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| Bulletin board - March 4 - Abington Mariner Posted: 03 Mar 2010 05:47 AM PST
Classes/seminars Practical Nurse program Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School's Practical Nurse Program will administer the required entrance exam on the following dates: Saturday, March 6 - registration deadline is March 1. The entrance examination will be administered at Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School located at 220 Sandwich Road, Bourne. Pre-registration is required. Walk-in registration on the day of testing will not be accepted. Seating is limited and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. The examination fee is $85 and payable by cash or money order only. Registration forms may be obtained by visiting the Web site at www.uppercapetech.com. For additional information or to receive a registration form via mail, call 508-759-7711, ext. 277.
NEIT to hold new student registration day New England Institute of Technology, announces that the college will be hosting its New Student Registration Day for Spring 2010 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 14, at the Center for the Technologies, 2480 Post Road, Warwick, RI. New England Institute of Technology offers more than 30 Associate in Science and Bachelor of Science degree programs and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. Beginning in March, 2010, New England Tech will offer its new Associate in Science degree in Nursing and its first Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. For more information regarding any of NEIT's degree granting programs, contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-736-7744, ext. 3357 or 401-739-5000 or visit www.neit.edu.
Serlingpa Meditation Center classes Meditations for World Peace – Classes are held with Buddhist monk Kelsang Dorje every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per class. Classes include guided meditation and a teaching. Meditations at Lunchtime – Every Wednesday, 12:15-1 p.m. $5 per class. Enjoy an oasis of peace in the middle of your day. Meditations for Kids – Held every Sunday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Classes are designed for children 5-12 and emphasize the value of kindness towards others and cultivating a happy heart. Includes a guided meditation, fun activities and a Buddhist teaching. $2 per class. All classes are held at the Serlingpa Meditation Center, 512 Pleasant St., New Bedford. For more information, call 508-979-8277 or visit www.serlingpa.org.
Reiki share/clinic Reiki Share/Reiki clinics are held the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at The Inner Peace Wellness Center, 1 Trowbridge Road, Bourne. These clinics are for Reiki practitioners of all levels. For information, call 508-759-0104.
Soule Homestead Education Center Pre-registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise indicated. To register, call 508-947-6744 or e-mail soule1@verizon.net. Leave your name, title of program, number of people attending, children's ages (if applicable), and a phone number where you can be reached in the event of a cancellation or postponement. Registration will be confirmed by phone or letter. If you cannot attend a program you have signed up for, call the Homestead prior to the program, as there may be a waiting list. The Homestead reserves the right to cancel programs due to insufficient enrollment, weather conditions, etc. Soule Homestead Education Center is located at 46 Soule St., Middleborough. The Web site is www.soulehomestead.org. Junior volunteer program will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb 12, 19, 26. It is open for enrollment, for ages 10-15. As a junior volunteer, you can learn how to care for the farm animals; prepare and decorate for special events; provide assistance in the gardens, fields and wetlands; help maintain the walking trails; engage in prep work for children's programs; build your college resume of volunteer service; and have fun. For more information, contact the children's educator, Laurie at 508-947-6744 or e-mail at SouleEducator1@verizon.net.
Artisana-Local Artisans Boutique workshops Workshops and classes to be held at Artisana, 239 Onset Avenue. Ongoing classes... Yoga with Laura, Mondays at 6 p.m. Wind down from your day with a series of poses to stretch the body and energize the spirit. Discover what yoga can do for you. This class is open to all levels of experience. Drop-in for $12 per class or sign up for 4 classes for $40. Limit 12 students. Yoga with Cheryl, Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. Join us for this "no stress allowed yoga" and start your day feeling renewed and refreshed. This class is open to all levels of experience. Discover what yoga can do for you. Drop-in for $12 per class or sign up for 4 classes for only $40. Limit 12 students. Open Jam & Poetry Slam - Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Take an instrument and a friend for this weekly words and music jam. $3 suggested donation. Light refreshments available. Book sale - All used paperback books are just $1 each. Winter store hours - Open 11'ish - 5'ish, Wednesday – Monday, closed Tuesdays. Become a fan on facebook! Do you have an idea you wish to share through a class or workshop? We have space for you...For more information call Kat at 508-291-2726. Are you an artist in need of a space to sell your work? We may have an opportunity for you. Contact Kat for more information 508-291-2726.
Plymouth offering Master and Bachelor degrees Want a degree? Need to upgrade your skills? Do you work full time but don't want to travel to Boston? Then maybe Curry College's Plymouth Campus of Continuing Education and Graduate Studies is for you. They have been servicing the local area for nearly 16 years. The convenient full service campus offers Master, Bachelor and Certificate programs in Management, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Psychology, Education, Communication and more. The off-site campus houses a full administrative staff, on-site advising, nine lecture rooms, and one computer lab. Curry's 8-week schedule, with classes meeting just once a week, allows the adult learner to attend class while working and managing life's responsibilities. Next session begins March 15, with financial aid and student loans available to those who qualify. For more information call 508-747-2424 or visit them on the web at www.curry.edu.
Microsoft Word An introduction to the general components of word processing software and the characteristics shared by all word processing programs; progresses to include desktop publishing and other advanced techniques. Includes learning the graphical interface and keyboard commands needed to perform a variety of word processing applications, such as document creation, editing, templates, data merge, tables, macros, and graphics. Examines integration techniques with other Microsoft programs (Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook) and the World Wide Web. This course is being offered this Spring from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays beginning March 20 for 8 weeks. To learn more call Curry College at 508-747-2424 or visit them at www.curry.edu.
What can I do with a major in Criminal Justice? Have you always wanted to study criminal justice but not sure what you could do with a degree in this major? Bailiff, community service, court reporter, probation and parole, employment agency, environmental conservation officer, paralegal, advocate, park ranger, victim services advocate, court clerk, and animal control officer are just a few of the career opportunities that could be pursued. Interested in returning to college to obtain your bachelor's degree? Curry College's Division of Continuing Education has a campus in Plymouth. Their flexible transfer policy and open enrollment admission's policy makes the process of returning to school easy. In addition, the eight-week academic schedule where classes meet just one evening or Saturday morning a week is friendly to the adult learner's personal schedule. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. To learn more call Curry College at 508-747-2424, visit them at 20 North Park Avenue, Plymouth or visit them at www.curry.edu/cegrad.
What can I do with a major in Health? Have you always wanted to study health but not sure what you could do with a degree in this major? Dietitian, athletic trainer, public health education, health science librarian, community health educator, home health aide, medical technician, nursing assistant, and patient care technician are just a few of the career opportunities that could be pursued. Interested in returning to college to obtain your bachelor's degree? Curry College's Division of Continuing Education has a campus in Plymouth. Their flexible transfer policy and open enrollment admission policy makes the process of returning to school easy. Academic advisors are available to discuss program curriculum, transfer credit policy, and finance options in detail. To learn more call Curry College at 508-747-2424, visit them at 20 North Park Avenue, Plymouth or visit them at www.curry.edu/cegrad.
Alternative schedule offered in Plymouth In recognition of your busy schedule, Curry College's Division of Continuing Education and Graduate Studies Plymouth program developed a new format with the adult learner in mind- the Three Plus format. What is the Three Plus format? It is the delivery of selected higher education courses where class meets three alternating Saturdays in conjunction with online work. It provides the adult learner more flexibility in their personal, academic, and work schedules. Employee Recruitment, Selection & Retention is being offered this spring via Curry's Three Plus format. Courses like this may be pursued individually or folded into one of the degree programs offered at the Plymouth satellite. Advisors are available to discuss courses, programs and registration policies in depth. To learn more call Curry College at 508-747-2424 or visit www.curry.edu.
Fundraisers 50 Days of Daffodils This year, New England marks the official launch of Daffodil Days with "50 Days of Daffodils" – a public relations effort to publicly announce Feb. 1 through March 22 as the official period for daffodil order-taking, awareness of daffodil products available this year, launch of the www.cancer/daffodils interactive website, volunteer recruitment and an opportunity to showcase how the Society is working locally to help cancer patients and their loved ones stay well, get well, find cures and fight back against cancer. Daffodil Days offers a bouquet of products: • For a $10 gift, donors receive a bouquet of ten fresh daffodil blossoms. • Three mini-daffodil bulbs in a soil filled pot are available for a $15 donation. • A bouquet of ten daffodils and a Boyd's collectable stuffed bear for a $25 donation. • Gift of Hope: daffodils are delivered to a cancer patient undergoing treatment. $25 and up. • Bear Hugs for Hope: special edition, collectable bear is delivered to a child impacted by cancer. $25 Flower and product orders can be placed now through March 5 by calling the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or making an online donation at www.cancer.org/daffodils. Delivery coincides with the start of spring, the week of March 22. Volunteer opportunities - from school children to corporate CEOs – to assist in taking daffodil orders, sorting and packing the bouquets for order fulfillment and/or delivering daffodils in your community during the week of March 22. For more information about Daffodil Days, to request flowers, or to get involved with the program, contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or www.cancer.org/daffodils.
"Give A Pint, Get A Pound" Campaign To celebrate National Blood Donor Month, Dunkin' Donuts and the American Red Cross will offer a coupon for a free pound of coffee to all presenting blood donors during the month of January at blood drives in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. Dunkin' Donuts is joining the American Red Cross in thanking blood donors for giving of themselves to help others in need by giving away a pound of Dunkin' Donuts coffee to all presenting donors this January. Patients in area hospitals need blood every day and one donation of blood may help save three lives. Winter is a time when blood donations are impacted due to the cold weather, snow and ice. The "Give a Pint, Get a Pound" campaign achieved great success last year and the American Red Cross exceeded blood collection goals. To donate blood and platelets through the American Red Cross, individuals must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in general good health. The states of Maine and Massachusetts allow those who are 16 years of age to donate blood with parental consent. For additional information regarding donor eligibility, call 1-800-GIVE LIFE or visit www.newenglandblood.org.
