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Community Calendar

Posted Feb. 3, 2010

Breakfast Rescheduled
The Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails has rescheduled its all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast. It was originally set for Feb. 6 but due to weather has been rescheduled for Feb. 13. It will run from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Madison County Senior Citizens Center, 280 W. High St., London. The meal is $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. Buy tickets at the door or call Gene Pass at (740) 506-0521 or Wayne Roberts at (614) 205-6754.

Armory Activities
Madison Area Youth Center Inc. (MAYCI) is holding the following events and classes at the Armory, 15 E. Second St., London (unless otherwise noted). Discounts are offered for children taking more than one class and/or families with more than one child taking classes. For more information, call (740) 852-1595.

• Martial Arts Classes—Tuesdays at the Armory. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for beginners and sparring; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for intermediate and sparring. The one-time optional equipment fee is $80. The class is $40 per month.

• Kids in Motion Be-Bop—Gymnastics, general fitness and dance at the Armory on Saturdays. 9 to 9:45 a.m. for 4- to 6-year-olds; 10 to 10:45 a.m. for 7- to 12-year-olds. $40 per month.

• Flea Market and Breakfast—First Saturday of the month at the Armory starting at 8 a.m. Donations are accepted for flea market items and breakfast.

• Prayer time—Tuesdays at the Armory, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Open to everyone.

• WCYC-LP 105.1 FM—Every Saturday, the radio station broadcasts “Sports Slam” from 11 a.m. to noon and children’s programming from noon to 1:30 p.m.

• Pilates and Bodysculpting—At Zion Lutheran Church, 221 S. Center St., West Jefferson. Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Balls and rubber bands provided. $40 per month.

• Flyer’s Pizza fund-raiser—On the second Thursday of each month, Flyers Pizza and Subs, 121 W. Main St. in West Jefferson, will donate part of its profits to MAYCI. Just mention the organization when placing a food order. Flyer’s can be reached at (614) 879-7777.

Easter Outreach
Through the Little Lambs Easter Event, HELP House will provide more than 600 Easter baskets for children in need. Distribution is set for 9 a.m. to noon March 27. Parents can sign up for baskets at H.E.L.P. House in February. This year, registered parents will receive all of the items needed to fill each basket. Then, they can personalize the baskets at home.

The outreach center is soliciting new and gently used spring clothing for children and teens. Spring outfits, jackets, shoes, and new socks and underwear are especially needed.
According to HELP House Executive Director Dee Heilman, volunteers and donations are desperately needed.

“Because of the significant increase in the number of individuals and families that we are currently serving with food, clothing, emergency funding and prayer since this time last year, we know that the number of requests for Easter baskets and spring clothing will be larger than last year,” she said.

Clothing, baskets, Easter grass, plastic eggs, stuffed animals, wrapped pieces of chocolate, jelly beans, small Christian-themed toys and monetary contributions may be dropped off at H.E.L.P. House, 122 E. Center St. in London, on Mondays from noon to 7 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m., from now until March 22.

Volunteers are needed to count and sort Easter items and help with set-up. To volunteer, call BJ Bryant at (740) 852-3348 or (740) 506-4961.

For more information about the Little Lambs Easter Event, call (740) 852-1980 or send e-mail to HELPHouse@hotmail.com.

First Aid and CPR Classes at American Red Cross
The Madison County office of the American Red Cross conducts First Aid and CPR classes. The cost is $50. For more information, contact Anne Hemphill at HemphillA@usa.redcross.org or call (740) 845-9939. The office is located at 21 W. Fifth St., London. The class schedule is as follows:

• Feb. 13—9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 10 E. Fourth St., London
• Feb. 22—6 to10 p.m. at Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, 270 Lilly Chapel Road, West Jefferson
• Feb. 24—6 to10 p.m. at Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, 270 Lilly Chapel Road, West Jefferson
• March 13—9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 10 E. Fourth St., London
• March 22—6 to10 p.m. at Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, 270 Lilly Chapel Road, West Jefferson
• March 24—6 to10 p.m. at Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, 270 Lilly Chapel Road, West Jefferson.

Free Date Night
Darby Grace Brethren Church is sponsoring “Free Date Night” for the Plain City community. With the rough economy, it might be hard for couples to have a date night for Valentine’s Day. So, the church has organized a free one. On Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Fire Station, the church will show the movie, "Faith Like Potatoes," on a big screen. The movie is based on a true love story. Snacks, drinks and door prizes are part of the fun. For more information, go to www.darbygrace.org.

