NOTICE: For your convenience, you can e-mail your bulletin board notices to briang@rhodybeat.com as well as mail to 1944 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02889, or fax to 732-3110.

Tri-City Elks

Country line dance lessons are back. Classes will begin May 9 from 7-8:30 p.m. They will be held every Monday with instructor Paul. Classes are $6 per person, and proceeds will go to Elk charities. Come and meet Paul and enjoy learning country line dancing.

Zumba lessons continue every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. Lorraine Blanchard is the instructor. Come and burn some calories and enjoy the fun. Cost is $6 per person.

New Moms Support Groups

Healthy Babies, Happy Moms Inc., 4512 Post Road, East Greenwich, is holding several support groups for new mother.

Breastfeeding Class May 7 from 9-10:30 a.m. This class is designed to help you get breastfeeding off to a good start and feel confident about feeding your baby. Learn steps for successful breastfeeding from a Registered Nurse and Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Spouses welcome. Cost is $50 per couple. Register in advance by calling 884-8273.

Newborn Care Class Saturday, May 7 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn what to expect during those first weeks and how to take care of your newborn from a Registered Nurse and Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Cost is $50 per couple. Register advance by calling 884-8273.

Understanding Infant Sleep Class May 10 from 7-9:30 p.m. When and how long you sleep can change when your baby is born and for some, this is harder adjustment than for others. Learn from sleep expert Kathy Moren about your baby’s natural circadian rhythm and how you can accommodate that, so your whole family sleeps. Cost is $50 per couple. Register in advance by calling 884-8273.

Breastfeeding Support Group May 14 from 10-11:30 a.m. This is a great opportunity to come in and meet Kathy Moren, an RN and board certified lactation consultant. Join other new mothers, weigh your baby and get your questions answered for free.

Moms of Multiples Support Group May 21 from 10-11:30 a.m. A great opportunity to meet and talk with nurses who are also moms of multiples. Get to know other moms of twins and triplets. Come with or without your babies. Spouses welcome.

Ocean State Toastmasters

Ocean State Toastmasters will hold its next meeting May 3 from 7-9 p.m. at Warwick City Hall, 3275 Post Road.

Regular meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The club is one of 13,500 in Toastmasters International, a nonprofit, educational organization devoted to the development of public speaking and leadership skills. The organization has approximately 280,000 members in 116 countries. For more information contact Gail Clarke, vice president of membership, at 884-2065 or ghclarke@verizon.net.

Pasta & Meatball Dinner

The Pet Refuge is sponsoring a pasta & meatball dinner May 7 at the American Legion Post 15, 1016 Main Street, East Greenwich. Dinner will be served from 5-8 p.m. During the event a raffle and silent auction will be held. Tickets are $16 adults, children under 12 $6, children under 3 free. Tickets are available at the Pet Refuge, 500 Stony Lane, North Kingstown, or can be mailed. Call the Pet Refuge at 294-1115.

Bingo

St. Kevin’s Church Hall, 333 Sandy Lane, is holding bingo May 7, starting with a $100 special and the last special is $100. Doors open at 5 p.m. bingo starts at 6 p.m.

Crafting for Critters Craft Fair

The 4th Annual Crafting for Critters Spring Craft Fair will be held May 7 at the Buttonwoods Community Center, 3027 West Shore Road, Warwick, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hosted by Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter, over 40 vendors will be selling their work just in time for Mother’s Day. Products for sale include sterling silver jewelry, crafts, fine art including pairing and photography, handmade chocolates and candles, handcrafted accessories, apparel, housewares, baked goods, all natural dog treats and more. Admission is free. For more information call 480-9769. Pets are not allowed in this facility; please leave them at home. Proceeds benefit homeless animals at the Warwick Animal Shelter. Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that helps homeless animals at the Warwick Animal Shelter. Adoptable dogs and cats can be viewed online at www.petfinder.com/shelters/RI59.html or follow on Facebook www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheWarwickAnimalShelter.