Pan-Mass Challenge Online registration begins Jan. 19 for the 31st annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge. Log on to www.pmc.org to register to ride. Open to 5,500 cyclists, the PMC will be held Aug. 7 and 8. This year's goal is to raise $31 million for the Jimmy Fund which supports cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Riders can register for one of 10 routes, including four one-day and seven two-day treks which range from 47 to 190 miles. Minimum fundraising requirements range from $1,000 to $4,200, depending on the route chosen. Registration cost is $125 or $170 depending on the route chosen. Support services, meals and overnight accommodations will be provided. Log on to the site or call 800-WE-CYCLE for information.
Marion Community Fund In this difficult time of raised funds and taxes it would be good to remember there is a Marion Community Fund set up at the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts, which offers real estate tax assistance to those very people who are in jeopardy of losing due to high taxes You may mail donations to The Community Foundation, 227 Union St., Suite 609, New Bedford MA 02740.
Old cars help local children find homes Donate your old car, truck, motorcycle or boat to the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) and help children in foster care find loving adoptive families. It will be towed for free and all the RMV paperwork filed for you. You get the maximum tax deduction. Donated vehicles help MARE organize the programs that find adoptive families for children in foster care. Visit www.mareinc.org or call 866-962-3678.
American Red Cross Public donations of used clothing, shoes and household linens, all in good condition, enable the American Red Cross to generate funds to support local programs. Residents may donate their items at any of the Red Cross bins located throughout Greater Plymouth County. To obtain a federal tax-deduction receipt for donations valued over $250, or if you would like to request a clothing bin to be placed at your local business, call Tobias at 508-586-4790, ext. 103.
Charities seek vehicle donations · Help people throughout the state breathe easier this year by donating a car, truck, motorcycle or boat to the American Lung Association and enjoy the benefits of a free tow, a possible tax deduction, and the convenience of having all the paperwork handled in a professional, timely manner. Donations directly support lung-health programs for children and adults. To donate, call the vehicle-donation hotline, 800-577-LUNG or visit online www.donateyourcar.com. · Mothers Against Drunk Driving, MADD, in Massachusetts seeks donations of old automobiles to help fund its program. Call 800-720-6233. · Help the Boys and Girls Clubs by donating unwanted cars. There are no longer any restrictions. The only requirement is that the owner must have the Certificate of Title. Donors may call 800-246-0493 to make arrangements for pick-up. · The American Diabetes Association in Massachusetts is asking for car donations. Funds raised go to local programs. To donate, call 800-212-9900.
Harbour House seeks donations The Harbour House Family Shelter, located at 713 Shawmut Ave., New Bedford, is a nonprofit organization that provides temporary housing and transitional assistance to young families. Donations are tax deductible and may be dropped off at the shelter. For more information, contact Program Director Shelly Correia at 508-992-6027.
Massachusetts Association for the Blind Your car, truck or camper may be worth more as a donation than a trade in. Call the Massachusetts Association for the Blind at 1-888-613-2777 for details. This is a free tow, quick pick up and donations are tax deductible. Proceeds benefit blind and vision-impaired persons in Massachusetts.
Groups ACC Grass Roots Cribbage Club A new ACC GRASS ROOTS Cribbage club has started at the Middleboro Elks Club. Play is on Tuesday Nights starting promptly at 7 p.m. It is recommended you arrive at 6:45 p.m. Enjoy playing and meeting new friends as we play and compete on a local level yet compete on a national basis. For more information call Ray Cook at 508-980-9443 or David Bowen at 508-224-2051. For more information, visit www.cribbage.org. If anyone is interested in learning how to play the game of Cribbage, classes will be hosted in the local area. For information on classes call David Bowen at 508-224-2051. All ages are welcome to attend the classes.
Agawam keyboard artists The Coalition of Artists Performing for Education meets the fourth Saturday of each month at the Old Methodist Meeting House on Main Street in Wareham. Student performers take open mic from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and are followed by a featured professional artist at 8 p.m. Refreshments are available throughout the evening for a donation. For information, call 508-295-6104.
Book club A Natural History Book Club was formed at the Marion Natural History Museum. The aim of the club is to broaden awareness of the Earth's natural wonders and all societies' dependence on the proper functioning of natural systems. Exploration of our natural heritage will be by automobile, foot and by armchair readers of all ages.
CAPE coffeehouse The CAPE coffeehouse is held on the fourth Saturday of every month. Located at the Old Methodist Meetinghouse, 495 Main St., Wareham. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students and open mic performers. For more information, call David Jackson at 781-724-9798, e-mail capecoffehouse@gmail.com, or visit www.cape.webbweaver.com. The Coalition of Artists Performing for Education was founded by David Jackson in 1999.
Cape Cod Artists The Cape Cod Mayflower Decorative Artists is a local chapter of the International Society of Decorative Painters. Meetings are held on the third Saturday of the month at the Little Red Schoolhouse in South Plymouth. For information, call Janet Burns, president, at 508-295-7347 or e-mail janetmburns@aol.com.
Cause for Paws Cause for Paws, a nonprofit shelter for cats and kittens in Mattapoisett, has joined petfinder.com, the oldest and largest animal shelter on the Web. Visit petfinder.com/shelters/MA93.html.
CHAMPS shelter CHAMPS is a nonprofit, volunteer-run shelter that provides care for abandoned, abused and neglected cats and other small animals. To see the shelter's adoptable animals, visit www.petfinder.com and look for the Wareham CHAMPS shelter under the site's shelter search, or call 508-291-0072 or 508-748-1797 for information. Donations are welcome and may be sent to Champs Shelter, P.O. Box 332, Marion, MA 02738.
Chef Buddies Club The South Shore Chef Buddies open membership to all who enjoy cooking and socializing. Once a month, groups of six-eight will meet at a pre-selected members home to dine on foods prepared by members from a pre-selected menu. The cost of each meal is divided and shared among the group equally. Members are encouraged to submit their favorite recipes for sharing. For information, call president and founder, Dee Royale, 508-291-2682. Free membership. Singles and couples welcome.
Chess Club The Scholastic Chess Club meets Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the Wareham Free Library. Adults and older students provide coaching to children aged 7 to 15. For information, call Joe Macdonald at 508-295-0563.
Community Crime Watch Community Crime Watch (CCW) is made up of 75 volunteers who are dedicated to preventing crime in Wareham and Onset. It assists residents by patrolling neighborhoods and aiding in the capture of criminals by providing information to the police department. Members wear yellow jackets labeled Crime Watch during festivals and public events in Wareham and Onset. The group receives no funding from the town; it is supported exclusively by donations. The CCW has three cruisers marked Crime Watch that require gasoline, insurance and repairs. The CCW Tip Line is 508-291-2300. For information or to join, call 508-295-6192. Donations may be mailed to Community Crime Watch, P.O. Box 1720, Onset, MA 02558.
Couples Gourmet Club The South Wareham Senior and Social Services Gourmet Club are seeking couples of all ages that love to cook. The practice is to meet with other couples for dinner at a different host's home once a month. Menus and recipes will be pre-selected by a committee and include ethnic and American cuisine. Membership is open to all those who live in Wareham and the surrounding communities. For information, call Dee Royale at 508-291-2682.
Cribbage, anyone? Play cribbage Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW, 180 Shore Road, Bourne. The cost is $10. For information, call 508-759-9885.
Degree of Pocahontas Wampanoag Council #15 Degree of Pocahontas, a nonprofit organization, is the women's auxiliary of the Improved Order of Red Men. IORM is a national fraternal organization that believes in love and respect for the American flag, the American way of life, keeping alive the customs and legends of a vanishing race, creating and inspiring a greater love for the United States of America, linking members together in a common bond of friendship and love, and helping those in need with organized, charitable programs.
Democratic Town Committee The Wareham Democratic Town Committee meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in room 228 at the Wareham Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road. Call John Donahue, chairman, at 508-295-1544 or visit www.warehamdems.org.
Evergreen House Inc. Evergreen House Inc., a men's sober house in Wareham, provides shelter and guidance to men suffering from alcoholism and substance abuse. For information, call Corey Fontes, house director, at 508-291-6244 or write to Evergreen House, P.O. Box 192, East Wareham, MA 02538.
Finnish-American Society meeting Are you of Finnish descent or married to someone of Finnish descent? If you are join us, The Finnish-American Society of Cape Cod for the monthly meeting at Noon, at the First Lutheran Church, Route 6, West Barnstable. Bring a lunch for yourself. Coffee, tea and dessert will be provided.
Fraternal Order of Eagles The Buzzards Bay Eagles is a nonprofit organization at 39 Cohasset Ave., Buzzards Bay. Fraternal Order of Eagles #3741 meets at 7:30 p.m., the first and third Thursdays of the month. Every Sunday, an all-you-can-eat breakfast is served from 8 a.m. to noon for $6. Supper is served Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. for $5. For information, call 508-759-9974 in the evening.
