Daily Events

Announcements as of Oct. 31
October 31, 2009

AREA BLOOD DRIVES: United Blood Services of Minot has numerous blood drives in November. Appointments to donate blood should be made ahead of time. Following is the schedule Nov. 2-6 and people to contact to make appointments: Nov. 2, 2 to 7 p.m., MLS-Sherwood High School Multipurpose Room, call Debbie Keith at 459-2719 for an appointment; Nov. 3, 1 to 7 p.m., Flaxton Mini Mall, call Jeannie Kalmbach at 596-3846 or 339-1764 (cell); Nov. 4, noon to 6 p.m., Kenmare Memorial Hall, call Amy Helmers at 848-2448; and Nov. 5, 2 to 7 p.m., Leeds High School Multipurpose Room, call Lori Nelsen at 739-1153; Nov. 5-6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Quentin Burdick Job Corps Center, Minot, call Dianne Freed at 857-9677.

LEARNING CENTER REGISTRATION: The Minot Adult Learning Center will hold the next registration for GED, career planning and academic review courses Nov. 2 and Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon and Nov. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. Registration is for students interested in earning their GED, increasing their  academic skill level in order to enter post secondary education or who want help with career planning. GED tests are administered every Tuesday at 1 p.m. and many Tuesday evenings. Call 857-4488 to register.

UNIVERSITY CULTURAL EVENT: Minot State University Spanish students and the MSU Spanish Club will host an event, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the MSU Student Center's Multicultural Center. The center is on the lower level of the Student Center. The Day of the Dead is a unique celebration from Mexico and other Latin American countries. Spanish instructor Kemerly Moorhouse will play guitar, charango and an Andean flute. Various foods will be available for tasting. The students have organized this event for the past five years. Call Kemerly at 858-3245 or John Morrow at 858-4265 for more information.

AUTHOR EVENTS: Several presentations by author Jonathan Twingley, a Bismarck native who now lives in New York City, will take place Nov. 2 in Minot. Presentations will include "The Printed Page" from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Minot State University's Aleshire Theater in Hartnett Hall; "Doodling Around" from 2 to 3:15 p.m., also in Aleshire Theater; and a special reading from his book, "The Badlands Saloon," at 7 p.m. in the Taube Museum of Art, 2 N.Main St. The reading is sponsored by the Taube Museum and Main Street Books in Minot. The book is an illustrated novel about a young man's restless and life-changing summer spent in a small North Dakota tourist town. Signed copies of the book will be available at the Taube event. All of the events are sponsored by the North Dakota Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

CHILDREN'S LIBRARY PROGRAM: Preregistration begins Nov. 2 for an activity planned for children in grades kindergarten through fifth on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, when school is not in session. The program will be at 2 p.m. in the Minot Public Library's Imagination Station. There will be pirate stories and "pirate activities." Parents should call 838-0606 to preregister their children.

ADOPTION INFORMATION MEETING: An adoption information meeting will be Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at Catholic Charities North Dakota, 216 S. Broadway, Suite 103, in Minot. The agency serves people of any denomination. People will learn about the types of adoption including international, identified, out-of-state and North Dakota infants; requirements, processes, fees and waiting times. Call 852-2854 for more information.

PANGEA HOUSE EVENTS: Pangea House will present an "Acoustic Arts Experience" Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. at Pangea House in downtown Minot, 109 W. Central Ave. Guests will include Chin Up, Meriweather from Olympia, Wash.; MC Bomb Pop; Jazmine Wolff; True Soul Brothers; Cody Blotter; Haley C Photography and Jesse Dylan. Pangea House will present a "Skill Share" session Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. The Skill Share will include learning about Minot State University's poetry club, button making with Jazmine Wolff, quick sewing tips and more. There will be short presentations, question and answer sessions and refreshments. If you are interested in sharing a talent for 10 to 15 minutes, call 240-8152 or 720-6921. Free tutoring in lower level college math and high school courses will also be offered by Ryan. 

MINOT MODEL REUNION COMMITTEE: The Minot Model Alumni Association Reunion 2010 Committee is meeting the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Grand International Inn. The next meeting is Nov. 3. The committee needs all the class chairmen to attend. Anyone interested in helping may also attend.

