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Library events
R.E.A.D. PROGRAM: The "Pawsitive" program, open to children of all ages, continues at the Cabell County Public Library and its branches.
ACTIVITIES: Other events being offered this week at the main library and its branches include:
Downtown, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Youth Chess Club; the Third Saturday Book Club meets on April 19, call for current selection; 5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, R.E.A.D. Program, please register at (304) 528-5697, ext. 141; Story hour: 6 p.m. every Monday for ages four and up, and 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday for ages one month to four years; noon to 1 p.m. every last Wednesday: Brown Bag Book Club, call for current selection; 6 p.m. every other week Monday, March 31: Scrapbooking by April Howe, no registration required; 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; Jewish Literature Discussion Series: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 6: "The Puttermesser Papers" by Cynthia Ozick; 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18: "Angels in America;" 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 27: E-mail for Beginners; April 17: Windows for Beginners; April 24: Internet for Beginners; May 1: Advanced Internet; May 8: Microsoft Word for Beginners; and May 15: E-mail for Beginners; registration required and class size is limited to 10; 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30: La Boheme: explore the world of opera through the study of Giacomo Puccini's "La Boheme" and a special live performance at the Cinema 10 in Ashland on Saturday, April 5. Registration required. Call (304) 528-5700.
Barboursville, 10 a.m. every Wednesday: Miss Ellie's Story Hour; every third Thursday: Mystery Reader's Book Club. Call (304) 736-4621.
Gallaher Village, Story hour: 10 a.m. every Thursday; 5:30-6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday: T.I.F.F.F.F., an old-fashioned game night; 4 to 5 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday: Teen Book Club for 6th to 8th graders; 5 to 6 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday: High School Book Club for 9th to 12th graders; 4 to 5:30 p.m. every first and third Tuesday: Chess Club: School-aged children play chess; 1:15 p.m. every fourth Thursday: Adult Book Club, call for the current selection; 9:30 a.m. every Friday: Needles & Pins: meet others that knit and crochet and donate the small handcrafted items to local charities; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Tuesday, Jan. 29-April 15: AARP tax preparation volunteers will be available for tax assistance. Call (304) 528-5696.
Milton, 10 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday: Story Time with April Black; every fourth Tuesday: the Knitting Party, knitters of every age and ability welcome, call ahead for time; 3:30-5 p.m. every Tuesday: Library 'Zine: staff meets and is open to all interested middle and high school students who are writers, artists, photographers and typists and anyone who has an interest in publishing. Call (304) 743-6711.
Guyandotte, 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday: Senior Exercise Class; the Guyandotte Improvement and Historical Association will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. every second Tuesday; Story hour: 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday; 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. every Wednesday, Jan. 23-April 15: AARP tax preparation volunteers will be available for tax assistance. Call (304) 528-5698.
Cox Landing, Story hour: 10 a.m. every Wednesday; 10 a.m. every third Tuesday: Adult Book Club. Call (304) 733-3022 for schedule.
Salt Rock Community, Story hour: 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday. Call (304) 733-2186.
West Huntington, R.E.A.D. Program call for time and availability; 10 a.m. every Tuesday: Story hour with Ms. Terri; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday: Adult Craft Class, call the library to register; 10 a.m. every first Saturday, Inspirational Book Club; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every last Saturday: Quilters West; 2 to 3 p.m. every Saturday: Chess Club with Chadd Hatfield; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every second Saturday: Book and a Movie, group reads a book then watches the movie. Call (304) 528-5697.
Ceredo-Kenova Memorial Public Library, 1200 Oak St., Kenova, 10:30 a.m. every Thursday: Preschool Story Time: "J" is for Jelly Beans, it's an Easter celebration, bring an item that begins with the letter "J" for show-n-tell; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Monday: Children's Art Class, free basic art, drawing, sketching, painting, sculpting and draw the sights of the season. Call (304) 453-2462.
ACTIVITIES: Kentucky and federal forms and instructions are available at all branches and also available online at www.thebookplace.org.
