Looking to get rid of those already read books or used CDs, DVDs and videos and audio books that clutter your shelves?
If so, the Salisbury Parent Teacher Association can turn those items into cash to help Salisbury Elementary School students. The PTA has a drop-off donation container at the Boys and Girls Club for residents, businesses and others who wish to contribute books they no longer use. The donation raises money the PTA will use to fund academic enrichment programs, field trips, classroom supplies, student publications, books and materials for the school library, printers and other equipment for the school and more for the students of Salisbury Elementary School.
Drop donations off in the gray book donation container, distinguished by its lively purple and yellow signs, which is located in the parking lot of the Salisbury Boys and Girls Club at 18 Maple St. Donations may be made at any time.
In addition to helping raise money, donated goods will be used in great ways: They could be donated to schools, libraries and other groups in need, sent overseas to the troops, given to teachers for their classrooms, or sold in book sales and online.
For more information visit www.GotBooks.com or call 978-396-6026.
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Seaspray Garden Club will hold its annual potluck supper on Monday, Feb. 9 at the East Parish United Methodist Church, 8 Lafayette Road. The annual dinner is a popular and fun event. All who attend bring a favorite supper dish to share with the group, as well as a small floral arrangement for Yankee swap.
Seaspray Garden Club welcomes new members to its meetings. For more information, contact 978-388-4848 if interested in attending.
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The Boys and Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley offers open enrollment for their After School Programs throughout the school year.
The club opens from 2:30 to 7 p.m. daily and is a safe, fun environment for children in grades 1 through 12. Teens have extended hours on Friday evenings till 9. All programs are included in the annual $15 membership fees and there are no other after-school program fees.
The club offers more than 35 programs weekly, including homework power hour, athletics, games room tournaments, arts and crafts and a teen room with special activities. All members are separated by grade level in most program areas.
Transportation is available to the club for all elementary and middle school students in local communities on a first-come, first-served basis. Transportation fee is $50 per month; financial aid is available.
The club is located at 18 Maple St. To learn more, make an appointment by contacting Matt DeChane at 978-462-7003 x102 to visit the club or check www.bgclmv.org
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Call the Salisbury Council on Aging at 978-462-2412 for any of the programs listed below.
Tax Help: For those of low to moderate income, free tax preparation assistance is available by appointment through the AARP Tax Aide program at the Salisbury Council on Aging Hilton Center. Call the COA to make and appointment.
Be sure to bring forms received in the mail along with copy of tax returns from last year and all 1099s, W-2s, pension forms, brokerage statements as well as real estate tax bills and any other financial information for year 2008.
Computer Assistance: The COA has six upgraded computers and monitors, as well as fax and copy machine available. The Computer Lab is open to the public Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to noon. The Hilton Center is also Wi-Fi enabled. The COA offers computer classes for beginners and intermediate users on Wednesday mornings. Call to register.
On Thursday Jan. 29 and Thursdays in February, the SHINE counselor is available to help with up-to-date information about health care options and health insurance needs. The SHINE counselor can help process health benefit claims and complete applications. SHINE helps seniors understand Medicare benefits and other health insurance options. Call the Salisbury COA to schedule a private appointment.
Trips scheduled, call Lorraine at 978-388-8138 x544 for more information.
Mohegan Sun, Thursday, Feb. 26. Cost of $30 includes casino package.
Dixieland with Attitude, Madi Gras Day Tip on Tuesday, Feb. 24, to Holiday Inn, Boxborough. Cost of $69 includes transportation, luncheon and show.
Andy Cooney Forever Irish Tour, Wednesday, March 11 at Venus De Milo. Cost of $69 includes transportation, luncheon and show.
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According to Town Manager Neil Harrington, Salisbury has already received $334,000 as its portion of a class action settlement of the gas additive MTBE suit against with major oil refiners. The town received the money in November.
Two weeks ago, the town received another payment of about $700 from one of the smaller refiners involved. Harrington said there are a few more small checks expected from the suit, but the lawsuit against the last remaining major oil refiner, Exxon Mobil, has not jet been settled.
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Angeljean Chiaramida covers Salisbury for The Daily News. She can be reached at 978-462-6666 ext. 3271, or via e-mail at achiaramida@newburyportnews.com.