TRUNK SHOW AND QUILT DEMONSTRATION: The Minot Prairie Quilt Guild will sponsor a Trunk Show and machine binding demonstration by Sandy Turner and Deb Bradley Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in Vincent United Methodist Church, 1024-2nd St. SE. Turner and Bradley are quilters at the Big Blue House and Sunshine Studio in Sidney, Mont. They will give a presentation on the tips and tricks of how to finish quilts. Topics to be covered are: Backing with various fabrics; Thread options including types and weights of various threads; Quilting designs including types and costs of various designs; Batting, what to use for specific purposes; Preparing backing; and Specialty fabrics and antique quilts. The presenters will have more than 25 quilts displayed to highlight their longarm skills and they will answer questions after the presentation. This event is free and open to the public. Call 839-4844 or send e-mail to duchsherers@gmail.com for more information.

SKEPTICAL SOCIETY MEETING: The Minot Skeptical Society will meet Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Center for Family Medicine, 1201-11th Ave. SW. The topic will be "What is Skepticism and Who Are Skeptics?" A question and answer session will follow. Refreshments will be provided.

YOUTH TEA PARTY: A Fancy Nancy Tea Party for children in preschool through grade two will be Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. in the Minot Public Library's Imagination Station. There will be stories, tea, fancy sandwiches and cookies. Parents may preregister their children by calling the children's library at 838-0606.

WARD COUNTY LIBRARY STORY TIME: Ward County Public Library in Minot will offer story time for children ages 18 months and older and their parents or guardians. Story times will be held most Fridays including Nov. 6, 13 and 20; Dec. 4, 11 and 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26; March 5, 12 and 26; April 9, 16, 23 and 30; and May 7 and 14 from 11 a.m. to noon in the library at 405-3rd Ave. NE, across from the Minot Daily News building. Story time will also include a craft/activity and a treat. Parents and guardians are asked to stay during story time.    

CARNEGIE BAZAAR: The Annual Carnegie Center Fall Bazaar will be Nov. 6 and 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Carnegie Center, downtown Minot, 105-2nd Ave. SE. The bazaar will feature Neola's Caramels, Bonnie's Table Runners, painted saw blades, baby blankets, Lizz's Originals (silverware), clocks, Avon products, denim purses, Christmas decorations, Shaklee products, jewelry, crafts, baked goods and lefse. There will be free admission, free refreshments and door prizes every hour.

SYMPHONY SOUP FUNDRAISER: The Minot Symphony League will host the 23rd Annual Les Soupes Event Nov. 7 at the Minot Country Club from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. People may enjoy three types of soup provided by chefs Dave Seaman of Michael's Restaurant, Alan Thomas of the Quentin Burdick Job Corps Center and Brian Szablewski of Chartwells. Participants may taste different breads provided by Minot Symphony League members. Three different desserts will also be available, Caramels by Sonja, Cake by Lailee's and a surprise treat provided by symphony members. Music will be provided by Northern Lights String Quartet and student string players. Tickets are available in advance at Artistry Hairstylists and Gourmet Chef for $17. Tickets are $20 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Minot Symphony Orchestra and provide area students with music scholarships.

ART EVENT FOR CHILDREN: The Taube Museum of Art in Minot is once again sponsoring Art Ala Carte Saturdays for children and adults, an all-you-can-eat lunch, including dessert and beverage, and children's art activities. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. these Saturdays: Nov. 7, Teeny Turkeys; Dec. 12, pizza and salad; Jan. 16, grilled cheese and tomato soup; Feb. 6, Soup It Up; March 6, spaghetti and meatballs; April 3, chicken fingers and Tator Tots; May 1, cheeseburger and fries; and June 5, Fiesta Fun Run - Mexican. Prices are $6 for members; $8 for non-members; and $5 for children ages 10 and younger, payable at the door. That includes the lunch and art activities. A lunch ticket must be purchased to participate in art activities. The art activities are open to children of all ages and are in the Taube Education Classroom. No preregistration is needed. Call 838-4445 for more information.

