Fall River, Mass.
Massachusetts Briefings
01:00 AM EDT on Thursday, August 21, 2008
Regional
Performance raffle: St. Anne’s Hospital’s annual benefit theater production will include a general raffle and a special raffle. The prize for the special raffle is a Boston Red Sox-Cleveland Indians game package on Sept. 25 at Fenway Park. The prize includes two tickets for the first row behind the dugout, transportation to and from the game, and $200 cash, for a total value of $1,000. Raffle tickets will be available at the theater on the days of performance, or in advance at the St. Anne’s Hospital Nannery Conference Room, first floor, 243 Forest St., Fall River, from 7 to 9 p.m., today and Aug. 25, 27 and 28, Sept. 2, 3 and 4. Performances are Sept. 11 through 13 at 8 p.m., and Sept. 14 at 2 p.m.
Fall classes registration: Bristol Community College, 777 Elsbree St., in Fall River, is still accepting applications for the fall semester. Walk-ins are welcome to attend registration and advising sessions that are scheduled for today and Tuesday at the Bristol Community College Attleboro Center, 135 County St.
At the sessions, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., attendees can learn more about fall classes, degree and certificate programs, financial aid, admissions, and all the services available to students at the college.
Fall classes begin Sept. 2, at the new location at 11 Field Rd. Students can register for classes at any Bristol Community College location. Returning students can register online at www.BristolCC.edu. For more information, contact the college at 226-2484.
Fall River
Audition notice: Youth Musical Theater Corporation will perform The Wizard of Oz. Auditions will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, at 6 p.m. in the Youth Musical Theater Corporation Studio, 1 Father DeValles Boulevard.
Those interested in auditioning must be between ages 5 and 18 and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, call 674-9703 or log onto www.ymtc.org.
School physicals: HealthFirst Family Care Center reminds all parents that school physicals are required annually. Appointments are available for all children of Greater Fall River Tuesday and Wednesday at 102 County St.
Each appointment includes a dental examination or a referral to HealthFirst’s dentist. New patients are required to bring in their immunization record on or before their scheduled visit in order to receive a completed physical form.
Call Linda Medeiros, nurse manager, at (774) 627-1244 to schedule an appointment or for more information about the school physicals. Visit HealthFirst’s Web site at healthfirstfr.org to learn more about the center’s programs and services.
Rehoboth
Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club: Although there is no meeting this month, the Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club’s picnic will be held at Francis Farm, 27 Francis Farm Rd, Aug. 28 at 11 a.m.
Clamcakes and chowder will be served at 11:30 a.m. followed by entertainment by country western band Jeanie Lovering & Chameleon. Then burgers hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad and other picnic food will be served, followed by bingo, bocce and horseshoes. The cost is $13 for active members and $20 for all others. For tickets or more information, call 761-5087.
The group has several trips scheduled, including a three-day trip to Atlantic City Sept. 28-30. The cost is $205 per person double occupancy. The group will take a day trip to Foxwoods Oct. 21. The cost is $19 per person and includes bus driver’s tip. Pickup is scheduled in Rehoboth and South Attleboro. A trip to Radio City Music Hall, in New York, to see The Rockettes Christmas Spectacular has been scheduled for Nov. 13. The cost is $109 and includes round trip bus transportation, driver’s gratuity and orchestra seating. Those who are interested in any of the above trips are asked to call 761-5087. Seating availability is limited and trips are open to everybody.
School Committee meeting: Rehoboth School Committee will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Dighton-Rehoboth High School media center, 2700 Regional Rd.
Seekonk
Youth Soccer League: Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Ave., will hold a parent information session about its youth soccer league Saturday. The program is for boys and girls ages 4 through 8 and is on Saturday mornings beginning Sept. 6.
The Newman YMCA leagues are for all players, no matter what their experience or skill level is. There are no tryouts or cuts in YMCA leagues, everyone who wants to play, plays. For more information, contact Chris Robinson at 336-7103 or via e-mail at crobinson@gpymca.org Visit the YMCAs Web site www.YMCAGreaterProvidence.org.
Lions Club celebration: Seekonk Lions Club will hold its 50th celebration Sept. 20 at Johnson & Wales Inn in the terrace room, 213 Taunton Ave. The event will include a social hour from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and a buffet dinner and dancing with DJ Art Beat will be held from 7:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Tickets are $35 per person. Checks should be made out to Seekonk Lions Club. Those who would like to attend need to reply by Aug. 29. For more information, log onto the Seekonk Lions Club Web site www.seekonklions.org.
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