Weekend events for Friday, January 27 through Sunday, January, 30
Friday
Karaoke at the VFW
The VFW Post 2143, 25190 W. Main St., will have Karaoke on Friday at 6 p.m. until closing. Reminder that the Karaoke contest will be at the VFW Post and contestants please come down and show us your talent. The event supports veteran causes.For information, call 760 253-2610.
Mojave Valley Carvers
The Mojave Valley Carvers meet every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8 to 11 a.m. If you have an interest in carving come to the Senior Citizens Center, 555 Melissa Ave. During the carving sessions one of the carvers will introduce you and show you around.
Saturday
‘Three Churches of St. Joseph’s’
A new book, “Three Churches of St. Joseph’s” will be sold as a fundraiser for St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Saturday and Sunday after all the Masses. The books author, Phyllis Kolbly, will be on hand to sign copies and talk about the book and the two volumes that will follow.
Barstow’s Clothing Exchange
The monthly clothing exchange will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Greater Hope Foundation, 231 E. Main St. Anyone in need of children’s clothing is welcome. This is open to anyone in the community and great way to get free clothes and other items for children. Please bring any donated clothing (sizes for newborns to 16/18), food, toys, cribs, highchairs, bouncers or other items to the exchange. All clothing needs to be washed and free of holes or stains. Please no resellers. For information, call 760-987-4522.
Main St mural tour
The first monthly mural tour of the year will be offered on Saturday, Jan. 28. Meet at 10 a.m. inside Barstow Flower & Bridal, corner of 7th and Main St. Enjoy a walk back in time with Steve Smith and his nostalgic slide show, “100 years of Barstow Route 66” followed by a walking tour to view the growing gallery of murals along with the Main St Murals team. Tours are held on the last Saturday of every month. For groups and youth program information, please call 760-220-4351. www.mainstreetmurals.com
Democratic Club meeting
The Mojave Desert Democratic Club will meet Saturday, at Quigley’s Restaurant located near the Merchant’s Mall in Lenwood. Breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m., the meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Highlights of the meeting will be: Newly elected officers of the Barstow Democratic Club outline their vision of the year ahead. Feasibility of proposed Canada-US oil pipeline. Future of California “bullet train” project. Governor’s tax increase plan. Status of US economic recovery. New approaches to long term unemployment. Reports on Democratic Party activities on the city, county, state and national levels. General discussion. For information, call 760-256-3484 or e-mail at mhernandez27@san.rr.com.
Little League Sign-ups
West Barstow Little League will be holding sign-ups on the following Saturdays: Jan. 28 at Fogelsong Park from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tryouts will be held on Jan. 28. The cost is $65 for ages 12-and-under, and $75 for ages 13-and-over. A birth certificate and proof of residency required. Contact Little League president Jim McCall with any questions at 760-985-7865, or player agent Jamie Martinez at 760-220-9747.
Barstow Mall craft fair and mini swap meet
Barstow Mall is holding a craft fair and swap meet every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Space is free for non-profit organizations and all others are $5 for one spot or $10 for two spots. Must have tables for merchandise or rentals available for $1. Raffles and entertainment. For information, call Gilbert Martinez at 760-267-6083.
Saturday Night Cruisers
Bring your car and join the Saturday Night Cruisers every Saturday at 7 p.m. at Foster Freeze, 1580 W. Main St. For information, call 760-964-3777.
Karaoke at Eagles Lodge
The Eagles Lodge, 513 E. Main St., features Karaoke every Saturday at 8 p.m. All are welcome.
Sunday
Bingo
Knights of Columbus, 580 Victor St., will offer bingo every Sunday at 5 p.m. For information, call 760-252-4885.
