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It is free and open to the public at the Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center at 101 Garden of Eden Road in Wilmington from 6:30pm to 9pm. For more details, call 302-653-6596 Saturday, August 23 Calvary Presbyterian Church: It'll be a "Peachy Day" at Calvary Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9am to 2pm. Enjoy peach tea & smoothies, our famous chicken salad and homemade peach ice cream. There will be peachy baked goods and ready to eat sliced peaches for you to take home. Proceeds from this event benefit our Handicapped Access Project to make our church accessible to all who wish to enter. Calvary Presbyterian Church is located on Maryland Avenue at Boxwood Road. For more information, call the church secretary at 302-994-4044 Chester Bethel United Methodist Church: Chester Bethel United Methodist Church Thrift Shop is having a Yard Sale - Overstock Sale on Saturday, August 23 from 10am to 1pm. Free admission. Call 302-475-3549. Sunday, August 24 Brain Injury Association of Delaware: The Brain Injury Association of Delaware will be having a Crab Feast Fundraiser at Boondock's, 825 Lighthouse Road, Smyrna, DE on Sunday, August 24, 2008 from 4pm to 7pm. Tickets are $40 per person and includes crabs (6), shrimp, corn-on-the-cob, chicken wings, fries, beverage and gratuity. The $5 Children's Menu is for ages 4 - 12. Ages 3 and under are free. Music provided by DJ "A Grand Event." Please call the Brain Injury Association of DE for tickets at 1-800-411-0505 Tuesday, August 26 Delaware Museum of Natural History: The Delaware Museum of Natural History is hosting August Dollar Tuesdays. Enjoy the Museum's exhibits and grounds at the reduced admissions fee of one dollar every Tuesday in August! No coupons necessary. Visit www.delmnh.org for event details or call 302-658-9111. Saturday, August 30 101st Annual Arden Fair: Celebrate the arts at one of Delaware's oldest and longest running festivals--the Arden Fair on Saturday August 30 from 10am to 6pm. Admission and parking at the YMCA Hanby Outdoor Center with shuttle buses every few minutes. The Shakespeare Gild will have games and rides, there is great food, and free live bands in the music garden. For more information, directions, and other events going on call 302-475-4971 or visit www.ardenclub.com Thursday, September 4 The Crime Victim's Center: Want to make a difference in someone’s life? The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County needs volunteers to answer hotline calls and provide hospital and police accompaniment to victims. With the help of volunteers, The Crime Victims’ Center was able to provide services to over 5,300 victims of all types of crime and their families in 2006. Volunteer training begins Thursday, September 4, 2008. Held in West Chester Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm to 9pm For more information or to register, please call 610-692-1926. Saturday, September 6 Kent County Tourism: Saturday September 6,from 8am to 5pm, come out for the 22nd Annual Amish Country Bike Tour featuring 15, 25, 50, 62 and 100 mile loops through Amish country. Great ride for all ages and abilities. Four food stops and catered picnic. Register in advance by calling 734-4888 or day of. See you there! Pike Creek Community Day: Pike Creek Community Day will be held at Carousel Park, on Saturday September 6, 2008 from 10am to 3pm. with a rain date of September 7 from 10am to 3pm. The admission to event is free. Our exhibitor fee will be $25.00 (reduced to $20 for non-profit groups and associations). Sunday, September 7 2008 Wilmington Start! Heart Walk: As the signature fundraising event for the American Heart Association, the Heart Walk promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living in a fun family environment. It's also the cornerstone event for the Association's Start! physical activity initiative, a "hometown celebration" for those who have worked hard to embrace healthier lifestyles. The Start! Heart Walk will create hope, inspire change and celebrate success for all participants who commit to fighting cardiovascular disease in their own lives. For more information about registration, contact your local American Heart Association office at 302-454-0613 or visit www.heartwalk.kintera.org/wilmingtonde Brandywine River Museum: Enjoy Free Sunday Mornings in September at the Brandywine River Museum. Discover the wonderful world of art every Sunday morning in September with free museum admission from 9:30am until noon. For more information, call (610)388-2700 or visit www.brandywinemuseum.org Fellowship Health Resources: Come out for a Benefit Motorcycle Run with registration at the Greenwood Royal Farms. $20 that day or $15 pre-register. The benefit begins at 10:30am. For more information, call 302-424-7448. Friday, September 12 Nemours Center for Childhood Cancer Research: The Nemours Center for Childhood Cancer Research has invited experts from around the country to host lectures and discussions on advanced concepts and technologies for improving health care for patients with cancer on Friday, September 12 and on Saturday, September 13 from 8am to 5:30pm at the DuPont Country Club on Rockland Road. Open to families, physicians and researchers, Nemours Childhood Cancer Symposium will examine both adult and childhood cancer medical research. Free for families and members of the public. Clinicians have a $20 registration fee. For more information, contact Nemours at 302-651-6779 or visit www.pedseducation.org and select Childhood Cancer Awareness & Education Symposium. Saturday, September 13 American Cancer Society: One day. One night. One community. Relay For Life® is about celebration, remembrance, and hope. By participating, you honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives we've lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight cancer all right here in your community. Join us at the Field of Dreams for free food, entertainment, games, and prizes, as we raise money in the fight against cancer. Witness the unforgettable, Ceremony of Hope, which honors all those affects by this disease. You won't want to miss one moment of this life and community-affirming event! Click here for more information on attending, volunteering, or donating to the American Cancer Society. Hope to see you there! Kingswood United Methodist Church: Celebration Of Youth Carnival from 11am to 5pm on 300 Marrows Road in Newark, DE. Enjoy games, crafts, a moonbounce, and carnival food. Receive a prize at each game, win or lose. All games and food are one ticket. Tickets are 50 cents each, or 12 for $5.00. There's also a large variety of silent auction items. This event is Rain or Shine. For more information call 302-738-4086. Sunday, September 14 Hagley Museum: Everyday and luxury European vehicles will roll into Wilmington, Delaware on September 14 for the annual Hagley Car Show. Come see these European vintage wheels along with more than 600 antique American cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Try video and pedal-powered go cart racing, watch vehicle parades, enjoy motoring music and festival food, and delight in walking around a room full of fabulous operating vintage jukeboxes. For more information, visit www.hagley.org Miles for Melanoma: Join MIles for Melanoma of Delaware for its inaugural 5K run/walk to benefit the Melanoma Research Foundation on Sunday, September 14 at 10am. Registration begins at 9am. Start a team of walkers or runners, and spread the word--the sun and a healthy lifestyle don't mix. Cost is $16 until September 11th. Register online www.miles4melanomade.org. See you at the finish line! Monday, September 15 Saint Hedwig's Polish Festival: The 52nd Annual Polish Festival returns to the Wilmington Riverfront from September 15-20 featuring amusement Rides and Games, vendors, free entertainment with dance bands and the Best Polka Bands on the East Coast each night. Authentic Polish Food and Seafood under tents (come rain or shine). Monday through Thursday 5pm to 10pm, Friday from 5pm to 11pm, and Saturday 3pm to 11pm. Lots of free parking. Call 594-1400, or log onto www.polishfestival.net for more information. Wednesday, September 17 A Buddy For Life Fundraiser: A Buddy for Life, Inc. invites you and your dog to attend its First Annual Black Coat & Tails Fundraiser on Wednesday, September 17 at the Twin Lakes Brewing Company, 4210 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Delaware from 5pm to 7:30pm. Cost is $25.00 per person in advance or $30.00 per person at the door; the price includes beer, beverages and food. There will be dog games, raffle and a silent auction. Dogs must be kept on leash. Dress is casual. Dogs up for adoption will be in attendance looking for their forever homes. Reserve your space at 302-322-4997 or www.abuddyforlife.org Thursday, September 18 Brain Injury Association: The next meeting of the New Castle County Support Group of the Brain Injury Association will be held on Thursday, September 18, at 7pm at the DuPont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Rd., Wilmington, in Room #1 on Third Floor. The meeting is open to survivors, family members, friends, and health care professionals. Call 302-378-0375. Friday, September 19 Elkton Chamber & Alliance: Friday from 5pm to 9pm come out for the Fall Fest Kick-off Party and enjoy live entertainment from the Larry Tucker Band and watch the Miss Fall Fest Contest. Saturday from 8am to 8pm, come see the National Firefigher Combat Challenge, cake delivered by Charm City Cakes (Food Network), Crafters, Vendors, Games, Elkton Idol Contest, 5-K Run, Demonstrations, Pretty Baby Contest, The Eric Scott Band, Grimsley Brothers's Band, Children's Activities, and fun for the whole family. The festival is in downtown Elkton on North, Main, and Howard streets. For more information on the festival, call Mary Jo at 410-398-5076. Saturday, September 20 Biggs Museum: From September 20 through October 19, the Biggs Museum of American Art will host Young at Art: A Celebration of Artistic Diversity. Young at Art is an exhibition featuring artwork created by children with special needs in Delaware. The exhibition will open Saturday, September 20 with an opening reception open to the public, free of charge, from 2pm to 4pm. The exhibition will be on view at the museum until October 19. For more information on the exhibit, visit www.biggsmuseum.org or call (302) 674-2111. Boys and Girls Club: In May we celebrate Mothers Day. In June it’s Fathers Day. We even have a day for groundhogs! Now we have Day for Kids, brought to you by the Boys & Girls Clubs. On September 20, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware will celebrate Day for Kids with a fun-packed FREE day at the Wilmington Riverfest. With live entertainment, tons of children’s activities, and an emphasis on children’s health and education, there will be something for everyone. Bring the whole family to Day for Kids at the Wilmington Riverfest on September 20 from noon to 6. For more information call 658-1870 or visit www.delawaredayforkids.org. Huntington's Disease Society of America DE Chapter: The Delaware Chapter of the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host its Home Run For A Cure softball game at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, home of the Blue Rocks, on September 20. A Home Run Derby, open to all attendees, will start the action at 4pm, followed by the first pitch, thrown out by a special guest, at 6:05pm. The Philadelphia Phillies