WORKSHOPS, PROGRAMS ON THURSDAY

Simulated farming lecture

POTSDAM: Clarkson University Mathematics Professor Dr. Kathleen Kavanagh will present “Simulated Farming: Enhanced Decision Making in Agricultural Regions with Modeling and Optimization,” 3 p.m., Student Center Multipurpose Room as part of the ISE Clarkson Keynote Lecture Series.

Harassment prevention class

CANTON: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Sessions for small and medium-sized businesses and non-profits, 9:30-11 a.m., St. Lawrence County IDA, 19 Commerce Lane, Suite 1; new state mandates that say employers and employees must complete interactive training for sexual harassment prevention prior to Oct. 9; St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce partnering with Northern Insuring Agency Inc.; register: http://bit.ly/Training_24th, 315-386-4000.

Pompom bookmarks

OGDENSBURG: Pompom bookmarks workshop, 4 p.m., Ogdensburg Public Library, free; ages 7 and up; 315-393-4325 or www.ogdensburgpubliclibrary.org.

Knot tying challenge

MASSENA: Knot tying challenge, 3:30-4:30 p.m; Nicandri Nature Center, 19 Robinson Bay Rd, 315-705-5022; info@massenanaturecenter.com.

Basket Making Class

MASSENA: Make a beautiful market basket with the help of local artisan Ann French at the Massena Public Library; finished basket is 8 by 14 inches long with a 14 inch handle; $20; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; register at the library early as space is limited to eight participants per class; Massena Friend of the Library has underwritten the cost of these workshops; 315-769-9914 or www.massenapubliclibrary.org.

Cessation counseling

OGDENSBURG: Free tobacco cessation counseling to outpatients and inpatients, 4-5 p.m., Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Conference Room C; register: 315-713-5116; free NRT available.