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SSA OFFERS TICKET BOOKS FOR IYANOUGH The Steamship Authority has expanded ticket options for travel on their new high-speed passenger ferry. The high-speed ferry 10-ride passenger ticket book provides a $55.00 savings over purchasing tickets individually. In addition the books have no expiration date. The books are also transferable and save time at the ticket window.

"We're excited about giving our customers more options and flexibility," said Wayne Lamson, Steamship Authority General Manager. "Not only is our 10-ride book competitively priced but the transferability of passenger books and the elimination of an expiration date is a real plus. And the best part is the comfort and reliability of our new high-speed vessel."

As the newest member of the Steamship's fleet, the $9.7 million Iyanough was commissioned last month. In addition to being larger and more powerful than her predecessor, the state-of-the-art Iyanough also boasts the latest in passenger comfort and amenities, including free Wi-Fiaccess and flat panel LCD TV's. For schedule and complete fare information on the Iyanough and all of the Steamship Authority vessels, visit www.steamshipauthority.com or call 508-477-8600.

PROFITS ARE OVERRATED Something Natural is holding its Fifth annual Non-Profit Day on June 12, 2007. Votes for your favorite nonprofit may be cast from now until the end of May up at Something Natural. The nonprofit with the most votes will be the recipient of the day's retail bakery receipts on June 12.

CAPE AIR REOPENS SERVICE TO PROVIDENCE Cape Air is ready to greet Island-bound passengers with refreshments and prizes including free ticket giveaways between Rhode Island's T. F. Green Airport and Nantucket. Cape Air plans to start service on May 4 with three round trips a day, followed by six daily trips beginning on May 18 and then resuming hourly service to the Islands on June 8.

Fares between Providence and Nantucket start at $199.00 (same day roundtrip) with mid-week specials at $209.00. Some restrictions may apply. Fares between Providence and Martha's Vineyard start at $139.00 (same day roundtrip) with mid-week specials at $149.00.

FREE DENTAL EXAMS AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Students from pre-kindergarten through grade 5 will be eligible for a free dental examination when the Forsyth Institute's ForsythKids program comes to the elementary school on Monday, May 7, and Tuesday, May 8.

According to Pauline Proch, outreach coordinator for the Nantucket Community School/Community Network for Children, the examinations by licensed dentists and hygienists from the Forsyth Institute, are open to every elementary school student and include cleaning, fluoride treatments, sealants, temporary fillings and referrals to island dentists. The Forsyth program will come to Nantucket every six months. The Cyrus Peirce School will begin the program this fall.

The ForsythKids program comes to Nantucket through an early education grant that was secured by the Community Network for Children and the interest of the Forsyth Institute, an affiliated research arm of Harvard University. For more information, call Pauline Proch at 228-7257, ext. 1162.

HOST A CHILD Here is an opportunity to share the beauty of the Nantucket community with others less fortunate: Volunteer for the Fresh Air Fund and host an innercity child. This summer join thousands of volunteer host families in 13 northeastern states and Canada as they open their homes to New York City children from underprivileged communities through the Fund's Friendly Town program.

The Friendly Town Program allows youngsters from New York City to experience simple summer pleasures like skipping rocks, smelling the ocean, taking a hike or going to the beach. Imagine summertime without swimming, playing in the yard or gazing at the stars. Since 1877, the Fresh Air Fund has provided more than 1.7 million inner-city children with the opportunity to enjoy these simple pleasures. Give the gift of simple summertime pleasures to more New York City children by volunteering to host for the Fresh Air Fund.

For more information on how you can make this summer special for a Fresh Air child (and your family) contact Nantucket's Friendly Town Chairperson, Patti Boynton at 325-6965, or call the Fresh Air Fund at 800-367-0003. You can also learn more at www.freshair.org.

PUT YOUR BEST PAW FORWARD Applications are now being accepted for the Nantucket MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center's second annual Canine Couture Fashion Show, benefiting homeless animals, to be held August 8 at 21 Crooked Lane. Event information and details will be forthcoming. Applications are available at the MSPCA, Geronimo's at 119 Pleasant St., or Nantucket Visitor Services at 25 Federal St.

Only 25 dogs are selected for this event. Winners will be judged in the categories of originality of design, creativity, presentation and collaboration or, simply, like owner, like canine. The application deadline is May 15 and must be mailed or dropped off to the MSPCA, 21 Crooked Lane, Nantucket, 02554, Attention: Jessica Sosebee. Chosen entrants must be available in Nantucket for a photo shoot and biography before June 1. For further information, please call

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