Ballgirls, will challenge seven local teams, one of which will feature Delaware's own celebrities. Johnny Wockenfuss, former Phillies Catcher will serve as Honorary Chair of the event. Tickets are $8 for individuals, $25 to enter the Home Run Derby; includes game admission. $25 for a Family Pack of 5 tickets. To order tickets, register to play, or become a sponsor, please contact the HDSA Regional office toll-free at (877) 384-3721. Tickets may also be purchased through www.hdsa.org/delaware. JHS Legacy Group, Inc.: Come out for the Inaugural Autism Puzzle(Motorcycle)Run on September 20. Registration is from 9:30am to 11:30am at Mike's Famous Harley Davidson. The run ends at Brandywine Springs Park with a BBQ, silent auction, raffles and more. BBQ starts at 12pm. Proceeds benefit JHS and will be used to provide financial assistance to families who have children with autism, to help them obtain therapies, participate in recreational activities, attend conferences and training sessions, etc. that they may not otherwise be able to attain or have access to without financial assistance. For more information, please visit www.JHSLegacyGroup.org. Come out and enjoy the day as well as support a great cause! Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation: Walk for Polycystic Kidney Disease is an event that supports the funding for vital research and patient education on Polycystic Kidney Disease(PKD), the most common life threatening genetic disease in the US. This year's walk is September 20 from 12pm to 3pm at Dravo Plaza on The Riverfront in Wilmington. To register online go to www.PKDCure.org The National Breast Cancer Foundation: All day scrapbooking fundraiser to benefit The National Breast Cancer Foundation on September 20 beginning at 9:30am. Admission is $40 for the day and includes coffee and muffins, catered lunch and dinner, drinks and snacks. There will be vendors, door prizes, goody bags and lots of fun. For more information and to register please visit www.cropology.com or call Jennifer at 302-376-9187. Saturday, September 27 Alapocas Run State Park: Come out to Alapocas Run State Park on September 27 from 10am to 4pm for a kick-off event for the No Child Left Inside campaign. This Family Fun Festival will feature live music, food vendors, geocaching, guided hikes and many other fun outdoor festivities! Delaware Greenways, Nemours Foundation and Delaware State Parks are partnering for this event to get the word out about people, especially children, living a healthy and active life. It is also a chance to explore one of Delaware’s newest parks. For more information on this and other healthy lifestyle activities visit Delaware State Parks website at www.destateparks.com, Delaware Greenways www.delawaregreenways.org and Nemours Health & Prevention Services at www.growuphealthy.org. For more information call Wilmington State Parks at 577-7020. North East Chamber of Commerce: The North East Chamber of Commerce invites you to Yesterday's Festival and Live Auction! Step back in time and experience life as it was. Watch old time crafts displayed such as weaving, gunsmithing,decoys and more Live Auction preview at 10 AM bidding starts at 11AM. Fun for the whole family! Pony rides, LIVE music, Pirates and Magic Show, antique cars and fall festival all in one day--Saturday September 27 from 10am until 5pm. For more information, call Patty at 410-287-5600 Sunday, September 28 AIDs Walk Delaware: Registration, team building and fund raising are underway for the 22nd Annual AIDS Walk Delaware. Delaware currently has the 6th highest HIV infection rate per-capita, in the country. Help us combat this preventable disease by raising money and attending your local AIDS Walk. This year's AIDS Walk will be held at Rockford Park, in Wilmington, on Sunday, September 28. Check-in on the day of the Wilmington walk begins at noon and step-off is at 2pm. If you haven't already registered, this should be your first step. You can register on-line at www.aidswalkdelaware.org, or by calling 302-652-6776. When signing up you may register as an individual walker, join a team in existence or start a team yourself. Check out the website for all sorts of valuable information on topics ranging from fund raising tips to directions to the walk locations. Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America: Come to Festival Pier at Penn's Landing on Sunday, September 28 for the Fourteenth Annual Sippin' By The River, A Wine and Beer Tasting Festival to benefit the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. The event will feature live music, cuisine from area restaurants, world famous wines and beers and more. Tickets are thirty dollars in advance and forty dollars after September 19 and at the gate. For tickets and more information visit www.sippinbytheriver.com A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children: The Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children Trauma Service is offering a FREE Child Passenger Safety Seat Station on three Wednesday evenings a month on the grounds of the duPont Hospital. The Safety Seat Station is open from 5pm to 8pm; however, it is by appointment only. Please call 302-651-5437 to schedule. Academic Year in America: Experience another culture without leaving home! Academic Year in America, AYA, is bringing close to 1000 high school exchange students to the U.S. this August from more than 30 countries. The AYA Program is looking for families to host a student for a semester or academic year. Find out more by calling 1-800-322-HOST. Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley Chapter: If a loved one has Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia, it's not too early to register for the "Safe Return" program. Designed to provide the safe and timely return of those who have wandered from home...plus, other safety services. Call 215-561-2919 or 1-800-272-3900. American Legion: They are taking donations to help families of fallen soldiers. All money goes to the American Legacy Scholarship Fund, an investment in the educational future of kids of military personnel killed on or after September 11th, 2001. Call 317-630-1212 or visit www.legion.org. Arden Club: Come see Cole Porter's KISS ME, KATE. This fully staged production of the Tony award-winning revival version fills Gild Hall with hot jazz, exciting dancing, a live band and classic songs. Cabaret seating with food and drink service every Friday & Saturday night through September 20. Tickets and show times found at www.ardenclub.org or call the box office (302) 475-3126 x 4. Atonement Methodist Church: Atonement Methodist Church is host to Angel Food Ministries, a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief to communities throughout the United States. Angel Food's groceries are sold in a quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $25 per unit. Each month's menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $50. This offer is open to all. For full details, call 302-798-8472 or visit www.atonement-umc.org. Beautiful Gates Outreach Center: Free, same day results, rapid HIV counseling and testing, is offered daily (no appointment needed). They also offer a support group for HIV+ persons, free educational materials, food closet, prevention programs, and more. Call for all details, 302-472-3002. Bellevue State Park: Bellevue State Park holds its 21st Annual Summer Concert Series, Sunday & Thursday evenings, 6:30pm. Bring a picnic dinner and blanket and come out to the band shell. Concerts are thru Aug. 31 and are free with paid park admission. Call 302-761-6965. Bellevue State Park: Bellevue State Park invites all to its 2008 Lunch Time Concert Series. The concerts are held from Noon to 1pm every other Wednesday, from April 16 through September 17. These intimate performances take place on the stone patio behind the Bellevue Arts Center. Concert-goers can bring lunch and relax on the patio, or spread a blanket on the grass. The lineup has something for every musical taste. These concerts are free to the public; however, park entry fees are in effect. Visit www.destateparks.com. Blood Bank of Delmarva: Between May 19 and August 30, businesses and organizations Delmarva-wide will battle it out in the 6th Annual Summer Blood Challenge, a competition to recruit the most new Blood Bank members and blood donors. With the theme "Fuel for Life, Hero for Life," this year’s Challenge is designed to raise awareness of the importance of blood donations, especially during the critical summer months when fewer people typically give blood. Every day on Delmarva, 370 blood donors are needed to keep the blood supply strong. Great prizes and incentives! It's not to late to join in the fun...call 302-737-8405, ext. 887 or visit www.delmarvablood.org. Brandywine Creek State Park: The staff of Brandywine Creek State Park invites visitors to discover the beauty of its rolling landscape in a series of indoor/outdoor events and programs including wilderness survival, bird watching, family activities, children’s activities and more. Brandywine Creek State Park, 933 acres of trails, woods and rolling fields, is located at 41 Adams Road in Wilmington. To find out about upcoming events, please call the Nature Center at 302-655-5740. Breakaway From Cancer: More than one and a half millions Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Breakaway From Cancer is an initiative to raise awareness for free services and programs for people affected by cancer. Because it takes more than one person to fight cancer. Visit www.breakawayfromcancer.com. Cancer Care Connection: Cancer Care Connection offers free information and referrals to all those affected by cancer as a patient, caregiver, family members, or friend! Get assistance--24/7--in locating a wide range of resources and services. Call 302-266-8050 or tollfree 866-266-7008. Canine Partners for Life: Would you like to make the miracle of independence possible? Help Canine Partners for Life, a local nonprofit organization that places service dogs with people with physical disabilities and seizure disorders. Your financial support is needed. For more information, call 610-869-4902 or visit www.k94life.org. Child Inc.: An act of domestic violence occurs once every 18 seconds. In 2006, over 16,000 incidences of domestic violence were reported in Delaware alone. You can aid victims of domestic violence by becoming a volunteer of CHILD, Inc.'s Domestic Violence Advocacy Program. Volunteers provide information and support for victims as they go through the Family Court process to obtain protection from their abusers. In as little as 8 hours a month, YOU can make a difference. For more information, call 302-762-6111. Community Development Resource Center: The University of Delaware's Community Development Resource Center, 100 W. 10th Street, Suite 812, Wilmington, has many resources available for nonprofits...a tollfree hotline, a vast library with over 1000 resources, and their website. If you work in the nonprofit sector, see how the CDRC can help you! Call 1-866-466-6776 or visit www.udel.edu/CCDFP/CDRC. Deaf Independent Living Association: Deaf Independent Living Association (DILA) is sponsoring their first overnight summer kids camp at Camp Pecometh in Centreville, MD. Deaf, hard of hearing, or siblings of deaf and hard of hearing children, ages 5-17, are welcome. Cost is $100 per child. This three day, two night stay, Aug. 8-10, includes fishing, hiking, swimming, crafts, and many more planned activities! Call 410-742-5052...reservations are first come, first served. Limited scholarships available. Delaware Coalition for Literacy: Help an adult learn to read. Volunteers are needed to teach beginning reading to adults. Training and support is available to all volunteers, who are asked to commit at least two hours a week with their student. Call the Delaware Coalition for Literacy at 302-366-8771. Delaware College of Art & Design: Register now for Fall 2008 Continuing Education classes in: computer graphics, fashion design, fine arts, interior design, jewelry design, photography, or web design. 