Learning
Children
Boonville
Class:Father's Day Surprise, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.Thursday, June 12,Dodge-Pratt-Northam Art and Community Center, 106 Schuyler St. Cost: $8. Materials included. Registration and payment required in advance. Registration: 725-8913 or the center, 942-5133.
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.,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.
Children's art show opening reception:5 to 7 p.m.Thursday, May 29,Catherine C. Johnson Gallery, Handweaving Museum and Arts Center. Exhibit on display throughFriday, June 27.
Dexter
Preschool reading hour:Sponsored by Dexter Library, 10 to 11 a.m.Wednesdaysat the library. Stories, crafts, games, snacks.
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.
Lowville
The Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County and Community Center:Featuring pool, Ping-Pong, table football, computer center, study area, board games, and craft projects, 3:30 to 5:30 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Mondays through Thursdays,3:30 to 5:30 and 6:30 to 9 p.m.Fridaysand noon to 4:30 p.m.Saturdays,7636 N. State St. Open for adult exercise using treadmill, bike and ab machine, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays.Open gym, 6:30 to 9 p.m.Mondays and Fridays,for ages 8 to 18, including basketball, soccer, floor hockey, jump roping and more. Girls-only gym night, 6:30 to 9 p.m., including girls dance team practice with coach Rhonda Foote, 7 to 8 p.m.Wednesdaysat the club's St. Peter's site. Information: the center, 376-8099.
Lyons Falls
Story hour:For all ages, 10 to 11 a.m. the second and fourthSaturdaysof the month, Lyons Falls Library. Stories, crafts, games and other activities. Information: the library, 348-6180.
Martinsburg
Preschool story hour:10 a.m. the secondWednesdayof the month, William H. Bush Memorial Library. Stories, crafts and refreshments. Information: the library, 376-7490.
Osceola
Annual "Kids' Kamp Music":Hosted by the North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Museum, 2 to 5 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 9, and Sunday, Aug. 10,at the museum, 1121 Comins Road. Registration required. Workshops, camping, crafts. Beginners welcome. Instruments provided. Cost: $10 per child. Registration forms: 964-1226 or 678-2025.
Port Leyden
Story hour:For preschool-age children, 11 a.m. to noonFridays,Port Leyden Community Library. Games, crafts and stories.
Watertown
"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 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.
Reading program:Sponsored by Greater Thousand Islands Literacy Council, 4:30 to 7 p.m.Wednesday, May 21,Jefferson-Lewis BOCES conference rooms A&B. Speaker: Coleen Paratore, a New York State Reading Association Charlotte Ballot Author. Includes light buffet. Books available for purchase. Book signing, 4:30 p.m.; discussion, 5:15 p.m., buffet to follow. Cost: GTILC members, $12; non-members, $15. Payment deadline:Wednesday, May 14.Mail check made out to GTILC with name, telephone number and e-mail address to Debbie Dermady, 8251 Catfish Point Road, Clayton, N.Y. 13624.
Free concert:"Sing a Story — Read a Song," 4 to 6 p.m.Friday, June 13,East Hounsfield Library, Route 3. Dessert after program. Information: 788-0637.
Non-credit workshops:Offered at Jefferson Community College. Information and registration: JCC Continuing Education, 786-2233.
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.
Story times:Offeredthrough Thursday, May 22,at Flower Memorial Library. Free. Mother Goose Storytime, 10:30 a.m.Mondays and Thursdays,songs, music and more for children ages 2 and younger. Preschool Pals Storytime, 10:30 a.m.Wednesdays,stories, rhymes, music and simple crafts for children ages 3 to 5. Information: the library, 785-7705.
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
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.
LaFargeville
Beginner horse clinic:9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, May 17,Northern New York Agricultural Historical Society at Stone Mills. Cost: $25 per horse; observing, free. Information: 658-2353, or 788-5991.
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.
Watertown
Free energy-saving workshop:Offered by WPBS-TV, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, May 28,Charles H. Bohlen Jr. Technical Center, Jefferson-Lewis Teacher Center conference room, Arsenal Street. Facilitator: Ellis Guiles of TAG Mechanical Systems, Syracuse. Refreshments. Reservations required. Information, reservations: Tracy Duflo, 782-3142 or tduflo@wpbstv.org.
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
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 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.
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.
Adult education computer classes:Creating Web pages, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Mondays, June 2-23,South Jefferson Central School Clarke Building computer lab, Route 11. Instructor: Tina Groff. Cost: $40. Registration: 232-4531, ext. 2917.
Chaumont
Antique classes:Antique-evaluation program by Paul Failing, of the Bottle Shop, Three Mile Bay, 7 p.m.Mondays, through May 19,Lyme Free Library. Bring three items to be appraised. Cost: $5 per class. Proceeds benefit the library.
Clayton
Needlework group:3 p.m.Wednesdays,Hawn Memorial Library. Bring a project. Beginners welcome.
Design and creation of a cottage garden:10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, May 31,Handweaving Museum and Arts Center, 314 John St. Instructor: Kathleen Murphy. Hour lunch break. Cost: Members, $54; non-members, $60. Information, registration: 686-4123.
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.
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.
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.
Six-hour defensive driving course:Sponsored by the Safety Council of Central and Western New York, 6:30 to 10 p.m.Monday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 17,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.
Sackets Harbor
Open house, brunch, workshops: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.
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.
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, 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.
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
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.
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.
