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Sunday, Feb. 10

  • 5th annual Healthy Heart Event for Women, 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. Hosted by the Women's Ministry of Full Gospel Assembly. A sampling of heart healthy foods will be available for tasting. Cooking demonstrations and a heart healthy entree by Nancy McCormick. Show your support for women and wear red. Door prizes. Full Gospel Assembly Church, 2101 10th Ave., Huntington.
  • Movie: The Brave One, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. Jodie Foster stars as a woman who struggles to recover from a brutal attack by setting out on a mission for revenge. Rated R. Some refreshments provided, and additional snacks can be purchased. Questions, call Amanda Clark, (606) 329-0518, ext. 1140 or visit www.thebookplace.org. Boyd County Public Library District, 1740 Central Ave., Ashland. Free.
  • Monday, Feb. 11

  • James River CEOS Club Meeting, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11. Program: "Finding the Next Generation;" leader: Cindy Woodworth; hostess: Donna Rodvelt. Crafts for all. Questions, call Cabell County Extension Office, (304) 743-7131. Residence of Donna Rodvelt, 543 McClung Road, Hurricane.
  • McGuffin's BBQs, 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11. Onion rings or french fries, $1 Elks Lodge No. 313, 1015 4th Ave., Huntington. $2.
  • Valentine's Volunteers Needed, cookies due by 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11. Hospice Family's Valentine's Day Special goal is to make more than 200 dozen cookies to be distributed to Hospice families across five counties. Volunteers are needed to help make and deliver the cookies on Tuesday-Wednesday, Feb. 12-13. Questions, call (304) 529-4217 or e-mail lfloyd@hospiceofhuntington.org. Hospice of Huntington, 1101 6th Ave., Huntington.
  • Wayne County Relay for Life Team Meeting, 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11. Meeting will be held in the cafeteria. Wayne High School, 100 Pioneer Road, Wayne.
  • Huntington Garden Club, 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11. Program: "Growing and Enjoying Orchids;" speaker: Dr. Mike Beck from the Huntington Museum of Art Conservatory; co-hostess: Maudie Karickhoff. Residence of Jane Ashworth, 562 N. Inwood Drive, Huntington.
  • KDMC Mobile Mammogram, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11. Mammograms are not a free service; however, Medicare and most private insurance will cover the cost. Appointments required; call (606) 326-2742 or (877) 304-1935. KDMC Burlington/South Point Family Care Center, 384 County Road 120, South Point.
  • Biscotti, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11. Class is limited to eight people. Questions, call (304) 697-2665. Le Cook Store, 911 3rd Ave., Huntington.
  • Dr. Linda Savory Seminar on Exercise and Weight Loss, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11. Free to all members. Located in the conference room 201. Questions, call Cheryl Justice, (304) 525-8127. YMCA May Building, 935 10th Ave., Huntington.
  • Huntington Urban Renewal Authority, 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11. Board meets in City Council chambers. Huntington City Hall, 8th Street and 5th Avenue, Huntington.
  • Free Tax Prep Program, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4-April 15. Filers should bring all social security cards, photo ID, all forms received and a copy of last year's tax return if available. Questions, call Southwest Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition, (304) 522-2330 or visit www.wveitc.com. HHA Neighborhood Network, J.W. Scott Community Center, Huntington.
  • Fairland School Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. every second Monday. Fairland High School, 21630 State Route 243, Proctorville.
  • HCRW Board of Directors Meeting, 11 a.m. every second Monday. The HCRW Board of Directors will meet in the Meeting Room. Pam Carden, presiding. Gallaher Village Branch Library, 368 Norway Ave., Huntington.
  • Huntington City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m. every second Monday. For more information, call (304) 696-5530. Huntington City Hall, 8th Street and 5th Avenue, Huntington.
  • Union Township Trustees Meeting, 7 p.m. every second Monday. Lawrence County Municipal Court Building, County Road 1, Chesapeake.
  • Wayne Town Council Meeting, 6 p.m. every second Monday. Wayne County Town Hall, 1300 Norfolk Ave., Wayne.
  • Huntington Rotary Club, noon every Monday. Pullman Plaza Hotel, 1001 3rd Ave., Huntington.
  • Tuesday, Feb. 12

