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Westport Cultural Council Seeks Grant Applications for Cultural Programs beginning September 1st.  

 

Housing Opportunity Purchase Program applications available until Tuesday, December 19th.

 

Southcoast Health’s Monthly Calendar Listings for September.

 

The North: Artists from Iceland and Norway in September at The Shattuck!

 

 

Westport Cultural Council Seeks Grant Applications for Cultural Programs beginning September 1st.

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The Westport Cultural Council is looking for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs, and invites organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that will support cultural activities in our community.   Applications are available on-line Friday, September 1, 2017 with a deadline for all to be submitted by Monday, October 16th.

 

WCC Chair, Carolyn Duby stated, "These grants support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Westport including concerts, field trips, short-term artist residencies, workshops, and lectures. Our town has an exciting array of programs because of the many groups funded by the WCC grants.  We look for new applicants each fall and invite those with questions to contact us through our Facebook page or website: https://www.westport-ma.com.”

 

The Westport Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community. WCC applauds our state Senator and Representatives for recognizing how important these programs are locally and continuing to support the Local Cultural Council funding.

 

Above: The 2017 Dharma Voyage boat building project for students was a recipient of a WCC grant.  

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This fall the Westport Cultural Council hopes to distribute over $4,000 in grants. Some of the 2016 WCC grantees included: the Dharma Voyage boat building for students, programs at the Westport Historical Society, Westport Free Public Library, and Westport Elementary and High Schools, the Westport Fishermen's Association, the Paskamansett Bird Club and the New Bedford Art Museum/Artworks! Teen Intern program.

 

For local guidelines and complete information on the Westport Cultural Council, email Carolyn Duby, Chair, at carolynduby@ieee.org. Application forms and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available online at www.mass-culture.org.

 

Additional funding and deadlines for School programs funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council include:  Big Yellow School Bus provides $200 grants to help schools meet the transportation costs of educational field trips to cultural institutions and activities in Massachusetts. 

 

The online Big Yellow School Bus application for the 2017-2018 school year will open on Wednesday, September 20th at 4:00 p.m. Please be sure to read the Program Guidelines before applying. STARS Residencies (Students and Teachers working with Artists, Scientists, and Scholars) provides grants of $500-$5,000 to schools to support creative learning residencies of three days or more in the arts, sciences, and humanities.

 

Questions on these programs? Contact Diane Daily, MCC at 617.858.2709.

 

 

 

Housing Opportunity Purchase Program applications available until Tuesday, December 19th.

The Trust will offer one grant of up to $125,000 to an income and asset qualified household.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2017

 

WESTPORT – The Westport Affordable Housing Trust Fund is accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis for another round of grant funding through the Housing Opportunity Purchase Program (HOPP). The deadline for filing HOPP applications will be 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017.

 

In this funding round, the Trust will offer one grant of up to $125,000 to an income and asset qualified household for the purpose of “buying down” the selling price of a two or three bedroom existing market rate house in Westport. In addition, the program will reimburse each potential home buyer up to $1,000 toward initial home inspections and any additional inspections required under this program.

 

To qualify for the HOPP program, households must be eligible under the Department of Housing and Community Development Local Initiative Program Guidelines as summarized below. To be eligible, the combined gross annual income for all household members, from all sources in the household must be at or below 80% of the Providence-Fall River Metro Area Median Income (AMI) as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

 

The homes purchased through this program will be subject to a deed rider that will permanently restrict the value of the home and will require that upon resale, the home be conveyed to an income and asset eligible household through an affirmative fair marketing/non-discriminatory process according to DHCD guidelines. The unit will be eligible for inclusion on the town’s Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) list.

 

One qualified applicant will be eligible for the grant funds in this cycle. Eligible participants must be approved by the state Department of Housing and Community Development and get financing pre-approval from a qualified lender. Buyers should be aware that sellers must be willing to work with potential purchasers and the DHCD to complete the process required to complete such subsidized sales.

 

Application packages are available in the information rack on the second floor of Town Hall, 816 Main Road, Westport, and at the Westport Free Public Library, 408 Old County Road, Westport.

 

The information and application package is also available online at http://www.westport-ma.com/affordable-housing-trust-fund  or can be requested by e-mail to WestportHousing@outlook.com, by calling 774.264.5126; or by calling Housing Specialist Leonardi Aray at 617.270.3912, or e-mail to Leonardi@larayarchitects.com.

