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Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Business
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United Way announces program to help people strenghten careers
Jul. 10—WATERTOWN — The United Way of Northern New York has launched a new program that will help empower individuals to strengthen their careers. The program, titled Getting Ahead in the Workplace, begins on Aug. 6 and will be held on Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m inside the Flower Memorial Library. "This innovative workshop is a natural extension of United Way's work with ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families — hardworking individuals who are struggling to achieve financial stability. Getting Ahead in the Workplace provides ALICE workers and other under-resourced individuals with tools to build stability, grow in their jobs, and plan for long-term success," United Way stated in a news release. The program will have participants building resources at home, in the workplace, and in the community; work on communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; navigate hidden rules and unspoken expectations in the workplace; budgeting, debt-to-income analysis, and strategies for increasing economic stability; applying tools for negotiation, mediation, and managing change at work; and participants will also write a personal "Future Story" to help with long-term goals. In addition to working on those aspects, participants are also going to connect with local resources. Each participant, called an investigator, will receive a workbook, weekly $35 gift card incentive, a shared meal, and transportation assistance if needed. Overall, there have been over 30 Getting Ahead cohorts that have served north country residents, but the first time it's been held locally, United Way stated in the news release. United Way says to learn more by visiting calling 315-788-5631, or emailing info@
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
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A whirlwind of work prepares Hungerford exhibit for opening
Jun. 12—WATERTOWN — The exhibit, "Hungerford's A$hes," opens Friday at Flower Memorial Library. Opening with a reception from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the library, the exhibit explores the legacy of the Hungerford family in Watertown. It will be on display through Aug. 18. The exhibit is being promoted as an "Exhibit of heirlooms and comic-book art taking you on a journey through the North Country." It has been years in the making. Descendant Andre J. Hungerford, an attorney and resident of Maine who practices in that state and Massachusetts, said he was inspired to combine graphic novel and exhibit ideas in 2015 when he attended the Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton Luncheon in New York City to benefit the New York Historical Society. Special guests were Lin-Manuel Miranda and author Ron Chernow. Hungerford talked to both. Miranda turned Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton into a blockbuster Broadway show. A team of family descendants was involved in creating the exhibit. On Thursday afternoon, Hungerford was at the library unboxing and unwrapping exhibit items that were professionally prepared for shipment. They were delivered to his home in Maine over the past several months, and from there, the collection arrived in Watertown at 3:30 a.m. Thursday morning after a 10-hour trip. The exhibit is in the library's South Reading Room. "It took half a day to load up the truck," Hungerford said. "Everything had to be packed in a certain way. You can't just load it. There was a forklift involved. It was a big production, at least for me." Hungerford said the people from across the country with roots in the Hungerford family will be at today's opening. "It costs a lot of money and we're not making a dime," he said. "But we wanted to do something nice for the town. We are from here." Those hired to create the exhibit ranged from frame and painting conservators to paper conservationists. "I've never done this before," Hungerford said. "We had to get artisans from all around the country." Kenneth Welton, owner of Tigpro Stainless Fabrication, Portland, Maine, designed the heavy-duty wall unit where framed portraits and other items will be hung. The design involves a metal framework attached to high-end ash plywood from Atlantic Hardwoods. "It's nice stuff," Welton said Thursday between trips to the delivery truck. "It's durable and should hold the paintings just fine." "I've seen Ken work on projects where I could not see a solution as to how something could be fixed," Hungerford said. "But by looking at it, he finds a solution as to how it's going to go." Hungerford said he'd be working on the exhibit's setup until the final moments of its opening today. Hungerford legacy Orville Hungerford was born on Oct. 29, 1790, in Farmington, Connecticut. Orville's father moved the family to Watertown in 1804, where Orville would become a prominent merchant, banker, industrialist, freemason, and railroad president. During his time as a merchant, Orville married Elizabeth Porter Stanley (also known as Betsy). The couple eventually had seven children and raised two others (Betsy's nephew and Orville's nephew). Orville made his fortune supplying the U.S. troops at Sackets Harbor during the War of 1812 and later channeled the profit into banking and commerce. He also was a U.S. Congressman, elected to House of Representatives representing New York State's 29th district between 1843 and 1847. In 1847, Orville was defeated for office of the New York Comptroller by Millard Fillmore, who went on to become the 13th president of the United States. Orville died on April 6, 1851 in his stone mansion on Washington Street (moved in the early 1960s block-by-block to Flower Avenue West). Events are scheduled for today, Saturday and Sunday relating to the exhibit's opening. Friday: 2:30 p.m.: A gathering in front of First Presbyterian Church, 403 Washington St., which was funded largely by Orville and Betsey Hungerford. Orville was the first to have a funeral service there shortly after the church was dedicated in 1851. 