The Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center has opened registration for its fall computer class for seniors.

The beginners class will meet for two hours once a week for six weeks. The advanced class will meet two hours once a week for four weeks.

All the classes are taught completely by seniors.

The Daniel Cantor Senior Center is at 5000 Nob Hill Rd. To register, call 954/742-2299 and ask for Bea Swart.

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Springtree has recently launched You Don’t Have to Live with Us for Us to Help, a complimentary home visits program that will help seniors that don’t live at Springtree, and Emeritus Senior Living community.

A few of the services that Springtree will offer to local seniors include: nurse evaluation to help identify are needs, a support system check to identify potential challenges, referrals to other area providers as needed, post visit follow up coordination with families and referral sources after home visit, access to Emeritus resources such as family lending library and senior safety tips, ad well as a listening ear and an enjoyable visit.

To request services for a senior who could benefit from one of these home visit services, call Springtree at 954-572-4261.

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The Sunrise Chamber of Commerce is looking for business owners interested in assisting with the Phone Banks at the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon on Sept. 6.

The telethon will take place at the Marriott Fort Lauderdale North, 6650 N. Andrews Ave.

Space is limited. If you are able to participate, contact Jan Bullard - 954-448-4822 or email insdollie@aol.com.

You must bring $20 and wear a navy blue jacket.

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Bruce Rossmeyer's Sunrise Harley-Davidson will have a free Community Awareness Day, Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event will motivate families and prepare children for the new school year with a variety of events and activities.

The Sunrise Police will offer child fingerprinting and a K-9 demonstration. Sunrise Fire-Rescue will also be on hand with a display of lifesaving apparatus.

There will also be face painting, an appearance by Josie the Clown, and free BBQ.

Bruce Rossmeyer's Sunrise Harley-Davidson is at 201 International Parkway. For more information call 954-334-0431.

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The teen rock band Young Love will perform for free at Sawgrass Mills Aug. 13 as part of 2009 Simon DTour Live!, an interactive show for youths.

The event will also feature fashion, extreme sports, interactive games and contests.

2009 Simon DTour Live! will take place 1 p.m. Aug. 13 at the south parking lot, near Super Target, at Sawgrass Mills, 12801 W. Sunrise Blvd. Call 954-846-2350 for more information.

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Singer Kathryn Morris will perform along instrumentalist Derek Warren Aug. 15 at Sunrise Lakes Phase IV Theatre.

The show will be followed by coffee and cake. Tickets are $7, and parking will be available for free. Note that no one wearing shorts will be allowed inside the theater.

Sunrise Lakes Phase IV Theatre is at 10102 Sunrise Lakes Blvd. Call 954-748-3230 for more information.

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The Faith Center is accepting donations for Dare to Care, a humanitarian project benefiting Women in Distress.

After collecting donations from community members, the project will conclude with an event at the Broward Sheriff's Office central complex Aug. 15, when 1,000 people in need will receive food, school supplies and baby and toddler items among other things.

The following items are being accepted: water, bicycles, school supplies, gift cards, feminine hygiene products, baby car seats, strollers, all sizes of pampers and pull-ups, baby bottles, and non-perishable food, including rice, pasta, dry cereals, canned vegetables, and juices.

Donations can be dropped off at The Faith Center, 5555 NW 95th Ave., (the former Sunrise Musical Theater site). For more information, call 954-742-7832.

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The city of Sunrise is searching for local artists, 16 and older, to participate in its “Honoring September 11th, 2001” juried art show.

Artwork must be based on the subject theme. Entries will be accepted on the following categories: acrylic/ oil, mixed media, photography, and watercolor.

A maximum of three entries per person will be accepted. Artwork must be framed or have a finished edge, and must be wired for hanging.

The top three finishers in each category will be displayed in the city’s art gallery. Winners will also receive tickets to a theater show at the Civic Center Theatre.

For more information or to obtain an application, call 954-747-4641 or stop by the city’s Leisure Services Department, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

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As part of its recently completed playground improvements, Welleby Park received a cutting-edge electronic play system known as NEOS.

According to Deputy Mayor Donald Rosen, who suggested the new equipment, NEOS combines the best elements for video games and outdoor play, and provides a real workout for the whole family while helping children develop important skills like teamwork.

NEOS is designed for a range of ages and abilities. Lighted buttons provide visual cues for hearing-impaired players, and speakers located at each button provide auditory cues for visually impaired players.

The renovated playgrounds also received a poured rubberized play surface, as well as a new shade canopy.

Welleby Park is located at 11100 NW 44th St.

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The Sunrise Senior Center is looking for active community members to join its volunteer team as an instructor or facilitator.

The center is currently looking for an arts and crafts instructor, a beginner's line dance instructor, a bridge instructor, a movie host, a pinochle and Scrabble facilitator and a travel discussion host.

The center is also interested in hearing other creative ideas for classes and workshops.
The dates and times of each program are flexible and will be coordinated with the volunteer.

Volunteer applications are available at the Senior Center, 10650 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Call 954-746-3670 for more information.

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