THURSDAY
--CAR SEAT FITTING STATION: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center, 15790 Paul Vega, MD Drive, Hammond. Certified child-passenger safety technicians are available by appointment to install child-passenger safety seats and boosters and provide instruction to ensure the safe transport of children of all ages. Call (985) 230-7777.
--PUPPY THERAPY: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., SELU Sims Memorial Library, 1211 SGA Drive, Hammond. St. Tammany Humane Society will bring in puppies and dogs to help students who are dealing with stress before finals. The Humane Society will be providing five dogs for students to play with, cuddle or just hold under the breezeway of the library. Students are encouraged to interact with the animals as part of a stress relief method called dog therapy. All of the dogs are eligible for adoption.
--STORY TIME: 11 a.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch, 380 N. Fifth St. Call (985) 386-6554.
--TEEN PROGRAM: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch. Comic Book Character Contest. Call (985) 386-6554.
--TEEN ADVISORY BOARD: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Hammond Library Branch, 314 E. Thomas St. The program is for teens in sixth grade and up. Call (985) 345-3909.
FRIDAY
--GYM WALKING: 8:30 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department, 601 W. Coleman Ave. Also Monday through May 10. Call (985) 277-5906.
--SUGAR SNAPS: 10 a.m., The Sugar Snaps perform at Belle Maison, 15704 Medical Arts Drive, Hammond. Call (985) 277-5906.
--HAMMOND ART GUILD'S "LOUISIANA REFLECTIONS" ART SHOW AND SALE: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., 13143 Wardline Road at Interstate 55, Hammond. The Guild is represented by 29 local and regional artists displaying over 200 pieces of art in various mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, ceramics, wood and glass.
--BASICS BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: 6 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. Call (985) 277-5906.
--MIKE VAUGHN MINISTRIES CONCERT: 6 p.m., 13101 La. 442 W., Tickfaw. An evening of inspirational gospel music, food and fellowship. Mike Vaughn will be singing followed by special guest "The Men of Music" of Jackson, Miss. Call (985) 974-050.
--TRANSITION TO BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. Call (985) 277-5906.
--IRMA THOMAS: 7:30 p.m., Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond. Call (985) 543-4366.
--YOGI BEAR'S CRUISING WITH YOGI WEEKEND: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, 46049 La. 445, Robert. Call (985) 542-1507.
--ZUMBA: 8 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. Call (985) 277-5906.
SATURDAY
--HORSE-TO-HUMAN RELATIONS SHOWDEO: 6 p.m., Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables, 57056 North Cooper Road, Loranger. A horse show where riders bring their own horse and compete in timed events. Call (985) 878-6868.
--BUNKO FOR BASKETBALL: Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the Bunko games starting at 7 p.m., Southeastern Louisiana University's Twelve Oaks. A scholarship fundraiser for the SLU women's basketball program. Tickets are $35 per person in advance and $40 at the door for the adults-only event, which will feature hor d'oeuvres, drinks — including complimentary mint juleps - and silent and live auctions. During the event, PRIDE will draw the winning ticket for a Cali Classic 50 scooter, provided by Big Easy Scooters and Cycles of New Orleans. The scooter is donated by Michael and Denise Holly, of Hammond, and raffle tickets are $5. Bunko for Basketball and raffle tickets can be obtained from PRIDE members and on campus at the athletics ticket office, Room 107, Dugas Center for Southeastern Athletics, 800 Galloway Drive, and the Lady Lion Basketball office, Room 106, University Center, 800 W. University Ave. Tickets will be available at PJ's Coffee and Tea in downtown Hammond and SLU home baseball games. For information, contact PRIDE Chairwoman Patsy Causey at (985) 345-8133, or the Lady Lion basketball office at (985) 549-3744.
MONDAY
--CROCHET AND KNIT GROUP: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Amite Library Branch, 761 W. Oak St. Participants will gather to knit and crochet. Call (985) 748-7151.
--GROUP LIVING WITH AFFECTIVE DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP: 6 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. This support group is for participants of all ages experiencing anxiety disorders, mental illness, post-traumatic, obsessive compulsive and bipolar conditions. Call (985) 230-5723.
TUESDAY
--BASICS BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: 10 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. Call (985) 277-5906.
--BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: 10 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. (985) 277-5906.
--STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m., Amite Library Branch. Participants will make a Mother's Day craft. Call (985) 748-7151.
--CHILDREN'S STORYTIME: 10:30 a.m., Hammond Library Branch. The event will feature stories, activities and crafts for children. Call (985) 345-3909.
--TRANSITION TO BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: 11 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. (985) 277-5906.
--INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LINE DANCING: noon, Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. Call (985) 277-5906.
--HAND & FOOT CANASTA: noon, Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. Call (985) 277-5906.
--ADVENTURE CLUB: 4 p.m., Hammond Library Branch. Fun program featuring games and activities for children in grades three through five. Call (985) 345-3909.
--ADVENTURE CLUB: 4:30 p.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch. The Olympians. Call (985) 386-6554.
--PRENATAL II CLASS: Labor and delivery: 6 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. This class focuses on topics, including anesthesia, the four stages of labor and delivery, as well as vaginal and cesarean births. Call (985) 230-7777.
WEDNESDAY
--FRENCH CLASS: 10 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. Call (985) 277-5906.
--BINGO: 1 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. Bring one wrapped food item to play one card, two to play two cards. Call (985) 277-5906.
--MATINEE MOVIE: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Amite Library Branch. Sense and Sensibility. Call (985) 748-7151.
--ADVENTURE CLUB: 4 p.m., Amite Library Branch. Mother's Day Craft. Call (985) 748-7151.
--AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CPR: (for medical professionals): 5 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. This American Heart Association class is for health-care providers. It provides a lecture on cardiovascular health and risk factors and demonstrations of American Heart Association basic life-support techniques for choking victims, rescue breathing and CPR for adults, children, and infants. Participants are introduced to and participate in the use of an Automated External Defibrillator. Participants must complete manikin check off, AED simulation and a written exam in order to complete certification. The cost is $30. Call (985) 230-7777.
MAY 10
--LINE DANCING PERFORMANCE PRACTICE: 10 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. Call (985) 277-5906.
--LINE DANCING TRANSITION TO INTERMEDIATE CLASS: 11 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. Call (985) 277-5906.
--STORY TIME: 11 a.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch. (985) 386-6554.
--MOTHER'S DAY SALAD BAR SOCIAL: 1 p.m. Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. The speaker will be Eileen Kleinpeter, activities and volunteer coordinator at Live Oak Village. Participants are asked to bring their favorite picture of a family member or friend to be honored. RSVP's only. Call (985) 277-5906.
--TEEN PROGRAM: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch. Pizza Party. Call (985) 386-6554.
--TEEN PROGRAM (PAGETURNERS): 5:30 p.m., Hammond Library Branch. Tweens and Teens in sixth grade and up are encouraged to join us for book discussions, activities and games. Call (985) 345-3909.
--BREAST-FEEDING CLASS: 6 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. This class is for parents who may be considering breast-feeding or who have already decided to breast feed their baby. Topics include positioning the baby properly, nutrition, pumping and storing breast milk and the benefits of breast-feeding. Call (985) 230-7777.
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