JACLYN KLEBE BENEFIT BREAKFAST: A Benefit Breakfast for Jaclyn Klebe will be Nov. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3705-11th St. SW. The fundraiser is to help ease the financial burden that has been placed on the Klebe family by Jaclyn's medical emergency. In addition to medical and travel expenses, many not covered by insurance, the Klebe home will require adaptive living equipment to make it accessible for Jaclyn.

BOOK SALE: The Ward County Public Library's Second Annual Used Book Sale will be Nov. 9 and 10 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the library, 405-3rd Ave. SE, across from The Minot Daily News building. The sale will include fiction and non-fiction books from "big name authors" with prices ranging from 50 cents to $2 per book.

VETERANS BAKE SALE: The Minot Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary will hold the annual Veterans Day Bake Sale Nov. 11 at noon in the Minot VFW Club, 1100-31st St. SE. Members may bring their baked goods to the VFW Club after 3 p.m. Nov. 10 or before noon Nov. 11. All proceeds from the bake sale will be donated to cancer aid and research.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR TEENS: The Minot Public Library's teen activities planned include games with Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. Refreshments will be served. People should preregister by calling Krista at 852-1045 or sending her e-mail at ktiller@srt.com. Teen Advisory Group meetings are held the first Monday of each month from 4 to 5 p.m. at the library. People planning to attend those meetings should also preregister.

SALVATION ARMY THANKSGIVING: Reservations are now being taken for the Minot Salvation Army's Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Parker Senior Center, 21-1st Ave. SE. Jerry Schlag will provide entertainment. The dinner is open to the public but people need to call the Salvation Army Corps at 838-8925 for reservations.

HOLIDAY BELL RINGERS NEEDED: The Minot Salvation Army's Annual Bell Ringing Campaign will begin Nov. 20 and continues through Dec. 24. Volunteer bell ringers are needed for more than 2,500 hours of volunteer time. Volunteer hours available are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. through 8 p.m. Groups or individuals may choose to ring in shifts ranging from two to eight hours at several locations in Minot. Volunteers should contact the Salvation Army in Minot at 838-8925 to reserve a location.

MATS THEATER: The Minot Area Theatrical Society will present Fred Carmichael's "All the Better to Kill You With" Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at $8 for adults, $5 for children and seniors; Nov. 13-14 dinner theater starting at 7 p.m. at $20, dinner service included; and Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. at $15, lunch service included, in The Vegas Motel, Minot. For more information, call 852-2290.

UNIVERSITY THEATER: Minot State University Theater Department plans to present the "Freshman 10/Alpha Particles" Nov. 12-14 in the Black Box Theater of MSU's Hartnett Hall. Call 858-3172 for more information.

HIGH SCHOOL THEATER: The Minot High School-Central Campus Theater Department will present "The Servant of Two Masters" by Carlo Goldani, in a translation by Jeffrey Hatcher and Paulo Emilio Lambi, Nov. 12-15 in the Central Campus Theater. The director is Chad Gifford.

SOUP FUNDRISER: Minot's Fourth Annual Bowls for Babies, a fundraiser for the March of Dimes-ND, will be Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Grand International Inn in Minot. Participants pay $10, select a locally crafted bowl painted by area children and local organizations, fill it with their choice of soup, and they may keep the bowl. The menu will also include fresh breads and dessert. Sponsors include Trinity Health and Gate City Bank. The North Dakota Healthy Pregnancy Task Force, represented by various local agencies, coordinates the event. The food for the event is donated by local restaurants and grocers. Art for a raffle was also donated by several local artists and businesses. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

CHISHOLM BENEFIT: A Spaghetti Lunch, Silent Auction and Bake Sale Benefit for Tracy and J.C. Chisholm of Bottineau, formerly of Minot, will be Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. in one of the Grand International Inn's Banquet Rooms. Friends and family are sponsoring the event, various businesses have donated items and there will be a freewill offering. Tracy is pregnant and her baby has Gastroschesis, a birth defect. The baby will require surgery immediately after birth. Tracy will have to travel to the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis for doctor visits and for the birth. The baby will probably be in the intensive care unit for about a month. The benefit is to raise funds for travel and medical expenses. People may also donate to the Tracy and J.C. Chisholm Benefit Fund set up at GEM Federal Credit Union of Minot.

INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS SERIES: Season subscriptions are available for the International Artists Series of Minot concerts. The second concert will feature former New York City police officer Daniel Rodriguez Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Minot State University's Ann Nicole Nelson Hall. Other concerts will include the six-man a cappella troupe Chapter 6 Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m.; the Cavatino Duo, Eugenia Molinar on flute and Denis Azabagic on guitar March 9, 7:30 p.m; and San Diego-based quintet Presidio Brass April 11, 3 p.m., all in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, Admission is by season subscriptions only. Season subsciptions are $50 for adults; $25 for students; or $125 for a family. Call 858-0863 or 852-2787 for more information. 

MINOT THEATER: The Minot Area Theatrical Society will present three benefit one-acts, "Ghost World," "The Way of All Fish" and "Dearborn Heights" Nov. 20-21 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. in The Vegas Motel in Minot. It is a benefit for the Minot Area Council of the Arts. Call Alyssa at 720-2089 for more information.

RYDER BAZAAR: The Ryder Bazaar and Turkey Drawing will be Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ryder School Gym. There will be more than 20 vendors. Lunch will be provided by Curt's Place. There will also be hourly door prizes. The turkey drawing will be at 3 p.m. on Main Street. The event is sponsored by the Ryder Community Club.

COMMUNITY THEATER: Mouse River Players Community Theatre will present the "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas ... Revue" Nov. 27 and 28 in the Arlene Saugstad Theater, downtown, Minot, 115-1st St. SE. Admission to the music revue includes a reception, hors d'ouevres, door prizes and music. This is a seasonal "extra" and not part of the season ticket package. Advance reservations for a specific performance must be made to guarantee seating at that performance. The reservation line is 1-866-667-1977, and people are asked to mention any special needs. The reservation line will close two hours prior to each performance. Unclaimed reservations will be made available for walk-in purchase 15 minutes before curtain time.

RENAISSANCE CHRISTMAS FEAST: The Minot Chamber Chorale will present its annual Renaissance Christmas Feast Dec. 3-5 in the Holiday Inn-Riverside Coliseum in Minot. Reservations are needed for that event. Adult dinners are $35, with a choice of prime rib, chicken cordon bleu or a vegetarian plate. A child's portion of chicken strips will be $20. The social will start at 6 p.m. with the dinner at 7 p.m. Call 838-8709 or 839-4622 for reservations. People may also visit the Web site at (www.minotchamberchorale.org) or send e-mail to minotchamberchorale@yahoo.com for more information.

NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA: The Second Annual Minot Young Professionals New Year's Eve Gala will be Thursday, Dec. 31, in the Holiday Inn-Riverside. The event is open to everyone ages 21 and over. Dress will be semi-formal. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. The band 24Seven will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The cost is $50 for Young Professionals members and Minot State University students and $60 for the public. Tickets will be available at the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce office or by calling 852-6000. Visit the Web site at (www.ypminot.com) for more information.

HOMEWORK HELP: The Minot Public Library now offers an online tutor service for students, available all hours by computer. The service offers free academic and career resources and tutoring from Tutor.com. Students in grades kindergarten through 12 and college students can get help with homework, studying, projects, essay writing and test prepararation in subjects including algebra, statistics, chemistry, physics, social studies, English and more. Adults can get help with resume writing, GED preparation and academic support. All sessions are online and one-to-one with a live tutor. Visit the Web site at (www.minotlibrary.org) or call the library at 852-1045 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Girl Scouts ­ Dakota Horizons of Minot is seeking volunteers in Minot, the Minot Air Force Base and the surrounding areas. Volunteers are needed, even if you only have an hour, a day or a weekend to volunteer. Call 852-5611 or 1-800-279-5306 for more information on volunteering. 

LIBRARY LEGOS: The Minot Public Children's Library wants to start a LEGO club for children. The club would meet monthly with a theme to build each month. The library is soliciting donations of LEGOs. LEGOs in good condition may be dropped off at the Children's Library. Time and dates of meetings will be set when LEGOs are obtained. Call 838-0606 for more information.