 

 

 

Southcoast Health’s Monthly Calendar Listings for September.

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The following are Southcoast Health’s Monthly Calendar Listings for September:

·         SUPPORT GROUPS

·         CHILDBIRTH & FAMILY EDUCATION

·         WEIGHT LOSS SEMINARS

·         MEDICAL FITNESS/REHABILITATION PROGRAMS

 

SUPPORT GROUPS

ONCOLOGY

 

Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care offer the following support groups free of charge to cancer patients and their caregivers. The staff at Southcoast Health wants you to know that you do not have to do this alone.

 

The following support groups will take place during the month of September and are offered at Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care, 206 Mill Road in Fairhaven or Southcoast Centers for Cancer, 506 Prospect Street in Fall River. Please call for dates and times:

 

FALL RIVER, Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care

 

Breast Cancer Support Group West

For patients with a breast cancer diagnosis

Call Susan Domingue, LICSW, at 508-973-7810 for details

 

Colorectal Support Group

For patients with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer

Call Susan Domingue at 508-973-7810 for details

 

Lung Cancer Support Group

A support group specifically for patients with a lung cancer diagnosis

Call Susan Domingue, LICSW, at 508-973-7810 for details

 

Support for Supporters

A support group for caregivers of patients with cancer

Call Susan Domingue, LICSW, at 508-973-7810 for details

 

FAIRHAVEN, Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care

 

Breast Cancer Support Group East

For patients with a breast cancer diagnosis

Call Linda Casey, LICSW, at 508-973-3000 for details

 

Under 50 Cancer Support Group

A support group for patients with any cancer diagnosis.

Call Linda Casey, LICSW, at 508-973-3000 for details.

 

Lung Cancer Support Group

A support group specifically for patients with a lung cancer diagnosis

Call Susan Domingue, LICSW, at 508-973-7810 for details

 

Support for Supporters

A support group for caregivers of patients with cancer

Call Susan Domingue, LICSW, at 508-973-7810 for details

 

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP

 

A support group for people with ostomies, their family members and friends. Meetings usually include an educational topic and provide time for questions, discussion, and sharing among group members in a confidential, non-threatening environment.

 

NEW BEDFORD

Tuesday, September 19, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

St. Luke's Hospital

101 Page Street

New Bedford, MA

White Home Living Room

Call Lisa Cyr at 508-973-5550 for details.

 

PARENTS ENDURING GRIEF

 

Offering hope and encouragement to families that have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or other loss of a child. Experienced maternal/child nurses and a clinical social worker are available during the meeting.

 

NEW BEDFORD

Wednesday, September 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

St. Luke's Hospital

101 Page Street

New Bedford, MA

White Home Living Room

Call Judy Graves, RN, at 508-679-3131, ext 27067 for details.

 

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

 

Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association, known in the community as Southcoast VNA, offers free bereavement programs for grieving adults and children during the month of September. Registration is preferred for all groups. Please call 508-973-3227 for more information.

 

Widows and Widowers Group

 

The Widows and Widowers group is designed specifically for adults grieving the loss of a partner.

 

SOMERSET

Tuesday, September 8, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Somerset Library

1464 County Street, Somerset

Shipyard Room

 

SOMERSET

Tuesday, September 22, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Somerset Library

1464 County Street, Somerset

Shipyard Room

 

ADDICTION AND RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP

 

Learn to Cope, a weekly support group offering peer-support, education, resources and HOPE for families dealing with addiction and recovery.

 

FALL RIVER

Every Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Mooney Conference Room
Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care
506 Prospect Street, Fall River

 

CHILD BIRTH AND FAMILY EDUCATION CLASSES

 

Southcoast Health offers a wide range of child birth and family education classes on an ongoing basis. Please call the appropriate contact listed below for more information on each class.

 

Childbirth Classes

 

Birthing Bootcamp

Childbirth Classes for Young Parents (ages 12 to 17 years)

Refresher Childbirth Classes

 

Pre-registration is required for all classes. We recommend calling to register during the 16th week (10 to 12 weeks for multiples) of pregnancy to assure placement in the class you need. Not all classes are offered at all locations. Many health insurance companies will reimburse the cost of classes. Be sure to contact your insurance company to ask about coverage.

