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IN THE WEEKS AHEAD...

ASSISTANCE

Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine (SARSSM) needs volunteers for its 24-hour hotline. Sign-ups are now being taken for a free training session, beginning Feb. 26 and concluding March 28. Held on Monday and Wednesday evenings and two Saturdays, the 42-hour comprehensive training covers topics such as crisis intervention, child sexual abuse, rape trauma syndrome, sexual harassment and more. The 24-hour hotline supports callers in York and Cumberland counties. Volunteer advocates work from home, have access to a pager while on duty and choose the shift they want to work each week. Shifts range from 4.5 to 9 hours. Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine, Maine's oldest and largest sexual assault crisis center, has been supporting victims and providing awareness and prevention programs for 33 years, and is known as the clearinghouse for information and services to the community. FMI: (800) 313-9900, infosars@sarsonline.org or www.sarsonline.org. All applications must be received by Feb. 12.

ENRICHMENT

Glass Bead Jewelry for children ages 7 and up at York Parks and Recreation Department with Robin Cogger is now accepting registrations. Children will use glass beads along with a variety of other supplies, including wire and cord, to make some great jewelry. Projects will include a Valentine's Day bracelet, corded necklace and beaded charms for your "Crocs." Classes will meet on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 class during February Vacation week. Registration costs $30 per person and is ongoing; however, space is limited. FMI: 363-1040 or parksandrec.yorkmaine.org.

Over 30 Women's Basketball registration ends today, Feb. 7, at York Parks and Recreation in the Grant House on Route 1. Drawing from a pool of players from beginner level to competitive, the basketball leagues have been a huge success and a blast. Games are Thursday evenings at the York Middle School gym from Feb. 15 to April 12. Game times will vary depending on the number of teams that sign up. Sign-up can be by the team or on an individual basis. The league will include full court play, uniform shirts, officials and timers. Registration costs $55 for residents and $65 for non residents. FMI: 363-1040 or parksandrec.yorkmaine.org.

York radKIDS 2007 Personal Empowerment Safety Education Course will be held on Saturdays from March 3 through 31 upstairs at the York Breach Fire Department from 10 a.m. until noon. Sponsored by Compassion 4 Children, the classes are free of charge for York residents. The radKIDS curriculum includes home safety, bullying prevention, out-and-about and vehicle safety, stranger tricks, personal safety and more. The current group will focus on children between the ages of 5 and 7. The program also includes the radKIDS Family Safety Manual, radKIDS Activity Book, T-shirt, wristband and Certificate of Completion. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. FMI: www.compassion4children.org or call 361-4313.

EVENTS

The ABC's of Garden Design will be held Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. at the First Parish Church Fellowship Hall. Members of the public are invited to join the Old York Garden club for this free event featuring landscape designer Rebecca (Becky) Linney. This program is ideal for those who would like to learn the basics for landscaping specific areas of their yard to maximize impact and for those who need a refresher course.

Birds: Their Pleasures and Problems, a free program offered by the Old York Garden Club, will be held March 14 at 1 p.m. at First Parish Church Fellowship Hall. Come to this free program to hear Karen McElmurry from the Center for Wildlife update us on the state of the bird populations in our area. The program is free; however, everyone who attends is asked to please bring a donation of Science Diet or Iams brand canned cat or dog food, mixed wild birdseed, Wheatena cereal or Beech Nut chicken baby food. The Old York Garden Club will be donating $500 to the center with money raised by the club through dues, the annual plant sale and other fundraising efforts.

Celebrate Valentine's Day at the York Public Library on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. The library once again invites people to gather 'round the fireplace and share "words of love," either written or discovered: love poems, songs, fiction, essays … or just come cuddle by the fire and listen. Guests are invited to bring Valentine's sweets to share as well. FMI: 363-2818.