Friends of Myles Standish State Forest Friends of Myles Standish State Forest (FMSSF) is an all-volunteer, non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to promoting responsible recreation and enhancing and restoring the trails, wildlife habitat and the scenic and historic resources in the Myles Standish State Forest. Join FMSSF. The forest belongs to you and it needs your help. You are invited to come to meetings where you will learn more about the forest, volunteer at work parties, help with community events, become an advocate for the forest and support the forest through your membership and donations to FMSSF. Membership is $10 for an individual and $15 for a family. Members are reminded that annual memberships are now due to keep your membership current. Memberships and donations are tax deductible. Send your membership/donation to Friends of Myles Standish State Forest, Inc, C/o Robert Bentley, FMSSF Treasurer, 60 Wenham Road, Carver.
Le Beau Chapeau Le Beau Chapeau is a hat society for women in business. Enjoy networking and social fun. Free membership. Monthly meetings are held Tuesdays at Lindsey's Restaurant, Wareham. Appetizers and soft drinks will be served. Fare $17 tax/tip included. Reservations accepted up to day of meeting. (Hats are required to attend). For reservation or information, call Dee Royale at 508-291-2682.
Lions Club The Rochester Lions Club meets in various locations at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month. The club seeks new members and new ideas to help raise money for eye research and community needs. For more information, call John Cobb at 508-763-8970. The Mattapoisett Lions Club meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at the Kinsale Inn in Mattapoisett. Social hour begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. For information, call 508-758-4964 or 508-758-4964.
Leo Club The Rochester Leo Club is a youth group sponsored by the Rochester Lions Club. For information, call Deb Martin at 508-763-9248.
Maconchu Club The Maconchu Club of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church is a social organization dedicated to promoting good fellowship. Local residents are welcome to join the club, which meets the third Saturday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in Reynard Hall.
Marion Social Club The Marion Social Club, located at 44 Pumping Station Road, is a charitable, community-service organization that assists the young, elderly, distressed and underprivileged in Marion and surrounding communities. The club raises money to fund charitable activities by sponsoring a number of annual events, such as clambakes, chicken barbeques, steak suppers and other events open to the public. The group is actively seeking new members who are willing to roll up their sleeves and work toward the goal to provide services to needy persons and families. For more information on how to become a member, call John at 508-748-2280.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees The National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Cape Cod Chapter 1279, invites federal employees, retired or current, to stay informed about all issues that will affect them upon retirement. Meetings are held at 2 p.m., the second Thursday of each month at the Bourne Memorial Community Center, 239 Main St., Buzzards Bay. Membership is open to all retired and current employees. For information, call Peter Conroy at 508-759-3324, e-mail petermc2@verizon.net or write to 5 Oakmont Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532.
Natural History Book Club The aim of the club is to broaden awareness of the earth's wonders and all societies' dependence on the proper functioning of natural systems. Participants will be able to explore of our natural heritage by automobile, foot and also by armchair reading. For information, call 508-748-2098.
Old Colony Young Marines The Old Colony Young Marines is a youth education and service program for boys and girls ages 8 through completion of high school. Recruits are being sought. The group has unit members from Quincy to Brewster. Meetings are held at 5:45 p.m. every Tuesday at the Boys and Girls Club of Plymouth, 9 Resnik Road, Plymouth. Information may be obtained at the Web site www.oldcolonyyoungmarines.com. For details call adult leader Lucian Pravati at 508-224-9590 or Michelle DeSilva at 508-896-6424 or Laura Stowe at 508-888-8962; or talk to one of the young marine leaders, Joshua Covell at 508-833-4409 or Dylan DaSilva at 508-896-6424 or Nathaniel Stowe at 508-888-8962 or Nicholas Eufrazio at 508-830-1045 or Joseph Pravati at 508-224-9590.
Onset Bay Association The Onset Bay Association is a nonprofit civic corporation comprised of residents and business people who are dedicated to aiding the community by sponsoring family activities, concerts, beautification projects and clean-up campaigns. The association seeks to improve public safety, create an improved downtown image, and facilitate the success of a thriving business community. For information, call 508-295-7072.
Onset Protective League The Onset Protective League endeavors to keep the Onset community apprised of current issues and events of interest and to provide an opportunity for the exchange of ideas and concerns relevant to the residents of Onset. The league is dedicated to upholding the decree of 1916, which protects designated bluffs, beaches and green spaces from development to preserve these pristine local treasures for the public to enjoy for years to come. Meetings are open to the public. The league meets monthly at the Dudley F. Brown VFW Post #2846, off Onset Avenue, generally on the third Thursday of the month. Dates, times and topics are announced in advance. For information, call 508-295-1486.
Robbins Museum of Archaeology Exhibits at the museum cover over 10,000 years of Native American history and culture. The Robbins Museum is located in Middleborough and is the only museum dedicated to Native American history in Massachusetts. The key goal of the programming is to make the exhibits and educational materials relevant to students and easy-to-use by educators. Visits to the museum will include a tour of the museum, hands-on activities, and the opportunity for students to handle and analyze Native American artifacts. Open Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To schedule a tour during these or other hours or for more information, call the Education Department at 508-947-9005 or e-mail education@massarchaeology.org.
Rochester Historical Society The Rochester Historical Society meets monthly at 7 p.m., at the East Rochester Church Museum, 355 County Road. The society is interested in any artifacts, pictures or stories you may want to share, either as a gift or loan. If you have historical items, contact curator Pam Robinson at 508- 763-2035 or librarian Sue LaFleur at 508-295-8908. The museum is open every Sunday, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Rotary Club of Fairhaven The Rotary Club of Fairhaven, comprised of members from Acushnet, Mattapoisett and Fairhaven, supports charitable organizations and academic scholarships for students from those towns. The club meets for lunch Tuesdays, at 12:15 p.m., at Pumpernickels, 23 Center St., Fairhaven. Call 508-992-1960 for more information.
Scale-model club The National Museum of Military Miniatures meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Bourne Veterans Community Center on Main Street in Buzzards Bay, from 7 to 9 p.m. The Black Buzzards is an instructional scale-model construction and finishing club. All ages, skills levels and building media are welcome. For information, call Bill or John at the Buzzards Bay Hobby Center, 508- 759-5722.
Sippican Historical Society Museum The Sippican Historical Society Museum, located at 139 Front St., in the heart of Marion Village, is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It features artifacts and historical materials pertaining to Marion, including furnishings, paintings, photographs and maps. Special features include displays dedicated to the Mary Celeste and the Gilded Age of Marion. Call for further information, 508-748-1116.
Sippican Woman's Club The Sippican Woman's Club is a nonprofit organization whose fundraising efforts each year enable scholarship awards for Marion students seeking higher education. Club membership is open to all women who are residents of Marion or to women whose interests are in Marion. Contact Jeanne Lake at 508-748-0619 for membership information.
Sociable Singles Association Sociable Singles Association sponsors its social night the first Thursday of each month, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Mattapoisett Chowder House on Route 6. For information, call 877-626-4900.or visit www.sociablesingles.org. Social night is an opportunity for single adults to mix and mingle in a friendly atmosphere and get acquainted with the Sociable Single Association. You do not have to be a member to attend and the admission is free.
Social Harmony Lodge Social Harmony Lodge AF & AM meets the second Friday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, Cranberry Highway, Wareham. For information, call Harold Gerard at 508-295-5530.
SouthCoast Equality Alliance The SouthCoast Equality Alliance (SEA), a newly formed lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer organization, announces its first open gathering and proposed calendar of events. SEA, a project of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts, is a volunteer driven organization committed to promoting respect and equality for individuals and families regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, through education and advocacy. For more information, call SEA at 508-536-5991.
Squares and rounds Square and rounds dancing is held Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the community room at the Wareham Multi- Service Center. Classes are for beginners and mainstream square dancers and rounds. The first lesson is free. After that, classes are $3 per person. For information, call Betty at 508-295-1395, or Paul or Lillian at 508-998-5937.
Thermometer Collectors Club The Thermometer Collectors Club of America meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the museum. The Porter Thermometer Museum, located in Onset, is Onset's only museum. It is open year-round with 5,100 thermometers displayed. Drop by and meet the thermometer man, or book a traveling presentation, which is for any age. Admission is free. Call 508-295-5504 for information.
Tobey Hospital Gift Shop The Tobey Hospital Gift Shop hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information call 508-295-0880. All proceeds benefit Tobey Hospital.
Tobey Hospital Guild Members of the Tobey Hospital Guild founded in 1941, serve as ambassadors to the community of the hospital. Membership in open to both men and women with many opportunities to volunteer time and talents. Community members are invited to join the organization. The guild raises funds to support projects, including hospital equipment, developing technology, health care, scholarships, and patient outreach. Fund-raising programs include an annual special event, gift shop, luncheons, raffles, lobby sales, holiday light-a-light and more. Guild members are encouraged to join the Tobey Volunteer Service Program , which helps within the hospital to benefit patients and their families. For more information call Cathy, Membership Chair at 508-291-3453 or Agatha, Volunteer Supervisor at the hospital.
TOPS Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets at the Bourne Community Building every Thursday, from 10 to 11 a.m. For information, call 508-295-4012 or 508-759-7452.
Tri-Town Business Association The Tri-Town Business Association meets at 8 a.m. the third Wednesday of every month. The meetings last for one hour and are designed to bring businesses, schools and residents of the tri-town area together to meet with each other and foster economic growth as well as enhance the educational communities of the tri-towns. For further information, contact Pat Shea at 508-748-2689 or Beverly Pierce at 508-763-5503.
Turning Point Day Resource Center Turning Point Day Resource Center, 6 Rogers Ave., Wareham, assists local people with the challenges of homelessness. Office open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, an appointment is necessary. The Baby Point Program is open on the third Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon and from5 to 7 p.m. Call 508-291-0535 for information.