 

For more information, please contact the following:

 

Charlton Memorial Hospital

363 Highland Avenue

Fall River, MA

Gina Kiser, RN, BSN, CCE

508-973-7308

kiserg@southcoast.org

 

St Luke’s Hospital

101 Page Street

New Bedford, MA

Patty VanDenBerghe, RN, BSN, CCE

508-961-5445

vandenberghepa@southcoast.org

 

Center for Women’s Health

300B Faunce Corner Road

Dartmouth, MA

Patty VanDenBerghe, RN, BSN, CCE

508-961-5445

vandenberghepa@southcoast.org

 

FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD

 

Breast-Feeding Basics

Learn about the healthy option of breastfeeding, basic skills to provide a good foundation and how to avoid potential stumbling blocks. Expectant mothers and their partners are encouraged to attend. Please call to register.

 

Charlton Memorial Hospital

363 Highland Avenue

Fall River, MA

Call Gina Kiser at 508-973-7308 for details.

 

St. Luke's Hospital

101 Page Street, New Bedford, MA

Call Patty VanDenBerghe at 508-961-5445 for details.

 

DARTMOUTH

 

Infant and Child CPR for Families and Friends

This pediatric CPR course covers techniques for newborns to 8 year olds. The class is $40 per person or $60 for two people. Pre-registration is required.

 

Center for Women’s Health

300B Faunce Corner Road

Dartmouth, MA

Call Patty VanDenBerghe at 508-961-5445 for details.

 

Baby Café

 

A friendly and comfortable drop-in session for pregnant and breast-feeding mothers to learn more about breast-feeding. Peer support and one-on-one help from specially trained health professionals is available, including professional lactation support.

 

Every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Center for Women’s Health

300B Faunce Corner Road

Dartmouth, MA

Call Patty VanDenBerghe at 508-961-5445 for details.

 

WAREHAM

 

Breastfeeding Support Group

 

A free support group that offers pregnant and breast-feeding mothers information to learn more about breast-feeding. Peer support and one-on-one help from specially trained health professionals is available, including professional lactation support.

 

First and third Friday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Rosebrook Medical Office Building

100 Rosebrook Way

Wareham, MA

Call Julie Grady at 508-273-4060 for details.

 

WEIGHT LOSS SEMINARS

 

BARIATRIC INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS

 

Southcoast Center for Weight Loss will offer free informational sessions on the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, during the month of September.

 

The free informational sessions will be held at:

 

HYANNIS

Wednesday, September 6, at 7 p.m.

The Cape Codder Resort

1225 Iyannough Road

Hyannis, MA

 

WAREHAM

Tuesday, September 12, at 6:30 p.m.

Tobey Hospital

43 High Street

Wareham, MA

 

FALL RIVER

Thursday, September 14, at 7 p.m.

Charlton Memorial Hospital

363 Highland Avenue

Fall River, MA

 

NEW BEDFORD

Wednesday, September 20, at 7 p.m.

St. Luke’s Hospital

101 Page Street

New Bedford, MA

White Home conference room

 

FALL RIVER

Thursday, September 28, at 7 p.m.

Charlton Memorial Hospital

363 Highland Avenue

Fall River, MA

 

Millions of Americans fall into the category of clinically severe obesity — more than 100 pounds overweight with a body mass index greater than 40. Body mass index is a calculation of weight in relation to height.

 

Weight loss surgery has been endorsed by a consensus panel convened by the National Institutes of Health as the only effective means of inducing significant long-term weight loss for the vast majority of patients with morbid obesity.

 

The Southcoast Center for Weight Loss’s community-based program is designed to incorporate a thorough approach to weight loss surgery utilizing a team comprised of dietitians, psychologists, nurses and surgeons to provide a safe and comprehensive surgical weight loss program.

For more information or to register for a free seminar call 508-273-4900. For more information on the Southcoast Center for Weight Loss visit www.southcoast.org/weightloss/.

 

WEIGHT MANAGAMENT INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS

 

Southcoast Center for Weight Loss will offer a free weight management informational session during the month of September.

 

The informational session will review the different non-surgical weight loss options offered at the Southcoast Center for Weight Loss. The sessions will include information on Optifast, a weight loss program which combines lifestyle education, meal replacements, medical management and individual and group counseling. The sessions will also include information on a non-meal replacement option program called 3C’s for Success (Commit, Challenge, Change).