Cross-Country Ski at Hamilton House in South Berwick on Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Historic New England will offer cross-country skiing and an instructional ski workshop on the grounds of the historic Hamilton House. Practice and hone your skills under the guidance of Historic New England Landscape Manager Gary Wetzel and Resident Overseer Dan Densch. Novice and experienced skiers are welcome. The one-time farm and summer and winter playground has extensive grounds on which to practice your herringbone, skating and kick turn skills. The Salmon Falls River and Vaughan Woods dramatically frame the Hamilton House and provide a beautiful backdrop for learning how to ski. After skiing, warm up with refreshments in the garden cottage. The ski workshop is limited to 12 people; fees are $10 for Historic New England/SPNEA members, $15for non-members. Use of open ski space only, with no instruction, is limited to 25 people and is free to Historic New England/SPNEA members or $10 for non-members. FMI: (603) 436-3205 or efarish@historicnewengland.org.

Experience the Waldorf Way of learning to read, an artistic and imaginative exploration of sound, picture and stories from around the world. Join Lynn Thurrell, Waldorf teacher from the Merriconeag School in Freeport, and Candice Searles, first grade teacher at Tidewater School in Eliot, on Feb. 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Ave., Portsmouth, N.H. Admission is free; FMI: 439-7911 or kwiese@tidewaterschool.org.

The Fifth Annual Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce Wedding and Party Expo returns on Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. With over 50 spectacular wedding and specialty suppliers participating, this event is a must for the bride-to-be or anyone planning a special seacoast event. The expo will be held simultaneously at the York Harbor Inn and the Stage Neck Inn in York Harbor. Admission to the Wedding and Party Expo is $5, but those who pre-register at www.gatewaytomaine.org receive a coupon for $2 off. FMI: 363-4422.

Free Film with rare footage of Meher Baba's work will be held in the Hilton Garden Inn Meeting Room at the Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrot Ave., Portsmouth, N.H., presented by the Seacoast Baba Group on Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. FMI: (603) 430-2066 or 363-4153.

From the Front, an oral history presentation by veterans of World War II hosted by Old York Historical Society along with the York Public Library and York Adult and Community Education, continues Feb. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at York Public Library with "Remembrances of Wartime." First given as part of a Veteran's Day series last fall, it is back by popular demand as a panel of nine World War II veterans and home-front supporters share stories and remembrances of their experiences during wartime. The program will include excerpts from an oral history project conducted by residents of Sentry Hill for presentation to the Library of Congress. FMI: 363-4974.

Hospice of York Daytime Volunteer Training Class will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Mondays at the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home in Kittery beginning Feb. 26. The class will run for 13 weeks. Taking this class does not obligate you to become a volunteer, nor does it commit Hospice to accept you as a volunteer. FMI or to register: 363-7000.

Jeopardy Challenge is back as the York High School Academic Boosters present this popular event on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the York High School Auditorium. A dozen participating local businesses will contribute $300 each to sponsor a team for the event, modeled on the hit television game show and the audience plays a key part, with all proceeds to benefit the work of the Academic Boosters to enhance school programs. FMI: 363-3621.

Kindergarten Registration at Village Elementary School is ongoing through the month of February during the school day as well as the evenings of Feb. 7 and 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. Forms may be downloaded from www.yorkschools.org/VES or picked up at Village Elementary from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. during any day that school is in session. To be enrolled, the student needs to turn 5 by Oct.15, 2007. Bring the original birth certificate, immunization papers and proof of residency. Appointments for kindergarten screenings, which will be scheduled in June, will be made at the time of registration. FMI: 363-4870.

Life and Death in the Piscataqua sponsored by Portsmouth Historic House Associates, Inc., on Feb. 10 is a day of lectures on research and preservation projects to be presented by local scholars and state figures. Topics will include what to do with the remnants of the original New Hampshire Statehouse, images and epitaphs on tombstones of the Revolutionary era, 18th- and 19th-century tea ware and early high-end kitchen technology. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the symposium will be held at the Masonic Temple at 351 Middle St., Portsmouth, N.H., with lunch and refreshments being provided throughout the day. The cost of the symposium is $10 prior to the event and $15 the day of the event, including lunch. FMI or to register: (603) 436-3205.