Mother’s Day Breakfast

A Mother’s Day breakfast will be held May 8 from 7:30-11 a.m. at the Oakland Beach Volunteer Fire Co., 645 Oakland Beach Ave. Tickets at the door are $6 per person, kids under 5 are free. All are welcome.

Gorton High School Monthly Luncheon

The Gorton High School monthly luncheon will be held May 11 at Sam’s Inn, 2227 West Shore Road, at 12 noon. Cost is $17 per person. If you plan to attend, call or e-mail Dot McGuinn at 463-9535 or mcguinn@cox.net. All Gorton High School classmates from 1941-1955, spouses and friends are welcome.

Oakland Beach Association Meeting

The next meeting of the Oakland Beach Association will be held May 12 at 7 p.m. at the JONAH Community Center, 830 Oakland Beach Avenue. Please make every effort to join them. The meeting is open to the whole Oakland Beach community. This month they will have David Picozzi, Director of Public Works and Interim Chief of Staff, as a guest speaker. Mr. Picozzi will discuss some of the projects happening in Warwick and respond to questions. Refreshments will be served. Any questions, contact Donna Travis at 738-9774.

SPRED Liturgy

St. Benedict Parish, 135 Beach Ave., will hold a SPRED Liturgy at the 4 p.m. Mass May 14. SPRED (Special Religious Development) is a religious program for the physically and mentally challenged. They have special friends from St. Benedict, St. Kevin, St. Timothy, St Mary, Cranston, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Gregory the Great and St. Francis De Sales that will be preparing the altar and bringing the gifts during the Mass. All are welcome to attend the Mass and open house that follows, where refreshments will be served in the Parish Hall (handicapped accessible).

Robert Black

Oakland Beach Fire, 645 Oakland Beach Ave., presents Robert Black, New England’s premier Elvis Presley tribute artist, for one night only, May 14. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7, showtime from 8-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. Call Melvin at 714-2275.

Iggy’s Doughboy Dash will be held May 15 at 9:30 a.m. New this year, the route will be a timed 5K. Run or walk and decide if you will take the added challenge...eating half a dozen mini doughboys along the route. First 500 registered receive a Dash t-shirt and cinch bag. Packet pickup and event day registration begin at 8 a.m. Register today and save. Visit atcp.org/doughboydash.

Carillon Women’s Chorus Winter Concert

The Carillon Women’s Chorus Concert “Clear Water” will be held May 15 at 3 p.m. at Saint Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Greenville. Admission is free, all are welcome.

Free Lunch

As part of a community outreach program Spring Green Memorial Church is offering a free lunch to neighbors in the community May 15 from 12-1 p.m. They  also have a limited number of food pantry items available. The church is located at 1350 Warwick Avenue. For more information call the church office Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at 463-8328. Following the lunch this month the Village Singers will present a free concert of old favorites from their Spring Concert Series. All are welcome.

Catholic School Scholarships

The Knights of Columbus Warwick Council #2295 is offering $500 Catholic elementary school scholarships to three students in each of the three Catholic elementary schools in Warwick (St. Kevin’s, St. Rose of Lima and St. Peter’s). Scholarship awards for the 2016-17 academic year will be awarded for a one-year term, and children will need to reapply each year if they wish to continue receiving the awards. You can obtain applications from your school’s main office or through www.warwickcouncil2295.org. Applications must be completed and returned to your school by May 16.

Voices of RI

The Voices of RI chapter of the Colon Cancer Alliance will hold their next monthly meeting May 16 at 7 p.m. in the small meeting room of the Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick. All are welcome to come learn more about the organization and their annual walk set for August 7. It’s a great opportunity to share  stories and meet other survivors and caregivers. For more information call 739-5623 or visit www.voicesofri.org.

Book & Plant Sale 

The annual spring book sale and plant sale at Pontiac Free Library, 101 Greenwich Ave., will be held May 21 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. A variety of books and seedlings of many types will be available for purchase between. The plants for sale are chemically-free grown seedlings from Blue Skys Flower Farm in Cranston and will include a variety of herb, vegetable and flower starts. The book and plant sale is sponsored by the Friends of Pontiac Free Library. For additional information about this event or the library, visit www.pontiacfreelibrary.org or call 737-3292.