  • Cookie Decorating to Benefit Dress for Success, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12. Class is limited to eight people. Questions, call (304) 697-2665. Le Cook Store, 911 3rd Ave., Huntington.
  • MU Student Nurses' Association Meeting, noon Tuesday, Feb. 12. Guest speakers will present information on "Camp Good Grief," a Hospice sponsored children's bereavement summer camp. Located in Room PH324. Marshall University Campus, 3rd Avenue, Huntington.
  • Tax Assistance, 5:30-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Feb. 5-April 15. Volunteers will help low income tax filers prepare their 2007 tax forms. Assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions, call (304) 528-5700. Cabell County Public Library, 455 9th Street Plaza, Huntington.
  • Free Tax Prep Program, 1-4 p.m. every Tuesday, through April 15. Filers should bring all social security cards, photo ID, all forms received and a copy of last year's tax return if available. Questions, call Southwest Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition, (304) 522-2330 or visit www.wveitc.com. Genoa Christian Center, Route 152, Genoa.
  • Women's Heart Program, every second Tuesday. A series of classes that feature presentations by heart specialists and information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease in women. Registration required; call (304) 526-1492. St. Mary's Medical Center, 2900 1st Ave., Huntington.
  • Allergy Testing, 2-4 p.m. every second Tuesday. Call Patty Dickey, (304) 399-2367. HIMG, 5170 U.S. 60 E., Huntington.
  • Barboursville Chapter No. 95, Order of Eastern Star, 7:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday. Stated Meeting. Masonic Temple, Central Avenue, Barboursville.
  • Fairfield West Community Coalition, 6 p.m. every second Tuesday. Community meeting begins at 7 p.m. preceded by the Board meeting. Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 1660 8th Ave., Huntington.
  • Guyandotte Improvement and Historical Association Meeting, 5:30 p.m. every second Tuesday. Guyandotte Branch Library, 203 Richmond St., Huntington.
  • Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting, 5 p.m. every second Tuesday. Located in the City Council Chambers. All meetings are open to the public and televised. For a copy of the proposed agenda, call (304) 526-4400, ext. 124. Huntington City Hall, 8th Street and 5th Avenue, Huntington.
  • Huntington Municipal Parking Board, 4 p.m. every second Tuesday. The board meets in City Council chambers. Huntington City Hall, 8th Street and 5th Avenue, Huntington.
  • Lions Club Meeting, 7 p.m. every second Tuesday. South Point Lions Club, 305 4th St., East, South Point.
  • Post 9738 and Ladies Auxiliary Business Meeting, 8 p.m. every second Tuesday. VFW 9738, 227 Main St., Huntington.
  • Business Network International Opportunity Chapter Meeting, 8-9:30 a.m. every Tuesday. Use the 10th Street entrance, take elevator to Mezzanine and follow the signs to the meeting room. Call Bob Theuring, (304) 302-8448 or (304) 634-5721. Chase Bank, 1005 5th Ave., Huntington.
  • Huntington Kiwanis Club, noon every Tuesday. First United Methodist Church of Huntington, 1124 5th Ave., Huntington.
  • Like to Sing and Perform, 7 p.m. every Tuesday. River Magic is looking for ladies to sing four part harmony in Sweet Adelines. Enter through front door. Call (304) 733-5867. Renaissance Center, 900 8th St., Huntington.
  • Mayor's Open House, 4-7 p.m. every Tuesday. The Open House is held every Tuesday, except the first Tuesday of each month, which is located at Hillbilly Hot Dogs, in the Conference Room. Visitors will be seen on a "first-come, first- served" basis. No appointment necessary. Huntington City Hall, 8th Street and 5th Avenue, Huntington.
  • Planning Meeting, 9 a.m. every Tuesday. The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners will meet for a planning meeting. Lawrence County Courthouse, 111 South 4th St., Ironton.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 13

