4-H Environmental Science Club Sunday, October 20, 2019 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Do you care about preserving the natural environment through citizen science? Do you enjoy being outdoors? If so, join the 4-H Environmental Science Club! The club will take place the 3rd Sunday of every month from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. At our meeting on October 20th, we will be testing for invasive species with eDNA testing behind the Orleans Public Library in LaFargeville. The club is free and open to all 4th - 8th graders.  Free Samantha Hollister, sh2498@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 235 ========================================= Fall Fest at the North Country Welcome Center Sunday, October 20, 2019 11:00 am - 4:00 pm North Country Welcome Center (43350 Collins Landing Road Alexandria Bay, NY 13607) Join Taste NY at the North Country Welcome Center to enjoy fall festivities. Enjoy apples, hot cider, and donuts while meeting local vendors and sampling delicious foods! Join in on the Pumpkin Carving Contest, too! Enter your masterpiece for a chance to win a fall themed prize of local products from New York State. Rules can be found at http://ccejefferson.org/resources/taste-ny-pumpkin-carving-contest-rules.  Free Michael Myers, mm384@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= 4-H Volunteer Training Monday, October 21, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Open to all 4-H volunteers and leaders! Agenda will include: Cornell Lab of Orinthology Presentation: an overview of citizen science projects that 4-H youth can participate in.GPS and Geocaching: a tutorial on how to use GPS units and an overview of the GPS and Geocaching curriculums Please RSVP to Karen Soule by October 17th. Karen Soule, Kes68@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= Halloween Family Night with ACS Wednesday, October 23, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Common's at Dillenback's Corner (350 Fort Drum, NY 13602) Join ACS for their Halloween Family Night.Activities will include: Pin the eye patch on the pirateMummy-bowlCreepy boxesLimboMusicCostume Paradeand more! A dinner buffet will be available. $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 8 and under. *open to DoD Cardholders Leslie Cherry, lc579@cornell.edu ========================================= Developing an Ag Business Marketing Plan Wednesday, October 23, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Join us for a free program where we will explore best marketing plan tips that can be applied to any agricultural business. A Taste NY presentation will also be given to learn more about opportunities and logistics for selling through the Alexandria Bay venue. To register for the 6 PM session, visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AgPlan6PM_222. Free Garrett Darrah, gd342@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Creating a Healthy Food Culture for Your Organization Thursday, October 24, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) During this free workshop, we will discuss real examples, tools, and resources to help create a healthy food culture for your organization. Topics will include: Promoting healthy habits during meetingsBringing balance to workplace celebrationsRecipe swapsStarting a healthy vending areaHealthy snack guidelinesLunch will be provided. Free April Bennett, Aln48@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 265 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, October 24, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, October 24, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This fun and interactive six-week workshop is designed to explain the best practices in child development and parenting to caregivers of children 5-10 years old. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= Creating Wildflower Meadows in the Landscape Thursday, October 24, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Learn how to create small-scale meadows in your own gardens and yards. Learn techniques for creating a natural ecosystem right outside your home. Please register! $5.00 per person; Free for Veterans & Military Families Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= 4-H Vet Science Program Thursday, October 24, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Do you know youth that are interested in becoming a veterinarian or a vet tech? This is the perfect program for them! Learn all about what it takes to enter the veterinarian field. Learn from the experts in the field. This program is free and open to all youth ages 12-18. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Karen Soule at 315-788-8450 ext. 269 or kes68@cornell.edu.  Free Karen Soule, Kes68@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= Trick or Treat at ACS Friday, October 25, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ACS Family Advocacy Program (1780 Restore Hope Ave Fort Drum, NY 13602) Bring your little ghosts and goblins (big ones too) for a safe, fun, informative Halloween experience. Visit each office to receive treats and oodles of information about ACS! For more information, call 315-772-2217. *open to DoD Cardholders Free Leslie Cherry, lc579@cornell.edu ========================================= Digital Marketing for Ag Businesses Tuesday, October 29, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Do you have an agriculture business? Would you like to learn the ins and outs of marketing that business and/or your products through online media? Register for this free program. A Taste NY presentation will also be given to learn more about opportunities and logistics for selling through the Alexandria Bay venue. To register for the 6 PM session, visit https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AgDigMar6PM_222. Free Garrett Darrah, gd342@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= 2019 Annual Meeting Wednesday, October 30, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Elks Club - Watertown (728 Bradley Street Watertown, New York 13601) Please join us for our 2019 Annual Meeting. Our meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 30th at the Watertown Elks Lodge. Social time will begin at 6:00 PM and the meeting will begin at 6:45 PM. Keynote speakers Amanda Purington and Dr. Yoon Hyung Choi from the Cornell Social Media Lab will discuss "The Digital Life of Teens."A buffet dinner will be served. The cost of each dinner is $25 per person. Please register online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AnnualMeeting19_222, or by calling Erin O'Rourke at 315-788-8450 ext. 246.  