CELL PHONES RECYCLING: Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc. in Minot is collecting used cell phones Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the local office, 800-12th Ave. SW. Easter Seals Goodwill will be paid for each cell phone sent to Absolute Communications for recycling. Phones that are donated will be cleaned and given to agencies that need them.

CPR CLASS: The Minot Family YMCA offers a CPR-PR course the second Saturday of each month. The cost for the class is $75. People must preregister for the class. Call the Y at 852-0141 for preregistration information.

GARRISON DAM TOURS: Scheduled tours of the Garrison Dam Power Plant will be given to large groups Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Tours will include the generator floor, turbines, penstocks and tailrace areas. Purses, cameras, diaper bags and cell phones are not allowed. All people over age 18 need identification. To schedule a tour, call Linda Phelps at 654-7411, ext. 246.

LIBRARY HOME DELIVERY: The Minot Public Library offers home delivery through the library's Special Services Program. The program is for people who are homebound, who have a visual or physical disability or who live in a nursing home or assisted living center. The collection includes books in regular or large print format and audiobooks on cassette and compact discs and music CDs or cassettes. Call Lacey or Jeanne at 852-1045 for more information.

ART NEEDED: Individuals or organizations with information, art or collections to share are encouraged to contact the Minot Public Library about lobby display.

CLUBS DIRECTORY: The 29th edition of the Clubs and Organizations Directory is available for the public for $3 per directory. The directory lists clubs and organizations including human service agencies in the Minot area, contact persons, with addresses and phone numbers. People may purchase the directory at the Minot Public Library's Information and Referral Center Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The directory is published annually. Club presidents and members are asked to submit updated information for the 30th edition of the directory, which will be published later. Call Debbie at the library's Information and Referral office at 852-0333 for more information. Additional information is also available from that office including meeting room availability in the Minot area, day-care center listings, library and community happenings and consumer information.

INFORMATION SERVICES: The Information and Referral office is an information service provided by the Minot Public Library. The mission of the office is to gather information of vital concern and to provide the information to those who need it. The primary function is to link people in need of information with the appropriate organization or agency that can meet their needs. The Information and Referral Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Contact Debbie at 852-0333 if you have questions or stop by at 516-2nd Ave SW.

DRIVERS NEEDED: The North Dakota Association for the Disabled in Minot needs drivers to transport individuals to out-of-town medical appointments. Drivers would use their own vehicles and would get mileage reimbursement. A van accessible for transporting people with handicaps is also available for some appointments. Contact Debbie at 838-8414 if you are interested in being a driver and for more information.

WISH LIST: The 2nd Story Social Club has a wish list of items needed. Those who would like to donate may bring monetary donations, bingo prizes, paper towels, plastic silverware, paper plates, tissues, toilet paper, Styrofoam cups, napkins, coffee filters, hand soap, pool cues, envelopes, cleaning supplies, dish soap, air freshener, 13 gallon garbage bags, healthy snacks, frozen pizza, cookies, bars, coffee and pop, CDs and DVDs. The club is located at 13-1st Ave. SW. The best time to drop off donations is weekdays after 5 p.m. or on the weekends. 2nd Story is a social club for adults with developmental disabilities. The club is now accessible for those with handicaps.

RAILROAD MUSEUM RECYCLING: The Railroad Museum of Minot is asking people to bring their recyclable materials to the museum any Saturday or call the museum at 852-7091 so someone can pick up the materials. The museum is collecting paper and metals, including aluminum beverage cans. Recycling money will be used for projects at the museum.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Rehab Services Inc. in Minot is seeking volunteers for its newest program called Recoveree Connection. Volunteers provide telephone support for North Dakotans in drug and alcohol recovery. Volunteers should have experience in the recovery process. Please call Deanne Markle at 839-4240 for more information or stop by Rehab Services at 112-2nd Ave. SW (former Embassy building) to pick up a volunteer application.

RAILROAD SAFETY VOLUNTEERS: North Dakota Operation Lifesaver is seeking passionate volunteers to help spread their message about railroad safety. N.D. Operation Lifesaver is a non-profit public information and safety education program dedicated to eliminating collisions, deaths, and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and on railroad rights-of-way. For more information or to volunteer please contact Serena Schmit at 223-6372 or send e-mail to serenas@ndsc.org.