Other events being offered this week at the Boyd County Public main library and its branches include:
Main Branch, 7 p.m. every Tuesday: Toddler Time; 9:30 a.m. every second Wednesday: MOB (Moms on Babies etc.); 11:30 a.m. every Friday: Toddler Time; 6 p.m. every last Tuesday: Monthly Book Club, call for current selection; 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 25: Monthly Book Club, current selection is "The Annotated Pride & Prejudice" by Jane Austen; 6 p.m. every second Tuesday: Teen Tuesdays, styled after the game show "Whose Line is it Anyway?" will be the theme; 4:30 p.m. every second Tuesday: Teen Library Council meets; 4 p.m. every Wednesday: Homework Help; 2 p.m. every second Saturday: a special program for "Tweens," ages 8 to 12; 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday: Zoom, Zoom: Things that Go is a story time for children ages 4 to 8; March 26: Lunchtime Gardening Tips: Growing Herbs from Seeds, all classes are free and taught by Lori Bowling, horticulture agent for the Boyd County Extension Office; Free safety classes sponsored by the library and the American Red Cross: March 24: Save a Life; March 31: Be Red Cross Ready for Kids (and parents); 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 26: Girls' Night Out featuring "Atonement," entry is a food dish to share, or $2, men are welcome to attend. Call (606) 329-0090.
Summit, 11 a.m. or 5 p.m. every fourth Thursday: Summit Book Club, call for current selection; 11 a.m. or 5 p.m. Thursday, March 27: Summit Book Club, current selection is "Oh, Kentucky!" by Betty Layman Receveur; 1 p.m. every Friday: Toddler Time; 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday: Homework Help; noon to 2 p.m. every second Saturday: Family Game Day, play classic board games, such as Monopoly, Candyland and Sorry, as well as, Uno, Chinese Checkers and Guess Who; 10:15 a.m. every Tuesdays, March 4-April 8: Storytime for Pre-schoolers, a 45-minute program for children ages 4 and 5 includes stories and songs and has different weekly themes; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Wednesday, Jan. 30-April 9: Free tax preparation assistance, provided by local AARP representatives. The assistance is for those in the middle- or low-income categories, with special attention to those 60 years and older. March 25: Late Bloomers: Growing Herbs from Seeds, all classes are free and taught by Lori Bowling, horticulture agent for the Boyd County Extension Office. For more information, call (606) 928-3366.
Catlettsburg, 5 p.m. every second Tuesday: Monthly Book Club, call for current selection. Call, (606) 739-8332.
Briggs Lawrence County Public Library
Southern Branch, For more information, call (740) 377-2288.
Exercise classes
AEROBICS: Classes are conducted from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Pea Ridge Methodist Church. The cost is $3. Call Cindy, (304) 733-2176, or Sherry, (304) 522-0362.
AEROBICS: The Putnam County Parks and Recreation Commission will be offering Step - Full Body and/or Salsa Aerobics classes from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Monday and Friday and 6-7 a.m. Wednesday. First class will be free. Registration required, call (304) 562-0518, ext. 6.
AEROBIC/KICKBOXING: Classes are conducted at 5:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. Saturdays at the Chesapeake Community Center located at 3978 Ohio 7, Chesapeake, Ohio. Instructors: Sheila Ball, T.J. Niebergall and Roni Hayes. Cost is $20 per month or $4 daily. For more information, call (740) 867-4532.
BALANCE BALL/WEIGHTS: Balance Ball and Weights classes begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and 11:30 a.m. Saturdays at Bates Presbyterian Church, community room. Call Peg, (304) 412-4684.
BASIC YOGA: Basic Yoga classes begin at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Bates Presbyterian Church, community room. Call Peg, (304) 412-4684.
BEGINNERS TAI-CHI: Beginners Tai Chi class begins every Monday at St. Mary's Wellness Center, corner of 3rd Avenue and 29th Street. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat. Cost is $2 per class. Call (304) 526-1854.
BEGINNERS TAI-CHI: Beginners Tai-Chi for health and well-being begins at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Underwood Senior Center, 632 9th Ave. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat. Cost $4. For more information, call (740) 894-6552.
CIRCUIT WORKOUT: A circuit workout class is offered from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturdays at Milton Baptist Church. Call Jodi, (304) 743-3312.
INTERMEDIATE YOGA: Intermediate Yoga classes begins at 6 p.m. Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 12:30 p.m. Saturdays at Bates Presbyterian Church, community room. Call Peg, (304) 412-4684.
"JAZZERCISE": The Chesapeake Community Center, 3978 Ohio 7, Chesapeake, offers classes at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays. The 60-minute classes are also available in Ironton and Wheelersburg, Ohio. Call (740) 533-2996.
KARATE CLASSES: Classes are conducted every Monday and Tuesday and the classes are offered at the following times: 5 to 6 p.m. beginners ages five to 12; 6 to 7 p.m. intermediate to advanced for children of all ages; 7 p.m. teens 13 and up, at the Chesapeake Community Center located at 3978 Ohio 7, Chesapeake, Ohio. Instructor: Tim Farren. Classes cost $20 per month or $4 daily and $12 a month and $2 daily for children. Call for more information, at (740) 867-4532.