  • National Association of Retired Federal Employees, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13. Regular monthly meeting. Dwight B. Smith, our president and an official Punxsutawney ambassador, speaks on the history of Groundhog's Day. Ponderosa Steakhouse of Huntington, 3100 U.S. 60 East, Huntington.
  • SoufflĂ© and Fondue, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13. Class is limited to eight people. Questions, call (304) 697-2665. Le Cook Store, 911 3rd Ave., Huntington.
  • KDMC Mobile Mammogram, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13. Mammograms are not a free service; however, Medicare and most private insurance will cover the cost. Appointments required; call (606) 326-2742 or (877) 304-1935. KDMC Olive Hill Family Care Center, 391 W. Tom T. Hall Blvd., Olive Hill.
  • Tri-State Chapter West Virginia Native Plant Society, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13. Topic: Tree-of-Heaven: It's history, biology and invasion into the deciduous forest of Southern Ohio; speaker: Gerald Scott of Ohio University. Light refreshments served. Located in Room 376 of the Science Hall. Questions, visit www.wvnps.org or e-mail to jzebulon@hotmail.com. Marshall University Campus, 3rd Avenue, Huntington. Free.
  • Food Pantry, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Wednesday. Must be registered with Information and Referral. Donations accepted. Questions, call (304) 429-2931. Spring Valley Presbyterian Church, 1129 Spring Valley Dr., Huntington.
  • Master Clubs, 6:30-8 p.m. every Wednesday. For ages four to 12. Call (304) 523-3693. Crossroads Baptist Church, 875 Norway Ave., Huntington.
  • Rotary Club of Barboursville, noon every Wednesday. Guyan Golf and Country Club, 5460 U.S. 60 East, Huntington.
  • W.Va. Assistive Technology Systems Huntington Area Tech Team, every Wednesday. Monthly meeting and refreshments will be served. For current meeting day and time, call Cathy Hutchinson. Mountain State Centers for Independent Living, 821 4th Ave., Huntington.
  • Thursday, Feb. 14

  • Date Night, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14. Class is limited to eight people. Date night classes are per couple. Questions, call (304) 697-2665. Le Cook Store, 911 3rd Ave., Huntington.
  • American Red Cross Blood Drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14. Located in the Main Room and Bar. Questions, call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.red crosslife.org. Hamlin Community Center, 220 Main St., Hamlin.
  • Huntington Centennial Toastmasters, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14. The meeting is the annual speech and evaluation contests. Speakers will be Mike Gomez and Mike Harbour. Target speaker for the evaluation contest is Bill Spencer. Use the rear entrance. Questions, call (740) 894-5224. First Presbyterian Church of Huntington, 1015 5th Ave., Huntington.
  • Miss Dinnie Thompson: No Ordinary Woman, 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14. A Kentucky Chautauqua presentation, Erma Bush portrays Thompson, a woman whose life stands as testimony to the strength of thousands of her black sisters. In celebration of Black History Month. Questions, call Amanda Gilmore, (606) 329-0518. Boyd County Public Library District, 1740 Central Ave., Ashland.
  • Free Tax Prep Program, 6-8 p.m. every Thursday, Jan. 22-April 15. Filers should bring all social security cards, photo ID, all forms received and a copy of last year's tax return if available. Questions, call Southwest Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition, (304) 522-2330 or visit www.wveitc.com. Wayne Thrift Shop, corner of Hall and Hendricks Streets, Wayne.
  • Free Tax Prep Program, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 31- April 10. Filers should bring all social security cards, photo ID, all forms received and a copy of last year's tax return if available. Hosted by Beta Alpha Psi. Questions, call Southwest Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition, (304) 522-2330 or visit www.wveitc.com. Memorial Student Center at Marshall University, 5th Avenue, Huntington.
  • New Members Needed for 2008 Concert Season, 7-8:30 p.m. every Thursday, Jan. 10-May 1. The Greater Huntington Symphonic Band is accepting new members for the 2008 concert season. Players of all instruments are welcome. To become a member, visit during weekly rehearsals or call Wendy Wilson, (304) 638-6873. Vinson Middle School, 3851 Piedmont Road, Huntington.
  • West Huntington Organization, 7 p.m. every second Thursday. Central United Methodist Church, 1043 Jefferson Ave., Huntington.
  • Human Relations Commission, 6 p.m. every second Thursday. Board will meet in City Council chambers. Huntington City Hall, 8th Street and 5th Avenue, Huntington.
  • Huntington Unsafe Buildings Commission, 10 a.m. every second Thursday. Board meets in City Council chambers. Huntington City Hall, 8th Street and 5th Avenue, Huntington.
  • Ironton City Council, 6 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday. Ironton City Center Building, 301 South 3rd St., Ironton.
  • Pulse Oximetry, 8-10 a.m. every second Thursday. Call Patty Dickey, (304) 399-2367. HIMG, 5170 U.S. 60 E., Huntington.
  • Energy Shares Weekly Meeting, 6-8 p.m. every Thursday. Office of Dr. Tara Sharma. Donations accepted. Huntington Urology, Inc. 1401 Sixth Ave., Huntington. Donations accepted.
  • Lawrence County Board of Commissioners, 11 a.m. every Thursday. Commissioners meet each Thursday on the third floor of the courthouse. Lawrence County Courthouse, 111 South 4th St., Ironton.
  • Pinnacle Chapter of Business Network International, 7:45-9:15 a.m. every Thursday. Visitor host, Tim Meadows. Call (304) 416-3201. YMCA May Building, 935 10th Ave., Huntington.
  • Rotary Club of Milton, noon every Thursday. Call Chuck, (304) 743-8193. Granny K's Restaurant, Perry Morris Square, Milton.
  • Friday, Feb. 15

