayof the month, Gouverneur First Methodist Church, across from the post office. Information: Lynne Matott, 287-9180.
Lowville
Respite for caregivers:A free program sponsored by the Lewis County Office for the Aging. Trained aides available to relieve persons caring for an elderly loved one at home and assist with personal care and light housekeeping. No income requirement. Information: Lisa Monks, 376-5313.
Caregivers support group:1:30 p.m. the secondWednesdayof the month, conference room, Lewis County Office Building. Information: Lewis County Office for the Aging, 376-5313.
Public meetings:The Lewis County Early Intervention Coordinating Council, 2 to 3 p.m.Thursdays, May 22 and June 19,Lewis County Public Health Conference Room, Children's Services Building, Lewis County General Hospital. Information: Laurie Stoffel, 376-5849.
Diabetes support group:2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. the lastMondayof the month, Medical Arts Building conference room, Lewis County General Hospital. Information: LuAnn McAuliffe, 376-5095.
Lowville, Watertown
Look Good, Feel Better:An education and support program that helps women with cancer manage the appearance-related side effects of treatment. Meetings at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, and Hair Vogue, Lowville, by arrangement. Professional cosmetologists volunteer during individual or group sessions. Complimentary kits provided. Registration: American Cancer Society, 1 (800) 227-2345, or for Lowville meeting, Gwen Myers, 376-3551.
Malone
Coping With Cancer group:Meets bi-weekly at the Health Station. Sponsored by Reddy Cancer Treatment Center and the Health Station. Information: John Montville, 1 (518) 483-9190.
Massena
Emotions Anonymous support group: 11 a.m.Sundays,Community Education Center, Massena Memorial Hospital. Information: Scott, 769-6822, or hospital public relations, 769-4262.
Grief support group:Sponsored by Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley. How to survive the first six months of grief, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. the secondTuesdayof the month, community room, St. Lawrence Centre. Open to anyone grieving the death of a loved one. Information: Mary Jones, 265-3105, or www.hospiceslv.org.
Alzheimer's support group:Open to caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease, 3 p.m. the secondTuesdayof the month, Highland Nursing Home. Information: Alzheimer's Association, 1 (800) 272-3900.
Fibromyalgia support group:6:30 p.m. the secondTuesdayof the month, except holidays, lower level conference room, Massena Memorial Hospital. Information: Maxine Dodge, 769-5778, or hospital's public relations department, 769-4262.
Narcotics Anonymous:5:30 p.m.Tuesdays,Akwesasne Community Center, and 7:30 p.m.Thursdays,St. Mary's Church. Information: Reachout, 265-2422.
Al -Anon:7:30 p.m.Wednesdays,Community Education Room, Massena Public Library, downstairs Room A, Glen St. Information: 769-7681.
Weight Watchers:5:30 p.m.Thursdaysand 8 a.m.Saturdays,Massena Memorial Hospital cafeteria. Information: Rosemary, 287-2433.
Overeaters anonymous support group:7 p.m.Thursdays,lower level conference room, Massena Memorial Hospital. Information: Debbie, 384-4833, or hospital's public relations office, 769-4262.
Narcotics Anonymous support group:7 p.m.Saturdays,Community Education Room, Massena Memorial Hospital. Information: hospital's public relations office, 769-4262.
Daughters Without Mothers:For women who have lost their mothers at any stage in life. Information: Bonnie, 764-1818.
Debtors Anonymous:For those who wish to refrain from getting further into debt and stop compulsive spending. Meetings vary. Information: 769-7788.
Ogdensburg
Diabetes support:4 p.m.Thursday, May 15,Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center auditorium. Information: Karen Cole, 393-8880, extension 5181.
Alateen:3 p.m.Mondaysduring the school year, Room 206, Ogdensburg Free Academy. Information: OFA high school guidance office, 393-0900, ext. 224.
Narcotics Anonymous:7:30 p.m.Tuesdays and Saturdays,First Congregational Church, 300 New York Ave. Information: Reachout, 265-2422.
Potsdam
Parkinson's support:1 p.m.Wednesday, May 14,second floor classroom, Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Light refreshments. Information: Darlene M. Snell, 265-4696, or psnell5@twcny.rr.com.
Narcotics Anonymous:7 p.m.Sundays,Rehabilitation Unit, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Leroy Street. Information: the hospital, 265-3300.
Codependents Anonymous:7 p.m.Mondays,Room A, second-floor classroom, Canton-Potsdam Hospital. A fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. Information: 265-2422.
Intensive care groups:7:30 p.m.Tuesdays,lower level, Potsdam United Methodist Church. Discussion of broken and troubled relationships, parenting, grief, drug and alcohol recovery, depression and mental health problems. Information: Ed, 265-8252.
