NOTICE: For your convenience, you can e-mail your bulletin board notices to sharonr@warwickonline.com as well as mail to 1944 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02889, or fax to 732-3110.

RI Alzheimer's Workshops

The Rhode Island Alzheimer's Association is offering workshops free of charge. However, registration is required; call 421-0008 to register.Maintain Your Brain: On Feb. 26 from 6-7 p.m. at the Hampton Inn, Center of New England Boulevard, Coventry. Hosted by Horizon Bay Supportive Retirement Living, presented by Marge Angilly

Memory Aids at Any Age: On March 17 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the West Warwick Senior Center, 145 Washington St., West Warwick. Presented by Marge Angilly

Maintain Your Brain: On March 26 breakfast at 8:30 a.m.-Workshop at 9 a.m. at the Grand Islander, 333 Green End Ave., Middletown. Presented by Marge Angilly

Maintain Your Brain: On March 26 at 12 noon at the Johnston Senior Center, 1291 Hartford Ave., Johnston. Presented by Marge Angilly.

Free Lenten Soup Supper

There will be a free Lenten Soup Supper, sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella, St. Benedict Circle #423, and St. Benedict Church every Friday evening during Lent at 6 p.m. in the St. Benedict School on Transit St. Followed by Stations of the Cross in the church beginning Feb. 27 through April 3. Join them in the spirit of friendship and camaraderie in this Lenten season.

Join the Cribbage Action

Cribbage for grassroots players is held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the American Legion Post #2, Legion Way, West Warwick. To join call Willie at 828-4336.

Garden Club

The Chatham Village Garden Club will meet March 3 at 7 p.m. at the EBC House. Type of meeting will be a workshop to make bookmarks for the plant sale in May. Bring tweezers and pressed flowers.

Tech Nite

New England Institute of Technology has rescheduled the college's "Tech Nite" to March 3 from 4-8 p.m. Tech Nite follows an open house format, allowing individuals who may be interested in studying at the college an opportunity to tour the campus, speak with faculty and admissions personnel and to look into the many financial aid options available. For maps to the campus or other questions call 739-5000, 800-736-7744 or view the college at www.neit.edu.

Toastmasters

The Ocean State Toastmasters will meet on March 3 from 7-9 p.m at the Warwick City Hall. For more information call Ed Skurka, vice president for membership, at 828-1625.

Benefit Dinner

A benefit dinner featuring special entertainment provided by singer/song writer Dan Mills from Brooklyn, N.Y., candlelight dinner, music, silent auction and raffle. Tickets are $50 per person, sold in advance only; no tickets will be sold at the door. For tickets call 465-3511 or 935-8082. The event will be held at the Alpine Country Club, 251 Pippin Orchard Rd., Cranston, on March 7. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. show at 8:30 p.m. The event is held to support Lend A Hand Therapeutic Riding Foundation, where they provide therapeutic riding for developmentally challenged children. For more information visit www.LendAHandhorsefarm.com.

Alex Coates Returns

On March 6 at 8:57 p.m., Alex Coates will be returning to Warwick after two years of missionary service in Monterrey, Mexico for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Coates, a 2005 graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School, will be flying into T.F. Green on Continental Flight 5848 and his family invites friends, classmates and neighbors to welcome him home at the airport that evening.

AAA Travel Marketplace

The 6th Annual AAA Travel Marketplace will be held March 6-8: 2-9 p.m. on March 6, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on March 7 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on March 8 at Gillette Stadium's Fidelity Investments Clubhouse. Free parking. The Travel Marketplace brings "all things travel" under one roof including "how to" tips on booking travel that include free extras, upgrades and discounts. Deals include "onboard" credit for cruises, hundreds off per person for trips to Australia and New Zealand and a chance to win vacation for two to Europe and more. Tickets are $5 for AAA members and $10 for non-members. Call 1-800-222-7448 for more information.

Free Movie

Fireproof<$>, a free movie, will be shown at the Norwood Baptist Church, 48 Budlong Ave., on March 7 at 7 p.m. Adults in the viewing area are invited to attend. Fireproof is an inspirational drama starring Kirk Cameron and Erin Bethea. The film is a highly recommended Christian film with a heartfelt message for all adults. Call Becky at 941-7040 with your reservations. Refreshments will be available.

Miss Rhode Island Scholarship

The Miss America Organization offers educational scholarships by competing in the Miss Rhode Island Scholarship pageant in June. For orientation dates and locations, visit their web site at www.missri.com or call 338-8600.

New Moms Connection

The Rhode Island New Moms Connection offers pregnancy and new mom groups throughout Rhode Island. There is a new moms group for babies 3-7 months beginning March 9 from 2-3:30 p.m. at Breathing Time Yoga. There are groups beginning for babies 0-3 months soon in Pawtucket and North Kingstown. See www.rinewmoms.com for more information or email info@rinewmom.com.