Wareham Elks #1548 Members of the Wareham Elks #1548 meet the second and fourth Monday of each month at the lodge in East Wareham. Bingo is every Tuesday. Doors open at 4 p.m. and bingo starts at 7 p.m. All proceeds to benefit scholarship funds. The hall is available for rent for up to 300 people. For information, call 508-295-6000, or stop by the office between 10 a.m. and noon.
Wareham Garden Club The Wareham Garden Club encourages new membership. For more information call Margaret Welsh at 508-757-5454 or Debbie Bush at 508-748-1262.
Wareham Historical Society Inc. A nonprofit organization, generally meets on the third Monday of the month at the Old Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main St., Wareham at 7 p.m. For information, call 508-273-0069.
Wareham Land Trust The Wareham Land Trust public meetings are generally held four times a year, typically on the second Tuesday of the month. Meetings and topics are announced in advance. Watch local papers for announcements of dates, times and locations. Executive meetings are open to the public and held on the second Tuesday of all other months at 7 p.m. at the WLT office at 219 Main St., Suite E, Wareham. For information, call 508-295-0211.
Wareham recycling The Wareham Recycling volunteer drop-off center is open Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clean and separated items accepted include: · glass, metal, paper, plastic – clean items only · bottles and jars (no plate glass, etc.), tin cans, aluminum foil/plates, plastic containers #1-5 (any color) – check the number · newspapers (including inserts), magazines, catalogs, phone books, mixed office-type paper (no glue, no glassine envelopes) · cardboard (corrugated, cereal boxes, manila folders) – separate from newspapers · numbers 1 and 2 plastic containers (any color); packing peanuts (no Styrofoam) · white goods are taken year-round; no sticker required; $15 for non-Freon items; $20 for items containing Freon Also taken for a small fee: auto (only) tires and rims, $2/tire, $1/rim; auto batteries, $1. Antifreeze (green) is taken free at the Auto Center, Route 28, West Wareham. Other trash alternatives: TVs, computers, fluorescent tubes, yard trimmings, leaves, etc. Check with CMR District resources 508-291-3100, ext. 3186, or 508-748-6554. Sharps-collection site is located at the Recycling Drop-off Center in East Wareham, next to the Park and Ride, Route 28 and Maple Spring Road, across from Atlantic Boats. Hours for collection are Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sharps containers should be hard plastic bottles with screw-type caps, no larger than 24 inches or one gallon capacity, preferably detergent-type bottles. Glass or clear plastic containers will not be accepted. Recycle kitchen scraps. Ask about composting. For information, call the Board of Health at 508-291-3100, ext. 3197.
Wareham Village Association The Wareham Village Association is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to bring the business and residential communities together. The association sponsors downtown events for holidays and the Swan Festival, as well as cleanup and beautification projects and fundraisers. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at the Information Center, 208 Rear Main St., Wareham. For information, call 508-291-3677.
Whaling City Rowing Whaling City Rowing is a nonprofit organization that provides year-round, diverse educational rowing programs for people of all ages and experience levels. All are welcome to join. Membership includes training, beautiful views of waterways, and fun. For information, visit www.whalingcityrowing.org or call 774-488-7974.
Women's Society of Christian Service The Women's Society of Christian Service, an interdenominational group, meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene, 6 Rogers Ave., Wareham. Women 18 and older are invited to attend. For information, call 508-295-3977.
Voice of the Faithful The South Coast affiliate of Voice of the Faithful is comprised of members committed to a renewed and accountable Catholic church. For information, e-mail wsbamb@verizon.net or visit the Web site www.votf.org.
Parents & Kids Buttonwood Zoo Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, is open daily Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $2.50 for children 3 to 12 years of age, $3.75 for students, and $5 for adults; a family rate is offered for $15. Parking is free. Events include: · The Toe Jam Puppet Band creative-arts play group. Sing, dance and play with New Bedford's favorite, the Toe Jam Puppet Band, every Monday at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. · The New Bedford Oceanarium WOW mobile is in the zoo parking lot every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join Oceanarium staff for free marine activities and crafts. Different activities are offered each week. · Children, ages 8 to 12, who love animals and the zoo is invited to join the Zoo Crew, a day program that runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each week has a different theme.
Head Start Cape Cod Child Development is accepting applications for the East Falmouth fall full-day and half-day enrollment in its Head Start programs. Subsidies are provided; vouchers are accepted. Parents of children between the ages of 3 and 5 may call 800-974-8860 for information.
Great Place to Learn Great Place to Learn in Wareham offers comprehensive academic programs that specialize in diagnostic testing, tutorial support for grades K-12, SAT and MCAS preparation, college search, individualized special education programs, home school and summer classes. For information, call Deb Ozug 508-678-9004 or visit www.greatplacetolearn.com.
Nature Kids A weekly class for toddlers and pre-schoolers is held every Friday morning at 10 a.m. at Earth's Partner, 133 Wareham Road, Marion. Class is $2 per participant. A seasonally appropriate story is read followed by a related craft using recycled or natural materials. E-mail kiwiwalsh@yahoo.com or call Earth's Partner at 508-748-3933 for information.
Infant playgroup Thanks to a generous donation from the friends of the Marion Visiting Nurses, plans are in the works for an infant playgroup. The goal of the group is to provide support to the family at this crucial stage of a child's development and also offer the opportunity to meet others with children of similar ages. The group is led by a skilled facilitator and will be held, at the YMCA Youth and Family Center, Reservation Road, Mattapoisett. A series fee of $24 is charged. Scholarships are available. If you are interested in being a part of this group, contact the Early Childhood Office at 508-748-1863.
Infant social and discussion group Meeting Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Council on Aging quarters at Center School, Mattapoisett, Amanda Stone, R.N., public health nurse for Mattapoisett and Marion will offer six relaxed and informative sessions where you can meet families that have children of similar age and discuss topics of interest or concern. Mothers, fathers, grandparents or caregivers with infants from birth to first birthday are welcome. Siblings are welcome too. A fee of $24 will be collected at the first session. Scholarships are available. The Tri-Town Early Childhood Council, the Early Childhood Office of the Old Rochester Regional School District, the Friends of the Marion Visiting Nurses and the Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester Boards of Health sponsors the group. Registration is required. Contact the Early Childhood Office at 508-748-1863.
Subsidized childcare Cape Cod Child Development Program is a nonprofit organization that has served thousands of families across the Cape, by offering subsidized childcare and accepting vouchers for eligible families. The program is now enrolling children for the fall. Space is available for the Family Child, Preschool/Head Start and school-age programs. Call the enrollment office to register at 800-974-8860.
Reunions ORR Class of 1978 ORR Class of '78 reunion, June 19, 2010. For details, contact Joanne at johick59@yahoo.com by May 1 . Silver Lake Class of 1970 Anyone wishing to join a committee to plan a 40th year reunion for Silver Lake's Class of 1970 call Rick Fortini weekdays from 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 781-829-1437 or e-mail slclass70@comcast.net.
PCHS Class of 1966 – looking for classmates The Plymouth-Carver High School Class of 1966 is trying to find the following classmates. We would like to update our class address list. If anyone knows the whereabouts of the following people, or if your address has changed in the last five years call either Charlotte at 508-746-7464 or Margaret at 508-746-9151. Our email is: Class1966@aol.com Diane Alves, Douglas Anderson, Bruce Price, Bruce Curtis, Philip Anti, Constance Riordan, Cynthia Barrows, Sandra Robertson Lacey, Cynthia Bates, Patrick Romano, Norman Bissett, Sandra Russell, Robert Brown, Susan Sawyer, Christine Sears, Beverly Smith, Geraldine Clark, Cheryl Thompson, Julia Wager, Lisa Ford, Deborah Wollaston, Richard Gomes, Jeanne Gould, Stephen Williams, Marcia Thimas, Daphne Lopes, Donna Wright, Linda Young, Robert Mahoney, Doris Parker, Wayne Sirrico, Linda Maki, Theodore Halunen, Robert Haigh.
Services Fuel Assistance Program Start South Shore Community Action Council, Inc. announces that the Fuel Assistance Program is open for assistance with deliveries or utility shutoffs. Anyone who did not receive an application in the mail and feels that they may qualify is encouraged to visit the office at 265 South Meadow Road in Plymouth. Applicants may fill out applications, on a daily first-come, first-served, sign-up basis with an authorized intake worker from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays After-hours appointments for households employed during the day can be requested by calling the office. Phone calls vial a live operator are accepted between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 508-746-6707. There is also a 24-hours voice response phone system which, using a touch tone phone, enables applicants and clients to find out about how the fuel assistance program works, to access the status of their application, to hear a list of payments made, and for heating companies to access weekly oil pricing and payment histories. Clients with rotary phones should hold the line and they will be transferred to a live operator. New applicants must bring proof of income for the past thirty days for all household members over 18, picture identification, and proof of street address. Households who have used the same primary heat source for at least twelve months should bring copies of their heating bills for the 12 months prior to application for a potentially higher fuel assistance benefit level. For applicants in an emergency situation (completely out of fuel or utilities the shut off), all income and other information must be brought in to the office the day you apply in order to receive emergency assistance. Eligibility is based on gross income and household size. The maximum allowable income guidelines are: Household of one-person $29,126; two-person $38,087; three-person $47,049; four-person $56,011; five-person $64,973, etc. Heating season benefit levels ranging from $590 to $985 for non-subsidized residents and $295 to $495 for some subsidized housing residents have been established. Eligibility for fuel assistance also provides 12 months of discounts on electric, natural gas and telephone bills. Fuel assistance eligibility may also provide eligibility for free weatherization and free heating system repair. Applications will be taken through April 30. Call 508-746-6707 with questions. Volunteer sites that take applications and their contact numbers include: Carver Veterans Services (vets only), 508-866-3406; Duxbury COA (elderly only), 781-934-5774; Halifax COA, 781-293-7313; Kingston COA, 781-585-0511; Marshfield COA, 781-834-5581; Middleborough COA (elderly only), 508-946-2490; Pembroke COA, 781-294-8220; Plymouth COA (elderly only), 508-830-4230; Plymouth Veterans Services (vets only), 508-747-1620, ext. 172; Wareham COA, 508-291-3100; For further information, call SSCAC Fuel Assistance at 508-746-6707.
