Town officials are planning the town's first Community Service Fair on Saturday, May 31. The event — which runs from 9 a.m. to noon — will focus attention on all the community organizations that work to make Salisbury such a productive and responsive town.

Coordinated by Council on Aging Director Liz Pettis, the goal of the event is to connect the more than 30 clubs and local groups in town and have fun while inspiring residents to learn, share and get involved with organizations that work for the good of Salisbury and its 8,000 residents.

The entire community is invited to stop by on May 31, visit the information booths and enjoy the refreshments.

This is a chance for the town to showcase its nonprofit organizations and their missions under one roof at one time and for organizations to gather new members and volunteers. The only criteria for involvement is nonprofit status. There is no participation fee for nonprofit organizations.

Along with Pettis, other members of the Community Service Fair Committee include Selectman Jerry Klima, Town Planner Lisa Pearson and Historical Society President Bev Gulazian.

For more information, contact Pettis at 978-462-2412.

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One of Salisbury's busiest nonprofit organization, Pettengill House, is happy to announce the winners of its recent Red Sox Ticket Raffle.

r First prize — six tickets — goes to Pettengill House volunteer Deb Zoltai.

r Second prize — four tickets — was won by Annie Livas of Newburyport

r Third prize — two tickets — goes to Erik Smith of the Academy of Strategic Learning.

All the proceeds from the raffle go to the direct support of Pettengill House and its programs for children and families in the region.

Pettengill House offers special thanks to Cathy Toomey, who generously donated the tickets, and everyone who sold and purchased raffle tickets.

For more information about Pettengill House and its services and programs, or to make a donation, call 978-463-8801 or write PO Box 5551, Salisbury 01952.

All donations are tax-deductible.

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The Salisbury Coastal Trail Group has a big day planned today in celebration of Earth Day. As in the past, volunteers from Timberland Corporation will work with local volunteers to extend Salisbury's recreational biking and walking trails. This year, members of Salisbury's senior citizens community will lend a hand as well.

Plans for today include building two bridges and doing more work to extend the Salisbury Point Ghost Trail to Lion's Park. In the past, from 60 to 100 participants should be volunteering for a great cause.

Contact rail trail enthusiast Klima for more information on the wonderful work done on behalf of the town by this very dedicated group or to get involved in future events.

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Those who like reggae and the upbeat rhythms of Carribean music will find a great opportunity to enjoy a live Reggae Gospel Music Concert on May 17 at East Parish United Methodist Church. Admission to the concert is $10, with children under 12 admitted free.

Beginning at 8 p.m., Errol and Kaye Leslie, who are originally from Jamaica, will perform at the church, located at 8 Lafayette Road. Errol is the full-time pastor of the United Methodist Church, but he and Kaye have been singing reggae gospel music together for 15 years. They are composers as well and released their first CD 10 years ago, with the release of two more forthcoming.

An ice cream social will follow the concert in the Rose Room and is sponsored by the East Parish Youth Group.

For more information, contact LeAnne Plummer at 978-465-8940.

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Salisbury Council on Aging will present a number of informative and health-related opportunities for senior citizens in early May. All take place at the Hilton Senior Center, located on Lafayette Road (Route 1), right beside the Salisbury fire station.

For information on any of the events listed below, contact the Salisbury COA at 978-462-2412.

r Weather permitting, the Walking Group starts Thursday, May 1 at Salisbury Beach State Reservation Boat Ramp at 8:30 a.m. to stretch their legs along Salisbury's lovely seacoast.

Those who like company while they get exercise should consider joining this group of individuals who will walk each Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. The special needs of those in the group will be considered, and participation is free.

Those interested should contact the COA.

r On May 5, the visiting nurse will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m for blood pressure and blood glucose checks. The COA outreach worker will also be available during these clinic hours.

r Dr. Santos will be at the Hilton Center on Wednesday, May 7 to provide foot care, by appointment only. The fee for an appointment is $30. Call the COA to schedule an appointment.

r "Elder Law and You" will be presented on Thursday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. Information concerning estate planning, elder law and long-term care options will be included. The seminar is hosted by attorney Lisa Nahil, and her presentation will be followed by a question and answer period.

r On Thursday, May 15 the Italian Serenaders will perform at the Hilton Center in celebration of Older Americans' Month. A pasta dinner is also part of this fun event. Tickets are $5 and include raffles, food, fun and music. Reservations must be made by May 9.

Angeljean Chiaramida covers Salisbury for The Daily News. She can be reached at 978-462-6666, ext. 3271 or by e-mail at achiaramida@newburyportnews. com.