  • KDMC Heart Screening, 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Feb. 15. Screening includes free total cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure and blood oxygen checks. Heart and tobacco education also provided. Appointments are not necessary. Fasting is not required. Questions, call (888) 377-KDMC or visit www.kdmc.com. J.W. Village Market, 3920 U.S. Highway 23, Portsmouth.
  • Shrimp Creole and Cornbread, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15. Class is limited to eight people. Questions, call (304) 697-2665. Le Cook Store, 911 3rd Ave., Huntington.
  • Sweetheart Dinner and Dance Prime Rib, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15. Elks Lodge No. 313, 1015 4th Ave., Huntington. $15 per person.
  • Huntington Duplicate Bridge Association, 1 p.m. every first, third and fifth Fridays. Open game. Call Bill Schaefer, (304) 733-4349, or Bill Barnes, (304) 522-0977. Junior League Community Center, 617 9th Ave., Huntington.
  • Seafood Dinner, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. every third Friday. Questions, call (304) 453-6722. American Legion Post 93, 302 8th St., Kenova. $6.50.
  • Senior and Single Club, 7 p.m. every third Friday. A new club for those over 50 and single. Call (304) 586-2745. Hometown Senior Center, 100 First Ave., Hometown.
  • Saturday, Feb. 16

  • Concealed Carry Permit Class, Saturday, Feb. 16. Class begins at 8 a.m. for Ohio residents and 10 a.m. for West Virginia residents. Limited applicants accepted. Preregister with partial payment before the class is required; call (304) 523-5455 or visit from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday at 5173 Moore Road, Lavalette. Sponsored by Mountainstate Machine and Gun LLC. Wayne County Town Hall, 1300 Norfolk Ave., Wayne.
  • Ribs and Things, 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. Class is limited to eight people. Questions, call (304) 697-2665. Le Cook Store, 911 3rd Ave., Huntington.
  • Saturday Childbirth Class, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. Covering pregnancy to labor to birth and recovery. Registration required; call (888) 377-KDMC. KDMC Health Education Center, 2201 Lexington Ave., Ashland.
  • Free Tax Prep Program, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every first and third Saturday, Feb. 2-April 5. Filers should bring all social security cards, photo ID, all forms received and a copy of last year's tax return if available. Questions, call Southwest Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition, (304) 522-2330 or visit www.wveitc.com. Goodwill Industries of KYOWVA, 1005 Virginia Ave., Huntington.
  • Free Tax Prep Program, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Feb. 2-March 29. Filers should bring all social security cards, photo ID, all forms received and a copy of last year's tax return if available. Questions, call Southwest Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition, (304) 522-2330 or visit www.wveitc.com. Ebenezer Medical Outreach, 1448 10th Ave., Suite 100, Huntington.
  • Seafood Buffet, 5-9 p.m. every third Saturday. The once-a-month seafood buffet with hand-breaded gulf oysters, snow crab legs, crab cakes, farm-raised catfish, frog legs and more. Greenbo Lake State Park, 965 Lodge Road, Greenup. $17.95; $8.95 children, tax, tip and drink not included.
  • Huntington-YMCA Chess Club, 1:30-6 p.m. every Saturday. Located in Room 201. Call (304) 525-3864. YMCA May Building, 935 10th Ave., Huntington.
  • Museum Tours, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. every Saturday-Sunday. Visit www.mrtwv.org. Museum of Radio and Technology, 1640 Florence Ave., Huntington. Free.