KARATE CLASSES: Karate classes will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for ages five and up at the Hurricane Valley Community Center, 1 Valley Park Drive, Hurricane, W.Va. Classes will be taught by Master Ingargiola.
LOW-IMPACT AEROBICS: The class featuring strengthening, toning and flexibility exercises begins from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Milton Baptist Church. Call Jodie, (304) 743-3312.
LUNCH CRUNCH CLASSES: The following classes are being offered: Pilates Plus, 11 a.m.; Flex/Stretch, 11:45 a.m.; Yoga, 12:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday; Flex/Stretch, 11 a.m.; Balance Ball/Weights, 11:45 a.m.; Abso-glutely, 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Marshall University, Room GH210B. Call Peg, (304) 412-4684.
PILATES: Pilates classes begin at 7 p.m. Mondays and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Bates Presbyterian Church, community room. Call Peg, (304) 412-4684.
SENIOR WELLNESS PROGRAM: A free Senior Wellness program offers low-impact aerobics, walking, dancing and other exercises. Instructors Sandy Ruggles and Frances Norriss. The program is located at the Underwood Senior Center, 632 9th Ave. Call (304) 529-3673.
SILVERSNEAKERS: The Huntington YMCA is now offering the SilverSneakers Fitness Program. The program is a fitness program for older adults and includes a free basic fitness membership to the Old Huntington High. Led by certified instructors. Free to select Medicare recipients. For more information, call (304) 697-7113 or visit www.silversneakers.com.
TAI CHI: A Tai Chi class will be held at 5 p.m. Thursdays at HIMG, 5170 U.S. 60 E. Cost is $2 per class. Call Patty Dickey, (304) 399-2367.
TAI CHI: Tai Chi level one workshop is suitable for a variety of ages, teenagers through senior citizens. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Next session begins from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, 965 Lodge Road, Greenup, Ky. Session fee of $75 includes course materials of a DVD and booklet for practice at home. Pre-registration is required, call (502) 380-6973, e-mail to info@taichiathome.com or visit www.taichiathome.com.
WEIGHTED WORKOUT CLASS: A Weighted Workout Class begins from 4 to 5 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. Located in the Wellness Center of the Heart Institute at St. Mary's Medical Center, 2900 1st Ave. For more information, call (304) 526-1870. Cost of $30 for six-week sessions.
YOGA: Holistic Harmonic Yoga presents one-hour classes at 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, noon on Thursdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays at the International Building, second floor, 3471 Route 60 East. Classes, taught by Tonia M. Zanter, cost $10 at the door. Classes are a combination of Hatha yoga, Polarity yoga and Tibetan exercises. New students need to call in advance. Call (304) 525-2626 with any questions or to confirm class times and availability.
YOGA: The classes begin at 4:15 and 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Mary's Medical Center. Call (304) 867-6152.
ZUMBA: Zumba classes are offered from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at Milton Baptist Church. Call Jodi, (304) 743-3312.
Dance classes
BARBOURSVILLE SENIOR CENTER: Barboursville Senior Center is offering a Hula class from 1 to 2 p.m. every Thursday beginning April 3. No fee.
BOZHI'S GYM NEST: Bozhi's Gymnest Gymnastics Center offers classes for beginners to competition level at the gym, 3720 Green Valley Road. The training facility is coached by Olympic experienced instructors. Call (304) 697-1789.
ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY: Elite Performance Academy continues registration for students, ages three and above. Competition and non-competition programs are available. Classes include Acro-Tumble, Ballet-Pointe, Creative Movement for three to four year olds, Combination for five year olds, Jazz, Lyrical, Pilates, Tap, Tap-Jazz, Triple Threat which is acting, voice and musical theatre dance, and Field Corps-Twirling. Instructors include Marlo Shaver Wentz and other highly qualified instructors. For more information, call Michelle Shaver Heiner at (304) 69-STAGE or visit www.eliteperformanceacademy.net.
HOMETOWN SENIOR CENTER: Senior Clogging Classes begins at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, at the Hometown Senior Center located at 100 First Ave., Hometown. For more information, call (304) 586-2745.
HUNTINGTON DANCER'S GUILD: Huntington Dancer's Guild will be teaching belly dancing every Wednesday evening with advance class meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. and the beginner class from 8 to 9 p.m. Cost will be $10 per class. Instructor Lindsay McCormick. Call (304) 52-DANCE or visit www.dancersguild.com.
