Announcements as of Feb. 27 Mon, February 28, 2011

YOUTH EVENTS
SUNDAY
Seussical Birthday for children of all ages: 1 to 3:30 pm, Minot Public Library. Dr. Seusss birthday will be celebrated. There will be games, activities and treats.
MONDAY
Totally Preschool Story Time for independent children ages 3 through 6: 10:30 am through May 9, Minot Public Librarys Imagination Station.
ASK (After School Kids) activity-based programs for children in grades kindergarten through fifth: 3:45 pm through April 11, Minot Public Librarys Imagination Station.
Guys Read gaming session program: 7 pm, Minot Public Librarys Imagination Station. Dads and their children are invited to a hands-on gaming session. Jonah from Gorilla Games will talk about the latest gaming news and games.
TUESDAY
Side by Side Stories for children and adults: 10 am through May 10, Minot Public Librarys Imagination Station.
WEDNESDAY
Whimsical Wednesdays Story Time for independent children ages 3 through 6: 10:30 am through May 11, Minot Public Librarys Imagination Station.
FRIDAY
Baby Steps, a 20-minute story time for young children: Fridays at 10 am March 4 through April 15. All children ages 18 months to 3 years of age and their caregivers may attend.
Upcoming Youth Events
TAUBE CLASSES: The Taube Museum of Art in Minot offers several art classes including: A Start In Art for children ages 9 months to 5 years and a parent; Goodnight, Art for children ages 3 to 8 and parents; and Paint a Purple Cow, for children in daycare, afterschool programs and homeschools, and also offers birthday parties and tours with art activities.

School Reunions
New Town High School
Classes of 1960 to 1969
June 17, 18, 19 in Bismarck
NEW TOWN 60s REUNION: People who graduated from New Town High School in the 1960s are invited to a 60s in the 60s Reunion. New Town High School graduates from the years 1960 to 1969 will meet June 17, 18 and 19 in the Doublewood Inn in Bismarck. People can go online to (www.surveymonkey.com/s/RKHBM7W) to preregister, or send e-mail to Gorden Hedahl at NTHS60s@gmail.com or call him at (715) 426-6082 for more information. Those planning to attend are asked to contact the Doublewood Inn directly to reserve a room, indicating that they are with the NTHS 60s in the 60s Reunion. Those who know people who might want to attend are asked to inform them about the reunion plans.

Minot High School Class of 1971 Reunion
July 15 and 16, 2011
Contact class president Arla Dorscher Dockter for more information.

Volunteer opportunities
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEERS: Habitat for Humanity in Minot is now building a home and needs volunteers to help in construction of the home. Volunteers for other activities are also needed. Call Larry Zirtzman weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm at 852-9799 or visit the Web site at (www.minothabitat.org) for more information.
MENTORS NEEDED: Companions for Children in Minot needs mentors for about 40 youth, ages 6-14, all from single-parent families. Mentors must be ages 18 or older. Mentors are people who will listen and spend time with a child or teen and incorporate them into their normal activities. People interested in being a mentor to a child, call 838-57846, send e-mail to children2@srt.com or visit the Web site at (www.companionsforchildren-Minot.org) 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. Call Colman Quill at 839-4240 for more information or stop by Rehab Services at 112-2nd Ave. SW to pick up a volunteer application.
SNOWCARE FOR TROOPS VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed for the SnowCare for Troops program for the 2010-2011 snow season. The program connects local volunteer snow removal professionals with military families who have a spouse or family member serving overseas, to provide free snow-removal services. The program joins Project EverGreens GreenCare for Troops program, a program in which volunteers provide lawn services for troops. For more information visit (www.projectevergreen.com) or call 1-888-611-2956.
RAILROAD SAFETY VOLUNTEERS: North Dakota Operation Lifesaver is seeking volunteers to help spread its message about railroad safety. ND 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, contact Serena Schmit at 223-6372 or send e-mail to serenas@ndsc.org.
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 am Monday through Friday, and also needs volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels starting at 11 am Monday through Friday. Call 852-0561 for more information.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CLOTHING CENTER: Volunteers are needed to help at The Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch 2nd Chance Thrift Store in Minot to organize clothes, hang and tag clothes, help maintain store appearance, fill shelves and straighten the sales floor. Call Justin at 852-0236 or stop at the store at 1206 S. Broadway for more information.
MENTORING PROGRAM: The YWCA Minot is looking for male and female mentors 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.
RED CROSS WORKERS: The American Red Cross is looking for help. The ARCs 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.
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. 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: People 55 or over are invited to join the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. RSVP also provides 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. Josephs, 407-3rd St. SE.
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. Call 1-800-450-1510.
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.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Womens Way needs volunteers to help inform area women about free screening services. Call 1-800-449-6636.
MAKE-A-WISH: The nonprofit organization Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Dakota is seeking 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.

Donations Wanted
PARKER CENTER: The Odds and Ends Corner at the Parker Center is open from 10 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Donations of new or gently used items are appreciated. All proceeds benefit the Senior Citizens Center.
WISH LIST: The 2nd Story Social Club has a wish list of items needed. Those who would like to donate may bring monetary donations, a small fireproof safe, envelopes, bingo prizes, paper towels, plastic silverware, paper plates, tissues, toilet paper, Styrofoam cups, napkins, tin foil, cans of coffee and decaffeinated coffee, coffee filters, hand soap, pool cues, envelopes, cleaning supplies, dish soap, air freshener, 13-gallon garbage bags, healthy snacks, frozen pizza, cookies, bars, 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 pm 2nd Story is a social club for adults with developmental disabilities. It is accessible for those with handicaps. Call 838-0912.
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.
USED HEARING AIDS SOUGHT: The Quota Club of Minot collects hearing aids and recycles them to people who could not otherwise afford them. The hearing aids may be donated by placing them in collection boxes that are located at the following Minot businesses: White Drug Arrowhead, Arrowhead Miracle Mart, Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Thomas Funeral Home, Minot Chiropractic, Town and Country Mall and Marketplace Foods. Brochures providing more information on the clubs hearing assistance programs are available at the collection boxes.

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