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EVENTSCALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE C:6 Cape Cod Museum of Natural History (508-896-3867, Route 6A in Brew- ster) Nature walks, talks, lessons, trips, a museum shop and library, family pro- grams and more are offered. Current exhibits include an interactive coastal exhibit, marine exhibits, birds, more. • Feb. 8: Hike the Long Pond Trails in Falmouth. Depart the museum via van at 9 a.m. • Feb. 9: Dr. Ronald Orenstein dis- cusses turtles, tortoises and terrapins at 7:30 p.m. • Feb. 14: Michael Lach discusses the stewardship of the Stoney Brook Valley Preserve at 1:30 p.m. when the Friends of the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History hold a membership meeting at 1 p.m. • Feb. 15: The Indian Lands in Den- nis are the destination today. Depart the museum at 9:40 a.m. Massachusetts Audubon Society, Ashumet and Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (508-362-1426, call for detailed information) Massachusetts Audubon Society, Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary (508-349-2615, Route 6 in Wellfleet , call for a complete schedule of events) Special notice: The Birding Cape Cod guide has been updated by the Audubon Society and the Cape Cod Bird Club. • Feb. 3: Bird some hot spots with a naturalist from 9 a.m. to noon. • Feb. 4: Digital photography work- shop exploring zoom, white balance, formats , resolution, lighting, composi- tion and more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Feb. 10: In-depth workshop on bird behavior, structure, lifestyle and more at 1 p.m. • Feb. 11: Off-Cape trip to the Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield where winter raptors sight- ings are on the agenda. Depart the museum at 8 a.m., return at 4 p.m. Massachusetts Audubon Society, Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Cummaquid, 508-362-1426) Waquoit Bay Reserve {508-457-0495 , Route 28, East Falmouth) • Professional development courses for educators in fishing, oceans and coasts, salt water studies, whales, lo- cal water issues, coastal habitats and more being held this winter and spring. Call now for details. Cape Cod Wildlife Center (185 Meadow Lane, West Barnstable, 508-362-0111, www. capewildlife.org) Have your questions about wildlife answered daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or go to the Center's Web site at CapeWildlife.Org Warning: The Center strongly urges the public to not touch wild animals. If you must do so, wear thick rub- ber gloves. Better yet, call your local animal control department and let the professionals handle the situation. -$ TALKS: Mercy Otis Warren remembered Jean Gardner, co-host of Tales of Cape Cod on TV channel 17, gives a multi-media presentation on Mercy Otis Warren Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Barnstable Village. Photographer to share pics Steve Heaslip, photographer at the Cape Cod Times, presents memorable scenes and events he has photo- graphed over the years Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Centerville Historical Museum. Historic lecture series The Historical Society of Old Yar- mouth presents a lecture series this winter. The next one is Feb. 5 when Mary Sicchio discusses the Nickerson papers. Another follows on Feb. 12 when the Sturgis Library history and manuscripts are discussed by Lucy Loomis. Desiree Mobed talks about the Brooks Academy in Harwich March 12. All talks are at the South Yarmouth Library at 3 p.m. Vogue editor to share stories Liz Groves, former editor of Vogue and Glamour, shares her stories Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. at the Cape Cod Museum of Arts, Route 6A in Dennis. Free for members, $15 for others. Winter lecture series The Historical Society of Old Yar- mouth offers a winter lecture series on Cape Cod history Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. The series ends on Feb. 15. Talks are held at the Dennis Yarmouth High School with registration at the admin- istration building on Station Avenue. For details, call 508-362-3021. >S^ :WALKS: Sandwich expedition Explore the oldest town on Cape Cod, Sandwich, year-round on a 6.2- mile walk as part of the Walk 'n Mass Volkssport Club. Call 508-291-1162 for details. Take the Hyannis-JFK family compound walk Walk Hyannis and enjoy ocean views on a 10K jaunt beginning at the Heri- tage House Hotel, 259 Main Street in Hyannis. Walk sponsored by the Walk 'n Mass Volkssport Club. Start times are daily sunrise to sunset. Informa- tion: 508-775-7000. ^S^ZIVOLUNTEERS: Volunteers needed to man desks The Housing Assistance Corpora- tion, 460 West Main St. in Hyannis, needs volunteers to do filing, copying, data input and more. Interested parties should call 508-771-5400, ext. 272. The Coast Guard wants you! The CoastGuard Heritage Museum in Barnstable Village needs people to be volunteer interpreters. Training is provided. Call Al at 508-420-9810 