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April 24, 2008 @ 11:59 PM

The Herald-Dispatch

  • Queen of Tarts, 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 25. Learn to make a delicious fruit tart from the sweet crust to the lip smacking glaze. Tired of serving sour cream and French onion dip? Questions, call 304-697-2665. Le Cook Store, 911 3rd Ave., Huntington. $25.
  • Mobile Mammograms, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, April 25. Mammograms are not a free service; however, King's Daughters, through a special grant fund, is now providing a limited number of free mammograms to qualifying women. Appointments required; call 606-408-2742. KDMC Flatwoods Family Care Center, 1107 Bellefonte Road, Flatwoods.
  • Meet the Candidates Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 25. Hosted by the Huntington-Cabell Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Ohio Valley Environment Coalition (OVEC). All candidates for City Council, Mayor, Sheriff, Board of Education and Magistrates are invited to participate. A.D. Lewis Community Center, 1450 A.D. Lewis Ave., Huntington. Free.
  • Center for Public Finance Seminar, 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 25. The Board of Treasury Investments offers its first ever seminar for City and county financial officers, town recorders and treasures and others in charge of managing public funds. Instruction by nationally recognized speakers. A free lunch is included. Registration required; visit www.wvbti.com, call 304-340-1578 or e-mail to glenda.probst@wvbti.org. Embassy Suites of Charleston, 300 Court St., Charleston.
  • Arbor Day, 11 a.m. Friday, April 25. For the dedication of a Red Sunset Maple Tree to be planted near the fountain. Ritter Park, 12th Street and 13th Avenue, Huntington.
  • Webkinz Day Extravaganza, during regular Mall hours, Friday-Sunday, April 25-27. Adams Hallmark will be giving away a free Webkinz with any purchase of $10 or more. While supplies last. Adams Hallmark will also be hosting fun games starting at 5 p.m. Friday. Games include spin the wheel, tic-tac-toe, guessing games and more. Prizes will be awarded. Pick up a coloring sheet and enter the Webkinz Day coloring contest. Judging takes place at 4 p.m. Sunday. Huntington Mall, Route 60 and Mall Road, Barboursville.
  • Southwestern District Labor Council's Award Ceremony, 5-10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3. The Southwestern District Labor Council's Award ceremony will award Joseph W. Powell, president emeritus, WV AFL-CIO, with the Labor Hall of Fame Award; Walter R. May receives the Lafe C. Chafin Lifetime Achievement Award; and Honorable Senator Robert C. Byrd receives Honorary Labor Hall of Fame Member. Reservations required by Friday, April 25; call council office, 304-523-2353. Big Sandy Superstore Arena, One Civic Center Plaza, Huntington.
  • Murder Mystery: "Murder at the Juice Joint," 6 p.m. Friday, April 25. A Roaring `20s event. Registration has already begun, but there is still room for more participants, particularly men. Everyone who signs up will receive their character description in the mail, prior to the event. Participants are encouraged to come in costume. Appetizers will be served. Registration required; call 606-329-0518, ext. 1140; e-mail to aclark@thebookplace.org. Boyd County Public Library District, 1740 Central Ave., Ashland.
  • Working Women's Dinner, Friday, April 25. Features a dinner along with an evening of fun and fellowship. T.C. Clemons ministers on "How to Keep Your Joy in the Workplace." Registration required by Wednesday, April 23; call 304-733-4423. Menu: chicken croissants, broccoli soup, fruit, vegetables, assorted desserts and beverages. New Life Church, 1101 Cedar Crest Drive, Huntington. $6.
  • Spring Carnival, 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 25. Activities include eight large inflatables, indoor games, sand art, face painting and a concession stand with family meal deals. Proceeds will be for teacher supplies, field trips and the accelerated reading program. Meadows Elementary School, 1601 Washington Blvd., Huntington. $6 per person for all-you-can-jump on inflatables.
  • Buddy Mullins and the Country Good Time Band, 8-11 p.m. Friday, April 25. Enjoy a smoke and alcohol free atmosphere. Milton Volunteer Fire Department, 341 E. Main St., Milton. $5; children 12 and under free.
  • Hannan High School's 50th Class Reunion, 6 p.m. Friday, April 25. For further information, call 304-675-6078. Shonet's Country Cafe, 15 Perry Morris Square, Milton.
  • 8-ounce or 12-ounce Ribeye Dinner, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Friday. Questions, call 304-453-6722. American Legion Post 93, 302 8th St., Kenova. $7-$8.25.
  • Blood Donors Needed, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every last Friday. Appointments honored, walk-ins may have short wait. For appointments, call 304-526-2999. American Red Cross, Tri-State Region Blood Center, 1111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Huntington.
  • Transitions Grief and Loss Support Group, 3 p.m. every other Friday. Located in Room 518 of the main hospital. Questions, call 304-526-1810. St. Mary's Medical Center, 2900 1st Ave., Huntington.
  • Ballroom, 9 p.m. every Friday-Saturday. Howard P. Hall VFW 1064, 920 7th Ave., Huntington.
  • Bingo, 6:30 p.m. every Friday. Call 304-743-3149. American Legion Post 139, 1207 Main St., Milton.
  • Free Hearing Screening, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. every Monday-Saturday. Screenings free to senior citizens. Appointments requested; call 304-523-3161. Free hearing aid cleaning and check are also offered. Ross Hearing Aid Center at Wal-Mart Super Center, 3333 U.S. 60 E., Huntington.
  • Mother's Day Out Daycare Program, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Monday-Wednesday and Friday. For ages two through four. Call Diana Boerke, 304-529-0810. Westmoreland Baptist Church, 3401 Hughes St., Huntington. $11 per day.
  • Singles Bowling League, 7 p.m. every Friday. A safe, clean atmosphere to meet new people with common interest. This league is just for fun, no previous bowling experience necessary. Call Amy Neighborgall-Fisher or Judy Black, 304-697-7100. Colonial Lanes, 626 W. 5th St., Huntington.
  • Soup, Steak or Fish Sandwich, 5:30-8 p.m. every Friday. Hosted by the Unit 16 Auxiliary. Fries are extra. American Legion Post 16, 1421 6th Ave., Huntington. $6; $1.50 for fries.