MUSTANG RESCUE AT FEB. 10 CHOCOLATE EXTRAVAGANZA. Liberty Mutual Group has a unique idea to benefit Ever After Mustang Rescue during The Chocolate Extravaganza in Kennebunk. Jason Tremblay, John Kreie and Jim Frechette, Liberty Mutual's sales force in Kennebunk have announced that in addition to their chocolate offerings, they will donate $5 to the rescue fund for every auto insurance quote they give. "We are delighted to be able to use our efforts to help supplement the daily operations of this wonderful selfless cause," Tremblay announced, adding, "The Chocolate Extravaganza brings a focus to charities that need exposure during crucial times and when we heard that Ever After Mustang Rescue in Biddeford was one of the designated charities to be the recipient of this year's event, we had a program that was perfect for our involvement." Mona Germone, program director of Ever After Mustang Rescue will be stationing one of her mustangs outside of the Kennebunk Town Hall so that event-goers will have an opportunity to understand why this cause is so important. "We also work with at risk youths that learn about horses and their care... We save these horses from slaughter and we find they teach and give us humans something very special," she noted, adding, "I'm bringing a sweetheart of a horse that everyone will love to pat. Having the Liberty Mutual Group in Kennebunk so generous with their time, effort and money will make a huge difference in all the horses that we care for." The Chocolate Extravaganza is being held Feb. 10 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Kennebunk Town Hall. For more on Ever After Mustang Rescue, visit http://www.mustangrescue.org/.
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GENIUS LOCI. Photographs by Nathan Eldridge, John McNeil and Matthew Robbins will be on view at Whitney Art Works through March 1. The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. In Roman mythology, the genius loci were snakes that protected sacred places. In contemporary usage, the term refers to the metaphysical "spirit of place" - the idea that physical places are imbued with unique qualities that exist outside of their form and function. These three local artists whose works explore the genius loci through photography. John McNeil's photos of abandoned interior spaces, for example, depict through the forces of nature and entropy. Collectively titled "American Mythology," images like the one seen here are an attempt to find the mystical in the chaos of refuse, revealing fables suggested by the discarded and decomposed. For more, e-mail info@WhitneyArtWorks.com or call 780-0700.
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ONE WEEK, ONE CREDIT. Heartwood College of Art in Kennebunk is offering a one-week, one-credit course entitled "The Reduction Woodblock Print" taught by nationally recognized printmaker Don Gorvett and his assistant Sean Hurley, from February 25 to 28. Limited space is available. Gorvett, lauded as "one of today's most accomplished regional printmakers" by Dr. Michael Culver, curator of the Ogunquit Museum of American Art, is a master of the reduction woodblock print. Pictured here is Gorvett's reduction woodblock print entitled "Vincent Cove Twilight." Advanced registration is required. For more, call 985-0985 or visit http://www.heartwoodcollegeofart.org/.
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EVENTS
Children's Museum of Maine: Auction 2008 will be held April 11 at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn By The Bay, Portland. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. All proceeds from AUCTION 2008 support the Museum's educational programs and exhibits. FMI: lucy@kitetails.com or 828-1234 x222.
First Annual Whisker Walk, a multi-organizational walk for homeless pets, organized by the Animal Shelter Inc., Sterling, Mass., will be held June 8 at the Lancaster Fairgrounds, Lancaster, Mass., just 30 miles from Boston. It promises to be the biggest dog walk for homeless pets ever staged and will draw participants from throughout New England. The purpose of the walk is to raise money and awareness for homeless pets and the organizations that participate. Sponsorships are available at many levels. FMI: leigh13@ix.netcom.com or (978) 422-8585.
