Tangipahoa Parish Calendar for June 7, 2012

THURSDAY

--CAR SEAT FITTING STATION: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center, 15837 Paul Vega MD Drive, Hammond. Those interested in having certified child passenger safety technicians install safety seats and boosters can make an appointment between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Technicians will also give instruction on how to transport children safely. For more information, call [phone].

--GYM WALKING: 8:30 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department, 601 West Coleman Ave., Hammond. For more information, call [phone].

--911 MEMORIAL DEDICATION: 9 a.m., Catha Park, corner of La. 16 and U.S. 51, Amite. For more information, call [phone].

--LINE DANCING PERFORMANCE PRACTICE: 10 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. The cost to attend the practice is $1.

--STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m., Hammond Library Branch, 314 East Thomas St. The theme is "Reach for the Stars." For more information, call [phone].

--LINE DANCING INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASS: 11 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. The cost to attend the class is $1.

--SUMMER READING PROGRAM ACTIVITY ZONE: 11 a.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch, 380 N. 5th St. The activity zone is for children, ages 4-7, and the theme is "Shooting Stars and Moon Beams." For more information, call [phone].

--HAMMOND BRANCH TEENS: 5:30 p.m., Hammond Library Branch. The topic will be "Midsummer Night's Dream-Dream Interpretation/Journaling."

FRIDAY

--GYM WALKING: 8:30 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department.

--SUMMER READING PROGRAM PERFORMER: 10 a.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch. Donald Lewis, a storyteller, will perform as part of the Summer Reading Program.

--STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER: 5 p.m., Hammond Library Branch. Youths can bring their favorite stuffed animals to the library to listen to bedtime stories.

--LINE DANCING BASIC BEGINNERS: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. The cost is $2.

--LINE DANCING BEGINNERS: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. The cost is $2.

--LINE DANCING TRANSITION TO BEGINNERS: 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. The cost is $2.

--SWEETWATER SAM'S POOL PARTY: Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables, 57056 N. Cooper Road, Loranger. For more information, call [phone] or visit http://www.sweetwater-campground.com.

--ZUMBA CLASS: 8 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department.

--YOGI BEAR'S MARDI GRAS IN JUNE WEEKEND: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort, 46049 La. 445, Robert. The event will last until Sunday. For more information, call [phone] or visit http://www.jellystonela.com.

SATURDAY

--FAMILIES TOUCHING FAMILIES-FILLING THE GAP MEETING: 10 a.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. The support group, Families Touching Families-Filling the Gap, is designed for children who are seperated from their parents by incarceration, divorce, disaster situations or other reasons. Meetings are held twice a month. For more information, call [phone].

--KNIT IN PUBLIC DAY: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Coffee Culture, 1625 U.S. 51, Ponchatoula. The Ponchatoula "Radical Purls" knitting group will host the worldwide event to encourage those who do needlework to join others who enjoy knitting. Seating is limited. To reserve a spot, email [e-mail]. For more information about Knit in Public Day, visit http://www.kipday.com/history.htm.

--FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE: Noon, Hammond Library Branch. Families are invited to library to watch "The Labyrinth."

--REIMERS VARIETY MUSIC SHOW: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Reimers Auditorium, corner of E. Charles and N. Cherry streets, Hammond. For more information about the show, call [phone].

SUNDAY

--PRENATAL I CLASS-FAMILIES UNDER CONSTRUCTION: 6 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. The class focuses on the preparation of homes for newborns, pregnancy anatomy, true and false labor and hospital procedures. For more information, call [phone].

MONDAY

--GYM WALKING: 8:30 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department.

--CROCHET AND KNIT GROUP: 10 a.m., Amite Library Branch, 761 W. Oak St. The group will meet to crochet, knit, share patterns and learn new stitches. For more information, call [phone].

--MONDAY PERFORMANCES: 10 a.m., Hammond Library Branch. The library will host a performance by Digeridoo Down Under.

--TIGHTEN UP SUPPORT GROUP: 5:30 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. The support group is for those who are considering weight loss surgery. Family and friends are welcome to attend meetings.

--CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. The support group is for adults who are suffering from mental illnesses. Meetings are led by trained individuals who are also in the recovery process. For more information, call [phone].

--KIDZ KAMP OVERNIGHT: Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables. The camp is designed for youth, ages 7 to 17, and will end June 14. For more information, call [phone] or visit http://www.sweetwater-campground.com.

TUESDAY

--GYM WALKING: 8:30 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department.

--LINE DANCING BASIC BEGINNERS: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. The cost is $1.

--TWEEN BOOK CLUB: 9 a.m., Hammond Library Branch. The club will discuss "Journey through Narnia."

--STORY TIME: 10 a.m., Amite Library Branch.

--SUMMER READING PROGRAM FIREFLIES STORIES & SONGS: 10 a.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch. The event is for children ages 3 and younger. The theme is "Sweet Dreams."

--LINE DANCING TRANSITION TO BEGINNERS: 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. The cost is $1.

--LINE DANCING BEGINNERS: 11 a.m. to noon, Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. The cost is $1.

--LINE DANCING INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: Noon to 1 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. The cost is $1.

--ZUMBA CLASS: 12:30 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department.

--TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM: 1 p.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch. Teens, ages 12 to 17, are invited to the library to make monster masks as part of the Summer Reading Program.

--HAND/FOOT CANASTA: 1:15 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department.

--TWEEN DISCO DREAMS COSTUME PARTY: 4 p.m., Hammond Library Branch. Tweens are invited to a costume party where they can wear their favorite disco outfits.

WEDNESDAY

--GYM WALKING: 8:30 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department.

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

--BINGO: 1 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. Participants should each bring two wrapped food items to enter the game. For more information, call the department.

--SUMMER READING PROGRAM ADVENTURE QUEST: 1 p.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch. The Summer Reading Program event is for ages 8 to 12 and its theme is "Camp Out!"

--AHA HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR CLASS: 5 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. The American Heart Association will hold a CPR class for healthcare providers. The class includes a lecture on cardiovascular health and demonstrations of CPR for adults, children and infants. Participants must complete the manikin check off, Automated External Defibrillator simulation and a written exam to receive certification. The cost is $30. For more information, call [phone].

--NIGHT MOVES: 6 p.m., Hammond Library Branch. The program involves Szabi Varga discussing and demonstrating the art of Thai Chi.

JUNE 14

--GYM WALKING: 8:30 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department.

--LINE DANCING PERFORMANCE PRACTICE: 10 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. The cost is $1.

--STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m., Hammond Library Branch. The theme of the story time is "Batty About Books."

--SUMMER READING PROGRAM ACTIVITY ZONE: 11 a.m., Ponchatoula Library Branch. The activity zone is for ages 4 to 7 and its theme is "Camp Out."

--LINE DANCING INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: 11 a.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. The cost is $1.

--DOMINOES: 1 p.m., Michael J. Kenney Recreation Department. For more information about entering the game, call the department.

--ZOMBIE PROM/APOCALYPSE PREPARATION PARTY: 5:30 p.m., Hammond Library Branch. Hammond Teens will host the prom/party.