The deadline to take a brief online survey for Falmouths Volunteers in Public Schools, or VIPS, is March 31.

The survey seeks input from VIPS volunteers about their volunteer experiences, both current and past, as well as comments and suggestions regarding volunteer recognition, communication and support.

To take the survey, visit falmouthvips.org and click the appropriate link.

To receive a print version of the survey or for more information, call 508-548-1621.

The Falmouth Board of Health will meet Monday, March 31 at Falmouth Town Hall. The meeting will take place in the civil defense room.

The final touch: Chad Ward of BJ's Landscaping inspects the brick walkway along the Katharine Lee Bates Road entrance to t... Photo by David Colantuono

Falmouth receives E-Government award

The government watchdog group Common Cause Massachusetts recently presented its E-Government award to the town of Falmouth at a recent ceremony at the State House.

The town was among 89 cities and towns in Massachusetts to receive the award.

The event is part of Common Causes ongoing Massachusetts campaign for open government which periodically reviews the Internet presence of all 351 cities and towns in the state.

We are pleased to be able to honor Falmouth this year, said Pam Wilmot, executive director of Common Cause. Falmouth rose to the challenge and improved its Web site over the past year.

Common Cause launched its Massachusetts Campaign for Open Government in 2006. At that time, only 24 communities met the campaigns standards and posted key governance records, which it defines as: the community governing bodys agenda, the governing bodys minutes, current fiscal year budget information, the municipalitys bylaws, code of ordinances and, if applicable, town meeting warrant and town meeting results or minutes.

Posting these six key records takes only minutes and costs virtually nothing, said Wilmot. Communities like Falmouth that make this information available on the Web are providing an important service to their citizens and we are delighted to be able to honor them.

The Upper Cape chapter of Voice of the Faithful will hold a Survivor Support DVP presentation Sunday, April 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Falmouth Senior Center, 300 Dillingham Ave., Falmouth.

The program was presented at the National Voice of the Faithful Convention in Providence, R.I., this past October. In it, a gentleman tells his story, for the first time before a large audience, of being abused by his local parish priest. He also explains that coming forward has helped both he and his family recover.

In addition, David Clohessey, national director of SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Clergy) will discuss both the progress made and the work that needs to be done.

Falmouth police and firefighters responded early Sunday morning to a report of a stabbing at 25 Seaview Drive.

A 25-year-old man was found bleeding in the front yard of the home, said police. The man suffered what appeared to be wounds to his hand and abdomen and was transported to Falmouth Hospital.

As part of the investigation, officers executed a search warrant at the address which resulted in the seizure of several items, including illegal narcotics.

Jane Burdett of Westmoreland, N.H., will be the featured speaker at the next luncheon of the Cape Cod Christian Womens Club Tuesday, April 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Canal Club, 100 Trowbridge Road, Bourne.

Burdetts remarks are entitled, A Different Kind of Perfection. The event will also feature the puppets of East Falmouths Joanne Jensen and the music of Richard Jensen of Buzzards Bay.

Cost is $14 and reservations are required. For more information or reservations, contact Cally at 508-563-6235 or Beverley at 508-548-3435. Reservations can also be made at capecodcwc@yahoo.com no later than Wednesday, April 2.

The purpose of the event is to provide an atmosphere of fellowship among women. The Cape Cod Christian Womens Club is a non-profit, non-denominational organization affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

St. Patricks Church to host Knights of Columbus Mercy Sunday

The Falmouth Knights of Columbus Honor Guard will present the icon of Divine Mercy Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m. at St. Patricks Church on Main Street.

A description of one of the newest saints, St. Faustina, will be followed by a performance of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and a Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

Families with preschool and early-elementary grade children are invited to You Are the Author Saturday, March 29 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Falmouth Public Library on Main Street.

The event is inspired by Library Mouse by Daniel Kirk and Its Okay To Be Different by Todd Parr, the 2008 town-wide read for Kindergarten through Grade 2. Youngsters will have the chance to write their own stories, create their own books and enjoy a special visit from Parrs dog, Otto.

For more information, call Jennifer at 508-457-2555 or e-mail jsirrico@falmouthpubiclibrary.org  

Artists of all media are invited to submit their work Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Highfield Hall for Open Spaces II.

The exhibit will be on display at Highfield from Thursday, April 3 to Thursday, May 1.

Submission fees are $5 for members and $7 for non-members for each piece of artwork. For more information, call the guild at 508-540-3304.

The Falmouth Artists Guild will offer a two-day multi-media portraiture workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30.

The course will be taught by Constance Flavell Pratt and will be held at the guild, 311 Rear Main St., behind and below Falmouth Framing & Art.

Fees are $190 for guild members and $210 for non-members. For more information, call 508-540-3304 or visit falmouthart.org.

Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod is seeking 15 young professionals to assist on their build day at the Sippewissett construction site from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 5.

If interested, contact Sara MacDonald at Murray & MacDonald Insurance Services at 508-289-4134 or e-mail smacdonald@mmisi.com.