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November 24, 2007 @ 11:29 PM

Sunday, Nov. 25

  • KDMC Special Holiday Grief Support Group, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, Dec. 2 and 9. Program: "Making it Through the Holidays," is designed to help those who are grieving during the holiday season. Group members will learn how to cope with their loss. Registration is not required. Call (606) 327-4560. KDMC Health Education Center, 2201 Lexington Ave. Ashland.
  • Movie: Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25. Rated PG. Some refreshments are provided, and additional snacks can be purchased for a small cost. Call Amanda Clark, (606) 329-0518, ext. 1140. Boyd County Public Library District, 1740 Central Ave. Ashland.
  • Chapel service, 8:30 a.m. every Sunday. Howard P. Hall VFW Post 1064 and Ladies Auxiliary chapel service. VA Medical Center, 1540 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington.
  • International Folklanders, 5 p.m. every Sunday. International Folklanders are seeking new members to learn folk dance from countries around the world. Partners are not required. Open to beginners. Carole Prietzel, instructor. Call (606) 928-9372. Folk Dance House, Ponderosa Estates/Cannonsburg Exit, Catlettsburg. Class cost, $2.50.
  • Monday, Nov. 26

  • Cooking Classes and Demos: Chocolate Night, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26. Classes are limited to eight participants. For more information or to sign-up for classes, call (304) 697-2665. Le Cook Store, 911 3rd Ave. Huntington. $20.
  • Little Victories Benefit Dinner, Monday, Nov. 26. Little Victories Animal Rescue Group is sponsoring a dinner to raise funds to complete the construction of its no-kill animal sanctuary in Ona. Reservations required; call (304) 529-2391. Rocco's Ristorante, 252 Main St. Ceredo. Tickets are $65.
  • League of Women Voters Board Meeting, 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26. Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church, 469 Norway Ave. Huntington.
  • Laureate Delta Chi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26. President Linda Hamilton will preside. Committee and City Council Reports given. Members to bring money for Christmas service project. Finalize plans for City Council social. Program, refreshments and social hour follows. Residence of Sue Turley, Township Road 1311, Crown City.
  • Library Collecting Children's Books, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29-Dec. 16. The library is collecting new or gently used children's books to give away to local children during the holiday season. Call (606) 329-0518, ext. 1140. Boyd County Public Library District, 1740 Central Ave. Ashland.
  • Mobile Mammogram, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26. Mammograms are not a free service; however, Medicare and most private insurance will cover cost. Appointments required; call (606) 326-2742 or (877) 304-1935. KDMC Flatwoods Family Care Center, 1107 Bellefonte Road, Flatwoods.
  • Stroke Support Group, 6-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26. Information and support for stroke patients and their families. Registration required; call (888) 377-KDMC. KDMC Health Education Center, 2201 Lexington Ave. Ashland.
  • Special Session, 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26. The South Point Board of Education will meet in special session in the library for the purpose of discussing the Classroom Facilities Project and take any action deemed necessary. South Point Middle School, 201 Park Ave. South Point.
  • Special Work Session, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26. Chesapeake Board of Education, 10183 County Road One, Chesapeake.
  • 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.
  • Tuesday, Nov. 27

