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Community Calendar
Antiques Appraisal Fair
The South Charleston Heritage Commission is sponsoring an Antique Appraisal Fair fund-raiser at the historic South Charleston Opera House on March 13 from noon to 4 p.m. Antique dealers will assess the items and give estimates of their worth in today's market. A donation of $5 per antique item or $10 for three items is suggested. For more information, contact Larry Marple at (937) 462-6503.
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 children¹s 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.
Breakfast
VFW 1176 Ladies Auxiliary will host a breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon March 6 at the post, 139 S. Main St., London. The menu includes biscuits and gravy, home fries and eggs any way you want them, all for $5.
Dough Night for London Music Boosters
The London High School Music Department will benefit from DOUGH Night on March 4. From 4 to 9 p.m., the London Donatos at 229 Lafayette St. will donate 20 percent of all dine-in and pick-up orders to support the London High School Music Department. Mention the department when placing an order. The store can be reached at (740) 852-2424. March 4 is opening night for the high school's production of The Wizard of Oz. Order and bring your pizza to the commons for an informal time of fellowship prior to the show.
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.
Fairfield Youth Association
The Fairfield Youth Association will host sign-ups from 6 to 8 p.m. March 3 and 9 to 11 a.m. March 6. For details, go to leaguelineup.com/fairfieldjets or call Cassey Hudson at (614) 560-7935.
Farm toy show
The Madison-Plains FFA will host its 14th annual Farm Toy Show on March 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Madison-Plains High School, 800 Linson Road, London. Admission is $2 per person over 12 years old. Any questions, call (740) 852-0364 ext 321.
The toy show raises money for the Bob Phillips FFA Scholarship. The scholarship awards $1,500 to $2,000 to Madison-Plains seniors actively involved in FFA and their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project. In the past, up to three FFA members split the scholarship money each year. The scholarship was named after the agriculture education advisor who chartered the Madison South FFA Chapter which is now the Madison-Plains FFA.
A total of 17 toy dealers and 42 tables are registered to display and sell their collections this year. Included this year is a parts dealer, so people can fix or repair any farm toys that are broken or damaged.
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:
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.
Girls' Basketball Tourney
Triple Threat Basketball will host a fifth and sixth grade girls¹ 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.
Hospital Open House
Thanks to donations from the community, Madison County Hospital has raised enough money to purchase digital mammography and stereotactic biopsy equipment for The Battelle Breast Care Center. The public is invited to see the new digital mammography unit between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. March 3. The Battelle Breast Care Center is located on the ground floor of the Park Avenue Medical Building.
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. 27, March
13, March 20 and March 27.
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 child¹s 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 Sword of Shannara" by Terry Brooks on March 9 at 7 p.m.
Family Game Night. Community members of all ages will enjoy this family-oriented time of playing board games and several Nintendo Wii gaming systems at the library on March 3 at 6 p.m. Kids below the ages of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Based on the Book Club. The club will discuss the book and theatrical version of "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd on March 10 at 7 p.m. The next book/movie the club will discuss is ³War of the Worlds² by H.G. Wells.
Movie Night Out . Adults will enjoy "The Blindside" (PG-13), on the library¹s big screen March 25 at 6 p.m. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided.
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. 27, March 13, March 20 and March 27. For more information, go to www.londonohio.com.
Men's and Women's Hoops Open Gym
The London Parks and Recreation Department will host men¹s and women's basketball 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.
Mothers of Preschoolers
Mothers of Preschoolers will meet from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. March 17 (wear green) at New Life Nazarene Church, 2020 State Rte. 142 NE, just south of the I-70 exit. The free program is a great way for moms to make new friends, while, their wee ones (ages 0-5) sing and play in the MOPPETS program. Call Pam at (614) 853-2532 for information or to register.
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.
March 1: 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.
March 2: Matter of Balance class, 10 a.m.-noon (pre-register by March 5); 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.
March 3: Adult sewing, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; adult counseling, noon-6 p.m.; after-school program for K-5th, 2:30-4 p.m.; open gym for youths, 4-5:30 p.m.; non-denominational Bible study, 6-8 p.m.
March 4: Food/clothing pantry, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Community Action, 10:30 a.m.-noon; GED class, 6-9 p.m.; Madison-Plains fifth- and sixth-grade boys basketball practice, 5-7 p.m.
March 5: Matter of Balance class, 10 a.m.-noon; Friday Night Youth resumes March 12.
March 6: Sewing for all ages, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
March 7: 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. Story time is primarily for ages 3-5 and starts at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays. Day care providers are welcome.
- Friends of the Library. The group is open to anyone and meets the second Tuesday of each month.
- Board of Directors. Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month and are open to the public.
- Movie Matinee. Watch ³G-Force² at 3 p.m. Feb. 26.
- Meadowview Visit. The library visits the senior citizens housing complex once monthly to provide materials for residents to check out and a guest speaker.
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 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.
- Book Club. On March 1 at 7 p.m., discuss ³The Last Lecture² by Randy Pausch.
Professional Development Committee
London City Schools' Professional Development Committee will meet as follows in the media center¹s lower level at London Elementary School, 380 Elm St.: 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.
Southeastern's Wizard of Oz
Southeastern High School¹s production of the "Wizard of Oz" features three performances: 7 p.m. on March 5, 7 p.m. on March 6, and 3 p.m. on March 7. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students and senior citizens. For reserved seating, buy tickets at the high school 2:30 to 6 p.m. weekdays or call (937) 462-8308.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
The Posse band will perform from 7 to 11 p.m. March 12 at VFW Post 7005, 1 Veteran’s Way, West Jefferson. Admission is free. Post members and their guests are welcome. The men’s auxiliary will serve Reuben sandwiches and Freedom Fries from 5 to 7 p.m. or until the food is gone. Proceeds will benefit the men’s auxiliary scholarship fund. For details, call Pat Dillon at (614) 370-9428.
Strawberry Sale
The Madison-Plains FFA will hold its annual strawberry sale until March 5. The strawberries are from Florida and are sold by the flat or half flat. A flat contains six quarts (11-12 pounds) and a half flat contains three quarts (5-6 pounds). Flats are $19 and half flats are $11. To order, contact any Madison Plains Agricultural Education student or call FFA advisors Dennis Henry, Jon Henry or Gary Hoffman at (740) 852-0364, ext. 321. The strawberries will be delivered on March 23.
West Jefferson Library
Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library in West Jefferson can be reached at (614) 879-8448.
- Storytimes.Traditional Storytimes take place every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and on alternating Fridays at 10:30.
- Booklovers. Discuss "Fool" by Christopher Moore at 7 p.m. March 1.
Wizard of Oz at London
London High School’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” will take place March 4-6 at 7:30 p.m. and March 7 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students and can be purchased at the door. Center section seats can be reserved for $10 each by calling ahead to Director Stephanie Stephens, (740) 852-5705, ext. 1544.
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