INTERNATIONAL FOLKLANDERS: A class in Irish step and soft sole dances for beginners begins at 5 p.m. Mondays at Folk Dance House, Ponderosa Estates, Cannonsburg, Ky. The class, open to children age 6 and older, is sponsored by International Folklanders. Call Carole Prietzel, instructor, (606) 928-9372.
JESLYN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Classes being offered in dance, acting, yoga, Pilates, voice, twirling and ballroom for ages three months to seniors. Specific dance forms are modern, ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, African, belly dance, moving spirit, creative movement, baby moves and the mini movers program. Children and acting classes, music and voice lessons are also available. Classes, workshops and master classes run throughout the year. The center is located at 1030 4th Ave. For more information, call (304) 697-0602 or visit www.jeslyn.org.
JUNIOR LEAGUE COMMUNITY CENTER: Ballroom dance lessons, designed for the beginner or for review and progressing, are offered at 7:15 p.m. Sundays at Junior League Community Center, 617 9th Ave. Last Sunday in month will be for review and social practice. Pre-registration or partners are not required. Dress is casual. The cost is $6. Each style will be taught for the entire month. No syllabus required; we work to make you a social dancer and not a student for competition. Call Gayle Riggs, (304) 453-1250 or e-mail rigg1209@zoominternet.com.
MIRACLES IN MOTION DANCE ACADEMY: Experience professional dance instruction from a Christian perspective offered at Miracles in Motion Dance Academy, 6433 Route 60 East, Suite 175, Barboursville. Classes available include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Family Fitness, Little Steps for Toddlers and Modern Worship. Recreational and seasoned dancers are welcome. Year around enrollment for age two-seniors. Free trial classes and free mentoring available for college bound dancers. Call Amy York, (304) 633-1238 or visit www.miraclesinmotiondance.com.
MIRROR IMAGE DANCE STUDIO: Classes in baton twirling, jazz, hip hop, gymnastics, flag and majorette are offered at Mirror Image Dance Studio, 113 3rd Ave. W. Preschool classes in tap, ballet, acrobatics, jazz and gymnastics are a specialty. Competition jazz teams, baton twirling teams and dance show corps are also offered. Private lessons and types of dance are also available. Call (304) 697-8946.
OHIO UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN: Ballroom Dance Lessons for Introductory or Beginner I begins from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. every Wednesday, April 2-May 7, also beginning from 6 to 7 p.m. Beginner II or semi-advanced class for those who have had Beginner I. No partner required, but preferred. Wear comfortable dress. Learn the basic of waltz, tango, swing, cha cha, foxtrot and mambo/salsa. Cost $39 per single or $69 per couple. For more information, call Janet Wagner at (800) 626-0513 or e-mail Gayle Riggs, instructor, at rigg1209@zoominternet.net.
PAW TAW SQUARE DANCE CLUB: Paw Taw Square Dance Club offers a workshop and lessons at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church, 469 Norway Ave. Caller is Albert Allie. Call (304) 523-3868.
PORTER CREEK CLOGGERS: Enrollment for advanced cloggers is now being accepted for The Porter Creek Cloggers. For more information, call Sherrie Porter, (304) 736-2498 or (304) 360-0072.
PREMIERE DANCE STUDIO: Zumba classes begin at 7:30 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m. Wednesdays and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Premiere Dance Studio located at 611 7th Ave. in the 611 Building. Zumba is a class full of energy and excitement and uses unique Latin moves and rhythms to dance your way to a fit body. No experience or registration necessary. For ages 12 and older. Cost is $6 per person. For more information, call Elizabeth Myers at (304) 634-6971 or visit www.premieredancestudio.com.
RAY'S BALLROOM DANCE STUDIO: A beginners class in swing, foxtrot and waltz is offered at 6 p.m. Mondays at Ray's Ballroom Dance Studio, Trivillian Drug Building, 211 35th St. SE, Charleston. The classes, instructed by Ray Rose, cost $40. Cha cha, rumba and tango are instructed by Alicia Elam at 7 p.m. The cost is $40. Elam also instructs beginner hustle and salsa at 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Rose teaches cha cha and rumba for beginners at 7 p.m. Thursdays for $40. A group class in merengue, instructed by Elam and Steve Prowse, begins at 7 p.m. Fridays, followed by a dance party, with music by Sandi Elam, at 8 p.m. The cost is $10 per lesson. Call (304) 342-1220.