Erin O'Rourke, eo273@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 246 ========================================= G.E.M Educator Training Friday, November 1, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) An awareness and acceptance stress management program for ages 10 and up. Get experience in mindfulness. Participant will receive the $80 curriculum. The cost is $125 per person (payable in advance to CCE Jefferson County). Must register by October 25th. Please bring your own yoga mat and/or blanket. Lunch will be provided.Training provided by The University of Delaware. $125 per person Stephanie Graf, Sag58@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 251 ========================================= 4-H Outdoor Adventure Club Saturday, November 2, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Minna Anthony Common Nature Center (44927 Cross Island Road Fineview, NY 13640) For our November meeting, we will go for a 3 mile hike and look for geocaches at Wellesley Island State Park. We will also tour the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center. For more information or to register, contact Sabrina DeRue at 315-788-8450 or sld95@cornell.edu. Free Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, November 7, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, November 7, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This fun and interactive six-week workshop is designed to explain the best practices in child development and parenting to caregivers of children 5-10 years old. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= 4-H Vet Science Program Thursday, November 7, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Do you know youth that are interested in becoming a veterinarian or a vet tech? This is the perfect program for them! Learn all about what it takes to enter the veterinarian field. Learn from the experts in the field. This program is free and open to all youth ages 12-18. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Karen Soule at 315-788-8450 ext. 269 or kes68@cornell.edu.  Free Karen Soule, Kes68@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= Parenting After Separation or Divorce Tuesday, November 12, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) A three-hour program designed to assist parents in helping their children adjust to parental separation or divorce. Topics include:identifying parent/child reactions to divorcedeveloping skills for helping children copepost-separation parentingco-parenting versus parallel parentingcommunicating effectively between householdsidentifying and managing stress for parents and children $75 Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= 4-H Teen Council Tuesday, November 12, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Jefferson County 4-H is looking for teens, 13-18 years old, who want to develop 4-H programs, participate in community service, develop leadership skills, go on interesting trips, and HAVE FUN!  For more information or to register, contact Sabrina DeRue at 315-788-8450 ext. 229 or sld95@cornell.edu Free Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Forage Quality for Beef and Equine Tuesday, November 12, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) At this free program, Erin Churchill will present on managing forage quality for beef and equine. With high quality forage in short supply in the North Country, Erin will walk through the steps on how to maintain your animal's health and well-being on lower quality feed. Erin Churchill, efc57@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Intro to Raising Pigs Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) If you are looking to raise pigs for home consumption, or get started in the swine business, this free introductory workshop is for you. Learn the basics on feeding, housing, breeding, and marketing pigs. Free Jake Ledoux, jtl224@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 234 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, November 14, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, November 14, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This fun and interactive six-week workshop is designed to explain the best practices in child development and parenting to caregivers of children 5-10 years old. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= 4-H Vet Science Program Thursday, November 14, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Do you know youth that are interested in becoming a veterinarian or a vet tech? This is the perfect program for them! Learn all about what it takes to enter the veterinarian field. Learn from the experts in the field. This program is free and open to all youth ages 12-18. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Karen Soule at 315-788-8450 ext. 269 or kes68@cornell.edu.  Free Karen Soule, Kes68@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= Baby Basics Friday, November 15, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ACS Family Advocacy Program (1780 Restore Hope Ave Fort Drum, NY 13602) A look into your child's first year! This program is for families who are pregnant or parents with children, birth to 1 year old. Topics covered: bathingumbilical cord carediaperingdressingfeeding & burpingcrying & soothingsafe sleepsick baby carewhat is a fever?1st year development Register online or call 315-772-5914. *Children are welcome to accompany with caregiver supervision *for DoD Cardholders Leslie Cherry, lc579@cornell.edu ========================================= Ag Workforce Development Council's Labor Road Show III Wednesday, November 20, 2019 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Ramada Inn (6300 Arsenal Street Watertown, NY 13601) All New York farm employers are affected by new laws that take effect beginning January 1, 2020! New York Labor Road Show III is your opportunity to learn about the changes and position your business for compliance and success in a very different