Craft Show

A craft show will be held May 21 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Club Jogues, 184 Boston St., Coventry. $20 for an eight-foot table. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Coventry. For more information contact 397-3695 or 864-1795. Donate one item for their raffle table.

Stop, Drop & Bowl For Burns

The Providence Firefighters Burn Foundation 501(c)(3) will be hosting their 2nd annual Bowling Tournament May 22 at Lang’s Bowlarama in Cranston. The cost to participate in the event is $35, which includes shoe rental, three games of bowling, a t-shirt and two drink tickets. Also, they will be having raffles and silent auctions. All proceeds raised at this event will benefit the local Arthur C. Luf’s Children’s Burn Camp. Teams of six are preferred. Come out and support a great cause while having fun. To register online visit provffburnfoundation.org. Registration deadline is May 20. Any questions contact Chris at 265-4341.

Healing with Reiki and Reflexology

Reiki and Reflexology accelerate your body’s own healing ability. Using your Chakra’s (energy system) and reflex points on the hands and feet you can help heal yourself and others. This beginners workshop, to be held May 25 at 7 p.m., is just $40 and you receive lots of goodies including charts, informational handouts, Crystal Chakra Kit and pure essential massage oil. This is to help you continue your learning. Space is limited so call Cindy now, 497-5656.

Pasta Dinner

St. Benedict Church will be holding a pasta dinner May 26 at 6 p.m. It will be held in the handicapped accessible Parish Hall at 70 Transit St. One hundred percent of the profits will go to benefit the Station Memorial Foundation. Admission is a free will donation. Call the church at 737-9492 to reserve tickets.

Indoor Yard Sale

On June 4 at 8 a.m., Spring Green Memorial Church invites you to a neighborhood indoor /outdoor yard sale. Tables/space (for outside) are available to rent for $25 (payable at the church office) upon signing up. You keep your proceeds. The trustees will accept donated items for the indoor sale. Proceeds from the indoor sale will benefit the trustee fund of Spring Green. This is a great opportunity to bring your “trash” and make it into someone’s “treasure.” The WIGS women’s group will have a table of jewelry items “plus” for sale. The Spring Green Social Committee will have muffins, pastries and coffee available during the morning and hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and cookies and soda for the lunch hour at very reasonable prices. Spring Green is located at 1350 Warwick Avenue in Warwick; their phone number is 463-8328. Office hours are Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Come and join in the fellowship and fun of meeting friends and neighbors.

Fundraiser Breakfast

The Greenwood Vol. Fire Co. & Museum will be having a fundraiser breakfast June 5 from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. at Dave’s Bar & Grill. Tickets are $12 and must be purchased in advance. The museum will also be open that day from 9 a.m. at

45 Kernick St. For tickets and more information call the Greenwood Vol. Fire Co. & Museum at 732-8412 and leave a message.

Safe Boating Class

RI State Boating card, USCG Auxiliary Certificate, Mondays and Thursdays in June, starting June 6 from 7-9:30 p.m. at North Star Flotilla building, on the water, Brewers Greenwich Bay Marina, 1 Masthead Dr off Post Road, Warwick. Power boating, PWC-jet ski, electronic navigation, boat handling, Rules of the Road, Aids to Navigation, Knots and Lines, and more. $65. Including text, chart, and handouts. $35. For second immediate family member sharing materials. To register, go to www.northstarflotilla.com or for questions roz@butziger.com.

Title I Preschool Registration

The Title I Office for Warwick Public Schools announced that Preschool registration for the 2016/2017 school year has started. The preschool program is fully funded through Title I. The program will run four half days each week with a parent component every other Friday. They are offering a morning or an afternoon session. Parents are required to attend every other Friday for informative workshops to support family learning and kindergarten readiness. This program is free of charge and is offered to families living in Title I School areas.  If you are or know of a family with a child who will be 4 years old by September 1 and are interested in this program, call Carol Maloney at 734-3426 or email at Carol.maloney@warwickschools.org.

