Tangipahoa Parish Calendar for Feb. 16, 2012

THURSDAY

--GYM WALKING: 8:30 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department, 601 W. Coleman Ave. Also on Friday and Monday through Feb. 23. [phone].

--VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB: 8:30 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].

--LINE DANCING PERFORMANCE PRACTICE: 10 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].

--LINE DANCING TRANSITION CLASS: 11 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].

--STORY TIME: 11 a.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch, 380 N. Fifth St. [phone].

--LINE DANCING INTERMEDIATE CLASS: noon, Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. Also advanced line dancing at noon. [phone].

--TEEN PROGRAM: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch. Those attending will be watching “The Help.” [phone].

--BODY BEAUTIFUL I CLASS - PUBERTY: 6 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center, 15790 Paul Vega, MD Drive, Hammond. This class is for girls (grades 4-5) and a parent/guardian to discuss the physical and emotional changes that occur in adolescent girls. [phone].

--FAMILY-TO-FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP (NAMI): 6:30 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. This support group is for family members who have someone in their family suffering from a mental illness. Family members learn how to support their loved ones and are able to receive information about NAMI education courses, as well as other valuable, local resources on mental illness through this support group. [phone].

FRIDAY

--BASIC BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].

--BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].

--26TH ANNUAL KREWE OF OMEGA PARADE: 6:30 p.m., Starting at SLU University Center and following the Official Hammond Parade Route. [phone].

--TRANSITION TO BEGINNERS Line Dancing: 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].

--ZUMBA: 8 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].

--SWEETWATER SAM’S MARDI GRAS MADNESS: Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables. [phone] or visit http://www.sweetwater-campground.com.

SATURDAY

--AMITE COMMUNITY MARKET: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Catha Park Corner of La. 16 and U.S. 51. [phone] or visit http://www.amite
chamber.org.

--PREPARED CHILDBIRTH: 9 a.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. This seven-hour class covers the stages of labor and how to prepare for each. Participants learn and practice various coping techniques for labor and delivery. The cost is $40. [phone].

--MATER DOLOROSA ANNUAL STEAK DINNER: 6:30 p.m., Mater Dolorosa School Gym. [phone] or visit http://www.mdeagles.org.

MONDAY

--PET PARADE & FAMILY FUN FEST: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Zemurray Park, Hammond. [phone] or visit http://www.lsuagcenter.com/tangipahoa.

TUESDAY

--BASICS BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: 10 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].

--BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: 10 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].

--STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m., Amite Library Branch, 761 W. Oak St. [phone].

--TRANSITION TO BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: 11 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].

--INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LINE DANCING: noon, Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].

--ZUMBA: 12:30 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].

--HAND & FOOT CANASTA: 1 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department.[phone].

--GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 10 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. Call Jennifer Thomas, Generations Hospice [phone].

WEDNESDAY

--FRENCH CLASS: 10 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].

--LEFT-RIGHT GAME: 1 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. Bring one wrapped food item to play. [phone].

FEB. 23

--LINE DANCING PERFORMANCE PRACTICE: 10 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].

--STORY TIME: 11 a.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch, 380 N. Fifth St., Ponchatoula. [phone].

--LINE DANCING TRANSITION TO INTERMEDIATE CLASS: 11 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].

--LINE DANCING ADVANCED CLASS: Noon, Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. [phone].

--TEEN PROGRAM: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch. Those attending will watch the movie “Guess Who.” [phone].

--AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEARTSAVER AED CPR CLASS (FOR THE LAYPERSON): 5 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. This class incorporates demonstrations of the American Heart Association’s lifesaving techniques for choking, 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 successfully complete manikin check off and AED simulation in order to successfully complete this certification. [phone].

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