HUD housing counseling The Plymouth Redevelopment Authority at 11 Lincoln St., Plymouth, is a HUD housing counseling agency. As a HUD agency, the PRA provides free housing counseling to clients in its target area, which includes the towns of Plymouth, Carver, Halifax, Plympton, Kingston, Duxbury, Marshfield and Wareham. Counseling services include home purchase counseling, mortgage default and delinquency counseling, rental and rental delinquency counseling and reverse equity mortgage counseling for seniors. For information, call the PRA at 508-747-1620, ext. 147.
Scouts Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts Boys aged 7 to 11 are invited to join Cub Scouts. Boys 11 to 18 years of age are welcome to join Boy Scouts. Local Scout leaders will host evenings of information and fun at area schools and community centers. Times and locations of local Scout rallies are available by calling 508- 402-7060. · Marion Boy Scout Troop 32 meets every Thursday, from 6:45 to 8 p.m., at St. Gabriel's Parish Hall, 124 Front St., Marion. For information, call Joe Duggan at 508-748-6782. · Mattapoisett Boy Scout Troop 53 meets Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, 27 Church St. For information, call Jim O'Dowd at 508-758-3563. · Rochester Boy Scout Troop 31 meets Mondays at 7 p.m., at the Rochester Grange.
Calling all Girl Scouts Girls Scouts of the USA has partnered with the Ad Council to create Girls Go Tech, a national public-service advertising campaign designed to encourage young girls to develop early interests in math, science and technology. It features an interactive Web site, www.girlsgotech.org. For information, log onto the Web site www.gscsm.org or call 800-242-0925. Former Girl Scouts who would like to reconnect with Girl Scout friends may call the Massachusetts toll-free phone number, 800-242-0925 or e-mail aellis@gscsm.org with name, address and other contact information. E-mail is preferred.
Daisy Girl Scouts The Daisy Girl Scouts program, for girls in kindergarten, is an introduction to the goals of Girl Scouts: teamwork, respect for others and character development. For information, call the Plymouth Bay Council at 508-923-0800, ext. 41.
Rainbow Girls The International Order of Rainbow Girls is an organization for girls aged 11 to 21. Meetings are held twice a month at the Wareham Masonic Hall. Girls are encouraged to work in community service and run many fundraisers to support different charitable organizations. For information, call the mother advisor, Priscilla Hartshorn, at 508-295-9401.
Support Groups AD-IN of Plymouth The Attention Deficit Information Network of Plymouth meets Fridays, usually once a month, at 7:15 p.m. in the Plymouth North High School, Obery Street. A $3 donation at the door is requested. An annual family membership fee of $15 provides members to regular e-mail updates. Refreshments are sold to benefit the Scholarship Fund. Make checks payable to AD-IN of Plymouth and mail to AD-IN of Plymouth treasurer, Talia Way, Plymouth, MA 02360. To confirm meetings, call 508-746-3959. Al-Anon – A Road to Serenity Al-Anon announces a new meeting being held at 9:30 a.m. Fridays in the Church of the Vine, 5 Wareham Street, Carver. All those who are affected by someone else's drinking can find solutions that lead to serenity in this fellowship.
Al-Anon Al-Anon meets at the Church of the Good Shepherd, High Street, Wareham, Thursdays, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Beginners meet at the YMCA, Church Street, Wareham, 9 to 9:45 a.m., and stay for a 12-step meeting from 10 to 11 a.m.
Al-Anon meetings for relatives and friends Al-Anon meeting for relatives and friends of alcoholics at 8 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Gabriel's Church Hall, 124 Front St., Marion.
Alzheimer's support · Friends of Marion Visiting Nurses and Community Nurse and Hospice are offering a free support group for tri-town caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's and related dementia. The group meets the second Wednesday of each month, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., in the community room of the Sippican School. Pat Midurski, RN, will offer resources related to care giving and practical suggestions for relieving stress. The Friends of the Marion Visiting Nurses funds the group. For information, call 508-992-6278 or 508-996-0638. · An Alzheimer's support group meets at the Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Wareham on the second Thursday of each month, from 3 to 4 p.m. All caregivers are welcome to attend. For information, call Dianne Connelly at 508-295-1040.
Alzheimer's Support - Plymouth A support group co-sponsored by Radius Health Care Center, to support families and friends of patients with Alzheimer's meets the first Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at Stafford Hill Assisted Living, 60 Stafford Street, Plymouth. For more information call Evelyn Haight at 508-746-4343 ext. 298.
Beacon Hospice – Support Groups Job Loss Support Group Beacon Hospice will offer a Job Loss Support Group Friday mornings, from 10-11:30 a.m. The trauma of unemployment can be a devastating time but being with others who are seeking new hope for their lives can be a tremendous source of support and encouragement. Guest speakers from job placement agencies will be invited as well as a session entitled "Making the Most of Your Resume." This group is free of charge and is open to all members of the community who are striving to stay positive and focused. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to pre-register, call Scott A. Ciosek, M.Div. at 508-747-7222 or e-mail, sciosek@beaconhospice.com. Beacon Hospice, 32 Resnik Road, Suite 3, Plymouth. Journey to Hope and Healing Workshop/Support Group For those experiencing grief and loss, will meet on Thursday evenings at Beacon Hospice, 32 Resnik Road, Suite 3, Plymouth. If you recently lost a loved one, come and journey with others who are searching for hope and healing. This group is free of charge. Pre-registration is mandatory. For more information and to pre-register, call Scott A. Ciosek, M.Div. at 508-747-7222 or email, sciosek@beaconhospice.com. Grief and Loss Bereavement Support Beacon Hospice, 32 Resnik Road, Suite 3, Plymouth offers bereavement support for anyone who is currently experiencing grief and loss. All of their services are free of charge and are open to anyone in the community. For more information and a current schedule, call Scott A. Ciosek, M.Div. at 508-747-7222 or email, sciosek@beaconhospice.com.
Behavior management For information call Mary Jane Sullivan, Wareham Community Partnerships Coordinator at 508-291-3547 or Jane Taylor, Early Childhood Coordinator, ORRSD at 508-748-1863.
Breast cancer support For those newly diagnosed with breast cancer, talking with a trained American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery volunteer and breast cancer survivor gives patients the opportunity to express feelings, verbalize fears and concerns and ask questions. For information about receiving a free visit, call the American Cancer Society at 800-ACS-2345.
Caretakers' support Community Nurse and Hospice Care, Caregiver Support groups for anyone taking care of someone with memory impairment meet: · Acushnet Council on Aging, 59 Main St.., Acushnet – The fourth Wednesday of each month, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., free transportation and free respite care is available. For information, call Patricia Midurski at 508-996-0368. · Fairhaven Council on Aging, 229 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven – The first Wednesday of the month, from 1 to 2 p.m., free social daycare available during meeting or free in-home respite. For more details, call Patricia Midurski at 508-996-0368.
Children's Bereavement Support Group The Children's Bereavement Support Group provides a safe place for young people, ages 5 and up, to share feelings of loss with their peers. The group is held at the Southcoast Hospice offices located at 200 Mill Road, Fairhaven. For more information or to register for both groups call Catherine Wrobel, bereavement coordinator, at 508-984-0202.
Compulsive-eating support Food Addicts in Recovery is a 12-step program for individuals recovering from addictive eating. Regular meetings are Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Fridays at 8 a.m., at The Church of the Good Shepherd, 74 High St., Wareham; and Sundays at 6:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Church, 17 Spring St., Fairhaven. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. For information, call 781-321-9118 or visit the Web site www.foodaddicts.org. Overeaters Anonymous is a lifetime program of relief from compulsive overeating that's available for those who are out of control with food. The group meets Saturdays at 8 a.m. for a study meeting at St. Gabriel's Church, 124 Front St., Marion. There are no dues or fees. For information, call 508-748-0919.
Counseling Referrals The Social Work Therapy Referral Service offers free confidential referrals for individual, couple, family and group therapy, matched for specialty, location and insurance. A public service of the National Association of Social Workers. Call 617-720-2828 or 800-242-9794.
Food Addicts in Recovery Are you having a hard time controlling the way you eat? Call Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: 781-438-9700. Local Meetings: Tuesday - Wareham, 7 p.m. Church of the Good Shepherd, 74 High Street Wednesday - Wareham, 9 a.m. YMCA, 33 Charge Pond Road Friday - Wareham, 8 a m. Church of the Good Shepherd, 74 High Street No dues, fees or weigh-ins.http://www.foodadddicts.org
Depression/bipolar support The Southcoast Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance meets the fourth Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion Road, Route 6. Friends, family and loved ones are welcome. For information, contact Lisa at DBSASouthcoast@hotmail.com, or call 508-212-9447.
