Events for Monday, Jan. 30 through Thursday, Feb. 2
Monday
Barstow Heights CSD meeting
Barstow Heights Community Service District will hold its monthly meeting Monday at 6 p.m. at 28075 Rimrock Road.
Softball Sign-ups
Sign-ups are also upcoming for Barstow Little League Softball, for girls ages 6-16. Sign-ups will be held on Monday: Jan. 30, and on Wednesdays: 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.
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.
Tuesday
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.
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.
‘One Step’ drug and alcohol Bible study
Calvary Chapel, 412 Ave. A, will be offering “One Step” drug and alcohol Bible study on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. For information, call 760-447-7115, 760-4473391 or 760-253-5553. No child care available.
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
Dinner at the Eagles Lodge
The Eagles Lodge, 513 E. Main St., will be serving a chicken fried steak dinner with dessert on Wednesday from 5 p.m. until gone. Chef will be Ty and donation is $8.
Relay for Life meeting
Barstow’s Relay for Life will be having its first team captains meeting on Wednesday at Santiago Estates Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. If you are already a captain of a team or if you would like to sign up a team please come and join. For information, call Chi Potter at 760-953-6746 or e-mail her at ca_potter@verizon.net<mailto:ca_potter@verizon.net>. Relay for Life is an American Cancer Society event that is held every year in effort to raise money to find a cure for cancer.
Barstow Women’s Club meeting
The Barstow Women’s Club will hold a luncheon meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Los Domingo’s restaurant in the Quality Inn at noon. Cost is $12 and reservations are required. They must be made by Jan. 27 and canceled by Jan 30 to preclude being charged for the meal. Anyone interested in attending and learning more about the club should call Membership chairman Jackie Jones at 760-253-2271 or President Sue McCoy at 760-241-4873. The program will be to honor the clubs past presidents.
Free tax preparation available
Free income tax preparation is available from AARP Tax Aide for the elderly and low income families. Low income families can be helped by appointment only at the Barstow Library on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. beginning Feb. 1 through April 11 and Saturdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. from Feb. 4 through April 7. More information is available at the Library. Seniors will be seen on a first come first serve basis at the Barstow Senior Center on Wednesdays from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. beginning Feb. 1 through April 11. On Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m., help will be available at 701 Montara Road, in the clubhouse, beginning Feb. 2 through April 12. For information, call 760-252-5057.
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
CalRTA luncheon
The February luncheon of CalRTA will be held on Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, LaPaz and Molina Dr. in Victorville at 11:30 a.m. Roseanne Smith will present a program on “Women in History.” In honor of the Chinese New Year the luncheon will be catered by Diamond Panda Restaurant. For information, contact Bob Rittman at 760-946-3461.
‘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. 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.
