Daily Events

Announcements as of Feb. 6
February 6, 2010

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE: Preregistration is being taken now for a Defensive Driving Course Feb. 8 from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Minot Adult Learning Center, 1609-4th Ave. NW. The course is offered by the North Dakota Safety Council, Bismarck. The cost is $45 per person. Preregistration and prepayment are required. To preregister, visit the Web site at (www.ndsc.org/training) or call the safey council at 1-800-932-8890.

LEARNING CENTER REGISTRATION: The Minot Adult Learning Center will have registration for GED, career planning and academic review courses three times in February. Those dates are Feb. 8, 9 a.m. to noon; Feb. 9, 6 to 9 p.m.; and Feb. 22, 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 will be administered in February the following dates: Feb. 9, 1 p.m.; Feb. 16, 1 and 6 p.m.; and Feb. 23, 1 p.m. Call 857-4488 to register.

TRINITY AUXILIARY FUNDRAISER: Trinity Health Auxiliary will sponsor a fundraising Wholesale Art Fair Feb. 9-10 from 7 a.m. to 6  and Feb. 11 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Trinity Hospital Skywalk between Trinity Hospital and Trinity Health Center-East. The Art Fair will include work from more than 100 artists. All proceeds will go toward a new Patient Communication System.

GOLDEN OAKS PTA: The Golden Oaks PTA of Minot will meet Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. in Jim Hill Middle School, 1000-6th St. SW. Lora Rochholz, Nancy Fjeld and Cindy Mau will talk about the learning program, "Read 180."

VALENTINE SWEETS SALE: St. Joseph's Auxiliary will sponsor a Valentine Sweets Sale fundraiser Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. at Edgewood Vista, 800-16th Ave. SE. The event will include fancy packages of candy, cookies and desserts.

STANLEY LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE: An open house for the new Stanley Public Library will be Feb. 11 from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Dean Hulse, a North Dakota author, will attend. He wrote the book, "Westhope: Life as a Former Farm Boy." He will give a reading at 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

DRIVER SAFETY COURSE: The North Dakota Safety Council in Bismarck is sponsoring an Alive at 25 Defensive Driving Course Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m. in Minot State University's Model Hall. This young driver intervention program is for those ages 14 and 25. The cost is $45, or $75 if the driver is ordered by the court. Prepayment and preregistration are required. To preregister, log on to (www.ndsc.org) and click on the Alive at 25 icon or call the safety council at (800) 932-8890.

MOVIE AUDITIONS: NoDak Films is spending two weeks in North Dakota beginning Feb. 11 to find actors to appear in its first production, "àLast Summer For Boys," slated for production this summer. The movie tells the story of a young North Dakota man who struggles with the girl he left, the friends he lost touch with and the tough choices he will make. NoDak Films needs about 30 people to fill speaking roles. The casting schedule follows: Feb. 11 at 10 a.m., Ray Lutheran Church, Ray; Feb. 12 and 13 at 9 a.m., basement of Rick's Jewelry, Minot; Feb. 14, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sister's Restaurant, Linton; Feb. 15 and 16. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Old Riverside Cafe, Bismarck; Feb. 19, 8 a.m., REAC 1 Building, University of North Dakota Campus, Grand Forks; and Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Feb. 21, noon to 5 p.m., Zandbroz Variety, Fargo. Driving directions and maps of each location are on the NoDak Films Web site at (www.nodakfilms.com). To schedule an interview, call Nathan Anderson at (661) 703-8485 or send e-mail to him at info@nodakfilms.com.

WILLISTON THEATER: Entertainment Inc! will present Frederick Knott's "Dial àM' For Murder," Feb. 11-15 in the Old Armory Theatre in Williston. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, 12, 13 and 15 and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 14. The performance Feb. 12 will include a cocktail theater. First National Bank and Trust Co. in Williston is sponsoring the show. Call 577-3179 Monday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for reservations.

TIOGA PIE SOCIAL: The Annual Valentine Benefit Pie Social in Tioga will be Feb. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Tioga Fire Hall. The fundraiser is to raise money for the Lisbon Veterans Home. The event is sponsored by the Tioga American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 139 and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans East Williams County Chapter No. 31376. The event is open to the public.  

