Libraries

Main Branch of Boyd County Public Library, 1740 Central Ave., Ashland.

Online Homework Help, 2-9 p.m. daily. Library card holders of all ages and in all grades - kindergarten through 12th, college level and even adult learners - can now get free, on-demand help from qualified tutors by simply going to www.thebookplace.org. Students will be connected to a tutor in a online classroom for one-on-one help in a variety of subjects. Questions, call 606-329-0518. Free; BCPL card is required.

Hands that Touch a Heart, supplies on hand from Monday, Jan. 4-Sunday, Feb. 7. U.S. soldiers serving abroad and residents of local nursing homes will receive handmade Valentine's Day cards during the library's annual campaign to deliver personal, handmade cards to those who might not otherwise receive one. Available at all three branches. Call Amanda Clark, 606-329-0518, ext. 1140.

Teen Tuesdays, 6 p.m. every second Tuesday, during the school year. Each month will feature a fun, informational program, activity and food. For ages 13-17. Questions, call Amanda Gilmore, 606-329-0518.

Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Features stories, crafts and songs. For children 3-5. Questions, call 606-329-0090 or visit www.thebookplace.org.

Main Branch of Boyd County Public Library, 1740 Central Ave., Ashland.

Teen Library Council, 4:30 p.m. every second Tuesday. Participants will help select books, movies and other materials for teens, and will help plan programs for teens, including Teen Tuesdays. Members of the Teen Advisory Board can miss no more than three meetings in a year's time. Applications required; call Kellie Nunley, 606-329-0518, ext. 1810.

McKell Branch of the Greenup County Public Library, 22 McKell Lane, South Shore.

Alzheimer's Program, 2 p.m. every second Wednesday. Mary Ellen Conley, certified trainer through the Alzheimer's Association, will lead the meetings. Includes discussions about coping with care giving, creating meaningful days and handling placing a loved one in a nursing home.

Book Club, 10 a.m. every third Tuesday.

Milton Branch Library, 1140 Smith St., Milton.

Book Tea, 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4.

Story Time, 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays. Questions, call 304-743-6711.

Salt Rock Public Library, 5575 Madison Creek Road, Salt Rock.

Public Story Hour, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. For ages 5 and under. Questions, call 304-733-2186.

Summit Branch of Boyd County Public Library, 1016 Summit Road, Ashland.

Preschool Story Time, 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Features stories, crafts and songs. For children 3-5. Questions, call 606-329-0090 or visit www.thebookplace.org.

Toddler Time, 1 p.m. Fridays. For more information, call 606-329-0090 or visit www.thebookplace.org.

Middle School Book Club, 3:30 p.m. every second Wednesday. For kids in grades sixth through eighth.

West Huntington Public Library, 901 W. 14th St., Huntington.

Story Hour, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Story hour with Miss Terri. Questions, call 304-528-5697.

R.E.A.D. Program, 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Unique reading program where children read to therapy dogs. Registration required; call 304-528-5697.

Quilters West, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every last Saturday. Questions, call 304-528-5697.

Exercise

Holistic Harmonic Yoga. The following classes are offered: Arise from Arthritis, 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Gentle movement for joints and longevity. $10 each. Living-In-Ease Yoga, 5:30 p.m. Mondays; 11 a.m. Saturdays. A gentle, refreshing yoga with breathwork. $10 each. Mindful Movement, 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. Intermediate level yoga for concentration in the poses. $10 each. Spinal Success, 11 a.m. Thursdays. Easy stretch and strength building for the lower back, neck and spine. $10 each. The one-hour classes are a combination of Hatha yoga, Polarity yoga and Tibetan exercises. Taught by Tonia M. Zanter. Questions or to confirm class times and availability, call 304-525-2626. Holistic Harmonic Yoga, 3471 U.S. 60 E., above the International Cafe, Huntington.

Isshinryu Karate Classes, 6-7:40 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For ages 5 and up. Classes are taught by Master Ingargiola, 6th Dan, who was inducted into the World Karate Union Hall of Fame in Stroudsburg, Pa. in 2006. Registration required; call 304-562-0518, ext. 10. Putnam County Parks and Recreation, 1 Valley Park Drive, Hurricane. $40 per month.

KYOVA Tri-State Mall & Lifestyle Center, the following classes are offered: Body Recall Classes, 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, in the community room. Led by Cathy Anderson of the Ashland-Boyd County Health Department. Free. Zumba Classes, beginners at 8:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; evening classes from 6-7 p.m. in the mall's community room. Led by Holly West of the Ashland-Boyd County Health Department. $3 per class; beginners is free. Call 606-928-3835 or 606-329-9444. KYOVA Tri-State Mall & Lifestyle Center, 10699 U.S. 60, Ashland.

Morning Exercise Class, 10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Call 304-586-2745. Hometown Senior Center, 100 First Ave., Hometown.

OLBH Exercise Class, 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. HCS will provide exercise classes at the church. Greenup Christian Church, 711 Main St., Greenup.

OLBH Exercise Class, 7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. HCS will provide exercise classes at the church. Greenup Baptist Church, Greenup.