Wanted: Norwood Crime Watch Participants

The Norwood Neighborhood Association Crime Watch Committee is looking for residents to be part of a crime-prevention program. If you would like to be part of this important initiative, email to norwoodna@verizon.net or call NNA at 785-0616. Minimal time is required but it could save you a lot of headaches in response to a crime.

Old Warwick Grange #41

The Grange is a fraternal non-profit organization with a special interest in community service. Their history is as an agricultural organization and the traditions of faith, patriotism, leadership and family values. Their meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.; no meetings in July or August. The Grange hall is located at 1175 West Shore Road, Warwick. For more information call 465-7259.

Scholarship Application

JONAH, Inc. is now accepting applications for the James V. Johnson Memorial Scholarship. The guidance office at Warwick Veterans Memorial High School has applications or call Beverlee at 739-2219.

Transformation Tuesday

Transformation Tuesday is held at Kon Asian Bistro, 553 Main Street, East Greenwich, the third Tuesday of every month from 7 p.m.-8:30. Mingle and hear solutions for weight loss, having more energy, raising your performance and healthy aging. Come ready to sample products. To register or for more information call at Cindy 497-5656.

Family Performance Series

The holidays are here and the Family Performance Series, Artists Exchanges newest family-friendly programming, is the perfect activity to entertain all of your family members for little to no cost. Series performances began in September and will run through May 2016, with shows on Saturday mornings from 11 a.m.-12 pm at Theatre 82 & Cafe, located at 82 Rolfe Square in Cranston. Admission is Pay What You Can with a suggested donation of $5 per person. Visit www.artists-exchange.org or contact Jessica Chace, Theatre Director, at 490-9475, for full schedule and information.

TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Rhode Island Chapter No. 38, East Greenwich meets every Thursday at the Women & Infants’ Center, 1050 Main Street, East Greenwich Weigh-in begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 9:50. The meeting will follow at 10. Admission costs $1.50 per week. For more information about TOPS, call TOPS Greeter Carole Paster from Exeter at 295-8381, e-mail at cpaster1@verizon net, call (800) 932-8677 or visit www.tops.org.

All in a Chord

All in a Chord (AIAC), the barbershop chorus of women from all over Rhode Island, is seeking to recruit women 18 years old and older who love to sing. Unlike some choruses, AIAC does not do competition, or buy expensive costumes. There are low monthly dues to meet expenses. AIAC is a friendly group of 25 women that loves to sing and entertain. AIAC sings at social events, senior centers, libraries, birthday parties, PawSox games, etc. Members do not need to know how to read music, but only be able to carry a tune on key. AIAC has two experienced directors. AIAC rehearses every Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran

Church, 389 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. Additional information is available by calling Dolores at 739-6281 or Shirley at 739-0907, or e-mail at allinachord1@cox.net.

Mens Church Bowling League

Bowlers are needed, individuals or four-man teams, for a Tuesday night league at 6:45 at Meadowbrook Lanes in Warwick. Call Everett Griffiths at 739-5343 or Meadowbrook Lanes at 737-5402.

Canasta

Canasta, a free, drop-in program on Fridays at 12:45 p.m. at Swift Community Center, 121 Peirce Street, East Greenwich. Participants must have a basic knowledge of the game.For more information call Erin at 886-8669. 

Moms for Moms

Support a new mother, share your experience and make a new friend. You can make a difference with just one hour a week. Moms for Moms/Families First RI helps pregnant women and new mothers deal with an enormous transition by matching them with trained volunteers who are mothers themselves. The program provides emotional and social support and strives to connect new moms to resources within their own communities. Mentors develop a warm, supportive relationship while spending time with the new mom in their homes, accompanying them on outings and attending mom gatherings. They will train you and provide supervisory support to volunteers. Dont miss out on this opportunity. Contact 383-9933 or email admin@familiesfirstri.org.

Bocce Players or Teams Wanted

The East Natick Veterans Athletic Association, 17 Baker Street, Warwick, is looking for bocce players or four-man teams for their summer bocce league. For details and information contact Bob at 497-0895. Games are played in an indoor court and games are held on weeknights.

