Community briefs 5/15

RELAY FOR LIFE, Registration ongoing
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Waltham-Lexington is May 16, 6 p.m., to May 17, 10 a.m., at Cornelia Warren Field. This celebration of life brings the community together in a unified effort to fight cancer. Relay For Life is a family-oriented event where participants enjoy the camaraderie of a team and also raise funds to support the activities of the American Cancer Society. Participants camp out at the Relay site, and when they are not taking their turn walking, they take part in fun activities and enjoy local entertainment.
Information about how to form a team or become involved in Relay For Life is available from the American Cancer Society at 781-314-2681. For more information on cancer, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345, or visit www.cancer.org.

EVERCARE HOSPICE, Volunteers sought
Evercare Hospice, 950 Winter St., is looking for ordinary people with caring hearts. Assignments include friendly visits and simple tasks that comfort patients and family members facing end of life issues. Inspiring, comprehensive training provided. Volunteer training schedule is May 19, 20 and 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,at Bay Colony Corp. Center, 950 Winter St.
For more inofrmation, call Marjie Rochon @ 800-956-1276 for info.

LEGION BAND, First of 4 concerts
The Waltham American Legion Band will have the first of four 60th Anniversary Celebration Concerts on Monday, May 19, 7 to 9 p.m., at American Legion Post 156, 215 Waverley Oaks Road. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. The band will perform patriotic hits, marches, WWII songs and Broadway hits. Refreshments and cash bar will be available.
For more information, visit www.walthamlegionband.org or call 781-789-8018.

BENTLEY COLLEGE, Ethics symposium
The fourth Bentley College Global Business Ethics Symposium, sponsored by State Street Foundation, is Monday, May 19, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The symposium brings together international experts, corporate leaders, academics and media to explore the best practices and challenges in business ethics and ethics education.
Visit www.bentley.edu/symposium/theprogram.cfm for an overview of the program and to register.

MASSACHUSETTS REALTORS, Success in Central America
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors International Council and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board is co-sponsoring, Success in Central America, on Monday, May 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at MAR headquarters, 256 Second Ave. The seminar focuses on the exciting real estate and investment opportunities in Central America, and will provide insight into the challenges of doing business in this region. Registration is $10 for International Council members, $15 for non-members, and includes lunch.
To register, visit www.marealtor.com or call MAR Customer Service at 800-725-6272.

TADDEO & SWING SENDERS, Performs at library
Steve Taddeo & His Swing Senders will perform at the Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St., on Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m. With Taddeo on his vintage Slingerland drums, the Swing Senders play the music of such greats as Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, Fletcher Henderson and Chick Webb. Taddeo's influences include the great drummers of the Swing Era, Baby Dodds, Buddy Schultz, Joe Jones, Chick Webb, and Gene Krupa.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Waltham Public Library, the program is free but seating is limited. To reserve a space, visit www.waltham.lib.ma.us and click on Events Calendar, or call 781-314-3425, Ext. 2.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Business After Hours
The Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours Networking Event, hosted by Digital Credit Union, 130 Lexington St., on Wednesday, May 21, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10.
To register go to www.walthamchamber.com or call 781-894-4700 x120.

VESCONE, Continuing eduction class
VESCONE's next continuing education class, The Non-Medical Side of Veterinary Medicine, is Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m., at 180 Bear Hill Road. Subjects covered will be interacting with owners, documenting the record, and lawsuits and board complaints. Refreshments served prior to lecture.
RSVP to Kelly Parkinson at kparkinson@vescone.com or 781-684-8387.

EPOCH, Poetry reading
EPOCH Assisted Living at Boylston Place, 615 Heath St., will host a poetry reading Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m. Local poet Mary McManus will visit to read some of her poems. The reading is free and open to the public.
For more information about the reading or to join, call 617-244-6400.

LA LECHE LEAGUE, Nursing toddlers
La Leche League of Newton Nursing Toddler Meeting is Wednesday, May 21, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Join a discussion of toddler issues such as extended nursing, weaning, loving guidance, and healthy eating habits.
For location and more information, call Linda at 617-527-8343.

CAFE ST. PETERSBURG, Love songs
Emil Altschuler, violin, and Aaron Larget-Caplan, guitar, present works by Paganini, Piazzolla, Schubert, Rodrigo, and more, in Virtuosic Dances & Love Songs, on Wednesday, May 21, 8 p.m., at Cafe St. Petersburg, 57 Union St., Suite #1. Tickets are $15 at the door; reservations preferred.
For more information or tickets call 617-467-3555 or 617-467-3133, or visit www.cafestpetersburg.com.

EPOCH, Balance workshop
Adam Poock, a physiologist, will visit EPOCH Assisted Living at Boylston Place, 615 Heath St., on Wednesday, May 21, 2 p.m., for a balance workshop. This workshop will teach you techniques on how impove your balance. This workshop is free and open to the public.
For more information, call 617-244-6400.

JOHN ROOT, Concert at Eliot Church
Musician and educator John Root will perform an interactive family concert at The Eliot Church, 474 Centre St., on Friday, May 16, 11 a.m. Feeling the Beat, Feeling the Spirit invites children and accompanying adults to flex their bodies, voices and imaginations. Root plays drums, panpipes, marimba, flute, clarinet, saxophone and a delightful assortment of homemade musical instruments made from natural and found materials.
For information, call the Newton Corner Branch at 617-552-7157. All programs are free and open to the public.

TEMPLE SHALOM, Shabbat Halleilu!
Temple Shalom's monthly musical Shabbat happening, Shabbat Halleilu!, is Friday, May 16, 6:30 p.m., at 175 Temple St. Welcome Shabbat with the Shabbat Halleilu Band and a rousing service appropriate for all ages.
Call the Temple Office at 617-332-9550 for further information or visit www.templeshalom.org.

YOUTH SERVICES AWARD, Nominations sought
The Newton Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking nominations for the thirtieth annual Youth Service Awards. Each year, awards are given to individuals who have contributed service to young people, youth programs or the Newton Community. Submit nominations of deserving Newton residents before May 23.
A nomination form can be found on the City of Newton Web site, www.ci.newton.ma.us/parks; click on Youth Service Award Nomination 2008.