DEMOCRATS' ENDORSING CONVENTION: The Minot Democratic-NPL will hold an endorsing convention for Districts 3, 5, 38, and 40 Feb. 13 at 9 a.m. in the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Party members will approve the district platform, endorse legislative candidates for Districts 3 and 5 and elect, through the preference caucus process, delegates and alternates to the Democratic-NPL State Convention March 25-28 in Fargo.

REPUBLICAN FORUM/DINNER: District 6 Republicans will hold an issues forum and Lincoln Day dinner Feb. 13 in the Lansford Community Center. The issues forum will be from 10 a.m. to noon and will feature state Treasurer Kelly Schmidt, U.S House candidates Paul Schaffner and Kevin Cramer, broker and radio commentator Gene Graner, all of Bismarck, and District 6 Rep. Glen Froseth of Kenmare. They will discuss health care reform, cap and trade, national security and other issues. The Lincoln Day Dinner will begin at noon, followed by the annual meeting. Rep. Dan Ruby, R-Minot, will give the keynote speech  and delegates for the state convention will be chosen. Free child care will be provided. An RSVP is required for child care and is requested for the dinner. To RSVP, call 756-6059 or send e-mail to mhoyt@srt.com. Membership dues include the dinner and are $50 for single, $100 for a couple and $30 for anyone younger than age 30. Dinner only is $12.50 and $5 for junior high, high school, or college students. District 6 residents in Bottineau and Renville counties and the gooseneck of Ward County may attend.

PUPPET SHOW: Main Street Books will host a special Valentine's Day puppet show presented by Mrs. Pages the Library Witch and family Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. at the store, 106 S. main St.. The event is free and Valentine's Day cookies will be served to children and parents.

ADULT COMPUTER TRAINING: Preregistration is being taken now for free computer training for adults the Minot Public Library will offer in March and in April. Classes are geared toward library information but will also include other information. Preregistration is required and class size is limited. Class topics include Computer Basics and Library Catalog, Internet Tips and Searching, Electronic Resources, NetLibrary eAudiobooks, Genealogy Basics, and Beginning Hotmail. Call Marci at 852-1045 for information about dates and times of classes.

MUSIC FESTIVAL: The 16th annual Frozen Fingers Old Time Music Festival will be Feb. 13 and 14 in Minot's Sleep Inn. The festival starts Feb. 13 with a guitar workshop at 10:30 a.m., followed by open stage at noon. Jacob Zerr and Rae Ann Neva will perform Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. and the Accordion Club at 2 p.m. Between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. there will be performances by Cotton Wood, Dakota Rose, Highway 43, Fauske Fiddlers, Acoustikatz and The US Band. Visitors can dance to the music of Dakota Rose Band at 8 p.m. for $5 admission. An accordion workshop kicks off Feb. 14 activities at 10:30 a.m., followed by open stage at noon. A polka worship service will be held at 1 p.m. Afternoon performances begin at 2 p.m. and will include Don Lee, Just Us, Sisters Four, Tin Star and the Gilbertson Family. Daily admission is $15. Lunch will be available all day.

PUPPET SHOW: A Valentine's Day Puppet Show for independent children ages 3 through 6 will be Feb. 13 at 10:30 a.m. in the Minot Public Library's Imagination Station. Parents may relax in the library while their child attends the show. Call 838-0606 for more information.

FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST: The Minot Eagles Auxiliary will have a breakfast to raise money for charity Feb. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Minot Knights of Columbus Club, 2601 N. Broadway. Pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs will be served for $4.50 per person. Preschoolers may eat for free. 

KID'S DETECTIVE WORKSHOP: The Minot Public Library will have an "I SPY Detective Workshop" Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. in the library. Children in grades one through five will be able to learn about fingerprinting and other tricks of the trade. Children must be registered. Call 838-0606 to preregister your child.

WRITING TALK: Main Street Books Crackpot Prophets program will host local writer, musician and college professor Ron Fisher Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at the store, 106 S. Main St. He will read his prose and talk about the craft of writing. Treats and coffee will be provided. The event is free and open to the public.

SKEPTICAL SOCIETY MEETING: The next Minot Skeptical Society Meeting will be Feb. 17 at 7 p.m., in the Center For Family Medicine, 1201-11th Ave. SW. The topic will be "Science and Politics." Refreshments will be provided.

