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May 17, 2008 @ 11:09 PM

Dance classes

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: Top Hat Ballroom offers classes in Rumba, Cha-Cha and swing. Beginners classes begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Wednesday; intermediate classes: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; singles Latin classes: 6:30 p.m. Thursday; Zumba aerobics class with Jodie Miller, instructor: 10 a.m. Saturdays. 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.

WINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL: Winfield High School General Admission Show Choir wants to put middle school students on stage. Sing and Dance Camp is open to girls and boys from all schools who will be entering grades sixth, seventh and eighth in the fall of 2008. Performers with General Admission Show Choir will teach participants three songs with professionally choreographed dance moves. Camp will be from 8 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday, June 9-13. Registration before Friday, May 30, will be $50, after May 30, it will be $60. For more information or for registration forms, call 304-586-3930.

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. Seniors welcome. Instructors: Sandy Ruggles and Frances Norriss. Call Karen Sifford, 304-529-3673.

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 800926-6184.

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.

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 at 6:30 p.m. Mondays 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 Dr., Hurricane, W.Va. Classes will be taught by Master Ingargiola, 6th Dan.

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 502380-6973, e-mail to info@taichiathome.com or visit www.taichiathome.com.

TAI CHI: ARTS Resources for the Tri-State is now offering beginning class Tai Chi for adults from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Renaissance Center located at 900 8th St. Instructor will be Rick Ruggles. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. For more information, call Ruggles at 740-894-6552.

WATER AEROBICS: The Putnam County Parks & Recreation is offering water aerobics classes beginning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 24-July 3, and 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays July 22-31, at the Valley Wave Pool Park. Cost is $40. For more information or to register, call the park office at 304-562-0518, ext. 3.

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.

ZUMBA: Zumba exercise dance class is now being offered Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Community Fitness Center located at 1201 Poplar St., Kenova. The first class is free and the cost for additional classes is $3 for members and $5 for non-members. For times and further information, call 304-453-2449.

ZUMBA: Top Hat Ballroom announces a new Zumba Fitness class led by instructor Jodi Miller who is a Zumba Gold certified instructor. Zumba Fitness fuses hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing moves to create a dynamic workout system designed to be fun and easy to do. The class will meet at 10 a.m. Saturdays. The cost is $10 per person. Top Hat Ballroom is located upstairs over Barboursville Physical Therapy on Route 60 in Barboursville, two doors down from Hooters. There is no need for pre-registration. Questions, call Gail Patton at 304-412-3171.

Dance classes

ARTS IN ACTION: Arts in Action, a Christian performing arts academy, is now accepting registrations for their summer dance intensive which will begin from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 28-Aug. 1. The Dance Intensive is for dedicated and disciplined dancers who want to refine their technical skills while being challenged, motivated and inspired to dance in excellence. The camp culminates with a dance performance, showcasing all performers. Faculty includes Joni Prince, Cookie Samworth and Janelle Pifer. For more information, call Samworth at 304-419-4446 or e-mail to cookie@artsinaction.info.

BARBOURSVILLE SENIOR CENTER: Barboursville Senior Center is offering a Hula class from 1 to 2 p.m. every Thursday. 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 Avenue, 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.

HUNTINGTON DANCE THEATRE: The Huntington Dance Theatre, company and school are offering classes for ages 3 and up for Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip Hop and Adult Ballet with performance opportunities. Enrollment is now being accepted for the Summer Dance 2008 Camp/Workshop which begins June 23-27. For more information, call 304-522-4230 or visit www.huntingtondance.org.

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: Enrollment is now being accepted for an eight-week summer study at Miracles in Motion Dance Academy. Classes will be from June 16 through August 9. Learn ballet, jazz, tap and modern dance technique from a Christian perspective. Princess Dance Camps for preschoolers will also be available. Three day camps are from 9 a.m. to noon and include a snack, craft, dance and drama class and more. For more information, call Amy York at 304-633-1238 or visit www.miraclesinmotiondance.com. The academy is located at 6433 U.S. 60 East, Barboursville.

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.

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 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays 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.

Other events

PAINTED PALETTE: The Painted Palette Art Studio, located at 619 9th St., is now accepting registration for Fine Art Oil Painting classes. Classes available from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturdays or Mondays. Patricia Reed, instructor and owner. For more information or to register for the class, call 304-416-2081.

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.

GRACE SINGERS: Would you like to join the Grace Singers for their second tour in Europe doing the cantata called, "Evidence of Grace," from June 8 through June 18, 2009? The group is a combination of local church members. The group is offering this opportunity for other community choirs to join. The group will be involved in fundraising activities to help cover expenses for the trip. Those interested must be committed to practice, touring and fundraising. For more information, call Paula Dundas, choir director, at 304-617-5770 or e-mail to pdavis415@aol.com with the subject line of Grace Singers; Becky McDonie at 304-525-5587 or e-mail to bmcdonie73@yahoo.com.

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 June 14, 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, current selection is "Finding Oprah's Roots, Finding Your Own" by Henry Louis Gates Jr.; 6 p.m. every third Monday: Scrapbooking by April Howe, no registration required; 6 p.m. every first and third Monday: Knit Night; Jewish Literature Discussion Series: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18: "Angels in America." Call 304-528-5700.

Barboursville, 10 a.m. every Wednesday: Miss Ellie's Story Hour; 2 p.m. every first Wednesday: Mystery Reader's Book Club. Call 304-736-4621.

Gallaher Village, Story hour: 10 a.m. every Thursday; 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; every third Thursday: Adult Book Club, call for the current selection and times; 9:30 a.m. every Friday: Needles & Pins: meet others that knit and crochet and donate the small handcrafted items to local charities. Call 304-528-5696.

Milton, 10 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday: Story Time with April Black; every last 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. Call 304-528-5698.

Cox Landing, Story hour: 10 a.m. every Wednesday; 10 a.m. every third Thursday: Adult Book Club. Call 304-733-3022 for schedule.

Salt Rock Community, 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday: Story hour; 4-7 p.m. every Thursday: Scrapbooking group. 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: it's letters "Y and Z," "Y" is for Yankee Doodle Dandy, wear red, white and blue and bring something that begins with the letters "Y and Z" for show-n-tell; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Monday through May: Children's Art Class, free basic art, drawing, sketching, painting, sculpting and draw the sights of the season, led by volunteer, Greg Goode Sr.; 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 19: Adult Book Discussion; 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 29: a sneak peek at the summer reading program during preschool story time and will be the last story time for the year; summer reading coming soon, register by Monday, June 16. Call 304-453-2462.

ACTIVITIES: 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. 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 fro children ages 4 to 8; Call 606-329-0090 or visit www.thebookplace.org.

Summit, 11 a.m. or 5 p.m. every fourth Thursday: Summit Book Club, call for current selection; 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; 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.

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