LOCAL EVENTS ON THURSDAY

Canton Winterfest 2019

CANTON: Canton Winterfest 2019 events; Track And Field Winter League Championship Girls And Boys Varsity: St. Lawrence University, 6 p.m.; Singing Valentines: Representatives from the Canton Goldenaires Men's Barbershop Chorus will deliver Singing Valentines, starting at 8 a.m. and continuing throughout the day; all money for these deliveries are used for high school scholarship awards at all schools in St. Lawrence County; to order your Singing Valentine for your sweetheart, call Vickie at 315-379-9848.

Dinner and dance

MASSENA: Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance, VFW Post 1143, 101 W. Hatfield St.; prime rib or stuffed chicken, baked potato, tossed salad, cabbage noodles, rolls, and dessert; coffee, tea, and water will be available; complimentary glass of wine with dinner; tickets in advance only at the VFW; no take-outs; seating will be 5:30-6:30 p.m.; music by Betty Rufa will be from 6:30-8:30; all welcome.

Beethoven the Therapy Dog

MASSENA: Read to Beethoven the therapy dog 1-on-1 for a free 30-minute session at the Massena library Feb. 14, 2-4; ages 4-17 and caregivers. Registration required: e-mail vtatro@ncls.org , call 315-769-9914, or at library.

Bereavement support

OGDENSBURG: Community bereavement support group, hosted by Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center’s Palliative Care Services, 5-7 p.m., Medical Center’s Hess Auditorium; meets second Thursday of each month; facilitated by palliative care-trained nurses; 315-276-1037.

Career fair

OGDENSBURG: Career fair held at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, 214 King St., in the auditorium, noon-4 p.m.; open recruitment for the positions of registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, certified nurse attendant, food service worker, environmental services worker, patient access clerk, diabetes educator, licensed clinical social worker, office nurse II, medical scribe and receptionist; positions feature benefits including health insurance and an employer-matched retirement plan, relocation allowance, tuition reimbursement and sign-on bonus available for qualified positions; specific interview times can be reserved; 315-713-5287.