The Polar Bear Survival Tour, presented by St. John's Stewardship of the Earth Committee, will come to Portsmouth, N.H., on Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m. as part of its Down to Earth Series. The event will be free and open to the public and will take place at St. John's Episcopal Church in downtown Portsmouth. The Down to Earth Series is an array of forums, slideshows, multi-media presentations and films on the environment, with a specific focus on the problem of climate change. The aeries aims to educate Seacoast residents about their connection to the natural world and encourage action, both political and personal, to reduce carbon emissions and other types of pollution. Author and Arctic explorer Chad Kister is traveling across the United States making a multi-media presentation on the plight of the polar bear and how their survival is linked to human energy use. Did you know that America's polar bears could be gone in 50 years? That global warming is melting the Arctic sea ice these bears depend on for survival? Did you know that we all can take steps to stop this from happening? Come learn the answers to, and details behind, these questions and more. In addition to the presentation, a giant "walking" polar bear will be in Market Square an hour before the presentation to promote the event and raise awareness about climate change and what melting sea ice means to these majestic creatures. The giant walking bear will also attend the presentation. The event will take place in the Parish Hall at St. John's, 101 Chapel St. Free on-site parking is provided in two church-owned lots. Children are welcome. FMI: actionkittery@gwi.net or call (207)438-9160. To learn more about Chad or arctic melting, visit http://www.chadkister.com/ or http://www.arcticrefuge.org/.
Rollerskating with Skate Newington and the Seacoast Family YMCA will be held Feb. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. with $4 for admission and skates and $3 additional for in-line skates. Bring the whole family and friends for two hours of rollerskating fun! FMI: (603) 431-2334.
St. George's Forum Doubleheader. With the political scene heating up, we are pleased to announce that on Feb. 10, Ruth Summers, wife of Republican candidate for U.S. Representative from our district, Charles Summers, now deployed in Iraq, will be our guest speaker. On Feb. 24, Chellie Pingree, Democratic candidate for the same office, will be the featured speaker at a second forum. Both sessions will start immediately following the 7:45 a.m. service. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. The public is warmly welcome.
Seacoast Referral Network Business Networking Meeting will be at Stonewall Kitchen Cafe from 8 to 9 a.m. on Feb. 20. Seacoast Referral Network is the first to accomplish facilitating business connections in Seacoast communities from Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts by rotating our business meeting locations. Simply keep a mindset of creating mutual relationships with other businesses, we'll provide the events and activities to encourage a friendly and effective business networking environment. We ask for a $2 tip if you enjoyed the meeting and would like to see it continue. RSVP is required as space is limited at Stacie@ProvadoMarketing.com. FMI: http://www.seacoastreferralnetwork.com/.
Spaghetti Supper, hosted by Union Congregational Church in York Beach, will be held on Feb. 9. This continuous-serve spaghetti supper begins at 5:30 p.m. and the cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children ages 10 years and under. Reservations are not required. The food will be deliciously prepared and if you invite your friends the good company will be unparalleled.
Tidewater School in Eliot will hold an open house for the general public on Feb. 12 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tour the classrooms, speak with faculty members, view main lesson books and handwork and enjoy the video "Waldorf Education: A Vision of Wholeness." Tidewater School is located at 228 Beech Road, across from the Eliot Commons. Please RSVP to 439-7911 or admissions@tidewaterschool.org.
The York Democratic Caucus will be held at 1 p.m. at the York High School gymnasium on Feb. 10. Registration for unenrolled or unregistered voters will take place the caucus site starting at 12:30 p.m. FMI: call John Carr at 363-4453.
York Little League Player Registration. Online player registration is open for all those interested in playing Little League baseball or softball during the upcoming season. Please register as soon as possible so we can begin our league planning. Register by accessing http://www.yorklittleleague.net/.
EXHIBITS, MUSIC, THEATRE AND MORE
Portland Conservatory of Music Noonday Concerts continue Feb. 14 with Richard Roberts, piano, performing the music of Robert Schumann (1810-1856). All concerts begin 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.
RPM Challenge 2008 is now underway. The RPM Challenge is simple: record an album in 29 days, just because you can. That's 10 songs or 35 minutes of original material, recorded during the month of February. What began in 2006 as a local creative challenge for New Hampshire bands has ballooned into an international music phenomenon. At http://www.rpmchallenge.com/ you may find profiles of past participants and the RPM Jukebox, which contains all 8,500+ RPM songs from 2007's completed albums. At the end, participants will celebrate with a global listening party. If musicians can make it to Portsmouth, N.H., they're invited to join in the opening ceremonies at the 800-seat Music Hall, then fan out across town to six simultaneous listening parties. Participants are also encouraged to host parties in their own communities using an RPM streaming audio broadcast, so musicians can meet, shake hands, commiserate, and raise a glass. The RPM Challenge officially kicked off on Feb. 1. All bands must postmark their RPM 2008 CDs by March 1 to the RPM office at 10 Vaughan Mall, Suite 1, Portsmouth, NH 03801. FMI: http://www.rpmchallenge.com/.