to sign on. MSPCA needs help The MSPCA is looking for volunteers to clean, do laundry, transport ani- mals, help with special events, foster care for cats and kittens and more. Volunteer orientation is held the first Thursday of the month at the shelter, 1577 Falmouth Road in Centerville. Adults needed to play Horizons for Homeless Children is looking for volunteers to play with kids living in family homeless shelters in Barnstable County. Just two hours are needed for a commitment. For details call 508-999-9454. Literacy and math coaches needed The Senior Corps of Elder Services is looking for older adults for train- ing as literacy and math coaches for elementary school children in Bourne, Barnstable, Dennis and Yarmouth. Call for details, 800-244-4630 or 508-394- 4630 ext. 158. NOAH Center needs volunteers The NOAH Center is looking for a front desk volunteer to work one morning a week as well as kitchen assistants to work one evening. Those interested is signing up should call 508-364-7590 or 508-771-5400 ext. 279. Like kids? We've got an idea for you! The Boys & Girls Club needs vol- unteers for the photography group, cooking class and Web design, or to play board games and tutor children. Call 508-477-8845. Docents wanted for Burgess Museum The Thornton W. Burgess Museum in Sandwich Village needs docents to greet visitors during the fall. Training provided. Volunteers needed for mentoring program Aid to Incarcerated Mothers is looking for volunteers for its "Children and Mentors" Partnership mentoring program. Call 617-536-0058. CCMA needs volunteers The Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis needs volunteers to contact foundations for grant sources, de- sign graphics, help install exhibits, work in the gift shop, raise, direct docent tours, and help with education programs. Call 508-385-4477, ext. 10, and leave a message for Lois Alberts or John Laynor. Parents Helping Parents To volunteer for this child abuse prevention agency, you need good interpersonal skills and a commitment to strengthening families. Volunteers need to commit to four to five hours a week for one year as facilitators. Training and supervision provided. Call 800-882-1250 or visit the Web site, www.parentshelpingparents.com. Computer instructors needed The Dennis Council on Aging needs people to help teach beginning and intermediate computer educa- tion courses twice a week for eight classes. Training is available. Call 508- 385-5067. Hospital gift shop seeking volunteers The gift shop at Cape Cod Hospital needs volunteers who can work three to four hours a week. Call Judy Ken- nedy at 508-771-1800, x 25259. VNA needs help The Visiting Nurse Association is recruiting volunteers to provide office assistance at the Hyannis site on Inde- pendence Drive. Also needed are arts and crafts people as well as drivers and retired professionals to share their interests and skills. Camera crew and audio people are needed for the health TV program as well as child care volunteers. Call 508-957-7709 if any of these opportunities interest you. Cotuit art center looking for volunteers The Cotuit Center for the Arts is looking for volunteers to work in the box office, usher and assist in mail- ings. In exchange for your work, you will have free entry to the shows. Call 508-428-0669. Opportunities at the Thriftique The Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod operates a busy thrift shop at 1074 Route 28 in South Yarmouth, South Yarmouth Plaza. Volunteers are needed to price and sell merchandise. Call 508-957-7709. Cahoon needs volunteers The Cahoon Museum of American Art is looking for volunteers to greet visitors in the galleries, tend the gift shop and assist with mailings, office projects and fund-raisers. Call 508- 428-7581 . Retired car buffs wanted Retired car nuts or folks with time on their hands are needed at the Toad Hall Sports Car Museum in Hyannis- port to show people around the cars, answer questions and have a good time. Call 508-778-4934. Heritage looking for volunteers Heritage Museum & Gardens in Sandwich needs new volunteers to help students participate in educa- tional programs. If you like children, learning and teaching, call 508-888- 3300. Volunteers are sought also for special events and mailings. Help the Red Cross Volunteers are needed to help with the canteen at the Red Cross Blood drives two times each month at the Masonic Lodge, Route 28 in Centerville. Call 508-775-1540. AIDS group needs you The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, Hyannis, needs volunteers to as- sist in the office and food pantry, with deliveries, doctor's appointments and more. Call 508-778-1954. Caregivers needed for lo- cal children Cape Cod Child Development is looking for volunteers for its Head Start, Child Care and Early Intervention Programs as well as the administrative offices. Call 800-974-8860. Auxiliary thrift shop needs volunteers The Cape Cod Hospital Auxil- iary Thrift Shop, 