Learning
Children
Canton
Canton Free Library Arcade:For ages 12 to 18, 3 to 5 p.m.Monday, May 12,Paige Room. Registration required. Information, registration: Krista Briggs, 386-3712.
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.
Gouverneur
Arts classes:Offered at 223 E. Main St., sponsored by St. Lawrence County Arts Council. Advance registration required. Information: the arts council, 265-6860 or www.slcartscouncil.org.
World of Art — 1 to 2 p.m.Tuesday, May 20,for ages 4 and older. Class fee: $10. Materials fee: $5.
"I Can Draw" — 3:30 to 5 p.m.Thursdays, May 22 and 29,for ages 6 to 18. Class fee: $12 per student per class session plus $8 materials fee.
Story time — 1 to 2 p.m.Tuesday, May 27,for ages 4 and older. Read aloud a fun story and illustrate a short story of your own creation. Class fee: $10. Materials fee: $3.
Preschool story time:10 to 10:30 a.m.Wednesdays,Gouverneur Library. Information: Charlotte Garofalo, 287-0191.
Story time:For ages 5 to 10, 7 to 7:30 p.m.Thursdays,Gouverneur Library. Information: Charlotte Garofalo, 287-0191.
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.
Ogdensburg
Power-hour homework and tutoring program:For school-age children, 3 to 4:30 p.m.Mondays through Thursdaysduring the school year, Ogdensburg Boys and Girls Club. Information: the club, 393-1241.
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.
Story hour:10 a.m.Wednesdays,Ogdensburg Public Library. Stories, costumes, crafts, songs. Information: Bonnie Wright, 393-4325.
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.
Potsdam
Arts workshops:Offered at St. Lawrence County Arts Council, 51 Market St. Registration: the arts council, 265-6860 or www.slcartscouncil.org.
Art for Small People — 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.Thursdayy, May 22,for ages 2 to 5. Class fee: $8. Materials: $2.
Flower Fairy bendy dolls — 3:30 to 5 p.m.Thursday, May 22,for ages 6 to 12. Make fun and beautiful fairy dolls from simple materials. Class fee: $12. Materials: $3.
Teen Jewelry Club — Linked bracelet, 3:30 to 5p.m.Thursday, May 29,for ages 12 to 18. Class fee: $15. Materials: $10.
Kids Carving Club — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday, May 31,for ages 12 and older. Students finish half the project in class and take the unfinished project home to practice on between classes. Class fee: $15. Materials: $2.
36th annual Crane youth music camp:Two-week camp,Sunday, June 29-Saturday, July 12,SUNY Potsdam Crane School of Music. Musicians ages 12 to 18 under the director of Crane faculty member Mark Hartman. Master classes for strings, winds, brass, harp, percussion, voice and piano. Students have tailored learning opportunities according to choice of instrument or musical talent. Concerts and recitals featuring student groups, Crane faculty and visiting performers. Registration fee: resident campers, $910; commuters, $625, includes lunch. Non-refundable $50 deposit. Saxophone, flute and harp studio filled; waiting lists available. Registration, information: SUNY Potsdam Office of Noncredit, 267-2167, 267-2538, or www.potsdam.edu/CRANE/CYM/.
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.
Demonstrations
Canton
Reiki level II — art of the healer:10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, May 17,and 2 to 6 p.m.Sunday, May 18,Unitarian Universalist Church. Information: www.thereikihealingcircle.com, Suzan@thereikihealingcircle.com, or 783-0360.
Canton, Gouverneur
4-H Pullorum testing:4 to 6 p.m.Monday, June 2,Cornell Cooperative Extension Learning Farm Classroom, 2043 County Route 68, Canton, andMonday, June 9,FFA Building, Gouverneur Fair Grounds. Information: Mary Beth Green, Cornell Extension of St. Lawrence County Office, 379-9192, extension 229, or mg62@cornell.edu.
Exams
Canton, Norwood
Nurse entrance test exams:For persons interested in attending St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Adult & Continuing Education practical nursing program. Testing schedule and locations: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m. or 6 to 9 p.m.Tuesday, May 20,One-Stop Career Center, Canton; or 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m. or 6 to 9 p.m.Wednesday, May 21,Norwood Adult Education Center. Fee: $25, must be pre-paid. Information, to sign up: Brenda Jenkins, 1 (888) 360-7693.
Information
Potsdam
New York Archives conference:Hosted by SUNY Potsdam,Wednesday, May 28-Friday, May 30,on campus. Workshops, plenary speaker, conference sessions, evening reception, Friday luncheon and tours. Registration required byTuesday, May 13.Information, registration: Nancy Hess, 267-2167, 267-2538 or hessnl@potsdam.edu.
Lectures, discussions
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.
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.
Gouverneur
Drawing for the beginning adult:10 a.m. to noonSaturdays, May 17 and 31,223 E. Main St. For ages 18 and older. Advance registration required. Class fee: $20 per student per class session plus $12 materials fee. Registration: St. Lawrence County Arts Council, 265-6860 or www.slcartscouncil.org.
