Rockland Trust is starting a summer reading program for children called Reading Makes Cents on June 29, where students entering grades 1 through 8 in the fall can earn $2.50 in a savings account for each book that they read, up to a maximum of 10 books. Students who read at least four books will also earn an invitation to an end-of-summer ice cream party.

For official rules and eligibility, or to enroll, go to any Rockland Trust branch, call 800-222-2299, or go to RocklandTrust.com.

Wanted: Gansett Girls

Gansett Girls are wanted for the relaunch of Naragansett Beer this summer, which includes a rally and march in Copley Square in Boston July 2, starting at 5 p.m. An after party will be held at Rattlesnake Bar & Grill. For full details: http://www.narragansettbeer.com/2009/06/become-gansett-girl.

Congrats, scholars Companies and groups in the area recently presented these scholarships to students:

Alicia Bourdeau of Attleboro High School, Emily Zimmer of North Attleboro High School, Sarah Merrifield of Mansfield High School, Mackenzie Hardman of Seekonk High, Devin Askew of Norton High School, Kasey Doolan of Foxboro High School and David Getchell of Norfolk were each recently presented with a $250 Honey Dew Donuts scholarship by Plainville company founder and President Richard Bowen at the seventh annual Honey Dew Donuts Scholarship Breakfast.

Matthew Brawley of Rehoboth was recently awarded a scholarship from Wave Federal Credit Union in Warwick, R.I, presented by Wave President and CEO Paul Archambault, who is also a Rehoboth resident.

The Women's Success Network recently presented 17 scholarships worth $11,000 to non-traditional women learners in the area who are obtaining or advancing skills through college or professional development courses.

Health care to be cable topic

"How Health Care Legislation Will Affect Your Retirement" is the July topic for MAKING DOLLARS AND $EN$E, a monthly financial and estate planning program shown regularly on local cable television with host Richard Kieltyka of RMK Associates, LLC. Check local cable listing for dates and times.

Get safety travel information

The New England Patriots, Foxboro police and state police from the New England states and New York will promote safe summer vacation travel through a "Summer Safety Blitz" event at Patriot Place in Foxboro from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 30. State police will talk to the public about safe travel in advance of the July 4 holiday and the summer vacation season. State police helicopters from different departments as well as state police cruisers, motorcycles and mobile breath alcohol testing vehicles will be displayed on Patriot Place Plaza and in the parking lots for visitors to view and explore. The event will kick off with a state police officer discussing child seat safety and reading to children at 10:30 a.m. at CBS Scene.

United Chamber news ...

Members of the United Regional Chamber of Commerce are now eligible for discounts to Six Flags. To get your chamber username and password for Six Flags, call the chamber at 508-222-0801. The next Executive Expresso for chief executive officers and business leaders is Aug. 7, from 8 to 8:55 a.m. at the chamber office, 42 Union St., Attleboro. The topic is "Effective Planning and Performance Management: The One Page Business Plan," presented by Warren Rutherford of Rutherford Advisors. Admission is free, but pre-registration is requested by contacting charlie.miller@vistage.com, 508-958-3681 or olga@unitedregionalchamber.com, 508-222-0801.

Network on Tuesday, June 30 at North Bowl Lanes in North Attleboro, when the chamber will hold Business After Hours , from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $5 for members; $10 for non-members. Register by calling 508-222-0801.

The chamber's 11th Annual Charity Open to benefit the Community VNA Hospice Care and The Arc of Northern Bristol County will be July 13 at Norton Country Club. Cost: $175. Register by calling: 508-222-0801.

Credit and jobs meeting topic

American Credit Counseling Service, Inc. will continue its series of free monthly financial education workshops from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 at its education center at 4 Taunton St., Suite 5 in Plainville. This month's workshop is entitled "Has Your Credit Cost You a Job?" Topics of discussion will include the five steps to become credit-worthy again, which will improve your chances of finding new employment.

Attendees will have the opportunity to obtain a copy of their free annual credit reports. Individual counseling also will be available from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Call 508-643-4445 to reserve a seat.

Businesses, people

in the news ...

Shields Radiation Oncology Center in Mansfield, a joint venture partnership with Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro and Morton Hospital and Medical Center in Taunton, is now in its second year of operation. Growth of the center over the past two years has included an expansion of the prostate cancer brachytherapy seed program at Sturdy and a new prostate program at Morton.

The clothing store Express is the latest addition to Patriot Place in Foxboro.

Wrentham native Tom Wunderlich has been appointed vice president of business development for Burlington-based Airwide Solutions.

Panera Bread in Plainville recently presented a check for $4,550.79 to its Operation Dough-Nation partner, the Ryan's Hope Foundation, also based in Plainville. Cash donations made by customers were increased through various matching programs by Panera.

Morton Hospital and Medical Center will host its 18th Annual Golf Tournament on Aug. 17, at Segregansett Country Club in Taunton. The tournament will kick off with a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start. Participants can register as a single player or as a foursome. Questions? go to mortonhospital.org, or call 508-828-7010.

Jean Pine of Attleboro and Sue Stocks of North Attleboro are among the home care aides who recently graduated from a 75-hour certified training program through Community VNA Private Care.

In addition, Kerry Skitt, Woody Sargent, Marge and Bob Andrews of Attleboro; Ann Marie Boltz and Renee Peterson of North Attleboro; Bob Greene of Norton; Kristin Holmes of Franklin; and Fran Padula of Wrentham recently completed a training course to become volunteers with Community VNA Hospice Care.

State's farms topic

of summer course

Summer workshops on Massachusetts farms and a three-credit summer graduate course are available to teachers through Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc. Find out more by contacting Debi Hogan at 508-336-4426, write to Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom, P.O. Box 345 Seekonk, MA 02771, or go to: aginclassroom.org.

Learn about gardening

at nursery open house

Tranquil Lake Nursery of Rehoboth will hold its 18th annual Open House and Summer Festival on July 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year's theme is "Celebrating the Bounty of the Summer Garden."

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