Gorton Monthly Luncheon

The Gorton High School Monthly Luncheon will be held on March 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the Top of the Bay. Cost is $13.

VOWS

Celebrate National Volunteer Appreciation Week with VOWS April 19-25. If you know of a VOWS volunteer in your school that deserves consideration as one of the volunteers of the year, submit their name to your school's VOWS coordinator. All honorees will be recognized at the annual awards reception at Potowomut Golf Club on April 23. Save the date. The district-wide dress-down day is Friday, April 24.

Free Workshop Series

There is still time to register for "Talking to Kids About Tough Stuff,” the second in a series of workshops sponsored by the Warwick Coalition to Prevent Child Abuse. The workshop will be held March 12 from 6:30-8 p.m. in Room 101 at the Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane. Advance registration is required and space is limited to the first 100 registrants. This workshop is approved for 1.5 RIDE CEU credit hours. You may register for the workshop by calling Carol Maloney at 734-3121.

Brown Alumnae

The Brown Alumnae Club of Kent County will hold its spring meeting March 13 at the Sonoma Grille, on Post Road at the corner of Camp Ave., North Kingstown, from 12-2 p.m. The guest speaker will be visual artist and musician Brown Professor Ed Osborn. The cost of the luncheon is $20 per person and reservations must be received by March 4. For more information call 783-8895.

Irish Night

The West Warwick Elks Lodge #1697, 60 Clyde St., will be holding its annual Irish Night on March 14 at 7 p.m. Enjoy a full course Irish dinner and dance to the music by D-Cap until 12 midnight. Donation is $20 per person. Proceeds to help benefit Elks charities. For more information call 821-3801. Tickets are available at the lodge.

St. Patrick's/St. Joseph's Celebration

Sts. Rose and Clement's Church, 111 Long St., will have a St. Patrick's/St. Joseph's Celebration March 14 in the church hall. Cocktails will be at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Band Stand Revue. Tickets are $20, Call Cheryl at 739-0212.

St. Patrick's Day Dinner

The Ladies Auxiliary Post 272, at 840 West Shore Rd., will be having a St. Patrick's Day corned beef and cabbage dinner Saturday, March 14 from 3-5 p.m. Call the Post at 921-1682 or Diana at 241-6386 to purchase tickets for $8 per person. Deadline is March 10 for purchasing tickets.

Charity Ball

Join the Rhode Island State Council Knights of Columbus at their 80th Annual Charity Ball to be held March 21 at the West Valley Inn in West Warwick. A cocktail reception will be held at 7 p.m., dinner at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person or a table of 10 for $375. A silent auction will be held to benefit the various local charities that the Knights support. For more information call Phil or Pam DePaulo at 737-6616.

Book Sale

The Friends of the Warwick Public Library will their semi-annual book sale on March 27 between 6-9 p.m. for members only (new members are welcome) March 28 between 9 a.m.-3 pm. and March 29 between 1-4 p.m. They have a great selection of books, videos, puzzles and CDs. Book bags will also be available. A Silent Auction Art Sale. Art works can be seen at the library for two weeks before the sale.

Developmental Screening Clinics

The Child Outreach Department of the Warwick Public Schools, in cooperation with the Volunteers of Warwick schools (VOWS), conducts regular preschool screening clinics. All Warwick preschool children between the ages of 3 and 5 are offered the Early Screening Inventory-Revised (ESI-R). This is a free service provided by the Warwick Public Schools. Participation in a Developmental Screening is a long established program of the Warwick School Department that provides families with information about their child's development and offers information about community resources. For more information, or to arrange a clinic appointment for your preschool aged child, call the VOWS office at 734-3230.

VOWS Seeks Volunteers

The Volunteers of Warwick Schools (VOWS) is recruiting volunteers to help out in Warwick public school classrooms and in the implementation of programs for children during the school year. Volunteering for as little as one hour a week can make a difference in the lives of Warwick schoolchildren. The need for volunteers is greater than ever. VOWS is a non-profit corporation dedicated to meeting the educational needs of Warwick's public school children. In addition to assisting in the classrooms, volunteers help implement Child Outreach Developmental Screening, Heads Up and Kids on the Block Puppets. If interested in volunteering contact the VOWS office at 734-3230 or email at vows@warwickschools.org.