Poker Players Wanted

Poker players are wanted at the Pilgrim Senior Center every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Call Roy Walsh at 497-8097.

Greenwich Bay Women’s Club

The Greenwich Bay Women’s Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Atria Harborhill, 159 Division St. on the Warwick/East Greenwich line) to work together to make a difference in local communities. There are no age or residency requirements to join and meetings are open. If you would like further information, contact membership chair Diane Gadoury at 860-465-7987.

Warwick Historical Society

The Warwick Historical Society meets weekly at the John Waterman Arnold House on Roger Williams Circle Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and every second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m.-2 p.m. All are welcome and urged to become member and volunteer. Visit www.whsri.org, join them on Facebook or call 737-4617 for more information.

Hi-Lo-Jack League

The Warwick Senior Citizens Hi-Lo-League is held Mondays at the Buttonwoods Community Center, Tuesdays at the Pilgrim Senior Center and Thursdays at the Buttonwoods Community Center, all starting at 12:30 p.m. Call Ray Walsh at 497-8097 or George Gange 739-6682.

Photographic Society of RI

The Photographic Society of Rhode Island welcomes camera enthusiasts of all abilities. Meetings are held on the second, third and fourth Tuesday of each month, September through May at Lakewood Baptist Church, 255 Atlantic Ave. For more information visit www.psri.us.

Hospice Volunteer Informational Meeting

The VNA of Care New England conducts weekly hospice volunteer informational meetings at the VNA of Care New England, 51 Health Lane, Warwick. Have you ever wondered how you can make the difference in the life of a family whose loved one is in hospice care? Do you want to join with a dedicated hospice volunteer program that provides training and ongoing support in this most rewarding work? Come and find out more about the VNA of Care New England hospice Call Carolyn McDonough, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, at 921-7614 to register.

Moms RI

Support a new mother, share your experience and make a new friend. You can make a difference with just on hour a week. Moms for Moms RI helps pregnant women and new mothers deal with an enormous transition by matching them with trained volunteers who are mothers themselves. The program provides emotional and social support and strives to connect new moms to resources within their own communities. Mentors develop a warm, supportive relationship while spending time with the new mom in their homes, accompanying them on outings, and attending mom gatherings. You will be trained and provided supervisory support from volunteers. Contact Sally at 383-9933.

Mentoring

Do you have an hour a week to spare? That’s all it takes to make a difference in the life of a child. Today’s children need positive, caring adult role models to help them develop confidence, self-esteem, and a desire to stay in school. For more information on the Warwick Mentor Program, contact Pamela Sherman at 732-7700 x117 or visit the Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership website at www.mentorRI.org.

Aphasia Conversation Group

On the second Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m., Sargent Rehabilitation Center, 800 Quaker Lane, Warwick, holds an aphasia conversation group. This group provides a supportive meeting place for people with aphasia to socialize and share their communication challenges and strategies. There is no charge for participation. Attendance is limited to individuals with aphasia only. For more information contact Lucia Watson, MS, SLP at 886-6600 or visit www.sargentcenter.org.

Fife & Drum Corps

Join the Pawtuxet Rangers Fife & Drum Corps of Warwick and continue the great tradition of Colonial/Revolutionary history through music. The Fife & Drum Corps meets every Wednesday night at Wyman Elementary School from 6:30-8 p.m. The corps is open to anyone over the age of 12. Drum and fife instruction is available to beginners. 

Free Sunday Lunch

St Paul Lutheran Church, 389 Greenwich Ave., is offering a free lunch for anyone in need of meal or companionship. All are welcome every Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information call 737-6758.

Rhode Island Pet Bird Club

The R.I. Pet Bird Club welcomes anyone who owns birds or has an interest in exotic birds. Meet other people who have birds, listen to guest lecturers and more. The meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. For more information call Michele at 739-7290 or visit www.orgsites.com/ri/ripbc.