REBEL ROUNDERS DANCE CLUB: The Rebel Rounders Dance Club offers classes from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Monday and beginner's class at 6:30 p.m. Cuers: Bill Bush and Charlene Salyers. The club meets at the YWCA building, 633 5th Ave.
RUMBLE-N-TUMBLE GYM: Formerly Marsha's Dance Connection, the gym conducts classes at the old C-K High School. Tumbling, dance (jazz, ballet, tap, combination classes for young dancers and classes for Marsha's former majorettes and advanced dancers) are available. Directors are Mike, Marsha and Tyson Smith. Reservations are also accepted for birthday parties. Call (304) 429-6340 or (304) 453-6360.
THE ART CENTER SCHOOL OF DANCE: The Art Center School of Dance, 3720 Auburn Road, Westmoreland, offers classes in Classical Ballet, Pointe and Tap. Levels are pre-ballet to pre-professional, ages 4 to adult. Boy's classes are also available. Gene Anthony instructs tap classes in intermediate to advanced levels. Ella Hay instructs ballet and point classes and beginner tap. For more information, call (304) 429-6606.
TOP HAT BALLROOM: Learn to dance at Top Hat Ballroom. This is a class for beginners that focuses on fun. Ballroom dancing is a great way to spend enjoyable time with a partner and get some exercise in the process. Cost is $7.50 per person. Classes are located at 6433 Route 60 East, upstairs over Barboursville Physical Therapy, two doors down from Hooters. For more information, call Gail Patton at (304) 412-3171 or visit www.tophatballroom.com.
TOP HAT BALLROOM: Dance Grooves Latin Dance Class. A Latin dance for people who do not have a dance partner. Learn the real Latin dance steps and get a good exercise workout in the process. Lots of fun and great music. Classes are located at 6433 Route 60 East, upstairs over Barboursville Physical Therapy, two doors down from Hooters. For more information, call Gail Patton at (304) 412-3171 or visit www.tophatballroom.com.
VILLAGE DANCE THEATRE: Village Dance Theatre of Barboursville is offering Adult Ballet on Wednesdays at 604 1/2 Central Ave. A Boy's Dance Class is also forming and participants are invited to be Pirates in the spring recital. Spring registration is also still open for classes in ballet, jazz and creative movement for ages 3 and up. For more information, call Elizabeth P. Withers, director, MA Early Childhood, at (304) 522-0463.
YWCA: DanceIt! Performance Studio offers ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, partnering, ballroom, theatre, mommy and me and creative movement for boys and girls ages two to 102. Exclusively offering ZUMBA exercise classes. Classes are located at the YWCA building at 633 5th Ave. For more information, call Mary Petrany at (304) 654-6220 or e-mail to danceit_studio@yahoo.com.
Senior activities
A free Senior Wellness program including low-impact aerobics, walking, dancing and other exercises is featured at 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Underwood Senior Center, 632 9th Ave. Tai Chi is offered at 1 p.m. Fridays. Free computer training is now being offered. Call to schedule a time to meet with a tutor. Transportation must be provided. Call Karen Sifford, (304) 529-3673.
Other events
RIVER MAGIC CHORUS: The River Magic Chorus of Sweet Adelines is a chorus based in Huntington with 36 women from Kentucky, West Virginia and Ohio, who sing four-part harmony a-cappella music. Their repertoire includes: show tunes, ballads, love songs, fun songs, patriotic songs, country, gospel and more. To schedule the chorus for an event, call (304) 525-3212 or (304) 697-3144.
Groups
SESSION: Community Hospice Bereavement Department continues its community-based grief counseling session, "Coping with Grief," at 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 1538 Central Ave., Ashland. The sessions are available to all ages. Call (606) 329-1890 or (800) 926-6184.
STUDY GROUP: "A Course in Miracles (ACIM)," coordinated by Dr. Bill Webb, is offered from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Barboursville Public Library, 728 Main St. Call (304) 733-3331.
TANGIBLE ALTERNATIVES: Tangible Alternatives is offering the following classes: Typical class time is between 45-50 minutes. Classes are usually $15 each or pre-pay with a Class Pass for six classes at $65 (mix and match adult and children classes). For more information, visit their office at 2702 1st Ave., Huntington.
CARING SISTERS: Save Our Sisters at Ebenezer Medical Outreach is open to African-American women wanting to learn more about breast and cervical cancer screening. To be a part of Save Our Sisters (S.O.S.), call (304) 529-0753.