  • Guided Tours, 2 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, during November. Guided tours to members of the community as part of national celebration of National Hospice Month. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. Groups of 10 or more, call in advance. Call Shelly Betz, (304) 529-4217. Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington. Free.
  • Rock the Runway Fashion Show, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27. Models will be showcasing the latest business clothing trends from retail stores across the Tri-State Area. Music, prizes and refreshments will also be available. Held in the Don Morris Room. Call (304) 521-5020 or (304) 696-2386. Memorial Student Center at Marshall University, 5th Avenue, Huntington.
  • Thanks for Givin' Blood Drive, 12:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27. Presenting donors will receive note cubes. Appointments honored, walk-ins may have short wait. American Red Cross, Tri-State Region Blood Center, 1111 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Huntington.
  • KDMC Health Screening, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27. Cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, lung function and blood oxygen tests. Tobacco and heart education also provided. No appointment necessary. Fasting is not required. Held in the Ranger Station. Wayne National Forest, 6518 State Route 93, Pedro.
  • OLBH Human Motion, noon Tuesday, Nov. 27. A free luncheon concerning partial knee replacement. The featured speaker will be OLBH orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joseph Leith. Held on the 5th Floor. Bellefonte Centre, 1000 Ashland Drive, Ashland.
  • OLBH Mobile Health Clinic, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27. A mobile clinic will provide osteoporosis and mammography services. Appointments required; call (606) 833-3926 or (800) 977-8378. East Carter Middle School, 1 Spirit Lane, Grayson.
  • Huntington Cabell Republican Women's Club, noon Tuesday, Nov. 27. Guest speaker Peggy Cooper "The Bag Lady" speaks on "Spirit of Giving." Members are asked to bring non-perishable food to be donated to area food banks. New Officers for the year 2008 will be installed by Shirley Dudley, Parliamentarian. Reservations required; call Jean Bias, (304) 523-5544 or e-mail to foxysenior@comcast.net. Pullman Plaza Hotel, 1001 3rd Ave. Huntington. $11 per person.
  • November Applicant Seminar, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27. The Huntington Area Habitat for Humanity holds its monthly applicant seminar. Applicants do not need to bring anything. Paperwork, handouts and applications will be given out after a short presentation. Visit www.huntingtonareahabitat.org. Full Gospel Assembly Church, 2101 10th Ave. Huntington.
  • Book Club Meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27. The club will discuss "Le Pere Goriot" by Honore de Balzae. Call (606) 329-0518, ext. 1140. Boyd County Public Library District, 1740 Central Ave. Ashland.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 28

  • KDMC Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28. All blood types needed. Appointments are not required. Food will be served and donors will have their choice of a gift item. Call (800) GIVE-LIFE. KDMC Health Education Center, 2201 Lexington Ave. Ashland.
  • OLBH Mobile Health Clinic, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28. A mobile clinic will provide osteoporosis and mammography services. Appointments required; call (606) 833-3926 or (800) 977-8378. Ironton High School, 1701 S. 7th St. Ironton.
  • American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28. The drive will be held in the gym. Fairland High School, 21630 State Route 243, Proctorville.
  • Girls' Night Out Movie: Waitress, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28. "Waitress," which stars Keri Russell as an unhappily married, pregnant waitress in the deep south. Participants share appetizers, desserts or food items they bring, and the movie starts 15 minutes later. Call (606) 329-0090 or visit www.thebookplace.org. Boyd County Public Library District, 1740 Central Ave. Ashland. $2 or a food dish to share.
  • Thursday, Nov. 29

  • Thanks for Givin' Blood Drive, 12:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. Presenting donors will receive note cubes. Appointments honored, walk-ins may have short wait. American Red Cross, Tri-State Region Blood Center, 1111 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Huntington.
  • Grand Visitation, Thursday, Nov. 29. Barboursville Chapter No. 95, Order of Eastern Star. Masonic Temple, Central Avenue, Barboursville.
  • Learn Breast Self Examination, 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. Held in the education classroom of the Diabetes Bellefonte Centre, 1000 Ashland Drive, Ashland.
  • Breast Cancer Support Group, 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. Held in the education classroom of the Diabetes Bellefonte Centre, 1000 Ashland Drive, Ashland. Free.
  • OLBH Mobile Health Clinic, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. A mobile clinic will provide osteoporosis and mammography services. Appointments required; call (606) 833-3926 or (800) 977-8378. Ironton Middle School, 1701 S. 7th St. Ironton.
  • American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. The drive will be held in the gym. St. Joseph Catholic High School, 600 13th St. Huntington.
  • American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. The drive will be held in the Main Auditorium of the VA Rec Hall. VA Medical Center, 1540 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington.
  • REKOP, 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. Elks Lodge 313, 1015 4th Ave. Huntington.
  • Will and Estate Planning Workshop, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. Huddleston Bolen Attorney Bruce Stout, who specializes in estate planning, trust and estate administration, will be the guest speaker. Hosted by Hospice of Huntington. No advanced registration required. Call (304) 529-4217. Junior League Community Center, 617 9th Ave. Huntington. Free.
  • Cooking Classes and Demos: Gingerbread Houses, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. Classes are limited to eight participants. For more information or to sign-up for classes, call (304) 697-2665. Le Cook Store, 911 3rd Ave. Huntington. $20.
  • Huntington Centennial Toastmasters Meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. The meeting will be a "Speech-a-thon," entirely manual speeches and evaluations. Use rear entrance. For more information, call (304) 633-2893 or (740) 894-5224. First Presbyterian Church of Huntington, 1015 5th Ave. Huntington.
  • Book Club Meeting, 11 a.m. or 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. The club discusses "Mansfield Park" by Jane Austen. Call (606) 928-3366. Summit Branch of Boyd County Public Library, 1016 Summit Road, Ashland.
  • Friday, Nov. 30