Narcotics Anonymous:8 p.m.Tuesdays,Rehabilitation Unit, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Leroy Street. Information: the hospital, 265-3300.
Recovery group:Doors open, 6:30 p.m., informational meeting, 7 to 8 p.m.Tuesdays,First Baptist Church, 24 Leroy St. Uses eight recovery principles based on the Beatitudes, designed by Rick Warren, author of "The Purpose-Driven Life." Sponsored by First Baptist Church. Information: Joanna, 265-5464 or 379-9511.
Man to Man prostate cancer support group:4 p.m. the secondTuesdayof the month, Conference Room A, second floor, Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Information: John Montville, administrator, Warner Cancer Treatment Center, 268-9314.
Cardiopulmonary support group:3 p.m. the secondThursdayof the month, Cardiopulmonary Fitness Center, Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Information: hospital relations office, 261-5400.
Sackets Harbor
TOPS 794:Weigh-in, 6 p.m., meeting, 6:30 p.m.Tuesdays,St. Andrew's Parish Center. Information: 646-3609.
Bi-polar, depressive disorders support group:Second and fourthFridaysof the month, Hay Memorial Library, 105 S. Broad St. Sponsored by the Mental Health Association. Child care provided. Limited transportation available. Information, child-care requests: Katina LaSalle, outreach coordinator: 788-0970.
Saranac Lake
Breast cancer support group:6 p.m. the secondTuesdayof the month, Adirondack Medical Center. Information: Willie Sheridan, 1 (518) 856-0033, the medical center oncology unit, 1 (518) 891-4141, or the American Cancer Society, 1 (800) 227-2345.
Watertown
Mental Health Association in Jefferson County:For mental health consumers, free lunch, noonweekdays,and bingo, 3 p.m.Fridays,Drop In Center, 724 State St. Information: Mental Health Association, 788-6733.
Problem gambling support group:Support and guidance for individuals and their family members whose lives have been affected by problem gambling, 6 p.m.Mondays,Suite 320, Marcy Building, 167 Polk St. Information: Northern New York Center for Problem Gambling, 788-7241.
Women's HIV support group:6 to 7 p.m.Mondays,Life Church of the Nazarene, Thompson Boulevard. Information: Jeanine Moore, 921-5656.
HIV-positive support group:Hosted by AIDS Community Resources, noon to 2 p.m. the secondMondayof the month. For anyone interested in discussing any issues related to HIV and AIDS. Lunch provided. Information, meeting location: Ralf Bernecker, AIDS Community Resources, 1 (800) 475-2430
Nicotine Anonymous:7 p.m. every otherTuesday,Samaritan Keep Home Basement Conference Room A. Information: 786-3735.
Watertown Area Gay Youth:6 p.m.Tuesdays.Support and advocacy for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth 13 to 19 years old. Provides a safe, confidential forum for peer discussion, referral services, education resources, positive role modeling by adult advisers and guest speakers, community volunteer opportunities and safe social activities. Information: www.wagy.org. Meeting location: 529-4096.
GRADS:Guys Responding and Demanding Safety, a program directed to men who have sex with other men, 6 to 9 p.m.Tuesdaysin Watertown. Meeting location, information: AIDS Community Resources, 475-2430, ext. 801, or Onslow139@aol.com.
Sexual assault support group:5 to 6 p.m.Tuesdays,Victim's Assistance Center of Jefferson County, 120 Arcade St. Free. Information: 782-1823.
Hopeful Hearts:Bereavement support group for perinatal, neonatal and infant loss, sponsored by Hospice of Jefferson County and Samaritan Medical Center, 7 p.m. the secondTuesdayof the month at the Hospice office, 425 Washington St. Funded by a grant from CJ Foundation for SIDS. Information: Ken Price, Hospice, 788-7323.
VIP support group:For visually impaired persons, 2 to 3:30 p.m. the secondTuesdayof the month in January, March, May, September and November, Curtis Apartments, 336 W. Main St. Information: Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired of Jefferson County, 782-2451.
Mental health discussion groups:Hosted by Northern Regional For Independent Living, 10 a.m. to noon,Wednesdays beginning May 14,NRCIL, 210 Court St. Information, registration: Michelle Hobart, 785-8703, or 785-8704.
Peers Together:A mental health, self-help support group, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Wednesdays,Suite 107,210 Court St. Organized by the Northern Regional Center for Independent Living. Discussion focuses on mental health issues. Exchange ideas, discuss coping, share experiences. Information, accommodations: NRCIL at 785-8703, 785-8704 TTY or 1 (800) 585-8703.