3,6, 8, 10 and 12-week classes, plus 1 and 2 Day Workshops are available. Register online at www.dcad.edu or call 302-622-8867 X110 Delaware Elwyn: Their Senior Adult Day Program is a sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. It provides a nutritionally balanced breakfast & lunch at no charge to senior adults enrolled in the above program. Open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Call 302-657-5609 Delaware Lemon Law: Driving a lemon? The Delaware Lemon Law covers new and leased cars and offers cost-free legal assistance. If your car has a reoccuring problem and you're still under warranty, you may have a lemon. Get free legal representation now! Call 1-800-LEMON-LAW or visit www.lemonlawamerica.com. Delaware Mentoring Council: The Delaware Mentoring Council (DMC) is working to identify volunteer youth mentoring programs in the State of Delaware to offer technical assistance and resources in support of their efforts. The DMC also provides assistance to those who would like to start a volunteer youth mentoring program. Please contact Lynn Paul, Community Outreach Coordinator, at 302-831-0883 or at lynnpaul@udel.edu for more information or if you have any questions. Delaware Museum of Natural History: Discover nature from an animal's point-of-view at "Animal Secrets," the Delaware Museum of Natural History's newest special exhibit. Bring the whole family to explore the hidden habitats and secret lives of forest wildlife. See the world from an eagle's nest. Play in a chipmunk's den. Search for hidden spiders and bats in a woodland cave. Learn about "animal secrets" now through Labor Day. For details, call 302-658-9111 or visit www.delmnh.org. Delaware Stars Youth Ice Hockey: The Delaware Stars Youth Ice Hockey is looking to register new players for the 2008-09 season. Levels of play are based upon USA Hockey age groups from 6-18. To register visit www.destars.org and select register to play. Please call for more information, 302-236-2589, or email icehockeymom0618@yahoo.com. The Delaware Stars, skate at the DE State Fairgrounds in Harrington. Delaware State Parks: Delaware State Parks and Nemours Health & Prevention Services are working together to encourage children and families to take the Delaware State Parks Trail Challenge and support Nemours’ 5-2-1-Almost None initiative. Individuals hike 15 designated trails in Delaware State Parks to complete the Trail Challenge and win a patch, a certificate, a pedometer, and the Golden Boot award. All who complete the challenge will be entered into drawings for State Park vacations! More information about Nemours Health & Prevention Services and 5-2-1-Almost None is available at www.nemours.org. Information about Delaware State Parks Trail Challenge can be found at www.destateparks.com/trailchallenge, or by calling 302-739-9191. Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health: The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health is currently seeking performers and acts (dancing, singing, clowning and acting, writing, composing, painting, exhibiting, etc.) for its first Recovery Month Variety show to be held on Sept. 8 from 11am to 2pm at Dover Downs. Acts to be considered for the show should deal directly with issues, questions, and/or experiences around drug and alcohol abuse, treatment and prevention, and recovery and be limited to 3 to 4 minutes in length. Deadline for entry is August 8. Call 302-255-9420 for entry details. Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB): Using the Video Game Rating System helps parents decide which game is appropriate for their children and family. Look for the rating symbol and content descriptors on the packaging of computer and video games to help your kids stay kids a little longer. For more information, visit www.esrb.org. A public service message from the Entertainment Software Rating Board. Faithful Friends: Faithful Friends, Inc. animal welfare agency and no kill shelter has formed a partnership with the Food Bank of Delaware to help families keep their pets during the financial crisis many families are facing today. They are asking for donations of pet food and related supplies. The supplies needed include: dry dog and cat food for adults, kittens/puppies and senior pets; canned cat and dog food; cat litter; dog chews and raw hides. The shelter’s pet food bank is open 5 days a week: Wednesday – Friday 1-7pm and Saturday and Sunday 1-4pm. To find out more about Faithful Friends Inc. Community Pet Food Bank call 302-427-8514 ext. 0. Family & Workplace Connection: Need help finding the right child care? Turn to the Family & Workplace Connection for free referrals to licensed family child care homes and child care centers in Delaware. You'll also receive helpful tips on choosing quality care. Call 302-479-1660 or visit www.familyandworkplace.org. Food Bank of Delaware: During the summer months, many Delawareans, especially children, who rely on the free and reduced-price lunch program, are at risk of hunger. Help eliminate summer hunger by supporting the Food Bank of Delaware's summer-long campaign...Send Hunger Packing! You can send hunger packing by hosting your own food drive! Find out how, call 302-292-1305. Forte International Exchange