environment. Featured Speakers:Charles Palmer - Chuck is a go-to lawyer for complex cases involving OSHA, em-ployment law, labor negotiations, independent contractor and joint employment mat-ters. Clients rely on his years of experience in dealing with state and federal enforce-ment agencies to develop human resource, safety and environmental policies and prac-tices that prevent problems and save them significant expense.Joshua Viau - Josh works with a variety of national and local clients including em-ployers in agriculture, manufacturing, construction, hospitality, and retail. He is the former Chair of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Georgia State Bar and is active in several business groups. Josh has been selected to the Best Lawyers in Ameri-ca since 2017, and was recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer since 2015 and Georgia Su-per Lawyer – Rising Star from 2006 through 2014.Featured Topics:Compliance with Wage and Hour Laws: Overtime and Day-of-Rest RequirementsUnderstanding Unions and Labor OrganizingManaging the Collective Bargaining ProcessThe Increasing Importance of Farm SupervisorsSexual Harassment Prevention: Updates to the NY LawCompliance Priorities and Enforcement Plans for 2020, NYS Department of LaborIndustry Quality Assurance Program UpdatesInsurance Update: Disability, Paid Family Leave, and Employment Practices Liability, What is Available?  Tatum Langworthy, tlm92@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, November 21, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, November 21, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This fun and interactive six-week workshop is designed to explain the best practices in child development and parenting to caregivers of children 5-10 years old. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= Buying Your First Tractor Wednesday, December 4, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Lewis-Jefferson Community Education Center (7395 East Rd Lowville, NY 13367) In this highly interactive workshop, we will go through the process of owning your first tractor. Topics include maintenance, tractor safety, tractor operation information, and tractor and attachment overview on multiple brands from local dealerships. Please register. Free Jake Ledoux, jtl224@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 234 ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, December 5, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, December 5, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This fun and interactive six-week workshop is designed to explain the best practices in child development and parenting to caregivers of children 5-10 years old. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= Parenting After Separation or Divorce Tuesday, December 10, 2019 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) A three-hour program designed to assist parents in helping their children adjust to parental separation or divorce. Topics include:identifying parent/child reactions to divorcedeveloping skills for helping children copepost-separation parentingco-parenting versus parallel parentingcommunicating effectively between householdsidentifying and managing stress for parents and children $75 Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, December 12, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, December 12, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This fun and interactive six-week workshop is designed to explain the best practices in child development and parenting to caregivers of children 5-10 years old. Free Tom Wojcikowski, tdw26@cornell.edu ========================================= Baby Basics Friday, December 13, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ACS Family Advocacy Program (1780 Restore Hope Ave Fort Drum, NY 13602) A look into your child's first year! This program is for families who are pregnant or parents with children, birth to 1 year old. Topics covered: bathingumbilical cord carediaperingdressingfeeding & burpingcrying & soothingsafe sleepsick baby carewhat is a fever?1st year development Register online or call 315-772-5914. *Children are welcome to accompany with caregiver supervision *for DoD Cardholders Leslie Cherry, lc579@cornell.edu ========================================= Banking on Barn Wood Wednesday, December 18, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, New York 13601) This free in-depth presentation is a great foundation for those looking to remove old barns from their property. Topics will include barn wood prices, how to market and list your barn for sale, the dismantlement process, and what to look for in potential contractors. Free Jake Ledoux, jtl224@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 234 ========================================= Dairy Day Friday, January 24, 2020 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Elks Club - Watertown (728 Bradley Street Watertown, New York 13601) Join us for the main dairy program offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension this winter in the North Country. This 1-day seminar will provide the latest information on dairy production and management, emerging trends, local research updates, and a keynote address about milk prices and markets. Agenda:10:00 AM-10:45 AM - Creative Feeding with Less Inventory, Erin Churchill (CCE Jefferson)10:45 AM-11:30 AM - Labor Updates: Compliance and Management Strategies, Kelsey O'Shea (North Country Regional Ag Team)11:30 AM-12:15 PM - North Country Research Updates, Lindsay Ferlito, Casey Havekes, and Kelsey O'Shea (North Country Regional Ag Team)12:15 PM-12:45 PM - Lunch12:45 PM-1:45 PM - Keynote - Dairy Markets and Policy, Chris Wolf (Cornell University)1:45 PM-2:00 PM - Update on the FARM Program 4.0, Lindsay Ferlito (North Country Regional Ag Team)2:00 PM-2:15 PM - An International Perspective on Dairy Cattle Welfare, Casey Havekes (North Country Regional Ag Team)2:15 PM-2:45 PM - Animal Welfare on Your Farm, Eileen Jensen (New York Animal Agriculture Coalition)2:45 PM-3:00 PM - Wrap upThe cost of the program is $10 if pre-registered (paid prior to event) or $20 at the door. Lunch is provided.  $20 Tatum Langworthy, tlm92@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 =========================================