Events for Monday, Jan. 23 through Thursday, Jan. 26

Monday

Preceptor Gamma Delta
Preceptor Gamma Delta, Barstow Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International holds meetings the fourth Monday of each month. For information, call 760-257-3633.

Toastmasters
The next Toastmasters meeting will be held on Monday, at Barstow College, 2700 Barstow Road, in the Library, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. For information, call 760-247-6017.

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. 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 Sizzle , 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

Child’s Play Productions holding auditions
Auditions for two upcoming plays from Child’s Play Productions, will be held on Tuesday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at InVE Beauty Salon and Supply, 204 N. Third St., (behind Union Bank). This will be a cold read and must be 18 years or older to audition.

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 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.

Free legal help
Do you need help with legal papers? Come to free Legal Aid on the fourth Tuesday of each month at noon, at the Cora Harper Fitness Center, 851 Barstow Road (mobile unit in rear parking lot). They can help with family law, guardianship, conservatorship, support, custody, or visitation or parental rights and bankruptcy. Please bring all case documents and information with you.

Sing and Sign
The Barstow Branch Library, 304 E. Buena Vista, is hosting sign language classes on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. Learn simple signs and listen to songs that were designed to practice the specific signs. For information, call 760-256-4850.

Grief and Loss support group
Visiting Nurse Association of the Inland Counties hosts a Grief and Loss support group at the Barstow Senior Citizen Center, 555 Melissa, the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. For information, call 760-256-2016.

Lions Club
The Lions Club is looking for new members with fresh ideas. The club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Quigley’s Restaurant, 2841 Lenwood Road, at 7 p.m. The Lions Club donates time and effort to putting the American flags out throughout town on holidays, along with collecting and recycling used prescription eye glasses. If interested, please come to the meetings. First year membership is paid for by the club. For information, call Harold Davis at 760-256-0757.

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

Tacos at the Moose Lodge
The Moose Lodge, 560 Victor St., will be serving $1 tacos on Wednesday at 4 p.m.

MRVM general meeting
The General Meeting at the Mojave River Valley Museum will be at 7 p.m.. on January 25. Guest speaker will be Moreena Rocha Chavez of the Mother Earth People Inter-Tribal Council. Everyone is welcome, there is no charge, and refreshments will be served.

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

‘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. Guess speaker will be Nick Benson Sr. 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.