Daily Events

Announcements as of Aug. 1
August 1, 2009

ART CAMP: A children's Space and Art Camp will be Aug. 3-6 in the Taube Museum of Art, downtown Minot, 2 N. Main St. Children will create aliens, rockets, their own planet and learn about the artist Van Gogh. The art camp is for children ages 4 and older. Call 838-4445 for preregistration information.

BABYSITTERS TRAINING: Preregistration is now being accepted for the Babysitters Training course offered by The Mid-Dakota Chapter of the American Red Cross Aug. 17-19 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in Minot. The class is for youth, ages 11 and older. The course teaches caregiving methods, decision-making skills, safety skills and tips on finding and interviewing for babysitting jobs. The cost is $40, which includes the book and training materials. Call 852-2828 or 1-800-323-3179 to preregister.

ANAMOOSE EVENTS: The Anamoose "Market in the Park" program will be Mondays throughout the summer from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be dollar hamburgers the first Monday of each month. Vendors will sell vegetables, crafts and baked goods.

AREA BLOOD DRIVES: United Blood Services of Minot has numerous blood drives in August. Appointments to donate blood should be made ahead of time. Following is the schedule Aug. 3-7 and people to contact to make appointments: Aug. 3, Minot Air Force Base 5th Bomb Wing Blood Drive: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Bloodmobile will be parked at South Main Entrance, call Airman 1st Class Hawley Starling at 723-3526 or send e-mail to hawley.starling@minot.af.mil; Aug. 4, Minot Board of Realtors, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., call Paula Bachmeier at 838-1907 or send e-mail to minot@thetitleteam.com for an appointment; Aug. 6, Belcourt, Burdick Memorial Hospital, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., call the hospital at 477-6111 or Lori Martell, ext. 509; Aug. 6, Burdick Job Corps Center in Minot, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Aug. 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., call Dianne Freed at 857-9677, the Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot by the gym; Aug. 7, Towner Blood Drive, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, Towner, call Carol Natwick at 537-5897 or 537-3646.

WESTERN PLAINS AUDITIONS: The Western Plains Opera Company in Minot will be hearing auditions for chorus and smaller roles in its upcoming production of Smetana's "The Bartered Bride." Those interested should call Ken Bowles at 858-3190 to schedule an audition. The opera will be sung in English and no prior experience is required. Rehearsals will begin Aug. 13 and performance dates are Sept. 11-13.

SESAME STREET PLAY: Three live performances of Sesame Street's "Elmo's Green Thumb" will be Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 5 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the Bismarck Civic Center. The cost is $11 or $15 with a $2 facility fee added to all ticket prices. Tickets may be charged by phone by calling 1-800-745-3000.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The March of Dimes North Dakota Chapter needs volunteers for its Annual Jail and Bail event Aug. 5 at Paradiso Mexican Restaurant, near Dakota Square Mall in Minot. Volunteers are needed between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. to greet "Jailbirds," take mug shots, stuff envelopes and other tasks. People interested in volunteering should call Cindy Bailey at 1-800-393-4637.

READING PROGRAM PRIZES: The Minot Public Library's Be Creative Summer Reading Program will conclude with prize drawings Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. in Roosevelt Park Zoo, Minot. All registration slips earned over the summer must be filled out and dropped in the registration box at the library no later than noon Aug. 5. Children do not need to be present to win. Call 838-0606 for more information.

KALENZE BENEFIT: A Benefit Supper for Casey and Carrie (DesLauriers) Kalenze, Berthold,  will be Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. in Walther Park, Berthold. Hamburgers, corndogs, salads, bars, coffee and lemonade will be served. Entertainment will be provided by Fun Time Karaoke of Minot at 7 p.m. Casey and Carrie lost all of their belongings in a house fire June 22 in Billings, Mont. Carrie was formerly of Sherwood. The freewill supper is sponsored by St. Ann's Parish, Berthold. The supper will be held in the Berthold American Legion Club in case of inclement weather. Donations for the Kalenze Fund may also be brought to Bremer Bank in Berthold.

PANGEA HOUSE EVENTS: Several events are planned in August at the Pangea House in Minot. Performances are from about 6 to 10 p.m. at 109 W. Central Ave. Events are Aug. 7, 10, 19 and 26. The program Aug. 7 will be performances by Johnny Sizzle and Locals. On Aug. 10 The Missoula Oblongata ­ Traveling Playwrights will perform, The Aug. 19 program will include performances by MDC ­ Punk rock legends ­ and locals. The Aug. 26 program will include performances by Uh- Oh! and locals. Pangea House is a local music venue and community center which hosts a variety of events.

PEACE GARDEN RELAY FOR LIFE: The Seventh Annual International Peace Garden Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society will begin Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. and continue until 7 a.m. Aug. 8 in the Peace Garden near Dunseith. The relay is a celebration of survival and a tribute to the lives of loved ones who have been touched by cancer. Twelve hours of fun, friendship and fundraising will take place in the Formal Garden. For more information, call 1-204-534-6995.