TOURISM WORKSHOPS: Free tourism workshops will be held in various cities in February and March. Workshops will be conducted by the North Dakota Department of Commerce's Tourism Division. People who currently operate a tourism entity are invited. Topics will include social media, tourism development, online marketing, grant programs and cooperative opportunities. The event will offer those attending an opportunity to tap into the resources provided by North Dakota Tourism and network with other tourism-related entities. Following is the schedule of area meetings and people to contact to preregister for each workshop: Watford City, Feb. 18, 1 to 4 p.m., Outlaws Banquet Room, call Jan Dodge at 1-800-701-2804 or send e-mail to jdodge@co.mckenzie.nd.us; Devils Lake, Feb. 23, 1 to 4 p.m., Lake Region College Dining Room, call Suzie Baisch at 1-800-233-8048 or send e-mail to suzie@devilslakend.com; and Garrison, March 18, 1 to 4 p.m., Garrison Municipal Golf Course. call Hillary Berning at 1-800-799-4242 or send e-mail to ndfm@restel.com. People may also call the state tourism office at 328-2525 or 1-800-435-5663 or visit the Web site at (www.NDtourism.com) for more information.

ENGLISH CLUB FUNDRAISER: Main Street Books, 106 S. Main St., will host a fundraiser for the Minot State University English Club Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. There will be a silent auction, readings, music and more. Call 839-4050 or visit the Web site at (mainstreetbooksminot.booksense.com) for more information.

COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY: College Goal Sunday 2010 will be at 11 sites in North Dakota including Minot State University Feb. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. in MSU's Old Main, third floor. The free event helps college-bound students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is open to students planning to attend any college or university. Financial Aid professionals from MSU and other volunteers will be available to help families complete the 2010-11 FAFSA. Students who complete a FAFSA that day will be eligible for drawings for prizes and scholarships. Log on at (www.fafsa.gov) to print a "FAFSA on the Web Worksheet" to help prepare. A completed 2009 federal tax return is necessary to complete the FAFSA. For more information on College Goal Sunday, visit (www.collegegoalnd.org) or contact the MSU Financial Aid Office at 858-3375 or 800-777-0750, ext. 3375.

FREE TAX ASSISTANCE: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinics will open in Minot in February. The service offers tax preparation by VITA volunteers. The Minot area will have four locations: Community Action Partnerships­Minot Region, Minot State University, the AARP site at the Mid-Dakota Chapter of the Red Cross office and Minot Air Force Base. Volunteers will prepare federal and state tax returns for free for people who are elderly, military or meet income guidelines. VITA is sponsored by the IRS and the IRS trains, tests and certifies all volunteers. Volunteers will help people receive all the tax credits they qualify for and tax returns can be filed electronically. Information people should bring includes a photo ID; birth dates and Social Security cards for all family/dependents; wage and earning statements; interest and dividend statements; Social Security statements; retirement statements; other income and expense information; last year's tax return; and their property tax statement for their home. The sites are open a variety of days and times. Call the NDSU Extension Service in Ward County at 857-6450 for a list of dates and times. Some of the sites take walk-ins and some require appointments.

LIBRARY TEEN PROGRAMS: The Minot Public Library plans gaming activities for "teens and tweens" now through May. The gaming program will be the fourth Thursday of each month. The next one will be Feb. 25. Youth may play Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii. The library has a variety of games but "teens and tweens" may bring their own games if they want. Other gaming dates are March 18, April 22 and May 27. Youth should preregister for these events by calling the library at 852-1045 or sending e-mail to Krista ktiller@srt.com.

NEW SUPPORT GROUP: A new support group has been formed for young new moms and pregnant teens. Meetings are the first Monday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in River of Life Assembly of God Church, 400-22nd Ave. NW. Snacks and child care are provided. 

SOFTBALL MEETING: An adult summer softball managers meeting will be March 3 at 7 p.m. in the Minot Municipal Auditorium, Room 201. The meeting is mandatory for all adult softball teams who want to compete in a league this summer. Information packets will only be availalable for managers who attend the meeting. Team registration fees will be $150 per team. Individual user fees will be $45 for double-header leagues. Call the Minot Recreation Commission office at 857-4730 for more information. 