3:30 p.m.: The exhibit opens. It is dedicated to Orville Hungerford Mann Jr., Esq. Organizers say, "Dress is preppy." Light snacks will be provided. 5:30 p.m.: Group photograph in front of the library. Venue may be moved depending on the amont of people attending. 6 p.m.: Dinner at Crystal Restaurant, 87 Public Square. 8:30 p.m.: Gathering at the Seaway Grill located in the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel, 200 Riverside Drive, Clayton, for a discussion regarding the Wise/Hungerford/Mann family from Watertown. Saturday: 10 a.m.: Tour of Brookside Cemetery, 19000 County Route 165, Watertown, with a focus of Orville Hungerford's Gothic mausoleum. Meet at the front gates. Discussion will focus on historic preservation versus restoration or improvement. Afterwards, a gathering at the Orville Hungerford stone mansion at 315 Flower Avenue West. A vote will be held on lunch location. 1:30 p.m.: Presentation at Flower Library by family historian Richard Warren Hungerford Jr., regarding the development of the Hungerford Family Foundation, Inc.'s database, which the family calls the world's largest private single family database. 5 p.m.: Tour of Sackets Harbor, where Orville made his first fortune, followed by dinner at Good Fellos, 202 W. Main St. Venue may be moved due to the amount of people attending. Sunday: The agenda calls for a gathering in Clayton to visit the Antique Boat Museum and a boat tour of Boldt Castle on Heart Island and Singer Castle on Dark Island with times coordinated the evening before. For questions on the agenda, contact A.J. Hungerford at 207-409-4843.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Flower Memorial Library June Activities
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Flower Memorial Library's June list of events. Children's and Teens' Summer Reading Program begins on Monday, June 2, at 9 a.m. The program ends August 29. Hungerford Family Art Exhibit starts on Friday, June 13, at 3:30 p.m. The exhibit ends on August 8. The library is closed on Thursday, June 19, for Juneteenth. Wednesdays: From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: All Ages & Abilities Farmers' Market Story Time Fridays: From 4 to 5 p.m.: ages 12-17 Open Gaming For Kids: Monday, June 2, from 9 a.m.: Children's and Teens' Summer Reading Programs Begin! Friday, June 6, from 4 to 5 p.m.: ages 6-12 Art Club Saturday, June 7, at 9 a.m.: ages 3-12 Take & Make Crafts Monday, June 9, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: ages 0-5 Music & Movement with Guest Sarah Wolfe Tuesday, June 10, from 6 to 7 p.m.: ages 3-12 Dragon Egg Painting Wednesday, June 11, from 6 to 7 p.m.: ages 12-17 Teen Snack & Craft: DIY Mini Library Saturday, June 14, from 10 to 11 a.m.: ages 12-17 Tiny Art Thursday, June 26, from 4 to 5 p.m.: ages 12-17 Book Display Brigade Friday, June 27, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Toddler Painting For Adults: Monday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.: ages 18+ Spice Club: Fennel Seeds Monday, June 2, from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.: ages 18+ Smile More Jar Etching Wednesday, June 4, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: ages 18+ Gardening Workshop Thursday, June 5, from Noon to 3 p.m.: ages 18+ Immigration Clinic with Hiscock Legal Aid Society Saturday, June 7, from 9 to 10 a.m.: ages 18+ Macrame Jar Hanger Kit Monday, June 9, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.: ages 18+ The Original Library Book Club Tuesday, June 10, from 10 to 11 a.m.: ages 18+ Memory Lane Show and Tell Wednesday, June 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.: ages 18+ Between the Covers: Romance Book Club Saturday, June 21, from Noon to 2:45 p.m.: ages 18+ Lunch and a Movie: Wicked Monday, June 23, from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.: ages 18+ Photo/Note Holder Wednesday, June 25, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.: ages 18+ DIY Video Game for Adults! All: Tuesday, June 10, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.: Library Board Meeting Thursday, June 12, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.: LEGO Club Friday, June 13, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Hungerford Family Art Exhibit Opening Ceremony Saturday, June 28, from 10 to 11 a.m.: All Ages & Abilities Book Character Bingo Library Hours: Monday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: Closed All events are subject to change, you can check the library's website for additional information and any changes to the schedule. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
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Watertown Farm and Craft Markets opens for 2025 season