ROCK THE LEAVES BENEFITS: Rock the Leaves 2009 benefit concerts will be Aug. 8 from noon to 10 p.m. in Oak Park in Minot and Aug. 9 from 3 to 10 p.m. in Harmon Park in Williston. Proceeds from both concerts will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Dakota to fund the wish of a local teenager who has leukemia. Dan Hansen, Minot, founder of Red Beard Booking and Promotion, is planning the concerts, in conjunction with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. There will be music by several bands, including some area bands, a raffle for several prize packages, children's games and free food at both events. This will be the third annual Rock the Leaves Benefit Concert in Minot. The concerts are free but freewill donations will be accepted. Visit the Web site at (www.rocktheleaves.com) for more information.

ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW: Artists and crafters are invited to participate in the Annual Arts and Fine Crafts Show and Sale Aug. 8-9 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Metigoshe Christian Center, north of Bottineau. Vendors may set up the night before if they wish. Paintings in various media, needlework, gemstones, decorative and china painting, jewelry, woodcarving and beadwork are some of the items to be shown. Only handmade items, no kits, are allowed at this show. The featured artist is Ellena Anderson, Palermo, who specializes in beadwork. Call Joyce Helgeson at 228-2805 for entry forms or more information. The show is sponsored by the Prairie Arts Club of Bottineau.

NEW TOWN MEMORIAL RUN: The Inaugural Bruce Hall Memorial Run will be Aug. 9 in New Town. Races will be held during the New Town Little Shell Powwow, four miles west of New Town. Registration will be at 9 a.m. at the A-frame building. Divisions are: kindergarten through second grade 400 meter run; third and fourth grade 800 meter run; fifth and sixth grade one-mile run; seventh, eighth and ninth grade two-mile run; and the 10K run, an open division. Trophies will be given to the top three finishers in each division. The open division winner will receive a cash award. All runners will receive T-shirts. Call Ed or Sally White at 862-4149 or Sally at 421-7499 for more information.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE: The North Dakota Safety Council will sponsor a Defensive Driving Course Aug. 10 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Minot State University. Those who complete the course are eligible for an insurance discount and a three-point reduction on their driving record. Prepayment and preregistration are required. To preregister, log on to (www.ndsc.org/training) or call the council at 223-6372 or 1-800-932-8890.

HABITATS WORKSHOP FOR EDUCATORS: Aug. 10 is the deadline to preregister for the habitats workshop for educators, A Visual Arts Approach, Aug. 19-20 at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department headquarters in Bismarck. The workshop is for teachers, environmental educators or anyone who works with youth. The five North Dakota habitats, wetlands, Badlands, prairie, woodlands and Riparian, will be studied. No previous art experience is needed. All supplies will be provided. The workshop is sponsored by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, the Bismarck Art and Galleries Association and the North Dakota Chapter of the Wildlife Society. The cost is $30 and graduate credit is available from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. For more information on the workshop or registration materials, e-mail Sherry Niesar at sniesar@nd.gov, call the Bismarck Art and Galleries Association at 223-5986 or e-mail the association at baga@midconetwork.com.

FREE POOL PARTY: The Minot Area Credit Unions organization will sponsor a free Pool Party Aug. 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Roosevelt Park Pool in Minot. There will be free swimming, free waterslide rides and prizes contributed by the credit unions. No preregistration is needed and the pool party is open to the public.

GIRL SCOUT CAMP: Girls in kindergarten through fifth grade may attend Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons for Anishinabe Cultural Camp Aug. 11-12 in Belcourt. Girls in kindergarten and first grade may attend Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Girls in second through fifth grade may overnight Aug. 11. Girls will learn cultural history, make fry bread, create beading and more. Meals will be provided. Free busing will be provided from Minot, Surrey, Granville , Towner, Rugby and Dunseith. The cost is $5 for Girl Scout members and $15 for non-members. Call Cleo Keplin at 477-0083, 852-5611 or (800) 279-5306 for more information. The event is  sponsored by the Tom and Frances Leach Foundation Inc.

KINDERGARTEN PARTY: A Kindergarten Party for children entering kindergarten this fall will be Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. in the Minot Public Library's Imagination Station. Children must be preregistered by Aug. 11. Call 838-0606 to preregister and for more information.

TOMATO FESTIVAL: The Great Tomato Festival Fundraiser will be Aug. 12 at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. The Taube Museum of Art in downtown Minot is the recipient this year. If you would like to get more involved, or would like more information, contact the museum at 838-4445.

SCHOOL OF NURSING LUNCHEON: The St. Joseph's Hospital Sisters of St. Francis School of Nursing and Friends Annual No Host Luncheon will be Aug. 12 at noon in the Grand International Inn. Alumni are asked to let other alumni know about the luncheon. Call Mary Ann at 838-3271 for more information.

