CANTON -- SUNY Canton invites prospective students to learn about Early Childhood degree programs at a virtual open house from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1.

Guests can log on and learn about the Associate of Science in Early Childhood Studies and the Bachelor of Business Administration in Early Childhood Care and Management, both of which can be completed entirely online. Faculty will discuss curriculum, practical experiences, admission requirements and career opportunities. All attendees will be entered to win a $250 scholarship.

POTSDAM — This year, the Potsdam area will once again participate in the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign from now until Christmas.

The Red Kettle will be located at various local retailers, including the WALMART, Potsdam Price Chopper, and Potsdam IGA stores.

Money raised at these locations will be used to assist those in need in our community.

The Salvation Army is in need of volunteer bell ringers to help out the community.

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has sponsored bipartisan legislation to protect hospitals from losing eligibility for the 340B drug pricing program due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The American Red Cross will be holding blood drives throughout St. Lawrence County. To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org

Tuesday, Nov. 30 at the Ogdensburg Knights Of Columbus from noon – 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 6 at the Massena VFW from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 7 at the Norwood-Norfolk Central School from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 7 at St. Lawrence University from 1 to 6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 9 at the Claxton Hepburn Medical Center from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BY JEFF CHUDZINSKI
North Country This Week 

MASSENA – Things continue to improve at the Massena Airport, with officials approving a handful of purchases and reimbursements at the most recent town board meeting on Nov. 17.

Officials approved the purchase of a QT Petroleum on demand self-serve fueling system at a cost of $20,570.

Taxpayers won’t pay a dime for the new system as the town will seek reimbursement through the CARES Act.

NORFOLK – A program to brighten the winter months for the Norfolk area elderly and shut-ins is being offered again this year, as well as Norfolk Historical Museum calendars.

The Norfolk Historical Museum’s giving program, named “Unity for the Community,” started last year during COVID.

Organizer Theresa Dumas, Norfolk museum’s historian and curator, said cards and small gifts will be mailed in December, January and February, with themes of Christmas, Thinking of You, and Valentines.

 CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau has partnered with JC Pohl, with Teen Truth 365, to offer a virtual Teen Leadership Summit on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m.