COMMUNITY THEATER: Reservations are now being taken for Mouse River Players Community Theatre's production of the comedy "The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" March 4, 5, 6 at 7:30 p.m. and March 7 at 2 p.m. in the Arlene Saugstad Theater, downtown, Minot, 115-1st St. SE. The play was written by Jess Borgeson, Adam Long and Daniel Singer, and is directed by Ryan Haider. Admission is by season ticket or individual tickets for $10 per person. Advance reservations for a specific performance must be made to guarantee seating. Call 1-866-667-1977 for reservations. Please mention any special needs when making reservations.

TAUBE CLASS: Beginning Copper Enamel Class will be March 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Taube Museum of Art, 2 N. Main St. The cost is $20 for Taube members and $22 for non-members. The class is for children and adults. Call the Taube to preregister at 838-4445 or visit the Web site at (www.taubemuseum.org) for more information.

PRAIRIE QUILT FESTIVAL: The Minot Prairie Quilt Guild will be the host group for the 17th Annual Prairie Quilt Festival, "Quilting is Sweet, Cupcake," March 19, 20 and 21 in the Grand International Inn in Minot. The show will be March 19 from noon to 8 p.m., March 20 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and March 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featured teachers will include Mark Lipinski and Kathleen Moorhead-Johnson. For classes offered and quilt entry information, please request a Festival catalog at (www.minotquilters.com) or call Lynn Heald at 837-1995 or send her e-mail at dlheald@srt.com.

STATE FAIR SHOWPASSES: North Dakota State Fair Grandstand Showpasses go on sale March 24 at 8 a.m. at the State Fair office at the State Fairgrounds in Minot. The fair will be July 23-31. The country group Brooks and Dunn will perform July 23. Eric Church and The Band Perry will perform July 25. Country singer Darius Rucker will perform July 30.  The country group Sugarland, including Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles, will perform July 31. Grandstand Showpasses are $75 for standing or $85 for reserved seating. Included in the Showpass are concerts by Brooks and Dunn, Eric Church and The Band Perry, Darius Rucker and Sugarland. Visit the Web site at (www.ndstatefair.com) or call 857-7620 or 852-3247 for more information.

ART EVENT FOR CHILDREN: The Taube Museum of Art in Minot is 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: 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.

CAREGIVER PROGRAM: The North Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program provides assistance for informal caregivers providing in-home care for an adult 60 years of age or older or caring for a person with Alzheimer's or related dementia regardless of age. The Caregiver Program also provides services for grandparents and other relative caregivers who are 55 years of age or older and are caring for a child 18 or younger or for an adult child with a disability between 19 and 59 years of age. Call North Central Human Service Center at 857-8555 for more information.

TURTLE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL REUNION: The preregistration deadline is June 1 for those who would like to attend a Turtle Mountain Country School Reunion July 10 at Twin Oaks Resort and Convention Center at Lake Metigoshe, near Bottineau. Plans are to have registration July 10 at 3 p.m., a social hour from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and dinner from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The cost is $42 per person. Anyone who attended a country school in the Turtle Mountains or is interested in celebrating an educational lifestyle of the past may attend. Reservations and advance payment are required and should be sent to: Linda Gardner, 3059 Sugar Lane, Vienna, VA 22181. Those registering should include their name, address, the country school they attended, the number of participants, and payment. Checks should be made payable to Linda Gardner. Anyone interested in helping organize the event, or who has memorabilia to share at the event, should call Gardner at (703)-636-6392 or send her e-mail at lgardner9@cox.net.

HOMEWORK HELP: The Minot Public Library now offers an online tutor service for students by computer. Homework Help is available 24 hours a day; live tutoring sessions are only available from 3 to 10 p.m. 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 preparation 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.

CLUBS DIRECTORY: The 30th edition of the Clubs and Organizations Directory that is compiled annually by the Information and Referral Office in the Minot Public Library is now available for the public for $3 per directory. The directory lists clubs and organizations including human service agencies in the Minot area, contact persons, addresses and phone numbers. People may purchase the directory at the library Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Additional information is also available from the Information and Referral Office including meeting room availability in the Minot area, day-care center listings, library and community events and consumer information. Call Debbie at the library's Information and Referral office at 852-0333 for more information.

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.

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. 

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.

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, envelopes, bingo prizes, paper towels, plastic silverware, paper plates, tissues, toilet paper, Styrofoam cups, napkins, tin foil, 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 between 2 and 9:30 p.m. 2nd Story is a social club for adults with developmental disabilities. It is accessible for those with handicaps. Call 838-0912 for more information.

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.