HEALTH AND FITNESS
Cancer Community Center February Events include Open Group from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. This drop-in group is offered at no charge for adults who have or have had any type of cancer. Friends and family are welcome too. Come share resources, exchange ideas and make connections with others whose lives have been affected by cancer. On Feb. 15, call to sign up for Cards, Games and Lunch from noon to 2 p.m. Get your mind off your worries and come join us for Cribbage, Bridge, Poker, Scrabble, Checkers, Chess, Mexican Train and more! Games vary by week. Lunch will be provided, but let us know you're coming so we order enough. Every Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. drop-in for free yoga sessions. Practice breathing techniques and postures that will strengthen, tone, restore and relax your body and mind . A gentle way to facilitate healing before, during or after cancer treatments. All levels welcome. On Feb. 26, drop-in for the Melanoma Group from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This free group combines education and support about melanoma. Network, share resources and make connections. The Cancer Community Center is located at 778 Main St. in South Portland. FMI: http://www.cancercommunitycenter.org/ or 774-2200.
Heart Health & Antioxidants, a free seminar, will be held on Feb. 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Do you know what triglycerides are and how they affect you health? Attend this free seminar at Molda Chiropractic on for Heart Health month. Molda Chiropractic is located at 529 Route 1. FMI: 363-5656
Seacoast Family YMCA on Peverly Hill Road in Porstmouth, N.H., offers winter classes. Physioball Class every Thursday morning at 8 a.m. Come join us for a great class focusing on strength and stability. TurboKick is every Monday and Thursday evening from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. A fun class that combines punches and kicks of traditional kickboxing with some dance and traditional aerobic moves. Come join the fun! Both classes are free to members with a daily fee for non-members. FMI or to register, call (603) 431-2334.
SMMC Visiting Nurses Diabetic Support Groups will resume on March 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Biddeford and on March 24 at 7 p.m. in Kennebunk and continue monthly through June 2008.
York Hospital Yoga Classes at York Hospital's Yoga Center, located at the Heart Health Institute, are for persons of all abilities. Seated yoga for those with limited mobility is offered as well. The Yoga Center has recently added instructors and increased the number of classes offered including Gentle Yoga - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.; Beginner - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m.; Intermediate - Tuesdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m., and Seated Yoga - Tuesdays from 2 to 2:30 p.m. The Yoga Center at the Heart Health Institute is located at 127 Long Sands Road. Please call 351-3700 for registration information. For new participants, your first yoga class is free.
WORKSHOPS AND ENRICHMENT
Agricultural Grants Available. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer has announced the availability of $18.4 million in grants to help independent producers enter into value-added activities. "These Rural Development funds support small businesses and value-added agriculture ventures," Schafer said. "USDA is committed to working with rural farmers, ranchers and entrepreneurs to increase their economic opportunities and create jobs that boost the local economy." Awards will be made on a competitive basis. Applications must be received no later than March 31. FMI: visit http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/coops/vadg.htm or contact Michael Grondin at 990-9168 or mike.grondin@me.usda.gov.
American Holistic Nurses Association will meet Feb. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Candleshop Inn, 44 Freeman St., York Beach. Our featured speaker will be Sharon Foley of MOONSINGER HOLISTIC in Kittery. Sharon will be sharing excerpts from her workshop, "A Pinch of This...A Dab of That: Old and New Self-Help Techniques." Instead of running to the medicine cabinet for every ache or pain, Sharon will share a few simple techniques that can be used to help deal with all kinds of discomfort, including headache relief, indigestion, back pain, sinus problems and asthma attacks. There are also some simple techniques that can be used to help us during stressful and emotionally taxing times during our day. Uniting nurses in healing has been the AHNA's mission since its founding in 1980. Our meetings are not limited to nurses but are open to all those who share a similar interest. FMI: contact Barbara Sheff at 363-4087 or bsheffrn@aol.com.
Enjoy Your Garden with Containers and Raised Beds, a day-long program on small-scale gardening. is being held throughout the state of Maine at 11 locations by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Each workshop begins with check-in at 8:45 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. Gardeners should bring a lunch; beverages will be provided. The fee of $5 covers printed handouts and workshop materials. A limited number of scholarships are available. Pre-registration is required. FMI or to register: 743-6329 or (800) 287-1482 or e-mail bmurphy@umext.maine.edu. Southern Maine dates and locations include March 11, Woodford's Congregational Church, Portland, and March 17, UMaine Extension's York County office, Springvale.