EXHIBITS, MUSIC, THEATRE AND MORE

"African Ancestors: Ancient Masks and Artifacts" will be on display at Heartwood College of Art's Kennebunk Savings Gallery through Feb. 13. The exhibition will include African masks, baskets, instruments and textiles from the collection of John and Indrani Dennen of Harpswell, many of which will be for sale. FMI: 985-0985 or www.heartwoodcollegeofart.org.

Ballet New England and the Center for Dance Education will perform the next presentation of their 2007 Children's Series, "Snow White," on Feb. 11 at 2 pm. at the York High School Auditorium. BNE will offer a one-hour workshop prior to the performance for children ages 6 and up on basic choreography and creative expression through movement and imagery. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to be part of the opening portion of the Snow White performance. Space for this workshop is limited and advance registration is required. This 40-minute family ballet tells the tale of Snow White and the spell that is placed upon her when she takes a bite from an apple given to her by the evil Queen. Choreographed by Angela V. Carter, the performance features members from Ballet New England's professional company as well as students from BNE's Center for Dance Education. A brief question-and-answer period will follow the performance. FMI: (603) 430-9309.

Chiara Civello, who was called "the best jazz singer of her generation" by Tony Bennett, will perform at Portsmouth Music Hall Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. for a special Valentine's Day concert. The Italian jazz singer, songwriter and pianist will be singing songs of love in English, Italian and Portuguese, proving that tales of the heart are understood in any language. Leading up to the concert, The Music Hall is soliciting love stories about people who have met their loved ones at The Music Hall. Submit your 150-word story by logging onto www.themusichall.org and clicking the Love Stories button. Everyone posting a story will receive two free film passes, and stories will be featured on the website through Valentine's Day and saved in The Music Hall archives forever. Tickets range from $30 to $17 and can be purchased at The Music Hall box office, by calling (603) 436-2400 or online at www.themusichall.org.

Cirque Dreams: Jungle Fantasy will appear at The Music Hall in downtown, Portsmouth, N.H., on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m., Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $48 to $20 and can be purchased at The Music Hall box office, by photo at (603) 436-2400 or online at www.themusichall.org.

David Crosby and Graham Nash will appear at The Music Hall on April 9 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the "Intimately Yours" series. Tickets go on sale to the public on Feb. 17 at noon. Ticket prices are $60 and $42 and can be purchased at The Music Hall box office, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, N.H., by phone at (603) 436-2400, or online at www.themusichall.org. The series sponsor is 92.5 The River and the evening sponsor is Abercrombie & Finch Restaurant.

Grammy Winner Keb' Mo' will appear at The Music Hall on March 22 at 7:30 p.m. Keb' Mo' draws heavily on the old-fashioned country blues style of Robert Johnson while keeping his sound contemporary with touches of soul and folksy storytelling. Tickets are $42.50 and $36 and go on sale to the public Jan. 19 at noon at The Music Hall box office, by phone at (603) 436-2400 or online at www.themusichall.org.

Heartwood College of Art is now accepting registrations for "One Week One Credit" intensive classes in "Naked Raku," an introduction to the 400-year-old Japanese technique of Raku firing, with Scott Tubby or "Monoprint/Collagraph" with Kat Buchanan. "One Week One Credit" classes take place March 19-23. These special four-day classes allow participants to immerse themselves in an exciting medium with an expert craftsperson and earn college credit if they wish. FMI or to enroll: 985-0985 or www.heartwoodcollegeofart.org.

The Music Hall Presents Golden Globe Winners, including "The Last King of Scotland" through Feb. 13. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased 30 minutes before each screening at The Music Hall Box Office, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, N.H., by phone at (603) 436-2400 or online at www.themusichall.org.

