Events at Barstow Senior Center
The Barstow Senior Center, 555 Melissa Ave., will be offering the following programs today: Mojave Carvers from 8 to 11 a.m. Crafter Group from 9 to 11 a.m. Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Baked beans with franks, Coleslaw, raisin bread and cake with strawberries. Wii bowlers from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Line dance classes with Nancy Dittman from 1 to 3 p.m. Drop in and check out the other activities that are going on during the day like puzzles and card games and the library has many books to choose from. The Center will be opened from 9 to 3 today. For information, call 760-256-5023.
'National Day of Prayer'
The Barstow Christian Ministerial Association in association with the National Day of Prayer will celebrate the National Day of prayer with a breakfast meeting at Quigley's, 2841 Lenwood Road today from 7 to 10 a.m., to pray for our nation, the world, the Peace of Jerusalem, and the church and other needs. Also, the group will be meeting on Barstow City Hall steps at noon for a continued time of prayer for the community needs. Brochures from the National Day of Prayer will be available.
Safe and Sane fireworks seminars
The City Council for the City of Barstow approved the sale and discharge of "Safe and Sane Fireworks" within the Barstow city limits at its regularly scheduled meeting on April 16, 2012. Ten (10) Non-Profit Organizations will be selected to sell "Safe and Sane Fireworks" this year via a selection process.
Those Non - Profit Organizations interested in selling Safe and Sane Fireworks will be required to attend one of two (2) "Safe and Sane Fireworks" Safety Seminars, scheduled today at City Hall, 220 East Mountain View Street, in the Council Chambers. The first meeting starts at 10 a.m. and the second meeting at 6 p.m. City staff, Interim Fire Chief Ross and the permitted Wholesale Fireworks Distributors willing attendance to give the safety presentation and answer questions.
The Safety Seminar is mandatory for those Non-Profit Organizations that wish to submit an application to sale "Safe and Sane Fireworks" within the city limits of Barstow. A certificate will be presented to those Non-Profits in attendance.
For more information please visit the City's website: www.barstowca.org
Retired Teachers meeting
The May luncheon of CalRTA will be held today at 11:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, La Paz and Molino Dr. in Victorville. A program of favorite "oldies" will be presented by the Divas and Divos under the direction of Norma Stafford and arranged by Carol Nyborg. Lunch will be catered by Domingo's of Boron. For information, call Bob Rittman at 760-946-3461.
Kindergarten Round-up
Barstow Unified School District will be offering Kindergarten Round-up on the following dates:
* Cameron - Tuesday, May 15 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. 760-255-6260.
* Henderson - Wednesday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 760-255-6250.
* Lenwood - today from 8:30 to 11 :30 a.m. Includes First 5 Pre-K. 760-253-7713,
* Montara - Tuesday, May 15 through Thursday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 760-252-5150.
* Skyline North - Friday, May 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 760-255-6090.
* Thomson - Wednesday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to noon. 760-255-6150.
Child must be 5 years of age on or before Nov. 1. Must have following documents for registration: official birth certificate, immunization/shot records, physical examination, mandated oral health assessment, proof of residency.
'His Hands Serving U' meeting
His Hands Serving U holds meetings the first Thursday of the month at 224 Woodham Ave., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Visitors welcome. For information, call 760-552-9074.
Bereavement support group
A bereavement support group meets at 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 505 E Mt. View in Room 13. All are welcome. For information, call 760-256-6818.
Patriot Forum
The Patriot Forum, a non-partisan group, will meet every Thursday at 6 p.m., at Sizzler Restaurant, 1523 E. Main St. Guest speaker will be Bill Jensen, congressional candidate for the 8th district. For information, call 760-256-3323.
Bingo
Knights of Columbus, 580 Victor St., will offer bingo every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. For information, call 760-252-4885.
Story time
Barstow Branch Library, 304 E. Buena Vista, hosts Story time every Thursday from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Children will enjoy reading, and crafts. For information, call 760-256-4850.
Craft Sale
Best Opportunities will hold a hand - made craft sale every Thursday at the Barstow Mall, 1800 E. Main St., from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Best Opportunities.
Al-Anon
Thursday Night Book Study will be held on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 512 E. Williams St. Baby-sitting available. For information, call 760-261-3806.
Alateen Club
Alateen will be holding meetings on Thursdays for children ages 5 to 12 (Young Alateen Club) and ages 13-19 (A New Beginning Alateen). Meetings are held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 512 E. Williams St., from 6 to 7 p.m. For information, call 760-261-3806.
'Read to Me'
Read with storyteller and former Children's Librarian, Helen Riley, at the Barstow Branch Library, 304 E. Buena Vista, every Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. For information, call 760-256-4850.
Compulsive Overeaters Anonymous/HOW
Help from compulsive overeating is available on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Meetings are held at the Mojave River Valley Museum, 270 E. Virginia Way. No dues/fees. For information, call 760-577-9566.
