Community Calendar
Today's Easy 99.1 Events
Join Ron Della Chiesa of Today’s Easy 99.1 Thursday, February 9th at 7 at the Book Shack, Independence Mall, Kingston. He will be signing copies of his book, “Radio My Way”. Come by and enjoy jazz with Rebecca Paris and other guests. It’s free!
Ron Della Chiesa's Valentine Birthday Bash Sinatra MusicAmerica Tribute Dance Party is February 10 at Raffael's South Shore Country Club in Hingham. Dance to Rico Barr & the Jump 'N Jive Review, also with Luann Dutra as Marilyn Monroe. More details on www.musicnotnoise.com.
"Women Mean Business" on the South Shore -- join them for an afternoon of networking at the first Women's Business Expo at the Independence Mall in Kingston on February 21st from noon to 6. Call Dena at 508-830-1620 if you would like table space. Don't miss the great displays, products and services being presented -- and free giveaways!
Join Ron and Joyce Della Chiesa for a 7-night Bermuda Frank Sinatra/Dean Martin tribute cruise leaving from Boston on the Norwegian Dawn on May 25, 2012. It's the swingin' '60's all over again as impressionists Michael Dutra and Steven Palumbo entertain you. Call Galaxsea Travel (508-881-8242).
Public Service Announcements
SEMAP announces its Winter Market Lookout! Find your local Farmers Market: In Attleboro, year-round; bring food to share with marketgoers and vendors and you could win a great gift; in Marshfield, the last Saturday of each month through May, from 10 to 1 in the 4H barn; in Scituate at Kennedy Country Gardens, through March 25.
Fun and adventure in the natural world are offered for children of all ages during the February school vacation at the Green Briar Nature Center in East Sandwich. Family activites are scheduled including story times, candy-making class and a jam-making class. For details adn registration call 508-888-6870.
Dr. Gary Gibbons of the South Shore Hospital Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine will discuss diabetes, diabetic foot care and treatment options for wounds at the CareWell Adult Day Treatment Center in Norwell on Tuesday, February 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. Light supper will be provided. Call 781-794-7849.
Horizons for Homeless Children needs fun-loving and dependable volunteers to interact and play with children living in homeless shelters in Southeastern MA (Fall River, Taunton, Brockton, Marshfield, Kingston, Attleboro, Falmouth, Hyannis, and others). Upcoming volunteer trainings are Feb. 7 & 8 in Taunton; Feb. 11 in Worcester, Mar. 3 in Boston and Apr. 28 in Bourne. Click here for application and other training information or call 508-510-3250.
Don't miss the CARNEVALE CELEBRATION! February 9th in Downtown New Bedford. What better way to lose those mid-winter blues than with some mask-making, mischief & merriment, shopping, good food and local art? Also, check out AHA! (Art.History.Architecture) -- New Bedford's free, Downtown Cultural Night with over 60 downtown venue partners - every second Thursday!
The Cape Verdean Experience is February 11th from 1 to 4 at the GAR Hall in Scituate. Topics include "The Schooner Ernestina" and its connection to the Cape Verdean community of Scituate, whaling, agriculture, the close kinship ties and interdependence among families. A $5 donation is requested at the door.
Sacred Heart School in Kingston will hold an Open House for both the Elementary School and the Early Childhood Center is February 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration materials will be available, and students, faculty and parents will be present to answer questions. For more info call the Elementary School (781-585-2114) or the Early Childhood Center (781-585-2290).
Mom and Dad's Guide Kids Expo is coming February 12th to the Independence Mall in Kingston from 11 to 4. This FREE Expo will offer community residents a wide array of family entertainment including face painting, fashion show, and zumba dancing), also child safety and family health information. Interested vendors can call CMR (508-224-4044) to reserve booth space.
Dare To Be Alive! Foundation will hold a special meeting on February 16th at the Cape Cod Hospital Mugar Building at 6:00 pm in Hyannis to investigate the potential of bringing a Transplant Center to Cape Cod and the Islands. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP to 508-398-1260.
"Mark Twain Talks" at Your Theatre, Inc. in New Bedford -- a show featuring stories, advice, anecdotes and Mark Twain humor. Friday andSaturday, February 17 and 18 at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday the 19th at 2:30 p.m. For reservations call 508-993-0772.
Military Friends Foundation is now accepting applications through February 21 from high school seniors and college freshmen who are Massachusetts residents and have a parent, step-parent or guardian activated overseas in the MA National Guard or Reserve since September 11, 2001. Get complete details by downloading a packet (www.militaryfriends.org/patriotscholar).
The Agriculture & Food Conference of Southeastern Massachusetts is Saturday, February 25th at Bristol County Agricultural High School in Dighton. This all-day event features 18 workshops geared toward professional farmers and local food-focused members of the public. Also, a special series on organic practices and youth sessions for ages 9-12. Register online or call 508-295-2212 x50.
The Nauset Garden Club will award four - $5,000 scholarships for the 2012-2012 academic year to students who are full-time residents of Cape Cod or the Islands and entering their junior or senior year, or enrolled in a graduate program of an accredited college or university. Deadline for applications and related materials is April 4, 2012. Call 508-945-9658 for details.
Anton's Cleaners kicks off their annual "Belle of the Ball Prom Dress Collection", now through April 1st. They will collect, clean and distribute prom gowns to area high school junior and senior girls who otherwise would not be able to attend their prom. All dresses are cleaned by Anton's free of charge. For more info on Anton's locations, how to pre-qualify for your invitation-only shopping spree or how your school/organization can become a collection partner, visit www.antons.com/belle.