Diabetes youth support group Children aged 5 to 15 with diabetes are encouraged to join the Diabetes Association's youth support group, which meets from 9 to 11 a.m. every other Saturday at the Southcoast Wellness Center, 250 Faunce Corner Road, North Dartmouth. The first hour is for sports and games, and is followed by an hour of social support and diabetes education; free. Call Bill DaPonte at 508-672-5671 for information.
Family Caregiver Support Program The Family Caregiver Support Program at Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) in Brockton and Comfort Keepers in Plymouth, have established a FREE monthly Family Caregiver Support Group. The group meets the first Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. and offers educational focused meetings, guidance and reassurance while enabling the exchange of practical ideas. Meetings will be held a Comfort Keepers located at 37 Industrial Park Road in Plymouth.
NAMI of Plymouth NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) is a nonprofit organization serving Plymouth and nine surrounding communities. NAMI sponsors a free Family to Family Support Group Thursdays, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Sgarzi conference room at Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth, for family members and caregivers of those living with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or other psychiatric disorders. Call the Plymouth area NAMI at 781-829-7215 or Jean Albanese at 508-746-8094 with questions.
Respiratory support The Greater Wareham Respiratory Support Group meets the first and third Friday of every month from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Wareham Free Library. For information, call Isabelle Miller at 508-295-7007.
South Shore OCD Support A support group for those suffering with, or have family members suffering with, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) meets at 7 p.m., the second Wednesday of every month at the Duxbury Senior Community Center, 10 Mayflower St., Duxbury. Meetings are free. The center is wheelchair accessible. Call Barbara Lashley at 508-830-1630 for information.
Stroke Support Group The Stroke Support Group is held the third Wednesday of the month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Autumn Glen of Dartmouth, formerly Heritage of Dartmouth, 239 Cross Road, North Dartmouth. A monthly forum where stroke survivors and their families, caregivers and friends can gather and meet others in similar circumstances. The group is informational and allows for sharing and social interaction. For more information, call Veronica Robdau at 508-961-5769. Walk-ins are welcome. In case of inclement weather check the Southcoast website www.southcoast.org/new/cancellations/.
Widow, Widower Grief Support Group The Widow, Widower Grief Support Group provides encouragement, support and resources for those who have lost their life partner. The group is held at the Southcoast Hospice offices located at 200 Mill Road, Fairhaven. For more information, call Catherine Wrobel, bereavement coordinator at 508-984-0202.
Veterans How to display the flag The United Spinal Association, a national nonprofit veterans-services and disability-rights organization, is offering a free pamphlet, How to Display Our Flag, which explains the proper etiquette for showing the American flag. Single copies m be downloaded at no charge by visiting the website www.unitedspinal.org and clicking on Publications and Resources.
American Merchant Marine Veterans The local chapter of American Merchant Marine Veterans meets at 1 p.m., the first Sunday of the month, in the Harrington Building at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Buzzards Bay. For information, call 508-295-8257.
American Legion The Wareham American Legion Post 220 meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 8 p.m. Meetings are held at the post, 777 Main St., at the corner of Tobey Road and Main Street in Wareham. All members and eligible veterans are invited to attend.
Benjamin D. Cushing VFW Members of the Benjamin D. Cushing VFW Post #2425 meet at 8 p.m., the first and third Mondays of every month. The board of directors meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of every month at the post home on Mill Street, Route 6 in Marion. For information, call 508-748-0312 or 508-748-2799. The VFW Auxiliary meets the second Monday of each month at the Benjamin D. Cushing VFW Post pavilion, Route 6, Marion. The auxiliary is open to wives, daughters, mothers, sisters and widows of veterans.
Veterans Service office The Veterans Service office is compiling a list of Mattapoisett and Rochester servicemen and women who are serving abroad. The list will be engraved on a plaque to be displayed at the Mattapoisett and Rochester town halls. Anyone who has a family member serving overseas may call the veterans office Tuesday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A health and medical benefits counselor for the Department of Veterans Affairs is available at the Veterans Office in Mattapoisett Town Hall, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 2:30 to 5 p.m., or by calling 508-758-4114.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary The Ladies Auxiliary of the Dudley L. Brown VFW Post 2846, Onset, is a service organization that helps veterans, their families, the handicapped and the needy. The auxiliary also raises funds for scholarships. Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m., the second Monday of every month at the post on Onset Avenue. Membership is open to any female, 16 or older, who has or had a husband, parent or sibling (biological, foster, step or adopted) who served in combat or was stationed in occupied territory during any war or police action. For information, contact Barbara Andrews, auxiliary membership chairman, at 508-295-1413.
Volunteers Road to Recovery needs volunteers The American Cancer Society is currently seeking volunteers from every town in Southeastern Massachusetts to drive cancer patients to their treatment appointments. "If you have a car, and even one hour once a month, you can make a real difference in someone's life by becoming a driver," explains Bagley. A cancer patient who needs radiation therapy might require between 20 and 30 trips to the clinic within six weeks. A patient receiving chemotherapy might report for treatment weekly for up to a year. Treatment can make a patient feel too sick to drive. In many cases, a patient is driven to hospitals and clinics by relatives or friends, but occasionally they need to seek alternative transportation. That's where Road to Recovery, an American Cancer Society community program, helps. One Hour Once A Month - Volunteer drivers receive simple training and an orientation from the American Cancer Society, and are asked to volunteer for at least one hour, one day, once a month. The Society matches drivers' availability with the needs of patients who call. "Some volunteers say driving patients is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do," said Bagley. "Sometimes a driver will have the opportunity to bring the same patient several times, get to know them, and be able to offer support. For patients who have no family in the area, volunteer drivers really make a difference." For more information, or to volunteer as a Road to Recovery driver, contact your American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
Hospice Volunteers Needed Are you looking for a rewarding, unique volunteer experience? Do you have some time available each week that you could give in a constructive, meaningful way? If so, than perhaps you would make a good volunteer for Allegiance Hospice. Allegiance Hospice is looking for volunteers to visit patients under hospice care in nursing homes in the Wareham Area. Volunteers are formally trained and are a valued part of the interdisciplinary team in serving patients at end of life. If you are interested, call Karen Spangler at 800-792-5808, ext. 2608, or e-mail kspangler@allegiancehospice.com.
Looking for hospice volunteers Southcoast Hospice & Palliative Care is looking for volunteers in the greater New Bedford and Wareham areas to provide emotional support to patients and their families. The hospice volunteer must participate in a free 18-hour training session held at Southcoast Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care & Infusion Services located at 200 Mill Road, Fairhaven. Hospice volunteer training topics include patient care, family dynamics and spirituality. For more information, call Jo-Ann Richard at 508-984-0277. Southcoast Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care & Infusion Services, a department of Southcoast Hospitals Group is a private nonprofit agency that provides comprehensive, preventive and rehabilitative home health care to residents of the Greater New Bedford and Wareham areas.
Volunteer - make a difference in the life of a fresh air child - before summer You don't have to wait until the summer to make a difference in a Fresh Air child's life. Volunteer now with The Fresh Air Fund's South Coast, Massachusetts area committee and ensure that summer 2008 is special for New York City children. Each summer, close to 5,000 children, ages six to 18, enjoy two-week vacations with volunteer host families in suburban and small town communities across 13 northeastern states and Ontario, Canada. Local Fresh Air Fund committee members recruit host families, reach out to the community and coordinate fun activities for families and children. As one committee member explains, "I love giving to The Fresh Air Fund by using my leadership and organizational skills. The time spent preparing for each visit is nothing compared to the difference the experience means to a Fresh Air child." South Coast, Massachusetts area volunteers need your help to create another fun-filled summer for children from New York City's low-income communities, such as 9-year-old Joshua from the Bronx. "My favorite thing to do is swim when I'm there. If I could, I would swim all day." For more information on how you can join your local Fresh Air volunteer team, call Judy Dubois at 508-995-6317, or The Fresh Air Fund at 800-367-0003. You can also learn more about the host family program by visiting www.freshair.org.
Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers The Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity, the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, is a nonprofit housing ministry that covers the towns of Wareham, Rochester, Mattapoisett, Marion, Fairhaven and Acushnet. Habitat's mission is to eliminate poverty housing and provide people in need with simple, decent places to live. Volunteers are welcome to help in the office, with building and with fundraising. For more information on how you can volunteer, call 508-273-0225 or e-mail buzzardsbayareahabitat@yahoo.com.
Looking for volunteers The three Southcoast Hospitals are looking for volunteers to share their time, talent and treasure. Whether you wish to spend an hour or a day or your whole week, there are plenty of things to do. For more information, call the volunteer team leader at one of the Southcoast Hospitals: · Janet Koska, St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford at 508-961-5274 · John Teixeira, Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River at 508-679-7038 · Beth Cardin, Tobey Hospital, Wareham at 508-273-4102
Cranberry Hospice Cranberry Hospice is seeking volunteers for its hospice program. Hospice volunteers provide companionship, support and understanding to patients with a life-limiting illness and their families. In addition, volunteers offer assistance with day-to-day activities like errands and local transportation. Other opportunities include assistance with clerical tasks in the hospice office and support of fundraising activities. Interested candidates should contact Karen Foster, volunteer coordinator at 508-830-2762.
Allegiance Hospice Allegiance hospice is looking for volunteers to visit patients under hospice care at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion. Volunteers are formally trained and are a valued part of the interdisciplinary team that serves patients who are nearing the end of life. If you are interested, please call Karen Spangler at 877-255-4623, or e-mail kspangler@allegiancehospice.com.