OLBH Exercise Class, 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. HCS will provide exercise classes at the church. Greenup First United Methodist Church, 607 Main St., Greenup.

Pea Ridge United Methodist Church. The following classes are offered: Aerobics, 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $3. Hi/lo Aerobics, 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 9 a.m. Saturdays. $3. Call Cindy, 304-733-2176, or Sherry, 304-522-0361. Pea Ridge United Methodist Church, 5747 E. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington.

Senior Activities, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays. Exercise room, games/crafts, lunch and dance class with Darlene Green. Call 740-894-7569. Sybene Senior Citizens' Center, 97 Private Road 80, Burlington.

Senior Exercise Class, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Questions, call 304-528-5698. Guyandotte Branch Library, 203 Richmond St., Huntington.

Senior-Wise Exercise Class, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Men and women are welcome. Lewis Memorial Baptist Church, 5385 W. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington.

SilverSneakers Fitness Program, call for current time and day. A fitness program for older adults and includes a free basic fitness membership to the Old Huntington High. Led by certified instructors. For more information, call 304-697-7113 or visit www.silversneakers.com. YMCA May Building, 935 10th Ave., Huntington. Free to Medicare recipients.

St. Mary's Wellness Center. The following classes are offered: Weighted Workout Class, 4-5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Questions, call 304-617-6240. $30 for six-week session. Beginners Tai-Chi Classes, 6:30 p.m. Mondays. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat. Call 304-526-6670. $2 per class. The following classes are offered by Toni Karle: Zumba, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturdays. A fun and easy-to-follow aerobic exercise class designed for all ages and levels. $4 per class; $2 for Wellness Center members; attend 10 classes, get one free. Zumba Toning, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. A Zumba cardio workout combined with resistance training using special weighted toning sticks to tone and firm the upper body. Space is limited. Call Toni Karle, instructor, 304-208-4525. $4 per class; $3 for members. St. Mary's Wellness Center, located in the Regional Heart Institute/ER building, Huntington.

Yoga, 4:30 p.m. Thursdays. Call Clarice Kumlien, 740-867-6152. St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 721 12th Ave., Huntington. Suggested donation, $2.

Yoga. Gentle, restorative yoga with step-by-step instruction at a relaxed pace. Questions, call Sandy at 304-544-6541. Barboursville Senior Center, 743 Central Ave., Barboursville.

Yoga for Men Only, 6 p.m. Thursdays. Call Clarice Kumlien, 740-867-6152. Chesapeake United Methodist Church, 501 2nd Ave., Chesapeake. Suggested donation, $2.

Zumba, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Registration is not required. Questions, call Melissa McGuffin, 304-523-5152. Premiere Dance Studio, 716 6th St., Huntington. $5 per class.

Zumba, adult classes from 11 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays; youth classes from 5-6 p.m. Thursdays. Call 304-751-6251. Barnett Center, 1524 10th Ave., Huntington.

Zumba and Line Dancing. The following classes are offered: Zumba with Jessica, 6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; beginners line dancing, 7 p.m. Thursday; and advance line dancing, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Whiskey River Saloon, The Grandview Hotel, U.S. 52, South Point.

Zumba Classes. The following classes are offered: Zumba with Latina: 9:45-10:45 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Cost is $60 for eight classes. Walk-ins $10. Zumba for all levels: 6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. Saturdays. Cost $6. Edith Bourne, a native Latin instructor. Call 304-881-7564 or e-mail to edithalva5@hotmail.com. Visit www.zumba.com. Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department, 100 Poplar Fork Road, Scott Depot.

Zumba Exercise Dance Class, Mondays-Tuesdays and Thursdays. For time and further information, call 304-453-2449. Community Fitness Center, 1201 Poplar St., Kenova. First class is free; $5; $3 for members.

Zumba Fitness, Monday, Jan. 11. An evening with Beto Perez, creator of Zumba. Visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. Big Sandy Superstore Arena, One Civic Center Plaza, Huntington.

Zumba Fitness, 6-7 p.m. Mondays-Tuesdays. Instructors: Amory Wilson and Alissa Stewart. Call 304-638-8832 or 304-412-1490. The Fun Zone, Ceredo Plaza, Ceredo. $3 each; kids jump for free during class.

Zumba Fitness, 8-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Instructor: Alissa Stewart. Call 740-867-8123. Jill's Tumble World, Old County Road 1 , Chesapeake. Free to Tumble World parents with Fun Gym only $2/child during class.

Zumba Fitness Aerobics Exercise Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Classes for all levels. Great fun and calorie burn. Questions, call 304-208-4525 or 304-733-1600. Attend 10 classes and get one free. Absolute Fitness, 6005 U.S. 60 E., Barboursville. $3 per class with purchase of day pass or monthly membership.

Zumba in the Village, 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes. Questions, call Lisa Rivers Irish, 740-414-4369 or e-mail to zumbalisa@gmail.com. South Point Community Center, 404 2nd St. W., South Point.