EASTER SEALS SERVICES: Easter Seals Goodwill ND Inc. offers in-home support services for people with disabilities and for senior citizens; offers personal care, homemaker and other services; rents equipment including walkers, wheel chairs and other medical equipment; and operates the Goodwill Retail Store in Minot. The office is located at 800-12th Ave. SW. Call 838-0669 or 839-4121 for more information. Those interested in volunteering at the store may call Debbie at 852-1201.

CHILD-CARE HELP: Are you looking for child care for your infant, preschool or school-age child? Child Care Resource and Referral can assist you in evaluating your child-care needs and give you a customized list of available child-care providers in your area. For assistance in choosing a child-care provider, call 838-7800.

LITERACY FUNDRAISER: The Minot Adult Literacy Volunteers organization is collecting used books, cell phones and inkjet cartridges as part of an ongoing fundraising effort. People may drop these items off at a collection center inside the Minot Adult Learning Center at 1609-4th Ave. NW.

MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS: The Minot Commission on Aging needs volunteers to assist with preparing for Meals on Wheels delivery from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, and also needs volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels starting at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. If you are willing to give a few hours during the week or just a day every so often, please call 852-0561 for more information.

MONTHLY BUS PASSES: Monthly City Bus passes are available at the Minot Public Works Office, 1025-31st St. SE, and at Water Billing, 515-2nd Ave. SW. Passes for passengers with disabilities, senior citizens and students are $20. Adult passes are $26. Call 857-4140 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PANTRY, CLOTHING CENTERS: Volunteers are needed to work in the food and clothing pantry of Faith United Methodist Church. The pantry is open Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information and to volunteer, call the church at 838-1540. The Seventh-day Adventist Church's Clothing Center in the church at 1624 S. Main St. is now open Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch 2nd Chance Thrift Store in Minot needs volunteers to help with organizing clothes, hanging and tagging clothes, helping maintain store appearance, filling shelves and straightening the sales floor and helping out where needed. Call Justin at 852-0236 or stop at the store at 1206 S. Broadway if you are interested or for more information.

HISTORICAL VOLUNTEERS: The Ward County Historical Society needs volunteers to help with the collection, archives and research center. Volunteers will be trained in handling, storage, documentation and digitization of photographs, documents and artifacts. Volunteers can help save the region's history. Hours will be flexible. Call Mark Timbrook at 838-1790 or send e-mail to wchs@minot.com if you are interested in volunteering.

MEDICAL TRAINING: If you are in need of CPR or First Aid training, ACLS training or PALS training, please contact the Community Ambulance Service of Minot Education/Training at 852-9483 for these classes.

BUSINESS PROGRAM: The Minot Service Corps of Retired Executives office at 1925 S. Broadway is staffed by SCORE counselors every Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Individuals may visit with SCORE members to learn about SCORE and/or to receive information about their business venture. Call 852-6883 for more information.

COMPANIONS FOR CHILDREN: Companions for Children matches adult volunteers with youth from single-parent homes for friendship, fun and extra adult companionship. Openings are available for adults interested in volunteering. Call 838-5784 for information.

TOUR GUIDES NEEDED: The Scandinavian Heritage Association is looking for volunteers to guide visitors through the Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot and to explain the buildings and uses to visitors. Interested persons should call Jeanne at 852-9161.

MENTORING PROGRAM: The YWCA Minot is looking for mentors (male and female) for its mentoring program for youth ages 14-18. Call 838-1812 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Mid-Dakota Chapter of the American Red Cross needs volunteers to staff the phone lines. The chapter is taking calls as part of the Response Center Network. Within hours of a major disaster, the American public can get immediate disaster-related assistance by calling the Red Cross GET-INFO line. Call 852-2828 to become a volunteer.

VOLUNTEERS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Volunteers for Mouse River Players Community Theatre are needed throughout the year for lights, costumes, makeup, set design, general cleaning and other tasks. People interested in volunteering should call the Mouse River Players' office at 838-3939. The theater also needs Scott bathroom tissue, facial tissues, paintbrushes, paint rollers and covers, paper plates and Styrofoam cups, and pop and bottled water for the concession area.