Nubble Lighthouse Keepers Square Dance Club, a tax-free organization serving the Kennebunk to Portsmouth area, announces its winter schedule. Singles, couples and families are welcome. Classes continue Feb. 11, 18, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 15, 22, 29, and May 13, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All dances held at the Wells Activity Center, Sanford Road/Route 109 off Route 1 in Wells. The center has wooden floors and is air conditioned. Wear soft-soled shoes, please. FMI: call 985-8521, 641-9954 or 363-2774.

Paper, Pearls and Peyote: A Valentine Eclectic will be held from Feb. 10 through 28 at Just Us Chickens Artist Co-op in Kittery. This event features the paper artistry of Kristen Fellows of Chauncey Creek Studios. Perfect for the season of hearts, her colored origami boxes, gifts tags and cards, along with imaginative crowns and long-stemmed flowers, delight all ages. Come celebrate the season of love with the romantic jewelry of Jane Losier of Kittery Point, fashioned from pearls of many hues and elegant crystals. The mystery of intricate peyote-stitched jewelry of the west is a February highlight, crafted by Kennebunk artist Sylvia Irene. Just Us Chickens is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Port City Winds will perform works by Arnold, Mihaud and Hindesmith at Portland Conservatory's Noonday Concert on Feb. 15 at 12:15 p.m. at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. Concerts are free and open to the public. FMI: 775-3356.

Portland Conservatory's Noonday Concert on Feb. 22 will feature Elizabeth Rines, trumpet, and Sanae Kanda, piano, to perform works by Ropartz, Turrin, Pilss and Goedicke at 12:15 p.m. at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. Concerts are free and open to the public. FMI: 775-3356.

The RPM Challenge is simple: record an album in 28 days, just because you can. That's 10 songs or 35 minutes of original material, recorded during the month of February. What began last year as a local creative challenge for New Hampshire bands has ballooned into an international music phenomenon. More than 1,000 groups from all seven continents had signed up at www.rpmchallenge.com by the fourth week of January. From Anchorage, Alaska, to McMurdo Station in Antarctica, from London and Oslo to Tokyo, Aukland, Pretoria and Los Angeles, independent musicians from all genres and walks of life have come together to form a community with a common goal: to set aside any obstacles to producing music for the month of February, and to find themselves on March 1 each holding in their hands a new CD of their own original work that they would not have made otherwise. All bands must postmark their CDs by March 1 to the RPM office at 10 Vaughan Mall, Suite 1, Portsmouth, NH 03801. FMI: www.rpmchallenge.com.

Seussical the Musical at Seacoast Repertory Theatre features local performers, including York's own Alana Thyng, from Feb. 23 through March 11, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 1 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Based on many of Dr. Seuss' classic stories, this is a joyous musical for the whole family. FMI: (603) 433-4472 or seacoastrep.org.

Tenor Jan Berlin and Pianist Harold Stover will perform a Valentine vocal recital with works by Purcell, Quilter and Arne for the Portland Conservatory's noonday concert on Feb. 8 at 12:15 p.m. at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. Concerts are free and open to the public. FMI: 775-3356.

Words Are Deeds, a provocative new show of works by Cliff Baldwin and Patrick O'Rorke investigating pop culture through the fabrication of two-dimensional and three dimensional contemporary works, is being presented at Whitney Art Works Projects, 45 York St., Portland, through Feb. 10, with an artists' reception on Feb. 2. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment. FMI: 780-0700 or www.whitneyartworks.com.

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Communities for Children and Youth, an initiative of Gov. John Baldacci's Children's Cabinet, is seeking applications from organizations across the state that can effectively utilize a full-time AmeriCorps*VISTA member to promote positive child and youth development. Projects should have a clear anti-poverty component, as well as a focus on organizational capacity-building and sustainability. AmeriCorps*VISTA members are individuals who donate a year of their lives to serve full-time with non-profit organizations or government agencies. Created in 1964 and modeled after the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps*VISTA's mission is to support community-led initiatives that alleviate and eliminate poverty. The Communities for Children and Youth AmeriCorps*VISTA Project expects to select over 40 organizations for the upcoming grant cycle. Applications are being received through Feb. 22. FMI: www.mainevista.net or (866) 385-8124.