A Helping Paw A Helping Paw's animal-care center needs help in all areas, including fundraising, grooming, shelter care, cashiers and more. A Helping Paw desperately needs reliable volunteers. As the only rescue on the Upper Cape, AHP is inundated with calls to help homeless pets. The more people who join the efforts, the more pets can be helped. There are many wonderful volunteer opportunities available. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about rescue and help the community. Call 508-759-2887 or visit www.ahelpingpaw.org for more information. Financial donations to keep the shelter from closing may be sent to AHP, Box 387, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Free spay/neuter certificates: Help prevent the deaths of innocent animals by getting to the root of the problem. Spaying and neutering is the key and a humane answer to animal overpopulation. A Helping Paw, with the support of several veterinarians and a grant from the MA Animal Coalition's Animal Friendly License Plate Program, provides free spay/neuter certificates to individuals who care for feral cats. Reduced-cost spay/neuter certificates are also offered to low-income pet owners who are unable to afford the full cost of the procedure.
4-H Youth Program The Barnstable County 4-H Program is recruiting adults who have a few hours each month to volunteer as club leaders for Cape Cod 4-H clubs. 4-H Volunteer Leaders provide skills, hobbies, or other areas of interest to a group of children while developing a meaningful relationship with youth. The Barnstable County 4-H office provides training, resource materials, activity curriculum, and support. For more information on how you can make a positive impact, call Judy Vollmer, 508-375-6696 or jvollmer@umext.umass.edu, or check out the 4-H information at www.mass4h.org or www.capecodextension.org.
Coastline Elderly Services Foster grandparents are needed to give children love, wisdom, support and attention. Volunteers help children learn to read, care for children with disabilities, and offer comfort to children in need. Volunteers also help out in elementary schools, day care centers and special needs sites. Call 508-999-6400.
Crafters, drivers needed The Mattapoisett Senior Center is seeking volunteer crafters to attend the center every second Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. to create gifts to be delivered to people in Mattapoisett and area nursing homes. Drivers are also needed to deliver the gifts. Call the senior center at 508-758-4110.
Deliver newsletters Wareham Senior and Social Services needs a volunteer to deliver its newsletter to area merchants in order to get important information to the elderly in Wareham. For information, call 508-291-6533.
Drivers needed Drivers are needed to deliver hot meals to homebound clients in Wareham who depend on this service. Those interested in volunteering can call Jan Smith-Rushton, volunteer coordinator, at 508-291-3100, ext. 6533.
Habitat for Cats Habitat for Cats is looking for volunteers to help take care of the cats living at its sanctuary in Westport, to assist with fundraisers, and to transport sick cats to and from the veterinarian. For information, call 508-961-2287, write to habitatcats@aol.com or visit www.habitatforcats.org. Adoption hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at 596 Hathaway Road, New Bedford. An adoption day is held every second Sunday of the month, from noon to 3 p.m. For information, call 508- 961-2287.
Horizons for Homeless Children Horizon for Homeless Children is seeking volunteers to play with children living in domestic violence, teen parent, and family homeless shelters in Barnstable, Bristol, and Plymouth counties. Giving just 2 hours a week of your time can make a lifetime of difference for the children in these shelters. A commitment of six months and attendance at one or our trainings is required. Call Lindsay Fulton at 508-999-9454 or at lfulton@horizonsforhomelesschildren.org for more information and an application, or fill one out online at www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org.
Hospice volunteers Volunteers are needed to provide supportive care to hospice patients who are facing life-limiting illnesses, and their caregivers. For information and/or to register, call Lori Nelson 508- 291-0049.
Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in Mattapoisett and Rochester, two hours a day, Monday through Friday. Volunteers receive stipends for using their own vehicles. Call Coastline Elderly Nutrition, 508-999-6400, ext. 168.
Melanoma Foundation seeks volunteers The Melanoma Education Foundation is seeking volunteers to raise melanoma awareness in local communities. At no cost, the foundation will provide one-hour, on-site training sessions to high school health educators. The foundation also provides an in-depth curriculum. In return, each participating school agrees to devote one classroom session to education on melanoma and early detection. For information, call 978-535-3080 or visit www.skincheck.org.
New Bedford Whaling Museum The New Bedford Whaling Museum is in need of volunteers who are interested in becoming a part of the world's foremost resource about whales and whaling. Volunteers guide and inform visitors, help out in the archives or contribute to the museum's operations in other ways. Volunteers are needed who can give an average of three hours a week. For information, call the Museum Education Department at 508-997-0046, ext. 123. The New Bedford Whaling Museum, located at 18 Johnny Cake Hill, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until 9 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. Admission is free for members and children under the age of 6, $10 for adults, $9 for seniors (59 and up) and students with valid ID, and $6 for children aged 6-14. For a calendar of events, visit the Web site www.whalingmuseum.org.
Parting Ways Museum Parting Ways Museum of African-American EthnoHistory Inc. is recruiting interested persons in the greater Plymouth community to serve on its volunteer board of directors. This is not a paying job. Parting Ways is an ongoing history project that honors four African American Revolutionary War veterans who are buried on site at the National Historic Register Parting Ways Cemetery in the former New Guinea settlement off Route 80 on the Plymouth/Kingston line. For information, call Lynda Thomas-LeGay at 508-317-2488, or Pamela Pollock at 508-965-6927.
Plymouth County 4-H The Plymouth County 4-H Program wants to expand its number of local 4-H horse project clubs. Adults interested in working with children and teaching them about horses are needed. Most 4-H horse clubs do not involve riding, but rather focus on learning about horses and everything related to them. Volunteer leaders are each provided with a variety of club materials, curriculum activities, a mentor and other resources. For information on how to become involved, call 781-293-3541, or visit plyctyext@mindspring.com.
Respite program The Bourne Council on Aging needs volunteers to serve in the Alzheimer's Community Respite Program. Volunteers will be trained to visit with clients, in their homes or at the Senior Center, while caregivers take breaks. The Bourne COA and Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod and the Islands will provide ongoing support to volunteers. For information, call Jean Hills, Alzheimer's coordinator, or Pat Houde, volunteer coordinator, at 508-759-0654.
Senior activities The activities department at the Forestview Nursing Home, 50 Indian Neck Road, Wareham, needs volunteers to help in a variety of areas. Call Diane Marques at the Forestview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 508-295-6264.
Sippican Health Care Center The Sippican Health Care Center in Marion seeks volunteers to help with crafts, gardening and other programs. For information, call Anne O'Connell at 508-748-3570.
Southcoast Hospice & Palliative Care Needs Volunteers Southcoast Hospital & Palliative Care is looking for volunteers in the greater New Bedford and Wareham areas to provide emotional support to patients and their families. The hospice volunteer must participate in a free 16-hour training session held at Southcoast Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care & Infusion Services located at 200 Mill Road, Fairhaven. Hospice volunteer training topics include patient care, family dynamics and spirituality. For more information, please contact JoAnn Richard at 508-984-0277.
Tobey Hospital Tobey Hospital is looking for volunteers who are able to make a regular commitment. Whether you wish to spend an hour or a day or your whole week, there are plenty of exciting things to do. If you are interested or would like more information, call the Volunteer Team Leader Beth Cardin at 508-273-4102 or www.southcoast.org/involve/volunteer/.
Tremont Rehabilitation Volunteers are needed at Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center to socialize, do crafts and games, and read and reminisce. For information, call Nancy Perry at 508-295-1040.
Women's Center The Women's Center, located at 405 County St., New Bedford, needs volunteers who are interested in providing either on-call medical advocacy for clients, hotline and shelter support, or office support. For information, call Sasha Mazza, volunteer and education coordinator, at The Women's Center, at 508-996-3343, ext. 13. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Trio shot to death in Chicago home - Arizona Daily Sun Posted: 03 Mar 2010 05:04 AM PST DARIEN, Ill. (MCT) -- A husband, wife and their son were found shot to death in their Chicago- area home early Tuesday morning after the couple's daughter called police while hiding in a closet, officials said. Police arrived at the house in the western suburb of Darien, Ill, shortly after 1 a.m. MST and discovered the bodies of Jeffrey Kramer, 50, his wife Lori Kramer, 46, and their son Michael, 20, according to Darien Police Chief Robert Pavelchik. Jeffrey and Michael were found on the first floor and Lori was on a stairway leading up to the second floor, Pavelchik said. Police found three other people in the home: the couple's daughter Angela, 25, who had called 911; the couple's oldest son, Anthony, 29, who was climbing out a basement window when officers arrived; and a 17-year-old girlfriend of Michael whom police would not identify. They said she was the one neighbors reported pounding on their doors after the shootings. The eldest son apparently had his bedroom in the basement, Pavelchik said, explaining why he was crawling out of the window. Officers were talking to all three at the police station, Pavelchik said, but none of the them is being regarded as a suspect. All three victims were shot but no weapon has been found in the house so far, he said. "If it's in the house, we haven't found it," Pavelchik said. He said police do not believe the slayings were part of a murder-suicide. Pavelchik said the house appeared to have been targeted but would not elaborate. "I don't believe it was a random act," he told reporters. Earlier, the police chief said "the neighborhood is not in danger ... It doesn't appear there's a suspect running around the neighborhood." Friends described the victims as loving, outgoing neighbors who went out of their way to help others. "They were phenomenal people," said Janet Viane, who has lived next door to the Kramers for 12 years. "You can't find neighbors like that." She said Jeffrey Kramer would throw tailgate parties in his garage at the start of every Bears season, and would help her fix her car or things around the house. Kramer ran a repair shop in Cicero, Ill. "They're awesome parents, awesome neighbors, hard-working people," she said. The family had struggled through tragedy in 2007 when Angela was injured and her fiancee was killed while riding a motorcycle. Angela was riding on the back of her fiancee's motorcycle when a sports utility vehicle swerved in front of them and caused them to crash, according to an employee at Kramer's Auto Repair & Towing. The fiancee, Steve Hetman, was killed and Angela suffered broken legs, the employee said. "I know she was very hurt in the accident and very torn up about it," he said. News reports at the time said Hetman was pinned against the SUV and Angela was thrown from the cycle. The two had planned to marry after Hetman had found a job. Workers at the repair shop said Jeffrey Kramer bought the business from his father, Roy Kramer, several years ago. One employee described him as a kind boss who "did his best to keep us all employed" during the recession. Jeffrey Kramer was also very devoted to his family, he said. "His family came first," the worker said. "I'm sure it was the first thing he thought of in the morning and the last thing he thought of before he went to bed." A family friend, Matt Schuster, 16, said he grew up with the family and his brother was good friends with one of the sons. Whoever killed them, he said, are "sick and cold hearted. I hope they get caught and they pay for it. There's nothing this family did wrong." A neighbor who lives across the street, Jennifer Mazzei, said Lori Kramer worked for a textbook publisher. "I have no idea why they would be targeted as the police said," she said. "They were friendly people, outgoing. They extended themselves to us when we moved in." As police watched the home Tuesday morning, a distraught man ran past police tape surrounding the property before being stopped by police and turned away from the home. The man stopped near a truck parked on the driveway and doubled over as he sobbed uncontrollably. Police walked him away from the home. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| ADP National Employment Report Shows U.S. Employment Decreased by 20 ... - Earthtimes Posted: 03 Mar 2010 05:11 AM PST ROSELAND, NJ -- 03/03/10 -- According to today's ADP National Employment Report®, private sector employment decreased by 20,000 in February. The ADP National Employment Report, created by Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP®), in partnership with Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC, is derived from actual payroll data and measures the change in total nonfarm private employment each month.