SINGERS WANTED: The Minot Chamber Chorale is now seeking singers for the upcoming season. The Chorale was founded more than 30 years ago and is the only mixed community choir in Minot. Singers make a commitment to perform in four concerts each season including a Fall Pops Concert, Renaissance Christmas Feast, Classical Works Concert and Spring Sampler Concert and Ice Cream Social. To schedule an audition, call the conductor, Bob Demke, at 839-4548 or send e-mail to rcdinvest@srt.com.

SOCCER REFEREE CLINICS: The Minot Soccer Association will sponsor a Referee Clinic Aug. 14, 15 and 16 in the Minot Municipal Auditorium, Room 203. The clinic Aug. 14 will be from 6 to 9 p.m., Aug. 15 from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m., and Aug. 16 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $40. The association will also sponsor a recertification class 2010 Aug. 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. Referees are needed. People who are 12 years old or older by Aug. 13 and are interested in being a soccer referee, or those who want recertification as a soccer referee, should preregister by calling Dawn Love at 833-6650. People may also preregister by sending her e-mail at madawna42@hotmail.com. 

COOKING/BAKING CONTEST: Entry forms are now available for the "Cooking or Baking With Garlic or Wine Contest" Sept. 19 in Minot. The baked or cooked items need to include the use of garlic or grapes. The registration deadline is Sept. 17 for the contest, which will be part of events at the Souris Valley Garlic and Grape Festival in the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Judging for the "Cooking or Baking With Garlic or Wine Contest" will be Sept. 19 at 11:45 a.m. in the auditorium. The festival is hosting the event in conjunction with Gourmet Chef and the NDSU Extension Service-Ward County office. Other sponsors are the Minot Lions Club, Magic City Lions Club, Plum Valley Lions Club, Sawyer Lions Club and the Garrison Lions Club. The $10 registration fee will be donated to North Dakota Lions Sight Programs. Entry forms are available at Gourmet Chef, downtown Minot, and the NDSU Extension Service-Ward County office in the Ward County Courthouse. Call Denise at 839-8928 or Mike at 857-6444 for more information.

LABOR DAY THEATER: Mouse River Players Community Theatre will be reviving "The Last of the Minot Flappers," Sept. 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. in the Arlene Saugstad Theater, downtown Minot, 115-1st St. SE. There will be a historical presentation an hour before each show. The historical play about Minot is back by popular demand. "The Last of the Minot Flappers" is local author Ron Fischer's original script set in Minot's "Little Chicago" area during the days of Prohibition. Tickets are all $10 each. Reservations are needed as space is limited and the show sold out when it was presented last March. The opening day for the reservation line is Aug. 24. Call 1-866-667-1977 for reservations after that date.

INDEPENDENT LIVING FAIR: An Independent Living Fair will be Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Minot Municipal Auditorium Armory. The event is sponsored by Independence Inc., Resource center for Independent Living, Minot, and the Minot Commission on Aging. There will be more than 30 exhibitors who will showcase products, services and resources that enhance personal independence and promote an active lifestyle for people with disabilities and aging adults. Information will be provided about hearing/vision aids, lift chairs, health, nutrition, assistive technology, mobility aids, homecare providers, home accessibility products, modifications and repairs, Social Security benefits, social clubs, transportation and more. The event is open to the public and there is no admission charge. Call 829-4724 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, extension 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 disks 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 28th 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 29th 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.

HOSTFEST TICKETS: Tickets are now on sale for The Norsk Hostfest Sept. 29-Oct. 3 in Minot. The main stage lineup features Frankie Valli Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.; Clint Black, Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. and Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m.; Reba McEntire, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 1 at 1 p.m.; Ray Stevens, Oct. 2 at 1 p.m. and Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m.; and George Jones, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. New acts performing on the side stages are The Church Basement Ladies; Abbacadabra, who perform 20 of Abba's greatest hits; and Tom Netherton of "The Lawrence Welk Show." Returning acts include JoAnn Castle, Williams & Ree, Bjoro Haaland, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Peking Acrobats, the Ringling 5, Leah Durelle and others. Go online at (www.hostfest.com) to order tickets or call 852-2368 for more information.

ATHLETIC HONORS BANQUET: The Minot High School Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet will be Oct. 3 in the MHS-Magic City Campus Commons Area. A social will begin at 6 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Seven former athletes, John Apland, Ed Bergeron, David Zimmerman, Chris Stone, Tina Faydo Rodgers, Shelley Berg and Don Tyner; one coach, Steve Carver; and two contributors, Herb Johnson and Dick Sharp, both for hockey, will be inducted into the MHS Athletic Hall of Fame. The banquet is open to the public. Tickets will be available the first part of September at the Athletic Director's Office in the Minot Public Schools Administration Building and at the finance offices of Magic City Campus and MHS-Central Campus.

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 and other tasks. People interested in volunteering should call the Mouse River Players' office at 838-3939. The theater also needs basic construction tools including hammers, screwdrivers, saws, table saws, a miter saw, painting brushes and rollers, flat white paint and shelving units.

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.