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
Workshops:Offered at St. Lawrence County Arts Council, 51 Market St. Registration: the arts council, 265-6860 or www.slcartscouncil.org.
Needle-felted pouches — 10 a.m. to noonSaturday, May 17.Participants use hand-dyed wool roving and yarn to felt designs onto samples of felted wool sweaters. Class fee: $25. Materials fee to be announced.
Make the most of your digital camera — 1 to 3:30 p.m.Saturday, May 17.Topics: image quality, close-up photography, camera modes, printing option and questions participants may have. Bring camera and its instruction booklet, and recent photos. Class fee: $30.
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
Non-credit workshops:Offered at Jefferson Community College. Information and registration: JCC Continuing Education, 786-2233.
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.
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, June 7,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.
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.
Lake Placid
Leadership seminar:Sponsored by Adirondack Community Trust for staff and board members of nonprofit organizations. "Board Transformation: Recruit-Restructure-Re-energize," 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Thursday, May 29,Heaven Hill Farm. Information, registration: www.GenereousACT.org or Andrea Grout, 1 (518) 523-9904.
Potsdam
"Building Strong Boards: Recruitment, Training & Best Practices":For nonprofit organizations, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Thursday, May 22,St. Lawrence County Arts Council, 51 Market St. Refreshments provided. Fee: $10. Registration: the arts council, 265-6860 or www.slcartscouncil.org.
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
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.Monday, May 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
Canton
St. Lawrence County Public Health:Accepting applications throughSaturday, May 31,for its scholarship program offering up to six scholarships per year for professional education in medicine, dentistry, nursing, optometry, veterinary medicine. Application forms: Sherry Cryderman, 386-2325.
Massena
Rotary Foundation scholarships:Applications are being accepted for the Massena Rotary Club-Louis Stoiber Memorial Ambassadorial Scholarship, which provides up to $23,000 for one year of study abroad, including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees, room, board, some educational supplies and language training if necessary. Study abroad must take place in one of the 160 countries where Rotary Clubs are located. Applicants must be residents of the Rotary District 7040 and must have completed two years of college course work or have been employed in a recognized vocation for at least two years when the scholarship begins. Rotarians, their spouses and lineal descendants are not eligible to apply. Information and applications may be obtained from any Rotarian or by contacting Peter Bashaw, district 7040 Governor-elect, at pabashaw@slic.com., or care of the Massena Rotary Club, P.O. Box 477, N.Y. 13662.
Jefferson, Lewis counties
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.
St. Lawrence County
St. Lawrence County Trappers Association:Offering a $500 Dave Corse memorial scholarship to a high school senior residing in St. Lawrence County who will attend college in the fall and major in a natural resource management curriculum. Applications available at high school guidance office or by contacting St. Lawrence County Trappers Association, P.O. Box 148, Canton, N.Y. 13617-0148.
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.
Canton
College information session:Conducted by Empire State College of the State University of New York, 4 p.m.Monday, May 12,One-Stop Career Center, Building 80, St. Lawrence County Economic Development Center, Route 310. Information: the college, 785-2418.
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.
DeKalb Junction
Kindergarten screening:Open to Hermon-DeKalb Central School residents who will be age 5 on or beforeMonday, Dec. 1,by appointmentWednesday, May 21,the school, East DeKalb Road. Appointments must be scheduled byFriday, May 16:the school, 347-3442.
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.
Fort Drum
College information session:Sponsored by Empire State College, 4 p.m.Monday, May 12,Robert C. McEwen Library and Education Complex, 4300 Camp Hale Road. Information: 773-6139.
Harrisville
Kindergarten registration:Conducted by Harrisville Central School, noon to 2:30 p.m.Mondays, through May 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.
Madrid
Pre-Kindergarten/kindergarten registration:Conducted by Madrid-Waddington Elementary School. Information: 322-5746, ext. 201.
Parishville
Annual academic banquet:6 p.m.Thursday, May 15,Parishville-Hopkinton Central School cafeteria. To honor students in grades seven through 12. Entertainment by music department.
Russell
Kindergarten screening:ConductedWednesday, May 21, and Thursday, May 22,at Edwards-Knox Central School. Open to district children who will be 5 on or beforeMonday, Dec. 1.Appointments, information: elementary school office, 562-3284 or 562-3210.
Prekindergarten registration:Registration for fall accepted for Edwards-Knox Central School district children who will be 4 on or beforeMonday, Dec. 1.Applications: elementary school office, 562-3284. Information: Sherry Shattuck, 562-3284 or 562-3210, or Joni Macaulay, 562-8326, ext. 113, or 287-4517.
Watertown
Kindergarten screening:North School: 6 to 7:30 p.m.Thursday, May 15.Ohio School: 6 to 7 p.m.Wednesdays May 14 and 21.Sherman School: 6 to 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, May 14.Starbuck School: 6 to 7 p.m.Wednesdays, May 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.
