UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY MEETS: Valdosta Chapter 471 United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet at 3:30 p.m. at the Woman’s Building. Kathryn Stevens will be in charge of the program on “Dixie Land: Our Confederate Anthem.” Call 244-6146.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: The Valdosta-Lowndes Parks and Community Affairs Department will offer Ballroom Dance Classes from 7:30-9 p.m. on Wednesdays for 10 weeks of instruction at the Craig Center beginning April 14. Fee is $50. Call 333-1817 or 333-1861.

LIBRARY OFFERS FREE TUTORING FOR CHILDREN: Allen Statenville Library, 123 Highway 129 South in Statenville, will offer a tutoring service for children who need help improving their reading skills from 3-5 p.m. every Wednesday. Volunteers are also needed. Call 559-8182.





THURSDAY

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP: To assist parents in the positive resolution of grief, South Georgia Medical Center’s Compassionate Friends Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. April 8 in SGMC Basement Classroom C. Grieving parents, siblings and grandparents may attend. Call 259-4141, ext. 1.

VFW POST 1777 MEETS: VFW Post 1777 will meet at 7 p.m. April 8 at the Post, located on Hwy. 41 South. All members and eligible veterans may attend. A progress report on the sale of the bricks for the veterans pathway of heroes will be given, as well as upcoming events involving the Post members will be discussed. A meal will be served after the meeting.

VALDOSTA AREA HOMESCHOOLING MEETS: Interested in Homeschooling? Join the Valdosta Area Homeschooling Association (VAHA) for their monthly support meeting from 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 8, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3019 Country Club Drive in Valdosta. Contact Renee Parker at 245-0247 or send email to requesthomeschoolinfo@mchsi.com.

DIVORCE AND DATING SUPPORT GROUP: Sponsored by positive Christian Singles at 6:30 p.m. April 8 at the Valdosta Library, Woodrow Wilson Drive. All single, separated, and divorced persons may attend. Free. Call 242-3797.

LARC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET: LARC Board of Directors will meet at 7 p.m. April 8 in the large conference room of the LARC facility at 1646 E. Park Ave.

TOPS GA # 38 MEETS: TOPS Ga. No. 38 Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets Thursdays with weigh-in from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Azalea City Church of God Prime Timers’ Building on St. Augustine Road. Call 263-8128 or 244-8527.

HAHIRA TOPS CHAPTER NO. 349 MEETS: Hahira TOPS Chapter No. 349 meets at the Hahira courthouse on each Thursday. Weigh-ins are from 8:30- 9 a.m. Everyone who would like to lose weight may attend. Call 794-1152, 559-9025 or 242-2323.

SOBRIETY AWARENESS DAY: To get factual information and a free confidential assessment about alcohol, attend “Sobriety Awareness Day”, from 4-7 p.m. April 8 at Greenleaf Counseling Center, 2217 Pineview Drive, Valdosta. The program is free and confidential to register. Call 671-6700.

NARCOTIC ANONYMOUS MEETS: Narcotics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at First Christian Church, 1905 N. Patterson St.

AA MEETS: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. every Thursday at the Allen Statenville Library, 123 Highway 129 South in Statenville. Call 559-8182.

ADULT LITERACY CLASSES: The Valdosta/Lowndes Recreation, Parks and Community Affairs Department and Valdosta Technical College are offering adult literacy classes at the South Lowndes Recreation Complex held at 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Call 333-2100.

VALDOSTA AL-ANON MEETS: Valdosta Al-Anon, a support group for family and friends of alcoholics, meets at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at First Christian Church, 1905 N. Patterson St. Call 244-5014.

CARDIO-LITE: The Valdosta/Lowndes Recreation, Parks and Community Affairs Department will offer a low impact cardio class for citizens 50 and older at the Senior Citizens Center. Classes will be held from 8:30-9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 259-5469.



FRIDAY

SINGLES ‘BUNNY HOP” DANCE PARTY: Hosted by Positive Christian Singles, April 9 at 1650 River St. Cha Cha Slide dance lesson from 8-8:30 p.m.; DJ plays country, oldies, and soft rock from 8:30-11 p.m. $8 admission includes snacks and beverages. Childcare $2. Call 242-3797.

PLAYTIME AT THE LIBRARY: Valdosta-Lowndes County Library offers playtime for children under age 3 and their parents from 10:30-11:30 a.m. each Friday. Call 333-0086.

BROOKS COUNTY JAMBOREE: The Brooks County Jamboree music hall, Culpepper Street, Quitman, is open each Friday from 6-11 p.m., with local talent playing dance music. Admission is free. Call 263- 8083.

EASTER EGG HUNT: South Georgia Art Project First annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. April 9 at Tom Corner Park, corner of North Troup Street and East Mary Street.

SWIM INSTRUCTOR CLASSES REGISTRATION: The YMCA of Valdosta will hold registration for swim instructor classes during the month of April. Call 244-4646.





SATURDAY

SINGLES FUN AND FRIENDS: Sponsored by Positive Christian Singles April 10 at 6:30 p.m. in McKey Park. Coed volleyball, basketball, darts, board games, and refreshments. Children welcome. Free. Call 242-3797.

NARCOTIC ANONYMOUS MEETS: Narcotic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. each Wednesday and from 6-7 p.m. every Saturday at 105 N. Oak St. Call 247-0971.

SINGLES FOR JESUS MEET: Singles for Jesus will meet at 5:30 p.m. April 10 at Ashley House recreation room. Bring snack food and drink. Every single, widows, separated, divorced. All ages welcome. Call 244-3788.

WATKINS MUSIC HALL: Watkins Music Hall Gospel features country and bluegrass music each Saturday from 6-11 p.m. Mount Zion Road off Rocky Ford Road this week featuring The Riverdale Travelers of Atlanta. It’s free. Call 242-2169.

MORVEN MUSIC HALL: Morven Music Hall, located on Hwy. 133, one-fourth of a mile west of Morven caution light, is open every Saturday from 5-11 p.m. A live band will perform, playing classical, country, pop and gospel music. Slow dance, line dance, square dance and mixers will be featured.