1st MEB
HHC, 1st MEB — The HHC Family Readiness Group will hold a KrispyKreme Doughnut fund-raiser in front of the Fort Polk Main Post Exchange today from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The FRG will also host a Family day March 26 at Alligator Lake. For more information call (337) 353-8337.
HHD, 519th MP Bn — HHD hosts a Family Readiness Group meeting March 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the battalion classroom. For more information call 531-2386.
91st MP Co, 519th MP Bn — The 91st MP Co hosts an FRG meeting March 16 at 5 p.m. at the detachment. For more information call (631) 603-9988 or e-mail trista.turner85@yahoo.com.
204th MP Co, 519th MP Bn — 204th MP Co hosts an FRG meeting March 11 at 6 p.m. at the Family Readiness Center. For more information call (337) 401-3068 or e-mail 204bladerunners@gmail.com.
209th MP Co, 519th MP Bn — 209th MP Co hosts an FRG meeting March 8 at 6 p.m. at the FRC. For more information call (253) 441-0656 or e-mail frg_209@hotmail.com.
272nd MP Co, 519th MP Bn — 272nd MP Co hosts an FRG meeting March 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Palmetto Terrace Community Center. For more information call (913) 775-0362.
4th BCT, 10th Mtn Div
HHC, 94th Brigade Support Bn — HHC hosts an FRG meeting March 9 at 6 p.m. at the Family Readiness Center. For more information call (337) 378-4954 or e-mail hhc_94thbsb@yahoo.com.
MEDDAC
Warrior Transition Unit — The Warrior Transition Unit post-traumatic stress disorder spouse and Family member support group meets Tuesdays at bldg 281 adjacent to Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital from 11 a.m.-noon. For more information call 531-3635/8034.
Experimental aircraft
The East Texas and West Louisiana chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association meets for lunch the first Saturday of each month at the Leesville Airport on Texas Highway west of Leesville. The next meeting is March 6. For more information call 238-1024.
Kappa Alpha Psi
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in bldg 920 on Fort Polk. The next meeting is March 10. For more information call (662) 616-7555 or e-mail nayari.cameron@us.army .mil.
Zeta Phi Beta
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting is March 8. For more information call (337) 353-1125 or (337) 424-6857
Omega Psi Phi
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. meets the second Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is March 9. For more information call Willie Banks Jr. at (337) 208-7059 or Derrick D. Johnson at (337) 424-2286.
Purple Heart meeting
The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 727 meets the third Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in the New Llano American Legion Hall. Recipients of the Purple Heart are welcome. The next meeting is March 20. For more information call 238-0170.
Leesville TOPS
It is easy to Take Off Pounds Sensibly. TOPS meets Thursdays at the Vernon Parish Library. Weigh-in runs from 5:05-5:55 p.m. For more information call 537-8658.
Eastern Star
The Order of the Eastern Star hosts meetings the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Pride of Leesville Lodge, 1106 Butler St., Leesville. Prince Hall affiliated members are invited. The next meeting is March 8. For more information call (337) 348-9697/6334.
Chapter meeting
The Korean War Veterans Association, chapter 180, meets at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3106. The next meeting is March 13. Call 239-7341 for more information.
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery meets Fridays in the Triumph House at East Leesville Baptist Church. Meetings begin with a meal at 6 p.m. Child care is free. For more information call 239-3733.
Volunteers sought
Hospice of Leesville seeks volunteers to assist in its ministry in Vernon Parish. No training or experience is necessary. For more information call 239-1020.
Narcotics anonymous
Christian Living Fellowship Church, Section Line Road in Leesville, hosts Narcotics Anonymous support group meetings Mondays and Tuesdays from 8-9 p.m.; Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m.; Thursdays from 7:15-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8-9 p.m. For more information call 238-3570.
Fund-raiser foot race
The Anacoco Lions Club hosts a 10K and 5K race March 27 as a fund-raiser to benefit the Louisiana Lions Crippled Children Camp. For more information or to register visit www.raceit.com/register/?event=957.
TABS
Take A Break Soldier (TABS) is scheduled for today from 6-10 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 629 North Texas St., DeRidder. TABS personnel will keep tabs on your kids while you enjoy an evening out. Call (717) 858-9540 for reservations.
Parent night
Vernon Middle School will host “Ketchup” on iLEAP Parent Night in conjunction with its annual book fair Tuesday. All VMS parents and students are invited.
The iLEAP program is from 5-6 p.m. and the book fair is from 4-7 p.m.
Horticulture
The Vernon Parish Garden Club meets the second Saturday of every month from 2-5:30 p.m. at the Vernon Parish Library. Each meeting features refreshments and a guest speaker. Visitors are welcome.
The next meeting is March 13. For more information call 239-5919.
Resource center
The Vernon Pregnancy Resource Center, 110 East Lula St., Leesville, offers free testing and baby/maternity supplies to the women of Vernon Parish. Donations are accepted. Call 239-9863 for more information.
Grief support
Oasis Community Support Services in Alexandria offers a grief and bereavement support group for care givers of the terminally ill or those struggling with the loss of a loved one. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month at 3 p.m. The next meeting is March 17. For information call (318) 619-9457.
Al-Anon
If you have a friend or relative that is an alcoholic, DeRidder’s Al-Anon offers help.
Al-Anon meets from noon-1 p.m. Mondays and 8-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at 107 Wilson St. For more information call (337) 462-1505.
Adult education
The Vernon Parish School Board offers adult education classes at the West Leesville Elementary Annex building on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Day classes are held at Louisiana Technical College, Lamar Salter campus, from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
For more information call 537-4091 or 535-0247.
