Vegetables sought for Hebron food pantries

ATTLEBORO - Fresh produce is being sought as donations to the Working Person's & Senior's Food Pantries.

Beginning Monday, Aug. 11, you can drop off any quantity of any vegetable or fruit anytime on any Monday through Thursday. Please leave items outside the door at 11 Sanford St. at the corner of North Main Street. The door is down the ramp to the lower level. Look for the Hebron Village Outreach Center, Inc. sign facing the YMCA, which is across Sanford Street.

Volunteers will bring in your contributions daily. Someone will be there on Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 5 to 6 p.m. if you prefer to personally deliver your contributions.

Park concerts to resume Thursday ATTLEBORO - Free outdoor concerts once again are being offered to the public when the City of Attleboro and its Park Commission present their Capron Park Summer 2008 Concert Series, now through Aug. 28.

The concert series, organized by the Park Commission, has been made possible for the last several years by the S.M. Stone Memorial Trust Fund.

The concerts will be performed from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday evenings from the Capron Park Newell Shelter. Those attending are urged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. For more information, call Heather Uriot at the Park Department at 508-226-6487. Concerts will include:

Aug. 21 - Super Chief.

Aug. 28 - Attleboro Swing Band playing concert band music under the direction of Arthur Medeiros.

Sign up for SERVE program in city

ATTLEBORO - The following events have been scheduled at the Rev. Larson Senior Center, South Main Street, unless otherwise noted. Call 508-223-2235 for more information or to sign up.

Thursday afternoon movies include: Aug. 28, "Shane."

Gold Dusters have busy fall planned

ATTLEBORO - The following upcoming trips are planned by the Balfour Gold Dusters: Octoberfest at Venus De Milo, Oct. 14, $42.

The Diamonds at Mohegan Sun, Sept., 11, $63.

Wildwood Crest and Cape May, N.J., Sept. 22-25, $579.

Kennebunkport, Maine, Oct. 23-24, $309.

Penn Dutch Christmas, Dec. 2 to 4, $439.

New Year's Day Celebration at Lantana's in Randolph, Dec. 31, $70.

Boston to Bermuda Cruise, May 1 to 8, 2009, $949 double occupancy.

All trips are open to the public. Call Jackie at 508-285-3403 for more information.

Knights to hold bingo Aug. 22

ATTLEBORO - The South Attleboro Knights of Columbus, Route 123, will hold bingo at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22. Doors will open at 5:30 and the kitchen serve hamburgers, hot dogs and fries.

Take lunch break with lobster roll

ATTLEBORO - The next take-out lobster roll lunch at the Centenary United Methodist Church in Attleboro will be held Friday, Aug. 22. The lunch comes with a roll filled with chunky lobster meat on a thin bed of lettuce (with or without mayo), chips, pickle, cookie, and choice of soda or water.

The boxed lunches are $9.50, and can be picked up at the best time for you between 6:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Order by calling 508-222-1759, faxing 508-222-2326 or e-mailing centumc@verizon.net. Pickup is at the Methodist Church, at the corner of North Main and Sanford streets across from the YMCA, in downtown Attleboro.

The deadline to order is Monday, Aug. 18. If you leave a message, please tell how many lunches; whether you want Coke, Diet Coke, ginger ale or water; mayo and the pickup or delivery time you prefer. Some extras will be available for instant pickup on Friday, Aug. 22. The church also offers business and professional delivery for group orders.

Brown to hold summer office hours

State Sen. Scott Brown will be holding office hours throughout his district. No appointment is necessary.

Office hours will be held on the first and third Thursday of the month at the following times and locations:

Attleboro: 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m., Council on Aging (25 S. Main St.).

If you have any questions regarding district hours you can reach Brown's office at 617-722-1555 or by e-mail at Scott.P.Brown@state.ma.us.

Summer wellness programs at Y

ATTLEBORO - A series of adult wellness programs will be offered at the YMCA of Attleboro through Aug. 30.

Classes include hatha style yoga, vinyasa style yoga, women on weights, yoga walking, tai chi, ballroom dance, and senior strength. For more information, call 508-222-7422or visit attleboroymca.org.

Arrythmia course offered at Sturdy

ATTLEBORO - Sturdy Memorial Hospital's Nursing Education Department will sponsor a basic arrhythmia course for anyone interested in learning cardiac dysrhythmia interpretations.

The course is a five-week program offered in two sessions. The program runs on the following dates: Aug. 26 and Sept. 2, 9, 16, and 23. Participants can choose to attend session A, which runs from 12:15 to 2:45 p.m. or session B, which runs from 3:45 to 6:15 p.m. Topics to be covered include: anatomy and physiology, atrial dysrhythmias, nodal dysrhythmias and heart blocks, ventricular dysrhythmias, and a workshop and exam.