Free Pet Food

Bonniedale Farm in North Scituate offers dog and cat food at no cost to struggling pet owners, hoping to provide for the animals while easing the burden on community members facing tough times. Those wishing to donate or in need of pet food can contact Dan MacKenzie at 574-6056. The mailing address for the farm is 1097 Chopmist Hill Road, North Scituate, RI 02857, while the physical address is 1056 Danielson Pike, North Scituate. MacKenzie asks that visitors call before making the trip. More information can be found online at www.bonniedalefarmanimalsanctuary.com.

Fife and Drum Corps

The Kentish Guards Fife and Drum Corps rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at the Kentish Guards Armory on Pierce St. in East Greenwich. Free lessons on playing the fife are provided to men and young men interested in joining the corps.

Grief Support

If you have experienced the loss of someone you love and are ready to begin or continue the healing process, then you are welcome to come to a grief support group. The group meets at the Christ Church Office condo, 61 Cedar Ave #6, East Greenwich, Sundays from 2-4 p.m. For more information visit the Christ Church website (www.christchurchec.org), call the Church office (884-8632) or email info@christchurchec.org. 

Evening Counseling Available

If you are experiencing depression, anxiety or overwhelming stress coupled with an addiction to or dependence on drugs or alcohol, then The Kent Center’s new evening program may be right for you. The Kent Center is offering an intensive outpatient program for people battling co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders Program hours are 4:40-8 p.m., making it accessible for people who work. The program is confidential and personalized to meet individual needs. For more information call 732-5656.

Help for Victims of Crime

Are you a victim of physical or sexual assault, domestic violence, untreated childhood abuse, or another crime or traumatic event? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, increased substance use or other emotional difficulties? If so, you may be eligible to receive counseling services free of charge at The Kent Center (www.thekentcenter.org). Victims of crimes and other traumatic events often experience debilitating psychiatric symptoms that may have long-term affects if left untreated. Seek treatment today at 732-5656. 

Volunteers Needed to Sew

Looking for something to do to help foster kids? Organizers of The Sewing Project to Help Foster Kids are looking for volunteers who want to help sew pillowcase or duffel bags for foster children. Currently their belongings are sometimes put in black trash bags. Foster parent Adriane Grimaldi in Scottsdale, Ariz. started the Sewing Project in February 2008 for children taken from their homes by Child Protective Services (CPS) to make kid-friendly bags for carrying their belongings instead of trash bags. To date, people have made 6,700 pillowcase bags for foster kids Pillowcase bags are delivered to CPS to use instead of trash bags. The Sewing Project has opened a new Rhode Island Chapter working with the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and is in need of volunteers to sew. For more information contact Hollie Galloway at holliegal@verizon.net.

Cornerstone Church

Cornerstone Church, 1990 Elmwood Ave., Warwick, is member of the RI Community Food Bank Hours of operation are the first and third Saturday from 9-11 a.m. and the second and fourth Monday from 6-8 p.m. For more information call 781-6121.

Domestic Abuse Support Groups

The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center is a non-profit agency providing services to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The agency offers morning and evening support groups for adults dealing with current or past domestic abuse Groups provide a safe place to talk with others who have shared similar experiences. The groups are confidential and free of charge. For more information call Jessica at 738-1700. 

Free Health Care

Our Lady of Fatima Hospital has an outreach coordinator to assist women in getting free health care If you are between the ages of 40-64 and are underserved or uninsured, call Maria at 456-3105 for a confidential assessment. You may be eligible for free care including mammogram and gynecological care.

Developmental Screening 

The Child Outreach Department of the Warwick Public Schools, in cooperation with the Volunteers of Warwick schools (VOWS), conducts regular preschool screening clinics. All Warwick preschool children between the ages of 3 and 5 are offered the Early Screening Inventory-Revised (ESI-R). This is a free service provided by the Warwick Public Schools. Participation in a Developmental Screening is a long established program of the Warwick School Department that provides families with information about their child’s development and offers information about community resources. For more information, or to arrange a clinic appointment for your preschool aged child, call the VOWS office at 734-3230.