Association: Forte International Exchange Association is looking for caring families to host high school students from China, Germany, Thailand, Brazil, Taiwan and other countries for the upcoming school year. Whether you are a single parent, retired, have small children, teens, or no children, you can have a great experience hosting an international teen. For more information contact Karen Shell at 1-888-866-9148 or Carolyn Simmons at 1-888-866-9159. Fresh Air Fund: The Fresh Air Fund is looking for host families in Wilmington to ensure that summer 2008 is special for New York City children. Each year, close to 5000 inner city children enjoy 2-week vacation with volunteer host families in suburban and small towns from Maine to Virginia. If you'd like to host a child this summer, call 302-323-9383 and visit www.freshair.org. Friends for Responsible Pet Care: They are looking for volunteers to help with events and fundraising. Friends for Responsible Pet Care is focused on spay/neuter efforts in Delaware. Call 302-740-4241. Friends of the Wilmington Library: The Wilmington Institute Library asks for your support as The Friends of the Wilmington Library solicits donations of used books, DVDS, and CDs for which they provide a tax-deductible receipt. Funds from these sales are used to support library programs. Books may be dropped off at the Friends Nook, which is to your left just inside the Wilmington Library's front doors or at the reception desk. For larger donations or to arrange a pick up, call 302-571-7407. Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay: Girl Scouts is recruiting girls in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Annual membership fee is just $10 per person, and financial assistance is available. Girl Scouts is also looking for adults that can help girls build courage, confidence, and character! Adult volunteers are needed to lead and assist troops. For more information please call Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council at 1-800-374-9811 or visit www.gscb.org. Habitat for Humanity: There are families in New Castle County who are living in substandard housing conditions, and simply need a hand-up, not a hand-out. Habitat for Humanity is providing that hand-up and you can help. Habitat’s Cars for Homes™ program uses your donated car, truck, boat, or RV to help build decent, affordable housing for local low-income families. Call toll free, 1-877-277-4344, or visit www.habitatncc.org to see how your donated vehicle can help make a difference for a family in our community. Hagley Museum & Library: More than seventy posters dating from World War I through World War II will be displayed in "Give It Your Best: Workplace Posters in the United States" at Hagley Museum and Library. From safety slogans and motivational messages to Uncle Sam and Rosie the Riveter, these posters communicate, illustrate, teach, and preach. The exhibit is on display through January 4, 2009. For more information, call Hagley Museum at 302-658-2400 weekdays or visit www.hagley.org. Healthy Minds: Most Americans know someone with a mental illness, like depression, eating disorders, phobias and substance abuse. Warning signs include personality changes, excessive anxiety, prolonged sadness or extreme highs and lows. Seeking help is a sign of strength. May is Mental Health Month. Visit www.HealthyMinds.org to learn more. Hillcrest-Bellefonte United Methodist Church: "New to You" family clothing at Hillcrest-Bellefonte United Methodist Church, Hillcrest Ave. & Marsh Rd. Every Thursday, 9:30am to 12:30pm, and the first & third Saturdays, 9:30am to 12:30pm through December 15. Enter down ramp from parking lot, cross the back of Hillcrest Hall, up short steps to ground floor of stone building. Call 301-764-3145 HomeFront Christian Outreach: Every Tuesday from 11am to 4pm, HomeFront Christian Outreach hands food, clothing, and furniture out to anyone and everyone in need...from senior citizens and single parents, to people who just lost jobs. They are located at 120 F Elk Park Way, Triumph Industrail Park, Elkton. Call 484-368-1812 or visit www.homefrontoutreach.org. Housing Opportunities: Housing Opportunities of Northern Delaware offers housing counseling! Professionals can help you through the entire process--from qualifying for a mortgage and finding a home you can afford to settlement! Make owning a home an achievement--not just a dream! Call HOND today, 302-429-0794. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-Delaware Chapter: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-Delaware Chapter, in partnership with A.I. duPont Hospital for Children and The Wellness Community of Delaware, has announced the beginning of their new Parent Support Group. This support group is designed for parents of children diagnosed with ANY Pediatric Cancer. Group meetings provide both supportive and educational components and are lead by a licensed oncology social worker and nurse from duPont Hospital for Children. The group will be offered two times each month, on the first Thursday from 6–7:30pm and the third Saturday from 10-11:30am. Anyone interested in registering should contact Dora Temple at duPont Hospital for Children at: 302-651-4553 or Michelle Sobczyk at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at 302-661-7300 ext. 25. Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: The Delaware Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is currently recruiting Team in Training participants for fall events! If completing a marathon, triathlon, or 100-mile cycling race is on your to-do list, the Leukemia & Lymphoma's Team In Training program can help you get to the finish line! For more information, call your local society chapter at 302-661-7300, ext. 29 or visit www.teamintraining.org/de. Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic: Air travel is a big part of making kids’ wishes come true for the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. You can help special children with life-threatening conditions continue to go wherever their imagination takes them by donating your frequent flier miles. To donate, please visit www.wish.org or call toll free 1-800-722-9474. Miss Utility: For thirty years, Miss Utility of Delaware has saved millions of dollars in utility line damage, saved thousands of hours of down power time, and saved countless lives. Remember to call before you dig...800-282-8555. National Headache Foundation: Do you find yourself toughing out the pain of frequent bad headaches? If so, you may be one of more than 29.5-million Americans who have migraines. To learn more about migraines and how you can get effective relief, go to www.headaches.org, answer the questions, and share the results with your doctor. National Ovarian Cancer Coalition: Over 20-thousand women will be diagnosed this year with ovarian cancer...and nearly 80 percent of those women won't find out until it's advanced. If you experience persistent swelling, bloating, pain, or pressure in the abdomen for more than two weeks in a row, talk to your doctor. To learn more, visit the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition website at www.ovarian.org or call 1-888-OVARIAN. Newark Parks & Recreation Dept.: Newark Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of programs this summer! From multi-sports camp, martial arts, gymnastics and gymnastics...to swim lessons, volleyball camps, and horseshoes...there is something for the whole family! For full details, call 302-366-7060 or register at 220 Elkton Rd, Newark. NW Services: NW Services, a non-profit educational organization, is trying to help make a teen's dream come true. NW Services is looking for caring families to host high school students from various countries such as Mongolia, Germany, Colombia, Kenya, Brazil, and many others, for the 2007 school year and fall semester. All students speak English and an orientation and support are always provided! Call 866-846-3977 or visit www.nw-services.com. Pacific Intercultural Exchange: Open your heart and home to an international student. Pacific Intercultural Exchange, a nonprofit organization, needs host families in your community. Teenagers from over 30 countries come to America for 6-10 month exchange programs. If you're interested in hosting a foreign teen, call 1-888-743-8721 or visit www.pieusa.org. Paralyzed Veterans of America: For more than 60 years, Paralyzed Veterans of America has helped our veterans with spinal cord injury and disease. Paralyzed Veterans will continue to help our veterans to make sure they receive all the medical care and benefits to which they are entitled. To find out how you can support our paralyzed vets, visit www.pva.org. Progressive Life Center: Open your heart and home, and become a treatment foster parent. Qualified parents receive a monthly stipend for each child, as well as free training and certification. Call 302-778-6502. Public Allies: Public Allies Delaware is an Americorps program of the University of Delaware's Center for Community Research and Service. Public Allies provides an opportunity for 18-30 year olds to positively impact their community through a paid, 10 month leadership-building experience! To find out how to apply please contact Public Allies Delaware at 302-573-4438. RadiologyInfo.org: Has your doctor ordered a CT scan, MRI, mammogram, or other radiology test? Prepare for your exam by visiting RadiologyInfo.org. RadiologyInfo.org gives you descriptions of nearly 100 tests and treatments in a clear and detailed way, so you'll know what to expect from your procedure. Visit RadiologyInfo.org. Rotary Club of Newark, Delaware: Enthusiastic, informed, and outgoing local professionals are needed for a Rotary-sponsored Goodwill tour of Sri Lanka in Janruary 2009. Rotary's Group Study Exchange Program allows local residents to foster international understanding by building relationships. Participants meet their professional peers and experience the people and culture of Sri Lanka. Established professionals ages 25 to 40 who would like to represent Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore abroad are encourages to apply. Contact Rotary at Newarkrotary@comcast.net for applications and information. SCORE: SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, will share their experience with you--free of charge! SCORE offers one on one, confidential advice and mentoring to small business owners. Enhance your business skills...call for more information on counseling and workshop schedules, 302-573-6552 or visit www.scoredelaware.org. Shriners Hospitals: Children with serious medical problems face many challenges in life. That's why Shriners Hospitals for Children offer help and hope by providing world-class medical care to kids with orthopedic, spinal cord, or burn injury problems, totally free of charge! Shriners Hospitals cobmine leading edge research with outstanding teaching programs and there is a Shriners Hospitak helping kids in this area! Call 1-800-237-5055 or visit www.shrinershospitals.org. Small Business Adminsitration: You’ve served your country. Now the Small Business Administration wants to support you--our veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and spouses. The new Patriot Express loan initiative can get you the resources you need to start, grow, and build your business. To learn more about Patriot Express, call the SBA at 302-573-6294. St. Francis Hospital: The St. Francis Hospital Neurodiagnostics/Sleep Center is offering a free CPAP mask clinic every Wednesday. The clinic is held in the