ONGOING...

ART, DANCE, EXHIBITS, MUSIC, THEATRE

Barefoot Boogie Portsmouth 2007 at the Portsmouth Ballroom Dance Studio on 948 Route 1 Bypass in Portsmouth, N.H., as a community-oriented, non-profit, freeform dance experience for all ages. Admission for adults is $7 and children and seniors are free. The dances are held on the fourth Saturday of the month from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free onsite parking is available. FMI: (603) 659-5009.

Just Us Chickens Artist Co-op is located at 29 Government St. in downtown Kittery and is open 11a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

Pontine Theatre in Portsmouth, N.H., offers an array of public events. FMI: (603) 436-6660 or e-mail info@pontine.org.

The Portland Museum of Art offers exhibits and special events. FMI: 775-6148.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Catapult is the Seacoast's first networking group specifically dedicated to young professionals. Catapult is a nonprofit organization, and membership is free. FMI: www.catapultseacoast.org.

Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women, a nationally known non-profit organization, is looking for volunteers to assist victims of intimate partner violence. Volunteers are needed to cover the organization's toll-free crisis line and ull training is offered. You may answer calls right from your home on weekdays, nights, weekends and/or holidays. The training is 40 hours and will consist of online and teleconferencing sessions. Volunteers must have access to a computer with an Internet connection. FMI: call (866) 786-0758 or e-mail communityresourcecoord@dahmw.org.

Home Schooling Club a la Carte offers a chance to meet, socialize, have fun and take field trips with others from the community who home school just like you! Attend all of the activities or simply pick and choose from the calendar of events and activities. No commitment is required and all home schooled children are welcome to attend with their families. February events include, on Feb. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. join us at York Hospital for our very first "Parade of Balloons" where we'll spread some cheer by giving out balloons, visiting with patients and experiencing humanity in its finest form! This is the first event in our new monthly community service program entitled House Class. On Feb. 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. join us at the York Public Library to meet 15-month-old Adair II and five-month-old Bridget IV, two young service-dogs-in-training who are being raised by Jennifer Saunders, associate editor of The Independent here in York, and her family. Learn about their work as volunteer puppy-raisers for the non-profit organization Canine Companions for Independence and find out more about CCI at www.cci.org. On Feb. 22 at 7 p.m., join us at Barnes and Noble in Newington, N.H., where Gerry Parker from the Maritime Academy in Portsmouth, N.H., will discuss local maritime history and lead a demonstration on tying nautical knots. On Feb. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. join us for another Mount A Day for outside fresh air fun-with sledding and tubing, building snow forts, snowball fights, nature hikes, tracking wildlife, bird watching and enjoying all the natural beauty of this precious resource. Bring-your-own sleds, tubes and any outside games and the hot cocoa will be provided. Register early as space is limited. FMI: 361-2116 or e-mail janaleemoquin8@yahoo.com.

Old York Garden Club's Open Garden Days, new for 2007, is a unique garden tour. For 16 weeks, a different garden club member will open their private garden for viewing on Sunday afternoons from noon to 4 p.m. beginning May 27. Most gardens are in constant flux depending on nature, the challenges of the site and the whim of the gardener. This garden tour is intended to show real gardeners' works in progress, not necessarily pristine finished projects. The homeowners will be on site to answer questions, discuss plant material and give tours of their personal creations. The fee is $3 per garden payable at the door of the individual garden on the day of the tour. Stay tuned for more information.

York Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Grant House, Route 1, York, at 7 p.m. and all are welcome. FMI: 363-7382.

ENRICHMENT

The Family Resource Center on Route 1 offers many special programs, weekly and monthly events, classes and activities throughout the year. FMI: 451-9291 or www.connectingfamiliestogether.org.

Heartwood College of Art offers an array of classes. FMI call Heartwood College of Art at 985-0985 or visit www.heartwoodcollegeofart.org.