690 Main Street in Hyannis, is looking for volunteers Monday through Saturday to work three-hour shifts in the morning or af- ternoon. Call 508-775-0078. Proceeds from the sales benefit the hospital's Breast Care and Radiology Center for Men and Women. Senior AmeriCorps volun- teers sought Elder Service of Cape Cod & Islands is looking for older adults interested in joining the AmeriCorps division of its Senior Environmental Corps. Ameri- Corps members sign up for a two-year tour of duty and receive a modest stipend in return for 900 hours of ser- vice. Call 508-244-4630. Volunteer for MSPCC The Cape and Islands MSPCC is looking for a few volunteers to serve on the advisory council, as home visi- tors for the GoodStart Program and to assist during Family Night events at the Lyndon Lorusso Center for Children and Families in Hyannis. Call 508-790-2073. Rewarding rides The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteer drivers for the Road to Recovery Program. The pro- gram takes cancer patients from their home to treatments between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call the ACS at 508-775-4161 or visit www.cancer.org. Dog lovers wanted The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind is looking for dog lovers who are willing to help a lab or golden retriever puppy get off to a good start on a ca- reer as a guide dog at age 14 months. Call 800-548-4337 , ext. 260. Puppy walkers are also needed. Tutors needed Catholic Social Services is seek- ing volunteers to tutor or teach civics and English as a second language in Hyannis. Prior teaching experience is not required. Call 508-674-4681. Head Start Program seeks volunteers The Cape Cod Child Development's Head Start Program is looking for community representatives to serve on the Head Start Policy Council. The council meets monthly. Anyone interested in offering community sup- port and expertise to this pre-school program should call Mai Hughes at 800-974-8860. Housing Assistance Cor- poration needs volunteers HAC is looking for volunteers to help in two programs, meal preparation and assistance on the reception desk at the NOAH Shelter in Hyannis. Call 508-771-5400. Foster care needed for pets The Animal Rescue League of Bos- ton is looking for volunteers to provide foster care for cats and dogs while in transition, on the mend or in need of nurturing. Call 617-426-9170, ext. 139. GoodStart Program needs help The Cape & Islands region of the Massachusetts Society for the Preven- tion of Cruelty to Children is looking for volunteers to work with parents so they can raise children to be safe, healthy and ready to learn. Call 800- 272-9722. Get seniors on the Net The Dennis Senior Center is looking for volunteers to teach senior citizens Windows , or how to use the Internet, beginning or intermediate levels. Also the Dennis Council on Aging is seek- ing volunteer medical drivers to help seniors to doctor appointments. Call 508-385-5067. : . . . __zzzONGOING : Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center Veterans and their families can find a wide range of support and ser- vices at the Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center in Hyannis. These are available to veterans of all eras. Call 800-355-1591 . Cape Wildlife Center needs help The Cape Wildlife Center, 185 Meadow Lane in West Barnstable (02668), needs animal care supplies. The following is a sample of items they are looking for: sweet potatoes, bleach, apples, sponges, bananas, liquid laundry detergent, scrub brushes, red grapes, rubber gloves, fresh spinach, toilet paper, dry puppy chow, dry kitten chow, paper towels, plain Cheerios, newspaper, Quaker oats, Ziploc bags, cornmeal, garbage bags and frozen blueberries. To make a contribution, send a check to the address above. Cape Cod Conservatory The Cape Cod Conservatory in Barnstable offers classes in drama, voice, dance, fine arts, art apprecia- tion and private music instruction. Call 508-362-2772 or visit the Web site at www.capecodconservatory.com Gay Men's Connection The Gay Men's Connection, a social, informational and networking group, meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month at the First Par- ish in Brewster. Call 508-430-0534. Circle for youth The Cape and Islands Gay and Straight Youth Alliance hosts a Circle for Youth, 22 years of age and under from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Mondays at the club house at 56 Barnstable Road in Hyannis. Activities include creative writing, visual art, dance, theater and more. Contra dance in Cotuit Beginners and singles are invited to dance to live music from 8 to 11 p.m. the second Saturday of the month at Freedom Hall, 976 Main Street in Cotuit. Admission is $6. *A. An Old Cape Cod Tavernwith a ?S5l| Nun* icipc Cod Taste ^C^pfhe Come in from the cold ¦ *wjSj l _ We 're cozy & warm - ^Tavern Wlt^ a menu f°r everY taste & budget. 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