Workshops, programs on Thursday

Seismology workshop

POTSDAM: “Local Earthquakes: Western Quebec Seismic Zone” presented by Geology Prof. Emeritus Frank Revetta, Stowell Hall room 131, SUNY Potsdam, 3 p.m. p.m., limited to 10 people so participants encouraged to arrived early; 315-267-3441 or revettafa@potsdam.edu.

Geology lecture

CANTON: St. Lawrence University’s Department of Geology will host distinguished scholar Patricia Kelley as the 2018 guest speaker for the Susan Caroline Ferguson Memorial Lecture in Geology, free and open to the public, 5:30 p.m., Bloomer Auditorium, Brown Hall, room 122; Kelley’s lecture, titled “Evolution and Creation: Conflicting or Compatible?” will address whether evolution is in conflict with creation, or whether there is a valid way to reconcile the two; www.stlawu.edu/geology, 315-229-5851.

AARP driver-safety

MASSENA: Massena Senior Citizens offering AARP driver-safety program, Massena Community Center, 61 Beach St.; suitable for all drivers regardless of age; participants who complete course receive three-year insurance discount, eligible to reduce up to four points on state driver’s license; 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; pre-registration required: 315-769-7810 by Sept. 20; must attend both sessions; $20 for AARP members, $25 for non-members; pay by check or exact cash at the first class session; bring driver’s license and a current AARP card (if a member).

'Cocktails & Canvases'

OGDENSBURG: CHMC Auxiliary hosting Cocktails & Canvases Fundraiser, Ogdensburg Elks Lodge 772, 322 Caroline St., 5-7 p.m.; $45, canvas, paints, brushes, supplies provided; Jade Reynolds will instruct; snack food provided; proceeds benefit the Auxiliary; pre-payment required by Sept. 20; pre-register with CHMC Auxiliary member Colleen Anderson, colleenmarieanderson@gmail.com, through PayPal.Me/cocktailsandcanvases; mail a check to Jade Reynolds, P.O. Box 20, Hammond 13646; or give a check to Colleen Anderson; refunds or class transfers will not be issued within 24 hours of the event.

Safe boating course

MASSENA: About Boating Safely Course from U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Massena Flotilla, 5-9 p.m., Nicandri Nature Center at Robert Moses State Park; two days Sept. 25 and 27; meets requirements for the operation of motorboats and personal watercraft in all states; instructors are local auxiliary members with years of experience; both interactive class sessions must be attended; boating safety certificate will be issued after completion; $35 per person, family rate available; 315-842-3206.

Alla prima painting

OGDENSBURG: Frederic Remington Art Museum hosting alla prima painting class with artist Julie Pratt, 10 a.m.-noon, Eva Caten Remington Education Center, 323 Washington St.; materials provided, $25 or $15 for museum members; register, info: 315-393-2425, desmond@fredericremington.org.