Center, which is located on the fifth floor of the DuPont Building at St. Francis Hospital, 7th and Clayton Streets, Wilmington. CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is the most effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can occur when the tissue at the back of the throat collapses, and snoring ensues. The CPAP machine gently pushes room air through a mask at a prescribed pressure, which prevents the collapse. Proper fitting is imperative. If the mask does not fit properly, patients may not realize the benefits of better sleep and health. If your mask is uncomfortable, leaking or interfering with getting to sleep, please call the St. Francis Neurodiagnostics/Sleep Center at (302) 421-4500 for clinic times and availability. Teal Ribbon Ovarian Cancer Foundation: Ovarian cancer is a silent killer...no warning signs...no means of early detection...no cure. Help research right nearby in Philadelphia who are working on finding ways to detect ovarain cancer soon enough to save lives. Find out how you can help--and learn more--visit the Teal Ribbon Ovarian Cancer Foundation at www.trocrf.org. TEEN Helpline: Teens...are you hurting? Do you need someone to talk to...and no one is there to listen? The NEO Teen Helpine listens. Call to discuss any problem. All calls are free and confidential and can be anonymous. Phones are open weekdays 2-9pm. Someone is out there who cares and does want to help. Call 1-800-272-TEEN (8336). Therapeutic Services at AI duPont Hospital for Children: Help your child with Down Syndrome learn to interact with others. Therapeutic Services at AI duPont Hospital for Children offers a class geared toward 8-16 year olds to help them make friends, share, and converse. Held Thursday evenings, thru Aug. 16. Call 302-651-6010. Veterans National Advocacy Foundation: If you are a vet or the loved one of a vet suffering through the hardships created by serving in the global war on terror, counseling/help is available for both the veteran and loved ones. Call 1-800-931-8387 (VETS) for more information. Wilmington Drama League: This September, come experience Stephen Sondheim's darkest musical comedy - at times hilarious, touching, emotional and overwhelming, Assassins will draw you into the minds of nine of the most notorious people in American history. One was a famous actor. One was a member of one of the most dangerous cults in American history. One was just trying to get the attention of a girl. Ordinary people, in different eras and with different backgrounds. But they all had one thing in common: they aspired to greatness, and they tried to attain it in one of the darkest, most nefarious ways possible. See Assassins at the Wilmington Drama League from September 5 through September 20. For tickets, call 302-764-1172 or visit www.wdl.org. Note: Assassins contains strong language and adult themes. It is not recommended for children. Wilmington Head Start: Wilmington Head Start is a federally funded pre-school for low income families who live or have child care in the city of Wilmington. Wilmington Head Start is currently accepting applications for the 2008-2009 program year. There are inviting and well equipped classsrooms, computer in every classroom, nutrionally balance breakfast and lunch and parent involvement opportunities. For additional information please contact 302-762-8038 ext 12. Wilmington Music School: The Wilmington Music School/Delaware Music School is now enrolling students of all ages and all levels for fall semester. The Wilmington Music School/Delaware Music School is Delaware’s only accredited statewide community school with branch locations in Wilmington and Milford and over 20 outreach locations throughout the state. The school offers early childhood and Kindermusik® programs, the Suzuki Academy, private and group study in instrumental and vocal studies in addition to choral and ensemble opportunities for all ages. For more information, please call the Wilmington Branch at 302-762-1132, the Milford Branch at 302-422-2043 or visit the school’s website at www.wilmingtonmusic.org Wilmington Triad: The Wilmington Triad, a partnership of three organizations – law enforcement, senior citizens and community groups, is making an urgent call for used cell phones in conjunction with the 911 Cell Phone Bank. Residents and businesses who have unused cell phones are encouraged to drop them off at The Charles Debnam Bldg., 1901 N. Dupont Hwy. in New Castle. The 911 Cell Phone Bank will provide the Triad with free emergency cell phones as well as funds for Triad and senior safety programs. If you would like to get involved or to find a drop off location, call 302-255-9693 or visit www.911CellPhoneBank.org. Winterthur: On exhibition at Winterthur July 4 thru Sept. 21, "Exhibition: Silversmiths to the Nation: Thomas Fletcher and Sidney Gardiner, 1808-1842." This exhibition is the first to focus solely on the work of Thomas Fletcher and Sidney Gardiner and their influence on the silversmith trade. Call 302-888-4600 or visit www.winterthur.org. World Heritage: World Heritage Student Exchange is seeking local families interested in hosting a high school exchange student. The students are well-screened, speak English, are 15-18 years old, and come for the 2007-08 school year. Call 302-659-1435 or visit www.world-heritage.org. Brandywine High School Class of 1978 Date: November 29, 2008 Location: Washington Street Ale House Contact: Gary Panitz - 478-4726 Claymont High School Class of 1983 Date: November 29, 2008 Location: Stanley's Tavern, 7-10pm Contact: Mark LaVere at 302-757-9071 Delcastle High School Class of 1978 Date: November 28, 2008 Location: Delaware Park Racetrack in the New Castle Room Contact: Jagit89088@AOL.com

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