Dance

Ballroom Dance Lessons, 7:15 p.m. Sundays; intermediate class starts at 6 p.m. Designed for the beginner or for review and progressing. Last Sunday in month will be for review and social practice. Pre-registration or partners are not required. Dress is casual. No syllabus required; work to be a social dancer not a student for competition. American Tango taught beginning April 5. Call Gayle Riggs, 304-453-1250 or e-mail to rigg1209@zoominternet.net. Junior League Community Center, 617 9th Ave., Huntington. $6.

Ballroom Dance Lessons, beginners at 6:30 p.m. and intermediate at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; mixed levels at 7 p.m. Wednesdays; Latin at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. For more information, visit www.tophatballroom.com or call 304-412-3171. Top Hat Ballroom Studio, upstairs over Barboursville Physical Therapy, Barboursville.

Beginner Irish Dance Class, 3-4 p.m. Sundays. Students will learn to dance the Irish Jig, Reel and Hornpipe along with warm-up exercises, posture and styling, customs and dress of the Irish people and their music. As students advance they may become a member of the performing Troupe "The International Folklanders." Call Carole Prietzel, 606-928-9372. For children ages 6-12. Prietzel's Folk Dance Haus, Ponderosa Estates, Cannonsburg.

Class in Irish Step and Soft Sole Dances, 5 p.m. Mondays. A class in Irish step and soft sole dances for beginners. Open to children 6 and older. Carole Prietzel, instructor. Questions, call 606-928-9372. Folk Dance House, Ponderosa Estates/Cannonsburg Exit, Catlettsburg.

Dance Classes. Classes include baton twirling, jazz, hip hop, gymnastics, flag and majorette. Preschool classes in tap, ballet, acrobatics, jazz and gymnastics are a specialty. Competition jazz teams, baton twirling teams and dance show corps are offered. Private lessons and types of dances are also available. Questions, call 304-697-8946. Mirror Image Dance Studio, 113 3rd Ave. W., Huntington.

Dance Classes. Rumble-N-Tumble Gym, formerly Marsha's Dance Connection, offers the following classes: 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. Questions, call 304-429-6340 or 304-453-6360. C-K Wonderdome Arena, former C-K High School gymnasium , Ceredo.

Dance, Acting and Voice Lessons. Classes being offered in dance, acting, yoga, pilates, voice, twirling and ballroom for ages 3 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. Questions, call 304-697-0602 or visit www.jeslyn.org. Jeslyn Performing Arts Center formerly the Camelot Theatre, 1030 4th Ave., Huntington.

Gymnastic Classes. Classes offered for beginners to competition level. The training facility is coached by Olympic experienced instructors. Questions, call 304-697-1789. Bozhi's Gym Nest, 3720 Green Valley Road , Huntington.

Huntington Dancer's Guild. Classes offered for ages 3 through adults in tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, lyrical, hip-hop, preschool and creative movement. A performance group is also available. Call 304-52-DANCE or visit www.dancerguild.com. Huntington Dancer's Guild, corner of Washington Blvd. and Linden Circle, Huntington.

Miracles in Motion Dance Academy, now enrolling for winter enrollment beginning in Jan. 2010. The curriculum includes baby steps for toddlers 18 months to 2 years and little steps ballet, creative movement and tap for preschoolers. The school hosts a variety of dance classes for children, teens and adults including ballet, pointe, jazz, tap and modern. Experience professionalism from a Christian perspective. To enroll, contact Amy York, 304-633-1238, e-mail to miraclesinmotiondance@yahoo.com or visit www.miraclesinmotiondance.com. Miracles in Motion Dance Academy, 6433 U.S. 60 E., Barboursville.

Mommy and Me Classes (Introduction to Dance), 2-3 years old are continuing to register for six-week sessions of dance, ballet, tap, pre-jazz and creative movement. Other classes available are for 4 to adult and includes tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, ballet, baton and for boys only hip hop. Questions, call 304-697-2840 or visit www.nancyschoolofdance.com. Nancy's School of Dance, 731 5th St. W., Huntington.

Openings for Graded Pre-School Program. Classes for 3-year-old at 4 p.m. Monday, 4-year-old at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, and 5-year-old at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Classes taught by Elizabeth Winters, MA Early Childhood Education. Call 304-522-0463. Village Dance Theatre, 601-1/2 Central Ave., Barboursville.

Senior Clogging Classes, 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Questions, call 304-586-2745. Hometown Senior Center, 100 First Ave., Hometown.

Tri-County YMCA. The following classes are offered: Ballet/Lyrical Class, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays (ages 7-10) and Fridays (ages 11-14). $60; $39 "Y" members. Creative Movement Combo, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays. For ages 4-6. $60; $39 "Y" members. Jazz/Hip Hop Class, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays (ages 11-14); 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays (ages 7-10). Located at the Camp High-Tor Lodge. $60; $39 Y members. Questions, call 304-757-0016. Tri-County YMCA, 200 Carl's Lane, Scott Depot.

Underwood Senior Center. The following classes are offered: Beginners Ballroom Dance Class, 3 p.m. every third or fourth Thursdays. Free. Line Dancing Class for Seniors, 2 p.m. Wednesdays. For Cabell County seniors. Questions, call 304-529-3673. Underwood Senior Center, 632 9th Ave., Huntington.

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