Essentials of College Planning Workshops are offered with MEOC Advisor Tina McDonald. This free, interactive workshop outlines the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career planning and study skills. FMI or to register: (800) 281-3703.
The Family Resource Center in Kittery offers an array of programs. "New Parent and Teacher Education Series" will be held Feb. 27 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for $20 per participant This workshop will include strategies for working with strong emotions like anger and also focus on developing social skills for young children (toddlers through kindergarten) so that they can learn socially appropriate ways of working through the strong emotions that they feel both at home and at school and also learn in the process about self-control. An Introduction to Autism and Asperger's will be held Apr. 15 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for $20 per participant. What is Autism and Asperger's? How are they different? What should parents and teachers look for and how can you work to identify each one? Also learn what you can do for the child in the home setting and at school to increase the successes of the individual, and then also a look at the resources in the area available to families. This workshop is a must for any person who lives with or works with young children. Presented by Jill Larson of Our School Nursery School will be An Introduction to the S.T.E.P. Program (Systematic Training To Effective Parenting) on March 19 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for $15 per participant. Have you had times when you just did not know how to handle a situation with a child? We all have had times like these. Join us in discovering the four goals of misbehavior and how to respond to each one of them. FMI or to view a complete listing of all the programs available at the Family Resource Center, visit http://www.connectingfamiliestogether.org/.
Living Fully, Dying Joyfully Retreat will begin Feb. 15 and end Feb. 17 at the Aryaloka Buddhist Center in Newmarket, N.H. The retreat will explore Buddhist understanding of death and dying. We will also reflect on the realities of how we live now and the opportunity for increased awareness of our precious lives. There will be meditation, devotion, talks, exercises and discussion. Some of the retreat will be in silence. This retreat is open to anyone familiar with Buddhism and will be led by Dharmacharini Karunasara, an ordained member of the Western Buddhist Order. The cost for this weekend retreat is $165 which includes vegetarian meals, lodging and the use of meditation cushions and chairs. FMI or to register: (603) 659-5456, info@aryaloka.org or http://www.aryaloka.org/,
The Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) has postponed indefinitely a series of public comment sessions on the Workshop Draft of the 2008 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. These workshops were to have been held in February, in seven different locales. Scheduling conflicts and a heavy Commission workload have forced this postponement. LURC will announce new dates for these public comment sessions when they have been determined. FMI: www.maine.gov/doc/lurc.
Master Gardener Mid-Winter Garden Workshops will be presented by York County Master Gardeners from the University of Maine on Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. with Plant Propagation and at 7:30 p.m. for Garden Catalog Confusion: Demystify Ordering from Seed, Fruit and Berry Catalogs. The workshops are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required by calling the University of Maine Cooperative Extension at 324-2814 or 1-800-287-1535 (in state only).
Monhegan Artists' Residency for emerging Maine artists is accepting applications. Formerly called the Carina House Residency, this summer the program will provide one visual artist with the opportunity to live and work on Monhegan for five weeks. The deadline for application is March 31. Send application materials to Monhegan Artists' Residency Corporation (MARC), P.O. Box 187, Thomaston, ME 04861. Applicants will be notified on or before April 30, 2008. The program consists of a five-week residency during the summer of 2008. Entry is open only to Maine residents and is aimed at emerging visual artists working in a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture and the digital arts. The Monhegan Artists' Residency Corporation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by individual donors, art galleries, corporate sponsors and foundation grants. FMI: http://www.monheganartistsresidency.org/.
The Southern Maine Agency on Aging has produced a DVD to help people eligible for Medicare choose and enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) plan. The do-it-yourself DVD is for those who have a DVD player and a computer, so the DVD can be paused while steps are taken on the Medicare.gov website. "Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage" is available free by request. FMI: (800) 427-7411 or http://www.smaaa.org/.
State Parks Reservations are now being accepted by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL). In 2008, the Bureau is celebrating its 20th anniversary of offering camping reservations to state park visitors. During those 20 years, more than 4.5 million campers have enjoyed the hospitality of Maine's state parks. FMI or to make reservations, visit http://www.campwithme.com/; call (800) 332-1501 or mail reservations to: Bureau of Parks and Lands, ATTN.: Reservations, 22 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333.
