Sunday, March 23

• Annual Easter Banquet, 1-3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 23. A traditional dinner of baked ham, sweet potato casserole, creamy potato salad, green beans, hot rolls and a variety of desserts. Hosted by the Huntington City Mission. To volunteer or make a donation, call Lynn Clagg, (304) 523-0293, ext. 320. Huntington City Mission, 624 10th St., Huntington.
• Easter Egg Hunt and Open House, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23. Featuring pony rides, horses to play with, demonstrations, 1,000 eggs for participants to find, door prizes, chance to win free riding lessons and Pony Club members will give a short demonstrations on horses, riding and care. Questions or to R.S.V.P. call (304) 208-3130 or e-mail to raverajax@aol.com. Royal Winds Farm, 3491 Wire Branch Road, Ona. Free.

Monday, March 24

• Safety Class: "Save a Life," 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 24. A safety class that discusses the topics of emergency procedures, basic first aid, heart attack and stroke signs. Sponsored by the Boyd County Public Library and the American Red Cross. Questions, call (606) 329-0090. Boyd County Public Library District, 1740 Central Ave., Ashland. Free.
• McGuffin's Bar-B-Q,

6-8 p.m. Monday, March 24. Elks Lodge No. 313, 1015 4th Ave., 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.
• Huntington Detachment No. 340 Marine Corps League, 7:30 p.m. every fourth Monday. All former Marines are welcome to attend. Bill Copley, commandant. VFW Post 1064, 920 7th Ave., Huntington.
• Ashland Chapter of Barbershop Singers (SPEBSQSA), 7:15 p.m. every Monday. Located in the activity center. Call George Dille, (740) 867-3699; Bee Montgomery, (606) 928-5026. First United Methodist Church of Huntington, 1124 5th Ave., Huntington.
• Bingo, 6 p.m. every Monday and Thursday, doors open at 5 p.m. VFW 9738, 227 Main St., Huntington.
• Bingo, 6:30 p.m. every Monday-Tuesday, doors open at 4:30 p.m. No extra games. Call (740) 886-6416. Proctorville Volunteer Fire Department, Ohio 775, Proctorville. First pack, $10, each additional pack, $5.
• 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. Route 60 E., Huntington.
• Huntington Duplicate Bridge Association, 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. Open game. Questions, call Bill Schaefer, (304) 733-4349, or Bill Barnes, (304) 522-0977. Junior League Community Center, 617 9th Ave., Huntington.
• Huntington Rotary Club, noon every Monday. Pullman Plaza Hotel, 1001 3rd Ave., Huntington.
• Wing Night, 6 p.m. every Monday. Also featuring karaoke. The Bull, 4840 Piedmont Road, Huntington.
• Wing Night, 6-8 p.m. every Monday. American Legion Post 93, 302 8th St., Kenova.

Tuesday, March 25

• Late Bloomers, 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 25. Topic: Growing Herbs from Seeds. Lori Bowling, instructor. Questions or to sign-up, call (606) 928-3366. Summit Branch of Boyd County Public Library, 1016 Summit Road, Ashland.
• Remembrance Service, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25. Families of patients served in Cabell County and at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Aug. 1, 2007, through Feb. 29, 2008, are encouraged to attend. The service includes a candle light ceremony and words of support offered by Hospice staff. Questions or to register, call Shellee Wilson, (304) 529-4217 or (800) 788-5480. River Cities Community Church, 4385 U.S. 60 East, Huntington.
• Covered Dish Night, Tuesday, March 25. American Legion Post 16, 1421 6th Ave., Huntington.
• Volunteers Needed, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, March 25-27. Volunteers are needed for a variety of duties. Volunteers determine when and how often they can assist. All volunteers must complete the required training to be certified. Reservations requested; call LuAnn Vance, volunteer coordinator, (606) 329-1890 or (800) 926-6184. Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland.
• Community Conversations, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25. A non-political meeting to gain input of the community for a county comprehensive plan that, when finished, will be adopted by the County Commission as the official plan. Community residents are asked to attend a meeting in their community to brainstorm with their neighbors. Prichard Elementary School, Prichard.
• United Way's annual Celebration Dinner, 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 25. The annual dinner provides United Way the opportunity to recognize and thank the many volunteers and organizations that made the fundraising campaign a success. Open to public. Reservations required; call (304) 523-8929. Heritage Farm Museum and Village, 3350 Harvey Road, Huntington.
• The Art of the Soufflé, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 25. Come and learn the classical way to prepare a traditional soufflé. We will show you a variety of soufflé's from a delightful breakfast soufflé, to a decadent chocolate soufflé. Questions, call (304) 525-2960. The MCTC Cooking and Culinary Institute, 917 3rd Ave., Huntington. $30.
• Huntington Cabell Republican Women Luncheon, noon Tuesday, March 25. Featured speaker: West Virginia Attorney General candidate Dan Greear. Second Vice President Carol Lee Bolling conducts special membership campaign. Pledge to the Flag: Americanism Chairman Lee Moore; invocation: Nancy Hope Wooten. Suzanne McGinnis Oxley, Cabell County School Board candidate speaks. United Way CCSAP Project Director Anne McGee makes a special announcement on the Huntington premiere of Marshall student Francesca Karle's movie "Back to the Bottle." Reservations required; call Jean Bias, (304) 523-5544; e-mail to foxysenior@comcast.net. Pullman Plaza Hotel, 1001 3rd Ave., Huntington. $11.
• Barboursville Chapter No. 95, Order of Eastern Star, 7:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday. Friendship Night. Masonic Temple, Central Avenue, Barboursville.
• Free Tax Prep Program,

1-4 p.m. every Tuesday,

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. Genoa Christian Center, Route 152, Genoa.

