Forever Paws to hold claim boil

REHOBOTH - Forever Paws Animal Shelter will hold a clam boil from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 20, at the South Seekonk Gun Club, 61 Reed St.

Tickets are $30 and are available by calling the shelter at 508-677-9154. Participants may bring their own alcoholic beverages.

In addition to food, a highlight of the evening will be a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to Kylers Seafood.

All proceeds will benefit the homeless pets at Forever Paws, a non-profit animal welfare organization. To see their adoptable pets, visit petfinder.com/shelters/MA143.html. Church sports camp will start on July 28

REHOBOTH - Community Covenant Church's annual sports camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon July 28 to Aug. 1 for boys and girls ages 6-12.

To register, contact Michele Murphy at 508-222-9400, ext. 107 or michele@communitycovenant.org. Campers may choose from soccer, basketball, cheerleading and street hockey.

Camp cost is $70 per child if registered by June 15. Discounts are available for additional siblings.

Summer programs at Oak Knoll

REHOBOTH - Staff from Mass. Audubon's Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary will be on hand for half-day programs for elementary school-aged children, focusing on the wonders of the natural world, at Fitness Mom Studio in Rehoboth this summer.

The curriculum is enhanced by outdoor explorations, hands-on activities, crafts, and non-competitive games.

Hours are 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. with pre-camp, half-day morning, and after-camp options available for a combined full day of programs. Fee is $250 per two-week, half-day session.

For more information, contact Becky at 508-223-3060.

Each of the two-week sessions will focus on a different nature topic. July 7 to July 11 and July 14 to July 18 is "Get Growing." July 21 to July 25 and July 28 to Aug. 1 is "Animal Adaptations." Contact Julia Sweet at 508-336-0123 for more information or to register.

Rehoboth Church to hold yard sale

REHOBOTH - The Rehobolth Congregegational Church yard sale will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 at the church at 139 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769.

Donations to the sale may be dropped off at the church office starting July 7 during office hours from 9 a.m. to noon.

Rehoboth seniors plan special events

REHOBOTH - Meetings of the Rehoboth Seniors Citizens Club are held on the first and third Thursdays of each month, except July and August, at 1:30 p.m. at the Hurrell Senior Center, Bay State Road.

The annual picnic will be held at Francis Farm at 11 a.m. Aug. 28. There will be chowder and clamcakes at 11:30 a.m. and entertainment by a country western band Jeannie Lovering & Chameleon from noon to 2 p.m. Hot dogs and, burgers will be served at 2 p.m., followed by bingo, bocce, horseshoes and more. Cost is $13 for active members, $20 for others. For tickets or more information, call Beverly at 508-761-5087.

Future trips include Spirit of Boston, July 16, $64; bus trip to Radio City Music Hall in New York for The Rockettes Christmas show, Nov. 13, $99.

All trips are open to the public. To sign up or for more information, call Pete at 508-761-5087.

Carpenter Museum seeking crafters, antique dealers

REHOBOTH - The Carpenter Museum is seeking crafters and antique dealers for our annual Folk Art, Antique and Artisans Show to be held this year on November 8, 2008.

This well-known show will take place at the historic Francis Farm in Rehoboth. With great ambiance, plenty of space, parking, and a restaurant on-site this is an ideal setting for celebrating the arts.

If you are interested in participating in the show, please contact Elizabeth Collins at 401-726-4520. Space is limited and is filling up fast.