Kindergym is offered by York Parks and Recreation Department and no pre-registration is required. The cost is $4 per child/$6 per family per visit. Kindergym is held at Blueberry Hill on Route 1 on Friday mornings from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. This program is ongoing. FMI: 363-1040.

Music and Movement, a monthly program for children ages 2 to 6, meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the Children's Room at the York Public Library. This free parent-child class, held from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., and taught by Michelle Franey of South Berwick, will focus on developing both musical and social skills, with emphasis on moving to the beat and learning traditional songs. FMI: 363-2818.

York Public Library Weekly Children's Programs include Miss Kate's Infant Lap, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; Preschool Story Time, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., and Toddler Story Time, Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Monthly programs for children and parents include Making Music Monthly, the first Wednesday of each month from 10:15 to10:45 a.m.; Tactile Toddler Time, the second Tuesday of each month from 10:15 to10:45 a.m.; Babies, Boppies and Books, the second Thursday of each month from 10:15 to 11 a.m., and Art by the Pond, the third Tuesday of each month, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. FMI: 363-2818.

HEALTH

Know Your Numbers is a cholesterol screening offered by SMMC Visiting Nurses on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month starting on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. An appointment is necessary and there is a $15 fee for this service. FMI: 985-1000.

NIA at Yoga on York is offered every Tuesday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. NIA is a fitness fusion exercise class that blends dance arts and martial arts together with fabulous music for a great workout. No dance experience necessary is necessary. NIA is easy to follow and appropriate for all ages and levels of fitness. Come give NIA a try. Your first class is FREE. It is pure joy and health in motion. "Through Movement We Find Health." FMI: call 363-YOGA or visit www.yogaonyork.com.

The Heart Health Institute offers classes including weight management. FMI: call 351-3700.

PUBLIC MEALS

Coffee Shop at the Wells-Ogunquit Senior Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 to 11 a.m., serving regular or decaf coffee, pastries, Congdon's and Dunkin' Donuts, and their own blueberry muffins for $1.50. Thursday's Coffee Club occasionally has a guest speaker.

Spaghetti Supper will be held at the Union Congregational Church, York Beach, on Feb. 17. This will be a continuous serve meal and will also include salads, rolls, beverage and dessert for $7 for adults and $3.50 for children ages 10 and under. No reservations are required. Everyone is invited, so call your friends and wind up a hectic day with a prepared meal and good company.

SUPPORT

A Safe Place, a non-profit agency, has been providing support services and emergency shelter to victims of domestic abuse for over 28 years. A Safe Place has offices in Portsmouth, Rochester and Salem, N.H. FMI or to reach an advocate call 1-(800) 854-3552.

Hospice of York's Living with Loss weekly bereavement support group is free of charge, and you need not have had a loved one serviced by Hospice. Hospice of York encourages pre-registration; however, you may attend any or all of the classes as you see fit. All sessions are held on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the basement conference room of Medical Office Building 16 on the grounds of York Hospital. Sessions run nearly continuously through the spring. FMI: call 363-7000.

The York Hospital Breast Cancer Survivor Group, which meets the third Monday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Ellis Conference Room at York Hospital, welcomes new members. Those who attend survivor groups cope better, heal more quickly and live longer. New members, whether or not their treatment was at York Hospital, are invited to come to the meetings and be with women who share their story. Friends are welcome too. During these meetings the members share information, coping tips and strategies, explore complimentary therapies, hear guest speakers, support each other, experience sisterhood, plan the Annual Walk for Hope and celebrate living.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days needs volunteers - individuals, businesses and civic organizations - during February and March to assist in taking orders, packing and delivering daffodils for its longstanding fundraising program to help raise money to support the fight against cancer. FMI: Jeff Ball at 373-3704 or the American Cancer Society at (800) ACS-2345 anytime, day or night.