Girls’ Basketball Tourney
Triple Threat Basketball will host a fifth and sixth grade girls’ basketball tournament in London March 6-7. The deadline to enter is Feb. 28. Call Darren Long at (740) 506-3450 or e-mail darren.long@london.k12.oh.us.

Girls' Volleyball League
The London Parks and Recreation Department offers a spring volleyball league for girls in third through sixth grade. Cost is $30 (residents) and $40 (non-residents). Registration will take place at London Middle School, 60 S. Walnut St., as follows: Feb. 16, 6-8 p.m.; Feb. 18, 6-8 p.m.; and Feb. 20, 10 a.m.-noon. For details, go to www.londonohio.com.

London Kindergarten Registration
London City Schools will hold kindergarten registration and screening March 22-26 at London Elementary, 380 Elm St. Children will be registered and screened on the same day. Parents and guardians must make appointments ahead of time. Call (740) 845-3272, ext. 2100.

Bring your child’s birth certificate, immunization records, social security number and proof of residency. Registration is for students who will enter kindergarten in the fall of 2010. Registration will be denied if the necessary paperwork is not available at the time of screening. To enter kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1, 2010.
The early entry application deadline is May 1 for the 2010-11 school year. The child must be 5 by Jan. 1, 2011.

Custodial parents of a child subject to a child custody decree must furnish the school district with a copy of the decree.

London Library
The London Public Library offers the following programs. For more information, stop by 20 E. First St., call (740) 852-9543 or go online to www.mylondonlibrary.org.

• Story Time Activities. Parents and caregivers with children from birth to 6 years of ages are invited to participate in a variety of story time programs at the library this winter and spring. Visit the library to get complete details or go online to www.mylondonlibrary.org. Sessions have already started.

• Book Clubs. The regular Book Club will discuss “The Calder Sky” by Janet Dailey at 7 p.m. Feb. 9. The Non-Fiction Book Club will discuss “Dewey: The Small-town Library Cat that Touched the World” by Vicki Miron at 7 p.m. Feb. 23.

• Knitting & Crochet Club. The next sessions are at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 10 and 7 p.m. Feb. 16. The club is open to anyone interested in learning or sharing knitting and crochet techniques. Attendees are encouraged to bring projects in progress.

• YA Book Club. Youths (ages 11-17) are invited to participate. The group talks about books and plays games. The next meetings are Feb. 10 and Feb. 24 at 3 p.m.

• Based on the Book Club. The club will discuss the book and theatrical version of “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood at 7 p.m. Feb. 10. The next book/movie the club will discuss is “The Secret Life of Bees” by Sue Monk Kidd.

• Movie Night Out. Adults can watch “Couples Retreat” (PG-13) on the library’s big screen at 6 p.m. Feb. 11. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided.

• Teen Game Day. Youths (ages 11-17) can test their gaming skills while playing board and Wii video games at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 17.

• Family Movie Night. Watch “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (G) on the library’s big screen at 6 p.m. Feb. 18. Refreshments and popcorn will be provided.

• Winter Carnival Games. School-age youth will enjoy this story-based program that includes a short reading with games and craft activities at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 23.

London Tee Ball and Coach Pitch Registration
The London Parks and Recreation Department has announced registration dates for the 2010 Tee-Ball (ages 4-5) and Coach Pitch (ages 6-7) season. Registration ($40) will take place at City Council Chambers, 6 E. Second St., from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Feb. 20, Feb. 27, March 13, March 20 and March 27. For more information, go to www.londonohio.com.

London Area Baseball Council Registration
The London Area Baseball Council offers leagues for ages 6-15 including Machine Pitch (ages 6-8), Kid Pitch League (ages 9-10), Little League (ages 11-12), and Babe Ruth League (ages 13-15). Registration is $50 with a discount for multiple children. All registration will take place at City Council Chambers, 6 E. Second St., from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Feb. 20, Feb. 27, March 13, March 20 and March 27.

Madison-Plains School Board
The Madison-Plains Board of Educa-tion will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 in the high school auditorium to review results of a phone survey and decide what direction to take with a building levy.