House of Hope Boutique Originals

Turn your old belongings into something new and creative. The House of Hope Boutique Originals (HOHBO) is in search of materials to produce decorative cloth bags to be sold throughout Rhode Island. Join in supporting HOHBO by donating items such as fabrics, beads, costume jewelry, sewing needles, and thread. HOHBO is also in need of new sewing machines. HOHBO is a social and employment development program designed to give women residents from the House of Hope housing facilities an opportunity to express themselves positively through creativity and to provide a structured environment in which to accomplish a concrete goal. HOHBO products include decorative wine gift bags, pouched, and purses that are then sold throughout various locations in Rhode Island communities. Donations may be brought to the House of Hope Community Development Corporation, 3188 Post Rd. For more information call Carol Solitto at 463-3324 x250 or visit www.thehouseofhopecdc.org.

Thrift Shop

The Shawomet Baptist Church, 1642 West Shore Rd. is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Call 739-7184. Large selection of like-new clothing for children and adults. Some household items are also available. Proceeds go to further the mission of the church in the community and around the world.

Square Dancing

Square Dancing Plus Level workshops are held every Monday from 7-9 p.m. at the East Smithfield Community Center on Esmond St., Smithfield. Hosted by the Swinging Squares of RI and Bob Butler caller. Singles and couples are welcome. For more information call Daphne Farmer at 728-9029.

Free Sunday Lunch

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 389 Greenwich Ave., is offering a free lunch for anyone in need of a meal or companionship. All are welcome every Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information call 737-6758.

Photographic Society of RI

The Photographic Society of Rhode Island welcomes camera enthusiasts of all abilities. Meetings are held on the second, third and fourth Tuesday of each month, September through May at Lakewood Baptist Church, 255 Atlantic Ave. For more information visit www.psri.us.

Rhode Island Pet Bird Club

The R.I. Pet Bird Club welcomes anyone who owns birds or has an interest in exotic birds. Meet other people who have birds, listen to guest lecturers and more. The meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. For more information call Michele at 739-7290 or visit www.orgsites.com/ri/ripbc.

Bingo

There will be bingo every Friday at 6:45 p.m. at Meadowbrook Terrace on Warwick Ave. in the Community Hall.Mystery Bingo

All new Bingo every Wednesday at

the Oakland Beach Volunteer Fire Co., 645 Oakland Beach Ave., Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Two progressive games, Winner Take All-U Picem, weekly raffle 50/50. Bingo starts at 6:45 p.m. All are welcome, play, have a good time and see what the mystery is.

Thrift Shop

The Thrift Shop at Shawomet Baptist Church, 1642 West Shore Rd., is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Call 739-7184. Large selection of like-new clothing for children and adults. Some household items are also available. Proceeds go to further the mission for the church in the community and around the world.



Gambling Counseling Offered

Kent House Inc. now offers individual, group and family counseling for problem gambling. If you or a loved one is experiencing difficulties as a result of gambling, call for discreet and confidential assistance, 781-2700. Deaf services are also available; call their TDD number, 467-5733.

Domestic Violence Volunteers

The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center (EBCC) is currently seeking volunteers for their Speakers Bureau. All volunteers will be trained to provide outreach, as a representative of EBCC, to communities in their service area through attendance at health and community fairs and by fulfilling requests for informational speaking engagements. Volunteers will receive thorough and specialized training under the supervision of the agency services coordinator before beginning this work. For more information, or to get involved, contact Deb Ferrante at 738-9700.

Donate Shop Thrift Store

The Donate Shop is in desperate need of sheets, blankets, puffs, towels and all other linen and house wares such as dishes, pots and pans, etc. They service over 40 agencies with free items. The need has become greater and they can't get by without your help. They give tax receipts for donations. The Donate Shop Thrift Store is open to the public on Wednesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. For more information call 738-6663.

Fife and Drum Corps

The Kentish Guards Fife and Drum Corps rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at the Kentish Guards Armory on Pierce St. in East Greenwich. Free lessons on playing the fife are provided to men and young men interested in joining the corps.

Fife & Drum Corps

Join the Pawtuxet Rangers Fife & Drum Corps of Warwick and continue the great tradition of Colonial/Revolutionary history through music. The Fife & Drum Corps meets every Wednesday night at Wyman Elementary School from 6:30-8 p.m. The corps is open to anyone over the age of 12. Drum and fife instruction is available to beginners.

GED Tutoring

The JONAH Center is offering free small group tutoring sessions to help in earning a high school equivalency (GED). Sessions are held Tuesday evenings, from 6:30-8 p.m. Call JONAH at 739-1305 for information.

Pulmonary Hypertension Support Group

Meets the second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Conference Room, 7th floor, of the Ambulatory Patient Care Building, Rhode Island Hospital, Gay St., Providence. The meetings are open to anyone affected by pulmonary hypertension, their friends and family. Lunch is provided. An RSVP is requested if you are planning on attending. Please call Frank at 467-6859.