 

For more information or to register for an informational session, call 508-525-3114.

 

MEDICAL FITNESS/REHABILITATION PROGRAMS

 

Southcoast Health offers medical fitness and rehabilitation programs

 

Southcoast Health will offer the following medical fitness and rehabilitation programs during the month of September.

 

FALL RIVER, NEW BEDFORD & WAREHAM

 

Medical Fitness Program

This individualized exercise program is designed for those with cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, cancer, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, high blood pressure, overweight and chronic orthopedic conditions. The program is offered for $60 per month at three classes a week or for $40 per month with two classes a week. A doctor’s prescription is required to participate.

 

Cardiac Rehabilitation

An ongoing, structured exercise and education outpatient program for individuals recovering from heart attack, heart surgery, heart disease or are high risk for the same. A physician referral is required. The cost of this program is covered by most insurances.

 

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

This is a structured exercise and education program with oxygen saturation monitoring during exercise. It is designed for individuals with pulmonary diseases including asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and COPD. The cost of the program is covered by most insurances. The program meets year-round. A physician referral is required.

 

Call 508-961-5435 for details.

 

 

 

The North: Artists from Iceland and Norway in September at The Shattuck!

Featuring photographs by Ole Brodersen, and paintings by Thorri Hringsson and Stefan Boulter.

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The Dedee Shattuck Gallery is pleased to present The North: Artists from Iceland and Norway, featuring photographs by Ole Brodersen, and paintings by Thorri Hringsson and Stefan Boulter.

 

Exhibit runs from Friday, August 30th through Sunday, October 1st; Artists’ Reception: Sunday, September 3, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

 

Ole Brodersen is the twelfth generation of his family to live on the small island of Lyngør in southern Norway. The landscapes of Lyngør dominate his photographs. The son of a sail maker and grandson of a sailor, Brodersen collects materials associated with the sea, like sailcloth and rope that he fashions to make floats, flags, and kites - sometimes using sparklers, LEDs, or other light sources in his constructions. Forces of wind, currents and waves move the materials, unveiling the power of nature as it composes and rearranges these markers during the space-time of the exposure.

 

Brodersen’s work was recently shown at the Scandinavia House in New York City and was supported by the Norwegian Consulate. His photographs have been mentioned in the New Yorker and Harper‘s Magazine. He is member of Norwegian Society of Fine Art Photographers, Norwegian Visual Artist‘s Association, and recently received the city of Risør‘s art grant.

 

Stefán Jóhann Boulter is an Icelandic-American painter, born in Reykjavík. Boulter currently lives in a town 60 miles north of the Arctic Circle, where he teaches at The Akureyri School of Visual Arts. Boulter’s work feature staged portraits and compositions, focusing on symbolism derived from early memories. The paintings are often meditations on nature: the sky, earth, stars and our existence within them. His paintings focus on objects and animals that have an aura and a presence that attracts, which, in his words, “seek to be solid yet ethereal at the same time.”

 

The paintings presented at Dedee Shattuck Gallery are a kind of nature worship, containing ideas that have strong roots in the Icelandic psyche. Boulter has exhibited extensively across the world, including in New York City, Reykjavík, and Micronesia, Norway, Barcelonam and the Faroe Islands. His work had been featured in many museums, including the National Gallery of the Faroe Islands, The Akureyri Art Museum of Iceland, the Telemark of Norway, and the Reykjavík Art Museum.

 

Thorri Hringsson was born in Reykjavík, Iceland in 1966.  He studied art at the Icelandic Collage of Art and Crafts and in the Jan Van Eyck Akademie in Maastricht, The Netherlands.  He has taken an active part in the dynamic art scene in Iceland for the last thirty years, focusing on Icelandic nature as his main subject.

 

Since 1987 he has participated in more than sixty private and group exhibitions in Iceland, Europe and the USA and has been teaching drawing and painting at The Reykjavík School of Art.  Currently, Hringsson lives and works in Reykjavík, Iceland.

 

 

Dedee Shattuck Gallery, Partners Lane, Westport, MA

Gallery hours are Wed-Sat 10:00 – 5:00 p.m. and Sun 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Artist receptions and exhibitions are free and open to the public.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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