Cost is $125 for the entire program or $25 per session. For more information, or to register by Aug. 18, call 508-236-7161.

AYS night set for Aug. 30 at Gillette

ATTLEBORO - Attleboro Youth Soccer night will be Saturday, Aug. 30 at Gillette Stadium. Tickets are available to see the only 2008 Gillette Stadium appearance of David Beckham, Landon Donovan and the LA Galaxy as they take on the New England Revolution at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 each and are available through Attleboro Youth Soccer by e-mailing Paul Harvey at paul@attleborosoccer.com.

Grief series starts at VNA on Sept. 3

ATTLEBORO - A six-week adult grief education series, offering a learning and supportive experience to begin the journey toward healing, will be presented by Community VNA Hospice Care from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 3.

The series, which will continue through Oct. 8, will take place at Community VNA, 10 Emory St. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Call the bereavement coordinator at 800-220-0110 or 508-222-0118, ext. 1373.

For more information, visit communityvna.com.

Aging issues are topic of workshop

ATTLEBORO - Congregation Agudas Achim, 901 North Main St., will host a workshop at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 titled "Issues with Aging: A Program for Individuals, Families, and Caregivers."

It will be presented by Patty Harwood, director of senior services of Jewish Family Service in Providence. The presentation will include a discussion on aging issues, including coping with illness and loss, moving from independent to supported living arrangements, finding community support, coping with loss of independence, ways families and caregivers can help and be supportive, and negotiating decisions about end-of-life issues.

The workshop is part of The Kesher Program, a partnership between Congregation Agudas Achim, Jewish Family Service, and the Jewish Federation of RI to provide an onsite social worker to assist members of the congregation during life transitions and crises.

Those interested in attending this workshop, and who have a particular area they would like addressed, should RSVP to Nicole Jellinek at kesher@agudasma.org or at 508-212-9243.

'Holy Roller' ride to Food and Friends

ATTLEBORO - The Attleboro Area Council of Churches is looking for motorcyclists to participate in a "Holy Roller Ride-A-Thon" to benefit the Food and Friends Soup Kitchen Program.

This event is being held in partnership with LaSalette Shrine and Outlaw BBQ on Saturday, Sept. 13.

The ride will begin and end at LaSalette. Donations are being raised through rider and passenger entry fees, plus Ride-A-Thon sponsor pledges.

Following a blessing of the bikes and a light breakfast, riders will follow a scavenger hunt route to pick up small items for the supply bank at participating churches. Upon completion of the Holy Roller Ride-A-Thon, registered participants will be treated to a meal, musical entertainment and festivities.

For more information about riding, donating, or volunteering, call 508-222-2933 or e-mail pbliss44@hotmail.com.

TI Retirees go on boat, casino trips

ATTLEBORO - Texas Instruments Retirees Club and Friends announced the following upcoming events and trips, open to the public. For more information, call Reinette at 508-699-7929.

Foxwoods and Captain Jack's, Sept. 16, $56.

Essex, Conn., train and boat ride, Oct. 17, $78.

Venus de Milo, Thanksgiving prelude, Nov. 13, $18.

Foxwoods, Nov. 21, $18.

Atlantic City, Jan. 21-23: $142 double, $132 triple, $202 single.

All trips are open to the public. All trips will leave from Building 12, 34 Forest St. Park back in the corner to leave the front parking area for employees. Security is provided for vehicles.

Crafters wanted for South Attleboro fair

ATTLEBORO - St. Theresa's Women's Guild is looking for crafters for its Annual Indoor Craft Fair which will be held on Saturday, September 27 at St. Theresa's Church, 18 Baltic Street in South Attleboro. The Craft Fair will be from 10a.m. to 3p.m. The fee is $25 for an 8 ft. table and 2 chairs. Set-up will be from 8 to 10. No Vendors. Contact Betty Enright at 508-761-7441 or e-mail Bettyenright@comcast.net

Catch meat raffles at SA Legion

ATTLEBORO - Meat raffles are being held every Saturday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post 312, Newport Avenue, South Attleboro, sponsored by the South Attleboro Lions Club and by South Attleboro's American Legion Post 312.

Proceeds benefit scholarship funds. All meat is top cuts from the Chartley Country Store.

Parents' support group meets monthly in city

ATTLEBORO - Parents of teens discussion/support group meets the first Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church.

Grandparents and guardians raising teens are also welcome. The group is free and open to the public. For further information, call 508-222-6164.

AHS Class of 1982 to hold its 25th

ATTLEBORO - The Attleboro High School Class of 1982 will be holding its 25th reunion, one year late, on Friday, Sept. 12 at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield.

Information about the reunion can be obtained by calling Colleen Bishop at 508-643-1552, e-mailing Kristine Sunday at kbetts8358@comcast.net or visiting the Attleboro High Class of 1982 Web site at: www.freewebs.com/1982ahsreunion/.