USDA Grant Opportunity. Up to $20 million is available for the National Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) competition. Deadline for submitting proposals is Feb. 20. Funds for single- or multi-year projects, not to exceed three years, will be awarded through a nationwide competitive grants process with applications accepted nationwide from all eligible non-federal government or non-government organizations or individuals, including federally-recognized tribes. The two categories of grants available to the people of Maine are Natural Resource Concerns and Technology. To obtain the program funding announcement and instructions for this grant opportunity, as well as information about other NRCS conservation programs, go to http://www.me.nrcs.usda.gov/ or visit the nearest USDA Service Center.
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. FMI: (603) 659-5009.
Bel-Tek, an annual free music festival held in Belmont, includes visual and performing arts, fire-breathers, dancers, painters, sculptors, a graffiti art competition and video installations. Organizers are seeking visual and performance artists to display their work or perform at the 2008 festival, Aug. 2 and 3 FMI: 664-8993.
Dance Street Studio, York and Kittery's local dance and theater studio, offers an array of classes. FMI: 363-1222 or wdancest@yahoo.com.
Just Us Chickens Artist Co-op is located at 29 Government St. in downtown Kittery and is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. FMI: 439-4209.
Kripalu DansKinetics at Spinnaker Point Recreation Center, Spinnaker Way, Portsmouth, N.H. DansKinetics is a unique blend of yoga and dance. FMI: (603) 436-2313.
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.
The Red Door Gallery Shop is now open at 44 Government St. in Kittery, featuring pottery, handmade jewelry, weaving, used books, sports memorabilia and more on display Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until the end of December. FMI: 439-5671.
RiverCurrent Studio/Art Gallery on the corner of Lindsay Road and Mill Dam in York Village features assemblage, collage and mixed-media sculpture and is open daily and by appointment. FMI contact Rosalind Fedeli at 351-3262 or visit http://www.rosalindfedeli.com/.
Seacoast Undercurrent, a gallery devoted to contemporary art in downtown Portsmouth, N.H., showcases emerging artists working with all kinds of contemporary media and practices. FMI: http://www.ellogallery.com/.
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: http://www.catapultseacoast.org/.
The Diverse Business Advantage Chapter of BNI meets every Thursday at Sentry Hill at 2 Victoria Court, York Harbor. Meetings are held from 8 until 9:30 a.m. and all visitors are welcome. FMI or reservations: call Catherine Bosbach at 363-2418.
The International Women's Club of New England (IWCNE) meets for lunch on the fourth Saturday of every month with an international speaker. IWCNE is non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian, and its mission is to foster goodwill, friendship, and understanding amongst members from different countries and to support charities which assist women and children. FMI: 985-7433.
The Sanford/Springvale Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) Council meets every third Tuesday of the month from 2 to 3 p.m. All are welcome to attend. FMI: call SALT President Michelle Matt at 490-7606.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization chartered by Congress in 1939 to assist the United States Coast Guard with all of its missions, excluding law enforcement. Members teach boating safety classes, provide free vessel safety checks, provide safety literature at boat shows, perform on the water safety patrols, and harbor watch patrols. The Saco Bay Flotilla meets the second Thursday of every month at the Saco Yacht Club at 7:30 p.m.
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
Child Light Yoga offers Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Toddlers, Preschoolers and Little Families, Family Yoga and Kids Yoga. FMI: www.childlightyoga.com or call Lisa at (603) 781-3323.
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 http://www.connectingfamiliestogether.org/.
Kindergym is offered by York Parks and Recreation Department and no pre-registration is required. FMI: 363-1040.
The Southern Maine Agency on Aging facilitates a monthly support group for people assisting older adult loved ones. Unpaid family and friends who are helping spouses, parents, siblings and friends are invited to come and talk about the challenges and rewards of care-giving with other people in similar situations. The group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rice Public Library in Kittery. FMI: 439-6989 or (800) 427-7411.
York Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of sports and activities. FMI: 363-1040 or http://parksandrec.yorkmaine.org/.
HEALTH
Know Your Numbers is a cholesterol screening offered by SMMC Visiting Nurses on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. An appointment is necessary and there is a $15 fee for this service. FMI: 985-1000.