The American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery Program is seeking volunteer drives to offer cancer patients safe and friendly transportation to treatment appointments. More than 7,000 Maine residents are living with cancer every day. Because of advances in medical research, there will be cures for many. Lack of transportation, though, may leave some of these cancer patients with few options for completing their treatment schedules. The American Cancer Society is now recruiting volunteers in York County to ensure that all cancer patients have transportation when they need it. FMI: (800) ACS-2345 or www.cancer.org.

Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women, a nationally known non-profit organization, is looking for volunteers to assist victims of intimate partner violence. Volunteers are needed to cover our toll-free crisis line. Full training is offered. You may answer calls right from your home on weekdays, nights, weekends and/or holidays. The training is 40 hours and will consist of online and teleconferencing sessions. A new training session will begin soon. Training topics include the dynamics of intimate partner violence against women and men, as well as the effects of family violence on children, relevant legal and social issues and much more. Volunteers must have access to a computer with an internet connection. Applications for the upcoming trainings are now being accepted. www.dahmw.org. FMI: (866) 786-0758 or e-mail communityresourcecoord@dahmw.org.

Home Schooling Club Seeks Community Support. Do you own a business in town, a special talent, an interesting job or a wealth of information that you're interested in sharing about any subject? Could you spare a few hours and enlighten some really great kids who'd love to take a tour of your business, learn a new talent, learn about your job, listen to your insight and experience what you have to offer? The Home Schooling Club of York would love to hear from you so we can schedule a time and place to make it all happen! FMI: 361-2116.

Support Victims of Domestic Violence by collecting old cell phones and ink jet cartridges and mailing them to the Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women free of charge. The Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women provides crisis intervention and support services to all victims of domestic violence and their families. Proceeds from this program will help the organization continue to provide services as well as support the 24-hour hotline. Contact Regional Coordinator Jan Brown at (866) 786-0758 or dahmwdirector@gmail.com for program details.

Volunteer Reiki Practitioners are being sought by York Hospital to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients. York Hospital is looking for Level II Reiki practitioners to provide Reiki services to oncology patients. FMI: please contact Roberta Sullivan in the Volunteer Office at 351-2224 or rsullivan@yorkhospital.com.

WORSHIP SERVICES

Baha'i Faith holds Sunday morning devotional meetings and fellowship. FMI: 363-4591 or 361-1722.

Cape Neddick Baptist Church's Sunday school is at 9 a.m. for all ages; 10:15 a.m. for worship service and junior church, nursery for toddlers. Tuesday is Women's Home Bible Study from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Service is at 7 p.m. FMI: 363-3566 or www.cape-neddick-baptist.org.

First Parish Congregational Church's worship services are at 9 and 10:45 a.m. FMI: call 363-3758 or www.firstparishyork.org

Ogunquit Baptist Church's Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m. FMI: 646-2160.

St. Christopher's Catholic Church holds Masses on Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 and 11 a.m. FMI: Rose Cronin at 363-4177 and leave name and number for a return call.

St. George's Episcopal Church's schedule is Sunday at 7:45 a.m. for Holy Eucharist, Rite II, spoken; 9 a.m. for Family Eucharist service; 9:45 a.m. for church school; 10 a.m. for spiritual formation for adults, and 11 a.m. for Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with music. Tuesday at 9 a.m. is silent prayer; 9:15 a.m. is Morning Prayer. Thursday at 10 a.m. is Holy Eucharist, with healing optional. FMI: e-mail office@stgeorgesyorkharbor.org or visit www.stgeorgesyorkharbor.org.

Union Congregational Church offers weekly worship services. All are welcome. FMI: 363-4821.

United Methodist of York/Ogunquit worship and Sunday school are at 10:30 a.m. Fellowship and coffee hour follow the service, with nursery provided during the service. FMI: 363-2749.

York Street Baptist Church's Sunday Worship Service is at 9 a.m. with fellowship time in the gym at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages is at 10:45 a.m. Evening service is at 6 p.m. AWANA Youth Program is at 5 p.m., October through April. FMI: 363-2177.


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