Nonfarm Private Employment Highlights -- February Report: -- Total employment: -20,000 -- Small businesses* -18,000 -- Medium businesses** +8,000 -- Large businesses*** -10,000 -- Goods-producing sector: -37,000 -- Service-providing sector: +17,000 Addendum: " Manufacturing industry: +3,000 * Small businesses represent payrolls with 1-49 employees ** Medium businesses represent payrolls with 50-499 employees *** Large businesses represent payrolls with more than 499 employees Note: all data included in the ADP National Employment Report is based on size of payroll. In some cases, small and medium-size payrolls belong to businesses employing more workers than indicated by the size grouping.
According to Joel Prakken, Chairman of Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC, "Nonfarm private employment decreased 20,000 from January to February 2010 on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the ADP National Employment Report. The February employment decline was the smallest since employment began falling in February of 2008. If the recent trend continues, and given first-quarter GDP growth of 5.9%, private employment could rise next month for the first time in two years." Prakken added, "In February, two large blizzards smothered parts of the east coast during the reference period for the BLS establishment survey. The adverse weather had only a very small effect on today's ADP Report due to the methodology used to construct it. However, the adverse weather is widely expected to depress the BLS estimate of the monthly change in employment for February, but boost it for March." "February's ADP Report estimates nonfarm private employment in the service-providing sector increased by 17,000, the second consecutive monthly increase. However, this employment growth was not enough to offset continued losses in the goods-producing sector. Employment in the goods-producing sector declined 37,000, with employment in the manufacturing sector increasing by 3,000. The employment increase in the manufacturing sector was the first since January 2008," said Prakken. Prakken went on to say, "Large businesses, defined as those with 500 or more workers, saw employment decline by 10,000 while small-size businesses with fewer than 50 workers, declined 18,000. Employment among medium-size businesses, defined as those with between 50 and 499 workers, increased by 8,000, the first increase in employment since January of 2008." The matched sample used to develop the ADP National Employment Report was derived from ADP data, which during the twelve month period through December 2009, averaged over 360,000 U.S. business clients and represented over 22 million U.S. employees. This approximately represents the size of the matched sample used this month.
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Small Business Highlights -- February Report: Due to the important contribution small businesses make to economic growth, employment data that is specific to businesses with fewer than 50 employees will be reported in the ADP Small Business Report® each month. The ADP Small Business Report is a subset of the ADP National Employment Report.*
-- Total small business employment: -18,000 -- Goods-producing sector: -25,000 small business jobs -- Service-providing sector: +7,000 small business jobs
*All size data included in the ADP National Employment Report is based on size of payroll. In some cases, small and medium-size payrolls belong to businesses employing more workers than indicated by the size grouping. Private employment among small businesses decreased by 18,000 in February, according to the ADP Small Business Report released today. Additional information about small business employment, including charts on monthly job growth and employment levels, along with historical data, is available at http://www.smallbusinessreport.adp.com. "Employment among small-size businesses, defined as those with fewer than 50 workers, declined 18,000 in February. This decline was the smallest since April of 2008. Small business employment in the service-providing sector increased by 7,000, the second consecutive monthly increase," said Joel Prakken. To obtain additional information about the ADP National Employment Report, including additional charts, supporting data and the schedule of future release dates, or to subscribe to the monthly e-mail alerts and RSS feeds, please visit www.ADPemploymentreport.com. The March 2010 ADP National Employment Report will be released March 31, 2010 at 8:15 A.M. ET. About the ADP National Employment Report® The ADP National Employment Report, sponsored by ADP®, was developed and is maintained by Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC. It is a measure of employment derived from an anonymous subset of roughly 500,000 U.S. business clients. During the twelve month period through December 2009, this subset averaged over 360,000 U.S. business clients and over 22 million U.S. employees working in all private industrial sectors. The ADP Small Business Report® is a monthly estimate of private nonfarm employment among companies in the United States with 1-49 employees and is a subset of the ADP National Employment Report. The data for both reports is collected for pay periods that can be interpolated to include the week of the 12th of each month, and processed with statistical methodologies similar to those used by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to compute employment from its monthly survey of establishments. Due to this processing, this subset is modified to make it indicative of national employment levels; therefore, the resulting employment changes computed for the ADP National Employment Report are not representative of changes in ADP's total base of U.S. business clients. For a description of the underlying data and the statistical properties of the series, please see "ADP National Employment Report: Development Methodology" at http://ADPemploymentreport.com/methodology.aspx. About ADP Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP), with nearly $9 billion in revenues and about 570,000 clients, is one of the world's largest providers of business outsourcing solutions. Leveraging 60 years of experience, ADP offers the widest range of HR, payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions from a single source. ADP's easy-to-use solutions for employers provide superior value to companies of all types and sizes. ADP is also a leading provider of integrated computing solutions to auto, truck, motorcycle, marine and recreational vehicle dealers throughout the world. For more information about ADP or to contact a local ADP sales office, reach us at 1 (800) 225-5237 or visit the company's Web site at www.ADP.com. About Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC (MA) has been the most trusted source for U.S. macroeconomic forecasts and commentary, monetary and fiscal policy analysis, and econometric modeling for 25 years. MA's clients include leading financial service firms, nonfinancial corporations, key policymaking agencies of the U.S. government, as well as State and Foreign Government agencies. Additional information on Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC is available on the company's Web site, www.MacroAdvisers.com. The ADP National Employment Report and ADP Small Business Report are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. Image Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1189260
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| Carmakers continue dream run - Economic Times Posted: 03 Mar 2010 01:57 AM PST
MUMBAI/NEW
DELHI: February turned out to be a windfall month for Indian car-makers with
market leader Maruti Suzuki clocking its best ever monthly sales in its
29-year-old history as buyers queued up to seal deals before the Union Budget
that expectedly rolled back excise duty waivers raising car prices. (
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While Maruti's sales climbed 22%, close rival Hyundai Motors posted a 43% jump, its best performances in last 12 years. Tata Motors, India's biggest auto maker by revenue, reported a 58% on-year surge in vehicle sales. Maruti's success was mirrored by India's second-biggest two-wheeler maker, while Bajaj Auto Ltd, which reported a 78% growth in motorcycle sales. The government had last week excise duty by 2%, scrapping a waiver announced earlier as part of its booster package, and auto makers immediately hiked prices by Rs 6,000 to Rs one lakh on big cars and Rs 600 to Rs 2,000 on bikes. Officials of Maruti, Hyundai and Honda said they expected a temporary slowdown in sales this month. That dip could be accentuated by another imminent sales hike, say industry watchers, thanks to the euro emission standards kicking in from April 1. But Maruti chairman RC Bhargava said sales would later pick up on the back of an upbeat economy, new launches and strong consumer sentiments. "The sales continue on a strong pitch as we have seen a lot of preponement of buying because of the anticipated rise in excise duty in the Union budget during the last two months," said HMIL director-sales & marketing Arvind Saxena. Maruti, Tata, Honda Siel, Mahindra & Mahindra, Toyota and General Motors have also increased production to meet the increased demand. The pent-up demand from consumers, who were waiting for new models, is also boosting sales. Some of the new launches in the last few months were General Motors' Beat, Toyota Etios, Ford Figo and Volkswagen's Polo. In January, passenger vehicles sales had touched 1.83 lakh units, compared with 1.35 lakh units in January 2009. "The growth momentum, with double-digit sales growth, is likely to continue this month, too. However, it may not be sustainable in the long run. We expect a compounded growth rate of 10-15% and passenger vehicle volumes to touch 3.5 million units in 2015," said Rakesh Batra, partner and national director for auto practice at consulting firm Ernst & Young. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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