  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1. A junior honor student is a member of The Charleston Ballet and will perform in the leading role of Snow White. The performance is adapted from Grimm's Fairy Tales. Huntington High School, 1 Highlander Way, Huntington. $5; $3 students.
  • Diabetes Support Group, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. South Point United Methodist Church, 202 3rd St. E. South Point.
  • Cardiac Express/Better Breathers Meeting, noon Friday, Nov. 30. Held in the Human Motion Vitality Center. The cardiac and pulmonary rehab groups will join for their monthly birthday lunch at noon followed by a 1 p.m. meeting with Judy Conn R.N. speaks. Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, St. Christopher Drive, Ashland.
  • Steak and Stuff, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. Elks Lodge 313, 1015 4th Ave. Huntington.
  • Cooking Classes and Demos: Tea Tasting, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. Classes are limited to eight participants. For more information or to sign-up for classes, call (304) 697-2665. Le Cook Store, 911 3rd Ave. Huntington. Free.
  • Santa and The Grinch, 10 a.m. every Friday-Sunday, Nov. 16-Dec. 23. Chesapeake Flea Market, Old County Road 1, Chesapeake. Pictures for $5.
  • CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor Class, 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30. Attendance at all three classes is required. Registration required; call (606) 473-9594 or visit www.nekyredcross.com. American Red Cross of Greenup, 1617 Ashland Road, Greenup.
  • Thanks for Givin' Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. Presenting donors will receive note cubes. 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, Dec. 1

  • HATS Financial Aid Workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. The Heart of Appalachia Talent Search Program offers a hands-on assistance workshop for the families of both juniors and seniors. Workshop is only available to active HATS Juniors, Seniors and their parents. Lunch will be provided. Workshop also serves as an opportunity to earn a seat on the bus trip in June. Registration required; call (304) 696-2941 or e-mail to zornes@marshall.edu. Marshall University Campus, 3rd Avenue, Huntington.
  • Paw Taw Square Dance, Caller: Ken Roberts. Cuer: Charlene Salyers. YWCA, 633 5th Ave. Huntington.
  • Candlelight Church Walk, 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Walk begins at the church and continues to the downtown churches, ending at the Lawrence County Museum for refreshments. Call (740) 532-1222. First Baptist Church of Ironton, Fifth and Vernon Streets, Ironton.
  • Annual Christmas Dinner, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Members are asked to bring a covered dish, dessert and beverage. There will be a $5 gift exchange if interested. Women will bring a woman's gift and the men will bring a man's gift. VFW Post 6878, Ohio 7, Proctorville.
  • Hoop Shoot, Saturday, Dec. 1. Elks Lodge 313, 1015 4th Ave. Huntington.
  • Holiday Open House, Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 1-2. Features holiday caroling, holiday bazaar, many seasonal trees and decorations. Call (800) 325-0083. Greenbo Lake State Park, 965 Lodge Road, Greenup.
  • Breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 1. Free picture with Santa. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee. Sponsored by Ohio University Travel Club and the Ironton Area Kiwanis Club. AEP Building, 525 3rd St. Ironton. $5 donation per person.
  • Cooking Classes and Demos: Gingerbread Houses for Kids, 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Classes are limited to eight participants. For more information or to sign-up for classes, call (304) 697-2665. Le Cook Store, 911 3rd Ave. Huntington. $20.
  • Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Features crafts, candy, Christmas decorations and hot dogs. All proceeds will benefit the needy. Ceredo Christian Baptist Church, 417 Main St. Ceredo.