Men’s and Women’s Hoops Open Gym
The London Parks and Recreation Department will host men’s and women’s basketball open gym starting in February at the Armory, 15 E. Second St. Cost is $2 per person. Men can play from 8 to 10 p.m. on Mondays, Women can play from 8 to 10 p.m. on Thursdays. Call (740) 852-4462.

Mount Sterling Community Center
The Mount Sterling Community Center is located at 164 E. Main St. Call (740) 869-2453. The gym is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily for walking.

Feb. 8: Sterling Socialites, 1-3 p.m.; after-school program for K-5th, 2:30-4 p.m. (registration required); open gym for youths, 4-5:30 p.m.; open gym for adults, 5:30-7 p.m.; GED classes, 6-9 p.m.; Westfall third- and fourth-grade girls’ basketball practice, 7-8:15 p.m.

Feb. 9: After-school program for K-5th, 2:30-4 p.m.; food/clothing pantry, 4-7 p.m.; sewing for youth, 4-7 p.m.; open gym for adults, 5-7 p.m.; volleyball open gym for adults, 7-9 p.m.; Alcoholics Anonymous, 8-9 p.m.

Feb. 10: Adult sewing, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; adult counseling, noon-6 p.m.; American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m.; non-denominational Bible study, 6-8 p.m.; Mount Sterling Youth Athletic Association baseball signups, 6-8 p.m.

Feb. 11: Food/clothing pantry, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; GED class, 6-9 p.m.; Madison-Plains fifth- and sixth-grade boys basketball practice, 5-7 p.m.

Feb. 12: No Friday Night Youth

Feb. 13: Sewing for all ages, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Mount Sterling Youth Athletic Association baseball signups, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Feb. 14: Sterling Grace church services, 10:15 a.m.; Alcoholics Anonymous, 7-8 p.m.

Mount Sterling Library
60 W. Columbus St., (740) 869-2430.
• Story Time. Stories and crafts for ages 3-5 on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. No fee or pre-registration required. A Valentine is party planned for Feb. 12.
• Meadowview Visit. The next visit to the Meadowview complex will be Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. Residents may call ahead to request available items be delivered.
• Friends of the Library. Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.
• Board of Directors. Feb. 11 at 6 p.m.

Norwood Preschool Screenings
The Norwood Preschool programs are screening children 3 to 4 years of age for enrollment for the 2010 – 2011 school year. Areas include speech/language, self-help skills, learning skills, social skills, cognitive skills, and fine/gross motor skills. This is an opportunity for all Jefferson Local students who are eligible for preschool next year based on their age. If your child is already enrolled, there is no need to attend this screening.
The screening is set for 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 26 at Norwood Preschool, 899 Norwood Dr., West Jefferson. Call Melissa Casey at (614) 879-4100 or Cathy Pappas, preschool supervisor, at (614) 256-7509 for an appointment.

Plain City Aglow
Plain City’s Aglow International chapter will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 in the St. Joseph Activity Center, 670 W. Main St. Carolyn Slaughter, who holds a master’s degree in practical ministry, will be the guest speaker. For more information, call Teresa Mullins at (614) 878-1187.

Plain City Library
The Plain City Public Library offers a wide variety of free programs for all age groups. For more information or to register for any program, call (614) 873-4912 or send e-mail to agreen@plaincitylib.org.

Professional Development Committee
London City Schools’ Professional Development Committee will meet as follows in the media center’s lower level at London Elementary School, 380 Elm St.: Feb. 23, March 16, April 20, May 18 and June 7. All meetings start at 3:35 p.m. with the exception of the June 7 meeting, which starts at 10 a.m.

Religious Activities
Youth On Fire 4 Jesus meets from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturdays at HELP House, 122 E. Center St. in London. The Bible study and prayer group is geared toward children in elementary and middle school.

Retired Teachers
The Madison County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 8 at Ben and Joy’s Restaurant, 35 S. London St., Mount Sterling. Bernie Hall, superintendent of Madison-Plains Local Schools will speak.

Valentine Dances
• The London American Legion Auxiliary Post 105 will host its fifth annual Valentine dinner and dance on Feb. 13 at the post, 51 E. First St., London. The all-you-can-eat Italian buffet runs from 4 to 7:30 p.m. The meal is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children 10 years and younger. Those who want to attend the dance only, from 8 to midnight, can pay $5 per couple. All proceeds go to the Auxiliary’s scholastic fund. For more information, contact Ellen Robinett at (740) 852-9196.