• 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.

Wednesday, March 26

• Lunchtime Gardening Tips, noon Wednesday, March 26. Topic: Growing Herbs from Seeds. Lori Bowling, instructor. Drinks are provided. Questions or to sign-up, call (606) 329-0090. Boyd County Public Library District, 1740 Central Ave., Ashland.
• Blood Donation, 12:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26. Appointments honored, walk-ins may have short wait. American Red Cross, Tri-State Region Blood Center, 1111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Huntington.
• Intermediate Sauces, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 26. This will be the second session on sauces. Come and learn how to break down a stock and turn it into a beautiful and tasteful sauce to accompany any of your favorite dishes. Includes beef, poultry and a seafood sauce. Questions, call (304) 525-2960. The MCTC Cooking and Culinary Institute, 917 3rd Ave., Huntington. $35.
• Girls Night Out: "Atonement," 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26. A British romance about a young girl who irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit. Rated R. All funds collected go to purchase refreshments for the program. Men are welcome too. Not intended for children. Questions, call (606) 329-0090 or visit www.

thebookplace.org. Boyd County Public Library District, 1740 Central Ave., Ashland. A food dish to share or $2.

• Financial Peace University, 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 26. A life-changing, 13-week program, taught by Dave Ramsey, that teaches families and individuals how to handle their money through common-sense principles and small group accountability. Registration required; call Linda Kay Murray, (304) 751-6839; e-mail to LMurray@anr-co.com. First Congregational Church of Ceredo, 600 C St., Ceredo.

Thursday, March 27

• Beginning Computer Class: E-mail for Beginners,

2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27 and May 15. Classes will be located in the fourth floor computer lab. Class size is limited to 10. Instructor: Mary Lou Pratt. Registration required; call the Reference Department, (304) 528-5700. Cabell County Public Library, 455 9th Street Plaza, Huntington.

• REKOP, 6 p.m. Thursday, March 27. Located in the Trigger Jarrell room. Elks Lodge No. 313, 1015 4th Ave., Huntington.
• SAL Night, 5-7:30 p.m. every Thursday, March 6-27. Wings and fries or fish sandwich and fries. American Legion Post 16, 1421 6th Ave., Huntington. $4 each.
• Post 6878 Ladies Auxiliary, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27. Meeting. All members are urged to attend. VFW Post 6878, Ohio 7, Proctorville.
• Breast Health Events, Thursday, March 27. Learning breast self-examination, 5 p.m. in the education classroom of the Diabetes & Wound Care Center; breast cancer support group, 6 p.m. light refreshments served. Sponsored by OLBH. Registration required; call (606) 833-2273. Bellefonte Centre, 1000 Ashland Drive, Ashland. Free.
• Crops, 6-10 p.m. every Thursday, except holidays. Bring your photos and supplies to work on your projects. Select tools will be available free of charge. Bottled water, iced tea and snacks will be provided. Independent instructor: Kristin Burton. Seating is limited. Call for directions. Reservations required with prepayment; call (304) 453-1071; e-mail to kbwv@zoominternet.net or visit www.iloveirw.com. Residence of Kristin Burton, Chestnut St., Kenova. $5; $20 for a three-day crop weekend.
• Herbs and Spices, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 27. A class featuring the paring of herbs and spices to protein. Make a lemon tarragon sauce and a Cajun remoulade. Questions, call (304) 525-2960. The MCTC Cooking and Culinary Institute, 917 3rd Ave., Huntington. $30.
• Huntington Centennial Toastmasters, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27. Speakers: Dave Fleming, Terri Baker and Lola Harbour. Use rear entrance. Questions, call (304) 633-2893 or e-mail to susdao@msn.com. First Presbyterian Church, 1015 5th Ave., Huntington.
• Dad's Against Discrimination West Virginia, 6:30 p.m. every last Thursday. Call William E. Henry Sr. (304) 768-9823 or Gary Keiffer, (304) 343-8254. Ponderosa Steakhouse of Huntington, 3100 U.S. 60 East, Huntington.
• 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.
• Ironton City Council, 6 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday. Ironton City Center Building, 301 South 3rd St., Ironton.
• 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 clarinets, flutes and tenor saxophones are welcome. To become a member, visit during weekly rehearsals or call Wendy Wilson, (304) 638-6873. Vinson Middle School, 3851 Piedmont Road, Huntington.
• Sisters of Motherhood and Girlfriends of Pregnancy, 6 p.m. every fourth Thursday. Mom's group of Huntington. Call Julie Huron, (740) 894-8025. St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 721 12th Ave., Huntington.
• Speaking of Books, 1 p.m. every fourth Thursday. A book club for adults. Call (304) 528-5696. Gallaher Village Branch Library, 368 Norway Ave., Huntington.

Friday, March 28

• Date Night: "A Taste of Italy," 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 28. A fine dining experience featuring a three course dinner. An appetizer, creamy spinach gnocchi au gratin, an entree of a hand-stuffed lobster ravioli smothered in a tarragon cream sauce accompanied by Bruschetta, ending in a delightful caramelized panna cotta. Questions, call (304) 525-2960. The MCTC Cooking and Culinary Institute, 917 3rd Ave., Huntington. $55 per person.
• 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.

Saturday, March 29

• American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 29. Drive will be located in the fellowship hall. Lavalette United Methodist Church, 4623 U.S. Route 152, Lavalette.
• Good Riddance Exhausted Rooster, 6 p.m. Saturday,

March 29. Phil McMullen is going out of office and this is his going away party. Elks Lodge No. 313, 1015 4th Ave., Huntington. Free.

• 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.

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