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April 08, 2008 @ 11:59 PM

The Herald-Dispatch

  • Rededication of the Memorial Fountain, 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 9. Gov. Joe Manchin III, Marshall President Stephen J. Kopp and others will speak during the ceremony, which will conclude with the turning on of the fountain for the summer. Memorial Student Center at Marshall University, 5th Avenue.
  • Gravestone Interpretation Class and Tour, 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12. Registration required by Wednesday, April 9; call the Greenup County Tourism & Convention office, (606) 473-0007. The McConnell House, 100 McConnell Drive, Wurtland. $15, includes class and lunch.
  • Mobile Health Center, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 9. A mobile clinic designed to bring needed healthcare services to the public, will provide osteoporosis and mammography services. Appointments required; call (606) 833-3926 or (800) 977-8378. Bellefonte Primary Care - Grayson, Carol Malone Blvd., Grayson.
  • Story Hours Reunion Event, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 9. Questions, call (304) 528-5698. Guyandotte Branch Library, 203 Richmond St., Huntington.
  • "Balloon Sinuplasty," a New Sinusitis Treatment, noon and 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9. Speaker: Dr. Brian Haeberlin, ENT specialist. Questions, call Patty Dickey, (304) 399-2367. HIMG Regional Medical Center, 5170 U.S. 60 E., Huntington.
  • "Gardening for your Health," noon Wednesday, April 9. Boyd County Master Gardener Don Tillack presents "Gardening for your Health." Advance registration is not required. The program will cover seed starting, transplanting, site selection, soil preparation, composting and more. Different types of gardens and pest and disease control will also be discussed. Questions, visit www.thebookplace.org. Boyd County Public Library District, 1740 Central Ave., Ashland. Free.
  • National Association of Retired Federal Employees, 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 9. Regular monthly meeting. Continuing discussion about the State Convention which begins May 19. Ponderosa Steakhouse of Huntington, 3100 U.S. 60 East, Huntington.
  • Scottish Rite Fund Raiser Reception, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 9. Featured guest will be Gov. Joe Manchin. A catered dinner by Rocco's follows at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Program at Marshall University's Speech and Hearing Center. String entertainment is also provided. Tickets, call Michael A. Martin, foundation president, (304) 544-1997; Larry E. Bolling, general secretary of Scottish Rite Bodies, (304) 525-4127; or other Scottish Rite Masons. Ramada Limited, 3094 16th St., Huntington. $125 per ticket, cost is tax deductible.
  • Basic Cheesemaking, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9. Learn to make whole milk ricotta and mozzarella cheese. Questions, call (304) 697-2665. Le Cook Store, 911 3rd Ave., Huntington. $20.
  • Greenbriar Heights Garden Club, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9. Meeting; program: "Care of Roses." Residence, 61 Hamill Road, Huntington.
  • KDMC's Health Connections Health Screenings, 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 9. Features total cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure and blood oxygen test. Heart, breast and tobacco education also provided. Fasting is not required. No appointment necessary. The screenings continue from 1-3 p.m. at Food Fair, 2135 Argillite Road, Flatwoods, and from 5-7 p.m. at Food Fair, 1625 Ashland Road, Greenup. Visit www.kdmc.com or call (888) 377-5362. Food Fair of Ashland, 2912 Blackburn Ave., Ashland. Free.
  • Gyro Sale, Thursday, April 10. Menu includes Regular Gyros, Chicken Gyros Greek Salad, Veggie Gyros and Salad with Chicken. Call orders in on Wednesday, April 9, at (304) 525-5634 or call the church by 11 a.m. on Thursday at (304) 522-7890. St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 701 11th Ave., Huntington. $3-$4.
  • Tangible Alternatives, Wednesday, April 9. The following classes are offered: Yoga for Kids, 3:30-4 p.m.; Sensational Sensory, 4- 4:30 p.m.; Sensational Sensory for Teens/Adult, 4:30- 5 p.m. and 5-5:30 p.m.; Spring Break for Caregivers, 5:45-6:30 p.m. Questions, call (304) 523-7670 or visit www.tangiblealternatives.net. Tangible Alternatives, 2702 1st Ave., Huntington. $15 or $10 pre-registered.
  • 2008 Extreme Makeover: Spiritual Edition Conference, 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, April 7-9. Featured speaker: Dr. Rob Jackson, president of Family for a Lifetime ministry. Dan Londeree, assistant pastor. Questions, call Londeree, (304) 736-6052; e-mail to d.londeree@lmbc.org. Lewis Memorial Baptist Church, 5385 W. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington.
  • Alpha Epsilon Master, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9. Regular meeting. Cultural program by Kay Ryder, "The Iron Lady." Georgia Childers will finalize plans for Founders Day. Report of standing committees. Refreshments and hostess drawing follow business meeting. Residence of Mary Rose Tomlin, 221 Township Road, Chesapeake.
  • No Church Services, Wednesday, April 9. No church due to the church supporting Mt. Calvary's revival that begins at 7 p.m. Bowen Ridge Church, 4863 Green Valley Road, Huntington.
  • Food Pantry, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. every Wednesday. Must be registered with Information and Referral. Donations accepted. Questions, call (304) 429-2931. Spring Valley Presbyterian Church, 1129 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington.

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  • Bereavement Support Group, every Wednesday. Call Wilma Justice or Gloria Spurlock, (606) 329-1890 for time. Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland.
  • Burger and Fries, 5-8 p.m. every Wednesday. American Legion Post 16, 1421 6th Ave., Huntington. $1.
  • Care Givers Support Group, 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday. A support group for those who provide care for loved ones with a life-limiting illness. Call (606) 329-1890. Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland.
  • 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.
  • Grief Support Group, 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday. The group offers participants the opportunity to talk about their loss, understand the grieving process and the cycles of grief. Call (606) 329-1890. Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland.
  • 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.
  • Karaoke and Dance with Jennifer, 7-11 p.m. every Wednesday. Disabled American Veterans Chapter 2, 930 7th Ave., Huntington.
  • Master Clubs, 6:30-8 p.m. every Wednesday. For ages four to 12. Call (304) 523-3693. Crossroads Baptist Church, 875 Norway Ave., Huntington.
  • Rotary Club of Barboursville, noon every Wednesday. Guyan Golf and Country Club, 5460 U.S. 60 East, Huntington.
  • Sitting Meditation Group, 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. For your spiritual body. Call (304) 544-5520. Unitarian Fellowship of Huntington, 619 6th Ave., Huntington.
  • W.Va. Assistive Technology Systems Huntington Area Tech Team, every Wednesday. Monthly meeting and refreshments will be served. For current meeting day and time, call Cathy Hutchinson. Mountain State Centers for Independent Living, 821 4th Ave., Huntington.
  • WIC Breastfeeding Support Group, 3 p.m. every Wednesday. Cabell County WIC Program, 725 9th Ave., Huntington.