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.
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.
The Cancer Community Center is a non-profit community center located in South Portland that provides support, information and activities at no charge for adults living with cancer, their families and friends. There is no referral needed and no official intake process to take part in the activities and programs we offer. The center is open to all Mainers. FMI: http://www.cancercommunitycenter.org/.
Hospice of York's Living with Loss is a bereavement support group offered 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. Sessions are held seasonally 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. FMI: call 363-7000.
Melanoma Support Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Cancer Community Center, 778 Main St., South Portland. FMI: 774-2200 or http://www.cancercommunitycenter.org/.
The Special Needs Parent Network (SNPN), a group of parents from the KEYS region dedicated to providing support, resources and information to families who are raising a child with Special Needs, meets the last Friday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Family Resource Center at Landmark Hill in Kittery. FMI: contact Marcia Flinkstrom at 384-5041 or mflinkstrom@comcast.net or Lisa Richard at 324-5501 or bugsnlola@msn.com.
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
The American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery Program is seeking volunteer drivers to offer cancer patients safe and friendly transportation to treatment appointments. FMI: (800) ACS-2345 or http://www.cancer.org/.
Caring Unlimited, York County's domestic violence program, is looking for the help of supportive volunteers, specifically in the Biddeford and Kittery areas. FMI: 490-3227, Ext. 126, or e-mail jarena@caring-unlimited.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. FMI: http://www.dahmw.org/, call (866) 786-0758 or e-mail communityresourcecoord@dahmw.org.
The Melanoma Education Foundation is seeking volunteers to help raise melanoma awareness. FMI: (800) 259-1633, e-mail MEF@skincheck.org or visit http://www.skincheck.org/.
Seacoast Democrats C.F.L. Program is raising awareness of clean, alternative energy in Southern Maine. You can help continue this successful project by donating $5 and receiving your own CFL. The money raised from these donations allows us to continue to provide affordable housing units with free bulbs. CFLs are available at the Seacoast Democrats Headquarters located in the Meadowbrook Plaza on Route 1 in York. FMI: 363-9235 or info@seacoastdems.com.
Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine's Crisis/Support Hotline is in urgent need of volunteers to train as advocates for the 24-hour crisis and support hotline. FMI or an application, call (800) 313-9900, e-mail infosars@sarsonline.org or visit http://www.sarsonline.org/.
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. FMI: (866) 786-0758 or dahmwdirector@gmail.com.
York Hospital's Bridges Program is currently seeking volunteers to help assist patients with the transition from the hospital to home. Volunteers have various duties and a flexible schedule, and help make a difference in a person's life. FMI: Call Greg Perchik in York Hospital's Volunteer Office at 351-2221.
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 http://www.cape-neddick-baptist.org/.
First Parish Congregational Church's worship services are at 9 a.m. FMI: 363-3758 or http://www.firstparishyork.org/.
Ogunquit Baptist Church's Sunday Worship is at 9:30 a.m. with nursery care. Children's Sunday School is during worship time. Adult Sunday School is 10 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: 363-4177 or visit http://www.stchristopheryork.com/.
St. Francis Of Assisi American Catholic Church of New England Sunday Mass is at 9 a.m. with the Most Rev. Rosemary Ananis at 952 Post Road (Route 1) Wells Plaza West. This diverse and growing small faith community has an active community outreach program, a growing children's ministry and a monthly Bible study. Come and experience the Spirit alive and well! FMI: 332-7761 or rananis@maine.rr.com.
St. George's Episcopal Church's schedule is Sunday at 7:45 a.m. for Holy Eucharist, Rite II, spoken; 8:45 a.m. for Spiritual Formation; 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 and 9:15 a.m. is Morning Prayer. Thursday at 10 a.m. is Holy Eucharist, with healing optional. FMI: call 363-7376, e-mail office@stgeorgesyorkharbor.org or visit http://www.stgeorgesyorkharbor.org/.
Union Congregational Church in York Beach offers year-round Sunday services at 10 a.m., followed by a time for fellowship with refreshments. Sunday School, nursery care and parking are provided. Also offered are opportunities to join adult studies and discussion groups. This small, friendly church welcomes new people, new ideas and any who choose to be involved with a God-loving community of faith. 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. FMI: 363-2177.