SENIOR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you are age 55 or over, you are invited to join the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. RSVP offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities where you can make a difference in the community where you live. The Program also provide volunteers with a number of benefits such as supplemental insurance, transportation, and recognition banquets. Call Linda at 852-3799 for more information. The RSVP is now in Trinity-St. Joseph's, 407-3rd St. SE.

SENIOR LEAGUE: Anyone age 50 and over is invited to join the Senior Citizens League of Minot. Handicapped persons under the age of 50 are also welcome to join. The league has various activities including social cards, bingo, dances, pool, Bible study, line dancing and other exercise. League members meet in the Parker Senior Center, 21-1st Ave. SE. Call 852-3323 for more information.

OLD FOGIES HELPING HANDS CLUB: The club is looking for new members. One of the goals of the club is to put together fund-raisers for needy people. For more information, location and meeting date, call Barb at 839-5264.

SENIOR INFO-LINE: The North Dakota Senior Info-Line service is directly provided by the Aging Services Division of the North Dakota Department of Human Services. Call 1-800-451-8693 for information.

SENIOR COMPANIONS NEEDED: Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota is seeking senior companions in the Minot area. Companions provide help and friendship to older adults in the community. For more information call 1-800-450-1510.

RAILROAD MUSEUM: The Railroad Museum of Minot needs more donations and materials so that more displays can be completed. Needed are Sheetrock, lumber, paint, doors and skilled laborers to do some of the work. Call the museum at 852-7091 if you can help.

CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED: The North Dakota Department of Human Services is recruiting volunteer citizen representatives to serve as long-term care community ombudsmen. Call Bryan Fredrickson at 1-888-342-4900 for more information.

RED CROSS WORKERS: The American Red Cross is looking for a few good people. The ARC's Armed Forces Emergency Services has vacancies for After-Hours Caseworkers. These volunteer positions are people who work from their homes, at no expense to the volunteers. Training is provided. Call 852-2828 if you are interested.

USED BOOKS: The Adult Literacy Program in Minot is looking for used books. People may drop them off at the Adult Learning Center, 1609-4th Ave. NW. They will be used for a book sale and reading materials for students.

BRIDGE: Call the Minot YWCA at 838-1812 to reserve your spot for Beginning Duplicate Bridge Monday evenings.

TEEN TRAINING: Community Action Opportunities Inc. will be offering Teen Court Training for new youth volunteers ages 13-17. Youth volunteers serve as teen attorneys, court clerks, bailiffs and jurors. Volunteers receive training from area attorneys, meet new friends and learn about the judicial system. Call 839-7221 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Women's Way needs community volunteers to help inform area women about free screening services. Call 1-800-449-6636 for information.

PHOTOGRAPHERS NEEDED: New members are welcome at the Minot Camera Club, which meets the first and third Mondays from September through May, except for December when the club meets only the first Monday. The club meets at 7 p.m. in the Minot Public Library Community Room. Call Fern Vannett at 838-5930 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Girls, ages 5-17, need volunteers to help them earn badges, serve the community and have fun. If you are interested in being a leader, contact the Northwest North Dakota Girl Scout Council at 852-5611.

MAKE-A-WISH: The nonprofit organization Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Dakota is searching for volunteers in the Minot area. The foundation grants wishes to North Dakota children with life-threatening medical conditions. Currently, the foundation has opportunities for volunteering which include area volunteer chair, wish granting, the speaker bureau, airport greeters and special event organizers. Call the foundation in Fargo at 280-9474 or visit the Web site at (www.ndwish.org) to volunteer and for more information.

NUTRITION PROGRAM: The Family Nutrition Program is a federally funded program administered by NDSU Extension Service. The program offers classes, displays and demonstrations on nutrition, cooking, menu planning, food safety and managing food dollars. The program is available at no cost to Ward and Renville County limited resource residents. Information may be delivered to large groups, small groups or on an individual basis. Call Trisha or Holly at 857-6450 for more information.