Events for Monday, Jan. 16 through Thursday, Jan. 18

Monday

Peace Breakfast
The Art and Industrial Women’s and Men’s Club, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., will be hosting the annual Peace Breakfast on Monday at 8 a.m., Sizzler, 1523 E. Main St. The public is invited. For information, call 760-887-8950.

NARFE meeting
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1564 will meet at Sizzler, 1523 E. Main St., on Monday at 6 p.m. Guest speaker is pending. Updates on current congressional actions affecting health, retirement, and other retiree benefits are provided for consideration.  All federal and retired employees are encouraged to attend and participate in chapter meetings.

Parental Alienation support group
Joshua Rose Foundation is starting a support group to provide education, support and coaching for parents who are experiencing difficulties in their relationships with their children due to parental alienation. This includes violation of court orders, refusal of visitation, blockage of contact and other tactics that interfere with the parent child bond. Meetings will be held every Monday at the Barstow Senior Center, 555 Melissa Ave., from 1 to 3 p.m. For information, call Julia Greer Moreno, Founder of the Joshua Rose Foundation, at 760-957-7027.

Al-Anon meeting
AL-Anon meetings are held on Mondays from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 512 E. Williams St. Baby-sitting available. For information, call 760-261-3806.

Softball Sign-ups
Sign-ups are also upcoming for Barstow Little League Softball, for girls ages 6-16. Sign-ups will be held on Mondays Jan. 16, 23, and 30, and on Wednesdays Jan. 18, 25, and Feb. 1. All sign-ups will take place from 6 to 8 p.m., at Sizzler , 1523 E. Main St. in Barstow. The cost is $75 per child, with the second child at $70, and three or more at $65 each. A $5 discount for the first child will apply at the Jan. 2 sign-up only; a $10 late fee will be charged at the late sign-up on Feb. 1. Proof of age and three proofs of residency are required. Complete information is on the Web site at www.eteamz.com/blls, or call the hotline at 760-957-7553 and leave a message.

Tuesday

Bingo
The Barstow Senior Center, 555 Melissa Ave., will be holding bingo on Tuesday with early birds at 6 p.m. Lucky 5 in play. Four power balls each pays $250. Buy-in is $15. Grill will be open. Open to the public but must be 18 or older to play. For information, call 760-256-5023.

Auditions for upcoming BCC production
Barstow Community College’s Theatre Arts Department will hold auditions for its upcoming spring musical production “Thirst For Life.” Auditions will begin Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Interim Performing Arts Center. Additional auditions and callbacks will take place the following day, Wednesday at the same time and location.
Auditions will require individuals to prepare a contemporary song. Genres can include Broadway, Rock, Pop, or Country. You will need to sing with a track. No A capella auditions, please. There are roles for teenagers and adults. So put your acting and singing skills to the test, and come out to participate in this audition.
Barstow Community College is located at 2700 Barstow Road. For information regarding these auditions, call the performing arts department at 760-252-6702 or e-mail aross@barstow.edu.

Taco Tuesday
The American Legion Auxiliary #324, will be serving $1 hard shell seasoned beef tacos, at the American Legion Hall, 2181 Armory Road, on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 5 p.m. Open to the public. Dine in or take out. All Proceeds go towards local scholarships, helping veterans and veteran families. For information, call 760-253-7744 or the legion at 760-252-8369.

U.S. Veterans Support Group
The U.S. Veterans Support Group will meet today at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Home-Barstow in building F. The group was organized to help all veterans, current and former military, as well as their families. Anyone may join the group including civilians. There is a nominal annual fee of $5 per family. The group is a 501(c) (3) tax exempt organization as established by the U.S. government. Any and all donations are welcome. Meetings are normally held on the third Tuesday of each month. For information, call Bob Washington at 760-255-4031.

Compulsive Overeaters Anonymous/HOW
Help from compulsive overeating is available on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 9 a.m. Meetings are held at the Mojave River Valley Museum, 270 E. Virginia Way. No dues/fees.  For information, call 760-577-9566.

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.

Wednesday

Bingo
The Barstow Senior Center, 555 Melissa Ave., will be holding bingo on Wednesday with early birds at 1:30 p.m. Lucky 5 in play. Four power balls each pays $250. Buy-in is $15. Grill will be open. Open to the public but must be 18 or older to play. For information, call 760-256-5023.

BHS Aztecs football booster meeting
Barstow High School Aztecs football boosters will be meeting on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Del Taco on Mt. View. Please come an support student athletes at Barstow High School. For information, call 760-590-0117.

Site tour of hospital project at Fort Irwin
On Wednesday, officials from the National Training Center and Fort Irwin, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District’s Commander, along with project managers and staff will be providing a brief overview of the replacement hospital project. Due to contracting restrictions, specific questions about the project will not be answered at the meet and greet, but will be taken and answered on the fedbizops.gov/Projnet.org website after this event. The site tour will allow a chance to walk and look at the project construction site. Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Cora Harper Center, 814 Barstow Road with the program starting at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m., as will networking. At 1:15 p.m., participants will be transported to Fort Irwin, valid photo I.D. is required, and the site walk takes place at 2 p.m. Return to Barstow will be around 3 to 3:30 p.m.. RSVP to the Barstow Area Chamber of Commerce by calling 760-256-8617 or by registering online at www.barstowchamber.com

Amvets Post 311 meeting
Amvets Post 311 holds a monthly meeting on the third Wednesday of the month at the Veterans Home, 100 Veterans Parkway, in Bldg. A. Meeting starts at 6 p.m. Open to all veterans. For information, call Commander Ron Hess at 760-514-6037.

Cancer Awareness Group
The American Cancer Society will sponsor a cancer awareness group every Wednesday at the Barstow Senior Center from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Benefit from sharing, advice, encouragement, and inspiration from others. Lunch available after meeting for a donation of $3. For information, call 760-256-5942.

‘Ups & Downs’ support group
A support group for bipolar and clinically depressed is holding meetings every Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Barstow Mental Health Clinic, 805 E. Mt. View. For information, call 760-256-9685 or 760-254-2537.

Tai Chi classes
The Newberry Springs Senior Center, 33383 Newberry Road, is hosting Tai Chi classes on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Chinese exercise improves your balance, flexibility and strength. A donation of $5 per class is suggested. For information, call Rick at 760-257-3144.

Children’s Bible Club
Trinity Baptist Church is holding a Children’s Bible Club for preschool to high school kids, every Wednesday (September through May) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 2790 Barstow Road. For information, call 760-792-5378.

Thursday

Barstow Area Republican Caucus meeting
The Barstow Area Republican Caucus will hold its monthly meeting the third Thursday of each month at Canton Restaurant, 1300 W. Main St., at 6 p.m. Arrive early to be served.

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’s Restaurant, 1523 E. Main St. 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 handmade 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.

Line dancing at Barstow Senior Center
Barstow Senior Center, 555 Melissa Ave., holds a line dancing class every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. First timers should come early. The class is free. For information, call 760-256-5023.

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.