TOPS 1208:Weigh-ins, 5:30 p.m., and meeting, 6 to 7 p.m.Wednesdays,basement conference room B, Samaritan Keep Home. Information, membership details: Sherri, 783-5967.
Domestic Violence support group:5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Wednesdays,Victim's Assistance Center of Jefferson County, 120 Arcade St. Free child care provided. Information: 782-1823.
Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon:6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Wednesdays,First United Methodist Church, 236 Mullin St. Information: 482-9445.
Narcotics Anonymous:7 to 8:30 p.m.Wednesdaysand Sundays,Urban Mission community room, 247 Factory St. Information: 472-5555.
Rose of Sharin':Twelve steps of healing of emotional brokenness, 10 a.m. to noonThursdays,Holy Covenant Church of God, 207 W. Lynde St. Free. Information: Kim Campnich, 778-3391 (cell).
Left behind by suicide:7 p.m. the secondThursdayof the month, Hospice of Jefferson County, 425 Washington St. Information: Ken Price, 788-7323.
Biblical recovery program:"Celebrate Recovery," doors open, 6 p.m., session begins, 6:30 p.m.Thursdays,Life Church of the Nazarene, 535 Thompson Blvd. Information: 782-3840.
Breast-feeding mothers group:10 a.m. to noonFridays,The Maternity Palce, Samaritan Medical Center. Information: 785-4050.
Recovery group:A 12-step program for those addicted or those abused, alone or afraid, 6 p.m.Fridays,214 W. Lynde St.. Information: 376-8162.
Trisomy 21 Foundation of Northern New York:"Planning for the Care of Your Disabled Child," 9:30 a.m.Saturday, May 17,third floor conference room, Marcy Building, 167 Polk St. Guardianship and special needs trusts. Presenter: Marcy Dembs. Information: Alicia Bach, 773-3437, or Mark and Sara Brooker, 376-4144.
Survivors of homicide victims support group:Meetings vary in Watertown. Information: Debra J. Moseley, 782-6043.
Jefferson County
MOMS Program:Assistance paying for prenatal care. Information: Jefferson County Public Health Service, 786-3720.
Alcoholics Anonymous,Jefferson County Intergroup: Groups meet throughout the week at various locations in the north country. Information: Alcoholics Anonymous, Jefferson County Intergroup, 44 Public Square, Room 20, Watertown, 788-2280.
Sundays:Closed Big Book discussion, 7 p.m., town of Cape Vincent Highway Department building, Market Street, Cape Vincent. Open discussion, 10:30 a.m., St. James Church, Main Street, Gouverneur. Open discussion, 8 p.m., Andover House, Main Street, Lowville. Meeting, 10 a.m., rehabilitation unit, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Potsdam. Open discussion, 9:45 a.m., Thompson Park Pavilion, and open discussion, 1:30 and 7 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 314 Clay St., with a speaker at the 7 p.m. session the first Sunday of the month, all in Watertown.
Mondays:Open discussion, 7 p.m., Reformed Church of the Thousand Isles, Church Street, Alexandria Bay. Open discussion, 7 p.m., St. John's Episcopal Church, West Remington Street, Black River. Meeting, 8 p.m., rehabilitation unit, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Potsdam.
Tuesdays:Closed discussion, 8:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church, North Church Street, Adams. Open discussion, 8 p.m., First Baptist Church, John Street, Clayton. Closed discussion, 8:30 p.m., St. Stephen's Church, Main Street, Croghan. Closed discussion and Big Book discussion, 7 p.m. High Falls Church, Oxbow Road, Theresa. Open discussion, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Congregational Church, Watertown.
Wednesdays:Noon, at the pavilion next to River Hospital, Alexandria Bay. Closed discussion, 7:30 p.m., St. James Catholic Church, 327 West St., Carthage. Open discussion, 8 p.m., Methodist Church rectory, Grove Street, Gouverneur. Open discussion, 8 p.m., St. Andrew's Parish Center, Woolsey Street, Sackets Harbor. Closed discussion, 8:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Harwood Drive, Sandy Creek.
Thursdays:12&12 closed discussion, 7:30 p.m., 801 Housing Community Center, Purcell Drive, Clayton. Closed discussion, 8 p.m., Andover House, Lowville. Open discussion, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Congregational Church; closed discussion, 8 p.m., All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, Gotham Street, both in Watertown.
Fridays:Closed discussion, 8:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Adams. Open discussion, 7:30 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 421 State St., Carthage. Open discussion, 8:30 p.m., St. James Church, Main St., Gouverneur.
Saturdays:Closed discussion, 9 a.m., United Methodist Church, Maple and Church Streets, Alexandria Bay. Meeting, 7:30 p.m., rehabilitation unit, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Potsdam. Open discussion, 10 a.m. and 9:30 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church; open discussion, 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 403 Washington St., all in Watertown.