Tickets are $40 per person and must be purchased by Aug. 1.

The class is looking for the following missing classmates: Eric Brown, Kelly Carroll, Kyle Clark, Rob Davignon, Eugene Dennett, Pamela Driscoll, Bonnie Fyfe, Alvara Garois, Mary Gero, Donna Gormon, Katherine Hutzler.

AHS hockey holds golf tournament

ATTLEBORO - The Attleboro High School Hockey Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 13 at Swansea Country Club.

Tournament proceeds will be used to help with the Attleboro High School varsity and junior varsity hockey teams' expenses.

Cost is $115, which includes golf, awards and reception/dinner at the golf course. Register before Aug. 9 and save $15.

For further information call Earle Dias at 774-406-1430 or coachearle@aol.com or Tom Smith at 508-222-0202 or Thomas_smith2@cable.comcast.com.

AHS class of '53 seeks classmates

ATTLEBORO - The Attleboro High School Class of 1953 will hold its 55th reunion at Country Gardens in Rehoboth on Friday, Sept. 19.

Announcement letters have been mailed. More than 70 alums and guests have made reservations. Those who didn't receive a letter or need more information may contact Connie Comeau Corkum at cjcorkum@comcast.net or 508-222-6461, or Larry Williams at williams.lawrence@comcast.net or 508-222-5876.

Addresses are needed for the following classmates: Phyllis Brown McCampbell, Roberta DeLutis David, Donald Hatch, John Howe, Robert LaCasse, Wilfred Joseph LaFerriere, Mary LaMay Henderson, Marion LaPalme Mello, William McKenna, Jr., Sandra Robertson McMahan, Dr. Guenter Rose, Barbara Strong, Lillian Worness.

Vendors sought for shelter harvest fest

ATTLEBORO - The Friends of Attleboro Animal Shelter are seeking crafters, artisans, and retail vendors for the fifth annual Harvest Fest, to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 on the shelter grounds.

The event will feature pony rides, an apple pie contest, music, children's activities, refreshments, and more. Spaces are 10' x 10' and are $30 each. Multiple tables are welcome.

Registration forms are available at faaspets.org, under News & Events. For further information, call 508-761-5617.

AHS class of '68 seeking classmates

ATTLEBORO -The Attleboro High School Class of 1968's Web site, www.attleborohighclassof68.org, has received more than 100 hits. The class is trying to get an idea of how many are planning on attending and asks that classmates sign up as soon as possible.

Money is not needed yet. The reunion will be held Sunday, Sept. 28 at Country Gardens in Rehoboth. Those who are in contact with classmates who have moved out of the area are asked to let them know.

AHS 20th reunion coming Nov. 29

ATTLEBORO - The Attleboro High School Class of 1988 will hold its 20th reunion from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 at Gillette Stadium on Route 1 in Foxboro.

Contact can be made via ahs88.org, where alumni can register to receive updates and information.

SHINE program to train volunteers

ATTLEBORO - Volunteers are being recruited for the Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders program, known as SHINE.

Those who have eight hours or more per month, and would like to help senior citizens understand health insurance coverage, are sought. SHINE counselors are trained and certified by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

The next training dates start in May. All dates must be attended to successfully complete training. For more information, or to sign up, call Lisa Sarkis, regional SHINE director, at 508-222-1399.

AHS getting ready for 30th in 2009

ATTLEBORO - The Attleboro High School Class of 1979 is currently gathering information to update its address list for its 30th reunion, to be held in 2009.

Anyone with information may e-mail ahsclassof1979@yahoo.com or Tammie Payette at tjpayette@yahoo.com (please put AHS in subject line).

Wanted: Volunteers for New Hope

ATTLEBORO - New Hope, the local domestic violence and sexual assault agency, is looking for dedicated and compassionate volunteers to join its Rape Crisis Advocate Team.

As part of the on call response team, rape crisis advocates meet survivors at hospitals and police stations and provide crisis intervention, support and referrals.

Free training is provided by New Hope staff. For more information, call Nicole at 508-226-4015, ext. 104.

Medical profile cards available at Sturdy

ATTLEBORO - Sturdy Memorial Hospital is offering "My Medical Profile" cards. These cards help individuals keep a current medication history and also list potential drug/drug or drug/food interactions.

To receive a complimentary card, call volunteer and student services at 508-236-8800.

Alzheimer's support group meets monthly

ATTLEBORO - Community VNA hosts a monthly support group designed for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.

Joyce Colletto, RN, the Alzheimer programs liaison, will facilitate. This group meets the first Tuesday of each month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Community VNA, 10 Emory St.

Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call 508-222-0118, ext. 1374, or visit communityvna.com and click on calendar.