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EVENTS CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE C:6 Waquoit Bay Reserve {508-457-0495 , Route 28, East Falmouth ) • Protessional 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. j| -TALKS: Marine art lecture and reception Marine artist John Stobart dis- cusses his work May 20 at 3 p.m. at the Sturgis Library, 3090 Main St. in Barnstable Village. Wine and cheese reception follows the talk. Tickets at the door are $20. Proceeds benefit the library and the Barnstable Historical Society. Low maintenance landscaping GreenCAPE has joined with the Cape Cod Organic Gardeners and Friends of the Dennis Public Library to present a discussion on low-mainte- nance landscaping by experts Jona- than Say, an organic land care profes- sional, and Don Bishop, a specialist in organic lawn and plant care. The talk is May 20 at 10 a.m. at the library, 5 Hall St. in Dennisport. To impeach or not to impeach A public forum on impeaching the president and vice president will be held May 12 at 7 p.m. at Cape Cod Community College. The free ses- sion will pit independent candidate for Congress Peter White (aye) against columnist Francis Broadhurst (nay), with columnist and educator Larry Brown speaking on reasons Democrats shouldn't call for impeachment at this time. Iraq and the common man George Capaccio will describe the war in Iraq from the perspective of common citizens May 20 at the Wayside Inn in downtown Chatham. Tickets are $20 for the noon luncheon meeting, which is sponsored by Cape Cod chapters of the Fellowship of Reconciliation and the United Nations Association/USA. Call 508-945-9238 for reservations. Pjf WALKS: WALKS Birding Barnstable Members of the Cape Cod Bird Club offer several bird walks around the Cape May 20 and 21. Locallythe walks will be in Barnstable at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. to look for spring migrants. Another walk is May 21 at 1 p.m. when bird- ers will explore Sandy Neck Beach. For information on other walks, call 508-477-1473 or visit www.massbird. org/ccbc. 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. -5^EZV0LUNTEERS : Come out and play Horizons for Homeless Children is looking for volunteers to play with chil- dren living in family homeless shelters in Barnstable county. If you can take time out to play for just two hours a week call 508-999-9454. Training ses- sion May 6 in Hyannis. Call for details. Hallet House needs helpers The Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum is looking for volunteers to lead tours this summer. To get details call 508-362-3021. Horizons needs help Energetic volunteers are needed for Horizons for Homeless Children with a shelter in Hyannis. If you have an extra two hours a week and want to make a difference in a child's life call 508-999- 9454 to sign on. Fresh Air Fund needs hosts This summer children will be coming to the Cape to stay with host Fresh Air Fund families. If you are interested in hosting a child, call 508-896-4843. Visit www.freshair.org. 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 Coast Guard Heritage Museum in Barnstable Village needs people to be volunteer interpreters. Training is provided. Call Al at 508-420-9810 to sign on. Massage therapists wanted The Pan-Massachusetts Challenge is Aug. 5 and 6 when massage therapists are needed to relieve the bones of the sore cyclists. To sign up call 800-WE- CYCLE or visit pmc.org. 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 local 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 volunteers 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- CONTINUED ON PAGE C:B v .. - ' "' <• '• : ¦ ' m\.mmmmW^ ™mmmW^¦ ' ~'\ JP™ /': * - - - ¦ WmW^ 7~^ ^9 ^ - . .... ¦" .. , .* ¦¦ ^1 ^. WW ;. ^-^ . -- ' -j&. . It W fK. 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