New members, networks:The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgendered Alliance of Jefferson County are looking for persons or social agencies interested in creating a network to provides support, advocacy, education and social support for this population. Information: 523-5934, Jefferson County LGBT Alliance/SAGE, P.O. Box 273, Clayton, N.Y. 13624, or Robin Corson, 686-9842
Jefferson and Lewis counties
Al-Anon:For people whose lives have been affected by a loved one's drinking. Weekly meetings at 7:30 p.m.Tuesdays,Reformed Church of the Thousand Isles, Alexandria Bay; 7:30 p.m.Tuesdays,second floor lounge, First Presbyterian Church, Watertown; 7:30 p.m.Wednesdays,St. James Catholic Church, Carthage; 7 to 8 p.m.Sundays,Stone Presbyterian Church, 140 Chestnut St., Watertown. Information: Alcoholics Anonymous, 788-2280.
St. Lawrence County
Northern New York Families:Support and social group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender parents and their children. Meets on a quarterly basis in St. Lawrence County. A chapter of Family Pride Coalition. Provides children of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender families an opportunity to meet families similar to theirs. Information or mailing list inclusion: Reachout of St. Lawrence County, 265-2422.
Hope Line of St. Lawrence County:For people who may need encouragement, reassurance, information or a caring, listening ear for support, available 6 to 10 p.m. daily by calling 1 (888) 853-9995.
Al-Anon District 26:Family groups meet throughout the week at various locations in the north country. Information: Reachout, 265-2422
Mondays:8 p.m., St. John's Episcopal Church, 500 Caroline St., Ogdensburg (use Knox Street entrance). 8 p.m., St. Mary's Parish Hall, County Route 7 (Gale Road), Brushton (across from Brushton-Moira Central School).
Tuesdays:Noon, St. John's Episcopal Church, 139 Main St., Massena (use back entrance). 8 p.m., St. Mary's School, Route 37, Fort Covington. 8 p.m., Room 7, Unitarian Universalist Church, East Main Street, Canton (use back entrance).
Wednesdays:7:30 p.m., Rose Hill, 100 County Route 43 (Town Line Road), Massena. 7:30 p.m., Community Education Room, Massena Memorial Hospital, 769-4262. 8 to 9 p.m., 18 Cottage St., sponsored by Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Potsdam, 265-3300.
Thursdays:7 p.m., Dunn Hall, Pierrepont Avenue, Potsdam State University College.
Fridays:8 p.m., Sunrise Apartments (behind Tribal Police station), Route 37, Hogansburg. 8 p.m., Municipal Building, Lincoln Avenue, Waddington.
Volunteers
Black River
Northern New York Autism Foundation:Volunteers needed to work with other volunteers. Fundraising, brainstorming, parent support, writing and other duties as assigned. Information: Sherri or Kathy, 773-5405, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays.
Lowville
Lewis County General Hospital Residential Health Care Facility:Seeking volunteers to transport residents and assist with activity programs. To volunteer: Irene Williams, 376-5452.
Lewis County Opportunities:Volunteers needed for its 24-hour crisis hotline to assist the domestic violence and rape crisis department with crisis intervention and referrals to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Must complete 60 hours of training. Information: 376-8202, ext. 253.
Watertown
CAPC food pantry:Volunteers needed to staff the Community Action Planning Council food pantry. Hours: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.Information: Tammy, 782-4900, ext. 271.
Caregiver support group:Volunteers needed to facilitate group in rural areas outside Watertown. Meetings are 2 to 3:30 p.m. lastWednesdayof the month, Samaritan Keep Home education room. Information: Michelle, Office of the Aging, 785-3191.
Sci-Tech Center:A nonprofit, family-oriented science museum. Volunteers needed for workshops, tours, cleaning and general maintenance and office work. Information: museum, 788-1340.
Urban Mission Food Pantry and Impossible Dream Thrift Store:Volunteers needed to sort donations and assist shoppers and clients. Information: Anita Ciulo, volunteer coordinator, 782-8440.
American Red Cross, Northern New York chapter:Seeking volunteers for all aspects of Red Cross operations. Visit the office at 203 N. Hamilton St., or call 782-4410.
Lewis County
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA):Volunteers needed to serve as advocates for abused and neglected children in Lewis County. Information, application: Amy Kelly, 376-7991 or akelly@resolution-center.net.
Northern Regional Center for Independent Living:Volunteer drivers needed for the center's youth leadership program, twice a month. Drivers receive reimbursement for rides. Information: Aldea LaParr, 376-8696.