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – A sure sign of summer has arrived in the City of Watertown. The Watertown Farm and Craft Market opened up for the season in front of locations like the Flower Memorial Library, City Hall and Dulles State Office Building on Washington Street in Watertown. The market is an annual warm-weather stable in Northern New York. A number of farm vendors, craft vendors and food stations are out in the downtown area during the late spring to early autumn season. The farmers market is open from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. each Wednesday from now until October 1. There will also be theme days with Stars and Stripes on July 2, Luau & Locals on August 27 and Tents and Treats on October 1 to wrap up the season. Organizers also stated that they are still accepting vendors for the market. For more information, visit or call 315-788-4400. Statue to be dedicated in honor of Australian surfers, American murdered in Baja Lawmakers target airlines in immigration due process fight United check-in will be earlier starting next week: How do other airlines compare? Smuggler sentenced after high-speed chase through South Texas border town Maine posts record high border arrests, CBP says Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
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What's Happening over the Weekend? May 2-4
Here's what is happening in the North Country over the Weekend… Event Where When Blood Drive Indian River High School 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Guided ATV Rides Outdoor Recreation 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Yard Sale Lowville Food Pantry 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Yard Sale Canton UMC 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Baby Time at the Library Robert C. McEwen Library 9:30 to 10 a.m. Children's Consignment Sale Jefferson County Fairgrounds 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. LoKo Arts Festival SUNY Potsdam 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Toddler Painting Flower Memorial Library 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Bilingual Story Time Robert C. McEwen Library 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Lunch at the Bowl Pine Plains Bowling Center 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Blood Drive Summit Senior Village 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mother's Day Craft Flower Memorial Library 11:30 to 1 p.m. Blood Drive Lisbon Wesleyan Church 1 to 5 p.m. Blood Drive Carthage VFW Post 7227 2 to 6 p.m. Friday Night Fun Ridge Sports Bar 3 to 9 p.m. Art Club Flower Memorial Library 4 to 5 p.m. Open Gaming Flower Memorial Library 4 to 5 p.m. Spaghetti dinner Natali's/C-Way Restaurant 4 to 8 p.m. Five Dollar Friday Can-Am Speedway 5 p.m. Live Music at the Hill Dry Hill Ski Area 6 to 9 p.m. DIY Show SLC Arts 6 to 10 p.m. Event Where When Yard Sale Black River All Day Blood Drive American Legion Post 586 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Yard Sale Asbury UMC 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Yard Sale Turin Library 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. DIY Windchime Kit Pick Up Flower Memorial Library 9 a.m. Take & Make Crafts Flower Memorial Library 9 a.m. Yard Sale Canton UMC 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. I Love My Park Day MAC Nature Center 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Yard Sale Constableville 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children's Consignment Sale Jefferson County Fairgrounds 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Craft Fair Farmers Wife Creations & Greenhouse 10 a.m. Volleyball Open Play Magrath Sports Complex 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Truck Stop Cerow Recreation Park 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Opening Weekend Zoo New York 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Model Train Show Volney Vol. Fire Barn 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendor Show Ramada in Watertown 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May the 4th Be with You 5K Intramural Sports Office 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Charcoal Techniques SLC Arts 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fulton Elks May Day Fulton 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. LoKo Arts Festival SUNY Potsdam 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cornhole Tournament Second Place Beer Co. Brewery 12 p.m. Lecture Series Cape Vincent Community Library 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Kentucky Derby Social Clayton Opera House 5 p.m. Live Music at the Hill Dry Hill Ski Area 5 to 8 p.m. Taco & Margarita Night Ridge Sports Bar 5 to 9 p.m. Event Where When Life Guard Class BOSS 8 to 10 a.m. Yard Sale Asbury UMC 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Spring Market Garland City Beer Works 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spring Forest Floor MAC Nature Center 10 a.m. Yard Sale 22476 Fisher Rd. Watertown 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children's Consignment Sale Jefferson County Fairgrounds 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Model Train Show Volney Vol. Fire Barn 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendor Show Ramada in Watertown 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. LoKo Arts Festival SUNY Potsdam 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find more North Country Community Events on our Community Calendar Page. Do you have an event you would like posted to the Community Calendar Page? Send us a message: Submit a form. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
